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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2003
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:21),
Salvaggio
Absent:
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PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hall of retirement plaques and gift
certificates to Gene W. Bogart, Fred Lara, Bobby O.
Mahaffey, and Estevan C. Silvas.
Mayor Hall present plaques and certificates to retirees. Mr.
Silvas, Mr. Mahaffey and Mr. Bogart made comments.
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Arin D.
Resnicke, Program Chair, 2003 AIAGE Design Awards
Program, proclaiming January 7-14, 2004, as Architectural
Awareness Week.
Mr. Resnicke made comments.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment to Fire Civil Service Board, due to the expiration
of term of Mike L. George, term expiring December 31,2003.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to reappoint Mike L. George to the
Fire Civil Service Board.
APPROVED
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APPOINTMENTS continued
Appointment to Miscellaneous Civil Service Board, due to the
expiration of term of Daniel L. Williams, term expiring
December 31,2003.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to reappoint Daniel L. Williams to
the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board.
Appointment to Police Civil Service Board, due to the
expiration of term of Steven C. Anderson, term expiring
December 31,2003.
Ward 1 Anderson
Ward 2 Anderson
Ward 3 Anderson
Ward 4 Anderson
Ward 5 Anderson
Ward 6 Anderson
Ward 7 Anderson
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to reappoint Steven C. Anderson
to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board.
Appointment to Kem Mosquito & Vector Control District, due
to the expiration of term of Morris C. Mahlmann, term expiring
December 31, 2003.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to appoint Morris C. Mahlmann to
the Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of meeting of the November 19, 2003.
Payments:
Approval of department payments from November 7, 2003 to
November 21,2003 in the amount of $6,919,089.97 and self
insurance payments from November 7, 2003 to November 21,
2003 in the amount of $209,150.55.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Ordinances:
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
124-07 M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to MH (Mobilehome) on five
acres generally located along the south side of Wilson Road,
approximately 600 feet west of Union Avenue (GPAJZC 03-
0742).
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
102-20 from PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to C-2
(Regional Commercial) zone on 16.86 acres located at the
northwest corner of Granite Falls Drive and Coffee Road
(GPA/ZC 03-0774).
Adoption of Ordinance approving the appeal and adopting the
Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 of Title
17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map 102-20 from a C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) zone to a C-2 (Regional
Commercial) zone located at the southwest corner of Coffee
Road and Riverlakes Ddve (ZC 03-0824).
First Reading of Ordinance amending Municipal Code
Sections 1.12.010 and 1.12.040 by adding Annexation No.
442 to Ward I and Annexation No. 439 to Ward 4.
First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 2.28.090 of the
Municipal Code relating to Appointments to Board of Zoning
Adjustment.
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 4160
ORD 4161
ORD 4162
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolutions:
Assessment District No. 03-3 (Seven Oaks West III/Brighton
Place II/Fairways Oaks South):
1. Resolution approving Boundary Map.
2. Resolution of Intention No. 1320,
Resolution accepting petition and determining to
undertake special assessment proceedings.
Agreement with Wilson & Associates for assessment
engineering services.
Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Bond
Counsel for legal services.
Agreement with Phillsbury Winthrop, LLP, Disclosure
Counsel for legal services.
Agreement with Launer & Associates for appraisal
services.
i. Resolution adopting the Investment Policy of the City.
Resolution approving Development Plan Review for a
proposed tentative subdivision containing 352 lots for
purposes of single family development, one lot for a private
park, a retention basin on 81.10 acres zoned R-l/PUD (One
Family Dwelling-Planned Unit Development) located on the
south side of Zephyr, between Oswell Street and Sterling
Road. (Engineer - Mclntosh & Associates/Subdivider - ADH
Corporation)
Resolution releasing lien recorded on real property located at
630 Kentucky Street (APN 014-270-07).
Resolution determining that certain vehicles cannot be
reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures
and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with formal
bidding therefore, not to exceed $55,000.00 (two replacement
vehicles for Police Department).
ACTION TAKEN
RES 211-03
ROI 1320
RES 212-03
AGR 03-349
AGR 03-350
AGR 03-351
AGR 03-352
RES 213-03
RES 214-03
RES 215-03
RES 216-03
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution confirming the approval by the Assistant to City
Manager of the report of the Chief Code Enfomement Officer
regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for
which structures have been secured against entry or for the
abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and
authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County
Tax Collector.
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-25 (Stockdale, Allen NE)
to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the
assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report
and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County
Tax Collector.
Resolution of Intention No. 1319 to add territory, Area 5-11
(Oswell, Zephyr NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Works Director's Report.
Agreements:
Agreement with Standard Middle School, a non-profit
organization, to purchase fifty (50) surplus computers and six
(6) surplus printers from the City for $1.00 each, for a total of
$56.00.
Agreements to Indemnify LAFCO for the following uninhabited
territories: City Annexation No. 443, Proceeding No. 1363
located west of Jewetta Avenue, approximately 3,000 feet
north of Brimhall Road, and, at the southwest comer of
Bernard and Beale Avenue; City Annexation No. 445,
Proceeding No. 1364 located east of Gosford, north of
McCutcheon Road; City Annexation No. 446, Proceeding No.
1365 located west of Oswell Street, south of State Route 58;
City Annexation No. 448, Proceeding No. 1386 located at the
southeast corner of Coffee Road and Downing; City
Annexation No. 449, Proceeding No. 1369 generally located
south of Panama Lane, east of South Union Avenue.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 217-03
RES 218-03
ROI 1319
AGR 03-353
AGR 03-354
AGR 03-355
AGR 03-356
AGR 03-357
AGR 03-358
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
r. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke
Commercial-CA, Inc., for Parcel Map 10938 located
west of Gosford Road and north of Hards Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
California Life Style Homes, Inc., for Tract 5989
located north of Chase Avenue and east of Mesa
Marin Ddve.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with LB/L-
DS Ventures Bakersfield, LLC, for Tract 5966 Unit 1
located west of Jewetta Avenue and north of
Meacham Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with GMAC
Model Homes Finance, Inc. and Lennar of
Bakersfield, LLC, for Tract 6156 Units 1 and 2 located
south of Pacheco Road and east of Buena Vista
Road.
Park Land Acquisition Agreement for property located
generally east of Akers Road and south of McKee Road.
Agreement with San Joaquin Development II, CLLC,
($78,050.00) for dedication of 1.67 acres of park land
and acquisition of 2.23 acres of reserved park land.
Appropriate $78,050.00 Park Improvement Fund
Balance to acquire the reserved park land.
Bakersfield Municipal Airport Ground Lease Agreement with
George Sturges, Jr. for purposes of constructing an aircraft
storage hangar.
Reimbursement Agreement with Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency for services relating to International Square and the
termination of the lease agreement with Union Pacific
Railroad.
Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAP
of Kern) for the purchase, rehabilitation and sale of affordable
housing units in the amount of $100,000.00.
ACTION TAKEN
AGRO~359
AGR03-360
AGRO~361
AGR 03-362
AGR 03-363
AGR 03-364
AGR 03-365
AGR 03-366
AGR 03-367
AGR 03-369
DEED 6005
AGR 03-370
AGR 03-371
AGR 03-372
DEED 6006
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement with Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. for swim safety
consulting, lifeguard and swim instructor certifications, and
pool audits, not to exceed $31,500.00.
Agreement with Action Sports to grant sole and exclusive right
to operate sporting goods retail sale operations at the Aquatic
Center and Ice Center.
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 00-174 ($50,000.00 for
a revised total compensation of $175,000.00) with T. W.
Collins Associates for on-call inspection services for various
construction projects.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. CM03-014 for animal
care service with the County of Kern.
aa.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-157 with Burlington
Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (not to exceed
$28,800.00) for the maintenance and operation of the
Bakersfield Amtrak Station track.
bb.
Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement No. 02-019 with
Carollo Engineers, $7,500.00 (for total compensation clause
not to exceed $98,800.00) for construction support and
special inspection services on the Wastewater Treatment
Plant 3 - Headworks Upgrade Project.
CC.
Canal Liner Repairs along Carrier Canal between Golden
State Highway and Oak Street.
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 03-028
($200,000.00, for a total amount of $266,000.00) with
Jim Alfter, Cement Contractor for additional canal liner
repairs.
dd.
Contract Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No. 03-018 with
S. C. Anderson, Inc. ($85,970.46, for a revised amount of
$5,545,569.63) for the Bakersfield Ice Center Project.
Bids:
ee.
Accept bid from Central Valley Truck Center ($1,706,426.87)
for six (6) replacement and three (3) additional side loading
automated refuse trucks for Solid Waste Division of Public
Works, reject all other bids, and appropriate $220,671.00
State Grant to the Equipment Management Fund.
A(~TION TAKEN
AGR 03-373
AGR 03-374
AGR 00-174(3)
AGR 03-382
AGR 99-157(2)
AGR 02-019(1)
AGR 03-028(1)
CC04 03-018
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Accept bid from Gibbs International Truck Centers
($102,267.17) for one (1) additional knuckle boom trash
loader truck with dump body for Solid Waste.
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Accept bid from Applied Technology Group, Incorporated
($39,375.77) for Remote Station SCADA (Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition) Radios (additional) for use in the Street
Maintenance Division of Public Works.
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Accept bid from Barnett Vandyne Construction, Incorporated
($466,129.30) for construction of 2800 acres well field
pipeline extension for the Water Resources Department.
ii. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool Rehabilitation:
Accept bid to award contract to California Commercial
Pools, Inc. ($730,000.00) for Martin Luther King Jr.
Park Pool rehabilitation.
Transfer $175,000.00 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Business Loan Funds from the
Operating Budget and appropriate $100,000.00
Southeast Project Area Fund balance to the Capital
Improvement Project Budget.
jj. Reject bid for Jefferson Park Pool Rehabilitation Project.
kk.
Extend bid from Rehdg Pacific, Inc. to purchase 3,254 blue
carts for $129,126.86 for the Solid Waste Division.
II.
Accept bid to award contract to Performance Electric
Company ($83,469.00) for Fire Station No. 1 electrical
renovation.
mm. Award annual contract to Jim AIfter Cement Contractor, not
to exceed $359,000.00 for HUD funded concrete construction.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 03-375
AGR 03-376
AGR 03-377
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
nh.
Award consultant contracts for three (3) sewer improvement
projects to the following firms:
Consultant's Agreement ($123,325.00) with Meyer
Civil Engineering, Inc. for design services for Allen
Road Sewer Improvements Project.
Consultant's Agreement ($106,000.00) with Quad
Knopf, Inc. for design services for Stockdale Highway
Sewer Improvements Project.
Consultant's Agreement ($274,000.00) with Ruettgers
& Schuler Civil Engineers for design services for Planz
Road Sewer Improvements Project.
Miscellaneous:
Appropriate $80,000.00 Gas Tax Fund Balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget for engineering design services and
purchase of signal equipment for the traffic signal and lighting
installation project at Bdmhall Road and Windsong Street.
PP.
Appropriate $261,096.00 monies COPS grant revenue to the
Police Department Operating Budget in the General Fund for
(8) eight additional police officers for the Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS) In Schools program.
qq.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
Amendment No. 8 (FY 02/03) for Jefferson Park
Improvements.
rr.
Transfer the issue of park fee credit for open space in multi-
family projects with four or less units for developer required
public parkland from the Budget and Finance Committee to
the Planning and Development Committee.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve Consent
Calendar Items 5.a. through 5.rt.
WORKSHOP
a. Budget Update
AGTIQN TAKEN
AGRO~3~
AGR 03-379
AGR 03-380
APPROVED
- Item moved to the 7:00 portion of the meeting.
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7. CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to add an item to Closed Session
that arose after the agenda was posted.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9, City v. SPCA, et al.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation.
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. One (1) potential case.
Motion by Vice- Mayor Couch to adjourn to Closed Session at
5:39 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to recess from Closed
Session at 6:48 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION by Reverend Johnny R. Johnson, All Saints Episcopal
Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Zoee Harber, Kindergarten Student,
Country Christian School.
Mayor Hall announced item 9.b. has been cancelled and has
been removed from the agenda.
3. ROLLCALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Hanson, Sullivan, Salvaggio
Absent: None.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9, City v. SPCA, et al.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation.
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. One (1) potential case.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
NAT
NAT
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PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Carola Rupert Enriquez issued an invitation to the community
to attend the Museum Lamplight Toum.
b. Cindy Russell spoke regarding GPA/ZC 03-0745.
c. Kellie Yurosek and Justin Espinosa spoke regarding office
buildings at 24th and Oak Streets and the impact of traffic on
adjacent residential streets.
WORKSHOP
a. Budget Update
City Manager Tandy gave a presentation.
Councilmember Maggard requested the City Manager provide to
Council quantified amounts after all excess has been removed
from the budget and how much of a shortfall remains.
Councilmember Benham requested workshops to deal with the
budget crisis during the next few meetings.
Recess taken from 8:48 to 9:04 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR - concluded at the 5:15 portion of the meeting.
HEARINGS
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to move item 9. f. forward to be
heard first.
Continued Public Hearing to consider a General Plan
AmendmentJZone Change 03-0764; McMillan Albany, LLC
has proposed a General Plan Amendment on 5+ acres
located along the northwest corner of Progress Road and
Panama Lane.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
Item 9.f. continued
Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, upholding the Planning Commission's
disapproval of the requested LR (Low Density
Residential) and denying the appeal for a LR land use
designation.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration,
upholding the Planning Commission's disapproval of
the requested R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and denying
the appeal for an R-1 zone.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing re-opened at 9:04 p.m.
Harold Robertson, Porter Robertson Engineering and
Surveying, representing McMillian Albany, LLC spoke in
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:09 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to adopt the Resolution,
reverse the Planning Commission's recommendation and
approve the applicant's requested land use designation, and
uphold the zone change appeaL
Public headng to consider public testimony on the proposed
annexation of inhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield
called "Froelich Ranch", property identified as Annexation No.
455 located west of Allen Road, north of Palm Avenue.
In accordance with the City's Annexation Policy, 86 hearing
notices with response cards were mailed. At this time, we
have received 35 responses in support, 3 responses in
opposition, 1 response with no preference, and 4 were
returned undeliverable.
Staff comments by Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen.
Hearing opened at 9:19 p.m.
Becky Kaiser spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
Robert Blakemore and Neal Walker spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 219-03
APPROVED
Hearing closed at 9:28 p.m.
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HEARINGS continued
Item 9.a. continued
Vice. Mayor Couch requested a copy of the City Manager's
General Information Memo addressing Annexation #455 be
provided to Ms. Kaiser.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to receive the testimony and
present a Resolution of Application for approval at the January
14, 2003 Council Meeting.
Continued public hearing to consider issuance of Multi-family
Housing Revenue Bonds (not to exceed $30,000,000.00) by
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
(TEFRA).
Assistant City Clerk Gafford reinterated this hearing item has
been cancelled as previously announced.
Resolution approving the appeal and adopting the Negative
Declaration and approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.
11001 located on the southeast corner of State Route 178
(24~ Street) and Oak Street. (Engineer - Mclntosh &
Associates/Subdivider - Berkshire Properties, Inc.)
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 9:38 p.m.
Roger Mclntosh, Mclntosh & Associates, representing
Berkshire Properties, spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:44 p.m.
Councilmember Hanson excused himself at 9:45 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to adopt the Resolution
approving the appeal.
Vice-Mayor Couch assumed control of the meeting at 9:57
p.m. due to Mayor Hall's illness.
Resolution upholding the decision of the Planning
Commission approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6234
located south of Reina Road, north of Noriega Road and west
of Old Farm Road and the Negative Declaration, denying the
appeal by the Sierra Club (Engineer - SmithTech USA,
Inc.;Property Owner/Subdivider - Jim Gardiner).
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB HANSON
REMOVED
RES 220-03
APPROVED
AB HANSON
RES 221-03
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HEARINGS continued
Item 9.d. continued
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 9:58 p.m.
Gordon Nipp, on behalf of the Sierra Club, James Story and
Mitchell Bolt spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
Bob Smith, SmithTec USA, and Mary Jane Wilson, WZI,
spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 10:16 p.m.
Vice-Mayor Couch, speaking to Public Works Director Rojas,
stated for the record: "You'll take special attention to that
particular intersection and maybe contact the owner of the plece
that is A-20A and asking if they'd like to give us the property to
widen it when, if and when the time comes, for the piece to the
east that you were discussing. Because once they go to do
something with their property their going to have to do
something with it, their going to have to give us the right-of-way.
You know, let's, let's try to get it done all at once. Mr. Nipp I
hope you are successful in your, in your negotiations with the
applicant. I know, I know the applicant to be a fairly reasonable
person and I think that you ought to be able to come to some
conclusion, hopefully soon. So, I probably haven't answered
anybody's questions to their satisfaction but I've done about as
good as I can do.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to uphold the Planning
Commission's decision, approve the Negative Declaration and
deny the appeal.
Councilmember Maggard request a workshop regarding the
adequacy of the process in commissioning environmental
studies and that Gordon Nipp be invited to attend.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB HANSON
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HEARINGS continued
Continued public hearing to consider Resolution upholding the
decision of the Planning Commission approving Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 6191 and the Negative Declaration,
denying the appeal by the Sierra Club (Ralph W. Miller,
Trustee; Steve Blumer, Developer) located on the south side
of Paladino Drive, west of Morning Drive.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 10:36 p.m.
Gordon Nipp on behalf of the Sierra Club spoke in opposition
to the staff recommendation.
Steve Blumer spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 10:40 p.m.
Councilmember Maggard noted for the record the City requests
the following amenities be made available in new northeast
housing:
offering of photovoltaic panels
installation of ges outlets in the rear and electrical outlets
front and rear
homes with bluff exposure lots include setbacks and
fencing that does not interfere with the view
Motion by Councilmember Maggard to adopt the Resolution,
approve the Negative Declaration and deny the appeal.
g. Public Hearing to consider Mill Creek Project
Resolution approving the Mill Creek Project,
associated negative declaration, and a common use
agreement with Kern Delta Water District.
Resolution approving the Application for Grant Funds
for the Urban Park Act of 2001 Program under the
California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood
Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for the Mill
Creek Project.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 222-03
APPROVED
AB HANSON
RES 223-03
RES 224-03
AGR 03-381
- 3. Common Use Agreement with Kern Delta Water
District for use of Kern Island Canal
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HEARINGS continued
Item 9.g. continued
Staff comments and presentation by Principal Planner David
Lyman.
Correspondence was received from the law office of Graham,
Beige and Cisnaros on behalf of HW Lakeshore Pines Joint
Venture, owner of the property at 1400 Q Street.
Hearing opened at 10:50 p.m.
Dave Cross on behalf of HW Lakeshore Pines Joint Venture,
spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 10:56 p.m.
City Attorney Ginny Gennaro stated for the record, "There was
a letter done in response by the Planning Department and it
should be in your packet. It is dated Dec. 1, 2003 and I think it
addresses all of Mr. Cross' concerns."
Motion by Councilmember Benham to adopt the Resolutions and
Common Use Agreement.
REPORTS
None.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Benham requested staff facilitate removal of an
long-term inoperable vehicle in the Westchester area and
provided location information to staff.
Councilmember Benham thanked staff for their hard work, particularly
in addressing budget challenges.
Councilmember Benham encouraged community members to enjoy
the new exhibit at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, 'Lightness of
Being', and the opening of the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center on
Saturday, December 13.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Benham extended Holiday wishes for a safe,
peaceful, joyous Season.
Councilmember Carson requested staff inve~igate slowing
traffic in the crosswalk area between T and P Streets at McKinley
School.
Councilmember Carson expressed hope that a settlement can be
reached in the grocery store strike.
Councilmember Carson asked for clarification on Proposition 43.
Councilmember Carson extended Holiday wishes to all.
Councilmember Maggard expressed confidence that budgetary
issues will be resolved.
Councilmember Maggard extended Holiday wishes to all.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff investigate placement
of three metal signs along the bike path and remove them if
warranted.
Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the Christmas
Parade.
Councilmember Sullivan extended Seasons Greetings to the
community.
Vice-Mayor Couch thanked staff for expediting installation of the
traffic signal at Windsong and Brimhall.
Vice-Mayor Couch encouraged staff to persevere in dealing with the
budget crisis.
Vice-Mayor Couch thanked Alan Christensen, Marc Gauthier, Darnell
Haynes, Bryan Lynn and Ted Wright for smoothly facilitating the
annexation process regarding Annexation #455.
Vice-Mayor Couch extended Holiday wishes to all.
ACTION TAKEN
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ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Mayor Couch adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk~ the
City of Bakersfield, California