HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13733 (Parking Lot Tree Species)RESOLUTION NO. 13733
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A RECOMMENDED
PARKING LOT TREE SPECIES LIST ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS TO SAN RAFAEL
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.18 (PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS)
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2014, the City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing and
considered the proposed amendments to the San Rafael Municipal Code, Title 6 and Title 14.
accepting all public testimony and the written report of the Department of Community
Development; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the San Rafael Municipal Code, Title 6 and Title 14 do
not propose any changes to City policies or regulations resulting in an increase in potential
development intensity that would result in a direct or indirect physical, environmental impact;
therefore, it has been determined that this ordinance amendment is covered by the general rule that
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), and is not subject to environmental review; and
WHEREAS, along with the amendments to the San Rafael Municipal Code Title 14,
specifically, Chapter 14.18 with regard to parking lot landscaping, the City Council considered
adoption of a list of recommended parking lot tree species; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2014, the Planning Commission has recommended to the City
Council approval of the zoning code amendments and the subject parking lot tree species list; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by separate action, passed Ordinance 1923 approving the
amendments to the San Rafael Municipal Code, including Chapter 14.18 which contains revisions
to parking lot landscaping.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council adopts the recommended list of
parking lot trees to accompany the edits to Chapter 14.18, as reflected in the attached Exhibit A.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of
said City on the 2°d day of June, 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Bushey, Colin, Connolly, McCullough & 1N•layor Phillips
NOES:
Councilmember:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ESTHER C. BEIR_NE, City Clerk