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2022-06 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, FINDING THAT THE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE'S PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22582 CITY CENTER COURT, IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE (APN 1178-011-12 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.84-ACRES) IS NOT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(3), 15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3); AND FINDING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR SUCH PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace ("City") owns that certain property located at 22582 City Center Court, Grand Terrace, CA with APN 1178-011-12 ("Property"); and WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Fire Protection District ("District") currently utilizes the Property as a San Bernardino County Fire Station No. 23 that provides fire protection services to the City; and WHEREAS, the City desires to sell the Property to the District for the aforementioned purpose of a San Bernardino County Fire Station No. 23 that provides fire protection services to the City; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65402 stipulates that prior to the disposition of real property by a government agency, the planning agency of the jurisdiction in which said Property is located must first make the finding that the acquisition of said Property is in conformance with the adopted General Plan of the local jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Property is designated "Public (P)" on the General Plan Land Use Map and it is zoned "Barton Road Specific Plan, Village Commercial (BRSP,VC)" on the Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, Public uses within the Land Use Element may include schools, parks, facilities for public service uses such as government offices and services; and WHEREAS, the Property is located a 22582 City Center on a 0.84-acre lot, Assessor Parcel Number 1178-011-12; and PC Reso No. 2022-06 Page 1 of 4 September 1, 2022 WHEREAS, the use of the Property is consistent with the Municipal Code and General Plan, and it will continue to be utilized in a manner consistent with the "Public Use Designation" and will support Public Services and Facilities Element Goal 7.1 to coordinate and balance the provisions of public services with existing and planned development to eliminate service gaps, maximize the use of existing public facilities and services, and provide a high level of quality public services; and WHEREAS, this action is not subject to environmental review pursuant to CEQA Regulations Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 (b) (5) - Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Further, even if it is a project, this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that an action will have a significant effect on the environment, that activity is not subject to CEQA. The evaluation of General Plan conformity for the sale of the Property by the City of Grand Terrace will not have any effect on the environment. The ownership of the Property will change; however, the use of the Property remains the same and no physical changes are proposed or authorized with the sale thereof. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of significant environmental effects, and this finding of General Plan conformity for the sale is not subject to CEQA. WHEREAS, on August 23, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring the property exempt surplus property and approving the sale of the Property and the Agreement contingent upon the Planning Commission's determination that the disposition of the Property conforms with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting on this matter at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the meeting on said date; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace, as follows 1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth in the above Recitals, are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff reports, at the September 1, 2022, public meeting, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the General Plan conformance finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402 as provided herein is not subject to environmental review PC Reso No. 2022-06 Page 2 of 4 September 1, 2022 pursuant to CEQA Regulations Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 (b) (5) - Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Further, even if it is a project, this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that an action will have a significant effect on the environment, that activity is not subject to CEQA). The evaluation of General Plan conformity for the sale of the Property by the City of Grand Terrace will not have any effect on the environment. The ownership of the Property will change; however, the use of the Property remains the same and no physical changes are proposed or authorized with the sale. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of significant environmental effects, and this General Plan conformity finding regarding the sale of the Property is not subject to CEQA. 3. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff reports, at the September 1, 2022, public meeting, the Planning Commission specifically finds: a. The purpose of the Municipal Code for Public Facilities (PUB) is to provide public service uses such as public parks, school facilities, and government offices and services, including the city's fire station. b. The Property is designated "Public (P)" on the General Plan Land Use Map and is zoned "Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP, VC)" on the zoning map. C. The Property is staffed by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and operates as San Bernardino County Fire Station No. 23 and provides fire protection services to the City of Grand Terrace. The City desires to sell the Property to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, who will continue to operate the existing Property as the public facility of a fire station providing fire protection services to the City. d. Therefore, the proposed sale of the subject Property would be accomplished for the intended purpose of implementing the Municipal Code, in accordance with the General Plan land use designation, goals, and policies. 4. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff reports, at the September 1, 2022, public meeting, and on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Planning Commission hereby finds that proposed acquisition of the subject Property would be in conformity with the Grand Terrace General Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65402. 5. The City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PC Reso No. 2022-06 Page 3 of 4' September 1, 2022 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of September 2022. ATTEST: e ra Thomas Edward Giroux City Clerk Chair PC Reso No. 2022-06 Page 4 of 4 September 1, 2022 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being PC Resolution No. 2022-06 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board, approved and signed by the Chair, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board held on the 1st day of September 2022 and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Mathis, Burian, Alaniz; Vice-Chair Cesena; Chair Giroux NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Executed this 8t" day of September 2022, at Grand Terrace, California. e ra L. Thomas- City Clerk . 1-