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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETINGS OF JANUARY 22, 2014
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 - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 549569 (d)(2), (e)(1) (two potential cases).
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) (one potential cases).
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION by Ghurujoda Khaisa, Guru Ram Dos Gudwara.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Hannah Jimenez 41h grade student at Douglas Miller Elementary
School,
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Greg Gallion, President and CEO of
Houchin Community Blood Bank, honoring the beautification efforts of their facility
located at 11515 Bolthouse Drive.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Patricia Davis, Assistance League
President, declaring February 19, 2014, Assistance League of Bakersfield Day.
C. Presentation by Vice -Mayor Weir of a plaque to Bakersfield High School Football
Head Coach Paul Golla, honoring the BHS Football Team's 2013 State Championship
Title.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
6. WORKSHOPS
7. APPOINTMENTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the January 8, 2014, Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from December 17, 2013, to January 9,
2014, In the amount of $20,563,614,40, and self- insurance payments from
December 17, 2013, to January 9, 2014, In the amount of $490,393.34, totaling
$21,054,007.74.
Ordinances
Resolutions:
C. Resolution in support of Assembly Bill No. 1439, regarding Internet Cafes,
d. Resolution supporting Governor's declaration of a State of Emergency due to water
shortage,
(Ward 3) e. Resolution of Intention No. 1771 ordering the vacation of a portion of the public utility
easement (PUE) for Lot 132 of Tract Map 6444, Phase 2 located along Francois Lane,
of Four Seasons Development, which is bordered by Paladino Drive to the north and
Panorama Drive to the south,
Agreements:
f. Anchor Tenant Lease Agreement with KG (US) OILERS Corporation and AEG
Management Bakersfield, LLC, to own and operate a professional Ice hockey
franchise at the Rabobank Arena.
(Ward 4) g. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc„
for Tract Map 6448 Unit 7 located south of Stockdale Highway and west of South
Renfro Road.
(Ward 6) h, Three -party agreement with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and
Biogas & Electric, LLC, to design, fabricate and test a nitrogen oxides (NOx) and
sulfur oxides (SOx) treatment system at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3. (City pays
only for electrical costs associated with operation of system and performs routine
maintenance tasks),
(Ward 2) i. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No, 13 -104 with the Kern High School District to
lease property at 1417 H Street.
Bids:
(Ward 63) J. Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric, Inc. ($134,510), for the Traffic
Signal & Lighting System Installation on Stine Road at Woodmere Drive Project,
Miscellaneous:
(Ward 5) k. Approval of Tract Map with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract 7166 Phase 4
located south of Ming Avenue and west of Gosford Road,
Proposed update to Wastewater Revenue Program in compliance with State
mandates. (Staff recommends referral of Sewer Utility Rate Study to Budget & Finance
Committee)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Successor Agency Business:
M. Receive and file successor agency payments from December 17, 2013, to January 9,
2014, in the amount of $455,887.35.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items 8.a. through 8.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Ward 4) a. Public Hearing to consider the following for the West Beltway Major Planned
Thoroughfare Area; (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and ordinance)
1. Resolution adopting the West Beltway Major Planned Thoroughfare Area and
making findings thereto.
2. Adoption of Ordinance amending Subsection F of Section 16.32.060 of the
Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares.
(FR 01/08/14)
(Ward 2) b. Public Hearing to consider a Resolution approving the Issuance of tax exempt multi-
family housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to
benefit Mill Creek Courtyard CIC, L.P. (Chelsea Investment Corporation), for the
acquisition and construction of a 62 -unit multi - family rental senior housing project
located at 1303 S Street, known as MITI Creek Courtyard. (Staff recommends adoption
of the resolution)
10. HEARINGS
(ward 2,4) a. Public Hearing to consider a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report and approving the 24th Improvement Project. (TRIP)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. It is proposed that the Council hear the staff
presentation, the public hearing be opened and public testimony received, and the
hearing then be continued with action taken at the February 12 2014 City Council
meeting,
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
(ward 2) a. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 128 -12, revising the requirements to qualify for a
Cul -de -Sac on Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar, A, B, and C streets, south of 24th
Street. (deferred from the meeting of 01/08/14)
Staff recommends approval of amendment No. 2 to resolution No. 128 -12, which will revise
the Council's established policy requiring 100% approval from property owners on the south
side of 24th Street, between 22nd and 24th streets.
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12. REPORTS
(Ward 2,4) a. Responses to Referrals from Councilmember Maxwell, (TRIP)
Staff recommends the report be received and filed,
b. Mid -Year Budget Update and Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2013 -14:
1, Transfers ($992,639) and appropriations ($2,133,804) as listed in Exhibit "A"
(various wards).
2. Agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (not to
exceed $99,875) to conduct a Strategic Operational Analysis of the Police
Department,
3. Transfer and appropriation of $99,875 from General Fund Balance to the Non -
Departmental Budget within the General Fund for the Police Department
Strategic Operational Analysis,
Staff recommends approval of the budget transfers, appropriation of funds and
agreement,
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Respectfully submitted,
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Alan Tandy
City Manager
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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
January 22, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: 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 then recess Into Closed Session. Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, any
action will be announced and the meeting will be adjourned. At 5:15, the Regular
Meeting will then be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items.
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding two matters of potential litigation
and one matter pertaining to the initiation of litigation.
REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m.
Item 8f. Anchor Tenant Lease Agreement for the ownership and operation of a
professional ice hockey franchise in the Arena. Since the 1998 opening of the Arena, the
Bakersfield Condors professional minor league hockey team has been under lease with
Flying Puck, LLC, whose principal owner is Jonathan Fleisig. Flying Puck and KG [US] OILERS
CORP. have executed a buy -sell agreement that would, assuming the sale is approved by
the ECHL and a new lease agreement is approved by the parties, transfer ownership of
the Condors franchise from Flying Puck to KG [US] OILERS CORP., which is a part of the
family of entities operated by the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Condors have been affiliated with the Oilers since the beginning of the 2013 -2014
season.
Leasing the Arena to a team owned by an NHL franchise carries advantages, such as solid
financial backing, scouting, player recruitment and development, knowledge of
marketing techniques, and much more. The ECHL is also a development league; that is,
one of its primary reasons to exist is to prepare players to be promoted, and that status
provides competitive advantages.
Some key points of the agreement are: The term will be extended to June, 2023; they will
receive 450 parking passes which are used in marketing promotions; one suite will be
provided for their use, and they will receive a higher pass - through on new and renewed
suite leases; 50% of the net concession revenue will be provided if the team is in the
playoffs; they will receive $25,000 for hockey inventory from a naming rights sponsor; and
staff will continue to invest in the capital needs of the building.
Item 10a. Final EIR for the 24th Street Widening Project. Following circulation of the Draft
Environmental Document for this TRIP project, Alternative 1 to Widen to the North of 24th
Street was recommended by the Project Development Team (representatives from the
City, Caltrans and the project consultants) as the preferred alternative for the final
environmental document (EIR). The final EIR has been prepared based on comments from
the public and reviewing agencies. Some project design changes, as described in the
administrative report, were made as a result of input from local residents. On January 16,
2014, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend certification of the final
EIR to the City Council. The commission is requesting that the City consider construction of
sound walls, with City funds, were economically feasible and where the difference
between the federal reasonable allowance and the construction costs is relatively low.
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution approving the final EIR; it is proposed that
the Council hear the staff presentation, the public hearing be opened, and public
testimony be received at the January 22nd Council meeting, and the hearing continued to
the February 12th meeting for Council action.
Item I Ia. Cul -de -Sac Project_ smith of 24th Street. Resolution 128 -12, which allows for the
closure and construction of cul -de -sacs on Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar, and A, B,
and C Streets, south of 24th Street, was approved on November 14, 2012. On January 8,
2014, the Council approved an amendment to allow a cul -de -sac to be constructed at a
time agreed upon by the Public Works Director and the property owners between 22nd
and 24th Street on the street requesting the cul -de -sac. At that meeting, the Council
asked staff to propose an alternative to the current policy requiring 100% of the property
owners to approve the cul -de -sacs on their streets. Justification for the change in policy
originated from the comments of multiple residents, in addition to the Council request.
Staff is recommending an amendment to revise the 100% property owner approval to 75 %,
and approval for construction of cul -de -sacs on Spruce and A Streets at this time.
Approval for construction of cul -de -sacs on any other street that has approval of 75% of
the property owners would be presented to the Council in the future for consideration.
Item 12b. Mid -Year Budget U12date and ACMtments. Staff will present a budget update,
along with a recommendation for several related actions, including: the transfer of
$977,639 in on -time General Fund balance to the Facility Replacement Reserve Fund to
restore it to $5,000,000; a transfer of $15,000 within the current CIP budget (from project
savings) to complete a section of sidewalk on Stine Road near Margalo Avenue, per an
earlier request from Councilmember Johnson; an appropriation of $1,750,000 from the
General Fund Balance to the Fire Department capital improvement budget for a
design /build project that would significantly rehabilitate Fire Station 8, which includes a
temporary relocation of staff and apparatus; $383,804 ($215,866 net of new revenues) for
the ongoing operation and capital improvements at the City of Bakersfield Animal Care
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Center; and an agreement to perform a strategic operational analysis, which involves the
transfer of an amount not to exceed $99,875 from the General Fund to the Non -.
