HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 136-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 136-2014
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A
COMPLETE STREETS TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS,the City of South San Francisco("City")has prepared amendments to the City's
General Plan related to Complete Streets policies ("Project"); and,
WHEREAS, the draft Complete Streets General Plan Amendments provides a policy
framework designed to support implementation of Complete Streets concepts,including integrating
Complete Streets infrastructure and design features into street design and construction projects and to
make Complete Streets practices a routine part of South San Francisco's everyday operations, and
support the goals of Senate Bill 375; and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with CEQA,an initial study was performed,the result of which
was preparation and circulation of a mitigated negative declaration ("IS/MIND") analyzing the
proposed Project and concluding that approval of the Project could not have a significant effect on
the environment because the impacts of the Project could all be mitigated to levels below established
CEQA thresholds of significance with the adoption of mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 20,
2014, to consider the IS/MND and the proposed General Plan Amendments, and to take public
testimony, and made a recommendation to the City Council on the IS/MND and the Project; and,
WHEREAS, on December 10,2014,the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
take public testimony and consider the IS/MND and the proposed General Plan Amendments;and,
WHEREAS,as required by State law and the South San Francisco Municipal Code,the City
Council has independently reviewed the Project and the IS/MND,and makes the findings contained
herein in support of the General Plan Amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the record before it,
which includes without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources Code
§§ 21000,et seq.("CEQA")and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations§ 15000,
et seq.; the South San Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR; the South San Francisco
General Plan Update and General Plan Update EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, prepared for the Project, including all written
comments received; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning
Commission's duly noticed public hearing on November 20, 2014; all reports,minutes and public
testimony submitted as part of the City Council's duly notice public hearing on December 10,2014;
and any other evidence(within the meaning of Public Resources Code§21080(e)and§21082.2),the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
I. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution,including the proposed General Plan Amendments
(Exhibit A), are each incorporated by reference into this Resolution, as if set forth fully
herein.
3. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at
the Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South San
Francisco, CA 94080, and in the custody of Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin.
II. General Plan Amendments
1. As described in Exhibit A,the General Plan Amendments propose modifications intended to
implement Complete Streets policies. The amendments would not include any changes to existing
land use designations. The amendments provide a policy framework designed to support
implementation of Complete Streets concepts,including integrating Complete Streets infrastructure
and design features into street design and construction projects and to make Complete Streets
practices a routine part of South San Francisco's everyday operations.
2. As required under State law, the South San Francisco General Plan, and the South San
Francisco Municipal Code,in support of the General Plan Amendments,the Planning Commission
finds that the proposed General Plan Amendments are otherwise consistent with the South San
Francisco General Plan, do not obstruct or impede achievement of any General Plan policies, and
further a number of important Guiding and Implementing Policies set forth in the Transportation
Element, including:
Guiding Policy 4.3-G-2. "Provide safe and direct pedestrian routes and bikeways between
and through residential neighborhoods, and to transit centers."
Implementing Policy 4.3-I-8. "Track and implement pedestrian improvements through
municipal projects and operations on an ongoing basis,including monitoring and updating of
the PMP for project prioritization, funding opportunities, and project readiness."
Implementing Policy 4.3-I-13. "Undertake a program to improve pedestrian connections
between the rail stations — South San Francisco and San Bruno BART stations and the
Caltrain Station—and the surroundings. Components of the program should include:
• Installing handicapped ramps at all intersections as street improvements are being
installed;
• Constructing wide sidewalks where feasible to accommodate increased pedestrian
use;
• Providing intersection"bulbing"to reduce walking distances across streets in
Downtown, across El Camino Real and Mission Road, and other high use areas;
• Continuing with the City's current policy of providing pedestrian facilities at all
signalized intersections; and
• Providing landscaping that encourages pedestrian use."
The General Plan Amendments are therefore consistent with the City's General Plan(as proposed for
amendment).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution and approves the General Plan Amendments
attached as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of
December, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pradeep Gupta, and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino
NOES: Councilmember Karyl Matsumoto
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Exhibit A
General Plan Amendments