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Home My WebLink About03/05/14 CC MINUTESlg2z A " BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2014 1 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings - 330 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:34 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councllmembers Rivera (seated at 3:36 p.m.), Maxwell, Smith, Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson Absent: Mayor Hall 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) for the following: 1. City v. MVB Ventures, LLC, et al., Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU 12- 247560. 2. Joe R. Slaughter, et al. v. City, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 271472 -LHB. 3. City v. Kern County, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 13CEGO2817 b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) (one potential case). Motion by Councilmember Hanson to adjourn to APPROVED Closed Session al 3:35 p.m. AB HALL Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adjourn from APPROVED Closed Session at4:55 p.m. All HALL 1923 4. Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 2 CLOSED SESSION ACTION ACTION TAKEN a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 549569 (d)(1) for the following: 1. Clty v. MVB Ventures, LLC, et al., Tulare CITYATTORNEY WAS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT County Superior Court Case SETTLEMENT FROM THE No. VCU 12- 247560. DEFENDANTIN THE AMOUAROF$55S000 2. Joe R. Slaughter, et al. v. City, et al., Kern NO REPORTABLE ACDON County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 271472 -LHB. 3. City v. Kern County, et al., Fresno County CITYATTORNEYWAS Superior Court Case No. 13CEGO2817 GIVEN DIREC17ON b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) (one potential case). S. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 5:06 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersf d, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson Absent: None CITY MANAGER WAS GIVEN DIRECRON Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014— Page 3 2. INVOCATION by Pastor James Scarborough, ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield Hlllcresf Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Clara Doll, 4' grade student at Downtown Elementary School, Mayor Hall acknowledged the students from the Rldgevlew High School Government class in attendance at the meeting to learn about City government. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Ahron Hakimi, Executive Director of Kern Councll of Governments, spoke In support of the Centennial Corridor Project and the early right -of -way acquisition mechanism. b. Marvin Dean spoke regarding the following: Consent Calendar Item 8.ff., reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds, and supports moving the money Into community curbs and gutters, and indicated he would like to see more diversity on those projects; Reports Items 6.a., b., and c., road improvements and the TRIP Program; Consent Calendar Item 8.n., Agreement with Caltrans for the Beltway Operational Improvement Project; and on behalf of the Kern Minority Contractors Association, extended an Invitation for the City to participate In the California Transportation Summit, scheduled for March 16, 17, and 18 (submitted written material). C. Jennifer Pitcher, with Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government, spoke regarding the OpenGov platform, a tool that can empower citizens to better participate In local government; and she provided a PowerPoint presentation. Counclimember Johnson referred this matter to the Budget and Finance Committee. Ig2y W15 Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 4 S. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN d. The following individuals spoke regarding the Westside Parkway and requested an adequate sound wall: Jo Barrack, and she submitted written material from herself, Nancy Wren, Robert Williams, and the Pratt family; Dale Hill; Kristen Cimental; John Mudryk; and Roger Sanchez, Councilmember Smith advised that he met with staff and Kem County Supervisor David Couch, and we are looking into this to try and find a solution to do what we can; however, the Parkway may never be lowered because of the retention basins that are there and the water problem that would result; the walls were designed pursuant to the calculations and specific guidelines by the Federal Highway Administration that determined where the sound walls would be put in, if put in at all, and the distance, the traffic volumes, and the speeds of the road; but we are looking at It and expect a report back from staff in six to eight weeks. e. Scott Whyte spoke regarding his permanent expulsion from the McMur rey pool, suggested a variance on the T -shirt policy, and asked that this matter be referred to a committee for consideration. Councilmember Smith advised that he met with Mr. Whyte and staff; and staff has said that Mr. Whyte is welcome to come back if he wants to abide by the rules. The following individuals spoke In support of a cul -de -sac on Cedar Street: Keith Barnden and Bernadette Root, j i I A2lp Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 5 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN g. The following Individuals spoke regarding the proposed Panhandling Ordinance: Wayne Wright, the 9m District Commander of the Department of California Veterans of Foreign Wars, Is In support of the ordinance; Kim Albers would like to slow things down on the ordinance and encouraged engaging in street outreach efforts that are already beginning and a comprehensive campalgn to educate the public, prior to an enforcement strategy; Jim Wheeler, Chalr of the Kern County Homeless Collaborative, requested postponement of the ordinance In order to give the Collaborative a chance to Identify those who are truly homeless, and submitted written material; Jeff George Is In support of a panhandling ordinance; and Kevin Bard, Chairman of the Board with the Downtown Business Association, Is In support of an ordinance. Councilmember Johnson requested that the Convention and Visitors Bureau encourage the hotels to put placards in each room to remind visitors that we do not encourage panhandling in our community. Mayor Hall advised that impacts have been made in reducing the number of homeless individuals in our community; he commended the efforts of the Homeless Collaborative to end homelessness, and encouraged everyone to support those efforts. h. Heidi Carter Escudero spoke regarding her opposition to the planned zoning change that will take away the 10 -acre community park from the residents in City in the Hills. Vice -Mayor Weir advised that the land is about 1500 feet from the planned expansion of the softball fields on 178, and the City does not put parks that close together; we have an opportunity to do something In the northeast side of town that will be a tremendous asset to that area and to the City in the Hills neighborhood, and we need to move now or we will lose that opportunity forever. 1 °121 F� Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 6 WORKSHOPS ACTION TAKEN City Clerk Gafford announced that a staff memorandum was received for Item 6.c.1., Indicating that two additional inquiries were received from property owners on this matter, bringing the total to 85. City Manager Tandy made introductory comments, encouraged the City Council to wait until the end of all four presentations to ask questions, and advised that the Closed Session should have been listed after Item 6.d. a. Thomas Roads Improvement Program Update, NO ACTION TAKEN (TRIP) Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. b. Update on TRIP Financing, NO ACTION TAKEN Finance Director Smith made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. C. Centennial Corridor Project: (TRIP) 1. Early release of funds for property APPROVED acquisition. 2. Appropriation of $165,000,000 Federal APPROVED Transportation Funds to the Centennial Corridor Project Capital Improvement Budget. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel - REMOVED Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) (one Issue). Closed Session Action NONE City Manager Tandy made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation; and recommended authorizing staff to begin voluntary property acquisition of full parcels associated with the Centennial Corridor Project with the Early Acquisition Funding Release In the amount of $165,000,000, and approval of the appropriation. J J J 1 q 2g Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 7 6. WORKSHOPS conflnued ACTION TAKEN rr d. Agreement with Overland Pacific & Cutler, Inc. AGR 14.026 ($15,873,536), fdr right of way services for the Centennial Corridor Loop (SR -58 connector) Project. (TRIP) Property Manager Anderson made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and recommended approval of the agreement. Councilmember Hanson expressed his appreciation to KemCog and the other 10 cities in the County for stepping up as for as the $33 million are concerned because without their cooperation we would not have that opportunity; they lose two years of potential funding, so it was a big sacrifice for these cities. Councilmember Maxwell requested that the issue of funding for the 24"' Street Widening Project be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for clarification to make sure those numbers are correct. Councilmember Hanson made a motion to accept the $165,000,000 for the Centennial Corridor Project and move forward with the early acquisition process, and remove Closed Session Item 6.c.3. Councilmember Maxwell advised he would be In favor of the motion as long as this is a totally voluntary position and no one is going to get any pressure from the City to sell. Motion by Councilmember Hanson to accept the APPROVED $165,000,000 for the Centennial Corridor Project and move forward with the early acquisition process on Item 6.c. 7. and 6.c.2. Motion by Councilmember Hanson that H is APPROVED unnecessary to go to Closed Session on Item 6.c.3. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt stales APPROVED recommendation on Item 6.d. Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 7:56 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:07 p.m. 1 q2q 7. 8. Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014— Page 8 APPOINTMENTS a. One appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board, due to the expiration of term of Murray Tragish, whose term expired December 31, 2013. Clty Clerk Gafford announced that one application was received from Michael Caves. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Michael Caves to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board, term to expire on December 31, 2016. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the February 12, 2014, Regular City Councll Meetings. Payments: b. Recelve and file department payments from January 31, 2014, to February 20, 2014, In the amount of $18,812,912.54, and self- Insurance payments from January 31, 2014, to February 20, 2014, In the amount of $590,552.17, totaling $19,403,464.71. Ordinances: C. First Reading of Ordinance enacting Chapter 9.32 of the Municipal Code relating to aggressive panhandling /sollcltatlon. d. Adoption of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 1.12.050 by adding Annexation No. 517 located generally south of Panama Lane between Progress Road and Old River Road. (FR02 112114) e. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -1 (One Famlly Dwelling) to CO (Professlonal and Administrative Office) and C -2 (Regional Commercial) on 56.66 acres located between Highway 178 and Highland Knolls Drive, west of Morning Drive (ZC # 13 -0251, McIntosh & Associates, representing Mt. Vernon Properties, LLC). (FR 02112114) ACTION TAKEN APPROVED REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ORD 4763 ORD 4764 ASS WEIR i i] i Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 — Page 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued f, Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map In Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from A (Agriculture) to R -2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 41.40 acres located on the south side of Relna Road between Santa Fe Way and Renfro Road (ZC # 13 -0292, Pinnacle Civil Engineering, Inc., representing Crystal Farms). (FR 02112114) g, Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map In Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from A (Agriculture) and E (Estate) to R -1 (One Family Dwelling) on 130.30 acres located south of Seventh Standard Road between the future Allen Road and future Jewetta Avenue (ZC # 13 -0323, McIntosh & Associates, representing Urban Land Advisors, LLC). (FR 02 112114) In. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Offlclal Zoning Map In Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from A (Agriculture) to R -2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 21.33 acres and to C -2 (Regional Commercial) on 10.45 acres located along the south side of Seventh Standard Road between the future Allen Road and Shane Street (ZC # 13 -0324, McIntosh & Associates, representing Urban Land Advisors, LLC). (FR 02112114) Resolutions: I. Resolution authorizing the City to contribute $5,000 toward The League of California Cities' Lawsuit to Invalidate California State Senate BIII No. 7 (SB 7). j. Resolution confirming approval by the City Manager designee of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties In the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous bulldings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector, ACTION TAKEN ORD 4765 ASS SMITH ORD 4766 ORD 4767 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION RES 031 -14 1 a3o I Ail Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 10 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN k. Resolution adding territory, Area 1 -97 (5001 RES 032 -14 Commerce Drive) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. I. Resolutions of Intention adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting Public Works Director's Report for each: 1. ROI No. 1775 adding Area 1 -98 (2925 ROI 1775 Mosasco Street) 2. ROI No. 1776 adding Area 1 -99 (Tract ROI 1776 7217 at the northwest corner of Olive ASS SMITH Drive and Renfro Road) 3. ROI No. 1777 adding Area 2 -56 (2626 ROI 1777 Ming Avenue) Agreements: M. Agreement with Uncle's BBQ to provide AGR 14.027 concesslon services at the Mesa Morin Sports Complex. n. Cooperative Agreement with the State of AGR 14 -028 California Department of Transportation for the Beltway Operational Improvements Project. (TRIP) o. Agreement with CAZCD Investments, LLC AGR 14.029 ($48,500), to purchase real property located at DEED 7780, 7781 5200 Rosedale Highway for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project. (TRIP) p. Amendment to Agreement No. CMl 1- 004(1) AGR 14 -030 with VIOTron Systems ($40,000; revised not to exceed $80,000) for document scanning services. k J J vl I I C1,37- Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 —Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN q. Wastewater Treatment Plant Nos. 2 and 3: -1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -045 with Ashland, Inc. ($750,000; revised not to exceed $1,200,000 and extend term one year), to provide dewatering polymer for Plant No, 3, 2. Appropriate $300,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance (Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3) to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget for additional usage. Contract Change Order Nos, 1, 2, 5, and 8 to Agreement No. 13 -118 with Granite Construction ($51,408.15; revised not to exceed $25,512,459.65; change order funded with Federal Earmark Funds 88.53% and Capital Outlay Utility /Roads Fund 11.47% for the State Route 178 and Morning Drive Interchange Project. (TRIP) Bids: S. Reject bids for two replacement fork Ilft trucks for use by Rabobank Arena. t. Reject bids for maintenance shop roof construction at Fire Station No. 1. U. Extend bid from Golden State Peterbllt ($1,302,454.72) for three replacement and one additional side - loading refuse trucks for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division. V. Extend bid for three replacement four door police special sedans for use by the Police Department. Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford ($68,880.18) for the purchase. Transfer and appropriate $54,452 Self Insurance Fund balance to the Equipment Management Fund Operating Budget 3. Appropriate $14,428 Fund balance to the Equipment Management Fund Operating Budget. AGR 13 -045(l) AGR 13.118 CCO I, CCO2, CCO5, CC08 1 q33 a Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 12 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN W. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($79,100.51) for three replacement four door police speclalty utility vehicles for use by the Police Department K -9 unit. X. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($57,845.76) for three replacement four door midsize sedans for use by the Police Department and Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division. Y. Accept bid from EDX Information Systems, Inc. ($145,209), for 150 replacement Lenovo desktop computers for the Information Technology Division. Z. Accept bid and approve contract with Jim Alfter Cement Contractor (not to exceed AGR 14.031 $273,380) for the construction of HUD curb and gutter for East Truxtun Area. aa. Accept bld and approve contract with Jim AGR 14 -032 Alfter Cement Contractor (not to exceed $78,053.35) for the construction of HUD curb and gutter for southeast area schools pedestrian improvements. bb. Accept bid and approve contract with Vulcan AGR 14 -033 Materials Company (not to exceed $461,567) for the supply of HUD funded street materials cc. Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 14.034 Cen -Cal Construction ($53,524) for the median construction on Clay Patrick Farr Way, beginning at Rosedale Highway and approximately 480 feet north of the Intersection of Rosedale Highway and Clay Patrick Farr Way project. Miscellaneous: ad. Transfer $15,000 from the Patriots Park Shade REMOVED FOR Structure project to the Recreation and Parks SEPARATE Department Capltal Improvement Budget CONSIDERATION within the Park Improvement Fund for the purchase and Installment of a shade structure of Stiern Park. i J I 013 Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ee. Appropriate $5,700 contributions to the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Budget within the General Fund for various recreation programs. ff. Department of Housing & Urban Development ASS JOHNSON (HUD) Action Plan Amendments, and appropriation of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding: Fiscal Year 12/13 Action Plan Amendment 7, and Fiscal Year 13/14 Action Plan Amendment 3 to reprogram $2,732,783 In CDBG funding to various street improvement projects. 2. Appropriate $9,894 ESG Funds to the Community Development CDBG Operating Budget. gg. Approve mailing of Proposition 218 notices to commercial customers regarding proposed update to the methodology of calculating sewer surcharges. hh. Revised job specifications for Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste & Recycling, k 13230. Electronic Agenda Management, Successor Agency Business: Receive and file successor agency payments from January 31, 2014, to February 20, 2014, in the amount of $35,644.47. City Clerk Gafford announced that staff memorandums were recelved for Item 8.q., clarifying that this matter does not pertain to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2; and also Item 8.cc., transmitting an aerial map. Councilmember Smith announced that he would abstain, due to conflict of Interest, applicants are clients of his, on items 81 and 8.1.2. Councilmember Johnson requested that Item 8.dd. be removed for separate consideration. 1q )5 Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 14 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Johnson announced that he would abstain, due to perceived conflict of interest, on items 8.t. and 8.ff. Vice -Mayor Weir announced that he would abstain, due to possible conflict of interest, on item 8.e. Councilmember Rivera requested that Items B.c. and 8.1. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items &a. through 8. jj., with the removal of items 8.c., 8.i., and 8.dd. forseparate consideration. C. First Reading of Ordinance enacting Chapter 9.32 of the Municipal Code relating to aggressive panhandling /solicitation. Councilmember Rivera advised that the reason he pulled this item for separate consideration was because he could not support the Ordinance at this point and wanted to explain his reasoning. Vice -Mayor Weir made a motion to table the ordinance indefinitely. Councilmember Johnson made a motion to refer this matter back to the Legislative and Litigation Committee to allow other interest groups to participate in the process, and then bring if back to the full Council. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to table the FAILED ordinance indefinitely. AYES WEIR, RIVERA, HANSON Revised motion by Councilmember Johnson to APPROVED refer this matter back to the body as a whole. NOES WEIR, RIVERA, HANSON k i i 1 9 3li Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 15 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN I. Resolution authorizing the City to contribute $5,000 toward The League of California Cities' Lawsuit to Invalidate California State Senate BIII No. 7 (SB 7). Councilmember Rivera advised that he would not be supporting the Resolution and explained his reasoning. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar Item 8.i. NOES RIVERA ABSJOHNSON dd. Transfer $15,000 from the Patriots Park Shade Structure project to the Recreation and Parks Department Capital Improvement Budget within the Park Improvement Fund for the purchase and Installment of a shade structure at Stlern Park. Councllmember Johnson thanked the Greenfield Walking Group for coming out in force tonight and sticking through the entire meeting. Motion by Councilmember Johnson to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Item 8.dd. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 10. HEARINGS None. 11. REPORTS a. Report regarding Councilmember request for Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Thomas Road Improvement Program (TRIP) Projects. Staff recommends that this report be received and filed, with no further action taken. City Manager Tandy made staff comments. Councilmember Maxwell requested that this matter be tabled at this time. 1g31 Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 16 11. REPORTS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Report regarding drought conditions and water conservation efforts. Staff recommends the report be received and filed. Water Resources Manager Chlanello made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Johnson requested that the Water Resources Manager include in his presentation at the upcoming Water Forum on March 13m the criteria the City needs to implement the steps to start meeting certain criteria such as at what point does water rationing become a discussion and what are the triggers. Councilmember Smith requested that the Water Resources Manager also Include in his presentation to educate the public on how to conserve water, that 70 percent of domestic water usage goes to yards, and they should be down to 25 percent of summer times on their timers right now. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file APPROVED the report. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None, 13. NEW BUSINESS None, k i Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014- Page 17 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Maxwell thanked Chief of Police Williamson and one of his officers for going over to the Colony Arms facility to try to solve some of the problems in that area. Councilmember Maxwell asked staff to see about coordinating the traffic signals on 23ro and 24m streets, especially during the morning and evening hours, so the traffic doesn't get backed up. Councilmember Johnson announced that he has a Community Voices letter scheduled to promote the Water Forum on March 13m. Councilmember Johnson requested that City Attorney and Community Development Department staff provide more proactive involvement with on issue on McKee Road involving a business on that road and the residents that live nearby, to try and deal with the objection to the neighbors. Councilmember Rivera requested that AB 551, related to urban agriculture, be referred to the Community Services Committee for discussion. Councilmember Rivera requested that Public Works and Police Department staff provide a presentation at the next ad hoc committee meeting on transportation and pedestrian safety regarding the City's policy on street lighting and what the City hopes to achieve with respect to street light Installation, as It relates to pedestrian safety. Councilmember Sullivan requested a report and update on the City's dog licensing, discounted program for spaying and neutering, and the unwanted shay animal population, and possibly engaging the newspaper's assistance with this problem. I I(>%3e) 1OV� Bakersfield, California, March 5, 2014 - Page 18 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Mayor Hall provided the following update on the litter removal efforts: In February, Homeless Center crews #1 and #2 picked up 21 tons of litter, and crew #3 picked up 8.4 tons from the homeless encampments and special projects; the Sheriff's Department crew continues to work 5 days a week on local freeways faking care of litter and vegetation removal, and has cited 51 individuals for uncovered loads; Caltrans and the Sheriffs Department recently signed a 2 -year contract for litter and vegetation control on freeways in metropolitan Bakersfield; in September, the City was the recipient of a Keep America Beautiful Award at the National Conference for its Keep Bakersfield Beautiful litter projects; the Stop the Violence group picks up litter once a week in Ward 1 and has picked up 22,530 pounds since September; volunteers from Garden Pathways also goes out once a week in Ward 2 and has picked up 35,180 pounds of litter since October; and Police Officer Jason White took some volunteers from his beat in Old Town Kem, 20 temporary residents of the Homeless Center and staff, and did litter control and pick -up on sidewalks, gutters and vacant lots. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjour-1 "- -- -• - - ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officlo Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield k J J