HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-42 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2020-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-25
AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of this Program is categorically exempt from environmental
review under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15262 of the
State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA, a project involving only feasibility or planning
studies for possible future actions, which actions the City Council has not approved, adopted, or
funded, does not require preparation of an EIR or Negative Declaration, but does require
consideration of environmental factors. In reviewing this Program and conducting public hearings
on it, the City Council has considered relevant environmental factors. This City Council, as the
lead agency for environmental review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and
the Guidelines promulgated there under(collectively"CEQA),has reviewed the scope and nature
of this Capital Improvement Program and has concluded that the planning and prioritization
process comprising this activity is not a project pursuant to CEQA because it does not order or
authorize the commencement of any physical or other activity that would directly or indirectly
have a significant effect upon the environment. The Capital Improvement Program merely
establishes a listing of priority and allocates funds for the City to commence the necessary planning
studies, including review pursuant to CEQA, at a future unspecified date. The future planning
studies will be conducted at the earliest possible time so as to ensure thorough review pursuant to
CEQA. Recognizing that the protection of the environment is a key factor in the quality of life
within the City of Temecula and to further the City's strict adherence to both the spirit and letter
of the law as regards to CEQA, this City Council has also considered this Capital Improvement
Program as if it were a Project pursuant to CEQA. Reviewing this Program as a Project, this City
Council concludes the Project would be exempt from review under CEQA, both pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3)and to the categorical exemption set forth in Section 15262 of CEQA. Section
15061(b)(3) would apply because it can be seen with certainty that this prioritizing and fund
allocation program cannot and does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the
environment. No physical activity will occur until all required CEQA review is conducted at the
time the physical improvements prioritized in the Program are undertaken. Section 15262 provides
a categorical exemption to actions that are feasibility or planning studies related to possible future
actions.This Council is aware of and has considered the current and relevant environmental factors
as an integral component of the review of this Program. This Council, as lead agency, hereby
determines and decides that the exemption provided in both Sections 15061(b)(3)and 15262 apply
in the event this is deemed a Project pursuant to CEQA.
Section 2. On June 3, 2020,the Planning Commission found the Capital Improvement
Program consistent with the General Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65401 of
State Planning and Zoning Law.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds and declares that the requirements of
Government Code Section 65402(a) shall not apply to: (1) the disposition of the remainder of a
larger parcel which was acquired and used in part for street purposes;(2)acquisitions,dispositions,
or abandonments for street widening; or (3) alignment projects, provided such dispositions for
street purposes, acquisition, dispositions, or abandonments for street widening, or alignment
projects are of a minor nature.
Section 4. The City Council hereby finds that the acquisition of land necessary for the
City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Years 2021-25 is consistent with the
General Plan.
Section 5. That a certain document now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Temecula, entitled "City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Years 2021-
25" include herein appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020-21, and are hereby adopted. The CIP
appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 which have not been completed, encumbered, nor
included in the Fiscal Years 2021-25 CIP, are hereby carried over for each applicable project to
the Fiscal Year 2020-21. Certain Development Impact Fees from future revenue may be used to
replace the expenditure of current capital reserve funds in the CIP.
Section 6. That the following controls are hereby placed on the use and transfers of
budget appropriations:
A. No expenditures of funds shall be made unless there is an unencumbered
appropriation available to cover the expenditure.
B. The City Manager may authorize expenditures of funds in amounts up to
sixty thousand dollars($60,000.00). Any expenditure of funds in excess of
$60,000 requires City Council action.
C. The City Manager may approve change orders on Public Works contracts
in amounts up to sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), if sufficient
appropriated funds are available.
D. The City Manager may authorize transfers up to sixty thousand dollars
($60,000.00)between approved Capital Improvement Program projects.
E. Notwithstanding Section 6.B. above, pursuant to Section 3.32.050 of the
Municipal Code, the City Manager may authorize Public Works contracts
in amounts up to sixty thousand dollars($60,000.00). Any expenditures of
Public Works funds in excess of sixty thousand dollars($60,000.00)require
City Council action, except that the City Manager may approve change
orders on Public Works contracts approved by the Council in amounts up
to project contingency established by Council.
Section 7. Certification: The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 9th day of June, 2020.
M r nn dwards, Mayor Pro Tempore
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Ran.i Johl, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-42 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 9`h day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards, Naggar, Rahn, Schwank
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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