CC Resolution 1989-052^ 9Y RESOLUTION NO. 89-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LA
QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2.
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency the Agency")
has prepared an Environmental Impact Report the EIR") on the
Redevelopment Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project
No. 2 the Project") pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et
CEQA")), the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act 14 California Code of Regulations,
Sections 15000, et seq., the State EIR Guidelines"]), and
procedures adopted by the City Council relating to
environmental evaluation of public and private projects; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 1988, the Agency transmitted for
filing a Notice of Completion of the Draft EIR and thereafter
in accordance with the State EIR Guidelines forwarded the Draft
EIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to those
agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the
Project and to other interested persons and agencies, and
sought the comments of such persons and agencies; and
WHEREAS, notice to all interested persons and agencies
inviting comments on the Draft EIR was published in the Daily
News on August 23, and 30, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was thereafter revised and
supplemented to adopt changes suggested, to incorporate
comments received during the public review period, and to
provide the Agency's and City's response to said comments, and
as so revised and supplemented, a Final EIR has been submitted
to the City Council of the City of La Quinta the City
Council") as a part of the Report of the City Council as
supplemented pertaining to the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, a joint public hearing was opened by the Agency
and the City Council on March 21, 1989, which was continued and
further testimony was taken on April 18, 1989, concerning the
adoption of the Redevelopment Plan and the certification of the
Final EIR relating thereto, following notice duly and regularly
given as required by law, and all interested persons expressing
a desire to comment thereon or object thereto have been heard,
and the Final EIR and all comments and responses thereto having
been considered; and
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^ 9Y WHEREAS, the Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR, as
revised and supplemented to incorporate all comments received
during the public review period and the response of the Agency
and the City Council thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of La Quinta as follows:
Section 1:
The City Council hereby certifies that the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Project is adequate and has
been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State EIR
Guidelines and local procedures adopted by the City Council
pursuant thereto, and that the City Council has reviewed and
considered the information contained in the Final EIR.
Section 2:
The City Council has evaluated all comments, written and
oral, received from persons who have reviewed the Draft EIR.
Section 3:
The City Council hereby makes and adopts the Findings of
Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation
Monitoring Program Relating to the Environmental Impact of
Redevelopment Project No. 2 as set forth in Exhibit A"
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference including
without limitation the mitigation measures therein set forth).
Based on such Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the City Council hereby finds that significant
environmental effects have been reduced to an acceptable level
in that all significant environmental effects have been
eliminated or substantially lessened except for the following:
cumulative air quality impacts; displacement of existing
residences and businesses resulting from redevelopment
activities; incrementally increased traffic resulting from new
development; increased ambient noise levels along affected
roadways resulting from Project-generated traffic; increased
energy consumption; and increased demand for water service.
Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds and determines
that the Project will have a significant effect upon the
environment.
Section 4:
The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
Program in Exhibit A" attached hereto.
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^ 9Y Section 5:
As to each of the significant environmental effects
identified in Section 3 of this Resolution which are not
eliminated or substantially lessened, the City Council hereby
adopts the Statement of Overriding Considerations in
Exhibit A" attached hereto.
Section 6:
Upon approval and adoption of the Redevelopment Plan by the
City Council, the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a
Notice of Determination with the County Clerk of the County of
Riverside pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of the
Public Resources Code and the St*te EIR Guidelines adopted
pursuant thereto.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council on this 2nd day of
May 1989, by the following:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARRY BRANDT, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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^ 9Y EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS OF FACT,
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2
FINDINGS CONCERNING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE EIR
1. Water Drainage
A. Impact
The City Council as used herein 1City Council"
includes the Agency Board of Directors) finds
that potential adverse drainage impacts may
result from increased runoff due to site-specific
development proposals in the Project Area.
However, an overall beneficial impact on drainage
will result when the proposed improvements in the
Redevelopment plan are implemented.
B. Mitigation
1. Implementation of proposed drainage
improvements will mitigate existing
deficiencies and future increases in runoff.
2. The amount of grading and disturbance
associated with development should be
minimized. Development design should
include measures to ensure adequate drainage
including construction of open or closed
conveyance structures and green belts.
3. For individual development projects, runoff
can be reduced by using stepping stones or
breaks set in previous materials for
walkways, diversion of water to landscaped
areas, and in the use of previous paving
materials whenever possible. Landscaped
irrigation waste and runoff can be reduced
by water conservating irrigations systems,
moisture sensing devices and avoidance of
mounded landscaped areas.
