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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/04 CC MINUTES 373 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. 374 Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 2 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 375 Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 3 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. 376 If 8. Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 4 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) 877 Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 5 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) 37·8 . 9. Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 6 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 247-04 379 Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 7 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 9. Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 8 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 38] Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 9 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 :382 . , Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 10 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. Bakersfield, California September 8, 2004 - Page 11 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. 383 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. 984 10. "..----.- ~ Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 12 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 FR Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 13 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. 385 ACTION TAKEN RES 257-04 FR RES 258-04 APPROVED AS SULLIVAN -386 '. 11. Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 14 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 9-22-04 MEETING Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 15 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. 387 ACTION TAKEN APPROVED RES 259-04 RES 260-04 APPROVED AS SULLIVAN S88 12. Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 16 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 Bakersfield, California September 8,2004 - Page 17 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 ATTEST: .......---:> CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cler City of Bakersfield, California 389· ACTION TAKEN 390 ***PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK***