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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-054 - Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation JMF 6.24.20 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRVIEW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS (9TH STREET TO 16TH STREET) PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. To improve pedestrian/bicyclist safety and traffic flow on and in the vicinity of the Fairview Street bridge, the City proposes to replace the Fairview Street bridge over the Santa Ana River and widen Fairview Street between 9th Street and 16th Street ("Project"). B. The Project includes replacing the Fairview Street bridge over the Santa Ana River and widening Fairview Street between 9th Street and 16th Street. Fairview Street will be widened from two lanes in each direction to three lanes in each direction. The Fairview Street bridge will be replaced with a new six- lane bridge (three lanes in each direction), including a complete bridge deck with barrier rails, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, a raised median, and lighting. C. The bridge will be expanded from approximately 52 feet to 100 feet in width and will have the same roadway profile as the existing bridge. D. Fairview Street would remain open during the construction period with two southbound lanes and one northbound lane, with lanes shifted to one side of the bridge while the other side is replaced. Therefore, no detours would be required for vehicles traveling along Fairview Street. Access to properties would be maintained. Pedestrians and bicyclists would be detoured accordingly. E. Construction of the Project is anticipated to begin in 2022, following funding and completion of right-of-way acquisition. Resolution No. 2020-054 Page 1 of 4 F. The Project is required to undergo an environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the state CEQA Guidelines. Through its consultant, the City prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ("IS/MND") for the Project. With respect to each of the pertinent environmental factors, the Project was found to have (1) a less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated, (2) a less than significant impact with no mitigation, or(3) no impact. Mitigation measures are set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and will be implemented using the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program accompanying the Final IS/MND in order to avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts identified therein. G. In accordance with California Pubic Resources Code section 21091 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project was circulated for a public review and comment period from April 6, 2020 to May 12, 2020. It was also made available for public review on the City's website at https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/fairview-bridge- replacement-and-street-improvements. Public comments were received and have been addressed as part of the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ("Final IS/MND") and are incorporated herein by reference. H. On June 18, 2020, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing to consider all testimonies, written and oral, related to the Final IS/MND and the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. Testimonies were heard and have been acknowledged in the Final IS/MND. The Project was fully considered, and all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution occurred. Section 2. The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the information contained in the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project. The City Council has, as a result of its consideration and the evidence presented at the hearing on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Final IS/MND adequately addresses the expected environmental impacts of the Project. On the basis of this review, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence from which it can be fairly argued that the Project will have a significant impact on the environment. Section 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Final IS/MND and the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, a copy of which is available at https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/fairview-bridge-replacement-and-street-improvements, and directs that a Notice of Determination be prepared and filed with the Clerk of the County of Orange in the manner required by law. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, including but not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated June 16, 2020, and exhibits attached hereto, and any public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. The Final IS/MND is available for viewing at the City's Public Works Agency at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92702. Resolution No. 2020-054 Page 2 of 4 Section 4. The City Council has determined that, after considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the Project will have the potential for any significant adverse effect on fish and wildlife. However, the payment of Fish and Game Department filing fees in conjunction with this project is at the ultimate determination of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2020. Zea. Mig . Pulid Ma r APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney By: ,, 4 7141. J Tin M. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Bacerra, Mendoza, Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (7) NOES: Councilmembers None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0) Resolution No.2020-054 Page 3 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No 2020-054 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 18, 2020. r_ � Date ✓°�5�� Daisy Gomez Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2020-054 Page 4 of 4