HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 180 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND ADOPT (1) THE
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (2) AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BILLBOARD USES;
AND (3) A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD (1919
PUENTE AVE); (LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE AND 1919
PUENTE AVE.; APN: 8558-033-005; APPLICANT:
BECKER BOARDS SMALL, LLC; CASE NUMBERS: AZC-
185 AND DA 16-01)
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, in December 2016 the City approved an ordinance to modify
the Municipal Code billboard development standards and to require development
agreements for the construction of additional digital and static billboard structures; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications to the Municipal Code relating to
digital and static billboard structures identified as Case Number AZC-185 is described
more particularly in the information on file with the Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the City entered into discussions with Becker Boards
Small, LLC for a Development Agreement to place a digital-faced billboard along the I-
10 San Bernardino Freeway located at 1919 Puente Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development Agreement between the City of
Baldwin Park and Becker Boards Small, LLC , identified as Case Number DA 16-01 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:
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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 February 10, 2017 to March
13, 2017 as required by law.
C. A properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on March 22, 2017, 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 April 19, 2017, 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 19th day of April, 2017.
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MANU • ANO
MAYOR
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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. 2017-180 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 19th day of April, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Garcia, Lozano
ABSTAI • COUNCIL MEMB RS: None
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ALEJ A ND' AVILA
CITY CLERK