Resolution Number 01-03-06-2325
RESOLUTION NO. 01-03-06-2
APPROVING EL CAMINO REAL SIDEWALK AT THE
HISTORIC TOWN CENTER PARK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND APPROVING A PROPOSAL TO COMPLETE THE CURB, GUTTER
AND SIDEWALK ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL IN FRONT OF
THE HISTORIC TOWN CENTER PARK (CIP NO. 108)
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano proposes to complete the curb,
gutter and sidewalk on the east side of EI Camino Real in front of the Historic Town Center
Park; and,
WHEREAS, this proposal has been reviewed in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. On August 15, 2000, the Environmental
Administrator issued a mitigated negative declaration. All mitigation measures have been
included as conditions of approval in this resolution; and,
WHEREAS, at its meetings of November 14, 2000 and January 23, 2001, the
Planning Commission conducted a public meeting to consider public testimony on the
proposed project and forwarded a recommendation of conditional approval to the City
Council; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting of March 6, 2001, the City Council conducted a
public meeting to consider public testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano does hereby find as follows:
1. The Circulation Element to the General Plan includes neighborhood
traffic safety as a goal. Specifically, the General Plan recommends that a safe network of
pedestrian trails and sidewalks should be in place to encourage non -automotive
transportation. The proposed sidewalk will provide a safe pedestrian walkway, separate
from the street, thus increasing public safety in this neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano does hereby certify a negative declaration and approve the project subject to
the following condition of approval and mitigation measure:
Condition of Approval
The existing wooden fence shall be retained and realigned to accommodate
the proposed sidewalk.
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Mitigation Measure
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall retain the services
of a Society of Professional Archeologists -certified archeologist who shall monitor all
grading and excavation for potential impacts on cultural resources including archeological,
paleontological, and historic resources. The applicant shall provide an executed contract
for services with a Society of Professional Archeologists -certified archeologist, including
a scope of work which provides for comprehensive monitoring; a contingency for
assessment, recovery, and/or evaluation; and, the preparation of a technical memoranda
or report. In the event cultural resources are encountered during grading, the monitor may
cease grading operations, consistent with City Council policy, to allow for the assessment,
recovery, and/or evaluation of any cultural resources.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
Nlarch 2001.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK/,/
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WYAT HART, MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. m -n; -nn -2 adopted by the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of
March , 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Gelff,
Swerdlin, and Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)
CHERYL J SO , CITY CLERK
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