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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/1976 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 J 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., April 12, 1976. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Bleecker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A. Rogers. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor tIart. Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton Absent: None Minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1976 were approved as presented. Council Statements. Councilman Christensen read a prepared statement regarding Utility Tax Exemption or Refund, as follows: "I have given considerable thought to the possi- bility of council action which would provide to a limited class of persons either an exemption from the utility users tax or a right to an annual refund. Generally speaking, the group of people that I feel should either be exempt or permitted a refund are poor persons earning less than a certain sum, and/or persons over a stated age, these factors to be determined by the Council. I have caused to be distributed to councilmen, a sheet relating to the legal aspects of the proposed action; other jurisdictions that have taken similar action and a brief estimate of financial implications. The study does not purport to be comprehensive or complete. I therefore move that the Council refer the matter of a possible exemption or refund of the utility tax to the Budget Review and Finance Committee in connection with the 1976- 1977 budget, for evaluation during its review of the City's financial condition, its findings to be included in its report to the Council at budget hearings." Councilman Rogers suggested that Councilman Christensen's motion include a report as to the ramifications of completely removing the Utility Tax. Councilman Christensen's motion to refer the matter of a possible exemption or refund and/or completely removing the Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 2 Utility Tax to the Budget Review and Finance Conm~ittee in connection with the 1976-1977 budget, for evaluation during review of the City's financial conditions, the findings to be included in a report to the Council at budget hearings, was approved. Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, request from George W. Nickel, Jr., for annexation of property located east of Highland High School and in the vicinity of Alfred Harrell Highway and Highway 178, which was referred to the Planning Commission on March 22, 1976, was referred to the Water and City Growth Committee for study and evaluation. New Business. First reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakers- field adding Sections 17.08.152 and 17.08.432 to Title 17 of the Munici- pal Code relating to definitions of Day Nursery and Nursery School. At the present time, there are no definitions in the Zoning Regulations for Day Nursery or Nursery School and this ordinance defines those uses. The proposed definitions were considered by the Planning Commission at the meeting of April 7, 1976, and were recommended to the City Council for adoption. First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Sections 17.08.152 and 17.08.432 to Title 17 of the Municipal Code relating to definitions of Day Nursery and Nursery School. Reports. Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 9-76 regarding Departmental Reorganizations, as follows: As the Council wil~ recall the 1974 Arthur D. Little study recommended combining the police garage functions with the Public Works Depart- ment and the transfer of building maintenance from the Auditorium-Recreation and Police Departments to Public Works. Since construc- tion of the new police facility was getting under way at that time, it was felt that these Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 3 transfers should be scheduled to coincide with the opening of the new police building. These two issues, along with reorganizations within the Public Works General Services Division and the Auditorium-Recreation Department, were recently discussed with the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee. Circum- stances, such as the opening of the police building and the retirement and death of two key personnel in the Public Works and Recreation Department, have made it necessary to request these changes at this time rather than in July as is customary. The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee has reviewed these requests and rec- ommend Council approval of the following: Auditorium-Recreation Department Elimination of one (1 permanent Recreation Supervisor position. Create the classification of Auditorium- Recreation Coordinator in the management unit and reclassify one (1) Recreation Supervisor to this classification. 3. Reclassify one (1) Accounting Clerk I to Accounting Clerk II. 4. Reclassify three (3) Supervisors I (Audi- torium) to Supervisors II (Auditorium). Create the classification of Auditorium Maintainer II and reclassify three (3) Building Maintainers II to Auditorium Maintainers II. Create the classification of Auditorium Maintainer I and reclassi£y three (3) Building Maintainers I to Auditorium Maintainers I. These changes will result in an $1,800 annual savings to the City. Public Works Department General Services Division Reclassify one (1) Supervisor III position (which is vacant) to Maintenance Crafts Worker II. Reclassi£y one (1) nician II position Worker II. Air Conditioning Tech- to Maintenance Crafts Reclassify one (1) Electrical Technician II position to Maintenance Crafts Worker II. Transfer eight (8) Building Maintainers I & II to General Services Division from the Auditorium and Police Departments. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 4 Authorize one (1 additional Building Maintainer I position. Standards which have been established by the A.D. Little study indicate the necessity of this position with the additional space at the new police facility. These changes, with the exception of the addi- tional Building Maintainer I position, will also result in a slight annual savings to the City. Equipment Division 1. Authorize two (2) additional positions of Equipment Mechanic. 2. Authorize one (1) additional position of Welder II. Authorize one (1) Equipment Mechanic to serve in the capacity of Acting Supervisor II until completion of the new corporation yard. 4. Reclassify two (2) Auto Mechanics to Equip- ment Mechanics. These changes will result in an annual cost of $43,464, however, it is possible there is money enough in the 1975-76 budget to cover expenses for the remainder of this fiscal year. If not, a transfer of necessary funds will be requested at a later date. Approximately one half of the annual cost of $43,000 will be offset in savings from overtime now being expended. In order to implement these programs, the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee also recommends Council approval as follows: 1. Approval of the attached changes in the salary resolution. Approval of the attached job specifications for Auditorium-Recreation Coordinator, Welder II, Equipment Mechanic, Auditorium Maintainer I and II and Maintenance Crafts Worker II. Authorize the necessary inter-department transfers from the Police and Auditorium- Departments to the Public Works Department to cover the remainder of this fiscal year. Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 9-76 of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Department Reorganizations, was accepted; Job Specifications as outlined in the report and inter-department transfers from the Police and Auditorium Departments to the Public Works Department to cover the remainder of Fiscal Year 1975-76, were approved. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 5 5 Adoption of Resolution No. 23-76 of the Council of the City of Bakers- field amending Resolution No. 42-75, Schedule of Salaries and Related Benefifs for Officers and Employees of the City. Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 23-76 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No. 42-75, Schedule o£ Salaries and Related Benefits for Officers and Employees of the City, was adopted by the following roll call vote Ayes Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Strong, Barton Rogers, Sceales, Noes None Absent: None Councilman Strong, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation Committee, read Report No. 2-76 regarding Adoption of Recreation Budget for 1976-77 Fiscal Year, as follows: The Council Auditorium-Recreation Committee met on Tuesday, March 23, 1976 to review the proposed Recreation Budget for the 1976-77 fiscal year. The budget has also been reviewed by the Citizens Auditorium-Recreation Committee. A copy of the proposed budget is attached to this report. The budget is being presented to the City Council for adoption at this time in order that recruitment of personnel for the summer programs can begin immediately. The 1976-77 budget has been broken down into major activity areas. These include aquatics, sports, parks and playgrounds, and the Cali- fornia Neighborhood Facility. The total proposed budget for all these activity areas is $447,987 which reflect an actual reduction of $4,626 from the adopted budget for 1975-76. The following is a summary of the major changes in the proposed budget as compared with that adopted for 1975-76: Aquatics. The Aquatics Budget, which totals $96,462, is up $722 over last year. The small increase is due primarily to salary merit increases in the regular salaries account. Sports. The Sports Budget totals $85,341, reflecting an increase of $4,076 over the previous year. The majority of the increase is in salary adjustments for regular personnel and the shifting of youth sports programs from the Parks and Playgrounds Budget to this budget. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 6 Parks and Playgrounds. The Parks and Play- grounds Budget totals $126,010, or a reduction of $5,622 from the previous year. The major reduction is reflected in the elimination of the South High School Teen Center Program and the transfer of youth sports programs to the Sports Budget. California Neighborhood Facility. The California Neighborhood Facility Budget for 1976-77 totals $140,174, or $3,802 less than that approved in 1975-76. The electricity and gas accounts are up considerably due to rate increases. However, these increases are more than offset by a reduction in part-time custodial and recreation personnel. However, these reductions will not affect the programs presently offered at the facility. In conclusion, the proposed budget reflects a continuation of the present level of service. The committee recommends that the City Council approve the Recreation Budget for the 1976-77 fiscal year. Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Report No. 2-76 of the Auditorium-Recreation Committee regarding Adoption o£ Recreation Budget for 1976-77 Fiscal Year, was accepted and Recreation Budget for Fiscal Year 1976-77, was approved. Councilman Rogers reminded the staff that they were requested to investigate various ways of controlling the use of tennis courts and report to the Auditorium-Recreation Committee for consideration and report back to the Council. Assistant Auditorium-Recreation Manager Quintella stated that most of the information they have requested has been received and given to Public Works for evaluation and then it will be submitted to the Auditorium-Recreation Committee for study and report. Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth Committee, read Report No. 5-76 regarding Purchase of Kern River Water Rights, as follows: The City Council of the City of Bakersfield, in the early sixties, expressed grave concern as to the quantity of water available for future urban needs within the metropolitan Bakersfield area. As a result of this concern, the City retained Thomas Stetson, a consulting engineer specializing in water problems, to Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, April 12, 1976 - Page 7 help evaluate the Bakersfield water supply situation. Mr. Stetson's preliminary studies revealed that the City has a historical claim to portions of the Kern River waters which were presently controlled by Tenneco West, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The study revealed further that management of these water supplies were having a serious detrimental effect on the water table underlying the Bakersfield metropolitan area. The City thereupon retained Ralph B. Helm, an attorney specializing in water matters, to assist in preserving and protecting the City's interests. The City then filed a condemnation action and a declaratory relief action against Tenneco West, Inc. to condemn approximately 77,000 acre-feet of Kern River water and to assert the City's interest in portions of the Kern River waters. During this time, the Kern County Water Agency created Improvement District #4 and allocated to it approximately 77,000 acre-feet of State project water to be used to partially offset the depletion of the water table underlying Improvement District #4. The City began meetings with representatives of Tenneco West, Inc. in an effort to resolve the City's historical claim to portions of the Kern River waters. As a result of those meetings, a proposed settlement of the aforementioned lawsuits with Tenneco West, Inc. was negotiated wherein Tenneco West, Inc. agreed to convey to the City all of their interest and the interests of their subsidiary corporations, Kern Island and Kern River, in the Kern River and various other properties necessary in the water system operation for a compromise payment of $17.9 million. Thereupon the City, its staff and consultants developed a financing plan for the compromise payment of $17.9 million with the guiding principle that the water system would produce revenues from the temporary water users thereof to pay the same. This settlement in principle was presented to the City Council and approved on July 30, 1973. The original financial plan was to create a non- profit corporation to issue revenue bonds for approximately thirty years. The bonds would be amortized from the revenues produced by the operation of the water system acquired from Tenneco West, Inc. It was contemplated that long-term water supply contracts would be executed with various interests. As you are all aware, the effort to obtain contracts for the sale of water on a long-term basis has been modified several times because of concern raised by special water interests within the Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 8 County. It was finally determined that long- term contracts should be entered into with agricultural interests located within the east side portion of Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley in order to more effectively utilize the Kern River water. The City then entered into Letters of Intent with four agricultural Districts which were nonbinding memorandums of understanding wherein both p~rties agreed in principle to a plan and program whereby a total of 70,000 acre-feet of firm irrigation water would be delivered to the four Districts, which in turn would make fixed annual payments to the City sufficient to amortize the revenue bonds issued by the nonprofit corporation. Since that time, it has become apparent that special water interest groups are endeavoring to control the use of the water supply and obtain a permanent advantage which this Committee deems to be unacceptable to the best interests of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield. The final agreement between Tenneco and the City has gone through numerous drafts since July, 1973, in an effort to customize the agreement so that it conforms to the needs and demands of the financing program to be utilized by the City. In addition, the total cost of the financing program since July, 1973, when the agreement with Tenneco was reached, has increased because the interest rates within the financial community have increased sub- stantially. The consultants, staff and Water and City Growth Committee have had numerous meetings concerning the final shape and the detailed parameters of the Tenneco Agreement but have not come back to the Council before this time because the basic changes which were included or excluded were not substantially different than the basic program originally presented; that is, to have revenue bonds issued by a non- profit corporation which would be amortized from the proceeds of contracts entered into concerning the long-term sale of water. However, the present and final draft submitted tonight has one basic changed feature which has been caused in part by the following reasons: (a) The attempt by special water interest groups to control the use of the water supply at the expense of the long-term public purpose and interests of the City and its citizens. (b) A recommendation by this Committee that such control is clearly unacceptable to the long-term best interests of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 9 9 (c) A proposed change of an Internal Revenue regulation causing the interest on revenue bonds issued by a nonprofit corporation without specific State approval to be Federally taxable. (d) Firm termination date. (e) The increasing interest costs in the financial market between the use of a non- profit revenue bond and a City revenue bond or general obligation bond. (f) The City needs flexibility in the manage- ment of the water system in order to maximize the water supply and thereby provide the people of the City with the maximum benefits obtainable from the water system. Therefore, the Agreement submitted here tonight contains a completion date of September 30, 1976 with an option where the City would be able to call an election for November 2, 1976, and present to the voters of the City of Bakersfield a proposal to either issue a City revenue bond or a City general obligation bond to finance the settlement and acquisition of the water system. Thereupon the completion date would be extended to December 31, 1976. It should be stressed at this time that this is an option that is available to the City if the City desires to proceed in that fashion. It does not mean that the City must so proceed. However, it is this Committee's recommendation that the City prepare to proceed in such fashion so that the City is not solely dependent upon any special water interests for their support. It should be noted that the City has received substantial support from California Water Service Company, the public utility with the responsibility for supplying the domestic and industrial water needs of most of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield. It is able to supply the current water needs of the citizens of Bakersfield by using a ground water supply. Therefore, its ability to deliver water to City residents at a reasonable cost is directly dependent upon the condition of the ground water table. The ground water supply was augmented by the inclusion of the City within Improvement District #4. There can be no doubt that the aforementioned settlement of the law- suit and acquisition of the water system will inure to the long-term benefit of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield so as to guarantee a certain supply of water for the long- term development of the metropolitan area and assure that water can be supplied at reasonable rates. This benefit should be protected, preserved and utilized for the citizens of the City of Bakersfield in a manner which enhances the public uses within Kern County. Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, April 12, 1976 - Page The four long-term contracts which were approved and authorized on November 24, 1975 are no longer operative because the time limitations contained in Section 860 et seq. of the Code of Civil Procedure (Validation procedures for public contracts) prevents the execution of these contracts in time so they can be vali- dated pursuant to said Section. The validations of these contracts were required by the bond underwriters if they were to be used to support the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. Therefore, they should be replaced with the following four new contracts: Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water and Canals by and between City of Bakers- field and North Kern Water Storage District. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Cawelo Water District. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Kern-Tulare Water District. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Rag Gulch Water District. These long-term contracts concern the sale of water to the same four districts, and the pro- visions of these contracts, in our opinion, sufficiently protect the best interests of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield. The execution of these contracts will not fore- close the City from issuing a City revenue bond or general obligation bond. These same contracts can be used to support the amorti- zation of City revenue bonds and City general obligation bonds. However, if it is determined that revenue bonds of the nonprofit corporation are to be issued, then these contracts are a necessity. If these contracts are not executed by the Water Districts, then the City must use either City revenue bonds or City general obligation bonds, and will not have to obligate the water system for extended periods of time in order to amortize those bonds. It will be necessary to file a validation action validating the Tenneco-Bakersfield Agreement upon execution thereof and validating actions to validate the four long-term contracts upon execution by all parties. The validation of these contracts are required by the bond underwriters and bond counsel if they are to be used to support the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. A provision in the Agreement requires the City to file condemnation actions in order to remove the property from the control of the Public Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page ll Utility Commission without having to submit the project to a public hearing before said Commission. Therefore, a condemnation action should be filed condemning all of the properties described in the Tenneco Agreement. This action will result in a stipulated settlement in con- formance with the Agreement at the closing date. Finally, we are proud to present this Agree- ment to the City Council and are pleased to announce that Tenneco and the Committee, staff and consultants are in complete agreement as to all of the provisions contained herein, and that this Agreement represents a milestone in the history of the Kern River. The Committee has requested the City's consulting engineer, Thomas Stetson, and consulting attorney, Ralph B. Helm, to be present this evening to discuss and answer questions concerning the project. Mr. Thomas M. Stetson, Consulting Engineer for the City of Bakersfield, explained exactly what is being acquired from Tenneco West, Inc., outlined the plans for financing this purchase and answered questions of the Council. Mayor Hart expressed the Councils and citizens appreciation to Mr. Stetson for the tremendous accomplishment of acquiring the Kern River water for the City of Bakersfield. Councilman Bleecker stated that since it appears that there may be a substantial amount of income coming to the City through the sale of water, over and above costs, he would request that the Budget Review and Finance Committee investigate the possibility of using this profit to reduce the City's ad valorem taxes, on an annual basis. Mr. Ralph B. Helm, Consulting Attorney for the City of Bakersfield, remarked on the contracts that are before the Council for adoption tonight and stated he was present to answer questions. Mayor Hart commended Mr. Helm for the time and effort he put forth on this project. Mr. Harry Kerr, Vice-President of California Water Service Company, stated that they have been supporting the City since the inception of the litigation in 1970 and support the City's purchase of the Kern River Water Rights. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 12 Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Agreement between the City of Bakersfield, City of Bakersfield Water Facilities Corporation, Tenneco West, Inc., Kern Island Water Company and Kern River Canal and Irrigating Company, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same, by the following roll call vote Ayes Councilmen Bleecker, Strong, Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Rogers historical moment in the City brief recess so the Agreement Christensen, Barton Medders, Rogers, Sceales, stated that since this is a very of Bakersfield he would request could be executed by the Mayor, a Councilmen, W. T. Balch, President of Tenneco West, Inc. and D. B. Stanton, Executive Secretary of Tenneco West, Inc. Mayor Hart declared a brief recess. Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the four long-term water sale contracts, as follows; Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water and Canals by and between City of Bakers- field and North Kern Water Storage District, Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Cawelo Water District, Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Kern-Tulare Water District, Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Rag Gulch Water District, were approved following roll call vote: and the Mayor was authorized to execute same, by the Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Strong, Barton None None Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Bakersfield, Ca~i£ornia, April 32, 1976 - Page 13 Adoption of Resolution No. 24-76 of the City Council of the City o£ Bakers- field determining and declaring that the public interest, convenience and necessity of the City of Bakersfield require and demand the acquisition of certain land, canals, appurtenances to said canals, water and water r~ghts in and to the Kern River, to be used by the City for a water supply; and declaring the intention of the City of Bakersfield to acquire said property under Eminent Domain proceedings, and directing the City Attorney of the City of Bakers£ield and Special Counsel to commence an action in the Superior Court, of the State of California, in and for the County of Kern, for the purpose of acquiring said certain land, canals, appurtenances to said canals, water and water rights in and to the Kern River. Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 24-76 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield determining and declaring that the public interest, convenience and necessity of the City of Bakersfield require and demand the acquisition of certain land, canals, appurtenances to said canals, water and water rights in and to the Kern River, to be used by the City for a water supply; and declaring the intention of the City of Bakers- field to acquire said property under Eminent Domain proceedings, and directing the City Attorney of the City of Bakersfield and Special Counsel to commence an action in the Superior Court, of the State o£ California, in and for the County of Kern, for the purpose of acquiring said certain land, canals, appurtenances to said canals, water and water rights in and to the Kern River, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton Noes: None Absent: None Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the City Attorney and Consulting Attorney were authorized and instructed to file the following five validation actions and one condemnation action in the Superior Court; Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 1. Agreement by and between City of Bakersfield City of Bakersfield Water Facilities Corpo- ration, Tenneco West, Inc., Kern Island Water Company, and Kern River Canal and Irrigating Company, 2. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water and Canals by and between City of Bakers- field and North Kern Water Storage District, 3. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Cawelo Water District, 4. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Kern-Tulare Water District, 5. Agreement for the Sale of Kern River Water by and between City of Bakersfield and Rag Gulch Water District, 6. Condemnation of Tenneco assets described in Tenneco Agreement, by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton Noes: None Absent: None Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the staff and consultants were authorized and instructed to make necessary preparations for a Bond Election to be held on November 3, 1976, by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Rogers stated that the signing of the Agree- ment with Tenneco West, Inc., is a moment in the history of Bakersfield and commended the farsightedness of City Manager Bergen, City Attorney Hoagland, Consulting Engineer Thomas Stetson, Consulting Attorney Ralph Helm and the former Councilmen who supported the concepts which were climaxed in the actions taken tonight. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 15 15 Consent Calendar. The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: (a) Allowance o£ Claims Nos. 3806 to 3876, inclusive, in the amount of $451,120.38. (b) Claim for Damages from Pacific Telephone Company. (Refer to City Attorney) (c) Map o£ Tract No. 3802 and Improvement Agreement for construction of improve- ments therein located south of Bernard Street and east of Mt. Vernon Avenue adjacent to an existing County area. d) Map of Tract No. 3746 and Improvement Agreement for construction of improve- ments therein located on south side of Auburn Street, east of Oswell Street. e) Plans and Specifications for construction of Storm Drains in portions of Truxtun Avenue, Real Road and Partridge Avenue. f) Plans and Specifications for the improve- ment of Baker Street between East Truxtun Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad. Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton Noes: None Absent: None Action on Bids. Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, bid of Motor City Sales and Service for Two Police Department Vans (1 for Radio Maintenance use and i for Lab Technicians' use), was accepted and all other bids rejected. Deferred Business. Filing of communications from Mr. Jay Alvin Wheelan, 4218 Park Circle Drive, and Mrs. James K. Delmarter, 4420 Park Circle Drive, requesting lowering of speed limit and marking of school crossings along Stine Road between Ming Avenue and Belle Terrace. Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communications from Mr. Jay Alvin Wheelan, 4218 Park Circle Drive, and Mrs. James K. Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 16 Delmarter, 4420 Park Circle Drive, requesting that the speed limit be reduced and school crossings marked along Stine Road between Ming Avenue and Belle Terrace, were received and ordered placed on file along with reply £rom the Public Works Department. Approval of Motel 6 Sign at White Motel Lane and Signs over 50 6 requested an 80 Freeway 99. feet must be approved by the City Council. foot sign. Because of the contour of the freeway, two signs in the area are 75 feet and one is 90 feet high. The height of the proposed Motel 6 sign would be consistent with the height of the other three signs at this location. Councilman Bleecker stated that he could not motion to approve the sign in view of the fact does not know if Motel 6 has been advised that is being considered and they could conceivably that might have to be altered or torn down. Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, 6, Inc. approved. motion. support a that the Council a new Sign Ordinance be erecting a sign request from Motel for a 80 foot sign at White Lane and Freeway 99, was Councilman Bleecker voted in the negative on this Hearings. This is the time set for continued public hearing before the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory designated as "Kern River No. 4," proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield. This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted and notices sent to all property owners as required by law. Upon a motion by Councilman annexation of "Kern River No. 4," was by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Strong, Barton Rogers, the hearing on the continued until June 7, 1976, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Noes: None Absent: None Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1976 - Page 17 17 This is the time set for continued public hearing before the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory designated as "Kern River No. 5," proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield. This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted and notices sent to all property owners as required by law. Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the hearing on the annexation of "Kern River No. 5," was continued until June 7, 1976, by the following roll call vote: Ayes Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Strong, Barton None None Rogers, Sceales, Correspondence. Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, petition from businesses and property owners be changed to diagonal parking "F" Street and "H" Street, was recommendation. There being no Council, upon a motion adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ATTEST: requesting that parallel parking on both sides of 19th Street between referred to staff for study and Adjournment. further business to come before by Councilman Christensen, the the meeting was CITY CLERK and Ex~Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California ma Calif.