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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF MAY 22, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall, t501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio,
Counciimembers Carson, Benham
Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
None
ACTION TAKEN
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
a. City Attorney's Office
Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney gave the Attorney's
Office proposed budget.
Couch requested copies of the Railroad
Crossings Strategic Plan be provided to
Council.
b. Centennial Garden and Convention Center
Jim Foss, Executive Director, gave a brief
presentation and showed video on SMG
Operations and Centennial Garden events, and
Steve Womack, Director of Finance, gave a brief
financial update.
Maggard requested a copy of the Executive
Summary, written information showing how
the deficit has been decreased, operating
expenses/revenue for this year verses last
year, be provided to Council.
Couch requested a copy of the Centennial
Garden and Convention Center budget.
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DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued
c. Finance Department
Greg Klimko, Finance Director and Nelson Smith,
Assistant Finance Director, gave a computer
presentation and provided written material
Couch requested a brief memorandum
describing the moving of the TOT revenue
source, and information regarding what
percent of sales tax the County receives.
Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Budget
Presentations at 6:17 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
ACTION TAKEN
NAT
APPROVED
None.
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION by Reverend William T. Ekhardt,
Northminster Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Zachary Houston, 3rd Grade
Student, and Nicklaus Houston, 1st Grade Student,
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
3. ROLLCALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham
Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
None.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor Hall presented a Proclamation to Dave
Christensen, District Manager of Southern
California Gas Company, proclaiming May 26
through June 1, 2002 as "Energy Efficiency
Awareness Week".
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10.
PRESENTATIONS continued
Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public
Relations, introduced Mongolian Delegation Mr.
Bayer Budragchaa, Interpreter and Managing
Director of Economic and Legal Consultancy; Ms.
Ichinkhorloo Amaraa, Chief of Incoming and
Financial Urban Division and Land Management
Department of City; Ms. Dashsetseg Dash,
Senior Expert in Economic and Strategic Policy
Department, Capital Cities Governor's Office; Mr.
Songino Enkhbaatar, Head of City Taxation
Department of the National Taxation Agency,
Member of City Council. Mr. Songino
Enkhbaatar made remarks regarding ICMA
Resources Exchange Program.
Mayor Hall recognized Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney, who
stated during the workshop presentation incorrect
reference was made to Smith-Barney and stated Payne-
Weber is the correct investment company dealing with the
bond issue.
Motion by Sullivan to move Reports 10. a. forward on
the agenda to be heard after Public Statements.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
The following individuals spoke regarding horse
riding areas in Jewetta & Stockdale: Joyce Snapp,
submitted petitions; Debra Coyle, representing the
Horse Riders of Rosedale, and Sandy
Eickenhorst.
The following individuals spoke regarding the
Charrette: Isaiah Crompton and Renee Nelson.
Mike Miller spoke regarding Reports Item 10.a.
Historical Documents.
REPORTS
a. Community Services Committee Report No. 2-02:
1. Historical Documents
2. In God We Trust
3. Liberty Garden
Maggard requested staff provide more clarity
regarding the costs and who will be paying.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
Motion by Benham to accept report.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
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ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. May 8, 2002 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from April 26, to May 9, 2002 in the
amount of $6,056,161.75; and Self Insurance
payments from April 26, to May 9, 2002 in the
amount of $89,851.
Ordinances:
c. Ordinances relating to oil well drilling/production:
Adoption of an ordinance amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by
amending Chapter 15.66 and repealing
Chapter 15.67 relative to oil and mineral
drilling and production. (First reading
5/8/02)
Adoption of an ordinance amending Title
16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by
amending Subsections 16.16.010 E;
16.16.060 A.2; and 16.20.060 B.3; and
adding Sections 16.28.170 B.5 and
16.28.170 D.4 relative to oil wells and
production. (First reading 5/8/02)
Adoption of an ordinance amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relative to Chapters 17.46 DI (Drilling
Island District) and 17.47 PE (Petroleum
Extraction Combining District) and
Subsection 17.64.050 B.3. (First reading
5/8/02)
Adoption of ordinance amending Sections
5.02.200, 10.60.070 and 10.76.080 and deletion
of Chapter 8.20 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to administrative appeals. (First reading
5/6/02)
ORD 4058
ORD 4059
ORD 4060
ORD 4061
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
First reading of an ordinance amending the
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.040 and
Section 1.12.070 by adding Annexation Nos. 422,
425, 426, 430 and 432 to Ward 4 and Annexation
Nos. 423 and 424 to Ward 7.
First reading of an ordinance amending Section
1.34.010 Subdivision B and Section 1.34.020
Subsection B of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to administrative appeals.
Resolutions:
Resolution authorizing submission of application
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for FY 2002 Economic Development
Initiative - Special Projects Grant for $490,000.
(Ward 2)
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-24 (Morroco) to
the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public
Works Director's Report and authorizing collection
of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 4)
Resolution establishing Maintenance District TS-8
(Calloway, Hageman NE), confirming the
assessments, approving Public Works Director's
Report and authorizing collection of assessments
by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 4)
Resolution adding territory, Area 4-23 (Kern
Canyon Road) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments,
approving the Public Works Director's Report and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern
County Tax Collector. (Ward 3)
Assessment District No. 02-1
(Avalon/Belsera/Montara/TheWoods): (Ward 4)
Resolution accepting petition and
determining to undertake special
assessment proceedings.
2. Resolution approving Boundary Map.
3. Resolution of Intention No. 1276.
ACTION TAKEN
FR
FR
RES 074-02
RES 075-02
RES 076-02
RES 077-02
RES 078-02
RES 079-02
ROI 1276
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution amending Boundary and approving
Boundary Map for Assessment District No. 01-3
(Madison Grove/San Lauren/Mountain
Vista/Westlake). (Ward 4)
Resolution levying amended assessment amounts
for parcels located in City of Bakersfield
Assessment District 01-2 (Seven Oaks II/River
Walk).
Resolution confirming assessment for
construction costs of curb/gutter and drive
approach and authorizing the collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 7)
1. Agreement with Ronald and Cynthia
Clement, 2917 McCall Avenue, to pay for
curb/gutter and drive approach
construction costs in installments and
notice of special assessment lien.
Resolution confirming assessment for
construction costs of curb and gutter and
authorizing the collection of assessments by the
Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 7)
Agreement with Cecelia Chinn, 2921 &
2925 McCall Avenue, to pay for curb and
gutter construction costs in installments
and notice of special assessment lien.
Resolution confirming assessment for
construction costs of curb/gutter and drive
approaches and authorizing the collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 7)
Agreement with Louise Baldwin, 2908 &
2916 McCall Avenue, to pay for
curb/gutter and drive approaches
construction costs in installments and
notice of special assessment lien.
q. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Communities at Westlake, LLC for
Tract 6077, Unit 1, located south of Olive
Drive, west of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
ACTION TAKEN
RES 080-02
RES 081-02
RES 082-02
AGR 02-125
RES 083-02
AGR 02-126
RES 084-02
AGR 02-127
AGR 02-128
AGR 02-129
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with Communities at Westlake, LLC for
Tract 6077, Unit 2, located south of Olive
Drive, west of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Campus Park Development, LLC for
Tract 6082, Unit 1, located south of
Campus Park Drive, east of Mountain
Vista Drive. (Ward 5)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with Campus Park Development, LLC for
Tract 6082, Unit 2, located south of
Campus Park Drive, east of Mountain
Vista Drive. (Ward 5)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
5993, Phase 1, located south of Snow
Road, west of Calloway Drive..!Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
5993, Phase 3, located south of Snow
Road, west of Calloway Drive.(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
5993, Phase 4, located south of Snow
Road, west of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
5993, Phase 5, located south of Snow
Road, west of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
6003, Phase 3, located south of Krebs
Road, west of Mohawk Street. (Ward 4)
10.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
6003, Phase 4 located south of Krebs
Road, west of Mohawk Street. (Ward 4)
11.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Rosedale Construction Company for
Tract 5625, Unit I located south of Olive
Drive, west of Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4)
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 02-130
AGR 02-131
AGR 02-132
AGR 02-133
AGR 02-134
AGR 02-135
AGR 02-136
AGR 02-137
AGR 02-138
AGR 02-139
AGR 02-140
AGR 02-141
AGR 02-142
AGR 02-143
AGR 02-144
AGR 02-145
AGR 02-146
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
q. 12.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Rosedale Construction Company for
Tract 5625, Unit 2, located south of Olive
Drive, west of Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4)
13.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Riverlakes Enterprises, LLC for Tract
6005, Phase 1, located south of Hageman
Road, west of Coffee Road. (Ward 4)
14.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with Stuart Thomas Incorporated, DBA
Lenox Homes, for Tract 6064, Phase 1,
located south of Berkshire Road, east of
South H Street. (Ward 7)
15.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Soper Homes, Inc., for Tract 6038,
located south of Brimhall Road, west of
Jenkins Road. (Ward 4)
16.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
6013, Phase 3, located north of Hageman
Road, east of Fruitvale Avenue. (Ward 4)
17.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Sierra West Estates for Tract 5362,
Phase 3, located east of Wible Road,
south of Hosking Avenue. (Ward 7)
Agreement with Caliente Union School District, a
non-profit organization, to purchase 15 surplus
computers and three surplus printers from the City
for $1.00 each for a total of $18.00.
Agreement with Bakersfield S.P.C.A., a non-profit
organization, to purchase one used police sedan
for $1,200.
Agreement with Bakersfield Association for
Retarded Citizens, a non-profit organization, to
purchase 10 surplus laptop computers from the
City for $1.00 each for a total of $10.00.
Two-Year Lease Agreement with the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern, $4,800 annually
for office space at 1630 East 11th Street. (Ward 1)
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 02-147
AGR 02-148
AGR 02-149
AGR 02-150
AGR 02-151
A GR 02-152
AGR 02-153
AGR 02-154
AGR 02-155
AGR 02-156
AGR 02-157
A GR 02-158
AGR 02-159
AGR 02-160
AGR 02-161
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No.
01-064 with Granite Construction in the amount of
$177,133.46, total contract amount of
$2,274,581.38, for the White Lane Street
Resurfacing and Street Widening Construction
from Wilson Road to Dovewood Street Project.
(Ward 6)
Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No.
01-042 with Utah Pacific Construction Company in
the amount of $79,491.40, total contract amount
of $7,930,185.80, for the construction of Buena
Vista Trunk Sewer Phase II and widening of
Buena Vista Road from San Joaquin Valley
Railroad to White Lane. (Ward 4)
Bids:
Accept bid to award contract to Jeskell,
Incorporated, $171,719.33 to furnish, configure
and install IBM pSeries Computer Systems and
associated software.
y. Mohawk Sewer Installation Phase Ih (Ward 4)
Accept bid and award contract to Utah
Pacific Construction, $2,295,320 for
constructing Mohawk Sewer installation
Phase II.
Transfer $299,500 of Capital Improvement
Program Budget Appropriations from the
Sewer Rehabilitation - Red Lion Project to
the Mohawk Sewer Installation Project
within the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Appropriate $1,230,000 Fund Balance to
the Capital Improvement Program Budget
within the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 01-064 CCO 2
AGR 01-042 CCO ..3
CON 02-162
CON 02-163
aa.
Accept bid from Municipal Maintenance
Equipment, $153,201.26 for a combination Drain
and Catch Basin Cleaner for Street Maintenance
Division (additional).
Reject all bids for installation of safety railing at
Smoke Hatches on Centennial Garden Arena
Roof. (Ward 2)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
bb. Authorize the Finance Director to forward to a
collection agency, accounts receivable in various
funds totaling $189,726.32.
cc. Approval of Tree Trimming - Community &
Commercial Education Efforts.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items
a. through cc.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
HEARINGS
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change P01-0822: (Ward 4)
Floyd Hinesley has proposed a General Plan
Amendment and an ordinance amendment for
approximately 40 acres, located at the northeast
corner of Noriega Road and Allen Road.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General Plan
amendment to change land use
designations from R-IA (Resource-
Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density
Residential).
First reading of an Ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map
101-13 from A (Agriculture) to an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update and corrected minor
typographical errors.
Hearing opened at 7:58 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:58 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the ordinance.
RES 085-02
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APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
b. Concurrent General Plan Amendment'Zone
Change P01-0916: (Ward 4)
The City of Bakersfield has proposed a General
Plan Amendment and an ordinance amendment
for approximately five acres, located at the
northwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall
Road. There was an appeal to the Planning
Commission decision on the Zone Change item.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to change land use
designations from SR (Suburban
Residential) to OC (Office Commercial).
First reading of an ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and overturning the
Planning Commission decision by
amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map 101-26
from RS-5A (Residential Suburban - five
acres minimum) to C-O/PCD(Professional
and Administrative Office
Commercial/Planned Commercial
Development) on five acres.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update and corrected minor
typographical errors.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
has been received from Law Offices of Richard A.
Monje, representing property owners in opposition
of the General Plan amendment.
Hearing opened at 8:06 p.m.
Motion by Couch to continue Hearing b. to the
June 12, 2002 Council meeting.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB BENHAM
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. P01-1014: (Ward 7)
The Lusich Company has proposed a General
Plan Amendment and an ordinance amendment
for approximately 98.39 acres, located east of
Wible Road, between Berkshire Road and
Hosking Road.
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HEARINGS continued
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to change land use
designations from LMR (Low Medium
Density Residential) and HR (High Density
Residential) to LR (Low Density
Residential) on 98.39 acres.
First reading of an Ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 123-25 from A-20A
(Agricultural-20 Acre Minimum Lot Size) to
R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 98.39 acres.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 8:08 p.m.
Robert Lusich spoke in support of staff
recommendations.
Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 086-02
FR
APPROVED
AB BENHAM
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. P01-1018: (Ward 5)
Castle and Cooke has proposed a General Plan
Amendment for approximately 49 acres and an
ordinance amendment for approximately 41 acres,
located along the north side of White Lane
between Buena Vista Road and Allen Road. The
applicant has submitted an appeal to the Planning
Commission recommendation to deny the GPA
change from OS-P (Open Space - Parks to LR
(Low Density Residential) on 8 acres.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and overturning the Planning
Commission recommendation by adopting
the requested General Plan Amendment
to change land use designations from
HMR (High Medium Density Residential),
GC (Regional Commercial) and OS-P
(Open Space - Parks) to LR (Low Density
Residential) on approximately 49 acres.
RES 087-02
First reading of an Ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map 122-12 from R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) and C-2
(Regional Commercial)to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) zone on 41 acres.
FR
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 8:11 p.m.
Roger Mclntosh spoke in support of staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:17 p.m.
Motion by Hanson to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
overturning the Planning Commission
recommendation to deny the parkland change
and approve the requested General Plan
Amendment and first reading of the ordinance.
APPROVED
AB BENHAM
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change P01-101g: (Ward 4)
Castle & Cooke, California, Inc. has proposed a
General Plan Amendment and an ordinance
amendment on two sites consisting of 61.12
acres.
Site 1 - General Plan Amendment from HMR
(High Medium Density) to LR (Low Density
Residential) and zone change from R-2 (Limited
Multiple-Family Dwelling to R-1 (One-Family
Dwelling) on 17.67 acres located along the
northwest corner of Stockdale Highway and the
Jewetta Avenue alignment.
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HEARINGS continued
Site 2 - General Plan Amendment from LR (Low
Density Residential) to LMR (Low Medium Density
Residential) and Zone Change from R-1 (One
Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family
Dwelling) on 43.45 acres, located along the south
side of the Kern River Freeway Specific Plan Line,
the easterly side of the Rio Bravo Canal and the
westerly side of the Jewetta Avenue alignment.
Castle & Cooke, California, Inc. is also requesting
deletion of "mitigation measure/condition number
29" of both Resolution No. 70-97 and Ordinance
No. 3774 concerning deletion of a 20 foot wide
equestrian trial easement, deletion of a equestrian
staging area and picnic area with improvements
and deletion of a "policy for park development
credit".
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to changing the land use
designations from LMR to LR on 17.67
acres, changing the land use designations
from LR to LMR on 43.45 acres and
amending "Condition No. 29 of City
Council Resolution No. 70-97".
First reading of an ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map Nos. 101-36 and 122-01 from
R-2 to R-1 on 17.67 acres, from R-2 to R-
I on 43.45 and amending "Condition No.
29 of Ordinance No. 3774."
City Clerk McCarthy announced petitions
containing approximately 249 signatures were
received on May 20~ and 22n~, 2002 in support of
the Rosedale Staging and Equestrian Trails.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 8:20 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of
staff recommendation: Dan Kimm, Geraldine
Stewart and Robert White.
Roger Mclntosh spoke in support of staff
recommendation.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 088-02
FR
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HEARINGS continued
The following individuals spoke in rebuttal in
opposition of staff recommendation: Robert White
and Dan Kimm.
Roger Mclntosh spoke in rebuttal in support of
staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:39 p.m.
Salvaggio recognized Gene Bogart, Water
Resources Manager, who gave clarification of the
trail and staging area.
Couch referred to staff for review, faxes that
he received regarding fencing.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the Ordinance.
Couch requested staff provide copies of the
map of what will be constructed to the
individuals who spoke during this hearing.
f. Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. P01-1022: (Ward 4)
Michael Dhanens Architect has proposed to
amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the
land use map designation from SR (Suburban
Residential) to LMR (Low Medium Density
Residential) on 7.46 acres of land and change the
zoning from R-l-CH (One Family Dwelling-
Church) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family) on the
same 7.46 acres, located adjacent on the north
side of Brimhall Road, approximately one quarter
mile east of Jewetta Avenue.
Resolution adopting the Negative
Declaration and approving the amendment
to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan by changing the land use map
designation from SR (Suburban
Residential - less than or equal to 4
dwelling units per net acre) to LMR (Low
Medium Density Residential) - more than
4 and up to 10 dwelling units per net acre
on 7.46 acres.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
RES 089-02
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HEARINGS continued
First reading of an ordinance adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 102-30 from R-l-CH (One
Family Dwelling-Church) to R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) on 7.46 acres.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 8:59 p.m.
Michael Dhanens spoke in support of staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:00 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the ordinance.
g. General Plan Amendment No. 02-0006: (Ward 3)
The City of Bakersfield has proposed to amend
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the
land use map designation from HMR (High
Medium Density Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial) on .85 acres of land, located
adjacent on the east side of Oswell Street, just
north of Glenbrook Avenue.
Resolution adopting the Negative
Declaration and approving the amendment
to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan by changing the land use map
designation from HMR (High Medium
Density Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial) on .85 acres.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 9:02 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
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APPROVED
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No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 9:02 p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by Maggard to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment.
APPROVED
h. Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change 02-0106: (Ward 4)
The City of Bakersfield Water Resources
Department has proposed a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change for approximately
40.44 acres, located along the northerly sides of
Stockdale Highway and the Cross Valley Canal,
the southerly side of the Rio Bravo Canal and
approximately one-half mile east of Allen Road.
Resolution approving the Notice of
Exemption and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to change land use
designations from LR (Low Density
Residential) and GC (General
Commercial) to OS-P (Open Space-Parks
and Recreational Facilities).
First reading of an ordinance approving
the Notice of Exemption and amending
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
and Zoning Map Nos. 101-36 and 122-01
from R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) and C-2
(Regional Commercial) to OS (Open
Space).
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 9:04 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 9:04 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
adopting the Notice of Exemption and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the ordinance.
RES 091-02
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APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
The City of Bakersfield proposes to submit a
Section 108 loan application to HUD in the
amount of $4.2 million dollars to provide funds for
various economic development activities and
construction of public facilities. (Wards 2,3)
Resolution authorizing submission of the
application to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
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Reimbursement of advance of City funds
up to $210,000 for property acquisition
expenses.
Donna Kunz, Economic Development Services
Director, gave a brief update and corrected minor
typographical errors.
Hearing opened at 9:07p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 9:07p.m.
Carson stated the following corrections: This
application is for Ward 1 and 2; also in the staff
report under the items of Public Use, counseling
and training should read commercial and training.
