HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 20-3123RESOLUTION NO. 20-3123
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ADOPTING A FINDING THAT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE 2020-21 FISCAL YEAR IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERALPLAN
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. The City of Downey General Plan (Vision 2025) was adopted on January 25,
2005; and,
B. The City of Downey has prepared a Capital Improvement Program for the 2020-
21 fiscal year; and,
C. Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 65401, the Planning
Commission is required to review the Capital Improvement Program to determine
that it is in conformance with the City's General Plan; and,
D. On June 17, 2020, the Planning Commission reviewed said request and
considered all factors relating to the General Plan consistency of the Capital
Improvement Program for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines, and declares that the
proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3).
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that the Capital
Improvement Program for the 2020-21 fiscal year is consistent with the City of Downey's
adopted General Plan because the projects contained therein are consistent with the following
General Plan goals and policies:
Goal 2.1. Increase the capacity of the existing street system.
Policy 2.1.1. Maintain a street system that provides safe and efficient movement
of people and goods.
Goal 2.2. Promote the use of alternative modes of travel, other than single -occupant
vehicles, to relieve traffic congestion.
Policy 2.2.1. Promote walking as an attractive alternative to vehicular
transportation.
Policy 2.2.2. Promote bicycling as an attractive alternative to vehicular
transportation.
Goal 4.1. Provide an adequate water supply for the needs of residents, workers, and
visitors to the City.
Policy 4.1.2. Maintain the water supply system to meet water demands.
Goal 4.2. Prevent the contamination of groundwater.
Policy 4.2.1. Monitor and improve groundwater quality.
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Goal 4.3. Reduce the contaminant level at beaches and oceans.
Policy 4.3.1. Reduce the contaminant level of stormwater and urban runoff
generated within Downey.
Goal 5.7. Reduce the likelihood of traffic accidents.
Policy 5.7.1. Promote traffic safety along streets.
Policy 5.7.2. Promote the installation of sidewalks and walkways to improve
traffic safety.
Goal 7.2. Optimize the use of established public parks to meet the needs of residents.
Policy 7.2.2. Upgrade existing park facilities.
Goal 7.3. Increase the amount of park acreage.
Policy 7.3.1. Promote the expansion of the existing park system.
Goal 8.2. Maintain and enhance the appearance of properties.
Policy 8.2.2. Promote the upgrading of properties.
Goal 8.3. Promote the enhancement of the streetscape.
Policy 8.3.2. Promote city -initiated streetscape enhancement projects.
Policy 8.3.3. Promote the installation of new trees.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2020.
G
Miguel arta, Chairman
City P1 nning Commission
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 17th day of
June 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Owens, Spathopoulos, Frometa and Duarte
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Dominguez
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Mary 4 vanagh, Secre
City Pl nning Commis
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