Resolution - 9421RESOLUTION NO. 9421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 275
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 275
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: City of West Covina - Citywide
WHEREAS, Code Amendment No. 275 is a City -initiated project to revise the
portions of Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code that relate to wireless
telecommunications facilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance is an expansion and rewrite of Article XII,
Division 16 (Reception and Transmission Antennas) of Chapter 26 of the West Covina
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the ordinance is to develop comprehensive development
and design standards and a streamlined approval process to allow the placement, design,
installation, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities within the City; 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 11th and 25th day of February,
1997, conduct a duly advertised hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application
• and environmental documents, and the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2-
97-4409, recommending that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact for Code Amendment No. 275; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 18th day of March, 1997, 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.
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Resolution No.
NEG DEC
Code Amendment No. 275
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
March 18 1997 - Page 2
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.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18th day of March, 1997.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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 18th day of March, 1997.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey Wong
None
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Cler -
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