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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1989 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 Minutes of a Workshop of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:15 p.m., June 14, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Absent: Mayor Medders, None Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio WORKSHOP George Gonzales, Community Development Coordinator, introduced the Executive Director of the National Economic Development Agency (N.E.D.A.) Minority Business Center, Manual Lerma. Mr. Lerma stated that N.E.D.A. provides businesses with development and consulting services to assist them in acquiring financing. N.E.D.A.'s primary emphasis is economic development. The current case load is approximately 300 clients, and 60-70% of those clients are city businesses. Pearl Minor discussed the financial assistance N.E.D.A. provides. CLOSED SESSION Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, regarding Labor Negotiations with City of Bakersfield's Chief Negotiator, Bill Avery, for the Fire Fighters and Fire Supervisory Units. Upon a motion by Councilmember adjourned to the City Manager's Conference Session at 5:30 p.m. DeMond, Council Room for Closed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, adjourned at 6:03 p.m. come before the the meeting was MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California kds Bakersfield, California, June 14, 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., June 14, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders, followed by the Invocation by Ken Keith, 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, None Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratt y, Peterson, McDermott, Salvaggio MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilmember the Workshop and Regular Meeting of May 17, McDermott, Minutes Of 1989, were approved. PRESENTATION Mayor Medders read and presented a Proclamation to Kathy Welter, Coach of the Roadrunners Women's Softball Team, proclaiming 1989 as "CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD- ROADRUNNER WOMEN'S SOFTBALL YEAR." PUBLIC STATEMENTS Zhang Xiao Ping, 309 17th Street, requested support for the pro-democracy students in China. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, staff was directed to work with Zhang Xiao Ping to draw up a pro-democracy statement. Edward Watts, President of the Organization, 2109 Earlene Court, spoke negotiations with City Fire Fighters. Firemen's Labor regarding labor Lisa Headlee, 2809 Barnett Street, spoke regarding support for Chinese students by Bakersfield College Associated Student Body. HEARINGS This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1059 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 21 (Rosedale), generally bounded by Calloway Drive on the west, Friant-Kern Canal on the east, Rosedale Highway on the north and Cross Valley Canal on the south. (WARD 4) 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 protests 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. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 2 Adoption of Resolution No. 99-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 21 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1059, Rosedale). Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 99-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 21 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1059, Rosedale) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1060 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 22 (Fruitvale), generally bounded by Fruitvale Avenue on the west, Oak Haven on the east, Olive Drive on the north and Hageman Road on the south. (WARD 4) 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 protests 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 100-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 22 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1060, Fruitvale). Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 100-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 22 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1060, Fruitvale) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1061 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 23 (Old River), bounded by Buena Vista Road on the west, Old River Road on the east, Stockdale Highway on the north and White Lane on the south. (WARD 4) 4O Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 3 This hearing has been duly advertised, posted and the property owners notified as required by law. Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for publix participation. No protests or objections being received, and no one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the publix portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action. Adoption of Resolution No. 101-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 23 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1061, Old River). Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 101-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 23 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1061, Old River) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1062 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 24 (Buena Vista), bounded by Buena Vista Road on the west, Mountain Vista Drive on the east, White Lane on the north and Pacheco Road on the south. (WARD 4) 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 protests 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 102-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 24 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1062, Buena Vista). Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 102-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishin~i Maintenance District No. 24 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1062, Buena Vista) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 4 4] This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1063 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 25 (Rio Bravo), generally bounded by Masterson Street on the west, Valley Street on the east, Lone Place on the north and State Route 178 on the south. (WARD 3) 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 protests 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 103-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 25 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1063, Rio Bravo). Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No. 103-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 25 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1063, Rio Bravo) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1064 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to establish Maintenance District No. 26 (Oswell), generally bounded by Oswell Street on the west, Sterling Road on the east, Virginia Avenue on the north and Dee Street on the south. (WARD 1) 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 protests 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 104-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 26 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1064, Oswell). 42 Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 5 Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Resolution No. ~04-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Maintenance District No. 26 and confirming the assessment and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Ta~ Collector (Resolution of Intention No. 1064, Oswell) was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, This is the time set for public hearing for the purpose of receiving input that identifies "unmet public transportation needs which could be reasonably met" within the City of Bakersfield. This hearing has been duly advertised and posted a:~ required by law. Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public participation. No protests 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 105-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding there are no unmet public transportation needs which could be reasonably met. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution No. 105-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding that there are no unmet public transportatioa needs which could b~ reasonably met was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson~, Adoption of Resolution No. 106-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing the filing of an application with the Kern County Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 1989-90. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution No. 106-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing the filing of an application with the Kern Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal. Year 1989-90 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 6 43 REPORTS Councilmember Ratty, Chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee, read Report No. 28-89 regarding Fiscal Year 1989-90 Downtown Improvement Budget as follows: On May 17, 1989, the Proposed Annual Budget for the Downtown Improvement District (D.I.D.) for Fiscal Year 1989-90 was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for review. The Budget totals $40,100. The major source of revenues is from district assessments, which total $39,000. The Budget submitted by the Downtown Business Association is comparable to the one approved by the Council for Fiscal Year 1988-89. It does reflect a $10,000 reduction in revenues due to reduced business activity within the Downtown Improvement District. The Budget includes expenditures associated with the promotion and improvement of the Downtown Area, including the annual Christmas Parade, Street Faires, and other promotional events conducted by the Downtown Business Association. The Committee has reviewed the Budget in its role as Trustee of the D.I.D. funds, and recommends the Proposed Annual Budget be accepted and approved. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 28-89 was accepted. Councilmember Ratty, Chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee, read Report No. 29-89 regarding Air Quality Study Funding as follows: On May 17, 1989, the City Council referred correspondence from Greg Collins, Mayor of Visalia, regarding a request for financial assistance for the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study to the Budget and Finance Committee for review. The request was for the City of Bakersfield to fund a portion of the costs for the study, which totals $10 million. To date, the San Joaquin Valleywide Air Pollution Study Agency has received or has commitments for $6.9 million. They have requested a commitment of one dollar per person from our City, which could be completed over two or three years. The Committee reviewed contributions made by other cities to the Study and found that most of the cities who had contributed, including the largest one, Modesto, had contributed at the $.50 per person level. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 7 This Committee supports efforts to improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley and specifically in the Greater Bakersfield area. The Committee also strongly endorses continued efforts by government, the private sector and the general public to implement strategies to deal with air quality problems once the Study has been completed. However, due to fiscal constraints, the Committee does not recommend support funding at the one dollar per person level. We do support a commitment of $.60 per person over a three year period. This will be done by funding $.20 per person, using updated population figures for each year' s calculation. Therefore, this Committee recommends that funding in the amount of $32,250 be included in the Fiscal Year 1989-90 Budget as the first of three contributions to the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 29-89 was accepted. Councilmember McDermott read Committee Report No. 30-89 regarding Operating, Capital Improvements Program, Development Agency Budgets as follows: Budget and Finance Fiscal Year 1989-90 and Central District On May 17, 1989, the proposed annual budget for the City of Bakersfield was submitted to the City Council. The proposed budget represents expenditures of $135,824,479 and consists of an Operating Budget for the City of Bakersfield of $106,069,732; capital improvements budgets for the City of Bakersfield of $27,005,600; and Central District Development Agency Operating Budget of $2,749,147. There are no capital improvements included in the Central District Development Agency Budget. The Budget represents all of the City of Bakersfield's financial responsibilities and provides budget information by department and fund type. The Proposed Budget also includes requests from outside groups, such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Bakersfield Symphony. This committee has met with the City Manager and his department managers to review the Proposed Budget. As a result of these meetings and additional information gained as a result of the public budget workshops and hearings conducted since the budget was presented to the City Council, several changes are being recommended. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 8 45 Committee members asked several questions regarding estimates for sales tax receipts in Fiscal Year 1988-89. This inquiry resulted in a review by staff, who determined that some sales tax receipts were not being appropriately reported to the State by various businesses. This resulted in additional sales taxes being reported in Fiscal Year 1988-89, which should have also been reported in Fiscal Year 1987-88. Further, as a result of being able to secure more timely and reliable revenue figures from both the State Franchise Tax Board regarding Sales Tax Revenues in the current year and the County of Kern regarding Property Tax receipts, it appears that the City will have available approximately $600,000 in additional sales tax revenues for Fiscal Year 1988-89; $500,000 additional sales tax revenues estimated for Fiscal Year 1989-90; and approximately $300,000 additional property tax. Based on this new information, which additional revenues over the preliminary revenue estimates included in the Fiscal Year 1989-90 Proposed Budget, the Committee recommends the following changes: The first recommended change is to reduce the assessment for Park and Landscape Median Maintenance Districts by approximately 25% of the assessment for the park portion. This amounts to an additional reduction in revenue from assessments of approximately $34,250 over the $104,000 in the Proposed Budget. It is recommended that this be replaced by General Fund Revenues. The second change recommended is to budget $250,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund for the purchase of an additional Fire Pumper as part of constructing/equipping the new full service interim fire station at Stine and Panama Lane, which is scheduled to open January, 1990. While it is anticipated that a reserve pumper will be utilized until the delivery of the new pumper, which may take up to 18 months, the additional vehicle will confirm the City's commitment to provide a level of fire services to the area consistent with the rest of the City. The committee expressed some concern to the City Manager regarding the unfunded balance in the self-insurance fund. In order to address this concern and to protect the City's continued ability to participate in the ACCEL Insurance Pool, the committee recommends that $550,000 be transferred from the general fund to the Self-Insurance Fund. This transfer, along with the interest earnings thereon, and a reduction in reserves of $250,000 due to recent legal actions will result in a positive balance in the Self-Insurance Fund. 46 Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 Page 9 Space Needs have been identified as a high priority item and the issue has been referred to the Budget and Finance Committee to review. This review will take considerable time and thought to prepare effective solutions to the City's Space Needs problems. In order to begin to address this problem, the Committee recommends that $250,000 be budgeted in Council Contingency and identified for Space Needs projects to be recommended by the Committee upon completion of our review of this issue in the 1989-90 Fiscal Year. There are several items that are currently being reviewed by the Council that we recommend to be funded. They are: The $32,250 for the City contribution for the San Joaquin Air Quality Study; and $5,000 for the City's share of the proposed Arts Center Feasibility Study. These will be budgeted in General Government and funded by the General Fund. Finally, the City Manager indicated that there are several high priority items which were not included in the Budget, due to budget constraints. With the new revenue information, the City Manager has requested that the following items be included in the 1989-90 budget. These include: $20,000 to fund a portion of the National Urban Fellows position in the City Manager's Office, the remaining portion of $12,000 to be funded by a grant. $41,000 budgeted in the Building Department to fund an additional Building Inspector II in the conservation area to respond to citizen complaints and to maintain the current level of service. $5,600 budgeted in the Parks Department to reclassify four Park Maintainer II positions to Park Maintainer III's as a part of the department's reorganization. $5,700 budgeted in the City Attorney's budget to reclassify a Deputy City Attorney II to an Assistant City Attorney. Reducing by $4,000 the Finance Department budget due to the reclassification of the proposed Property Manager position to a Real Property Agent. $55,000 budgeted in the Planning Department budget for a Geographic Information System prototype including computer hardware and software to evaluate the future implementation of a city-wide Geographic Information System. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 10 47 $50,000 budgeted in the City Clerk's Office for a Records Management Program to improve records indexing, storage and retrieval. $30,100 budgeted in the Police Department Telecommunications Program for an additional radio frequency to handle increased radio traffic for Public Works, Community Services and the Building Departments. $100,000 budgeted to the to provide adequate funds unforeseen occurrences. Council contingency for emergencies and The net change to the Proposed 1989-90 Budget is: Proposed Recommended Budget Budget Operating Capital Improvements CDDA Operating CDDA Capital Improvements Net Change Total Appropriations $106,069,732 $106,630,282 $ 560,550 27,005,600 27,285,700 280,100 2,749,147 2,749,147 0 0 0 0 Transfers Out $135,824,479 $136,665,129 $ 840,650 Total Uses 550,000 $135,824,479 $137,215,129 550,000 $1,390,650 This Committee would like to thank the Department Heads and the City Manager's staff for the effort they put forth in the preparation of the Budget, as well as the assistance provided in arriving at our recommendations. We believe that the level of service represented in this Budget will maintain the existing levels of service and meet the current needs of the citizens of Bakersfield. Therefore, upon review of these changes the Committee recommends the acceptance of this report and further recommends the adoption of the appropriate resolutions implementing the City's Appropriation Limit, and the City of Bakersfield's Operating Capital Improvements and Central District Development Agency Budgets, as modified in this report at the June 28, 1989, Council Meeting. The members of this Committee have made a conscious effort to provide the other members of the Council sufficient time to review our recommendations prior to their anticipated adoption two weeks from today. Upon acceptance of this report, the City Council should determine if it will be necessary to conduct the additional budget workshop scheduled for June 21, 1989. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 30-89 was accepted. 48 Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 11 Councilmember Salvaggio stated for the record that he feels 1.4 million dollars from additional sales tax and property taxes is a lot of money and is good news. There has bee~% discussion over the last several months among Councilmembers and staff regarding an impending health insurance crises that Council is going to be facing for City employees and retirees. He stated there is no money being set aside to alleviate that potential[ problem. He feels Council has to do everything they can to protect their employees. The employees are the most important part of the delivery system to the people of this community and the Council should do all that they can at that time to stretch the budget and protect employees' health benefits. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the budget workshop scheduled for June 21, 1989, was cancelled. Councilmember Anthony, Chairperson of the PersonnelL Committee, read Report No. 4-89 regarding New and Revised Job Specifications and Salaries as follows: At its meeting of June 1, 1989, the Personnel Committee approved the following: I. New Job Specifications and Salaries 1) Stage Technician (443) 2) Park Maintainer III (331) 3) Real Property Agent (600) 4) Fire/Safety Education Specialist (751) 5) Property Room Supervisor (735) II. Revised Job Specifications 1) Trades Assistant - Fire (448) 2) Assistant Superintendent (715) The approval of Fire/Safety Education Specialist and Trades Assistant Fire specifications were made contingent on the approval of the Fire Civil Service Board at its meeting of June 12, 1989; approval of the Property Room Supervisor specification is contingent on the approval of the Police Civil Service Board at its meeting of June 7, 1989. The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board approved the Stage Technician, Real Property Agent and Assistant Superintendent specifications at its meeting of May 30, 1989. The new and revised specifications, and new salaries, are contingent on the approval of the 1989-90 Budget, and will become effective July 1, 1989. The Personnel Committee requests acceptance of the report and adoption of the salary resolution. Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Personnel Committee Report No. 4-89 was accepted. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 12 Adoption of Resolution No. 107-89 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. Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Resolution No. 107-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, Councilmember McDermott, Chairperson of Development Committee, read Report No. 10-89 regarding Transportation Terminal EIR as follows: the Urban Intermodal The Council referred a letter to the Urban Development Committee from Mr. Barton Meays, Executive Director, of Kern Council of Governments concerning the need for an environmental impact report before proceeding on the intermodal transportation terminal project. Kern COG has determined that the EIR would cost approximately $30,000- $35,000. Mr. Meays asked for an indication of the City's commitment before pursuing funding of the EIR. The Urban Development Committee met with Mr. Ron Brummett to discuss the project and scope of the EIR. He explained that the EIR could cover the complete intermodal terminal and related retail or office development or simply cover the relocation of the Amtrak station. This July, $2,000,000 in state funds for the project will no longer be available and by July 1990 the second $2,000,000 will be lost if not committed to construction of the project. Upon completion it is estimated that the terminal would require a subsidy from the city of as much as $150,000 per year. The committee considered that there does not seem to be a need by the various potential users for an intermodal facility. None of them have expressed recent interest in supporting or moving to a new intermodal terminal. Neither does there seem to be a demand for more new retail or office space downtown. Since the railroad requires that the terminal be on the north side of the tracks, the only apparent downtown site available would be the City's former corporation yard east of the Beale Library and the industrial area south of it. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 13 It is not well established that such a terminal would be best placed downtown. And, it is doubtful that downtown would be the appropriate route of a high speed passenger rail system under consideration by the state. Rather than investing in the relocation of the Amtrak station, it would seem better to coordinate the location of a new terminal with the future passenger rail system if it is approved and funded. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to respond to Kern COG that the City is not interested in promoting a multimodel transportation terminal downtown at this time. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Urban Development Committee Report No. 10-89 was accepted. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the recommendations of Urban Development Committee Report No. 10-89 were implemented. Councilmember Peterson read Urban Development Committee Report No. 11-89 regarding Skyline Signage Ordinance as follows: The Urban Development Committee first reported on this matter on March 15, 1989 (Report No. 2-89). However, at the request of the Central District Development Agency (CDDA) the ordinance was referred back to the Urban Development Committee and CDDA for further consideration. The CDDA has concluded its review of the ordinance with a recommendation that two lines of lettering rather than one line be allowed in the same area. The Planning Commission had conducted public hearings of the attached ordinance amending the sign ordinance. At the conclusion of its deliberations, the Commission adopted a negative declaration and resolution recommending adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance b.~tter defines "parcel of property," expands size and height of subdivision signs and allows additional flags and banners for tract sales offices. The ordinance would also add a provision to allow placement of building identification signs on the face of the top story of buildings in the C-0, C-1, C-2, M-1 and M-2 Zones. The standards proposed for skyline signs provide legibility while protecting quality in signage for the buildings. Considering that the letter sizes were selected using standards for legibility it would be inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance allowing skyline building to place letters of less than half the height in the same area. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 14 It is recommended that the attached ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission be given second reading and adopted. Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, Development Committee Report No. 11-89 was accepted. Adoption of Ordinance No. 3231 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Sections 1 7 . 6 0 . 0 3 0 2 9 . , 1 7 . 6 0. 1 1 0 G. 1 . , 1 7.60.110 K. 1 . , 1 7.6 0.11 0 O.1. , and 17.60.260 F.6. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and adding Sections 17.60.245 and 17.60.265 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to signs. Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, No. 3231 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio Urban Ordinance adopted by Peterson, Calendar: The be CONSENT CALENDAR following items were listed on the Approval of Warrant Nos. 9407 to 9764 inclusive, in the amount of $1 , 026,864.93. Communications: Communication from Mildred Chapman, 4404 Woodcrest Court, received May 25, 1989, regarding ambulance rates. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE) Communication from Earnestine Harper, representing The Peoples Support Group Against Injustices, dated June 1, 1989, protesting the Council's actions of appointing a Ward 1 representative and denying the voters the right to elect a councilmember. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE) e Communication from Action Towing, B & J Towing, Cheeseman's Towing, Civic Center Towing, Highland Tow SVC, Inc., and Jim's Garage & Towing, da ted June 1, I 989, requesting a change in the City's towing rates. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE) Consent Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 15 Communication from Gary Garone, 1001 East Hoskins Road, dated May 31, 1989, regarding leasehold interest in City acreage. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE) Communication from Bakersfield Art Foundation, 1930 "R" Street, dated June 13, 1989, regarding lease agreement and requesting changes to the Municipal Code relating to Museums and Art Galleries. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO AUDITORIUM AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE). Agreement No. 89-144, Partial Release of Covenant to make street improvements and of Lien Contract (Paladino and Morning Drive). Rerecording of Deed of Trust held by the City of Bakersfield regarding property located at 3901 East Brundage Lane (Westminster Ceramics, Inc.). Agreement Nos. 89-145 and 89-146, Corporation Grant Deed, Agreement for t he pur chase of property, and Independent Contractor's Agreement with Norman and Dorothy Salisbury and San Joaquin Housemovers for the widening of Louise Avenue. Notices of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the following: Traffic signal system on Auburn Street at Fairfax Road, Contract No. 89-20, completed May 26, 1989. Bakersfield Community House Renovation, Contract No. 88-293, completed May 31, 1989. Traffic signal system on Ming Avenue at Valhalla Drive and median modifications on Ming Avenue between Raintree Court and Hasti-Acres Drive, Contract No. 89-4, completed June 5, 1989. Constructing concrete block pumphouse and furnishing and installing electrical and mechanical equipment for 2800 Acre Interface Project Water Well No. 2, Coatract No. 88-89, completed June 1, 1989. Contract Change Orders: No. 1 - Contract No. 89-20 with A.C. Electric Company for traffic signal system on Auburn Street at Fairfax Road. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 16 No. 1 Contract No. 89-101 with Griffith Company for intersection reconstruction at Chester Avenue and 19th Street and Appropriation of $3,042 CDDA contribution to the CDBG Fund. Conveyance Agreement No. 89-147 with California Water Service Company for a water supply system to that area within the boundaries of Assessment District 86-2 known as Tract 4873-A (Rancho Laborde). Agreement No. 89-148, First Amendment to Agreement No. 88-186 with Moore and Taber, Consulting Engineers and Geologists, for testing and inspection of the "H" Street Underpass at the A.T. & S.F. Railroad. Property Ownership Disclosure pursuant to Section 33130(a) of the Health and Safety Code for william Paynter, member of the Central District Development Agency. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Item 9b(5) was added to the Consent Calendar of the Agenda by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i and j of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, ACTION ON BIDS Adoption of Resolution No. 108-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield determining that certain mobile radios for the Police Department can be reasonably obtained from only one vendor, Motorola C & E, Inc., and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $85,500.00. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, No. 108-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield by the following roll call vote: Resolution was adopted Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 17 DEFERRED BUSINESS Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 373 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield denying the appeal by Matrix Land Development from the decision of the Planning Commission denying an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the land use zoning of those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located at the southeast corner of Highway 178 and Fairfax Road. This Resolution sets forth the decision of the Council following the public hearing held May 17, 1989. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Zoning Resolution No. 373 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 374 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield granting, with conditions, the appeal of James Childs from the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying a modification to allow a reduction in the front yard setback in an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone on that certain property commonly known as 412 South Haley Street. This Resolution sets forth the decision of the Counci~L following the public hearing held May 31, 4989. Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Zoning Resolution No. 374 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, Adoption of Ordinance No. 3232 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Sections 15.64.010, 15.64.020, 15.64.030, Subsection (d) of Sections 15.64.140, 15.64.150, 15.64.230, 15.64.320, 15.64.330 and 15.64.340; deleting Sections 15.64.050 and 15.64.250 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and adding Sections 15.64.025, 15.64.035, 15.64.342, 15.64.345 and 15.64.347 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Uniform Fire Code. A public hearing was held and first reading was given. to the Ordinance on May 31, 1989. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 18 Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No. 3232 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, NEW BUSINESS 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 those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located south of Freeway 178 approximately one-fourth mile west of Oswell Street from a P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) Zone to a Revised P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) Zone. The applicant is proposing a zone change from a P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) Zone to a revised P.C.D. Zone to allow the addition of a major retail department store (Harris) on the 37 acre East Hills Mall site. The proposed revision will add a 103,644 square foot building of which 88,962 square feet is Gross Leasable Area (GLA) to the existing development. The footprint of the proposed building is 93,644 square feet and will include an additional 10,000 square foot mezzanine. Gross buildable area of the mall would be upgraded to 510,000 square feet as a result. 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 certai~l properties in the City of Bakersfield located on the east side of Buena Vista Road approximately one-fourth mile south of White Lane from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone on 1.72 acres and from an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone on 1.52 acres. This Dwelling) Zone on 1.72 acres Zone to an R-1 is a proposed zone change from an R-1 (One Family to an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone and from an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) (One Family Dwelling) Zone on 1.52 acres. First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Subsection A. of Section 5.18.140 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Charitable Solicitatio,%s. The amendment of this section of the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance was recommended by the Auditorium and Community Services Committee at the time of the previous amendment of the Ordinance. It was inadvertently omitted at the time of that amendment. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 19 Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1065 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation of the alley in Block 272 (also being a portion of 17th Place between "K" and "L" Streets), in the City of Bakersfield. This Resolution sets the date of public hearing for July 19, 1989. Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution of Intention No. 1065 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield wa~ adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, Adoption of Resolution of Application No. 109-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield proposing proceedings for annexation of territory to the City of Bakersfield identified as Annexation No. 334, Stine No. 6 Annexation, generally located at the southwest corner of Stine Road and Panama Lane contiguous to the boundary of the City limits (Ward 6). Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution of Application No. 109-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, Adoption of Resolution No. 110-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to approve revision of City's Sphere of Influence and that such commission find that such request can be considered and studied as part of periodic review. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, No. 110-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield by the following roll call vote: Resolution was adopted Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, Adoption of Resolution No. 111-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the Memorandum of Understanding setting salaries and related benefits for Captains of the Fire Department of the City of Bakersfield. Approval of Agreement No. 89-149, Memorandum of Understanding, Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization Fire Supervisory Unit. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 20 Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No. 111-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted, Agreement No. 89-149 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Ratty, Peterson, Adoption of Resolution No. 112-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the Memorandum of Understanding setting salaries and related benefits for Fire Fighters and Engineers of the Fire Department of the City of Bakersfield. Approval of Agreement No. 89-150, Memorandum of Understanding, Bakersfield Fireman's Labor Organization Fire Unit. Upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, Resolution No. 112-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted, Agreement No. 89-150 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, Ratty, McDermott, Salvaggio None None None Peterson, Adoption of Resolution No. 113-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the destruction of certain obsolete City records, documents, instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Section 34090 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California (charitable solicitation applications, permits and financial reports- Finance Department). Upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, Resolution No. 113-89 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Anthony, DeMond, McDermott, Salvaggio Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Ratty, Peterson, Attorney Retainer Agreement No. 89-151 with Dowling, Magarian, Phillips and Aaron for legal services in the case of Steve Clifford v. City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by No. 89-151 was approved, and the Agreement. Councilmember Salvaggio, Agreement the Mayor was authorized to execute Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 - Page 21 Negative Declaration for City of Bakersfield Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Open Space Grant funding for additional land acquisition and development of Monitor Park. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the Negative Declaration was approved. Setting fixed terms for appointments to Community Advisory Council (CAC). Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, setting a one-year term for all appointments to the Community Advisory Council, with terms commencing January 1 of each calendar year, was approved. Council representation on Community Advisory Council (CAC). Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Councilmember Anthony was appointed to serve on the Community Advisory Council. for the interim period. One (1) vacancy on the Citizens' Auditorium Committee due to the expiration of term by Michael Serban, term expired January 3, 1989. (4-year term) (RATTY) Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Jack Goldsmith was appointed to serve on the Citizens' Auditorium Committee, term expiring January 3, 1993. Four (4) appointments to the Citizens' Parks and Recreation Committee. Upon a motion by Councilmember Anthony, Anthony Daniels (Ward 1) was appointed to serve on the Citizens' Parks and[ Recreation Committee. Three (3) vacancies on the Bakersfield Airpark Advisory Committee, due to the expiration of terms by James Barton, J. J. Gianquinto and Oscar Anthony, terms expiring June 17, 1989. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, James Barton,. and J. J. Gianquinto were appointed to the Bakersfield Airpark Advisory Committee to four-year terms expiring June 17, 1993. COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember McDermott participation in walk through County regarding annexation into City. thanked everyone for islands on June 10, 1989, Upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the August 2nd and August 16th, 1989, Council meetings were cancelled, and a Council meeting was scheduled for August 9, 1989. Councilmember Salvaggio thanked Councilmember McDermott for the opportunity of walking the streets for annexation. He thanked Public Works Director, Ed Schulz, and Street Maintenance Superintendent, Mark Leal, for responding to the gentleman on Hughes Lane and Pacheco Road. Councilmember Peterson also voiced his appreciation on the walk for annexation. Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1989 Page 22 59 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Peterson, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California kds