HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 177-2024RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE
17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE
DISTRICT LOCATED AT 75 EAST WHITE LANE & 2572 SOUTH UNION
AVENUE. (ZC NO.22-0025).
WHEREAS, Swanson Engineering, Inc. (applicant) on behalf of FBT, Inc. (property
owner), -filed an application with. the City of Bakersfield Development Services
Department to change the zone district from M-3 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M-2 (General
Manufacturing) on approximately 69-acres located at 75 East White Lane & 2572 South
Union Avenue, shown in attached Exhibit "B", (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended
adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:15
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as
the time and place before the City Council to consider the proposed Negative
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, during the hearing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and
evidence concerning the staff report, Negative _Declaration and the Planning
Commission's deliberation, and action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 35-24 are
hereby adopted.
3. The Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is hereby adopted subject
to the mitigation measures in Exhibit "A" for the Project located on the map as
shown in Exhibit B, both of which are incorporated herein.
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1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted,
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
NOV 2 0 2024 by the following vote:
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�AYES� COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, -ERE i , GRAY, KAUR
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER
�ABSE COUNCILMEMBER
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: NOV 2 0 2024
By
KAREN GOIH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
By:/�
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VIRIDIANA GAill.ARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney
Exhibits: A Mitigation Measures
B Location Map
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EXHIBIT A
MITIGATION MEASURES
ZONE CHANGE NO. 22-0025
Air Quality Impact Mitigation Measures:
Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant/developer shall submit documentation to the
Planning Division that they are compliant with air quality control measures and rules required
by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The documentation shall specify that
the Project has complied with the SJVAPCD's Indirect Source Rule (Rule 9510).
Biological Resources Impact Mitigation Measures:
2. Prior to ground disturbance and/or construction activities, the applicant/developer shall
consult with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and United States Fish and Wildlife
Service requirements related to ,listed plant and animal species protected under the Federal
Endangered Species Act (FESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
Geology and Soils, Cultural Resources, and Tribal Resources Impacts Mitigation Measures:
3. Prior to construction and as needed throughout the construction period, a construction
worker cultural awareness training program shall be provided to all new construction workers
within one week of employment at,the project site. The training shall be prepared and
conducted by a qualified cultural resources specialist.
4., During,. construction, if paleontological or cultural resources are encountered during
construction or ground disturbance activities, all work within 50 feet of the find shall
immediately 'cease and the area cordoned off until a qualified cultural and/or
paleontological resource specialist that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards can evaluate the find and make recommendations. If the specialist
determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource,
additional investigations may be required. These additional studies may include avoidance,
testing, and excavation. All reports, correspondence, and determinations regarding the
discovery shall be submitted to the California Historical Resources Information System's
Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University Bakersfield.
5. During construction, if human remains are discovered, further ground disturbance shall be
prohibited pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The specific
protocol, guidelines, and channels of communication outlined by the Native American
Heritage Commission, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, Public
Resources Code 5097.97, and Senate Bill 447 shall be followed. In the event of the discovery
of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner, Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5(c) shall guide Native American consultation.
Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures:
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall participate in the
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Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program by paying the adopted fees in place
for the land use type at the time of development.