CITY OF LATHROP - ADOPTED ORDINANCE 25-469 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP APPROVING THE MOSSDALE LANDING WEST SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE MOSSDALE LANDING WEST PROJECT (SPA-22-25) WHEREAS, the Mossdale Landing West Project includes General Plan Amendment No. GPA-22-23, Rezone No. REZ-22-24, Specific Plan No. SPA-22-25, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTM-22-27, and Williamson Act Cancellation No. AGC-22-28; and WHEREAS, the Mossdale Landing West Project includes the subdivision of a 167.42-acre development area into 829 single-family residential lots and public designated uses that are made up of a linear park, a neighborhood park, open space, and levee slope easement. There is also a remainder of approximately 38.2-acres of undeveloped land. The entire Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is comprised of approximately 225.86-acres and includes the whole of the proposed project, including the 167.42-acre development area, and land along the San Joaquin River, which would not be developed as part of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Mossdale Landing West Project is comprised of the following Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 191-190-74, -75, -76, -77, -78, 191-610-02, -22, 191- 620-50, and -59; and WHEREAS, Section 65450 et. seq. of the California Government Code provides for the preparation and adoption of Specific Plans by general law cities for implementation of all or part of an adopted General Plan; and WHEREAS, Section 65453 of the California Government Code provides that a Specific Plan may be adopted or amended by either Resolution or Ordinance as provided by the local jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, notice of the City Council public hearing was published in accordance with State law in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the City of Lathrop at least twenty (20) calendar days before the City Council Public Hearing; and WHEREAS, prior to approving the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan, the City Council independently reviewed and considered all written evidence and oral testimony presented to date, including the Environmental Impact Report (consisting of the DEIR and FEIR) (SCH #2024030835) prepared for the Mossdale Landing West Project and associated entitlements, City staff reports and all information received at the duly noticed public hearings; all of these documents and evidence of which are incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, prior to approving the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan, the City Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the FEIR for the Mossdale Landing West Project (SCH #2024030835), and finds that the mitigation measures identified in the FEIR have been imposed on and incorporated in the Mossdale Landing West Project which serve to mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects, that certain mitigation measures are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and such change can and should be adopted by such other agency, that specific economic, social and other considerations make infeasible the project alternatives that would avoid or mitigate the environmental impacts and that social, economic, and other benefits outweigh the environmental impacts that cannot be fully mitigated; and WHEREAS, prior to approving the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan, the City Council adopted a Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH #2024030835), CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Plan for the Mossdale Landing West Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, the proposed Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is a stand-alone document for the Mossdale Landing West Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 16, 2025, to consider the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan and after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony adopted Resolution No. 25-8, recommending the City Council approval of the proposed Ordinance approving the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was advertised in the Manteca Bulletin on July 22, 2025. Staff also mailed the public hearing notice on July 17, 2025 to notify all property owners located within a 300-foot radius from the Mossdale Landing West boundary. Additional public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within the Park West Neighborhood and the neighborhood east of the Mossdale Landing West boundary, beyond the 300 ft. requirement to notify adjacent neighborhoods. In addition, the Public Notice was emailed to the City's Public Hearing subscribers and interested parties on July 22, 2025 and posted at three (3) locations accessible to the public on July 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council has utilized its own independent judgment in adopting this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop based on substantial evidence in the administrative record of proceedings and pursuant to its own independent review and consideration, hereby approves the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan, as shown in Attachment 10 of the City Council Staff Report and incorporated by reference herein. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This Ordinance incorporates, and by this reference makes a part hereof, that certain Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan, as shown in Attachment 10 of the City Council Staff Report, relative to the proposed development of the Mossdale Landing West Project on certain real property consisting of approximately 225.86 acres located in the City of Lathrop. Section 2. Specific Plan Findings. Pursuant to State Planning and Zoning Law, the City Council finds and determines as follows: 1. The 1996 West Lathrop Specific Plan adopted pursuant to Ordinance No. 96-133 as amended in 2003 by Ordinance No. 03-216 shall be in full force and effect on that portion of West Lathrop Specific Plan covering the Mossdale Tract, River Islands and South East Stewart Tract. 2. The 1996 West Lathrop Specific Plan, as amended through 2025 is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan because it promotes flexibility and innovation in residential land use through the use of planned unit development zoning and planning techniques that will provide a balanced community. 3. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is consistent with the objectives and policies identified in the 1996 West Lathrop Specific Plan, as amended through 2025, by implementing the proposed residential, park and open space land uses. 4. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is consistent with the objectives, policies, implementation actions, and land uses identified in the City's General Plan. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is consistent with the following General Plan Policies: a. "Policy LU-1.9: Promote equitable land use patterns to ensure that all residents in neighborhoods have access to community amenities and transportation choices, and have safe places to walk and bike." The proposed project provides public amenities which would benefit all residents in the Project vicinity, as well as future project residents. The Specific Plan includes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities to increase access to transportation choices and increase safety for walking and biking. Pedestrian walkways would be provided along all local streets. Class II bike lanes will be provided along the proposed arterial and collector streets. A multi-use trail with a Class I bike path would be provided along the San Joaquin River. Additionally, two (2) bus stops are proposed along Street W. Further, the proposed project would include community amenities, such as a linear park, neighborhood park, and open space. b. "Policy LU-2.1: Recognize that the city is made up of many distinct planning areas (City Proper, Central Lathrop, Lathrop Gateway, South Lathrop, West Lathrop Specific Plan (Mossdale Village, River Islands and Stewart Tract)) and continue to support special planning area documents within the city including specific plans and master planned development agreements as warranted that guide development in the city." The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan would support the development of the proposed project area by defining land uses, development standards, architectural guidelines, etc. c. "Policy LU-2.2: Utilize Specific Plans (West Lathrop Specific Plan, Central Lathrop Specific Plan, South Lathrop Specific Plan, and Lathrop Gateway Specific Plan) to guide development within Lathrop's special planning areas. Properties located within Specific Plan areas shall conform to the underlying Specific Plan's land use, and development standards." The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan would guide development within the project area, including residential and park uses. d. "Policy LU-5.1: Require new development to be compatible and complementary to existing development. Where appropriate and feasible, promote connections between neighborhoods and services and facilities." The proposed project is a new development which is compatible with surrounding and adjacent buildings and public spaces. The existing land adjacent to the Project site includes mainly residential uses. The proposed residential and public uses would be constructed in a similar form and scale as the existing residential uses within the City. e. "Policy CIR-1.2: Complete Streets. Consider all modes of travel in planning, design, and construction of all transportation projects to create safer, more livable, and more inviting environments for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transit users of all ages and capabilities." The Project provides facilities and amenities which serve all modes of transportation. As discussed previously, the Specific Plan includes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities to increase access to transportation choices and increase safety for walking and biking. Pedestrian walkways would be provided along all local streets. Class II bike lanes would be provided along proposed arterial and collector streets. A multi-use trail with a Class I bike path would be provided along the San Joaquin River. Additionally, two (2) bus stops are proposed along Street W. f. "Policy CIR-2.2: Improve safety conditions, efficiency, and comfort for bicyclists and pedestrians by providing shade trees and controlling traffic speeds for implementing narrow lanes or other traffic calming measures." The Specific Plan will include bicycle and pedestrian facilities in order to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, trees will be provided throughout the site, including proposed roadways, along sidewalks, and within the proposed park areas. Further, traffic calming measures such as enhanced paving and/or colored paving at crosswalks and landscape parkway strips separating vehicle traffic from the pedestrian sidewalk may be used to help reduce traffic speeds at the intersection. All intersections and street sections would be reviewed by the City and designed to comply with typical City Standards. g. "Policy RR-2.1: Open Space Boundaries. Maintain existing open space lands within the City by carefully considering the impact of new development in established open space areas." The Project site is not designated as Open Space by the City. The proposed project would result in land uses that are generally consistent with the land use designation of the Project site. More specifically, the Project proposes construction of residential, park and open space uses. The area along the San Joaquin River would be designated for Open Space uses. 5. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and implementation actions specified in the General Plan Circulation Element because it ensures that streets and highways will be constructed in accordance with the traffic monitoring program to serve the new development. 6. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan is consistent with the goals, policies, objectives and programs of the General Plan because it will promote orderly development of the plan area through a flexible phasing plan which is tied to the provisions supporting infrastructure capacity in the construction of infrastructure improvements. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan provides for the construction of roadways to provide improved access to the project and adjacent properties, and the extension of utilities infrastructure such as water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities necessary to accommodate the project. 7. The Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan with goals, policies, objectives and programs the General Plan Public Safety Element because it ensures that all new buildings construction shall conform to the latest seismic requirements of the uniform building code as a minimum standard, gives priority to support of police protection and to fire suppression, and implements practices and regulations which avoid hazardous land use relationships. Section 3. Upon adoption by the City Council, the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan applies only to the Mossdale Landing West Project and does not change the adopted West Lathrop Specific Plan as it applies to the balance of the WLSP area. Section 4. Upon adoption by the City Council, the Community Development Director is hereby directed to retain said Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan on permanent public display in the Community Development Department in the City of Lathrop. Section 5. Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution, the CEQA Resolution, and the evidence in the Staff Report, the City Council hereby approves the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan. This document shall be substantially in the form on file with the City Clerk. Section 6. This Ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in the manner that imposes upon the city or any officer or employee thereof a mandatory duty of care toward persons and property within or without the city so as to provide a basis for civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law. Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsequent subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase. Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take legal effect 30 days from and after the date of its passage. Section 9. Publication. Within fifteen days of the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause a copy of this Ordinance to be published in full accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code. THIS ORDINANCE was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lathrop on the 11th day of August 2025, and was PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lathrop on the 8th day of September 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan, and Akinjo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None TERESA VARGAS - CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LATHROP Publication Date: 09/17/2025 MB#09-44