CC Resolution 1989-108^ : CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 8g-136 FOR THE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 89-011 CHAPTER 9.210 OUTDOOR
LIGHT CONTROL ORDINANCE".
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California did on the 3rd day of October, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City
of La Quinta, to amend the Zoning Text, Title 9 of the Municipal
Code, to add a new Chapter, 9.210 Outdoor Light Control"; and
WHEREAS, said Zoning Text Amendment has complied
with the requirements of The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta
Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director conducted an
initial study, and has determined that the proposed Ordinance
will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment;
and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
find the following facts to justify the approval of said Zoning
Text Amendment:
1. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance is generally
consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La
Quinta General Plan.
2. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance will have a salutary
effect on the ability of amateur and professional
astronomers to study the night sky within La Quinta.
3. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance aids the efficiency of
nighttime lighting and eliminates public nuisances.
4. The general impacts of the Outdoor Light Control Ordinance
were considered in the Environmentai* Assessment No.
89-136, and were found to have no significant adverse
impact on the environment.
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
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; and
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^ :2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 89-136 in that the Zoning
Text Amendment will not result in a significant adverse
impact on the environment, and that a Negative Declaration
is appropriate for filing.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta city council, held on this 3rd day of October,
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth
ABSTAIN: None
City of L Quin California
ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DA* HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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