Resolution - 6189RESOLUTION NO. '6189��
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE ABANDONMENT OF THE AROMA BALLFIELD
PARK, DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL -
IMPACT THEREFOR,
The City Council of the City of !Vest Covina, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, Section 38400 et. seq. of the Government
Codesets forth the procedure that must be followed'to permit
the abandonment and sale of an existing park; and
WHEREAS, the Citv Council adopted Resolution No. 6155
on July 14, 1980, declaring its intent to abandon the Aroma Ballfield
Park, described in Exhibit No. 1, and set September 8, 1980, as the
date for the protest hearing on this matter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 38403 of the Government
Code, the Citv Council finds:
1. "A plat or map of a town site has been recorded in the
county recorder's office purporting to.dedicate -land
within the site as a public park".
The Grant Deed recorded on May 27, 1971, dedicating
this parcel to the City for parks and recreation pur-
poses satisfies this requirement.
. 2. "Town site has thereafter become a part of a city".
The subject site was already a part of the City of West
Covina. Therefore, this condition is not applicable.
3. "The legislative body finds that the land is not appro-
priate, convenient or necessary for park purposes, in
that:
A. The subject park site was originally secured for
the purposes of providing an area for ballfield use,
not for a full service park.
B. The loss of Ballfield No. 1 leaves the San Jose Little
League with an inadequate number of ballfields. No
other existing .ballfields are available. Use of this
park site for second ballf_ield will require extensive
grading and a retaining wall. It is estimated that
these improvements will cost in excess of $500,000.
C. Access to the site is currently provided by an access
easement across private property. Upon development
of this private property, access will be retained but
be very inconvenient. Additional access to,the site
from Galster Park parking lot or, from the extension of
Aroma Drive would require extensive grading and a high
cost with no improvement to the situation.
D. Parking is currently informally located on the privately
owned property and alonq Aroma Drive." Development of
the private property would eliminate this informal
parking and could result in competition for curbside
parking along Aroma Drive. Some parking may occur at
Galster Park, however, the topography and distance from
from the park site would make it inconvenient for use.
In addition, this parking would conflict with the users
of Galster Park in the future.
E. Public safety could be affected in that the park site
will become isolated and not convenient for police sur-
veillance or fire protection. Undesirable activities
could occur that affect the peace of mind and safety
of the surrounding property owners and tenants.
F. The park area and facilities provide or to be provided
at the 8-acre park west of Azusa Avenue and at Shadow
• Oak Park make the subject park site unnecessary. Pro-
ceeds from the sale of the subject park site will help
finance improvements at the above mentioned parks to
meet or exceed the park and recreation needs of this
area.
G. The subject property does not meet City standards for
park development.
4. "The original dedicator consents".
A letter has been received from the original dedicator
consenting to the abandonment.
5. "The legislative body has acquired an option to purchase
other lands of at least equal area
An additional 12 acres of land is being obtained as an
addition to Galster Park. In addition, this area will
be serviced by an 8-acre neighborhood park located west
of Azusa Avenue, south of Fairgrove Avenue and b_v the
20-acre Shadow Oak Community Park. The proceeds from
the sale of this property are proposed to be used for
the improvement of these parks; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 38405 of the Government Code,
Resolution No. 6155 was duly advertised and posted; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission on August 6, 1980,
determined that the abondonment of this ballfield is consistent with
the City's adopted General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 1980, a Notice of Completion of
a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact on this abandonment
was issued and public comment was requested; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 1980, the City Council conducted a
protest hearing on this proposed abandonment and invited comments on
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of West Covina order's the abandonment of the Aroma Ballfield Park
and certifies the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact therefor.
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this2 rid day,of September, 1980.
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ATTEST:
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C2ty Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No.,y6189�
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, at a
regular meeting thereon held on the ;22nd- day of 'September,1980, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Tice, Chappell, Shearer, Browne
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Tennant
city lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney