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Kern LAFCO approves two annexations, endorses grand-jury response and monthly expenses
Summary
At a Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting, commissioners voted to approve an annexation into the City of Bakersfield, an annexation into East Niles Community Service District (with one no vote), a recommended response to a grand jury report on the Lamont Stormwater District, and the monthly expense list.
The Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission approved two annexations, endorsed a response to a grand‑jury report about the Lamont Stormwater District and adopted its monthly expense list during a meeting (date not specified).
The commission approved the City of Bakersfield annexation (Annexation No. 1844) to add roughly 0.55 acres at the northwest corner of South H Street and Cecil Brunner Drive. Executive Officer Kevin Knox said the annexation was initiated by the city at the property owner’s request and carried “100% landowner consent,” and that the county’s existing County Service Area (CSA) 43 will be detached because the city will assume street light and fire hydrant services. The commission waived notice, hearing and protest requirements under the Cortese‑Knox‑Hertzberg Act and approved the item by roll call vote (all ayes).
The commission also approved a proposed annexation of about 106.84 acres…
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