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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990
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., September 5, 1990.
Present-
Absent:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Councilmembers Edwards (seated
Brunni, Peterson,
Councilmember Smith
at 5:20), DeMond,
McDermott, Salvaggio
WORKSHOP
Mechanical Refuse Collection for Single
Family Residences.
Sanitation Superintendent Mike Sides provided
demonstration on mechanical refuse collection.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before
Council, Mayor Medders adjourned the Workshop at 5:45 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990
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., September 5, 1990.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Invocation by Randy Rankin, 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: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 13-90 was an item which arose
after the Agenda was prepared and upon which action is
necessary.
Calendar:
The
be
CONSENT CALENDAR
following items were listed on the
Approval of Warrant Nos. 596 to 1086,
inclusive, in the amount of
$1,362,970.83, and Self Insurance
Warrant Nos. 119 to 209, inclusive, in
the amount of $61,920.10.
Communications:
Communication from Glenn C.
McElroy, President, Pick
Your Part, 1301 East
Orangewood, Anaheim,
California, dated August 15,
1990, regarding opening of
business in the City of
Bakersfield. (RECEIVE AND
REFER TO PLANNING
DEPARTMENT)
Communication from Gerald T.
Beggs, Executive Director,
United Way of Kern County,
P. O. Box 997, dated
August 15, 1990, expressing
support and appreciation to
the development of the
Bakersfield Homeless
Shelter. (RECEIVE AND PLACE
ON FILE)
Communication from
Bakersfield Historic
Preservation Commission,
515 Truxtun Avenue, dated
August 21, 1990, expressing
their gratitude for the
r evi ta 1 i zat ion on
landscaping for the Garces
Circle. (RECEIVE AND PLACE
ON FILE)
Consent
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Dedication of Properties:
Grant of Easement from
Eugene Nalbandian, Berge
Kirkorian and Jessie
Kirkorian, Deed No. 3244,
for drainage facilities
located north of Highway 178
and west of Valley Street.
Deed No. 3245, Public
Utility Easement from
Oceanic Communities, Inc.,
for an easement within Lot 3
of Tract 5110 located at
Ming Avenue and Calle Hija,
east of Gosford Road.
Corporation Quitclaim Deed
No. 3246 to Oceanic
Communities, Inc., for an
easement within Lot 3 of
Tract 5110 located at Ming
Avenue and Calle Hija, east
of Gosford Road.
Deed No. 3247, Irrevocable
Offer of Dedication from
Oceanic Communities, Inc.,
for the east half of Mondavi
Way, south of Brimhall Road.
DELETED.
Improvement Agreement No. 90-213 with
Oceanic Communities, Inc., to provide
for construction, if necessary, of two
golf cart undercrossings under Paseo
Vista Drive, south of Ming Avenue.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
No. 90-214 with Coleman Homes, Inc. ,
for Tract 5035, Unit 2, consisting of
71 lots on 15.14 acres located on the
south side of Brimhall Road,
approximately 1 , 655 feet west of
Coffee Road.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance
of Work for the following:
Construction of curb and
gutter on Olive, Cypress,
Beech, Dracena, Palm and
Inyo Streets, Wheelchair
Ramp at 19th and
"G" Streets, Brundage Lane
500' west of Quantico
Avenue, Contract No. 90-106,
completed August 13, 1990.
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Tract No. 5034, Phase V,
located at the intersection
of Calloway Drive and
Hageman Road, Contract
No. 90-55, completed
August 23, 1990.
Agreement No. 90-215 with Housing
Authority of the County of Kern to
lease space for a radio antenna and
related equipment.
Consultant's Agreement No. 90-216 with
Moore & Taber for soils testing of the
Ming Avenue Overcrossing Widening at
Highway 99.
j. REMOVED AND ACTED UPON SEPARATELY.
Agreement No.
Vista School
activities.
90-217 with Panama-Buena
District for after-school
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Item j of
the Consent Calendar was removed and acted upon separately.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a, b, c,
e, f, g, h, i, and k, with the deletion of Item d and the
removal of Item j, were adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Edwards, DeMond,
Peterson, McDermott,
Smith, Brunni,
Salvaggio
j. Agreement No. 90-218 with County of
Kern for improvements on Panama Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Item j of
the Consent Calendar was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
PUBLIC
Ms. Barbara Don Carlos, representing the Building
Industry Association of Kern County, spoke in support of the
Quimby Act Park Land Dedication Ordinance.
Ms. Shellie Heifer, 1507 Calle Poderosa, spoke
regarding the median island at the intersection of Calle Hija
and Ming Avenue.
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Mr. Harry Aungst, 7801 Calle Nobleza, spoke regarding
the intersection at Ming Avenue and Calle Hija and thanked
Council and staff for their help.
Mr. Doug Eberts, 7713 Calle Nobleza,
the intersection at Ming Avenue and Calle Hija
Council for their help.
spoke regarding
and thanked the
Mr. Neal McKim, 1517 Calle Poderosa, spoke regarding
Stockdale Estates traffic and expressed his thanks to
Councilmember Peterson and the City Traffic Department.
Mr. Warren Davis, 1512 Calle Poderosa, spoke
regarding Stockdale Estates traffic and expressed his thanks to
the Council and staff for improving the traffic condition in
his neighborhood.
Mr. Marvin Dean, P. O. Box 1062, spoke regarding
reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
No.
REPORTS
City Manager Dale Hawley read City Manager Report
5-90 regarding Rideshare Incentive Program as follows:
The San Joaquin Valley is currently a
non-mandated area as far as mobile air
pollution is concerned. However, the Air
Pollution Control District is obligated to
have a Non-Attainment Plan submitted to the
State of California by the spring of 1991.
This plan would include all phases of air
pollution mobile and stationary. The
State of California would then make the
determination or regulation whether or not
to mandate alternate means of
transportation in the City of Bakersfield
and the County of Kern. Currently,
Southern California i__s mandated by the
South Coast Air Quality Management
District's Regulation XV. This regulation
requires that all employees with work sites
of 1 00 or more employees develop a
ride-share program to achieve a 1.5 average
vehicle ridership (AVR).
It is estimated that for every vehicle on
the road per year, an amount of carbon
equal to the vehicle's weight is released
into the air. For instance, one standard
car weighing approximately 2,000 lbs. would
release one ton of carbon per year.
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Therefore, in an effort to help reduce
these mobile air pollution emissions, and
perhaps not forced to be mandated by the
State of California for mobile emission
control, we are requesting Council approval
of the attached Resolution and Rideshare
Program & Procedures. With the support of
the City Council, this program can evolve
into a viable way of both improving the air
quality in this area, as well as doing our
part in reducing traffic congestion. Also,
when private employers observe what our
local governments - both City and County-
are doing to help improve air quality, they
may in turn adopt similar alternate
transportation programs of their own.
Monies were approved for this program
during the 1990-91 budget hearings, and
implementation of said program would be the
responsibility of the Personnel Division.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, City Manager
Report No. 5-90 was accepted.
Adoption of Resolutiou No. 121-90 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting
a Voluntary Rideshare Incentive Progra~ for
the employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Resolution
No. 121-90 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmember Peterson read Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 12-90 regarding Revisions to Massage
Ordinance as follows:
Revisions proposed by staff were reviewed
by the Committee on August 22, 1990, and
include comprehensive changes to
Chapter 5.32.
The most significant revisions are
exemptions from the permit requirements for
those identified in Section 5.32.020 B. of
the proposed ordinance.
All the revisions had been reviewed by and
were discussed with a Police Department
representative, and the Police Department
supports the recommended changes.
The Committee recommends adoption of this
ordinance and that it be given first
reading this evening.
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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 6
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 12-90 was accepted.
First Readimg of an Ordinance of the
Cx)nncil of the City of Bakersfield ~ending
Chapter 5.32 of the Bakersfield Mnnicipal
Code relating to massage establishments.
Councilmember Satvaggio requested that when this
Ordinance comes back to the Council for adoption, staff prepare
a short memo explaining what the revisions mean and why they
are necessary.
Councilmember Edwards, Chairperson of
Committee, read Report No. 7-90 regarding Outside
follows:
the Personnel
Employment as
The Personnel Committee met on August 23,
1990, to review the proposed amendment to
Section 2.72.260 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code. The Code section states
that Public Safety Officers may not hold
any other profession, trade, calling or
business. This is in direct conflict with
Charter Section (202)20 which states they
may engage in outside employment.
The Personnel Committee concurs with the
changes recommended to bring the Municipal
Code into conformance with the Charter and
requests Council approval of this report
and the attached Ordinarlce.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Personnel
Committee Report No. 7-90 was accepted.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
C~)nncil of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 2.72.260 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to ontside
employment.
Councilmember DeMond read Personnel Committee Report
No. 8-90 regarding Revised Job Specifications as follows:
The Personnel Committee approved the
following:
Revised Job Specifications
1. Community Services Manager #910.
2. Water and Sanitation Manager #916.
3. Fire Inspector #147.
The Personnel Committee requests acceptance
of the report and adoption of the Salary
Resolution.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Personnel
Committee Report No. 8-90 was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 122-90 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield a~ending
Resolution No. 10-89 setting salaries and
related benefits for officers and employees
of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units of the
City of Bakersfield. (Community Services
Manager and Water and Sanitation Manager.)
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution
No. 122-90 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, Item 7 e.,
Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 13-90, regarding
Implementation of Property Tax Administration Charge and Jail
Booking Charge by Kern County, was considered an item which
arose after the Agenda was prepared and upon which action is
necessary, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmember McDermott, Chairperson of the Budget
and Finance Committee, read Report No. 13-90 regarding
Implementation of Property Tax Administration Charge and Jail
Booking Charge by Kern County as follows:
The City Council requested that the Budget
and Finance Committee be kept updated on
impacts to the City Budget resulting from
the recent State Budget crisis. Recent
events have occurred which were brought to
the Committee by staff involving actions
taken by both the State and the County
which will dramatically impact the City's
Budget and level of service.
On Tuesday, September 4, 1990, the Kern
County Board of Supervisors voted to
implement a jail booking charge to
non-County agencies, except for the
California Highway Patrol, for jail
bookings occurring since July 1, 1990. In
addition, they are preparing to implement a
property tax administration charge on
cities which was passed by the State
legislature as part of Senate Bill 2775
(Maddy). The Board deferred charging
school districts and special districts the
proDerty tax administration fee until
Fiscal Year 1991-92.
The impact on the City of Bakersfield
budget is estimated by the County
Administrative Officer to be $357,000
annually for the property tax
administration charge, and $1 , 200,000
annually for the jail booking charge.
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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 8
The Committee has reviewed these new
additional fees with staff and recommends
the following:
First, that the City not pay retroactively
for booking charges prior to the date the
City was notified by the County of such
charges on September 5, 1990; secondly;
that the City should pursue legislation
through our State's legislators which would
require recovery of the costs for booking
criminals from the criminals themselves;
and third;
that staff review current booking practices
in order to address ways to reduce this
additional cost which has been shifted from
the County to the City; and finally;
that the matter of these charges and the
manner in which they are calculated be
referred to the combined City/County
Intergovernmental Relations Committee for
review.
We request the Council accept this report
and implement its recommendations.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 13-90 was accepted.
Councilmember Peterson stated he would like the
City/County Intergovernmental Relations Committee to know that
he feels this is a double tax against the citizens of the City
of Bakersfield.
Police Chief Patterson responded to questions by
Councilmember Smith by stating the California Highway Patrol is
exempt because they are part of the State government and they
did not want to pay so they exempted themselves. He also
stated the County will not be charging itself.
Councilmember Brunni stated that this matter was
never discussed at the City/County Intergovernmental Relations
Committee, and that the Committee had numerous meetings over
the last several months.
Councilmember Salvaggio spoke of his displeasure with
the County.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the
recommendations of Budget and Finance Committee Report
No. 13-90 were implemented by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 9
ACTION ON BIDS
Modify and install Wible Road Median,
Panama Lane to Auto Mall Drive.
Upon
were rejected
readvertised.
a motion by Councilmember McDermott, all bids
and authorization given for the project to be
Approval of Agreement No. 90-219 with
Halopoff & Sons, Inc., for construction of
Roadway on Panorama Drive from West Bluff
Court to Bryn Mawr Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the low bid
from Halopoff & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $98,078.60 was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to
execute the Contract.
Traffic Signal Control Equipment for Public
Works (167 units).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the low bid
from Signal Control Company in the amount of $43,294.75 was
accepted and all other bids rejected.
Approval of Contract No. 90-220 with Safety
Electric Corp. for traffic signal system on
Coffee Road at Rosedale Highway.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the low bid
from Safety Electric Corp. in the amount of $123,647.00 was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to
execute the contract.
Nine Police Motorcycles (replacement).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the bid from
Ryan Kawasaki in the amount of $60,568.88 was accepted.
Two Police Department Pickup Trucks
(replacement).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the low bid
from Three-Way Chevrolet in the amount of $27,819.22 was
accepted and all other bids rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 123-90 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
determining that certain Survivair
breathing apparatus and tanks can be
reasonably obtained from only one vendor,
Halprin Supply, and authorizing the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding therefor,
not to exceed $50,000.00.
Upon
No. 123-90 of
adopted by the
a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution
the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
None
None
None
DeMond,
McDermott,
Smith, Brunni,
Salvaggio
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DEFERI{ED BUSINESS
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain property
located on the east side of Patton Way
approximately 1,100 feet south of Rageman
Road from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone
to a "P" (Parking) Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of August 22, 1990.
Communication has been received from DeWalt
Corporation, 2340 Niles Street, dated September 4, 1990,
requesting Council defer adoption of the Ordinance to the
meeting of September 19, 1990.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, this matter
was deferred to the regular Council meeting of September 19,
1990.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3313 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the Land Use Zoning of those
certain properties commonly known as 4900
through 5224 (even only) and 4901Gaylene
Avenue from an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone, R-2-D (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling-Design Overlay) Zone and an
MH (Mobile Home) Zone to an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone and from an R-2-D (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an MH
(Mobile Rome) Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of August 22, 1990.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance
No. 3313 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Map No. 123-18 of
Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use
Zoning of that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield located approximately
500 feet south of White Lane on the east
side of Mountain Vista Drive to the Buena
Vista Canal, north of the westerly
extension of Campus Park Drive from an A
(Agriculture) Zone to an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of July 11, 1990.
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Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 11
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, this matter
was deferred to the regular Council meeting of September 19,
1990.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 2.68.010 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to monthly salary
of Co%lncilm-mhers.
This Ordinance is the subject of the referendum
election and needs to be adopted prior to the election. It
takes effect only if the voters approve Measure "K" on
November 6th.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 387 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
granting the appeal by Allen West, from the
decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
on an application for a modification to
permit the reduction of the rear yard
setback from five feet to three feet and to
allow the reduction of the minimum
separation between a dwelling and an
accessory structure in an R-] (One Family
Dwelling) Zone on that certain property
commonly known as 2017 Birchwood court.
This Resolution sets forth the decision of the
Council following the public hearing on the matter held on
July 25, 1990.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Zoning
Resolution No. 387 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Amendment No. 1 to
Block Grant (CDBG)
Year 1990-91.
Community
Application
Development
for Fiscal
Councilmember Salvaggio requested some rationale as
to why changes need to be made.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, this matter
was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding
Chapter 15.80 to the Bakersfield Municipal
Code, relating to the Dedication of Land,
Payment of Fees, or both for the purposes
of parks and recreation land.
This Ordinance implements the "Quimby Act" pursuant
to Government Code Section 66477 and the Park Element policies
of the 2010 General Plan. It establishes the mechanism for
park land acquisition in response to residential development.
Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 12
Upon a motion by Councilmember Brunni, the Negative
Declaration was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards,
Peterson,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
McDermott, Salvaggio
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Councilmember Brunni urged staff to communicate with
Building Industry Association and Planning Director
and work on what Mrs. DonCarlos has specified and
that would be more workable in a more timely manner.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the Land Use Zoning of that
certain property located at the northeast
corner of Bernard Street and Fashion Place
from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to a
P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development)
Zone.
On August 16, 1990, the Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed
zoning. On April 5, 1990, the Planning Commission considered
and recommended adoption of a Negative Declaration for the
project.
Adoption of Resolution of Application
No. ~24-90 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield proposing proceedings for
annexation of territory to the City of
Bakersfield identified as Annexation
No. 337, Quantico No. 1 Annexation
(Ward 1 ).
This Resolution of Application proposes proceedings
for annexation of territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Annexation No. 337 (Quantico No. 1 Annexation).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Edwards, Resolution
No. 124-90 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Brunni,
Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Approval of Consultant' s Agreement
No. 90-221 with Golden Valley Testing,
Inc., for soils and concrete testing of the
Ming Avenue Overcrossing Widening at
Highway 99.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Agreement
No. 90-221 with Golden Valley Testing, Inc., was approved and
the Mayor authorized to execute the Agreement.
Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 13
Appropriation of funds from the Council
Contingency Fund for the previously
approved Attorney Retainer Services
Agreement No. 90-199 with Donald Maynor.
Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, $60,000.00
was appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund to the
Public Works Capital Improvement Budqet within the Capital
Outlay Fund by the following roll call ~ote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith,
McDermott, Salvaggio
Councilmember Brunni
None
None
Peterson,
Appointment of Acting City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Robert M.
Sherfy was appointed as Acting City Attorney at Step 2 of the
salary range for City Attorney, per the Salary Schedule,
effective September 10, 1990.
Each of the Councilmembers thanked Art Saalfield for
all his hard work and wished him luck in his future endeavors.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember McDermott asked staff to draft an
ordinance for the next Council meeting to prohibit pay toilets
within the City.
Councilmember Brunni submitted the name "Bill Park
Greens" for the park south of Stockdale Highway and west of
Jenkins Road.
Councilmember Brunni spoke regarding the dead geese
on Truxtun Extension. She reflected on the illegal abandonment
of the geese; encouraged citizens to adopt geese and staff to
look at the issue from a viewpoint of traffic safety.
Councilmember Brunni asked staff to draft a
Resolution of Support in making a link between the City of
Bakersfield and Russia on a Sister City Project.
Councilmember Brunni spoke regarding correspondence
received from Assemblyman Trice Harvey regarding monies
available for highway landscape and urban forestry and resource
land acquisitions. She stated she would like to see if staff
can look into getting some money for the City, perhaps for the
Kern River Parkway or other areas in the City.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, the issue of
SB1770 was an item that arose after the Agenda was prepared and
upon which action is necessary, and was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond,
Salvaggio
Councilmembers Brunni, McDermott
None
None
Smith, Peterson,
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Councilmember Smith asked for Council support
regarding the McCorquendale Bill, SB1770. Upon a motion by
Councilmember Smith, the Council will go on record in support
of SB1770, as revised, and ask the Mayor to send a letter to
the Governor asking him to sign the Bill, by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith, Peterson,
Salvaggio
Councilmember Brunni
Councilmember McDermott
None
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmember Edwards asked the City Manager to find
out if there was a response to the letter from David Jones
dated July 11, 1990.
Councilmember Peterson spoke regarding the letter
from Assemblyman Harvey regarding the legislature allocating
$10,000,000 annually over ten years to provide competitive
environmental enhancement grants for local, state and federal
nonprofit agencies, and asked staff to put forth its best
effort to get the City's share of this money for the
enhancements of the projects in the City.
Councilmember Peterson entered into the record two
letters he received: one from Doug Eberts, Driltek, and one
from Mel and Jan Fisher; regarding the intersection at
Stockdale and Calle Hija, and urged the Police Department to
help with traffic speeds. He requested staff continue to
monitor the intersection and report back on the effect of the
island median.
Councilmember DeMond stated she referred the letter
from Assemblyman Harvey to Economic Development Director Jake
Wager and asked him to look into it.
follows:
Councilmember Salvaggio stated for the record as
Last week I was distressed to learn of the
resignation of one of our most able and
loyal employees, Ms. Nellie Wright.
Tonight, I would like to dedicate my
Council Statement to Nellie.
Bakersfield, California, September 5, 1990 - Page 15
Nellie served the citizens of Bakersfield
for almost twenty years in a variety of
departments, including Fire, Police,
Planning, Finance, City Manager's Office,
and for the last several years as Personnel
Clerk. Nellie was well-liked and highly
regarded by all her peers. As a good
Christian woman, Nellie is a happy and
well-adjusted person who is devoted to her
family. Nellie was an exemplary employee
who always liked to excel in her work for
the City of Bakersfield. She would often
come to work at 6:00 or 6:30 in the
morning, work during her lunch hour and
take her work home to do. She may have
been the only City employee who knew the
City's Civil Service Rules and Regulations
backwards and forwards. From the word
"go," Nellie Wright was a real
professional, and I know the City is better
off because of all her hard work and
dedication over the years.
So, tonight I want to say thank you,
Nellie. I appreciate your outstanding
service to the City of Bakersfield and its
citizens. Your service will be sorely
missed. Thank you.
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There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
the
CA
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