Motion by Carson to approve the Section 108
Loan application, adoption of the resolution
and advance~reimbursement of funds from the
loan proceeds up to $210,000, as amended to
change "counseling"to "commercial".
At the request of Councilmember Maggard, this
item was deferred to the meeting of June 12, 2002
and staff directed to provide documentation to
Council.
ACTION TAKEN
NAT
WITHDRAWN
lO.
REPORTS
a. Community Services Committee Report No. 2-02:
1. Historical Documents
2. In God We Trust
MOVED FORWARD
ON AGENDA SEE PAGE
3.
3. Liberty Garden
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11.
REPORTS continued
b. Southeast Charrette Report.
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a computer presentation and provided
written material.
Motion by Carson to accept report.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB SAL VAGGIO
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
Benham referred to Mayor Hall and staff for review,
an e-mail from Steven Montgomery regarding
Highway 99 beautification and related issues.
Benham referred to staff an e-mail from Gary
Johanson regarding renaming the freeway in honor of
Highway Patrol Officer David Manning, and requested
staff respond.
Maggard commended Councilmember Carson,
Development Services Director Hardisty, and all who
assisted in the Charrette process.
Maggard stated Senior Police Officer James Gains is
being honored at the State and County level for
extraordinary valor in the course of his duties and
requested staff make arrangements so Council can
also recognize Mr. Gains.
Maggard requested staff provide an updated Council
phone list.
Maggard requested Assistant City Manager Stinson
provide an update regarding the future Northeast Fire
Station.
Maggard requested staff review the traffic flow, going
south on Mt. Vernon, the island is causing traffic to
be potentially dangerous and the left turn lane east at
Mallview Road the lanes turn from two to one lane
which could also cause potential accidents.
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13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Sullivan requested staff provide a report specifying
the time frame when the units on the south side of
Ming Avenue "church property" will be removed and
rebuilt.
Sullivan complimented Assistant City Manager
Christensen for doing an excellent job in the absence of
City Manager Tandy.
Carson requested staff contact Cai Trans regarding
installing signs, or making a controlled intersection
at 8~ Street and Union Avenue.
Couch thanked Public Works staff for installing the 4-way
STOP sign at Old Farm Road and Brimhall Road and the
response from Steve Walker on Olive Drive and Calloway.
Couch stated he received a copy ora letter from the
City to an appellant regarding Transportation Impact
Fee Credit issue and requested staff provide Council
with ail the information and background regarding
this issue.
Couch submitted referrals to Assistant City Manager
Stinson.
Couch stated he hopes the beautification of Highway 99
also includes the on/off ramps into Bakersfield.
Couch commended Councilmember Maggard for
suggesting the "Movies in the Park".
Couch stated support for criteria in the General Plan
for fire station construction and requested Fire Chief
Fraze review and provide a brief report to Council
regarding what other cities are doing.
Couch asked staff if we would have to place a
measure regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax on
the ballot, like the County placed it in March. City
Attorney Thilten responded.
Couch requested staff provide him with the
procedures by which the A t Large Members of LAFCO
are appointed.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Hanson made comments to a memorandum dated May
10t", from Recreation & Parks Director Stan Ford to City
Manager Alan Tandy regarding the Skateboard situation
and stated he was appalled by the thousands of dollars of
damage at Silver Creek Park and feels those who are
breaking the law should be held accountable.
Hanson requested Assistant City Manager
Christensen contact Chester Molen and schedule a
meeting.
Hanson requested staff assist him in following up to
a letter he received from a disabled woman.
Hanson made comments regarding a letter from Patsy
Hood, from Long Beach, to the Editor in The Bakersfield
Cafifornian, regarding living in Bakersfield and Hanson
stated Bakersfield is a good place to live and chooses not
to leave.
Carson requested Fire Chief Fraze also address in
their report, issues at all Fire Stations throughout the
City.
Mayor Hall requested Assistant City Manager Christensen
meet with him regarding recognition of Officer Gains.
Mayor Hall commended Development Services Director
Hardisty for his enthusiasm and leadership with the
Charrette process.
ACTION TAKEN
14. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR of the Cit,j of Bakersfield, CA/
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cle~of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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