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A RESOLUTION BY TH E CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD AMENDING AND RE-AFFIRMING CITY'S
ANNEXATION MISSION STATEMENTAND ESTABLISHING
A PRE-APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ANNEXATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Bakersfield adopted an Annexation
Mission Statement on February 21, 1996 which outlines several reasons why the City
pursues annexations and the manner and outcomes which are expected to result from said
annexations; and
WHEREAS, State law requires the annexation procedure to be under the auspices
of the Local Formation Agency Commission (herein "LAFCO"); and
WHEREAS, annexation remains an identifiable goal of the City Council, a
recommended positive step in the Vision 2020 Plan, and a supported finding from the
1999-2000 Kern County Grand Jury; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to disseminate annexation information prior
to the involvement of LAFCO and desires to assure citizens that to the extent annexation
information is provided by the City, that it occurs in an honorable, courteous, informative
and honest manner; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to re-affirm the goals and pledge of said Mission
Statement by establishing a Pre-Application Process which will govern how City Council
and City staff handle annexations, prior to the involvement of LAFCO; and
WHEREAS, the Pre-Application Process will include a number of steps, one of
which shall be a Noticed Hearing before the Bakersfield City Council prior to adoption of
the Resolution of Application.
NOW THEREFORE, incorporating the above recitals herein, the City Council for the
City of Bakersfield hereby:
Amends and re-affirms the Annexation Mission Statement adopted by the
Bakersfield City Council on February 21, 1996, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated by reference herein.
Adopts the Annexation Pre-Application Process attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated by reference herein.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and_a_d_opted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on I-I:B 20 20112 ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, I :A:.'__.OFI, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
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COUNCILMEMBER
PAMELA A. McCARTHY, CM~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio (~lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
By: HARVEY L HALE
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
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Deputy City Attorney
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ANNEXATION MISSION STATEMENT
EXHIBIT "A"
The purpose of the City of Bakersfield's annexation efforts is to provide clear consolidated
boundaries which result in the most effective delivery of urban services and in the most
efficient use of taxpayer dollars. In fulfilling this mission, we, the city of Bakersfield elected
officials and staff pledge the following:
To deliver services to citizens within newly annexed county areas more efficiently
and with a greater transfer of benefits as a result of becoming a part of the City; and
To provide quality services to citizens in the most efficient, effective and courteous
manner possible; and
To encourage current and future residents to participate in determining the direction
and spirit of the City and its neighborhoods; and
To assure our contact with citizens will be in the most honorable, courteous,
informative and honest manner in our efforts to encourage adjacent residents to
unite with the City of Bakersfield; and
To make continual efforts to improve the quality of life, the delivery of services and
the community spirit within and around Bakersfield; and
To preserve the integrity of each property owner's vote, by not combining non-
contiguous areas on the Resolution of Application, unless 100% owner approval is
received in writing by the City.
ANNEXATION
PRE-APPLICATION PROCESS
EXHIBIT "B"
The following steps are proposed for the City of Bakersfield prior to application for
annexation to LAFCO of territory inhabited by 12 or more resident electors:
Identify Proposed Annexation Area
Development Services Department- Planning Division will identify the
proposed annexation area, based on request by City or Citizens to
initiate annexation.
Notify City Council
The Development Services Director will notify the Council, in writing
of the annexation proposal. This notification, by way of
memorandum, will be distributed through City Manager's weekly
General Information Memo, which is available in the City Clerk's
Office.
Send out "Frequently Asked Questions"
A letter regarding the proposed annexation with frequently asked
questions and responses will be prepared by the Development
Services Department and mailed to all property owners/occupants
within the proposed area. Standard questions will appear on all
letters. Some additional questions/answers with regard to taxes or
other issues specific to the area may be included.
Informational Meetings
At least one mandatory noticed informational meeting at a public
facility will be conducted within the proposed annexation area. Best
efforts will be made to conduct this meeting prior to the scheduled
noticed hearing.
City Councilmembers may wish to also schedule additional informal
meetings in the area in order to share information and this should not
be precluded. In all cases, the Councilmember will be invited to any
informational meeting. Efforts will be made to use public facilities for
informational meetings. However, this does not preclude the use of
resident homes.
It is the intent of this section to assure that
information is readily available and shared with
citizens. With this in mind, staff will attempt to use
the internet to disseminate annexation information
when financially feasible. It is imperative that staff be
available to respond to questions by citizens and
share information in either a group or individual
setting.
Schedule Noticed Hearing
Development Services Staff will request an available hearing date
from the City Clerk. Hearing will be scheduled and notices will be
prepared by Clerk Staff.
Notification
Once the hearing has been scheduled, written notice will be mailed
to all property owners/occupants within the proposed area. Notice will
include date, time and location of hearing. Additionally, there will be
a prepaid post card included in the notice giving the owner/occupant
an opportunity to express their opinion regarding the annexation, by
mail or personal delivery. Notice will be prepared and mailed by City
Clerk Staff no later than 20 days prior to the hearing. See attached
Exhibit "1" and "2"
Publication
A hearing notice will be published in The Bakersfield Cafifomian, on
the Legal Notices page. The notice will be published no later than 20
days prior to the hearing. See Exhibit "3"
Hearing
The noticed hearing will be held before the City Council to receive
testimony from residents/occupants who reside within the proposed
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area. There will be 15 minutes for each side with a 5 minute rebuttal
period. Citizens who do not reside in the proposed area have the
opportunity to address the Council during the Public Statement
portion of the regular meeting.
Resolution of Application
A Resolution of Application for Annexation of a proposed area will be
brought to the Council for approval at the next regularly scheduled
meeting following the noticed hearing, unless directed otherwise by
Council.
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EXHIBIT "1"
B A K E R S F I E L D
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD REGARDING
PROPOSED ANNEXATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Hearing before the Bakersfield City Council regarding the
proposed annexation of territory to the City of Bakersfield known as City of Bakersfield
ANNEXATION NO. 398, GENERALLY KNOWN AS PANAMA #12.
The hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Bakersfield and will begin at 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14,
2001, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93301.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive and consider comments regarding this proposed
annexation into the City of Bakersfield.
The area being considered is generally located north and south of Panama Lane, west of State
Route 99 (Freeway 99). See the attached map (Exhibit A) that shows the affected territory.
These proceedings were initiated by the orooertv owner(s/or Citv (choos~ one) . The reason
the has proposed this annexation is
WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed annexation may be filed by any
owner/occupant within the proposed annexation area, by returning the enclosed postage paid
postcard, or letter with the City Clerk at any time prior to adoption of the Resolution of
Application by the City Council.
Dated:
Pamela A. McCarthy, CMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
NOTE: Notice to be mailed in City of Bakersfield Envelope with "Public Hearing Notice" in Red Ink.
EXHIBIT "2"
BAKERSFIELD
NOTICE OF HEARING
REGARDING ANNEXATION
Date: November 14, 2001
Time: 7:00 pm or as soon thereafter
Location: 1501 Truxtun Ave., City Hall Council Chambers
Regarding: Annexation No. 398, Generally Known as Panama #12
__ I support the proposed annexation
__ I oppose the proposed annexation
__ I have no preference regarding annexation
For Information Regard Hearing Contact City Clerk @ 326-3767
For Annexation Information Contact Planning @ 326-3733
S ^ K E r~ S F ~ E L D City Clerk's Office
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
CITY CLERK
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD CA 93301
EXHIBIT"3"
NOTICE FOR ANNEXATION HEARING
Sample of column and type size of legal advertisement. Wording of Notice will be the
same as the mailed notice to property owners.