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MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 1998
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
2. WORKSHOP
a.
Mayor Price, Councilmember Rowles (seated at
5:20 p.m.), Carson, DeMond, Smith (seated at
5:17 p.m.), McDermott, Sullivan (seated at 5:22
p.m.), Salvaggio
None
Proposed Council Chambers Remodel.
Assistant City Manager Teubner provided an overview of
proposal, computer overhead presentation and
introduced Engineering Services Manager who
presented the nuts and bolts of the actual remodel.
Motion by Rowles to recess to Closed Session at
5:40 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel §54956.9(b) - Potential
Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation. One potential
case.
Conference with Legal Counsel §54956.9(c) - Potential
Litigation. Initiation of litigation. Four potential cases.
Conference with Labor Negotiator §54957.6 - 1998 Labor
Negotiations with City's Chief Negotiator, Bill Avery,
regarding Police Unit.
Conference with Legal Counsel §54956.9(a) - Existing
Litigation. Roger Tilford vs. City of Bakersfield Fire
Department; DFEH Case No, E95-96H0380-00-pe.
COUNSEL
RECEIVED
DIRECTION
COUNSEL
RECEIVED
DIRECTION
LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
RECEIVED
INSTRUCTIONS
COUNSEL
RECEIVED
DIRECTION
Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Closed Session at
APPROVED
6:55 p.m.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1998 - Page 2
CLOSED SESSION continued
Mayor Pdce announced that the City Attorney's Office has
settled the following Kern County Superior Court matter:
Residents for Public Participation v. City of Bakersfield (Arena
Lawsuit).
ACTION TAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Rick Roper, First Assembly of God Church
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Richard Selden, Boy Scout Troop
231
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Price, Councilmember Rowles, Carson,
DeMond, Smith, McDermott, Sullivan, Salvaggio
None
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Price announced Closed Session Action as reflected on
Pages 1 and 2.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Price of proclamation to Conchita
Nieto-Moreno, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Southern San Joaquin Branch Vice-President,
proclaiming February 22 - 28, 1998 as National
Engineers Week.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dr. Massey and Teresa Hernandez, San Joaquin
Hospital, representatives of Heart Smart Collaborative,
regarding health disease prevention campaign and
invitation to participate in a unique health information
event on February 16, 1998.
Jerry Randall spoke in support of adoption of 2 new
redevelopment project areas.
Barbara Harris, representing Mr. Elgon Collaborative for
Individual and Community Economic Development spoke
in support of adoption of 2 new redevelopment project
areas and provided written material.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
d. Chainrole De la Rosa spoke regarding the Willows
Activities Center and Educational Center and provided
written material.
ACTION TAKEN
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. January 28, 1998 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from January 17 to January 30, 1998 in the
amount of $4,837,788.96 and Self Insurance payments
from January 17 to January 30, 1998 in the amount of
$124,237.26.
Resolutions:
Resolution appropriating $t8,000 Asset Forfeiture Funds
to the Police Department Operating Budget in the
General Fund for purchase of 2 police service dogs.
d. Telecommunication System:
Resolution determining that certain
telecommunications equipment can be
reasonably obtained from only one vendor,
Ericsson Business Communications, Inc., and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding not to exceed $190,000.
Appropriate $210,000 Fund Balance to the Public
Works Capital Improvement Budget within the
Equipment Fund for purchase and installation of
telephone equipment and software.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 110-97 and
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 111-97 adopting the
Operating, Capital Improvement Program, and Central
District Development Agency Budgets for Fiscal Year
1997-98.
RES 1~-98
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1998 - Page 4
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Amendment No. 5 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting
salaries and related benefits for consolidation of
Recreation Division Temporary Classifications and
Temporary Unit minimum wage changes.
Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Kyle
Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract 5418, Phase 4, north of
Noriega Road and east of Verdugo Lane. (Ward 4)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 97-140 with Tiburon
Inc. for software maintenance on the Computer Aided
Dispatch (CAD) System from July 1, 1997 through June
30, 1998; and for the Records Management System from
March 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998.
i. Agreements for Construction Inspection Services:
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 96-85 with
AGRA Earth & Environmental, $100,000.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 96-87 with
Martin-Mcintosh, $100,000.
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 96-88 with
Heir Engineering, $100,000.
Bids:
Award contract to Sturgeon & Son, Inc., $20,196, for
demolition of storage buildings at the Old Corporation
Yard Phase II Project. (ward 2)
Accept low bid from Coastline Equipment, $149,002.43,
for 1 additional articulated four wheel drive loader for
Public Works Wastewater Treatment Division.
Miscellaneous:
Easement to P.G. & E., south of Brimhall Road, west of
Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
m. Convention Center Expansion Project: (Ward 2)
Contract Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No.
97-76 with PCL Construction, $232,435, to
furnish and install the Ice Hockey Dasher Board
System.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 44-93(5)
AGR 98-17
AGR 98-18
AGR 97-140(1)
AGR 96-85(3)
AGR 96-87(2)
AGR 96-88(3)
CON 96-19 A
DEED 4835
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
2. Transfer $232,435 from Arena Contingency to
Equipment Account within the Arena Capital
Improvement Project Fund.
n. Amendment No. 7 to FY 1996-97 for Unreinforced
Masonry Program to the Consolidated Plan (CDBG).
(Wa d 2)
o. School District Boundary Line Adjustment.
p. Request for contribution by the Kern County Museum
Authority Board for a Metropolitan Recreation Center
Master Plan.
ACTIONTAKEN
REFERRED TO
BUDGET & FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Motion by Rowles to adopt Consent Calendar Items
a. through p. with the exception of Items d. and e.;
Rowles announced abstention on Item m. 1 & 2. due
to employer involved in process.
APPROVED
Telecommunication System:
Resolution determining that certain
telecommunications equipment can be
reasonably obtained from only one vendor,
Ericsson Business Communications, Inc., and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding not to exceed $190,000.
Appropriate $210,000 Fund Balance to the Public
Works Capital Improvement Budget within the
Equipment Fund for purchase and installation of
telephone equipment and software.
Motion by McDermott to adopt Consent Calendar
Item d.
RES1~98
APPROVED
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 110-97 and
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 111-97 adopting the
Operating, Capital Improvement Program, and Central
District Development Agency Budgets for Fiscal Year
1997-98.
Motion by McDermott to refer Consent Calendar Item
e. to Budget and Finance Committee.
APPROVED
10.
HEARINGS
a.
REPORTS
None.
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Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of properties
for the abatement of weeds, debris and waste matter.
Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Development Services Director Hardisty announced the
assessments for #13 3608 Bedrock Drive have been paid
and removed it from the list.
Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt resolution.
Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of properties
where dangerous buildings have been demolished. (Ward
1)
Hearing opened at 7:21 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt resolution.
Hearing to consider public testimony to consider a
request by ambulance providers to alter the current rate
schedule.
Hearing opened at 7:22 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:22 p.m.
Mayor Price announced that the resolution setting rates
will be back to Council for consideration prior to April 1,
1998.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 13-98
APPROVED
AB MCDERMOTT
RES 14-98
APPROVED
11.
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DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending Chapter 12.56 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code regarding parks. (First reading 1-28-98)
Motion by McDermott to adopt ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 3823
APPROVED
Consideration of establishment of 2 new redevelopment
project areas. (Wards 1,2)
Economic Development Director Wager provided a brief
update.
Motion by Carson to direct staff to take preliminary
steps necessary to establish new project areas.
APPROVED
Ordinance amending Chapter 3.70 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code regarding Cost Recovery System.
FR
12.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Name of Arena.
City Manager Tandy provided an update.
Motion by DeMond to officially name the new arena
Centennial Garden of Bakersfield.
Substitute motion by McDermott to name the new
arena Bakersfield Centennial Gardens (plural).
NAT
FAILED
NS ROWLES
CARSON
DEMOND
SMITH
MCDERMOTT
SAL VAGGIO
DeMond amended her motion to Bakersfield
Centennial Garden (singular) and giving the naming
rights sponsor the option of naming it "of
Bakersfield" or leaving as is.
APPROVED
Resolution making findings and updating the Capital
Improvement Plan for the Metropolitan Bakersfield
Habitat Conservation Plan.
RES 15-98
12.
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NEW BUSINESS continued
Resolution making findings, approving amendment to
Section 5.04 and 7.01 of the By-laws for the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation
Trust Group to allow more flexibility in setting meetings
and allowing the implementation trust group to approve
minor amendments.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Items 12 b. & c.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 16-98
APPROVED
13.
COUNCILSTATEMENTS
McDermott referred to staff a letter from Bell Tower
Associates regarding the issue of refinancing funding.
McDermott referred a letter from State of California
regarding a new program entitled "Petroleum Violation
Escrow Account" and requested staff review potential
funding possibilities.
McDermott requested staff review the Taxi Regulations for
possible revisions.
McDermott requested staff review the High-Speed Rail issue
and status of terminal location.
McDermott provided a Centennial Foundation Celebration
update:
· Centennial Plaza groundbreaking, February 19, 1998,
10:00 a.m.;
· Decades of Health, February 21, 1998, East Hills Mall.
Carson congratulated Engine Company No. 4 Fire Fighters who
received the Phil C. Pifer Award.
Carson requested staff respond to a letter from Ben Mauck,
Kern Towing & Storage, regarding rules and regulations.
Carson requested Public Works respond to a phone call
received from Ken Cannon, 1100 Belle Terrace, regarding
sand blown onto yards from the recent storm.
Carson requested an update on a prior referral regarding a
4-way stop sign at 18th and T Streets.
Sullivan requested staff survey the area of Alum and
Dovewood Streets near Sandrini School for feasibility of a
stop sign and provide a report; Sandrini School contact
person is Bob Spencer.
13.
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Smith thanked Public Works Director Rojas and Engineering
Services Manager LaRochelie with regard to Freeway 178 and
the possibility of aligning Comanche Road and Alfred Harold
Highway in the near future.
Smith recognized Water Resources Manager Bogart to speak,
who provided a brief update regarding the Northeast Water
Supply Project.
DeMond stated that CalTrans has acknowledged the
problems at 23~/24~ Streets and Chester Avenue
intersections but will not have available funding for 5 years;
and requested staff review the situation to initiate the
project.
Salvaggio requested Public Works Department staff contact
the Lounden School Principal, and provide a report with
available options, regarding the widening of a short, narrow
road on the south side of the school
Salvaggio requested Public Works Department staff look
into the repaving of on/off ramps at White Lane and Panama
Lane at Freeway 99.
Salvaggio stated the area of Hughes Lane between Ming
Avenue and Wilson Road will be resurfaced this summer
and area residents are requesting current striping remain
the same; and requested staff review the possibilities.
Mayor Price requested Budget and Finance Committee begin
reviewing the issue of the new Meadows Field Airport Terminal.
McDermott referred the issue of the new Meadows Field
Airport Terminal to Budget and Finance Committee for
review.
ACTION TAKEN
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rowles at 8:07 p.m.
MAYZ:)R BOB PRICE of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and ' ~
of the City of Bakersfield, CA
APPROVED