HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11070 approving the Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan and adoption of a Negative DeclarationRESOLUTION NO. 11070 (2020 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE MIOSSI OPEN SPACE
CONSERVATION PLAN AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has adopted policies for protection, management,
and public use of open space lands and cultural resources acquired by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo manages fourteen open space areas totaling over
4,000 acres, including the approximately 266-acre Miossi Open Space, and over 3,500 acres
protected by open space easements. or conservation easements; and
WHEREAS, Miossi Open Space provides habitat to seven (7) sensitive wildlife species
and seven (7) rare plant species, serves as a critical wildlife migration corridor, and provides
important upper watershed functions and values along San Luis Obispo Creek, all of which,
collectively, are of great important to the citizens of the City of San Luis Obispo as expressed in
the Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the general public, stakeholders, neighbors, and historically and culturally
affiliated Native American tribes have commented upon the Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan
either in person at the December 11, 2019 public hearing, pursuant to electronic and legal
notifications, posting at the property and at City Hall, or through specific outreach efforts; staff
has carefully considered and incorporated those comments where appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows: '
SECTION 1. Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan. The City Council hereby adopts the
Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan, an official copy of which shall be kept on record with the
City Clerk, based on the following findings:
a. The Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan is consistent with General Plan goals and
policies relating to the oversight and management of City open space areas, specifically
Conservation and Open Space Element Policy 8.5.6 that calls for the development of
conservation or master plans for open space properties to protect and enhance them in
a way that best benefits the community as a whole; and
b. Implementation of the Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan will provide protection
of identified natural resources and appropriate public access to the site while
maintaining a majority of the site for habitat protection and enhancement.
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SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby adopts the Negative
Declaration for the project, an official copy of which shall be kept on record with the City Clerk,
finding that it adequately identifies all of the potential impacts of the project and that those
potential impacts identified in the areas of Aesthetics; Air Quality; Biological Resources; Cultural
Resources; Energy; Geology and Soils; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hazards and Hazardous
Materials; Hydrology and Water Quality; Noise; Public Services; Recreation; Transportation;
Tribal Cultural Resources; and Wildfire , are de minimis and less than significant.
These findings, together with incorporation by reference into the Project Description that the
property will be managed in accordance with policies found in the City's Conservation and Open
Space Element of its General Plan (2006); the Conservation Guidelines for Management of Open
Space Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo (2002); the City of San Luis Obispo 2015 Open Space
Maintenance Plan; and, the City's Open Space Regulations (Municipal Code 12.22), the issuance
of a Negative Declaration is appropriate, per CEQA Guidelines 15063.
Upon motion of Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and
Mayor Harmon
None
None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 14th day of January 2020.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ~~ day of ~<..u;lx\/ 2020.
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