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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2004
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:20
p.m.), Salvaggio
2. WORKSHOP
a. Presentation of the Proposed FY 2004-05 Budget.
Alan Tandy, City Manager gave a presentation on
the Proposed FY 2004-05 Budget.
Motion by Maggard to direct staff to send a letter
with the strongest possible terms expressing the
Council's adamant disapproval and displeasure
with the League of California Cities concerning the
Governor's compromise to spread the cost of the
State's debt.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff provide the current
percentage of State budget cuts versus the City's
budget cuts since the date the State recognized the
magnitude of the budget deficit.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Bob Bradley spoke regarding the oil and gas
shortages.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk McCarthy announced that due to time
constraints, Agenda Item 4, Consent Calendar
will be considered and acted upon during the 7:00 p.m. portion of the
meeting.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS ACTION TAKEN
City Clerk McCarthy announced that due to time
constraints, Agenda Item 5, Consent Calendar Hearings
will be considered and acted upon during the 7:00 p.m. portion of the
meeting.
6. CLOSED SESSION
a. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. 1) Abrego, et al
v City, 2) Goland and Roy v Wright, City, and 3) City v
NAPG, at al.
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation;
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. One potential case.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to recess to Closed Session APPROVED
6:02 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to recess from Closed APPROVED
Session at 6:46 p.m.
RECONVENED MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
7. ROLL CALL
8. INVOCATION by Councilmember Mike Maggard
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Jackie Rubalcado, 5'" Grade
Student at Voorhies Elementary School.
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section REMOVED
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; NO REPORTABLE
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of ACTION
Government Code Section 54956.9. 1) Abrego, et al
v City, 2) Goland and Roy v Wright, City, and 3) City v
NAPG, et al.
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10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued ACTION TAKEN
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation;
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9. One potential case.
11. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Retirement Plaque
and Gift Certificate to Thomas A. Richardson for 20
years of service with the City.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Ross
Elliott, Director of Kern County Department of Emergency
Medical Services, proclaiming May 16 - 22, 2004, as
"Emergency Medical Services Week".
12. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Robert Scales spoke regarding transient outdoor
business permit code review.
Vice-Mayor Couch and Councilmember Sa/vaggfo
requested staff respond in writing to Mr. Scales
regarding the City's Code and the reasons for the
regulations.
4. CONTINUED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of April 28, 2004.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from April 16, 2004 to
April 29, 2004 in the amount of $8,869,640.93 and self
insurance payments from April 16, 2004 to April 29, 2004
in the amount of $257,643.53.
Ordinances:
C. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26 from R-1 (One
Family Dwelling) to R-1/CH (One Family Dwelling-
Church) on 7.28 + acres, located south of Panama
Lane, east of Stine Road, north of the Arvin-Edison
Canal (Ridgeview Family Worship Center).
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone
Map No. 102-30) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code
by changing the zoning from an R-2 (Limited
Mulitple Family Dwelling) zone to a PUD Planned
Unit Development) zone on 9.97 acres to allow
development of 68 multiple family units (17 four
plex buildings) and a private recreational area
located on the north side of Brimhall, 1,000
feet east of Jewetta Avenue. (Engineer: McIntosh
and Associates/Developer: Lakshmana Arasu)
Resolutions:
e. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-46 (Jewetta,
Noriega NW-II) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Resolution proposing Expansion No. 20 of the
boundaries of the Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone.
Resolution approving State funding assistance for
obtaining a potential off-highway vehicle park.
h. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 198-03 setting
the dates of Regular City Council Meetings, Department
Budget Presentations, and Budget Hearings for January
through December 2004.
Resolutions of Application proposing proceedings for
annexation of uninhabited territory to the City
property identified as Annexation No. 461 located
at the southwest corner of Reina Road and Allen
Road, and, Annexation No. 462 located at the
southeast corner of Hosking Avenue and South
Union Avenue and along the north side of Rosedale
Highway, generally west of Henry Lane.
ACTION TAKEN
FR
RES 178-04
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 180-04
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 181-04
RES 182-04
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
j. Resolution approving development plan review for RES 183-04
construction of 416 multiple family dwellings in two
phases of 208 units on 27.36 acres zoned R-2
PUD (Limited Mulitple Family Dwelling-Planned Unit
Development) located at 4185 Patton Way and 7800
Meany Avenue. (Project No. 04-0233, Jim Ward
Architect/Meany Properties, LLC)
Agreements:
k. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with AGR 04-111
AGR 04-112
GMAC Model Home Finance and Lennar
Bakersfield, Inc., Tract 6082 Units 5 & 7
located north of Pacheco Road and east
of Mountain Vista Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 04-113
Harry Hardy for Tract 5944 Unit 4 located south
of McKee Road and west of Akers Road.
3. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with AGR 04-114
Machado Family Trust and Ringsdale Investment, AGR 04-115
LLC, for Tract 6255 located north of Panama
Lane and east of Akers Road.
AGR 04-116
Agreement with Aquatic Club of Bakersfield to receive
rental revenue (one year term, not to exceed $60,000.00)
for rental of lanes at McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
M. Environmental Impact Report for General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 04-0057 located generally south
of Panama Lane and west of Gosford Road (Gosford-Panama
Development Project):
1. Agreement with Gosford Panama Partners, LLC for AGR 04-117
initial payment of $162,261.00 for the preparation of
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
AGR 04-118
2. Agreement with RBF Consultants ($124,816.00) to
prepare and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
3. Appropriate $162,261.00 developer's contribution to
the Development Services operating budget in the
General Fund.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
n. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 00-9 with Thyssenkrupp REMOVED FOR
Elevator Corporation (increase of $45,000.00, for a revised S E P A R A T E
not to exceed compensation clause of $125,000.00) to extend CONSIDERATION
the term for elevator maintenance in City facilities and to
revise notification procedures.
REMOVED FOR
o. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 99-213 with SBC/MCI S E P A R A T E
WorldCom CALNET to extend telephone services. CONSIDERATION
p. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 01-018 with AGR01-018(2)
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. ($34,000.00) to
extend the term of the agreement by two years for loan
processing services.
q. Earthmoving, Hauling and Equipment Rental Agreement:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 03-156 with REMOVED FOR
Gilliam & Sons, Inc. ($250,000.00 increase, for a S E P A R A T E
CONSIDERATION
revised not to exceed compensation amount of
$770,000.00) for earthmoving and hauling services.
2. Appropriate $250,000.00 Solid Waste Fund Balance
to the Public Works Operating Budget.
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 04-002 with D. W. Sivers
Company to sell real property:
Remove language in the Conveyance Deed that
allows the property being conveyed by the City, to
revert back to the City if the property is not developed
and replace the language with the requirement for a
construction and performance bond for the value of
the construction loan to assure development
completion.
Extend the project completion deadline to December
31, 2006.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
2. Authorize the assignment of the Agreement to Maya
Cinemas.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
S. Scoreboard repairs at Centennial Garden:
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW03-086 REMOVED FOR
($20,000.00 for a revised contract amount of S E P A R A T E
$44,999.00) for scoreboard repairs at Centennial CONSIDERATION
Garden.
Appropriate $20,000.00 Capital Outlay Fund balance
to the Capital Improvement Budget.
Chester Avenue Streetscape Project:
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 03- REMOVED FOR
348 with Granite Construction Company ($55,915.48 S E P A R A T E
for a revised total amount of $401,749.48) for the CONSIDERATION
Chester Avenue Streetscape Project between W
Street and West Columbus.
Appropriate $20,000.00 Gas Tax Fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget.
Miscellaneous:
Dedication of Property located approximately 1442 feet east
of Coffee Road and Meany Avenue:
Quitclaim Deed to Riverlakes Investment Corporation,
LLC. for a temporary flowage and drainage easement,
for sump purposes over Parcel 18 of Parcel Map
10854.
2. Quitclaim Deed to Riverlakes Investment Corporation,
LLC. for that portion of that certain easement for canal
purposes.
V. Appropriate $50,000.00 General Aviation Fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget for taxilane modifications and
utility installation at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
Motion by Vice- Mayor Couch to adopt Consent Calendar
Items 4.a. through 4.v., with correction to item 4.v., to identify
Ward 5, and separate consideration for Items 4.f., 4.h., 4.n., 4.0., APPROVED
4.q., 4.r., 4.s., and 4.t.
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ACTION TAKEN
4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
RES 179-04
f. Resolution proposing Expansion No. 20 of the
boundaries of the Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Carson to adopt the Resolution.
RES 198-03(1)
h. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 198-03 setting
the dates of Regular City Council Meetings, Department
Budget Presentations, and Budget Hearings for January
through December 2004.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Benham to remove item 4.h. and
return to Council with recommended meeting dates.
AGR 00-9(3)
n. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 00-9 with Thyssenkrupp
Elevator Corporation (increase of $45,000.00, for a revised
not to exceed compensation clause of $125,000.00) to extend
the term for elevator maintenance in City facilities and to
revise notification procedures.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to amend the Agreement.
AGR 99-213(1)
o. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 99-213 with SBC/MCI
WorldCom CALNET to extend telephone services.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to amend the Agreement
q. Earthmoving, Hauling and Equipment Rental Agreement:
AGR 03-156(2)
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 03-156 with
Gilliam & Sons, Inc. ($250,000.00 increase, for a
revised not to exceed compensation amount of
$770,000.00) for earthmoving and hauling services.
2. Appropriate $250,000.00 Solid Waste Fund Balance
to the Public Works Operating Budget.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Maggard to amend the Agreement
and appropriate funds.
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4.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 04-002 with D. W. Sivers AGR 04-002(1)
Company to sell real property:
Remove language in the Conveyance Deed that
allows the property being conveyed by the City, to
revert back to the City if the property is not developed
and replace the language with the requirement for a
construction and performance bond for the value of
the construction loan to assure development
completion.
2. Extend the project completion deadline to December
31, 2006.
3. Authorize the assignment of the Agreement to Maya AGR 04-003(1)
Cinemas.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan to approve the extension, APPROVED
authorize assignment and approve the amendment to the ABS COUCH
Agreement, with revised language to include developer
obtaining a bond with a reputable bonding company which will
cover the entire developer project, developer must submit
urban village site plans to Council for approval, City to have first
right of refusal, and a 60-day finance completion date for
1924 Q Street and theater financing.
S. Scoreboard repairs at Centennial Garden:
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW03-086 AGR 04-119
($20,000.00 for a revised contract amount of
$44,999.00) for scoreboard repairs at Centennial
Garden.
2. Appropriate $20,000.00 Capital Outlay Fund balance
to the Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to approve the amendment APPROVED
to the Agreement and appropriate funds.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
t. Chester Avenue Streetscape Project:
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 03- AGR 03-348 CCO1
348 with Granite Construction Company ($55,915.48
for a revised total amount of $401,749.48) for the
Chester Avenue Streetscape Project between 34"'
Street and West Columbus.
Appropriate $20,000.00 Gas Tax Fund balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion by Counciimember Maggard to approve the Contract APPROVED
Change Order and appropriate funds.
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and
reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
a. Consolidated Public Hearing to consider Resolution denying
the appeals by McIntosh & Associates of determination of
incompleteness for Vesting Tentative Tract Maps 6257, 6258,
6259, 6260, 6261, 6263, 6264, 6265, 6266 and 6267 (City in
the Hills) located between State Route 178 and Paladino
Drive west of Masterson.
Staff recommends continuance of hearing to the first meeting
in August.
b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-1473;
SMITHTECH/USA, Inc. has proposed a general plan
amendment and an ordinance amendment on 60+ acres
along the north side of Panama Lane approximately one-
fourth mile west of Buena Vista Road.
Resolution approving the negative declaration and RES 184-04
approving the general plan amendment to change the
land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive
Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential).
2. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the negative FR
declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 124-07 to change the
zoning district from A-20A (Agriculture-20 Acre
Minimum) to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling).
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 5.b. continued
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution adopting the
Negative Declaration, approving the General Plan
Amendment and give First Reading to the Ordinance.
C. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-1545; Blumer
Development is proposing a multi-family residential
development, with the Church combining zone, on 29.56
acres located adjacent on the south side of Paladino Drive,
approximately a quarter mile west of Morning Drive.
Conditions of approval have been appealed by the
Development Services Director.
Resolution adopting the negative declaration and RES 185-04
approving the General Plan Amendment to change
the land use designation from LR (Low Density
Residential) to HMR (High Medium Density
Residential) on 29.56 acres.
2. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the negative FR
declaration and approving the proposed amendment
to Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
103-13 to change the zoning from R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) to R-2-CH (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling-
Church) on 29.56 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution upholding the
appeal and giving First Reading to the Ordinance.
Hearings 5.a., 5.b. and 5.c. opened at 8:52 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearings closed at 8:53 p.m.
Motion by Vfce-Mayor Couch to approve items 5.a. and 5.b. and APPROVED
move 5.c. to the first Council meeting in August.
13. HEARING
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ACTION TAKEN
a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution denying the RES 186-04
appeal, upholding the Planning Commission's adoption
of the negative declaration, and approval of Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map 11013 located on the west side
of Masterson Street, north and south of State Route 178.
(Appellant: Renee Nelson by Herum Crabtree and
Brown/Engineer: McIntosh & Associates/Subdivider:
S & J Alfalfa Inc. and Mountain Vista Bravo, LLC)
Correspondence was received from Brett S. Jolley, on
behalf of Renee Nelson and Michael S. Abril, on behalf
of Mountain View Bravo regarding a settlement agreement
between the two parties.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 8:56 p.m.
No one spoke
Hearing closed at 8:56 p.m.
Motion b Ma APPROVED
by ggard to adopt Resolution upholding the
Planning Commission's decision to approve the Negative
Declaration, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 11013 and deny
the appeal.
b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 03-1473;
SMITHTECH/USA, Inc. has proposed a general plan
amendment and an ordinance amendment on 60+ acres
along the north side of Panama Lane approximately one-
fourth mile west of Buena Vista Road.
Resolution approving the negative declaration and RES 187-04
approving the general plan amendment to change the
land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive
Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential).
2. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the negative FR
declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 124-07 to change the
zoning district from A-20A (Agriculture-20 Acre
Minimum) to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling).
Correspondence was received from Development Services
Director Hardisty, dated May 6, 2004, regarding revised
appeal to conditions of approval.
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13. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 13.b. continued
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 9:09 p.m.
Jim Marino, representing Derril's Mini Storage, and Paul
Ridenhour spoke in support of the recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:16 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Salvaggfo to adopt the Resolution APPROVED
and give First Reading to the Ordinance with the revised
conditions outlined in the May 6, 2004 memorandum from
Development Services Director Hardisty:
• 35 ft light poles
• 40 ft. camera poles
• wood poles for lighting and security cameras prohibited
• type of lighting and camera poles (materials, height,
colors) to be approved by Planning Director
• all lights within 250 ft of western project boundary line
shall be on a timer and will be turned off no later than
9:00 P.M.
14. REPORTS
Planning and Development Committee Report concerning
air pollution mitigation.
Correspondence received from Mary Jane Wilson, on behalf
of WZI, and Robert P. Lusich, on behalf of The Lusich
Company, in opposition to the recommendation.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Jess Frederick, and Mary Jane Wilson, of WZI; Brian Todd,
of the BIA; Dave Demohouski, of Projects Design Consultants;
and Gordon Nipp, of Sierra Club, were recognized to speak
regarding the Committee Report.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff send a letter to the
Sierra Club providing information on a volunteer air pollution
mitigation program.
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14. REPORTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Item 14.a. continued
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to receive and rile report, APPROVED
adopt the staff recommendation that a voluntary program to
reduce subdivision air Impacts to zero be developed to see
if that would break the litigation cycle; and meet with the
interested parties.
15. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Benham requested Solid Waste contact Trinity
United Methodist Church on Niles Street to discuss removing
the dumpster and replacing it with a brown bin.
Councilmember Benham requested staff address the problem
of vulgar graffiti on the Inside of the playground equipment
at Jastro Park.
Councilmember Benham requested the Legislative and
Litigation Committee review the Municipal Code sections
concerning farmer's markets downtown for possible revisions.
Councilmember Benham requested staff seek Redevelopment
Agency funding for creation of a "demonstration parking lot"
at the lot located at 20'" and K Streets.
Councilmember Benham requested staff to revisit the
enforcement of the 40% shade canopy rule in parking lots;
develop an approved tree list within 60 days; review the plan
check process to ensure the plans presented comply with
the 40% requirement and possible review by qualified
arborist.
Councilemmber Benham requested appropriate staff meet
with DBA to address week-end safety issues downtown and
consider suggestions to include spotlights on for an hour
after business closing; PA system to promote a calming
atmosphere; and no street parking after 2:30 a.m.
After staff consideration, place on Legislative and Litigation
Committee agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Benham requested City Manager's office
contact Robert Beater, CEO, San Joaquin Hospital, to establish
a meeting with Economic Development Director Kunz and
Development Services Director Hardisty regarding the
hospital's proposed expansion.
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15. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Benham expressed appreciation and
commendationto Police Officer Melvin Johnson for his efforts in
evacuating eight citizens from a burning home of 4"' Street.
Councflmember Hanson requested Public Works Director
Rojas contact him regarding a speed bump issue.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff address the issue
of speeding on Kroll Way east of CSUB and staff to contact
him regarding an issue with Mr. Wofford.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff revisit his request
regarding whether the $5 processing fee for a non-profit
business license is cost effective.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff clean-up areas
in the Maintenance District along Wilderness Drive
south of Harris Road.
Councilmember Maggard thanked the Police Department for
rectifying the problem of vandalism at the Medical facilities.
Councilmember Maggard thanked the Public Works staff for
addressing the issues at Alfred Harrell Highway.
Councilmember Maggard requested Mayor address a
letter to the Governor and Legislators concerning our
adamant disapproval of the League of California Cities'
support of the Governor's compromise.
Councilmember Maggard requested Council close tonight's
meeting in honor of Marvin Sprayberry, killed in action
in Iraq, who is the brother of Johnna Sprayberry, employee
of the Police Department.
Councilmember Salvaggio provided acknowledgment to
Building Director Dennis Fidler who recently retired.
Councilmember Sullivan provided an update on
on abandoned homes on Stine Road near Ridgeview.
Councilmember Sullivan thanked staff for cleanup of graffiti
on in the Stonecreek area.
Councflmember Sullivan thanked staff for repairing the
deep potholes and requested staff repair additional
potholes in front of South High School.
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is. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Carson thanked those who supported her in
her efforts to attend the African American Leadership
Conference in Washington, D.C.
Councilmember Carson requested an update on the
Carnation Tract street improvements.
Councilmember Carson announced the 50-year anniversary
of Brown vs. Board of Education.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested the Fire Chief provide
information regarding the Issue of Fire District creations.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff develop a process
regarding railroad crossing repairs and include steps
to follow in order to monitor progress with the railroad.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff advise the school districts
of the Importance of right-hand decelleration lanes at the
schools.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff explore the possibility
of changing the style of the adopt-a-highway type signs
to use when someone adopts a portion of the bike path;
possibly a new design with a smaller, more aesthetic style;
and obtain input from the Kern River Parkway Committee.
Councilmember Maggard closed the meeting with a moment
of silence and prayer for the loss of Marvin Sprayberry.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall ad uned thr047
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MAYOR of the City of Bakersfie
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio 99rk of the
City of Bakersfield, California