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Resolution making findings and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the New Park at Linden Avenue and Pine Avenue in accordance with Section 21080 of the California Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 et seq.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (“Applicant”) has proposed the construction of a new park on two parcels and a portion of Pine Avenue totaling 0.86-acres referred to as “Project Site” in the City consisting plaza/outdoor event space, lawns, picnic areas, play structures, a fitness area, a potential restroom structure, new parking areas, and new lighting and landscaping (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks approval of the applicant’s proposal is considered a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”); and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City, SWCA Environmental Consultants prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) for the Project analyzing the potential environmental effects of the Project, which was submitted to the State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2025090993) and the San Mateo County Clerk and was circulated for a 30-day public review period, beginning on September 22, 2025, and ending on October 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City received four comment letters on the IS/MND during the applicable comment period; and
WHEREAS, the City determined that the comments identified during the comment period do not result in new significant impacts or mitigation measures, or change impact conclusions; and
WHEREAS, the City determined that responses to comments and corrections to the IS/MND do not require recirculation of the IS/MND or warrant the preparation of an environmental impact report under sections 15073.5 and 15074.1 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the IS/MND concluded that the Project does not have significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council exercised its independent judgment and analysis, and considered all reports, recommendations, and testimony before making a determination on the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes without limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.; the South San Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the Project applications; the Project Plans, as prepared by MIG, Inc , dated May 21, 2025; the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, as prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants, dated November 18, 2025; all site plans, and all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council’s duly noticed December 10, 2025 meeting; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, based on substantial evidence in the record, hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1 FINDINGS
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1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2. The exhibits and attachments, including the IS/MND and all appendices prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants (attached as Exhibit A) as if set forth fully herein.
3. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.