HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/05 CC MINUTES
201
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF DECEMBER 14,2005
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard,
Councilmembers Benham, Couch, Sullivan,
Scrivner
Absent:
Hanson
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
3. WORKSHOPS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Closed Session pursuant to Governrnent Code
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator
William Avery.
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City
Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding
Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v City, et al.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting
to Closed Session at 5:16 p.m.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn from Closed
Session at 6:23 p.m.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
?02
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 2
RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
5. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard,
Councilmernbers Carson, Benham, Couch,
Sullivan, Scrivner
Absent:
Hanson
6. INVOCATION by Reverend Timothy Coston, Sr., Cain
African Methodist Episcopal Church.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Brandon Corum, 4th Grade
Student at Patriot Elernentary School.
Mayor Hall announced item 17.a. has been removed
from the agenda at the request of the staff.
8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Closed Session pursuant to Governrnent Code
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator
William Avery.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City
Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Secti on 54956.9 regarding
Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v City, et al.
9. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
c.
a.
b.
a. Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding a 'Do Not
Block' sign that was installed at 24th and Elm
Streets.
b. Kimberly Niemeyer spoke regarding Rosedale
Ranch.
10. PRESENTATIONS
a.
Agreement with Bright House Networks to pay the
City $375,000.00, plus $125,000.00 in
advertising, for a period of five years for naming
rights of the Arnphitheater at The Park at
Riverwalk.
Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the
Agreement.
ACTION TAKEN
NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
THE EXCEPTIONAL
EVALUATION OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY HAS
CONCLUDED
MEDIA TION
AUTHORIZED
AGR 05-429
APPROVED
AB HANSON
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 3
203
ACTION TAKEN
Recess taken frorn 6:52 to 6:57 p.m.
11. APPOINTMENTS
a. One (1) appointment to Police Civil Service Board
due to the expiration of term of Kenneth
Vetter, terrn expiring December 31,2005.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to reappoint Kenneth
Vetter to the Police Civil Service Board, term expiring
December 31, 2008.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
b. One (1) appointment to Fire Civil Service Board due
to the expiration of term of Max Morris, term expired
Decernber 31, 2005.
City Clerk McCarthy announced three
applicants for the position including a late
application by Sara Taki.
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Taki
Taki
Taki
Eaves
Absent
Eaves
Eaves
City Clerk McCarthy announced a tie.
City Attorney Gennaro requested Mayor Hall cast a
determining vote.
Mayor Hall cast a vote for Mr. Eaves.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to appoint Mr. Eaves to
a three-year term on the Fire Civil Service Board, term
expiring December 31, 2008.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
204
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 4
11.
APPOINTMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
c. Two (2) appointments to Miscellaneous Civil Service
Board due to the expiration of terms of Richard
Russell and Thomas See, terrns expiring December
31, 2005.
City Clerk McCarthy announced three applications
for the positions had been received.
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Love
Love, Chow
Moore, Chow
Love, Chow
Absent
Moore, Chow
Moore, Chow
City Clerk McCarthy announced a tie for the second
position and that there would be a run-off ballot.
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Love
Love
Moore
Love
Absent
Moore
Moore
City Clerk McCarthy announced a tie.
City Attorney Gennaro requested Mayor Hall cast a
deterrnining vote.
Mayor Hall cast a vote for Dr. Moore.
Motion by Vice-Mayor to appoint Mr. Chow and Dr.
Moore to at three year term on the Miscellaneous Civil
Service Board, terms expiring December 31,2008.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
d. One (1) appointment to Kern Mosquito and Vector
Control District, due to the expiration of
term of Morris C. Mahlmann, term expiring
December 31 , 2005.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to re-appoint Mr.
Mahlmann to two year term on the Kern Mosquito
and Vector Control District, term expiring December
31, 2008.
APPROVED
AB HANSON
12.
