HomeMy WebLinkAbout09_078 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 09-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE WESTERN BYPASS BRIDGE
PROJECT (PW06-04) AND APPROVING THE PROJECT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural History.
A. The Western Bypass Bridge Project (PW06-04) is identified within FY
2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program. On May 23, 2006 City Council approved a
consultant agreement for the proposed project that provides preparation and
development of the Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications, and Estimate.
B. The Western Bypass Bridge Project (PW06-04) is a component of the
future Western Bypass corridor. It will extend the Western Bypass from just west of its
intersection with Old Town Front Street to Pujol Street. The proposed 288 foot bridge
will span Murrieta Creek and provide four travel lanes and pedestrian access along both
sides. Pujol Street will be extended approximately 1000 feet and serve as an interim
connection for the Western Bypass as more specifically described in the Initial Study for
the project ("Project").
Section 2. Environmental Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following
environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of the
Project:
A. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential
environmental effects of the approval of the Project. Based upon the findings contained
in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial evidence that the
Project could have a significant effect on the environment and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared.
B. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period
and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration as required by law. The
public comment period commenced on June 10, 2009 and expired on July 09, 2009.
Copies of the documents have been available for public review and inspection at the
City Clerks' office, located at City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California
92590.
C. Four written communications were received prior to the September 8,
2009 public meeting on the Project and a response to all of the comments made therein
was prepared, submitted to the City Council and incorporated into the administrative
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record of the proceedings. One of the correspondences was a letter received from the
State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit of the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research documenting the City's circulation of the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration to various State agencies for review as required by CEQA.
D. The City Council has reviewed the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and Mitigation Measures, all documents in the administrative record, and
all comments received regarding these documents prior to and at the September 8,
2009 public meeting on the Project.
E. Based upon the whole record before it, the City Council finds that: (1) the
Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; (2) there is no
substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment
that cannot be adequately and feasibly mitigated; and (3) the Negative Declaration
reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council.
F. Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council hereby
adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project. The Director of
Public Works is authorized and directed to file a Notice of Determination in accordance
with CEQA.
Section 3. Approvals. The City Council hereby approves the Western Bypass
Bridge Project (PW06-04) and authorizes the Director of Public Works to proceed with
the preparation of Plans and Specifications for this Project.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 8th day of September, 2009.
Maryann Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan W. Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 09-78 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September, 2009, by the
following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Roberts,
Washington, Edwards
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Susan . Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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