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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 19, 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
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir (seated at
3:36 p.m.), Councilmembers Rivera,
Maxwell, Smith, Hanson, Sullivan (seated
at 3:35 p.m,), Johnson (seated at
3:45 p.m.)
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None,
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation, Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 549569 (d)(1) for
the following:
City v, Kern County, et al., Fresno County
Superior Court Case No. 13CECG02817.
2. Truxtun Court Partners, et al, v. City, et
al., Kern County Superior Court Case
No. S- 1500 -CV- 278941 -SPC,
ACTION TAKEN
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 549569 (d)(2),
(e)(1) (one potential case).
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to adjourn to APPROVED
Closed Session at 3:31 p.m. AB WEIR, SULLIVAN, JOHNSON
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn from Closed APPROVED
Session at 5:06 p.m. AB HALL
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CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) for
the following:
1. City v. Kern County, et al., Fresno County
Superior Court Case
No, 13CECG02817.
2. Truxtun Court Partners, et al. v. City, et
al., Kern County Superior Court Case
No, S- 1 500-CV-278941 -SPC.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2),
(e)(1) (one potential case).
ADJOURNMENT
Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
CITY ATTORNEY WAS
GIVEN DIRECTION
NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
MAYOR of
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK and Ex Offici erk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir,
Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith,
Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson
Absent: None
2. INVOCATION by Pastor Jason Klopenstein, Rosedale
Bible Church.
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Justus Nunez, 5th grade ACTION TAKEN
student at Bessie Owens Intermediate School,
Mayor Hall acknowledged the students from the Ridgeview
High School Government class and the Bakersfield College
Government class in attendance at the meeting to learn
about City gove4m6nt.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a, Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to
Jason Cohen, President of the Board of
Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern
County, declaring March 23 -29, 2014, as
National Boys & Girls Clubs Week.
Mr. Cohen accepted the Proclamation and
made comments.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to
Julia Gonzales, declaring March, 2014,
Women's History Month.
Ms. Gonzales, of Club GEN, accepted the
Proclamation and made comments.
Mayor Hall recognized City Manager Tandy, who
presented a plaque to Public Works Director Rojas in
commemoration of his 19 years, 4 months of service to
the City, and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Mr. Rojas accepted the plaque and made comments.
Mayor Hall announced that Deferred Business Item 12.a. is
being moved forward on the agenda, and that any public
speakers to this item will have the opportunity to speak at this
time.
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a, First Reading of Ordinance enacting Chapter FR
9.32 of the Municipal Code relating to
aggressive panhandling /solicitation. (deferred
from the meeting of 03105114)
Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 12,a, continued
Kevin Bartl, representing the Board of
Directors for the Downtown Business
Association, is in support of the Ordinance and
submitted written material; Dr. Gerald Cantu,
Chair of the Homeless Collaborative ad hoc
committee that was formed to respond to
panhandling issues, is in support of the
Ordinance, but asked for a delay in
Implementation, and he submitted written
material; Jim Wheeler, on behalf of the Kern
County Homeless Collaborative, is In support of
the Ordinance and asked for a delay In
implementation until January 1, 2015; Keith
Barnes, downtown business owner, Is in support
of the Ordinance; Bob Bender, downtown
business owner, is in support of the Ordinance;
Kenneth Gibson, Major, Retired Salvation Army
Officer, is in support of the Ordinance; Curtis
James Bingham, Sr., street evangelist, is in
support of the Ordinance; Wayne Wright,
representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is In
support of the Ordinance; and Jeff Hayward,
representing the Bakersfield Marriott, is in
support of the Ordinance.
City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments
and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Johnson made a motion to
move First Reading of the Ordinance enacting
Chapter 9.32 of the Municipal Code relating to
aggressive panhandling solicitation with
direction to staff to bring the second reading
back in May.
Councilmember Maxwell offered a friendly
amendment to change the motion to have First
Reading tonight and have the second reading
as soon as possible.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson, with the APPROVED
friendly amendment by Councilmember
Maxwell, to give First Reading to the Ordinance
and have the second reading as soon as
possible.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN
a. The following individuals spoke regarding
cul -de -sacs: William Hickey, Jr., his concerns
have been addressed and he is in support of a
t cul -de -sac on Cedar Street; Nancy Frick is in
support of a cul -de -sac on Cedar Street;
Romain Clerou expressed some concerns with
respect to the aesthetics of the cul -de -sac on
Cedar Street; and Tomas Deltoro Diaz is in
support of a cul -de -sac on Beech Street.
b. Bob Bell, Chairman of the Downtown
Bakersfield Development Corporation, spoke
regarding the Urban Development Plan for
Downtown, requested the City's participation in
this endeavor, and asked that the matter be
referred to the Planning and Development
Committee.
Councilmember Smith requested that this
matter be referred to the Planning and
Development Committee.
c, Nora Weber spoke regarding a package of
marijuana she found on the street next to her
property, expressed her concerns for the
children getting on and off the school buses in
the area, and submitted written material,
d. Scott Whyte spoke regarding an incident at
McMurtrey pool on December 26, 2013, and
requested a public hearing, with cross -
examination of witnesses, to address his
complaint.
e. John Black spoke regarding the TRIP program
and some property he owns near Rosedale
Highway and Jet Way; and advised that he
does not want the City, State, or anyone to do
anything there that would preclude a
developer from developing that land and using
that intersection.
Jason Cater, Executive Director of Bike
Bakersfield, spoke regarding new installation of
bike lanes on 4th Street, 30th Street, Alta Vista
Drive, and Haley Street, and thanked the City
for its commitment to continuing to improve our
road network to make it more bicycle friendly,
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
g. Dora Martinez spoke regarding her stolen
vehicle and urged the City to put a stop to the
criminals getting away with auto theft.
Councilmember Rivera requested that the
Police Department revisit the issue of auto theft
and to come up with creative ways to get the
word out to the public, and to follow -up with
Ms. Ramirez on her case.
Councilmember Johnson requested that the
Police Department include in that response an
update on the grant regarding auto theft and
any successes achieved, and to also look at
improving customer service.
WORKSHOPS
None,
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the March 5, 2014,
Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
February 21, 2014, to March 6, 2014, in the
amount of $12,824,447.18, and self- insurance
payments from February 21, 2014, to March 6,
2014, in the amount of $161,981.84, totaling
$12,986,429.02.
Ordinances:
C. First Reading of Ordinance amending the text
of the Municipal Code, specifically
Chapter 17.10 (One Family Dwelling Zone) and
Section 16.28.170 (Subdivision Lot Design
Standards) creating a new R -1 -4.5 zone district
(Small Lot One - Family Dwelling - 4,500 - square
foot lot minimum) with related changes to the
front and rear building setback requirements,
and subdivision lot design standards.
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Resolutions:
d.
Resolution approving the Updated Kern Multi-
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' rJurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
e.
Sewer connection and construction fee
assessments for 7804 Hopper Avenue:
1. Resolution confirming assessments for
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sewer and construction fees and
authorizing the collection of assessments
by the Kern County Tax Collector,
2. Agreement with Shawn E. Elliott and
AGR 14 -035
Leaha M. Elliott, to pay sewer
connection and construction fees
through the Kern County Taxes.
f.
Sewer connection and construction fee
assessments for 128 Suzanne Street:
1. Resolution confirming assessments for
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sewer and construction fees and
authorizing the collection of assessments
by the Kern County Tax Collector.
2. Agreement with Pamela Lynn Cain, to
AGR 14 -036
pay sewer connection and construction
fees through the Kern County Taxes.
Agreements:
g.
Agreement with Mary E. Lee Properties, Inc.
AGR 14 -037
($82,800), to purchase real property located at
DEED 7846, 7847
4000 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
h.
Agreement with Bernard Arduain Family Trust
AGR 14 -038
($53,000) to purchase real property located at
DEED 7848, 7849
4001 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
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Agreement with Harmon Revocable Living Trust
AGR 14 -039
($175,000) to purchase real property identified
DEED 7850
as APN 387 - 150 -24 for the State Route 178
Widening Project. (TRIP)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No, 12 -095
with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc,
($332,477.50: $241,908.67 Federal, $31,341,83
Local TDF, and $59,227 Water Enterprise
Funding; revised not to exceed $3,083,638,46),
for engineering design services for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project, (TRIP)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -059
with Gilliam and Sons, Inc, (extending term to
December 31, 2014), for the earthmoving and
hauling annual contract (non - prevailing wage),
Security Services at Creekview Villas:
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. CD 13-030 with Construction
Protective Services, Inc, ($53,500; revised
not to exceed $93,500), for security
services at Creekview Villas, 1300 R
Street,
2, Appropriate $53,500 Housing Successor
program income to the Operating
Budget within the Housing Successor
Administrative Fund,
M. Contract Change Order No, 1 to Agreement
No. 13 -172 with Crosstown Electrical & Data,
Inc, ($18,656; revised not to exceed $322,256),
for the project known as Traffic Signal
Synchronization - Part 3, located at the
Intersection of Chester Avenue and 271h street.
Bids:
n, Reject bids for three replacement four door
midsize utility vehicles for the Police and
Water Departments.
o. Accept bid from JM Equipment, Fresno,
California ($53,164,58), for two replacement
fork lift trucks for the Rabobank Arena.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 13- 059(1)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
P. Accept bid and approve contract with Gilliam AGR 14 -041
and Sons, Inc. (not to exceed $1,610,020), for
the earthmoving and hauling annual contract
(prevailing wage rate).
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8. ,r, jCQNSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
q. Appropriate $2,700,000 of Public Transportation
Modernization, Improvement, and Service
Enhancement Account (PTMISEA) Funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital
Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay
Fund for the construction of the Amtrak Station
parking structure.
Successor Agency Business:
Receive and file successor agency payments
from February 21, 2014, to March b, 2014, in the
amount of $41,145.48.
Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced that a
supplemental memorandums was received for Item
8.c., indicating there are two Ordinances to be given
First Reading on this item; and a supplemental
memorandum was provided for Item 8,j„ reflecting an
updated contract,
Councilmember Maxwell requested that items S.a.,
8.c., 8.j., 8.1., and 8.m. be removed for separate
consideration.
Councilmember Johnson requested that item 8.q. be
removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent
Calendar items 8.a. through 8.r., with the removal of
items 8.a., 8. c., 8.j., 8.1., 8.m., and 8.q. for separate
consideration.
a. Approval of minutes of the March 5, 2014,
Regular City Council Meetings.
Councilmember Maxwell requested, with
regard to Reports Item l 1.a., the ad hoc
committee for the TRIP oversight, that the
Minutes be corrected to reflect that there was
an offer between the City Manager's Office and
Councilmember Maxwell that he would be
invited to the monthly TRIP meetings.
City Manager Tandy clarified that, due to the
Brown Act issues, the offer was for
Councilmember Maxwell for one meeting.
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
APPROVED
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 8,a, continued
Councilmember Maxwell requested an open
invitation to go to TRIP meetings, and if another
Councilmember should attend, he would be
happy to leave the meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to approve
Consent Calendar Item 8.a., with the correction
as stated above.
C. First Reading of Ordinances amending the text
of the Municipal Code, specifically
Chapter 17,10 (One Family Dwelling Zone) and
Section 16.28,170 (Subdivision Lot Design
Standards) creating a new R -1-4,5 zone district
(Small Lot One - Family Dwelling - 4,500 - square
foot lot minimum) with related changes to the
front and rear building setback requirements,
and subdivision lot design standards,
Councilmember Maxwell made a motion to
delay this item and move it to a presentation
either at the next Council meeting where we
have a full Council.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to
approve the Ordinance as submitted by staff.
Councilmember Maxwell amended his motion
to give First Reading to the Ordinances tonight
and then at the first opportunity to have a full
Council that we get a presentation and if, at
that point, there are not any questions, that
everything is acceptable to the full Council,
that we go ahead and approve it at that time.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to give First
Reading to the Ordinances in Consent
Calendar Item 8.c., and come back in May
with Second Reading and a presentation
before the full Council.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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APPROVED
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
j. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 12 -095
with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc.
