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Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the issue of
meeting with the Planning Commission regarding the City standards
for streetscape and median landscaping to come up with something
more cost effective than what the City has been installing to date,
was referred to the Urban Development Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the issue of
having citizens advisory committees for all maintenance districts
within the City so that people who are paying can have input into
where the money is going was referred to the Convention Center and
Community Services Committee.
Councilmember Edwards expressed his concern regarding the
citizens who call in and inquire about the cost and fees related to
annexations, and whether they are getting their questions answered.
Councilmember Edwards stated that the majority of the
Council took some actions tonight that may make it difficult to
appeal to the people who live in the County to come into the City
because of the increase in some assessments and fees that seem to
increase each budget year and which might jeopardize some
annexations.
Councilmember DeMond spoke regarding the Hughes Lane
transfer site and suggested having a temporary shuttle on the east
or west side of Wible for a 6-month trial period, so that nobody
would ever wait more than 7 or 8 minutes. At the end of 6 months,
the situation could be evaluated to determine if the shuttle should
continue.
Councilmember McDermott stated that he could not support,
even for 6 months, having a shuttle on the west side of Wible
because it is extremely dangerous for the people driving the
street, as well as those getting on and off the bus.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of field, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991
Minutes of the Workshop of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 5:15 p.m., July 17, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers DeMond, Brunni, Peterson (seated at
5:20), McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Edwards, Smith
WORKSHOP
Progressive Discipline System within the City
of Bakersfield.
Personnel Manager Cotner and Assistant City Attorney
Closs made a presentation regarding the Progressive Disciplinary
System for City employees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the meeting was
adjourned to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
MAYOR of the City o akersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991
Minutes of the Closed Session of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 5:30 p.m., July 17, 1991.
Present:
Absent:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Councilmembers Edwards
Brunni,
Councilmember Smith
(seated at 5:40), DeMond,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 regarding a personnel matter.
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) regarding potential
litigation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Council recessed
to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed Session at 5:30
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the meeting
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
for
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, California, July 17, 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., July 17, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Invocation by Randy Rankin, Member of the Board
of Deacons, First Assembly of God Church, and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
PRESENTATION
Mayor Medders presented the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for the City of Bakersfield to Mr. John W.
Stinson, Assistant to the City Manager, and Ms. Melanie Dunwoody,
Budget Analyst. He advised that each year the Government Finance
officers Association of the United States and Canada judge cities
who have submitted their budget for review. Based on extensive
criteria, the budget is evaluated on its effectiveness as a
policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a
communication device. This year, the City of Bakersfield
submitted its budget for review and received the Award.
City Manager Hawley introduced the new Fire Chief,
Stephen Johnson. He advised that Chief Johnson has been with the
City for 14 years. He started out as a Fire Fighter with the
Department in June of 1977, became an engineer in 1981, a Captain
in 1983, and a Battalion Chief in 1986.
Chief Johnson stated'he is honored and ready to accept
the challenge of being the Fire Chief for the City of
Bakersfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Williams announced there has been a request
to delete Items e.l., e.2. and e.4., and to correct the wording
of Item t. of the Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent
Calendar:
Approval of Voucher Nos. 10685 to 11628
inclusive, in the amount of $5,203,258.94
and Voucher Nos. 01 to 19, inclusive, in
the amount of $895,925.49 and Self
Insurance Voucher Nos. 2331 and 2612,
inclusive, in the amount of $197,988.43.
Minutes of the Budget Hearings of June 4
and 5, 1991, Regular Meeting of June 5,
1991, and Workshop, Closed Session and
Regular Meeting of June 19, 1991, for
approval.
Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991 - Page 2
Communications:
Communication from Gregory G.
Owens, DeWalt Corporation,
2340 Niles Street, dated June 18,
1991, requesting establishment of
a maintenance district for Tract
5389. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
Communication from Bob J.
Jackson, Bojak Development,
Inc., P.O. Box 9355, dated
June 19, 1991, requesting funding
of approximately $100,000 in fees
to facilitate the proposed HoBking
Road Sewer Assessment District.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET AND
FINANCE COMMITTEE)
Communication from Marilyn A.
Boyette, City of Huntington Park,
6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington
Park, dated July 3, 1991,
regarding resolution opposing
water company surcharges for
reduced water consumption.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO WATER
BOARD)
Communication from Joseph L.
Izenstark, Radiology Nuclear
Medical Group, 1703 27th Street,
dated July 3, 1991, requesting
stop signs on "H" Street
intersecting 27th Street.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO TRAFFIC
AUTHORITY)
Dedication of Properties:
1. Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3352
from Centercal-Hinesley, for
additional right-of-way for
Hageman Road between Jewetta
Avenue and Verdugo Lane.
2. Grant Deed No. 3353 from DeWalt
Corporation for a drainage basin.
Street Right-of-way Deed No. 3354
from DeWalt Corporation for a
portion of Noriega Road west of
Jewetta Avenue.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3355
from DeWalt Corporation for a
temporary turnaround.
5o
Deed No. 3356, Grant of Easement
from DeWalt Corporation for access
to a drainage basin.
Grant Deed No. 3357 from Riverlakes
Ranch Limited Partnership for a
drainage basin.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Deed No. 3358, Drainage Easement
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership.
Deed No. 3359, Flowage Easement
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3360
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for a portion of
Olive Drive between Coffee Road
and Riverlakes Drive.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3361
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for a portion of
Coffee Road between Hageman Road
and Olive Drive.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3362
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for Riverlakes Drive
between Hageman Road and Olive
Drive.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3363
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for Riverlakes Drive
between Coffee Road and Hageman
Road.
Deed No. 3364, Sewer Line Easement
from Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership.
Deed No. 3365, Grant Deed of
Easement from Cleo Brannon for
sewer purposes.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3366
from Sunland refining Corporation
for additional right-of-way along
Brimhall and Coffee Road at the
northwest corner of the road
intersection.
Street Right-of-Way Deed No. 3367
from Patrick Bell, et al., for
additional right-of-way along
Panama Lane and Wible Road at
the southwest corner of the road
intersection.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
Deed No. 3368 and Agreement No.
91-141, Grant of Easement from
Southern Pacific Transportation
Company for property located
north of the Homeless Facility
(Northeast Truxtun Avenue).
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Map and Improvement Agreements:
1. DELETED.
2. DELETED.
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement Nos. 91-142 and 91-143
with DeWalt Corporation for
Tract 5416 consisting of 75 lots
on 23.17 acres located at the
northeast corner of Jewetta
Avenue and Noriega Road.
4. DELETED.
Notice of Completion and acceptance of
work for Contract No. 90-120 with Pacific
Summit Development for Parcel Map No. 9301
located on the northeast corner of White
Lane and Gosford Road, completed July 2,
1991.
Agreement Nos. 91-144, 91-145, 91-146,
and 91-147 with the following
individuals to provide instruction for:
Tennis - Marc Thurston, Cindy Burr, Kris
Smetzer; Hypnosis - Beverly Nelson.
Agreement No. 91-148 with Bakersfield
Officials' Association for softball
officiating.
Agreement No. 91-149 with City of
McFarland for Assignment of Combined Road
Program (FAU) Funds.
Agreement No. 91-150 with the Greater
Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Lease Agreement No. 91-151 with the
Bakersfield Art Foundation, Inc., for the
operation of the Bakersfield Museum of Art.
Agreement No. 91-152 with the Greenfield
School District to provide the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (DARE) Program to
five schools from August 1991 through
January 1992.
Agreement No. 91-153 with the Bakersfield
City School District to provide the Drug
Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program
to twenty-seven schools from August 1991
through June 1992.
Agreement No. 91-154 with the Panama/Buena
Vista School District to provide the Drug
Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program
to twelve schools from August 1991 through
June 1992.
Agreement No. 91-155 Annual Contract for
title reports for Community Development
from Century Title & Guaranty Co. in the
amount of $9,375.00 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract.
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Resolution No. 133-91 providing for the
collection of sewer user charges by the
County Tax Collector.
Resolution No. 134-91 providing for the
collection of refuse charges by the County
Tax Collector.
Reclassification of job specification for
Building Director.
1990 Affirmative Action Plan of the City
of Bakersfield.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION TO
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC STATEMENTS.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Item t.,
Approve proposal, transfer of funds from Council Contingency and
appropriate $7,500 to the Public Works Operating Budget in the
Airport fund for Airport Site Assessment, was removed from the
Consent Calendar and acted on immediately following Public
Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the following
items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration immediately following the Consent Calendar:
Item d.17., Quitclaim Deed to Centercal
Properties to release an access easement
located northwesterly of Empire Drive and
Truxtun Avenue;
Item d.18., Public Access Easement from
Centercal Properties to release an access
easement located northwesterly of Empire
Drive and Truxtun Avenue; and
Item d.19., Corporation Grant Deed from
Centercal Properties, Inc., granting property
for a public parking lot at the Kern River
parkway picnic area northwesterly of Empire
Drive and Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a, b, c,
d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, p, q, r and s, with the
removal of Items d.17, d.18 and d.19, the deletion of Items e.1,
e.2 and e.4, and the correction to and removal of Item t., of the
Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
d. Dedication of Properties:
17.
Approval of Quitclaim Deed No.
3369 to Centercal Properties to
release an access easement
located northwesterly of Empire
Drive and Truxtun Avenue.
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18.
Approval of Deed No. 3370,
Public Access Easement from
Centercal Properties to release
an access easement located
northwesterly of Empire Drive
and Truxtun Avenue.
19.
Approval of Corporation Grant
Deed No. 3371 from Centercal
Properties, Inc., granting
property for a public parking
lot at the Kern River parkway
picnic area northwesterly of
Empire Drive and Truxtun Avenue.
At the request of Councilmember Brunni, Mr. Bill Cooper
of the Kern River Foundation was recognized and stated there had
been a meeting some time ago with the developer and City staff on
this issue, and that, unless the map has been changed, the
Foundation has no problem with it. However, if there has been any
change in the access across and into the north side, he would
like to have it deferred to a later date so the Foundation can
look at it.
