HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 13-18 Rec CC Appr new Water Resources Element of Gen Plan RESOLUTION NO. 13-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
INCLUDE A NEW WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT
PLPA-2013-00022
WHEREAS, one of the City Council's key initiatives for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 was to
create a new Water Resources Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, certain projects
are required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental
documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment for the new Water Resources
Element is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity is
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code section 65352.3, the City notified the
tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission of the opportunity to consult with
the City on the proposed General Plan amendment. None of the contacted tribes requested a
consultation within the 90-day statutory consultation period and no further action is required
under section 65352.3; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project on May 28, 2013 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
adopt a resolutions recommending that the City Council approve the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment for
the new Economic Development Element, with the draft City Council Resolution attached as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: O'Keefe, Bhuthimethee, Do, Goel, Kohli
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
'1,11ing Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant o unity Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE NEW
WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT
PLPA-2013-00022
WHEREAS, one of the City Council's key initiatives for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 was to
create a new Water Resources Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, certain projects
are required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental
documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment for the new Water Resources
Element is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity is
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code section 65352.3, the City notified the
tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission of the opportunity to consult with
the City on the proposed General Plan amendment. None of the contacted tribes requested a
consultation within the 90-day statutory consultation period and no further action is required
under section 65352.3; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the Project and adopted Resolution 13-xx recommending that the City Council
approve a General Plan Amendment for the new Water Resources Element, which resolution is
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, on , 2013, the City Council held a properly noticed public
hearing on the Project; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated , 2013 and incorporated herein by
reference was submitted recommending that the City Council approve the General Plan
Amendment for the new Water Resources Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did review and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony herein above set forth prior to taking action on the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin City Council does hereby approve
the General Plan Amendment for the new Water Resources Element, attached as Exhibit A and
EXHIBIT A TO
ATTACHMENT 1
incorporated herein by reference, based on findings that the amendments are in the public
interest and that the General Plan as so amended will remain internally consistent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect thirty days after the
date of adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2013 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk