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Home My WebLink About10/04/1976 MINUTES CC27, Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 8:00 P.M., October 4, 1976. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A. Rogers. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales Absent: None Minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1976 were approved as presented. Presentation of Plaques. Mayor Hart presented plaques to Mr. Randy Ferguson and Mr. Steve Urner in recognition of their demonstration of good citizenship in aiding in the apprehension of a dangerous armed robbery suspect. Scheduled Public Statements. Mrs. Joyce Gardenhire, Boydstun Realty Co., Inc. and representing Nelson Concrete Pipe Corporation of Porterville, presented a letter requesting that proceedings be initiated for amendment of the General Plan for property located on the south side of White Lane between Wible Road and Stine Road, containing approximately 37.42 acres of land. Mr. Joseph M. Gannon, Gannon Construction, Inc., also presented a letter requesting that proceedings be inifiated for the amendment of the General Plan on the same parcel of property. Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, requests from Mrs. Joyce Gardenhire and Mr. Joseph M. Gannon that proceedings be initiated for amendment of the General Plan on property located on the south side of White Lane between WibJe Road and Stine Road, containing approximately 37.42 acres of land were referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 - Page 2 277 Mrs. Anne Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, asked if the City's Blue Collar personnel receive time and a half or double time for working on Sundays, and also questioned the necessity of numerous trips to and from Centennial Park by C~ty crews on weekdays, including Sundays. Acting Public Works Director Hawley stated that an investigation would be made with a report submitted to the Council, and Mrs. Monroe would be notified when that report will be on the Agenda. Mrs. Lois Paslay, owner and operator of Beach Park Concession Stand, explained that they have been notified that the concession stand will have to be relocated in the park, because the Tennis/Restaurant facilities are going to be built in that area and requested he~p from the City. Councilman Bleecker requested that Mrs. Paslay contact Acting Public Works Director Hawley regarding the concession stand and that a report be submitted to the Council. Correspondence. Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Financial Report from Golden Empire Transit for year ending June 30, 1976, was received and ordered placed on file. Council Statements. Councilman Rogers reported that the General Obligation Bond Measure regarding Kern River Water Rights to be voted on November 2, 1976, would be paid from revenue from the sale of water to irrigation districts. The only reason City electors are being asked to approve the Bond Measure is to save approxi- mately $5,000,000.00 in ~nterest cost throughout the 30 year life of the bonds. Councilman Bleecker read a letter from the Franklin School P.T.A., as follows: 278 Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 - Page 3 September 29, 1976 Bakersfield City Council 1501Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 Honorable Sirs: We, the concerned parents and teachers of Franklin Elementary School District are con- cerned for the safety of our children. On September 20 of this year a six year old child was crossing Truxtun Avenue at "A" Street and was struck by a passing motorist. Due to this and other similar accidents which have occurred in the past years, we feel there is a need for preventive measures. We respect- fully propose that the City of Bakersfield either erect a stop sign or provide a crossing guard at the corners of 18th and "A" Streets and at Truxtun and "A" Street in order to prevent any further accidents resulting in injuries or even death. We are confident that each member of the city council is as concerned as we are for the safety of each of our chil- dren. We sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this serious matter. Franklin School P.T.A. Councilman Bleecker requested that Traffic Engineer Hahs investigate the matter and come back to the Council with a recommendation for solving the problem by making the crosswalks safe for children attending Franklin School. Councilman Bleecker also stated that the Principal of Franklin School indicated, at a P.T.A. meeting, that he has been trying for six years to get the City to make an effort to slow down traffic or see that the crosswalks are made safe. Council- man Bleecker requested that the City Manager research the records and furnish him with any correspondence that has been received from Franklin School. Consent Calendar. The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: (a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1199 to 1298, inclusive, in the amount of $145,680.35. (b) Claim for Damages and Personal Injuries from Howard L. Garrett and Carole M. Garrett, 902 Coronado Drive, Arcadia, California. (Refer to City Attorney) Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 - Page 4 279 (c) Map of Tract No. 3815 and Improvement Agreement for construction of improve- ments therein - located south of Planz Road, west of Wible Road. Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b) and (c) roll call vote: of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following Councilmen Strong, Rogers, Ayes: Noes: Absent: None None Upon Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Sceales Action on Bids. a motion by Councilman Bleecker, bid of Cushman Electronics for Communications Monitor for Police Department, was accepted and the other bid rejected. Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bids of Hoven and Co., Inc. for 81 items, Kern Business Forms for 53 items and Hall Letter Shop for 5 items on Annual Contract for Printed Forms, were accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts. New Business. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 915 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its inten- tion to order the vacation of the Alley east of Olive Street and south of Brundage Lane, in the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution of Intention No. 915 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley east of Olive Street and south of Brundage Lane, in the City of Bakers- field and setting November l, 1976 for hearing on the matter before Ayes Noes the Council, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales None Absent: None Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 - Page 5 Approval of Amendment to Agreement No. 76-109 with Robert P. Mahoney, DBA California Tennis Development Co. (Beach Park - Tennis/Restaurant Agreement). The lender for the tennis/restaurant portion of the Beach Park Development has asked that the $100.00 limit on member- ship fees be deleted from the agreement. This is a 50 year agreement and several years from now the $100.00 membership fee will probably be impossible to live with. At 5% per year inflation rate it will be worth very little in 20 years. This amendment does not materially affect the Beach Park Development. It does not change the cash flow picture or violate the intent of the agreement. Councilman Rogers made a motion to approve the Amendment to Agreement No. 76-109 with Robert P. Mahoney, DBA California Tennis Development Co. (Beach Park - Tennis/Restaurant Agreement) and authorize the Mayor to execute same. The Council and City Attorney Moagland engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the rates that would be charged patrons of the tennis facility in the future and the possibility of the courts being so tied up with persons who have paid the membership fee that the general public would not be able to use the courts. (Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at 8:50 P.M. and reconvened at 8:55 P.M.) After further discussion, Councilman Christensen offered a substitute motion that action on Amendment to Agreement No. 76-109 with Robert P. Mahoney, DBA California Tennis Development Co., be tabled until a later date. City Attorney Hoagland stated that he may have misled Councilman Christensen when he stated that this item could be taken up at a later date. Community Development Director Foster has informed the staff that the amendment is needed before the project can go forward. Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1976 - Page 6 Councilman Christensen's substitute motion that action on Amendment to Agreement No. 76-109 with Robert P. Mahoney, DBA California Tennis Development Co., be tabled until a later date, failed to carry by the following roll call vote: Ayes: None Noes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales Absent: None Councilman Rogers' motion that Amendment to Agreement No. 76-109 with Robert P. Mahoney, DBA California Tennis Develop- ment Co. (Beach Park - Tennis/Restaurant Agreement), be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute same, carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales Noes: None Absent: None Council, adjourned at 9:20 P. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was M. ~~~Cit~ersfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY~LERK an'd E~fficio Clerk of the Counci% of the City of Bakersfield, California ma