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AGENDA
MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 16, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings - 3;30 p.m. and 5;15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 3;30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) for the following;
1. City v. County of Kern, et al. FCSC Case No. 13CECGO2817 DJK (Fresno
County).
2. City v. County of Kern, et al. KCSC Case No. 13 C 0180 (Kings County).
3. MBO Insurance Brokers, Inc. v. City, et al. KCSC Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 279949,
SPC.
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING - 5;15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION by Pastor Mitch Manson, Daybreak Baptist Church,
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Christina Pelayo, 6m grade student at Sequoia Middle School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificate of Appreciation to Jacob Panero,
representative of Metropolitan Recycling, for providing sponsorship funding to
support the cooperative effort by the City, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful and the
Bakersfield Homeless Center to remove litter along freeway frontages.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Robert Duchow, Public Affairs
Manager, Southern California Gas Company, declaring October 2013, Energy
Awareness Month.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
6. WORKSHOPS
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee due to the
resignation of Alternate Member Sean Battle, whose term expires November 2014,
Staff recommends Councll determinatlon.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the September 25, 2013, Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from September 13, 2013, to October 2,
2013, in the amount of $16,272,344.27 and self - Insurance payments from
September 13, 2013, to October 2, 2013, In the amount of $350,358.44 totaling
$16,622,702.71.
Ordinances:
C. First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 15.65 of the Municipal Code relating
to the California Fire Code.
Resolutions:
d. Resolution authorizing the sale ($2,500) of a surplus Ford Van to the Bakersfield
Homeless Center.
e. Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Urban Greening
Planning Gant Program.
f. Resolution determining that the Chief of Police Is appointed as agent authorized to
execute Memorandums of Understanding with the Kern allied agencies participating
In the Kern AVOID 18 Project funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic
Safety.
(Ward 2) g. Resolution determining that hockey spectator netting system cannot be obtained
through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense
with bidding therefor, not to exceed $77,000,
(Ward 2,6) h. Resolutions adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Reports and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector;
1. Area 2 -54 (1100 Valhalla Drive),
2. Area 5 -68 (2100 Panama Lane).
(Ward 1) 1. Resolution of Intention No. 1764 to add territory, Area 5-69 (601 Tollhouse Drive), to
the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and
adopting Public Works Director's Report,
(ward 2) J. Resolution of Intention No. 1762 ordering the vacation of an alley located in Block
527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue,
City Council Meeting of 10/16/2013
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 2) k. Resolution of Intention No. 1763 ordering the vacation of the 29 -foot alley running
north -south In Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south of
Truxtun Avenue.
Agreements:
(Ward 1) I. Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center, Inc. ($85,000), of Community
Development Block Grant funds for operational expenses at 530 4m Street.
(Ward 4) M. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for
Tract 6448 Unit 11 located south of Stockdale Highway and west of Renfro Road.
(Ward 1,6) n. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW12 -055 with PLCs Plus International, Inc.
($50,000; revised not to exceed $90,000), for Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system support and maintenance services for Wastewater
Treatment Plants No. 2 and 3.
(Ward 2) o. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 11 -124 with RM Industries ($50,400; revised not
to exceed $151,200 and extend term one year), for continued supply of janitorial
services at the Amtrak Station.
P. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA12 -013 with California Eminent Domain Law
Group, APC ($40,000; revised not to exceed $65,000), to provide outside legal
services In the matter of City v. Anthony C. Evans and Carol Ross Evans, etc., et al.
(Ward 2) q. Contract Change Order No. 52 to Agreement No. 08 -214 with Security Paving
Company, Inc. ($112,038.24; revised not to exceed $28,272,738.57; change order
funded with utility surcharge fees), for the construction of the Westside Parkway
Phase 1 Project. (TRIP)
(Ward 1) r. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 13 -093 with Bowman Asphalt Inc.
($18,395.37; revised not to exceed $739,41 6.27) for the project known as Pavement
Rehabilitation 2013 Phase 3 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Wilkins Street
to East California Avenue,
Bids:
Reject all bids for drilling three small diameter domestic water pump test wells at
future Water Well Nos, CBK -56, CBK -57 and CBK -58.
t. Accept bid with Jim Burke Ford ($103,921.42) for three replacement one ton crew
cab pickups for use by the Recreation and Parks Department.
(Ward 2) U. Accept bid and approve contract with Pacific West Sound (375,970.56), for dimmer
panel replacement at the Rabobank Theater & Convention Center.
(Ward 2,3) V. Accept bid and approve contract with Crosstown Electrical and Data ($303,630), for
the installation of Traffic Signal Synchronization Part 3 Project.
W. Accept bid and approve contract with Crosstown Electrical and Data ($326,500), to
relocate and upgrade Traffic Operations Center.
(Ward 4 -7) X. Accept bid and approve contract with Zim Industries, Inc., dba Bakersfield Well and
Pump Company (not to exceed $170,000), for on -call services for maintenance and
repair of the City's agricultural and domestic water wells.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 1) Y. Accept bid and approve contract with Kern Asphalt Paving & Sealing Company
($338,900), for the Municipal Airport Runway 16 -34 and Taxiway A Rehabilitation and
Replace Rotating Beacon,
Miscellaneous:
(Ward 7) Z. Appropriate $36,090 Federal Safe Route to Schools grant funds and $4,010 Gas Tax
Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within
respectively the SAFETEA -LU Fund and Gas Tax Fund for the Benton Street Flashing
Beacon Project,
aa, City Council Goals: Inclusion of additional language in support of local street
maintenance, resurfacing and road construction projects, ~recommends the
addition of language to the City Council Goals to reinforce the financial support for local
street maintenance, resurfacing and road construction projects, as requested by the
Budget and finance Committee and the City Council.)
bb. Distribution of $716,158 from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the
municipalities, contract cities and special districts In Kern County in accordance with
the terms agreed upon by the Chiefs of Police of each City and special district within
Kern County and the Kern County Sheriff.
Successor Agency Business:
CC. Receive and file successor agency payments from September 13, 2013, to
October 2, 2013, in the amount of $529,111.06,
Staff recommends odoptlon of Consent Calendar Items 8a, through 8, cc.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a, Public Hearing to consider First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 14,12
Title 14 of the Municipal Code relating to sewers, (Staff recommends first Reading of
Ordinance.)
b. Public Hearing to consider First Reading of Ordinance granting to Southern California
Gas Company and Its successors and assigns a Franchise to construct, maintain and
use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing gas within the City for
any and all purposes. (Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance.)
(Ward 2) C. Public Hearing to consider approval of the Issuance of tax - exempt revenue bonds
by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern: (Staff recommends adoption of
Resolution and approval of agreement.)
1, Resolution approving the Issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern of multi- family housing bonds (not to exceed $6,5 million) for the
construction of approximately 56 units of multi- family rental housing at 400 20th
Street,
2. Indemnification agreement between the City and the Housing Authority of
the County of Kern.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
(ward 7) d. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment /Zone Change No. 13 -0125;
Smith Tech USA, representing Wible Investors Ii, (property owner) has applied for a
general plan amendment and zone change on 5.89 acres located along the north
side of Taff Highway approximately 900 feet west of Wible Road. (Staff recommends
adoption of Resolutions and First Reading of Ordinance.)
1. Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration,
2. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from OC (Office Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential),
3. First Reading of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the zone district C -O (Professional and
Administrative Office) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling).
(ward 4) e. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment /Zone Change No. 13 -0127;
Bolthouse Properties LLC, (property owner) has applied for a general plan
amendment and zone change on 80 acres located at the southeast corner of
Stockdale Highway and Heath Road. (Staff recommends adoption of Resolutions and First
Reading of Ordinance.)
1. Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration,
2. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential)
and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) to HR (High Density Residential),
3. First Reading of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -3 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) to R -1 (One Family Dwelling) and R -2 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling).
Public Hearing to consider the City requesting a General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change No. 13 -0234 at various park locations throughout the Metropolitan area (Staff
recommends adoption of Resolution and First Reading of Ordinance.)
1. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from various designations to OS (Open Space) and OS -P (Parks
and Recreation) and changing the Kern River Plan Element land use
designation to 3.1 (Public and Private Recreation Area) as shown on attached
maps. A finding that the project Is exempt from CEQA will also be considered.
2. First Reading of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the various zone districts to OS (Open Space)
and RE (Recreation) as shown on attached map.
City Council Meeting of 10/16/2013
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
(Ward 3) g. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment /Zone Change No. 13 -0243;
McIntosh & Associates, representing Mt. Vernon Properties, LLC, (property owner) has
applied for a general plan amendment to the Circulation Map and Bikeway Master
Plan Map along College Avenue, generally between Fairfax Road and Morning
Drive. (Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.)
Resolution approving the general plan amendment to the Circulation Element
and Bikeway Master Plan Map to re -align a portion of College Avenue to the
north and extend a future southern collector street north to connect with
College Avenue. A finding that the project Is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act is also considered.
10. HEARINGS
11. REPORTS
a. Animal Control Update,
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000),
for providing on -call engineering and surveying services for non - federally funded
Capital Improvement Projects during Fiscal Years 2013 -2014 and 2014 -2015.
Staff recommends approval of Agreement.
b. Legislative and Litigation Committee Majority and Minority report regarding a
proposed Human Life Ordinance,
A Majority and a Minority report are attached for Council consideration.
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
10/10/13 10.25am
City Council Meeting of 10/16/2013
Alan Tandy
City Manager
10/10/13 10.25am
City Council Meeting of 10/16/2013
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
October 16, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: In accordance with the new starting time for City Council meetings that went Into effect
as of 2013, a separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by Public
Statements that will encourage comments pertaining only to Closed Session matters. The
Council will recess into Closed Session and, upon conclusion of the Closed Session, any
Closed Session action will be announced and the meeting will be adjourned. At 5:15, the
Regular Meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda Items.
There will be a conference with Legal Counsel regarding three matters of existing litigation and
a conference with the Labor Negotiator.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 P.M.
Miscellaneous
item Sac. Inclusion of Additional Language in City Council Goals Sul2oortjng Local Street
Maintenance and Projects. During discussions regarding the financing of the TRIP projects,
Councilmember Rivera, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, suggested that the City
make a commitment that local street maintenance and construction projects (outside of the
TRIP program) not decrease to an unacceptable level as a result of any long -term debt
service requirements. On August 30, 2013, staff proposed suggested language to be added
to the City Council Goals, which the Committee approved for consideration by the full City
Council. At the September 25, 2013 Council meeting, Vice -Mayor Weir directed staff to
present the proposed new language as a City Goals revision on a future agenda.
Item 9b. Ordinance Granting the Southern California Gas Comg_any (SCG) Franchise. On
September 25, 2013, the City Council approved a Resolution accepting SCG's franchise
request and a Resolution of Intention to set the public hearing. The existing franchise
agreement with SCH which allows them to provide gas distribution in the city will expire in
March, 2014. A new agreement with SCH will include a 1 % surcharge above the existing
franchise payment in exchange for an indeterminate term of the franchise. Those are the
some terms that were agreed upon with PG &E when the City renewed their franchise in 2008.
This item is for the first reading of the ordinance, with the second reading and adoption to
follow on November 6, 2013.
Item 9c. Qounfy Housing Authority Bond Issuance for the Park 20th Apartments Project. The
County Housing Authority intends to issue approximately $6.5 million in tax - exempt bonds to
finance a multi - family housing project at 400 20th Street. The Housing Authority will use the
bond proceeds as a loan to Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. II (GEAHI -II), the
managing partner of the partnership that will own the project. In a separate, but related,
action on June 5, 2013, the City entered into an agreement with GEAH -II to contribute land
and $3.25 million of HOME, CDBG and /or recaptured redevelopment funds to the project. The
Housing Authority will be responsible for repayment of the bonds; none of the City funding will
be pledged towards repayment. This item requests approval of 1) a Resolution approving the
bond issuance, and 2) an indemnification agreement to legally protect the City in the unlikely
event of any legal claims or suits related to the proposed bond sale.
Item 11a. Animal Control Update. Staff will provide a verbal update on the City's animal
care program.
Item 12b. Aareement with Cornerstone Engineering_ for On -Call Engineering Services. Staff is
recommending approval of this agreement to help expedite delivery of certain CIP projects,
including the design /build process for the Fire Station #8 remodel, the cul -de -sacs for the
streets south of 24th Street, and the Police Shooting Range. With regard to the 24th Street cul-
de -sacs, the City Council previously approved the closure and construction of cul -de -sacs for
Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar, Cedar, A, B, and C Streets, if certain conditions are met,
and if the property owners continue to support the project. The potential closures were
authorized on meeting the conditions, whether the 24th Street widening project occurs, or not.
The agreement is not -to- exceed $100,000.00, for a two year period and paid from previously
approved CIP funding for these projects.
Item 12c. MaJorify and Minority Committee Reports regarding a Proposed Human Life
Ordinance. On September 23, 2013, the Legislative and Litigation Committee again
addressed the proposed Human Life Ordinance, which has been under discussion for the past
15 months. The discussions resulted in a request for staff to forward to the City Council a
Majority Report from Committee Members Maxwell and Johnson and a Minority Report from
Committee Member Sullivan. The Majority Report includes a recommendation to table
discussion on the ordinance indefinitely until such time as the majority of the Council says
otherwise, and to adopt a resolution commending alternatives to abortion, to include
adoptions as an alternative to abortion. The Minority Report, at the request of Councilmember
Sullivan, states that she favors adoption of a fifth version of the proposed Human Life
Ordinance and notes that a pro-life attorney is of the opinion that the proposed ordinance is
written in such a way that would not put the City at risk. If the City Council moves adoption of
the recommended resolution from the Majority Report, Councilmember Sullivan would like
consideration of a change in the wording, as referenced in the Minority Report. In addition to
the Majority and Minority Reports, the complete Legislative and Litigation Committee packet
from the September 23, 2013 meeting_ ,jncluded with the Administrative Report.
Approved:
Alan Tandy, City Manager Ir
cc: Department Heads
City Manager's File
City Clerk's File
News Media File
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
October 7, 2013
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Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1)
City of Bakersfield v. County of Kern, et al.
FCSC Case No. 13CECGO2817 DJK (Fresno County)
City of Bakersfield v. County of Kern, et al.
KCSC Case No. 13 C 0180 (Kings County)
MBO Insurance Brokers, Inc. v. City of Bakersfield, et al.
KCSC Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 279949, SPC
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
October 7, 2013
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CITY MANAGER_
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mayor Harvey L. Hall
DATE: October 4, 2013
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CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER �S
SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificate of Appreciation to Jacob Panero, representative of
Metropolitan Recycling, for providing sponsorship funding to support the cooperative effort
by the city, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, and the Bakersfield Homeless Center to remove
litter along freeway frontages.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Mayor Harvey L. Hall DEPARTMENT HEA
DATE: October 10, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER RS
SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Robert Duchow, Public Affairs
Manager, Southern California Gas Company, declaring October 2013 "Energy
Awareness Month" in Bakersfield.
RECOMMENDATION:
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SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
October 3, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
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CITY MANAGER
One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee due to the
resignation of Alternate Member Sean Battle (Ward 1), whose term expires
November 2014.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND: There is one vacancy on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee due to
the resignation of the Ward 1 Alternate Member, Sean Battle, whose term expires in November
2014.
The City Clerk's office received one application for this appointment from Isaiah Crompton.
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) was formed on June 28, 2000. The Committee
is comprised of eight (8) Mayor /Council- appointed members, who take on the responsibility of
decision making for the beautification program. On July 30, 2009, the City Council adopted
Ordinance 4520 which allows each Councilmember and the Mayor to appoint one Alternate
member to the KBBC. Each Alternate is allowed to vote in the place of their corresponding
appointed Regular Committee members when absent.
The duties of the KBBC are to recommend policies and specific programs to the City Council
which promote the Mission Statement of the KBBC, as reflected in its Bylaws on file with the City
Clerk. In addition, the KBBC shall actively participate in the implementation of various programs
and projects to achieve the KBBC Mission Statement.
Staff posted the news release for this recruitment on September 5, 2013.
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DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
October 3, 2013
APPROVED
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Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 2013, Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: October 2, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY ��-
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Receive and file department payments from September 13, 2013 to
October 2, 2013 in the amount of $16,272,344.27, Self Insurance payments
from September 13, 2013 to October 2, 2013 in the amount of $350,358.44,
totaling $16,622,702.71
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Douglas R. Greener, Fire Chief
September 24, 2013
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First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.65 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code Relating to the California Fire. Code. (All wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The State has adopted the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code which is a modified version
of the 2012 International Fire Code. This is part of the normal code adoption cycle which occurs
every three years. Fire departments are authorized to locally amend and adopt the California
Fire Code, provided the local amendments are no less stringent than the State -wide standards.
The 2013 California Fire Code includes a requirement for fire sprinklers in all new single and multi-
family dwellings, which has previously been in effect since 2011. Fire staff has met with the
Home Builders Association about the adoption of the new codes. Staff has received minimal
comments.
The 2013 California Fire Code includes a requirement for fire sprinklers in all new bars, nightclubs,
and banquet halls with an occupant load of 100 persons or more. This ordinance provides for a
fire alarm to accompany a fire sprinkler system in all new bars, nightclubs, and banquet halls
where alcohol is served. This local amendment makes the fire alarm requirement consistent
with the fire sprinkler requirement.
The remainder of the proposed code changes are strictly re- numbering of existing provisions.
State law requires that the City of Bakersfield adopt these codes by January 1, 2014.
A copy of the code is on file at the City Clerk's office for review.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 4, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution to Authorize Sale of Surplus Ford Van to Bakersfield Homeless Center, a
non - profit organization for two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City has received a request from the Bakersfield Homeless Center, a
nonprofit organization to purchase a surplus Ford Van. The City has multiple contracts with the
Bakersfield Homeless Center to provide workers from the job development program "Work 4
Success ". The van will be used to transport crews provided by the Homeless Center to various
worksites. Staff recommends the sale of a surplus van to the Bakersfield Homeless Center for
two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
The Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 3.20.120F provides for this action and states that any
sale to a governmental entity or non - profit organization shall be subject to confirmation and
approval by the City Council.
The equipment is being sold "as is with all faults" to remove the City from any potential liability
claims.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
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FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: October 1, 2013 CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Urban Greening
Planning Grant Program. (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
California voters passed the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River
and Coastal Protection Bond Act (Proposition 84) on November 7, 2006. Proposition 84
authorized to appropriate up to $17.5 million for the purpose of creating urban greening plans.
The Legislature established the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) in 2008, a cabinet level
committee that is tasked with coordinating the Urban Greening Planning Program. One of the
many goals of the SGC is to improve California's urban areas by advocating for and supporting
development of greener, public spaces.
The Urban Greening Planning Program provides funds to assist entities in developing a master
urban greening plan that will ultimately result in projects to help the State meet its
environmental goals and the creation of healthy communities. The plan must be consistent with
the State's planning policies and any applicable general or regional plan. The plan must outline
or layout projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple benefits
including, but not limited to, decreasing air and water pollution, reducing the consumption of
natural resources and energy, increasing the reliability of local water supplies, or increasing
adaptability to climate change.
The Strategic Growth Council is currently soliciting grant proposals for the third and final round of
urban greening planning grants to be awarded under funding made available through
Proposition 84. The maximum available grant award is $250,000, and there is no requirement to
provide any matching funds.
Working in collaboration with the Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation (DBDC) and
other groups, it was determined that this grant opportunity would be a good fit with the DBDC's
proposal to develop a "Safe, Secure, and Welcoming" Plan for downtown Bakersfield. The goal
of the Safe, Secure, and Welcoming Plan is to develop a comprehensive plan for trees and
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landscaping, lighting, streetscapes, wayfinding signage, and other appropriate amenities within
the public areas of downtown Bakersfield, all with the goal to create a physical environment
that is more secure, appealing, and inviting to the public. It is believed this planning effort will
also help to spur the creation of new businesses and development within the downtown area,
as well as enhance the business climate for existing businesses.
Further research revealed that, although the focus and emphasis of the Urban Greening
Planning Grant is on planning for trees and urban landscaping, the grant application could be
further broadened to also include planning for the other complimentary amenities mentioned
above (e.g. lighting, signage). Based on this, it was determined that the City could apply for
the maximum $250,000 planning grant to develop a plan that would jointly encompass the
objectives of both the Strategic Growth Council's Urban Greening Planning Program and the
DBDC's Safe, Secure, and Welcoming Initiative.
It should be noted that if the City succeeds in being awarded the grant funding, the City would
be the lead in developing the Bakersfield Urban Greening Plan, most likely with the assistance of
a consultant paid for with the grant funding. The DBDC and other interested groups would also
have the opportunity to participate and provide input during the development of the plan. It
should also be noted that the grant funding would be for the purpose of developing a plan
only. It would not cover costs for installation of any improvements or other implementation of
the plan. The subsequent implementation of the plan would be entirely subject to the
availability of future funding, whether that be via City sources or funding raised by the DBDC or
other groups.
At the time this report was prepared, staff was in the process of developing the specific grant
proposal. Based on the grant guidelines and other urban greening efforts throughout the State,
the Urban Greening Plan can include the following components:
Analyzing and Developing Greening Opportunities
Establish an existing inventory and deficiencies analysis identifying opportunities for urban
greening projects.
Determine opportunities for connecting, expanding or enhancing current parks, school
sites, and other open space within the community.
Develop a cohesive strategy with acceptance from key stakeholders and community
members.
Design Guidelines and Standards
Develop a water efficient plant palette that includes drought - tolerant and native
species and shade trees.
Create design guidelines and standards for public landscaping that can be used
throughout the community and takes into consideration water usage, cost of
maintenance, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of energy
and natural resources.
Develop green roof and cool roof criteria for development projects.
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Streets and Pedestrians
• Create a system of green streets, provide enhanced experiences for pedestrians,
bicyclists and transit users, and create linkages between existing, planned and proposed
community facilities, parks, and trails.
• Provide residents with close -to -home and close -to -work access to pedestrian and
bicycle trails that connect to popular destinations and surrounding natural areas.
Community Gardens
Develop community garden guidelines for creating and managing community gardens.
Recommend how the City could work with community partners to promote community
gardens.
Also as indicated above, it is proposed the grant application will include other components
specific to downtown Bakersfield, including additional components beyond just greening and
landscaping measures.
• Identify opportunities and develop standards a comprehensive system of lighting within
the public realm.
• Identify opportunities and create a public wayfinding signage system to easily direct the
public to places of interest within the downtown.