Councilmember Brunni made a motion to defer this matter
until the next Council meeting until the issue can be resolved.
Mr. Cooper stated that it appears pretty much the same,
and he does not think the Foundation has any problem with it.
Councilmember Brunni amended her motion to approve
Items d.17, d.18 and d.19.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Quitclaim Deed
No. 3369, Deed No. 3370 and Corporation Grant Deed No. 3371 were
approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Gene Lyon, Contract Compliance Representative for
the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 12,
120 Bernard Street, advised he is here tonight to protest an
Action on Bid item, Construction of Jewetta Trunk Sewer, and the
award of the contract to Kenko, Inc.
Mr. Mark Griffith, 2716 Lynwood Street, spoke regarding
Agenda Item 9.e., Action on Bid, and advised he would like the
bid submitted by Kenko, Inc., rejected due to shoddy workmanship.
He provided to City Clerk Williams a copy of a letter he sent to
the Council on April 25th regarding this matter.
Mr. David Steiber, 279 Garden Drive, spoke regarding
the new runway constructed at the Bakersfield Airpark and became
operable on November 15th. He expressed his displeasure with the
manner in which it was handled without notification to the
property owners in the community affected by the runway.
Mr. Steiber also expressed his displeasure with the rezoning of
farm fields on the north side of the neighborhood which were
rezoned as heavy industrial. He stated this had also been done
without notifying the property owners within 300 feet of those
fields.
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Ms. Nancy Blanton, 5500 Ming Avenue, #225, representing
Bethany Services, spoke regarding Bakersfield Homeless Center and
advised that every night the Center is filled to capacity, with
people even sleeping in the yard around it. She further advised
that they are feeding over 300 people per meal and stated it
could not have been done without the City's support.
Mr. Gary O'Neil, 5401 California Avenue, #300,
representing the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke
regarding the Habitat Conservation Plan and stated that the
Chamber applauds the City's efforts for developing a plan that
allows for continued growth in the City while, at the same time,
ensuring protection of endangered and threatened species, both
plant and animal. Additionally, he stated the Chamber proposes
that the City's plan be evaluated on an annual basis and that the
Chamber be allowed to provide input on future re-evaluation of
the plan.
Mr. Dennis Fox, 915 Blossom, spoke regarding the
Habitat Conservation Plan and stated he hopes it does not become
a "habitat redevelopment agency".
Mr. Don Slack, representing Texaco's refinery, 6451
Rosedale Highway, spoke regarding the Kern River Parkway
Alignment. He stated that Texaco supports the Kern River Parkway
Foundation and feels that the proposed freeway alignment offers
the best alternative in terms of public safety protection.
Councilmember Edwards acknowledged the efforts of the
individuals who participated in the cleanup of Gorrill Street in
Ward One last weekend. He recognized Economic Development
Director Wager and Community Development Coordinator Gonzales for
their efforts in coordinating the project. T-shirts were then
presented to the Councilmembers and to Catherine Palmer, Manager
of Round Table Pizza, who provided pizza to the 74 volunteers at
the end of the work period.
The following item was Item t. of the Consent Calendar
which was removed from the Consent Calendar to be acted upon
immediately following the Public Statements:
Approve proposal, transfer of funds from
Council Contingency and appropriate
$7,500 to the Public Works Operating
Budget in the Airport fund for Airport
Site Assessment.
Councilmember Edwards stated, for the benefit of a
gentleman in the audience, that he spoke with the Public Works
Director and was advised that the work project would proceed and
the cleanup would occur after the assessment.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, the proposal
was approved, funds were transferred from Council Contingency,
and $7,500 was appropriated to the Public Works operating budget
in the Airport fund by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
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HE~RIN~S
Hearing for the purpose of receiving public
comments on an application for Encroachment
Permit by the Golden Empire Transit District
(G.E.T.) for a transfer site location on the
west side of Hughes Lane between Ming Avenue
and Valley Plaza Service Road.
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Communications have been received from Supervisor Mary
K. Shell, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Room 602, dated July 8, 1991, and
July 17, 1991, regarding the proposed and revised plan for the
G.E.T. transfer site.
Communication has been received from David W. Steiber,
279 Garden Drive, dated July 15, 1991, in opposition to the
proposed relocation site.
In addition, the City Clerk's Office received 80 phone
calls today in opposition to the proposed site and 3 phone calls
in support.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the
proposed G.E.T. transfer site:
Ms. Candace Grogan, 1700 Hughes Lane;
Mr. Ted Olson, 2000 Benton Street, and
publicly thanked Councilmember Salvaggio for
his efforts in this matter;
Ms. Artie Dunham, 1800 Hughes Lane;
Ms. Madeline Greynolds, 1617A Ming Avenue;
Ms. Shirley Gil, 1916 Benton Street;
Mr. Lee Colvin, 2301 Hughes Lane; and
Ms. Odet Whitlach, 1712 Hughes Lane.
The following persons spoke in support of issuing the
Encroachment Permit:
Mr. Chester Moland, Operations Manager of
Golden Empire Transit, 1830 Golden State
Highway;
Mr. Graham Kaye-Eddie, representing the
Citizens Transportation Action Committee,
submitted petitions with 1600 signatures.
and
Ms. Cynthia Curry spoke in support of public
transportation in the community.
A five-minute videotape was shown in rebuttal in
opposition to issuing the Encroachment Permit.
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The following persons spoke in rebuttal in support of
issuing the Encroachment Permit:
Mr. Steve Ruggenberg, General Manager of the
Golden Empire Transit District;
Ms. Sherry Lynn Mantooth, 1031 "Q', Street; and
Mr. Frank Gornick, Dean of Students at
Bakersfield College, representing
approximately 400 students who ride the bus
to the College.
Mayor Medders closed the public portion of the hearing
for Council deliberation and action.
Mayor Medders introduced City Manager Hawley who read a
prepared statement by Councilmember Smith regarding her position
on the proposed G.E.T. transfer site.
Councilmember McDermott made a motion to deny the
Encroachment Permit on Hughes Lane; to extend the permit for the
operation of the G.E.T. transfer facility for a one-year period
on Ming Avenue with staff monitoring the situation during the
critical time period, which is the Christmas season; and to refer
this item to the Urban Development Committee to continue the
negotiations between G.E.T. and Valley Plaza.
Councilmember Salvaggio suggested the motion be amended
to include that the request by G.E.T. for an Encroachment Permit
be denied "because the Hughes Lane site is not appropriate".
At the request of Councilmember Edwards, City Clerk
Williams read Councilmember McDermott's motion as follows:
Mr. McDermott made a motion, the first part
to deny the Encroachment Permit on Hughes
Lane; the second part, extend the permit for
one-year on Ming Avenue with staff monitoring
the heavy Christmas traffic season; and
number three was to refer the issue to Urban
Development Committee to continue
negotiations.
on record
future.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that this Council go
as not supporting the Hughes Lane site, now and in the
Councilmember McDermott accepted Councilmember
Salvaggio's language as a friendly amendment to his motion to
include that the request by G.E.T. for an Encroachment Permit be
denied "because the Hughes Lane site is not appropriate".
After much discussion, upon a motion by Councilmember
McDermott, the Encroachment Permit was denied because the Hughes
Lane site is not appropriate; the permit for the operation of the
G.E.T. transfer facility was extended for a one-year period on
Ming Avenue with staff monitoring the situation during the
critical time period, which is the Christmas season; and this
item was referred to the Urban Development Committee to continue
the negotiations between G.E.T. and Valley Plaza by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, Demond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
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Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the meeting
recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Protest Hearing for the Oakhaven No. 1
Annexation to the city of Bakersfield and
inclusion of all portions of the proposed
Oakhaven No. 1 Annexation into the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District.
(Ward 4)
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Ms. Martha Walters, 3301 Dwight Street and not a
resident in the Oakhaven No. i Annexation area, spoke in
opposition to the annexation of large unincorporated areas that
want to have City services provided to them at other taxpayers'
expense when they are undeveloped areas.
NO further protest or objections being received, Mayor
Medders closed the public portion of the hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 135-91 making
findings that no written protest has been
filed and ordering the territory designated
as Proceeding No. 1062, Annexation No. 342,
Oakhaven No. I annexed to the City of
Bakersfield and included in the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
(Ward 4).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
135-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Protest Hearing for the Stine No. 7
Annexation to the city of Bakersfield and
inclusion of all portions of the proposed
Stine No. 7 Annexation into the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District.
(Ward 6)
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Communication has been received from William and
Geraldine Skaggs, 7246 Stine Road, dated July 17, 1991, in
opposition to the annexation.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. William Skaggs, 7246 Stine Road, spoke in
opposition to the zoning being changed due to the fact that he
lives on a 5-acre residential estate and has animals, which they
would have to get rid of in 10 years due to the zone change.
Ms. Martha Walters, 3301 Dwight Street and not a
resident in the Stine No. 7 Annexation area, stated that there
should be some provision to protect people who already own land.
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No further protest or objections being received, Mayor
Medders closed the public portion of the hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Councilmember McDermott made a motion to adopt the
Resolution and refer the zoning issue back to staff to work with
Mr. Skaggs and bring back a recommendation to the Council.
Planning Director Hardisty advised that the appropriate
motion would be to refer the zoning on Mr. Skaggs' property to
residential estate to the Planning Commission for hearing and
recommendation.
Planning Director Hardisty requested that the matter be
referred back to staff for determination of adequacy.
City Clerk Williams requested clarification of the
motion.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the matter
was referred back to staff to determine the adequacy of the
written protest and bring it back to the Council by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Hearing for consideration of the report by
the Fire chief specifying work to be done,
and description of the property upon which
hazardous weeds and debris are located (1208
Pacheco).
This hearing has been posted and property owners
notified as required by law.
City Clerk Williams advised she received some
photographs submitted by Mr. Jim Miller, an adjacent property
owner.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Jim Miller, 4812 Oman Court, spoke in support of
the staff recommendation.
Mr. Jim Edwards, 4805 Oman Court, spoke in support of
the staff recommendation.
No protest or objections being received and no one else
wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 136-91 of the
Council of the city of Bakersfield finding
that certain weeds growing on properties in
the City of Bakersfield constitute a public
nuisance and directing the Chief of the Fire
Department to abate such nuisance.
Councilmember Salvaggio instructed staff to put out to
bid the removal of the live illegal Ailanthus trees that are
currently on the property.
Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991 - Page 12
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution
No. 136-91 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding that
certain weeds, grasses, dead shrubs, dead trees and live illegal
trees upon property on the abutting half of the street, sidewalk,
space and or alley in the City of Bakersfield are a public
nuisance in that they are a fire hazard and any rubble, discarded
asphalt and concrete and other waste material thereon that might
interfere with abatement of the aforementioned public nuisance,
are also a public nuisance, and directing the Chief of the Fire
Department to abate such nuisance was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Hearing of an appeal of the decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment denying the
request by Arnold Johansen for modification
to permit the reduction of the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 3 feet for a garage
addition in an R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
Zone.
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Arnold Johansen, the Appellant, 1901 Glendon Court,
submitted a package of material explaining the situation and
requested Council's support in reversing the denial.
No protest or objections being received and no one else
wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Councilmember Peterson made a motion to support the
original staff recommendation and grant the appeal of Arnold
Johansen for modification to permit the reduction of the side
yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet for a garage addition in an R-
1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
REPORTS
Councilmember Brunni, Chairperson of the Convention
Center and Community Services Committee, read Report No. 5-91
regarding Skateparks in Bakersfield, as follows:
At the June 5, 1991 City Council meeting, a
letter from Mr. Mike Lambrix regarding
skateboard parks in Bakersfield was referred
to the Convention Center and Community
Services Committee. The Committee met
July 1, 1991, with Mr. Lambrix, his mother
(Mrs. Win Lambrix) and staff to discuss this
matter.
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Since 1986, the issue of skateboarding
facilities in Bakersfield has received
considerable attention. Over 30 city and
private organizations have been contacted to
find out how other areas are dealing with
this matter. While several cities do have
skateparks, the majority do not. Liability
is the prime concern. Insurance is not
available through the City's insurance pool.
After further review, the Committee agreed
with the need for skateparks in Bakersfield.
They also felt these parks could best be
provided by private organizations and that,
if necessary, the City could assist these
groups in an advisory capacity. With this in
mind, this Committee recommends Mr. Lambrix
be provided with a list of references.to
assist him in his future efforts.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Convention
Center and Community Services Committee Report No. 5-91 was
accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the
recommendations of Convention Center and Community Services
Committee Report No. 5-91 were implemented.
Councilmember Brunni, Chairperson of the Convention
Center and Community Services Committee, read Report No. 6-91
regarding Citizen Advisory Committees for Maintenance Districts,
as follows:
At the June 19, 1991 City Council meeting,
the issue of establishing citizen's advisory
committees for maintenance districts was
referred to the Convention Center and
Community Services Committee. The Committee
met with staff on July 1, 1991, to discuss
this issue.
Prior to 1978, parks and landscaping services
were provided with revenues generated through
the general fund. With the passage of
Proposition 13, the availability of these
funds became limited. To offset this
deficit, the City Council established a
policy which required new park maintenance
and street landscaping to be funded through
maintenance districts. While districts
appeared to be the best funding alternative,
a new set of problems began to surface.
Homeowners in these new maintenance districts
were being assessed for their neighborhood
parks, as well as property taxes for existing
park maintenance. In addition, the method of
accounting for these funds has become
complex, which further confused and angered
residents.
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In an effort to educate the public, meetings
have been held in selected districts
throughout the City. Councilmembers and City
staff were present to answer questions.
Although attendance varied, a great deal of
information was obtained. During the course
of discussion, it was suggested that each
district form an informal advisory committee
that would meet with staff on a regular
basis. The suggestion was well-received, and
a list of interested individuals has been
provided.
Because of the nature of maintenance
districts, this Committee supports the
formation of informal advisory committees.
Staff and Councilmembers have spent numerous
hours explaining to concerned citizens the
need for maintenance districts. With the aid
of these committees, along with established
methods, homeowners will now have an
opportunity for input as to how their tax
dollars are being spent.
Based on the above, this Committee supports
the formation of citizen advisory committees
for maintenance districts and authorizes the
Community Services Manager to implement.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Convention
Center and Community Services Committee Report No. 6-91 was
accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the
recommendations of Convention Center and Community Services
Committee Report No. 6-91 were implemented.
ACTION ON BIDS
Bakersfield Senior Center - 5th Street
Addition.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the bid from
Bussard Construction in the amount of $139,750.00 was rejected,
and authorization was given for the project to be re-advertised.
Note: Councilmember Edwards was absent during Council action on
this item.
Miscellaneous Turf Equipment for Parks
Department (replacement).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the low bids
from Kern Turf Supply (18 items, $6,870.92), Kern River Saw (6
items, $4,502.88), Bakersfield Sandstone (11 items, $2,766.73)
and S & J Outdoor Power Equipment (1 item $560.42) were accepted.
Approval of Contract No. 91-156 with Griffith
Company for curb and gutter on Verde, Kern,
1st, 2nd, 3rd and Eye Streets end Holtby
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, the low base
bid from Griffith Company in the amount of $120,929.75 was
accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
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Approval of Contract No. 91-157 with RSCO,
Inc., dba Rising Sun, for relocation of the
Calloway Canal (Assessment District NO.
90-1).
from RSCO,
accepted,
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the low bid
Inc., dba Rising Sun, in the amount of $631,950.00 was
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
Referral of Construction of Jewetta Trunk
Sewer (Assessment District No. 90-1) to the
Budget and Finance Committee.
Councilmember Brunni requested that this item be
deferred and referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. She
stated that there have been several legitimate issues raised, and
she would like each and every one of those issues to be reviewed
and responded to through the committee system and then something
brought back to the Council.
Finance Director Klimko advised that if this is not
awarded to the low bidder tonight, the item will have to be re-
bid, since there was a delay in the formation of the Assessment
District and the low bidder was good enough to extend their bid
until tonight's Council meeting.
Councilmember Brunni made a motion to reject the bids
and that the project be re-bid.
At the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, Mr. Gene
Lyon, Contract Compliance Representative for the International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 12, was recognized and
spoke about this issue.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that, if the motion
is approved, the Budget and Finance Committee members seek to
receive personal dialogue from the parties involved.
Finance Director Klimko requested that if Council
refers it to committee, that the bids not be accepted or rejected
at this time.
Councilmember Brunni accepted Finance Director Klimko's
request as an amendment to her motion.
At the request of Councilmember Edwards, Mr. Gene Lyon
was recognized and elaborated on his earlier comments. He
submitted copies of City of Bakersfield Inspector's Logs and
Certified Payroll Records regarding Kenko, Inc.
City Clerk Williams requested clarification on the
motion and was advised that it is to refer the bid to the Budget
and Finance Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, this item was
referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Approval of Annual Contract No. 91-158 with
Advanced Concrete Sawing and Drilling for
removal of striping and pavement marking at
various locations for Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the low bid from
Advanced Concrete Sawing and Drilling in the amount of $40,746.05
was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized execute the Contract.
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Approval of Annual Contract Nos. 91-159,
91-160, and 91-161 with Photo Club, Inc.,
Canoga Cameras, and Imaging Products Intl.,
for Camera Film stock for City use.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the low bids
from Photo Club, Inc. (30 commodities $50,835.76), Canoga Cameras
(73 commodities $22,329.11), and Imaging Products Intl. (15
commodities $9,667.62) were accepted, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Contracts.
Approval of Annual Contract No. 91-162 with
Niagara Car Wash for washing City vehicles.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the low bid from
Niagara Car Wash in the amount of $33,600.00 was accepted, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Continuation of proceedings to determine that
a litter nuisance exists at 722 Lake Street.
At the request of Councilmember Demond, Planning
Director Hardisty provided an update regarding the status of the
premises. He advised that photographs have been submitted this
evening which indicate quite of bit of progress has been made
since last Monday. He suggested if the Council chooses to give
the owner more time to clean up the premises, that it be only
until July 31st.
Adoption of Resolution No. 137-91 finding
that litter on property at 722 Lake Street,
Bakersfield, constitutes a nuisance and
ordering the Building Director to proceed
with abatement.
Councilmember DeMond made a motion to delay the
abatement for two weeks and advised that after the vote, she
would like to discuss the issue of the demolition.
Councilmember McDermott offered a friendly amendment
that Council make the determination and direct staff not to put
this matter out to bid until July 31st.
Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991 - Page 17
Councilmember DeMond accepted the amendment and made a
motion to adopt the Resolution finding that litter on property at
722 Lake Street, Bakersfield, constitutes a nuisance and ordering
the Building Director to proceed with abatement, holding any
abatement process until July 31, 1991, and it shall be at the
discretion of the Building Director to determine if the cleanup
is acceptable to have abated that nuisance. The motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Councilmember DeMond requested that staff meet with
Mrs. Brent and City Attorney Lunardini to discuss the possible
demolition of the shed. She further advised that Mrs. Brent is
put on notice and is now aware of this possible demolition, so
that it hopefully will be taken care of and not have to come back
to Council.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 138-91 adopting
the Kern River Freeway Specific Plan Line.
Councilmember McDermott made a motion to adopt the
Resolution of the Specific Plan Line of the Kern River Freeway,
with the amendment by Councilmember Salvaggio.
Councilmember Salvaggio added to the motion that the
Planning Commission evaluate an alternative alignment for the
section between Mohawk and Coffee Road which generally runs
northerly of the Cross Valley Canal and considers both cost and
environmental impact of each alternative.
City Clerk Williams requested clarification on the
amendment.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, and the
amendment by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No. 138-91,
adopting the Kern River Freeway Specific Plan Line was approved;
and the Planning Commission was directed to evaluate an
alternative alignment for the section between Mohawk and Coffee
Road, which generally runs northerly of the Cross Valley Canal,
and that they consider both cost and environmental impact of each
alternative. Both the main motion and the amended portion of the
motion were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3375 amending
Chapter 17.36 of the Municipal Code relating
to Church (CH) Zoning.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of June 19, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Ordinance No.
3375 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3376 amending
Chapter 17.38 of the Municipal Code relating
to Hospital (HOSP) Zoning.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of June 19, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Ordinance No.
3376 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 3377 adding Bection
17.04.165, 17.04.505 and 17.04.537 to the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Church
(CH) Zones.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of June 19, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Ordinance No.
3377 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3378 amending
Section 17.60.210 and Section 17.60.220 of
the Munlcipal Code relating to slgnage in
Church (CH) and Hospital (Hosp) Zone
Classifications.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of June 19, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Ordinance No.
3378 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3379 amending
Chapter 17.53 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to Site Plan Review.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of June 19, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Ordinance No.
3379 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
and City Zoning Map Nos. 122-01, 122-12,
122-13, 122-24, 123-16, 123-17, 123-18,
123-19, 123-20 and 123-21 by prezoning that
certain property located south of Stockdale
Highway to Panama Lane, generally west of
Gosford Road, one mile west of Buena Vista
Road known as the Buena Vista No. 5
Annexation (Ward 4).
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This Ordinance amends Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and prezones approximately 3,561.11 +/- acres of
the Buena Vista No. 5 Annexation as C-1 (Limited Commercial),
A-20-A (Agricultural 20 Acre Minimum) and M-2 (General
Manufacturing) Zones.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfleld Municipal Code
and City Zoning Map No. 102-30 by prezoning
property located east of Jewetta Avenue,
approximately 1,400 feet north of Brimhall
Road known as the Brimhall No. Z Annexation
(Ward 4).
This Ordinance amends Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and prezones approximately 30 +/- acres of the
Brimhall No. 2 Annexation as E (Estate) and R-S-2.SA (Residential
Suburban 2.5 Acres minimum) Zone.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 122-02 by changing the Land
Use Zoning for properties located at 13001
Stockdale Highway from a P.C.D. (Planned
Commercial Development) Zone to a P.C.D.
(Planned Commercial Development) Zone for a
neighborhood commercial shopping center
consisting of a one-story, 42,086 square foot
building and a 4,500 square foot building pad
totaling 46,586 square feet.
On June 6, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of a zone change from P.C.D. to P.C.D on the southwest
corner of Stockdale Highway and South Allen Road.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 17.31 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relatlng to M-3 (Heavy Industrial)
Zones.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
May 16, 1991, and recommended approval of the addition of Chapter
17.31 with amendments relating to setback requirements to Title
17. The M-3 Zoning District would implement the HI (Heavy
Industrial) land use designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan Land Use Element.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 15.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to the National Electrical
Cods.
Chapter 15.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is
based on the 1987 Edition of the National Electrical Code. The
1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code has been published
and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials
(IBCO). The 1990 Edition was published to update the previous
1987 Edition. An Ordinance has been prepared for adoption of the
updated 1990 Edition. The Building Department staff has reviewed
the provisions of this Ordinance with the Building Industry
Association (BIA) of Kern County and the local Chapter of the
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
A public hearing has been scheduled for the Council
meeting of July 31, 1991.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 139-91 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing collection of assessment by the
Kern County Tax Collector for demolition
and/or removal of dangerous buildings and/or
structures.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Resolution No.
139-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Resolutlon No. 140-91 setting the
time and date for hearing a report of the
Buildlng Director concerning the demolition
of dangerous buildings, and hearing protests
or objections thereto.
This Resolution sets the public hearing for the Council
meeting of August 14, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution No.
140-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Resolution No. 141-91 authorizing
collection of assessments for District 90-1
(Jewefta/Calloway) by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
141-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Resolution No. 142-91 certifying
the Williamson Act Cancellation fee for
property located at the southeast corner of
Panama Lane and Akers Road.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution
No. 142-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:'
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
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Adoption of Resolution No. 143-91 specifying
that, unless excluded by Council, all
portions of the proposed Wible No. 8
Annexation shall, upon annexation to the City
of Bakersfield, be included within the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District, and setting hearing for objections
thereto (Wards 6 and 7).
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution
No. 143-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Adoption of Resolution No. 144-91 providing
for the adjustment of property tax revenues
upon local agency jurisdictional change
resulting from Annexation NO. 352, LAFCO
Proceeding No. 1075, Renfro No. 2 Annexation
(Ward 4).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
144-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 145-91 making
findings and adopting the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan subject
to the changes in Exhibit "B".
Communication has been received from Barbara Don
Carlos, Building Industry Association of Kern County, 5404
Stockdale Highway, Suite 112A, dated July 17, 1991, in support of
the Habitat Conservation Plan.
Councilmember Brunni made a motion to adopt the
Resolution with an amendment to incorporate the comments from the
Fish and Wildlife Service which Planning Director Hardisty
provided in a memorandum, which comments were basically technical
and editing comments which responded to issues raised at the
Planning Commission level.
At the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, Mr. Bill
Cooper of the Kern River Parkway committee was recognized and
advised the Council that the committee wants to go on record they
view the Kern River Corridor as being worthy of the direction of
some of the Habitat Conservation Plan funds and that some of the
money ought to stay here for expanding the Kern River Corridor,
the Parkway and doing what is felt the people want done with it
in the first place.
Councilmember Brunni advised that when the
implementation trust is formed, she would like to see something
come back so the Council can petition the trust for the use of
moneys along the Kern River corridor for habitat.
Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991 - Page 22
After much discussion, upon a motion by Councilmember
Brunni, Resolution No. 145-91 was adopted, with the amendment to
incorporate the comments from the Fish and Wildlife Service
contained in Planning Director Hardisty's memorandum, by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, a
determination was made that the Agenda can be completed tonight,
and the rules to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. were
suspended.
Adoption of Resolution No. 146-91 making
findings and certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed
Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation
Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution No.
146-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Adoption of Resolution No, 147-91 amending
Resolution No, 126-91 setting salaries and
related benefits for employees of the Fire
Supervisory Unit of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution No.
147-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 148-91 authorizing
Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management
(FETSIM) Program Grant Application.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No.
148-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Approval of Agreement No. 91-163 with J.T.
Decker Professional Group to provide Employee
Assistance Program services.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Agreement No.
91-163 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Agreement.
Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1991 - Page 23
one (1) appointment to the Board of Building
Appeals due to the resignation of Raymond
Poore, no term specified.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Mr. Billie D.
Smith was appointed to the Board of Building Appeals, no term
specified.
One (1) appointment to the Community Advisory
Council (Southeast Metropo1itan Bakersfield
Employment and Economic Incentive Area) due
to the resignation of Richard Prado, term
expiring December 31, 1991.
This appointment was made using the ballot process.
City Clerk Williams announced the person receiving the
highest number of votes was Mr. Martin Castro.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the nomination
of Mr. Martin Castro was confirmed, and Mr. Castro was appointed
to the Community Advisory Council (Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Employment and Economic Incentive Area), term
expiring December 31, 1991.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the issue of
the City of Bakersfield picking up any additional cost of an
election inside the City limits with respect to the expenditure
plan on the half cent sales tax initiative was referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee for review and recommendation.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested Council direct staff
to review the Municipal Code with respect to having a better
process for enforcement of litter, weeds, and nuisances.
Additionally, he stated that one issue has been not having money
budgeted to take care of the problems, and he would like that to
be a part of the review.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the following
three items were referred to the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee meeting for discussion:
A memorandum from the County Counsel to the
Board of Supervisors regarding appointments
to the North Bakersfield Recreation and Park
District Board of Directors. The City
appointment would be made by the Mayor, and
Councilmember Brunni requested that Mayor
Medders attend the meeting which is being
hosted by the County.
Councilmember Brunni stated she would like to
talk to the County about a letter to Dale
Mills from the City Department of Public
Works regarding the Mt. Vernon PSD Wastewater
Treatment Plant Expansion.
Councilmember Brunni advised that on July
15th the Bakersfield Water Board authorized
the Water Department to send a letter to the
Kern County Water Agency with regard to the
"Urban Bakersfield Water Delivery Financing
Scheme".
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Councilmember Edwards asked if there had been City
representation at the County meeting regarding the increase in
the booking fee.
Assistant to the City Manager Stinson responded that he
and Assistant Chief Lewis attended the meeting, and it was
discussed that the 6.7 percent increase was related to the
County's increases in salary cost and operational cost, more or
less inflation increases. He advised that it was made clear that
the City opposed the increase but felt it was fair based on the
fact that the County has the authority at the present time to
continue to do the booking fee. He also advised that the County
Administrative officer stated they intend to do an annual
contract with the City similar to the way it was done last year.
Councilmember Edwards requested that staff check into
the process currently required to have a "block party", and to
see if it is necessary to make it so difficult, intimidating and
expensive for a neighborhood community to have a "block party".
Councilmember DeMond advised that she was surprised to
receive a letter from the Kern Arthritis Foundation for another
$90,000. She stated she would have liked to have known from
staff about this whole issue prior to receiving the letter.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond the request from
the Kern Arthritis Foundation for another $90,000 was referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee at the earliest possible moment.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, staff was
asked to prepare a report regarding the State budget, as it
affects the City, and take that to the Budget and Finance
Committee to bring a report back to the Council.
Councilmember Peterson recognized Councilman Edwards
for his efforts in inspiring community pride and involvement in
clean-up.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 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
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