Resolution - 9325RESOLUTION NO. 9325
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-96-26 AND CODE AMENDMENT NO.
266 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, on October 10, 1995, the Planning Commission initiated a
General Plan amendment and code amendment related to the granting of density
bonuses and other incentives for the purposes of producing lower -income and
senior citizen housing; 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 the 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
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 12th day of March,
1996, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider
said application and environmental documents, and said public hearing was
continued to the 26th day of March, 1996, and the 9th day of April, 1996, at which
time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 04-96-4347,
recommending to the City Council certification of the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 1-96-26 and Code
Amendment No. 266; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 21st day of May, 1996, conduct a
duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application
and environmental documents, and considered evidence presented by the
Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. 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 hereby certifies the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact.
2. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Resolution.
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Resolution No.
GPA No. 1-96-26; Code Amend. No. 266
Negative Declaration
May 21, 1995 - Page 2
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 21 st day of May, 1996.
Mayor
ATTEST:
r. ,City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, Janet Berry, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of
May, 1996.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herfert, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
None
Manners
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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