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Home My WebLink About11/20/13 CC MINUTESBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 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. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Sullivan, Johnson (seated at 3:35 p.m,) Absent: Mayor Hall, Councilmember Hanson 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a, Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1)/54957.6. b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6, Motion by Councilmember Johnson to adjourn to APPROVED Closed Session at 3:36 p.m. AB HALL, HANSON Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adjourn from APPROVED Closed Session at 5.25 p.m. AB HALL, HANSON 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City STAFF WAS GIVEN Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to DIRECTION Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1)/54957.6. Vice -Mayor Weir announced that the City Attorney was given a very positive evaluation and direction was given to make the required adjustments to her contract. 1839 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 — Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued ACTION TAKEN b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to STAFF WAS GIVEN Government Code Section 54957,6. DIRECTION 5. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfi ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offi Clerk of the Council of the Cit of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:29 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL COL•\ Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Sullivan, Johnson Absent: Councilmember Hanson 2. INVOCATION by Pastor David Stabenfeldt, First Congregational Church, 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Nathan Audilett, 1 st grade student at Colonel Nichols Elementary School, Mayor Hail acknowledged the students from the Bakersfield College Political Science class and the Ridgevlew High School Government class In attendance at the meeting to learn about City government. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 1890 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 3 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN a. The following individuals spoke in support of the Bicycle Transportation Plan; Ahron Hakimi, Executive Director of Kern Council of Governments; Andrae Gonzales, Bakersfield City School District Board of Education Member; Jason Cater, Executive Director for Bike Bakersfield; David Davis; and Ray Mullen. Councilmember Smith asked KemCog to assist with a bicycle safety video, and Mr. Hakimi responded that he would be glad to coordinate with staff on that effort. b. Pierce and Raquel, representing Tae Ryong Taekwondo, spoke regarding "Kicking for the Community ", an event scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd, at Riverlakes Ranch Community Center, which is a fundraiser to help families with special needs children, and they invited everyone to attend and support the effort. C. Robert Braley spoke regarding the Centennial Corridor Project and the other four projects being considered, and stated he feels that the Centennial project should be separated from the others and put before the taxpayers to vote on whether they want to spend the money needed to build this project (submitted written material), 6. WORKSHOPS a. Resolution approving the City Bicycle RES 144 -13 Transportation Plan (BT Plan), including a finding that the project is exempt from CEQA, Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced that correspondence was received regarding this item and has been provided as a supplemental memorandum. Community Development Director Mclsaac made staff comments, recommended adoption of the Resolution, and Introduced John Lieswyn, with Alta Planning and Design, who provided a PowerPoint presentation. 1 -Al I 9 7. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 4 WORKSHOPS continued Item 6.a. continued b. Presentation regarding Bike Lanes and Markings. Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Community Development Director Mclsaac recommended adoption of the Resolution approving the Plan. Councilmember Smith thanked staff, especially Associate Planner Kate Shea, and expressed his appreciation for the community input, with putting together the Plan. Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt the Resolution approving the City Bicycle Transportation Plan. REPORTS a. Thomas Roads Improvement Program: (TRIP) 1. TRIP Update. 2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 11 -100 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. ($144,000; revised not to exceed $40,709,819. Amendment 88.53% federally funded - $127,483; and 11.47% locally funded - $16,517), for additional professional services for environmental clearance and studies for the Centennial Corridor (State Route -58 Connector) Project. Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced that additional information was received and has been provided as a supplemental memorandum. Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and recommended acceptance of the report and approval of the amendment. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED ABS WEIR AB HANSON AGR 11- 100(2) 7. 8. k Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 5 REPORTS continued ACTION TAKEN Item 7,a. continued Councilmember Maxwell asked staff to provide information regarding the three lanes on the portion of Truxtun Extension between the train trestle and Empire Drive as to what the minimum distance is in that area and how long it stays under the 90 -foot measure. Councilmember Maxwell advised he would agree with numbers 2 and 3, but he would not be in agreement with spending the money at this time on numbers 1 and 4. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to approve staff's APPROVED recommendation on Item 7.a. NOES MAXWELL AB HANSON APPOINTMENTS None, CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the November 6, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting, Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from October 25, 2013, to November 6, 2013, in the amount of $8,455,711,46, and self- Insurance payments from October 25, 2013, to November 6, 2013, in the amount of $78,653,90, totaling $8,534,365.36. Ordinances: C. Adoption of the following Ordinances amending various sections of the Municipal Code: (FR 11106113) 1, Amending Section 2.04100 relating to ORD 4741 Public Statements at City Council Meetings, 2. Amending Section 2.62,030 relating to ORD 4742 Term of Office of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Members, 184? 1C)!j Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 6 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Item 9.c, continued 3. Amending Section 3.40.040 relating to ORD 4743 Reports and Remittances for Transient Lodging Tax, 4. Amending Chapter 3.40 by adding ORD 4744 Section 3.40.140 relating to Disclosure of Confidential Information. 5. Amending Section 5.02.010, subsection E, ORD 4745 relating to Business License Tax Definitions. 6. Adding Chapter 10.66 relating to Access ORD 4746 to Freeways, Expressways or Designated Portions thereof. 7. Amending Section 12.16.140 relating to ORD 4747 Security Requirements for Construction Work in Streets. 8. Amending Section 12.56.020, ORD 4748 subsection E, relating to Community Parks. 9. Amending Section 13.12.030, ORD 4749 subsection B, relating to Development Improvement Standards and Specifications. 10, Amending Chapter 14.04, ORD 4750 Sections 14.04.011 and 14.04.240, subsection A, relating to Water Service Areas and Installation of Water Service Connections, 11, Amending Chapter 15.79 relating to ORD 4751 Density Bonuses, 12. Amending Section 16.32.060, ORD 4752 subsection D, relating to Payment of Fees for Planned Drainage Facilities. 13, Amending Section 17.08.125 relating to ORD 4753 Street Setback Exceptions. 14. Amending Sections 17.58.110, ORD 4754 subsection E, and 17.58.210 relating to Parking Space Requirements. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 7 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued d. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15, 15.17 and 15.19 of the Municipal Code relating to the Building and Construction codes, specifically the California Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Existing Building Code, Historical Building Code, California Residential Code and California Green Building Code, 2013 editions. (FR 11106113) e. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from C -O (Professional and Administrative Office) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on 5.89 acres located along the north side of Taff Highway approximately 900 feet west of Wibie Road. (ZC# 13 -0125 - Smith Tech USA). (FR 10/16/13) f. Adoption 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) on approximately 80 acres located at the southeast corner of Stockdale Highway and Heath Road, (ZC# 13 -0127 - Bolthouse Properties, LLC). (FR 10116113) g. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing various zone districts to OS (Open Space) and RE (Recreation) as shown on attached maps, (ZC# 13- 0234). (FR 10116113) h. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -1 (One - Family Dwelling) to P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) on 6.25 acres located at 6901 Ming Avenue. A categorical exemption applies to this project. (ZC # -13 -0260 - In -Shape Health Clubs, LLC, representing Bakersfield Ming, LLC). (FR 11106113) ACTION TAKEN ORD 4755 ORD 4756 ORD 4757 ORD 4758 ORD 4759 1 0 ! r V1 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolutions: Change to Salary Schedule, New Job Specification and Additional Position: 1. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 079 -13 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Senior Animal Control Officer, 2. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 080 -13 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Animal Control Supervisor. 3. New Job Specification: Senior Animal Control Officer # 27205. 4. Additional Position: Clerk Typist I. 5. Appropriate $32,000.00 of General Fund Balance to the Police Operating Budget within the General Fund. j. 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. k. Resolution Identifying Vendors, Healthcare Plans and Setting Rates for Citywide Health Insurance Plans (excluding the Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plans) for Eligible Active and Retired Employees, ACTION TAKEN RES 079 -13(2) RES 080 -13(2) RES 145 -13 RES 146 -13 I Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 — Page 9 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Agreements: I. Approval of FY2013 -2014 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Agreements; 1. Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless AGR 13 -184 Center ($48,700), for ESG Funds to provide emergency shelter services at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue. 2. The Mission at Kern County ($48,700), for AGR 13 -185 ESG Funds to support emergency shelter activities at 816 E. 21 s+ Street. 3. Alliance Against Family Violence and AGR 13 -186 Sexual Assault ($17,128), for ESG Funds to support emergency shelter services administered at 1921 19th Street, 4. Flood Bakersfield Ministries ($17,128), for AGR 13 -187 ESG Funds for street outreach services administered at 3509 Union Avenue. 5. Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless AGR 13 -188 Center ($71,313), for ESG Funds to provide Rapid Re- Housing Program services administered at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue. M, Design -Build Construction Projects Agreement AGR 13 -189 with Spohn Ranch Skateparks ($360,000), for design and construction of a skatepark at Planz Park. n. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($156,868.73; 100% REMOVED FOR Local), for the relocation of telecommunication SEPARATE facilities in conflict with the widening of the off- CONSIDERATION ramp from southbound State Route 99 to Rosedale Highway; part of the Beltway Operational Improvements Project. (TRIP) o. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric REMOVED FOR Company ($4,576,443), for the relocation of SEPARATE electrical transmission facilities in conflict with CONSIDERATION the Centennial Corridor (State Route 58 Connector) Project, (TRIP) C'7 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 — Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued S N Rosedale Highway Widening Project: (TRIP) Utility Agreement with Vaughn Water Company ($61,680), for the relocation of water piping and appurtenances. 2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($236,517), for the relocation of electrical and gas facilities. 3. Appropriate $298,197 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match Fund, State Route 178 Widening Project: (TRIP) 1, Utility Agreement with Mohave Pipeline Company, LLC ($570,163; 100% Local), for protecting the Mohave Gas Line in place. 2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($457,191; 100% Local), for the relocation of underground electrical distribution facilities. 3. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($37,949; 100% Local), for the relocation of electrical transmission facilities. 4. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($894,555; 100% Local), for the relocation of overhead electrical distribution facilities. 5. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($219,708.25; 100% Local), for the relocation of overhead telecommunication facilities. ACTION TAKEN REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION Q Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN State Route 99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange REMOVED FOR Project: (TRIP) SEPARATE CONSIDERATION 1. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($82,391), for the relocation of communication facilities in conflict with the project. 2, Appropriate $82,391 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match Fund, S. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 09 -171 AGR 09- 171(4) with Amber Chemicals, Inc. (extending term one year), for continuing the supply of pool chemicals. Bids: t. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($149,075.29) REMOVED FOR for seven replacement full size extended cab 1/2 SEPARATE ton pickups for use by the Police Department. CONSIDERATION U. Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 13 -200 RallWorks Track Services, Inc, ($100,000), for scheduled and on -call maintenance and repair services for the Amtrak Railroad track from H Street to Union Avenue for the period from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018, V. Hosking Avenue Widening and related improvements from Wible Road to Hughes Lane: 1. Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 13 -201 Bowman Asphalt, Inc. ($775,957). 2. Appropriate $436,000 State Local Partnership Program Grant Funds to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. 1848 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 12 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN W. Signal and lighting system installations at the intersections of Old Farm Road at Hageman Road, and Jewetta Avenue at Hageman Road; Install traffic signal interconnect on Hageman Road from Old Farm Road to Verdugo Lane: Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 13 -202 Loop Electric Inc. ($508,890). 2, Appropriate $225,000 State Local Partnership Program Grant Funds to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund, Miscellaneous: Successor Agency Business: Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced that additional information has been provided as a supplemental memorandum regarding Item 9.1. Councilmember Maxwell requested that items 9.n., 9.o., 9.p., 9.q., 9.r., and 91 be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 9.a. through 9. w., with the removal of AB HANSON items 9.n., 9.o., 9.p., 9.q., 9.r., and 9.t. for separate consideration. AGR 13 -190 n, Utility Agreement with AT &T ($156,868,73; 100% Local), for the relocation of telecommunication facilities in conflict with the widening of the off - ramp from southbound State Route 99 to Rosedale Highway, part of the Beltway Operational Improvements Project, (TRIP) Councilmember Maxwell made a motion to continue this item to the next Council meeting when the City Manager can be present to explain the costs involved and how they get paid. Councilmember Maxwell advised he would like his motion to include items 9.n, 9.o., 9.p., 9.q., and 9.r. ." 85(� Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 13 ACTION TAKEN 9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Item 9.n, continued Vice -Mayor Weir offered a friendly amendment to address each one of the items separately, instead of in a combined and group motion; Councilmember Maxwell accepted the friendly amendment. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue Consent Calendar Item 9.n. to the next Council meeting. Vice -Mayor Weir suggested that Councilmember Maxwell amend his motion to make sure the City does not spend any money on this contract until the actual construction begins; Councilmember Maxwell accepted the amendment. Councilmember Sullivan advised that she is very comfortable moving forward with the agreements tonight and would not be supporting the delay. Councilmember Smith advised that he is not in favor of postponing them. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue FAILED Consent Calendar Item 9.n., with the friendly AYES MAXWELL amendment that there is direction given to the AB HANSON City Attorney's Office to add language to the utility agreement which indicates that work is not authorized until they receive indication from either the City Manager or the Public Works Director, and if that looks like it will not meet the needs of the utility, then the agreement will be brought back to the Council on December 11 th. Motion by Councilmember Rivera to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Item 9.n., as recommended NOES MAXWELL by staff. AB HANSON 0.C51 Q Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 14 CONSENT CALENDAR continued o. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($4,576,443), for the relocation of electrical transmission facilities In conflict with the Centennial Corridor (State Route 58 Connector) Project. (TRIP) Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue Consent Calendar Item 9.o., with the friendly amendment that there is direction given to the City Attorney's Office to add language to the utility agreement which indicates that work is not authorized until they receive indication from either the City Manager or the Public Works Director, and if that looks like it will not most the needs of the utility, then the agreement will be brought back to the Council on December 111h. Councilmember Maxwell withdrew his motion on the remaining items and suggested that someone else make a motion to adopt staff's recommendation. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar Item 9.o., as recommended by staff. P. Rosedale Highway Widening Project: (TRIP) 1. Utility Agreement with Vaughn Water Company ($61,680), for the relocation of water piping and appurtenances. 2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($236,517), for the relocation of electrical and gas facilities. 3. Appropriate $298,197 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match Fund. q. State Route 178 Widening Project: (TRIP) 1. Utility Agreement with Mohave Pipeline Company, LLC ($570,163; 100% Local), for protecting the Mohave Gas Line in place. ACTION TAKEN AGR 13 -191 FAILED AYES MAXWELL AB HANSON APPROVED NOES MAXWELL AB HANSON AGR 13 -192 AGR 13 -193 AGR 13 -194 18 52) G *J Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 15 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Item 9.q. continued 2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and AGR 13 -195 Electric Company ($457,191; 100% Local), for the relocation of underground electrical distribution facilities. 3. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and AGR 13 -196 Electric Company ($37,949; 100% Local), for the relocation of electrical transmission facilities. 4. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and AGR 13 -197 Electric Company ($894,555; 100% Local), for the relocation of overhead electrical distribution facilities. 5. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($219,708.25; AGR 13 -198 100% Local), for the relocation of overhead telecommunication facilities. State Route 99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange Project; (TRIP) Utility Agreement with AT &T ($82,391), for AGR 13 -199 the relocation of communication facilities in conflict with the project. 2. Appropriate $82,391 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match Fund. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 9.p., 9. q., and 9. r., as NOES MAXWELL recommended by staff. AB HANSON Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($149,075.29) for seven replacement full size extended cab 1/2 ton pickups for use by the Police Department. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Item 9. t., as recommended AB HANSON by staff. Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 7;45 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7;51 p.m. 1853 10 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 16 CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the alley located in Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue, A finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act will also be considered. (Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.) b. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution 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. A finding that the project Is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act will also be considered, (Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.) Consent Calendar Public Hearings opened at 7:52 p,m, No one spoke, Consent Calendar Public Hearings closed at 7:52 p,m, Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearings items 10. a. and IO.b. HEARINGS None, 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. 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, (FR 10116113) Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance, Councilmember Johnson announced that he would abstain, due to perception of a conflict of interest on Deferred Business Item 12.a. Councilmember Johnson left the meeting at this time, ACTION TAKEN RES 147 -13 RES 148 -13 APPROVED AB HANSON ORD 4760 12. 13. 14. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 — Page 17 DEFERRED BUSINESS continued Item 12,a, continued Councilmember Rivera advised that he would be voting no on this item. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Deferred Business Item 12.a. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Johnson returned to the meeting at this time, Councilmember Smith thanked staff for the work done on the Bicycle Transportation Plan, and asked staff to come back with an update on its progress in a year. Councilmember Rivera commended staff on the progress being made with the skate park at Planz Park, and he indicated he would like to work with staff and to involve young people who skate a lot to be a part of the design process. Councilmember Maxwell thanked Chief Williamson, Captain Clayton, and Lieutenant Mullins for their assistance with some issues downtown, particularly at 19th and M streets, and that it should be a priority to solve the issues of homelessness and crime in the downtown area. Councilmember Maxwell asked staff to provide some information regarding the costs involved to provide significant lighting in the downtown area. Councilmember Maxwell asked staff to evaluate the area of Westwind Drive and Truxtun Avenue to make it safer for travel through that area by possibly puffing in a cul -de -sac or a traffic light similar to the type near the AAA building or CBCC. Councilmember Johnson advised that he is happy to see the skate park project coming to fruition at Planz Park. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED NOES RIVERA, MAXWELL ABS JOHNSON AB HANSON 1851 1855 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2013 - Page 18 15. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offlci ler of the Council of the City Bakersfield