Bakersfield, California, Decernber 14, 2005 - Page 5
205
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION TAKEN
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the November 16, 2005
Special City Council Meeting and the
November 30, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payrnents from November
18, 2005 to December 1, 2005 in the
arnount of $6,612,819.93 and self insurance
payments from November 18, 2005 to
December 1, 2005 in the amount of $195,096.12.
Ordinances:
c.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting a Negative
Declaration and arnending Section 17.06.020 (Zone
Map NO.1 04-08) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code
by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to R-1
(One Family Dwelling) on 39.09 acres generally
located at the northwest corner of Valley Lane and
Bella Drive (File No. 05-0531).
FR
d. Adoption of amendments to various Ordinances
relating to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
City Seal
City Council Meetings
Personnel Policies
Employer-Employee Relations
Ice Cream Vendors
ORD 4280
ORD 4281
ORD 4282
ORD 4283
ORD 4284
e.
Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections
3.20.060, 3.20.090, 3.20.100 and 3.20.105
of the Municipal Code relating to bidding and
contract procedures.
ORD 4285
f.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-17 from
M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) on 22.6 acres, located at
the northwest corner of Pacheco Road and
Cottonwood Road. (Applicant: South Enterprise
Zone, property owner) (ZC 05-0412)
ORD 4286
206
12.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 6
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
g.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-16 from
M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) on 9 acres and from M-3
(Heavy Industrial) to R-2 on 31 acres, located on the
east side of Cottonwood Road between East White
Lane and Brook Street. (Applicant: Alfredo
Hernandez, property owner) (ZC 05-0414)
ORD 4287
h.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-16 from
M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) on 2 acres and from M-3 (Heavy
Industrial) to R-1 on 38 acres, located on the north
side of future East White Lane, 1,320 feet east of
Cottonwood Road. (Applicant: Marino/Associates,
representing Magdaleno Duenas Barajas and Luisa
Duenas, property owners) (ZC 05-0417)
ORD 4288
i.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 134-05 from A
(Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 1 acre
located north of Snow Road, generally west of
Verdugo Lane. (Applicant: SrnithTech/USA Inc.,
representing Elizabeth H. Pinnell, property owner)
(ZC 04-0420)
ORD 4289
j.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and arnending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-30 from
County A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
on 76 acres located on the north side of Berkshire
Road (future) and east of Mountain Vista Drive
(future), approximately 1,400 feet south of Panama
Lane. (Applicant: The Lusich Company, Inc.,
representing Lennar and MacLeu, LLC, and David
P. Antongiovanni Family Trust, property owners)
(ZC 05-0476)
ORD 4290
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 7 207
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
k. Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 17 of the ORD 4291
Municipal Code by prezoning to R-1 (One AGR 05-430
Farnily Dwelling); R-1/PUD (One Family
Dwelling/Planned Unit Developrnent); R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling); R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development); C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial); C-2 (Regional
Commercial); C-2/PCD (Regional
Commercial/Planned Commercial Development);
and, M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 1,655 acres
bounded by J'h Standard Road to the north, Jenkins
Road to the east, Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Railroad to the west, and Kratzmeyer
Road/Olive Drive to the south; and, approving a
Development Agreement. (Applicant: Project
Design Consultants, representing Rosedale Ranch,
property owners) (ZC 04-0671)
I. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4292
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-31 from A
(Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 86.37
acres located north of Taft Highway and east of
Buena Vista Road. (Applicant: Marino Associates,
representing Del Ray Development LLC, property
owner) (ZC 05-0743)
m. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4293
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-30 from A
(Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 80
acres located at the northeast corner of McCutchen
Road and Buena Vista Road. (Applicant: Mcintosh
and Associates, representing Lester D. Baroncini,
Trustee of Irene Baroncini Trust, property owner)
(ZC 05-0942)
n. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4294
Declaration and arnending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 122-24 from A-
20A (Agricultural 20-acre Minimum Lot
Size) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 80 acres
located at the southeast corner of South
Allen Road (future) and Pensinger Road.
(Applicant: Mcintosh and Associates, representing
Centex Homes, Inc., property owner) (ZC 05-0943)
208
12.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 8
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
o.
Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos. 123-
29 and 123-32 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One
Family Dwelling) on 110 acres located north
and south of McCutchen Road, east and west of
Progress Road. (Applicant/Owner: Global
Investrnent & Development LLC, c/o Aaron Rivani)
(ZC 04-1012)
ORD 4295
p.
Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by prezoning project area,
generally bounded by Panarna Lane to the north,
Old River Road to the east, South Allen
Road (unimproved) to the west, and Taft Highway
(State Route 119) to the south, to R-1/PUD (One
Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) on
1,630.34 acres, to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Farnily
Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) on 109.53
acres, to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on 9.66
acres, to C-2 (Regional Cornrnercial) on 22.09 acres
and to C-2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned
Commercial Development) on 61.38 acres;
and approving Developrnent Agreement. (Applicant:
PB Ventures LLC, property owner) (ZC 03-1528)
ORD 4296
AGR 05-431
q.
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map no. 126-05 from A
(Agriculture) to C-1/PCD (Neighborhood
Commercial/Planned Commercial Developrnent) on
28 acres and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 15 acres
located south of McCutchen Road and east of Ashe
Road. (Applicant: SmithTech/USA Inc.,representing
Thomas Mitchell Ashe) (ZC 04-1765)
ORD 4297
Resolutions:
r.
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for
annexation of inhabited territory to the
City property identified as Annexation No. 502
located at the southeast corner of Panama
Lane and Buena Vista Road.
RES 287-05
s.
Resolution requesting the California State
Legislature and Governor continue the transfer of
Proposition 42 funds to transportation programs in
the 2006/07 budget and every year thereafter, and
to enact legislation to increase flexibility arnong
transportation prograrns to rnore easily match
deliverable projects with available funds.
RES 288-05
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 9
209 .
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
t. Assessrnent District No. 05-2 (Montaire/Paladino
Hills):
1. Resolution accepting petition and RES 289-05
determining to undertake special
assessment proceedings.
2. Resolution approving boundary rnap. RES 290-05
3. Resolution of Intention No. 1424. ROl1424
4. Agreement with Wilson & Associates for AGR 05-432
assessment engineering services.
5. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe AGR 05-433
for bond counsel services.
6. Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop for AGR 05-434
disclosure counsel services.
Agreements:
u. Final Tract Maps and Improvernent Agreements:
1. Final Map and Irnprovement Agreement with AGR 05-435
McMillin Albany, LLC for Tract 6169 Unit
6 located north of Panama Lane and east of
Old River Road.
2. Final Map and Improvement Agreements AGR05-436
with Tuscany/Parcel 14 dba Siena Homes, AGR 05-437
Inc. for Tract 6347 Phase 1 located west of
Alfred Harrell Highway and north of State
Route 178.
3. Final Map and Irnprovement Agreement with AGR 05-438
Firrn Foundation Ventures, Inc. for Tract
6413 Phase 1 located west of South Union
Avenue and north of Linnell Way.
4 Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 05-439
Pulte Home Corp. for Tract 6149 Phase
6 located south of State Route 178 and west
of Mirarnonte Drive.
210
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 10
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
v. Solara Park located at Miramonte Drive and Park
Place Drive:
1. Agreement with Pulte Home Corporation AGR 05-440
($361,026.00) for the development and
dedication of 3.61 acre Solara Park.
2. Appropriate $361 ,026.00 Park Improvement
Fund Balance.
Agreement with Kern Building Materials to lease AGR 05-441
w.
City owned real property located at 7800
Brimhall Road.
x. Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. AGR 05-442
($248,921.25) to provide materials testing
services for two (2) years.
y. Agreernents with Mcintosh & Associates AGR05-443
($300,000.00) and Quad Knopf ($300,000.00) to AGR 05-444
provide on-call construction inspection services for
Capital Improvement Program and
Development projects.
z. Agreement with Strategic Design Services, LLC AGR 05-445
($28,410.00) for design services of security
and access control systems at Police Department
facilities.
aa. Amendment NO.1 to Agreernent No. 05-100 with AGR 05-100(1)
Jim Alfter Cement Contractor
($125,000.00, for a revised not to exceed
$345,000.00) for canal liner repair.
bb. Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Project:
1. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 04-102 AGR 04-102(1)
with State of California Department of
Parks and Recreation to extend the term of
agreement to December 31 , 2005 and
increase amount of grant by $10,668.00.
2. Appropriate $10,668.00 State Grant Funds
to the Off Highway Vehicle Park Capital
Improvement Budget within the Recreation
Facilities Fund.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 11
211
12.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
cc. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Preparation for
GPA/ZC 04-1746/Ashe NO.3 Annexation
(located north and south of Taft Highway (State
Route 119) between Ashe Road on the west
and future Mountain Ridge Road on the east):
1.
AGR 05-120(1)
Amendment NO.1 to Agreernent No. 05-120
with Michael Brandman & Associates
($10,640.00).
2. Appropriate $10,640.00 developer's
contribution to the development fund for the
Development Services operating budget.
dd.
Amendment NO.2 to Agreement No. 04/097/RA04-
005 with the Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency for authorization to use Community
Development Block Grant Funds for the Old
Town Kern Mixed Use Project.
AGR 04-097(2)
Bids:
ee. Accept bid to award annual contract to Bradco
Industrial Corp. dba Bradco Environmental
(not to exceed $150,000.00) for woodwaste and
greenwaste grinding services.
fl. Accept bid to award annual contract to Granite
Construction (not to exceed $750,000.00) for
HUD CDBG street materials.
gg. Accept bid frorn Jeskell, Inc. ($156,795.63) to
provide a storage area network.
hh. Accept bids from Jim Burke Ford ($195,891.59);
Raceway Ford ($74,173.03); and Three-Way
Chevrolet ($22,406.73) for pickup trucks. (Total
$292,471.36)
ii. Extend bid from The Trailer Company ($38,872.76)
for one (1) walking floor dump truck body for the
Compost and Recycling Facility.
AGR 05-446
AGR 05-447
Miscellaneous:
jj. Appropriate $2,400.00 Transportation Development
Act Article 3 Grant for bicycle storage lockers at the
Ice Sports Center and McMurtrey Aquatic Center to
the Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway
and Pedestrian Pathway Fund.
212
12.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 12
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
kk. Appropriate $7,860.00 Federal Grant Revenues
(L.L.E.B.G.) to the Police Department
Operating Budget within the General Fund toward
the cost of mobile data cornputers.
II. Appropriate and transfer $570,000.00 additional
Vehicle License Fee in Lieu Revenues within the
General Fund to the Capital Improvement budget
within the Capital Outlay Fund for the City's street
preventative maintenance program.
mm. Appropriate $32,000.00 General Fund balance,
provided by the California Integrated Waste
Managernent Board Curbside Oil Program, to the
Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement
Budget for the purchase and installation of four (4)
shade structures at various parks.
Grant of Easernent to Pacific Bell to install an above
ground telecomrnunication cabinet at 8600
Hageman Road.
00. Request for new position for Public Works
Departrnent:
nn.
DEED 6349
1. Approve additional Accountant I position for
the Subdivisions Section.
2. Appropriate $65,000.00 additional
development fee revenue to the Public
Works Department operating budget within
the Development Services Fund.
pp. New position, additional Laborer positions, and
equipment for Recreation & Parks:
1.
Amendment No. 16 to Resolution No. 122-01
approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the General
Supervisory, Police Supervisory and
Management Units and adopting salary
schedule and related benefits for Special
Events Manager.
