HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/1976 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, May 3, 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., May 3, 1976.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend David
Campbell of the College Heights Congregational Church.
Present:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen, Medders
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 1976 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Anne Monroe, 236 North Stine, addressed the Council
regarding spending Revenue Sharing Funds to build the new City
Corporation Yard.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
the City of Bakersfield's Fire Department Civil Service Board
requesting that a Charter Amendment regarding probationary period
for entry level Fire Department employees be placed on the
November, 1976, General Election ballot, was received and referred
to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communication from
Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co., dated April 29, 1976, regarding
submitting a proposal for the audit of the accounts and records
of the City of Bakersfield for the year ending June 30, 1976, was
received and referred to the Budget Review and Finance Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Mrs. Owen G. Haig, 3409 Panorama Drive, dated April 27, 1976,
objecting to opening the Panorama Drive entrance to the Sanitary
Landfill for egress only, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Councilman
Agency plans to held
ground water policy.
Council Statements.
Rogers announced that the Kern County Water
a public hearing to consider the proposed
Councilman Rogers reported that the Legislative Committee
has been investigating the proposed rules and regulations by the
California Air Resources Board and found that there are far reaching
implications. It will take longer than anticipated to develop the
information and come back to the Council with a report and recom-
mendation.
Committee
task they
Councilman Rogers
to the Council on
commended the Special Advisory
the Sign Ordinance for the tremendous
accomplished in completing a proposed Sign Ordinance
which has been presented to the Water and City Growth Committee
and also distributed to each Councilman for their perusal.
Mr. Robert Richardson, Veterans Coordinator at 1214
Baker Street, stated that this afternoon a Policeman made them
remove an "A" Frame sign from the front of their business and
would like to know how that could be done without a Sign Ordinance
in effect.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that this probably has
nothing to do with the Sign Ordinance as it was probably an
encroachment on the sidewalk and according to Section 7.02.010
of the Municipal Code advertising matter on the public streets
is prohibited.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, information report
from the Special Advisory Committee to the Council on the Sign
Ordinance, was accepted and Monday, May 10, 1976, was the date
set £or first reading of the proposed Sign Ordinance.
Mayor Hart announced that he appointed Mrs. Jeanne Foth,
2606 Harmony Drive, to fill a vacancy on the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, term expiring February l, 1978. This vacancy was
created by the death of Theton Taber.
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Consent Calendar.
The following ifems were listed on the Consent Calendar
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4128 to 4198,
inclusive, in the amount of $34,922.01.
(b)
Claim for Injuries from Rosetta E. Wright,
1420 Murdock Street. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(C
Claim for Damages from V. P. DiGiorgio on
behalf of Gregory D. Robertson, P.O.
Box 358, Bakersfield. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(d
Change of City's insurance carrier for
employees Life Insurance Program from
Unigard Olympic Life to Congress Life
Insurance Company, effective March l,
1976.
(e
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Street and Sewer Improvements
under Tract No. 3757 - Contract No.
75-86 with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
(f) Improvemenf Agreement for Parcel Map No.
3443.
(g) Plans and Specifications for City Corpora-
tion Yard Facility.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b)
(c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, bids of Willard
James Martin for the operation of Concession Stands at Jastro
Park, Planz Park, Beale Park and Patriots Park, were accepted
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Gundlach's
Plumbing and Air Conditioning for furnishing and installing Air
Conditioning Equipment in Fire Station No. 1, was accepted, all
other bids rejected, the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract and Budget Transfer from the Council's Contingency
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Account No. 11-510-6100 to the Fire Department's Building Account
No. 11-640-9200, in the amount of $3,362.00, was authorized, as
this item exceeded the amount budgeted.
Deferred Business.
Approval of Bid Specifications for
retaining a Contract Appraiser to
determine values of fixed assets for
the City of Bakersfield's accounting
records.
The City Council's outside auditor's recommendation,
regarding an improved £ixed asset accounting system, was reviewed
last year by the Budget Review and Finance Committee and the
committee instructed the Finance Department to design a proposed
system. The proposed design was presented to the Council's
auditors and the Budget Review and Finance Committee during the
fall of 1975. The related changes in work specifications of
employee positions in the Purchasing Division was also reviewed
by the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee. The
Finance Department was advised to proceed with the installation of
the new system. The next step in that installation will be the
placing of appraised values on those assets purchased in prior
years for which historical costs are too difficult or costly to
locate. These specifications set forth the criteria upon which
appraisers must bid for a contract to place values on those assets.
The necessary funds are available in the Finance Department budget.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Bid Specifications
for retaining a Contract Appraiser to determine values of fixed
assets for the City of Bakersfield's accounting records, was
approved and the Finance Director was directed to advertise for
bids.
New Business.
Approval of Consent of the City of
Bakersfield to the assignment of a
Lease by Deed of Trust on the City
property being farmed by Lewis and
Falletti Farms.
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City of Bakersfield to the assignment of a
on the City property being farmed by Lewis
approved.
The purpose of the Deed of Trust is collateral to secure
a note and is not to assume the position of Lessee. The assign-
ment, in favor of Bakersfield Production Credit Association, is
for all crops and leasehold improvements owned by the Lessee.
The City Attorney has reviewed this assignment and has determined
that the City and its lease are adequately protected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Consent of the
Lease by Deed of Trust
and Falletti Farms, was
Approval of Disposition of excess
property adjacent to proposed Kroll
Way Park.
In keeping with the desirability of locating neighbor-
hood parks adjacent to school sites, the Planning Commission
recommends that a portion of the proposed Kroll Way Park in the
Stockdale Estates Subdivision not needed for park development,
totaling approximately 2.5 acres, be deeded to the Panama Union
School District and Tenneco Realty Development Corporation.
The legal consideration for this transfer is that
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation will provide the City with
a park site in the Quailwood Subdivision adjacent to the proposed
Fruitvale School District Elementary School.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, disposition of
excess property, approximately 2.5 acres, adjacent to proposed
Kroll Way Park to Panama Union School District and Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation, was approved.
Approval of Lease Agreement with
Golden Empire Transit District for
properties adjacent to the property
sold to "GET" by the City.
The City owns a small parcel of land underneath the Oak
Street overpass adjacent to the property recently sold to the
Transit District. The District wishes to utilize this property
for parking busses. The lease which is nominal requires the
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transit to provide a drainage system costing approximately
$15,000.00 and to grade and black-top the area. The lease is for
ten years at a rental of $120.00 per year. The parcel is less
than one acre in size and has no other useful purpose.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Lease Agreement with
Golden Empire Transit District for properties adjacent to the
property sold to "GET" by the City, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution
of Intention No. 913 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a Public Utilities
Easement behind Montclair Street between Marsha Street and Stock-
dale Highway, in the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised and posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. Mr. Chuck ?olfree, representing Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation, spoke in favor of the vacation of the Public Utilities
Easement. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No.
28-76 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the
vacation of a Public Utilities Easement behind Montclair Street
between Marsha Street and Stockdale Highway, in the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution
of Intention No. 914 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation o£ the Pedestrian
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Walkway between Los Nietos Court and E1Tovar Court,
Las Cruces Avenue, in the City of Bakersfield.
pation.
south of
This hearing has been duly posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
Mr. Chuck Tolfree, representing Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation, spoke in favor of the vacation of the Pedestrian
Walkway. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No.
29-76 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the
vacation of the Pedestrian Walkway between Los Nietos Court and
E1Tovar Court, south of Las Cruces Avenue, in the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Christensen,
Medders
Council,
adjourned at 9:05 P.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
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MA~R~ ¥ the Cit~ialif.
ATTEST:
C ITY~ERK-~nd E~o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakesfield, California
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