HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1976 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, June 7, 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., June 7, 1976.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Bleecker,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mr. Howard
Hatcher, President Seventh Quorum of Seventies, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Absent: Mayor Hart. Councilman Sceales.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 1976, special
meeting of May 27, 1976, and Executive Session of June 2, 1976
were approved as presented.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker presented a retirement plaque to Mr.
Otho Smith of the Public Works Department, who completed over 27
years of service with the City of Bakersfield, effective June l,
1976.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Anne Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, referring to the
proposed Sign Ordinance, objected to further regulations and
controls.
Councilman Rogers reported on the current status of the
Sign Ordinance and advised that there will be a formal
along with a revised ordinance at the meeting of June
proposed
report
1976.
Mr. Roy O'Bar, Senior Vice President of the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council
representing the Industrial Development Committee of the Chamber
and reported on the results of the Industrial Advertising Campaign,
as follows:
My purpose for appearing before you this evening
is to bring you up-to-date on our current
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Industrial Advertising Program and to request
that the City consider the development of an
Industrial Park in the southeast part of Bakers-
field.
As you will recall, I made a presentation
before you at the initial stage of our Indus-
trial Advertising campaign. That night we
explained our purpose for the program and
gave you details regarding the conception,
planning, funding and implementing of the
campaign. We felt the timing was right, the
plan was right and the effort would produce
results.
I am happy to report to you tonight that the
campaign has produced more responses than we
had originally expected. We had determined
that if we received three responses per ad,
the campaign would be successful. To date,
eight ads have been placed which has resulted
in 44 responses. Needless to say, not all of
these will be prime prospects, but our chances
are greater now than ever and we are confident
that Bakersfield will become the benefactor of
this effort.
This now brings me to the main reason for being
here tonight. In the effort to attract more
industry to our area, our committee has attempted
to survey the type of industry that we wanted.
It was determined that because of our large
agri-business economy, an attempt should be made
to attract agri-related business, which includes
processing, warehousing, packaging, etc. But,
in order to attract processors, you must have
the sewer and water facilities to accommodate
primary treatment, usually at greater amounts
than most facilities can allow.
However, there is a facility available that
could be a possibility in regards to this
matter, that being Treatment Plant No. 1 at
Mount Vernon and Highway 58. We understand
that this plant will be surplus to the City
and we would request that the City help develop
100-160 acres of this City-owned property into
an Industrial Park to include Treatment Plant
No. I as an Agri-related sewer plant.
We understand that this is an old facility and
in order to put it into shape, some major
repairs must be done. We feel it could be
accomplished with funding from the Economic
Development Administration who would also help
with the cost of developing the Industrial
Park.
At any rate, we sincerely believe that this
proposal will help us encourage new development
in Bakersfield.
Your consideration of this request will be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the request of the
Industrial Development Committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce that Sewer Treatment Plant No. 1 at Mt. Vernon and
Highway 58 be developed into an Industrial Park was referred to
the Water and City Growth Committee for in-depth study and report
back to the Council with a recommendation.
Mr. Don Hopkins, Executive Vice President of the Better
Business Bureau of South Central California, with offices in
Bakersfield, discussed the $12,000 settlement that Oshman's
Sporting Goods, also known as Mid-Valley Sporting Goods, paid the
City of Bakersfield as a result of a false advertising complaint
brought by the City Attorney against Oshman's and commended the
City Attorney's office for its forthright and speedy action.
Mr. Arden H. Berg, Community Representative for the Sign
Users Council of California, located at 311 North Normandy Avenue,
Los Angeles, invited any member of the City Council, Planning
Commission and City Planners to attend their June 15th Legislative
Signing Seminar at the Los Angeles International Airport Sheraton
Hotel. This will be the first statewide sponsored gathering for
the purpose of establishing a much-needed dialogue between the
users of the on-premise electric sign and members of the planning
community.
Mr. Jack Van Zandt, 48375 Cherry Lane, Tehachapi,
representing the Rain-Making Project for Kern County and Chief
Pilot for ten years for the Cloud-Seeding Program, presented "An
Evaluation of Weather Modification Activities on the Kern River
Watershed, 1967-70," prepared by the Taft College Mathematics
Department. The Cloud-Seeding Program~ he stated, was discontinued
by the County of Kern in 1970, after being in force for twenty
years, because of a lack of funds. He requested the support and
assistance of the City Council for reinstatement of this program
by the County of Kern, or investment of the City in this program.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Mr. Van Zandt's
program was referred to the Water and City Growth Committee for
study and report back to the Council.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Vera) Smith addressed the Council
relative to their Claim against the City filed on April 15, 1976,
and Amended Claim filed May 7, 1976, for Attorney Fees, resulting
from the City Council's denial on November 17, 1975, of a Condi-
tional Use Permit for operation of a Day Care Nursery Center at
2701 3rd Street.
Councilman Christensen made a motion that Mr. Smith be
awarded a sum equivalent to the costs he incurred in retaining an
Attorney.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Strong stated
he would like to receive a letter from Mr. Smith's Attorney as to
what his position was and would like to receive some of the comments
from the neighbors, if that was recorded, to determine the basic
question if a proper investigation was made; that is the issue.
Upon a substitute motion by Councilman Strong, the matter
of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith's Claim against the City of Bakersfield
be referred to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
to determine whether or not a proper investigation was made by the
City Staff, was approved.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker explained to Mr. and Mrs. Smith what
steps the Council Committee would be taking prior to making a
recommendation and, because of the Council's oncoming budget
considerations and summer schedule of Council Meetings, it would
take some time to accomplish this.
Mr. Wayne McNamee, Owner of Center Neon Sign Company,
residing at 4216 Coronado, Bakersfield, questioned Councilman
Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth Committee, regarding
that Committee's consideration of his minority report and substitute
proposed Sign Ordinance. Councilman Rogers indicated that the
consensus of the majority of the Committee members was to consider
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the proposed Sign Ordinance submitted by the Citizens Advisory
Committee as a base, as many hours and considerable effort had
gone into the development of that particular proposed Sign Ordinance,
in order to reach a conclusion to this eight-year project and
avoid further delays.
Councilman Barton said he would make a minority state-
ment at the Council Meeting of June 14, 1976 on the majority
proposed Sign Ordinance, the minority proposed Sign Ordinance and
the Planning Commission proposed Sign Ordinance, that the Committee
should make a comparison and analyze them as to their economic
impact, aesthetic impact and all other factors.
Correspondence.
Councilman Barton read into the record correspondence
from the East Bakersfield Progressive Club, dated May 28, 1976,
as follows:
Honorable City Councilmen,
City of Bakersfield
Gentlemen:
The Board of Directors of the East Bakersfield
Progressive Club at their meeting held on
May 27, 1976 voted to go on record as opposing
the passage of the proposed City of Bakersfield
Sign Ordinance as presented by the Citizens
Advisory Committee.
Sincerely,
C. E. Binninger
Secretary
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, correspondence from
the East Bakers£ield Progressive Club, dated May 28, 1976, was
received and placed on f~le.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 7-76 regarding Southeast Bakersfield
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation, as follows:
On February 23, the City Council adopted Report
No. 3-76 from this Committee, which approved
the redesign of Sewer Treatment Plants i and 2
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to allow for effluent spreading in lieu of sale
of the effluent as had been originally antici-
pated for this project.
In April of this year, the Water Resources
Control Board, Division of Water Quality, gave
concept approval to the City for this new
alternative and has now indicated that grant
funding will be extended to us, subject to
some conditions, as follows:
First, on June 9, 1975, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2232 New Series, which provided
for the entering into of an agreement for a
Lease/Leaseback arrangement and the formation
of a non-profit corporation for the purpose
of selling bonds to meet the City's share
requirements of the Regional Wastewater Program.
Because of the cost of additional land acquisi-
tions under the new plan and the cost escalations
of the plant, it is now necessary to adopt a
new Ordinance establishing a new base rental
amount. L. F. Rothschild and Co., financial
consultants retained for this project, have
recommended an amount of $600,000. This would
be a maximum amount. The actual annual rental
would not be determined until such time as the
bonds are actually sold. It is the financial
consultants' projection that the base rental
amount in all probability would be closer to
$500,000, as can be seen on the attached letter.
Second, on June 16, 1975, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 40-75 agreeing to parti-
cipate in the development of an Air Quality
Maintenance Plan for Kern County. An Air
Quality Maintenance Plan is required because
the Air Resources Board (ARB) and the Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined
that Kern County is anticipated to exceed
ambient air quality standards in the future;
the Clean Air Act requires that areas which
are expected to exceed standards develop plans
for achievement and maintenance of adequate
air quality.
The City's agreement to participate in the Air
Quality Maintenance Plan process is linked to
approval of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment
Plant Consolidation Project. ARB has indicated
that the initial and supplementary draft EIRs
on the project did not adequately address possible
adverse impacts on air quality. As alternatives
to supplemental study to modify the EIR prior
to action on grant approval, ARB has indicated
that the following will be acceptable:
Prepare a supplemental study on air quality
mitigation measures related to the treat-
ment plant project to be completed prior
to payment of more than 80% of the Step 3
award. This study would be grant fundable.
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2. Commit one man-year for fhe next two years
to work with other local agencies to develop
an Air Quality Maintenance Plan for Kern
County. This commitment would not be grant
fundable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is the recommendation of this Committee that:
1. The Ordinance establishing the new base
rental agreement be adopted and that this
be considered first reading;
2. That the Council agree to one additional
position in the Planning Department for
fiscal years 1976-77 and 1977-78 for the
purpose of land use, transportation and
air quality maintenance planning.
Councilman Medders questioned making a decision at this
time on the hiring of another employee.
Councilman Rogers stated that one of the requirements in
the grant by the State of California is this requirement and before
this position is filled, it would be referred to the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee for their recommendations as
far as salary range and how this employee would be fitted into the
Planning Department. He further stated that one of the require-
ments before this grant is awarded is a sewer charge for anyone
using the facilities, which would provide additional revenue to
offset the cost of the additional employee required by the terms
of this grant.
Councilman Medders questioned whether revenue generated
by the sewer charge was to be held in abeyance for maintenance and
expansion.
Assistant City Manager Buell stated the Sewer Service
Charge would be an amount established by the City Council, with
minimum guidelines to be followed which are suggested by the
Revenue Program in terms of money to be set aside for waste water
recovery, operation and maintenance of the plant, and other
related activities. The maximum amount would certainly be up to
the City Council.
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Councilman Rogers indicated that unless the City complies
with the two requirements stated in the report the grant will not
be awarded and the deadline is June 30, 1976.
Assistant City Manager Buell said that the time schedule
would be to present the grant award for Council approval at the
Council Meeting of June 28, 1976.
Councilman Strong questioned when the User Fees would
be established. Assistant City Manager Buell responded that the
issue will be brought before the Council at budget time in 1977
and will be implemented at the time the City uses 80% of its grant
funding, which would be approximately 22 months from now.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 7-76 of
the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Southeast Bakersfield
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation was accepted, and
the Council agreed to one additional position in the Planning
Department for fiscal years 1976-77 and 1977-78 for the purpose
of land use, transportation and air quality maintenance planning.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing Ordinance No. 2232 and
approving a Formal Agreement relat-
ing to a Public Leaseback, and the
execution thereof, by and between
the City of Bakersfield and the
Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater
Treatment Facilities Consolidation
Corporation.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing Ordinance No. 2232
and approving a Formal Agreement relating to a Public Leaseback,
and the execution thereof, by and between the City of Bakersfield
and the Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Consolidation Corporation.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 8-76 regarding Budget Transfer for
Consulting Water Attorney Services, as follows:
In order to provide funds for consulting legal
services related to the City's water acquisition
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program, a total of $60,000 was included in
the 1975-76 budget. The need for these
services has been greater than originally
anticipated. This has been due primarily to
the additional time needed for negotiations,
meetings, and the preparation of various legal
documents and agreements.
It is estimated that an additional $38,000
will be needed to account for these costs and
other expenses prior to the end of the current
fiscal year. The Committee, therefore, recom-
mends that a total of $38,000 be transferred
to the City Attorney's Professional and
Consulting Services Account (Account No. 11-
525-4100) from the following sources:
1. $8,000 from Account No. 11-525-0100 (City
Attorney)
2. $16,500 from Account No. 25-795-9100
(Capital Outlay Fund-Land and Improvements)
3. $8,500 from Account No. 25-510-6100
(Capital Outlay Council Contingency Fund)
4. $5,000 from Account No. 11-510-6100 (City
Council Contingency Fund)
With the signing of the water purchase agreements,
it is anticipated that the needs for these
special legal services will be greatly reduced
in the future.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 8-76 of
the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Budget Transfer for
Consulting Water Attorney Services was accepted, and Budget Transfers
as outlined in the report were approved.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding Southeast
Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation, as
follows:
As the City of Bakersfield progresses towards
the implementation of its Wastewater Treatment
Program, there are some changes that need to
be made relative to the manner in which we
have been regulating sewer construction, sewer
use and industrial waste discharge. The sewer
use ordinance that the City has been operating
under was initially adopted in 1962, and since
that time there have been a number of changes
in both state and federal regulations relative
to this subject.
In addition, the requirements of the waste-
water grant that we have applied for is that
our sewer use ordinance comply with the latest
rulings of the Environmental Protection Agency
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93
and the State Division of Water Quality. The
staff has prepared a draft of a new sewer use
ordinance to meet these objectives. It is
recommended that this ordinance be referred to
the appropriate committee for study, evaluation
and recommendation to the Council at a later
date.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report from the City
Manager regarding Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Consolidation was accepted, and draft of new Sewer Use
Ordinance was referred to the Water and City Growth Committee for
study, evaluation and recommendation to the Council at a later
date.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4525 to 4666,
inclusive, in the amount of $440,586.23.
(b) Claim for Damages from Pacific Telephone
Company. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Damages from Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, 1918 "H" Street.
(Refer to City Attorney)
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on project known as Police Building -
Signal and Communications Equipment -
Contract No. 75-59 with ComCenter
Corporation.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on street and sewer improvements
under Tract No. 3710 - Contract No.
75-78 with Elmer F. Karpe, Inc.
(f)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on project known as Police Building -
Dictaphone Equipment - Contract No.
75-67 with Dictaphone Corporation.
(g)
Storm Drain Easement from J. Phil Johnson
Company for access as required for Tract
Map No. 3805 located west of Wible Road
and south of Planz Road.
(h)
Street Easement from Charles L. Wren and
Ramona A. Wren providing for street right-
of-way for Tract Map No. 3771 for Harris
Road.
(i)
Street Easement from Elmer F. Karpe, Inc.,
providing for the street right-of-way for
Parcel Map No. 3293 for Coventry Drive.
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Bakers£ield, California, June 7, 1976 - Page ll
(j) Plans and Specifications for construction
of Phase I of the Northwest Bakersfield
Drainage Project.
Councilman Strong requested clarification of Item
and City Manager Bergen pointed out that
with the Council's approval of
construction of Phase I of the
Project.
the Plans
Northwest
(J)
it concerns itself only
and Specifications for
Bakersfield Drainage
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j) of the Consent Calendar,
were adopted by the following roll
Ayes
call vote:
CouncilmenChristensen, Medders, Rogers,
Bleecker
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Sceales
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, low bid of Mead
House Wrecking Company for demolition of former City Police
Building, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of The
Corporate Appraisal Company to inventory, tag and
City's Fixed Assets, was accepted, all other bids
the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Approval of Municipal Dog Pound Lease
with the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Three Year
Lease of Municipal Dog Pound with the County of Kern, was
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Lease Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and Hyland
Division Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
for building located at 2014 "L"
Street.
Agreement with Hyland Division Travenol Laboratories,
Strong, Barton,
valuate the
rejected and
approved
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Three Year Lease
Inc. for
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95
City-owned building at 2014 "L" Street, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Application by General
Sign Company to install a 75 foot
sign for the Carrows Restaurant and
California 6 Motel at 1350 Easton
Drive.
Pursuant to Section 13.40.080 of the Municipal Code no
permit £or a sign exceeding fifty feet from grade level shall be
issued without prior approval of the City Council.
This is a C-2 zone and the proposed sign is a double
faced interior illuminated plastic panel approximately 10' x 20'
at the top of the poles. 7'6" below this sign is a Cali£ornia
6 Motel sign which is 12'6" x 15'
Other signs in the immediate area over 50 feet in height
are The Coffee Shop - 90 feet,
80 feet, Mobil Oil - 65 feet,
Restaurant - 80 feet.
Sign,
sign.
Shell Oil - 80 feet, Standard Oil -
Rodeway Inn - 70 feet and McDonald's
Mr. Joel Cuddler, representing General Neon & Plastic
Santa Fe Springs, spoke in favor o£ the approval of the
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, application by
General Sign Company to install a 75 foot sign for the Carrows
Restaurant and California 6 Motel at 1350 Easton Drive, was
approved.
Appea~ from Judy Garyin regarding
City Manager's denial for renewal
of a "Cardroom Work Permit."
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, June 28, 1976~
at 8:00 P. M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, was the time
set for hearing an appeal by Judy Garvin regarding the City Manager's
denial £or renewal of a "Cardroom Work Permit."
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Adoption of Resolution No. 35-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field establishing the City Council
as the Parking Authority for the City
of Bakersfield, identifying property
used or to be used for parking
purposes and transferring adminis-
trative control of such inventory
to the Parking Authority and directing
the deposit of all parking revenues
to a Parking Authority Fund hereby
established.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he believes this is a
great step forward in establishing sufficient parking, not only
for downtown Bakersfield but in other areas as conditions require.
Councilman
vote for adoption.
Councilman
Christensen stated he would be very happy to
Rogers commented that he has had complaints
about the difficulty of parking in the Civic Center area and would
like to request, upon adoption of this Resolution, that the
Parking Authority take a look at the area and make this one of the
first items of consideration in providing additional parking.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 35-76
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing the City
Council as the Parking Authorify for the City of Bakersfield,
identifying property used or to be used for parking purposes and
transferring administrative control of such inventory to the
Parking Authority and directing the deposit of all parking revenue
to a Parking Authority Fund hereby established, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Sceales
Councilman Barton stated that a parking study has been
made and it is recognized that the quadrant Councilman Rogers
refers to is short a tremendous amount of parking spaces, and now
that the Council is the Parking Authority, everything possible
should be done to alleviate the deficiencies in parking in the
quadrant and all areas.
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97
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving Agreement between
City and P. G. & E. covering pole
contacts and authorizing the Mayor
to execute same.
The Agreement approved by this resolution would give
the City permission to obtain service from Pacific Gas & Electric
Company power poles to serve traffic signal and light circuit at
"L" and "P" Streets between 17th Street and Truxtun Avenue. The
new service points are necessary due to the underground district
work in this area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 36-76
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving Agreement
between City and P. G. & E. covering pole contacts and authorizing
the Mayor to execute same, was adopted by the following roll call
vote
Ayes
Noes
Absent:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Bleecker
None
Councilman Sceales
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-76 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving application for
preliminary ~oan for Low-Rent Public
Housing.
The City of Bakersfield entered into a Cooperative
Agreement with the Housing Authority in 1973 pursuant to the
Barton,
the elderly. That agreement assured the Housing Authority that the
City would cooperate in the filing of
This resolution, in effect,
118 housing units £or the elderly and
the necessary applications.
says that the City desires
supports the Housing
Authority's effort to purchase and maintain
Christian Towers. The Housing Authority will pay
equal to approximately 10% of the collected rent.
owners were exempt from paying property taxes.
the repossessed
in-lieu taxes
The previous
successful referendum in November, 1972, for 200 housing units for
Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1976 - Page 15
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 37-76
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving application
for preliminary loan for Low-Rent Public Housing, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sceales
Abstaining: Councilman Rogers
Councilman Rogers stated he abstained from voting because
he does not know enough about the matter to vote in the a£firmative.
Councilman Medders commented that he might well have
voted no or abstained, but the electorate voted to go along with
the program in November 1972.
Proposed Annexation Policy for the
City of Bakersfield.
The Planning Commission has reviewed and approved a
policy on annexation which proposes that the City actively pursue
annexafions; the initial emphasis should be placed on uninhabited
areas which are anticipated to urbanize within the foreseeable
future. The Coramission believes this to be a reasonable policy
and a good framework for staff to work within.
Councilman Rogers moved that this matter be continued
until the next Council Meeting to allow for more time to study the
proposed Annexation Policy.
Upon a substitute motion by Councilman Medders, the
Council voted unanimously to continue action on the Proposed
Annexation Policy for the City of Bakersfield until the City
Council Meeting of June 28, 1976.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared a brief recess at this time.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council on the 1976 Weed Abatement Program. All lots have been
posted and owners have been notified by certified mail.
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Fire Marshal Jack Reed reported that the Weed Abatement
Program was started on May l0 and ran through May 16, 1976. A
Weed Abatement List indicated 485 properties in need of weed
abatement, and there were 339 properties that had been cleared or
improved, for a total of 824 properties. A second notification will
be sent, if required.
Councilman Rogers referred to a letter from Mr. Jack
Clare, dated May 26, 1976. indicating that he felt not enough time
was allowed the property owner to abate the weeds on his property.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Mr. Clare's letter was received
and placed on file. Councilman Strong voted in the negative on
this motion.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 38-76
finding that certain Weeds growing on properties in the City of
Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance and directing the Chief
of the Fire Department to destroy said Weeds, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sceales
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
Upon a motion
the annexation of "Kern
to all property owners as required by law.
by Councilman Christensen, the hearing on
River No. 4," was continued until November
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8, 1976, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sceales
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 November 8,
1976, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes:
Absent:
None
This
posted and the
law.
Councilman Sceales
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by the Chester Avenue Baptist Church to amend the zoning boundaries
from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-1-CH (One Family
Dwelling - Church) or more restrictive, Zone, affecting that
certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 1501
South Chester Avenue.
hearing has been duly advertised, the property
property owners have been notified as required by
Subject parcel is proposed to be developed with a parking
lot which will be used in conjunction with the adjacent church
complex.
favor of
April 21,
consistent with the General
Twenty-eight persons residing within the area signed in
the zone change. A negative declaration was posted on
1976.
The Planning Commission found the requested zone change
Plan and recommended approval.
Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1976 - Page 18
101
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. Reverend Charles Wilkinson, representing the
applicant, was present to answer questions o£ the Council. No
protests or objections being received, the public portion of the
hearing was closed for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Ordinance No.
2280 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that
certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 1501
South Chester Avenue, finding that said zone change would not have
a substantial adverse impact on the environment and that it is
consistent with the General Plan, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman
Sceales
This is the time set for public hearing on an Appeal by
Samuel C. Barnes to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
for modification of a C-O (Commercial and Professional Office) Zone
to allow the reduction of the required off-street parking from 28
to 21 spaces and to waive the required 5 foot front yard setback
for a proposed medical office on that certain property commonly
known as 2229 19th Street.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property
posted and the property owners have b~en notified as required by
law.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Clifford Harding, Architect and representing the applicant,
Dr. Barnes, who was present in the audience, requested that the
Council grant this modification.
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Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1976 - Page 19
City Manager Bergen reported that the staff has worked
closely with the doctors who own the property adjoining Dr. Barnes
and have arrived at a reasonable solution. If the parking for
all three properties on the half block was considered as one
parking lot, there would be a deficit of only one space for all
three. Since all three property owners have agreed to this
solution, it is recommended that the Council concur the waiver
of the 5 foot front yard setback on "B" Street is in keeping with
the development of that area and the recommendation is to approve
the modification of parking and waive the 5 foot front yard set-
back.
No protests or objections being received, the public
of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
portion
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Zoning
Resolution No. 249 granting modification of the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield to permit the reduction of
the required off-street parking from 28 to 21 spaces and to waive
the required five foot front yard setback for a proposed medical
office on that certain property commonly known as 2229 - 19th
Street, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Christensen,
Bleecker
Council,
adjourned at
Barton,
None
Councilman Sceales
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
11:25 P. M.
VICE-M~Y~YR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST: ~ Council
CITY~-~ERK and Ex-~ Clerk of the
of the City of Bak~rsfield, California
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