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MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2000
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers Carson,
DeMond, Maggard, (seated 5:28 p.m.)
Couch, Green, Sullivan (seated at
5:21 p.m.), Salvaggio
None
ACTION TAKEN
WORKSHOP
a. Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
(EEM) Program Grants.
Civil Engineer Ted Wright gave a computer
presentation and distributed written material
DeMond requested staff apply for funding for
the Chester/Downtown Streetscape expansion.
Carson requested staff include the Lakeview
area for beeutification on any application that
is submitted, and requested a copy of the
application.
Couch requested staff meet with him to
discuss this.
DeMond requested Old Town Kern and
Southeast Redevelopment areas be
considered.
Motion by Carson to recess to Closed Session at 5:32
p.m.
APPROVED
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CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Smart
& Final, Inc., etc., et al. vs. City of Bakersfield, et
al.; Kern County Superior Court Case No.
241221-RJA.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
regarding APN Nos. 161-060-07-00-3 and 161-
060~18-00-5; Negotiating Parties: City Manager
Alan Tandy, Fire Chief Ron Freze, Finance
Director Gregory Klimko, Senior Real Property
Agent Don Anderson and Castle & Cooke
California, Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and
terms of payment for purchase.
Conference with Rea) Property Negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
regarding 5701 Auburn Street, Bakersfield,
California; Negotiating Parties: Finance Director
Gregory Klimko, Senior Real Property Agent Don
Anderson and Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Willjams;
Under Negotiation: Pdce and terms of payment for
purchase.
Conference with Labor Negotiator, William Avery,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6;
Employee organizations: Fire and Police,
Motion by Couch to adjourn from Closed Session at
6:55 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
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APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION by Bishop Chades Nevfile, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Matthew Green, Crossfire
Soccer Team
Councilmember Green introduced the Crossfire Soccer
Team: Nick Harrington, Matthew Green, Alex Gonzales,
Giovanni Rodriguez, Michael Crow, Vincent
Antongiovanni, Michael Quill, Michael Berry, Christian
Stramaglia, Zack Ochoa and Jared Johnson, Coach Mike
Johnson and Coach Lee Ochoa.
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 2000 - Page 3
ROLLCALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmembers Carson,
DeMond, Maggard, Couch, Green,
Sullivan, Salvaggio
None
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Price announce there was no Closed Session
Action as reflected on Page 2.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Price presented a Proclamation to KC the
Bull and a memberof the Kern County Fair Board
of Directors, proclaiming September 20 through
October 1, 2000, as "Kern County Fair Days".
Mayor-Elect Harvey Hall, representing the Fair
Board of Directors, accepted the proclamation and
presented Council with a signed copy of the fair
poster.
ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Jim Foss, Centennial Garden and Convention
Center, introduced Michael Evans, Senior Vice
President of Sports and Entertainment for SMG,
who invited Council to an 11:00 a.m. press
conference, October 14, 2000.
b. The following individuals spoke regarding
annexations: Becky Kaiser and Barbara Fields.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. August 30, 2000 Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Payments from August 19, to September 1,2000
in the amount of $9,167,837.77; and Self
Insurance payments from August 19, to
September 1,2000 in the amount of $770,672.37.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1220 to add territory,
Area 1-18 (Stockdale, California NE) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and
preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving
Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 5)
Resolution approving the Records Retention
Schedule for the Risk Management Division.
Agreements:
e. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map with Ardmore Street Propedies
Limited Partnership for Tract 5996 located
at the southeast corner of Ardmore
Avenue and Wheelan Court. (Ward 5)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with Vista Finestra If or Tract 5441, Phase
3, located south of Noriega Road, east of
Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with B Squared for Tract 5001, Phase 3,
located north of Hosking Avenue, east of
South H Street. (Ward 7)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements
with B Squared for Tract 5001, Phase 4,
located north of Hosking Avenue, east of
South H Street. (Ward 7)
Agreement with County of Kern and Kern
Economic Development Corporation to share the
responsibilities and/or costs of the Job
Training/Marketing/Management efforts in the
Southeast Metropolitan Bakersfield Enterprise
Zone. (Wards 1,2)
Agreement with the Bakersfield City School
District, $50,000 to provide public safety
assistance.
Assignment and Assumption Agreement between
SMG, a Pennsylvania general partnership and
Aramark Entertainment (formerly Ogden
Entertainment).
ACTION TAKEN
ROI 1220
RES 115-00
AGR 00-231
AGR 00-230
AGR 00-232
AGR 00-233
AGR 00-234
AGR 00-235
AGR 00-236
AGR 00-237
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Acquisition of Real Property for future park site
southeast of Akers Road and McKee Road.
Agreement with Hershel Moore in the
amount of $109,746 to dedicate and
purchase real property.
Agricultural LeaseAgreementwith Hershel
Moore in the amount of $1 per year.
Appropriate $111,746 Fund Balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Park Improvement Fund.
j. Pavement Management System:
Amendment No. 2 to Consultant
Agreement No. 97-172 with CHEC
Consultants, Inc. for the design,
development and implementation of a
Computerized Pavement Management
System, $15, 162.52 increase.
Appropriate $17,000 Fund Balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Gas Tax Fund.
Bids:
Miscellaneous:
Easement to Pacific Bell for communication vault
at Patriot's Park adjacent to Ming Avenue. (Ward 5)
Appropriate $5,252 Albertson's Grant revenue to
the Fire Department Operating Budget within the
General Fund to host a safety and wellhess fair
for all age groups.
Motion by Carson to adopt Consent Calendar
Items a. through I. with a correction to the
minutes.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 00-238
DEED 5255
AGR 00-239
AGR 97-172(2)
DEED 5256
APPROVED
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HEARINGS
Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for
which structures have been secured against entry
or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and
waste matter. (Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Hearing opened at 7:22 p,m.
Fred Gerred, Executive Assistant Auto Mart USA
Inc. in Fresno, spoke regarding property at 1919
Columbus Street, requested police support in
patrolling this area to avoid vandalism.
Hearing closed at 7:29 p.m,
Maggard requested Police Chief Matlock and
Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen assist
Mr. Gerred.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution.
ACTION TAKEN
RES ff6-O0
APPROVED
1 o. REPORTS
None.
11,
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and multiple zone maps within the
metropolitan Bakersfield area by changing the
zoning for forty-two City parks and twelve North
Bakersfie~d Recreation and Parks District parks
from various zone classifications to Open Space
zoning. (First reading 8/30/00)
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the ordinance.
ORD 3979
APPROVED
Ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 of the
Bakersfie~d Municipal Code relating to alarm
systems. (First reading 8/30/00)
ORD 3980
Motion by Couch to adopt the ordinance. APPROVED
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11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
Ordinance amending Subsection F of Section
3.20.090 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to performance bonds. (First reading
8/30/00)
Motion by Carson to adopt the ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 3981
APPROVED
12.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-25 by
changing the zoning from a Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling zone to a Professional Office
zone on 0.74 acres, located on the half block on
the east side of E Street, between 21st and 22nd
Streets (File #P00-0430) (ward 2)
FR
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-30 from
Heavy Industrial to General Manufacturing zone
located along the north side of Rosedale Highway,
west of State Route 99. (ZC P00-0410) (ward 4)
FR
13.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
DeMond thanked CalTrans for their work on 23~
Street, and requested staff find out if CalTrans will be
completing curb cuts on Eye Street and the
southwest corner of L and 2fst Streets.
DeMond referred to the Police Department the issue
of speeding and issuing citations on Beech Street.
DeMond referred again to staff a letter from Kenneth
Fry and requested a response.
Salvaggio congratulated Jack LaRochelle on the birth of
his son.
Salvaggio requested Jack LaRochelle contact Kevin
Barnes to thank Don Allan for assistance to a citizen.
Salvaggio congratulated Mayor Price who will be receiving
John Brock Community Services Award.
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Green requested staff provide a report on the factors
the City considers in the process in the granting of
incentives for the expansion of existing business and
attraction of new business.
Maggard stated he will fax staff a memorandum he
prepared regarding financial documentation
regarding the City Center and asked staff to respond
and also to distribute to Council and Mayor Price.
Maggard requested Development Services Director
Jack Hardisty provide an update on the Charette
process.
Maggard requested Public Works assist in resolving
traffic and dust due to development of a subdivision
near Thorner Elementary School; also requested staff
provide the project completion date.
Maggard referred to Urban Development Committee
a plan for medians prepared by the residents of
Panarama Drive.
Maggard thanked CalTrans for meeting with him, and
requested staff proceed with CalTrans to be sure
when Highway 178 interface comes online the City is
prepared to meet the traffic demands.
Maggard congratulated Jack LaRochelle on the birth of
his son.
Couch also congratulated Jack LaRochell on the birth of
his son.
Couch asked if a citizen's concern regarding proposed
zone change at Allen and Brimhall Roads could be heard
by Urban Development. City Attorney responded it was
inappropriate and explained process.
Couch referred to Urban Development a letter from
Varner Brothers regarding Shallabarger Road.
Couch returned to staff a letter to send to Supervisor
Peterson; also a letter to Public Works.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Couch stated a memo was received regarding Hershel
Moore Dairy and stated he would like the City to again
review and comment and formally ask the Board of
Supervisors to specifically review the resolution
suggestions to establish a joint body and the
Countywide program EIR regarding animal
confinement,
Couch requested staff respond to a citizen's letter
regarding the City Center.
Couch referred to staff a letter from Paul Kay,
Riverlakes Ranch, for a response.
Couch referred to Public Works road repairs on
Noreiga between Jewetta and Allen Roads and
requested a written response back.
Couch referred to Police Chief Matlock the issue of
speeding on North Montclair and requested increase
traffic patrol
Couch referred to Public Works the issue of left turn
onto 24th and Chester and right turn on Ming and
Freeway 99.
Couch requested staff provide to Council the packet
received from the City Center Ad Hoc Committee.
Couch referred to staff a citizen's message regarding
trees.
Sullivan congratulated Jack LaRochelle on the birth of his
son; Pam McCarthy for being elected as Recording
Secretary for the California City Clerk's State Association;
and Stan Ford for their efforts for Rockin by the River
entertainment and the summer recreation booklet.
Sullivan referred to staff a citizen's concerns
regarding Wilderness Park.
Salvaggio referred to staff the issue of San Joaquin
Railroad parking cars in stationary positions causing
noise and emissions, and requested staff provide him
with a paper trail of previous referrals and San
Joaquin Railroad's responses.
Mayor Price thanked Councilmembers and City Manager
Tandy for their concerns for his wife, Sandi.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Carson stated she had a referral for Police Chief
Matlock,
Carson requested Development Services Director
Hardisty give her notice for the public hearing
regarding a surface mine permit.
Carson referred to City Attorney Thiltgen a letterfrom
Ricky Peterson and requested a copy of the
response.
Carson announced she will he holding a community
meeting at Martin Luther King Park regarding
Revitalization and Economic Development in the
Southeast Area, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Carson requested staff forward information regarding
a redevelopment meeting in Marina DelRey in October
to PAC members.
ACTION TAKEN
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Carson to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Oouncil of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED