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MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1994
WORKSHOP- 5:15 P.M. - Council Chambers, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
1. ROLE CALL
ACTION TAKE~
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers
McDermott, Edwards, DeMond,
Smith, Brunni, Rowles, Salvaggio
(seated at 5:25)
None
PRESENTATION BY LEADERSHIP BAKERSFIELD
REGARDING CITY MOTTO.
Morgan Clayton, President, Greater Bakers-
field Chamber of Commerce, provided inform-
ation on Leadership Bakersfield and intro-
duced members of the Leadership Bakersfield
Team.
Ken Scott, Member, Leadership Bakersfield,
presented a proposal for a new City Motto,
"Bakersfield, The Heart of the Golden State"
Motion by McDermott to refer this issue to
Economic Development Committee and bring
back to Council with recommendations.
APPROVED
REVIEW OF PROPOSED 1994-95 MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT BUDGET.
Community Services Manager Andersen and
Parks Superintendent Fabbri distributed
material and presented an overview of
the changes.
Motion by McDermott to recess to Closed
Session at 5:45 p.m.
NAT
City Manager Tandy stated that the notices
would be mailed, unless Council wishes to
give contrary instruction.
Motion by Brunni to reconsider the Work-
shop Session on Maintenance Districts.
APPROVED
Motion by McDermott to recess to Closed APPROVED
Session at 5:53 p.m.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 Page 2
CLOSED SESSION
ACTION TAKEN
Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.6, for
1994 Labor Negotiations with city's Chief
Negotiator, Bill Avery, regarding General
Supervisory Unit, Management Unit, Blue &
white Collar Unit, Fire Unit and Fire
Supervisory unit.
Motion by Brunni to adjourn Closed Session
at 6:58 p.m.
NEGOTIATIONS
TO CONTINUE
APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING- 7:00 P.M.
1.
2. PLEDGE OF AII FGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
- Council Chambers, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
INVOCATION by Bishop Glenn Ray,
Latter-Day Saints
Present:
Absent:
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Mayor Price, Councilmembers
McDermott, Edwards, DeMond,
Smith, Brunni, Rowles, Salvaggio
None
ACTION TAKEN
CLOSED SESSION ACTON
Mayor Price announced Closed Session
action as reflected on this page.
5. PRESENTATIONS
PUBUC STATEMENTS
The following individuals spoke regard-
ing the Sexual Assault Response Team
(SART):
Tania Dao, Debra Johnston and Kate
Mackey.
Dennis Fox spoke regarding contingency
planning for the Central Valley Improve-
ment Act.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 3
7 o APPOINTMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
Three (3) appointments to the Central
District Development Agency, due to
the expiration of terms of Michael E.
Sceales and Charles Don Lindsay, terms
expiring April 22, 1994; and resignation
of William F. Morea, term expiring April
22, 1996.
Correspondence was received from William
F. Morea, dated April 1, 1994, submitting
his resignation from the Central District
Development Agency.
Mayor Price nominated Don Lindsay and
Michael Sceales for reappointment.
Motion by McDermott to reappoint Don
Lindsay and Michael Sceales.
APPROVED
Mayor announced he will not be making
the third appointment at this time.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
Voucher Nos. 7373 to 7937 inclusive,
in the amount of $1,738,535.43 and
Self Insurance Voucher Nos. 1872 to
2100 inclusive, in the amount of
$507,205.36.
Amended Minutes of the Workshop,
Closed Session and Regular Meeting
of March 9, 1994; and Minutes of the
Closed Session and Regular Meeting of
March 23, 1994.
Communication has been received from
Robert Fees, Chief Education/Single
Audits Branch, Division of Audits,
State of California Controller's Office,
submitting Fiscal Year 1992-93 Single
Audit Report Certification and Audit
Finding Resolution.
(Receive and place on file)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
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Notices of Completion and acceptance
of work:
Contract No. 86-69 with Hilltop
Developers, Inc., for Parcel Map
No. 7794, located on the west
side of South H Street and south
of Pacheco Road, completed March
18, 1994.
Contract No. 93-92 with Griffith
Company for rehabilitation of a
27-inch sewer line in Stine Road
between Pacheco and Harris Roads,
completed March 16, 1994.
Plans and Specifications for:
Construction of fence replacement
at the Bakersfield Municipal Air-
port. (Ward 1)
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Construction of Brimhall Road
widening, from Coffee Road to
approximately 800 feet west.
(Ward 4)
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Reconstruction of Ralston Street
at Lakeview Avenue. (Ward 1)
Traffic signal and lighting
installation on Monterey Street
at Haley Street. (Ward 2)
Resolution requesting the State Water
Resources Control Board amend Subtitle
D. policy for the regulation of dis-
charges of municipal solid waste.
Resolution ordering the summary vaca-
tion of City of Bakersfield and public
utilities easement rights in the 30
foot-wide access easement in Parcel 4
of Parcel Map No. 3668 (superseded by
Parcel Map Waiver No. 25-93) in the
City of Bakersfield. (Ward 7)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATI¢~
RES 41-94
RES 42-94
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
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Agreements with State of California
for traffic signal installation
projects at various locations: Old
River Road/White Lane, So. H Street/
Panama Lane and Old River Road/Ming
Avenue. (State Program Supplement Nos.
010, 011 and 012) (Wards 4 & 7)
Agreement with City of Arvin to provide
Hearing Officer services for parking
citations received in Arvin.
Transmittal of the 1994-99 Capital
Improvements Program Budget.
(Refer to Planning Commission for
conformance to the General Plan)
AGR 94-48
AGR 94-49
AGR 94-50
AGR 94-51
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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Accept bid from H.V. Carter Company,
Inc. ($22,511.78) for a riding lawn
mower for Parks Division.
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford
($34,769.99) for a replacement brush
truck for Public Works.
mo
Accept bid from Quinn Company
($79,679.24) for a replacement four
wheel drive loader for Streets Division.
no
Accept bid to award Contract to Loop
Electric ($56,634.50) for traffic
signal modification on Wilson Road at
Akers Road. (Ward 6)
Accept bid to award Annual Contract
to American Fence Company ($58,061)
to furnish and install fencing for
City property.
Motion by DeMond to adopt Items (a) through
(o) of the Consent Calendar, with the excep-
tion of Items b., e.3., j. m., n. and o.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
APPROVED
Amended Minutes of the Workshop,
Closed Session and Regular Meeting
of March 9, 1994; and Minutes of the
Closed Session and Regular Meeting of
March 23, 1994.
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8. CONSENFCAk~NDA~ continued
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by Brunni to adopt Item b.
of the Consent Calendar with amend-
ments to the March 23, 1994 Minutes:
1) Delete Brunni,s comment under
Hearing Item 9.b.; and
2) Change the word "health" to "dental,
in Brunni's loth Council Statement.
APPROVED
3 o
Reconstruction of Ralston Street
at Lakeview Avenue. (Ward 1)
Motion by Edwards to adopt Item e.3.
of the Consent Calendar.
APPROVED
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Transmittal of the 1994-99 Capital
Improvements Program Budget.
(Refer to Planning Commission for
conformance to the General Plan)
Motion by Brunni to refer Item j.
of the Consent Calendar to Planning
Commission for conformance to the
General Plan.
APPROVED
mo
Accept bid from Quinn Company
($79,679.24) for a replacement four
wheel drive loader for Streets Division.
Motion by McDermott to refer Item m.
of the Consent Calendar back to staff
for clear identification if the vendor
is in the City or County.
NAT
Amended motion by McDermott to defer
Item m. of the Consent Calendar to the
last item on the Agenda.
APPROVED
Rowles directed staff to make clear
identification on the Administrative
Report to reflect if the vendor is in
the City or County.
Accept bid to award Contract to Loop
Electric ($56,634.50) for traffic
signal modification on Wilson Road at
Akers Road. (Ward 6)
CON 94-52
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8. CONSENTCALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKE~
Motion by McDermott to adopt Item n.
of the Consent Calendar.
APPROVED
Oo
Accept bid to award Annual Contract
to American Fence Company ($58,061)
to furnish and install fencing for
City property.
Motion by Edwards to adopt Item o.
of the Consent Calendar.
CON 94-53
APPROVED
(Consent Calendar continued on Page 12)
HEARINGS
Protest Hearing as set by Resolution
No. 29-94 to consider a Resolution on
the proposed Assessment and Diagram
Amendment Nos. 50 and 51, Assessment
District No. 82-1, confirming amended
assessment to segregate and apportion
unpaid installments of existing assess-
ment. (Stockdale Trunk Sewer) (Wards
4 & 6)
No one spoke at hearing. Hearing
closed.
Motion by Brunni to adopt Resolution.
RES 43-94
APPROVED
AB EDWARDS
Protest Hearing as set by Resolution
No. 30-94 to consider a Resolution on
the proposed Assessment and Diagram
Amendment Nos. i through 11, Assess-
ment District No. 86-2 confirming
amended reassessment to segregate and
apportion unpaid installments of
existing reassessment. (Buena Vista
Trunk Sewer/Riverlakes Ranch Stage 1,
A Street and Utility Improvements)
(Ward 4)
No one spoke at hearing. Hearing
closed.
RES 44-94
Motion by Brunni to adopt Resolution. APPROVED
AB EDWARDS
Bakersfield, California, April 6 1994 Page
9. HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Protest Hearing as set by Resolution
No. 31-94 to consider a Resolution on
the proposed Assessment and Diagram
Amendment Nos. 17 through 24, Assess-
ment District No. 90-1, confirming
amended assessment to segregate and
apportion unpaid installments of
existing assessment. (Jewetta Trunk
Sewer/Calloway Canal Relocation)
(Ward 4)
Brunni absent due to her residency
in this area.
No one spoke at hearing. Hearing
closed.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Resolution.
RES 45-94
APPROVED
ABBRUNNI
10.
REPORTS
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Ad Hoc Centennial Committee Report No.
1-94 regarding Centennial Celebration
Foundation.
Motion by McDermott to accept Report
and implement the recommendations.
APPROVED
ABS EDWARDS
Washington Lobbyist Reports:
Budget and Finance Committee Major-
ity Report No. 5-94 regarding Wash-
ington Lobbyist.
Budget and Finance Committee Minor-
ity Report No. 6-94 regarding Wash-
ington Lobbyist.
DeMond stated that the word "there" in
the Minority Report (3rd paragraph, 2nd
sentence) should be deleted.
Motion by McDermott to accept Reports.
APPROVED
Motion by McDermott to implement the
recommendations of Majority Report No.
5-94.
APPROVED
NS EDWARDS
DEMOND
SALVAGGIO
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 9
10. REPORTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
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Budget and Finance Committee Report No.
7-94 regarding Sexual Assault Response
Team.
Brunni absent due to her employment at
Memorial Health Systems.
Motion by McDermott to accept Report
and implement the recommendations.
APPROVED
AB BRUNNI
Mayor Price announced a 10-minute
recess at 8:33 p.m. and reconvened
the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
city Manager Oral Report No. 5-94
regarding Update on Fiscal Year 1994-95
Budget.
City Manager Tandy and Assistant City
Manager Waiters provided an update on
the current budget and a preview report
on the 1994-95 Budget.
city Manager Oral Report No. 6-94 re-
garding Fiscal Year 1994-95 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Budget.
The following individuals spoke regard-
ing the A. Philip Randolph CDBG appli-
cation:
Marvin Dean; and Jonathan Webster,
Program Coordinator, for A. Philip
Randolph Community Development.
Economic Development Director Wager
introduced Community Development
Coordinator Gonzales and Principal
Planner Zaragoza who provided a
slide presentation and an overview
of the program and use of the funds
by City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 10
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11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
ACTION TAKEN
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 123-17 by changing the zoning
of 3.49 acres from A to R-3, generally
located east of the realignment of Old
River Road, approximately 700 feet
south of Campus Park Drive and immedi-
ately north of the Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way. (ZC 5541) (Ward
4) (First Reading March 23, 1994)
Ordinance amending Subdivision B. (11)
of Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to the require-
ment to underground utilities in sub-
divisions for which a final tract map
is required. (First Reading March 23,
1994)
Ordinance amending Section 10.80.050 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code deleting
the prohibition against roller skating
on the Kern River Bicycle Trail. (Ward
2, 4 & 5) (First Reading March 23, 1994}
Motion by Brunni to adopt Ordinances
a., b. and c. of Deferred Business.
0RD3587
ORD 3588
ORD 3589
APPROVED
Resolution approving Kern River Parkway
Foundation sign and waiving permit fee
for the sign.
Motion by Brunni to adopt Resolution.
RES 46-94
APPROVED
12. NEW BUSINESS
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Ordinance amending Subsections A., B.,
C. and G. of Section 3.20.120 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
surplus supplies and equipment.
Finance Director Klimko provided back-
ground information°
McDermott requested the Ordinance be
given First Reading and referred to
Budget and Finance Committee for review
prior to bringing it back to Council for
adoption.
FR
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994
Page 11
12. N~W BUSINESS continued
ACTION TAKEi~
Resolution ordering judicial fore-
closure of delinquent assessments
pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act
of 1915 and ordering that the tax
collector be credited with those
assessments. (Assessment District Nos.
86-2A, 86-2B, 86-2C, 86-2D, 90-1 and
91-1)
Motion by Brunni to adopt Resolution
with the deletion of Assessment Dis-
trict No. 90-1.
RES 47-94
RES 48-94
APPROVED
Brunni absent due to her residency in
Assessment District No. 90-1.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Resolution
for Assessment District No. 90-1.
APPROVED
ABBRUNNI
Agreement with Godwins, Booke and
Dickenson for Health Care Consultant
Services; and transfer of $93,900 from
Council Contingency to Personnel Divi-
sion Operating Budget in the General
Fund.
Brunni absent due to changes, speci-
fically in the health plan, and lack
of some changes.
The following individuals spoke:
Margaret Ursin, retired City Employee
and tax payer; and Dr. Ian Drew, M.D.,
Bakersfield Family Medical Center.
Assistant City Manager Stinson provided
background information.
Motion by DeMond to refer this item
to Personnel Committee.
FAILED (TIED)
NS MCDERMOTT
SMITH
ROWLES
AB BRUNNI
Mayor Price announced he would not vote
to break the tie.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 12
12. NEWBUSINESS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by DeMond to call for the
question.
APPROVED
ABBRUNNI
Motion by McDermott to refer this item
to Budget and Finance Committee.
APPROVED
NS EDWARDS
DEMOND
SALVAGGIO
AB BRUNNI
PRICE VOTED
AYE
Due to a tie vote, Mayor Price voted.
Publish Notice of Proposed Use of Funds
for Amendment No. 3 to Fiscal Year
1992-93 and Amendment No. 5 to Fiscal
Year 1991-92 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) applications.
Motion by Salvaggio to approve publish-
ing notice.
APPROVED
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Publish Notice of Proposed Use of Funds
for Fiscal Year 1994-95 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.
Motion by DeMond to approve publishing
notice.
APPROVED
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HOME Investment Partnership Program
Application and submission to U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
Motion by McDermott to approve appli-
cation and authorize submission to
HUD.
CON 94-54
APPROVED
CONSENTCALENDAR continued
Accept bid from Quinn Company
($79,679.24) for a replacement
four-wheel drive loader for
Streets Division.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Item m. APPROVED
of the Consent Calendar.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 13
13 · COUNCIL STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
McDermott commented on State of California
taking away local decisions from cities and
counties and urged Council and staff to
focus on this issue.
McDermott commented on the inappropriate
reporting by The Bakersfield Californian.
Salvaggio referred to Public Works the
street drainage problem reported by Raul
Camacho, 3116 Durwood.
Salvaggio referred to Public Works and
Police Department an illegally parked jeep
at 4800 Teal, possibly causing a street
drainage problem.
Salvaggio referred to Public Works the two-
way stop/traffic problems at Claire and
O'Neill with the feasibility of a four-way
stop.
Brunni requested scheduling a meeting of
the Economic Development Committee with
regard to the status update on the gas
issues that were referred to it.
Brunni requested staff to review the issue
of railroad crossings at Rosedale Highway
(near Landco), Calloway and Coffee Road that
have not been upgraded. Provide a status
report to Council and to Mr. Aidridge, Public
Utilities Commission.
Brunni announced that Secretary of the
Nationwide Public Projects Coalition, Robert
Tunsing, will be in Bakersfield April 12,
1994, 7:00 a.m. at the Sutter Street Bar &
Grill.
Brunni referred to the Legislative &
Litigation Committee a memo from Acting
CityAttorney Skousen on proceedings before
the Public Utilities Commission regarding
Marzolf vs. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 14
13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Brunni referred to Water Board for review
at its next meeting, correspondence from
the Upper Kern Island Water Association,
dated March 31, 1994, regarding litigation.
Brunni requested staff review the League
of California cities Bulletin in support of
SB1488 regarding library assessment districts.
Brunni referred to Parks Committee for review
the article in the League of California Cities
Bulletin on SB1324 regarding municipal liabil-
ity relating to parks and coaches.
Brunni referred to staff for consideration of
adoption, the article in the League of Calif-
ornia Cities Bulletin, the statewide legali-
zation of gray water use standards.
City Manager Tandy announced the Coffee Road
railroad crossing will be repaired June 25 &
26, 1994, with Coffee Road being closed during
that time.
Edwards referred to Legislative and Liti-
gation Committee for recommendation, corres-
pondence from City of Modesto seeking support
for a resolution on graffiti vandalism.
Edwards commented on requests for repair of
railroad crossings, i.e. California Avenue,
Brundage, Potomac Avenue.
DeMond requested a status report on the East
Truxtun railroad crossing repair.
DeMond thanked staff for repairing the hole
in the fence along California Avenue.
DeMond requested a status report on the
Speed/Undulation Bump Program, how the
residents will be notified, and to be kept
informed of the progress.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 15
13. COUNCIL STATEMEN/S continued
ACTION TAKE]~
McDermott announced the League of California
Southern San Joaquin cities, hosted by City
of Bakersfield, and commented on the con-
flicting scheduling dates for future meetings.
McDermott commented on the graffiti problem
in Bakersfield and the solution taken by
Singapore.
Rowles responded to DeMond on the Speed Bump
Program and stated letters are being mailed
Friday regarding the pilot program.
DeMond requested a copy of the letter regard-
ing speed bumps be given to her for review
prior to being mailed.
Rowles requested the speed bump letter be
referred to Urban Development, for review
at their next meeting, April 13, 1994, with
copies distributed to Council.
Rowles thanked Traffic/Public Works for
addressing a sign issue on Amberwood Court.
Rowles referred to Public Works a resurfac-
ing project on Westholme between Ming and
Wilson Road.
Rowles mentioned a petition regarding air
blowers and how they effect the San Joaquin
Valley air quality.
Mayor Price mentioned the Wakayama, Japan
Expo and requested Councilmembers contact
him if they are interested in attending.
DeMond suggested, if there are funds avail-
able, inviting the Youth Symphony to Japan.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1994 - Page 16
14. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by McDermott at 10:37 p.m.
APPROVED
MAWR of ~he City of
Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
APR6.MIN
4/22/94 4:20pm