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Home My WebLink AboutRES NO 176-91 RESOLUTION NO. 1 7 § - 9 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE TRUXTUN CORRIDOR (FROM "A" TO "H" STREETS) TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN. 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: Truxtun Corridor Traffic ImDrovement Master Plan CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT proposed a phased Capital Improvement Program and Master Landscape Plan on Truxtun Avenue from "a" to "H" Street 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 four evergreen trees and installation of 12 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 April 8, 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 Truxtun Corridor (from "A" to "H" Streets) Traffic Improvement Plan will move people and goals more safely and efficiently upon implementation; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 42-91 on May 16, 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 42-91, are true and correct. 3. The Negative Declaration for Truxtun Corridor (from "A" to "H" Streets) Traffic Improvement Plan 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 Truxtun Corridor Traffic Improvement Plan will be consistent with development in the project area. 8. The City Council hereby approves and adopts Truxtun Corridor (from "A" to "H" Streets) Traffic Improvement Plan constituting changes as shown on the maps marked Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth, for property generally located on Truxtun Avenue from "A" to "H" Streets. .......... o0o .......... 3 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 ~991 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: EDWARDS, Dm~IOND, SMITH, BRUNNI, PItTIERSGi% .;'.:'~--.",'.",."Tr, ~ALVAGGID NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS: /~'~ AI~E NT COUNOILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN COUNCILMEMBERS' CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED AU8 ~ 4 1991 CLARENCE MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: LAWRENCE M. LUNARDINI CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield pjt a:cc.tac 4 EXHIBIT A 0 A A ~J EXHIBIT B i~inutes, P1/C, 5/16/91 Page 7 PROPOSED ~EGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE TRUXTUN CORRIDOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT ~3TER PLAN ~he ~ruxtun Avenue Corridor Traffic Improvement Master Plan is a phased Capital Improvement Program and Master Landscape Plan propose~ over the next two to three years to greatly improve traffic operations and level of service reduce potential cooflicts and reduce the number of traffic accidents. ~r. Steve Walker, '~raffic Engineer ~ave the presentation. Public hearing ~gas opened. ~r. ~orman Walters spoke in opposition to the taking of the trees. Reverend Walter Jones with ~ chnrch located on E Street and ~ruxtun \venue spoke in opposition to the project citin~ that traffic ~ould be restricted into the church parking area. ~r. Dennis Fox commented he would like to see synchronization of lights. ~r. Walker replied that the lights from F Street easterly and from Truxtun northerly are now synchronized and "A" Street will be included as part of the synchronization hook-np along with Oak and Truxtun. Mr. Patrick Jacobs, Facilities Manager for Mercy Hospital spoke in favor indicating their concern of the traffic safety along Truxtun Avenue and concurs uith the recommendation of city staff. Ms. Karen Cutsforth spoke in favor of the project. qt. ?!ike DePetro ~ith Mercy Hospital spoke in favor of the ~here being no o~hers wishing to speak~ public hearing was closed. Commissioner Messier asked for staff comment on the use of the Sequoia ~nd Cedar Trees. Mr. Gauthier replied that a landscape architect was retained to work with staff and design the type of trees that would work. Commissioner Messnet stated his support of the proposed plan, Commissioner Marino complimented staff on a rather innovative approach to the problem. He also stated that it is a shame to take out any tree along 'Fruxtun Avenue hut in time Truxtun Avenue will be enhanced by the proposed project. Commissioner Cohn expressed his concern regarding pedestrian traffic on Truxtun Avenue. Minutes, P1/C, 5/16/91 Page 8 12. PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE TRUXTUN CORRIDOR TRAFFIC iMPROVEMENT MASTER PLAN (continued) Commissioner Frapweil commented he was in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Powers commended staff for this innovative approach. Chairperson Rosenlieb thanked the audience for their participation. She commented that she would do anything that she could to avoid seeing the trees go but it has become a safety issue and staff has done an excellent job of mitigating the loss of the trees. She shares the majority of Commission's coocerns about pedestriae traffic, Motion was made by Commissioner Powers to adopt the Nematlve Decl~a~ion and approve £h~ Truxtun Avenue Corridor Traffic Improvement Maste~ Plan and recommend same to the City Council, Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Frapwell, amd carried by the following roll call AYES: Commissioners Marino, Cohn, Messnet, Powers, Rosenlieb, Frap~ell NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Anderson, Bjorn Chairperson Rosenlieb waived the staff report. · Dennis Fox commented there is a mechanism to get trails in through f utilization of Soil and Conservation Servi~e. Marino requested that staff provide the ~ouncil with a ls standard for information purposes as well as sending it to the oB ar~f Supervisors attached to the letter from Commission regarding hte wes~sedale Specific Plan program~. M rio on ~as made by Commi~ner Marino to approve. Motion was seconded IT~~FHE CAPITAL IMPROVEML~'~I~ PROGRAM WITH THE METROPOLITAN B__AKERSFIELD~2010 GENERAL PLAN PURSUAN~ECTION 65401 California Government Code Section 65401 req ~h~s review and report as to the conformity of the Capital Improvement Pro~.~.m and the adopted general plan. All projects proposed for the next flve year ins volve impr~i~ments to public facilities to meet the needs f xis~ing and/or future~.~elop- ment in the city. . ...... C oremiss i one r Me s s net r e t e r r e d t o pa g 9 f t he o e, _ C~ = __ ~ _ pa i_ ~ _~_: 1._ _a m p. I ro vement Program and asked for clarification f founds f toparks.