HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/1991 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, February 27, 1991
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held at Rio Bravo at
8:35 a.m., February 27, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor
Peterson.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, Smith, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott
Councilmembers DeMond, Salvaggio
Follow-up Council Planning Session with
Ted Gabler.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
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Bakersfield, California, February 27, 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., February 27, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards (seated at 5:35), DeMond,
Brunni, Peterson, McDermott
Councilmembers Smith, Salvaggio
WORKSHOP
BIA - Process for Commercial Development
Follow-up.
Planning Director Hardisty advised that this was a
continuation of an earlier Workshop with the Building
Industry Association regarding the process for commercial
development.
Mr. Patrick J. Collins, Chairperson of the Joint
Commercial Industrial Council of the Building Industry
Association reviewed the material presented in the earlier
Workshop and introduced Ms. Cindy McCann who provided
background on the marketing process for commercial
development.
Ms. Cheryl Miller, Stockdale Proper~y Management,
made a brief presentation regarding the function of property
management.
Mr. Patrick Collins concluded the presentation by
discussing the property valuation process.
Mid-Year Financial Report.
Finance Director Klimko reviewed the Mid-Year
Financial Report.
Council,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 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, February 27, 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., February 27, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Invocation by Charles Conner, 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, Smith, Brunni,
'eterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
seated at 7:05)
None
City Clerk Williams read a letter addressed to the
City of Bakersfield from an Army Soldier, as follows:
Fellow Americans,
Recently my unit, the 2nd Battalion,
60th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Lewis,
Washington, journeyed through the city
of Bakersfield, California, enroute from
Ft. Irwin to Ft. Lewis after 5 weeks of
training. Much to our surprise, we were
greeted with an exquisite meal, a sack of
goQdies and, most of all, the friendly,
supporting people of your community. I
personally would like to express my
sincere gratitude to you all.
I have been in the Army 3½ years and
never in all that time have I been more
proud to be serving you, the citizens of
the United States of America. It is
people like you that give us the courage,
strength and pride that we need to carry
with us wherever we may go. I only wish
my fellow Service Members who are
currently serving in the Persian Gulf
could have experienced the occasion. It
is they who are the current heroes of
this great nation!
Bakersfield is indeed an "All-America
City", and I offer you my salute. Please
continue the support as we serve to the
utmost extent of our power. Thank you,
Bakersfield, California!
American Fighting Man, North Carolina.
Calendar:
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent
Approval of Warrant Nos. 6453 to
6942, inclusive, in the amount of
$2,173,631.57, and Self Insurance
Warrant Nos. 1358 to 1453, inclusive,
in the amount of $57,953.26.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 2
Minutes of the Workshop, Closed
Session and Regular Meeting of
January 30, 1991, for approval.
Communications:
Communication from Dennis
Fox, 918 Blossom, received
February 13, 1991, regarding
the Kern River Freeway.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
Communication from Brown,
Waits & Armstrong, 4100
Truxtun Avenue, Suite 200,
dated February 6, 1991,
regarding proposed audit
services for the ensuing
year ending June 30, 1991.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET
AND FINANCE COMMITTEE)
Communication from Brown,
Waits & Armstrong, 4100
Truxtun Avenue, Suite 200,
received February 21, 1991,
regarding the audit of the
financial statements of the
City of Bakersfield for the
year ended June 30, 1990.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET
AND FINANCE COMMITTEE)
Communication from the
Panama-Buena Vista Union
School District, 4200 Ashe
Road, dated February 4,
1991, requesting completion
of sidewalk at east side of
Akers Road, south of Loudon
Street. (RECEIVE AND REFER
TO PUBLIC WORKS)
Communication from Cornerstone
Engineering, Inc., 2505 "M"
Street, dated February 18,
1991, requesting annexation of
the property generally located
north of Noriega Road, west of
Jewetta Avenue, south of Reina
Road, and west of Allen Road,
and amendment to the Land Use
Element. (RECEIVE AND REFER
TO PLANNING COMMISSION)
Communication from the County
Administrative Office, 1415
Truxtun Avenue, Room 704,
dated February 19, 1991, to
the Board of Supervisors,
regarding formation of an
Advisory Committee. (RECEIVE
AND REFER TO WATER RESOURCES
COMMITTEE)
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 3
Petitions received from the
Old Westchester Neighborhood
for the formation of a
Historic District. (RECEIVE
AND VERIFY SIGNATURES)
Dedication of Properties:
Street Right-of-Way Deed
No. 3305 from Catalina
Barber Corporation for
additional right-of-way
along the east side of
Coffee Road north of
Brimhall Road.
