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RESOLUTION NO. 219 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTIENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIRIEIS)
FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY AND
EAST COUNTY HALL OF JUSTICE
DATED APRIL 2003
P A 02-030
WHEREAS, Jim Kachick, on behalf of the Alameda County General Services Agency, has
requested approval of a Site Development Review application to construct a 208,408 square foot
building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities on 21.77 acres located on the north
side of Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application and project plans for Site
Development Review PA 02-030 dated received June 1, 2004, submitted by Sandis-Humber-Jones (16
Sheets), PGA Design, Inc. (5 sheets), and Muller and Caulfield (7 Sheets), stamped approved, and on file
in the Planning Department (hereinafter referred to as the "Project Plans"). Included in these plans is the
color and material board dated April 19, 2004, and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this Site
Development Review, and
WHEREAS, The County of Alameda prepared a Jomt Environmental Impact Report and
Environmental Impact Statement (EIRÆIS), dated April 2003, to determine the potential environmental
impacts occurring as a result of the East County Hall of Justice project. The Final EIRÆIS concluded that
the preferred alternative for the location of the East County Hall of Justice was in Dublin at the subject
site. The EIRÆIS identified mitigation measures to address the environmental impacts identified and the
Final EIRÆIS and accompanying mitigation measures were adopted the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors on May 6, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County is the lead agency for this project, and the City is a responsible
agency under CEQA. As a responsible agency, the City's role is very limited. Rather than certifY Lead
Agency's document as adequate, the decision-making body of a responsible agency is required only to
certifY that it reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIRÆIS prepared by the Lead
Agency according to CEQA Guidelines, § 15050, subd. (b).); and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did review and consider the information contained in the EIRÆIS
in relation to the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, Staff has concluded that the proposed Site Development Review application falls
within the analysis completed as part of the EIRÆIS and that no additional impacts have been identified;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent EIRÆIS shall be prepared for this project, as no substantial changes
have been proposed to the project which require revisions of the previous EIRÆIS. No new significant
environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified impacts have been discovered; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project on November 9, 2004
and adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council certifY that it reviewed and considered the
Final Environmental Impact ReportlEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIRÆIS) for the Alameda County
Juvenile Justice Facility and East County Hall of Justice dated April 2003 for a 208,408 square foot
building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities located on the north side of Gleason
Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council has reviewed and
considered the EIRÆIS, and finds that the document reflects the independent judgment of the City Council
and the City as a responsible agency in the CEQA process.· The City Council does hereby find that no new
environmental impacts could occur as a result of the revised project proposal and therefore no new
environmental documents have been prepared.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council does hereby find that:
A. The proposed project is consistent with Dublin General Plan.
B. The City has reviewed and considered all environmental documents that have been prepared
regarding this project.
C. The development of the East County Hall of Justice project will be harmonious and
compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council certifies that it reviewed and considered
the Final Environmental Impact ReportÆnvironmental Impact Statement (EIRÆIS) for the Alameda
County Juvenile Justice Facility and East County Hall of Justice dated April 2003 for a 208,408 square
foot building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities located on the north side of
Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2004.
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Deputy City Clerk
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