HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 21-3140RESOLUTION NO. 21-3140
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ADOPTING A FINDING THAT THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
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 Public Works/Engineering Department has prepared an
Active Transportation Plan to maximize connectivity, provide a safe, efficient, and
connected network of multi -modal transportation facilities that residents and
stakeholders can enjoy for a variety of purposes; and,
C. On May 19th, 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed said request and
considered all factors relating to the General Plan consistency.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines, and declares that
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), General Plan consistency findings for the Active
Transportation Plan are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), since
consistency findings are not considered a project, as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section
15378.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that the Active
Transportation Plan is consistent with the City of Downey's adopted General Plan because the
Plan complies with the following General Plan goals and policies:
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.
Program 2.2.1.1. — Promote site development design that is safe and convenient
to pedestrians.
Program 2.2.1.3 — Promote street intersection design and signalization that are
safe and convenient to pedestrians.
Policy 2.2.2. — Promote bicycling as an attractive alternative to vehicular
transportation.
Program 2.2.2.1. — Encourage the use of bicycling as a form of transportation for
employment commuting and business purposes, in addition to recreational
purposes.
Program 2.2.2.2. — Establish a bikeway master plan to link employment centers,
recreational facilities, and bikeways along the Rio Hondo River, the San Gabriel
River, Union Pacific Railroad Line, and those of neighboring communities via a
network of bike routes, lanes, and paths.
Program 2.2.2.3. — Promote the provision of bicycle racks at retail service and
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other businesses for use by customers and employees.
Program 2.2.2.4. — Encourage the provision of showers, changing rooms, and
bicycle storage areas at retail, office, industrial, and other businesses for use by
employees.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2021.
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Miguel(Ouarte, Chairman
City Planning Commission
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 19th day of
May 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Ortiz, Montoya, Owens and Duarte
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Mary davanagh, SecrOt ry
City Planning Commission
ATP General Plan Consistency (PLN -21-00047)
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