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Home My Public Portal About2014.137 (08-19-14)RESOLUTION NO. 2014.137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S CITY COUNCIL APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, AND 6174 - 001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood's Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3337 and 3338, recommending approval of Zone Change No. 2014 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 to the City Council as well as adopted the associated Negative Declaration of environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006 in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park, which will contain a walking trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and ecological resources as well as incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bios wale for reduction of storm water run -off; and WHEREAS, in an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and lacks a sufficient amount of open space, but is aggressively and innovatively seeking opportunities in which to provide recreational opportunities for the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is proposing to change the existing General Plan designations of APN(s): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 -001- 910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park (Exhibit No. 1); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will 'be a benefit to the community because the proposal would provide for a 5.25 acre park in the City. In an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and has an insufficient amount of open space available. The Linear Park will serve an estimated community of over 22,000 residents within a (1) mile radius. The Linear Park will provide recreational opportunities as well as public amenities to area residents and businesses, which may result in an increase in physical activity and healthier lifestyle practices. B. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promotes the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). C. That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of this zoning code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the zoning code or any applicable specific plan as the proposal for the pocket parks is consistent with Sec. 25 -40 -1 (Intent and Purpose) of the LMC. D. 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. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines.' Section 2. The City Council of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations approves GPA No. 2014 -01 in order to change the existing General Plan designations of Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 6175 -001- 902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174-001 - 912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park (Exhibit. No. 1). Section 3. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. Section 4. The City Council of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings, approves General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01. Section 5. This General Plan Amendment shall become effective thirty (30) days from its adoption. Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2014. Aide Castro, Mayor ATTEST: Maria Quinonez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David A. Garcia, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Sarah M. Withers, City Manager Milan a ison, Interim Director Development Services STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of August, 2014. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAN -BEAS, SOLACHE HERNANDEZ AND CASTRO NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE C�(/ Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2014.137 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 19th day of August, 2014. Maria Quinonez, City Clerk