Appendix D

Date: 8/24/2010
GPA10-0002 Gary Helfrich

Resolution Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Sonoma, State Of California, Adopting The 2010 Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Amending The Circulation And Transit And Open Space And Resource Conservation Elements Of The Sonoma County General Plan To Incorporate The Goal, Objectives, And Policies Of The 2010 Sonoma County Bicycle And Pedestrian Plan, And Adopting a Negative Declaration.

Whereas,

The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and amendments of the Sonoma County General Plan Circulation and Transit Element and the Open Space and Resource Conservation Elements that would incorporate the goal, objectives, and policies of the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan into the Sonoma County General Plan are internally consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan, including:

and

Whereas,

The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and incorporation of the Plan's goal, objectives, and policies into the Sonoma County General Plan would serve to carry out mitigation measures identified in the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 EIR; and
Whereas, the goal, objectives, and policies of the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan are consistent with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Sonoma County Local Coastal Program, and is in conformity with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act (commencing with Section 30200); and

Whereas,

the Sonoma County Transportation Authority conducted four public workshops in September of 2007 throughout the County to solicit public input on an update to the 1997 Bikeways Plan; and

Whereas,

the Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, under authority of Resolution No. 93-0136, conducted a series of 15 public meetings from 2008-2009 to solicit additional public input and prepared a draft of the Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that incorporates input received from Sonoma County cities, state agencies, adjoining counties, various County departments, and the public during these meetings; and

Whereas,

a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on May 15, 2010 for the project in accordance with the appropriate law and guidelines; and

Whereas,

the Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan at its regularly scheduled May 17, 2010 and recommended its adoption with a 5-0 vote; and

Whereas,

the Planning Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 1, 2010, recommended with a 5-0 vote that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Negative Declaration and 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and approve the proposed amendments to the Circulation and Transit and Open Space and Resource Conservation Elements of the Sonoma County General Plan.; and

Whereas,

development of a safe, convenient and comprehensive transportation network is an essential element in the overall strategy to meet greenhouse gas reduction goals established by Objective OSRC-14.4; and

Whereas,

the amendments of the General Plan Circulation and Transit Element will bring the Sonoma County General Plan into compliance with provisions of the Complete Streets Act of 2008, which requires the Circulation and Transit Element to plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways; and

Whereas,

adoption of the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan allows Sonoma County to remain eligible for state and federal funding related to improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and

Whereas,

in accordance with the provisions of law, the Board held a public hearing on August 24, 2010, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the Proposed Project; and

Whereas,

the amendments of the General Plan Circulation and Transit Element and the Open Space and Resource Conservation Element are the first amendments to these elements for 2010.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Supervisors certifies that the Negative Declaration has been completed, reviewed and considered, together with comments received during the public review process, in compliance with CEQA and State and County CEQA Guidelines, and finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the Board of Supervisors.

Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Supervisors makes the following findings:

1. The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and incorporation of the Plan's goal, objectives, and policies into the Sonoma County General Plan is internally consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan, including Goal CT-1, Objectives OSRC-14.4, CT-1.4, CT-1.5, and CT-2.9, and Policies LU-11a and CT-2w.
2. The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and incorporation of the Plan's goal, objectives, and policies into the Sonoma County General Plan would serve to carry out mitigation measures identified in the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 EIR.
3. The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is consistent with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Sonoma County Local Coastal Program, and is in conformity with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act (commencing with Section 30200).
4. The recommended amendments to the General Plan Circulation and Transit and Open Space and Resource Conservation Elements are internally consistent with other elements of the General Plan and brings the Sonoma County General Plan into compliance with the provisions of the Complete Streets Act of 2008.
5. Development of a safe, convenient bicycle and pedestrian transportation network that provides a viable alternative to motorized travel is a necessary component of an overall strategy for Sonoma County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB32) and SB375.
6. The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan maintains the County’s eligibility for local, state and federal funding of bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
7. Adoption of 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and related amendments to the Sonoma County General Plan are program level projects and will not result in any direct environmental impacts. Impacts related to the updates of the Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan have already been considered and addressed as part of the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 EIR. Development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be subject to further environmental review, with impacts and potential mitigation measure to be identified at the project level.

Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Supervisors herby adopts the Negative Declaration, adopts the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and amends the General Plan to incorporate the changes as outlined in Attachments D through G on file with the clerk as attachments to the Board memo.

Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Supervisors designates the Clerk of the Board as the custodian of the documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the Clerk of the Board, 575 Administration Drive, Room 100-A, Santa Rosa, California 95403.

Supervisors Votes

Kerns: Aye
Zena: Aye
Kelley: Aye
Carrillo: Aye
Brown: Aye

Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstained: 0

So Ordered