CC Resolution 1999-018d_Xq RESOLUTION NO.99-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 98-09 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 98-09 CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
the 1 9th day of January, 1 999, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of the City of La Quinta for approval of Capital Improvement Project 98-09,
the Washington Street Bridge Widening Project, generally occurring from 500 feet
south of the La Quinta Evacuation Channel to Avenue 50; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 1 2th day of January, 1999, hold a duty noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of the City of La Quinta for approval of Capital Improvement Project 98-
09, and did recommend approval under Resolution 99-06; and,
WHEREAS, said Capital Improvement Project has complied with the
requirements of The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development
Department has prepared an Initial Study, and has determined that although the
proposed Capital Improvement Project could have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, there would not be a significant effect in this case because appropriate
mitigation measures were made a part of the assessment and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environment should be filed; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify approval of said
Capital Improvement Project 98-09:
Finding Number 1 Consistency with General Plan:
A. The Circulation Element of the General Plan designates Washington Street as
a primary arterial street. As such, development of landscaped parkways
adjacent to and landscaped medians within Washington Street are allowed. In
this way, the project is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La
Quinta General Plan Circulation Element.
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Finding Number 2 Consistency with Zoning Code:
A. Washington Street parkway and median landscaping is consistent with the
City's Zoning Code in that water efficient and drought tolerant plant material are
proposed, subject to the approval of the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner and the Coachella Valley Water District.
B. Washington Street parkway and median landscape lighting is consistent with
the City's Zoning Code in that adequately shielded and filtered outdoor
landscape light fixtures are proposed which will not produce a detrimental effect
on astronomical observations, will not inefficiently utilize electrical energy, nor
create a public nuisance or safety hazard.
Finding Number 3 Compliance with CEQA:
A. Capital Improvement Project 98-09 is subject to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act per Public Resources Code Section 65457
a), and as such, the Community Development Department has prepared an
Initial Study Environmental Assessment 98-374).
Finding Number 4 Landscape Design
A. The proposed landscaping improvements incorporate native plants, shrubs, and
trees within the Washington Street parkways and median which will provide a
visual relief against perimeter walls, emphasize improvements related to the
Washington Street bridge, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent
land uses, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual
continuity of the project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitutes the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve Capital Improvement Project 98-09 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 1 9th day of January, 1 999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
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SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, ity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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