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MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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PREMEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham,
Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
(seated at 5:25 p.m.)
None
2. WORKSHOP
None.
Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed
Session at 5:t6 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section
54956.9; Joanne Edna Mullins vs. City of
Bakersfield, et al; Kern County Superior
Court Case No. 242706-JES.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation -
City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB SULLIVAN
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CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER ~8, 2002
Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Closed
Session 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION by Pastor Mike Osthimer,
Westbrook Chapel
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Matt Clark, 5th
Grader at Discovery Elementary School
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham,
Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
None
ACTION TAKEN
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Hall announced Closed Session Action as
reflected on page 1.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hall and Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency Chairperson Mishoe of
Certificates of Appreciation to Old Town Kern-
Pioneer and Southeast Bakersfield Project Area
Committee Members.
Southeast PAC Members: Gil C. Anthony; Louis
Brown; Stephanie Campbell; Isaiah Crompton;
Marvin Dean; Dave Edwards; Devon Johnson;
Ralph Martinez; Wil Moton; Charles A. Owens;
Ricky Lynn Peterson; Kimika Porter; Art Powell;
Rev. Curtis Richard; Rev. Isaac Sandifer; Henry
Shipes; Jonathan Webster.
Old Town Kern-Pioneer PAC Members: Odo Burch;
Jerry Royce Burt; Robert A. Castro; Don Cohen;
Adrienne Maria Herd; Tony Manzano; Linda
Morales; Jerry E. Randall; Nella H. Warren; Sabrina
Welch
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Sheri Best spoke regarding toxic mold.
Maggard requested staff keep Ms. Best abreast
of inquires regarding this issue.
b. Brad Troxel spoke regarding paving projects
and submitted written material.
Salvaggio requested staff provide a written
response to Mr. Troxel's written statements.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
Becky Kaiser spoke regarding Hearing item
a., proposed zone change at Brimhall Road
and Jewetta.
Couch requested staff provide a report
responding to Ms. Kaiser's concerns at the
September 4, 2002, meeting.
Granville A. Brinkman, representing Carriage
Development, stated an agreement has
been reached regarding hearing Item e.
Zone Change 02-0283.
Public Works Director Rojas stipulated to the
agreement as acceptable.
Collon Kidwell spoke regarding a traffic
citation at White Lane and Wilson.
Salvaggio referred Mr. Kidweli's concerns to the
City Manager and the Police Department.
The following individuals spoke regarding the
Airport: Donna Weeks; Joseph King; Bruce
Murray, submitted petitions; Raul Sanchez,
John Laver; Bob Clark.
Salvaggio requested staff provide a written
response to Ms. Weeks concerns, and include
the history of the purchase of the Airport, when,
how much was paid, where funding came from
and improvements made since City purchased.
The following individuals spoke regarding a
Downtown Swimming Pool: Jim LaCasse;
Mithcell & Anne Styles; Becky Helvie.
Wesley Crawford Muhammad spoke
regarding volunteers.
APPOINTMENTS
Two appointments to the Citizens
Community Services Advisory Committee
due to the resignations of Imogean McGill
and Paul Cato.
Motion by Carson to appoint Marque R.
Stansberry to the Citizens Community Services
Advisory Committee, term expiring November
2002.
ACTION TAKEN
A PPRO VED
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APPOINTMENTS continued
Motion by Maggard to appoint Harry O. Starkey
to the Citizens Community Services Advisory
Committee, term expiring November 2002.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. July 31, 2002 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from July 19, to August 8, 2002 in
the amount of $9,742,563.23; and Self
Insurance payments from July 19, to August
8, 2002 in the amount of $383,626.
Ordinances:
First reading of an ordinance adopting a
Negative Declaration and amending Section
17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-18) of Title 17
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by
changing the zoning from R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) on 3.24 acres located on the east
side of Buena Vista Road, between White
Lane and Campus Park Drive. (ZC 02-0529)
(Ward 5)
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1279 adding
territory, Area 5-07 (Berkshire, Moonstone)
to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving public Works Director's Report.
(Ward 7)
Resolution of Intention No. 1280 adding
territory, Area 1-29 (Olive, Old Farm) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and
preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving the Public Works Director's
Report. (Ward 4)
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ROI 1279
ROI 1280
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution confirming the approval by the
Assistant City Manager or his designee 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 1,2,3,4,6,7)
Resolution approving the destruction of
certain obsolete City records, documents,
instruments, books and papers, pursuant to
Sections 34090 et seq. of the Government
Code of the State of California (Finance
Department).
Resolution determining that certain new or
used vehicles for public safety undercover
work cannot be reasonably obtained through
the usual bidding procedures and authorizing
the Finance Director to dispense with bidding
therefore, not to exceed $350,700.
Resolution determining that the purchase of
200 Motorola Portable Radios cannot be
reasonably obtained through usual bidding
procedures and authorizing the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding therefore,
not to exceed $476,000.
Resolution determining that bike path call
boxes manufactured by Comarco Wireless
Technologies cannot be reasonably obtained
through the usual bidding procedures and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense
with bidding thereof, not to exceed $104,165
for 24 call boxes. (Wards 2,3,4)
Resolution authorizing correction to Contract
No. 97-39 (Amendment No. 3) with Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS).
ACTION TAKEN
RES 134-02
RES 135-02
RES 136-02
RES 137-02
RES 138-02
RES 13g-02
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
I. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement
Agreements with Almond Tree
Village for Tract 6092, Phase 1,
located south of Berkshire Road,
west of South Union Avenue. (Ward
7)
Final Map and Improvement
Agreements with The Fairways @
Riverlakes L.P. for Tract 6050, Phase
1, located south of Norris Road, west
of Coffee Road. (Ward 4)
Construction Agreement with TRANE
Commercial Services Company, $393,301
for the design/build Rehabilitation of the
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) System at Bakersfield City Hall.
(Ward 1 )
Agreement with Castle & Cooke California,
Inc., $50,000 to purchase real property in
Tract 5882, Phase 3-A, located east of Allen
Road, south of Brimhall Road for domestic
water well site. (Ward 4)
Amendment No. 6 to Service Agreement No.
97-140 with Tiburon, Inc. not to exceed
$81,860, for annual service of software.
p. Kroll Way Bridge Construction: (Ward 5)
Contract Change Order No. 2 to
Agreement No. 02-093 with Granite
Construction Company, $16,412.30,
total contract amount of $268,091.26
for the Kroll Way Bridge Construction
at the Arvin-Edison Canal, west of
Gosford Road.
Appropriate $20,000 Transportation
Development Fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 02-238
AGR 02-239
AGR 02-240
AGR 02-236
AGR 02-237
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 02-242
DEED 5699
AGR 97-140(6)
AGR 02-093 CCO 2
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Northeast Bike Path: (Ward 3)
Contract Change Order No. 4 to
Agreement No. 00-244 with Guinn
Construction Company, $17,030.24,
total contract amount of $480,548.30
for the Northeast Bike Path.
AGR 00-244 CCO 4
Appropriate $11,529 California Water
Service Co. share of project cost to
the Gas Tax Fund Capital
Improvement Budget.
Bids:
Accept bid to award Contract to Griffith
Company, $1,054,250 for resurfacing South
H Street from Panama Lane to Ming Avenue
and 21st Street from Oak Street to F Street.
(Wards 2,7)
CON 02.243
Appropriate $400,000 AB 2928
Allocation to the Gas Tax Fund
Capital Improvement Budget, and
appropriate $1,022,521 Surl:ace
Transportation Grant to the ISTEA
Fund Capital Improvement Budget.
Award annual contract to Safeway Sign
Company, not to exceed $50,750 for traffic
signs for the Public Works Department.
Accept bid to award contract to Griffith
Company, $1,077,777 for Panama Lane and
Stine Road resurfacing project. (Ward 7)
CON 02-261
CON 02-262
Appropriate $1,198,695 Surface
Transportation Federal Grant to the
ISTEA Fund Capital Improvement
Budget and $7,000 Sewer Enterprise
fund balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Accept bid to award contract to A-C Electric
Company, $90,770 for traffic signal and
lighting installations on Hageman Road and
Verdugo Lane. (Ward 4)
Appropriate $26,500 Congestion
Management Air Quality Federal
Grant to the ISTEA Fund Capital
Improvement Budget and $15,000
Transportation Development fund
balance to the Capital Improvement
Budget.
Miscellaneous:
Appropriate $6,075 Off Street Parking fund
balance to the Economic Development
Operating Budget for the installation of
awnings at the 18th and Eye Street Parking
Structure. (Ward 2)
Request by Pacific Gas & Electric for an
easement on the west side of Rio Bravo
Rosedale Water Storage District's Channel
at the Cross Valley Canal to install
underground electrical service. (Ward 4)
Approval of Senior Police Officer Position
Reclassification.
Authorization to send consent letter
authorizing assignment of franchise to Time
Warner Entertainment-Advance/Newhouse.
Maggard announced conflict of interest on Consent
Calendar Item u. due to potential source of income.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar
Items a. through y., with a correction to Item j.
correcting the amount to $110,900, and separate
consideration of Item m.
Construction Agreement with TRANE
Commercial Services Company, $393,301
for the design/build Rehabilitation of the
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) System at Bakersfield City Hall.
(Ward 1 )
ACTION TAKEN
CON 02-246
DEED 5700
APPROVED
AGR 02-24~
Motion by Hanson to adopt Consent Calendar APPROVED
Item m.
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HEARINGS
Continued hearing regarding Concurrent
General Plan AmendmentJZone 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. Denial of the
zone change has been appealed by staff.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use
designations from SR (Surburban
Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial).
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.
Hearing opened at 8:35 p.m.
Resolution upholding the decision of the
Planning Commission approving Revised
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6018 and the
Negative Declaration and denying the appeal
by the Riverlakes Ranch Master Association.
(Ward 4)
Correspondence dated August 15, 2002 has
been received from Riverlakes Ranch
Master Association, appellant, in agreement
to continuance of hearing to September 4,
2002.
ACTION TAKEN
CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
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Hearing opened at 8:35 p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Continued hearing regarding an ordinance
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 a PCD
(Planned Commercial Development) Zone
on 7.5 acres, located on the southeast
corner of Mount Vernon Avenue and State
Highway 178, appealed by Rich/Matz
Bakersfield LLC (File #02-0263) (Ward 3)
CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
Hearing opened at 8:35 p.m.
Motion by Couch to continue Hearings a., b., and APPROVED
c. to September 4, 2002.
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone CONTINUED TO
Change P01-1036: (Ward 4) SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
SmithTech/USA, Inc. has proposed a
General Plan Amendment from LR (Low
Density Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial) and an ordinance amendment
from R-loCH (One-Family Dwelling-Church)
to C-O (Professional and Administrative
Office) for approximately 7.92 acres, located
along the southwest corner of Calloway
Drive and Noriega Road, appealed by the
residents of the area.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use
designations from LR to OC on 7.92
acres.
First reading of an ordinance
adopting the Negative Declaration
upholding the Planning Commission's
recommended C-O/PCD (Planned
Commercial District) zone and
amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map 102-
18 from R-l-CH to the Planning
Commission recommended C-O/PCD
on 7.92 acres.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Correspondence dated August 19, 2002 and
petitions were received from Residents of
Polo Greens and surrounding area in
opposition of the land use designation and
proposed zone change.
Hearing opened at 8:38 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition
of staff recommendation: Chuck Adkins,
Gary Flaming and Victor Almega.
Couch requested Development Services,
Planning Department, conduct a
neighborhood meeting and contact
people on petitions submitted.
Motion by Couch to continue hearing to APPROVED
September 4, 2002.
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change 02-0283: 0Nard 4)
Careage Development Co., LLC (Glenwood
Gardens) has proposed a General Plan
Amendment from LR (Low Density
Residential) to LMR (Low Medium Density
Residential) and an ordinance amendment of
its PUD (Planned Unit Development) on
20.30 acres at 350 Calloway Drive, located
east of Calloway Drive, north of the Cross
Valley Canal. The applicant appealed a
condition of the zone change.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use
designations from LR to LMR.
RES t40.02
First reading of an ordinance
adopting the Negative Declaration,
denying the applicant's appeal and
amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
102-31 from PUD to PUD.
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Stan Grady, Planning Director, gave a brief
update.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
e. Hearing opened at 8:52 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:53 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution APPROVED
and first reading of the ordinance.
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. 02-0218: (Ward 3)
Jim Trigueiro has proposed to amend the
General Plan by changing the land use map
designation from LMR (Low Medium Density
Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on
2.3 acres of the 3.89 acre project site. The
applicant is also proposing a zone change
from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) 2.99 acres
and C-2 (Regional Commercial) .9 acres to
PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to
develop a mini-storage facility on the site
located west of Union Avenue, south of W.
Columbus Street, at the western end of W.
Jeffrey Street.
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 LMR (Low
Medium Density Residential) to GC
(General Commercial) on 2.3 acres.
RES 141-02
First reading of an ordinance
adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 103-19 from R-1
(2.99 acres) and C-2 (.9 acres) to
PCD (Planned Commercial
Development).
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Stan Grady, Planning Director, gave a brief
update.
Hearing opened at 8:55, p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
f. No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:55 p.m.
Motion by Maggard to adopt
resolution and first reading of
ordinance.
the APPROVED
the
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. 02-0291: (Ward 1)
Mclntosh and Associates has proposed to
amend the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan
by changing the land us map designation
from HI (Heavy Industrial) to GC (General
Commercial) on 19.59 acres, HI to LR (Low
Density Residential) on 64.22 acres, and LI
(Light Industrial) to LR on 16.06 acres. The
applicant is also requesting to change the
zoning from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to C-2
(Regional Commercial) on 4.61 acres, M-2
(General Manufacturing) to C-2 on 14.98
acres, M-3 to R-l/PUD (One Family
Dwelling/ Planned Unit Development) on
49.51 acres, M-2 to R-l/PUD on 14.71
acres, and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-
1/PUD on 16.06 acres located south of
Highway 58, between Oswell Street and
Sterling Road.
1. Resolution adopting the Negative RES142-02
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 HI (Heavy
Industrial) to GC (General
Commercial) on 19.59 acres, HI to
LR (Low Density Residential) on
64.22 acres, and LI (Light Industrial)
to LR on 16.06 acres.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
First reading of an ordinance
adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 124-02 from M-3
(Heavy Industrial) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 4.61 acres, M-2
(General Manufacturing) to C-2 on
14.98 acres, M-3 to R-l/PUD (One
Family Dwelling/Planned Unit
Development) on 49.51 acres, M-2 to
R-l/PUD on 14.71 acres, and M-1
(Light Manufacturing) to R-l/PUD on
16.06 acres.
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Stan Grady, Planning Director, gave a brief
update.
Hearing opened at 8:58, p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:58 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution APPROVED
and first reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8:59
p.m. and reconvened at 9:09 p.m.
Concurrent Generat Plan Amendment/Zone
Change P02-0290: (Ward 7)
Arredondo Ventures, Inc. has proposed a
General Plan Amendment from LMR (Low
Medium Density Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial) with a zone change from R-2
(Limited Multiple-Family) to C-O
(Professional and Administrative Office) on
2.67 acres, located along the east side of
Wible Road approximately 400 feet south of
Panama Lane. The requirement for a PCD
and denial of the zone change has been
appealed by the applicant.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use
designations from LMR to OC.
RES t43-02
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Resolution upholding the Planning
Commission's disapproval of the
requested C-O Zone and denying the
appeal.
RES 144-02
ORD FR
Stan Grady, Planning Director, gave a brief
update.
Hearing opened at 9:13 p.m.
Harry Ellingston spoke in opposition of staff
recommendation.
Mike Callagey spoke in support of staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:22 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the
resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change the land use
designations from LMR to OC; and adopt
the resolution upholding the appeal of
Arredondo Ventures, Inc., approve C-O
Zone with PCD Overlay and first reading
of zone change ordinance.
APPROVED
Resolution upholding the Planning
Commission's approval of Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 6108 and the Negative
Declaration, appealed by the residents of
Froehlich Ranch, The Palms. 0Nard 4)
RES 145-02
Stan Grady, Planning Director, stated an
agreement has been reached between the
applicants, school district and the
neighborhood residents representing the
neighborhood, and requested Council
approve the resolution as amended as
outlined in the Memorandum from himself to
Council, dated August 19, 2002, amending
Condition No. 18 regarding pedestrian
access, 18.1 and Condition 16. regarding
an 8 foot wall instead of a 6 foot wall.
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Hearing opened at 9:35 p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
The following individuals spoke in support of
staff recommendation: Michael Carlousky,
Pat Thompson, Jeff Williams and Nell
Walker.
Hearing closed at 9:40 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution APPROVED
as amended.
Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change P02-0316: (Ward 7)
Mark Costa has proposed a General Plan
Amendment and an ordinance amendment
for 4.12 acres, located along the north side
of Ming Avenue to June Avenue, west of
Anita Lane. The applicant appealed the
condition to construct full street
improvements along the frontage of the site.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use
designation from SR (Suburban
Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial).
RES '/46-02
First reading of an ordinance granting
the appeal, adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map 123-01 from RS
(Residential Suburban) to C-O/PCD
(Professional and Administrative
Office Planned Commercial
Development) zone.
FR
Correspondence was received August 19,
2002 from Neighbors of 2210 Ming Avenue
in opposition of the zone change also
correspondence dated August 20, 2002 from
Inez T. Etchechury requesting clarification of
staff and property owners' agreement
regarding annexation and proposed zone
change.
Hearing opened at 9:45 p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
The following individuals spoke in support of
staff's recommendation: Roger Mclntosh
representing Mark Costa and Maurice
Etchechury representing Inez Etchechury.
Hearing closed at 9:47 p.m.
Salvaggio requested staff keep him
apprised of LAFCO's process.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt
resolution and first reading of
ordinance.
the APPROVED
the
General Plan Amendment P01-1025: 0Nard
1)
The City of Bakersfield has proposed an
amendment to the Circulation Element of the
General Plan by changing the designation of
Brundage Lane between Oak Street and the
intersection of Brundage Lane and Edison
Highway from "arterial" to "collector".
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the
Planning Commission recommended
General Plan Amendment to change
the Circulation Element designation
of Brundage Lane between Wible
Road/Oak Street and the intersection
of Brundage Lane and Union Avenue
from "arterial" to "collector".
Stan Grady, Planning Director, gave a brief
update.
Hearing opened at 10:08
Clarence Cullimore spoke in opposition of
staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 10:12 p.m.
Benham requested Hearing Item k. be
referred to the Urban Development
Committee.
APPROVED
Maggard requested staff notify Mr.
Cullimore of the next Urban Development
Committee meeting.
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REPORTS ACTION TAKEN
None.
11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Resolution increasing hangar and tie-down RES 147-02
fees for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
(Ward 1 )
Motion byCarson to adopt Me resolution
and re~rfu~re operation of Me Airport
~ Me Urban Development Commit~e ~r
rewew.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Authorization to send letter to all City Clerk's
in the State of California regarding the "In
God We Trust" project in the City of
Bakersfield.
Sullivan requested staff assist in
completing the project by sending copies
of the letter via e-mail to ail City Clerks in
California for distribution to their
Councils.
APPROVED
NS BENHAM
MAGGARD
13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
Maggard thanked Public Works for road repairs
before school started.
Benham requested Recreation and Parks
provide a report regarding the fitter situation in
parks on the weekend.
Benham referred to staff the issue of pot holes
and rough spots on the bike trail for repair.
Benham referred to staff a neighborhood
request for a stop sign at the corner of 2"d and
H Streets and 8~ and H Street, and requested a
staff report.
Benham acknowledged a letter from Kenneth and
Deborah Payne, Neighborhood Watch, commending
Gary Fenstermaker, Code Enforcement Officer, for
the wonderful job he has done to improve their
neighborhood. Benham stated this was typical of
the many jobs City employees do.
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Hanson requested staff assist him at 6:00 or 7:00
a.m. tomorrow morning to take a picture at Gosford
Avenue
Hanson asked staff who was responsible for
watering the trees on the medians on Gosford Road
during road repairs. Public Works Director Rojas
responded.
Hanson referred to comments made regarding City
paving project and stated crews for road
maintenance have not been added and equipment
purchased is backup equipment, and the City is
being cost effective.
Hanson stated if anyone would like to contact him
regarding the airpark, he is in the telephone
directory.
Carson referred to staff a request for a stop sign
at Kincade and Texas Streets and requested a
report back.
Carson referred to staff the issue of changing a
one-way stop sign to a four-way stop sign Belle
Terrace and E1 Torro Streets.
Carson referred to staff the issue of installing a
curb at fOfO Belle Terrace.
Carson referred to City Attorney Thiltgen
correspondence from Ms. Campbell regarding
conflict of interest and confidentiality, to advice
Council as to impact and legal significance, also
requested a copy of the current policy regarding
confidentiality.
Couch complimented Granite Construction for their
work on Gosford Road between Stockdale Highway
and Ming Avenue.
Couch referred to a previous referral regarding
access to Coffee Road to be considered as a
General Plan Amendment or Specific Plan and
Zoning amendment, the residents would like it to
be linked to a consideration of severing access
from North Shore and South Shore, and
amended his referral to provide for a more
complete review.
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Couch reminded the Palm's residents, if there was a
repaving project on Allen Road the crash gate would
have to be temporarily opened to allow egress from
Allen Road, and people would be traveling through
the neighborhood.
Couch referred to staff the issue of trash on the
south side of Stockdale Highway, north of Cai
State Bakersfield.
Couch made comments regarding the joint
City/County Planning Commission meeting and
expressed support for these meetings.
Couch referred to the Water Department the
issue regarding a compromise with Kern Delta
Water issue with the Metropolitan Water District,
and requested staff respond to questions.
Couch referred to a memorandum from Jack
LaRochelle regarding San Joaquin Railroad, and
requested staff update a gentleman, Couch will
provide the name and phone number.
Couch requested Public Works Director Rojas
meet with him regarding oil wells on the south
side, or in the Westside Parkway Alignment.
Salvaggio stated Paul Owatte, from Fresno, will be
coming into Bakersfield to meet with staff and
himself.
Salvaggio stated per a prior referral, the speed limit
could not be changed on Hughes Lane at Pattie
Court, but other issues will be resolved.
Salvaggio requested staff provide a complete
update regarding the Highway 99~White Lane
Interchange Project, specifically the issue with
the on-ramps.
Salvaggio thanked the Police Department for the
baseball caps.
Salvaggio thanked Donna Kunz. Economic
Development Director, for all her hard work.
Mayor Hall expressed his appreciation to Vice-
Mayor Salvaggio for filling in for him while on
vacation.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall referred to staff the issue of the dust
control/water control at project on Ming and
Gosford.
Mayor Hall reminded Council, the Chairperson of
the High Speed Rail Authority will be here on
October 2nd and is hopeful all of the
Councilmembers will be present.
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at
ll:35p.m.
MAVOR of'the Cit~ of Byersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Offic~ Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ACTION TAKEN
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