HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 028-01RESOLUTION NO.--0~ 0 1'
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD IN SUPPORT OF PURSUIT OF
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KERN BLUFFS
CORRIDOR OPEN SPACE PLAN.
WHEREAS, northeast Bakersfield contains unique biological resources and
topography in close proximity to the urban core of metropolitan Bakersfield; and
WHEREAS, these natural lands are in the beginning stages of experiencing
pressure from pending development; and
WHEREAS, a coalition of community groups desires to develop a plan to protect
existing open space, biological resources, and preserve existing wildlife habitat along with
passive public use in the form of multi-use trails; and
WHEREAS, there is a wide variety of open space uses in the bluffs and hills of
northeast Bakersfield, including hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, bicycling, hang gliding,
off-road vehicle riding, model plan flying and other pursuits; and
WHEREAS, many have expressed an interest in providing for continuation of their
activities, and
WHEREAS, involving the above mentioned interests and others who have
property interests in the area in a collaborative planning program is encouraged by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council through adopted policies in the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan does support the preservation of open space, protection of
biological resources and existing wildlife habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and found by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The City Council supports an open and all inclusive planning process.
2. Supporting goals and policies of the general plan include the following:
A. Biological Resources:
Goals
(1)
To conserve and enhance habitat areas for designated "sensitive"
animal and plant species.
(2)
Investigate the feasibility of including natural areas selected for the
plan as a component of the regional p~l~c'~_.~--"
habitat
conservation
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Policies
Capitalize on the Kern River, parks, steep hills, and canal as
organizational elements for the Bakersfield area, creating activity
corridors around which development and recreational uses can be
focused.
(2)
Conserve and enhance Bakersfield's biological resources in a
manner which facilitates orderly development and reflects the
sensitivities and constraints of these resources.
B. Open space:
Policies
(1)
Conserve and enhance the unique aspects of open space within the
planning area.
(2)
Create an integrated system of open space amenities in the planning
area.
(3)
Locate and site development to minimize the disruption of open
space areas.
(4) Acquire new lands for open space.
C. Trails:
Policies
(1)
Encourage the development of a trail system for hiking, equestrian
and bicycling purposes.
(2) Design equestrian trails, hiking and bicycling rights-of-way to
minimize user conflicts between them.
The City Council hereby extends its support to the efforts of the Kern Bluffs
Corridor Citizens Coalition and the many other residents who have interests in the
future of the northeast to pursue public and private assistance in the development
of the Kern Bluffs Corridor Open Space Plan.
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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 on FEB 2 8 Z001
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNClLMEMBER
COUNClLMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER ~ ~
CITY CLERK and Ex Offi~ Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
FEB 28 2001
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HARVEVY k.H.~LL " ~ld
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfi
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
City Attorney
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March 5, 2001
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