HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2012-14PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED
FISCAL -YEAR 2012-2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65401.
A. RECITALS
1 WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established
as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
2. WHEREAS, on July 25, 1995, the City of Diamond Bar adopted its
General Plan incorporating all State mandated elements, and portions of
the General Plan have been updated from time to time; and
3. WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar has prepared a
proposed Capital Improvement Program and Budget for the City's 2012-
2013 Fiscal Year which outlines a program identifying proposed public
works improvement projects to occur during the fiscal year. The projects
include, but are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic
signal installations and modifications, and park improvements.
4. WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires the
Planning Commission to review proposed public works projects for the
ensuing fiscal year to determine compliance with the City's General Plan.
5. WHEREAS, on May 22, 2012, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the
Planning Commission reviewed and considered the City of Diamond Bar's
proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program, and the
projects contained therein, and concluded said review prior to the adoption
of this Resolution.
6. WHEREAS, during its deliberations at the May 22, 2012 meeting, the
Planning Commission expressed reservations regarding the extent of the
City's contribution toward the Grand Avenue/Shotgun Lane intersection
improvements, noting that the Diamond Bar Country Estates Association
(DBCEA) would be the sole beneficiary of such improvements.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows-
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning
Commission meeting regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 Capital Improvement Program, including oral and documentary
evidence provided by City staff, and in accordance with the provisions of
California Government Code Section 65401, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) The projects identified in the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 Capital Improvement Program, Attachment 3, is consistent
with the City's General Plan adopted July 25, 1995, including, but
not limited to:
(i) Circulation Element -- Goal 1, Objective 1.2, Strategy 1.2.1
and Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Strategies 3.1.1 and 3.1.3, and
3.1.4;
(ii) Resource Management Element — Goal 1, Objective 1.3,
Strategy 1.3.7; and
(iii) Land Use Element -- Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Strategy 3.1.2,
etc.)
(b) The proposed projects comply with all other applicable
requirements of State law and local ordinances, regulations, and
standards; and
(c) The proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Capital Improvement
Program is found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (operation, repair,
maintenance of existing facilities).
3. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the DBCEA pay the
full cost of improving the Grand Avenue/Shotgun Lane intersection.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Resolution
shall serve as the Planning Commission's report to the City Council
regarding the General Plan conformity of the proposed public works
projects in the City's Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program
as required by California Government Code Section 65401.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify as to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar for use in its deliberations regarding the City's
budget.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 22TH DAY OF MAY, 2012, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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1, Greg Gubrnan, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted,
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 22th day of May, 2012, by
the following vote to wit,
AYES: Commissioners
NOES-. Commissioners"
ABSENT- Commissioners-.
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
Farago, Shah, Torng, VC/Nelson
Chair/Lin
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