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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. Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 2 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 Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 3 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 413 Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 4 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. Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1976 - Page 7 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 -117 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 ma