HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2022-79 - Adopting Ukiah 2040 General Plan RESOLUTION NO.2022-79
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING THE CITY
OF UKIAH 2O40 GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS:
1. Government Code Section 65300 requires each legislative body and planning agency to
prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of
the City; and
2. The City of Ukiah General Plan was last comprehensively updated on December 6, 1995
and subsequently amended in 2004 with the Circulation and Transportation Element, in
2019 with certification of the 2019-2027 Housing Element, and in 2019 with the Land Use
Element; and
3. In 2019, the City initiated a multi-year process to comprehensively update the General Plan
(2040 General Plan or"Project") by approving a work plan and schedule, hiring consultants,
launching the General Plan website, and commencing public outreach efforts; and
4. The City Council and Planning Commission received periodic briefings from City staff and
the consultant team to review input and receive information relevant to the specific topics
throughout the 2040 General Plan process; and
5. In accordance with Government Code Section 65302, a comprehensive update to the City's
2040 General Plan has been prepared to address the eight mandatory elements required by
state law, as well as two optional elements (Economic Development and Agriculture); and
6. The 2040 General Plan includes goals, policies, and actions regarding each of these
General Plan elements; and
7. The 2040 General Plan carries forward some of the major goals of the 1995 General Plan
but has been substantially updated to address current local conditions and community
priorities; and
8. The 2040 General Plan includes an updated Land Use Map (General Plan Figure 2-1;
included as Exhibit A) that incorporates new or amended land use designations included in
the 2040 General plan, and hereby amends the official Land Use Map for the City of Ukiah;
and
9. The City sent the Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan to affected public entities and
agencies in compliance with state law (Government Code Sections 65302(g)(7), 65302.5,
65302.7, 65352, 65352(a)(9) and Public Utilities Code Section 21676), and, in accordance
with Government Code Section 65352.3, contacted California Native American tribes that
are on the contact list maintained by the Native America Heritage Commission to invite
those tribes to consult on the proposed Draft 2040 General Plan; and
10. The City released the Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan on August 5, 2022 and invited
comments by the public; and
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11. The City has included a General Plan Errata, dated November 23, 2022, as a part of the
2040 General Plan to summarize changes and revisions that are proposed to the Public
Review Draft General Plan since its release on August 5, 2022; and
12. The City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (SCH#: 2022050556) for the
2040 General Plan that provides a description of potential environmental impacts of the
Project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than
significant level, where feasible, and released the DEIR on October 7, 2022 for a 45-day
public review and comment period; and
13. The Notice of Availability of the DEIR was posted with the State Clearinghouse, at the office
of the Mendocino County Clerk, and on the City's 2040 General Plan website. The Notice of
Availability was also published in the Ukiah Daily Journal. Furthermore, copies of the Notice
of Availability were e-mailed to all parties that commented on the NOR agencies expected
to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools, or other essential facilities or services to
the project (Govt. Code 65091(3)); as well as all interested parties, stakeholders, and
members of the public that requested being added to the City's 2040 General Plan email
contact list. The DEIR was posted electronically on the City's 2040 General Plan website
and hard copies of the DEIR were made available for public review at the Community
Development Department's office and at the Mendocino County Public Library (Ukiah
Branch); and
14. On October 20, 2022 the Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission reviewed the
2040 General Plan for consistency with the Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan (UKIALUCP), in accordance with UKIALUCP Policy 2.2.1(b) and Public Utilities Code -
Section 21676, and adopted Resolution 22-0006, finding the 2040 General Plan consistent
with the UKIALUCP; and
15. On November 9, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the
2040 General Plan and considered all written and oral reports of staff and public testimony
on the matter, including all written public comments received as of November 9, 2022; and
adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-01, recommending that the City Council
adopt the 2040 General Plan; and
16. On November 23, 2022, a Final EIR (FEIR), incorporating City responses to comments
received on the DEIR and any proposed changes as a result of comments received, was
prepared and distributed via email to all parties who commented on the DEIR, agencies
expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools, or other essential facilities or
services to the project(Govt. Code 65091(3)); as well as all interested parties, stakeholders,
and members of the public that requested being added to the City's 2040 General Plan email
contact list; and
17. On December 7, 2022, in accordance with Govt. Code 65302.5, the California Board of
Forestry and Fire Protection reviewed and approved the Safety Element of the 2040 General
Plan; and
18. On December 7, 2022, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the 2040 General
Plan and EIR and considered all written and oral reports of staff and public testimony on the
matter, including all written public comments received as of December 7, 2022; and
19. At the December 7, 2022 meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 78 ,
certifying the EIR, and adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15091 and 15093, as well as the
Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15091.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby adopts
the 2040 General Plan to replace the existing General Plan (1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan and
Growth Management Program).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Sher, Crane, Duenas, and Mayor Rodin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
Mari Rodin , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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