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RESOLUTION NO. 11262 (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE: 2021-2041 (PARKS AND
RECREATION PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT UPDATE) AND
ADOPTING THE ASSOCIATED INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (GENP-1942-2018, EID-0150-2021; CITYWIDE)
WHEREAS, the Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021 -2041 (Parks
and Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update) will be an essential guide for
parks and recreation in San Luis Obispo, while also serving as the General Plan Parks
and Recreation Element; Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Parks and Recreation Blueprint
for the Future comprise the Parks and Recreation Plan, and Chapter 4 will replace and
supersede existing Chapter 7 of the 2035 General Plan as the updated Parks and
Recreation General Plan Element; and
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a virtual public hearing in webinar format on March 18, 2021 on the Parks +
Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan and General
Plan Element Update) (Plan Update), and recommended consideration of the
Committee’s comments and adoption of the Plan Update (7:0); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a virtual
public hearing Study Session in webinar format on May 4, 2021 on the Plan Update and
provided comments to staff; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a virtual public hearing in webinar format on May 12, 2021 on the Plan Update,
and recommended adoption of the Plan Update with noted clarifications, recognized the
Plan Update is aspirational; the Commission considered City Council Study Session
comments and recommended retainment of the 10 acres per 1,000 resident parkland
standard, retainment of the sub-area delineations, and clarification regarding the use of
the Access Gap/Amenities map, and supported additional City Council Study Session
comments (7:0); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
virtual public hearing in webinar format on May 26, 2021 and recommended the City
Council adopt the Initial Study/Negative Declaration and approve the Parks + Recreation
Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan and General Plan
Element Update) (4:0:3); and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing on July 6, 2021 in the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, for the purpose of considering GENP-1942-2018 and EID-0150-2021, which
include the Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021 -2041 (Parks and Recreation
Plan and General Plan Element Update) and associated Initial Study/Negative
Declaration consistent with Planning Commission recommendation of May 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the
manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the
testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations
by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo to adopt the Initial Study/Negative Declaration and a pprove the Parks +
Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan and General
Plan Element Update). This resolution is based on the following findings:
SECTION 1. CEQA Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council
makes the following California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings in support of
the Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan
and General Plan Element Update).
A. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines,
adequately addressing potential environmental impacts associated with the
project.
B. No significant adverse impacts would occur as a result of the project, and no
mitigation measures are required.
C. As a policy document, the Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021 -
2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update) does not
authorize any physical development or improvements or provide proj ect-specific
construction details that would allow for project-level CEQA analysis; instead, it
is intended to provide goals and policies, and guide development of future parks
and recreation projects within the City. Therefore, consistent with Section
15168(c)(1) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Initial Study/Negative Declaration
evaluates program-level actions that describe planned park and recreation
facilities and programs and focuses primarily on the Plan’s consistency with
adopted City plans, goals, objectives, and standards. Future proposed physical
improvements that are subject to discretionary approval would be subject to
separate environmental review on a project -specific basis, in accordance with
the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
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SECTION 2. Project Approval with Findings. The City Council does hereby adopt
the Initial Study/Negative Declaration and approve the project, inclusive of applications
GENP-1942-2018 and EID-0150-2021, consisting of the Parks + Recreation Blueprint for
the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update
and associated Initial Study/Negative Declaration, based on the below findings.
SECTION 3. Chapter 4 of the Parks and Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-
2041 is hereby adopted and shall replace and supercede existing Chapter 7 of the
General Plan in its entirety and shall hereafter constitute the Parks and Recreation
Element of the General Plan in its entirety. Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the Parks and
Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 and all remaining language in the Plan is
hereby adopted and shall replace and supercede the existing Parks and Recreation
Master Plan, shall hereafter be known as the Parks and Recreation Blueprint for the
Future: 2021-2041, and shall serve as supportive data and documentation, as well as
interpretive guidance, to support future interpretation and implementation of the policies
and goals contained in Chapter 4 of the Blueprint, as integrated as new Chapter 7 of the
General Plan.
SECTION 4. Findings:
A. The Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and
Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update) will promote the public
health, safety, and welfare of persons living and working in the City by proving
a blueprint for future parks, facilities, and programs, that will be inclusive, safe,
and accessible to all people.
B. The Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and
Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update) supports and advances
many of the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the City’s Active
Transportation Plan, and Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery,
because the development and enhancement of accessible parks and facilities
in the City would reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and related greenhouse
gas emissions. Redevelopment of parks and facilities would facilitate carbon -
neutrality and provide an opportunity to educate and showcase evolving
technology.
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C. The Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (Parks and
Recreation Plan and General Plan Element Update) is consistent with the City’s
General Plan, because implementation of the Plan Update , as reflected in
Chapter 4 in the Blueprint, would advance goals and policies of the Land Use
Element, including neighborhood connectivity and enhancement (Policies 2.2.4
and 2.2.6); provision and enhancement of parks within neighborhoods (Policy
2.3.1); and increasing green space in the Downtown (Policy 4.11).
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member Marx, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Marx, Pease, Vice Mayor Stewart,
and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 6th day of July 2021.
___________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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