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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 177-91RESOLUTION NO.;2 7 7 - 9 ~. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE MEDIAN MODIFICATION OF TRUXTUNAVENUE BETWEEN "L" TO "Q" STREETS. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the provisions of Section 65353 of the Government Code, held a public hearing on THURSDAY, May 16, 1991, on proposed Negative Declaration, notice of the time and place of hearing having been given at least twenty-one (21) calendar days before said hearing by publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, such Negative Declaration is for the following: Median Modification of Truxtun Avenue from "L" to "O" Streets CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT proposed a phased Capital Improvement Program and Master Landscape Plan on Truxtun Avenue from "L" to "Q" streets to greatly improve traffic operations and level of service, reduce potential conflicts and reduce the number of traffic accidents. Traffic improvements include installation of traffic signals, modifications to medians, removal of three evergreen trees and installation of six replacement evergreen tress. and WHEREAS, for the above-described project, an Initial Study was conducted and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on May 28, 1991, accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield Resolution 107-86 have been duly followed by the city staff and the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield approved the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Circulation Element set forth goals and policies for streets in the planning area; and WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Circulation Element to provide a safe and efficient street system that links all parts of the area for movement of people and goals; and WHEREAS, the Median Modification on Truxtun Avenue between "L" to "Q" Streets will move people and goals more safely and efficiently upon implementation; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 42-91 on July 18, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended approval and adoption of this project and this Council has fully considered the findings made by the Planning Commission as set forth in that Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the provisions of Section 65355 of the Government Code, conducted and held a public hearing on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1991, notice of time and place of the hearing having been given at least ten (21) calendar days before the hearing by publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and found by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: 1. The above recitals and findings, incorporated herein, are true and correct. 2. The findings of the Planning Commission, set forth in Resolution 41-91, are true and correct. 3. The Negative Declaration for Median Modification on Truxtun Avenue between "L" to "Q" Streets is hereby approved and adopted. 4. The report of the Planning Commission, including maps and all reports and papers relevant thereto, transmitted by the Secretary of the Planning Commission to the City Council, is hereby received, accepted and approved. 5. The proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 6. Public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practices justify the project. 7. The proposed Median Modification on Truxtun Avenue between "L" to "Q" Streets will be consistent with development in the project area. 2 8. The City Council hereby approves and adopts Median Modification for Truxtun Avenue between "L" to "Q" Streets as shown on the map marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth, for property generally located on Truxtun Avenue from "L" to "Q" Streets. .......... o0o .......... I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held AU8 1 4 J99! by the following vote: AYES; COUNC~MEMBERS: EDWARO~.~, D~&OND, SMITH, 9RUNNI, PETERSGN, M~, SALVAGGIO NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS: /f/c ~,~7~ 7'?" ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: A~TAIN: COUNCIl. MEMBERS' CITY C an Ex O icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED AU$ ! 4 1991 CLARENCE MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield pjt a:cc.tmm 4 8 EXHIBIT A PL/C, 7/18/91 Page 17 ll. 12. Zone District (continued) this some tive to Realtors. Powers felt nothing has come forward concerning the effect will have on the private property rights, except that being taken away. He felt possibly it wouldbe produc- the specific comments of the BIA and Board of In response to a bodies had committees the first time because like the opportunity to both bodies, which he authority. by Chairman Marino, Mr. Devereaux said both have discussed this. They did not catch this notices, which is why they would this. There are specific concerns by discuss because he was not given the In response to a question by Chairman Mr. Hardisty said if it is the Commission's desire this item discussed with the BIA and Board of Realtors. Mr. Marino agreed ~ardisty's previous com- ments that this is the forum for hearing with the ordinance. He felt it maybe beneficial for the \to hear the comments of the BIA and Board o~ Realtors. ~ Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded ~ Commissioner Messner to adopt the Negative Declaration for this prd~ect and approve the amendments to ~e C-2 Zone as proposed and recommendsame to the City Council. Motion carried by the following roll call ~: AYES: Commissioners Bjorn, Cohn, Frapwell, Messner, ~ers, · R~senlieb, Marino ~ A~k~flgT. Commissioner Anderson ~ PUBLIC HEARING - P~)POSEDNEGATIVE DECLARATION OFMEDIANMODIFICATICNS ON TRUXTUNAVENUE Staff report was given. Public portion of ~%e hearing was opened. Norman Walters was present to speak in opposition. He stated he does not oppose any safe movement of traffic or increase in beauty to the City. He said he has seen a deterioration of the beauty of Truxtun Avenue· His concern is for the sacrificing of trees for traffic lights. He felt the turnouts couldbe accomplished without removing trees. He said the trees should not be destroyed. He felt the speed limit could be reduced eliminating the need for removal of the trees. Carol Miranda spoke saying these trees are about 60 years old. She disagreed with the staff report that cutting these trees will not have an effect on the environment. She felt the community was being destroyed and not k~ing made better. She felt the "no trees removed" option should be approved. Minutes, PL/C, 7/18/91 Page 18 12. Proposed Negative Declaration Median Modifications Truxtun Avenue (continued) Dennis Fox spoke saying he is in favor of trees, and asked about the status of the tree ordinance. He felt trees should be replaced as they are removed. Chairman Marino clarified more trees are being planted than removed. Mr. Hardisty said he is aware the CDDA is working on a master tree plan, and recommended that he speak to staff about this. Public portion of the hearing was closed. In response to a question by Co~znissioner RDsenlieb Mr. Walker, Traffic Engineer said two projects for improvement of Truxtun Avenue were split and he was not aware of any other locations in the downtown area where tree relocations would be needed. Cc~missioner Rosenlieb stated she felt the City is not sacrificing the trees for parking, but for safety reasons. She thanked those who spoke on this item. Commissioner Messner reiterated that the positive environmental effects of planting six new trees should be recognized. The safety improve- ments offered by this plan cannot be ignored. Commissioner Powers felt the City rarely gets the opportunity to miti- gate something of this nature in a positive way such as in ~lis case. Commissioner Frapwell felt if the traffic situation can be alleviated it should be done. He asked that additional tree planting be looked into for the area located between "Q" and the overpass because there are some bare spots in this area. Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner Frapwell to adopt fhe negative declaration and approve landscape and median improvements for TruxtunAvenuebetween "L" and "Q" Streets and recomend same to fhe City Council. Motion carried. Commissioner Cohn voted no.