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^ 9Y 4. The California Department of Water Resources
recommendations for flood drainage
prevention should be considered. The
recommendations contained in the La Quinta
Master Plan of Drainage should be followed.
5. The methodology and criteria set forth by
the Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conversion Districts 91Design Manual" should
be followed. There should be one foot of
minimum freeboard between the dwelling pad
elevation and the 100 year water surface
elevation, which shall be retained within
the street rights-of-way.
6. Within the Project Area it is recommended
that RCP and RCB facilities be constructed
to convey runoff to the Whitewater River and
a portion of the All-American Canal.
7. At least two arterial routes of ingress and
egress from the City to Interstate 10 should
be available during a 100 year flood.
8. Slope and foundation design should be based
on detailed soils and engineering studies.
9. Grading should be limited to dry months to
minimize problems associated with sediment
transport during construction.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
result in full mitigation of drainage impacts.
2. Air Quality
A. Impact
Construction of specific development of proposals
in the Project Area will produce two sources of
air pollution emissions: exhaust emissions
during construction, and dust generation as a
result of earth movement and equipment traffic
over temporary roads. Other long-term impacts
associated with future growth under the Project
consist of emissions generated from stationary
and mobile sources. Stationary sources will
include the off-site generation of electricity
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^ 9Y and the on-site use of natural gas. Motor
vehicles will comprise the only significant
source of mobile emissions within the Project
Area.
B. Mitigation
1. All future development shall comply with
resolutions outlined in the Southwest
Desert Air Basin Control Strategy" a
revision to the State Implementation Plan).
Specifcally, all future development must
comply with the requirements of the
following plans:
a. Air Quality Management Plan* Southwest
Desert Air Basin, Riverside County;
b. Air Resources Board Resolution 79-79;
c. Air Resources Staff Report.
2. Communitywide planning stragies should
stress the reduction of vehicular trips and
trip lengths through encouraging commercial
services convenient to residences, and
alternative transportation facilities such
as bicycle lanes, increased public transit,
and carpooling.
3. More routine bus service should be
encouraged as new growth occurs. Additional
bus stop locations should be planned to
invite bus ridership.
4. The generation of fugitive dust during
grading activities should be minimized by
frequent watering of the soil and
curtailment of activities during periods of
high winds.
5. Provide traffic signalization where feasible.
6. Provide energy conserving street lighting.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that the individual air
quality impacts of this Project alone are
potentially insignificant or reduced to a level
of insignificance by implementation of the above
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^ 9Y mitigation measures. However, the cumulative air
quality impacts of this Project and other
development in the Southwest Desert Air Basin are
significant and will only be partially mitigated
by implementation of the above measures.
Although the above mitigation measures shall be
required to be implemented under the Project,
this City Council adopts a Statement of
Overriding Considerations with regard to the
cumulative air quality impact of this Project
See Statement of Overriding Considerations
below).
3. Earth
A. Redevelopment and development in the Project Area
will require grading in order to provide for
building pads and parking facilities.
Circulation and drainage system improvements will
also require grading activities. Such grading
activities can result in the erosion of soils and
exacerbate the blowsand hazard in areas subject
to this condition. Very strong ground shaking,
as well as possible ground rupture, can occur
during a major earthquake along the major
regional faults in the area. The grain-sized
distribution and unconsolidated nature of
sediments in the Project Area contribute to the
potential for lateral spreading, liquifaction,
subsidence cracking and landslides should ground
shaking occur.
B. Mitigation
1. Dust impacts can be minimized during grading
through the use of soil dampening techniques.
2. Conformance with the latest Uniform Building
Code, the Riverside County Building Code, or
state-of-the-art recommendations of the
Structural Engineers Association of
California for seismic considerations in.the
design of structures, is expected to
satisfactorily mitigate the potentially
adverse effects of future earthquake shaking
on structures of two stories or less. Mid-
or High-rise buildings may require special
design analysis. The appropriate seismic
design criteria will depend upon the type
and use of the proposed structure and the
underlying geologic conditions.
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^ 9Y 3. Avoid areas most susceptible to liquefaction
or use them for recreational open space
purposes. Other alternative methods
normally considered for mitigating or
eliminating the results of liquefaction
include: a) placement of additional fill
to increase the overburden pressure,
b) densification of subsurface soils by
removal and recompaction, vibroflotation and
other techniques, c) utilizing heavily
reinforced shallow foundations or deep
foundations piles) for structure support
and d) lowering the water tables.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
reduce the geological impacts of the Project to a
level of insignificance.