RES 122-01(16)
2. New Job Specification for Special Events
Manager.
3. Approval of seven (7) Laborers, one (1)
Special Events Manager and equipment.
213
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 13
12.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 12.pp. continued
ACTION TAKEN
4. Appropriate $170,000.00 additional vehicle
license fee in-lieu revenues to the
Recreation and Parks Operating Budget
within the General Fund for new positions,
and transfer $35,000.00 of the $170,000.00
to the Equipment Fund for the purchase
of equipment and a vehicle.
5. Appropriate $110,000.00 General Fund
revenue received from Castle & Cooke
(Agreement No. 96-81(1)), from
sponsorships/events and park rentals at The
Park at River Walk.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correction to items
12.i. changing the zone map to 102.06, 12.q.
changing the zone map 123.34 and 12.bb. to read
'the extension of the terrn to December 31, 2006'.
Additionally, last minute correspondence was
received frorn Thornas Henry on behalf of Oxy
Resources regarding item 12.k. stating opposition to
the item.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve Consent
Calendar items 12.a. through 12.pp., with corrections to
items 12.i. zone map 102-06, 12.q. zone map 123-34 and
12. bb. to read "...extend term to December 31,2006."
13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
a.
Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the
vacation of a portion of Crosswind Way east of
Windchime Court.
RES 291-05
b.
Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the
vacation of an 11.25 foot wide strip of land on 26th
Street between M Street and the alley.
RES 292-05
c.
Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the
vacation of a portion of Pacheco Road
between Old River and Progress Roads, and
Progress Road between Harris and Pacheco
Roads.
RES 293-05
214
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 14
13.
CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
d. Protest Hearing for proposed Assessment District
No. 05-3 (Liberty IINillage Green/Tesoro-
Encanto/Lin/Rider/Diamond Ridge):
e.
1.
RES 294-05
Resolution approving Final Engineer's
Report, levying assessments, ordering
improvements, and, authorizing and directing
related actions.
Public Hearing to consider Resolution authorizing
American Baptist Homes of the West to issue
revenue bonds (not to exceed $120,000,000.00) to
be used to finance the Rosewood Retirernent
Cornrnunity - TEFRA.
RES 295-05
f. Public Hearing to consider amendments to various
ordinances relating to:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
1.
Drilling or and Production of Petroleum
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TION
12.
Tentative Maps
Final Tact Maps
Design Standards
General Regulations including Site Plan
Review
R-1 One-Family Dwelling Zone
R-2 Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone
R-3 Limited Multiple-Farnily Dwelling Zones
R-4 Multiple Family Dwelling Zone
PUD Planned Unit Development Zone
PCD Planned Commercial Development
Zone
Signs
FR
FR
FR
FR
FR
FR
FR
FR
FR
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
was received from Roger Mcintosh & Associates
requesting portions of item 13.f. be referred to staff.
Development Services Director Grady made staff
comments.
Hearings opened at 7:15 p.m.
Les Clark spoke requesting item 13.f.1. be removed
for separate consideration.
Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 15
215
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve Consent
Calendar Hearings 13.a. through 13.f. with the deletion
of Section 16.16.010 of 13.f.2, Section 16.28.170 of
13.f.4 and Section 1708.150 of 13f.5. Additionally,
separate consideration to be given to 13.f.1.
ACTION TAKEN
f. Public Hearing to consider amendments to various
ordinances relating to:
1. Drilling or and Production of Petroleum
Hearing opened at 7:17 p.m.
Les Clark, Executive Vice-President of the
Independent Oil Producers Agency, spoke in
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to refer the issue to
the Planning and Development Committee and the
previous issues if not resolved by staff.
14. HEARINGS
None.
15. REPORTS
a. Proposed build-out of Highway 178.
Public Works Director provided a computer overview
and made staff comments.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff assist him in
compiling information regarding traffic signals and
restrictions on construction traffic that can be
distributed to area residents.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff aid in expediting
the signals at Hwy. 178 and Miramonte and completion
of the Fairfax interchange by writing to Caltrans.
