Resolution - 9044C I T Y C O U N C I L
R E S O L U T I O N N O. 9044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FRIENDSHIP PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
1 TO ALLOW BALL FIELD LIGHTING, RELOCATION AND MODIFICATION OF THE
•TOT LOT PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA),
LIGHTED BASKETBALL COURT, AND RECREATION BUILDING AND CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the City Council on January 14, 1980, adopted
Resolution No. 6056 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN OF DESIGN FOR FRIENDSHIP
PARK AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT THEREFORE
as it relates to development on that certain property generally
described as follows:
Los Angeles County Assessor's parcel number 8724-005-900; and
WHEREAS, the six (6) acre park site is developed with
amenities including one (1Y-ball"`"field, tot lot, restroom storage
building, two (2) picnic shelters, and security lighting; and
WHEREAS, the Galaxie Little League requested installation of
ball field lighting at Friendship Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Covina
appropriated $100,000 through the 1992/1993 Capital Improvement
plan for the installation of baseball field lights; and
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires
that playground equipment in all City parks be modified for use by
all children, including the disabled; and
WHEREAS, based upon a community meeting pertaining to the
installation of ball field lights, the need for certain park
improvements such as a basketball court and recreation building has
become apparent; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project"
pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and
WHEREAS, an initial study was prepared for said project; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings of an initial study, it was
determined that the proposed project will not have a significant
impact on the environment and will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section
711.2 of the Fish and Game Code; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was
prepared for the proposed project pursuant to the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and
mitigation measures are included in said Negative Declaration in
support of the finding that there will not be a significant effect
• on the environment as a result of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Commission upon giving the
required notice, did on the 9th day of November, 1993, conduct a
duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider the
proposed amendment and environmental documents and recommended that
the City Council approve the project; and
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Resolution No.9044
Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1
January 4, 1994 - Page 2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required
notice, did on the 14th day of December, 1993, conduct a duly
advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said
application and environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, upon reviewing and considering the proposed amendment
the Planning Commission voted on December 14, 1993, to recommend to
the City Council that it adopt a resolution amending the Friendship
Park Specific Plan and certifying the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact; and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence presented to the City Council,
both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the City's
General Plan policy for development of a neighborhood
park in West Covina.
2. The proposed amendment is planned and designed in a
manner which is consistent with the Friendship Park
Specific Plan prepared by City staff.
3. The proposed amendment incorporates design features which
promote the appearance and safety aspects of the park and
its facilities.
4. An initial study was prepared for the proposed amendment
and has disclosed that although the proposed project
could have a significant effect on the environment, these
effects have been successfully reduced to a level. of
insignificance as mitigation measures have been
incorporated into the project's design and added as
conditions of approval. ' A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has therefore been prepared for the
proposed project.
NOW THEREFORE, after receiving and considering all
determinations, studies, documents and recommendations, as well as
other appropriate public comments, the City Council of the City of
West Covina does hereby approve Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1 to allow ball field lighting, relocation and
modification of the tot lot pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), lighted basketball court, and recreation
building subject to the following conditions:
a. Comply with Study Plan "A"
b. Submit a grading and drainage plan to the City Engineer
for review and approval.
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Resolution No. go4q
Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1
January 4, 1994 - Page 3
C. All grading shall comply with Chapter 9 (Grading
ordinance) and 15 (Noise Ordinance) of the West Covina
Municipal Code and Chapters 29 and 70 of the Uniform
Building Code.
d. Normal wetting procedures or other palliative measures
shall be followed during construction activities to
reduce fugitive dust emissions in order to meet AQMD Rule
403 requirements.
e. All on -site activities shall comply with the City's Noise
Ordinance. Galaxie Little League shall inform the city
if changes in the age level of play or number of games is
considered. The Planning Department will evaluate if
these changes detrimentally impact surrounding residents.
f. Lighting levels shall conform to specifications submitted
by South Coast Lighting and Design.
g. Galaxie Little League shall submit a light impact
assessment to the Planning and Engineering Departments
for review and approval within 21 days of project
implementation, to determine whether additional
mitigation measures are necessary. These. mitigation.
measures may include the use of tree planting and
adjustments on the direction of lighting fixtures and
glare shields. Specific mitigation measures required are
at the discretion of the Planning Director.
FURTHERMORE, the City Council of the City
certifies the Negative Declaration of Environmental
to compliance with the mitigation measures that are
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as
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of West Covina
Impact subject
recommended in
outlined below:
Resolution No. g0g4
Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1
January 4, 1994 - Page 4
ENVIRONMENTAL
MITIGATION
IMPACT
MEASURES
a ading/
All grading shall comply
ainage
with Chapter 9 (Grading
Ordinance) and 15 (Noise
Ordinance) of the West
Covina Municipal Code
and Chapters 29 and 70
of the Uniform Building
Code.
b. Air
Normal wetting
procedures or other
palliative measures
shall be followed during
construction activities
to reduce fugitive dust
emissions in order to
meet AQMD Rule 403
requirements.
c. Noise/Traffic
Comply with the City's
Noise Ordinance (Chapter
15, Article IV).
Galaxie Little League
shall inform the City if
changes in the age level
of play or number of
games are considered.
The Planning Department
will evaluate if these
changes detrimentally
impact surrounding
residents.
d. Light/Glare
Lighting levels shall
conform to
specifications submitted
by South Coast Lighting
and Design. Galaxie
Little League shall
complete and submit a
light impact assessment
.to the Planning, and
Engineering Departments
for review and approval
within 21 days of
project implementation,
to determine whether
additional mitigation
measures are necessary.
Should additional
mitigation measures be
necessary, the Planning
Director may require, by
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way of example, but not
necessarily limited to,
the use of tree planting
and adjustments on the
direction of lighting
fixtures and glare
shields.
MONITORING
DEPT/AGENCY
Engineering/
Building
Engineering
Planning/Code
Enforcement/
Police Depts.
Engineering/
Planning
Department
MONITORING
METHODS
Daily on -site
inspection.
Pre -construc-
tion plan check.
Citizen's input.
Daily on -site
inspections.
Citizen's input.
Daily on -site
inspections.
Citizen's input
Post-constuc-
tion inspection
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Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1
January 4, 1994 - Page 5
2. Non-compliance with any of the aforementioned mitigation
measures as determined by the monitoring department/agency and
any measures taken to correct said non-compliance shall be
immediately reported to the Planning Department on the City of
West Covina Monitoring Checklist Form (Attachment I); and
3. The applicant agrees to implement the aforementioned
mitigation measures and monitoring or reporting requirements;
and
4. Failure to comply with any aforementioned mitigation measures
and/or monitoring or reporting requirements will result in a
written notice of violation from the City to the applicant at
which time the City may order that all or a portion of pre -
construction, construction, post -construction activity or
project implementation must cease until compliance is reached;
and
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Resolution No. 904C
Friendship Park Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1
January 4, 1994 - Page 6
5. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State and
local guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures adopted
pursuant thereto permits the City of West Covina to impose any
fees or charges associated with -implementing the above
monitoring program upon the applicant.
FINALLY RESOLVED, the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 4th day of January, 1994
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City Clerk 01
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by
the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of January, 1994, by
the following vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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City Clerk