HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/1989 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, August 9, 1989
Minutes of a Closed Session of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers
of City Hall at 5:15 p.m., August 9, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Medders, Councilmembers Anthony, DeMond, Smith
(seated at 5:17 p.m.),
Ratty, Peterson,
Salvaggio
Councilmember McDermott
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) regarding Clifford v.
City of Bakersfield.
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 regarding acquisition of
real property for parking purposes.
(Banducci Enterprises, 1400 18th Street,
Bakersfield. )
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 regarding acquisition of
real property for parking purposes. (W. C.
& Eleanor Tucker, 1621 19th Street,
Bakersfield. )
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Council
adjourned to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed
Session at 5:18 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989
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., August 9, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Invocation by Conard Holt, Member of Board of
Deacons, First Assembly of God Church, and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Medders, Council~embers
Councilmember McDermott
Smith, Anthony, DeMond,
Ratty, Peterson,
Salvaggio
Calendar:
The
CONSENT CALENDAR
following items were listed on the
Approval of Warrant Nos. 10826 to
11194 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,061,093.96 and Approval of Warrant
Nos. 018 - 322 in the amount of
$1,252,229.19.
Minutes of the Workshop and Regular
Meeting of July 12, 1989, Closed
Session and Regular Meeting of
July 19, 1989, and Special Meeting of
July 21, 1989, for approval.
Communications:
Communication from Gary R.
Ek, Riverlakes Ranch, Ltd.,
dated July 3, 1989,
requesting an amendment to
the Rancho Laborde Specific
Plan from Limited
Multiple-Family Dwelling and
Limited Commercial Zones to
Low Density Residential for
12.5 acres of Phase 1 of the
Rancho Laborde Specific
Plan. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PLANNING COMMISSION.)
Communication from Scott J.
Putnam, Real Property
Resources, Inc., 21235
Hawthorne Boulevard,
Suite 200, Torrance,
California, dated July 10~
1989, requesting an
amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area General
Plan from Low Density
Residential Zone to Planned
Commercial Development Zone
for the area located at the
intersection of Highway 99
and Panama Lane. (RECEIVE
AND REFER TO PLANNING
COMMISSION.)
Consent
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989
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Communication from Mary K.
Shell, 2930 Twenty-First
Street, dated July 12, 1989,
suggesting a name be given
to the area bounded by 24th
Street on the north, Oak
Street on the West, "F"
Street on the east and 16th
Street on the south.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PLANNING COMMISSION.)
Communication from John G.
Giumar r a, Jr., dated
July 14, 1989, requesting an
amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area General
Plan from Low Density to
Industrial for the 138 plus
or minus acres south of the
Arvin-Edison Canal between
South "H" Street and Freeway
99. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO
PLANNING COMMISSION.)
Communication from william
Jing, 2730 3rd Street, dated
July 17, 1989, submitting
his resignation from the
Civil Service Commission,
effective immediately .
(RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE.)
Communication from David
Moore, Westchester Village
Association, 2543 "F"
Street, dated July 20, 1989,
requesting establishment of
a Maintenance District along
"F" Street between 23rd
Street and Golden State
Highway. (RECEIVE AND REFER
TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.)
Communication from Frank A.
Slinkard, 3631 California
Avenue, Suite C, requesting
Council amend conditions of
approval in General Plan
Amendment 1 -87 and Zone
Change No. 4555. (RECEIVE
AND REFER TO PLANNING
COMMISSION. )
Communicatio~ received from
George E. Mueller, Jr., and
Associates, P. O. Box 1084,
Boca Grande, Florida, 33921,
dated July 17, 1989, seeking
the assistance of the City
in issuing revenue bonds,
the proceeds to be used for
the acquisition and
rehabilitation of two
nursing care facilities.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET
AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.)
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Notices of Completion and Acceptance
of Work for the following:
Construction of Masonry Wall
on McCleary Way, City
Contract No. 89-1 37,
completed July 26, 1989.
Tract No. 5087 located at or
near Scarlet Oak Boulevard,
and McInnes Boulevard,
Contract No. 89-71 ,
completed July 31, 1989.
Drilling, casing and pump
testing Pump Plant No. 25,
Contract No. 89-118,
completed July 5, 1989.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for:
Resurfacing portions of Palm
Street, Garnsey Avenue,
Garnsey Lane, and Fambrough
Drive.
Asphalt recycling and
resurfacing of portions of
Chester Avenue and West
Columbus Street.
Stockdale Highway widening
and realignment between
Allen Road and Old River
Road.
Sewer relocation at County
Administration Building
Site.
Contract Change Order No. 1 - Contract
No. 89-41 with Steiny and Company,
Inc., for traffic signal modification
on White Lane and Wible Road.
License Agreement No. 89-171 with Kern
County Water Agency to allow a City
domestic water pipeline to cross the
Cross Valley Canal near Coffee and
Brimhall Roads.
Agreement Nos. 89-172, 89-173, and
89-174 for the following individuals
to provide instructioa for:
1. Beginning and Intermediate
Sewing - Linda Eaton.
2. Tennis - Julie Dowell.
3. Beginning Acting - Deborah
Vaia.
Attorney Retainer Agreement No. 89-175
with Michael G. Woods for legal
services ia the case of John Moore v.
City of Bakersfield.
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Agreement No. 89-176 with Wayne
Vaughn, Sr., and Bel-Air Corporation
substituting Bel-Air for Wayne Vaughn,
Sr., as the responsible party for the
improvements required pursuant to Land
Use Amendment 2-87, Segment II, and
allowing the City to complete the
improvements after Bel-Air provides
the City with the money to do so.
Agreement No. 89-177, Amendment No. 1
to Agreement No. 88-152 with Building
Trades Labor for construction of the
Bakersfield Homeless Center.
(Extension of the commitment for the
donation of labor.)
Agreement No. 89-178, Amendment to
Agreement No. 87-74 with Enriquez
Construction Company for Neighborhood
Revitalization Loan.
Award Contract No. 89-179 for Concrete
Block Pumphouse for Pump Plant No. 19,
located on Stockdale Highway
(northeast corner of Cal State
University Bakersfield Campus) to
Brown and Lawrence, Inc., in the
amount of $23,503.00, reject other bid
and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Contract.
Be
Reject bid for re-roofing main
restroom at Jastro Park and pool
restrooms at Wayside and Saunders Park
from Tri-County Roofing Co. in the
amount of $8,900.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Item 4.C.8,
Communication from George E. Mueller, Jr., was considered as an
item that arose after the Agenda was prepared and required
action and was added to the Consent Calendar of the Agenda by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Items a, b, c,
d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, and n of the Consent Calendar,
with the addition of Item 4.C.8, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
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Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Item 9.a., an
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.06.020 of Chapter 17.06 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding prezoning
of property known as the Harris No. 5 Annexation (WARD 6), of
the Deferred Business Section of the Agenda was moved forward
prior to Public Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Item 9.a., an
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.06.020 of Chapter 17.06 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding prezoning
of property known as the Harris No. 5 Annexation (WARD 6), was
deferred to the Council meeting of August 30, 1989.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Stacy Zimmerman, 4124 DeEtte Avenue, spoke in
opposition to annexation of Harris No. 5.
Stacy Zimmerman read a statement by Ed Pixler, 5913
Stacy, in opposition to Harris No. 5 Prezoning for Annexation
Ordinance.
Mike Keatte, 4207 Renee Avenue, spoke in opposition
to annexation of Harris No. 5.
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing
before the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to determine whether the public
interest and necessity require taking of
property located at 410 East Planz Road for
municipal airport purposes. (Water-ways.)
This hearing has been duly posted and property owner
notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Robert Olislagers, City of Bakersfield Airport
Manager, spoke in favor of the project.
No protest or objections being received and no one
else wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 146-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring the public interest and necessity
for the taking of certain property for
municipal airport purposes Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1245.230.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution
No. 146-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
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This is the time set for public hearing
regarding amendment to the Land Use Element
of the Bakersfield General Plan, Zone
Change and proposed environmental documents
concerning:
SEGMENT I:
Charles Ulbrich requests to amend the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan
to Commercial and rezone from R-3-D to C-2
a 41,000+/- square-foot site located along
the west side of Oswell Street between
Bernard Street and Pico Avenue.
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and the
property owners notified as required by law.
Communication has been received from Charles Ulbrich,
Venture Properties, dated August 9, 1989, requesting to defer
his appeal until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting,
August 30, 1989.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, this hearing
was continued to the Council meeting of August 30, 1989.
This is the time set for public hearing to
consider a referral from Kern County
amending the Kern County General Plan, Casa
Loma Specific Plan for three sites located
in the Cottonwood section of the
metropolitan area, being more particularly
described as follows:
SITE 1:
Located on the northeast corner of Belle
Terrace and Cottonwood Road. The site
consists of two parcels (easterly parcel
(B) is 7 acres and westerly parcel (A) is 1
acre) separated by a 60-foot private access
easement.
SITE 2:
Located approximately 200 feet east of
Cottonwood Road with 50 feet of frontage on
the south side of Padre Street.
SITE 3:
Located approximately 150 feet west of
Cottonwood Road with 50 feet of frontage
onto the south side of Padre Street. The
site is 135 feet deep.
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 - Page 7
This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and the
property owners notified as required by law.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protest or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, the amendment
to the Kern County General Plan, Casa Loma Specific Plan, was
approved and the City Clerk authorized to forward a letter
containing recommendations to the Kern County Board of
Supervisors by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
REPORTS
Councilmember Anthony read Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 37-89 regarding proposed increase in the
Home Accessibility Grant Amount as follows:
On July 19, 1989, the Budget and Finance
Committee reviewed a request by the
Community Development Division to increase
the Home Accessibility Grant Program from
$1,000 to $2,000.
In 1980, the City Council approved the Home
Accessibility Grant Program that provides
up to $1 ,000 of improvements to facilitate
independence for the physically handicapped
population of the City. These improvements
include ramps, grab bars and door widening.
Since that time, no increases have been
made to the limit, but the cost of
materials and labor has drastically
increased. In order to continue to meet
the needs of the disabled population, the
grant amount should be increased from
$1,000 to $2,000.
Therefore, this committee recommends that
the Home Accessibility Grant Program limit
be increased to $2,000.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 37-89 was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, the
recommendations of Budget and Finance Committee Report
No. 37-89 were implemented by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
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Councilmember Ratty, Chairperson of the Budget and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 38-89 regarding agreements
with Security Pacific National Bank (SPNB) for the
implementation of Formal Assurance Program, Interest Subsidy
Program, and the Compensating Balance Program for implementing
the Community Development Home Improvement Loan Program, as
follows:
On July 19, 1989, the Budget and Finance
Committee reviewed a request from Community
Development Division to amend the
agreements with Security Pacific National
Bank to implement the Home Improvement
Program.
Since the beginning of the Home Improvement
Program, the City has utilized the special
services offered at Security Pacific
National Bank to make low interest home
improvement loans to low and moderate
income families. Because of recent HUD
changes to regulations, these agreements
must be rewritten. Security Pacific
National Bank, with HUD guidance, has
modified these agreements to conform with
the new regulations. Therefore, this
committee recommends that the agreements
with Security Pacific National Bank for the
implementation of the Formal Assurance
Program, the Interest Subsidy Program and
the Compensating Balance Program, be
approved for the implementation of the Home
Improvement Program.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 38-89 was accepted.
1. Approval of Agreement No. 89-180 with
Security Pacific Bank for the Formal
Assurance Program.
e
Approval of Agreement No. 89-181 with
Security Pacific Bank for Interest
Subsidy Program.
Approval of Agreement No. 89-182 with
Security Pacific Bank for the
Compensating Balance Program.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the
recommendations of Budget and Finance Committee Report
No. 38-89 were implemented, Agreement Nos. 89-180, 89-181 and
89-182 were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Agreements.
Councilmember Ratty, Chairperson of the Budget and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 39-89 regarding Ambulance
Service and Rate Review as follows:
In response to the Council's directive to
make recommendations regarding ambulance
service and rates, the City's Fire Chief,
Dennis Needham, has met with the Budget and
Finance Committee to report the results of
several meetings including City and County
staff, as well as representatives from both
Hall Ambulance Company and Golden Empire
Ambulance Company.
