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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 160 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-160 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BILLBOARD USES AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) NEW BILLBOARDS AND THE EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD (12670 RAMONA BOULEVARD) (LOCATION: 13400 GARVEY AVE., 14145 GARVEY AVE.; 14237 GARVEY AVE., 14230 DALEWOOD ST., 12670 RAMONA BLVD.; 13234 FAIRGROVE ST.; APN: 8556-022-905; APPLICANT: MARK KUDLER WITH BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC; CASE NUMBERS: AZC-179 AND DA 15-01) WHEREAS, in 1999 the City Council approved a zone change to allow for the creation of an Outdoor Advertising District along segments of the 1-10 and 1-605 freeways to permit the construction of new billboards; and WHEREAS, in June 2003 the City adopted Ordinance 1204 which prohibited the issuance of any type of entitlement relating to billboard structures; and WHEREAS, in July 2013 the City amended the Municipal Code to include development standards for new digital billboard structures; and WHEREAS, the proposed modifications to the Municipal Code relating to digital and static billboard structures identified as Case Number AZC-179 is described more particularly in the information on file with the Planning Division; and WHEREAS, in 2015 the City entered into discussions with Bulletin Displays, LLC for a Development Agreement to place both digital and static-faced billboards along the 1-10 San Bernardino Freeway; and WHEREAS, the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Bulletin Displays, LLC , identified as Case Number DA 15-01 is described more particularly in the information on file with the Planning Division. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find, determine and declare that: Resolution 2016-160 Page 2 A. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact were prepared for the Project in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. B. The Initial Study and Negative Declaration were made available to the public for review and comment September 12, 2016 to October 13, 2016 as required by law. C. A properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on November 9, 2016, at which time evidence was heard on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. At the hearing, the Planning Commission fully reviewed and carefully considered that evidence, no additional comments were received at the hearing, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. D. A properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park on December 7, 2016, at which time evidence was heard on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. At the hearing, the City Council fully reviewed and carefully considered them, together with any comments received during the public review period. SECTION 2. The City Council reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and determined the Project will not have a significant impact on the environment. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is therefore hereby approved. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and forward a copy hereof to the Secretary of the Planning Commission. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2016. m. NUEL LOA- MAYOR Resolution 2016-160 Page 3 ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-160 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of December, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Rubio NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pacheco ALE N RP(AVILA 7"--)41-t- CITY CLERK