AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ALFA LOPEZ
ASSISSTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1965/75 EAST 21ST STREET (APN NO. 7215-013-012) AND 2107 CHERRY AVENUE (APN NO. 7215-012-002)
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Summary:
The City of Signal Hill is seeking to acquire certain real properties located at 1965/75 East 21st Street and 2107 Cherry Avenue located in the City. Government Code section 65402 requires the Planning Commission to render a determination as to whether the transaction is consistent with and conforms to the General Plan. Adopting the attached Resolution will make these findings and satisfy this requirement.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces
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Recommendation:
Adopt the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, MAKING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1965/75 EAST 21ST STREET (APN NO. 7215-013-012) AND 2107 CHERRY AVENUE (APN NO. 7215-012-002)
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Background:
The City is seeking to acquire certain real properties located at 1965/75 East 21st Street and 2107 Cherry Avenue located in the City (“Properties”). In line with the City’s long-term plan of acquiring housing units on the block of East 21st Street adjacent to Signal Hill Park, the City has been negotiating with the owner of the Properties to purchase the Properties.
The City proposes to acquire the properties for the expansion of Signal Hill Park. Staff anticipates using the front building as office space for employees that have been temporarily displaced as a result of the continuing remodel of City Hall. A proposed long-term plan is to potentially develop the Properties into a facility for a blend of senior and youth services.
Before the close of escrow, Government Code section 65402 requires the Planning Commission to render a determination as to whether the City’s proposed acquisition and disposition of the Property is consistent with and conforms to the General Plan.
Analysis:
In accordance with Government Code section 65402, the proposed acquisition of the Properties is consistent with and conforms to the City’s General Plan as follows:
1. Policies 1 and 4 of the 2024 Civic Center Master Plan:
Policy 1: “Showcase the Civic Center’s role as the City’s central destination for community gathering and meeting; a place that establishes local identity and pride for all who live and work in Signal Hill.”
Policy 4: “Replace the existing and obsolete Signal Hill Park Community Center with a larger facility that accommodates programs for children, teens, and seniors, as well as multipurpose and flexible spaces for community activities and gathering.”
2. Policy 1D of the 2021 Prioritization and Implementation Plan:
“Continue acquiring properties on East 21st Street as they become available for future expansion of Signal Hill Park.”
3. Policy 1.12 of the Land Use Element:
“Increase the amount and improve the network of public and private open space areas for active or passive recreation.”
Adopting the attached resolution will satisfy the City’s obligations under Government Code section 65402.
CEQA Categorical Exemption
The Planning Commission’s determinations that the acquisition of the Property is consistent with and conforms to the General Plan are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that these determinations may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(b)(3).) The Planning Commission’s actions do not authorize any new development or other action that has the potential to significantly impact the environment.
Approved:
Colleen T. Doan
Attachment:
Resolution No. XXX-04-24