Corporation Grant Deed No.
3306 from Catalina-Barber
Corp. for a retention
basin located north of
Brimhall Road and east of
Coffee Road.
Street Right-of-Way Deed
No. 3307 from Riverlakes
Ranch Limited Partnership
for the Hageman Road
right-of-way between Coffee
Road and the Friant-Kern
Canal.
Grant Deed No. 3308 from
Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for a slope
easement along the south
side of Hageman Road,
westerly of the Friant-Kern
Canal.
Grant Deed No. 3309 from
Riverlakes Ranch Limited
Partnership for a drainage
retention basin located at
the northeast corner of
Hageman Road and the
Friant-Kern Canal.
Notices of Completion and acceptance
of work for:
Contract No. 88-280 with
Oceanic California, Inc.,
for Stockdale Highway
widening - Old River Road
to Kern River, completed
February 15, 1991.
Contract No. 90-25 with
Bel-Air Financial
Corporation for Parcel Map
No. 9105 located at the
intersection of Stockdale
Highway and Allen Road,
completed February 15, 1991.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 4
Upon
c, d, e, f, g,
adopted by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Request for Extension of Time from
Oceanic Communities, Inc., to extend
the completion date for Improvement
Agreement Nos. 89-50 and 89-63 for
Parcel Map No. 8925 to March 15,
1992.
Resolution No. 24-91 authorizing
filing a Supplemental Allocation
with the California Department of
Transportation for additional funding
on the "H" Street Underpass Project.
Agreement No. 91-35 with Pacific Gas
and Electric Company consenting to
an assignment by Southern California
Gas Company of an easement to P.G.& E.
and to redefine the alignment of the
easement located along the bottom of
the Kern Bluffs between Manor Street
and Chester Avenue.
Pipe Line License Agreement No. 91-36
with The Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company for Jewetta Trunk
Sewer at Rosedale Highway (Assessment
District No. 90-1).
Appropriation of 1990-91 TDA Article
3 allocation in the amount of $39,388
to the Public Works Capital Improvement
Budget and $2,400 to the Public Works
Operating Budget within the TDA Funds.
a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a,
h, i, and j of the Consent Calendar were
following roll call vote:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mrs. Candace Grogan, 1700 Hughes Lane, spoke in
opposition to the G.E.T. terminal going in on Hughes Lane,
east of Valley Plaza, and submitted a petition with over 250
signatures opposing the transfer facility on Hughes Lane.
Ms. Gay Gibson, 1808 Cromwell Court, spoke in
opposition to the relocation of the G.E.T. terminal to Hughes
Lane.
Mr. Ted Olson, 2000 Benton Street, spoke in
opposition to the relocation of the G.E.T. terminal to Hughes
Lane, and suggested relocating the facility to the parking
lot off of Wible Road near the entrance to Valley Plaza.
~r. Dale Baronian, 1207 Grace Street, appealed to
the Council to take every consideration presented tonight in
dealing with the Golden Empire Transit problem and their
relocation of the bus transfer station at the Valley Plaza.
Mr. Baronian advised he is physically handicapped and is very
dependent on the bus service.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 5
Mrs. Jeanne Reading, 2601 Edmonton Street, advised
she is 80-years old, no longer drives and the Golden Empire
Transit is the way she gets around Bakersfield. Mrs. Reading
further advised that there needs to be some place easily
accessible from the bus to Valley Plaza. She also requested
that Council take into consideration everyone's problems in
this, including the handicapped and the elderly, and to get a
good stop there at the Plaza.
Ms. Lora Ramey, 7705 Kimberly Avenue, advised she
is a student who relies on the transit system approximately
five to six times a day, and is concerned with the traffic
problem if the plan for the proposed site of Hughes Lane is
not approved and the Ming Avenue site is eliminated.
Mr. Eric Foss, 4450 California Avenue, advised that
the advantage of having the transfer facility at Hughes Lane
is that there will be set bus stops where each bus will have
its own bay, which will make it easier to find the
appropriate bus for the location desired. Mr. Foss also
pointed out that Valley Plaza has refused to allow the buses
to have a terminal on their facility.
Mr. Steve Ruggenberg, 2425 "C" Street, General
Manager of the Golden Empire Transit District, advised of a
series of meetings which will be conducted to bring the facts
and issues to the forefront with both the Valley Plaza and
the residents of Hughes Lane in the interests of the riders
of the transit system. The first meeting is on March 7,
1991, at 6:00 p.m., at the G.E.T. office, 1830 Golden State
Avenue. Mr. Ruggenberg advised G.E.T. has volunteered to
provide transportation for those who have no way to get
there. There will also be two public hearings on March 20,
1991, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in Hodel's located at the
Valley Plaza.
Dennis Fox, 918 Blossom Street, referred to his
letter on tonight's Agenda and encouraged Council, at this
time, to get started on the grants for the Kern River
Freeway.
Mr. Jim Harrison, 7701 Peanut Avenue, representing
Gilliam & Sons, a local general engineering contractor, spoke
in opposition to the manner in which a bid opening was
handled on February 15, 1991. He advised that he had been
the low bidder on the Annual City Contract for earthmoving
and hauling but was advised four days after the bid opening
that a lost bid package, containing a lower bid, had been
found. Mr. Harrison further advised he wished to protest the
unorthodox practice of allowing the late bid to stand and,
also, to bring the matter to the attention of the City
Council.
HEARINGS
Amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and proposed environmental documents
concerning the following area:
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 6
SEGMENT II:
Martin-Mcintosh, agent for Oceanic
Communities, Inc., has applied to amend
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting
of a change from ER (Estate Residential-
minimum one net acre per unit) to SR
(Suburban Residential) on 140+/- acres
located along the north side of Brimhall
Road between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue.
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. Roger Mcintosh, Martin-Mcintosh Engineering,
representing the land developer, Castle and Cooke Development
Corporation, identified himself and advised he was here
tonight to answer any questions Council might have and to ask
for approval on this matter.
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. 25-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration
and approving Segment II of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan (Land Use Amendment 4-90).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution
No. 25-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration
and approving General Plan Amendment, Segment II 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
Amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and proposed environmental documents
concerning the following area:
SEGMENT III:
Sequoia Engineering, agent for Calloway
Associates, has applied to amend the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting
of a change from GC (General Commercial)
to LR (Low Density Residential) on 8+/-
acres generally located along the
southeast corner of Jewetta Avenue and
Reina Road (proposed); from LR to HMR
(High Medium Density Residential on
10.4+/- acres and from LR to GC on 3.5+/-
acres for that area generally located
south of Olive Drive (proposed) between
Calloway Drive and Verdugo Lane (proposed).
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 7
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
An appeal was filed on the denied request to amend
the zoning.
Communication has been received from Sequoia
Engineering, 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 720, dated
February 19, 1991, withdrawing their appeal.
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. 26-91 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 Amendment 4-90).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution
No. 26-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration
and approving the changes from GC to LR and LR to GC but
denying the LR to HMR was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
None
Amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and proposed environmental documents
concerning the following area:
SEGMENT IV:
JTM Company has applied to amend the Land
Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan by changing the land use
designation from RIA (Resource Intensive
Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential)
on 57+/- acres and to LMR (Low Medium
Residential) on 15+/- acres and to GC
(General Commercial) on 12+/- acres located
southwest of the intersection of Johnson
Road and Renfro Road.
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. Dave Merritt, 340 Renfro Road, read a prepared
statement in opposition to the proposed amendment.
Mr. Dave Oreolt, 921 Moon Ranch Street, read a
prepared statement in opposition to the proposed amendment.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 8
Mr. John Sarad, with JTM Company, spoke in support
of the amendment, stating JTM would like the City Council to
approve the Planning Commission recommendations and adopt the
project. He further stated JTM would like to offer
buffering, larger setbacks and wider lots along the perimeter
in order to provide more of a buffering and a phasing feeling
so that the project would be a little more compatible with
the other residences in the area.
Mr. Mike Mason, with JTM Company, spoke in support
of the amendment, stating JTM would be willing to eliminate
the block wall, widen the lots on the perimeter of the
property by making 12,000 square-foot minimum lot size, do
an additional 5-foot setback to further open it up, add some
additional landscaping, and have the balance of the property
in 8500 square-foot lots.
Mr. Paul Bailey, 601 Pinto Lane, spoke in rebuttal
in opposition to the proposed amendment.
Mr. Barry Goldner, Johnson Road, spoke in rebuttal
in opposition to the proposed amendment and stated it should
be noted for the record that the developers do not own this
real property.
Mr. Mike Mason, with JTM Company, spoke in rebuttal
in support of the proposed amendment and advised that
although JTM does not yet own the property, they will do so
very shortly.
Mr. John Sarad, with JTM Company, spoke in rebuttal
in support of the proposed amendment and advised that JTM is
willing to do everything it can to minimize the impacts of
this development on the neighbors, short of making the lots
so large that the project doesn't make sense any longer.
Ms. Betty Jane Tornstrom, representing 22
landowners in the St. Claire Rancho Mutual Water District,
spoke out of turn here, in opposition to the proposed
amendment.
No further protests 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. 27-91 making
findings, approving Negative Declaration
and approving Segment IV of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan (Land Use Element 4-90).
Principal Planner Gauthier responded to questions
by Councilmember Brunni regarding the concerns mentioned by
the opponents to the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Brunni stated she spoke with the
applicant and with the people who are opposing the staff
recommendation regarding this project.
At the request of Councilmember Brunni, Mr. Tom
Carosella with JTM Company was recognized and advised that
the developer would prefer to keep the 100-foot wide width
but only go 120 feet deep. Mr. Carosella further advised
that they could offer a 30-foot setback, which is a little
deeper than the normal setback, and would be part of the
front yard.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 9
At the request of Councilmember DeMond, Mr. John
Sarad with JTM Company was recognized and advised that the 20
acres next to the developer's property is also within the
City's sphere of influence, so what JTM Company does there
will have an impact on that subdivision also. He further
advised that it is the developer's intention to provide
buffering.
Councilmember DeMond stated for the record that
met with representatives from both the developer and the
opponents of the plan and wished to clarify that the 8500
square-foot lots would go all the way to the freeway.
she
Councilmember McDermott suggested that staff
consider the possibility of having a park located out in this
area.
In response to a question by Councilmember
Peterson, Mr. John $arad with JTM Company advised that the
10,000 square-foot average density would significantly drop
the density and approximately 20 units would be lost.
Councilmember Peterson stated for the record that
he met with both groups and he really appreciated that
opportunity because it greatly increased his understanding.
After much discussion, upon a motion by
Councilmember Brunni, Resolution No. 27-91 making findings,
adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the General
Plan Amendment, Segment IV to the Land Use Element, with the
restrictions that: the row fronting Johnson Road will have a
minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet and 100-foot width
minimum of the lot; the row of lots directly south of that
will have a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet; the
remainder of the property south of the proposed freeway
alignment will have a minimum lot size of 8500 square feet;
there would be a 30-foot minimum setback for any structures
along Johnson Road; and paragraphs 9 and 10 of Exhibit "A",
Conditions of Approval, which deal with the block wall, will
be deleted, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, Salvaggio
Councilmember McDermott
None
None
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and proposed environmental documents
concerning the following area:
SEGMENT V:
The City of Bakersfield has applied to
amend the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan by changing the land use designation
from LR (Low Density Residential) to HMR
(High Medium Density Residential) on
14,250+/- square feet and from HMR to LR
on 30,000+/- square feet for that area
generally located west of Oleander Avenue
and south of Park Way.
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and
property owners notified as required by law.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 10
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. 28-91 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 4-90).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Resolution
No. 28-91 making findings, adopting the Negative Declaration
and adopting 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
REPORTS
Councilmember DeMond read Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 3-91 regarding S.P.C.A. Spay/Neuter
Program, as follows:
On January 30, 1991, the Council referred
correspondence from the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
to the Budget and Finance Committee for
review.
To help address Bakersfield's pet
overpopulation problem and help reduce
the number of unwanted pets that must be
put to sleep, the SPCA would like to
offer a one-time spay/neuter program.
The intent of the spay/neuter program is
to increase public awareness of the
benefits of spaying and neutering, reduce
the number of unwanted pets, and to
provide a financial incentive to the pet
owner for spaying and neutering their
pets. The financial incentive would be
composed of a $5.00 discount from
participating veterinarians and spay
clinics and a $15.00 discount coupon, for
a total possible savings of $20.00.
Funding for the coupons would be equally
shared by the SPCA, the Kern Humane
Society, and the City of Bakersfield.
The program would be offered for a limited
two-month period, and coupons would be
available through local newspapers,
fliers, participating veterinarians and
pet stores.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 11
A one-time contribution of $5,000.00 from
the City is being requested. This
contribution would be combined with a
$5,000.00 contribution from the SPCA and
a $5,000.00 contribution from the Kern
Humane Society. These funds, in addition
to the discount offered by participating
spay clinics and veterinarians, could
provide for the spaying and neutering of
up to 1,000 dogs and cats.
The Committee recommends that the City
Council support the pilot program and
transfer $5,000.00 from Council
Contingency to the City Manager's
Operating Budget in the General Fund.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond,
Finance Committee Report No. 3-91 was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond,
was transferred from the Council Contingency to the City
Manager's Department Operating Budget in the General Fund
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Budget and
$5,000.00
by
Councilmembers DeMond, Brunni, Smith, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmember Edwards
None
None
ACTION ON BIDS
Annual Contract for earthmoving and hauling.
City Clerk Williams advised that a new
Administrative Report had been submitted changing the staff
recommendation.
At the request of Councilmember DeMond,
Attorney Lunardini addressed the issue as to the
the change in recommendation.
City
reason for
Councilmember Peterson made a motion to reject all
bids.
Councilmember Salvaggio read the revised
Administrative Report submitted by the Finance Department,
follows:
as
Three bids were received prior to the bid
deadline of 2:00 p.m., February 15, 1991.
One of the bids was misfiled in a pending
file and was not opened at the scheduled
public bid opening. I recommend, with the
concurrence of the City Attorney, that all
bids be rejected in order to maintain the
integrity of our bid process.
At the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, Mr. Paul
Sturgeon, representing Sturgeon and Son, Inc., was recognized
and advised he was the low bidder in this instance. He
further advised that a similar incident occurred last year
where his company lost the bid due to the necessity of having
to rebid, and now he is concerned about the City's bid
process.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 12
In response to Councilmember Salvaggio's request,
City Attorney Lunardini advised that staff is also concerned
about the process, and that is why the recommendation was
changed to reject all bids.
Councilmember McDermott recommended that the motion
be amended to include referring the bid process to the Budget
and Finance Committee.
Councilmember Peterson changed his motion to accept
the low bid from Sturgeon and Son, Inc., reject the other
bids and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract, and to
refer the bidding process to the Budget and Finance
Committee. The motion failed by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Peterson
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, McDermott,
Salvaggio
None
None
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, all bids
were rejected and the bid process issue was referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee.
Approval of Annual Contract No. 91-37
with Industrial Asphalt for Type "B"
asphalt.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the low
bid from Industrial Asphalt in the amount of $141,250.00 was
accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor authorized to
execute the Contract.
Approval of Annual Contract No. 91-38
with Battery Center/Exide Corporation for
automotive batteries.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the low
bid from Battery Center/Exide Corporation in the amount of
$15,458.30 was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the
Mayor authorized to execute the Contract.
Approval of Contract No. 91-39 with Loop
Electric for Traffic signal modification
at the intersection of Wilson Road at
Hughes Lane.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that staff take a
close look at this project and make sure that all the
paperwork is in line so there won't be any unnecessary
delays, and to expedite this project as soon as possible.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the low
bid from Loop Electric in the amount of $67,115.80 was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized
to execute the Contract.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 13
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3343 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Subsection A of Section 5.32.020,
Section 5.32.030, Section 5.32.040 and
Subsection A of Section 5.32.060, and
adding Subsection D to Section 5.32.020
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating
to Massage Establishments.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the
meeting of February 13, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Ordinance
No. 3343 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Underground Storage Tank Program Funding.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, $64,000
was transferred from Council Contingency to the Fire
Department Operating Budget in the General Fund by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
NEW BUSINESS
An Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 101-34 by prezoning property
located on the southwest corner of Renfro
Road and Johnson Road known as the Renfro
No. 2 Annexation (Ward 4).
This Ordinance would prezone approximately 100+/-
acres of the Renfro No. 2 Annexation as an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling, 8,500 sq. ft.) Zone, R-1 CH (One Family Dwelling,
Church 8,500 sq. ft.) Zone, R-2 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling, Maximum 10 DU/net acre) Zone and C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone.
Planning Director Hardisty requested this Ordinance
be removed from the Agenda so it can be redrafted to reflect
the decision of the Council this evening on the General Plan
Amendment, which this would implement.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, this
Ordinance was removed from the Agenda.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 14
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 101-25 by changing
the Land Use Zoning of properties located
along the north side of Brimhall Road
between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue from
an A-20A (Agriculture-20 Acre Minimum) to
an R-1 (One Family Dwelling, 18,000 Square
Feet Minimum Lot Size) Zone.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
on December 20, 1990, and recommended approval of the
Negative Declaration and zone change amendment request from
A-20A to R-1 for a 140-acre site located along the north side
of Brimhall between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the Negative
Declaration was approved and the Ordinance given First
Reading.
First Reading of an Ordinance amending
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 102-18 by
changing the Land Use Zoning of property
located at the southeast corner of
Jewetta Avenue and Reina Road from C-1
(Limited Commercial) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) on 8+/- acres; and from R-1
(One Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Limited
Commercial) on 3+ acres located south of
Olive Drive and west of Calloway Drive.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
on December 20, 1990, and recommended approval of the
Negative Declaration and zone change amendment request from
C-1 to R-1 along the southeast corner of Jewetta Avenue and
Reina Lane and from R-1 to C-1 for that area located south of
Olive Avenue near Calloway Drive. The Commission also
considered and denied a request to amend the zoning from R-1
to R-2 adjacent to the commercial zoning. An appeal was
filed on the denial but it has been withdrawn.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the Negative
Declaration was approved the the Ordinance given First
Reading.
First Reading of an Ordinance adding
Chapter 15.38 to the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to water meters.
This Ordinance would require water meters to be
installed on all newly constructed structures. It would not
require that water service companies use such meters, as
imposition of such a requirement would not be within the
jurisdiction of the City. The meters, however, must be
installed and available for use.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
1076 for Improvement Project, City of
Bakersfield Assessment District No. 90-2
(Paladino Water Project).
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 15
By this Resolution the City Council orders the
required improvements for Assessment District No. 90-2.
improvements consist of the design and construction of a
16-inch diameter water pipeline to Paladino Drive, and
12-inch diameter pipeline east in Paladino Drive,
approximately 3/4 mile. This district also includes the
construction of hydrants and water services.
The
Upon a motion by Councilmember
of Intention No. 1076 was adopted by the
vote:
DeMond, Resolution
following roll call
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Peterson,
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-91
preliminarily approving Engineer's Report
and appointing time and place of hearing
protests, City of Bakersfield Assessment
District No. 90-2 (Paladino Water Project).
This Resolution sets the protest hearing for
April 24, 1991.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution
No. 29-91 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 of Application No.
30-91 proposing proceedings for annexation
of territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation No. 346, Wible
No. 8 Annexation. (Ward 6)
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott,
Resolution of Application No. 30-91 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 of Application No.
31-91 proposing proceedings for annexation
of territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation No. 347, Buena
Vista No. 4 Annexation. (Ward 4)
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution
of Application No. 31-91 was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Brunni, Peterson,
McDermott, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember Smith
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 16
Adoption of Resolution of Application No.
32-91 proposing proceedings for annexation
of territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation No. 348,
Mt. Vernon No. 5 Annexation located south
of Belle Terrace and west of Mt. Vernon
Avenue. (Ward 1)
Due to a possible conflict of interest,
Councilmember McDermott did not participate in the discussion
and action on this item.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, the
Negative Declaration with mitigation was approved and
Resolution of Application No. 32-91 was adopted by the
lowing roll call vote:
fol-
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond,
Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmembers Smith, McDermott
Brunni,
Peterson,
Renewal Agreement with J. T. Decker
Professional Group for Employee Assistance
Program Services.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the
Renewal Agreement with J. T. Decker Professional Group was
referred to the Personnel Committee.
Councilmember Brunni advised that she has given to
the City Manager a list of other companies in our community
that provide employee assistance program facilities and
encouraged the Personnel Committee to check all of them
before choosing one. She further advised that she felt
employee assistance programs are important for the mental
health of our employees.
Creation of Benefits Technician job
specification and reclassification of
Personnel Analyst (Risk Management) to
Benefits Technician.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, this item
was referred to the Personnel Committee.
Revised job specifications for Personnel
Manager, Convention Center Superintendent
and Supervisor II (Wastewater).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, this item
was referred to the Personnel Committee.
Creation of Hazardous Materials Specialist,
"Underground Storage Tank Program" Position.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, this item
was referred to the Personnel Committee.
Affirmative Action Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, this item
was referred to the Personnel Committee.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 Page 17
One (1) appointment to the Citizens' Parks
and Recreation Committee due to the
resignation of Barbara Lomas (Ward 7),
term expiring November 1993.
Councilmember Salvaggio advised he had no
recommendation at this time and requested that this
appointment be removed from the Agenda until further notice.
Councilmember Salvaggio further advised that a news release
was issued some time ago, so the public has been informed of
the vacancy.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Senate Bill 124 - Air Quality Control.
Councilmember Salvaggio stated that it looks like
we're getting closer to realizing a valley-wide air pollution
control district. He recommended that the Council look
strongly at other alternatives, such as Senate Bill 124
(McCorquodale), in the event that the eight counties, at
their meeting on March 20, 1991, reject the idea of city
representation and a public hearing process over proposed
regulations.
Councilmember Salvaggio spoke regarding the
Resolution that was sent back to Committee at the last
Council meeting. He stated the Resolution basically said
that the City believes it should have representation on
whatever type of unified air pollution control district that
comes into being. Councilmember $alvaggio advised he hopes
that the Council could act on that Resolution prior to
March 20, 1991.
In response to a question by Councilmember
Salvaggio, Public Works Director Schulz provided an update
regarding Consent Calendar Item j. in relation to the
construction of the bike path from Manor Street to Fairfax
Road.
Councilmember Salvaggio stated he was pleased to
see Senior Engineer Art Moore in attendance at the recent
Community Advisory Council meeting of the incentive area.
advised one of the concerns of the CAC was with regard to
improving Union Avenue.
He
Councilmember Salvaggio advised that he requested
the KernCOG staff, on February 21, 1991, to prepare a letter
to Cal Trans regarding Union Avenue. He stated he would like
City staff, with Council's concurrence, to also prepare a
letter to Cal Trans urging them to use some moneys to improve
the street surface of Union Avenue.
Councilmember Salvaggio referred to staff a letter
he received from Mr. Ronald E. Brummett, Assistant Executive
Director of KernCog regarding $1,500,000 that Cal Trans
apparently has budgeted for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year to do an
overlay recycle project on Union Avenue from Brundage Lane to
20th Street. He also requested that a copy of the letter be
given to each Councilmember, in addition to the appropriate
staff.
Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1991 - Page 18
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that Council
refer to the Water Resources Committee a letter from
Mr. Michael Radon, President of Kern County Water Agency,
regarding the Agency's plans to finance and construct a
wholesale potable water distribution system for the 2010
General Plan area. The letter requested the Council refer
this drinking water distribution plan to committee and staff
so the City's domestic water planning efforts can be
coordinated with the Kern County Water Agency's plan.
Councilmember Peterson requested that Council
reconsider the time set for the Kern River Freeway hearing
from March 27th to April 10th. The Clerk advised that the
Kern River Freeway Specific Plan hearing is currently
scheduled for April 10, 1991, at 8:30 p.m.
Councilmember Peterson requested that Council set
date for a criteria meeting for the redistricting process
and, after much discussion, Council agreed to schedule a
Workshop for Wednesday, April 10, 1991, to set criteria for
reapportionment of Council wards.
Councilmember DeMond instructed staff provide to
the Council, in writing prior to the April 10th Workshop,
information regarding either legal or planning ramifications
that have been verbalized with respect to the reapportionment
issue.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the issue
of setting up an employee recognition program was referred to
the Personnel Committee for study.
Councilmember McDermott referred to the Public
Works Department a petition from some of the residents in his
Ward regarding a traffic problem on Oro Vista Avenue.
Councilmember Brunni referred to staff a letter
from Ms. Josephine Long, Wasco, regarding the trapping of
cats in the City and County areas. Councilmember Brunni
asked staff to investigate and determine if the City can
incorporate some of the constructive criticisms Ms. Long has
raised in her letter.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the issue of
either working with the local, commercial car washing
facilities for washing City vehicles or the feasibility of
installing a system of our own that collects, refilters and
reuses the water was referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee.
Councilmember Brunni referred to staff a letter
from Lee Bird, Chairperson of the Kern County Commission on
Aging, regarding the placement of signs indicating where the
Social Security Administration Office is located.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeCorid, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Ba e~sfield, CA
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