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Home My WebLink About01/09/02 MINUTES CC BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2002 Council Chambers, City Hail, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. PRE-MEETING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:20 p.m.) None AC~ON TAKEN WORKSHOP a. Report on Relocation of Recreation and Parks Department offices. Stan Ford, Director of Recreation & Parks, gave a presentation and answered questions. Report on status of Rio Vista Park, located at Stockdale Highway & Buena Vista Road. Stan Ford, Director of Recreation & Parks and Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager, gave a presentation and answered questions. Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed Session at 5:56 p.m. APPROVED CLOSED SESSION Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54947. Motion by Maggard to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:58 p.m. APPROVED Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 2 REGULAR MEETING 1. INVOCATION by Reverend Marc Mullins, First Christian Church Disciples. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Bill Rauert, 8th grade student at Tevis Junior High School. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan None ACTION TAKEN CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Hall announced there was no Closed Session Action, with Item a. continued to the next Council meeting. PRESENTATIONS Alan Tandy, City Manager, made comments regarding the Politicians vs. Media Hockey game. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Patrick Steele spoke regarding Historic Preservation Ordinance. Jess Perales spoke regarding concerns at Liberty Park, located at Brimhall and Jewetta Street. Couch requested Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director, meet with Mr. Perales regarding concerns and contact North Bakersfield Parks & Recreation for their assistance.. The following individuals spoke regarding New Business Item a., patriotism: Ken Mettler and Kelly Chamberlain. Becky Kaiser spoke regarding the Annexation Policy. APPOINTMENTS None. Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. December 12, 2001 Council Meeting. Payments: Payments from November 30, to December 28, 2001 in the amount of $12,259,852.97; and Self Insurance payments from November 30, to December 28, 2001 in the amount of $424,389.68. Ordinances: Ordinance amending Chapter 8.44 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Fireworks. (First reading 12/12/01) Ordinance amending Chapters 13.04.021 and 13.04.022 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Policy and Application Process for Maintenance Districts. (First reading 12/12/01) Ordinance amending the text of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, Section 17.30.030 (M-2 zone - Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit), removing language that references dairies, stockyards and other animal confinement uses. RiverLakes Ranch Zone Correction - RiverLakes Land Development Co. / Craig Carver: Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map 102-21 from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone on 1.7 acres, located north of Meany Avenue, west of Patton Way. (ZC P01- 0793) (Ward 4) Resolutions: Resolution of Intention No. 1262 calling a public hearing to determine whether public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires formation of an underground utility district within designated area, District No. 2, Division 29 (Buena Vista, Stockdale) (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN ORD 4042 ORD 4043 FR FR ROI 1262 Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution in support of Enhanced and Expanded School Public Safety Awareness programs of the Bakersfield Police Department. Resolution for sale of surplus Iron Sponge Material to Kern Sanitation Authority in the amount of $6,000. Resolution ordering Judicial Foreclosure of Delinquent Assessments in Assessment District 91-1 (Hosking). (Ward 7) Resolution authorizing access to Sales and Use Tax Records. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-28 (Truxtun Plaza East) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 5) Resolution approving the applicant to apply for Grant Funds for the Riparian and Riverine Habitat Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 in the amount of $400,000. (Ward 4) n. Digital Aerial Imagery: Resolution determining that certain Digital Aerial Imagery compatible with PhotoMapper~ software cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $80,000. Agreement with Airphoto USA, $80,000 to update digital aerial images of Metropolitan Bakersfield which are compatible with PhotoMapper~ software. AC~ON TAKEN RES 001-02 RES 002-02 RES 003-02 RES 004-02 RES 005-02 RES 006-02 DELETED Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 5 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: o. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: Final map and Improvement Agreement with Carriage Homes for Tract 5632, Phase 1, located south of McKee Road, west of Wible Road. (Ward 6) Improvement Agreement with The Heidrick/Rose Living Trust dated July 28, 1998, Rajendra A. Patel and Daxa R. Patel, Viral Y. Mehta and Shetal Mehta, and Hormuz Irani and Rhoda Irani for Parcel Map 10821, located south of Truxtun Avenue, west of Truxtun Plaza East. (Ward 5) Construction Management Services Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants in the amount not to exceed $52,400 for the Bellevue River Weir and Bike Path Bridge Crossing project. (Ward 4) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 00-304 with Habitat for Humanity, Golden Empire to include project costs associated with construction supervision, building permits and related fees in accordance with Federal HOME regulations. Contract Change Order No. I to Agreement No. 01-235 with Bowman Asphalt, $21,219.64 for a total contract amount of $338,135.52 for the project known as Paladino Drive Street construction. (Ward 3) Bids: Accept bids from Jim Burke Ford, $844,347.50 and Three Way Chevrolet, $79,568.58 for 40 vehicles (30 replacement, 10 additional) for the Public Works Department. Total $923,916.08. Miscellaneous: Quitclaim Deed from the City of Bakersfield to Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for a portion of an existing drainage basin located south of Stockdale Highway, east of Buena Vista Road. (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN AGR 02-001 AGR 02-002 DELETED AGR 02-003 AGR 00-304(1) CCO I TO AGR 01-235 DEED 5548 Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued u. Southwest Fire/Police Facility: (Ward 4) Appropriate $1.4 Million General Fund beginning fund balance and transfer $1,420,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund Capital improvement Budget. Appropriate $208,000 Asset Forfeitures to the Capital Outlay Fund Capital Improvement Budget. Appropriate and transfer $125,000 Capital Outlay Fund Balance to the Off-Street Parking Fund Capital Improvement Budget for property acquired at 1426 P Street. (Ward 2) Appropriate $510,476 grant monies to the Police Department Budget in the General Fund for additional police officers and equipment in support of the California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team. Economic and Community Development Department Foreclosure Policy. Relocation of City Recreation and Parks Department offices and authorization for the City's Real Property Manager to negotiate lease terms. Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items a. through y., with the deletion of Items. 8.n. 1. and2.; 8.o.2. and correction to Item 8.a., minutes, Item 2.c. vote should read Carson instead of Couch, and separate consideration of Items 8. u. and y. ACTION TAKEN REFERRED TO BUDGETANDFINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVED Relocation of City Recreation and Parks Department offices and authorization for the City's Real Property Manager to negotiate lease terms. Motion by Carson to approve Consent Calendar Item APPROVED 8. y. Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR continued u. Southwest Fire/Police Facility: (Ward 4) Appropriate $1.4 Million General Fund beginning fund balance and transfer $1,420,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund Capital Improvement Budget. Appropriate $208,000 Asset Forfeitures to the Capital Outlay Fund Capital Improvement Budget. Couch requested staff look into the feasibility of including a Community Room at this facility. Motion by Couch to adopt Consent Calendar Item 8. u. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED HEARINGS Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code Enfomement Officer regarding assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter. (Wards 1,2,5,7) Hearing opened at 7:43 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution. RES 007-02 APPROVED 10. REPORTS None. 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 8 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Request by Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan regarding Placement of Patriotic Plaques and Documents in Public Areas. Sullivan read into the record an e-mail from Clifford and Karen Johnson in support of patriotic displays. Sullivan also read a prepared statement. Sullivan referred item 12.a. to the Community Services Committee for a recommendation back to Council. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued e. Phil Rudnick spoke regarding patriotic displays in public places. ACTION TAKEN 13. COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS Couch requested staff draft a letter to State legislatures regarding deposits into IRAs and 401(k) limitations. Tandy responded and stated a letter will be brought to Council at the next meeting. Couch made comments regarding Prop. 42, Assembly Constitution Amendment Four. Tandy responded and stated this issue is currently in Legislative and Litigation Committee being reviewed. Couch requested Development Services Director Hardisty provide him with a 2010 update. Couch requested staff contact the County and respond back to him, regarding what department and individual is responsible for getting a Medi-Cal eligibility list to Medi-CaL Couch requested staff set a date and time for a goal setting session. Couch stated the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge is a good organization if you are looking for a place to make a contribution to further patriotism. Maggard concurred with Couch regarding uniformity between the federal and state tax law, and stated it would be a great benefit to employees. 13. Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 9 COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Maggard stated it would be a great addition to City Haft to have a Freedoms Foundation display, and would like the committee to review phrases on national monuments. Maggard requested staff provide alternatives to the traffic red light enforcement issue. Hanson stated support for Proposition 42. Hanson asked Police Chief Matlock questions regarding individuals smoking marijuana at concerts. Chief Matlock responded. Carson requested Code Enforcement check on dangerous items in the yard at 213 So. Milham. Carson requested Public Works Department look into the trash along Lakeview Avenue as the results of an event several weeks ago. Carson requested staff provide an update regarding the Lakeview Area Substation. Carson requested City Manager Tandy provide an update regarding the Food 4-Less groundbreaking. Carson stated she spoke to Development Services Director Hardisty regarding the Charrette meeting. Carson requested staff provide an update regarding the relocation and acquisition of the Senior Housing Project on California Avenue. Carson invited youth and parents to an Ad Hoc Committee meeting at the PAL Center regarding youth crime and violence, on Thursday, 1/10/02. Carson invited the public to a celebration for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, on January 21, 2002 at St. Peters Church. Carson expressed support to Sullivan's request for a patriotic display. Benham made comments regarding Sullivan's request regarding patriotism. ACTION TAKEN 13. Bakersfield, California, January 9, 2002 - Page 10 COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Salvaggio made comments regarding the upcoming year's challenges. Salvaggio requested Public Works Director look into adding personnel in the roads division in the next budget. Salvaggio referred to Water Department the issue of a hole in the canal fencing on the eastside of So. H Street, south of Ming Avenue. Salvaggio thanked General Services Superintendent Hollingsworth for his response to graffiti north of So. H Street, near Wilson Road, and requested graffiti removal on the traffic boxes in that area. Mayor Hall announced the new addition of his granddaughter, Skylar Elizabeth. Mayor Hall commended the Bakersfield Police Department for their efforts in providing Christmas gifts and food to families. Mayor Hall commended the Bakersfield Police Department for recovering the automobile and 95 percent of the burglary items for County resident Randy Raymond. Mayor Hall complimented Recreation and Parks Department for their outstanding Spring brochure. Mayor Hall announced January 2® was his one year anniversary as Mayor and stated it has been a positive experience, he commended colleagues and City employees and looks forward to the next three years. ACTION TAKEN 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned tJ~eeting at 8~ p.m. MA~OR Of t-h~ity of BakSrsfl~d, CA ATTEST: CLERK and Ex Officio CI, e"~ of the CITY Council of the City of Bakersfi~F(d