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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1991 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 Minutes of the Closed Session of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:15 p.m., May 8, 1991. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders at 5:21 Present: Absent: Councilmembers None Edwards (seated at 5:26), DeMond, Smith, Brunni (seated at 5:26), Peterson, McDermott (seated at 5:58), Salvaggio to the p.m. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Annual Review of the city Manager. closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding a personnel matter. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Council recessed City Manager's Conference Room for Closed Session at 5:20 ADJOURNMENT The meeting for Closed Session was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA ndw Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m., May 8, 1991. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders, followed by the Invocation by Chaplain Ed Meissner, First Assembly of God Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None Mayor Medders advised that this week has been set aside Nationally for Public Employees' Recognition Week, and he proclaimed this week as Public Employees' Recognition Week in Bakersfield. He stated that the effort the public employees put forth on the part of our citizens is truly appreciated. PRESENTATION Mayor Medders presented a Proclamation to Mr. Kevin Sewell proclaiming May 5-11, 1991, as "Victims of Pornography Week" in Bakersfield, and urged our citizens to show compassion for victims of pornography and assist in efforts to keep childhood memories happy. Mr. Sewell thanked the Mayor and Council for this Proclamation, and made a brief statement urging that we make today the beginning of hope for others with new programs of prevention, by promoting appropriate sexual behavior and preventing early exposure of pornography to children. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: Approval of Warrant Nos. 8900 to 9413, inclusive, in the amount of $1,518,428.38, and Self-Insurance Warrant Nos. 1899 to 2065, inclusive, in the amount of $93,167.60. b. DELETED. c. Communications: Communication from Fred Alba, DeWalt Corporation, 2340 Niles Street, dated April 25, 1991, requesting vacation of street, "Lene Place", between Highway 178 and Valley Boulevard. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) Communication from Mark Griffith, Center for Contract Compliance, 2416 "F" Street, dated April 25, 1991, regarding Kenko, Inc. (RECEIVE AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL) Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 2 Communication from Raymond Poore, dated March 23, 1991, submitting his resignation from the Board of Building Appeals, effective immediately. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE) Deed No. 3318, Storm Drain Easement from Rosedale Union School District for an easement located south of Stockdale Highway and east of Renfro Road. fo Notices of Completion and acceptance of work for: Contract No. 90-250 with Halopoff & Sons, Inc., for construction of bike path extension along the Kern River from California State University Bakersfield to Stockdale Highway, completed April 30, 1991. Contract No. 89-61 with Homestead Land Development Co. for Tract No. 4709, located southeast of Stockdale Highway at Renfro Road, completed April 25, 1991. Approval of Plans and Specifications for: California Avenue storm drain, East Easton Drive to West Easton Drive. Construction of parking lot at 18th and "K" Streets. Agreement Nos. 91-88, 91-89, 91-90 and 91-91 with the following individuals to provide instruction for the following activities: Art - Marcia Bryant; Dog Obedience - Lyn Dahm; Rollerskating - Omar Dunn; and Sewing - Rosalie Pelham. Agreement No. 91-92 with City of Arvin for Assignment of Federal Aid Urban (FAU) Funds· Agreement No. 91-93 with City of Shafter for Assignment of Federal Aid Urban (FAU) Funds. Agreement No. 91-94, Amendment to Agreement No. 89-120 with Hodges & for Airport Engineering Services. Shutt Pipeline License Agreement No. 91-95 with Shell Oil Company to install a pipeline in a 12-inch casing at Gordon's Ferry Bridge. 4 Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 3 Agreement No. 91-96, Right-of-Entry onto the Southern Pacific Transportation Company (S.P.T.C.) property (13,300 sq. ft.), immediately north of the homeless site for the installation of fencing and landscape improvements. Authorization for medical leave of absence without pay beyond thirty (30) calendar days for Lori Donaldson, Attorney's Office, and Richard R. Denning, Police Department. Submission of 1990 Annual Report from the Fire, Police and Miscellaneous Civil Service Boards. Councilmember DeMond made a motion to approve Items a. through n., with the deletion of Item b., of the Consent Calendar. Item c.2. Council", Councilmember Brunni requested that the recommendation of of the Consent Calendar be changed to "Report Back to rather than "Receive and Place on File". Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m and n of the Consent Calendar, with the deletion of Item b and the change in the recommendation of Item c.2., were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None PUBLIC STATEMENTS Ms. Raberta Rous, Superintendent of Lakeside School District, 7612 Avenida Valedor, spoke regarding mitigation of school impact in the Ashe No. 2 Annexation. She requested that the Council consider requiring that developers work with the schools to mitigate the problems of growth that occur when a developer comes in and builds homes that really do impact our schools. Dr. Ray Gonzales, 315 Stine Road, spoke regarding Council Ward Redistricting and provided a written statement. Dr. Thomas R. Martinez, 1326 Monterey Street, is a Professor at Cal State Bakersfield and Vice President of the Kern County Hispanic Educators, spoke regarding Council Ward Reapportionment, specifically with respect to the issue of reconfiguring the local wards so that a Hispanic might have a reasonable chance to be competitive in the district. Ms. Esther Torres, 1801 Oak Street, is the President- Elect of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and spoke regarding fair redistricting. She urged Council to consider and support the proposed redistricting boundaries presented for consideration and approval. Mr. Rosalio Banales, 14500 Las Palmas, spoke regarding Council Ward Reapportionment. He presented two Ward Maps and discussed them briefly, stating that a district with 50 percent Hispanic residents is possible. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 4 Dr. Steven Arvizu, 4808 Stanton Way, spoke regarding Council Ward Reapportionment, and asked that his testimony, a copy of which he submitted for the record, be considered as representing the voices of future generations within our community. Ms. Hortencia Solis, 4112 Glenbrook, is Director for the Central Region of the Mexican American Political Association, and spoke regarding Council Ward Reapportionment, stating that the central issue here is giving the Hispanic community an opportunity to elect one of their own, female or male. Ms. Mary Helen Barro, 14500 Las Palmas, spoke regarding Council Ward Reapportionment, stating that the Hispanic community is asking for a fair chance to elect one of its own and to have fair representation. Ms. Carolyn Corbett, representing Jimmy's Arcade and Entertainment Center, 4220 California Avenue, spoke regarding the proposed business license tax increase, advising that she was not properly informed and did not even know about it until yesterday. She expressed her concern regarding the increase in the tax from $12 to $25, which is an increase of 108.5 percent. Ms. Corbett requested of the Council an extension, or a postponement on the vote, so that businesses have time to better prepare and possibly come up with another proposal or compromise. Mr. Dan Crisp, 440 La Farge Drive, spoke regarding business license fees, specifically with regard to the ordinance relating to Business License Tax. He encouraged the Council to allow this matter to return to committee and have discussion with members of the community that are involved in this and with staff, and possibly return to a flat rate, as well as possibly allowing a more equalized situation. He advised that he is in support of the small business people in this town who are primarily family- operated. REPORTS Councilmember McDermott, Chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee, read Report No. 8-91 regarding Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Year 1991-92, as follows: The Budget and Finance Committee met on May 1, 1991, to consider the funding requests from City departments, request for assistance by non-profit organizations and the CDBG Application for the Fiscal Year 1991-92. The FY 1991-92 budget of $1,789,000 is composed of $1,372,000 in entitlement funds and $417,000 in program income. Due to the numerous proposals from City departments and non-profit agencies and limited CDBG funding, it was not possible to fund all requests. Some of the criteria used for screening departmental proposals included program eligibility, low/moderate income qualification, and completion of phased activities. For non-profit proposals, some of the screening criteria also used included the ability to provide site control, matching funds, and implement the project in a timely manner. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 5 The Budget and Finance Committee has reviewed the proposals for next year, and we are recommending that the attached application be approved for submittal, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the FY 1991-92 CDBG Application and necessary documents for submittal to HUD. In addition, the Committee recommends that staff apprise our Federal legislative representatives, and HUD officials, that the City of Bakersfield (The All America City) would support a legislative change to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow the use of volunteer labor for community sponsored public service projects. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Budget Finance Committee Report No. 9-91 was accepted. and Approval of Agreement No. 91-97, Community Development Block Grant Application for FY 1991-92, with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for funding. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, recommendations of Budget and Finance Committee Report No. were implemented, Agreement No. 91-97 authorized to execute the Agreement, vote: the 9-91 was approved and the Mayor by the following roll call Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Brunni, Peterson, Councilmember Brunni, Chairperson of the Convention Center and Community Services Committee, read Report No. 4-91 regarding relocating a Continental Basketball Association franchise to Bakersfield, as follows: At the April 24, 1991 City Council meeting, a letter from Mr. David Cortese of the San Jose Pro Sports, Inc., regarding relocating a Continental Basketball Association franchise to Bakersfield was referred to the Convention Center and Community Services Committee. The Committee met with staff on April 29, 1991, to discuss this issue. In his letter, Mr. Cortese indicated he had been in contact with the Community Services Manager to determine the feasibility of relocating to Bakersfield. After reviewing our policies and cost structures, he felt it was possible to come to an agreement. As such, Mr. Cortese provided us with a proposed written contract requesting our acceptance. Staff met with Mr. Cortese and resolved contractual differences on May 6, 1991. The Committee met at 4:30 p.m. on May 6th and received staff's oral report concerning the status of the contract negotiations but there had been insufficient time to produce a written contract. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 6 After receiving staff's report, the Committee heard from Mr. Cortese about his organization. Subsequently, the Committee requested the staff to produce a written contract reflecting the earlier negotiations and obtain the approval of the City Attorney, Lawrence Lunardini. Attached is a copy of the proposed contract for your review and approval. Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Convention Center and Community Services Committee Report No. 4-91 was accepted. Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the following item which arose after publication of the Agenda and upon which action is necessary was added to the Agenda at this time by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Noes: Abstain: Absent: Approval of Agreement No. 91-98, Facility Use Contract, with San Jose Pro Sports, Inc., regarding relocation of professional basketball team. At the request of Councilmember McDermott, Mr. Dave Cortese, Executive Vice President of San Jose Pro Sports, Inc., was recognized and addressed Councilmember McDermott's concerns about signing a contract for a professional team coming to Bakersfield that has another city in the name of their company. Mr. Cortese advised that San Jose Pro Sports, Inc., is their legal corporate name; however, it could probably be changed subsequent to actually relocating the team, as well as renaming the team itself. At the request of Councilmember Brunni, Community Services Manager Andersen made a brief presentation in support of relocating this basketball team to Bakersfield, and Mr. Cortese provided some background information regarding the Continental Basketball Association and its affiliation with the National Basketball Association. An 8-minute video was then shown providing additional background information. Councilmember Brunni asked for the record if the ownerships of this company and financials have been verified and reviewed by staff, as suggested by the Committee. Community Services Manager Andersen responded that some information has been provided, which was dated, and additional information has been requested. He advised that Mr. Cortese has indicated that the information will be provided. Councilmember Brunni made a motion to approve the contract subject to that information being reviewed and verified by staff. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 7 After much discussion, the motion by Councilmember Brunni to approve Agreement No. 91-98, subject to the financial information being reviewed and verified by staff, was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None 67-91 was Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: ACTION ON BIDS Adoption of Resolution No. 67-91 determining that certain telephone equipment can be reasonably obtained from only one vendor, Ericson Business Communications, and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $34,000.00. Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution No. adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None DEFERRED BUSINESS Adoption of Subdivision Resolution No. 14, upon the appeal of Hauser Construction, upholding the decision of the Planning Commission with modifications, and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 9548. This Resolution sets forth the decision of the Council following the public hearing on the matter held on March 27, 1991. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Subdivsion Resolution No. 14 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Adoption of Ordinance No. 3358 amending Subsection B. of Section 5.04.040 of the Bakersfleld Munlcipal Code relating to the Business Improvement District Tax. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 10, 1991. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Ordinance No. 3358 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Brunni, Peterson, Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5.02 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Business License Tax. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 10, 1991. Councilmember McDermott advised that due to a possible conflict of interest, he would be absent during the discussion on this item. Councilmember Smith advised that due to a possible conflict of interest, she would be absent during the discussion on this item. Councilmember Peterson suggested that the Ordinance be referred back to Committee. Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, the Ordinance was referred back to the Budget and Finance Committee for further review with a recommendation back to the Council. Adoption of Ordinance No. 3359 amending Chapter 3.70 of the Bakersfleld Munloipal Code relating to the Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison system. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 24, 1991, with Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 8-91. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No. 3359 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Brunni, Peterson, Adoption of Ordinance No. 3360 amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and city Zoning Map Nos. 123-24 and 123-25 by prezoning property located north of the Arvin-Edison Canal, west of Freeway 99, known as the Dennen No. i Annexation (Wards 6 and 7). This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 24, 1991. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Ordinance No. 3360 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Adoption of Ordinance No. 3361 amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and City Zoning Map Nos. 123-26, 123-27 and 123-28 by prezoning property located south of Panama Lane, east of Gosford Road, known as the Ashe No. 2 Annexation (Ward 6). This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 24, 1991. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 9 Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Ordinance No. 3361 was adopted and the Planning Department staff was requested, prior to actually annexing this area, to meet with both the landowner and the Lakeside School District to address some of the concerns that have been raised by Ms. Rous, Superintendent of the Lakeside School District, by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None Councilmember Brunni Adoption of Ordinance No. 3362 amending Subsection B. of Section 17.18.020 and adding Subsection C. to Section 17.18.025 of the Bakersfleld Municipal Code relating to Residential Care Facilities in R-4 (Multiple- Family Dwelling) Zone. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of April 24, 1991. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No. 3362 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, NEW BUSINESS First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and city Zoning Map Nos. 102-08, 102-17 and 102-Z0 by changing the Land Use Zoning of property within the Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell Specific Plan area to be compatible with the approved Specific Plan located south of Norris Road, west of Coffee Road, north and east of the Friant-Kern Canal and the northeast corner of Calloway and Meacham Drive. On March 21, 1991, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed zone change and Negative Declaration. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map NO. 123-23 by changing the Land Use Zoning from an R-2-D and an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Design Overlay) Zone to a C-2 (commercial) Zone on property located at the northwest corner of Summerfield Drive and Panama Lane. On March 21, 1991, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed zone change and Negative Declaration. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 10 First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-18 by cha~ging the Land Use Zoning from an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone on property located on the east side of Buena Vista Road approximately 1/2 mile south of White Lane. On January 24, 1991, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on a proposed zone change from R-2 to R-i, and from R-1 to R-2. The proposed zone change from R-2 to R-1 was a condition of approval on a tentative tract map consisting of single family lots. The proposed zone change from R-1 to R-2 was to maintain the total R-2 acreage lost as a result of the zone change from R-2 to R-1. The project area is designated as Low Density Residential on the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-30 by changing the Land Use Zoning from an RS (Residential Suburban) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone on property located on the north side of Brimhall Road approximately 1/4 mile east of Jewefta Avenue. On January 24, 1991, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed zone change and Negative Declaration. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Subsection A. of Section 2.52.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Convention Center Committee - Creation. The Convention Center and Community Services Committee met on April 29, 1991, to consider amendment of this Ordinance. This Ordinance corrects an inadvertent change in the appointment procedure which occurred when this chapter was amended last year. First Reading of an Ordinance adding Section 17.10.075 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to "E" (Estate One Family Dwelling) Zone. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 24, 1991, and recommended approval of the amendment to Chapter 17.10 of Title 17. The "E" zoning district would implement the SR (Suburban Residential) land use designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Land Use Element. First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Ward Boundaries. At its meeting of April 24, 1991, the City Council drafted new ward boundaries for public review, comment and further study. These are depicted on the maps attached to the draft ordinance. The legal descriptions are quite lengthy and complex so they will be added to the ordinance text for adoption as the Council concludes its deliberations. SEE PAGE 12 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THIS ORDINANCE. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 11 Adoption of Resolution of Application No. 68-9~ proposing proceedings for annexation of territory to the City of Bakersfield identified as Annexation No. 352, Renfro No. 2 Annexation (Ward 4). Upon Application No. Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution of 68-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Adoption of Resolution No. 69-91 authorizing Second Supplemental Cooperation Agreement No. 91-99 with Housing Authority of County of Kern, to participate in a Home Mortgage Finance Program. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No. 68-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Adoption of Resolution No. 70-91 appropriating $2,000 of seized property revenue to the General Fund, Pollce Department Budget, for a Joint Drug Education Program (Kern County Pros For Youth) for the purpose of combating the use of illegal drugs among youth in the city of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No. 70-91 was adopted and, as part of the motion, the issue of how much is received annually in seized assets through these programs was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee to bring a report back to the Council by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Appropriation to prepay Prime Computer upgrade lease/purchase. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, $374,500 fund balance to the Data Processing Operating Budget within the General Fund was appropriated by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 12 Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the following New Business item was brought back up for discussion at this time: First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Ward Boundaries. Mayor Medders left the meeting at 9:00 p.m., and Vice Mayor Peterson chaired the rest of the meeting. Upon a motion, the meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion to eliminate the criteria adopted at the last Council meeting regarding incumbency. The motion by Councilmember Salvaggio to eliminate the criteria adopted at the last Council meeting regarding incumbency was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Brunni, Peterson, Councilmember McDermott proposed changes, entitled Ward 6, Option 3, and made a motion that it be considered the Second Draft that would go out for first reading. After much discussion, the motion by Councilmember McDermott to consider Ward 6, Option 3 as the second draft that would go out for first reading failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Peterson, McDermott Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni Councilmember Salvaggio None Councilmember Brunni made a motion to accept Ward 4, Option 4 as Draft No. 2 to go for second reading on May 22, 1991. Councilmember Brunni amended her motion to accept Ward 4, Option 3. The amended motion by Councilmember Brunni to accept Ward 4, Option 3 as first reading was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Salvaggio Councilmembers Peterson, Edwards, McDermott None None Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote, advising that he supported this plan because in some respects, it is an improvement over the first draft, but he thinks it leaves a lot to be desired. He further advised that he will not be able to support this plan, as is, on May 22nd, for a number of reasons, one being his concern about some of the precincts that are proposed in this plan west of Highway 99 from Ward 6 to Ward 7. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1991 - Page 13 COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember DeMond advised that the Special Olympics will be held on Saturday, May 18, 1991, at Bakersfield College, and she urged anyone who can to come out and be in the audience. Councilmember Salvaggio inquired about getting the siqns changed to reflect the new population figures, and was advised'by staff that the City Manager's Office has already ordered a change in the population signs to around 182,000. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA ndw