• Enhance community connectivity to encourage visitors and employee commutes to
downtown using pedestrian, bicycle and transit routes.
• Identify other improvements to enhance and make the public realm more appealing
• Create safe pedestrian connectivity with efficient lighting to popular destinations and
surrounding natural areas.
• Identify areas for a downtown farmers market.
• Identify areas for parklets* or other small open spaces.
*A parklet is a small space serving as an extension of the sidewalk to provide amenities and green space for people
using the street. It is typically the size of several parking spaces.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 1. P.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
DATE: October 4, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY Sal
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution determining that the Chief of Police is appointed as agent authorized to
execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Kern allied agencies
participating in the Kern AVOID 18 Project funded by a grant from the California
Office of Traffic Safety.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) has been awarded $195,000 from the State Office of
Traffic Safety (O.T.S.) to serve as the host agency for a Regional DUI effort in Kern County to
reduce alcohol- involved fatalities and injuries, and to raise general public awareness regarding
the problems associated with drinking and driving.
This grant award includes a provision of $78,052 to fund allied agency operations. However,
before an allied agency may participate in the AVOID program, O.T.S. requires the agency to
make a formal commitment to the program via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Potential participating agencies include Police Departments from the cities of Arvin, Bear Valley,
California City, CSUB, Delano, KCDA Crime Lab, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Stailion Springs,
Taft, Tehachapi, Kern County Sheriff's Department, KERN County Probation Department, ABC
and the California Highway Patrol. The Chief of Police needs the ability to promptly and
efficiently execute MOUs with participating agencies in order to abide by the strict time
requirements of the OTS grant.
Grant activities will include DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, DUI Task Force Operations,
DUI Warrant /Probation Sweeps and Court Sting Operations for repeat DUI offenders during the
Winter Holiday Mobilization, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day Weekend /Period,
Summer Mobilization, special dates, county fairs, festivals, and other community events with
identified DUI problems.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: October 3, 2013
DEPARTMENT HEAD /I/l
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution determining that hockey spectator netting system cannot be
reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed the budgeted
amount of $77,000. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The existing hockey spectator netting system- at the Rabobank Arena is
approximately 11 years and is in need of replacement. The City desires to install a motorized
system which will be less labor intensive to install prior to hockey games and will provide a
higher level of safety for spectators.
Sport Systems Unlimited can provide a motorized netting system that fully integrates into
existing facility equipment at the Rabobank Arena. In addition, they can meet specified time
constraints for installation in November 2013.
Staff is recommending adoption of the Resolution to dispense with bidding for a motorized
hockey netting system to be purchased from Sport Systems Unlimited not to exceed the
budgeted amount of $77,000. Funds are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund for this project.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: $.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD /A�
DATE: October 1, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY _R
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolutions to add the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Reports and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
1. Area 2 -54 (1 100 Valhalla Drive) - Ward 6
2. Area 5 -68 (2100 Panama Lane) - Ward 2
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND: On August 14, 2013, the Council adopted Resolutions of Intention No. 1760 and
1761 respectively, adding the above territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District as
required by Section 13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance
District will provide for the maintenance of parks and /or street landscaping. The areas will be
under park and /or streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned the appropriate tier levels
when parks and /or street landscaping have been installed.
The addition of these territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by
Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner(s) of the properties described above
which waives the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District.
This allows the City to expedite the maintenance district process to satisfy the subdivision
requirement. The owner(s) also have submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating their consent
to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent
dwelling unit, a covenant has been drafted and will be recorded with the Kern County Assessor -
Recorder's Office upon approval of this Resolution.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: Q
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council AREROV E ID
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 1, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention (ROI) # 1764 to add Area 5 -69 (601 Tollhouse Drive) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and
adopting the Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution of Intention
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner(s) of
the parcel to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section
13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide
for the maintenance of a public park and street landscaping. This area will be under the park
and streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned appropriate tier levels when a park has
been constructed and street landscaping has been installed.
Staff is recommending the new territory be added to the Consolidated Maintenance District at
the next City Council meeting.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner(s) of the property described above
which waives the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District.
This allows the City to expedite the maintenance district process to satisfy the subdivision
requirement. The owner(s) also have submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating their consent
to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent
dwelling unit, a covenant has been drafted and will be recorded with the Kern County Assessor -
Recorder's Office upon approval of this Resolution.
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MEETING DATE October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: Q� '
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
October 1, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Resolution of Intention No. 1762 to order the vacation of the alley located in Block
527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution of Intention.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has received a request from San Joaquin Community
Hospital to vacate the alley located in Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of
Chester Avenue. The area is to be used as a parking lot for a new building currently under
construction. The final hearing is set for the Council Meeting scheduled on November 20, 2013.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, Development Services, and Economic Development
Departments have been notified of the request and no objections have been received as of
the date of this report. Public Works notes that there Is City sewer facilities located in the alley.
The utility companies serving the area have been notified by mail. AT &T indicated that they
have existing facilities in the alley.
Preliminary notices were also mailed to all adjacent property owners within a 300 - foot radius
of the proposed vacated area. Public Works has received no objections from these owners as
of the date of this report.
A public utilities easement will be reserved in this alley for City sewer facilities and public
utilities.
On September 20, 2013, the Planning Department found the proposed vacation of the alley
located in Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Cheater Avenue to be
consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan pursuant to Government Code
65402.
It was determined that this action Is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of CEQA guidelines (general rule),
because there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the
environment.
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MEETING DATE October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD nn,w.t
DATE: October 7, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY Fitt
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention No. 1763 to order the vacation of the 29 -foot alley running
north -south in Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south of
Truxtun Avenue (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution of Intention.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has received a request from the property owner of 1616
U Street to vacate the 29 -foot alley running north -south In Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U
Street and V Street, south of Truxtun Avenue. This will give the adjacent property owners more
useable land for future additional parking, building, and /or storage yard expansion. The final
hearing is set for the Council Meeting scheduled on November 20, 2013.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, Development Services, and Economic Development
Departments have been notified of the request and no objections have been received as of
the date of this report. Public Works notes that there Is City sewer facilities located in the alley.
The utility companies serving the area have been notified by mail. Public Works has received
no objections as of the date of this report.
Preliminary notices were also mailed to all adjacent property owners within a 300 - foot radius
of the proposed vacated area. Public Works has received no objections from these owners as
of the date of this report.
A public utilities easement will be reserved in this alley for City sewer facilities,
On October 1, 2013, the Planning Department found the proposed vacation of the 29' alley
running north -south in Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south of
Truxtun Avenue to be consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan pursuant to
Government Code 65402.
It was determined that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of CEQA guidelines (general rule),
because there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the
environment.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD��.v
DATE: September 25, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY &.
CITY MANAGER_
SUBJECT: Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center, Inc. ($85,000) of Community
Development Block Grant funds for operational expenses at 530 4th Street.
(Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
Bakersfield Senior Center, Inc. (BSC) has provided services to the seniors of Bakersfield for
well more than 30 years. Its mission is to encourage older adults to participate in a variety
of volunteer activities and programs so they remain an integral part of the community. In
addition, BSC continues to provide many services through the center to ensure the health
and welfare of the seniors.
The City has provided Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to BSC since
2002 due to a continued reduction in donations to the center's operations.
In the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Action Plan process, CDBG funding for BSC was budgeted in
the amount of $85,000. The allowable expenses include employee salaries and benefits,
professional fees, facility operational costs such as office supplies, utilities, maintenance,
and food and supplies for serving congregant meals on site.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: I?. M.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
September 30, 2013
AP_
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of Final Map and Improvement Agreement
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc.,
a California corporation, for Tract 6448 Unit 11 located south of Stockdale
Highway and west of Renfro Road, (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of map and agreement,
BACKGROUND: This Agreement is entered Into to secure the improvements required for the
Subdivision Map. Such Improvements Include, but are not limited to streets, sewer, walls, and
storm drain on or adjacent to the property being subdivided.
NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR
REVIEW.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ?.A.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: September 26, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY T`�
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Amendment No.l to Agreement No. PW 12 -055 with PLCs Plus International, Inc.
($50,000.00; revised not to exceed $90,000.00) for Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system support & maintenance Services for Wastewater
Treatment Plants 2 and 3 (Wards 1 and 6)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND: Wastewater Treatment Plants 2 and 3 use Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control the wastewater treatment processes.
SCADA systems also integrate with existing alarms, which allow staff to respond immediately to
problems with treatment processes at the Plants. Support and maintenance of the SCADA
system is contracted out because staff does not have the technical expertise to trouble shoot
the system.
Approximately $18,000 remains on this agreement. Staff anticipates that these funds will be
depleted with the upgrade of Plant 3's SCADA system. Plant 3's current SCADA system is
based on Windows XP (programming), which is no longer suitable to support new upgrades for
the SCADA system.
Until recently, each wastewater treatment plant had its own agreements for SCADA support
and maintenance. Plant 2's agreement has expired. For efficiency, staff recommends the
consolidation of these SCADA agreements.
This Amendment expands the scope of work to include SCADA support and maintenance for
both Treatment Plants. This Amendment also increases the compensation by $50,000, allowing
$25,000 dollars each for Plant 2 and Plant 3 to have on call maintenance and support from
PLC's Plus on an as needed basis for the duration of this agreement.
Sufficient funds are budgeted within the Sewer Enterprise Fund to cover costs associated with
this amendment; therefore, there is no General Fund impact.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: g
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Nelson Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: September 26, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 11 -124 with RM Industries; extending the
contract term one year, and adding $50,400 (for a total not to exceed amount of
$151,200) to continue the supply of Amtrak Station janitorial services. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND: On October 19, 2011, Council approved the Annual Contract for the supply of
Amtrak Station janitorial services to RM Industries in the amount of $50,400; renewable annually
thereafter for four consecutive one -year periods. On September 12, 2012, Council approved
Amendment # 1 extending the contract term one year and increasing compensation $50,400 to
allow for the continued janitorial service at the Amtrak Station.
If approved, Amendment No. 2 will add $50,400 for a revised not to exceed amount of $151,200
and extend the term one year. Funds are budgeted in the General services operating account
within the Amtrak Operating Fund, which is funded by state transportation revenues. No
General Funds will be used to service this contract.
Approval of the amendment will allow the City to continue to meet the demand for Amtrak
Station janitorial services.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9. P.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 1, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY V�
CITY MANAGER )els
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CAI 2-013 with California Eminent Domain
Law Group, APC ($40,000; revised not to exceed $65,000) to provide outside legal
services in the matter of City of Bakersfield v. Anthony C. Evans and Carol
Ross Evans, etc., et al.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On September 19, 2012, the City entered into Agreement No. CA 12-013 with California Eminent
Domain Law Group, APC, for legal representation in matter of City of Bakersfield v. Anthony C.
Evans and Carol Ross Evans, etc., et al., Kern County Superior Court case number S -1500- 277076
DRL.
California Eminent Domain Law Group is providing legal support in securing possession of
property for a drainage basin necessary for SRI 78 & Morning Drive Interchange TRIP projects
through eminent domain.
Several lawsuits were filed to acquire the necessary property for the SR 178 /Morning Drive
Interchange project. Of those lawsuits, only one has not yet been resolved - the Evans /Koss
litigation. The property owners in that litigation contested possession and the City's ability to
acquire their property by eminent domain. Recently, the City was successful in finalizing
possession and justifying its acquisition of the property.
At this time, the City Attorney's Office requests that we amend the contract to add additional
compensation. This Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA] 2-013 will result in a total Not to
Exceed amount of $65,000 in order for outside counsel to continue representation. There are
adequate funds in the City Attorney's budget to cover the legal fees.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: October 2, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER PkS
SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. 52 to Agreement No. 08 -214 with Security Paving
Company, Inc. ($112,038.24; revised not to exceed $28,272,738.57; change order
funded with utility surcharge fees) for the Construction of the Westside Parkway
Phase I Project (TRIP) (Ward 2).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order.
BACKGROUND: This project consists, in general, of constructing the first phase of the Westside
Parkway project which includes the new construction and widening of Mohawk Street from
Rosedale Highway to Truxtun Avenue. The project includes bridges over the Kern River, the BNSF
railroad, as well as over the Westside Parkway.
The Construction Management firm retained by the City for Phase 1 of the Westside Parkway
project has pursued obtaining a final response from the construction contractor for the
contractor's extra work tickets, quantities for all construction activities and items, and any claims
for the project. After many months, the contractor submitted a proposed final change order that
totaled over $600,000. For over a year, the Construction Management Consultant and City staff
met with the contractor on several occasions to review the contractor's submittal and negotiate
the contractor's final claim. Change Order No. 52 is the result of this negotiation process and is
the final change order for this project. This Change Order provides compensation to the
contractor for settlement of all Notice of Potential Claims and delays the contractor has claimed
during this project. This change order includes full and final compensation and fully resolves all
aspects of all existing and potential claims by the contractor. This change order results in a net
increase of $112,038.24.
Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order No. 52. Change Orders to date,
including this proposed Change Order, total $544,518.76. This is a 1.96% increase over the original
Agreement amount as illustrated below:
• Original Contract Amount = $ 27,728,219.81
• Previous Change Orders = $ 432,480.52
• Current Change Order No. 52 = $ 112,038.24
Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders = $ 28,272,738.57
Net Increase to date = $ 544,518.76
Sufficient funds have been previously budgeted to pay for this contract change order.
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ITEM: g. r.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: October 3, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 13 -093 with Bowman Asphalt Inc.
($18,395.37; revised not to exceed $739,416.27) for the project known as Pavement
Rehabilitation 2013 Phase 3: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Wilkins Street
to E. California Avenue (Ward 1).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of rehabilitation of the existing structural section of the
pavement, installation of pavement markings and striping, and installation of traffic detector
loops.
During excavation operations, it was discovered that 335 feet of the existing concrete storm drain
pipe in the street was within the area of the roadway that is being reconstructed. As such, a
concrete cap will need to be poured over this storm drain pipe to protect it from both the
construction and future traffic loads. The contractor has agreed to do this work including the
additional excavation for the lump sum price of $30,022.64.
In order to complete the project per the plans and specifications, several contract item
quantities had to be either increased or decreased. These adjustments in contract quantities will
result in a net credit of ($11,627.27).
The net cost increase of Contract Change Order No. 2 is $18,395.37. The sum of all change orders
to date on this project reflects a total cost increase of $96,990.27 (which results in a 15.1 %
increase of the original contract amount) as illustrated below:
• Original Contract Amount = $642,426.00
• Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders = $739,416.27
Net Increase to date = $ 96,990.27
Sufficient funds are budgeted to fund this Change Order. Federal funds will cover 88.53%
($16,285.42) of the cost of this change order. The local match requirement of 11.47% ($2,109.95)
will be funded with gas tax revenues. Therefore, there is no General Fund impact associated with
this Change Order.
RM (Construction)
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ITEM: Q, S
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
September 30, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD 4 G
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Reject all bids for drilling three (3) small diameter domestic water pump test wells at future Water
Well Nos. CBK -56, CBK -57, and CBK -58. (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rejection of bids.
BACKGROUND: On September 11, 2013, the City of Bakersfield received two bids for the above referenced project.
Staff would like to modify the bid specifications and the completion schedule for the project and rebid the project so
that more bids may be received.
Staff is recommending rejecting all bids. Staff will revise the bid specification and re -bid this project at a later date
with the goal of obtaining more qualified bidders on the project.
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ITEM: f +.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD /✓
DATE: October 2, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER—! &
SUBJECT: Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, in the amount of $103,921.42 for
three (3) replacement one ton crew cab pickups for use by the Recreation and
Parks Department. (Citywide)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the bid.
BACKGROUND: Bids were solicited for the purchase of three (3) one ton crew cab pickups.
Five (5) bids were received in response to solicitation.
Funds are budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of three (3)
replacement one ton crew cab pickups. The units to be replaced have high mileage and
have reached their useful life. These vehicles are used to transport multiple mow crew
personnel and gooseneck trailers with large mow equipment.
The five (5) bids received are as follows.
BIDDER AMOUNT VEHICLE TYPE
Jim Burke Ford $103,921.42 2014 Ford F -350
Bakersfield, CA
Paso Robles Ford $106,215.75 2014 Ford F -350
Paso Robles, CA
Raceway Ford $107,774.33 2014 Ford F -350
Riverside, CA
Crown Dodge Chrysler Jeep -Ram $124,492.73 2014 Dodge Ram
Ventura, CA
McPeek's Dodge $125,698.88 2014 Dodge Ram
Anaheim, CA
Staff finds the bid submitted by Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, to be acceptable.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: •
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
October 4, 2013
DEPARTMENT HEAD i ✓S
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Accept bid and approve contract to Pacific West Sound ($375,970.56) for
dimmer panel replacement at Bakersfield Convention Center. (Word 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and approval of contract.
BACKGROUND: Bids were solicited for dimmer panel replacement at Bakersfield Convention
Center. This project was bid as a non - prevailing wage project. Three (3) bids were received in
response to the solicitation.
The existing dimmer panels are outdated (original equipment from the 1960s). Due to the age
of the equipment parts are no longer available for repairs. The dimmer panels are failing and
have been for years. Due to these failures, the existing equipment is functioning with
diminished capacity and has affected shows and events at the Convention Center.
The low bid received from Three Phase Electric did not include a bid bond or bidder's security
as required by the bid document. Staff recommends declaring their bid non - responsive
based on the failure to meet the bonding requirements. The next lowest bid received from
Pacific West Sound meets the minimum specifications and is considered acceptable by staff.
The three (3) bids received (including the non - responsive bid) are as follows:
Three Phase Electric, Bakersfield, CA $374,233.00
PacMc West Sound, Bakersfield, CA $375,970.56
A -C Electric Company, Bakersfield, CA $462,000.00
No - Bid Security not included
Yes
Yes
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund for this project. Staff finds the bid submitted
by Pacific West Sound to be acceptable and recommends approval of the contract in the
amount of $375,970.56.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APP_
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 2, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY__
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Accept bid and approve contract to Crosstown Electrical and Data ($303,630.00)
for the Install Traffic Signal Synchronization - Part 3 project (Wards 2 & 3).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract
BACKGROUND: This project will install traffic signal interconnect conduit, wiring, and monitoring
cameras along Chester Avenue between City Hall and Columbus Street, and along California
Avenue between Stockdale Hwy and Mohawk Street. With this new interconnect installed, traffic
signal timing along this segment can be optimized to improve traffic flow and improve air quality
by reducing vehicle pollutants.
This project is 88.53% federally funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
(CMAQ) and 11.47% locally funded through gas tax funds. The Engineer's Estimate for this
construction contract was $397,045.
On August 14, 2013, a total of three bids were received; all of these bids are acceptable. The
acceptable bids are as follows:
Crosstown Electrical & Data
5463 Diaz Street
Irvindale, CA 91706
Loop Electric, Inc.
7040 Downing Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (City)
PTM General Engineering Services, Inc.
5942 Acorn Street
Riverside, CA 92614
in the amount of $303,630.00
in the amount of $323,630.00
in the amount of $594,696.00
Because this project includes federal funding, this project is subject to prevailing wages. Sufficient
funds are budgeted to award the contract. As previously noted, federal CMAQ grant funds and
gas tax revenues provide the funding sources for this project. Therefore, there is no General Fund
impact.
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]ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
October 7, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY p,.
CITY MANAGER /�
Accept bid and approve contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data ($326,500.00)
to relocate and upgrade the Traffic Operations Center (All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.
BACKGROUND: The City's existing Traffic Operations Center (TOC) was built in 1998 and
provides communications with 339 traffic signals. This communication system allows traffic
signals to be monitored from a central location so staff can respond quickly to signal timing
and signal equipment issues. The communications system is also used for synchronizing signals
along major routes. However, the existing TOC equipment and software has become
outdated.
This project will update and relocate the TOC from the Public Works Annex Building to the
second floor of City Hall South. The project includes a new video display wall, video system
controller software, and associated room improvements. The traffic signal communications,
monitoring, alarm reporting, and database software will also be upgraded. The
communication equipment, servers /modems, fiber cables, and copper cables will be
relocated to the City's Information Technology equipment room.
This project is 88.53% federally funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Program (CMAQ) and 11.47% locally funded through gas tax funds. The Engineer's Estimate for
this construction contract was $315,000.
The project had only two prequalified contractors that passed the RFP process (out of three
total who submitted). Of those two prequalified contractors, only one chose to bid on the
project. This is a very unique and specialized project that requires highly trained professionals
in very specialized fields. Only a few contractors in the State of California are trusted to
perform this type of work.
On September 5, 2013, a total of one bid was received; this bid is acceptable. The
acceptable bid is as follows:
Crosstown Electrical & Data
5463 Diaz Street
Irvindale, CA 91706 in the amount of $326,500.00
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Because this project includes federal funding, this project is subject to prevailing wages.
Sufficient funds are budgeted to award the contract. As previously noted, federal CMAQ
grant funds and gas tax revenues provide the funding sources for this project. Therefore, there
is no General Fund impact.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: g - X
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ae
DATE: October 9, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY ✓6--
CITY MANAGER s
SUBJECT: Accept proposal and award contract to Zim Industries, Inc. dba Bakersfield Well
and Pump Company (not to exceed $170,000) for on -call services for
maintenance and repair of the City's agricultural and domestic water wells.
(Ward 4, 5,6 and 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of proposal and award of contract.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield owns and operates 73 ground water production wells for domestic and
agricultural purposes. Due to the specialized services needed to keep the wells operating
properly and the work done in a timely manner and to realize potential cost savings in repair
work, notification of Request for Qualifications and Fee Proposals (RFQ /P's) were solicited by the
Purchasing Division for the agreement of the maintenance and repair of the City's ground
water production wells. Proposals to the RFQ /P were received from two firms; 1) Layne
Christensen Company (Layne) and 2) Zim Industries, Inc. dba Bakersfield Well and Pump
Company.
The table below illustrates the type and quantity of wells and approximate annual cost for
maintenance and repairs.
Domestic Water Wells
Agricultural Water Wells
67 water wells
6 water wells
Annual repair costs approximately 130,000
Annual repair costs approximately 40,000
Maintained under current Cal Water contract
as
Expired non - prevailing wage contract
Proposed agreement combines both domestic and agricultural wells under a single non-
prevalling wage agreement.
The objective of the proposed agreement is to combine the repair and maintenance needs of
both the domestic water wells and agricultural water wells under a non - prevailing wage
contract. The estimated annual savings under the staff's proposed agreement is approximately
$23,000 to $32,000 due to savings under a non - prevailing wage contract.
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Based on the qualifications and fee schedule submitted by Zim Industries, Inc., staff
recommends acceptance of the proposal and award of the contract in an amount not to
exceed $170,000 for a period of one year. The agreement also includes provisions for two
consecutive one -year extensions unless either party terminates the agreement by providing 30
days written notice to the other party. The addition of this on -call contractor will give the
department an additional option that allows staff to get city water wells repaired in the most
timely and efficient manner.
Funding for Year 1 of the water well maintenance program is currently budgeted in the Water
Resources Department's FY 2013 -14 operating budget. Additional funds will be budgeted in
subsequent years for Years 2 and 3 should this ongoing program be extended. The project will
be funded with Agricultural and Domestic Water Enterprise Funds. No General Fund dollars will
be expended for this program.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council A R VE
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 3, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY D
CITY MANAGER /C`S
SUBJECT: Accept bid and approve contract to Kern Asphalt Paving & Sealing Company
($338,900.00) for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport Runway 16 -34 and Taxiway A
Rehabilitation and Replace Rotating Beacon (Ward 1).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project consists, in general, of airport site improvements, including pavement
resurfacing, installing pavement markings and replacing a rotating beacon.
This project is 90% federally funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 5% State
funded through the State of California Aid to Airports Program grant, and 5% locally funded
through aviation revenues. Because this project includes federal funding, this project is subject to
prevailing wages. The Engineer's Estimate for this construction contract was $465,000.
On August 14, 2013, a total of two bids were received; all of those bids are acceptable. Those
acceptable bids are as follows:
Kern Asphalt Paving & Sealing Company
2000 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
Pavement Coatings Co.
10240 San Sevaine Way
Jurupa, CA 91752
in the amount of $338,900.00
in the amount of $369,005.20
Sufficient funds are budgeted for award of this contract. There is no General Fund impact
associated with this project since the project is funded with both federal and state grants and
general aviation revenues.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: . Z
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: October 2, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD_
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Appropriate $36,090.00 Federal Safe Route to Schools grant funds and $4,010.00
Gas Tax Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement
Budget within respectively the SAFETEA -LU Fund and Gas Tax Fund for the Benton
Street Flashing Beacon Project (Ward 7).
RECOMMENDATION:. Staff recommends approval of appropriations.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield successfully applied for a Safe Route to School (SR2S)
grant to install a flashing yellow beacon at the intersection of Benton Street and Echo Avenue for
Frank West Elementary School. This yellow flashing beacon will alert drivers that small children are
in the area walking to school and to be extra cautious. Installation of the flashing yellow beacon
is anticipated to be completed by the end of this calendar year.
Funding sources for this project include both the federal grant and gas tax revenues, which will
fund the 10% local match requirement. Therefore, there is no General Fund impact with this
project.
This Administrative Report appropriates the 90% federal share and 10% local match requirement
for Benton Street Flashing Beacon project. Because this project includes federal funding, this
project is subject to prevailing wages.
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ITEM: $, 0.0. .
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 7, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY ��
CITY MANAGE
SUBJECT: City Council Goals: Inclusion of Additional Language in Support
Maintenance, Resurfacing, and Road Construction Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the addition of language to the City Council Goals to reinforce the
financial support for local street maintenance, resurfacing, and road construction projects, as
requested by the Budget and Finance Committee and the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
The Budget and Finance Committee addressed issues related to the financing of the Thomas
Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) projects at their meetings of July 29th and August 30th,
2013. During the course of discussions, Committee Chair Rivera suggested the City make a
commitment that local annual road maintenance and construction, outside of the TRIP
projects, does not decrease to an unacceptable level as a result of any long -term debt
service requirements.
In response to his request, staff suggested language to the Committee to consider an addition
of a new Target Action under City Council Goal #2 - "Enhance the City's Transportation
Network ", as follows:
As the City continues to transition through the TRIP Capital projects, the City
Council has a strong desire to maintain or exceed historic levels of support for
street maintenance, resurfacing, and road construction projects for all related
purposes, including support of the bicycle master plan."
On August 30, 2013, the Budget and Finance Committee unanimously approved a motion
to incorporate the suggested language into a report to be forwarded to the City Council
for consideration.
The September 25, 2013, the City Council meeting included an agenda item regarding the
TRIP Financing Plan and the Validation Action. As part of that discussion, Vice -Mayor Weir
requested that staff present the proposed Goals revision on a future agenda for the City
Council's consideration.
Staff recommends the new language, as referenced above, be inserted in the City Council
Goals document, as previously directed.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: g. 1010,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
DATE: October 04, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Distribution of $716,158 from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the
municipalities, contract cities and special districts in Kern County in accordance
with the terms agreed upon by the Chiefs of Police of each city and special district
within Kern County and the Kern County Sheriff.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the distribution.
BACKGROUND:
The 2011 Public Safety Realignment, Assembly Bill (AB) 109 and AB 117, transferred the
responsibility for incarcerating adult offenders of non - serious, non - violent or non -sex offenses to
county jails instead of State prison. Additionally, AB 109 authorized the early release and
probation of certain individuals incarcerated in the state prison system for non - violent offenses.
The 2011 Public Safety Realignment is funded with a dedicated portion of state sales tax revenue
and Vehicle License Fees outlined in trailer bills AB 118 and SB 89. However, this funding only
applies to county jails and probation. Recognizing the need for state support for city law
enforcement agencies due to the steady erosion of funding for city police agencies over the last
several years, the 2013 Budget Act provided funding to city police departments to enable front-
line intervention services in each county.
As part of the 2013 State Budget Act (Item 5227 - 102- 0001), for Local Assistance, $27,500,000 was
appropriated for city police departments, with the allocation formula to be developed by the
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in consultation with the Department of
Finance.
The California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) proposed a funding allocation formula based
upon the regional needs in each county, to the BSCC. Under this formula, one City in each
county is appointed as fiduciary agent to distribute allocated funds based on the collective
decision of local law enforcement. On January 17, 2013 the BSCC unanimously approved the
adoption of the proposed allocation formula. Kern County received $1,344,303 from this
allocation, and the Bakersfield Police Department has been appointed as fiduciary agent.
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On August 27, 2013 the City received a check from the BSCC in the amount of $1,344,303, and
has since placed these funds in a trust account. The equitable distribution of these funds among
the municipalities, contract cities and special districts in the county as identified by the BSCC,
was determined by a consensus of the Chiefs of Police of each city and special district within
Kern County and the Kern County Sheriff.
The distribution below was agreed upon by the following law enforcement executives: Chief
Louis Cobarruviaz, Arvin Police Department; Chief Greg Williamson, Bakersfield Police
Department; Chief Rod Walthers, Bear Valley Police Department; Chief Eric Hurtado, California
City; Chief Mark Derosia, Delano Police Department; Sheriff Donny Youngblood, Kern County
Sheriff's Office; Chief Greg Herrington, McFarland Police Department; Chief Ronald Strand,
Ridgecrest Police Department; Chief Greg Richardson, Shafter Police Department; Chief Mike
Grant, Stallion Springs Police Department; Chief Ed Whiting, Taft Police Department; and, Chief
Jeff Kermode, Tehachapi Police Department. The agreed upon distribution is as follows:
City of Wasco (Contract city with KCSO)
$
57,292
County of Kern (Services to Maricopa)
$
28,646
City of Tehachapi (Regionally with Bear Valley and Stallion Springs
$
85,938
City of McFarland (Regionally with Delano)
$
171,876
City of Shafter
$
57,292
City of Taft
$
85,938
City of Arvin
$
57,292
City of Ridgecrest (Regionally with California City)
$
171,876
City of Bakersfield
$
628,145
Total Distribution $ 1,344,303
At this point in time, the BPD seeks City Council approval for the distribution of BSCC funds from
the City trust fund to the agencies listed above in the collective amount of $716,158. The
remaining balance of $628,145 is designated for the BPD, and will be brought forward for
appropriation at a later date.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: IV. CC .
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
October 2, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER &
Receive and file successor agency payments from September 13, 2013 to
October 2, 2013 in the amount of $529,111.06
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM: Ct a Q .
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
October 1, 2013
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.12 of Title 14 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code Relating to Sewers (All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Central Valley
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) conduct joint inspections of the City's
wastewater treatment plants and its industrial user pretreatment program every other year,
which regulates all industrial users that discharge their wastewater into the City's sewer system. In
2010 and 2012, the EPA made a finding as part of its joint inspection that the City was required to
revise and update its Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) and industrial user pretreatment program to
specifically include three particular federal requirements. The City's SUO primarily corresponds to
guidelines and regulations issued by the EPA and RWQCB.
The following highlights the new provisions of the SUO as recommended by the EPA:
1) Clarification that slug control requirements must be referenced in Significant Industrial User
(SIU) control mechanisms. [40 CFR 403.8(f) (1) (iii) (B) (6)]
2) Revisions to Significant Non Compliance (SNC) definition. [40 CFR 403.8(f) (2) (viii) (A -C)]
3) Modifications to the sampling requirements and a clarification to the requirement to report all
monitoring results. [40 CFR 403.12(g)]
The new ordinance incorporates EPA's "streamlining regulations" and adds other provisions
which strengthen the City's legal authority to carry out the industrial user pretreatment program.
The federal streamlining updates to the SUO are considered non - substantial modifications by
EPA. The other provisions that were added to the SUO in BMC Section 14.12.325, primarily for
clarification of industry reporting requirements, codifies what the City has been doing in practice
and qualifies as substantial modifications per the EPA's federal regulations, which require that the
City hold a public hearing to allow for public comment.
JHRAII
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: q.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 7, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: First Reading of an Ordinance Granting to Southern California Gas Company and Its
Successors and Assigns a Franchise to Construct, Maintain, and Use Pipes and
Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Gas Within the City of Bakersfield for any
and all Purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Existina Franchise:
Southern California Gas Company ( "SCG ") has an existing 50 -year franchise for gas distribution with the
City that is set to expire on or around March 23, 2014. The franchise provides for payments to the City by
SCG for use of City right -of -way, which typically is in or along City's streets and roadways, to provide gas
service as provided by state law (state constitution and 1937 Act) and the City Charter. The payments
made by SCG under the franchise are calculated by taking the greater of (1) 2% of SCG's gross annual
receipts from the use, operation, or possession of the franchise or (2) 1% of SCG's gross annual receipts
from the sale of gas within the City limits.
On August 22, 2013, SCG requested in writing that the City Council grant SCG a new franchise.
Renewal neaotiations with SCG:
In 2008, the City renewed franchises with PG &E for electric and gas use, transmission, and distribution.
As part of that process, the City successfully negotiated a 1% surcharge above the franchise payment
outlined above in exchange for an indeterminate term of the franchise. The surcharge, intended to help
compensate City for PG &E's use of City's right of way, was not collected from customers with low income
levels that participated in PG &E's California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program.
In negotiating a new franchise with SCG, it was important that the SCG franchise terms be similar to those
in the 2008 PG &E franchise ordinance and similarly include the 1 % surcharge charged to PG &E's gas and
electric customers to equalize the fees paid by gas customers within City limits except for those customers
participating in SCG's CARE program. SCG has agreed to the 1 % surcharge, subject to approval by the
CPUC, in exchange for an indeterminate term of the franchise.
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SCG anticipates that the CPUC approval process could take several months. There is no guarantee that
the CPUC will approve the surcharge, even though it has approved the PG &E surcharge and other similar
surcharges in other cities. Each surcharge request is independent and subject to the CPUC's final
determination. If the CPUC does not approve the surcharge, the proposed SCG franchise ordinance will
convert to a 50 -year term of the franchise instead of the proposed indeterminate term.
The proposed franchise ordinance with SCG includes clarifications consistent with the 2008 PG &E
renewal including SCG's cooperation on performing work in the City right -of -way and timely relocation of
their facilities, SCG's obligation to relocate their facilities at City request, and relocation of SCG facilities
for highways transferred from the State to the City (such as Rosedale Highway or State Highway 204). As
in the PG &E franchise ordinance, the proposed SCG franchise ordinance contains a clause requiring SCG
to match any change to the 1937 Act that results in an increase in the percentage paid of gross annual
receipts through the SCG franchise.
Timina:
Assuming that the Council conducts the first reading of the franchise ordinance, second reading and
adoption of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for the November 6, 2013 meeting. The ordinance will
become effective 30 days after the second reading and adoption of the ordinance by the Council.
Once the ordinance. is adopted, SCG will submit its request for approval of the surcharge to the CPUC.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that the Council conduct the first reading of the ordinance granting the proposed
gas franchise to SCG, which includes the 1% surcharge in exchange for an indeterminate term of the
franchise. Adoption of the proposed franchise ordinance will equalize the fees paid by all gas (non -CARE-
participant) customers within City limits. The collection of the surcharge will not occur prior to CPUC's
approval of the surcharge. It is estimated that the surcharge could result in approximately $200,000
annually in revenue to the City from SCG. Pursuant to Ordinance 4726, these surcharge revenues will be
earmarked for road and highway projects.
Under the terms of this new franchise, SCG will be abandoning its existing franchise (set to expire on or
about March 23, 2014) when this new franchise becomes effective.
The prior franchise ordinance is attached for reference purposes.
A Service/Territory Map is attached describing SCG's service area within the City limits.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: 41. C .
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director
DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 1, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Approval of the issuance of tax - exempt revenue bonds by the Housing Authority of
the County of Kern:
Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern of multifamily housing bonds (not to exceed $6.5 million) for the
construction of approximately 56 units of multi - family rental housing at 400 20th
Street (Ward 2).
2. Indemnification agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern (Ward 2).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution and approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (Housing Authority) intends to issue approximately
$6.5 million of tax - exempt bonds, the proceeds of which will be used to provide financial
assistance for the Park 20th Apartments Project. Park 20th Apartments will consist of 56
apartments, which will be leased to veterans and households earning 50 percent of area median
income or less (with 25 units being specifically designated for homeless and low- income
veterans). Specifically, the Housing Authority will use bond proceeds as a loan to non - profit
Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. II (GEAHI -II), the managing partner of a to -be- formed
limited liability partnership (LLC) that will own the project. On June 5, 2013, the City entered into
a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with GEAHI -II, in which the City will contribute
land and $3.25 million of HOME, Community Development Block Grant, and /or recaptured
Redevelopment funds to the project.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982, the
Housing Authority has requested that the City publish a public notice, conduct a hearing to
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receive public input on the proposed issuance of the Housing Authority's bonds, and that the
City Council thereafter approve the issuance of such bonds. The public notice was published on
October 2, 2013.
The actions by the City and the City Council will allow the Housing Authority to issue its housing
revenue bonds on a tax - exempt basis to help in the financing of GEAHI -11's project. The Housing
Authority will be responsible for the repayment of the bonds. None of the City's funds will be
pledged for the repayment of these bonds. Additionally, the proposed indemnification
agreement, to be approved as part of this action, will provide the City with legal protection in
the unlikely event of any legal claims or suits associated with proposed bond sale.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: q , d
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD _X�L
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director
CITY ATTORNEY Pq\_
DATE: September 13, 2013 CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment /Zone Change 13 -0125 (Ward 7)
Smith Tech USA, representing Wible Investors II, the property owner, has applied for
a general plan amendment and zone change on 5.89 acres located along the
north side of Taft Highway approximately 900 feet west of Wible Road.
1. Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration.
2. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from OC (Office Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential)
on 5.89 acres.
3. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district C -O
(Professional and Administrative Office) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on
5.89 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land
Use Element and City of Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance for the future construction of
approximately 167 multi - family dwelling units. The applicant states that they want to meet the
market demands of smaller affordable housing. The project will also include the construction of
rights -of -way along Taft Highway, which would reduce the net buildable area to approximately
4.8 acres. Since the site will be reduced because of the additional right -of -way dedication, the
proposed density will be 34.8 dwelling units per acre, which is consistent with the proposed R -3
zoning. However, the HR land use allows up to 72.6 dwelling units per acre.
The project site is relatively flat and includes vacant land with an abandoned canal that
transverses through the property. The land use to the south is for agricultural uses and the other
surrounding uses are for urban development, including general commercial to the east, and
low and medium density residential to the west and north. There are existing homes built to the
west and north of the project site, and a church exists to the south.
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In early 2011, the City approved the existing office commercial entitlement as part of a larger
project that included a portion of the commercial property to the east and the low medium
density housing to the north. A condition of that project was to provide local street access to
the existing rural residence abutting the project to the west from the R -2 zoned area to the
north. Tract Map 7231 was approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2013, which
included a northern access road (McClintock Road) for the existing rural residence.
At the time the property is developed, it will be subject to the City's policy for "Complete
Streets," which requires that all transportation facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit and
motorists be considered. The project is on the north side of Taft Highway, which is a state facility
planned as a future six -lane expressway with a 30 -foot landscaped parkway on both the north
and south sides. As an Expressway, no direct driveway access will be allowed to Taft Highway,
except from planned streets; access to the project site will be via Strawhouse Trail Road after an
auxiliary lane is constructed with the commercial use to the east. Primary vehicle, bicycle and
pedestrian access to the site will be via Strawhouse Trail Road on the east side of the project
site. All sidewalks and pedestrian access throughout the development will be required in
accordance with City standards. There are currently no GET bus routes that run along the
project site; however, when Taft Highway is fully developed a Caltrans standard bus bay will be
located at all major intersections if designated as a bus route by GET.
The City's Bikeway Master Plan identifies Taft Highway as a future bike route; currently, bike lanes
or routes do not exist. According to the adopted development standards for Taft Highway,
when fully developed as an expressway, an eight -foot outside shoulder will be provided as a
bike lane. The Traffic Engineer will evaluate if bike lane striping should be installed or delayed if
its installation will compromise public safety (e.g. short lengths of unconnected bike lanes that
would confuse drivers and cyclists increasing the likelihood of accidents). Striping would then
occur at the time the City added bike lanes with connections to the existing bikeway network.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment /zone
change on September 5, 2013, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals
or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and
posted on July 29, 2013, in accordance with CEQA.
Both the existing and proposed land uses allows for urban development. The proposed high
density residential is compatible with the surrounding urban commercial and residential uses.
The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan encourages the intensification of land use that
maintains continuity of existing development. The proposal would provide needed multi - family
housing to support the planned commercial uses along Taft Highway. The higher density
residential will also act as a buffer to separate Taft Highway from the single - family uses north of
the project site. Increasing urban and higher density uses make sense along Taft Highway,
which serves as a major transportation corridor and entrance into the City of Bakersfield. The
general plan encourages higher housing densities along transportation corridors to help reduce
vehicle trips if adjacent to other commercial and potential employment areas.
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ITEM: let.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEADIAA -'
DATE: September 13, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment /Zone Change 13 -0127 (Ward 4)
Bolthouse Properties LLC, the property owner, has applied for a general plan
amendment and zone change on approximately 80 acres located at the
southeast corner of Stockdale Highway and Heath Road.
1. Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration.
2. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low Density
Residential) and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) to HR (High Density
Residential) on approximately 80 acres.
3. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -3
(Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -1 (One Family Dwelling) and R -2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on approximately
80 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use
Element and City Zone Ordinance on approximately 80 acres. The applicant proposes to
change the General Plan land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low
Density Residential) and to change the zoning from R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -1 (One
Family Dwelling) on the eastern 42.84 acres, and change the General Plan from HMR (High
Medium Density Residential) to HR (High Density Residential), and change the zoning from R -2
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on the western 18.19 acres.
The project would ultimately allow for development of 311 single - family homes and up to 600
multi - family dwelling units. This would be an overall reduction of 348 dwelling units from what
was previously approved in 2012 on the 80 -acre project site.
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The project site is within the Stockdale Ranch EIR project (GPA /ZC 09 -0263) area which was
approved by the City Council on August 11, 2010. The Stockdale Ranch project area
encompasses 564.88 acres along the south side of Stockdale Highway, generally between South
Renfro Road and Nord Avenue. As part of the approval process, several mitigation measures
and conditions of approval were added to the project. Although the proposed project
constitutes a smaller portion of the overall Stockdale Ranch project, applicable mitigation and
conditions have been carried over to ensure compliance with the overlying Stockdale Ranch
project area. The project site is also within the adopted Western Rosedale Trails Plan area. Plans
include a multi -use trail (pedestrian and bicycle) along the south side of Claudia Autumn Drive
to Wegis Avenue. The proposed trails will be installed when development occurs and will be
dedicated to the City. The project is also within boundaries of the North of the River Recreation
and Parks District.
The City's Bikeway Master Plan identifies Stockdale Highway as a Class 2 facility (bike lanes). Bike
lanes currently exist adjacent to the project site along Stockdale Highway. Class 2 Bike Lanes
are also planned for South Renfro Road and Heath Road. These bike lanes will be installed at
the time the property is developed. Lane striping will be required with the construction of street
improvements. However, the Traffic Engineer will evaluate if striping should be delayed if its
installation will compromise public safety (e.g. short lengths of unconnected bike lanes that
would confuse drivers and cyclists increasing the likelihood of accidents). Striping would then
occur at the time the City added bike lanes along the street with connections to the existing
bikeway network. The nearest GET bus stop is approximately 21/2 miles away, along Bus Route 82
that runs from the Downtown Transit Center to the CSUB campus on Stockdale Highway.
The project site is within an area that is transitioning to urban land uses. Neighboring property to
the east includes vacant and developed single - family residential. Properties to the north include
undeveloped land, single - family residential and vacant commercial. Property to the west is in
agricultural use. The proposed project would be compatible with the surrounding uses and
would provide a mix of single - family and higher density residential uses within the developing
area. The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan encourages the orderly, outward expansion of
new development which maintains continuity of existing development and allows for the
incremental expansion of infrastructure and public services.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment /zone
change on September 5, 2013, and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council.
No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant has
agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and
posted on May 10, 2013, in accordance with CEQA.
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ITEM: q
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY_
DATE: September 13, 2013 CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment /Zone Change 13 -0234 (All Wards)
The City of Bakersfield is requesting a general plan amendment and zone change
at various park locations throughout the Metropolitan Bakersfield area.
1. Resolution approving the general plan amendment changing the land use
designation from various designations to OS (Open Space) and OS -P (Parks
and Recreation) and changing the Kern River Plan Element land use
designation to 3.1 (Public and Private Recreation Area) as shown on
attached maps. A finding that the project is exempt from CEQA will also be
considered.
2. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing various zone districts to OS
(Open Space) and RE (Recreation) as shown on attached map.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution and first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is requesting an amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan
Land Use Element, Kern River Plan Element and City of Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance. The City
proposes to change the land use on existing parks from various land use designations to open
space or parks and recreation. The project area zoning will be changed to be consistent with
the proposed land use designations and become either open space or recreation zone
districts. The project does not include the construction of parks or recreation areas and does
not designate future parks; staff is updating the land use and zoning on existing parks within the
City limits. Parks within the City are maintained by both the City's Recreation and Parks
Department and the North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR). The various project
sites include existing built City or NOR parks that are mostly surrounded by developed residential
areas. Some of the parks are also along the Kern River.
As various residential areas were developed, parks were constructed as part of those projects.
In addition, lands acquired by the City for the construction of parks were often part of larger
plans and projects where the recreational uses were allowed despite the existing land use. Staff
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is now proposing to update the general plan land use designations and zoning on existing
parks.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment /zone
change on September 5, 2013, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals
or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request.
Staff has determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, therefore, it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Per
Section 15061(b)(3), the project is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: q
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: September 13, 2013 CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 13 -0243 (Ward 3)
McIntosh & Associates, representing Mt. Vernon Properties, LLC, the property owner,
has applied for a general plan amendment to the Circulation Map and Bikeway
Master Plan Map along College Avenue, generally between Fairfax Road and
Morning Drive.
1. Resolution approving the general plan amendment of the Circulation Element
and Bikeway Master Plan Map to re -align a portion of College Avenue to the
north and extend a future southern collector street north to connect with
College Avenue. A finding that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act is also considered.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution and first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment to the Circulation Element - Circulation
Map and Bikeway Master Plan Map. The proposal will re -align a portion of College Avenue
(approximately 1,285 feet), extend a southern collector roadway north (approximately 95 feet) to
connect with College Avenue and re -align the Class II bike lane to continue with the College
Avenue alignment. The purpose of the project is to provide a workable alignment for College
Avenue within the developing area.
The property owner is requesting a circulation amendment to facilitate development of Tentative
Tract Maps 6567 and 6568, along the north side of College Avenue. These tentative tracts were
approved in 2006 for single - family development. The proposed change is necessary to avoid an
existing Southern California Edison transmission tower line easement located west of Park Drive,
within the current College Avenue alignment. The Circulation Element allows for changes to
collector roadways where physical constraints are present or where existing development precludes
the grid pattern of collector segments. There are several approved tentative tracts in the general
area which will require connectivity to College Avenue in order for the street system to be effective.
Therefore, this roadway is essential to the planned traffic circulation for this area.
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The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment on
September 5, 2013, and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or
agencies present at the hearing opposed the request. The applicant has agreed to the
recommended conditions of approval.
Staff determined that there was no possibility that the project, an amendment to the Circulation
Map and Master Bikeways Map to re -align a portion of future roadway, would have a significant
environmental impact; therefore, a Notice of Exemption was prepared in accordance with CEQA.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: . Q .
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 9, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY V� �---
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Animal Control Update
RECOMMENDATION:
No action is required.
BACKGROUND:
Staff will present a verbal update regarding the City's animal care efforts to date.
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ITEM: 1g. � ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: September 27, 2013
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER_
APPROVED
SUBJECT: Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed
$100,000.00) for providing on -call engineering and surveying services for
non - federally funded Capital Improvement Projects during Fiscal Years
2013 -2014 and 2014 -2015 (All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreement.
BACKGROUND: To expedite delivery of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), staff
implemented on -call engineering and surveying services contracts with selected engineering
firms in 1996. This on -call program provides surveying and civil engineering design services as
needed for various City CIP projects. The program has proven to be effective for providing
timely design and surveying services to the City to maintain CIP project delivery. On June 26,
2013, the City awarded agreements with Meyer Civil Engineering, Quad Knopf, and Ruettgers
& Schuler Civil Engineers. These three Agreements allow the on -call program to continue for
Fiscal Years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15.
City staff now recommends approval of an On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying
agreement with Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. to help expedite delivery of certain CIP
projects. With staff's current workload and the associated deadlines, especially those related
to federally funded projects, the City will benefit by having Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.
provide services for specific CIP projects as identified below:
Developing procedures and documents for the design /build process on Fire Station S
Remodel: The design /build process is a complicated process. None of the three current
on -call engineers have expertise with this process. Additionally, only one firm which
responded to the City's Request for Qualifications /Proposal has had experience with
the design /build process. The firm's President is familiar with the related City processes,
and knows the requirements and documents necessary to deliver the design /build
contract for the Fire Station 8 Remodel. After Cornerstone has completed this work,
staff will use their work product as a model to prepare the process and documents
necessary for the design /build of a parking garage for the Amtrak Station.
Cul -de -sacs for streets south of 24th Street: At the November 14, 2012, City Council
meeting, a Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the closing
and construction of cul -de -sacs of Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar, A, B, and C
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Streets south of 241h Street was approved. The potential for the closures is authorized
based on meeting certain conditions, irrespective of whether the 241h Street Widening
Project is approved, or not. Elm Street has been closed for a number of years.
Adoption of this Resolution allowed for the installation of cul -de -sacs for streets south of
24th Street, if the conditions as outlined in the November 14th Administrative Report are
met, and if the property owners continue to support the project. The November 14th
Administrative Report is attached for reference.
Cornerstone had previously prepared the necessary documents for right -of -way
acquisition for these cul -de -sacs, which are associated with the 24th Street Widening
Project. Cornerstone already has knowledge of the project locations which other
consultants would have to acquire before they could proceed with design of the
project.
• Police Shooting Range: Through their previous work on the closure project for the
Panorama Landfill, Cornerstone already has knowledge of the project location and the
availability of certain infrastructure necessary for the shooting range. Again, another
design consultant would have to spend time acquiring this information before they
could finalize the design of the facility.
The compensation amount is set at a not -to- exceed aggregate total of $100,000 for a two -
year period.
Funding for this agreement will be paid for through funds previously budgeted for the above
three CIP projects. No additional appropriations are necessary.
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
ITEM: /a . b.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 8, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
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SUBJECT: Legislative and Litigation Committee Majority and Minority Reports regarding a
Proposed Human Life Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
A Majority and a Minority Report are attached for Council consideration.
BACKGROUND:
The Legislation and Litigation Committee (Chair Maxwell, Councilmembers Johnson and Sullivan)
met on September 23, 2013. The only item on the agenda was discussion of a proposed human
life ordinance and the complete packet provided to the Committee is attached at the very end
of this Administrative Report. The City Attorney began the discussion by giving an overview which
included the following points:
• The Human Life Ordinance has been a topic of discussion for the past 15 months.
• There have been 5 versions of a proposed human life ordinance submitted to the City
Attorney's Office.
• After the first 3 versions were submitted, the City Council unanimously directed the City
Attorney's office to send a letter Indicating that the matter would be held In abeyance until
a similar ordinance(s) from a comparable city was submitted. Such a request is consistent
with historical City practices when a new law is being considered. To date, none have
been received.
• Despite such letter, the topic was referred to the Legislative and Litigation Committee
where the matter was discussed on May 20, 2013. At the conclusion of that meeting, the
topic was tabled. Further, Councilmember Johnson requested that the City Attorney draft
a resolution in support of state legislation being drafted by Kern County Right to Life
Organization. Councilmember Sullivan directed the City Attorney to draft a Resolution
disfavoring abortions.
• Since the May 2013 Legislative & Litigation meeting, 2 additional versions of a human life
ordinance have been submitted to the City Attorney's Office which is causing confusion in
the community.
• The City Attorney listed some of the obvious differences between all 5 versions of the
proposed ordinances.
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The City Attorney reiterated her opinion
ordinance will expose the City to litigation.
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was not yet ready for release.
that all submitted versions of the proposed
The City Attorney also noted that she drafted
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er Johnson since the proposed state legislation
Subsequent to the City Attorney presentation at the Legislative & Litigation Committee meeting,
the Committee listened to public statements which consisted of 22 speakers, who either
encouraged the Committee to pass the fifth version of the ordinance, expressed favor for the
resolution, or voiced displeasure that the City Council would even consider discussing the topic.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the matter was returned to the Committee for comment and
actions. Attached is the Majority Report by Chair Maxwell and Councilmember Johnson and the
Minority Report from Councilmember Sullivan.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MAJORITY REPORT
Councilmember Johnson thanked members of the community, especially the Palmquists, for their
ministry against abortion. Councilmember Johnson made a motion to table discussion of the
ordinance indefinitely until such time as the majority of Council says otherwise and to adopt the
resolution commending alternatives to abortion, with a noted amendment adding adoptions as
an alternative to abortions:
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield maintains that there are many positive
and feasible alternatives to abortion, Includina but not limited to adoption.
(see attachment).
Chair Maxwell thanked everyone for coming and expressing their views. He indicated that while
he was personally against abortion, that he had to follow the law and protect his constituents
from unnecessary litigation and that regardless of one's feeling about abortion, the United States
Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade is the law of the land on this topic and as such, he would
be supporting Councilmember Johnson's motion.
The motion passed with a vote of 2 -1, with Councilwoman Sullivan requesting a Minority Report.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MINORITY REPORT
Councilmember Sullivan indicated that while she understands the legal reasons against
proceeding with a human life ordinance, she is strongly pro-life and in favor of adopting the fifth
version of the human life ordinance in its current form. Although this is breaking from the majority,
Councilmember Sullivan expressed a desire that the City of Bakersfield should be a leader in this
area and further noted that pro -life attorney, Catherine Short, is of the opinion that the proposed
ordinance is written in such a way that it does not put the City at risk to be sued.
If the City Council moves adoption of the Resolution, Councilmember Sullivan would like the City
Council to consider the following change:
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield FespeGts and heneFs r2c� all
viewpoints, religions, and creeds;
(see attachment).
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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF September 25, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir,
Councilmembers Maxwell, Smith, Hanson
(seated at 6:19 p.m.), Sullivan, Johnson
(seated at 5:19 p.m.)
Absent: None.
2. INVOCATION by Mayor Hall.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Natalia Booker, 4'" grade
student at Fremont Elementary School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Christi Tenter, Human Resources
Manager and Jena Covey, Risk Manager to
winners of the 2013 Excellence in Action
Awards, the Extra Mile Award and S.T.A.R.
Award in recognition of outstanding service to
the City.
Excellence in Action Awards recipients: Kate
Shea, Community Development; Michael
Bloomer, Fire; Sandra Alvarez, Glenn Anderson,
John Dunn, Ashley Hageman and April Hares,
Police; Mario Jimenez, Mike Thomas and Jorge
Villegas, Public Works; Israel Herrera and Eliazar
Sanchez, Recreation and Parks; and Reggie
Gutierrez, Water.
The recipient of the Shining Team Achievement
Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Award was the 24 Hour
Desk Team - Bakersfield Police Department:
Linda Reitz, Noemi Salazar, Raul Gurrola,
Sevelynn Castillo, Adrianna Sanchez, Amanda
Glenn, Stephanie Greeson, Patti Rodriguez and
Teresa Erickson.
ACTION TAKEN
Bakersfield, California, September 25, 2013 - Page 2
4. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 4.a. continued
The recipient of the Extra Mile Award for 2013
was Sal Moretti, Solid Waste Superintendent,
Public Works Department.
Mayor Hall called a recess at 5:32 p.m. and
reconvened at 5:38 p.m.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates of
Appreciation to representatives of Kern County
Broadcasters Association for providing
sponsorship funding to support the cooperative
effort by the City, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
and the Bakersfield Homeless Center to
remove litter along freeway frontages.
No presentation. Mayor made comments.
C. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to
Kristie Coons, Coordinator of One Book, One
Bakersfield, One Kern, declaring September
through November, "One Book, One
Bakersfield, One Kern, 2013 Months ".
Ms. Koons accepted the Proclamation, made
comments and submitted written materials.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Ray Scott, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee, spoke regarding Make a
Difference Day Recycling and Educational Fair
taking place October 5, 2013, from 9:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m., as well as the Great American
Cleanup taking place April 12, 2014, from 8:00
a.m. to 1:00p.m., and submitted written
material.
b. Jonathan Moo spoke in support of increasing
safety for bicyclists. He asked Council to make
an investment in bicycling education,
enforcement and infrastructure, and support
California three foot passing law to increase
bicycling for everyday transportation.
Bakersfield, California, September 25, 2013 - Page 3
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
C. The following individuals spoke in opposition to
the Centennial Corridor Project:
Marc Caputo; Tim Chernabaeff; Kimberly
Squires; Caitlin Squires; Robert Braley (submitted
written material); Kathy Beaschler; and Tony
Ansolabahere (provided Power Point
presentation and submitted written materials).
d. Tim Palmquist spoke in opposition to the
Resolution of Local Support for Alternatives to
Abortion presented at the Legislative and
Litigation Committee meeting and submitted
written materials.
5. WORKSHOPS
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the September 11, 2013
Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
August 29, 2013, to September 12, 2013, in the
amount of $32,660,594.51 and self- insurance
payments from August 29, 2013, to September
12, 2013, in the amount of $439,828.33 totaling
$33,100,422.84.
Ordinances:
C. Adoption of Ordinance levying a special tax for ORD 4738
the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 and following Fiscal AB HANSON
Years solely within and relating to the City
Police and Fire Services Community Facilities
District No. 2013 -1 (West Ming Specific Plan). (FR
09/11/13)
Bakersfield, California, September 25, 2013 - Page 4
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolutions:
d. Resolution confirming approval by the City
Manager designee of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer's report regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City for
which structures have been secured against
entry or for the abatement of certain weeds,
debris and waste matter and authorizing
collection of the assessments by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
e. Southern California Gas Company Franchise
Renewal:
1. Resolution accepting the application
requesting a Gas Franchise.
2. Resolution of Intention to Grant a Gas
Franchise.
Agreements:
Environmental Impact Report preparation and
certification for Vesting Tentative Parcel
Map 12072:
Agreement with Wal -Mart ($200,000) to
reimburse the City for the preparation
and certification of an EIR for Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map 12072, including
both Consultant's costs and City staff
costs.
2. Agreement with Bert Verrips, AICP,
Environmental Consulting Services
($188,455), to prepare an EIR for Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map 12072.
3. Appropriate $188,455 (Other's Share
Project Cost) to the Community
Development Department's Operating
Budget in the General Fund.
g. Agreement with ESC Enterprises, Inc. (three year
term), for Concession and Catering Services at
the San Joaquin Community Hospital Ice
Center and the McMurtery Aquatic Center in
exchange for 15% of ESC's gross concession
and catering receipts received from non -
vending sales and 10% of vending sales.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 124 -13
AB HANSON
RES 125 -13
ABS JOHNSON
AB HANSON
ROI 1765
ABS JOHNSON
AB HANSON
AGR 13 -156
AB HANSON
AGR 13 -157
AB HANSON
AGR 13 -158
AB HANSON
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
h. Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone
Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000), for
providing on -call engineering and surveying
services for non - federally funded Capital
Improvement Projects during Fiscal Years
2013 -2014 and 2014 -2015.
Construction and Maintenance Agreement
with Union Pacific Railroad Company, San
Joaquin Valley Railroad Company and the
State of California Department of
Transportation ($126,500; 100% federally
funded), for the construction of SR -58 GAP
Closure Project. (TRIP)
Final Map, Improvement and Landscape
Improvement Agreements with K. Hovnanian's
Four Seasons at Bakersfield, LLC, for Tract 6444
Phase 3 located north of Panorama Drive and
east of Vineland Road.
k. Final Map and Maintenance Agreement with
Lenox Homes, Inc., for Tract 7226 Phase 1
located east of South Union Avenue on East
Berkshire Road.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -062
with Cen -Cal Construction ($150,000; revised
not to exceed $459,164.60), for the construction
of HUD curb and gutter.
M. Contract Change Order Nos. 162 and 165 to
Agreement No. 09 -076 with Security Paving
Company, Inc. (net decrease of $5,016; revised
not to exceed $93,547,771.30; change orders
funded with Roads Program Utility /Surcharge
Fund), for construction of the Westside Parkway
Phase 2 Project. (TRIP).
n. Contract Change Order Nos. 46, 52 and 57 to
Agreement No. 10 -168 with Security Paving
Company, Inc. (net decrease of $83,650.89;
revised not to exceed $24,383,051.23; change
orders funded with traffic impact and utility
surcharge fees), for the construction of the
Westside Parkway Phase 4 Project. (TRIP).
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
SEE PAGE 7
AGR 13 -159
AB HANSON
AGR 13 -160
AGR 13 -161
AB HANSON
AGR 13 -162
AB HANSON
AGR 13- 062(1)
AB HANSON
AGR 09 -076
CCO162, CCO165
AB HANSON
AGR 10 -168
CC046, CCO52,
CCO57
AB HANSON
8.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
o. Contract Change Order Nos. 15 and 17 to AGR 11 -011
Agreement No. 11 -01 1 with MGE Underground, CCO15, CCO17
Inc. ($65,118.32; revised not to exceed AB HANSON
$4,731,853.41; change orders funded with
transportation development funds), for the
construction of the Westside Parkway Phase 6A
Project. (TRIP).
Bids:
P. Accept bid from Raceway Ford, Riverside
($451,423.13), for twenty five replacement full
size 1/2 ton two wheel drive pickups for use by
the Water Resources and Recreation Parks
Departments and the Public Works Engineering,
General Services, Solid Waste and Wastewater
Divisions.
q. Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 13 -163
Sturgeon Services International, Inc. ($48,130), ABS JOHNSON
for the Demolition of Improvements at 1023 34th AB HANSON
Street and 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard.
Miscellaneous:
Authorization for the City Attorney and City AGR 13 -164
Manager to execute property tax sharing AB HANSON
agreement with the County of Kern regarding
apportionment of property tax revenues upon
annexation of territory to the City as Annexation
No. 517 generally located South of Panama
Lane between Progress Road and Old River
Road.
Successor Agency Business:
S. Receive and file successor agency payments
from August 29, 2013, to September 12, 2013, in
the amount of $349,514.98.
Councilmember Johnson announced that he would
abstain, due to perception of a conflict of interest on
Items 8.e. and 8.q.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that Item 8.11. be
removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar items 8.a. through 8.s., with the removal of AB HANSON
item 8.h. for separate consideration.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
h. Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone THIS ITEM WAS
Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000), for REMOVED FROM
providing on -call engineering and surveying PAGE 5
services for non - federally funded Capital
Improvement Projects during Fiscal Years
2013 -2014 and 2014 -2015.
Councilmember Maxwell made a motion to adopt item 8h
but remove the cul -de -sacs because we do not have an EIR
or other forward motion on the widening of 24th street and it
would not be appropriate to spend any money on that item.
Vice -Mayor Weir requested that Councilmember Maxwell
amend his motion to table this for discussion at the next
Council meeting, as the item is not time sensitive.
Councilmember Hanson arrived at the meeting at this time.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to table item 8.h. for APPROVED
discussion at the next Council meeting. ABS HANSON
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
a. Agreement with Bakersfield Society for the AGR 13 -165
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ($742,000), for
the management of the City's Animal Care
Center.
b. Agreement with the Bakersfield Homeless AGR 13 -166
Center (not to exceed $210,000), to provide
staff for the City's Animal Care Center.
Assistant to the City Manager Teglia made staff comments.
Mayor Hall stated that it was a happy day for the animals
and families in this community and spoke regarding the
benefits to the Homeless Center as well.
Vice -Mayor Weir abstained due to a conflict of his wife's
position on the SPCA board.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan to adopt items l l.a. and APPROVED
1 I b. ABS WEIR
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Resolution approving the Execution and
Delivery of City Gas Tax, Transportation Impact
Fee and Restricted Utility Franchise and
Surcharge Revenue Certificates of
Participation, Series 2013 (Thomas Roads
Improvement Program) pursuant to a Trust
Agreement, authorizing the Execution and
Delivery of a Trust Agreement, a Certificate
Purchase Agreement, and an Installment Sale
Agreement and authorizing the institution and
filing of related Validation Action and other
matters related thereto.
City Manager Tandy made staff comments.
Finance Director Smith made additional staff comments,
provided a Power Point presentation and recommended
adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Maxwell requested the City Attorney provide
a list of exceptions for payback of federal funds.
Councilmember Johnson requested that staff return to
Council with an adjustment to Council Goals and Objectives
as suggested at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting
and asked that it be included in the motion.
Councilmember Johnson requested that staff look at how the
debt capacity would be impacted N the City bonded for the
full $270 million local match for the Centennial Corridor.
Councilmember Rivera asked to identify another way to
ensure that there are funds available for future road repair in
Southeast Bakersfield.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt item 12.a.
Vice -Mayor Weir amended his motion to include the request
from Councilmember Johnson to bring back the Council
Goals for consideration at a future meeting.
Councilmember Hanson called for the question.
Mayor Hall asked City Attorney Gennaro to clarify the Vice
Mayor's motion.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 126 -13
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt item 12.a. and to APPROVED
include the addition to the Council Policies as indicated by NOES MAXWELL
staff and bring H back for consideration at the next Council
meeting.
Bakersfield, California, September 25, 2013 - Page 9
13. NEW BUSINESS
None
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Rivera commented regarding time spent at
Fire Station No. 4 and commended Chief Greener for a stellar
crew; and he stressed to the residents of Southeast
Bakersfield that he does not take his responsibility lightly and
that he would continue to carry out and champion the
concerns of Ward 1, and ensure they receive services
required.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that the Legislative and
Litigation Committee review the false alarm ordinance to
better define what classifies as a false alarm, and the fees
that are charged.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that the Legislative and
Litigation Committee review the noise ordinance and other
ordinances that relate to parks, and look into having a
comprehensive procedure for curfews.
Councilmember Maxwell asked that staff again review the
traffic signal timing on 24th Street, between F and M streets,
and from Oak to Mohawk streets, to improve traffic flow.
Councilmember Johnson requested that the Budget and
Finance Committee review the ordinance regarding local
vendor preference to determine if it should be modified.
Councilmember Johnson requested that the Planning and
Development Committee review the current policy regarding
the phasing of lots and developments to determine why the
City will not allow smaller sections, which might facilitate
growth and jobs.
Councilmember Johnson announced that he is looking
forward to the community cleanup effort in his ward on
Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Mayor Hall spoke regarding recognition by the public of the
litter removal effort, which is motivating people to get further
Involved in beautifying Bakersfield.
ACTION TAKEN
Bakersfield, California, September 25, 2013 - Page 10
15. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield