FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Adopt a Resolution of the Fontana Public Financing Authority of the City of Fontana, California, Approving, Pursuant to the Certified Southridge Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3 (SCH No. 81052210) and Adopted Addendum, the Conveyance of that Certain Real Property Located at Live Oak Avenue, West of Old Live Oak Avenue in the City of Fontana, to the City of Fontana
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. PFA 2025-001, approving, pursuant to the certified Southridge Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3 (SCH No. 81052210) and adopted addendum, the conveyance of that certain real property located at Live Oak Avenue, west of Old Live Oak Avenue in the City of Fontana, to the City of Fontana and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination.
2. Provide the Executive Director with the authority to take all necessary actions to ensure the successful execution and completion of the conveyance of that certain real property located at Live Oak Avenue, west of Old Live Oak Avenue in the City of Fontana, from the Fontana Public Financing Authority to the City of Fontana.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
In December 1981, the Fontana City Council certified the Southridge Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3 (SCH No. 81052210) (“Southridge EIR”).
On June 20, 2023, the City’s Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-008, Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-004, Tentative Parcel Map 20565, Tentative Tract Map 20568, Design Review No. 22-043 and Administrative Site Plan No. 23-014 for the Heights at Southridge project (“Project”).
Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the Southridge EIR on July 25, 2023.
On July 25, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-085 approving the General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, Tentative Parcel and Tract Maps, Design Review and Administrative Site Plan for the Project. The tract map includes a condition of approval that requires an improved right of way to be dedicated to the City based on the new configuration of Old Live Oak Avenue, which traverses the northwest corner of Southridge Park.
Southridge Park consists of several lots, some of which are owned by the Fontana Public Financing Authority (“FPFA”). The subject right-of-way is over one of the lots owned by the Fontana Public Financing Authority. To proceed with construction of the improved right-of-way, the City must obtain title to the lot and declare a portion of the lot a public right-of-way to allow for the construction of a new public roadway and provide public utility access to the property, and, pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code Section 1806, accept the realigned Old Live Oak Avenue into the City’s street system when construction is complete and complies with City standards. Conveying the parcel to the City by grant deed in fee simply would allow for the City to proceed with the aforementioned course of action (“Proposed Project”).
Based on the Southridge Village Specific Plan FEIR and Addendum, and pursuant to State CEQA Section 15164, staff recommends that preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required for the Proposed Project, as all environmental impacts of the Proposed Project have been addressed within the Southridge Village Specific Plan FEIR and the Addendum, there are no new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required, and there is no substantial evidence in the administrative record supporting a fair argument that the Proposed Project may result in any significant environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the Southridge Village Specific Plan FEIR and Addendum.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.