HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 123-98RESOLUTION NO. ,!, 18 - 9 8
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD 2010 GENERAL PLAN (P98-
0584).
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
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1998, and THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,1998, on the proposed
amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, notice of the time and place of
hearing having been given at least twenty (20) calendar days before said hearing by publication
in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, such proposed amendment to the Circulation Element of
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2910 General Plan is as follows:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT P98-0584
The City of Bakersfield requests an amendment to the
Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan consisting of a change to delete the collector designation for
"F" Street between Truxtun Avenue and California Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, for the above-described amendment, 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
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of
Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of BakerSfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures have been duly followed by city staff and the Plan,ning Commission; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 82-98 on August 20, 1998, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of this General Plan Amendment 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998, on the above described proposed amendment to the
Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, notice of time and place
of the hearing having been given at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by
publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following
findings:
1. All required notices have been given.
been followed.
The provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have
3. Based on the Initial Study and comments received, staff has determined
that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative
Declaration was advertised and posted on July 27, 1998, in accordance with CEQA.
4. The public necessity, general welfare and good zoning practice justify the
amendment to the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
5. The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element is consistent with
the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
6. The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element is compatible with
the existing development adjacent to the street.
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 Negative Declaration is hereby approvcd and adopted.
3. The repod 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.
4. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the proposed amendment to
the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, constituting
changes as shown on the map marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated as though
fully set forth, for property generally located along "F" Street between California Avenue and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council f iCity of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
SEP I ~
, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERCARSON, DEMOND, SMITH, MCDERMOTT, ROWLES, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER 0~
COUNCILMEMBER ~_
COUNCILMEMBER
Council of the City of Bakersfield
MAYOR o~t~ City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ~-) ~""~_-"-'~""'"
CARL HERNANDEZ
Assistant City Attorney
MO:pjt
September 9, 1998
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT P98-0584
CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT
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