($332,477.50: $241,908.67 Federal, $31,341.83
Local TDF, and $59,227 Water Enterprise
Funding; revised not to exceed $3,083,638.46),
for engineering design services for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
Councilmember Maxwell advised that the
reason he requested this item be removed for
separate consideration was because he
wanted to point out that this change represents
a 12 percent increase in costs because of
changes in the Caltrans rules and regulations.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt
Consent Calendar Item 8.j.
Security Services at Creekview Villas:
1, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. CID 13-030 with Construction
Protective Services, Inc, ($53,500; revised
not to exceed $93,500), for security
services at Creekview Villas, 1300 R
Street.
2. Appropriate $53,500 Housing Successor
program income to the Operating
Budget within the Housing Successor
Administrative Fund.
Councilmember Maxwell advised that the
reason he requested this item be removed for
separate consideration was because he
wanted to explain that the increase in funding is
to provide security services until June due to
the amount of pilferage and vandalism taking
place at the site during construction.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 12- 095(3)
APPROVED
AB SULLIVAN
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Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 81, and come back
later and re- evaluate the need to get rid of the
security or to keep it longer.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
M. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement AGR 13 -172
No. 13 -172 with Crosstown Electrical & Data, CCOi
Inc. ($18,656; revised not to exceed $322,256),
for the project known as Traffic Signal
Synchronization - Part 3, located at the
Intersection of Chester Avenue and 27th street.
Councilmember Maxwell explained that the
money for this project is coming out of gas tax
revenues, which is not an unending fund; and
he feels that the City has to be cautious about
committing that kind of money to something
that will be a short term job producer but a long
term liability.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 8.m.
q. Appropriate $2,700,000 of Public Transportation
Modernization, Improvement, and Service
Enhancement Account (PTMISEA) Funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital
Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay
Fund for the construction of the Amtrak Station
parking structure,
Councilmember Johnson explained that the
reason he requested this item be removed for
separate consideration was because he had a
question about it after he had prepared for the
meeting and had not had a chance to confer
with staff.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson to adopt APPROVED
Consent Calendar Item 8.q.
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8;07 p.m, and
reconvened the meeting at 8;16 p,m,
Mayor Hall announced that, at the request of the City
Manager's staff, Deferred Business Item 12.b. was being
moved forward on the agenda to be heard at this time.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN
b, Cul -de -Sacs at Beech and Cedar streets.
Assistant Public Works Director Fidler made staff
,comments, provided a PowerPoint
'presentation, and recommended Council
determination on who is responsible, whether it
is the City or the residents, for the extra costs in
construction if Option 2 is selected for the
Cedar Street cul -de -sac; and he pointed out
that the southwest property owner has
indicated he will move forward with this project,
as proposed, and dedicating the right -of -way
necessary to maintain the 4 -foot sidewalk.
Property owner Keith Barndon advised that he is
willing to pay the $3,000 in extra construction
costs.
Property owner Romain Clerou requested the
following; that the sidewalks north of the
cul -de -sac be removed now; minimize the
sidewalk in front of his house; and consider
options, such as signage, and not painting the
curb red.
Councilmember Maxwell made a motion to
move forward as the Assistant Public Works
Director described for Option 2 on the Cedar
Street cul -de -sac; and that the Beech Street
cul -de -sac be delayed until the Public Works
Department has been able to meet with one of
the property owners and work out an equitable
solution to their situation.
City Attorney Gennaro suggested that
Councilmember Maxwell clarify in his motion
that the homeowners on Cedar Street are
going to cover the additional construction
costs, and then direct staff to continue to work
with Mr, Clerou on the issues that he brought
up.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 12,b, continued
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to move APPROVED
forward with Option 2 on the Cedar Street
cul -de -sac; that the homeowners, other than
Mr. Hickey, will pay for the additional cost for
the alteration on this particular cul -de -sac; that
staff continue to work with Mr. Clerou to resolve
his issues in terms of the painting, the sidewalks,
and any other issues he may have; and that the
Beech Street cul -de -sac be delayed until staff
has been able to meet with one of the property
owners and work out an equitable solution to
his situation.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving RES 036 -14
the Issuance by the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern of rental housing bonds (not to
exceed $15 million) for the purchase and
rehabilitation of approximately 160 units of
multi- family rental housing located at 7000
Auburn Street.
