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Bakersfield, California, August 14, 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., August 14, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni (seated
at 5:20), Peterson (seated at 5:20),
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
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 of city owned property.
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 regarding City Attorney's Semi-
Annual review.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Council
recessed to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed Session
at 5:19 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the meeting for
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:53 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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Bakersfield, California, August 14, 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., August 14, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Invocation by Ken Keith, Member of the Board of
Deacons, First Assembly of God Church, and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Assistant City Clerk Gafford called the roll as
follows:
Present: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Absent: None
Mayor Medders announced that Council took action in
Closed Session to grant a 30-day medical leave of absence without
pay to Mary Bristow.
PRESENTATION
Fire Chief Johnson advised that on July 8, 1991,
Mr. Robert Lopez risked his life by entering a fully-involved
structure fire, awakened the resident and pulled him from his
home, thereby averting a major tragedy. Additionally, Fire Chief
Johnson recognized Mr. Martin Vera, who assisted Mr. Lopez in
this heroic act and congratulated both gentlemen. On behalf of
the Council, Mayor Medders presented the Medal of Valor to
Mr. Lopez.
Councilmember Edwards announced that there will be a
Health Fair/Job Fair on Gorrill Street, Saturday, August 17th,
from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. He presented to the
Councilmembers and staff "Gorrill Street Looking Good
Neighborhood" buttons, and invited the Council, everyone in the
audience and the press to attend this Fair.
Calendar:
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent
Ce
Approval of Voucher Nos. 11991 to 12093,
inclusive, in the amount of $341,149.02
and Voucher Nos. 154 to 556 inclusive, in
the amount of $850,705.92, and Self
Insurance Voucher Nos. 2710 to 2761,
inclusive, in the amount of $29,534.39
and Self Insurance Voucher Nos. 12 to 44
inclusive, in the amount of $128,486.90.
(Voucher No. 153 was not used.)
Minutes of the Workshop, Closed Session
and Regular Meeting of July 31, 1991, for
approval.
Communication
Communication from R.A. Campbell,
3005 Horace Mann Avenue, dated
July 24, 1991, regarding the
cutting of trees on Truxtun
Avenue. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC &
ENGINEERING)
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Maps
1.
Communication from George F.
Gerard, 355 La Colina Drive,
Inglewood, dated July 20, 1991,
regarding the sale of spray paints.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO LEGISLATIVE
AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE)
Communication from Catherine
Palla, Downtown Business
Association URM (Unreinforced
Masonry Building) Task Force,
1401 19th Street, #101, dated
July 23, 1991, regarding
Unreinforced Masonry Building
issues. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON
FILE)
Communication from George W.
Nickel, Jr., 6200 Lake Ming Road,
dated August 1, 1991, regarding
proposed Mello-Roos Bond program
to finance a golf course and
related subdivision program.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO URBAN
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE)
Communication from J. Dale
Hawley, Executive Director,
Central District Development
Agency, dated August 7, 1991,
regarding Redevelopment Real
Estate Holdings. (RECEIVE AND
REFER TO BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE)
and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement Nos. 91-170 and 91-171
with Castle & Cooke Development
Corporation for Tract 5218
consisting of 49 lots on 26.41
acres located at the southwest
corner of Ming Avenue and Grand
Lakes Avenue.
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement Nos. 91-172 and 91-173
with Castle & Cooke Development
Corporation for Tract 5220
consisting of 12 lots on 9 acres
located south of Ming Avenue and
east of Grand Lakes Avenue.
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement Nos. 91-174 and 91-175
with Cambridge Development
Company for Tract 5419
consisting of 44 lots on 18.02
acres located east of Jewetta
Avenue and north of Noriega Road.
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement Nos. 91-176 and 91-177
with West Kern Corporation for
Tract 5184 located north of
State Route 178 at Valley Street.
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Improvement Agreement No. 91-178
with Castle & Cooke Development
Corporation for the construction
of Grand Lakes Avenue from Ming
Avenue south of Chamber Boulevard.
Notices of Completion and acceptance of
work for the following:
Contract No. 91-107 with Works
Striping & Marking Service, Inc.,
for installation of reflectorized
pavement markers at various
locations, completed July 31,
1991·
Contract No. 90-191 with Tumblin
Company for Ming Avenue
Overcrossing widening at Highway
99, completed June 26, 1991.
Contract No. 90-109 with J.L.
Denio, Inc., for Wible Road
median island earthwork from
Auto Mall Drive to Panama Lane,
completed July 26, 1991.
Contract No. 84-95 with Magna
Development Corporation for
Tract No. 4691 located at the
southwest corner of South "H"
Street and Panama Lane,
completed July 31, 1991.
Contract No. 90-287 with Cambridge
Properties for Tract No. 4957,
Unit 1, located at the
intersection of Ashe Road and
Harris Road, completed August 2,
1991.
Contract No. 90-122 with Dennis
W. DeWalt, Inc., for Tract No.
5033, Phase 2, landscaping,
located at the southeast corner
of Calloway Drive and Hageman
Road, completed on July 9, 1991.
Contract No. 90-89 with Renfro,
Inc., for Tract No. 5068, Phase
1, landscaping, located at the
southwest corner of Calloway
Drive and Hageman Road,
completed June 5, 1991.
Contract No. 91-106 with On/Tec
West Construction for construction
of improvements for the
Bakersfield Homeless Center
Social Service Building located
at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue
completed August 7, 1991.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
the following:
1. Traffic signal system on "A"
Street at Truxtun Avenue.
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Traffic signal system on Stockdale
Highway at Village Lane.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION.
Median modifications on Truxtun
Avenue from "A" Street to "H"
Street.
5. DELETED.
g. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
Subordination Agreement No. 91-179 -
Debra Wright.
Agreement No. 91-180 with the City of
Ridgecrest for Assignment of Combined Road
Program (FAU) Funds.
Independent Contractor's Agreement No.
91-181 with Krazan & Associates, Inc.,
provide geotechnical services for the
construction of the Jewetta Trunk Sewer
Project.
to
Agreement No. 91-182, First Amendment to
Agreement No. PW90-42 with Moore & Taber
Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists,
Inc., ($10,000.00, China Grade Loop Bridge).
1. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
Application for $40,000.00 Rental
Rehabilitation Entitlement for Fiscal
Year 1991-92.
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Accept bids for traffic signal equipment
from Lucy's Sales (2 items; $4,576.90),
GM Services (9 items, $4,440.15), Signal
Control (162 items; $3,371.94); McCain
Traffic Supply (180 items, $269.47) and
Graybar Electric (30 items; $150.15).
Councilmember Edwards requested that Item f.3. and
1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Item
Councilmember McDermott requested that, due to a
possible conflict of interest, Item g. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a, b, c,
d, e, f, h, i, j, m, and n, with the removal of Items f.3., g.,
and 1., and the deletion of Item f.5., of the Consent Calendar
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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fo3.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
the Bakersfield Senior Center Air
Conditioning.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the Plans and
Specifications for the Bakersfield Senior Center Air Conditioning
were approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Edwards
Peterson,
Request for Extension of Time from
Panattoni Development Company to extend
the completion date for Improvement
Agreement No. 90-189, Parcel Map Waiver
13-89, to July 25, 1992.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the Request
for Extension of Time from Panattoni Development Company to
extend the completion date for Improvement Agreement No. 90-189,
Parcel Map Waiver 13-89, to July 25, 1992, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember McDermott
Agreement No. 91-183, Amendment to
Agreement No. 88-251, with Gordon Special
Services for administration of School
Crossing Guard Program.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Agreement No.
91-183 was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, the following New
Business Item was moved forward to be heard at this time:
Communication from Jack Hardisty, Planning
Director, regarding College No. 4 Annexation.
NEW BUSINESS
Communication from Jack Hardisty, Planning
Director, regarding College No. 4 Annexation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, the process for
the College No. 4 Annexation was discontinued.
(NEW BUSINESS IS CONTINUED ON PAGE 16)
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Ms. Carla Jeffers, 2500 Elton Avenue, presented
addendums to previous petitions opposing annexation of College
Area No. 4 submitted to the Planning Commission. She asked for
clarification regarding how long will this issue be dead, and
will the residents be notified properly next time instead of just
two weeks ahead of time.
Planning Director Hardisty advised that there is no
statutory limitation on proposals to annex.
Mr. Norman Walters, 3301 Dwight Street, spoke in
opposition to tearing down the trees on Truxtun Avenue between
"A" and "H" streets.
Mr. J. Craig Jenkins, 4241 Flintridge Drive, spoke in
opposition to the College No. 4 Annexation.
Dr. George Ablin, 2828 "H" Street, spoke regarding the
College No. 4 Annexation and expressed his concern about the
manner in which the Planning Commission proceedings on this issue
were conducted.
Mr. Bruce Keith, 6104 Preston Court, representing the
Downtown Business Association, spoke in support of the removal of
trees along Truxtun Avenue and the lighting of trees during the
holiday season.
Ms. Barbara Don Carlos, representing the Building
Industry Association of Kern County, spoke regarding Commercial
Zoning Ordinance revisions and expressed interest in meeting with
the Council or a committee to discuss the BIA's concerns
regarding this issue.
Ms. Beverly Davis, representing the Bakersfield
Association of Realtors, 331 18th Street, spoke regarding
Commercial Zoning Ordinance revisions and expressed interest
discussing the BAR's concerns prior to the second reading.
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Ms. Tonia Robinson, 619 Patricia Avenue, requested
Council's help in fighting an infestation of ticks in her
neighborhood.
Mr. John Willingham, 6005 Cedar Falls Drive,
representing the Kern County Apartment Owners Association, spoke
in opposition to the changes in the Zoning Ordinance, which is a
New Business Item regarding an Ordinance amending Chapters 17.20,
17.22, 17.24 and 17.26 and the rescinding of Chapter 17.25 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code.
HEARINGS
Hearing for consideration of the report by
the Fire Chief specifying work to be done,
and description of the properties upon which
hazardous weeds and debris are located.
law.
Property owners have been duly notified as required by
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 159-91 finding
that certain weeds, grasses, dead shrubs, and
waste matter on properties in the City of
Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance, and
directing the Chief of the Fire Department to
abate such nuisance.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
159-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Hearing to consider the report by the
Building Director specifying work done, cost
of work and description of property upon
which dangerous buildings have been
demolished, and hearing protests or
objections thereto.
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 160-91 confirming
the report of the Building Director regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City
of Bakersfield for demolition of dangerous
buildings.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No.
160-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Medders recognized Boy Scout Troop 87 and thanked
them for coming to the meeting this evening.
Hearing on an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan and negative declaration
concerning the following area:
Segment I:
JAMES C. LUNDY, ASU & ASSOCIATES, agent for
Sara Adler, has applied to amend the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfleld 2010
General Plan consisting of a change from HR
(High Density) to OC (Office Commercial) for
a 41,000+/- square foot site generally
located along the west side of Oswell Street
between Bernard Street and Pico Avenue.
(Ward 3)
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
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Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received, Mayor
Medders closed the public portion of the hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 161-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment I of proposed amendment to
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No.
161-91 approving the Negative Declaration and General Plan
Amendment, Segment I, of the Land Use Element was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Hearing regarding an amendment to the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan and proposed environmental
documents concerning the following area:
SEGMENT III:
BATHY DEVELOPMENT requests to amend the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan consisting of a change from
RI-A (Resource Intensive Agriculture) to LR
(Low Density Residential) on ?3°?9 acres and
to GC (General Commercial) on 6.15 acres, for
that site generally located at the southwest
corner of Reina Road and Jewetta Avenue.
(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. No protest or objections being received, Mayor
Medders closed the public portion of the hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 162-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment III of proposed Amendment
to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
162-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration with
mitigation and approving, with conditions, General Plan
Amendment, Segment III, to the Land Use Element was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
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Hearing regarding an amendment to the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan and proposed environmental
documents concerning the following area:
SEGMENT V:
SEQUOIA ENGINEERING requests to amend the
Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of a
change from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR
(Low Density Residential) on 20.46 acres, for
that site generally located at the northwest
corner of Calloway Drive and Meacham Road.
(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. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 163-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment V of proposed Amendment to
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Councilmember Brunni advised that there is a change in
Exhibit "A", "Conditions of Approval", and that Item No. 4 of
Exhibit "A" should read as follows:
Gravity sewer service is available in
Quicksilver Avenue to the north, Riverlakes
Ranch Drive to the east, and Calloway Drive
to the south. The project shall be served by
a gravity sewer system unless such a system
is deemed to be unfeasible by the Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
163-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration with
mitigation measures, and approving, with conditions, General Plan
Amendment, Segment V, to the Land Use Element was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Hearing on an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan and proposed Negative
Declaration concerning the following area:
Segment VI:
MILAZZO & ASSOCIATES, agent for Riverlakes
Ranch/Unibe11, has applied to amend the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan consisting of changing GC
(General Commercial) from 10+/- acres to
15+/- net acres along the west side of Coffee
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Road between Main Plaza Drive (proposed
street name) and the Friant-Kern Canal; HMR
(High Medium Density Residential) from 16+/-
to 15+/- net acres along the southwest corner
of Coffee Road and Hageman Road (extended);
and HR (High Density Residential) from 17+/-
to 13+/- net acres along the northwest corner
of Coffee Road and Creekside Drive
(proposed). (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. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 164-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment VI proposed Amendment to
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
164-91 approving the Negative Declaration and approving General
Plan Amendment, Segment VI of the Land Use Element was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Hearing on an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan and proposed environmental
document concerning the following area:
Segment VII:
CASTLE & COOKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, has applied to
amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of a change
from HMR (High Medium Density Residential) to LR (Low
Density Residential) for a 10.7+/- acre site located
along the northwest corner of the Buena vista Canal and
Paseo vista Boulevard. (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. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 165-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment VII of proposed Amendment
to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
165-91 approving the Negative Declaration and approving General
Plan Amendment, Segment VII to the Land Use Element was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Hearing on an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan and Negative Declaration
concerning the following:
SEGMENT VIII:
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD has applied to amend
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of a
change from RR (Rural Residential) to SR
(Suburban Residential) on approximately 50
acres generally located east of Jewetta
Avenue between Brimhall Road and Palm Avenue.
(Ward 4)
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Communication has been received from Albert Pritikin,
Route 8, Box #33, in opposition to the General Plan Amendment.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 166-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment VIII of proposed Amendment
to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Planning Director Hardisty advised that changes have
been made in the conditions as outlined in his memorandum to
Councilmember Brunni dated August 14, 1991.
Councilmember Brunni asked for the record if the
Applicant agreed with the changes, and the Applicant acknowledged
his agreement to the changes.
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Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
166-91 adopting the Negative Declaration with mitigation
approving in part General Plan Amendment 2-91, Segment VIII, by
adding approximately 1.56 acres to the General Commercial
recommended by the Planning Commission, approving Suburban
Residential for 10,000 square foot lots between the General
Commercial and the 10,000 square foot lot subdivision to the east
and approving the rest of the Suburban Residential with an 18,000
square foot lot size minimum, with the deletion of Condition No.
4 regarding public access, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Appeal hearing of the Planning Commission
recommendation on Brimhall No. i Annexation,
Zoning Upon Annexation No. 5131. A portion
of the annexation area is within GPA 2-91,
Segment VIII. (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. No protest or objections being received, Mayor
Medders closed the public portion of the hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 167-91 overturning
the Plannlng Commission's approval of Zoning
Upon Annexation NO. 5131 located northeast of
Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road (Brimhall
No. i Annexation). (Ward 4)
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
167-91 adopting the Negative Declaration with mitigation
approving in part the appeal by adding approximately 1.56 acres
to the General Commercial recommended by the Planning Commission,
approving Suburban Residential for 10,000 square foot lots
between the General Commercial and the 10,000 square foot lot
subdivisions to the east and approving the rest of the Suburban
Residential with an 18,000 square foot lot size minimum and
direct staff to prepare an Ordinance with appropriate conditions
reflecting this decision, with the deletion of Condition No. 4
regarding public access, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Hearing regarding amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Bakersfield Metropo1itan 2010
General Plan and proposed environmental
documents concerning the following area:
SEGMENT IX:
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD requests to amend the
Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of a
change from High Medium Density Residential
(HMR) to Low Density Residential (LR) on
approximately 37.81 acres, located at the
northwest corner of Highway 99 and McKee
Road. (Wards 6 and 7)
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 168-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration and
approving Segment IX of proposed Amendment to
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (Land Use
Element Amendment 2-91).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution
No. 168-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration,
with mitigation measures, and approving General Plan Amendment,
Segment IX, to the Land Use Element was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
REPORTS
Councilmember DeMond, Chairperson of the Legislative
and Litigation Committee, read Report No. 4-91 regarding Senate
Bill 376 and Senate Bill 1100, as follows:
As part of its review of Sacramento
legislation, the Legislative and Litigation
Committee addressed issues inherent in both
Senate Bill 376 (Hill} and Senate Bill 1100
(Bergeson).
Senate Bill 376 would preempt all local
ordinances governing smoking which were not
in effect on July 1, 1991. Cities that are
contemplating smoking ordinances, or updating
their existing ordinances, would be prevented
from taking such action.
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Senate Bill 1100 prohibits any person from
distributing free samples of cigarettes or
smokeless tobacco in public areas as well as
vouchers or coupons for free tobacco products
while allowing cities and counties the
ability to enact stricter ordinances.
Both bills address several smoking issues.
While in support of statewide standards on
smoking and tobacco legislation, the
Committee is strongly opposed to the
preemption of local governmental rule set
forth in SB 376. It further feels that SB
1100 sets a realistic statewide standard,
while allowing cities to maintain local
control.
Therefore, the Legislative and Litigation
Committee recommends the City Council accept
this report and pass the resolution
supporting SB 1100 and opposing SB 376. The
Committee further recommends that the City
Council direct the City Clerk to forward the
resolution to our representatives in
Sacramento and the Governor's Office before
August 19, the day the Legislature returns
from summer recess.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Legislative and
Litigation Committee Report No. 4-91 was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the
recommendations of Legislative and Litigation Committee Report
No. 4-91 were implemented.
Adoption of Resolution No. 169-91 supporting
Senate Bill 1100 (Bergeson) instituting
statewide tobacco controls and opposing
Senate Bill 376 (Hill) which preempts local
tobacco controls.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No.
169-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Brunni requested that, whenever
legislation in proposed, she be provided with a copy of the
actual text of the legislation.
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ACTION ON BIDS
Adoption of Resolution No. 170-91 determining
that certain Radio Communication Equipment
can be reasonably obtained from only one
vendor, Motorola C & E, and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding
therefor, not to exceed $264,000.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution No.
170-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Approval of Contract No. 91-184 with Brown &
Fowler for the Callfornla Avenue Storm Drain,
Easton Drive to Easton Drive, and appropriate
$13,800 therefor.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the low bid
from Brown & Fowler was accepted, $13,800 fund balance to the
Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the Gas Tax Fund
was appropriated, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Contract by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3385 amending
Chapter 15.78 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to mitigation for urban
development impacts on endangered species.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of July 31, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Ordinance No.
3385 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 394,
granting the appeal by Arnold Jobarisen from
the decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying the request for
modification to permit the reduction of the
side yard setback from 5 feet to $ feet for a
garage addition on that certain property
commonly known as 1901 Glendon Court.
This Resolution sets forth the decision of the Council
following the Public Hearing on the matter held on July 17, 1991.
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Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Zoning
Resolution No. 394 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 Zoning Resolution No. 395
overturning the Planning Commission condition
of approval of sign in Proposed Stine No. S
Annexation, Zoning Upon Annexation No. 5139
located southwest of Belle Terrace and Stine
Road (Ward 5).
This Resolution sets forth the decision of the Council
following the public hearing on the matter held on July 31, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Zoning
Resolution No. 395 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
of August
of August
of August
of August
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 15.04 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to the Uniform Buildings and
Construction Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
28, 1991.
First Reading of
Chapter 15.12 of
Code relating to
an Ordinance amending
the Bakersfield Municipal
the Uniform Building Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
28, 1991.
First Reading of
Chapter 15.16 of
Code relating to
an Ordinance amending
the Bakersfield Municipal
the Uniform Mechanical Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
28, 1991.
First Reading of
Chapter 15.20 of
Code relating to
an Ordinance amending
the Bakersfield Municipal
the Uniform Housing Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
28, 1991.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 15.24 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to the Uniform Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
of August 28, 1991.
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First Reading of
Chapter 15.28 of
Code relating to
an Ordinance amending
the Bakersfield Municipal
the Uniform Pl-mhing Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
of August 28, 1991.
First Reading of
Chapter 15.36 of
Code relating to
an Ordinance amending
the Bakersfield Municipal
the Uniform Sign Code.
A public hearing has been set for the Council meeting
of August 28, 1991.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and City
Zoning Map No. 103-22 by changing the Land
Use Zoning of those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield consisting of 0.94 acres
generally located along the west side of
Oswell Street between Bernard Street and Pico
Avenue from R-3D (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling, Architectural Design) to C-O
(Commercial and Professional Office) Zones.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
June 20, 1991, and recommended approval of the Negative
Declaration and zone change amendment request from R-3D to C-O
for that site located along the west side of Oswell Street
between Bernard Street and Pico Avenue.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapters 17.20, 17.22, 17.24 and 17.26 (C-O,
Commercial and Professional Office; C-1,
Limited Commercial; C-2, commercial; and C-C
civic Center Zones, respectively), and
rescinding Chapter 17.25 (C-$, Central
Business Zone) of the City of Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to Commercial Zones.
The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on
June 6, 1991, and July 18, 1991, and unanimously approved the
proposed changes to the commercial zones.
Councilmember Brunni directed staff to take the
comments that were received from the Building Industry
Association, the Bakersfield Association of Realtors and
Mr. Willingham with regard to this item, and comment back to the
Council before August 28, 1991.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff obtain a copy
of the Kern County Apartment Owners Association's statement, if
available, and provide copies to Council.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Section 17.06.020 of Chapter 17.06 (Zoning
Map) of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
City Zoning Map No. 102-19, by prezoning
property located at the northwest corner of
Calloway Drive and Meacham Road, known as
Meacham NO. I Annexation (Ward 4).
This Ordinance amends Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and prezones approximately 20.46 acres of Meacham
No. 1 Annexation as an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone.
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First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Section 17.06.020 of Chapter 17.06 (Zoning
Map) of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
City Zoning Map No. 101-13, by prezonlng
property located at the southwest corner of
Reina Road and Jewetta Avenue, known as
Reina No. i Annexation (Ward 4).
This Ordinance amends Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and prezones approximately 73.79 acres of Reina
No. 1 Annexation as an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone and
approximately 6.15 acres as a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
and City Zoning Map No. 102-20 by changing
the land use zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfleld
consisting of 7+/- acres generally located
along the west side of Coffee Road between
Main Plaza Drive (proposed street name) and
the Friant-Kern Canal from an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
June 20, 1991, and recommended approval of the Negative
Declaration and zone change amendment changing the C-1 site from
10+/- to 17+/- acres.
Councilmember Salvaggio reguested that staff look into
and recommend back to Council the issue of placing ward numbers
on all zoning ordinance matters.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
and City Zoning Map No. 123-06 by changing
the zoning of those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield consisting of 10.7+/-
acres generally located along the northwest
corner of Buena Vista Canal and Paseo Vista
Boulevard from an R-2 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
June 20, 1991, and recommended approval of the Negative
Declaration and zone change amendment request from R-2 to R-1 for
that site located along the northwest corner of the Buena Vista
Canal and Paseo Vista Boulevard.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 3386
levying upon the full taxable value of the
taxable property in the City of Bakersfield,
except that area known as the Rio Bravo
Annexation, a percentage rate of taxation
upon each dollar of valuation for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending
June 30, 1992.
The General Obligation Bonds were authorized by the
voters on September 28, 1965, for improvements to sewer and
sewage treatment facilities and a fire station.
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Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Ordinance No.
3386 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Adoption of Resolution No. 171-91 approving
the Application for Grant Funds for the
Bicycle Program under the Clean Air and
Transportation Improvement Act of 1990
(Proposition 116} for bike lane striping and
widening a portion of the Kern River Parkway
Bike Path.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
171-91 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. 172-91 making
findings and ordering the territory
designated as Proceeding No. 1068, Annexation
No. 347, Buena Vista NO. 4, annexed to the
city of Bakersfield (Ward 4).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
172-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Adoption of Resolution of Application No.
173-91 proposing proceedings for annexation
of territory to the city of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation NO. 355, Buena Vista
No. 5 Annexation (Ward 4).
Councilmember Brunni made a motion to adopt the
resolution and made the following statement for the record:
I support this annexation for several
reasons, and when this same piece of property
came before us in the 2010 hearings, I had a
completely different view of it for some very
specific reasons, and they're the same
reasons I'm glad to see this with us tonight.
The first, and most important, being this is
an annexation. We wanted to ensure that this
large and potentially urbanized area would be
annexed to the City so that we could
appropriately plan for municipal services to
be provided. Number two, there are no land
use designations being done on this
annexation. It is being annexed as it is
today, as ag land, and that is the third
reason that this doing no land use
designations will give us the opportunity to
have appropriate environmental and other
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reviews on any plans that are brought forward
on that piece of property, and it will be
within the purview of the City, and so I
really feel a thousand percent more
comfortable and am very pleased to support
the idea that we adopt the annexation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
173-91 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 of Application No.
174-91 proposing proceedings for annexation
of territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation No. 356, Brimhall
No. Z Annexation (Ward 4).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
174-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 175-91 ordering
changes and modification to increase scope of
work, Assessment District No. 86-2
(Riverlakes Ranch).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No.
165-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1077
calling a public hearing to determine whether
public necessity, health, safety or welfare
requires amending the boundaries of an
existing underground utility district within
designated area, District No. 2, Division 18
(East White Lane, from 230 feet east of
centerline Madison Avenue to 930 feet west of
centerline Madison Avenue).
This Resolution sets the public hearing before the
Council for the meeting of August 28, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Resolution of
Intention No. 1077 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 176-91 approving
the proposed Negative Declaration for the
Truxtun Corridor (from "A" to "H" Streets)
Traffic Improvement Master Plan.
Councilmember DeMond made a motion to adopt the
Resolution.
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion that a citizen,
Ms. Martha Walters, be recognized to speak at this time. The
motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, Salvaggio
Councilmembers DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott
None
None
Peterson,
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that staff research
the Council policy regarding recognition of citizens to speak.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No.
176-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith,
Peterson, Salvaggio
Councilmember McDermott
None
None
Brunni,
Adoption of Resolution No. 177-91 approving
the proposed Negative Declaration for median
modifications of Truxtun Avenue between "L"
and "Q" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No.
177-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, Salvaggio
Noes: Councilmember McDermott
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement No. 91-185 with the
County of Kern for County Jail Booking and
Processing Services provided for City of
Bakersfield.
Councilmember McDermott made a motion to approve and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember McDermott made the following statement
for the record:
I think there was some question in the press
about why the City of Bakersfield wasn't
present when this issue came up in front of
the Board of Supervisors. I think we've been
very clear in the fact that we believe this
is a double billing of the residents of the
City of Bakersfield. We don't agree with the
State law that allows the County to do this.
We don't agree with the decision of the
County to do it. We've worked to try and
change that State law but, given the
constraints that the County has decided to do
it, the Budget and Finance Committee has
Bakersfield, California, August 14, 1991 - Page 22
reviewed this. We believe the changes that
are recommended in the contract this year are
appropriate changes, and the Committee is
recommending approval of those changes.
However, we want to make sure that the record
does reflect that we continue to believe that
these charges should not be assessed against
any city governments.
After much discussion, upon a motion by Councilmember
McDermott, Agreement No. 91-185 was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Agreement by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers DeMond, Smith, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott
Councilmembers Edwards, Salvaggio
None
None
Approval of Agreement No. 91-186, Memorandum
of Understanding with the County of Kern to
jointly fund the Fair Housing Assessment.
Councilmember Brunni requested staff provide her with a
copy of the Request for Proposal and a list of those firms who
were sent the Request for Proposal.
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion to approve and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember Smith requested that staff check into the
issue of how often the Fair Housing Assessment will occur.
Councilmember McDermott requested that a letter be
drafted to the appropriate H.U.D. officials expressing the
Council's concerns regarding how often the assessments will occur
and requesting that H.U.D. be more cognizant that this assessment
tends to lower the moneys that the City has to accomplish some of
their good programs.
After much discussion, upon a motion by Councilmember
Salvaggio, Agreement No. 91-186 was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Agreement by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
Agreement No. 91-187 with Coen and Associates
to prepare & Fair Housing Assessment.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Agreement No.
91-187 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Agreement by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Membership in the National League of Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, $11,000 was
transferred from Council Contingency to the City Council
Operation Budget in the General Fund for the National League of
cities by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
Approval of 1991-1992 Legislative Platform.
Councilmember DeMond made a motion to approve the 1991-
1992 Legislative Platform.
Councilmember Brunni made a substitute motion to change
the third paragraph of "General Policy Statements" to read:
"Support legislation which enhances local land use decision-
making authority and opposing legislation which erodes local land
use decision-making authority"; under "Quality of Life", to add a
paragraph to read: "Support legislation which enhances the
quality of life for California citizens"; and to change the third
paragraph to read: "Support legislation which provides continued
and equitable funding of recreational and open space programs of
support". The substitute motion failed.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the 1991-1992
Legislative Platform was approved.
Designation of voting delegate for League of
California Cities Annual Conference.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, this item was
deferred to the meeting immediately prior to September 20th.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the following
item which arose after the Agenda was printed and upon which
action is necessary was added to the Agenda at this time.
Approval of Land Purchase Agreement No.
91-188 with Ruben C. Bartell for acquisition
of Kern River Freeway right-of-way along the
north boundary of the Cross Valley Canal west
of Coffee Road and appropriate $400,000
therefor; and Grant Deed No. 3381 from Ruben
Bartell for property required for the Kern
River Freeway.
At the request of Public Works Director Schulz,
Mr. Ruben Bartell was recognized and responded to questions.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Agreement No.
91-188 and Grant Deed No. 3381 were approved, $225,000 fund
balance and $175,000 gas tax 1992-93 revenue to the Public Works
Capital Improvement Budget within the gas tax fund was
appropriated, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Agreement by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the issue of
a Assemblyman Katz's bill, which has passed the Assembly and is
currently in the Senate, that allows all the water in the San
Joaquin Valley to be transferred down south was referred to the
Water Committee for review and to come back with a resolution to
oppose the bill.
Councilmember DeMond stated that the City gave $5,000
for the Spay/Neuter Program which enabled 1,000 vouchers to be
put out and, of those 1,000 vouchers, about 90 percent of them
were utilized.
Councilmember Salvaggio asked when the proposed Hosking
Road Sewer Assessment District issue will be coming back on the
Agenda, and was advised by Planning Director Schulz that it is
scheduled for the Council meeting of August 28th.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that when staff
responds to the letter from Colombo Construction regarding SB
198, the Building Director convey that Council is concerned about
the issue, as well.
Councilmember Brunni submitted to the Council a letter
dated August 12, 1991, from Water and Sanitation Department
Manager, Paul Dow, to John Noonan, Senior Engineer of the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, regarding a
water well producing DBCP (dibromochloropropane) that is
currently being drilled by the Kern County Water Agency. She
thanked Paul Dow, and whoever else was involved in writing the
letter. Councilmember Brunni stated she is very impressed and
pleased to see the City is trying to safeguard the quality of
water that the citizens of our community are drinking.
Councilmember Brunni submitted a letter she received
dated August 7, 1991, from Gregory R. Cox, Deputy Director of the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research, expressing his
appreciation for the copy of the Bakersfield 2010 document, and
commending her and her colleagues for such a thorough and
comprehensive effort°
Councilmember Edwards suggested that, with the
reapportionment that took place recently, consideration be given
to changing the Council representation on the Community Advisory
Council. City Attorney Lunardini advised that staff will have a
resolution drafted for the next Council meeting Agenda.
Councilmember Edwards requested of staff that the
Council needs to be briefed on the status of the redevelopment
agency topics regarding the Hotel Project, the City Center
Building and the financing of the redevelopment agency.
Councilmember Edwards suggested that if the Planning
Commission is going to be looking at strictly the technical
aspects of an annexation, then it ought to provide a hearing,
listen to the people who are pro and con, and then provide to the
Council documentation of the evidence that was gained.
Councilmember Edwards expressed his concern regarding
annexations and indicated there is a lot of infill area that
needs to be addressed.
Councilmember DeMond suggested to Police Chief
Patterson that this might be a good time to re-educate the people
to pay attention to the 25-mile per hour signs posted near the
schools, specifically with respect to Jefferson School on River
Boulevard, Longfellow School on Union Avenue, and Stella Hills
School, which was a new school last year.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of'Bake~ield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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