HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-C36RESOLUTION NO. 2019-C36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -2019-01 AND THE LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa, after having given notice thereof as
required by law, held a public hearing on the city initiated General Plan Amendment and Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony
and the staff report presented during the public hearing for the requested general plan
amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2019-C36, the City Council
approves General Plan Amendment (GPA -2019-01) and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This
action is not considered a project under the environmental review per Section 15-378 of CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with Section 88.51.080.D of the Azusa Development
Code, it is found that the action would not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of
property in the vicinity, and would not adversely affect the public peace, health, safety or general
welfare. The City Council hereby recommends approval and adoption of said General Plan
Amendment (GPA -2019-01) based on the following findings:
1. The proposed amendment is in the public interest, and there will be a community benefit
resulting from the amendment:
The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest and will benefit the
community in being better prepared for the effects of hazard events. Also, by having a local
hazard mitigation plan referenced in the General Plan, the City will be more resilient and able
to recover at a faster rate since it will allow for additional funds to be secured.
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the other goals, policies, and objectives of the
General Plan.
The proposed amendment would be consistent with other goals, policies, and objectives of
the General Plan. The proposal will also enhance all other goals, policies, and objectives of
the General Plan by having a plan that will mitigate and make the city more resilient during
and after hazard events. Having the ability of being prepared for a hazard event will mitigate
the damage caused and allow for a faster recovery period. This will better allow all of the
goals, policies, and objectives to continue in site of potential delays commonly associated
with hazard events.
3. The proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of the Development Code,
subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan; and
The proposed General Plan Amendment does not include any physical projects that would
conflict with provisions of the Development Code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable
specific plan.
4. In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the
amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
The proposed General Plan Amendment does not include a change to the Land Use policy
map.
SECTION 4: The City Council shall certify its approval to adopt the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
SECTION 5: The Secretary of the City Council shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
SECTION 6: Location and Custodian of Records. The documents and materials
associated with this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings
are based are located at Azusa City Hall, 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, California 91702. The
City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21St day of October, 2019.
seph Romero Rocha
Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2019-06 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting of the City Council Thereof held
on the 21St day of October, 2019.
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best BeN & Krieger, VLP
City Attorney