RESOLUTION NO. _____________
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 9700 CAMINO MEDIA, GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH SIDE OF CAMINO MEDIA BETWEEN OLD RIVER ROAD AND
SOUTHWEST DRIVE (ZC NO. 25-0001).
WHEREAS, McIntosh & Associates (applicant), representing Camino Media Properties, LLC (property owner), is requesting an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the Zone District from R-2/PUD (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R -4 (High Density Multi -Unit Dwelling) on 11.22 acres located at 9700 Camino Media, shown in attached Exhibit “B”, (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for a public review period from July 21, 2025 to August 21, 2025 , in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 16, 2025 and accepted public testimony in support from the applicant , approved Resolution No. 54-25 which recommended that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place before the City Council to consider the proposed Amendment and Mitigated Negative Declaration as required by Government Code Section 65355 and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of Mitigated Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by City staff and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, during the meetiing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence concerning the staff report, Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Planning Commission’s deliberation, and action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 54-25 are hereby adopted.
3. The Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is hereby adopted subject to the mitigation measures in Exhibit “A” for the Project located on the map as shown in Exhibit B, both of which are incorporated herein.
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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 ______________________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER ______________________________________________________________ _
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: _________________
By __________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
By: ____________________________
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II
Exhibits: A Mitigation Measures
B Location Map
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EXHIBIT “A”
MITIGATION MEASURES FROM MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ZONE CHANGE NO. PP-ZC-25-0001
Air Quality Impact Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant/developer shall submit documentation to the Planning Division that they are compliant with air quality control measures and rules required by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The documentation shall specify that the Project has complied with the SJVAPCD’s Indirect Source Rule (Rule 9510).
2. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant/developer shall submit proof to the Planning Division that they have complied with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Indirect Source Rule (Rule 9510).
Biological Resources Impact Mitigation Measures:
3. Prior to ground disturbance and/or construction activities, the applicant/developer shall consult with and follow all California Department of Fish and Wildlife and United States Fish and Wildlife Service requirements related to listed plant and animal species protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Applicant/developer shall have a qualified professional conduct and prepare a biological resource clearance survey no less than 14 days and no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or construction activities for the detection of listed, or otherwise special -status species, likely to be impacted by any project related activity.
a) If known or natal dens are detected during the survey, protective measures enumerated in the USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (2011) shall be initiated. If the identified dens are unavoidable, pursuant to the guidelines, the CDFW and USFWS shall be contacted for additional guidance and take authorization.
b) If Bakersfield cacti are identified during the survey, the CDFW shall be contacted for guidance concerning the feasibility of translocation.
c) The survey or separate survey shall include a focus on the burrowing owl. The survey shall follow the methodology developed by the California Burrowing Owl Consortium (CBOC 1993). The applicant/developer shall follow CDFW protocol for mitigation and comply with the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Geology and Soils, Cultural Resources, and Tribal Resources Impacts Mitigation Measures:
4. Prior to construction and as needed throughout the construction period, a cultural awareness training program shall be provided to all new construction workers within one week of employment at the project site. The training shall be prepared and conducted by a qualified cultural resources specialist.
5. During construction, if paleontological or cultural resources are encountered during construction or ground disturbance activities, all work within 50 feet of the find shall immediately cease and the area cordoned off until a qualified cultural and/or paleontological resource specialist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards can evaluate the find and make recommendations. If the specialist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource, additional investigations may be required. These additional studies may include avoidance, testing, and excavation. All reports, correspondence, and determinations regarding the discovery shall be submitted to the California Historical Resources Information System’s Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at California State University Bakersfield.
6. During construction, if human remains are discovered, further ground disturbance shall be prohibited pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The specific protocol, guidelines, and channels of communication outlined by the Native American Heritage Commission, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, Public Resources Code 5097.97, and Senate Bill 447 shall be followed. In the event of the discovery of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner, Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(c) shall guide Native American consultation.
Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures:
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant/developer shall participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program by paying the adopted fees in place for the land use type at time of development.
EXHIBIT B