HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 055-02RESOLUTION NO. 0 5 5 ' 0 2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO IMPLEMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION CONTROL
MEASURES IN THE SEVERE AREA OZONE PLAN FOR THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has
been designated by the Governor of California as the regional air quality planning
agency in San Joaquin Valley; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley nonattainment area has been reclassified as
a Severe Area for ozone according to the Clean Air Act; and
WHEREAS, the Severe Area Ozone Plan is required to include Reasonably
Available Control Measures.
NOW,
as follows:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
That the Council of the City of Bakersfield agrees to proceed with a good
faith effort to implement the measures identified in Exhibit "A" which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
That the Council of the City of Bakersfield commits to implement the
measures as listed; recognizing, however, that the availability of
necessary funding may depend on economic conditions outside its control,
as well as the funding programs or processes of various state and federal
agencies. The City reserves its right to consider modifications to
implementation actions, if necessary.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
Council of the Citv of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
APR 1 O ZOOZ , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER ~
COUNClLMEMBER ~
COUNCILMEMBER
CITY CLERK and Ex of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: APR lO ZOO?--
By:~
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED as to form:
BART J. THILTGEN
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Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SEVERE AREA OZONE PLAN
City of Bakersfield - Transportation Control Measures
The following transportation control measures are those which have been
implemented or are considered feasible for implementation by the City of Bakersfield and
were provided as potential transportation control measures by the Kern Council of
Governments (Kern COG) for consideration by the City. The control measures in some
cases may have been modified from those presented by Kern COG to reflect the City's
intent or to clarify how the measure is acceptable for implementation by the City of
Bakersfield.
Shared LEV vehicles at work sites: (Acceptable/Currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield has a large fleet of existing compressed natural gas (CNG)
vehicles, liquid natural gas (LNG) vehicles, electric scooters and forklifts, propane
trucks, and electric and propane zambonis. During the mid 1990's, the Department
of Energy recognized the City of Bakersfield for its commitment to clean air
programs through its existing fleet.
Reaional route markina systems to encouraae underutilized capacity: (Acceptable)
The regional routes through the City of Bakersfield can be adequately marked to
facilitate efficient circulation.
Bike racks at work sites: (Acceptable under certain circumstances)
The City provides bicycle racks and storage at selected City facilities. The City of
Bakersfield has required large commercial development projects to install adequate
bike rack systems. Examples of this program are the Market Place and Riverwalk
Commercial Center. However, the problem with the measure is that the City has
no jurisdiction to require customers or employees to ride bicycles to locations that
have installed bike racks.
Trip reduction oriented development: (Acceptable/Currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield's current land use and circulation elements of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan provide sufficient policies for reducing
trips. The circulation element provides for an efficient circulation system that
facilitates trip reduction. The policies of the land use element provide adequate
land use types, such as neighborhood commercial, to facilitate the reduction of
distances between related uses.
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Transit oriented development: (Acceptable under certain conditions)
The City of Bakersfield has excellent circulation in the downtown area with the
existing grid pattern. The City's existing Circulation Element provides an efficient
circulation program for the entire community. Some transit oriented development
is not applicable in the City of Bakersfield. The City's existing development pattern
reflects the concentric zone concept. The concentric zone pattern facilitates the
most efficient method for reducing trips on an area wide basis. Some transit
oriented development may be applicable only at the very edge of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Plan Area. Bus transit is planned for.
Sustainable development: (Acceptable)
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan has created and maintains efficient
infrastructure, ensures close-knit neighborhoods and sense of community, and
preserves natural systems such as the Kern River. The City of Bakersfield's
existing zoning ordinance facilitates the close proximity of employment locations,
shopping and services, and housing locations. The City's existing downtown grid
pattern facilitates sustainable development in the downtown area. The City's area
wide concentric zone pattern maximizes resources, thereby reducing trips overall.
Land use/develooment alternatives: (Acceptable)
The land use element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan provides
an adequate range of land use types to support public transit. The land use
element also designates enough area for medium and high density residential uses
to support public transit. As well, the existing "Mixed Use Commercial" designation
supports development patterns that would greatly reduce travel distances between
related uses.
Removal / restriction of on-street parking: (Acceptable under certain conditions)
The City already implements such a program when the removal / restriction of on
street parking is necessary and feasible.
Encoura(3e merchants and emolovers to subsidize the cost of transit for employee.~:
(Acceptable under certain conditions)
The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) provides $25.00 flash passes for
unlimited rides during one calendar month. The City of Bakersfield has no
jurisdiction to require transit ridership. The City currently does provide incentives
for transit use by City employees.
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10. Minimize impact of construction on traveling public.: (Acceptable under certain
conditions)
The City of Bakersfield currently implements every measure possible to minimize
impacts from construction on the circulation system. This concept could be
addressed in a traffic control plan provided by the contractor. The City may
consider contract language which would require construction to take place at off
peak hours on high volume roadways.
11. Internet-Drovided road and route information: (Acceptable where applicable)
The City could provide City road construction and route closure information on the
City's web-site.
12. Incentives to increase density around transit centers: (Acceptable under certain
conditions)
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan already provides policies to
support this measure. The "centers" concept under the land use element provides
an excellent example.
13. Use messaae sians to direct/smooth soeeds durina incidents: (Acceptable)
Such information signs are already utilized by the City and a number of emergency
management agencies for traffic control.
14. Credits and incentives for carooolers: (Acceptable - currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield currently provides economic incentives for City employees
to carpool.
15. Special event controls: (Acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate mobile source emissions.
Large special events do currently provide traffic control for efficient movement of
vehicles.
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Consider coordinating schedulinq of arterial and hiqhway maintenance to exclude
ozone action days if the maintenance activities require lane reductions on heavily
utilized arterials and hiohways: (Acceptable under certain conditions)
Local governments have no jurisdiction over state highway maintenance programs.
Most maintenance activities on local roads have traffic calming effects that reduce
speeds and therefore reduce overall emissions. City road construction activities
could be diverted from high volume arterials and roadways on ozone action days
when feasible.
Pedestrian and bicycle overpasses / undercrossinqs where safety dictates:
(Acceptable)
The City has provided for separate pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as
overpasses and undemrossings of roadways where feasible and safety dictates.
Examples include Centennial Garden Arena, Kern River Bikepath and various
separations of grade throughout the city.
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