HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 48-04 Parks&RecMasterPlan REsoLuTION NO. 48 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Al)OPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE (2004)
PA 03-014
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin prepared the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) in
accordance with the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the original Parks and Recreation Master Plan (and associated Negative Declaration)
was approved by the City Council on July 25, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is proposing to adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Update (2004) which includes long-term goals, policies, and standards for the acquisition, development,
and management of the City's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty (20) years; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) is consistent with the permitted
land uses and standards of the Dublin General Plan, and includes policies to achieve the goals of the City
of Dublin to provide parks, recreational facilities, and community services to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) is available and on file in the
Planning Department and Parks and Community Services Department; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the City prepared an Initial Study dated January 6, 2004 to evaluate the environmental impacts of the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004). Based on the Initial Study, the City prepared a draft
Negative Declaration for the project with the finding that the project, as proposed, would not have a
significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed 20-day public review period was held for the draft Negative
Declaration, which began on January 10, 2004 and ended on January 31, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, no letters of comment on the Initial Study or draft Negative Declaration were
received during the public review period; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving the draft Negative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Determination will'be filed by Staff after the approval of the draft
Negative Declaration, notifying local agencies and the general public of the action that has been taken;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the dra~ Negative Declaration and all
reports, recommendations, and testimony before them on February 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004)
itself following its decision on the draft Negative Declaration.
NOW, TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dublin City Council does hereby find that:
1. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) would not have a significant effect on the
environment.
2. The Initial Study and Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local
enviromental laws and guidelines.
3. The Initial Study and Negative Declaration is complete and adequate, and reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis as to the enviromental effects of the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan Update (2004).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does hereby adopt the draft
Negative Declaration for PA 03-014, Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004), including the
Initial Study incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of March
2004, by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:~j2 ~?: (~-~ ~// Mayor
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