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Chief Needham pointed out that the
situation that exists regarding the alleged
problems stated by Golden Empire Ambulance
Company, with respect to their response
area, is complicated and cumbersome to deal
with. In studying the overall boundary
configuration for both Hall Ambulance
Company and Golden Empire Ambulance
Company, he and the other staff involved
found that the response criteria
established by the City Council in December
of 1987, of eight minutes or less 90% of
the time, was not only being met, but was
being surpassed. Ambulance response times
by both companies are averaging in the
five-minute range over 93% of the time.
Private ambulance service in other cities
and counties in many cases are not able to
perform as well as the two local companies
in Bakersfield.
While it appears that the efficiency of the
existing response areas could be improved,
insufficient data has been provided to
support a change in the response areas.
Based on this information, it appears that
changing the response boundaries will not
significantly enhance ambulance delivery
service and response times at this time.
The determination of a more efficient and
equitable response boundary line
configuration will require the retrieval of
and analysis of volumes of data and
numerous study sessions with staff and
ambulance representatives. During the
meetings with the ambulance providers, it
became evident that the collection and
analysis of this information on which to
base such a decision will take several
months.
Chief Needham further explained that a
major component necessary to achieve more
efficient ambulance response is the
implementation of central dispatching of
ambulance service. It was reported that
central dispatching would result in a
greater level of efficiency, safety, and
would provide more complete response data
to assess the level and quality of service.
Although there have been difficulties in
implementing central dispatching due to a
lack of commitment and cooperation between
providers, it is clearly a priority.
With regard to the rate increases
requested, the Committee compared the
requested rates to those in other cities,
as well as considering increases in the
cost of living and other costs associated
with the provision of ambulance services.
The Committee also considered the
establishment of a new rate category for
Advanced Life Support, which would provide
for the transport in ambulances equipped
and available to provide paramedic
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 - Page 10
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services, but where advanced life support
procedures are not performed.
The Committee has reviewed these issues and
after discussion with the ambulance
providers and staff the Committee
recommends the following:
That the present ambulance
response boundaries remain, and
that the analysis required to
review a boundary change continue
with a report back to the Council
in January, 1990; and
That the report include a
recommendation on ambulance
performance measures to be
included in the City's Ambulance
Ordinance; and
That City staff analyze actual
ambulance invoices, invoice
practices, and billing by the
ambulance services; and
A report on the cost and
implementation of central
ambulance dispatch and tracking
be provided to the Council in
October of 1989; and
That the Council adopt a
resolution adopting new ambulance
rates, including an increase to
$145 for Basic Life Support, a
new classification for Advanced
Life Support of $200, and an
increase to $325 for Advanced
Life Support with Paramedic
Procedures; and
That further rate review take
place in January of 1990, and
annually thereafter.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 39-89 was accepted.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to adopt the
resolution.
Mr. Peter Brandon, Director of Operations, Golden
Empire Ambulance, urged Council to deny rate increase, refer
the matter back to a committee for a final resolution, and set
a target date prior to September 1, 1989.
Mr. Gene Tackett, Hall Ambulance, spoke in support of
Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 39-89.
Fire Chief Needham provided a brief review of the
events that have transpired on this matter.
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City Manager Dale Hawley provided background
regarding meetings with representatives of the ambulance
companies and recommended that Council not develop a boundary
at this time.
Councilmember Ratty spoke in support of Budget and
Finance Committee Report recommendations.
Councilmember Peterson spoke in support of the Budget
and Finance Committee Report recommendations. He requested
that the report be amended to form an ad hoc committee to
handle the boundary issue, and suggested there not be a rate
increase before the boundary issue is resolved.
Mr. Fred Drew, EMS Director, spoke on behalf of the
Emergency Medical Services Department.
Councilmember Peterson made a substitute motion to
accept the Budget and Finance Committee Report with the
exception that Council handle the boundary issue with an ad hoc
committee and report back as soon as possible, maybe by the
August 30, 1989, Council meeting and handle the rate increase
at that time.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, a call for the
question was approved.
Mayor Medders requested a clarification on the
substitute motion by Councilmember Peterson.
Councilmember Peterson restated the substitute motion
as follows: Hold off on a rate increase until the boundary
issue is resolved and have the Vice Mayor appoint an ad hoc
committee and work with EMS and the two providers to solve the
boundary issue before the rate issue is settled.
The substitute motion by Councilmember Peterson was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, DeMond,
Councilmembers Anthony, Ratty
None
Councilmember McDermott
Peterson,
Salvaggio
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Councilmembers
Pat DeMond, Ken Peterson and Patricia Smith were appointed to
the Ad Hoc committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the meeting
was recessed at 8:08 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Councilmember DeMond read Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Report No. 4-89 regarding Recycling Newspapers and
Other Recyclables as follows:
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On July 12, 1989, the Council referred the
issue of recycling newspapers and other
recyclables to the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee for review.
The Committee has reviewed this issue with
representatives of Bakersfield Association
of Retarded Citizens (BARC) and staff.
BARC representatives explained that due to
the depressed market for recycled
newsprint, they can no longer pay to have
newspapers collected from their bins. They
did indicate that if the City could provide
a truck at a nominal cost so they could
haul the newspapers, they would continue
their newspaper recycling program.
Staff indicated that the best way to
provide a truck would be to lease a surplus
City refuse truck to BARC for $1 per year.
BARC would be required to provide insurance
for the truck. This would be less
expensive than the City having to pick up
the newspapers, and BARC would continue to
benefit from their recycling program.
The Committee also discussed several
recycling concerns including, special
recycling days, and meeting State mandated
recycling goals. Further, the Committee is
supportive of increasing the City's active
participation in recycling by implementing
the following recycling program:
Establish a composting program
for leaves, grass cuttings and
other plant material. This could
be located near Wastewater
Treatment Plant #2 and would be
used by Street Maintenance crews,
Parks crews, landscape
contractors, and the general
public.
Conduct a household hazardous
materials collection day at
several locations throughout the
City.
Actively participate in the
County-wide recycling day
scheduled for October, by
providing special pick up areas
and providing citizens the
locations of the various
recycling bins and collection
centers within the City.
Continue to encourage the County
of Kern, through the Solid Waste
Management Committee to develop
waste processing stations at the
new Bena Landfill site.
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Continue to evaluate other areas
of recycling such as aluminum and
glass collection to determine the
need for participation by the
City of Bakersfield in future
recycling efforts.
Therefore, the Committee recommends that
the City Council authorize the Mayor to
enter into an appropriate lease agreement
for the use of a surplus refuse truck to
BARC so they may continue their newspaper
recycling program, and that staff develop
the cost estimates to start the proposed
recycling program and report back to
Council regarding its implementation.
Upon a
Intergovernmental
accepted.
motion by Councilmember DeMond,
Relations Committee Report No. 4-89 was
Approval of Lease Agreement No. 89-183 with
B.A.R.C. for the use of a surplus refuse
truck.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the
recommendations of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Report
No. 4-89 were implemented, Agreement No. 89-183 was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember Anthony, Chairperson of the Personnel
Committee, read Report No. 5-89 regarding New and Revised Job
Specifications and Salaries as follows:
At its meeting of August 3, 1989, the
Personnel Committee approved the following:
I. New Job Specifications
1) Fire Dispatcher I (626)
2) Fire Dispatcher II
(629)
3) Supervising Fire
Dispatcher (988)
4) Supervisor I (Trees)
(746)
The Fire Department is in the process of
aligning the classifications and salaries
of its personnel complement in the Joint
City-County Fire Communications Center to
reflect those of County employees. Only
future new-hires in the Department will be
classified as Fire Dispatcher I or II;
current Personnel will not be affected by
these new classifications and salaries,
unless they should promote to the position
of Supervising Fire Dispatcher.
The position of Supervisor I (Trees) is
created to differentiate the duties, class
characteristics and minimum qualifications
of the Supervisor I in the Trees Section
from other Supervisor I's.
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II. Revised Job Specifications
1) Park Maintainer III
2) Associate Planner
These revisions are made to more accurately
reflect current characteristics, duties and
requirements of the position.
The Personnel Committee recommends
acceptance of this report and adoption of
the salary resolution.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Personnel
Committee Report No. 5-89 was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 138-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Resolution No. 2-89 setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and Employees
of the City of Bakersfield. (Fire
Dispatcher I, Fire Dispatcher II ,
Supervising Fire Dispatcher, Supervisor I
(Trees) .
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Resolution
No. 138-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
Councilmember Peterson read Urban Development
Committee Report No. 14-89 regarding Unreinforced Masonry
Hazard Mitigation Program as follows:
The Council referred the subject matter to
the Urban Development Committee at the
meeting on July 12, 1989. The State has
adopted legislation, SB547, that requires
the city to prepare a mitigation program to
reduce the potential hazards of
unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings prior
to January 1, 1990.
The Urban Development Committee met with
staff to discuss the scope and impact of a
hazard mitigation program and determined
that it should consider improved life
safety and reduced property damage after
earthquakes, the costs to the city, and
costs to URM building owners. It is the
committee's opinion that such a program
would have a significant impact on the
community as well as the URM building
owners.
Accordingly, we feel that representatives
of building owners and other groups or
organizations should be part of a committee
to develop the program for the City
Council ' s review and adoption. The
committee would serve at the pleasure of
the Council until the Council adopts an
ordinance or code implementing the
mitigation program.
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It is recommended that (1) a committee of
the following be appointed:
1. A City Councilmember
2. A CDDA member
3. A Planning Commissioner
4. A Board of Realtors representative
5. A Chamber of Commerce representative
6. A B.I.A. representative
7. Dean Gay
8. Mark Gonzales
9. Walter Heisey
10. Jerry VanCuren
11. Building Director
and (2) that the Building Director retain a
local structural engineer to provide
technical expertise as necessary for the
committee as funded in the adopted 1989-90
Budget.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Urban
Development Committee Report No. 14-89 was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the
recommendations of Urban Development Committee Report No. 14-89
were implemented.
ACTION ON BIDS
Levee Repair Plan for Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 2 West Storage Reservoirs.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond,
rejected and authorization was given for the
re-advertised.
all bids were
project to be
Approval of Contract No. 89-184 with S. A.
Camp Pump Co. for Drilling, Casing and Pump
Testing Plant No. 19, located on Stockdale
Highway (northeast corner of Cal State
University Bakersfield Campus).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the low bid
from S. A. Camp Pump Co. in the amount of $81,770.00 was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to
execute the Contract.
Adoption of Resolution No. 139-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
determining that certain used cars cannot
be reasonably obtained through usual
bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding
therefor, not to exceed $117,000.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution
No. 139-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Smilh, Anthony, DeMond, Peterson,
Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Ratty
Councilmember McDermott
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 - Page 16
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3247 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 2.56.030 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to Museums and Art
Galleries.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting
of July 19, 1989.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Ordinance
No. 3247 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield located in "Kern City"
from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to
an R-1-SC (One Family Dwelling-Senior
Citizen) Zone; from an R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-2-SC
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling-Senior
Citizen) Zone; from an R-2-D (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling-Architectural
Design) Zone to an R-2-SC (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling-Senior Citizen) Zone; from
an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
Zone to an R-3-SC (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling-Senior Citizen) Zone; and from a
P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) Zone to
an R-2-SC (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling-Senior Citizen) Zone.
Communication was received from Patricia Eileen
Bogue, M.A., 4725 Irving Street, Apt. 7, San Francisco,
requesting the Council amend the Ordinance regarding Senior
Citizen Zoning for Kern City to include present owners and
their posterity.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use
Zone of those certain properties located on
the northeast corner of South Chester
Avenue and Richland Street from a C-1-D
(Limited Commercial-Architectural Design)
Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone.
On July 6, 1989, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of this project.
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989
Page 17
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 3248 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
levying upon the full taxable value of the
taxable property in the City of
Bakersfield, except that area known as the
Rio Bravo Annexation, a percentage rate of
taxation upon each dollar of valuation for
the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1989, and
ending June 30, 1990.
The General Obligation Bonds were authorized by the
voters on September 28, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Emergency
Ordinance No. 3248 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 1066 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of the easterly 4 feet
of Inyo Street between East California
Avenue and Alpine Street, in the City of
Bakersfield.
This Resolution sets the date of hearing for
September 13, 1989.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution of
Intention No. 1066 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, D eMond, R atty,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 140-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
determining that the Subdivider of Tract
Map 4840, Unit "A," has failed to complete
the improvements in accordance with
Agreement No. 87-117 and giving Notice to
Proceed with the Work. (East of Fairfax
Road, south of Freeway 178).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution
No. 140-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond~ Ratty,
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 - Page 18
Adoption of Resolution No. 141-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing the Mayor to execute the
amendment to Contract No. 88-FESG-020 (City
Contract No. 88-90) with the California
Department of Housing and Community
Development for the Federal Emergency
Shelter Grant.
Approval of Contract No. 89-185 with State
of California Department of Housing and
Community Development, Amendment to
Contract No. 88-FESG-020 (City Contract
No. 88-90) for the Federal Emergency
Shelter Grant.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution
No. 141-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted, Contract No. 89-185 was approved, and the Mayor
authorized to execute the Contract, by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 142-89 of the
Council of the City of ~akersfield amending
Resolution No. 2-89 setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and Employees
of the City of Bakersfield. (Deletion of
Assistant City Manager and Fire Service
Technician, salary increase for Fire
Inspector, Fire Prevention
Inspector/Petroleum) .
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution
No. 142-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 143-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Application for Grant Funds
for the Urban Forestry Grant Program for
Tree Acquisition for the Westchester
Streetscape Project.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution
No. 143-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 - Page 19
Adoption of Resolution No. 144-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing collection of assessments by
the Kern County Tax Collector for
demolition and/or removal of dangerous
buildings and/or structures.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Resolution
No. 144-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Smith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMond, Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution No. 145-89 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the filing of an application for
grant funds from the Community Parkland Act
of 1986 which authorizes the transfer of
$50,000 from the Kern River Parkway to
complete the development of Jenkins Park.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution
No. 145-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers S aith, Anthony,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
DeMondr Ratty,
Participation o~ Bernard Wallace on
Commuaity Advisory Council (CAC).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Bernard
Wallace was removed from the Community Advisory Committee and
the City Clerk was authorized to post a vacancy notice.
One vacancy on the Bakersfield Airpark
Advisory Com,nittee, due to the expiration
of term by Oscar Anthony, term expired
June 17, 1989 (4-year term).
1989.
This item was continued froin the meeting of June 28,
Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, this item was
continued to the Council meeting of September 13, 1989.
One (1) appointment to the Citizens' Parks
and Recreation Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, this item was
deferred to the August 30, 1989, Council meeting.
Appropriation of $50,000 of Auditorium
Trust Funds to the Auditorium Budget for
the Grand Reopening of the Convention
Center.
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 Page 20
Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the
appropriation of $50,000 of Auditorium Trust Funds to the
Auditorium Budget for the Grand Reopening of the Convention
Center was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty,
Peterson, Salvaggio
None
None
Councilmember McDermott
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember DeMond spoke regarding the Robins
Izenberg Health Care Act (SB6) and requested that Council
individually respond to their representatives regarding this
matter.
Upon a motion
identification of asbestos
and Finance Committee.
by Councilmember Ratty, the
hazards was referred to the Budget
Councilmember Ratty spoke for the record that last
Friday a special emergency meeting was called regarding
potential or threatening litigation. Evidently Mr. Moreland
ran out of money and he wanted to tap the City for another
$500,000. Councilmember Ratty stated it upset him
substantially that the City would jump through the hoop of even
having a meeting without the Council all there, and stated
there is a real problem with the situation and hoped the
Litigation Committee or somebody would get back on track with
this to resolve this in some fashion. He stated he found it
disturbing, and although he started a discussion and had to
leave due to a conflict of interest, found it disturbing that a
Council meeting was called with just a minimum quorum.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, the possibility
of working with cable companies to pass on information to the
public was referred to the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee.
Councilmember Salvaggio, spoke regarding Highway 99
and 24th Street project and urged the City to seize this
opportunity for long-range planning before construction
actually begins, and made a motion to refer this to the Urban
Development Committee. The motion was approved.
Councilmember Salvaggio spoke regarding Kern Cog and
unmet transit needs of people in Kern County. He is concerned
about the lack of reasonably close bus stop for seniors who use
Golden Empire Transit buses to go the new Social Security
Administration Office. He requested Council report back to
Kern COG, August 17, 1989.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested update on the
request by John Barber for a street name change.
Mayor Medders announced that former Councilmember
Gabriel Salomon passed away.
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1989 Page 21
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
MAYOR of the City kersfleld, CA
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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