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Home My WebLink About03/02/16 CC MINUTESA F BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2016 IFO Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Trul Avenue Regular Meetings- 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan (seated at 3:35 p.m.), Parlier Absent: Councilmember Rivera City Clerk Gafford announced a staff memorandum was received from the City Attorney, requesting Closed Session item 4.a, be removed from the agenda. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to determine whether the City CONTINUED TO should elect to become a Groundwater GSA MARCH 30, 2016 for a portion of the Kern County Subbasin: 1. Resolution to become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act; 2. Memorandum of Understanding to formalize that the City and Kern Delta are electing to become the GSA over a portion of the Kern County Subbasin. 1, 249G 2497 3. 4. S. 0 Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016- Page 2 HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments and recommended opening the public hearing, accepting comments, closing the hearing, accept Council comments, and continue the item to the March 30, 2016 meeting for adoption of the Resolution and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding. Ken Schwarz Principal of Horizon Water and Environment, made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Hearing opened at 3:56 p.m. No one spoke in opposition of the staff recommendation. Dennis Fox spoke in favor of the staff recommendation and submitted written material. Hearing closed at 3:59 p.m Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue this APPROVED matter to the March 30, 2016 meeting for adoption of AB RIVERA the Resolution and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) (one matter). CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential REMOVED BY STAFF Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) (one matter). WORKSHOPS None. j J j Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016— Page 3 7. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. &_ MAY04 of the City of Bak sfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officj Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Rivera 2. INVOCATION by Minister Cathy Shelton, Cornerstone Church, 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by James Ireson, 1st grade student at Independence Elementary School. Mayor Hall acknowledged students from the Bakersfield College Political Science class in attendance at the meeting to learn about City government. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Vanessa Emo, Presldent of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club, declaring March 7 -12, 2016, Boys and Girls Club Week in Bakersfield. Ms. Emo accepted the Proclamation, made comments, and provided written material. ACTION TAKEN 2498 499 Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016 - Page 4 4. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Hall to Christine Grontkowski, Community Development Manager, Naflonal Multiple Sclerosis Society of Southern California & Nevada Chapter, declaring March 7-13,2016, Multiple Sclerosis Society Awareness Week. Ms. Grontkowski accepted the Proclamation and made comments. C. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Hall to Amy Smith, Director of Development, Central Valley and Kern Chapters American Red Cross, declaring March, 2016 Red Cross Month in Bakersfield. Ms. Smith and Mr. Chris Schwartz Kern Chapter American Red Cross Board President, accepted the Proclamation, made comments, and provided written material. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Ray Scott, representing Keep Bakersfield Beautiful and the Greater Bakersfield Green Expo, invited everyone to attend the 15" Annual Bakersfield Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 23, 2016; advised Jennifer Jehn, CEO President for Keep America Beautiful, will speak at The event; and submitted written material. b. Kaisha Rains, Director of Smiles 4 Diabetics, a new diabetic organization in Bakersfield that helps people manage living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, advised they offer cooking classes and activities for the community; and will host a summer camp called Camp Sunnyside for children ages 5 to 12 years old with Type 1 diabetes. j 1] i Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016 - Page 5 2500 S. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN C. Jimmie Soto, Executive Director for the Independent Uving Center of Kern County, spoke regarding base rate funding for independent living centers in California and requested a letter of support for AB 2565 be sent to Assembly Member Rudy Solos' office. Mayor Hall advised he would be happy to author a letter of support for AB 2565 on behalf of himself and the Council. d. David Milazzo, President of the Active Bakersfield Alliance and co- founder of the Bakersfield City Marathon, spoke regarding Bakersfield's first official city marathon; the race begins and ends at California State University Bakersfield; participants will run through some of Bakersfield's most historic neighborhoods including Stockdale Financial District, Oleander neighborhood, downtown, Mill Creek, Kern County Museum, Bakersfield College, Panorama bluffs, and the Kern River Parkway; advised that In addition to the full marathon, a half marathon relay, a 5k Run/Walk, a marathon for children ages 5 to 12, healthy living expo, and a finish line celebration will be offered; and thanked the Council and City Manager for embracing this event. 6. WORKSHOPS a. Thomas Roads Improvement Program Update. Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Maxwell advised he has received several phone calls from people who feel they are not being treated fairly in the property acquisition process, and requested Real Property Manager Anderson provide him with an update on what happens with the individuals he refers to his office. 2501 Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016 - Page 6 6. WORKSHOPS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Maxwell requested staff provide information, including measurements, as to why the proposed Hageman Flyover design does not include an eastbound ramp to Highway 99. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to accept the report. APPROVED 7. APPOINTMENTS AB RIVERA None. 8. CONSENTCALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the February 10, 2016, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from January 29, 2016 to February 18, 2016, in the amount of $19,563,399.94, and Self Insurance payments from January 29, 2016 to February 18, 2016, In the amount of $311,331.40, totaling $19,874,731.34. Ordinances: C. Adoption of the following Ordinances amending various sections of the Municipal Code, 1. Amending Section 1.40.010 relating to ORD 4836 General Penalty, 2. Amending Section 2.84.070 relating to ORD 4837 Attendance, 3. Amending Section 2.84.090 relating to ORD 4838 Disbursements, 4. Amending Section 8.04.020 relating to ORD 4839 Health and Safety. 5. Amending Section 8.04.030 relating to ORD 4839 Health and Safety. 6. Amending Section 15.18 relating to ORD 4840 1 Landscape Water Efficiency Code. J Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016 - Page 13 w' 13. NEW BUSINESS continued Motion by Councilmember Parlier to continue this matter to the March 30m Council meeting in order to allow staff more time to negotiate options for the property. Due to the tie vote, Mayor Hall voted. Motion by Councilmember Smith to refer this item and any letters of intent to purchase the property to the Planning and Development Committee prior to coming to the Council so that transparency and public discussion are paramount. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Padier invited everybody to attend the grand opening of the new Hosking Interchange and bridge, next Friday, March 11 m, at 11:00 a.m.; thanked staff for their work on the project; and is hopeful more jobs will be created as the development in the area continues to grow. Councilmember Parlier stated he offended a ribbon cutting ceremony, for the re- opening of Albertson on Panama Lane, on behalf of Mayor Hall; and thanked Mayor Hall for his service to the City, and hopes he will have an opportunity to represent him again before he leaves office. Mayor Hall thanked Councilmember Parlor for his comments, and explained he was unable to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony due to his commitment to read at four local schools in honor of Dr. Seuss Week. Councilmember Maxwell requested staff place a sign on the City's right -of -way of the Carrier Canal No. 3, advising persons to yield to pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians. Councilmember Maxwell requested Finance Director Smith provide the Council with information on the financial impact resulting from the decrease in Gas Tax revenues; requested staff comment on the John Maulden article; and requested a forecast based on a 4% for Cal PERS investment fund. 2503 ACTION TAKEN FAILED NOES WEIR, SMITH, SULLIVAN All RIVERA I SG\761• W&I14.Mlfo� APPROVED NOES MAXWELL, HANSON AB RIVERA 2509 Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2016- Page 14 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Councllmember Maxwell asked staff to provide a Closed Session update on the negotiations with employee groups. Councilmember Maxwell stated over a hundred people were in attendance at the community meeting held at The Mark, to discuss the increase in crime in the Westchester area; and thanked Police Department staff for being present during the meeting and giving citizens ideas on ways to protect themselves. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. A" f y MAYOR of the City o Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: // Q `�fr vl- CITY CLERK and Ex OfficlofClerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield i j j