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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-297
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT EVAN
BROOKS ASSOCIATES TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
FOR THE SB 2 PLANNING GRANT TO UPDATE THE
CITY'S DEVELOPMENT CODE
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2019, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution 2019-78
authorizing an agreement with Evan Brooks Associates, Inc. for as -needed grant writing
services; and
WHEREAS, considering the fact that the Development Code is slightly outdated and is
in need of a comprehensive update, there have been sections of the Development Code that have
been updated to reflect the changing laws regarding accessory dwelling units, cannabis, water
efficiency, and the sign code; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive update to the Development Code will allow the
Department to consolidate zoning categories to reflect geographic areas of the and would
incorporate contemporary planning and business practices, procedures, set objective criteria for
new development and streamline the entitlement and permit process while also encouraging
economic development.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager to direct
Evan Brooks Associates to submit an application for the SB 2 Planning Grant to update the
City's Development Code, and
SECTION 3. That the City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Resolution No. 2019-297
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City u i and s' ed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18'h day of September 2019.
John Valdivia, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
-J,rLGeorgeann H a, MC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2019-297
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Georgeann Hanna, MMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2019-297, adopted at a regular meeting held on the le day of September 2019
by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ X
MARRA _ x
FIGUEROA
SHORETT
NICKEL
x
RICHARD
x
MULVIHILL
X
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 18 day of September
2019.
. f-tGeorgear,ii anna, MMC, City Clerk