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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/1994 MINUTES CCBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 1994 WORKSHOP- 5:15 P.M. - Development Services Building 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield 1. ROLL CALL ACTION TAKEN Present: Absent: Mayor Price, Councilmembers McDermott (seated at 5:40), Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Rowles, Salvaggio Councilmember Smith GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (G.I.S.) DEMONSTRATION. Planning Director Hardisty introduced Associ- ate Planner Dow who presented a computerized G.I.S. presentation; and Engineering Drafter Mayberry who assisted in the presentation. Mayor Price announced a recess at 5:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 5:57 p.m. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR FIRE FUND. City Manager Tandy provided background information and reviewed the agreements for Council approval on tonight's agenda. Mike Curry, Bakersfield Firefighters Legis- lative Action Group (B-FLAG), was recognized to speak. Motion by McDermott to adjourn from Workshop at 6:23 p.m. APPROVED REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield INVOCATION by Randy Rankin, Director, First Assembly of God Church. 2. PLEDGE OF A! I r:GIANCE Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 2 3. ROLL CALL ACTION TAKEN Present: Absent: Mayor Price, Councilmembers McDermott, Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Rowles, Salvaggio None Motion by McDermott to add New Business Items h. and i. that arose after the Agenda was posted and require action tonight. APPROVED Draft letter to Kern County Board of Supervisors regarding Ambulance Response Zones. Staff recommends Council review and approve letter. Resolution providing for adjustment of property tax revenue upon local agency jurisdictional change resulting from Annexation NO. 382, LAFCO Proceeding No. 1171, Hageman No. 2 Annexation. (Ward 4) Staff recommends adoption of Resolution. 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 5. PRESENTATIONS PUBUC STATEMENTS The following individuals, representing Westpark Homeowners Association, spoke regarding Caltrans handling of the pro- posed alignment connecting Route 58 to the proposed Kern River Alignment and submitted written material for distri- bution: Burt Ellison, Gene Tripp, Dr. Leon Hebertson, David Stanton & Ken Tryggestad. Rowles announced a CalTrans presenta- tion meeting is being held on this issue August 31, 1994, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Harvey Auditorium and encouraged Councilmembers to attend. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 3 6. PUBUC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Motion by Rowles to direct staff to draft a letter from Council to Cal- Trans opposing the southern option of the proposed Kern River alignment, prepare a resolution stating Council's opposition and bring back to the meet- ing of September 7, 1994 for Council action. APPROVED Mayor Price announced a recess at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:34 p.m. bo Rick Hewett, representing The Tree Foundation of Kern, spoke and sub- mitted a map and written material requesting City Council support and to direct staff to supervise the tree planting project. Rowles referred the tree planting project issue to staff to provide an update to Urban Development Committee who will report back to Council. Jeff Johnson, President, Fox Theater Foundation, requested Council approve the Cultural Resource Designation of the Fox Theater Foundation. (Item 8.j.) Gene Tackett spoke regarding ambulance services between Hall Ambulance and Golden Empire. Salvaggio requested staff provide Council with a transcript of Gene Tackett's public statement. Motion by Edwards to move Hearing Item APPROVED 9.a. forward on the Agenda. NS MCDERMOTT' Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 4 ~ ~ 9. HEARINGS ACTION TAKEN General Plan Amendment 2-94, Segment V, Zone Change No. 5566 (Ward Martin-Mcintosh requests to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Land Use Element designation from Light Industrial to High Medium Density Residential on 16.4 acres, located along the west side of Madison Avenue between Casa Loma and Watts Drives. 2 o Ordinance amending the Casa Loma Specific Plan, Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-08 by changing the zoning from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential, located along the west side of Madison Avenue, between Casa Loma and Watts Drives. (Casa Loma Specific Plan Amendment 1-94, ZC 5566) Correspondence was received in opposi- tion from: William C. Gatschet, dated August 11, 1994; Sherry L. Matteucci, Owner, S & S Flight Center, dated June 26, 1994; Stephen Warren, Vice-Chair, Bakersfield Airport Advisory Committee, dated August 17, 1994; and John S. Spencer, Retired Kern County Senior Planner. Correspondence was also received from: Jay C. White, California Pilots Associ- ation, dated August 23, 1994; & John P. Milligan, Supervisor, standards Section, Federal Aviation Administration, dated August 23, 1994. City Manager Tandy provided a brief overview and comment; Planning Director Hardisty addressed the zoning issue; and Public Works Director Rojas provid- ed a slide presentation relevant to the Bakersfield Airport. Hearing opened at 8:00 p.m. RES 136-94 FR Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 5 9. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN ao The following individuals spoke in opposition to staff recommendation: Roger Mcintosh, Martin-Mcintosh and submitted written material; Mike DePetro, representing Mercy Charities Housing; Sister Diane Cline, Vice President, Mercy Charities Housing; Pastor Ishmael Kimbrell, People's Church. Motion by Edwards to extend an addi- tional 10 minutes to each side. APPROVED The following individuals spoke in opposition to staff recommendation: Jessie Bradford, Professor, Bakers- field College; and Jim Burke. The following individuals spoke in support of staff recommendation: Robert Olislagers, Airport Manager, McClellan-Palomar Airport; John Spencer, former Kern County Planner; Harry Hackney; Ernestine Harper, A. Philip Randolph Community Development; Roger Christy, Pilot; Rachel Valen- zuela; John Lucas; Bill Lewis. The following individuals spoke in rebuttal (opposition): Roger Mcintosh, Martin-Mcintosh Engineering and Racquel Valenzuela. The following individuals spoke in rebuttal (support): Floyd Blue, Pilot; Ernestine Harper; Julie Lakin, Airport Advisory Committee Member and Air Traffic Controller; and John Berry. Hearing closed at 9:04 p.m. Roger Mcintosh, Martin-Mcintosh Engin- eering; Mike DePetro, Mercy Charities Housing; Sister Diane Cline; and Roger Christy, Pilot, were recognized to speak. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 6 t31 9. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN Motion by Edwards to uphold the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, adopting the Resolution, granting the General Plan Amendment; and give First Reading to Ordinance. NAT McDermott suggested deferring this item to the meeting of September 7, 1994 to have time to investigate the issue of grants and alternatives. Motion by McDermott for a 5-minute recess at 10:30 p.m. APPROVED Mayor Price reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Motion by McDermott to table the issue for two weeks. FAILED NS EDWARDS DEMOND SMITH SALVAGGIO Motion by Edwards to uphold the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, adopting the Resolution, granting the General Plan Amendment; and give First Reading to Ordinance. APPROVED Motion by DeMond to move Hearing Items b. and c. forward on the Agenda. APPROVED General Plan Amendment 2-94, Segment VII, Zone Change No. 5563 (Ward 6): Cornerstone Engineering, represent- ing Cleo Foran, requests to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Land Use Element designation from Low Density Residential to High Medium Density Residential on 20 acres, located west of Wible Road approximately 700 feet south of Panama Lane. RES 137-94 Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 7 9. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN 2. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26 by changing the zoning from One Family Dwelling to Limited Multlple Family Dwe11ing on 20 acres, located west of Wible Road approximately 700 feet south of Panama Lane. (ZC 5563) Hearing opened at 10:45 p.m. Judy Keyes spoke in opposition to staff recommendation. Motion by McDermott to postpone the remainder of this hearing until after reading Hearing Item c., which will be within the 11:00 policy deadline. FR APPROVED So General Plan Amendment 2-94, Segment X, Zone Change No. 5549 (Ward 1): City of Bakersfield requests to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Land Use Element designation from Public Facilities to Service Industrial on 27.53 acres, located at the southeast corner of State Route 58 and Mr. Vernon Avenue. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-03 by changing the zoning from Agriculture to General Manufacturing on 27.53 acres, located at the southeast corner of State Route 58 and Mr. Vernon Avenue. (ZC 5549) Motion by McDermott to postpone Hear- ing Item c. until the completion of Hearing Item b. APPROVED Do General Plan Amendment 2-94, Segment VII, Zone Change No. 5563 (continued): Jeff Andrew, Planning Commissioner, spoke in support of staff recommenda- tion. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 Page 8 ~3~ 9. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEiN Judy Keyes spoke in rebuttal (opposition). Hearing closed at 10:53 p.m. Edwards recognized Judy Keyes to speak regarding her property. Motion by McDermott to adopt Resolution and give First Reading to Ordinance. APPROVED NS BRUNNI ABS EDWARDS General Plan Amendment 2-94, Segment x, Zone Change No. 5549 (Ward 1): City of Bakersfield requests to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Land Use Element designation from Public Facilities to Service Industrial on 27.53 acres, located at the southeast corner of State Route 58 and Mr. Vernon Avenue. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-03 by changing the zoning from Agriculture to General Manufacturing on 27.53 acres, located at the southeast corner of State Route 58 and Mr. Vernon Avenue. (ZC 5549) Hearing opened at 10:59 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 11:00 p.m. Motion by Edwards to adopt Resolution, adopting Light Industrial and give First Reading to Ordinance for Light Manufacturing. RES 138-94 FR APPROVED AB BRUNNI Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 9 7. APPOINTMENTS ACTION TAKEN 8 o CONSENTCALENDAR Voucher Nos. 11838 to 11902 inclusive, in the amount of $313,260.45 and Voucher Nos. 301 to 674 inclusive, in the amount of $2,096,703.08. Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meeting of August 10, 1994. Correspondence has been received from Robert S. Vincent and Khalid Abureya- leh, Representatives for Citizens for Intelligent Development, dated August 4, 1994, in opposition to the zone change request by Martin-Mcintosh for property located south of White Lane between Saddle Drive and Mountain Vista Road. (Receive and refer to Planning Director) so Declare real property, located at 2022 L Street (7,395 sq. ft.), as surplus and authorize the Finance Director to negotiate its sale. (Ward 2) Declare real property comprising 1/2 block (30,492 sq. ft.), bounded by L Street on the west, 20th Street on the south, M Street on the east and 20th Place on the north, as surplus and authorize the Finance Director to negotiate its sale. (Ward 2) Notices of Completion and acceptance of work: Contract No. 94-76 with Griffith Company for construction of Brim- hall Road widening from Coffee Road to 650 feet west, completed August 4, 1994. Contract No. 93-39 with J.L. Gray Companies for Tract No. 5602, Phase A, landscaping, located on the north side of Brundage Lane, east of Oswell Street, completed August 5, 1994. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 10 8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Contract No. 94-81 with 5720 Partners for Tract No. 5720, located on the northeast corner of Park View Drive and Campus Park Court, completed August 10, 1994. Contract No. 93-194 with Trustees of the Curt Carter and Arleta Car- ter 1991 Revocable Living Trust for Tract No. 5505, located on the southeast corner of Jewetta Avenue and Reina, completed August 2, 1994. Plans and Specifications: Assessment District No. 94-1 (Renfro/Hughes), Hughes Lane Sewer. (Ward 7) Landscape median improvements on Wible Road between Panama Lane and Harris Road. (Ward 7) Resolution establishing Maintenance District No. 4, Division 9, confirming the assessment and authorizing collec- tion of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Auburn/Morning). (Ward 3) Resolution specifying that Calloway No. 5 Annexation, located west of Calloway Drive, between Meacham Road and Rosedale Highway, shall, upon annexation, be included within the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District and setting hearing for September 28, 1994. Resolution approving Cultural Resource Designation application by the Fox Theater Foundation for property located at 2001 H Street, also known as the Fox Theater, and directing placement of the property on the Bakersfield Register of Historic Places in the City of Bakers- field. Resolution determining that used vehicles cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $148,500. (Eleven replacement sedans for Police and Fire) RES 139-94 DELETED RES 140-94 RES 141-94 Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 11 8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN 1. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: mo Stine Road Developers for Tract No. 5670, Phase 3, located at the southwest corner of Stine and Harris Roads. (Ward 6) Stine Road Developers for Tract No. 5670, Phase 4, located at the southwest corner of Stine and Harris Roads. (Ward 6) B.R.C. Corporation for Tract No. 5644, Phase 1, located at the southwest corner of Mountain Vista Road and Campus Park Drive.(Ward 4) B.R.C. Corporation for Tract No. 5644, Phase 2, located at the southwest corner of Mountain Vista Road and Campus Park Drive. (Ward 4) Quitclaim Deed to B.R.C. of a drainage retention basin, contingent upon approval on Tract 5644, Phase 1, located approximately 1300 feet east of Buena Vista Road and 1500 feet north of Pacheco Road. (Ward 4) Improvement Agreements with Bear Moun- tain Limited for Parcel Map No. 10053, located approximately 1 mile southeast of Alfred Harrell Highway and Fairfax Road; and 1/2 mile north of (extended) Paladino Drive. (Ward 3) Lease Agreement with George B. Moss for construction of an aircraft storage hangar at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. (Ward 1) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 93-239 with Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for subdivision improvements at the northeast corner of Ashe and Harris Roads. (Wards 4 & 6) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AGR 94-161 AGR 94-162 DEED 4029 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AGR 94-163 AGR 94-164 Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 12 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Xo Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 93-241 with Servi-Tech Controls, Inc. ($48,780) to replace existing light fixtures at various City facilities (City Hall, City Hall Annex, Corporation Yard Complex, Development Services Building and Bakers- field Police Building) with newer, more energy efficient fixtures. (Wards 2 & 5) Agreement with Mailmark Direct Marketing Services for data entry and verification of building permit information. Agreement to sell surplus real property adjacent to 725 East 19th Street to Monte and Antonia Valpredo. (Ward 2) Consultant's Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation for engineering services for the design of the replace- ment bridge on China Grade Loop at the Beardsley Canal. (Ward 2) Independent Contractor's Agreement with The Twining Laboratories, Inc. for geo- technical services for the construction phase of the Northeast Bakersfield Trunk Sewer, Assessment District No. 93-1. (Ward 3) Agreement with State of California, Department of Transportation, for the resurfacing of California Avenue between Mohawk Street and Stockdale Highway. (Ward 5) Accept bid to award Contract to Dawn Company ($21,995) to furnish and install carpet on the second floor of City Hall Annex for Public Works Department. Accept bid to award Contract to McKee Electric Company ($84,360.28) for traffic signal on California Avenue at H Street. (Wards 1 & 2) Accept bids to award Annual Contracts to Kern Rock Company (5 items, $175,353.75) and Granite Construction (2 items, $131,295.45) for street materials to repair City street surfaces. AGR 94-165 AGR 94-166 AGR 94-167 DEED 4030 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATI6~ REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATIC~ AGR 94-168 CON 94-169 CON 94-170 CON 94-171 CON 94-172 Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN_ Accept bid from Clow Valve Company ($40,639.17) for hydrants, burys and extensions for the Fire Department. aa. Accept bid from HPS Plumbing Services, Inc. ($1,059,452) for the Interface Terminal Facilities for Water & Sani- tation Department. (Ward 4) Motion by DeMond to adopt Items (a) through (aa) of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 1.1., 1.2., n., t. and u. and the deletion of Item i. AGR 94-192 APPROVED AB BRUNNI Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: Stine Road Developers for Tract No. 5670, Phase 3, located at the southwest corner of Stine and Harris Roads. (Ward 6) Stine Road Developers for Tract No. 5670, Phase 4, located at the southwest corner of Stine and Harris Roads. (Ward 6) Consultant's Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation for engineering services for the design of the replace- ment bridge on China Grade Loop at the Beardsley Canal. (Ward 2) Rowles absent due to a previous busi- ness relationship. Motion by McDermott to adopt Items 1.1., 1.2. and t. of the Consent Calendar. AGR 94-173 AGR 94-174 AGR 94-175 APPROVED AB BRUNNI ABS ROWLES Improvement Agreements with Bear Moun- tain Limited for Parcel Map No. 10053, located approximately 1 mile southeast of Alfred Harrell Highway and Fairfax Road; and 1/2 mile north of (extended) Paladino Drive. (Ward 3) Motion by DeMond to adopt Item n. of the Consent Calendar. AGR 94-176 AGR 94-177 APPROVED NS SMITH AB BRUNNI Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 14 8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Independent Contractor's Agreement with The Twining Laboratories, Inc. for geo- technical services for the construction phase of the Northeast Bakersfield Trunk Sewer, Assessment District No. 93-1. (Ward 3) Smith absent due to a conflict of interest. Motion by McDermott to adopt Item u. of the Consent Calendar. AGR 94-178 APPROVED ABS SMITH AB BRUNNI 10. REPORTS 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS Ordinance adding Hageman No. i Annexa- tion to Ward 4, located south of Hage- man Road, west of Jewetta Avenue.(Ward 4) (First Reading August 10, 1994) Ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 and repealing Section 2.52.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, merging the Convention Center Committee and the citizens' Parks and Recreation Advisory committee and creating a citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee. (First Reading August 10, 1994) Motion by McDermott to adopt Ordinances a. and b. of Deferred Business. ORD 3600 ORD 3601 APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI 12. NEWBUSINESS Ordinance amending Section 14.04.110 G. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relat- ing to restoration-reconnection charges within the Ashe Water Service area. (Wards 4, 5 & 6) FR Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 15 12. N~ BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN Ordinance amending Title 17 of'the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-30 by changing the zoning from One Family Dwelling to One Family Dwelling-Church on 7.46 acres,,generally located on the north side of Brimhall Road, approximately 1/4 mile east of Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4) (ZC 5575) Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos. 104-11 and 104-14 by changing the zoning from Limited Multiple Family Dwelling to Planned Unit Development on 4.61 acres, generally located south of State Route 178 and east of Miramonte Drive. (Ward 3) (ZC 5559) Ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to refuse and solid waste recycling. Resolution canceling dates of Regular Council Meetings set for October 19, 1994 and December 7, 1994. DeMond requested staff not schedule back-to-back meetings when preparing next years' City Council Meetings Calendar. FR FR FR RES 142-94 Motion by DeMond to adopt Resolution. APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI Agreements with Kern County for ex- change of fire protection services and distribution of property taxes levied on behalf of the Structural Fire Fund: Agreement to Conduct Study and Release of Claims. Joint Powers Agreement for Fire Protection Services. Request for Proposal for Metro- politan Bakersfield Fire Services Provision Study. AGR 94-179 AGR 94-180 AGR 94-181 Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 16 12. N~W BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN Motion by McDermott to approve Agree- ments and for staff to write a letter expressing frustration when the press leaves the Council meetings early and fails to report important issues that are being dealt with. APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI 1994-95 Legislative Platform. Motion by DeMond to approve Legislative Platform. APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI Draft letter to Kern County Board of Supervisors regarding Ambulance Response Zones. Motion by McDermott to approve letter. APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI Resolution providing for adjustment of property tax revenues upon local agency jurisdictional change resulting from Annexation No. 382, LAFCO Proceeding No. 1171, Hageman No. 2 Annexation. (Ward 4) Motion by McDermott to adopt Resolution. 13 . COUNCIL STATEMENTS McDermott referred to staff for review and referral to Urban Development Committee City's Ordinance regarding carnivals. RES 143-94 APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI DeMond referred to staff the issue of setting the timing of the left turn signal turning west to south at the intersection of Truxtun and Chester Avenues. Rowles referred to staff correspondence from Rich O'Neil regarding the Kern River Parkway Group Picnic Area, to schedule a meeting with O'Neil and City staff, to include Rowles. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1994 - Page 17 13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN Rowles thanked Public Works for their assis- tance with scheduling a meeting with CalTrans. Rowles thanked staff's efforts for the Cali- fornia and Oak local partnership project being back on track. Hardisty advised Rowles that the Planning Commission Committee meeting regarding senior zoning issues will be held at Kern City on August 29, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. Edwards requested Public Works provide the list of City streets that will be repaved/ repaired in this budget year. Mayor announced there are numerous shopping carts on N Street, south of the railroad tracks, and on Golden State, that are in the right-of-way and asked that staff look into this situation. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McDermott at 11:25 p.m. MAYOR APPROVED AB SMITH BRUNNI of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: ¢ CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA AUG24.MIN 9/12/94 9:23am