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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977
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., January 10, 1977.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Harry Dutt
of the First United Methodist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1977 were
approved as presented.
Presentation of Retirement Plaques.
Mayor Hart presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Woodrow
Walck of the Public Works Department, who completed 31 years o£
service with the City of Bakersfield, effective December 31, 1976.
Mayor Hart presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Horace
Willis of the Public Works Department, who completed 26 years of
service with the City of Bakersfield, effective January l, 1977.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Arthur F. ?ognini, 1942 Terrace Way, representing
the Kern County Liberty Bell Foundation, presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to the Bakersfield Police Department for their
help during the dedication of the Liberty Bell.
Mr. George Valos, 1921 University Avenue, representing
the Kern County Bicentennial Committee, presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to the Bakersfield Police Department for the time
they contributed to the Bicentennial Celebrations during the year
1976.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communication from
John R. Miner, 1951 Golden State Avenue, Apt. #7, regarding the
destruction of his dog at the Dog Pound, was received and referred
to the staff for referral to the Kern County Health Department.
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 2
Councilman Rogers read a letter he received from Bradley
T. Ritter conveying his sincere appreciation to the Council for
allowing him to serve on the Police Department Civil Service
Commission for the year 1976.
Mayor Hart stated that he would send a letter of apprecia-
tion to Mr. Ritter for his year of service on the Police Department
Civil Service Commission.
Council Statements.
Councilman Christensen announced that he appointed Mr.
Eston W. Reynolds, 4 Montrose Street, to the Bakersfield 2000
Citizens Congress.
Councilman Rogers announced that he appointed Mr. Jeff
Wattenbarger, 1616 North Chester Avenue, to the Bakersfield 2000
Citizens Congress.
Councilman Sceales announced that he appointed Mrs. Jean
L. Sheldon, 1325 Thunderbird Street, to the Bakersfield 2000 Citizens
Congress.
Councilman Barton announced that he appointed Mr. William
5104 Stormy Court, to the Bakersfield 2000 Citizens
C. Collup,
Congress.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Mr. Gerald Van Horn,
2901 Panorama Drive, was appointed to £ill the vacancy on the
Planning Commission created by the death of Walt Smith, term
expiring April 17, 1978.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Mrs. Margaret E.
Ackerman, 2701 Beech Street, Mr. Leonard Bruns, 116 Cypress Street
and Diane Meyer, 156 Pasatiempo Drive, were reappointed to the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations, terms expiring October
l, 1980.
Councilman Medders suggested that the Legislative Com-
mittee look into a resolution that was received from the City of
Compton opposing the redistribution of Sales Tax Revenues on the
basis of population.
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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 3
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the City Attorney
was instructed to draft a resolution supporting the City of
Compton's opposition to the redistribution of Sales Tax Revenues
to the Council for
on the basis of population, and submit it
adoption next week.
(c), (d),
by the
Ayes
Noes
Absent:
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2452 to 2559,
inclusive, in the amount of $465,425.81.
(b)
Street Easement from Bonneville Corpora-
tion, 500 Oak Street, providing additional
10 feet of right-of-way width for alley
along State Route 58 east of Olive Street.
(c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of Stine Canal
Culvert at Planz Road - Contract No.
76-127 with P. R. Field, Inc.
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Jess W. Holmes, 3810 Century Drive.
(e) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Wayne G. Nelson, 730 - 31st Street.
(f) DELETED
(g)
(h)
Communication from the Kern County Board
of Supervisors, dated December 29, 1976,
notifying the Council that the County of
Kern intends to consider one or more
contracts under the provisions of the
California Land Conservation Act of 1965,
also known as the Williamson Act. Time
for consideration of such contracts has
been fixed for Tuesday, February 15, 1977.
(Refer to DeveIopment Services Department)
Request from Hill Top Developers, Inc.,
for annexation of property located north
of and adjacent to Harris Road, approxi-
mately 966 feet east of Stine Road and
containing 30.8 acres of land, proposed
to be developed into 71R-1 residential
lots. (Refer to Planning Commission for
study and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(e), (g) and (h) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
following roll call vote:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
None
None
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 4
405
W. Wood and Sons, Inc.
Access, was accepted,
authorized to execute
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, low bid of Clyde
for Carrier Canal Culvert, Corporation Yard
all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
the contract.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2313 New
Series of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.44,
Massage Services and Massage Estab-
lishments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No.
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
2313
Chapter 7.44,
adopted by the following roll call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Massage Services and Massage Establishments, was
Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
None
None
vote:
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2314 New
Series amending Chapter 5.20 of the
Municipal Code by adding Section
5.20.125 (revision of Purchasing
Ordinance regarding California Water
Service Company's operation of Ashe
Water Service)
Assistant City Manager Buell reported that he had met
with Mr. Don Winlack, General Manager of California Water Service
Company, to get an idea of their purchasing procedures, and how
they would relate to the management contract and the City's
Purchasing Ordinance. Mr. Winlack indicated that there are
basically two parts to the agreement; first
maintenance costs, both daily and emergency;
costs. Capital expenditures in the budget,
the operation and
and second the capital
approved by the Council,
over $2,500.00 will be bid and installed by the City. Capital
items under $2,500.00 will be bid and installed locally by Cal
Water and they will, at their option, draw either from local sources
or their master warehouse stock located in San Jose. Cal Water
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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 5
feels there is an advantage in drawing from stock in San Jose
because they buy state-wide on large volumes and frequently get a
better price. However, Mr. Winlack assured the City that they
would make every attempt to do the majority of purchasing locally.
Councilman Rogers made a motion to adopt the Ordinance
amending Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code by adding Section
5.20.125 (revision of Purchasing Ordinance regarding California
Water Service Company's operation of Ashe Water Service).
Councilman Bleecker made a substitute motion that any
Capital Improvement items be put out to bid locally if there are
suppliers in this area.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that unless this ordinance
is adopted California Water Service Company cannot even make
emergency repairs without going through the City's Purchasing
Department. This ordinance will allow them to do those things
they have contracted to do and without it they will be in violation
of the Purchasing Ordinance.
Councilman Bleecker stated that all he is trying to do
is make sure businesses in and around the City of Bakersfield get
a fair chance to bid on capital purchase items only.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that what Councilman
Bleecker is suggesting is an amendment to the contract with
California Water Service Company for the operation of Ashe Water
Service, not an amendment to the proposed ordinance.
After discussion, Councilman Bleecker withdrew his
substitute motion.
Councilman Rogers'
New Series amending Chapter
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2314
5.20 of the Municipal Code by adding
Section 5.20.125 (revision of Purchasing Ordinance regarding
California Water Service Company's operation of Ashe Water Service),
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
None
None
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 6
407
Councilman Bleecker made a motion that a Minute Order be
adopted that the City's Water Department be instructed to see that
all capital purchase items, on behalf of the City, by California
Water Service Company for Ashe Water Service, be put out to
competitive bid in Kern County.
Councilman Rogers stated that limiting the bids to local
suppliers could work to the City's disadvantage financially; it
should be placed competitively to anyone who wants to submit a bid
whether local or not.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he did not want to
exclude outside competition, he just wants to make sure that local
people have an opportunity to bid on a sealed basis.
After discussion Councilman Bleecker restated his motion
that a Minute Order be adopted that the City's Water Department
be instructed to see that all capital purchase items, on behalf of
the City, by California Water Service Company for Ashe Water
Service, be put out to competitive bid locally and other places.
City Attorney Hoagland, in answer to a question by
Councilman Strong, stated that Councilman Bleecker's motion
contravenes the existing contract with California Water Service
Company for the operation of Ashe Water Service.
Councilman Bleecker withdrew his motion.
New Business.
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-77 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field consenting to the commencement
of proceedings for annexation of
described territory. (Fairfax No. l)
This resolution will initiate proceedings for the
tion of territory known as "Fairfax No. 1."
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No.
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting to the
ment of proceedings for annexation of described territory
annexa-
5-77
commence-
(Fairfax
408
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 7
No. 1), was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Memorandum Agreement for
Hydrospect II between Kern County
Water Agency, Buena Vista Water
Storage District, Hacienda Water
Storage District, North Kern Water
Storage District and the City of
Bakersfield.
Hydrospect is a river run-off forecast service which the
various interests on the river have cooperatively contracted for
over the past several years. The City's Water Consultant and
members of the Water Department have reviewed the agreement and
recommend that it be approved. The City'$ portion of the agreement
would be $932.00.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Memorandum Agreement
between Kern County Water Agency, Buena Vista Water Storage District,
Hacienda Water Storage District, North Kern Water Storage District
and the City of Bakersfield for Hydrospect II, was approved and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by K. A. Shelton, Inc. to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development),
or more restrictive, Zone, on that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 2201 Brite Street. (Negative
Declaration posted on December 2, 1976)
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property
posted and the property owners have been notified as required by
law.
Subject parcel is 1.1 acres and is an area zoned and
developed R-1. The proposed P.U.D. will have ten single family
dwelling units designed for people over 50 years of age or older
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 8
with no children. The overall occupancy of this development would
be 17 persons based on a similar complex within the City.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the P.U.D.
as per plans and elevations submitted and made a part of the zone
change. No one appeared at the Planning Commission hearing in
opposition to the proposal.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. Mr. Kenneth Shelton, the applicant, was present to
answer questions of the Council. No protests or objections being
received, the public portion of the hearing was closed for Council
deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Ordinance No.
2315 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.12.020 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain property commonly known as 2201
Brite Street and making findings in connection with P.U.D. Zone,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by ?ejon Valley Company to amend the zoning boundaries from an "A"
(Agricultural) Zone to a MH (Mobilehome), or more restrictive,
Zone, on that certain property in the City o£ Bakersfield located
on the northwest corner of Harris Road and Stine Road. (Negative
Declaration posted on December 2, 1976)
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property
posted and the property owners have been notified as required by
law.
Subject property is 35.3 acres in area and is presently
undeveloped. The only surrounding properties that are developed
are on the east side of this site.
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1977 - Page 9
have a substantial
is consistent with
roll call vote:
This proposed development will serve as a buffer area
between the industrial-zoned property to the north and future
suburban residential development to the south. The proposed MH
zone would be compatible with the objectives, policies and programs
specified in the City's General Plan. No one appeared in opposition
to the proposal.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the MH
zoning as requested and advertised.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. Mr. Alan Harrison, representing Tejon Valley Company, was
present to answer questions of the Council. No protests or objec-
~ons being received, the public portion of the hearing was closed
for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2316
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located on the northwest corner
of Harris Road and Stine Road, finding that said zoning would not
adverse impact on the environment and that it
the General Plan, was adopted by the following
Ayes Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ii ~~~
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