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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21084 CEQA EXEMPTION OF A
MEMORIAL GROVE PLANTING PROJECT AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF NORRIS ROAD AND THE KERN RIVER BIKE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department requested
the City of Bakersfield City Council approve a Public Resources Code Section 21084
exemption of the Memorial Grove Project site (project); and
WHEREAS, the project consists generally of the restoration and enhancement of
native plants and trees along the Kern River Parkway; and
WHEREAS, City Council reviewed the item Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the
hour of 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, California; and
WHEREAS, the above described project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines
(General Rule) in that there is no possibility that this project could have a significant
effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per
General Rule Section 15308.
3. This project is consistent with the Kern River Parkway Plan.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on JllN_l1.200s
by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM, CARSON, COUCH, HANSON, MAGGARD, SCRIVNER, SULLIVAN
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER______________________
COUNCILMEMBER _____________ _____________________
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cle of the
Council of the City of Bakersfiel
APPROVED:
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HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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ROBERT SHERFY
Deputy City Attorney
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO:
Office of Planning & Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
FROM: CityofBakersfield
Development Services Dept. - Planning
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
X County Clerk, County of Kern
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Project Title (No.): Memorial Grove Project
General Location: City of Bakersfield, County of Kern.
Specific Location: Located adjacent the south side of the Kern River at the Manor Street Parking lot.
Project Description: The planting of 100 native trees and the setting of a memorial plaque. There will
installation of a pathway and extension of the existing irrigation system.
Approving Agency: City of Bakersfield
Project Applicant: Involving several local groups including, the Bakersfield Rotary Club, the Tree
foundation of Kern, Kern River Parkway Foundation and the City of Bakersfièld.
Exempt Status: (Check One)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b) (I); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b) (3); 15269(a»;
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b) (4); 15269(b»;
X Categorical Exemption. Class 33, Section 15333 (Small Habitat Restoration Project)
Statutory Exemptions. Code/Section No. _
Reasons why project is exempt: This project involves the restoration of a "degraded" riparian habitat within
the Kern River Parkway Plan Area which is designated for this type of project (native area-having public
access). All 100 trees to be planted are from the adopted Kern River parkway tree list which is used
exclusively within the Kern River Parkway Plan Area. This Kern River historically supported a wide riparian
area at Manor Street, with the advent of the Lake Isabelle Dam the gallery forest has for the most part died
out. The project includes the removal of nonnative species which have invaded the area and the extension of a
water system already in place. The project will partially restore an important habitat area which is a
recognized wildlife corridor.
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Lead Agency Contact Person:
Marc Gauthier
Telephone:
(661) 326-3786
If filed by applicant:
I. Attach the certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes X No
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X Signed by Lead Agency
Signed by Applicant
Date: December 22, 2005
Title: Principal Planner
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Date received for filing at OPR: