HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1976 MINUTES CCBakersfield, Cali£ornia, February 9, 1976
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., February 9, 1976.
The meeting was cal~ed to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Captain David Patrick
of the Salvation Army.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton (seated at 8:20
P.M.), Bleecker, Medders, Rogers, Sceales
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1976 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Roy Obar, Vice-President of the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, read a statement outlining the Chamber of
Commerce's Industrial Advertising Program.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
Senator John Stull, dated February 2, 1976, expressing his thanks
for the Council's support of Senate Constitutional Amendment 43,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, con~unication from
Assemblyman Bill Thomas, dated January 27, 1976, expressing his
thanks for the Council'$ support of Senate Constitutional Amendment
43, was received and ordered placed on file.
A communication was received from Mr. Lee Martinez, 1309
Planz Road, complaining about the lights being left on at the base-
ball diamonds in Wayside and Planz Parks when not in use.
Public Works Director Bidwell stated that the ball diamonds
are being reserved for practice sessions prior to the start of
baseball season. The lights are operated on a time clock which is
set for the time reserved and the Public Works Department has no way
of knowing whether they will show up for practice or if the weather
will be bad.
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Mayor Hart stated that he and the Public Works Director
would pursue this matter by contacting Mr. Martinez and explain the
situation.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Special Freeway Inter-
change Committee reported on the Mt. Vernon Interchange, as follows:
At the City Council meeting o£ September 15,
1975, this Committee made an interim report
to the Council relative to the progress that
had been made in obtaining a full interchange
at Mount Vernon and Freeway 178. The Council
at that time directed the staff to continue its
efforts to obtain that interchange.
The staff has now completed all of the necessary
work so that this project may be presented to
the State of California to obtain project
approval. A negative declaration on this pro-
ject will be filed by the staff, and attached
to this report is a copy of the supplemental
data justifying that negative declaration. The
Planning Commission, at their meeting of February
4, 1976, gave design approval as shown on the
State of California Project No. 06-KER-178-R4.6,
Drawing No. R2701. This project alignment was
developed jointly with the Department of
Transportation and the City staff. The only
thing remaining to be done is for the City
Council to adopt a Resolution formally requesting
this new connection.
It is the recommendation of this Committee that
the Resolution be adopted and that the appropriate
reports and documents be forwarded to the Depart-
ment of Transportation for project approval.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report from the
Special Freeway Interchange Committee regarding the Mt. Vernon
Interchange, was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field requesting California Highway
Commission's consent to new public
road connections to Mount Vernon
Avenue by addition of On- and Off-
Ramps.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 7-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting California Highway
Commission's consent to new public road connections to Mount Vernon
412
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Avenue by addition of On- and Off-Ramps, was adopted by the
fo]lowing roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum regarding County
Dedication Offer Regarding Beach Park, as follows:
Last September the City Manager's Office
received a letter ~rom Robert Graham, Director
of the County Property Management Department.
Mr. Graham indicated that the Board of Super-
visors had authorized his department to offer
the City dedication of Beach Park.
The staff has been reviewing this proposal and
feels that some policy decisions need to be
made prior to further evaluation. It is
recommended that this matter be referred to
the appropriate City Council committee for
further study and analysis.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, County dedication
offer in regards to Beach Park, was referred to the Water and City
Growth Committee for further study and analysis.
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum regarding the
Bakersfield Airpark Study, as follows:
On January 12, 1976, this office submitted to
the City Council a copy of the Bakersfield
Airpark Study prepared by the Community
Development Department.
The City Manager's Office has completed their
review of this study and supports Recommendations
2, 3 and 4 as outlined on Page 24 of the study.
Councilman Rogers read the recommendations from the
Bakersfield Airpark Study, as follows:
It is recommended that the City Council
support the concept that the runway and
taxiway facilities at Bakersfield Airpark
be placed in public ownership. The proposal
is viewed as a desirable balance between
public participation and private enterprise
to enable the airport to survive.
It is recommended that the City Council
support Bakersfield Airpark Inc. to imple-
ment this proposal with Kern County accepting
dedication of the runway and taxiway
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facilities. The County now has an Airports
Department with the necessary expertise to
effectively deal with State and Federal
Agencies concerned with aeronautics.
It is recommended that if the County accepts
the proposal, the Airports Department should
pursue the improvement of Bakersfield Air-
park to meet the standards for a Basic
Utility "I" facility, including the ultimate
development of clear zones, utilizing avail-
able State and Federal financial assistance.
It is :further recommended that the concept
of an airport improvement district be
pursued as a means of providing local match
for such grants without burdening the
general taxpayer.
It is recommended that the City Council
restudy this proposal in one year if the
County has not taken action within that
time.
Mr. Paul Mueller, President of the Bakersfield Airpark
and President of the Airport Association of California, briefed the
Council on the advantages of having the runway dedicated to public
ownership in order to receive financial assistance and also answered
questions of the Council.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Rogers, the Bakersfield Airpark Study, was referred to the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee to contact the County of Kern for
study and report back to the Council.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 1-76 regarding Budget Transfer
for City Hall Improvements, as follows:
As the City Council is aware, work is presently
proceeding on construction of the second floor
addition to the City Hall. The committee feels
that there are two minor improvement projects
that should be done at this time in conjunction
with the present construction.
First of all, the ceilings in the Mayor's Office
and Caucus Room need to be lowered in order
that telephone conduits and plumbing can be
installed between the first and second floors.
The lowering of the ceilings in both rooms will
also result in dropping of the sound level and
better heating, air conditioning, and lighting.
Secondly, the committee recommends that the
entrance to the Caucus Room be remodeled to
provide better access. The committee is also
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 5
studying additional City Hall needs, such as
alterations to the Council Chamber restrooms
for handicapped use, remodeling of the second
floor east wing, and office furniture for the
new west wing.
The total cost for the ceiling and Caucus Room
improvements is estimated by the architect to
not exceed $5,700. Therefore, the committee
recommends that a total of $5,700 be transferred
from the Council Contingency Fund (Account No.
11-510-6100) to the Capital Outlay Fund (Account
No. 25-795-9200) in order that these improve-
ments can be made now in conjunction with the
City Hall expansion program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 1-76 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Budget Transfer
for City Hall Improvements, was accepted and Construction Change
Order No. 1 to Contract No. 75-112 with Fred S. Macomber for
construction of City Hall West Wing, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Budget Transfer
from the Council Contingency Fund Account No. 11-510-6100 to the
Capital Outlay Fund Account No. 25-795-9200 in the amount of
$5,700.00 for City Hall Improvements, was approved by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 2-76 regarding Budget Transfer
for Water Consulting Engineering Services, as follows:
In order to provide funds for consulting
engineering services related to the City's
water acquisition program, a total of $60,000
was included in the 1975-76 fiscal year budget.
The need for these services has been greater
than originally anticipated for two major
reasons. Engineering work Jn conjunction with
the water EIR has been greater than initially
expected due primarily to the large number of
comments made on the draft EIR. In addition,
the time spent on negotiations and the
preparation of various water documents and
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 6
agreements has exceeded previous estimates.
At the request of both Public Works and
Community Development Departments, consulting
engineering services have also been provided
with regard to the Flood Plain Zoning EIR and
the Northwest Storm Drain Project EIR.
It is estimated that an additional $30,000 will
be needed to account for these costs and other
expenses expected to be required prior to the
end of the current fiscal year. The committee,
therefore, recommends that a total of $30,000
be transferred from the Council Contingency
Fund (Account No. 11-510-6100) to the City
Council Professional and Consulting Services
Fund (Account No. 11-510-4100).
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 2-76 or
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Budget Transfer
for Water Consulting Engineering Services, was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Budget Transfer from
the Council Contingency Fund Account No. 1]-510-6100 to the City
Council Professional and Consulting Services Fund Account No.
11-510-4100 in the amount of $30,000.00 for Water Consulting
Engineering Services, was approved.
Assistant City Manager Buell read a memorandum regarding
Election of Officers for the Board of Directors, Kern County Water
Agency, as follows:
The election of members of the Board of Directors
of the Kern County Water Agency is specified in
Chapter 99 of the Water Codes of the State of
California. Section 7.1 and Section 7.1.1
state that the conduct of the election is
handled in the same manner as that used for
the election of a County Supervisor.
There are four directors whose terms expire in
January, 1977, and who will be elected this
year. The following is a brief synopsis of the
significant dates relative to that election:
Candidates must file their petitions of
nomination between the dates of February
17 and March 12, 1976.
The election for directors will be held at
the General Election in November, and the
directors will take office in January of
1977.
If there is no opposition to any candidate
at 5:00 p.m. on the 75th day prior to the
election (August 19, 1976), a director may
be appointed at a regular or special
meeting of the Board.
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Attached to this memorandum is a Statement of
Fact which indicates the directors and their
expiration dates for the Water Agency.
Councilman Rogers stated that the City of Bakersfield
makes up a lot of the area included within the Kern County Water
Agency and it is hoped that well qualified persons will file for
the positions opened on that agency.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3023 to 3113,
inclusive, in the amount of $318,073.92.
(b)
Director's Quitclaim Deed from State
Department of Transportation providing
necessary right-of-way for maintaining
City sewer lines serving the Rosedale
ttighway area including the Hilton Inn
and adjacent areas.
<c)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Floyd N.
Newton and Elizabeth M. H. Newton for
east half of Akers Road from Ming Avenue
to approximately 200 feet north.
(d)
Maps of Tract No. 3680, Units B and C,
and Contract for improvements therein -
located south of Hahn Avenue between
Actis Road and New Stine Road.
(e)
Contract for improvements within Parcel
Map No. 3237 - for sidewalk along Ming
Avenue and Courtleigh Drive and con-
struction of a portion of Westholme
Boulevard.
(f)
Request from St. Clair Investments for
annexation of property located on west
side of South "H" Street, 1,320 feet
north of Panama Lane. (Refer to Planning
Commission for study and recommendation)
Request from John & Roseanna Sanders, Don
L. & Karen Ash, Wayman K. & Beverly Harris
and Mr. & Mrs. Glendale O'Brien for
annexation of property located on the
south side of White Lane between Monitor
Street and South Union Avenue. (Refer to
Planning Commission for study and recom-
mendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 8
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Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of C. P.
Mining & Construction Equipment Co. for 150 CFM Trailer l{ounted
Rotary Air Compressor, was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Eagle
Chemical Co. for Tree Spray Chemicals, was accepted and all other
bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman B]eecker, low bid of Hughes
Construction for construction of Restroom Building and Impact Area
improvements at the Police Pistol Range, was accepted, all other
bids rejected, the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract,
and Budget Transfer from the Council Contingency Account within
the Capital Outlay Fund Account No. 11-510-6100 to the Building
Expenditure Account within
in the amount of $2,431.00,
the amount budgeted.
Deferred Business.
Deferral of a Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
protesting the execution of Contracts
or Agreements for lands within one
mile of the City located in Agricul-
tural Preserves.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield protesting the execution of
Contracts or Agreements for lands within one mile of the City
located in Agricultural Preserves, was held over for two weeks by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
prohibiting parking on Brundage Lane
adjacent to Vernal Place intersection.
This ordinance provides for removal of parking on the
south side of Brundage Lane, in~ediately west of Vernal Place
the Capital Outlay Funds No. 25-795-9200
was approved, as this item exceeded
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 9
intersection. A continual problem of trucks parking at this
location has made this intersection very hazardous for traffic
entering the intersection northbound on Vernal Place. This
proposal has been reviewed with the adjacent property owner and
with the State Department o£ Transportation, since Brundage Lane
is a State Highway.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield prohibiting parking on Brundage
Lane adjacent to Vernal Place intersection.
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field requesting the California
Highway Commission to construct on
and off ramp connections from Stock-
dale Highway to Route 99 Freeway.
The on and of£ ramps at this location were removed as
part of the construction contract for Route 58 Freeway. The State
does not have plans for reconstructing the ramps under the present
contract. This recommendation is being made since traffic circula-
tion in this area would be improved considerably if these ramps
were constructed. California Avenue west of Oak Street and Real
Road south of California Avenue would be two streets which would
benefit from this proposal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 8-76
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting the California
Highway Commission to construct on and off ramp connections from
Stockdale Highway to Route 99 Freeway, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes:
Absent:
Strong, Barton, B]eecker, Medders,
Sceales
None
Councilman Christensen
Approval of Consent to Assignment of
Parking Operations Agreement.
selling
Rogers,
The owners of Bank of America Office Tower (ARCON) are
half of the interest to Bakersfield/America Associates,
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page l0
Ltd. The sale necessitates the existing parking agreement with
ARCON to be legally assigned to the new general partnership,
Bakersfield/America Associates, Ltd. This agreement must be
approved by both the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council.
The Agency will consider the agreement at its February meeting.
Councilman Bleecker suggested that the City of Bakersfield
charge appropriate interest on the money that is delinquent from
ARCON.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Consent to Assignment
of Parking Operations Agreement, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
on this motion.
It was announced
Councilman Barton voted in the negative
Hearings.
that the public hearing regarding the
Community Development Program---Second Year Application has been
canceled due to actions taken by the Council on February 2, 1976.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by Donald G. Sharpe to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-2-D
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone to
a P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development), or more restrictive, Zone,
affecting that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located
on the southwest corner of 38th and "Q" Streets.
Th~s hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
The proposed P.U.D. consists of 71 apartment units on a
parcel of land containing 2.2 acres. Sixty-three of these units
will be studio, loft and one-bedroom units designed for singles or
couples without children. The overall density of the complex ~s
one unit per 1,415 square feet. Forty-one percent of the total
lot area is shown as open space.
The Planning Commission found the P.U.D. zoning of subject
property compatible with the zoning and development of adjacent
properties, consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan;
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page
and also found the zoning would not have a significant adverse
effect on the environment and recommended approval.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public
patton. Mr. Donald G. Sharpe, the applicant, was present
questions of the Council.
the public portion of the
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No. 2259
New Series of the Council of the City o£ Bakersfield amending
Section 17.12.020 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain property located on the southwest
corner of 38th Street and "Q" Street and making findings in
connection with P.U.D. Zone, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes
Absent:
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker,
adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
partici-
to answer
No protests or objections being received,
hearing was closed for Council deliberation
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales
None
Councilman Christensen
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
the meeting was
MAY of th~ersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEt~K and Ex-Of~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bake~field, California
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