Staff recommends odoptlon of resolution.
Councilmember Johnson announced that he
would abstain, due to conflict of interest, source
of income, on Item 10.a.
Community Development Director Mcisaac
made staff comments,
Hearing opened at 8:41 p,m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 8:42 p.m,
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt the APPROVED
Resolution. ABS JOHNSON
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10. HEARINGS continued
b. ::Pib1ic•Hearing to consider 10 Resolutions of
Necessity (RON) to determine whether the
public interest and necessity require acquisition
by eminent domain, of partial interests in the
following real property for public purpose,
known as APNs: (1) 332 - 230 -01, (2) 332 - 230 -06,
(3) 368- 060 -07, (4) 368- 082 -12, (5) 368 - 111 -01,
(6) 368 - 111 -22, (7) 496 -050 -16, (8) 332 - 260 -01
and -02, (9) 332 - 260 -22, -23, -24 and 25, and
(10) 452 - 060 -05, -39 and -41, for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project (Code Civ.
Proc. §1240.010), (TRIP)
Staff recommends adoption of Resolutions.
City Clerk Drimakis announced that a
supplemental memorandum was provided
transmitting correspondence from John and
Sue Black, and Mr. Springer,
Assistant Public Works Director Fidler made staff
comments.
City Attorney Gennaro made the following
comments for the record: "Mayor and Council,
for the record, as Mr, Fidler has indicated, this
project requires that certain properties be
acquired, The maps and legal descriptions of
each of those subject property interests are
attached to the Resolutions of Necessities or the
RONs as we call them, in your packet, I should
also note that your staff was successful in
acquiring one of the parcels on tonight's
agenda, so, as opposed to the ten Resolutions
of Necessity, tonight you are looking at
approval of nine of the Resolutions of Necessity,
and those RONs basically allow the City to
begin the legal process of acquiring those nine
properties. And again, for the record, it should
be noted that when you approve the RONs
tonight, you are making a finding on each one
of those properties that: number one, the
public interest and necessity requires the.
project, in other words, this project, you've
come to the conclusion, is going to alleviate
present and future traffic congestion, which is
vital to the public health and safety in that
area; number two, you're also making the
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10. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 10.b, continued
finding that the project is planned and located
in the manner that will be compatible with the
greatest public good and the least private
injury, in other words, it's not possible to widen
this property or widen Rosedale Highway unless
you acquire these certain properties; number
three, you're making a finding that the subject
property interest described in the RONs are
necessary for the project, in other words, there
Is no practical way to complete this project or
to widen Rosedale Highway unless you acquire
these certain properties; and finally, you're
making the finding that the City has made the
offers required under the State Government
Code to the owners of record of the real
property that we're seeking to acquire. Again,
as your Admin Report indicates, staff has
obtained fair market value appraisals on each
of these pieces of property, We have passed
them on to the owners of record, I want to
emphasize for the record, that staff is going to
continue to work with the property owners to
resolve as many of these acquisitions as
possible without the need to proceed to
Eminent Domain, but that the RON is the first
step In this process,"
Hearing opened at 8:45 p.m.
John Black spoke in support of the staff
recommendation,
Hearing closed at 8:51 p,m,
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt the APPROVED
Resolutions.
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11. - REPORTS
a. 2014 City Council Goals update:
Report on Accomplishments of Goals for
2012 and 2013.
2. Update of Goals Documents for 2014.
Staff recommends Council review the attached
Highlights and Accomplishments Report for the
2012 and 2013 City Council Goals. In addition, a
draft version of the Goals document with the
inclusion of updates for 2014 is submitted for the
Council's consideration and direction.
Assistant to the City Manager Smiley made staff
comments and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Councilmember Rivera advised that, regarding
Goal 4., "Plan for Growth and Development ",
with respect to the Municipal Airport and
related to examining methods to encourage
and support development in the area near the
airport, he would like to have a conversation
related to some type of improvement zone in
that area; also, along the lines of growth and
development, there is a drop off in funding
sources for curb, gutter, and sidewalks in areas
that don't quality for CDBG funds, and he feels
that needs to be updated.
Councilmember Rivera suggested adding a
section related to lighting up the City, and
specifically looking at the street light installation
policy and potentially updating that with some
type of reaffirmation about installing more lights
or lighting up the streets.
Councilmember Rivera suggested, regarding
Goal 3., some type of mention about older
areas of town, including southeast Bakersfield.
Councilmember Rivera suggested, regarding
"Public Safety", more on community outreach
and potentially expanding the Neighborhood
Watch Program.
ACTION TAKEN
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REPORTS continued
Councilmember Rivera advised that some
major updating needs to take place in the
original governing document regarding
combating gang violence and the progress
that has been made, as well as updating some
of the goals and objectives.
Councilmember Johnson advised that,
regarding Goal 2.6.5., he would like to put in
something that codifies that the City is going to
seek a bill to change State law that will allow us
to add amenities to our community such as
multi -use trails along canal corridors, and that if
we need to ask or find someone to shepherd it
through the Legislature for us, that we could put
the money behind the process.
Councilmember Johnson asked, regarding
Goals 3.1.13. and 4.4.2., relating to infill policies,
why are we charging people fees on a small
scale basis where you have an existing
structure and not adding to something that
wasn't already there in the first place in terms of
infrastructure, and there is no real impact.
Councilmember Johnson requested, regarding
Goal 6.1.2., on page 11, "promote and
encourage community gardens," that
something be added to the last sentence to
come up with an action plan to implement
additional community gardens, perhaps with
the involvement of either the Greenfield
Walking Group or Keep Bakersfield Beautiful.
Councilmember Smith suggested, in addition to
Councilmember Johnson's recommendation,
also looking at the fee structure for sewer and
traffic in the downtown because we want to do
all we can for the older areas of town.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance enacting Chapter
9,32 of the Municipal Code relating to
aggressive panhandling /solicitation, (deferred
from the meeting of 03105114)
Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
MOVED FORWARD
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
b. Cul -de -Sacs at Beech and Cedar streets.
Staff recommends Council determination.
13. y ,ZNEW BUSINESS
None.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Hanson advised that he had passed
along some information to staff regarding the oil
severance situation that Sacramento is suggesting,
and he would like to see if Council would like to take
some action on it through the Mayor's Office.
Councilmember Smith requested that the Community
Services Committee explore the opportunity of putting
artwork on our freeway that tells the Bakersfield story.
Councilmember Maxwell advised that he would like to
get together with Assistant Public Works Director Fidler
to discuss how speed limits are determined, and that a
constituent had expressed his concern about the high
speed limits in our city.
Councilmember Maxwell announced that there is a
problem again with illicit behavior behind Carpet
Cave on Sumner Street, and he asked the Police
Department to put some extra effort into that area.
Councilmember Maxwell once again expressed his
concerns regarding the synchronization of the traffic
lights on 23rd and 24th streets between 4:30 and 5:30
p.m., and 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.; and he stated that he
would hope that by the next Council meeting in four
weeks, he would see a substantial difference in the
way that traffic moves, at least during those two hours
of the day.
Vice -Mayor Weir advised that the City has received a
request to support the KCERA investing at least a
portion of their money in the local community, and he
asked staff to come back at the next meeting with a
resolution in support of that.
Vice -Mayor Weir urged the Councilmembers to talk to
appropriate staff to resolve any questions related to
agenda items prior to the meetings.
ACTION TAKEN
MOVED FORWARD
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Johnson announced that the Water
Forum for the urban water purveyors was successful, a
number of referrals were made by members of the
Water Board, and some of the other committees are
looking at options to help reduce water use.
Councilmember Johnson advised that he had a
request from a constituent to improve the intersection
of Berkshire and Union with a streetlight; and he asked
that staff to look into that.
Mayor Hall commended Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital, Garden Pathways, and Councilmember
Maxwell for the outstanding work that they are doing
with the neighborhood transformation projects, and
helping the residents and the children in the school in
that area to make life better for themselves.
Mayor Hall announced that the Council and the Board
of Supervisors have settled a lawsuit regarding
property tax revenues received by the City from
annexations in the County territory; and he indicated
that he feels the climate is changing in the relationship
between the City and the County.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
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