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MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1997
SPECIALMEETING - 10:30 A.M. - Days Inn Hotel Lobby, 310 Pearl NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Special Meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. EST.
1. ROLL CALL
ACTION TAKEN
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers
Carson, McDermott, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Councilmembers Rowles, DeMond,
Smith
City Manager Tandy and Public Works
Director Rojas were present.
Others present were Jim Gray, representing
the project manager; Joe Elliott, Turner
Construction; and Gary Rossetti and Don
Loudermilk, Rossetti & Associates.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
Tour and discussion of the Van Andel
Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan for
comparison with the proposed
Bakersfield Convention Center
addition.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sullivan at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
DEMOND
SMITH
MAYOR ~OB PRICE of the City of Bakersfield,
EST:
CITY CLERK and E O CLERK of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 1997
WORKSHOP - 5:15 P.M. - Council Chambers, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
1. ROLL CALL
ACTION TAKEN
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers
Carson, DeMond, smith (seated at
5:21), McDermott, Sullivan
(seated at 5:22), Salvaggio
Councilmember Rowles
Bakersfield Convention Center Expansion
Project and centennial Plaza Update.
City Manager Tandy provided introductory
comments and a video of the Van Andel Arena
in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Public Works Director Rojas provided an
update on the Centennial Plaza.
Jim Swords, HOK Sports, provided an update
on the arena plans and design.
Motion by DeMond to adjourn to Closed
Session at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
concerning acquisition of property located
on the south side of 14th Street between N
and O Streets; and for similarly situated
property located within 1,000 feet of the
Convention Center Complex which might be
used as parking facilities for the
Convention Center arena addition; and to
instruct and authorize the Senior Real
Property Agent to negotiate purchase of
said properties. Under negotiation: All
terms.
COUNCIL WAS
PROVIDEDAN
UPDATE
Motion by DeMond to adjourn from Closed APPROVED
Session at 6:30 p.m. AB ROWLES
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 2 {~2~I
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
1. INVOCATION by Director Dave Freeze, First Assembly of God Church
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Kevin McDermott
3. ROLLCALL
ACTION TAKEN
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers
Rowles (seated at 7:45), Carson,
DeMond, Smith, McDermott,
Sullivan, Salvaggio
None
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Price announced Closed Session Action
as reflected on Page 1.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Paul Aguilar, CompuColor LLC,
regarding a anti-graffiti bid.
DeMond requested staff respond, in
writing, to Council regarding this
situation and how it came about.
Salvaggio requested staff respond to
Mr. Aguilar in a timely manner.
The following individuals spoke
regarding the Convention Center
Expansion:
George Martin; Mitch VanWormer,
President, Convention and Visitors
Bureau; Bill Murray, President,
Bakersfield Innkeepers Association;
John Meroski, Executive Director,
Bakersfield Convention and Visitors
Bureau; Cathy Butler, Executive Vice
President, Downtown Business
Association, and provided written
material from Harold Hanson,
President, DBA; and Susan Hersberger,
Chairperson, Board of Directors,
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Danny Lipco provided written material
only.
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 3
PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
Mark Gardner spoke regarding the
Purchase/Sale Agreement with Valza
Corporation (8.n.).
Public Statements continued on Page 13)
ACTION TAKEN
7. APPOINTMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Payments from January 11 to February
7, 1997 in the amount of
$14,107,368.70 and self insurance
payments from January 11, 1997 to
February 7, 1997 in the amount of
$187,131.62.
Minutes of the January 22, 1997 and
February 8, 1997 Council Meetings.
Resolution determining police radio
equipment can be reasonably obtained
from only one vendor, Motorola C & E,
Inc.; authorize the Finance Director
to dispense with bidding, not to
exceed $32,000; and appropriate State
Grant to the Equipment Management
Fund.
Resolution authorizing collection of
assessments for Assessment District
No. 96-1 (Brimhall II/Spring
Meadows/Fairways/Campus Park) by the
Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution electing to participate in
the Motor Vehicle License Fee
Intercept Program.
fo
Resolution supporting the Centennial
Transportation Corridor Project.
Resolution ordering changes and
modifications to the engineer's
estimate and approving amendment to
the engineer's report and determining
surplus Assessment District No. 93-1A
(Northeast Sewer).
RES 19-97
RES 20-97
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
SMITH ABSTAINED
DUE TO CONFLICT
RES 21-97
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 4
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution authorizing distribution of
Preliminary Official Statement
pertaining to Certificates of
Participation (Convention Center
Expansion - Arena Project, 1997) prior
to project approval.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 44-
93 setting minimum wage salaries and
related benefits for Temporary Unit.
Resolution authorizing filing of
application for the grade separation
on Q Street at the Burlington Northern
and Santa Fe Railway tracks. (Ward 2)
Southeast Metropolitan
Enterprise Zone:
Bakersfield
Resolution identifying the census
tracts boundaries for a Targeted
Employment Area (TEA).
Authorize submittal of required
documentation with County of Kern
and the California Trade and
Commerce Agency recommending
described 1980 census tracts as a
TEA.
Resolution amending the official list
of designated speed zones. (Wards 2,
3, 4 & 5)
m. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement
Agreement with La Hacienda Inc.
for Tract 5804, Phase 1, located
at the northeast corner of Mesa
Marin Drive and Camino La Paz.
(Ward 3)
Final Map and Improvement
Agreements with Castle & Cooke
California for Tract 5846, Phase
A, located at the southwest
corner of Harris Road and Ashe
Road. (Ward 6)
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 22-97
RES 23-97
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 97-26
AGR 97-27
AGR 97-28
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 5
CONSENTCALENDAR continued
Do
Purchase/Sale Agreement with Valza
Corporation (Valley Plaza Shopping
Center) for sale of approximately 5
acres (Southgate Sump) for $250,000.
(Ward 7)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 96-81
with Castle & Cooke for acquisition
and development of Seven Oaks Park.
(Ward 4)
Consultant Agreement with Sverdrup
Civil, Inc. for construction
management services for Wastewater
Treatment Plant 3; and appropriate
$600,000 Fund Balance to the Capital
Improvement Program within the Sewer
Enterprise Fund. (Ward 6)
Agreement with County of Kern for
joint purchase and use of fire safety
trailer for public education programs.
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to
Powerstride Battery Company, Inc.
($38,168.09) for automotive batteries.
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to
Sullivan Petroleum ($51,928.25 unit
price comparison only) for lubricating
products.
Accept bid to award Contract to
Gilliam & Sons, Inc. ($47,836) for
demolition of the Stretch & Sew
building at 1601 18th Street. (Ward 2)
Accept bid to award Contract to A. C.
Electric Company ($74,700) for traffic
signal installation on F Street at
28th Street. (Ward 2)
Accept bid to award Contract to
Southwest Coatings, Inc. ($16,500) for
Fire Station No. 1 exterior painting
project. (Ward 2)
Accept bid to award Contract to Kern
Rock Grading and Paving ($37,944.78)
for Phase II Panama No. 10 street
reconstruction. (Ward 7)
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 97-29
AGR 97-30
CON 97-31
CON 97-32
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
CON 97-33
DELETED
CON 97-34
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 6
CONSENTCALENDAR continued
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to
Sturgeon & Son, Inc. ($316,032) for
earthmoving and hauling.
Accept bid from Comark Government and
Education ($46,182.53) for Corel
computer software upgrade license and
one year maintenance for 215 users.
Accept bid from Central Valley Truck
Center ($304,977.17) for 3 roll-off
refuse trucks (2 additional, 1
replacement).
aa.
Accept bid from Motorola, Inc.
($257,959.28) for 205 replacement
radios for Fire Department.
bb.
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford
($190,507.75) for 2 replacement patch
trucks for Streets Division.
cc. Reject all bids for turf tractor.
dd.
Reject all bids for the Martin Luther
King Jr. Center exterior door
replacement project. (Ward 1)
ee.
Reject all bids for Phase I of Alta
Vista Area street improvements. (Ward
2)
ff.
Appropriate $1,000 Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Article 3
Funding to Police Department Operating
Budget in the Transportation
Development Act (Bicycle Safety
Program) Fund.
Motion by DeMond to adopt Consent Calendar
Items (a) through (ff) with the exception
of Items e., f., h., k., 1., n., o. and t.;
Item v. being deleted; and Smith abstaining
from Item g. due to owning property nearby.
ACTION TAKEN
CON 97-35
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
Resolution electing to participate in
the Motor Vehicle License Fee
Intercept Program.
RES 24-97
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Item e. AB ROWLES
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 7
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution supporting the Centennial
Transportation Corridor Project.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent
Calendar Item f.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 25-97
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
h. Resolution authorizing distribution of RES 26-97
Preliminary Official Statement
pertaining to Certificates of
Participation (Convention Center
Expansion - Arena Project, 1997) prior
to project approval.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent
Calendar Item h.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
k. Southeast Metropolitan Bakersfield
Enterprise Zone:
1. Resolution identifying the census RES 27-97
tracts boundaries for a Targeted
Employment Area (TEA).
Authorize submittal of required
documentation with County of Kern
and the California Trade and
Commerce Agency recommending
described 1980 census tracts as a
TEA.
Motion by Carson to adopt Consent
Calendar Item k.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
Resolution amending the official list
of designated speed zones. (Wards 2,
3, 4 & 5)
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent
Calendar Item 1. excluding Wards 4, 5
and Chester Avenue, from Truxtun
Avenue to 24th Street, in Ward 2 to be
sent back to staff.
RES 28-97
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
Purchase/Sale Agreement with Valza
Corporation (Valley Plaza Shopping
Center) for sale of approximately 5
acres (Southgate Sump) for $250,000.
(Ward 7)
AGR 97-36
DEED 4679
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Item n.
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 8
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 96-81
with Castle & Cooke for acquisition
and development of Seven Oaks Park.
(Ward 4)
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent
Calendar Item o. with an amendment to
combine the 5th Phase between Tracts
5426 and 5838.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 96-81 (1)
APPROVED
McDermott recognized Tak Fugi, Castle
& Cooke, to speak.
Accept bid to award Contract to
Gilliam & Sons, Inc. ($47,836) for
demolition of the Stretch & Sew
building at 1601 18th Street. (Ward 2)
Motion by DeMond to change the
recommendation to include:
"--- this contract would not move
forward until the completion of
escrow"; and with direct staff to
include 2 conditions to the contract:
1) Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce have fee simple title to the
Stretch & Sew building; and
2) Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce submit a Consent to Demolish
form to the City after it receives
legal title to the building.
CON 97-37
APPROVED
HEARINGS
Continued Appeal Hearing by Patrick J.
Steele to the Board of Zoning
Adjustment decision approving
modifications at 231 B Street in a One
Family Dwelling Zone. (Ward 1)
Development Services Director Hardisty
provided background information.
Hearing opened at 8:05 p.m.
Patrick Steele, appellant, spoke in
opposition to staff recommendation.
Cletus Napier, property owner of 231 B
Street, spoke in support of staff
recommendation.
RES 29-97
Hearing closed at 8:15 p.m.
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 9
HEARINGScontinued
Motion by Carson to adopt Resolution
with an amendment requiring the 4 foot
fence be removed from the right-of-
way.
ACTION TAKEN
NAT
Friendly amendment by DeMond to add a
condition to include no fence in front
of the porch between the porch and the
driveway.
NAT
Motion by Carson to adopt Resolution
granting a 6 foot fence, 16 feet back
from the right-of-way, and disallowing
4 foot fencing in front of the porch.
APPROVED
bo
Hearing to consider an ordinance
amending Section 8.80.100 A. & B.; and
Section 8.80.120 A., B. & C. of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
abatement of public nuisances.
Hearing opened at 8:31 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:31 p.m.
FR
Hearing to consider an Ordinance
amending Section 15.80.190 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
parks and recreation land in North
Bakersfield Recreation and Park
District. (Ward 4) (ROI 1156)
Development Services Director Hardisty
provided background information.
Hearing opened at 8:34 p.m.
Teri Bjorn, Attorney,
Brown, spoke in favor
recommendation.
Clifford &
of staff
Hearing closed at 8:37 p.m.
FR
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 10
HEARINGScontinued
Hearing to consider a Resolution
ordering the vacation of M Street from
the south right-of-way line of the
A.T.& S.F. Railway southerly to 102.7
feet north of 14th Street. (Ward 2)
Correspondence was received from
Libbie Mahan, Real Property Agent,
Kern County General Services Division,
dated February 7, 1997, regarding the
property.
Hearing opened at 8:40 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by DeMond to adopt Resolution.
ACTION TAKZN
RES 30-97
APPROVED
Hearing to consider a Coordinating
Agencies Agreement with Kern County to
ensure coordinated implementation of
the Unified Hazardous Materials,
Hazardous Waste Program.
Fire Chief Kelly introduced Hazardous
Materials Coordinator Huey, who
provided backgKound information.
Hearing opened at 8:42 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:42 p.m.
Motion by DeMond to approve Agreement.
AGR 97-38
APPROVED
Hearing on proposed expenditures of
Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant funds.
Chief of Police Brummer provided
background information.
Hearing opened at 8:47 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:47 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to approve the
expenditure of BJA Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant funds.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 11
HEARINGScontinued
Hearing to consider a Resolution
approving a request by Marion Collins
for a conditional use permit to expand
an existing office by approximately
1,205 sq. ft.; and to rescind
condition 7.b. of Conditional Use
Permit 5618 regarding installation of
fencing and landscaping along the west
property line of Mesa Marin Raceway
(Permit P97-0037). (Ward 3)
Correspondence was received from:
Marion Collins, dated February 18,
1997, regarding the Annual Noise
Monitoring Report at Mesa Marin
Raceway; and
James L. Nickel, dated February 19,
1997, in opposition to the conditional
use permit.
Development Services Director Hardisty
provided background information.
Hearing opened at 8:50 p.m.
Marion Collins, appellant, spoke in
support of staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:56 p.m.
Smith requested staff provide Mr.
Nickel with a copy of the Annual Noise
Monitoring Report.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 31-97
Motion by Smith to adopt Resolution,
granting the conditional use permit.
APPROVED
Hearing to consider a request by
ambulance providers to increase the
current rate schedule.
Assistant City Manager Stinson
provided background information.
Hearing opened at 9:00 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in
opposition to staff recommendation:
Harvey Hall, President, Hall
Ambulance; and John Penrose,
President, Golden Empire Ambulance.
Hearing closed at 9:06 p.m.
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 12
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HEARINGS continued
Motion by Rowles to bring back a
Resolution for adoption, increasing
the current ambulance rates, at the
meeting of March 12, 1997.
amending
17.04.650,
Section
17.22.040,
17.26.040,
17.31.030,
17.42.060,
Hearing to consider an Ordinance
Sections 17.04.155,
17.18.025, Subsection A of
17.20.020, 17.20.040,
17.24.040 17.25.040,
17.28.030, 17.30.030,
17.36.025, 17.37.050,
17.44.060 and Chapter
17.64, and repealing Sections
17.16.025, 17.42.090 and 17.50.030 and
Chapter 17.66 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to conditional
use permits.
Hearing opened at 9:12 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 9:12 p.m.
Mayor Price announced a 10-minute
recess at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:23 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
FR
10.
REPORTS
City Manager Oral Report No. 2-97
regarding Convention Center Expansion.
City Manager Tandy provided
information on revised projections and
refined ideas and concepts.
Salvaggio recognized Gino Rosetti,
Rosetti and Associates, to speak.
McDermott requested staff bring back,
in 2 weeks, a safer and more
appropriate option for drop-off and
subsequent parking for visitors that
reduces the aesthetic impact upon the
community.
Motion by McDermott to direct staff to
provide options for Alternates A., B.
and C. when the item is brought back
before Council.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 13
10. REPORTS continued
Carson requested staff provide to
Council a list of Capital Outlay
projects that will be set aside and
projected staffing decline, prior to
March 12, 1997.
ACTION TAKEN
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to
the Contract with the Board of
Administration of the Public
Employee's Retirement System regarding
military service credit as public
service; and making Government Code
Section 21024 applicable to the City.
(First reading 1/8/97)
Ordinance amending Section 17.04.470,
adding Sections 17.04.472, 17.04.474,
17.04.476, and Chapter 17.68, and
repealing Sections 17.04.480,
17.08.060, 17.08.070, 17.08.080,
17.08.090, 17.42.080, 17.44.090,
17.57.080, and 17.69.050 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
legal nonconforming structures, uses
and lots. (First reading 1/8/97)
Ordinance amending Section 5.50.290 G.
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to taxicabs. (First reading
1/22/97)
Ordinance amending Section 16.28.170
0.3. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to one family dwelling lots
of less than 6,000 square feet in
Limited Multiple Family Dwelling
Zones. (First reading 1/22/97)
ORD 3740
CON 97-39
ORD 3741
ORD 3742
ORD 3743
PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
Brian Todd, Bakersfield Association of
Realtors, confirmed his support for
Item 11.b.
(Public Statements continued on Page 15)
11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
Motion by McDermott to adopt Deferred
Business Items a., b., c. and d.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 14
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
Resolution confirming assessment to
construct curb, gutter and drive
approach at 2202 B Street and
authorizing collection of assessment
by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 2)
Motion by DeMond to adopt Resolution,
and refer the item of reviewing staff
cost procedures, in instances like
this, to Budget and Finance Committee.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 32-97
APPROVED
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinances relating to bid procedures:
Ordinance amending Bakersfield
Municipal Code Section 3.20.060
D. , establishing bidding
requirements.
Ordinance amending Bakersfield
Municipal Code Section 3.20.090
A., Section 3.20.100 A., and
Section 3.20.105 B., C. & E. to
increase the amount of contracts
requiring Council approval from
$20,000 to $25,000.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 102-18 changing the zoning on
20.19 acres generally located on the
northwest corner of Hageman Road and
Calloway Drive from a One Family
Dwelling Zone to a One Family Dwelling
Church Zone (ZC P96-0870). (Ward 4)
Ordinance amending Section 16.08.020,
Section 16.08.030, Chapter 16.12,
Chapter 16.16, Subsection A. of
Section 16.20.040, Section 16.20.160,
Subsection A. of Section 16.22.040,
Subsections A. and C. of Section
16.24.090, Subsection B. of Section
16.28.070, Subsection L. of Section
16.28.170, Section 16.32.070, Section
16.32.080, Section 16.52.020 and
Section 17.04.370 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to
subdivisions.
FR
FR
FR
FR
Bakersfield, California, February i9, 1997 - Page 15
12. NEW BUSINESS continued
d. 19th and K Streets parking lot (Ward
2):
ACTION TAKEN
1. Resolution declaring property at RES 33-97
the southeast corner of 19th and
K streets (parking lot) as
surplus.
2. Agreement with Lee Development AGR 97-40
Group for them to purchase 19th DEED 4680
and K Streets parking lot.
Alternate: City Council may wish
to incorporate into the motion a
direction to staff to send a
letter to Central District
Development Agency requesting
that some of the tax increment
revenue generated from the
completed project be placed into
the Off-Street Parking Fund.
Rowles announced abstention due to his
employer participation in this
project.
Motion by DeMond to allow John Sarad
to speak as a Public Statement.
APPROVED
PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
so
John Sarad spoke regarding concerns of
downtown parking and long-term
parking.
12. NEW BUSINESS continued
Motion by DeMond to adopt Resolution,
approve Agreement, and direct staff to
send a letter to Central District
Development Agency requesting that
some of the tax increment revenue
generated from the completed project
be placed into the Off-Street Parking
Fund, with a minimum of 25% for a
minimum of 5 years.
APPROVED
ABS ROWLES
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1997 - Page 16
13. COUNCILSTATEMENTS
DeMond referenced correspondence from Kathy
Butler, Downtown Business Association,
regarding usage of 19th Street for street
fairs and other downtown events; and
requested staff prepare an item to come
before Council for action as soon as
possible to increase street usage for
events downtown from the current 12 to
possibly 20, with a 1-year sunset for
review at the end of 1997.
ACTION TAKEN
Salvaggio urged Mayor Price and
Councilmember DeMond as representatives on
the Fire Services Ad Hoc Committee to
eliminate the issue of the potential
consolidation of the City and County Fire
Departments; and suggested relocating
City's Fire Department dispatch services to
the Police Department.
Smith commented to Public Works Director
Rojas that she considers Highway 178 very
dangerous (narrow, no shoulder, Comanche
has no light or turnout); and encouraged
staff to meet with her and other government
entities to provide resolution.
Carson requested staff contact the lady at
330 F Street regarding the parking
entrance.
Carson requested staff inspect the lighting
problem at the 2600 block of 5th Street.
Carson thanked the Police Department for
the enforcing extra patrol in the area
where there have been drive-by shootings.
Carson reminded everyone this
America History Heritage Month
that will be taking place.
is Black
and events
McDermott informed Smith that he will be
speaking of her concerns regarding Highway
178 at the KernCog meeting tomorrow night.
McDermott requested staff look into funding
for freeway projects to begin construction
in the year 2001; and to accelerate
discussions regarding an annexation and
work at the Mohawk Bridge in conjunction
with the construction.
Bakersfield. california, February 19, 1997 - Page 17
13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
McDermott requested staff, during the
budget process make an analysis of at what
point we have to have a new temporary fire
station located in the vicinity of White
Lane and Buena Vista; and make sure we take
the proper steps for funding.
McDermott announced the Centennial
Foundation Breakfast event on February 25,
1997 at the Convention Center.
ACTION TAKEN
Rowles requested Public Works Director
Rojas meet with him regarding a change in
garbage pickup times for Glen Oaks Drive
residents.
Rowles advised he had received a memo from
Streets Division Manager Walker regarding
Cheshire Street and Ming Avenue; and
requested Public Works Director meet with
him regarding this issue.
Rowles commented on the downtown project
and the parking issue.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rowles to adjourn at 11:05 p.m. APPROVED
MAY~ BOB PRICE of the City of Bakersfield,
CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and EX-OFFI~Io CLERK of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
FEB1997.MIN
3/18/97 12:20pm