HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1445 ORDINANCE 1445
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALA KARTE
GROUP, LLC FOR THE CULTIVATION AND/OR MANUFACTURING
OF CANNABIS AT THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15440,
15442, and 15444 (APN 8413-001-030) WITHIN THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK
WHEREAS, a development agreement with the City of Baldwin Park will be
required; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
of the City of Baldwin Park on November 13, 2019, to receive comments and consider
recommendation to City Council of the proposed Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at such hearing, did recommend that the
City Council approve the proposed Agreement; and
WHEREAS,the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to law on
the Agreement on November 20, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Development Agreement (attached
as Exhibit"A" herewith and incorporated herein by reference) and finds and declares that
compliance with all notice, hearing, and procedural requirements as set forth by law have
been met, thus allowing the City Council to review and consider the approval of the
attached Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby specifically finds that the provisions of the
Development Agreement are consistent with the General Plan of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby specifically finds that the Development
Agreement is in conformance with the public convenience and general welfare of persons
residing in the immediate area and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or
persons in the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the city
as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby specifically finds that the Development
Agreement is consistent with the provisions of California Government Code §§ 65864 -
65869.5.' and
WHEREAS, as required by law, the City Council gave first reading to the proposed
ordinance on November 20, 2019.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PAK
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed Development Agreement
Project (DA 19-03) will not have a significant impact of the environment and is
Categorically Exempt pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, 'Existing Facilities'.
Furthermore each of the locations is proposed within an existing building
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the following findings of fact required
by Subchapter 153.210.860 of the City's Municipal Code relating to Development
Agreements:
1. The Development Agreement is consistent with the General Plan
objectives, policies, land uses and implementation programs and any other adopted plans
or policies applicable to the agreement.
Because the location of the cannabis cultivation/manufacturing business is
located within the I-C, Industrial Commercial Zone, it is anticipated that the
use of the property is consistent with the other light industrial uses within
the area. The adoption of cannabis cultivation and manufacturing activities
is also consistent with Goal 1.0 of the City's Economic development
Element in the General Plan in that the City encourages and facilitates
activities that expand the City's revenue base. Furthermore, Goal 6.0 of the
same element encourages the expansion of the City's diverse industrial
base. Policy 6.5 of Goal 6.0 encourages an on-going campaign with local
businesses to hire local residents. This Development Agreement requires
that a minimum of 20% of the businesses workforce shall consist of Baldwin
Park residents.
2. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and
the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1401, adopted by the City Council on August 16,
2017, effective on September 16, 2017 (and as subsequently amended by
Ordinance 1403 refining the measurement of distances) cannabis
cultivation, manufacturing and distribution activities are allowed within the
City provided all of the development standards in Chapter 127 of the City's
Municipal Code are met. Dispensaries remain prohibited throughout the
City.
3. The Development Agreement is in conformance with the public
convenience and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area and will not
be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general neighborhood or to the
general welfare of the residents of the city as a whole.
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The Development Agreement is in conformance with the general area and
City as a whole as it is located within the I-C, Industrial Commercial Zone
surrounded by lighter industrial uses. The use exceeds the distance
requirement of fifty (50) feet between cannabis uses and the closest
residential zone; furthermore, pursuant to Section 127.07.E.1 of the City's
Municipal Code, the cannabis use is not nearby any sensitive uses such as
schools, day care centers, parks or youth centers.
Ala Karte wants to build on its local relationships by focusing on being an
equal opportunity employer and by exceeding the minimum 20% city
resident workforce to 50%. They are committed to maintaining a neat and
orderly operation with no negative impact upon surrounding businesses or
residents.
The entire property and all buildings will be kept and maintained in a manner
that does not detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood.
Furthermore, security is a big priority with focus on external security as the
first line of defense. Video surveillance, both interior and exterior are
provided as well as 24-hour manned security personnel. All these features
combined will keep the property and the use from being detrimental to the
surrounding neighborhood and the City as a whole.
4. The Development Agreement is consistent with the provisions of California
Government Code §§ 65864 - 65869.5.
Pursuant to the City Attorney's Office along with review by the Planning
Division Staff, the Development Agreement (Reference Attachments #1
through#5 to the Planning Commission and City Council staff reports dated
November 13 and 20, 2019) is consistent with California Government Code
Sections 65864-65869.5.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Development
Agreement, in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and authorizes and directs the
Mayor to sign it in the name of the City of Baldwin Park.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation
from and after thirty (30) days after its final reading and adoption.
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First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park held
on the 20th day of November, 2019, and adopted and ordered published at a regular
meeting of said Council on the 4th day of December, 2019.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 2019.
MANUEL LOZANO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, JEAN M. AYALA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting
of the City Council on November 20, 2019. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1445 was
duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 4, 2019
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
JEAN M. AYALA
CITY CLERK