Councilmember Couch requested staff make a similar
presentation for all the Thomas Roads Projects and
provide timeline projections for all projects.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested the presentation be
made available to the public on the website.
216
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 16
ACTION TAKEN
15. REPORTS continued
b. Update on Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Public Works Director Rojas introduced Design
Engineer Arnold Ramming who provided handouts
and gave a computer presentation.
Councilmember Couch requested staff analyze the
feasibility of a partial opening of the Park at Riverwalk.
16. DEFERRED BUSINESS
17. NEW BUSINESS
a. Report on the Sale of the City Farm Property.
DELETED
18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Benham announced the Golden Empire
Gleaners will receive a large donation from KUZZ and she
would be leaving immediately to accept on behalf of the
Gleaners.
Council member Benham wished everyone Seasons
Greetings.
Councilmember Scrivner requested Chief Rector and
Chief Fraze meet with him to review the budget for
the Fireworks Task Force.
Councilmember Scrivner requested staff review
Ordinances pertaining to stereo noise in the cities of
Los Angeles and Fresno and compare our Ordinance to
those and report findings at the next Legislative and
Litigation Committee meeting January st".
Councilmember Scrivner requested staff provide an
update regarding the use of plants along brick walls to
discourage graffiti.
Councilmember Scrivner requested the Planning and
Development Committee review setting aside
industrial zones and make recommendations regarding
areas to be designated.
Council member Scrivner made cornments regarding the
Minivan for Mom program.
Council member Scrivner wished everyone Merry
Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 2005 - Page 17
217
ACTION TAKEN
18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Council member Carson requested information regarding an
employee theatre. City Manager Tandy responded.
Councilmember Carson invited the public to the Ad
Hoc Committee on Crime and Violence meeting on
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 and requested staff
prepare a press release regarding the meeting.
Councilmember Carson wished everyone and our troops
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Couch requested staff respond to a
letter from Mr. Kemp.
Councilmember Couch requested staff review plans for
land adjacent City arterials and the railroad at Allen
and Hageman Roads and analyze whether providing
input to the appropriate agency would be expedient.
Councilmember Couch requested staff provide
information regarding development on Monarch Palm
and whether the development taking place is within
approved plan.
Councilmember Couch requested staff review the
Circulation Element within the General Plan specifically
in light of approvals by the City of Shatter and Kern
County and report to the Planning and Development
Committee.
Council member Couch wished everyone and particularly
our troops Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council member Sullivan made comments regarding the
opening of Riverwalk Park.
Councilmember Sullivan encouraged vigilance
regarding reporting of graffiti vandalism and littering;
additionally requested staff formulate new ideas to
combat the on-going problem.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff investigate the
removal of trees from the shopping center at White
and Ashe and requested information regarding control
of tree removal.
218
Bakersfield, California, Decernber 14, 2005 - Page 18
18.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Sullivan requested the Community
Services Committee evaluate the cost of purchasing
and develop a plan for providing Christmas
decorations for the downtown area and Rabobank
Arena and Convention Center.
Councilmember Sullivan wished everyone Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested information regarding lights
in the trees downtown. Recreation and Parks Director
Hoover responded.
Vice-Mayor Maggard made cornments regarding formation
of an ad hoc committee to address pension issues.
Vice-Mayor Maggard made comments regarding the Air
District meeting on Decernber 15, 2005 and the imposition
of fees on new housing as mandated by SB 709.
Vice-Mayor Maggard thanked staff for assisting in installing
of the Fox Theatre clock.
Vice-Mayor Maggard made cornments regarding Mr. Kemp
and code enforcement issues.
Vice-Mayor Maggard encouraged community members to
report graffiti and not become discouraged.
Vice-Mayor Maggard wished the cornmunity and troops
Merry Christrnas and Happy Holidays.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Offic' Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield