HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1996 MINUTES CCBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 3, '1996
WORKSHOP - 5:15 P.M. - Council Chambers, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
1. ROLL CALL
ACTION TAKEN
Present: Mayor Price, Councilmembers
DeMond, Carson (seated at 5:20),
Smith, McDermott, Rowles (seated
at 5:33), Sullivan (seated at
5:22), Salvaggio
Absent: None
2. CONSOLIDATED ~L%INTENANCE DISTRICTS.
Parks Superintendent Fabbri provided a slide
presentation on the Major Highlights of
1996-97 Assessments and distributed written
material.
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS.
Applicants Jeffrey Tkac and Michael Dhanens
participated in a question and answer
discussion.
Motion by DeMond to add Closed Session 4.
that arose after the agenda was posted and
requires action this evening.
APPROVED
Motion by DeMond to recess to Closed Session
at 5:38 p.m.
APPROVED
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation. Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) in the
case of city of Bakersfield rs. Martin S.
Morehart, et al., Kern Superior Court Case
No. 229263-SPC.
CITY ATTORNEY
RECEIVED
INSTRUCTION
TO ACCEPT
SETTLEMENT OFFER
AGR 96-66
DEED 4418
Bakersfield,
California,
April 3,
1996 - Page 2
CLOSED SESSION continued
ACTION TAKEN
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
concerning property located at the southwest
corner of Oak Street and Truxtun Avenue, APN
332-500-11 and APN 332-500-18 (commonly
known as Truxtun Avenue/Oak Street
Intersection Widening). Negotiating
parties: Mr. Don Anderson, Real Property
Manager for City of Bakersfield; and 1701
Oak Partners - Guardsman Storage Associates.
Under negotiation: All terms.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation of
the City Manager pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.
Conference with Legal Council Existing
Litigation. closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) in the
case of CalOak Development Properties, L.P.
vs. City of Bakersfield, et al., Kern
Superior Court Case No. 230237-RA
Motion by Demond to adjourn Closed Session
at 6:58 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY
INSTRUCTED TO
ACCEPT APPRAISAL
NEGOTIATIONS
CONTINUING
CITY ATTORNEY
RECEIVED FURTHER
INSTRUCTION
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 3
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, city Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
INVOCATION by Chaplain Ed Meissner, First Assembly of God
Church.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
ACTION TAKEN
Present: Mayor
DeMond,
Rowles,
Absent: None
Price, Councilmembers
Carson, Smith, McDermott,
Sullivan, Salvaggio
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Price announced Closed Session action
as reflected on Pages 1. and 2.
Mayor Price announced: At the Special
Meeting of March 25, 1996, City Council met
in Closed Session in the case of Southwest
Community Action Committee and Jill Kleiss
vs. City of Bakersfield, et al.,
(Marketplace). At that meeting, Council
rejected a settlement offer made by SCAC and
directed staff to modify language to make a
counteroffer. The counteroffer was accepted
and the case is settled.
5. PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
The following individuals spoke regarding
the Referral Assistance Network of Kern
(RANK) and their progress in implementing a
referral service know as HelpLine and
submitted written material:
Nona Tolentino; Randi Battaglia; Emily
Gonzales, KCEOC; and Laura Dennison, League
of Women Voters.
Carson referred this issue and the request
for $16,570 in financial assistance, or in-
kind support staff, and a City
Representative to participate on the
Advisory Board to Budget & Finance
Committee.
Bakersfield,
California,
April 3,
1996 - Page 4
7. APPOINTMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
Two (2) appointments to Planning
Commission due to the expiration of
terms of Jeffrey T. Andrew and Michael
Dhanens (Alternate), terms expiring
April 17, 1996. (2 applications
received)
Ballot Votes:
Ward 1 - Dhanens, Tkac
Ward 2 - Dhanens, Tkac
Ward 3 - Tkac, Dhanens
Ward 4 - Tkac, Dhanens
Ward 5 - Tkac, Dhanens
Ward 6 - Tkac, Dhanens
Ward 7 - Dhanens, Tkac
Deputy Clerk Stokoe announced the person
receiving the highest number of votes for
the 4-year Planning Commissioner position
was Jeffrey Tkac.
Motion by DeMond to appoint Jeffrey Tkac to
the 4-year Member position, term to expire
April 17, 2000; and Michael Dhanens to the
1-year Alternate position, term to expire
April 17, 1997.
APPROVED
CONSENTCALENDAR
Payments from March 9 to March 22, 1996
in the amount of $6,208,415.45 and Self
Insurance payments from March 9 to
March 22, 1996 in the amount of
$107,669.08.
Minutes of the Closed Session and
Regular Meeting of March 20, 1996; and
Special Meeting of March 25, 1996.
So
Resolution supporting Assembly Bill
2828 which requires the State to create
a Local Agency Fiscal Restoration Fund
and reallocate monies in that fund to
the counties to offset the monies local
agencies must contribute to schools.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 44-96
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 5
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Resolution authorizing the filing of an
application with Kern Council of
Governments for allocation of
Transportation Development Act funds
for FY 1995-96.
Sewer Reimbursement Agreement with Dr.
David P. Schale for reimbursement for
construction of sewer line and payment
of connection and Planned Sewer Area
fees for the Green Hills Street area.
(Ward 3)
Security Agreement (UCC-1) regarding
the dust collector for L and A Oak
Designs, Inc.
Memorandum of Understanding between
City of Bakersfield, County of Kern and
Kern Council of Governments for
Geographic Information Systems.
Amendment No. 1 to Consultant's
Agreement No. 95-156 with Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc. ($94,758) for
engineering services for the evaluation
and design of a Traffic Operations
Center.
Accept bid to award Contract to Delta
Engineering USA ($96,307.36) for
traffic signal installation on Howell
Drive at Old River Road. (Ward 4)
Accept bid to award Contract to B&R
Mechanical ($67,339) for construction
of Hosking Trunk Sewer for Wible Road
Extension. (Ward 7)
Accept bids to award Annual Contracts
to Ritz Camera Centers ($67,375.55; 56
items) and Sherman Oaks Camera
($17,268.69; 23 items) for camera film
stock for Police, Fire and Public Works
departments. (Total: $84,644.24)
Accept low bid from Quinn Company
($64,055.06) for replacement backhoe
loader for Streets Division and
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2.
(Total: $62,311)
RES 45-96
AGR 96-67
AGR 96-68
AGR 96-69
AGR 96-70
CON 96-71
CON 96- 72
CON 96-73
CON 96-74
Bakersfield,
California,
April 3,
1996 - Page 6
8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Revised job specifications for Fire
Engineer.
Appropriate $11,154 from Sewer
Enterprise Fund balance and $51,157
from Gas Tax Fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Capital Outlay Fund for the
construction of Fire Station No. 13
related off-site work. (Ward 6)
Appropriate $12,000 grant from Kern
Council of Governments (KernCog) to
Economic and Community Development
Department Operating Budget for
preparation of a Railroad End User
Report. (Intermodal Ramp Study)
Transfer $378,000 from the Coffee Road
Grade Separation Project to the Coffee
Road and Brimhall Road Widening Project
within the Transportation Development
Fund.
Authorization to publish Public Notice
for citizen review and comment of the
Draft FY 1996-97 Annual Action Plan of
the Consolidated Plan 2000 (CDGB/HOME).
Motion by DeMond to adopt Items (a) through
(q) of the Consent Calendar; with the
exception of Items b. and q.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
APPROVED
Minutes of the Closed Session and
Regular Meeting of March 20, 1996; and
Special Meeting of March 25, 1996.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Item b. of
the Consent Calendar with recognition
that on Closed Session Item 2., Smith
was absent; Smith and McDermott were
absent on motion to adjourn Closed
Session Page 8, Item 14., and motion to
adjourn Regular Meeting, Item 14.
APPROVED
Authorization to publish Public Notice
for citizen review and comment of the
Draft FY 1996-97 Annual Action Plan of
the Consolidated Plan 2000 (CDGB/HOME .
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 7
8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by McDermott to adopt Item q. of
Consent Calendar and refer to Budget &
Finance Committee.
APPROVED
9. HEARINGS
10. REPORTS
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
Ordinance adding Sections 13.04.021,
13.04.022 and 13.04.023 to the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
maintenance districts. (First Reading
10/~/95)
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Ordinance.
ORD 3714
APPROVED
12. NEW BUSINESS
ao
Agreement with ASC Treatment Group for
assistance to the Anne Sippi Clinic
Riverside Ranch facility rehabilitation
for $140,000 in CDBG funds to update
the property's fire and other safety
and handicap-accessible capabilities at
18200 Kern Canyon Road. (Ward 3)
Motion by Smith to approve Agreement.
AGR 96-75
APPROVED
Agreement with Advanced Records
Technology, Inc. for City of
Bakersfield to provide financial
assistance at 417 Watts Drive. (Ward 1)
Motion by Carson to approve Agreement.
WITHDRAWN
McDermott recognized Art Powell to
speak.
Amended motion by McDermott to approve
the loan for $150,000 with repayment of
two-thirds of the loan and one-third
forgiven.
WITHDRAWN
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 8
12. NEW BUSINESS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Rowles requested Carson and McDermott
withdraw their motions to allow for
free discussion. Carson and McDermott
agreed.
Motion by Rowles to refer the item to
the April 8th Budget & Finance
Committee meeting.
WITHDRAWN
Rowles requested this item be brought
back to Council April 17th.
Motion by DeMond to refer the item to
the April 8th Budget & Finance
Committee meeting.
APPROVED
13 . COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Salvaggio thanked staff for what they do for
Council.
Salvaggio referred to Public Works two
previous referrals:
- further repair of the pothole at Planz
Road in front of Planz School.
- Continue working with the code
enforcement problem at 1700 & 1704
LeMay Avenue for compliance.
Salvaggio will speak with the minister who
resides in the building on the corner of
5609 South H Street and Fairview Road
regarding code enforcement problems and
requested his phone number be provided.
Salvaggio referenced correspondence from
staff to the Public Utilities Commission
regarding railroad crossing repair,
inferring there had been no response; and
requested staff explore options and possibly
contact the railroad companies; and respond
back to Council.
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 9
13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Salvaggio mentioned the consolidated
maintenance district workshop and reminded
staff of the curb and gutter projects and
also Panama Lane/White Lane widening.
Carson requested a list of monies spent on
local and outside businesses be prepared for
the April 8th Budget & Finance Committee
meeting.
McDermott thanked staff for attending the
Centennial High School meeting and requested
staff send correspondence to County of Kern
requesting, if they do nothing else, to at
least widen Calloway Road from the school
south.
McDermott requested a status report of
freeways and an update on the South Beltway
for discussion at the April loth Urban
Development Committee meeting.
Rowles thanked Development Services staff
for their code enforcement.
Rowles requested a cronology of activity
regarding the car wash property on Stockdale
Highway.
Rowles thanked staff for the outstanding
landscaping work at the Cancer Survivors'
Plaza.
Rowles mentioned tree planting on the Kern
River and Beach Park.
Rowles requested a status report on the
Eastbourne Way closure.
Rowles requested a status report on the
light at Fairway and Stockdale Highway.
Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1996 - Page 10
13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Price complimented Council for their
attitude during the discussion of New
Business Item b.
DeMond requested staff inform Art Powell of
the time and location of the Budget &
Finance Committee meeting.
DeMond complimented various staff members
for their hard work.
DeMond requested Public Works try to get
neighborly relations going with the railroad
companies and speak with them regarding the
necessary railroad crossing repairs.
DeMond inquired about the sidewalk repair in
the Westchester area and if it has been
budgeted for.
DeMond mentioned maintenance of property by
owners and their responsibilities to the
community.
Sullivan thanked staff for their referral
responses.
Sullivan announced she will absent from the
April 17, 1996 Council meeting.
Sullivan thanked Mayor Price for his
compliments to Council.
14. ADJOURNMENT
ACTING CITY CLERK
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
Motion by DeMond to adjourn at 8:27 p.m.
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MA~OR of ~h~/City of Bakersfield,
Ex Officio Clerk of
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APPROVED
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