4. Noise
A. Impacts
There will be a significant increase in noise and
vibration levels on and adjacent to specific
development sites in the Project Area during
demolition, excavation, grading and other
construction activities. The long-term noise
impacts resulting from the Project are due to an
increase in average daily trips for traffic in
the Project Area which, in turn, results in an
incremental increase in roadway noise levels.
The incremental increase in average daily trips
will result in significant increases in noise
levels along a number of roadways in the Project
Area.
B. Mitigation
1. In order to determine the most effective
met*od(s) for attaining the necessary
attenuation in an effected area, an
acoustical analysis should be prepared by a
registered acoustical engineer, pursuant to
Title 25 of the California Administrative
Code. This analysis, must be prepared prior
to the release of building permits for
development within noise impacted areas.
The analysis will set forth the specific
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^ 9Y measures to be incorporated into building
design and site planning to achieve the
necessary attenuation. Site planning
measures, including set backs as required by
City codes may provide adequate attenuation
of noise. Site preparation and construction
activities will be limited to daytime
weekday hours, except as allowed by
La Quinta Municipal Code.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that the noise impacts of
the Project are significant and cannot be fully
mitigated. Implementation of the above
mitigation measures will only partially mitigate
the noise impacts. Therefore, a Statement of
Overriding Considerations has been adopted. See
Statement of Overriding Considerations below.)
5. Public Services
A. Impact
Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan will
facilitate growth and incrementally increase uses
in the Project Area which, in turn, may be
expected to result in an increased demand for
fire protection services, police protection
services, parks, hospitals, libraries, schools,
the disposal of solid waste and mosquito
abatement services.
B. Mitigation
Fire
1. To mitigate substandard fire protection
impacts in the Project Area, a new water
delivery system that will supply water to
meet the fire flow requirements stated in
the latest Fire Code is needed. The system
should be designed to accommodate the
projected buildout of the Project Area.
2. Implement the latest Fire Code and strive to
attain the fire protection requirements
contained in the code throughout the Project
Area for new as well as existing development.
3. Implement the service requirements
recommended in Cou**yV5 Fire Study Master
Plan for La Quinta.
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^ 9Y 4. Designate a portion of development fees
towards the provision of an adequate fire
protection system in the Project Area.
5. Implement the policies of the City General
Plan, when available, regarding the
provisions of the fire protection programs.
Police
6. Apply a portion of development fees towards
updating the law enforcemerit service
agreement with the County as incremental
demand occurs.
7. Incorporate the design and other protection
requirements per the Riverside County
Sheriff's Department.
8. Implement the policies of the City General
Plan, when available, regarding the
provision of law enforcement programs.
Parks
9. To mitigate overcrowding and overuse of the
La Quinta Park, locate and develop a new
community park in the northern portion of
the City.
10. Recognize the request by the Riverside
County Parks department to coordinate
planning programs to guarantee optimum park
planning and redevelopment planning
opportunities.
11. Apply a portion of development fees towards
the provision of park facilities and other
programs in the Project Area.
12. Implement the park dedication ordinance in
the City requiring developer participation
for dedicating or acquiring and improving
park land.
13. Implement the policies of the City General
Plan, when applicable, regarding park and
recreation programs
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^ 9Y Hospital
14. Provide local health care and emergency
medical treatment in La Quinta by attracting
private facilities such as an out-patient
clinic.
15. Implement the policies of the City's General
Plan regarding the provision of health care
service programs.
Library
16. Implement the policies of the City General
Plan, when available, regarding the
provisions of local library services.
Schools
17. To mitigate student capacity problems at
existing schools used by Project Area
residents, assist in the planning efforts to
locate and construct new facilities for
education.
18. Continue to connect the development fee for
purposes of funding school facility programs.
19. Implement the policies of the City's General
Plan regarding the provision of education to
residents in La Quinta.
Solid Waste
20. Consider establishing recycling centers
throughout the Project Area for purposes of
collecting and reclaiming renewal resources,
thus prolonging the life of regional
landfills.
21. Insure the proper location of trash
collection areas in future planned
developments of the Project Area to maximize
the collection efficiency.
22. Implement the policies of the City's General
Plan regarding the provision of a solid
waste program in the Project Area.
Mosquito Abatement
23. Improve drainage facilities to eliminate
areas of standing water.
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^ 9Y 24. Promote development designs that minimize
the areas that serve as breeding locations.
25. Encourage education of area residents of the
health effects of mosquitos and eye gnats.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures into the
Project, that the potential fire protection
impacts, police protection impacts, par1( service
impacts, hospital service impacts, library
service impacts, school service impacts, solid
waste disposal impacts, and mosquito abatement
services impacts in the Project Area are reduced
to a level of insignificance.
8. Traffic and Circulation
A. Impact
Over the proposed life of the Redevelopment Plan,
it is estimated that trip generation in the
Project Area will increase by 56,000 trips per
day. The worst case" buildout condition
analyzed in the EIR would add over 4,800
residential units with a trip generation rate of
10 trips per day per unit in addition to the 70
trips per 1,000 square feet of commercial use
generated in the Project Area.
B. Mitigation Measures
1. Implementation of proposed circulation
system improvements will help to mitigate
further, incremental increases in Project
Area traffic resulting from new
development. However* during the
environmental review process for all new
development proposals in the Project Area,
individual traffic study reports which are
cum*lative in scope and prepared by a
licensed traffic engineer should be
required. The reports will help to ensure
that any needed mitigation projects will be
in place prior to the approval of any
development which may result in a
significant impact on the local circulation
system.
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2. All the arterials in the Project Area may
potentially need upgrading depending on the
scale and geographic distribution of
redevelopment activity.
3. The following are recommendations for street
improvements, bridge and traffic
signalization.
Street Improvements
East/West Streets
Fred Waring Drive
a Westward Ho Drive
a Highway 111
Avenue 48
o Avenue 50
North/South Streets
a Washington street
Adams Street
* Dune Palms Road
a Jefferson Street
Bridges
a Washington Street at Whitewater widening)
a Jefferson Street at Whitewater
a Avenue 50 at La Quinta Channel
a Adams Street at Whitewater
a Avenue 48 at La Quinta Channel
a Dune Palms at Whitewater
Raised Medians
a Highway 111
a Washington Street
a Jefferson Street
Transit Turnouts
a 14 locations
Traffic Signals
a Route 111 at Washington Street
a Route 111 at Adams Street
Route 111 at Dune Palms Road
a Route 111 at Jefferson Street
a Washington Street at Fred Waring Drive
a Washington Street at Miles Avenue
a Jefferson Street at Fred Waring Drive
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^ 9Y a Jefferson Street at Miles Avenue
a Jefferson Street at Avenue 48
0 Jefferson Street at Avenue 50
C Finding of Significance
This the City Council finds that upon
implementation of the above mitigation measures,
no significant adverse impacts will result to
intersection operations or traffic circulation in
the majority of the Project Area. However,
implementation of the above mitigation measures
will only partially mitigate the incremental
impact of additional vehicular trips on certain
Project Area roadways. Because these impacts
remain significant, a Statement of Overriding
Considerations has been adopted by this City
Council. See Statement of Overriding
Considerations below.)
7. Land Use
A. Impact
Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan is
intended to alleviate the existing conditions of
blight in the Project Area and thereby affect an
overall beneficial impact on land use.
Implementation of the City's General Plan land
use goals is expected to result from the
encouragement of commercial and residential
development in the Project Area. A potential
adverse impact may result if existing businesses
are relocated as a result of implementation of
the Redevelopment Plan.
B. Mitigation
1. Relocation advisory assistance shall be
furnished by the Agency to business
establishments or residents, if any, whose
property is acquired by the Agency in
connection with implementation of the
proposed Project. Relocation payments will
be made to any businesses or residents
displaced by the Project according to Agency
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
California Government Code and guidelines.
The Agency could also provide additional
financial assistance which, in the Agency's
opinion, may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of the proposed Project, subject to
the availability of funds for such purpose.
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^ 9Y C. Findings of Significance
This City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures, the land use
impacts of the Project are mitigated to a level
of insignificance. However, the*potential
adverse impact resulting from relocation of
existing businesses will only be partially
mitigated and, therefore, a Statement of
Overriding considerations has been adopted by
this City Council. See Statement of Overriding
Considerations below)
8. Population and Housing
A. Impact
Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan will
facilitate growth, thereby increasing the demand
for housing in the Project Area. Estimated
increases in population and housing in the
Project Area are consistent with SCAG growth
projections.
B. Mitigation
1. Not less than 20 percent of all taxes which
are allocated to the Agency in accordance
with Section 33334.2 of the California
Health and Safety Code shall be used by the
Agency for purposes of increasing and
improving the City's supply of housing for
persons and families of low and moderate
income.
2. Any residential displacement resulting from
Project implementation will be mitigated as
described in Section 7(B)(l) above.
3. Development of the Project Area in
accordance with the La Quinta General Plan
is expected to ensure the attainment of the
City's goals for balanced land use and
housing within the community.
C. Finding of Significance
The resulting impact on employment and housing
demand from the Project is fully mitigated by
implementation of the above measures as
conditions of approval or as incorporated in the
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^ 9Y Agreement concerning development of the Project.
However, the residential displacement and/or
relocation impact is only partially mitigated and
remains significant. Therefore, this City
Council adopts a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for this impact. See Statement
of Overriding Considerations below.)
9. Energy/Utilities
A. Irnpact
Implementation of the Project results in impacts
on energy, water supply, and sewer services. The
cumulative increase of energy consumption due to
the Project will result in a significant adverse
impact upon energy resources. Likewise, daily
water consumption subsequent to the completion of
new development in the Project Area could
increase 75% as a result of Project implementa-
tion. The amount of sewage generated in the
Project Area will be generally equivalent to the
amount of water consumed.
B. Mitigation
Electricity and Natural Gas
1. Encourage the early construction of
necessary acilities to accept geothermal-
generated power to boost the electrical
supply source. Construct an additional
electrical substation south of Highway 111.
This improvement should occur early-on in an
effort to avoid stifling development of the
Project Area.
2. Encourage the prompt completion of
additional gas supply lines.
Water
3. Th* following water conservation measures
shall be added:
a) Low-flush toilets Section 17921.3 of
the Health and Safety Code);
b) Low-flow faucets California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, Article
1, T20-1406F);
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water recirculating Systems California
Energy Commission regulations);
d) Supply-line water pressure will be
maintained at 50 pounds per square inch
or less by means of pressure-reducing
valves;
e) Flush valve operated water closets 3
gallons per flush) shall be included;
f) Drinking fountains will be equipped
with self-closing valves;
g) Hot water lines will be insulated to
provide hot water faster with less
water waste, and hot lines will be
separated from cold lines;
h) Conservation reminders will be posted
in hotel rooms and restrooms;
i) Thermostatically controlled mixing
valves will be used for hotel
bath/showers.
j) Water conserving models of washers will
be used in laundry facilities.
4. The following water conservation measures
for landscape/irrigation purposes shall be
instituted:
a) Drought-resistant planting materials
will be used for landscaping where
possible;
b) The use of lawn will be minimized;
c) Mulch will be applied extensively to
all landscaped areas;
d) Efficient irrigation systems which
minimize runoff and evaporation will be
installed;
e) Previous paving materials will be used
wherever feasible to reduce surface
water runoff and facilitate ground
water recharge.
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^ 9Y f) Preserve and protect existing trees and
shrubs. Established plants are often
adapted to low water conditions and
their use saves water needed to
establish replacement vegetation.
g) Use previous paving materials whenever
feasible to reduce surface water and
runoff and aid in groundwater recharge.
h) Grading of slopes should minimize
surface runoff.
i) Investigate the feasibility of using
reclaimed wastewater, stored rainwater,
or household grey water for irrigation.
j) Encourage cluster development which can
reduce the amount of land being
converted to urban use. This will
reduce the amount of impervious paving
created and thereby aid in the
groundwater recharge.
k) Preserve natural drainage and encourage
the incorporation of natural drainage
systems in new developments. This will
aid in groundwater recharge.
1) Flood plains and acquifier recharge
areas which are the best sites for
groundwater recharge should be
preserved as open space.
m) Local well water supplies should be
conserved by utilization of Colorado
river water for irrigation whenever
possible.
Sewer
5. All future development projects should be
connected to the existing interim wastewater
system in order to facilitate ultimate
connection to the regional treatment
facility.
6. The Coachella Valley Water District shall be
encouraged to impleinent the planned regional
treatment facility as soon as possible.
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^ 9Y 7. All future development should be connected
to the existing wastewater system.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures, the impacts of
the Project on energy, water supply and sewer
services are partially mitigated. However,
because those impacts are not fully mitigated
this City Council adopts a Statement of
Overriding Considerations. See Statement of
Overriding Considerations below).
10. Light and Glare Impact
A. Impact
Future illumination of new parking areas and
ornamental lighting associated with new
commercial development could impact adjoining
areas, if not properly mitigated. In addition,
glare impacts may occur if highly reflective
exterior building materials are used in the
construction of new development in Project Area.
B. Mitigation
1. Lighting and parking area should not exceed
one footcandle, and shall be shielded and
directed away from adjoining residential
uses.
2. During the required site plan review of
proposed developments, the City should
ensure that site improvements, including
lighting and possible glare producing
building exteriors do not adversely affect
adjacent land uses or highways. The use of
reflective glass or other reflective
materials should be minimized without
jeopardizing energy conversation.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures into the
Project, the light and glare impacts of the
Project are reduced to a level of
insignificance.
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^ 9Y 11. Cultural
A. Impact
The City shares the concern of other governmental
agencies and of Native Americans to preserve
significant California cultural resources and to
ensure freedom of expression for the Native
America religion. Areas within the proposed
flood protection area may be of concern to the
local Cahuilla community. Known and unknown
burial places and cemeteries, places of spiritual
importance, native animals and plans of
traditionally usage, and major village sites
could be adversely impacted by implementation of
the Redevelopment Plan.
B. Mitigation
1. Prior to the final design of specific
development plans, a qualified archaeologist
shall be retained to review these plans and
to make early assessments about any project-
related impacts to known archaeological
sites.
2. Any area not previously systematically
surveyed shall be surveyed by a qualified
archaeologist when the area is approved for
development. This would include development
proposed for land use changes and for flood
control facilities construction.
3. Prior to any project construction, a
qualified archaeologist shall review final
grading plans and plot any archaeologically
sensitive areas within 500 feet of any
proposed development.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures into the
Project, the impacts of the Project on cultural
resources are reduced to a level of
insignificance.
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^ 9Y 12. Other Impacts
Based on the EIR and the Record before the City
Council, this City Council finds that implementation
of the Project results in no other significant adverse
environmental impacts.
FINDINGS CONCERNING THE PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
This City Council has considered each of the alternatives
presented in the EIR and finds those alternatives infeasible
based on economic, social and other considerations as set forth
below.
1. Infeasibility of the No Project Alternative
The No Project Alternative would not accomplish the
goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan.
Adoption of the No Project Alternative would serve
only to delay the potential adverse impacts associated
with development of the Project site increased
traffic, noise, air pollution and natural
resource/energy consumption). If private development
of sites within the Project Area does not occur in the
near future, adoption of the No Project Alternative
would result in a direct loss of revenue to the
Redevelopment Agency as well as a potential indirect
loss since the values of surrounding properties would
be adversely affected. Uncertainty in development
also could make it more difficult to generate
developer interest in redevelopment of the Project
Area. Accordingly, this City Council finds the No
Project Alternative infeasible.
2. Infeasibility of the Reduced Redevelopment Alternative.
The environmental impacts of the proposed Redevelop-
ment Project would be greater under the reduced
redevelopment alternative because reducing the size of
the Project Area does not eliminate the need for the
identified infrastructure improvements. The Project
Area boundaries were established to recognize the land
area that is biost impacted and responsible for such
improvements. Modification of those boundaries would
reduce the Agency's ability to build and finance
needed improvements. Similarly, restrictions on tax
increment revenues would impact the Agency's ability
to provide public improvements and facilities, acguire
properties, provide rehabilitation and relocation
assistance, eliminate conditions of blight, implement
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^ 9Y the goals of the La Quinta General Plan, and eliminate
the existing environmental deficiencies and problems
occurring in the Project Area. Accordingly, this City
Council finds the Reduced Redevelopment Alternative
infeasible.
3. Infeasibility of the Alternative Financing Alternative.
As an alternative to the Redevelopment Project, the
Agency or City could attempt to undertake a similar
program utilizing alternative sources of revenue
sources other than tax increment revenues). However,
no single source would be sufficient in amount or
purpose to accomplish the activities contemplated by
the Redevelopment Project. Accordingly, this City
Council rejects the Alternative Financing Alternative
as infeasible.
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Based on information set forth in the EIR and these
Eindings of Fact, this City Council finds that the adverse
environmental impacts related to air quality, displacement of
existing residences and business resulting from redevelopment
activities, incrementally increased traffic resulting from new
development, increased ambient noise levels along affected
roadways resulting from Project-generated traffic, increased
energy consumption, and increased demand for water service are
significant environmental impacts which cannot be entirely
mitigated or avoided if the Project is implemented.
However these unavoidable significant effects of the
Project are overridden by the benefits of the Project and the
considerations described below. Therefore, this City Council
hereby approves and adopts this Statement Of Overriding
Considerations.
1. The Redevelopment Project will remedy, remove and
prevent physical blight and economic obsolescence in
the Project Area.
2. The Redevelopment Project will expand the commercial
and residential base of the community through
assisting and promoting new and continuing private
sector investment.
3. The Redevelopment Project will encourage the
cooperation and participation of residents,
businesses, business persons, public agencies and
community organizations in the redevelopment of the
Project Area.
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^ 9Y 4. The Redevelopment Project will address environmental
deficiencies including substandard vehicular
circulation systems, inadequate water service, sewer
and storm drainage Systems, and other similar public
improvements.
5. The Redevelopment Project will improve and/or provide
utility services such as gas, electric and telephone
services where such deficiencies are adversely
affecting the Project Area.
6. The Redevelopment Project will remedy the existence of
inadequate drainage improvements that constrain the
development of various parcels in the Project Area,
the cost of which cannot be borne by private
enterprise acting alone.
7. The Redevelopment Project will provide an opportunity
to replan, redesign and redevelop areas within the
Project Area that are economically stagnating and/or
improperly utilized.
8. The Redevelopment Project will recycle and/or develop
underutilized parcels to accommodate higher and better
economic uses thereby improving the financial
viability of the community as a whole.
9. The Redevelopment Project will provide a method to
achieve an environment reflecting a high level of
concern for contemporary urban design principles
including architecture and landscaping.
10. The Redevelopment Project will promote the creation of
new employment opportunities.
11. The Redevelopment Project will provide opportunities
for the expansion of the community*s supply of housing
on a citywide basis) including housing opportunities
for low and moderate income households.
12. The Redevelopment Project will provide an opportunity
to plan and implement new development and infra-
structure that will result in improved service to the
Project Area.
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^ 9Y MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
In compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6,
this City Council does hereby establish the following
Mitigation Monitoring Program for Redevelopment Project No. 2.
This Mitigation Monitoring Program ensures compliance with
all mitigation measures adopted herein as set forth above in
the Findings Concerning the Significance of Environmental
Impacts Identified in the EIR.
In most cases, the mitigation measures adopted herein are
project specific and will be monitored by the City's Planning
and Development staff when a prQposed project in the
Redevelopment Project Area is submitted for review. Project
specific mitigation measures can be broken down into two
categories: project design mitigation measures and ongoing
mitigation measures.
A project design mitigation measure is one that is to be
incorporated into a specific project's design to mitigate one
or more impacts identified in the Final EIR and adopted herein,
e.g. the water conservation measures set forth in Section
9(B)(3) of the Findings Concerning the Significance of
Environmental Impact Identified in the EIR set forth above).
These mitigation measures will normally be shown on the project
design plans, which plans shall not be approved until the
appropriate mitigation measures herein have been incorporated
into the project design.
An ongoing mitigation measure is one that is associated
with a specific project, but over a period of time, e.g. dust
control during grading activities). Monitoring of this type of
mitigation measure will be similar to that of project design
mitigation measures, as noted above, except that the status of
each ongoing mitigation measure will be noted at various times
until no longer needed. Planning and Development staff may
submit periodic reports on the status of ongoing mitigation
measures as appropriate.
Cumulative mitigation measures, as opposed to project
specific mitigation measures, are those that address the
Redevelopment Project Area as a whole. Cumulative mitigation
measures will be monitored in the same way as project specific
mitigation measures except that cumulative mitigation measures
will usually be monitored over a greater period of time.
Specific cumulative mitigation measures, such as the provision
of relocation advisory assistance will be monitored by the
Redevelopment Agency staff.
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^ 9Y In those few cases in which compliance with a mitigation
measure cannot be verified through the Planning and Development
Department or through the Agency, and specialized expertise is
required, the City or the Agency may hire an outside
consultant. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of
other agencies to monitor mitigation measures requested by
those agencies. The City shall notify these agencies when
specific mitigation measures of theirs have been included in
project approvals and these agencies shall then submit a
proposed program to the City which outlines the proposed
monitoring program. Accordingly* these agencies shall also
inform the City in writing when each of their mitigation
measures has been complied with.
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