HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2024-44 - GRT-Ukiah Phase 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY
AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.9 MULTI-
MODAL TRAIL SEGMENT OF THE GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL— UKIAH (PHASE 4).
WHEREAS:
1. The City of Ukiah, as the Lead Agency, prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ISMND) for the Great Redwood Trail — Ukiah Phase 4 Project (SCH 2O24081302)
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. The Lead Agency (City) consulted with all responsible agencies and trustee agencies; and
3. The Draft ISMND was circulated for public review on the California State Clearinghouse
(CEQANET) website from August 29, 2024 through September 27, 2024; and
4. The Notice of Availability for the public review period for the ISMND, and the Notice of Intent to
adopt the ISMND and conduct a public hearing were provided in the following manner, in
accordance with the Ukiah City Code and California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Guidelines
Section 15073: Provided to agencies and departments with jurisdiction or interest over the project
on September 16, 2024; posted on the City's CEQA webpage during the public review period;
provided to property owners within 300 feet of the Project, posted at the Civic Center(glass case),
and posted at the Project site 72 hours before the hearing; and
5. Based on the findings and conclusions contained in the ISMND, the proposed Project would not
have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on humans, either
directly or indirectly; and there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the
City of Ukiah (including the ISMND and any comments received) that the Project would have a
significant effect on the environment; and
6. The ISMND reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis of the potential environmental
effects of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct, and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The City Council hereby adopts the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration which has
been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The ISMND and record of proceedings of the decision on the Project are available for public
review at the City of Ukiah Community Development Department, Ukiah Civic Center, 300
Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA.
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2. On October 16, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public comment and
consider approval of the ISMND for the Project. The ISMND was approved by the City Council
via Resolution and reflects the City Council's independent judgment and analysis.
PASSED AND AOPTED this 161"day of October, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Sher, and Vice Mayor Crane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin and Mayor Duenas
ABSTAIN: None
oug4Frane, Vice Mayor
ATTEST-
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Aracell Sando tI;Acting Clerk
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