RESOLUTION NO. _____________
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF THE METROPOLITAN
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND PREZONE CHANGE,
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CALLOWAY DRIVE
BETWEEN TORTUGA DEL MAR DRIVE AND SNOW ROAD
(GPA/ZC NO. 25-0008).
WHEREAS, Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (applicant), on behalf of Calloway North Investors LLC (property owner), is requesting : (1) an amendment to the land use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from R-IA (Resource – Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential ); and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to prezone the Zone District from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R -1 (Single -Unit Dwelling ) on approximately 10.44 acres generally located on the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road 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 January 21, 2026, through February 19, 2026, in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 16, 2026, and with no one wishing to speak in support or opposition, approved Resolution No. 39-26, which recommended that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council to consider the proposed 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 hearing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence concerning the staff report, and the Planning Commission’s deliberation, and action.
WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report and evidence received both in writing and by verbal testimony at the above referenced public hearing support the following findings:
1. All required public notices have been given. Hearing notices regarding the Project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the Project area and published in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation, 20 days prior to the hearing.
2. The provisions of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been followed. Staff determined that the proposal is a project under CEQA.
3. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is the appropriate environmental document to accompany its approval as the Project will not significantly impact the physical environment.
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. 39-26 are hereby adopted.
3. The Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is hereby adopted subject to the mitigation measures found 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 held on the 27th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: _Arias, Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Freeman, Bashirtash, Kaur____________________ NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: ________________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: ________________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: ________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
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
Exhibit: A Mitigation Measures
B Location Map
EXHIBIT “A”
MITIGATION MEASURES FROM MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE NO. 25-0008
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.
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 biologist conduct and prepare the following:
a. A biological resource pre -activity clearance survey conducted by a qualified biologist no more than 30-days before the start of construction activities; b. Biological resource monitoring during each initial phase of ground disturbance; c. Compliance reporting provided to the required oversight agencies for all biological resource field surveys, monitoring, and additional tasks as warranted; d. Conduct a Worker Environmental Awareness Program outlining special -status species that may access, use or otherwise transverse the project area will be implemented;
e. If known or natal SJKF dens are identified at any time during construction, protocols enumerated in the USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox prior to or During Ground Disturbance (2011) should be implement ed, and the appropriate agencies contacted for guidance;
f. Vertical sided trenching deeper than 2-feet will include escape ramps at no more than a 1:1 ratio every 100 feet;
g. Vertical sided holes that are not capable of being ramped should be covered or otherwise secured to the greatest extent practicable;
h. Pipes, conduits and similar material 3 inches or greater should be capped to prevent wildlife from becoming inadvertently trapped in the piping; i. The project is also within the historic range of Tipton kangaroo rat. The project was not included in the southwest focus area for the species in the previous habitat conservation plan. The most recent habitat suitability modeling (Cypher 2021) does not in clude the project in any of the four tiers enumerated for suitability. Trapping would be required to confirm small mammal species occupying the project.
j. The protection of bird species that may occur on the project site or vicinity in compliance with the MBTA, should follow the following: If ground-disturbing activities are planned during the nesting season for migratory birds that may nest on or near the project site (generally February 1 though August 31), nesting bird surveys are recommended prior to the commencement of ground disturbance for project activities.
If nesting birds are present, no new construction or ground disturbance should occur within an appropriate avoidance area for that species until young have fledged, unless otherwise approved and monitored by a qualified onsite biologist. Appropriate avoidance should be determined by a qualified biologist. In general, minimum avoidance zones for active nests should be implemented as follows:
k. Ground or low-shrub nesting non-raptors – 300 feet (91 meters). l. Burrowing owl – as appropriate based on nest location, existing surrounding activity, and evaluation of owl behavior. Coordination with CDFW may be warranted. m. Sensitive raptors (e.g., prairie falcon, golden eagle) – 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers). n. Other raptors – 500 feet (152 meters).
Cultural Resources Impact 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 In formation 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 Ameri can 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 the time of development.
SR
R-IA
R-IA
SR
SR
R-IA
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
LR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
LMR
GC
HMR
SILVERTHORNE DRLEADVILLE
WAY
LOLA ST
TIERRAMERIDIAN
WAY
CALLOWAY DR
REDSTONE WAY
RANCHO VIEJO DR
GREY BARRETT WAY
DEL PALMA DR
CLARO DE LUNA DR
RIVIERA DEL SOL DR
MAR AZUL WAY
ARENA BLANCA WAY
CORTONA CT
BRUNELLO CT
VAL DI CHIANA DR
SNOW RD
TORTUGA DEL MAR DR
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Concurrent General Plan
Amendment
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CGPA 25-0008
A to R-1
R-IA to LR
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Land Use
RR Rural Residential
2.5 gross acres/dwelling unit
ER Estate Residential
1 dwelling unit/net acre
SR Suburban Residential
≤4 dwelling units/net acre
SR/LR
County: ≤ 4 dwelling units/net acre
City: ≤ 7.26 dwelling units/net acre
LR Low Density Residential
≤ 7.26 dwelling units/net acre
LMR Low Medium Density Residential
> 4 but ≤ 10 dwelling units/net acre
HMR High Medium Density Residential
>7.26 units but
≤17.42 dwelling units/net acre
HR High Density Residential
>17.42 units but
≤72.6 dwelling units/net acre
HC Highway Commercial
GC General Commercial
MC Major Commercial
OC Office Commercial
MUC Mixed Use Commercial
LI Light Industrial
SI Service Industrial
HI Heavy Industrial
P Public Facilities
PS Public/Private Schools
PT Public Transportation Corridors
P-SW Solid Waste Facilities
OS Open Space
OS-P Parks and Recreation
OS-S Slopes exceeding 30%
R-IA Resource -
Intensive Agriculture
20 acre minimum parcel size
R-EA Resource -
Extensive Agriculture
20 acre minimum parcel size
80 acre min (Williamson Act)
R-MP Resource -
Minerals & Petroleum
5 acre minimum parcel size
UER Urban Estate Residential
Western Rosedale Plan
0.5 acre net minimum parcel size
WM West Ming Specific Plan
City
County
CGPA 25-0008
A-1 to R-1
R-IA to LR
CGPA 25-0008
A to R-1
R-IA to LR
EXHIBIT B