Departmental Budget within the General Fund. This last item is the first step to respond to
a referral from Vice Mayor Weir to formulate a multi -year strategic planning document for
the Police Department, as a study must be performed before the planning document can
be composed. /-
Approved:
Alan Tandy, City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Manager's File
City Clerk's File
News Media File
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3. a
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD V6-
DATE: January 15, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY 1�G
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (2),(e) (1) (two
potential cases).
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: ,3,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD 1/G
DATE: January 15, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY ✓�
CITY MANAGER /uJ
SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (4) (one potential
case).
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mayor Harvey L. Hall
DATE: January 9, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER �W
SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation honoring the beautification efforts of Houchin
Community Blood Bank, at the 11515 Bolthouse Drive location, to President and CEO,
Greg Gallion.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation declaring February 19, 2014, as "Assistance
League of Bakersfield Day" to Assistance League President Patricia Davis.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
January 9, 2014
DEPARTMENT HE
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Presentation by Vice -Mayor Weir of a plaque to Bakersfield High School Football Head
Coach Paul Golla, honoring the BHS Football Team's 2013 State Championship title.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8� Q
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Roberta Gafford, City Clerk DEPARTMENT HEAD z�
DATE: January 10, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER__
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes of the January 8, 2014, Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 9, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGERS
SUBJECT: Receive and file department payments from December 17, 2013 to
January 9, 2014 in the amount of $20,563,614.40, Self Insurance payments
from December 17, 2013 to January 9, 2014 in the amount of $490,393.34,
totaling $21,054,007.74
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD V9-
DATE: January 13, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill No. 1439 Regarding Internet Cafes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends support of Assembly Bill No. 1439.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield has seen an increase in the number of businesses commonly referred to
as "internet cafes." These businesses offer customers cash prizes through sweepstakes entries
given in conjunction with the purchase of goods or services. In most instances, sweepstakes
entries accompany internet or phone time purchased from the cafe; however, many customers
purchase internet and phone time in quantities that far exceed possible usage. This allows the
customer to acquire more sweepstakes entries to obtain more chances of winning cash prizes,
and thus arguably operate as an illegal gambling establishment.
Local citizens and business owners have experienced an increase in crime due to the clientele
that these internet cafes attract. The Safe Neighborhoods Committee has been discussing this
topic and brainstorming potential solutions for some time and although law enforcement has
increased its presence around such businesses, and the District Attorney is making headway
with the courts to get a published decision to clarify that these businesses are illegal, internet
cafes continue to open and operate throughout the City, due to the unclear status of the law.
California State Assemblyman Rudy Salas has brought forth proposed legislation, Assembly Bill
1439, to clarify that these types of establishments are clearly illegal and it is recommended that
the City of Bakersfield fully support the adoption of this Bill.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: Is d
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
January 17, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD 1,
CITY ATTORNEY R
CITY MANAGER ,eS
A Resolution Supporting Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency
Due to Water Shortage.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends adoption of this Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is currently facing what could be another very dry water year,
following two dry years in 2012 and 2013. Results from the preliminary snow surveys
conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the Sierra
Nevada snowpack do not look good. City residents are largely dependent on snow
melt which feeds the Kern River, as well as groundwater stored in the underground
aquifer which is replenished by Kern River flows.
DWR is forecasting that the SWP will be able to provide only 5 percent of the
contracted amount for ID4 to treat and deliver to local residential customers. The
current dry conditions, the decreasing Kern River water supply, and the unreliable
source of water from the SWP for residential customers over time could reduce the
City's available water supply and further contribute to already declining groundwater
levels in and around the City.
Anticipating a dry year in 2014, and based on the initial forecast of 5 percent of its SWP
allocation, in November 2013 the Kern County Water Agency (Agency) Board declared
a drought emergency. The drought emergency allows the Agency to move quickly to
conduct emergency repairs on its wells and facilitate water exchanges with other
agencies.
In December 2013, Governor Brown set up an interagency Drought Task Force to work
with federal and local agencies to review expected State Water allocations, review the
state's level of preparedness, and determine whether conditions warrant declaration of
a statewide drought.
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The Kern County Board of Supervisors, at their meeting on January 14th adopted a
resolution proclaiming a state of local emergency in Kern County caused by a severe
water shortage and requesting immediate state and federal assistance.
Because of the City's ongoing efforts to conserve, recharge, and store Kern River water
supplies, City staff does not believe it is necessary at this time to declare a water
emergency within the City. The City is also not dependent on State Water supplies,
although State Water supplies do contribute to local groundwater levels through
recharge efforts conducted by IN, and, as indicated, provides a supplemental surface
water supply to some City residents. However, we still recommend adoption of a
resolution supporting a statewide declaration of a State of Emergency due to the
current drought conditions because the drought threatens the City's present and long
term water supply, and because such a resolution would support similar resolutions by
the Agency and other local entities.
Such a position was supported by the Water Board at its January 15, 2014 meeting. On
January 17, 2014, the Water Board's meeting, Governor Brown declared a state of
emergency due to the drought. Therefore, rather than asking for a declaration of a
state of emergency, the City's resolution now supports the Governor's declaration.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 8, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD X,
CITY ATTORNEY -
CITY MANAGER___
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention No. 1771 to order the vacation of a portion of the Public
Utility Easement (PUE) for Lot 132 of Tract Map 6444, Phase 2 (Lot 132 is located
along Francois Lane of Four Seasons Development, which is bordered by Paladino
Drive to the north and Panorama Drive to the south) (Ward 3)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution of Intention.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has received a request from K. Hovnanian Companies
to vacate a portion of the public utility easement as created with Tract Map 6444, Phase 2 for
Lot 132 along Francois Lane. Developer has requested the vacation of this PUE in order to
build retaining walls over this PUE. The final hearing for this vacation is set for the February 12,
2014, Council Meeting.
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 no City sewer or storm drain facilities in
this public utility easement area.
The utility companies serving the area have been notified by mail. Public Works has received
no objections from the utility companies 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.
On December 20, 2013, the Planning Department found the proposed vacation of a portion of
the public utility easement as created with Tract Map 6444, Phase 2, for Lot 132 along Francois
Lane 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: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: iff
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
DATE: January 7, 2014
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAG
SUBJECT: Anchor Tenant Lease Agreement with KG [US] OILERS CORff V an Ukey EG
Management Bakersfield, LLC, to own and operate a professional ice
franchise in the Arena
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND: Since the 1998 opening of the Centennial Garden, now known as
Rabobank Arena, the Bakersfield Condors professional minor league hockey team, has been
under lease with Flying Puck, LLC, whose principal owner is Jonathan Fleisig.
Under Mr. Fleisig's leadership, the Condors have become deeply ingrained in the community,
and their games are traditionally among the highest attended events in the ECHL. Additionally,
the charitable contributions made by the franchise to the local community have been
enormous. The City of Bakersfield owes a very strong thank you to Mr. Fleisig for his long -term
investment, hard work and community involvement.
Flying Puck and KG [US] OILERS CORP. have executed a buy -sell agreement that would,
assuming the sale is approved by the ECHL and a new lease agreement is approved by the
parties, transfer ownership of the Condors franchise from Flying Puck to KG [US] OILERS CORP.
KG [US] OILERS CORP, is a part of the family of entities operated by the Edmonton Oilers of the
National Hockey League (NHL). Thanks are due to AEG, the Arena management firm, for
introducing Edmonton to Bakersfield, which resulted in this opportunity.
In essence, the Edmonton Oilers will, as a practical matter, own and operate the Condors as
part of a comprehensive player development program that includes the Oklahoma City Barons
in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Major Jr. Western
Hockey League. This program will allow the organization to develop players at all significant
levels of hockey. Local fans will be able to watch players from Bakersfield move up within the
Oilers organization.
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Advantages to the City /Rabobank Arena
Obviously, leasing the Arena to a team owned by an NHL franchise carries advantages, such as
solid financial backing, scouting, player recruitment and development, knowledge of
marketing techniques, and much more. The ECHL is also a development league; that is, one of
its primary reasons to exist is to prepare players to be promoted, and that status provides
competitive advantages. The Ontario Reign, owned, in part, by the Los Angeles Kings, for
example, is in first place in the Western Division of the ECHL.
The Condors have been affiliated with the Oilers since the beginning of the 2013 -2014 season.
As an affiliate, the Condors receive five to six players under contract with the Oilers or its AHL
team, the Barons, during the season. But now that the Condors franchise is to be owned by the
Oilers, the commitment to staffing the team with additional qualified players should assist the
Condors in being more competitive within the ECHL. A more competitive and successful team
translates into larger crowds and a corresponding revenue increase for the City.
Major Lease Changes
KG [US] OILERS CORP. will, as Flying Puck has, operate the Condors as an independent business
that is intended to be financially self- sustaining. To that end, City staff has been negotiating
lease terms with KG [US] OILERS CORP. that will allow it to operate a successful franchise while at
the same time providing the City with the necessary revenues, protections, and assurances it
needs as the Arena's owner. The most significant changes to the current lease with Flying Puck
include:
Term: Extended to June, 2023
Parking Passes: Increased from 300 to 450 (used in marketing promotions)
Suite Leases: 1. KG [US] OILERS CORP. will receive a higher pass- through on new
and renewed suite leases.
2. One suite (not leased in recent years) will be provided to KG
[US] OILERS CORP. for their use, promotions, etc.
Playoffs: 50% of net concession revenue will be provided to KG [US] OILERS
CORP. (Note: there has been no such revenue in the last two
years.)
Naming Rights: When the naming rights deal is renewed, a pass- through of $25,000
for hockey inventory will be added into the payments made by the
naming rights sponsor.
Capital Improvements: City staff has reviewed its historical annual commitment to capital
needs in the building, and is pledging to contribute that same
average amount (and consult with KG [US] OILERS CORP. on their
capital and building needs) as a part of the annual budget. This
was done with Flying Puck as well, and is not truly a significant
change.
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The basic per -game lease charges and concession shares remain consistent with what has
been in place.
Summary
This will be a major, positive step forward for the Condors and their performance, Arena
revenues, and, most importantly, the community. Officials from the Oilers and the Condors will
schedule a press conference on the day following Council's consideration of this Agreement for
public education, questions, etc.
The presence of the National Hockey League in Bakersfield is a big step forward.
The City of Bakersfield welcomes KG [US] OILERS CORP. and the Edmonton Oilers to our
community!
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
January 6, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY p�
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 7, located south of Stockdale
Highway and west of South 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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ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 8, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Three -party agreement with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and
Biogas & Electric, LLC to design, fabricate and test a nitrogen oxides (NOx) and
sulfur oxides (SOx) treatment system at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 (City pays
only for electrical costs associated with operation of system and performs routine
maintenance tasks) (Ward 6).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND: As part of the City's commitment to cleaner air, Wastewater Plant 3 was
selected to participate in a pilot project sponsored by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution
Control District's Technology Advancement Program. Biogas & Electric, LLC (Contractor) will
work with the City and the Air District to develop NOxRx, a system which will reduce emissions
from the City's biogas engines, thus contributing to cleaner air. This project is expected to offer
significant benefits to the Contractor, the City, and the District. Contractor will design a new air
pollution control system and the City will retain an air pollution control system that will likely
exceed Air District rule requirements for several years. In addition, San Joaquin Valley residents
will benefit from quantifiable emission reductions.
The Contractor will complete the design, fabrication, integration, testing, and use of the NOxRx
treatment system on a waste - gas -fired engine operating at Plant #3. The City will provide a host
site for the project, assist with reporting, and continue to operate the system after project
completion if the pilot program is successful. The Air District will provide the majority of
construction funding and will ensure Contractor's tasks are satisfactorily completed. Contractor
will absorb construction costs beyond the amount paid by the Air District. Although the City bears
no part of construction costs, the City does expect to incur minimal electricity and manpower
costs to maintain the system during and after the testing phase.
The total project budget is $659,304, of which $417,050 will be funded by the Air District and the
remainder will be funded by the Contractor. Operation and maintenance costs should be
greatly reduced compared to alternative control technologies, and the City will be left with a
fully operational system. The entire project period is estimated to take two years to complete,
spanning from late January 2014 to February 2016.
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The NOxRx system is anticipated to meet an emission level of 0.02 Ib /MWh, as proposed in Exhibit
B, which exceeds the Air Resources Board Distributed Generation standard of 0.07 Ib /MWh.
However, if this technology project does not demonstrate this level of emissions control, there
may still be real and meaningful benefits to the City and the residents of the Valley. For the
purposes of determining if the demonstration is sufficiently successful to warrant continued
operation of the demonstrated emissions control equipment, a list of specific criteria was
developed and included as part of this Agreement.
There is no General Fund impact with these projects. Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover the
City's cost of electricity and routine maintenance tasks.
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
January 15, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY 4
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -104 with the Kern High School District to
lease property at 1417 H Street. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Amendment.
BACKGROUND:
On July 17, 2013, the City entered into Agreement NO. 13 -104 with the Kern High School District
(KHSD) to lease a 12,320 square foot building located at 1417 H Street for the Police
Department's property room needs. The City previously leased 4500 square feet in the
building located at 1420 G Street for this purpose but have since relocated to 1417 H Street.
On December 17, 2013, KHSD gave the City notice that it was terminating the lease effective
December 31, 2014. The reason for the early termination was to allow KHSD to demolish all the
buildings located on the block bounded by the railroad tracks, "G ", "H" and 14th Streets to
provide additional parking for the Griffith Field restoration project.
The City expended a great deal of money ($37,985.95) relocating into and modifying 1417 H
Street to make it suitable for a property room. KHSD has offered the City rent credits up to the
amount the City expended moving into and modifying 1417 H Street. The City currently pays
$5,420 per month in rent and the amendment provides the City will receive a rent credit up to
$37,978.95 or approximately seven (7) months. After the seven months the City will continue to
pay rent until the City relocates.
Staff will begin searching for alternative locations to ensure the Police property room
can be relocated when the lease with the Kern High School District expires on December 31,
2014.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: •
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 5, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Accept bid and approve contract to Loop Electric, Inc. ($134,510.00) for the Traffic
Signal and Lighting System Installation on Stine Road at Woodmere Drive project.
(Wards 6 and 7).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of constructing a traffic signal and lighting system, marking
and striping modifications, and reconstructing access ramps to meet current American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
This project is 88.53% federally funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
(CMAQ) and 11.47% locally funded through gas tax revenues. Because this project includes
federal funding, this project is subject to prevailing wages. The Engineer's Estimate for this
construction contract was $150,000.00.
On December 18, 2013, a total of two bids were received; all of those bids are acceptable.
Those acceptable bids are as follows:
Loop Electric, Inc.
2040 Downing Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County) in the amount of $134,510.00
A -C Electric Company
315 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (City) in the amount of $158,861.00
Sufficient funds are budgeted for award of this contract. There is no General Fund impact
associated with this project since the project is predominantly federally funded, with the local
match requirement funded by gas tax revenues.
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ITEM: 9.
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
FROM:
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE:
January 8, 2014
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Approval of Tract Map 7166, Phase 4
(ONLY), located south of Ming Ave. and
west of Gosford Road, with Castle
& Cooke California, Inc.,
a California
Corporation. (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of map.
BACKGROUND: The streets and improvements for this tract are constructed and were
included with underlying Tract 6799 on Improvement Agreement Number 07 -057. This is for
approval of the final map only.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
January 8, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY t
CITY MANAGER
Proposed update to Wastewater Revenue Program in compliance with State
mandates.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends referral of Sewer Utility Rate study to Budget and Finance
Committee.
BACKGROUND: The last Wastewater Revenue Program was approved by the City Council on
May 16, 2001, and by the State Water Resources Control Board on July 9, 2001. Since this study
was prepared over 12 years ago, staff proposes an update to the current Revenue Program to
ensure continued compliance with State Water Resources Regional Control Board and
Proposition 218 (Prop 218) requirements. Sewer user fees are subject to Prop 218 which governs
how local governments charge fees and corresponding noticing requirements.
Sewer user fees are charged to all residential and commercial customers whose effluent is
treated by the City's two wastewater plants. Sewer user fees are based on three unique
characteristics. The three characteristics are:
• Water Flow - wastewater treated at the Plants
• Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) - measures strength of effluent
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS)- measures amount of particulate matter
Additionally, commercial customers are assigned to specific groups (e.g., car washes,
food /beverage, small office), based on characteristics for each customer group. Water
consumption data is obtained annually from water purveyors, (e.g., California Water Service).
There are over 4,200 commercial sewer customers. Of that number, a little over 1,700 are subject
to surcharges in the current fiscal year. Surcharges billed to commercial customers can vary
significantly from year to year since water flow varies from year to year.
The current methodology of calculating commercial surcharges is complex and difficult to
explain to the user. Separate flow, BOD, and TSS rates are used to calculate surcharges. Staff
proposes to simplify the calculation by using a single blended rate for commercial user groups
based upon the strength of the effluent treated at the plants.
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Staff recommends referring the update of the Wastewater Revenue Program to the Budget and
Finance Committee. Prop 218 regulations require noticing of property owners for changes in
methodology in charging user fees. Therefore, this issue is subject to Prop 218 noticing
requirements. Notices would have to go out in early April to meet deadlines for FY 14/15 sewer
charges.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Successor Agency
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: January 15, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD �S
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CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Receive and file Successor Agency payments from December 17, 2013 to
January 9, 2014 in the amount of $455,887.35
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
The City administers payment of Successor Agency enforceable obligation payments as
authorized by the State Department of Finance (DOF) to further the dissolution of the former
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. The Successor Agency submits a Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule (ROPS) to the Bakersfield Oversight Board and the DOF every six (6) months
for approval. All payments of the Successor Agency must be on this approved listing in order
to be valid and authorized payments of the Successor Agency.
A check register is provided which summarizes the transactions processed during the above
referenced period. Additional details are provided below for each transaction.
Check # 584556 to Kern Sprinkler for $89,740.00 is a payment for work performed in completion
of the Sister City Garden Phase B project. Payment approved as ROPS line item # 29.
Check # 584691 to the Kern County Auditor Controller for $365,506.09 is the second and final
reimbursement to the County for overpayment of former tax increment revenues transmitted
to the Bakersfield RDA prior to the State dissolution action. The County notified us in December
2011 that the RDA had received tax increment funds in error in the amount of $831,288.21 due
to calculation errors made by the County going back to 2008 -09. The County recaptured
$100,276.02 of this amount in December 2011, then allowed us to repay the balance due
($731,012.19) in two incremental annual payments rather than recapturing the entire amount
in one fiscal year. The balance to be repaid was placed on the ROPS schedule (line item #
26) and scheduled to be repaid in December 2012 and 2013 in order to satisfy the
requirements of the State dissolution law, the Department of Finance and the County.
Check # 584963 to Aleshire & Wynder LLP for $418.46 is payment for legal services provided by
outside counsel to the Successor Agency. This item is paid as part of the administrative
budget for the Successor Agency; ROPS line item # 3.
Check # EP 6056 to the Bakersfield Californian for $222.80 is payment for a legal advertisement
related to a special meeting of the Oversight Board held on December 2, 2013. This item is
paid as part of the administrative budget for the Successor Agency; ROPS line item # 5.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearing
ITEM: Q, a
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
December 2, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Public Hearing to consider the West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare Area
(Ward 4).
1. Resolution Adopting the West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and
making findings thereto.
2. Adoption of Ordinance amending Subsection F of Section 16.32.060 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major
Thoroughfares (second reading).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and ordinance.
BACKGROUND: The first reading of the ordinance was given on January 8, 2014
The West Beltway is designated as a future freeway through the western part of metropolitan
Bakersfield, including the West Ming project. The West Ming project was approved on August
15, 2007. It is a 2,182 acre master planned development with a Specific Plan and a
Development Agreement (Agreement No. 07 -310). The West Ming project is required, as a
condition of approval, to install or fund two lanes of the West Beltway to arterial standards
from Ming Avenue to the Asphalto Railroad at no more than 80% buildout of the project or
within one year of the completion of the Final Design of the West Beltway by the City of
Bakersfield, whichever comes first. The formation of a major thoroughfare area will aid the
developers in funding the two lanes of the
West Beltway by apportioning the cost of the two
lanes to the various developments within the West Beltway project. This affects only the West
Ming project.
This Resolution establishes the West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare. The ordinance adds
the West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare Area to the list of bridge crossings and major
thoroughfares for which developers are charged at the time of development to pay the cost
of construction of the planned facilities.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearing
ITEM: q 6
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 8, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution approving the issuance of tax exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds
by the California Municipal Finance Authority to benefit Mill Creek Courtyard CIC, L.P.
(Chelsea Investment Corporation) for the acquisition and construction of a 62 -unit
multifamily rental senior housing project located at 1303 S Street, Bakersfield, California
known as Mill Creek Courtyard. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends conduct hearing and adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a request from the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to
conduct a public hearing as required by the Internal Revenue Code in order to issue tax exempt
multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $12,000,000 on behalf
of Mill Creek Courtyard CIC, L.P. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance the
acquisition, construction and development of a 62 - unit multifamily senior housing rental facility
located 1303 S Street in Bakersfield, California. The facilities are to be owned by Mill Creek
Courtyard CIC, L.P. (the "Borrower "), a California limited partnership.
The bonds would be tax - exempt private activity bonds of the purposes of the Internal Revenue
Code and as such, require the approval of the elected body of the governmental entity having
jurisdiction over the area where the project to be financed is located. The City will not be under
any obligation to repay the bond indebtedness.
In order for the CMFA to issue such Bonds, the City must (1) conduct a public hearing allowing
members of the public to comment on the proposed Project, and (2) approve the CMFA's
issuance of Bonds on behalf of the proposed financing. Although the Authority (not the City) will
be the issuer of the tax - exempt revenue bonds for the Project, the financing cannot proceed
without the City approving the issuance of indebtedness.
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The CMFA is a California joint exercise of powers authority, organized and existing under the laws
of the State of California (specifically, California Government Code Section 6500 and following).
Under the California Government Code, cities and counties are authorized to form by
agreement a governmental entity that combines the powers of such entities to perform certain
governmental functions specifically outlined in the Agreements. With respect to the CMFA, over
100 municipalities, including the City of Bakersfield have entered into and executed the
Agreement to become member of the CMFA. The City has been a member of CMFA since 2004.
The bonds to be issued are for the Mill Creek Courtyard. The project developer is Chelsea
Investment Corporation (CIC). CIC has developed multiple affordable housing projects across
the state, including CityPlace Apartments located just north of Mill Creek Courtyard. The Mill
Creek Courtyard will provide affordable housing to 62 families and its amenities include a
community room, library, movie lounge, kitchen, central laundry, and a computer room.
There is no direct or indirect financial impact to the City of Bakersfield as a result of this proposed
financing. The Authority will issue tax - exempt revenue bonds on behalf of the Project. The tax -
exempt revenue bonds are payable solely out of the revenues derived by the Borrower from the
applicable Project. No financial obligations are placed on the City for project financing costs or
debt repayment.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 10.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
January 13, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY_
CITY MANAGER
Resolution of the City Council Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report
and Approving the 24th Street Improvement Project (TRIP) (Wards 2 and 4).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. It is proposed that the Council hear the staff
presentation, the public hearing be opened and public testimony received, and the hearing
then be continued with action taken at the February 12, 2014 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is the project sponsor and, in conjunction with the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans), is proposing the 24th Street Improvement Project. This is one of the
projects included as part of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP). The City is the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency for the project, and Caltrans is the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lead agency for the project. The project is located
entirely within the corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield.
Initially, nearly a dozen different project alternatives were considered but most were eliminated
from further discussion and consideration by the Project Development Team (PDT) due to
various reasons as described in the Final EIR. The PDT is a committee consisting of staff from the
City and Caltrans as well as their consultants, who guide the preparation of the project studies,
documents and plans. Two project build alternatives were further studied and considered in
the Environmental Document along with a No -Build Alternative (as required by State and
Federal law).
The differences between the two build alternatives primarily affect the segment of 24th Street
between Oak Street on the west, and C Street on the east. Both alternatives include widening
of this segment to provide for the addition of two travel lanes (one additional in each direction)
along with paved shoulders, sidewalks, and enhanced landscaping.
The City, as the CEQA lead agency, was allowed by the provisions of CEQA to identify a
preferred alternative prior to circulating the Draft Environmental Document (DED) for the
project. Based on information from the technical studies prepared for the project, the City
identified Alternative 1 -Widen to the North, as its recommended preferred alternative based on
the ability of Alternative 1 to best meet the project objectives. It was also determined to be
superior based on specific engineering and environmental considerations.
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After circulation of the DED, the PDT also identified Alternative 1 as its recommended preferred
alternative for the final environmental document. This determination was based on the
comments and concerns expressed during the public review period and the results of the
engineering and environmental technical analysis. The preferred alternative was selected
because it is superior in its engineering design considerations for achieving the project's
purpose to address existing traffic congestion and future travel demand along 24th Street, as it
results in fewer vehicular in /out points (eliminates 11 driveways along the north side of 24th
Street) resulting in a more efficient movement of traffic through the project segment of 24th
Street between Oak Street and C Street. The preferred alternative also has a smaller impact on
the historic district south of 24th Street by minimizing the number of contributing properties
affected within the district.
The preferred alternative would widen 24th Street to the north in the roadway segment
between Oak Street and C Street. The proposed roadway alignment would minimize the right -
of -way acquisition on the south side of 24th Street required for the roadway widening.
Other design features for the project include:
• Improvements to the State Route (SR)- 99/SR- 178/SR -58 interchange, and a northbound SR-
99 auxiliary lane;
• Median modifications to the 24th Street Bridge over the Kern River to allow for 4 lanes in
both directions;
• Widening of the 24th Street /Oak Street intersection to allow for 4 lanes in both directions for
24th Street and to allow for additional turn lanes for Oak Street;
• Bus stop turnouts: One each for eastbound and westbound 24th Street near Oak Street,
and one on 24th Street and one on 23rd Street both near F Street (24th Street east of E
Street, and 23rd Street east of G Street);
• Improvements to the reverse curve (S curve) for eastbound traffic between 24th Street and
23rd Street;
• A two -way frontage road connecting Elm Street to Beech Street;
• Closure of B Street at 23rd Street with the installation of a cul -de -sac;
• Reconstruction and restriping of the 23rd Street /24th Street one -way couplet roadway
segments from D Street to 0.2 mile east of M Street to allow for 4 lanes in both directions;
• Closure of D Street on the north side of 23rd Street;
• Enhanced landscaping in the median and the parkway along both the north and south
sides of 24th Street from Oak Street to C Street, and also along the south side of 23rd Street
between C Street and D Street;
• Improvements to the Carrier Canal.
A Notice of Preparation (NOP) was circulated to public agencies, special districts, and
members of the public requesting such notice for a 30 -day period commencing on April 11,
2008, and concluding on May 12, 2008. During the circulation period for the NOP, the City of
Bakersfield, as Lead Agency, advertised and conducted a public scoping meeting on April 30,
2008, at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office.
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A joint Draft Environmental Impact Report /Environmental Assessment (EIR /EA) was prepared in
accordance with CEQA and NEPA requirements and was circulated for public review from May
23, 2012 to July 16, 2012, a total of 53 days. Caltrans held a public hearing regarding the draft
EIR /EA on June 26, 2012, and the City of Bakersfield held a public hearing on July 5, 2012.
The Final EIR /EA has been prepared based on receipt of comments from the public and
reviewing agencies. The City of Bakersfield has undertaken additional studies to address
comments as needed. The following project design changes planned between Olive Street
and D Street were made as a direct result of input from local residents:
• Provide enhanced landscaping in the median and parkway areas on both the north and
south sides of the facility within Segments 2 and 3 from Oak Street on the west to C Street
on the east, and along the south side of 23rd Street between C Street and D Street (see
Appendix I of the Final EIR for Draft Concept Landscape Plan).
• Eliminate B Street access from the eastbound couplet and install a cul -de -sac just south
of 23rd Street while maintaining permanent driveway access to adjacent properties.
• Along the northbound Oak Street approach, install a raised /striped median or a "pork
chop" (island) for right turn movements onto eastbound 24th Street.
• Eliminate two proposed bus turnouts on 24th Street between Cedar Street and A Street.
• Eliminate westbound left turns on 24th Street at Beech Street, Spruce Street, and Cedar
Street.
• Remove eastbound left -turn movements at Spruce Street and Cedar Street, with
retention of left -turn movement options at Beech Street and C Street.
The EIR concluded that the environmental resource areas of growth, farmlands /timberlands,
geology /soils /seismic /topography, hydrology and floodplain, and plant species had no
impacts, although the project does include avoidance, minimization and /or mitigation
measures for some of these environmental parameters, as noted in the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program. In addition, the EIR concluded that proposed mitigation measures
would reduce all identified impacts to less than significant levels, except for cultural resources,
which is caused by the needed acquisition of residential properties along the north side of 24th
Street. A summary of environmental impacts are discussed in Exhibit A -2, Statement of Facts,
Findings, and Mitigation Measures.
Individual comments from the public and agencies have been addressed and are presented in
Volume 2 of the Final EIR.
CEQA guidelines have been followed for the environmental effects of this project. Significant
environmental effects have been identified, and compliance with local ordinances, state laws,
construction to the standards of the Uniform Building Codes, and with adoption of the
recommended mitigation measures, most environmental effects can be reduced to a less than
significant level. Alternative 1 is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan, the
2011 Regional Transportation Plan, and the California Federal Statewide Transportation
Program.
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A notice of public hearing before the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield regarding
consideration of the Final EIR was advertised in the Bakersfield Californian and El Popular
newspapers and posted on the bulletin board at the Bakersfield City Planning Department and
the Bakersfield City Clerk on January 3, 2014 for a public hearing on January 16, 2014. In
addition, all property owners within 300 feet of the project site and those persons requesting
notice were notified about the hearing in accordance with State law.
The Planning Commission conducted the public hearing on January 16, 2014. Three individuals
spoke in favor and two individuals spoke against the proposed project. In addition, four
individuals did not specifically oppose the project, but expressed concerns, including the need
for additional time to review the EIR, traffic and access issues, sound walls, a pedestrian
crossing, and property valuations. Three individuals also made public statements, but did not
specifically support or oppose the project. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend certification of the EIR to the City Council.
Additionally, the Commission is requesting that the City Council consider constructing sound
walls with City funds within the project area where economically reasonable, based on current
market rates, where the difference between the federal reasonable allowance and the
construction costs is relatively low.
Attached to this administrative report are the following documents: the proposed City Council
Resolution with Exhibits Al through A5, and the Planning Commission Resolution and Staff
Report, including correspondence received regarding the project.
Following the January 8th City Council meeting, Councilmember Maxwell asked for a 15 -year
history of accidents for 24th Street. Caltrans relinquished 24th Street to the City in July of 2012.
Subsequent to the relinquishment, the Bakersfield Police Department and the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) shared enforcement duties along the roadway for several months. To
obtain all the requested collision reports, a formal request must be submitted to the Statewide
Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) which is the State system that compiles accident
reports from local police departments and the CHP. It usually takes at least four weeks to
receive data from a SWITRS request. Staff discussed this issue further with Councilmember
Maxwell and, as the EIR contains the accident data from January, 2005 to December 31, 2007,
Councilmember Maxwell concurred with requesting only the updated information from January
2008 to the present. This request has been submitted to SWITRS. In the interim, Police
Department staff will review their records and compile the information they have on collision
accidents that have occurred on 24th Street since 2012. That report will be provided to the
Council when it is completed.
If the Environmental Impact Report is approved by the City Council on February 12th, the
contract to design the improvements will follow and property acquisition will begin.
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ITEM: /Z
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 14, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 128 -12, Revising the Require men to uglify
for a Cul -de -Sac on Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar, A, B and C Street
of 24th Street (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends:
1. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 128 -12, which will revise the Council's
established policy requiring 100% approval from property owners on the south side of 24th
Street, between 22nd and 24th Street.
This Amendment reflects that if 75% of the property owners on any of the above
mentioned streets sign the petition, the City Council may determine that a cul -de -sac will
be constructed on those streets. Staff will review such requests and make a
recommendation to the City Council concerning the street in question. Construction of
cul -de -sacs will proceed as previously approved on those streets between 22nd and 24th
Streets that have 100% approval from the property owners. Any other streets where the
100% approval is achieved, with the associated land dedication, would be approved
without additional consideration.
2. Based on testimony given at the regular meeting of January 8, 2014, staff recommends
approval for construction of a cul -de -sac on Spruce Street at this time.
3. Based on a staff review of a parallel request on A Street, approval is recommended on
that street as well.
Staff recommends separate votes be taken on Items 1, 2 and 3, above.
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BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 128 -12, which allows for the
closure and construction of cul -de -sacs on Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine, Cedar and A Streets,
south of 24th Street, if:
1. All property owners between 24th and 22nd Streets on a street requesting a cul -de -sac
agree to the closure by signing a petition; and
2. The owners of the properties adjacent to 24th Street on each street requesting a cul -de-
sac agree to donate sufficient property to construct the cul -de -sac to City standards.
To clarify the timing of when a cul -de -sac on a street meeting these requirements could be
built, the City Council, at its January 8, 2014 meeting, amended Resolution No. 128 -12
[Resolution No. 128- 12(1)] to allow a cul -de -sac to be constructed at a time agreed upon by
the City's Public Works Director and the property owners between 22nd and 24th Streets on the
street requesting the cul -de -sac.
At that meeting, several members of the City Council asked staff to propose an alternate to the
current policy that requires 100% of the property owners on those streets, between 22nd and 24th
Streets, to approve the construction of the cul -de -sacs on their streets.
Justification for a change in the current policy originated from the testimony of multiple area
residents at the January 8, 2014 Council meeting, as well as the aforementioned
Councilmember requests.
After review, staff recommends that if 75% of the property owners on any of the streets noted
above sign a petition to have a cul -de -sac built on their street, staff will review the
circumstances and make a recommendation to the City Council whether to approve or deny
the request for construction of a cul -de -sac on that street.
Seventy five percent 75% is more than a super majority, which is a two- thirds (2/3) approval rate,
and staff believes it is a threshold that is appropriate in this case.
Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 128 -12 allows for the approval of the construction of a cul-
de -sac on Spruce Street at this time. Staff has also received a request from the property owners
on A Street, and recommends approval of the construction of a cul -de -sac on that street as
well. Based on current information on file, staff believes that over 75% of the 19 property owners
on A Street approve of the construction of a cul -de -sac. The construction of a cul -de -sac on
any other street that has an approval by property owners of 75% or more would appear on a
future Council agenda for consideration.
Correspondence was received from the public and is attached.
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 12..*.*
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 13, 2014
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD-_ 49A_
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER LS
SUBJECT: Responses to Referrals from Councilmember Maxwell (TRIP) (Wards 2 and 4).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 8, 2014 City Council Meeting, Councilmember Maxwell requested responses to
three items related to the 24th Street Improvement Project:
a. What is the process for the listing of properties on national and local historic registers.
For the national register, a property or district must meet one or more criteria: was the property
associated with (a) significant events, (b) lives of significant persons, (c) distinctive architecture
or engineering, or (d) ability to yield important archaeological data. A property /district must
also retain its integrity; alterations from the original appearance must be minimal. When a
project is proposed that prompts historic research of a property or district and it is found to be
potentially eligible for the National Register, it is not actually placed on the Register. The
property or district must submit a fairly extensive application package to the State Office of
Historic Preservation (OHP) that includes photographs, maps, etc. If approved by the OHP, the
package is forwarded to the State Historic Resources Commission (SHRC). If the SHRC accepts
the package, it is then sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) who forwards the
nomination to the Keeper of the National Register (i.e., the National Park Service) in
Washington, D.C. for their final determination.
For the 24th Street project only, the residential areas north and south of 24th Street were
determined by the consultants and various reviewing agencies involved with the project, in
their opinions, to be potentially eligible for the National Register. Therefore, the environmental
work completed for the 24th Street project treated those areas as if they were in the National
Register. However, no further applications, submissions, or other work has been pursued or
contemplated by staff and no approvals have been granted regarding this designation.
For the local register, an application, which is available on the City's web site, must be
submitted by the property owner(s), the City Council, or the City Historic Preservation
Commission to the City's Development Services Department. Upon approval by staff, it is
forwarded to the City's Historic Preservation Commission for a hearing and approval. Similar
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criteria, as listed above for the National Register, are used to evaluate a submission for the local
register. The City Council may amend or rescind any designations by the Commission.
b. Can staff do a study on establishing a series of one -way streets in the downtown area.
The effort to completely study this issue and determine associated costs and recommendations
would require contracting with a traffic engineering firm and preparation of a report and
resulting recommendations. Extensive changes to the City street system would be required for
these one -way streets such as pavement markings, major traffic signal modifications at all
affected intersections, and street signage changes along these streets which, in combination,
would involve significant costs. In addition, it is likely that many of the businesses and property
owners fronting on the proposed one way streets would not support it. Therefore, staff
recommends that no further consideration be pursued regarding this item.
C. What are the traffic counts for 24th Street, Oak Street, Truxtun Avenue and the Westpark
freeway.
The table below provides the 2008 and recently completed 2013 traffic count volumes for
roads in the area. No recent counts were taken for Oak Street, but a count volume for the
recently completed Westside Parkway freeway is included. With the opening of the
Westside Parkway and its connection to Truxtun Avenue, more traffic has transferred to other
nearby major east /west streets to access the new freeway which has resulted in small
reductions to both Rosedale Highway and 24th Street traffic volumes. However, it is
important to note that 24th Street is still one of the busiest arterial streets in the metropolitan
area and currently has only 4 lanes, while most arterial streets have 6 lanes. In addition,
when the upcoming improvements to Rosedale Highway are completed, increased traffic
volumes on both Rosedale Highway and on 24th Street would be expected.
Comparative Traffic Volumes
Location
2008
2013
Change
Rosedale Hwy between Fruitvale & Mohawk
49,500
47,900
-3%
24th St between SR 99 & Oak St
52,000
48,860
-6%
24th St between Oak St & B St
57,200
52,900
-8%
Truxtun Ave between SR 99 & Oak St
26,919
40,500
50%
California Ave between Chester Ave & Oak St
13,767
22,660
65%
SR 58 between SR 99 & H St
68,000
87,310
28%
Westside Pkwy between Coffee & Mohawk
N/A
1 36,560
N/A
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MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: 12.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 14, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Mid -Year Budget Update and Adjustments: /V/
1. Transfers ($992,639) and Appropriations ($2,133,804) as Listed in Exhibit
"A" (Various Wards).
2. Agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (not to
exceed $99,875) to conduct a Strategic Operational Analysis of the
Bakersfield Police Department (All Wards).
3. Transfer and Appropriation of $99,875 from General Fund Balance to the
Non - Departmental Budget within the General Fund for the Police
Department Strategic Operational Analysis (All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the budget transfers, appropriation
of funds and agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Finance Director Nelson Smith and Assistant to the City Manager Chris Huot will provide
the City Council with a mid -year budget presentation. In conjunction with the update,
staff is recommending the enclosed budget actions.
1. Transfers and Appropriations as Listed in Exhibit "A"
Facility Replacement Reserve Fund (All Wards): Over the past three fiscal years, the
Facility Replacement Reserve Fund has been used to fund urgent repairs at City facilities,
such as the as the emergency repair of the Rabobank Arena Ice Chillers, the Community
Development Building roof repairs and the interior refurbishments to the Martin Luther
King Jr. Community Center. As such, the balance of the reserve has fallen below the
historical minimum recommended level of $5,000,000. This action will transfer $977,639 in
one -time General Fund balance to the Facility Replacement Reserve Fund to bring the
fund back to $5,000,000.
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Installation of sidewalks on the east side of Stine Road approximately 300' north and south
of Margalo Avenue (Ward 7): The residential neighborhood adjacent to the east side of
Stine Road (Tract 3270) developed in the County in the 1970's and later annexed to the
City of Bakersfield in 1985. At the time of development, sidewalks were not installed as
part of the improvements associated with the tract. Currently, there are no sidewalks for
approximately 300' north and south of Margalo Avenue along the east side of Stine
Road. At the request of Councilmember Johnson, this project would construct standard 6
foot wide sidewalks to connect into the existing sidewalk and curb ramp along the east
side of Stine Road. Additionally, this project would construct two maintenance drive
approaches on the north and south side of the Farmers Canal where it meets the east
side of Stine Road. No additional right -of -way is needed for this project. The estimated
cost for this project is $15,000. There is savings in a current year capital improvement
project to transfer and appropriate to the sidewalk project, thus no General Fund
balance would be used.
Rehabilitation of Fire Station 8 (Ward 3): Located at University Ave and Mt. Vernon Ave,
Fire Station 8 is a 4,100 square foot facility built in 1949. The systems associated with the
facility are original and significant upgrades are necessary to bring the facility up to an
acceptable standard. The rehabilitation will address electrical, plumbing, roofing,
heating and air conditioning issues. As these renovations are so extensive, it will require a
temporary relocation of staff and the equipment. The renovations are expected to take
nine months to complete. Although the estimate for this project is significant, it is
considerably less than constructing a new station, estimated at $3.5 to $4.5 million.
In June 2013, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to move forward with
the design /build process for this project. In September 2013, the Council approved an on-
call engineering contract with Cornerstone Engineering to assist staff in developing bid
specification documents for the project. At this time, staff anticipates recommending
award of a design /build contract for this project in April 2014. This action would
appropriate $1,750,000 for the project in anticipation of the contract being awarded.
City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (All Wards): The FY 2013 -14 budget was prepared
with the assumption that the City would continue contracting with the County of Kern for
animal sheltering services, while plans for a new joint facility were developed. In
addition, $500,000 in capital improvement project funds were budgeted to facilitate the
continuation of improvements to the existing Mt. Vernon facility, initiated by the City in
the previous fiscal year.
The assumption above did not come to fruition, and the City took over operation of the
Mt. Vernon shelter on October 1, 2013. In order to facilitate the operations of the newly
established City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC), the City partnered with the
Bakersfield SPCA and the Bakersfield Homeless Center and the City Council approved
contracts with each agency to provide services related to the daily management and
staffing of CBACC. In addition, the gradual facility upgrades originally planned needed
to be expanded and expedited in order to bring the facility up to a standard that would
allow for the appropriate care and housing of animals taken into the facility.
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The renovations to the facility were primarily initiated on October 1, 2013 on an
emergency basis utilizing CIP funds already budgeted for shelter improvements in the FY
2013 -14 budget. It was anticipated at that time that additional funds would be needed
due to the extent of the work that was required. Likewise, operational increases related
to CBACC were initially absorbed utilizing existing operating budget resources contained
in the Police Department's Animal Control budget, with the anticipation of a mid -year
budget adjustment based on initial operational experience. At the time the contracts
with the SPCA and the Bakersfield Homeless Center were approved, staff advised
Council that a mid -year budget adjustment would be necessary to provide funding for
the operating and capital improvement components related to renovating and
operating CBACC for the remainder of the fiscal year. Below are the mid -year budget
adjustments recommended by staff.
O eratinq Adjustments:
Appropriate $106,866 to the Police Department Operating Budget ($70,000 from new
unbudgeted revenue associated with operating CBACC and $36,866 from General Fund
balance). These funds will be used to cover the increased operating costs associated
with the operation of CBACC for the reminder of the fiscal year. These include costs
associated with items such as utilities, disposal services, and the contracts with the SPCA
and Bakersfield Homeless Center.
Capital Adjustments:
Appropriate and transfer $276,938 from the General Fund to the Public Works
Department Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund ($97,938 from
one -time licensing related revenue and $179,000 from General Fund balance). These
funds will be used to complete renovations to CBACC such as the completion of a new
administrative building, reconfiguration of the parking lot and associated landscaping
and purchase of kennel fencing to replace kennels removed by the County of Kern.
At the onset of the effort to renovate and take over the operations of CBACC, staff
estimated a net need of roughly $250,000 in increased funding to augment existing
operating and capital budgets. The net cost increases included in these two
appropriations, when offset by the identified new revenues, is $215,866. It should be
noted that when coupled with a previous $32,000 appropriation by the City Council,
related to Animal Control staffing adjustments, the total net increase in appropriations
related to CBACC to date is $247,866.
2. Agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to conduct a Strategic
Operational Analysis of the Bakersfield Police Department
During the most recent budget preparation process, Vice Mayor Weir requested staff
formulate a multi -year strategic planning document for the Police Department with a
focus on improving response times. The referral, in part, relates to the annual budget
requests made for police staffing and related priorities.
After evaluating various options, which included internal and external alternatives, the
Police Chief and the City Manager's Office are recommending The International
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Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) be used to assist in formulating a plan. The IACP is a
highly respected law enforcement support organization, with extensive experience in
formulating strategic plans for law enforcement agencies across the country. The IACP
has a dedicated management studies team, which would conduct a comprehensive
review of BPD operations and provides ongoing feedback and recommendations for
improving procedures and services, such as response times. The IACP has conducted
similar management studies for other law enforcement agencies, including the City of
Pittsburgh Police Department, City of Anchorage Police Department, City of Peabody,
MA Police Department and the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Transit Authority - Transit
Police.
The study will evaluate the core functions, programs, practices, and conditions of the
department, including, but not limited to: the department's mission, goals, objectives,
policing style, crime trends, crime workload, organizational structure, patrol operations,
traffic operations, investigations operations, crime prevention activities, crime analysis,
department standards, support services, human resources, career development,
information management and communications. Additionally, the IACP will evaluate
historical statistical data across multiple categories, such as calls for service, reported
crimes, arrests and other workload data.
The evaluation will include six phases which culminate in a final report and assistance
with implementation of any recommendations. The report will ultimately assist in
identifying actions the BPD can implement to achieve objectives more effectively,
maximize productivity, and meet future requirements in a logical and orderly manner.
The study is anticipated to take approximately four to six months to complete, under an
agreement with a not -to- exceed amount of $99,875. Staff is recommending approval of
the agreement.
3. Transfer and Appropriation of $99,875 from General Fund Balance to the Non -
Departmental Budget within the General Fund for the Police Department Strategic
Operational Analysis
Staff recommends the above transfer and appropriation for the Police Department
Strategic Operational Analysis.
Enclosure: Exhibit "A"
Mid -Year Budget Transfers and Appropriations
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2014
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. ROIL CALL
Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers
Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Hanson, Sullivan
(seated at 3 :40 p.m.), Johnson (seated
at 3:40 p.m.)
Absent: Mayor Hall
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Marvin Dean spoke regarding a High Speed Rail
Forum to be held on January 10, 2014, at the Beale
Library, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., invited everyone to
attend, and submitted written material; and also
mentioned the California Regional Transportation
Summit on March 26, 27, and 28.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1)
for the following:
City v. County of Kern, et al., Fresno
County Superior Court Case
No. 13CECG02817.
2. Land Lot 1, LLC, v. City, Kern County
Superior Court Case
No. S- 1500 -CV- 263357, SPC.
Motion by Councllmember Hanson to adjourn to APPROVED
Closed Session at 3 :37 p.m. AB HALL, SULLIVAN,
JOHNSON
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adjourn from APPROVED
Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. AB HALL
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 2014 - Page 2
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1)
for the following:
City v. County of Kern, et al., Fresno
County Superior Court Case
No. 13CECG02817.
2. Land Lot 1, LLC, v. City, Kern County
Superior Court Case
No. S- 1500 -CV- 263357, SPC.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
REGULAR MEETING -5:18 p.m.
1.
2.
3.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir,
Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith,
Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson
Absent: None
INVOCATION by Pastor Tour6 Tyler, The Cross Christian
Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Brindee Strunk, 5th grade
student at Eissler Elementary School.
Mayor Hall acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 188 in
attendance at the meeting to learn about City government.
ACTION TAKEN
CITY ATTORNEY WAS
GIVEN DIRECTION
CITY ATTORNEY WAS
GIVEN DIRECTION
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 2014 — Page 3
4. PRESENTATIONS ACTION TAKEN
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Certificate of
Appreciation to Carlos Navarro, General
Manager of the Bakersfield Marriott at the
Convention Center, 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.
Mr. Navarro accepted the Certificate and
made comments.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of plaques to the
proprietors of Russo's Books, Tony and Mike
Russo, honoring the local business established in
1989.
Messrs. Russo accepted the plaques and made
comments.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Jeff Howard, Chairman of the Downtown
Business Association, spoke regarding a no
panhandling ordinance, asked that the City of
Bakersfield adopt a no panhandling policy that
does not abridge the First Amendment and to
make it unlawful to solicit on private property
within 25 feet of an entrance or exit of a public
restroom or business, within 25 feet of an ATM
machine or pay phone, and 25 feet from a
transit stop; and he asked that the matter be
referred to a committee.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that this
matter be placed on the agenda for the next
Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting,
and he invited Mr. Haward and anybody who is
concerned about this issue to attend.
b. Robert Braley spoke regarding the TRIP projects,
stating that since the Centennial Corridor
Project is such a huge expense, it should be
separated in its entirety from the rest of the TRIP
projects and placed before the voters for their
approval; and he submitted written material.
Mayor Hall announced that the balance of the
speakers will be heard under Deferred Business
Item 12.a. (see page 12)
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 2014 — Page 4
6. WORKSHOPS ACTION TAKEN
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Police Civil Service
Board, due to the expiration of term of William
Perry, whose term expired December 31, 2013
City Clerk Gafford announced that
applications were received from Michael
Strong and Ronald Wolfe.
Ballots were used, and City Clerk Gafford
announced that the results of the ballots were
seven votes for Mr. Strong and zero votes for
Mr. Wolfe.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Michael APPROVED
Strong to the Police Civil Service Board, term to
expire on December 31, 2016.
Mayor Hall acknowledged William Perry's 19
years of service on the Police Civil Service
Board.
b. One appointment to the Board of Directors of
the North of the River Recreation and Park
District, due to the expiration of term of Dana
Martin, whose term expired December 31, 2013.
City Clerk Gafford announced that an
application was received from the incumbent.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to reappoint Dana APPROVED
Martin to the North of the River Recreation and
Park District, term to expire on December 31,
2017.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the December 5, 2013,
Special City Council Meeting and
December 11, 2013, Regular City Council
Meeting.
8.
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 2014 — Page 5
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
November 26, 2013, to December 16, 2013, in
the amount of $14,254,350.53, and self -
insurance payments from November 26, 2013,
to December 16, 2013, in the amount of
$250,726.96, totaling $14,505,077.49.
Ordinances:
Resolutions:
C. 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.
d. Sewer connection fee assessment for 4925
Centaur Street:
e
1. Resolution confirming assessment for
sewer connection fee and authorizing
the collection of assessment by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
2. Agreement with Leslie L. Howard, to pay
sewer connection fee in installments
through the Kern County Tax Collector.
Sewer connection fee assessment for 5108
Elysium Street:
Resolution confirming assessment for
sewer connection fee and authorizing
the collection of assessment by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
2. Agreement with Rogelio and Nelida
Esqueda, to pay sewer connection fee in
installments through the Kern County Tax
Collector.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 001 -14
RES 002 -14
AGR 14 -001
RES 003 -14
AGR 14 -002
8.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
f. Emergency repairs for Ice Chiller at Rabobank
Arena:
Resolution dispensing with normal RES 004 -14
bidding procedures due to the need for
emergency installation and rental of a
portable 300 -ton ice chiller along with
emergency repairs to existing ice chiller
system at Rabobank Arena due to
catastrophic failure, not to exceed
$375,000.
2. Appropriate $375,000 Facility Reserve
Funds to the Public Works Department's
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Capital Outlay Fund.
g. Emergency Sewer Repair on 1 It Street from
Chester Avenue to N Street:
1. Resolution dispensing with normal RES 005 -14
bidding procedures due to the need for
emergency sewer repair on l It Street
from Chester Avenue to N Street, and
authorizing Griffith Company and Rain
for Rent to perform necessary repairs not
to exceed $700,000.
2. Appropriate $700,000 Sewer Enterprise
Fund balance (Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 2) to the Public Works
Department's Capital Improvement
Budget.
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 -55 (3700 Wilson Road). RES 006 -14
2. Area 3 -90 (Tract 6410 located at the RES 007 -14
northwest corner of Taft Highway and
Akers Road).
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Resolutions forming Traffic Signal Maintenance
Districts and approving, confirming and
adopting the Public Works Director's Reports
and authorizing collection of assessments by
the Kern County Tax Collector for the following:
1. Area TS -23 (southwest corner of Panama RES 008 -14
Lane and Ashe Road).
2. Area TS -24 (southwest corner of Olive RES 009 -14
Drive and Calloway Drive).
West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare
Area:
Resolution of Intention No. 1770 ROI 1770
establishing the West Beltway Planned
Major Thoroughfare Area and
preliminarily approving the boundaries of
the area and the cost and fee schedule.
2. First Reading of Ordinance amending F FR
of Section 16.32.060 of the Municipal
Code relating to Bridge Crossings and
Major Thoroughfares.
k. Resolution of Intention No. 1772 adding territory, ROI 1772
Area 4-118 (18200 Highway 178), to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and
preliminarily approving, confirming, and
adopting Public Works Director's Report.
Agreements:
Agreement with Acclamation Insurance AGR 14 -003
Management Services (AIMS) ($378,319 - 1 S,
year; $389,669 - 2nd year; $389,669 - optional 3rd
year) for workers' compensation management
services.
M. Agreement with Lennar Fresno, Inc. ($85,000),
AGR 14 -004
to purchase real property located on the
DEED 7756
southeast corner of Ashe Road and Thorton
Avenue, for a domestic water well site.
n. Agreement with Peterson Family Trust ($40,000)
REMOVED FOR
to purchase real property located at
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
4301 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
o. Agreement with Pioneer Farm Equipment
Company ($47,600) to purchase real property
located at 4400 Rosedale Highway for the
Rosedale Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
P. Agreement with Barnes Family Revocable Trust
($44,300) to purchase real property located at
5150 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
q. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
Bolthouse Development Company, LLC, for
Parcel Map 12061 located south of Bolthouse
Drive and west of Buena Vista Road.
r. Final Map, Improvement and Landscape
Agreements with Beazer Homes Holdings
Corporation for Tract 6553 -2 located south of
Panama Lane and east of Mountain Ridge
Drive.
S. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 11 -022
with Nishikawa Property Maintenance, Inc.
($89,422; revised not to exceed $357,688 and
extend term one year), to continue the
maintenance of the Mesa Marin Sports
Complex.
t. Contract Change Order Nos. 107, 108, and 109
to Agreement No. 07 -304 with Security Paving
Construction (Credit to the City for $138,884.32;
revised not to exceed $33,428,608.77) for the
State Route 178 and Fairfax Road Interchange
Project. (TRIP)
U. Contract Change Order No. 27 to Agreement
No. 11-144 with Security Paving Company, Inc
($29,467.28; revised not to exceed
$12,639,863.58; change order funded with
Roads Program Utility /Surcharge Fund and
Traffic Development Fees), for construction of
the Westside Parkway Phase 6B Project. (TRIP)
V. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement
No. 13 -068 with Bowman Asphalt ($14,274.26;
revised not to exceed $184,700.26) for the
project known as Street Improvements on Wible
Road - Berkshire Road to Panama Lane.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 14 -008
AGR 14 -009
AGR 14 -010
AGR 11- 022(1)
AGR 07 -304
CCO107, CCO108,
CCOI09
AGR 11 -144
CCO27
AGR 13 -068
CCO1
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Bids:
W. Accept bid from San Joaquin Tractor
($127,881.75) for one additional four wheel
drive tractor for use by the Public Works
Department, Wastewater Division.
X. Accept bid and approve contract with Clark AGR 14 -011
Bros., Inc. ($1,494,310), for the Sewer Lift Station
Rehabilitation at Gosford Road and District
Boulevard.
Miscellaneous:
Y. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Annual Compliance Report for park impact
fees prepared in accordance with California
Government Code §66006.
Review and accept Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Annual Compliance Report for planned
drainage area fees prepared in accordance
with California Government Code §66006.
aa. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Annual Compliance Report for planned
sewer area fees prepared in accordance with
California Government Code §66006.
bb. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Annual Compliance Report for bridge
crossing and major thoroughfare fees prepared
in accordance with California Government
Code §66006.
CC. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Annual Compliance Report for transportation
impact fees prepared in accordance with
California Government Code §66006.
Successor Agency Business:
dd. Receive and file successor agency payments
from November 26, 2013, to December 16,
2013, in the amount of $65,169.17.
City Clerk Gafford announced that a
memorandum was received from staff providing
changes to the exhibits regarding Item 8.j.1.
8.
9.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Maxwell requested that items 8.n.,
8.o., and 8.p. be removed for separate
consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent
APPROVED
Calendar items 8.a. through 8.dd., with the removal of
items 8.n., 8.o., and 8.p. for separate consideration.
n. Agreement with Peterson Family Trust ($40,000)
AGR 14 -005
to purchase real property located at
DEED 7757
4301 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
DEED 7758
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
Property Manager Anderson responded to
questions from Councilmember Maxwell
regarding Items 8.n., 8.o., and 8.p.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt
APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 8.n.
o. Agreement with Pioneer Farm Equipment
AGR 14 -006
Company ($47,600) to purchase real property
DEED 7711
located at 4400 Rosedale Highway for the
DEED 7712
Rosedale Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt
APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 8.o.
P. Agreement with Barnes Family Revocable Trust
AGR 14 -007
($44,300) to purchase real property located at
DEED 7759
5150 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
DEED 7760
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt
APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 8.p.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Resolution determining that certain Capital
RES 0 10- 14
Improvement Program (CIP) Projects cited
within this Resolution are to be classified as
substantially complex for purposes of Public
Contract Code Section 7201 and authorizing
the increase of the retention from five percent
to ten percent for said CIP projects. CIP Projects
recommended to be found as substantially
complex include: Fire Station No. 8 Remodel;
Manor Street Bridge over the Kern River; Mesa
Marin Phase 2; Police Department Firing Range
Facility; and Sports Village Phase 3. (Staff
recommends adoption of the Resolution.)
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
b. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution RES 0 11- 14
making findings and updating the Capital
Improvement Plan for the existing Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. A finding
that the project is exempt from CEQA will also
be considered. (Staff recommends adoption of the
Resolution.)
Consent Calendar Public Hearings opened at
5:50 p.m.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings closed at 5:51 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Public Hearings items 9.a. and 9.b.
10. HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
a. Transportation, Utility Systems, and Facilities on
Federal Lands application with the Bureau of
Reclamation for consideration of a multi -use
path along the Friant -Kern Canal from Kern
River Parkway to Seventh Standard Road.
City Clerk Gafford announced that a memorandum
was received from staff amending the Administrative
Report.
Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments;
Assistant Public Works Director Fidler made additional
staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation,
and recommended submitting an application and
preliminary plans to the Bureau of Reclamation for
consideration of a proposed multi -use path along the
Friant -Kern Canal.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve staff's APPROVED
recommendation.
Councilmember Johnson advised he would like to
revisit the Issue of the South H Canal that is part of the
Council Goals and Objectives document, and he
would like to move forward with that throughout the
year.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN
a. Report regarding the Cul -de -Sac Project, south
of 241h Street.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 128 -12 RES 128 -12(1)
specifying when construction of qualifying
cul -de -sacs on Beech, Myrtle, Spruce, Pine,
Cedar, A, B, and C streets south of 24th Street
may occur.
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file
the report. At the request of Councilmember Maxwell,
a proposed Amendment to Resolution 128 -12 is also
presented for City Council consideration.
City Clerk Gafford announced that correspondence
was received from Lila Ray in support of the
Cul -de -Sac Project.
Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Tandy made additional staff comments,
recommended the City Council receive and file the
report, and recommended clarifying the timeframe by
allowing the residents to do what they want when
they want.
The following individuals spoke in support of the
Cul -de -Sac Project:
Dominique Minaberrigarai, and asked that the 100
percent requirement be amended; Ron Fraze, and
urged that they be built now for the safety of the
children in the neighborhood; Wayne Kress, requested
that they be built sooner rather than later, and
expressed his support of Mr. Minaberrigarai's request
to revisit the 100 percent standard required by the
homeowners; Bart Hill, and urged moving forward with
building the cul -de -sacs now rather than delaying;
Cindy Meek, and supports revising the 100 percent
standard; John Giumarra, urged the Council to
consider the safety of the children in the
neighborhood; Jeff Lemucchi, requested it be done
before the 24th Street widening, and also requested
the requirement be changed from unanimous to
majority; and Cheryl Miller, and asked the Council to
reconsider the 100 percent commitment to get a
cul -de -sac.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
Item 12.a. continued
Councilmember Maxwell explained that he had
proposed the resolution to provide that if the
cul -de -sacs go in before the 24th Street widening
occurs, that the homeowners should bear the expense
of the cul -de -sacs.
Councilmember Hanson asked staff to bring back to
the next meeting for discussion and vote the issue on
Spruce Street.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to receive and
file the report.
Councilmember Sullivan advised she would support
the cul -de -sacs and encouraged staff to come up
with a way to include Spruce Street, as it would be
hugely detrimental to not honor the original plan.
ACTION TAKEN
Vice -Mayor Weir offered a friendly amendment to
clarify the policy to allow the cul -de -sac projects to
proceed on those streets where the residents meet the
established criteria at a time agreed upon by the
residents and the Public Works Director. APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Smith, with a friendly
amendment by Vice -Mayor Weir, to receive and file
the report, and to clarify the policy to allow the
cul -de -sac projects to proceed on those streets where
the residents meet the established criteria at a time
agreed upon by the residents and the Public Works
Director.
13. NEW BUSINESS
None.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff make a
presentation on historical designation, at the next City
Council meeting, and provide clarification on how a
neighborhood or a house would go about being listed
In the National Register.
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Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff make a
presentation regarding the traffic counts for 24th Street,
Westpark Freeway, Truxtun Avenue, and Oak Street.
Councilmember Maxwell advised that he would like to
hear some Ideas regarding what can be done to
solve the problem on Westwind and Truxtun
Extension created by the increased traffic traveling to
and from the Westside Parkway.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff make a
presentation at the next City Council regarding
changing the downtown streets into a series of one -
way streets to improve the traffic flow downtown.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff look into
the LED lighting on 21 :t Street and the feasibility of
doing something similar to what has been done on Q
Street or even something unique similar to what has
been done In the Gaslight District of San Diego.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff make a
presentation regarding the scope and cost of taking
Parker Road, because Asbury Transportation
Company has offered to donate land on Parker Road
in order to make a safe connection that would come
off of Mohawk instead of Rosedale.
Councilmember Maxwell recommended honoring the
Bakersfield High School football team at the next City
Council meeting in recognition of their winning the
State championship, and when Mayor Hall advised he
was participating in a public celebration on
January 21 st, Councilmember Maxwell withdrew his
recommendation.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that the EIR for the
widening of 24th Street be placed on the agenda for
February 121h Instead of January 22 ^d.
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Johnson expressed his appreciation
to the Parks Department for upgrading the
playground equipment by adding handicap usable
apparatus at Saunders and Beale parks, and he is
looking forward to the same upgrades in about four
months at the Challenger and Wilderness parks.
Councilmember Johnson requested that a draft
resolution asking the Governor to declare a state of
emergency be referred to the Water Board at Its
meeting next week and potentially bringing it back to
the next City Council meeting on January 22nd,
Councilmember Johnson requested a resolution in
support of potential legislation by Assembly Member
Salas regarding internet cafes be prepared for the
next City Council agenda.
Councilmember Sullivan expressed her appreciation
to the Councilmembers on their ability to work
together respectfully, and she advised she is proud to
be a part of this Council.
Councilmember Sullivan commented about the
much - improved cleanliness on the freeway;
mentioned that the plastic bag issue may need to be
revisited in the future; noted that she is looking
forward to the event honoring the Bakersfield High
School football team; congratulated the Bakersfield
Christian High School football team for making it to the
Finals; expressed her appreciation to staff for the work
they do with the City Council; and wished everyone a
Happy New Year.
Mayor Hall advised that he would keep the City
Council apprised of the details of the public
celebration on January 21St at Bakersfield High School
for the football team; he is trying to make contact with
the coach at Bakersfield Christian High School to
provide some recognition for their football team; and
he will contact the coach at Bakersfield High School
about having the team honored at the next City
Council meeting on January 22nd,
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Hall provided the following update on the
accomplishments of the Litter Pickup Program: in
2013, 256 tons of litter were picked up by the various
programs, including three crews from the Bakersfield
Homeless Center, which is made possible by seven
sponsorships that provide jobs to the people from the
Homeless Center; the Mayor's Freeway Pickup
Program continues twice a month, and at the last
cleanup, there were 40 new volunteers; good results
by the Kern County Sheriff's Department work crew,
and the Kern County Sheriff's Department has issued
25 citations for uncovered loads; the City Solid Waste
Department is working on pursuing additional funding
through AB109 for the various cleanup projects; the
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful website has been updated
and clearly identifies the outstanding work that's
being done with the freeway litter pickup programs;
and soon work is to begin with Children First for
additional litter pickup programs in and around the
schools.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield