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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 28, 2003
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Regular Meeting 5:15 p.m, and 7:00 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Absent: None
WORKSHOP
a. Department Budget Presentations.
1. City Attomey Department
City Attorney Bart Thiltgen presented overview and provided
written material.
2. Finance Department
Finance Director Gregory Klimko introduced Nelson Smith,
Assistant Finance Director, presented overview and provided
written material.
Couch requested memo to Council explaining how GASB
34 may effect finances in the future.
Finance Director Gregory Klimko presented overview of
revenue summaries.
Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson presented overview
of non-departmental budgets.
Hanson made comments regarding alternative ways to fund
Employee Breakfast so it can continue. City Manager Tandy
responded.
Benham requested staff clarify how the contingent payments
will be made to the three entities. City Manager Tandy
responded.
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WORKSHOP continued
Maggard made comments regarding Employee Breakfast
funding and requested staff provide him with a list of
items that are being considered to be put back in for
entire Council to review.
Sullivan made comments regarding Employee Breakfast
funding and reduction of contributions; and, questioned staff
as to whether the school districts have been contacted
regarding deletion of funding for brossing guards. City
Manager responded.
3. Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Don Jeager, President, Convention and Visitor's Bureau,
introduced Rob Balmer, Treasurer, presented overview and
provided written material.
Sullivan requested information regarding horseshoe pit
portability. Mr. Jeager responded.
APPOINTMENTS
One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee due to the expiration of term of Michael Ming, term
expires November 2004.
Hanson thanked Mr. Ming for his service on the Committee.
Motion by Hanson to appoint David Taylor to the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, term to expire November 2004.
REPORTS - see additional item on page 16
City Manager Report No. 3-03 regarding Park Development
Zones.
City Manager Tandy made comments and presented
information.
Benham requested staffcladfyenhancements, improvements
to built out areas, and funding. Staff responded.
Salvaggio requested staff clarify priorities in park deficient
(under served) areas. Staff responded.
Salvaggio requested staff provide him with detail of
planned park projects.
Sullivan requested clarification of areas represented on
written material. City Manager Tandy responded.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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REPORTS continued
Carson requested staff provide her with a needs
assessment and plans for parks throughout the City.
Couch made comments regarding areas served by North
Bakersfield Park and Recreation District.
Motion by Couch to accept report and Implement
recommendations.
Motion by Couch to recess to Closed Session at 6:29 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8, Property: Proposed
Landfill Buffer Zones, Bakersfield, California, Pamel 1: APN
436-054-02:SEC 10, Parcel 2: APN 436-061-08:SEC 11;
Agency Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and
Real Property Manager Donald Anderson; Negotiating
Parties: Parcel 1: David H. Easton Jr., Parcel 2: Peter Roos
for Keith & Mack Oil Co.; Under Negotiation: Price and terms
of payment for purchase.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9, Sierra Club v City of Bakersfield, et al; Kern
County Superior Court Case No. 249986 RDR
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Govemment Code
Section 54956.9. Zachary David Faulconer v City of
Bakersfield, et al; Kern County Superior Court Case No.
245793-SPC
Motion by Couch to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
1. INVOCATION by Pastor Leon Frost, United Pentecostal Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Elizabeth Sorenson, 5th Grade Student
at Kendrick Elementary School.
3. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hansen, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Absent: None
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8, Property: Proposed
Landfill Buffer Zones, Bakersfield, California, Parcel 1: APN
436-054-02:SEC 10, Parcel 2: APN 436-061-08:SEC 11;
Agency Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and
Real Property Manager Donald Anderson; Negotiating
Parties: Parcel 1: David H. Easton Jr., Parcel 2: Peter Roos
for Keith & Mack Oil Co.; Under Negotiation: Price and
terms of payment for purchase.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. Sierra Club v City of Bakersfield, et al;
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 249986 RDR
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. Zachary David Faulconer v City of
Bakersfield, et al; Kern County Superior Court Case No.
245793-SPC
5. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Mayor's Award and
Certificate to Gabriella McCutcheon for an act of heroism.
Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Certificate to The Kern Ice
Sports Supporters for fundraising efforts.
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
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a. Kurt Schoppe, Morbark, Inc., spoke regarding tub grinder
bid and award.
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APPOINTMENTS
City Clerk McCarthy stated that Appointments were done in the
5:15 p.m. portion of the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the May 14, 2003 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Approval of department payments from May 2, 2003 to May
15, 2003 in the amount of $5,939,356.36 and self insurance
payments from May 2, 2003 to May 15, 2003 in the amount
of $349,530.18.
Ordinances:
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 123-35 from R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) to E (Estate) zone located on the north side of
McKee Road, between Stine and Akers Roads (ZC 03-
0179).
First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 5.56, to limit
the size of transient outdoor businesses to 400 square feet.
Adoption of Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration,
approving the appeal and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-22 from R-2
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) zone on 15.43 acres located at the northwest
corner of Stine Road and Panama Lane. (ZC 02-0641)
(First Reading 5/14/03)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 10~1-14 from A (Agriculture) to R-I (One Family
Dwelling) zone on 89.31 acres located along the west side
of Allen Road, north of Noriega Road. (ZC 02-1248) (First
Reading 5/14/03)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 105-15 from R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 20.70 acres located
approximately one-half mile south of State Route 178 along
the east side of Miramonte Drive (extended). (ZC 02-1144)
(First Reading 5/14/03)
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 4125
ORD 4126
ORD 4127
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolutions:
Resolution confirming the approval by the Assistant City
Manager of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement
Officer regarding assessment of 701 Union Avenue for
which structures have been demolished and authorize
collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Resolution ordering the summary vacation of the unused
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of the 60 foot wide
easement for road purposes between Marriott Drive and
Burr Street.
Resolution supporting the federal reauthorization of Amtrak
and the establishment of a nationwide, interconnected
passenger rail system, as set forth in the principles of the
American Passenger Rail Agreement.
Resolution of Intention No. 1301 to add territory, Area 1-38
(Brimhall, Jenkins SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving Public Works Director's Report.
Agreements:
Cooperative Agreement with the State of California,
Department of Transportation for the City to perform right of
way acquisition for the SR 99 southbound auxiliary lane,
from Planz Road Overcrossing to White Lane.
m. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Ennis
Homes, Inc. for Tract 6056 Phase 4 located east of
Jewetta Avenue and south of Olive Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Rivedakes Investment Company, LLC, for Tract
6t 35 located south of Olive Drive and west of
Rivedakes Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Centex Homes for Tract 6104 Unit 2 located south
of Harris Road and east of Buena Vista Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Centex Homes for Tract 6104 Unit 4 located south
of Harris Road and east of Buena Vista Road.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 082-03
RES 083-03
RES 084.03
ROI 1301
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 03-120
AGR 03-121
AGR 03-122
AGR 03-123
AGR 03-124
AGR 03-125
AGR 03.126
AGR 03-127
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
m. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements continued:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Centex
Homes for Tract 6104 Unit 6 located south of Harris
Road and east of Buena Vista Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
HOVOne, Inc., and Lennar Bakersfield, Inc., for
Tract 5032 Unit 1 located north of Ming Avenue and
east of South Allen Road.
Agreement with Northcutt and Associates, $71,170 for
preparation of a Municipal Services Review.
o. McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Appropriate $33,000.00 from the Aquatic
Fundraising Group.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 02-207 with
Rossetti Architects, Inc. for additional design work in
the amount of $7,000.00.
Bids
Reject all bids for Demolition of Improvements at 800 14th
Street- Food Bank.
Accept bid from Technology Integration Group $54,483.00
to retrofit Lucent Wireless LAN equipment for the Police
Department.
Miscellaneous
Acceptance of $57,721.62 California Law Enforcement
Equipment Program (CLEEP) funds for purchase of
computers and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
Authorize Finance Director to forward to a collection
agency, accounts receivable in various funds totaling
$168,330.56.
Waiver of Sub-Grant Award for Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant. (Requested by the Kern County
Administrative Office)
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ACTION TAKEN
AGR 03-128
AGR 03.129
AGR 03.130
AGR 03-131
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 03-132
Motion by Couch to adopt Consent Calendar items a through APPROVED
t, with items I. and o. removed for separate consideration.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
(Ward 7)
Cooperative Agreement with the State of California,
Department of Transportation for the City to perform right of
way acquisition for the SR 99 southbound auxiliary lane,
from Planz Road Overcrossing to White Lane.
Motion by Salvaggio to approve agreement.
Salvaggio requested staff prepare and send thank you
letters to Mike Leonardo, District No. 6 Director,
Caltrans, and California Transportation Commission for
their support of the sound wall project.
Mayor Hall made comments regarding Caltrans assistance
and support of projects in our area.
AGR 03-119
APPROVED
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o. McMurtrey Aquatic Center
1. Appropriate $33,000.00 from the Aquatic
Fundraising Group.
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 02-207 with
Rossetti Architects, Inc. for additional design work in
the amount of $7,000.00.
Benham acknowledged the contribution from the Aquatic
Fundraising Group and Greg Bynum's participation.
Motion by Benham to approve amendment to the agreement.
Salvaggio requested clarification of the distribution of the
contribution. Staff responded.
Couch made comments regarding item 8. n.
AGR 02-207(2)
APPROVED
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HEARINGS
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-0002; Porter-
Robertson Engineering has proposed a General Plan
Amendment on 2.81 acres and an ordinance amendment
for 27.91 acres, located generally north of Hosking Avenue,
west of South Union Avenue.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the General Plan Amendment to change
land use designation from GC (General
Commercial) to LR (Low Density Residential) on
2.81 acres.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 124-30 from R-$ 2.5A
(Residential Suburban-2.5 acres minimum), E
(Estate), A (Agriculture), C-2 (Regional
Commercial), and M-2 (General Manufacturing) to
R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 27.91 acres.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Grady.
Hearing opened at 7:42 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 7:43 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Resolution approving the
Negative Declaration, approving the General Plan Amendment
and give first reading to Ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 085-03
FR
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-0005; Gh.
Mollagha Semi Tagrizi is requesting a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change on 1.38 acres generally
located along the west side of South H Street
approximately 150 feet south of Pacheco Road.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the General Plan Amendment to change
land use designations from GC (General
Commercial) to HMR (High Medium Density
Residential) on 1.38 acres.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 101-13 from C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) to R-2 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) on 1.38 acres.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Grady.
Hearing opened at 7:46 p.m.
Terri Wilson, Amelia Oppenheimer, Sabdna Ross, Carol
Owen spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
Mollagha Tagrizi spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:51 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Resolution approving the
Negative Declaration, approving the General Plan Amendment
and give first reading to Ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 086-03
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APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
c. General Plan Amendment 03-0008; Mclntosh & Associates
has applied to amend the Circulation Element of the
General Plan, realigning Valley Lane, south of Paladino
Drive and a segment of Panorama Drive, and, deletion of a
third unnamed collector south of the Panorama Drive
alignment, generally located between Paladino Drive, State
Route 178, Masterson Street and Queen Street.
1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the General Plan Amendment.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Grady.
Headng opened at 7:59 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 7:59 p.m.
Motion by Maggard to adopt Resolution approving the
Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 087.03
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-0009; Mclntosh
and Associates has proposed a General Plan Amendment
and Zone Change on 11.98 acres located at the southeast
corner of Pacheco Road and Buena Vista Road and 13.90
acres located at the northeast corner of Buena Vista Road
and the alignment of Harris Road.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the General Plan Amendment to change
the land use designation from GC (General
Commercial) to LR (Low Density Residential) on
11.98 acres and LR (Low Density Residential) to GC
(General Commercial) on 13.90 acres.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 123-19 from C-1
(Neighborhood Commemial) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) on 11.98 acres and R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) to C-2 PCD (Regional Commercial
Planned Commercial Development) on 13.90 acres.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Gredy.
Hearing opened at 8:05 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 8:05 p.m.
Motion by Hanson to adopt Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration, approving the General Plan Amendment and give
first reading to Ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 088-03
FR
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
General Plan AmendmentJZone Change 03-0047; City of
Bakersfield, representing the property owner, proposed a
General Plan Amendment and an ordinance amendment
for 4.77 acres, located along the west side of Jewetta
Avenue, approximately 250 feet south of Birchhaven.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the General Plan Amendment to change
the land use designation from ER (Estate
Residential) to SR (Suburban Residential) on
4.77acras.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 101-25 from RS-5A
(Residential Suburban 5 acres minimum) to E-
14,000 (Estate - minimum 14,000 square feet) zone
on 4.77 acres.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Grady.
Hearing opened at 8:07 p.m.
Mitchell Westner, representing the property owner, and
Dawn Silverberg spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
Couch asked for clarification regarding street access.
Motion by Couch to adopt Resolution, with the condition that
there will be no street at the very northern edge of the parcel,
approving the Negative Declaration and the General Plan
Amendment and give first reading to Ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 089-03
FR
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
General Plan Amendment 03~0090; West Star Construction
has proposed an amendment to the General Plan on 1.3
acres located at 6101 Fairfax Road.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the land use element amendment from LR
(Low Density Residential) to HMR (High Medium
Density Residential) on 1.3 acres.
Staff comments by Planning Director Stan Grady.
Hearing opened at 8:15 p.m.
Gary Gallette, Redwood Estates, spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:16 p.m.
Motion by Maggard to adopt Resolution approving the
Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment.
REPORTS
Community Services Committee Report No. 2-03 - Funding
for Beale Park Concerts.
Sullivan reviewed the report.
Benham made comments regarding sponsorships and
acknowledged the following sponsors:
San Joaquin Bank
The Bakersfield Californian
Aera Energy
Tejon Ranch
Paramount Farms
Pacific Gas & Electric
Chevron/Texaco
Borton, Petrini and Conron
Sage Community Group
Marvin Steinert
Brighthouse Network
Maggard congratulated the Committee and stated that
Dave Christiansen with the Gas Company has indicated
that they are interested in being a sponsor also.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 090-03
APPROVED
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REPORTS continued
Benham requested staff contact the band and see if
they will be prepared to do a concert on Father's Day.
Motion by Benham to accept sponsorships funding the
concerts, with the condition that if the sponsorships are not
forthcoming at the level anticipated, the number of concerts
will be reduced.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Maggard spoke regarding neighborhood information meeting that
was held in the Rio Bravo area and thanked staff for the
information that was distributed.
Maggard requested staff follow up on the thank you letters
that are being sent to the Beale Band Concerts sponsors.
Hanson spoke regarding his disappointment that the First Night
event is being discontinued.
Hanson spoke regarding a letter from Dianne Hardisty, The
Bakersfield Californian, requesting constituents rate the City
Councilmembers,
Hanson requested staff check on the status of and expedite
the light pole replacement at Manning and Outingdale.
Hanson requested staff check the trash problem in the alley
that runs parallel to Ming, just west of Manning.
Hanson requested staff provide a status report on the airpark
issue he raised at the last meeting.
Carson rescinded the referral from the meeting of May 14"' of a
report to the Community Services Committee, The report should
go back to the Ad-hoc Committee for recommendation to the full
Council.
Carson spoke regarding groundbreaking being held on Tuesday
for a 180 unit senior housing project located on California Avenue
between M and N Streets.
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Carson requested staff check the debris problem in the alley
in the 1100 block of L Street, she believes it's a health issue.
Carson requested staff check into the weed abatement
problem on Madison by the church.
Carson thanked Benham and others for raising the funds for the
continuation of the Beale Band Concerts.
Carson stated she attended a meeting with Former Mayor Price
regarding a safe house for youths to keep them out of trouble, and
the community support for this project is great.
Benham requested staff, in addition to preparing thank you
letters to sponsors for the Beale Band Concerts, make sure
that the banners and programs for the concerts have all of the
sponsors listed.
Benham referred to Legislative and Litigation Committee a
request from Dean Florez for Council's support of his clean
air legislation.
Benham thanked all that participated in the Baker Street Charette.
Sullivan requested information for Mr. Steinert's preparation
of his sponsorship donation for the Beale Band Concerts.
Sullivan spoke regarding her disappointment in the First Night
event being discontinued.
Sullivan requested staff remove graffiti, on block waft on east
side of New Stine Road, between Ming Avenue and Wilson
Road.
Sullivan spoke regarding daughter's wedding.
Sullivan spoke regarding attendance at State of Our City Event
(not a City sponsored event) being held at Centennial Garden on
June 3, at 7:00 p.m.
Salvaggio requested staff remove graffiti on building, fencing
and wall at the old Home Base store at Panama Lane and
Highway 99.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Salvaggio requested staff submit the administrative record on
the Wal-Mart issues to the court as soon as possible. Staff
responded.
Salvaggio requested staff respond to a Code Enforcement
memo regarding vacant lot on Hughes Lane, south of reilroad
tracks, near Brookhaven residential area. Property is owned
and used by the City for a transfer site for street sweapors
and he would like it maintained in a timely manner.
Salvaggio requested staff expedite plans for median reduction on
Wible Road. Staff responded that they are waiting for action from
PG&E before they can continue with completion of this project.
Salvaggio relayed a story regarding ex-City Manager Harold
Bergen.
Salvaggio requested staff respond to allegations from a
County employee that an ED/CD staff member was not
business friendly in dealing with a business on Chico Street
that wants to utilize CDBG funds for expansion.
Salvaggio also referred the Issue of allegations, by a Baker
Street businessman, that ED/CD has not returned his phone
call, nor has he received a letter that he was expecting.
Salvaggio spoke regarding his disappointment in the article from
Brian Todd, Building Industry Association regarding Barbara
Lomas' appointment to the Planning Commission.
Carson requested staff provide her with copies of the
Southeast, Downtown, and Baker Street Charettes, when
prepared.
Carson requested staff provide her with ownership
information of the old Zody's building on Ming Avenue.
Maggard spoke regarding Recreation and Parks showing Disney's
Jungle Book as the Movie in the Park, this Friday night in Beach
Park, at dusk and invited everyone to attend.
Couch requested staff prspare a binder for each
Councilmember with the three charette documents as they are
completed.
Couch echoed Benham's referral regarding the request from Dean
Florez.
Couch requested staff monitor the action on the clean air
legislation and report to him periodically.
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Couch requested staff hold a Transportation and Traffic
Workshop, with Council, in July or August, to give media
information regarding major projects, transportation impact
fee usage, KernCog, etc., with City Manager Tandy,
Development Services Director Hardisty, Public Works
Director Rojas, Assistant Public Works Director LaRochelle,
Ron Brummett to raprasent KernCog, Planning Director
Grady, and Alan McCuen, Caltrans, to be present.
Couch requested staff hold a meeting, possibly a public
hearing, with Council, to allow P G & E to state their support
for the sale of the power plant at Rosedale Highway and
Coffee Road. He would tike representatives from the Fire
Department and Haz Mat, Air Quality Board, Water Quality
Control, etc., to be in attendance.
Couch requested staff meet with him at a later date regarding
a memo he received regarding Indemnification language In
contracts, and referred the Issue to Legislative and Litigation
Committee.
Couch also registered his disappointment in the article by
Brian Todd, Building Industry Association regarding Barbara
Lomas' appointment to Planning Commission. He requested
staff assist him in preparing a response outlining reasons for
the change to the ordinance, contact Californian for a copy of
editorial that ran at the time the ordinance changed, get
minutes from Council, Legislative 8, Litigation, Administrative
Reports, etc., to be included in his response.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
ATTEST:
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