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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL TO VACATE THAT
PORTION OF THE “WALL STREET” ALLEY BETWEEN
G STREET AND F STREET, BEHIND 1820 18TH
STREET
(WARD 2)
WHEREAS, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 , 202 5, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, pursuant to the provisions of the “Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law,” Government Code Sections 8300 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, declared its intention to vacate that portion of the “ Wall Street ” alle y between G Street and F Street, behind 1820 18th Street (Ward 2); and
WHEREAS, the Council did fix a time and place for hearing all persons interested in or objecting to said proposed vacation, which hearing was held on AUGUST 13 , 202 5, after notices of said hearing were duly published and posted as required by law; and
WHEREAS, for the above -described project, it was determined that the proposed vacation is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of CEQA Guidelines (General Rule) in that the re is no possibility that the proposed action could have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 2.28.120, the proposed vacation was found to be consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfie ld General Plan pursuant to Government Code 65402 on June 10, 2025, by the Planning Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
2. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to Section 8300, et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
3. The Council orders the vacation of th at portion of the “ Wall Street ” alley between G Street and F Street, behind 1820 18th Street (more specifically described in Exhibit “A” and illustrated in Exhibit “B”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein), all in the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California.
4. The City is to reserve a Public Utility Easement (PUE) over the vacated area of the 33’alley running east and west between G Street and F Street, behind 1820 18th Street
5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this resolution and shall cause a certified copy hereof, attested by the Clerk under the seal of the City, to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of Kern, California.
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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 thereo f held on _____________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUCILMEMBER ARIAS , GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUCILMEMBER
________________________________
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: _________________
BY ______________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
CITY ATTORNEY
By: _________________________
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit “A”
Exhibit “B”