Resolution Number 20-03-17-01RESOLUTION NO. 20-03-17-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES AT THE RANCHO
MISSION VIEJO RIDING PARK AT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Whereas, On May 28, 2019 the Planning Commission determined that these
projects are consistent with the General Plan; and,
Whereas, On June 4, 2019, the City of San Juan Capistrano has approved the
proposed drainage improvements and restoration activities at the Rancho Mission Viejo
Riding Park; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator reviewed the initial study prepared
pursuant to Section 15063 and 15064 of the CEQA Guidelines, and has overseen the
preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to Section 15070, et
seq., of those guidelines; has provided notice of the intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration pursuant to Section 15072 of those guidelines, and has otherwise complied
with all applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (1970); and,
Whereas, the Initial Study and the Mitigated Negative Declaration were made
available for public review from September 25, 2019, to October 24, 2019; and,
Whereas, the City received two comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration
from public agencies during the public review period; and,
Whereas, the City has prepared responses to the comments received and made
minor revisions to the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration documentation, which
are embodied in the Final Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (the Final IS/MND);
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings with respect to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND):
1. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Final IS/MND and the public
testimony regarding the environmental review of the Project; and
2. The City Council finds on the basis of the evidence presented and the whole
record before it, including the Final IS/MND that there is no substantial evidence that the
proposed project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Whereas, the City Council finds that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program should be adopted with all mitigation measures made enforceable as a
regulatory requirement for the capital improvement project; and
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4. Whereas, the City Council further finds that the recommendation of adoption of
the mitigated negative declaration reflects the City Council's independent judgment and
analysis; and
5. Whereas, the record of proceedings on which the City Council's decision is
based is located at City Hall for the City of San Juan Capistrano, located at 32400 Paseo
Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California and the custodian of record of proceedings is
the City Clerk's.
PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE FINDINGS, IT IS RESOLVED that the City Council
adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Proposed Drainage Improvements and Restoration Activities at The
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano attached hereto and
incorporated by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March 2020.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
-• :• IU RN E, MAYOR
I, Maria Morris, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 20-01-21-03 was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular meeting thereof, held the 17th day of March
2020, Icy the fgllowing vote:
AYES: O NCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: NCIL MEMBERS:
ABSE Y: NCIL MEMBERS:
, CITY CIK
Reeve, Maryott, Farias, Taylor and Mayor Bourne
None
None
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