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WHEREAS, on September 23, 2022, the Planning Division caused a public notice display advertisement concerning the proposed project to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in accordance with Redlands Municipal Code and applicable Government Code; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 2022, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Transit Villages Specific Plan and related EIR, General Plan Amendment No. 146, Zone Change No. 475, and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and any written evidence submitted by the general public; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and that the Final EIR for the new Redlands General Plan be certified; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed "Transit Villages Specific Plan" (Specific Plan No. 65), General Plan Amendment No. 146, Zone Change No. 475, and rescinding the existing Specific Plan No. 45 ("Downtown Specific Plan"); and WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and any written evidence submitted by the general public; and WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, the City Council considered the proposed Transit Villages Specific Plan document and related DEIR and FEIR, General Plan Amendment No. 146, and Zone Change No. 475, as set forth in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. As adopted and certified by City Council Resolution No. 8399, the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed General Plan Transit Village District and the Transit Villages Specific Plan project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to applicable sections of Articles 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 2. FINDING OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN. The City Council of the City of Redlands finds that the proposed "Transit Villages Specific Plan" (Specific Plan No. 65) is consistent with the purpose, intent, and stated Polices and Actions contained in the 2035 General Plan (adopted on December 5, 2017). The Transit Villages Specific Plan will implement the General Plan's guiding strategy and unifying principle known as the Transit Village Concept contained therein. SECTION 3. FINDING OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE. The City Council of the City of Redlands finds that the proposed "Transit Villages Specific Plan" (Specific Plan No. 65) is consistent with the applicable provisions of California Government Code Sections 65451, 65452, 65453, and 65454 pertaining to specific 2 C\Resolutions\Res 8400-8499\8400_amended _adopting TVSP and rescind SP45.doex