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MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 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,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard,
Couch, Hanson (seated at 5:20 p.m.),
Sullivan (seated at 5:24 p.m.)
None
ACTION TAKEN
WORKSHOP
a. Proposed Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget Changes.
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager, gave a
presentation and distributed written material.
NAT
Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed Session
at 6:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property:
3940 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, California; APN
332-152-04; Agency Negotiators: Finance Director
Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald
Anderson; Negotiating Parties: Gary Chapman;
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for
purchase.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property:
3930 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, California; APN
332-152-016; Agency Negotiators: Finance Director
Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald
Anderson; Negotiating Parties: John S. Hagestad,
Jr.; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
for purchase.
APPROVED
NAT
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CLOSED SESSION continued
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9; City of
Bakersfield vs. Flashco, Inc., et al.; Kern County
Superior Court Case No. 245944 SPC.
Motion by Couch to adjourn from Closed Session
at 6:45 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
NAT
APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Hall called for a moment of silence in memory of
Supervisor Ken Peterson who served the Bakersfield City
Council in 1987 - 1992 and the Board of Supervisors from
1993 to present.
INVOCATION by Nazan Kuhner, Priest of Guru Ram das
Academy, Inc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Melissa Lucas, 9~' Grade
Student, Liberty High School
3. ROLLCALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard,
Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
None
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Hall announced there was no action taken in Closed
Session.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Harvey L. Hall presented a proclamation to
Jackie Belluomini, Vice President, Greater
Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau,
proclaiming June 28, 2002 as "Jackie Belluomini
Day".
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Brad Hoffman, spoke regarding the Bakersfield Blitz
Game on July 13, 2002 and presented autograph
footballs to Councit.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
Ron Fraze - spoke regarding Uganda Delegation and
introduced Start Bowser and M. Rose, who
introduced members of the Delegation.
The following individuals spoke regarding the Aquatic
Center: Spencer Harris; Mark Pasquini; Ralph Mayo
and Jaime Mayo.
Bob Mahaffey spoke regarding ADA compliance at
the Convention Center.
Salvaggio referred ADA compliance concerns to
the City Manager Tandy.
ACTION TAKEN
7. APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. June 3, 2002 and June 12, 2002 Council Meetings.
Payments:
Payments from May 31, to June 13, 2002 in the
amount of $5,990,264.40; and Self Insurance
payments from May 31, to June 13, 2002 in the
amount of $566,387.56.
Ordinances:
Resolutions:
Resolution determining that certain Ericsson
Telephone equipment cannot be obtained through
the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore,
not to exceed $45,000.
Appropriate $45,000 fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Equipment Management Fund for purchase
of telephone equipment.
RES 104-02
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution confirming the approval by the City
Manager of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement
Officer regarding assessments of certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield for which structures have
been secured against entry or for the abatement of
certain weeds, debris and waste matter and authorize
collection of the assessments by the Kern County
Tax Collector. (Wards 1,2,5,6,7)
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-33 (Jewetta, Olive
SW) 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 adding territory, Area 3-17 (Wible,
Hosking SE) 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 7)
Resolution calling and giving notice of holding a
Special Municipal Election ordering territory
designated as "Allen No. 5 Annexation" be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield subject to confirmation by
the registered voters which shall be held on Tuesday,
October 8, 2002.
Resolution calling and giving notice of holding a
General Municipal Election for election of
Councilmembers for Wards 1, 3, 4 & 7 and
requesting consolidation with the County of Kern
Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 5, 2002.
Assessment District No. 01-3 (Madison Grove/San
Lauren/Mountain Vista/West Lake): (Ward 4)
1. Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds.
Resolution approving Form and Substance of
Preliminary Official Statement and Bond
Purchase Contract, authorizing modifications
thereto, authorizing execution thereof, and
authorizing related documents and actions.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 105-02
RES 106-02
RES 107-02
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 109-02
RES 110-02
RES 111-02
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution confirming assessments for sewer
connection fees and authorizing the collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Agreements with 16 property owners to pay
sewer connection fee in installments and
notice of special assessment lien: Melquiades
& Maria R. Jaimes; Elmo & Lois Smith; Harry
William & Wanda Lee Wickwar; Michael
Parker; Ronald D. & Sandra Davidson;
Wayne J. & Bettie L. Simpson; Delores
Charlene Miller; Mary Lou Johnson; Marlo &
Ronda Meza; Carlton S. & Lois E. Conrad,
Family/TR; Ruby E. Smith; Leo H. & Willie
Mae Rogers; Melvin R. & Janice C.
Thompson; Steven R. & Susan Smith; Billy
Joe & Jewell L. Rogers; Leo H. & Willie Mae
Rogers.
Resolution determining that a used Cyber Light
System cannot be reasonably obtained through the
usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor not
to exceed $43,000
Resolution providing for the preservation of City
Lienhold Interest in Tax Defaulted Properties. (Ward
l)
Appropriate $11,100 Southeast Project Area
Housing Fund balance to the Redevelopment
Agency Operating Budget.
Resolution authorizing the establishment of a special
assessment fund to be added to the property tax roll
for the purpose of collecting delinquent prorated
refuse charges for new services previously billed by
the City of Bakersfield.
Resolution providing for the collection of
delinquent refuse charges by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 112-02
AGR 02-188
THRU
AGR 02-203
RES 113-02
RES 114-02
RES 115-02
RES 116-02
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
n. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. for Tract 6057, Phase A,
located north of Brimhall Road, east of
Jewetta Avenue.
Agreement with Taft City School District, a non-profit
organization, to purchase 25 surplus computers and
30 surplus monitors from the City for $1.00 each for
a total of $55.00
Consultant's Agreement with Rossetti Architects,
Inc., $715,000 for Design Services for Aquatic Center
and Ice Center contingent upon adoption of FY 2002-
03 Budget. (Ward 2)
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change #02-0193:
(Ward 7)
Agreement with Panama/99 Properties LLC,
$116,000 for preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Appropriate $116,000 developer's
contribution to the Development Services
Operating Budget in the General Fund.
Agreement with RBF Consulting, $89,335 to
prepare an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change #02-0193, located on the northeast
corner of Panama Lane and Highway 99.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 00-174 with
T.W. Collins Associates, for On-Call Inspection
Services for various construction projects.
Reject all Statements of Qualifications and
proposals received for On-call Construction
Inspection Services for Public Works
Projects, Fiscal Years 2002-03 & 2003-04.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-139 with the
Bakersfield City School District for use of City's
swimming pools in exchange for the City's use of
school facilities for summer programs.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 02-204
AGR 02-205
AGR 02-206
AGR 02-207
AGR 02-208
AGR 02-209
AGR 00-174(1)
AGR 01-139(1)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Three-year lease agreement with Century Building
Associates, LLC, for $95,700.00 annually for office
space at 1600 Truxtun Avenue. (Ward 2)
Bids:
Accept bid to award contract to Bowman Asphalt Inc.,
$841,662.02 for Resurfacing Various Streets 2002
(Gosford Road from Union Pacific Railroad to White
Lane and White Lane from Saddle Drive to Old River
Road). (Wards 4,6)
Appropriate $339,000 AB2928 State Funds to
the Gas Tax Fund Capital Improvement
Budget and $9,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund
balance to the Capital Improvement Budget.
Approve bid to award contract to Valley Printers, not
to exceed the 2002-03 budget amount of $120,000
for three issues of the activity brochure for
Recreation and Parks.
Accept bid to award contract for Base Bid, Additive
Alternate A, and Additive Alternate B to Abateco,
$37,940 for Hazardous Materials Abatement and
Painting at Fire Station 7 Project. (Ward 5)
Appropriate $8,100 Capital Outlay Fund
balance to the Fire Department's Capital
Improvement Budget.
Approve bids to award annual contracts to Jaco Oil
dba Wholesale Fuels, Incorporated, not to exceed
$57,000 and Grapevine Oil, not to exceed $10,000,
for lubricating products.
Approve bid to award annual contract to Jim Alfter
Cement Contractor, not to exceed the budgeted
amount of $625,500 for concrete repairs within the
City.
Accept bid from GovConnection, Incorporated,
$47,619 for 100 Panasonic vehicle mount port
replicators and power supplies for the Police Mobile
Data Computer System.
aa.
Accept bid from Expanets of California, Incorporated,
$28,676 for Cisco 7200 Router and accessories for
Management Information Services.
ACTION TAKEN
DELETED
CON 02-210
CON 02-211
CON 02-212
CON 02-213
CON 02-214
CON 02-215
ABS COUCH
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
bb.
Accept bid from Gibbs International Trucks,
$220,688.33 for two 55 foot Insulated Aerial Trucks
for the Parks Department (replacement).
Miscellaneous:
CC.
Appropriate $44,148 prior year HOME entitlement to
the Community Development Operating Budget
within the HOME Project Fund.
dd.
Transfer and appropriate $300,000 from the Capital
Outlay Fund Capital Improvement Budget to the
Recreation Facility Fund Capital Improvement Budget
for Ice Facility/Aquatic Center design cost. (Ward 2)
ee. Southwest Fire/Police Facility Funding: (Ward 4)
Appropriate and transfer $125,000 savings
from the Fire Department General Fund
Operating Budget to the Capital Outlay Fund
Capital Improvement Budget.
Transfer and appropriate $144,000 Council
Contingency to the Capital Outlay Fund
Capital Improvement Budget.
Appropriate $311,000 Park Improvement
Fees/Park In-Lieu Fees to the Park
Improvement Fund Capital Improvement
Budget.
Appropriate $60,000 Fire Systems Trust to
the Capital Outlay Fund Capital Improvement
Budget.
Approval of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Action Plan, Amendment No. 10 (FY 98/99),
Amendment No. 9 (FY 99/00), Amendment No. 5 (FY
00/01), and Amendment No. 4 (FY 01/02).
Transfer $100,000 CDBG Contingency to the
Martin Luther King Jr. Pool Rehabilitation
within the Capital Improvement Budget. (Ward
1)
gg.
Appropriate $13,568 Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Funds to the Pedestrian/Bikeway Fund
Capital Improvement Budget for the Northeast Bike
Path Project. (Ward 3)
ACTION TAKEN
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
hh.
Report on Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for Historical Documents Project.
Couch announce conflict of interest on Consent
Calendar Item aa. due to financial interest.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar
Items a. through hh., with separate consideration
of Item g. and deletion of item t.
Resolution calling and giving notice of holding a
Special Municipal Election ordering territory
designated as "Allen No. 5 Annexation" be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield subject to confirmation by
the registered voters which shall be held on Tuesday,
October 8, 2002.
Motion by Couch to adopt Consent Calendar Item
g.
HEARINGS
a. An Ordinance denying the appeal by Rich/Matz
Bakersfield LLC and Upholding the decision of the
Planning Commission, adopting a Negative
Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone
Map No. 103-22) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an R-3
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) zone to PCD
(Planned Commercial Development) Zone on 7.5
acres, located on the southeast corner of Mount
Vernon Avenue and State Highway 176 to allow a
67,300 square foot commercial shopping center (File
#02-0263). (Ward 3)
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
dated June 21, 2002 was received from Myra
MacLachlan for Tab Johnson, requesting this hearing
be continued to the first available hearing after July
15, 2002.
Hearing opened at 7:45 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
RES 108-02
A PPR 0 VED
- _ No one spoke at hearing.
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HEARINGS
Maggard stated concerns for the record with regards
to issues why it has been asked to be postponed.
The Malby Road connecting Mt. Vernon to East Hills
Mall has become inadequate and requested
Development Services Director Hardisty convey the
importance of having 4 lanes throughout that area;
there are no area to walk on side of road for
pedestrians between Mt. Vernon up to Mervyns;
location for a bus stop; architectural design and how
it fits into the shopping center.
Motion by Maggard to continue the appeal
hearing to July 31, 2002, as requested by the
applicant.
Resolution ordering the vacation of 5t' Street from R
Street to west of the Kern Island Canal. (Ward 1)
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
dated June 12, 2002 has been received from John
and Margaret Boydstun in opposition of the proposed
vacation of 5th Street.
Hearing opened at 7:51 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:51 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution.
A request to change the zoning from A (Agriculture)
to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone on
10.66 acres at the southwest corner of White Lane
and Saddle Drive to allow a mini-storage facility
containing approximately 214,000 square feet in 31
buildings and a caretaker's residential unit (ZC 02-
0169). (Ward 5)
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
dated June 10, 2002 has been received from
Dominic and Daisy Espitia in opposition of the
erection of a matching wall and an entrance on white
Lane to the proposed mini-storage facility.
Hearing opened at 7:55 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff
recommendation: Mark Levia; Tracy Skinner; Cindy
Scully; and Nikki Gallante.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
RES 117-02
APPROVED
FR
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HEARINGS continued
The following individuals spoke in support of staff
recommendation: Jim Marino and Robin Frost.
The following individuals spoke in rebuttal in
opposition of staff recommendation: Mark Levia and
Nikki Gallante.
Jim Marino spoke in rebuttal in support of staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:18 p.m.
Couch stated for the record, if the applicant
would like to have RV storage the applicant must
request this zone change through the Planning
Commission and City Council; and also
requested staff review the possibility of reducing
the speed limit within a certain area on White
Lane.
Hanson requested:
· The developer shall provide the entrance
to the mini-storage facility off of White
Lane, shall construct to City standards a
deceleration lane into the facility on White
Lane and a shall construct to City
standards a right turn deceleration lane
onto Old River Road.
· The developer shall construct to City
standards a left-turn "worm" into the
facility for west bound traffic.
Security cameras proposed within the
facility shall be designed and arranged so
that they are directed away from adjacent
residential properties.
Motion by Hanson to give first reading of the
ordinance with the discussed provisions listed.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 73-02 adopting
fees pursuant to the Cost Recovery System.
Hearing opened at 9:10 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 9:10 p.m.
Motion by Maggard to adopt the resolution.
RES 73-02(1)
APPROVED
10.
11.
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REPORTS
Personnel Committee Report No. 1-02 regarding
Secretary II Reclassification to Administrative
Assistant I.
Motion by Hanson to approve the reclassification
of Secretary II to Administrative Assistant I in the
Mayor's Office.
Mayor Hall recessed the
reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
meeting at 9:15 p.m. and
Road Rehabilitation Loan Program - Phase I of IIh
Resolution authorizing a $2,000,000 interfund
loan from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to
the Gas Tax Fund for road rehabilitation.
Alan Tandy, City Manager, made comments and
answered questions.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the resolution.
Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget:
Resolution approving and adopting the City of
Bakersfield Operating and Capital
Improvement Budget as amended.
Resolution approving and adopting the
Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
for the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency as
amended.
Resolution establishing the City of Bakersfield
appropriations limit.
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager, made
comments and answered questions.
Motion by Maggard to adopt the resolutions
approving the budgets, with $513,700 in reserves
for the Aquatic Center and to proceed with the
authorization for the Kern County Association of
Cities membership.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
RES 118-02
A PPRO VED
RES 119-02
RES 120-02
RES 121-02
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS continued
Carson requested staff review what the benefits
are by being a member of the National League of
Cities, and asked if it stands as a lobbying
organization on behalf of cities? What type of
impact does it have in regards to federal grants
and 108 Loans, and does it have any impact by
being a part of this organization?
ACTION TAKEN
13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
Hanson stated the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the
Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional and said he came to
this country by choice and desire and absolutely loves this
country, and he thanks God we are able to get up before our
Council meetings and say a prayer and pledge of allegiance.
Benham apologized to the Saunders Family for the lack of
communication by the Historical Documents Committee
regarding the removal of the Lowell Saunders plaque and
thanked City Clerk McCarthy for her efforts to work with the
family for a rededication of the plaque.
Benham requested staff schedule a workshop to receive
an update of the progress of the Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee.
Benham requested the Police Department enhance
traffic enforcement at Baker and Eureka Streets due to
cars not stopping at the crosswalk.
Benham reiterated a prior referral to Public Works, a
request for conversion to diagonal parking on2Oth Street
between L and M Streets and would like the work done
this summer while the downtown school is on vacation.
Sullivan asked staff to check the microphones to be sure
they are working properly.
Sullivan made comments regarding the removal of
Lowell Saunders plaque and referred the issue of the
plaque to Community Services Committee.
Motion by Salvaggio to vote on the referral of the Lowell
Saunders Plaque issue to the Community Services
Committee.
Mayor Hall made comments regarding the Lowell Saunders
Plaque.
WITHDRAWN
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Maggard requested Economic Development Director
Kunz assist him with the issue of blight at the BP Station
and McDonald's location.
Maggard reiterated a referral to Public Works regarding
handicapped access at the corner of Panorama and
Haley Street and requested staff discuss this with him.
Maggard requested the Police Department enforce
tickets to red light runners at problem intersections,
particularly 24th and M Street, Chester and F Street, and
asked Council to submit a list of problem intersections.
Maggard concurred with Benham regarding solid waste
issues and requested staff schedule a workshop on July
10, 2002.
Maggard made comments and expressed annoyance with
the irresponsibility of the Bakersfield Californian and a
specific article regarding a Council raise.
Maggard applauded City Clerk McCarthy for her efforts
regarding the Lowell Saunders Plaque, and family.
Maggard acknowledge the passing of Supervisor Ken
Peterson and sends his condolences to Becky Peterson and
her family.
Couch expressed condolences to Supervisor Ken Peterson's
wife Becky and family.
Couch requested staff draft an ordinance amendment for
a Planning Commission hearing and a recommendation
to improve the quality of multi-family projects, typically
tri-plexes and four-plexes on individual lots for
subdivision.
Couch referred to staff a request for an amendment to
the Specific Plan and General Plan concerning access
to Coffee Road and local streets and submitted written
to the City Clerk.
Couch referred to Public Works the issue of potentially
dangerous traffic problems between No. Shore Drive and
Olive Drive at Headwater Drive, Mossarock and Seaward
Drive and requested staff work with neighbors.
Couch stated Stockdale Christian School Band will be
performing at Carnegie Hall on May 25, 2003 and
requested Mayor Hall provide them with a Proclamation.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Couch referred to Finance Director Klimko, software
with regards to budgeting.
Couch referred to Ralph Huey the issue of a natural gas
refinery, southwest of Bakersfield.
Couch referred miscellaneous issues to John Stinson,
Gene Bogart, Legislative and Litigation Committee, Jack
Hardisty.
Couch referred to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee, and requested staff distribute information
regarding a project by Cai Trans and California Highway
Patrol on Rosedale Highway, fora wireless interconnect
system for synchronized traffic signals, paving from
Allen Road to Highway 99, right~left turn lanes, new
signal at Highway 58 and Patton Way, and a/eft turn and
channelization at Rosedale and Jenkins.
Sullivan expressed sympathy to Ken Peterson's family.
Salvaggio commented on Ken Peterson and expressed
sympathy to his wife Becky and family.
Salvaggio apologized to the Saunders Family for the mis-
communication.
Salvaggio referred to staff an e-mail from Thomas
Treneer for review of concerns and a thoughtful
response, and requested a copy back.
Salvaggio thanked the Police Department for their
efforts in increased enforcement regarding speeding on
Benton, between Ming and Wilson Road, and requested
a police officer be stationed at that intersection.
Salvaggio thanked Brad Underwood, Louis Peralez for their
assistance and Raul Rojas for a memorandum regarding
installation of a second left turn lane at So. H and White
Lane.
Salvaggio stated he too is disappointed with The Bakersfield
Californian, and made comments regarding a lawsuit by the
Bakersfield Californian because the City refuses to release
names of public safety staff who have worked overtime and
feels employees have a right to privacy, even though the
public has the right to know how the public dollar is spent,
which is being provided.
Mayor Hall made comments about Ken Peterson and
expressed condolences to his family.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Mayor Hall acknowledge efforts by the Police Department
Traffic Division for enforcing citations for littering.
Mayor Hall thanked Stun Ford, and Recreation & Parks
Depadment for continued maintenance of Truxtun Lake.
Mayor Hall referred to Gene Bogart, Water Resources
Director, the issue of skimming the water by the weir
near Gosford Road.
Mayor Hall made comments regarding a new cultural and
business relationship with Peoples Republic of China.
Mayor Hall announced the State of the City Luncheon will be
on July 9, 2002 at the Double Tree.
Mayor Hall informed the Council that Vice Mayor Salvaggio
will be filling in for him at the next meeting, he has been
selected to receive a state-wide award for his work with the
911 Emergency Services for the private ambulance industry
in California and the United States and will not be at the
Council meeting.
ACTION TAKEN
14.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio CI~,~/J~ of the
Council of the City of Bakersfiel'd
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned th/e,,~e~ng at 1,/?'23~_.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA