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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Salvaggio
Absent:
Sullivan
2. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(A) of Govemment
Code Section 54956.9. Two (2) cases.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(C) of Government
Code Section 54956.9 regarding claim submitted by SBC
Communications, Inc.
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9 (4 cases):
1. Bakersfield Firemen's Labor Organization v. City of
Bakersfield
2. Jacobson v. City of Bakersfield, et al
3. North Kern Water Storage District, et al v. Kern Delta
Water Storage District, et al
4. Willis v. City of Bakersfield, et al
d. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54957.6;
Conference with Labor Negotiator.
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Councilmember Benham requested the Council hear a public
statement at this point in time.
Linda Fidler invited the Council and community to a "House
Party" on September 22"" to discuss "No Child Left Behind"
issues.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to recess to Closed Session at 5:18
p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to recess from Closed Session at
6:58 p.m.
RECONVENED MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Absent:
Sullivan
4. INVOCATION by Pastor James Tyler, Bethany Lutheran Church.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Mallhew Lewis, 3'" Grade Student at
Highland Elementary School.
6. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(A) of Government
Code Section 54956.9. Two (2) cases.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(C) of Government
Code Section 54956.9 regarding claim submitted by SBC
Communications, Inc.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB SULLIVAN
APPROVED
AB SULLIVAN
NO
REPORTABLE
ACTION
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to authorize payment of the SBC APPROVED
Communications claim In the amount of $55,188.64. AB SULLIVAN
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6. CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued ACTION TAKEN
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed NO
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code REPORTABLE
Section 54956.9 (4 cases): ACTION
1. Bakersfield Firemen's Labor Organization v. City of
Bakersfield
2. Jacobson v. City of Bakersfield, et al
3. North Kern Water Storage District, et al v. Kern Delta
Water Storage District, et al
4. Willis v. City of Bakersfield, et al
d. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; REMOVED
Conference with Labor Negotiator.
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to John Pryor,
proclaiming September 9, 2004, as "John Pryor Day".
Mr. Pryor acknowledged the Proclamation and thanked the
Mayor and Council.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to KC the Bull
and a member of the Kern County Fair Board of Directors,
proclaiming September 22"d through October 3"', 2004, as
"Kern County Fair Days".
Joe Cornejo accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the staff
and Board of Directors of the Kern County Fair.
c. Presentation by Russell Judd, President/CEO Mercy Hospital,
regarding Mercy Hospital update.
Mr. Judd gave a Powerpoint Presentation.
Mayor Hall recognized the Ridgeview High School
government class in allendance.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
a. Tommy Hays spoke regarding noise pollution in the
Rosedale area.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff provide Mr. Hays contact
information for Chief Rector.
b. Jerry Randall spoke regarding financial literacy.
c. Dennis Fox spoke regarding the League of California Cities
Conference.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced item 9.pp. was
amended to request the appointment of Councilmember
Salvaggio as the voting delegate.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2004.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from August 6, 2004 to
August 26, 2004 in the amount of $8,252,996.00 and self
insurance payments from August 6, 2004 to August 26,
2004 in the amount of $308,699.96.
Ordinances:
c. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 123-20 from an A-20A (Agriculture-20
acre minimum) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone
on 40-46 acres, located at the northeast corner of Old River
Road and Harris Road (Engineer: SmithTech USA,
Inc./Subdivider: Lennar Bakersfield). (ZC 04-0324)
d. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 103-13 from an R-2 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
zone on 8.96 acres, generally located on the south side of
Paladino Road, between Fairfax Road and Morning Drive
(Engineer: Porter-Robertson
Engineering/Subdivider: Rio Bravo Land Company). (ZC
04-0650)
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
e. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 123-20 from a DI (Drilling Island) zone
to an E (Estate) zone on 2.5 acres, generally located north
of Snow Road, east of the Friant-Kern Canal, generally
west of Calloway Drive (Engineer: SmithTech USA,
Inc.lApplicant: Michael Etcheverry). (ZC 04-0710)
f. Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 2.28.090 of the ORD 4200
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Board of Zoning
Adjustment adding the Community Development
Coordinator as Alternate Member.
g. Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration ORD 4201
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 102-06 from A to an E zone on 80 acres, located
west of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road. (ZC
04-0551 ) ORD 4202
h. Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 124-02 changing the zoning from A (Agriculture)
to R-1 PUD (One Family Dwelling Planned Unit
Development) on 81± acres located approximately 1,800
feet south of State Route 58 along the south side of Shirley
Lane (extended) between South Sterling Street (extended)
and South Oswell Street (extended). (ZC 03-1539)
i. Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration ORD 4203
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 102-16 to change the zoning from P (Automobile
Parking) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) on
3.71 acres to develop a mini-storage facility, located on the
east side of Pallon Way, north of Meany Avenue. (ZC 04-
0313)
j. Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration ORD 4204
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 124-29 from E (Estate) and A-20-A (Agricultural-
20 acre minimum) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 50
acres, located along the south side of Panama Lane,
generally east of South Union Avenue. (ZC 04-0423)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
k.
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 122-24 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) zone on 77 acres located generally north of
Panama Lane to Pensinger Road, west of Buena Vista
Road. (ZC 04-0429)
I.
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration,
and upon annexation amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 123-30 from A-20-A
(Agricultural-20 acre minimum) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) on 80 acres located on the south side of Panama
Lane 1,685 feet east of Buena Vista Road (ZC 04-0435).
Resolutions:
m.
Resolution adopting and certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report for General Plan Amendment 03-0724 to
adopt a specific plan line for the Allen Road Bridge over the
Kern River between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue.
n.
Resolution determining that the purchase of replacement
parts for the trickling filter pumps at Wastewater Treatment
Plant 3 cannot be obtained through usual bidding
procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $54,000.00.
o. Rehabilitation of the Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System at Bakersfield City Hall-
Phase II:
1.
Resolution determining that rehabilitation of the
HVAC System at City Hall cannot be reasonably
obtained through usual bidding procedures and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding therefore, not to exceed $315,000.00.
2.
Agreement with TRANE Commercial Service
Company ($309,826.00) for the rehabilitation of the
HVAC System at City Hall.
p. Resolution adding territory, Area 4-30 (City in the Hills) 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.
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 4205
ORD 4206
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TION
RES 245-04
RES 246-04
AGR 04-250
RES 247-04
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
q. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-48 (Renfro, Johnson RES 248-04
SW) 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.
r. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-49 (Calloway, Retail NE) RES 249-04
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 adding territory, Area 3-26 (Stine, McKee NW) RES 250-04
s.
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.
t. Resolution adding territory, Area 5-14 (Pacheco, Hughes RES 251-04
NW) 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.
u. Resolution of Intention No. 1345 to add territory, Area 1-50 ROl1345
(Jewetta, Reina SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving Public Works Director's Report.
v. Resolution of Intention No. 1342 to order the vacation of ROl1342
Pacheco Road between Buena Vista Road and Old River
Road.
w. Resolution declaring non-permitted uses in all zones. RES 252-04
x. Sale of Real Property south of Snow Road:
1. Resolution declaring real property located south of RES 253-04
Snow Road surplus property.
2. Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes Inc. to sell real AGR 04-251
property located south of Snow Road for $119,000. DEED 6139
c880
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
y. Tract Map and Improvement Agreements:
3.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Cherry Hill, Inc., for Tract 6153 Unit 2 located south
of Reina Road and west of Jewetta Avenue.
4.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Olive
Park Land Company, for Tract 6117 Unit 3 located
north of Reina Road and west of Jewetta Avenue.
z. Agreement with Wilson & Associates (not to exceed
$72,500) to provide specialized continuing disclosure
services for various Special Assessment Districts.
aa. Agreement with Grant Goldberg to lease City owned real
property located west side of Coffee Road approximately
250 feet south of Brimhall Road.
bb.
Agreement with Doug Wattenbarger to lease City owned
real property located at 7831 Brimhall Road.
cc.
Agreement with Bakersfield Association for Retarded
Citizens, Incorporated, a local nonprofit 501 (C) (3) tax
exempt organization, to purchase one (1) surplus roll-off
refuse truck from the City for $35,000.00.
dd. Park at Mountain Vista Drive and Harris Road:
1.
Agreement with Centex Homes, Inc. ($236,250.00)
for acquisition of park land for Mountain Vista Park.
2. Appropriate $236,250.00 Park Improvement Fund
Balance to reimburse Centex Homes, Inc.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 04-252
AGR 04-253
AGR04-254
AGR 04-255
AGR 04-256
AGR 04-257
AGR 04-258
AGR 04-259
AGR 04-260
AGR 04-261
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ee. Environmental Impact Report for Annexation No. 467,
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-0853 (Rio
Bravo No.3):
1. Agreement with GFC Properties, LLC for the AGR 04-262
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) and appropriate $119,970.00 (developer's
contribution) to the Development Services Operating
Budget in the general fund.
2. Agreement with RBF Consulting ($119,070.00) to
prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for AGR 04-263
Annexation No. 467, General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 04-0853 (Rio Bravo No.
3).
ft. Environmental Impact Report for General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 04-0671 (Rosedale Ranch):
1. Ageement with Keith Gardiner for the preparation of AGR 04-264
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and
appropriate $120,871.00 (developer's contribution)
to the Development Services Operating Budget in
the general fund.
AGR 04-265
2. Agreement with Jones and Stokes ($120,871.00) to
prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-0671
(Rosedale Ranch).
gg. Environmental Impact Report for General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change 03-188 and Vesting Tentative
Tract 6352 (Eagle Meadows):
AGR 04-266
1. Agreement with Eagle Meadows of Bakersfield 2,
LLC for the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) and appropriate $108,699.00
(developer's contribution) to the Development
Services Operating Budget in the general fund.
2.
Agreement with Michael Brandman Associates
($108,699.00) to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change 03-1188 and Vesting Tentative Tract 6352
(Eagle Meadows).
AGR 04-267
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
hh. White Lane at State Route 99 Overcrossing Widening and
Interchange Improvements:
1. Amendment NO.2 to Consultant Agreement No. 03- AGR 03-236(2)
236 with Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction
Services Inc. to increase compensation to the
Consultant ($76,092.00, for a total contract amount
of $396,547.00) for Construction Management
Services.
2. Appropriate $80,000.00 Transportation
Development Fund Balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget.
ii. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 03-104 with Doyle AGR 03-104(1)
Ellis, LLC to change contractor's name to Alon Asphalt
Bakersfield, Incorporated.
n· Amendment NO.2 to Consultant Agreement No. 01-168 AGR 01-168(2)
with RJM Design Group, Inc. to increase compensation to
the Consultant ($50,000.00, for a total contract amount of
$511,230.00) for Landscape Architectural, Architectural and
Engineering Service for 30 acre park on Stockdale Highway
at Buena Vista Road.
kk. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. PW04-049 CC01 PW04-049
with Graham Prewitt, Inc. ($3,928.00, for a revised contract
amount of $25,428.00) for the re-roof of Martin Luther King,
Jr. Breezeway and Park Restroom Project.
Bids:
II. Accept bid from Kem County Construction Inc AGR 04-268
($845,771.00) for construction of three (3) concrete block
pump houses, installation of three (3) deep well turbine
pumps and motors, three (3) electrical panel boards, one
(1) generator, one (1) fuel tank and miscellaneous piping
and appurtenances for Ashe Water wells L-210, L-211, and
CBK44 for the Water Resources Department.
mm. Wastewater Treatment Plant NO.2 Boiler and Generator
Upgrade:
1. Accept bid to award contract to Kaweah ARG 04-269
Construction Company ($193,888.00) for project.
2. Appropriate $130,000.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund
Account Balance to the Capital Improvement
Budget.
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9.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
nn. Appropriate $40,595.00 Transient Occupancy Tax fund
balance to the Non-Departmental Operating Budget and
authorize payment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
00. City Positions on League of California Cities Resolutions.
pp. Appointment of League Voting Delegate and Alternate for
the Annual Conference.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve Consent Calendar
items 9.a. through 9.pp with the removal of item 9.m. for
separate consideration.
m.
Resolution adopting and certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report for General Plan Amendment 03-0724 to
adopt a specific plan line for the Allen Road Bridge over the
Kern River between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve the Resolution and
certify the Final Environmental Impact Report.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
a.
Public hearing to consider an appeal by the Sierra Club on
the Planning Commission's approval of Vesting Tentative
Tract 6290 located on the southwest corner of McKee and
Stine Roads. (Appellant: Sierra Club/Engineer: Quad-
Knopf/Subdivider: JM Construction)
b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-0410; Porter-
Robertson has requested a general plan amendment and
ordinance amendment on 13.18 acres located along the
north side of Hageman Road between Landco Drive and
Knudsen Drive.
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ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AS SULLIVAN
RES 244-04
APPROVED
AS SULLIVAN
WITHDRAWN
1 . Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and RES 254-04
adopting the general plan amendment to change the
land use from GC (General Commercial) to LI (Light
Industrial) on 13.18 acres.
2. First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map 102-15 from C-2 (Regional
Commercial) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 13.18.
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CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
c. General Plan AmendmenUZone Change 04-0422;
SmithTech USA Inc. has proposed a General Plan
Amendment and an ordinance amendment for 77 acres,
located south of McCutchen Road, generally between Ashe
Road and Stine Road.
1.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
adopting the general plan amendment to change
land use designation from R-IA to LR on 77 acres.
2.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoning Map No. 123-34 from A to an R-1
zone on 77 acres.
d. General Plan AmendmenUZone Change No. 04-0431;
Castle & Cooke California, Inc. is proposing an office
commercial development on 40 acres located adjacent on
the north side of Stockdale Highway, between Allen Road
and Jewetta Avenue.
1.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration,
upholding the Planning Commission, and approving
the General Plan Amendment to change the land
use designation from LR (Low Density Residential)
to OC (Office Commercial) on 19.24 acres and HR
(High Density Residential) to OC (Office
Commercial) on 20.57 acres.
2.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration, upholding the Planning Commission,
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and
Zoning Map Nos. 101-36 and 122-01, to change the
zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-O
(Professional and Administrative Office) on 19.24
acres and R-3 (Limited Mulitple-Family Dwelling) to
CoO (Professional and Administrative Office) on
20.57 acres.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 255-04
FR
RES 256-04
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10.
CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
e. General Plan AmendmenUZone Change No. 04-0441;
Lennar Bakersfield is proposing single family residential
development on 56.48 acres located south of Reina Road
and west of Allen Road. The project site is being
processed for annexation to the City. The western 600 feet
of the project site is also being processed for amendment
within the Sphere of Influence Boundary.
1.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration,
upholding the Planning Commission, and approving
the General Plan Amendment to change the land
use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive
Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on
56.48 acres.
2.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration, upholding the Planning Commission,
and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and
Zoning Map No. 101-14 to change the zoning from
A (Agricultural) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on
56.48 acres.
f.
Public hearing to consider resolution making findings
approving the Environmental Impact Report and amending
Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General
Plan to adopt a specific plan line for Allen Road Bridge over
the Kern River between Stockdale Highway and Ming
Avenue. (GPA 03-0724).
Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced correspondence
was received from Lorraine Unger on behalf of the Sierra
Club withdrawing the appeal for item 10.a. Additionally
correspondence was received from property owners in the
project area of item 10.f. in support of the Resolution.
Hearings opened at 7:44 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearings closed at 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve Consent Calendar
items 10.b. through 10.f.
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ACTION TAKEN
RES 257-04
FR
RES 258-04
APPROVED
AS SULLIVAN
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HEARINGS
a.
Public hearing to consider resolution upholding the decision
of the Planning Commission, denying the appeal, adopting
the Negative Declaration and approving Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 6318 generally located south of Chase Avenue
and east of Kern Canyon Road (State Route 184).
(Appellant: Sierra Club/Engineer: Cornerstone
Engineering/Subdivider: Arnold & Vicki Young)
Staff comments by Development Services Director
Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 7:49 p.m.
Harry Love, on behalf of the Sierra Club, spoke in
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Mike Callagy, Comerstone Engineering, on behalf of the
project developers, spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation and recommended two conditions. He
introduced Mary Jane Wilson of WZI who presented written
material and spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Dennis Fox also spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Harry Love, on behalf of the Sierra Club, spoke in rebuttal
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Mike Callagy, Cornerstone Engineering spoke in rebuttal
support of the staff recommendation and recommended the
following conditions:
. The developer shall install an informational kiosk in
the model home area of the subdivision for the
purpose of providing for the public; air quality
information and literature.
. The developer shall pay, upon the adoption of a city
wide ordinance providing for the collection of air
impact fees, such fees for the residential structures
which remain to be constructed.
Councllmember Maggard referred the issue of developing a
program EIR to the Planning And Development Committee.
Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
CONTINUED TO
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11.
HEARINGS continued
Item 11.a. continued
Motion by Councilmember Maggard to continue the decision
regarding Item 11.a. to the September 22"" Council Meeting
and staff to work with the engineer on the proposed
conditions.
b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-0266; Ralph
Abrishami has appealed the Planning Commission's
decision denying his request for a general plan amendment
and ordinance amendment for nine acres, located at the
northeast corner of Monitor Street and Hosking Road.
1.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and
denying the general plan amendment to change the
land use designation from LR (Low Density
Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on nine
acres located at the northeast corner of Monitor
Street and Hosking Road.
2.
Resolution upholding the Planning Commission's
decision approving the negative declaration and
disapproving the amendment to Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map 124-30 from R-1
(One Family Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on nine acres.
Correspondence has been received from Mr.
Abrishami requesting the hearing be continued.
Staff comments by Development Services Director
Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 8:46 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 8:47 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Salvaggio to adopt the Resolutions
approvIng the NegatIve DeclaratIon and denying the appeal.
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ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
RES 259-04
RES 260-04
APPROVED
AS SULLIVAN
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DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Update on activities in Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
Areas.
Economic and Community Development Director
Kunz gave a computer presentation.
Councilmember Carson requested a copy of the presentation.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Maggard presented a $300.00 check to Interim
Parks and Recreation Director Christensen for the purpose of
sponsoring a Movie in the Park Evening at Siemon Park.
Councilmember Maggard requested prayers for his son Andrew
and other young people just completing U.S. Army Airborne
Paratrooper School at Fort Benning Georgia.
Councilmember Carson recognized Cheretta Johnson on the
occasion of her 10151 birthday and thanked Mayor Hall for attending
the celebration and the presentation made to Ms. Johnson.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff fill potholes in the
area of South H Street and Panama Lane.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested Streets staff stabilize the
manhole cover in front of his home on Woolard Drive.
Councilmember Salvaggio complimented the evenings'
Presentations.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested an update regarding two
houses at Custer and South H Street, particularly the one on
the south side.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested an update regarding
road repair on Wible Road, south of White Lane to Panama
Lane.
Councilmember Salvaggio thanked City department heads for
working with him throughout his time on the Council.
Councilmember Benham acknowledged Code Enforcement for
services provided a neighborhood in Ward 2.
Councilmember Benham provided information regarding a pending
celebration to honor the four medal winners from Kern County at
the Athens Olympics.
ACTION TAKEN
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13.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff evaluate the necessity of
reapportionment.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested the City Attorney contact him
regarding street vacations, Gatsby requirements. SB975 and
the connection among them.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff contact Big League Dreams
and evaluate that company's possible vision/proposal for
Bakersfield.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff investigate avenues of
soliciting ideas from the community for improving traffic flow
and issues.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9'
MAYOR of the C y of Bakersfield, CA
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