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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/06_CC_AGENDA_PACKET BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 22, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. 1 . ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS (Regarding Closed Session item(s) only during this portion of the meeting) 3. WORKSHOPS 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding the following cases: 1. Gloria Navarro, et al v City, et al 2. H. W. Lakeshore Pines Joint Venture v City b. Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.7 (one case) and subsection (b)(1)(C) of Government Code Section 54956.7 (one case). RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL 6. INVOCATION by Pastor Richard Thompson, First United Methodist Church. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Renee Sherman, 1" Grade Student at Laurelglen Elementary School. 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 9. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Janice Horcasitas, Vice-President, American Society of Civil Engineers, Southern San Joaquin Branch, proclaiming February 19-25, 2006, as National Engineers Week". b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Carol Reichert, Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association, proclaiming March 2, 2006, as Read Across Bakersfield Day. 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 11. APPOINTMENTS 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the February 8, 2006, Regular City Councii Meeting. Payments: b. Approval of department payments from January 27, 2006 to February 9, 2006 in the amount of $9,354,931.32 and self insurance payments from January 27, 2005 to February 9, 2006 in the amount of $304,816.43. Ordinances: 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued (Ward 4) (Ward 4) (Ward 4)' (Ward 3) (Ward 3) upon annexation c. First Reading of Ordinance adding Chapter 13.10 to the Municipal Code to establish certain procedures respecting special tax districts. (Budget & Finance Committee) d First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 124-20) of the Municipal Code changing the zoning from A (Agricultural) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 108.88 acres and from A to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 1.56 acres generally located at the northeast corner of South Union Avenue and East Panama Lane. (Applicant: Marino/Associates) (File No. 05-1507) First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map 123-07) of the Municipal Code changing the zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) on 7.27 acres generally located on the southeast corner of Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes. (Applicant: Mcintosh & Associates/Property Owner: Castle & Cooke) (File 05-1407) e. f. First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map 102-06) of the Municipal Code changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on 15.3± acres and from A to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 23.45± acres located at the southwest corner of 7'" Standard Road and Calloway Drive. (ZC 05-1165) (SmithTech USA, Inc.) First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map 104-07) of the Municipal Code changing the zoning from R-S-2.5A-HD (Rural Suburban 2.5 acres-Hillside Development) to R-1-HD (One Family Dwelling-Hillside Development) on 16.08± acres and R-S-2.5A (Rural Suburban 2.5 acres) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 17.26± acres generally located north of Paladino Drive, east and west of the Morning Drive alignment. (ZC 05-0780) (DeWalt Corporation) g. h. Fireworks Regulations: (Legislative & Litigation Committee) 1. First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 8.44 of the Municipal Code relating to fireworks. 2. First Reading of Ordinance amending Sections 15.64.036, 15.64.350 and 15.64.480 of the Municipal Code relating to miscellaneous regulations of the Uniform Fire Code. i. Business & Commercial Zoning Ordinances (FR 02/08/06): j. 1. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 17.25.040, 17.25.050, 17.25.080 and 17.25.090 of the Municipal Code relating to the C-B (Central Business) zone district. 2. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 17.26.010, 17.26.020, 17.26.050, 17.26.070, 17.26.080 and 17.26.090, and repealing Section 17.26.011 of the Municipal Code relating to the C-C (Commercial Center) zone district. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.060.020 (Zone Map NO.1 04-08) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-S- 2.5A (Residential Suburban - 2.5 acres) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 34.982 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Vineland Road and Paladino Drive. (Applicant: The Monarch Affiliates) (File 05-1190) (FR 02/08/06) Resolutions: k. Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. 2 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued (Ward 5,7} (Ward 5) (Ward 5) r. (Ward 1,2) S. t. (Ward 1,2\ (Ward 7) (Ward 1) I. Resolution approving the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a Waste Tire Enforcement Grant for one year period, 2006 - 2007. m. Resolution supporting Senate Bill 155 (Feinstein) and House of Representatives Bill 970 (Schiff) concerning prevention, deterrence and punishment of gangs. (Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee) n. Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City property identified as Annexation No. 506 located south of Taft Highway, generally east and west of Wible Road. o. Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City property identified as Annexation No. 498 located generally south of Panama Lane, east and west of Buena Vista Road. p. Resolution adopting Council Policy regarding Council member Reimbursement for Expenses (AB1234). (Legislative & Litigation Committee) q. Amendment No.1 to Resolution No. 40-99 approving the retention and destruction schedule of certain city records, documents, instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Section 34090 et seq of the Government Code. (Recreation and Parks) Agreements: Final Tract Map and Improvement Agreements with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6196 Unit 3 located west of Mountain Vista Drive and north of Harris Road. Agreement with State of California (maximum annual reimbursement $23,747.14) for maintenance of State Highways in the City. Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services: 1. Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000.00) for improvement plan checking engineering services. 2. Appropriate $100,000.00 Improvement Plan Check Revenue to the Public Works Department Operating Budget within the Development Services Fund. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 05-381 with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard ($50,000.00, total not to exceed $125,000.00) for outside legal services for the Mill Creek South - Redevelopment Project - CalHFA Funds. u. v. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-066 with Office Depot, Inc. ($300,000.00, total not to exceed $600,000.00) extending term for one (1) for office supplies. w. White Lane at State Route 99 Overcrossing Widening/Interchange Improvements Project: 1. Contract Change Order NO.9 to Agreement No. 03-208 with Granite Construction Company ($286,655.98, total not to exceed $6,793,473.24) to construct project. 2. Appropriate $300,000.00 additional traffic impact fees to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. Contract Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 05-218 with Floyd Johnston Construction Company ($27,445.00, total not to exceed $8,842,645.00) for Trunk Sewer Replacement along Planz Road. x. 3 -------- ---~_._'--_._- ._... ....~, -_.'.._,_._~~.--...-. ,........-.----.'---- 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Bids: Miscellaneous: y. Revised Job Specification for Maintenance Craftworker II. z. Audit Reports for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005: 1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). 2. Independent Auditors Report - Single Audit Report - Schedule of Federal Expenditures for the City. 3. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan. 4. Independent Auditors Report - Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City. (Ward 3) aa. 5. Independent Auditors Report - Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center & Ice Sports Center. Appropriate $306,290.00 Assessment District Revenues and $105,646.00 Assessment District Debt Interest payment to the non-departmental budget of Assessment District 04-3 (SoleralRio Vista) to facilitate bond interest payment due in March 2006. bb. Additional Full-time Positions and Equipment in Graffiti, Parks and Administration: 1. Authorize (1) Police Officer position. 2. Authorize (1) Maintenance Craftworker I position. 3. Authorize (1) Park Technician position. 4. Authorize (1) Secretary I position. 5. Appropriate $178,000.00 Fund Balance in the General Fund to the Police Operating Budget and the Public Works Operating Budget. 6. Appropriate $58,000.00 additional plan check fee revenue to the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget. Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items a through bb. 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS 14. HEARINGS 15. REPORTS a. Program Management Services for Thomas Roads Improvement Program: 1. Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group ($40,000,000.00) to provide program management services until June 30, 2011. 2. Appropriate $2,616,271.00 Federal Funds to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Federal Transportation Fund; and appropriate and transfer $422,468.00 additional traffic impact fee revenue from the Transportation Development Fund to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Federal Transportation Fund. Staff recommends approval of agreement, appropriations and transfer. 4 .......--.---.---.-.- 16. DEFERRED BUSINESS 17. NEW BUSINESS a. Advanced Refunding of 1997 Arena Certificates of Participation to generate one time savings of approximately $2,000,000.00 to be used for capital improvements for the Rabobank Convention Center and Arena Complex. 1. Agreement with Kutak Rock LLP for bond counsel services. 2. Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for disclosure counsel services. 3. Resolution guaranteeing lease payments from monies otherwise payable to the City from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account. 4. Resolution approving and directing the execution of a First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement. 5. Resolution approving the execution, sale and delivery of not to exceed $36.7 million of the 2006 Refunding Certificates of Participation to provide for the full refunding of the 1997 Certificates; approval of the form and substance of Purchase contract, Preliminary Official Statement, Trust Agreement, Lease Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and authorizing and directing additional actions necessary to implement the proposed refunding program. Staff recommends approval of agreements and resolutions; and authorizing the advance refunding of the 1997 Certificates of Participation. 18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS 19. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, 6£ W SL·e.-- t Þ{( Alan Tandy City Manager 2/16/2006 11 :22am 5 . ----..-¥ . 4·_··__~_____·__ _~_______~_~___.____ AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 22, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING 5:15 D.m. CLOSED SESSION There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of existing litigation and two cases of potential litigation. CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 D.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Ordinances Item 12c. First Readina of Ordinances Amendina the Municioal Code to Establish Certain Procedures Resoectina Soecial Tax Districts. The City has entered into development agreements associated with the Old River Ranch, Rosedale Ranch and McAllister Ranch projects. Each agreement inciudes a commitment by the City to provide a mechanism for financing public facilities and/or services commonly known as Community Facilities Districts (CFD); also known as Mello-Roos Financing. In order for the City to be able to provide this type of financing, the City needs to adopt an ordinance allowing for the formation of CFD's. This ordinance was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee at their February 8, 2006 meeting, at which time it was recommended to be forwarded to Council for first reading. A policy will also need to be developed. Staff is working with the BIA, local developers, bond counsel and others regarding the draft policy. The Budget and Finance Committee will review the draft policy at their March 8, 2006 meeting. Item 12d. First Readina of Ordinance Amendina the Municioal Code by Chanaina the Zonina from A (Aaricultural\ to R-1 (One Family Dwellina\ on 108.88 Acres and from A to C-2 (Reaional Commercial) on 1.56 Acres Generallv Located at the Northeast Corner of South Union Avenue and East Panama Lane. Marino/Associates requested this zone change in order to make the zone designation consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of SRfLR (Suburban Residential/Low Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial). On January 19, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended adoption by the City Council. No one spoke in opposition to the project at the hearing. Item 12e. First Readina of Ordinance Amendina the Municioal Code by Chanaina the Zonina from R-1 (One Family Dwellina\ to a PUD (Planned Unit Develooment\ on 7.27 Acres Generally Located on the Southeast Corner of Mina Ayenue and Grand Lakes. Mcintosh and Associates requested this zone change in order to allow a privately gated single-family residential development. The project site is located adjacent the Seven Oaks Country Club golf course and tennis courts. The related PUD consists of 29 villa-styled, clustered single-family residential homes with courtyards to promote a secure, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere. To facilitate development of this PUD, several modifications to City standards were requested and subsequently approved by the Planning Commission. These include a request for private streets, non-radial and non-perpendicular lot lines, double frontage lots, flag lots, non-standard cul-de-sacs and knuckle design. On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. Staff also recommends approval. Agenda Highlights February 22, 2006 Page 2 Item 12f. First Readino of Ordinance Amendino the Municical Code by Chanoino the Zonino from A (Aoriculture) to C-1 (Neiohborhood Commercia ) on 15.3+ Acres and from A to R-2 (Limited Multicle Familv Dwellino) on 23.45+ Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of 7'" Standard Road and Callowav Drive. SmithTech U.S.A., Inc. requested this zone change to bring the property into consistency with the General Plan. The site is currently undeveloped and has been used historically for agriculture. The site is proposed for development of commercial and multi-family residential uses. Annexation of this property is expected to be completed in the spring of 2006. On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this zone change. No one spoke in opposition to the project. Item 12g. First Readino of Ordinance Amendino the Municical Code by Chanoino the Zonino from R-S- 2.5A-HD {Rural Suburban 2.5 Acres-Hillside Develocment\ to R-1-HD {One Family Dwellino-Hillside Develocment\ on 16.08+ Acres and R-S-2.5A (Rural Suburban 2.5 Acres) to R-1 (One Family Dwellino) on 17.26+ Acres Generally Located North of Paladino Drive, East and West of the Mornino Drive Alionment. DeWalt Corporation requested this zone change to bring the property into consistency with the General Plan. The site is currently undeveloped, but is proposed for development of single-family residential uses. On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this zone change. No one spoke in opposition to the project. Item 12h. First Readino of Ordinances reoardino Fireworks Reoulations. For several months, the Fireworks Task Force has been meeting to come to a resolution of how best to deal with the sale and use of fireworks throughout the City and County. These amendments to the Municipal Code include making the City's fireworks ordinance permitting requirements, and sales and use regulations as similar as possible to the County. It also adds the cost of increased enforcement efforts into the permit application fee, constructs the times of use, authorizes Kern County Fire Inspection and Prevention Officer to enforce the City's ordinance within City limits, and strengthens the City's penalty options. The Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends first reading of the ordinance. This item will also be discussed at the upcoming Joint Meeting with the County. Resolutions Item 12k. Resolution Accrovino Memorandum of Understandino for Emcloyees of the Blue and White Collar Units and AdoDtino Salarv Schedule and Related Benefits. The proposed agreement is attached to the administrative report. This is a 3-year agreement, from January 1, 2005 - December 31,2007. Proposed salary increases are 2005 - 0%, 2006 - 3% and 2007 - 4%. Employees hired subsequent to the ratification of the agreement will pay full employee PERS retirement contribution for the first five years of employment. The current subsidy for health care premiums for retirees will be eliminated for employees hired subsequent to the ratification of the agreement. The City will commit one percent match to each individual's non-mandatory contributions to their retirement health savings account after five years of employment. Item 12m. Resolution Succortino Senate Bill 155 (Feinstein) and House of Recresentatives Bill 970 (Schiff) Concernino Prevention. Deterrence and Punishment of Ganos. Senator Feinstein and four other Senators drafted legislation (SB 155) known as "The Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act of 2005," which sets forth stricter penalties for crimes committed by or in furtherance of gangs. It also sets forth more instances where juveniles can be charged and punished as adults. Over $100 million will be appropriated to help curb gang activity by way of gang enforcement teams, which will be comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement officers. Additional monies will be appropriated to help hire prosecutors, investigators, etc. Because the Senate Bill sets forth appropriations, it must be initiated by the House of Representatives; therefore HR 970 was drafted, which has the same title and language as SB 155. The Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee supports the passages of both bills and recommends that the Council support them, also. Agenda Highlights February 22, 2006 Page 3 Item 12p. Resolution in Suooort of AB 1234. AB 1234 became effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires cities (including charter cities) which provide Council members reimbursement for expenses to adopt a written policy which sets forth the parameters under which such reimbursement may be received and what expenses qualify. In addition, Council members who are eligible for reimbursement are required to complete a two-hour ethics class by January 1,2007. At their February 14, 2006 meeting, the Legislative and Litigation Committee unanimously agreed to forward a resolution to Council for approval. Adoption of this resolution will expeditiously comply with AB 1234. The City Attorney will work on language to amend this resolution in order to provide for specific situations under which reimbursement for travel, meals and lodging would be allowed. Once the Committee has reviewed and discussed the additional language, any amendments will be brought back to Council for consideration. Aareements Item 12u. Amendment NO.1 to Aoreement No. 05-381 with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard for Outside Leaal Services for the Mill Creek South - Redevelooment Proiect - CalHFA Funds (in the amount of $50.000. for an amended not to exceed total of $125.000\. Due to the complex nature of this proposed development, it is necessary to continue legal counsel with significant expertise in the area of redevelopment. The law firm of Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard specializes in redevelopment law and maintains the high level of expertise required for the Mill Creek South redevelopment project. This item is being funded with CalFHA Funds. Item 12x. Contract Chanae Order NO.9 to Aareement No. 03-208 with Granite Construction Comoanv to Construct the White Lane at State Route 99 Overcrossina Widenina/lnterchanae Imorovements Proiect ($286.655.98. total not to exceed $6.793.473.24\. During the course of construction, several design errors were discovered in the Plans and Specifications prepared by the City's Design Consultant, URS Corporation, which resulted in the reconstruction of portions of the work to meet CalTrans' minimum design standards. In addition, CalTrans requested additional widening on White Lane within their right- of-way to meet minimum shoulder widths. This Change Order addresses the additional shoulder widening on White Lane between Wible Road and State Route 99 and the additional cross slope work needed to construct the temporary eastbound to southbound onramp. Additionally, a number of contract item quantities had to be either increased or decreased. Details are contained in the administrative report. This change order will increase the project total by $286,655.98, bringing the total contract amount to $6,793,473.24. Staff recommends an additional appropriation of $300,000 to cover this contract change order and other miscellaneous costs such as inspection services and testing. City staff has met with URS Corporation in regards to the reimbursement for Contract Change Orders which were a direct result of design errors prepared by URS. Staff is hopeful that a mutually acceptable resolution will result from these negotiations without seeking legal actions. Miscellaneous Item 12z. Audit Reoorts for Fiscal Year endina June 30. 2005. The audit reports were reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee at their February 8, 2006 meeting. These include the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Independent Audit Reports. The Committee recommends that all of the reports be accepted. Item 12bb. Additional Full-Time Positions and Eauioment in Graffiti. Parks and Administration. Graffiti: To combat the increasing graffiti problem, staff is recommending increasing staffing in the area of graffiti enforcement (one Police Officer), and eradication (one Maintenance Craftworker). The cost of the Police Officer position for the remainder of the year, including vehicle, mobile data computer, and equipment, is $80,000. The cost of the Maintenance Craftworker I position for the remainder of the year, including Agenda Highlights February 22, 2005 Page 4 truck, pressure washer, and other equipment, is $53,000. These positions, if approved by the City Council, would be added to the staff complement in the FY 06-07 Budget. In addition to staffing, staff requests a budget increase to purchase surveillance camera systems for the Parks and other areas of town where graffiti is occurring on a regular basis. A camera system is being installed at Silver Creek Park to catch individuals that vandalize the park at a cost of $15,000. Staff proposes to purchase three additional camera systems for the Graffiti Program for a total cost of $45,000. It is also proposed to appropriate excess fund balance in the General Fund to pay for all the positions and equipment related to enhancing the graffiti removal and enforcement program. Fund balance is available because of excess sales tax revenue generated by the recent building boom in Bakersfield. Parks: The City's tremendous growth also has also resulted in the Parks Division's planning, plan check, and inspection section being overwhelmed with submittals for new projects while lacking staff to provide the services. Builders pay a fee for City staff to check their plans and inspect the parks, medians, and streetscapes they install. Staff proposes appropriating excess revenue to pay for hiring one new Park Technician. The cost for this position for the remainder of the year, including vehicle and equipment, is $58,000 and will be paid for from inspection fee revenues. Administration: A Secretary position in the City Manager's office is needed to handle increased workload as a result of increased level of activity, support to City Council and departments, and projects related to rapid growth City-wide. The department has funds budgeted for a temporary Secretary position, which has not been filled; therefore, staff proposes shifting the part-time funds for a full-time position. Because the position will be funded with salary savings, no appropriation is necessary. REPORTS Item 158. Aareement with Parsons to Provide for Prooram Manaoement Services for the Thomas Roads Prooram in the amount of $40.000.000. Five firms responded to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Program Management Services. Based on a review of their qualification submittals, three of the firms were invited for interviews. Based on these interviews, the Selection Committee concluded that Parsons Transportation Group (Parsons) was the most qualified firm to provide Program Management Services for the Thomas Roads Program. In accordance with federal procurement procedures for these types of services, cost was then negotiated between Parsons and the City after Parsons was selected as the most qualified. Parsons will be providing staff with extensive experience in highway project design and management, environmental issues related to transportation projects, CEQA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and conducting business with CalTrans and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). Parsons will also be assisting City staff with preparation of initial purpose and need statements and for the projects, a fundamental issue that the FHWA requires for all projects using federal funds. A more detailed list of the tasks Parsons will be performing is included in the administrative report. Parsons presented a number of ideas on how the Thomas Roads Program could be accelerated, particularly with regard to the environmental phase of the project development process. One of the techniques being discussed is to use the design-build process where the project is basically designed and constructed concurrently after the environmental clearance for the project is obtained. This agreement is subject to a CalTrans audit of Parson's internal accounting procedures. This agreement is for a 5-year, 4-month period that extends until June 30, 2011, and has a not-to-exceed amount of $40 million over the duration of the agreement. There are several termination clauses in the agreement so that it could be terminated at anytime due to non-performance, lack of funding, or even without any cause, with a 30-day notification. As the Thomas Roads Program will continue past the termination date of this agreement, it is anticipated that this agreement will be amended in the future to extend the scope of work and termination dates. The appropriation requested is only to cover the portion Agenda Highlights February 22, 2006 Page 5 of the agreement for the 2005-06 fiscal year. Funds will need to be appropriated by the City Council on an annual basis thereafter with the Capital Improvement Budget. NEW BUSINESS Item 17a. Advanced Refundina of 1997 Arena Certificates of ParticiDation to Generate One-Time Savinas of ADDroximatelv $2.000.000 to be Used for CaDitallmDrovements for the Rabobank Convention Center and Arena ComDlex. In 1997, the City and Redevelopment Agency jointly entered into agreements in order to facilitate the issuance of $40.65 million Certificates of Participation. On November 30, 2005, Council was asked to pursue a partial advance refunding of a large portion of the remaining 1997 certificates. It was estimated at that time that the City would generate net savings of approximately $1.4 million if the partial refunding were to come to fruition. Complexities arose that caused a halt to the proceedings. The full refunding plan includes the issuance of two separate series of Certificates that would payoff all of the remaining 1997 Certificates. Series A would be a tax exempt issue of approximately $25 million and Series B would be a taxable issue of approximately $10.5 million. One-time savings from the full advance refunding transaction is currently estimated at $2 million. Staff is proposing to use the savings for capital improvements to the Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, which are detailed in the administrative report. This is accomplished by paying interest only on the new debt in 2006, thus recognizing the majority of savings in the first 18 months. Debt services payments would level out in 2008 and there would be very minor savings recognized from 2008 - 2022. The overall term of the bonds is not being extended and the overall annual debt services payments of approximately $3,150,000 per year would only increase if the Series B Certificates are not able to convert to tax exempt status. Due to the structuring of the transaction, about $1.310 million more in principal debt would be issued than will be refunded. However, the end result is still a net savings of about $2 million. In connection with the 2006 advance refunding transaction, the City's obligations under the 1997 transaction documents will terminate, and the City will enter into several new agreements, more complete explanations for which are included in the administrative report. Copies of all of these documents are included in disc form in the agenda packets, and a hard copy is available in the City Clerk's Office. Approved: John W. Stinson, ,(/, 1Z. Assistant City Manager ~ cc: Department Heads Rhonda Smiley, Public Relations City Managers File City Clerk's Office News Media File ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session ITEM: Y.<A. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ¿/¡;. CITY ATTORNEY tit- CITY MANAGER ó1ß Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DATE: February 13, 2006 SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9. · Gloria Navarro, et al. v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-254712-SPC · H. W. Lakeshore Pines Joint Venture v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-254648-LPE VG:do S:ICOUNCI L lei SesslAdminsI05-05102-22-06Existlit.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session ITEM: L\. b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney February 13, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED t/c. t/C- (11.;)'7 SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation Closed session pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(A) of Government Code section 54956.7. (one case) and subsection (b)(1)(C) of Government Code section 54956.7 (one case). VG:do S:\COUNCILICI SesslAdminsI05-06\02-22-06 Potential.dot February 13. 2006. 11:47AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations ITEM: C\. ú.. DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER ((Z.Js TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mayor Harvey L. Hall February 7, 2006 . ROVED SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Janice Horcasitas, Vice-President of American Society of Civil Engineers Southern San Joaquin Branch, proclaiming February 19-25,2006, as "National Engineers Week". RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: ndw February 7, 2006, 10:45AM S:\MAYORIADMIN\2006\NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations ITEM: q .b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mayor Harvey L. Hall DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER & r; February 7, 2006 SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Carol Reichert, Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association, proclaiming March 2, 2006, as "Read Across Bakersfield Day". RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: ndw February 7, 2006. 1:06PM S:IMAYORIADMIN\2006\READ ACROSS BAKERSFIELD DAY.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1.1.0.. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENTHEAD~ CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER 61us FROM: Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk DATE: February 10, 2006 SUBJECT: Approval of minutes of the February 8, 2006 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND kI ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: I;)... b, TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council CITY MANAGER APPROVED ~ Iã?b4 (jh"b Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE: February 9, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: Approval of department payments from January 27, 2006 to February 09, 2006 in the amount of $9,354,931.32 and self insurance payments from January 27,2006 to February 09,2006 in the amount of $304,816.43. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $9,659,747.75. BACKGROUND: RAR February 9. 2006. 2:31 PM S:\KimG\Forms & Lables\ADMtN-AP .doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: Feb. 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ¡d.. C. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED FROM: DATE: CITY MANAGER ~ ~ DEPARTMENT HEAD February 14, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: An Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield, Adding Chapter 13.10 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code, to establish certain procedures respecting special tax districts. RECOMMENDATION: Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The City has recently entered into development agreements with local land owners associated with the Old River Ranch and Rosedale Ranch projects. The City also entered into a pre- annexation agreement with Sun Cal regarding the McAllister Ranch project. Each of these agreements includes a commitment by the City to provide a mechanism for financing public facilities and/or services commonly known as Community Facilities Districts (CFD); also known as Mello-Roos Financing. Community Facility Districts provide developers with an optional financing mechanism to fund public facilities and services A special tax is placed on the properties within the district, generally associated with the repayment of debt incurred by the district to fund the public improvements In order for the City to be able to provide this type of financing to these developers the City needs to adopt an ordinance allowing for the formation of CFD's. The City will also need to adopt a policy document regarding CFD's to establish some perimeters and guidelines for the districts. City staff are working with the Building Industry Association (BIA), local developers, outside bond counsel and financial advisors to develop the draft policy. We expect to present the draft policy document to the Budget and Finance Committee at their March 2006 meeting date. After their review, the policy document will come before the full Council for their consideration. The attached draft ordinance document was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee at their February 8, 2006 meeting. After some discussion, the Committee recommended that the draft ordinance be forwarded to the full Council for first reading. nks S:\KimG\Nelson"Admin - cfd ord 1 st read. doc Feb. 9,2006 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: Id..d. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD W CITY ATTORNEY /ìì1U CITY MANAGER ~ DATE: February 15, 2006 SUBJECT: An ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 124-20) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an A (Agricultural) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 108.88 acres and from an A (Agricultural) zone to a C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone on 1.56 acres generally located at the northeast corner of South Union Avenue and East Panama Lane (Applicant: Marino/Associates) (File No. 05- 1507). (Ward 4) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: On January 19, 2006, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on this zone change request, and recommend adoption by the City Council. The zone change request consists of changing the zoning from an A (Agricultural) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 108.88 acres and from an A (Agricultural) zone to a C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone on 1.56 acres generally located at the northeast corner of South Union Avenue and East Panama Lane. The purpose of the zone change is to have the zone designation consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of SR/LR (Suburban Residential/Low Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial). This item was approved on consent calendar and no one spoke in opposition to the project at the Planning Commission hearing. The general vicinity is undergoing urbanization. It is expected adjacent property will be developed pursuant to the residential land uses shown on the General Plan. The proposed zone change is compatible with the existing land uses. Staff conducted an initial study that incorporated an air quality impact study and cultural resources study prepared by professional consultants. Mitigation measures for these impacts have been included in the project to reduce all impacts to less than significant. These mitigation measures are shown in attached Exhibit "A," conditions of approval. Staff recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration and first reading of the ordinance. pe\admin\2-22-1507 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: la. e.. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED FROM Stanley C. Grady, Development Services February 15, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER 7V ¡Jm(J ~ DATE SUBJECT: An ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and Amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map 123-07) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone on 7.27 acres generally located on the southeast corner of Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes (Applicant: Mcintosh and Associates / Property Owner: Castle & Cooke) (File No. 05-1407) CNard 4) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change request from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone on 7.27 acres located at the southeast corner of Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes to allow a private gated street single family residential development. The project site is located adjacent the Seven Oaks Country Club golf course and tennis courts. The applicant is proposing a unique single family residential development that is different from the typical suburban-type subdivision. The related PUD consists of villa-styled, clustered single family residential homes with courtyards to promote a secure, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere. The subdivision is designed to maximize the number of lots with views to the Seven Oaks Golf Course. There are 29 lots proposed. A reduced membership fee to the Country Club will be offered. The applicant requests reducing the front yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet. The elevations of the homes depict Spanish-style architecture with stucco walls, tile roofs and wood trim. Colors are browns, tans and whites. One and two story models are proposed (Exhibit "C") To facilitate development of this PUD, several modifications to City standards were requested with related Vesting Tentative Tract 6681, approved by the Planning Commission on January 5, 2006 with 29 lots. The subdivision included a request for private streets, non-radial and non-perpendicular lot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 lines, double frontage lots, flag lots, non-standard cul-de-sacs and knuckle design to facilitate the development of this PUD. Based upon an initial environmental assessment, staff has determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the physical environment or existing residential development in the area, therefore a Negative Declaration was prepared and advertised. Staff recommends approval of the zone change. jeladmín\2-22·1407 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: Id.-,f. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED FROM: DATE: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Dir. February 8, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER ØiJu ~ SUBJECT: An ordinance adopting a negative declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map NO.1 02-06) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to C-1 (neighborhood Commercial) on 15.3± acres and from A (Agriculture) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 23.45± acres currently within the unincorporated County of Kern; Located at the southwest corner of 7t)¡ Standard Road and Calloway Drive (ZC 05-1165) (SmithTech U.S.A., Inc.) (Ward 4). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this zone change to bring the site into consistency with the General Plan designation of the property. The project is being proposed to prezone the subject site from A (Agriculture) to C-1 (neighborhood Commercial) on 15.3± acres and from A (Agriculture) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 23.45± acres and to bring the property into consistency with the General Plan. The site is currently undeveloped and has been used historically for agriculture. The site is proposed for development of commercial and multi-family residential uses. The City is processing Annexation Application No. 472/Calloway #10 to bring this approximately 38.75± acre area into the City limits. The annexation is expected to be completed in the spring of 2006. The applicant's representative spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. No one spoke in opposition to the project. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A negative declaration was prepared in accordance with CEQA. Mitigation measures included in the conditions of approval reduce the impacts to cultural resources to less than significant. No other significant impacts were identified. LP S:\ZoneChange\05-1 165\CClAdmin Report.doc ~--_.__.",. -..". --~._,-_.__..__...._--_._----------- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: Id.. . TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ CITY ATTORNEY _ CITY MANAGER ~ Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Dir. February 8, 2006 SUBJECT: An ordinance adopting a negative declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 104-07) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-S-2.5A-HD (Rural Suburban 2.5 acre- Hillside Development) to R-1-HD (One Family Dwelling - Hillside Development) on 16.08± acres and R-S-2.5A (Rural Suburban 2.5 acre) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 17.26± acres; Generally located north of Paladino Drive, east and west of the Morning Drive alignment (ZC 05-0780 - DeWalt Corporation) (Ward 3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: On January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this zone change to bring the site into consistency with the General Plan designation of the property. The project is proposed to rezone the subject site from R-S-2.5A-HD (Rural Suburban 2.5 acre- Hillside Development) to R-1-HD (One Family Dwelling - Hillside Development) on 16.08± acres and R-S-2.5A (Rural Suburban 2.5 acre) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 17.26± acres and to bring the property into consistency with the General Plan. The site is currently undeveloped. The site is proposed for development of single family residential uses. The applicant's representative spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. No one spoke in opposition to the project. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A negative declaration was prepared in accordance with CEQA. Mitigation measures included in the conditions of approval reduce the impacts to cultural resources to less than significant. No other significant impacts were identified. Ipladmin\2-22-0780 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: I;). h. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council February 15, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED ¡/ç;" VG 6ÃJ7 Virginia Gennaro, City Attomey SUBJECT: 1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.44 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Fireworks. 2. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.64 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Miscellaneous Regulations of the Uniform Fire Code. RECOMMENDATION: Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends first reading of ordinances. BACKGROUND: For several months, the Fireworks Task Force has been meeting to come to a resolution of how best to deal with the sale and use of fireworks throughout the City and County. At the February 14, 2006 Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting, the Committee recommended first reading of the changes to the attached ordinances. The purpose of these amendments is to: (1) make the City's Fireworks Ordinance permitting requirements as similar as possible to the County of Kern's fireworks permit regulations; (2) make the City's Fireworks Ordinance sales and use requirements consistent with the County of Kern's sales and use regulations; (3) add the cost of increased enforcement efforts into the fireworks permit application fee; (4) constrict the times of use from year round to time periods around specific events associated with the uSe of fireworks and consistent with County restrictions; (5) authorize County of Kern Fire Inspection and Prevention Officer to enforce the City ordinance in the City limits; and (6) strengthen the City's penalty options against code violators to deter future violations. 1. The most essential changes to Chapter 8.44 are as follows: a. 8.44.035.1. Amended to clarify that the sales permit "applicant"/non-profit corporation- retailer of fireworks will bear the cost of additional public education for use of fireworks and increased manpower costs for additional enforcement efforts of the prohibition on use of illegal fireworks. February 15, 2006, 9:20AM S:\COUNCIL\Admins\05-06 Admins\fireworksrevised2-14-06.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT b. 8.44.040.F. Added to clarify and make uniform with the County the prohibition against fireworks stands locating within one hundred feet of any gasoline "handling" facility, regardless of whether or not it is located above or below ground. c. 8.44.040.K. Amended to make the City ordinance match the County ordinance in regulating the number of exits and other structural separation in the construction of fireworks stands. d. 8.44.040.R. Amended to reflect a desired change in the hours that applicants may sell legal fireworks. The new hours of sale are as follows: July 1 - 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.; July 2 and 3- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and July 4 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:01 a.m. of the next day. e. 8.44.040.5. Amended to set forth the days and hours that the public may use legal fireworks. The hours of use are as follows: July 1 - 12:00 noon to 12.01 a.m. of the next day; July 2 and 3 are 9:00 a.m. to 12:01 a.m. of the next day; on July 4 the hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. of the next day; and on December 31 the hours are 12:00 noon to January 1, 12:30 a.m. of the next day. 2. The most significant changes in Chapter 15.64 are as follows: a. 15.64.036. Amended to identify the Fire Chiefs authority to enforce Chapter 8.44 of the Municipal Code and to issue administrative compliance orders for the "use" of fireworks on any premises or outdoor area under the Fire Code. b. 15.64.350. Amended to specifically authorize County Fire personnel to enforce California Fire Code regulations of fireworks and the City Municipal Code chapter regulating fireworks (8.44) pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement in effect at the time of the violation. c. 15.64.480. Amended to except the standard misdemeanor maximum punishment ($500.00) for violating the Municipal Code (found at BMC § 1.04.010) from application to violations of the Fireworks Ordinance, to authorize the maximum penalty as allowed by state law at $1000.00, and to authorize the option of administrative enforcement fines up to $1,500.00. JS:js February 15, 2006. 9:24AM S:ICOUNCILlAdminsI05-06 Adminslfiremrl<srevlsed2-14-{)6.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM NO: IJ.. i. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Development Services - Planning January 31, 2006 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER ~ i/¡;J. ôJ· J:, SUBJECT: Business & Commercial Zoning Ordinances: 1. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 17.25.040, 17.25.050, 17.25D80 and 17.25.090 of the Municipal Code relating to the C-B (Central Business) zone district. 2. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 17.26.010, 17.26.020,17.26.050,17.26.070, 17.26.080 and 17.26.090, and repealing Section 17.26.011 of the Municipal Code relating to the C-C (Commercial Center) zone district. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinances. BACKGROUND: First reading of these ordinances was given by the City Council at their meeting of February 8, 2006. The CoB (Central Business) and C-C (Commercial Center) zones are currently applied within downtown area and are the only zoning districts that permit mixed commercial and residential development. The proposed text amendments were initiated to increase opportunities to use the C-C zone in other areas of the city by removing the requirement for adoption of a specific plan. Other minor changes are also proposed that affect both zones as they have similarities conceming basic development standards and the amendments are necessary for consistent application of the regulations. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the revisions at their meeting of January 5, 2006. The amendments were distributed to the Building Industry Association, Board of Realtors and Downtown Business Association but none of these groups made any comments on the changes. January 31,2006, 1:02PM P:\ORD_ CEQA\20D5 C-B_ C-C Zones amendmentslAdmini$1TatNfJ Report-2nd reading.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: 1.1. ¡. u TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C Grady, Development Services DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED ."Gf.--- MnJ ~ February 7, 2006 SUBJECT: An ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map NO.1 04-08) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an R-S-2.5A (Residential Suburban - 2.5 acres) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 34.982 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Vineland Road and Paladino Drive (Applicant: The Monarch Affiliates)(File No. 05- 1190). (Ward 3) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The City Council held first reading of the ordinance on February 8, 2006. On December 1, 2005, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on this zone change request, and recommend adoption by the City Council. The zone change request consists of changing the zoning from R-S-2.5A (Residential Suburban - 2.5 acres) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 34.982 acres located at the northeast corner of Vineland Road and Paladino Drive. The purpose of the zone change is to have the zone designation consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of LR (Low Density Residential). The zone change request had a public hearing concurrent with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6622 consisting of 137 single family lots. No one spoke in opposition to the zone change at the Planning Commission hearing; however the accompanying Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6622 had three residents near the tract that expressed concerns on the proposed development plans, and a Bureau of Land Management representative who opposed the tract being developed without a drill island. After discussion by the Planning Commissioners, the tentative tract and the zone change were approved 5-0 with one commissioner absent. The general vicinity is undergoing urbanization. It is expected adjacent property will be developed pursuant to the residential land uses shown on the General Plan. The proposed zone change is compatible with the existing land uses. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 Staff conducted an initial study that incorporated a biota study and cultural resources study prepared by professional consultants. Mitigation measures for these impacts have been included in the project to reduce all impacts to less than significant. These mitigation measures are shown in attached Exhibit "A," conditions of approval. Staff recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration and first reading of the ordinance. pe\admin\2-22-1190 2nd ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: Id-. K. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager APPROVED DATE: February 6, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER /1é- t1J ~ DEPARTMENT HEAD SUBJECT: A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND: Labor negotiations with the Blue and White Collar Units of the City have concluded and the proposed agreement for these units is attached. Staff would like to acknowledge that these Units recognized the long term liabilities the City is facing with regard to retiree health and pension and worked to achieve savings the City needs. Specifically, the following significant items are recommended for these bargaining Units. 1. Three year agreement from January 1, 2005 to 12/31/07. 2. Salary increases: 3% effective 1106 and 4% effective 1/07. 3. Retirement: Employees hired subsequent to the ratification of the agreement to pay full employee PERS retirement contribution for first five years of employment. 4. Retiree Medical: The current subsidy for health care premiums for retirees to be eliminated for employees hired subsequent to the ratification of the agreement. The City will commit one percent match to individual's non-mandatory contributions to their retirement health savings account, after 5 years of employment. 5. Additional classifications have been added to those receiving certification pay for state or national certification required by a department. These classifications are Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officers, Building staff, Crane Operators, Traffic Signal Technician, Signing and Striping and Waste Water Mechanic. February 6, 2006, 5:02PM Document2 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM I~. \. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEADX/ CITY ATTORNEY 91. CITY MANAGER <'ÍlJ<; FROM: Stanley G. Grady, Development Services Director DATE: February 10, 2006 SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a Waste Tire Enforcement Grant for a period of one year, 2006 - 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. BACKGROUND: This Resolution authorizes the Development Services Department, Code Enforcement Division to submit an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a Waste Tire Enforcement Grant. The grant will fund staff time directly related to development, implementation and monitoring of the program. In addition to enforcement staff, funding for a Clerk Typist to set up and maintain files, prepare correspondence and reports, and assist with submitting monthly reports to the State is also included. This is an effective way to address the City of Bakersfield's need to educate tire dealers and auto dismantlers of their responsibilities and reduce the illegal disposal of waste tires. The program will be comprehensive, informative and allows for enforcement action when necessary. It provides for correcting of waste handling problems, reducing long-term disposal problems, identifying illegal waste tire haulers and encouraging compliance. January 30, 2006, 4:01 PM P:\admin report oct6b 1.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1J-.m. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney February 15, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE: CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED Vc: VC'- ~ SUBJECT: A Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 155 (Feinstein) and House of Representatives Bill 970 (Schiff) Concerning Prevention, Deterrence and Punishment of Gangs. RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND: Gang activity has increased across the country. Gangs are becoming more sophisticated and are crossing state lines to carry out their criminal activities. Gangs are actively recruiting juveniles to assist them in these activities because juveniles are typically treated less harshly when they are convicted. Senator Feinstein and four other senators have drafted legislation (Senate Bill 155), known as "The Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act of 2005". Senate Bill 155 sets forth stricter penalties for crimes committed by or in furtherance of gangs. It also sets forth more instances where juveniles can be charged and punished as adults. The most important part of the legislation is the appropriation of over $100 million to help curb gang activity by way of gang-enforcement teams. The teams are made up of local, state and federal law enforcement officers. There are additional multi-million dollar appropriations to help hire prosecutors, investigators, etc. Because the Senate Bill sets forth appropriations, it must be initiated by the House of Representatives. Therefore, H.R. 970 has been drafted by Representative Schiff and other representatives. H.R. 970 has the same title and contains all the same language as Senate Bill 155. The Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee supports the passage of both bills and recommends that the City Council support them also. JS:js February 16, 2006, 11:17AM S:\COUNCILlAdminsI05-o6 Adminslsenatebill 1 55reso.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: I;).. n. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~...--- CITY ATTORNEY ¡7JJtI CITY MANAGER~ SUBJECT: A Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield property identified as Annexation No. 506 located south of Taft Highway, generally east and west of Wible Road. (Wards 6 & 7). FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services DATE: January 12, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution. BACKGROUND: The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation is identified as Annexation No. 506 which contains 183.99 acres of land. The annexation territory is adjacent to the City limits and within the City's Sphere of Influence boundary. The property owner of record has consented to the annexation. The proposal is to annex the land and develop and receive city services. The exchange of property tax revenues for this annexation will be covered under the master tax split agreement (Memorandum of Understanding 95-244) between the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern. This type of annexation is specifically covered under b. 7. of the agreement "Annexation of Uninhabited Land and Residential Development." mo Admin\2-22-506 Ann ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: 1;)...0. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C Grady, Development Services DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED :;r.- ¡9}J;4 ~ DATE: January 23, 2006 SUBJECT: A Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield property identified as Annexation No. 498 located generally south of Panama Lane, east and west of Buena Vista Road. (Ward 5). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution. BACKGROUND: The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation is identified as Annexation No. 498 containing 1,731.99 acres of land. The project is also known as "Old River Ranch". The annexation area is adjacent to the City limits and is within the City's Sphere of Influence boundary. The property owner has consented to annexation. The proposal is to annex the land and develop and receive city services. The exchange of property tax revenues for this annexation will be covered under the master tax split agreement (Memorandum of Understanding 95-244) between the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern. The basis for this determination is that this annexation is covered under b. 7. of the agreement "Annexation of Uninhabited Land and Residential Development." mo\admin\2-22 498 Ann ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1.1. D' I TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney February 16, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED t4: V& 6Z0? SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Council Policy Regarding Councilmember Reimbursement for Expenses (AB1234) RECOMMENDATION: Legislative and Litigation Committee Recommends Adoption BACKGROUND: AB 1234 (Salinas) Þecame effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires cities (including charter cities) which provide Councilmembers reimbursement for expenses, to adopt a written policy which sets forth the parameters under which such reimbursement may be received and what expenses qualify. In addition, the new law requires that Councilmembers who are eligible for reimbursement complete a two- hour ethics class by January 1, 2007. At the February 14, 2006 Legislative & Litigation Committee meeting, the City Attorney introduced a similar format of the attached resolution for the Committee's consideration. It was unanimously agreed by the Committee members to fOlWard this Resolution to the City Council for approval and adoption. If approved, the Resolution should also be placed in City Council's Policy and Procedure Manual. In addition, it was agreed that the City Attorney should bring work on language to amend the Resolution in order to provide for specific situations under which reimbursement for travel, meals and lodging would be allowed. While this type of language is being worked on, the attached Resolution is a good start and its adoption is recommended in an effort to expeditiously comply with AS 1234. Once the Committee has reviewed and discussed additional language, any such amendments will be brought back to the City Council for consideration. VG:do S:\COù'NCllIAdmins\OS.06 Admins\2AB 1234.doc February 16, 2006·9:56 AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: I;).. ój. V TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Dianne Hoover Director of Recreation and Parks DEPARTMENT HEAD &ROVED ~ DATE: February 9, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER vr;, r\lð> SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 40-99 approving the Retention and Destruction schedule of certain city records, documents, instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Section 34090 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California (Recreation and Parks). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to the resolution. BACKGROUND: Currently, the Recreation and Parks Department has a record retention schedule approved by Council 4/14/99; however, since that time, additional types of documents need to be added the list. These include the following: · after-school program registration packets · day camp registration packets · medical forms signed by Doctor for after-school and/or Day camp programs · leisure class registrations/waivers · Participant Incident and Accident reports. Depending on the nature of the documents, it will be retained for two years, five years, or indefinitely. February 14, 2006, 1:40PM:rlj S:\2006 AdminsIRes. 40-99-1_2-22-06.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: IJ... (". TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DATE: February 3, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER 61r'7 Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD SUBJECT: Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements (1) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Lennar Homes Of California, Inc., for Tract 6196 Unit 3, located west of Mountain Vista Drive and north of Harris Road. (Ward 5) RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends approval of the maps and agreements. BACKGROUND: These Agreements are entered into to secure the improvements required for the Subdivision Map. Such improvements include, but are not limited to streets, sewer, storm drain, and landscaping on or adjacent to the property being subdivided. td NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW. February 3.2006, 11:19AM G:\GROUPDAnADMINRPT\2006\02-22\MAP AND IMPROVEMENT AGR.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1.2.5. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council £ROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD (, CITY ATTORNEY ~ CITY MANAGER ð1øs SUBJECT: Agreement with the State of California (maximum annual reimbursement of $23,747.14) for maintenance of State Highway in the City of Bakersfield (Wards 1 and 2). Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: February 1, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement. BACKGROUND: This agreement provides for the City to perform maintenance functions, such as street sweeping and highway lighting facilities, on the State Highways within the City of Bakersfield's jurisdiction. The State will reimburse the City for the actual cost of all routine maintenance work performed by the City, subject to the maximum expenditures stated in this Agreement. The City will perform maintenance on State Highways 58, 178, and 204. The maximum annual reimbursement is $23,207.14 for street sweeping services and $540.00 for maintenance of highway lighting facilities. Costs will be updated annually through revision of this agreement. February 6,2006, 5:11PM G:\GROUPDAnADMINRPT\2006\02_22\State Cooperative Agreement.doc .,.,_.,-----_."~....._.. _.__.----," ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1,;),.+. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY MANAGER APPROVED IL 9;;rs DATE: February 7, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services: 1. Design Consultant Contract with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000) for improvement plan checking engineering services. 2. Appropriate $100,000 Improvement Plan Check Revenue to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Development Services Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreement and appropriation. BACKGROUND: The Subdivision Section of the Public Works Department currently has a 8 week back log in improvement plan check. The goal is to review plans within 2 weeks of submittal. In order to maintain an acceptable service level for the development community, staff recommends hiring an outside consultant firm to provide plan checking services during peak times, Revenue higher than originally estimated will be realized in the current fiscal year because of the increased activity. mps " February 7.2006, 2:49PM G:IGROUPDA l\ADMINRPT\2006102-22IMeyerCE Contract.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: I;}..(,t. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED / ". /. ~ DEPARTMENT HEAD(..DC . CITY ATTORNEY V~ CITY MANAGER (\l,~ FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director DATE: February 13, 2006 SUBJECT: Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-381 with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard ($50,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00) for outside legal counsel for the Millcreek South - Redevelopment Project - CalHFA Funds. (Wards 1 & 2) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND: On June 8, 2005, Council authorized the submission of a Section 108 Loan Guarantee application in the amount of $3.75 million dollars and a Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant (BEDI) in the amount of $750,000 to provide funds for various economic development and housing activities planned near "Q" Street and the Kern Island Canal. Mill Creek South - Phase 1 economic development mixed use project consists of development of an affordable housing rental project, 31,000 square feet of new restaurant and commercial space and the development of the south area of Mill Creek as an urban stream and green pedestrian parkway. This project will be the first phase of a larger redevelopment project under exclusive negotiation with Lennar Corporation which will include another 30,000-50,000 square feet of commercial and restaurant space and the creation of a new urban style residential neighborhood consisting of 700-1000 homes and units that will provide affordable and market rate housing opportunities including both rental and ownership types. Due to the complex nature of this proposed development, it is necessary to continue legal council with significant expertise in the area of redevelopment. The law firm of Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard specializes in redevelopment law and maintains the high level of expertise required for the Mill Creek South redevelopment project. This law firm is handling property acquisition matters currently under condemnation proceedings. S:\Admins\City Council\City Council Admins 2006\kronick moskovitz legal services amend 1.doc 2/13/2006 2:34 PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: \J..ý. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD M~ CITY ATTORNEY t/? CITY MANAGER ~ Nelson Smith, Finance Director February 10, 2006 SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-066 with Office Depot, Inc. for Office Supplies, extending the Agreement for one (1) year and adding $300,000 additional funds for a revised not to exceed contract amount of $600,000. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Agreement. BACKGROUND: On February 9, 2005, Council awarded the annual contract for Office Supplies to Office Depot. The Agreement expires on February 7, 2006; however, the contract allows for a twelve (12) month extension if all parties agree. City staff and Office Depot, Inc. agree to the extension of Agreement under the same terms and conditions. Extending the Agreement allows the City to continue working with a good provider and saves staff time and efforts required if this item were to be rebid. Purchasing Division OW S:\PURCH\ADMIN\Office Depot, Inc. Office Supplies, Agreement No. 05-066, Amendment #1, February 22, 2006.doc February 10, 2006, 11:37AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: Febnuary 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1:l.W. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD t/t'l / CITY ATTORNEY tit; FROM: DATE: February 1, 2006 SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER <:51\'7 White Lane at State Route 99 Overcrossing Widening and Interchange Improvements Project (Ward 7): 1. Contract Change No. 9 to Agreement No. 03-208 with Granite Construction Company ($286,655.98; for a revised not to exceed compensation amount of $6,793,473.24), to constnuct project. 2. Appropriate $300,000 additional traffic impact fees to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of contract change order and appropriation. BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2003, the City of Bakersfield entered into Agreement No. 03-208 with Granite Construction Company Inc. for the construction of White Lane at State Route 99 Overcrossing Widening and Interchange Improvement project. During the course of construction, several design errors were discovered in the Plans and Specifications prepared by the City's Design Consultant, URS Corporation. These errors resulted in reconstructing portions of the work to meet Caltrans' minimum design standards which were not met in the original plans and specifications prepared by the Design Consultant. In addition, Caltrans requested additional widening on White Lane within Caltrans' right of way to meet minimum shoulder widths per Caltrans' design standards. This Change Order No. 9 addresses the 5 feet of additional shoulder widening required by Caltrans on White Lane between Wible Road and State Route 99. This Change Order also addresses the additional cross slope work needed to construct the temporary eastbound to southbound onramp as required by Caltrans. These changes will result in an increase of $122,158.99. In order to construct this project as intended and in compliance with Caltrans' requirements, a number of contract item quantities had to be either increased or decreased. These increases and decreases are outlined in the attached Change Order and result in a net increase of $164,496.99. Staff recommends an additional appropriation of $300,000 to cover this contract change order and other miscellaneous costs such as inspection services and testing. This is the ninth and final contract change order to be submitted for the project. This change order will increase the project total by $286,655.98. The change orders to date on this project reflect a net increase of $1,169,398.24 (which is an increase of 20.8% of the original contract amount) as illustrated below: . Original Contract Amount = $5,624,075.00 . Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders = $6,793,473.24 Netlncrease = $1,169,398.24 City staff has met with URS Corporation in regards to the reimbursement for Contract Change Orders which were a direct result of design errors prepared by URS. Staff is hopeful that a mutually acceptable resolution will result from these negotiations without seeking legal actions. February 13. 2006, 3:13PM G:\GROUPOAT\ADMINRPT\2006\02-22\White Lane CCO 9 Admrpt.doc {Ð ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: I;j..y. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER DATE: February 1, 2006 SUBJECT: Contract Change Order NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-218 with Floyd Johnston Construction Company, ($27,445.00; for a revised not to exceed compensation amount of $8,842,645), for the Trunk Sewer Replacement along Planz Road (Ward 1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order. BACKGROUND: Construction of the Trunk Sewer Replacement project along Planz Road was awarded to Floyd Johnston Construction Company at the June 8, 2005 Council meeting. The awarded contract amount was $8,815,190. A previously undetected manhole was discovered during construction. This manhole must be abandoned and replaced with a new manhole and the connecting sewer line must be extended to the new manhole. This manhole was undetected during design because it was buried below the existing pavement. The contractor has agreed to do this additional work for $27,455. This is the first contract change order to be submitted for the project. This change order will increase the project total by $27,455. The change orders to date on this project reflect a net increase of $27,455 (which is an increase of 0.31% of the original contract amount) as illustrated below: . . Original Contract Amount = Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders = Net Increase = $8,815,190.00 $8,842,645.00 $ 27,455.00 Rick_M@Construction 2/1/2006 3051005 PM G;\GROUPDA nADMINRPru006\02-22\Planz Road Sewer - ceo 1.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1,),\/. I FROM: DATE: ~ Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ February 2, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY iJA'_ ~ V&- / /1-'<C7 CITY MANAGER () tA.J/ TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED SUBJECT: Revised Job Specification: Maintenance Craftworker II RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the revised job specification. BACKGROUND: A study of the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Craftworker II position in the Fire Department was conducted. Based on the study, it was determined that it was no longer necessary for the position to lead and oversee the field maintenance activities and projects for the Fire Department including the inspection and certification of life safety equipment such as SCBA's and inhalators. There is no budgetary impact as the salary will remain the same. The revised job specification is scheduled to be approved by the Fire Civil Service Board at their February 13, 2006 meeting. CCAPE concurs with the proposed job specification revision. February 2, 2006, 1 0:02AM S:'ADMINRPl\Job Specification-Maint Craftwkr II-Fire. dot w_·_··__~·,__· _ _.~.__._..___ '_"_.'_~ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 1.1. '2- . TO: FROM: APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ CITY ATTORNEY If»t4 CITY MANAGER <fhJ> SUBJECT: Receipt and acceptance of Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DATE: February 8, 2006 1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. 2. Independent Auditors Report - Single Audit Report - Schedule of Federal Expenditures for the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. 3. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2005. 4_ Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. 5. Independent Auditors Report - Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center & Ice Sports Center for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. RECOMMENDATION: The Budget and Finance Committee recommends acceptance of the audit reports for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005. BACKGROUND: The above audit reports were distributed to the full council in their respective Budget and Finance packets earlier this month. The City audit opinions were provided by M. Green and Company, who are in their first year of a five year commitment. The Rabobank Arena audit opinion was provided by Barbich, Longcrier, Hooper and King. The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the reports at their February 8, 2006 meeting. All of the audit opinions were unqualified opinions with no significant reportable conditions found. The Budget and Finance Committee voted to forward the reports to the City Council and are recommending the reports be accepted. February 8. 2006. 3:28PM S:\KimGIForms & LableslAdmin-Cafr2005.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: \¡.Ctó.-. TO FROM DATE Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ".v5 February 9, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER ~h SUBJECT: Appropriate Assessment District Revenues of $306,290 and Assessment District Debt Interest payment of $105,646 to the non-departmental budget of Assessment District 04-3 (Solera / Rio Vista) to facilitate bond interest payment due in March 2006. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the appropriations. BACKGROUND: Bond Purchase Agreement and other related bond documents associated with Assessment District 04-3 (Solera / Rio Vista) were approved by Council on May 25, 2005 (toward the end of the 2004-05 fiscal year) Bonds were then marketed and the sale transaction was completed on June 28, 2005. Due to an oversight during the transition of Finance Staff and the timing of this particular bond issue funding so late in the fiscal year, the budgeting of assessment revenues and bond interest payments were inadvertently omitted from the 2005-06 adopted budget document. This budget amendment authorizes the appropriation of the March 2006 interest payment due on this Assessment bond issue (nks) January 14. 2006, 8:56PM S:\KimG\Fonns & labJes\Admin-AssmtDist04-3 budget correction.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: J.. b'o· TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED M/ , DATE: February 10, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER v? &J5 SUBJECT: Additional Full-time Positions and Equipment in Graffiti, Parks, and Administration 1. Authorize (1) Police Officer position 2. Authorize (1) Maintenance Craftworker I position 3. Authorize (1) Park Technician position 4. Authorize (1) Secretary I position 5. Appropriate $178,000 General Fund Balance to the Police Operating Budget and the Public Works Operating Budget within the General Fund 6. Appropriate $58,000 additional plan check fee revenue to the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget within the General Fund RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND: Graffiti Proaram Graffiti vandalism is growing tremendously, along with calls to the City to remove the graffiti. In particular, graffiti is more visibly apparent in the City's parks and streetscape walls. To combat this problem, staff is recommending a staffing increasing in the area of graffiti enforcement and eradication. We propose adding one (1) Police Officer dedicated to graffiti enforcement and prosecution throughout Bakersfield, and one (1) Maintenance Craftworker in Public Works dedicated to graffiti removal in all city parks and streetscape walls. The cost of the Police Officer position for the remainder of the year, including vehicle, mobile data computer, and equipment, is $80,000. The cost of the Maintenance Craftworker I position for the remainder of the year, including truck, pressure washer, and other equipment, is $53,000. These positions, if approved by the City Council, would be added to the staff complement in the FY 06-07 Budget. In addition to staffing, we request a budget increase to purchase (3) surveillance camera systems for the Parks and other areas of town where graffiti is occurring on a regular basis. The camera system is designed with 3 to 5 separate cameras and a monitor to record illegal activities in a particular area. The cameras are designed to be portable so they can be used where needed-typically in locations where February 13, 2006, 5:45PM SC:\Documents and Settings\achriste\Desktop\New Positions 022206.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT graffiti is occurring on a regular basis. The recordings would be used as evidence in apprehending and prosecution of graffiti vandals. The cost of that system is $15,000 each. We propose three (3) camera systems for the Graffiti Program in the Public Works Department for a total cost of $45,000. This request is for an appropriate only. At a future date, when we are ready to purchase the camera systems, the City Council would be asked to award any bid purchase in excess of $40,000. We propose appropriating excess fund balance in the General Fund to pay for all the positions and equipment related to enhancing the graffiti removal and enforcement program. Fund balance is available because of excess sales tax revenue generated by the recent building boom in Bakersfield. The total cost of the positions, equipment, and cameras to enhance the Graffiti program in Police and Public Works is $178,000, which we request to be appropriated for that purpose. The portion of the appropriation allocated to Police is $80,000, and the portion allocated to Public Works (Graffiti) is $103,000. Park Technician Position The city's tremendous growth also has also resulted in the Parks Department's planning, plan check, and inspection section being overwhelmed with submittals for new projects while lacking staff to provide the services. The current staffing level of two park technicians cannot meet the new workload. Builders pay a fee for City staff to check their plans and inspect the parks, medians, and streetscapes they install. The current circumstance is that we will collect sufficient revenue to pay for that service to the building community, but we do not have sufficient staffing to actually provide that service in a reasonable time frame. Through December 31, 2005, we had collected $162,000 of plan check and inspection revenue in excess of our budget estimate. Therefore, we propose using the excess revenue to pay for hiring one (1) new Park Technician. The cost for a Park Technician position for the remainder of the year, including vehicle and equipment, is $58,000, which amount we request be appropriated. Secretary Position A Secretary I position in the City Manager's office is needed to handle increased workload as a result of increased level of activity, support to City Council and departments, and projects related to rapid growth city-wide. The Secretary position was eliminated a few years ago when the organization was downsized because of the State budget crisis; therefore, this action would reinstate the clerical staffing to a level which we had 3 years ago. There are currently two clerical employees in the office; one of which is intending to retire by calendar year end. In addition to the increased workload, we need to hire someone now to cross-train staff in anticipation of that retirement. The department has funds budgeted for a temporary Secretary position, which has not been filled; therefore, we propose shifting the part-time funds for a full-time position. Because the position will be funded with salary savings, no appropriation is necessary . February 13. 2006, 5:45PM SC:\Documents and Settings\achriste\Desktop\New Positions Q22206.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Re.porl"S ITEM IS.C\.. Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director AP~VED DEPARTMENT HEAD I CITY ATTORNEY V4 CITY MANAGER---61 rs TO: FROM DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council February 14, 2006 SUBJECT Program Management Services for the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (Various Wards): 1. Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group ($40,000,000) to provide program management services until June 30, 2011. 2. Appropriate $2,616,271 Federal Funds to the capital improvement budget within the Federal Transportation Fund and Appropriate and Transfer $422,468 additional traffic impact fee revenue from the Transportation Development Fund to the capital improvement budget within the Federal Transportation Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreement, appropriations, and transfer. BACKGROUND: Staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Program Management Services for the Thomas Road Program on November 220d Five firms responded to this RFQ: Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (Irvine, California) Hatch Mott MacDonald, Inc. (Pleasanton, California) Earthtech, Inc. (San Diego, California) Benham (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Minner, Stinnett, Koo & Agbayani - Structural and Civil Engineers (Bakersfield) Based on a review of their qualification submittals, the selection committee invited three of the firms listed above to interview with the committee. Interviews were held on January 23, 2006. Based on the interviews, the Selection Committee concluded that Parsons Transportation Group (Parsons) was the most qualified firm to provide Program Management Services for the Thomas Roads Program. In accordance with federal procurement procedures for these types of services, cost was then negotiated between Parsons and the City after Parsons was selected as the most qualified. Parsons will be providing staff with extensive experience in highway project design and management, environmental issues related to transportation projects, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and conducting business with Caltrans and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). Parsons will be assisting City staff with preparation of initial purpose G:\GROUPDAMDMINRPT\2006\02-22\Parsons PM Agreement Admin,doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT and need statements and for the projects, a fundamental issue that the FHWA requires for all projects using federal funds Other tasks Parsons will be performing include: o For projects not on the State Highway System, Parsons will be providing constructability and value engineering reviews at various stages of design (Caltrans will do this for projects on the State Highway System) o Provide technical expertise, management, and adequate staffing to keep pace with required work effort which includes reviewing consultant submittals, tracking consultant performance, and addressing technical issues as they arise. o Parsons will ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules, and mandates applicable to the Thomas Roads Projects, including compliance with environmental documents and mitigation measures. o Upon receiving a Notice to Proceed, Parsons will immediately begin working with City to develop a staffing plan that includes City, County, Caltrans, and CONSULTANT personnel to formulate an organization that will successfully deliver Program. o Within 30 days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, Parsons will prepare and implement a Program Management Plan that includes organizational responsibilities, authority and delegation of authority, operating standards, communication channels, etc. providing for short chains of command and direct access to resources to support tasks and clear accountability for work products, activities, and deliverables o Within 60 days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, Parsons will prepare an overall Program Delivery plan that outlines the necessary taskslstrategies for successful delivery of the Thomas Roads Program and identify potential issues that will need to be addressed. Included will be an analysis for each individual project indicating potential risks that could delay project delivery. o Parsons will provide a master cost analysis and schedule for Projects in the Thomas Roads Program that will initially use available information, but that will continue to be updated as more information becomes available and as the Thomas Roads Projects continue to be better scoped through the project development process. o Parsons will be providing a monthly progress/status report including cost reports, overall Program schedule, and individual schedules and reports for each individual project. o Parsons will assist City staff with preparation of additional Requests for QualificationslProposals for environmental and design work for the various projects in the Thomas Roads Program. o Parsons will establish the Program's technical standards and procedures, including preparation of a Project Procedures & Standards Manual, and a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan. Parsons will include the adaptation of Caltrans standards and approaches as applicable. o Parsons will recommend design and construction project packaging, based on analysis of proposed project phasing, efficient contract sizing, and other considerations. G:\GROUPDAT'ADMINRPT\2006\02-22IParsons PM Agreement Admin,doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT o Parsons will establish the Project Controls System that includes the Thomas Roads Program schedule, cost/budget, configuration management, and document control components. Primavera software will be utilized for this work. o Parsons will coordinate with regulatory and permitting agencies to further define mitigation issues and restrictions for the projects, particularly as they pertain to construction procedures o Parsons will ensure that all requirements from environmental mitigation measures and regulatory permits are incorporated into the individual project designs. Parsons presented a number of ideas on how the Thomas Roads Program could be accelerated, particularly with regard to the environmental phase of the project development process. Parsons is currently providing program management services for the construction of high occupancy vehicle lanes for State Route 22 in Orange County. Parsons is providing these services under contract to the Orange County Traffic Authority for this project. As part of these services, Parsons is reviewing contractor submittals on behalf of Caltrans; Caltrans is performing audits and "over the shoulder" reviews. It is this same type of plan that Parsons is proposing for the review of environmental documents and studies for the Thomas Roads Program; that Parsons will do these reviews and Caltrans would audit their reviews. Caltrans will have to agree to the implementation of this document review plan. One of the techniques being discussed to expedite the construction of the projects is to use the design-build process where the project is basically designed and constructed concurrently after the environmental clearance for the project is obtained Parsons has extensive experience with this process which is currently being utilized for the SR22 project mentioned above. As part of their services, Parsons will be developing program and project delivery strategies, as well as a plan to implement these strategies. Parsons will also be providing all the initial survey and topography work that subsequent consultants, yet to be selected, will use in the preparation of the environmental documents and engineering reports for the projects. Parsons will also be doing some initial concept design work, and will prepare scoping documents where necessary to provide initial groundwork data on which the subsequent environmental documents will be based. Parsons will be managing and reviewing the work of the 8-10 other prime engineering consultant firms that will be, under contract to the City, preparing these subsequent environmental documents for the projects, and they will later also then manage the firms that will prepare the final construction drawings and documents This agreement is subject to a Caltrans audit of Parson's internal accounting procedures. This agreement is for a 5 year, 4 month period that extends until June 30, 2011, and has a not to exceed amount of $40 million over the duration of the agreement. However, there are several termination clauses in the agreement so that it could be terminated at anytime due to non performance, lack of funding, or even without any cause with a 30 day notification. As the Thomas Roads Program will continue past the termination date of this agreement, it is anticipated that this agreement will be amended in the future to extend the scope of work and termination dates beyond the current time horizon of June 30, 2011. The appropriation requested is only to cover the portion of the agreement for the 2005-06 fiscal year. Funds will need to be appropriated by the City Council on an annual basis thereafter with the Capital Improvement Budget to fund this agreement in future fiscal years. GIGRQUPDAnAOMINRPT\2006\02-22\Parsons PM Agreement Admin,doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: February 22,2006 AGENDA SECTION: New Business ITEM J'l.a.. TO FROM DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD /V:J CITY ATTORNEY ~ CITY MANAGER c11o? February 14, 2006 SUBJECT: Advance Refunding of 1997 Certificates of Participation to generate one time savings of approximately $2,000,000 to be used for capital improvements for the Rabobank Convention Center and Arena complex. 1. Agreement with Kutak Rock LLP for bond counsel services. 2. Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for disclosure counsel services. 3. Resolution guaranteeing lease payments from moneys otherwise payable to the City from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account. 4. Resolution approving and directing the execution of a First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement. 5. Resolution approving the execution, sale and delivery of not to exceed $36.7 million of the 2006 Refunding Certificates of Participation to provide for the full refunding of the 1997 Certificates; approval of the form and substance of Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement Final Official Statement, Rule 15c2-12 Certificate, Property Lease, Assignment Agreement, Trust Agreement, Lease Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and authorizing and directing additional actions necessary to implement the proposed refunding program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the above referenced agreements and resolutions, authorizing the advance refunding of the 1997 Certificates of Participation. BACKGROUND: In 1997 the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency entered into a joint lease agreement, trust agreement and other contractual arrangements in order to facilitate the issuance of $40,650.000 Certificates of Participation. Approximately $34 million was used for the construction of the Arena facility. The remaining funds were used to refinance existing debt of the City and the Agency. Current debt service on the 1997 Certificates is approximately $3,156,000 per year, wIth final maturity scheduled for April 2022. On November 30, 2005 various documents were brought before the City Council to pursue a partial advance refunding of a large portion of the remaining 1997 Certificates. It was estimated at that time that the City would generate net savings of approximately $1,400,000 if the partial advance refunding were to come to fruition. nks s:kimg\nelson\admin - arena refi - feb 2006 council report.doc Feb. 9.2006 4826-0198-1440.2 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT During the final stages of the proposed partial refunding efforts, it became apparent that there were some additional complexities associated with the "partial" refunding concept that caused a halt to the proceedings. The City financing team began pursuing alternative plans, where the concept of a full advance refunding of the 1997 Certificates was deemed the most appropriate course of action. The full refunding plan includes the issuance of two separate series of Certificates that would payoff all of the remaining 1997 Certificates. Series A would be a tax exempt issue of approximately $25 million and Series B would be a taxable issue of approximately $10.5 million. The Series B Certificates would include a conversion clause that would switch the Series B Certificates from a taxable rate to a tax exempt rate on April 1, 2007. The estimated projected savings of $2,000,000 is based on the assumption that the Series B Certificates will, in fact, convert to a tax exempt interest rate at a future date This conversion concept is based on a favorable tax attorney opinion to be provided at this future date. There is a slight risk that the tax attorney may be unable to provide such opinion in the future, if certain circumstances associated with convention center and arena operations should suddenly refiect significant profitability or if federal tax law rules were to change. If either of these were to happen, the Series B Certificates would remain taxable and future debt service payments would be higher than projected, thus eliminating about $650,000 of the projected savings over the remaining term of the debt (April 2022). The financing team views these potential risks as "unlikely". One time savings from the full advance refunding transaction is currently estimated at $2,000,000. We are proposing that this savings be structured as "up front" savings to be used for capital improvements to the Rabobank Arena and Convention Center complex. This is accomplished by paying interest only on the new debt in fiscal year 2006 and 2007, thus recognizing the majority of savings in the first 18 months. Debt services payments would level out at about $3,150,000 in 2008 and there would be very minor savings recognized from 2008 through 2022. The overall term of the Certificates is not being extended and the overall annual debt service payments would only increase if the Series B Certificates are not able to convert to tax exempt status. Due to the structuring of the debt refunding transaction, whereby the City funds a defeasance escrow for a high to low advance refunding, we would be issuing about $1,310,000 more in principal debt than is currently outstanding ($34.775,000 in new debt vs. $33,465,000 in debt being refunded). However, the end result is still as described above, where the term of the debt is not extended, where future debt service payments would most likely remain at their current level, and where the City would recognize net savings of about $2.000,000; with most of the savings recognized in the current fiscal year. [Just as in 1997, the City is electing to participate in the State Motor Vehicle License Fee Intercept Program, which improves the credit quality and lowers the interest cost of the 2006 Certificates.] The capital improvements being considered at this time include the following: improvements to the sound system at the convention center, recovering the seats in the convention center, video display enhancements to the club room and luxury suites at the arena, an LED advertising banner that would potentially increase advertising revenues and enhance fan experience, and possibly other capital Items that would enhance renewals of the luxury suites or sustain the marketability of the facilities. FINANCING DOCUMENTS: In connection with the 2006 advance refunding transaction, the City's obligations under the 1997 transaction documents will terminate, and the City will approve and enter into a new Property Lease. Lease Agreement and Trust Agreement, each of which has substantially the same terms as the 1997 transaction documents. The City will also be approving and executing a First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement, a Purchase Contract with the Underwriter, an Escrow nks s:kimg\nelson\admin - arena refi - feb 2006 counciJ report.doc Feb. 9. 2006 4826-0198-14402 ......----~-- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Agreement, a Rule 15c2-12 Certificate and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The City will also be approving a new Assignment Agreement (to which the City is not a party) and a Preliminary and Final Official Statement. The Property Lease and Lease Agreement create a lease-lease back structure, which is the financing mechanism required to execute and deliver certificates of participation. Pursuant to the Lease Agreement, the City will make Lease Payments to the Agency. The Agency assigns all of its rights to receive lease payments to the Trustee in the Assignment Agreement. The Trustee holds the lease payments in trust, pursuant to the Trust Agreement, until the Trustee pays the Certificate holders the principal and interest portion of the lease payment represented by their Certificates. The Preliminary Official Statement is the disclosure document provided by the City to prospective purchasers of the Certificates and the Final Official Statement is the disclosure document provided by the City to the Underwriter of the Certificates who then in turn provides the document to purchasers of the Certificates. In connection with the Preliminary Official Statement, the City must execute a Rule 15c2-12 Certificate, in which the City represents that the Preliminary Official Statement has been "deemed final" within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule. The Purchase Contract requires the Underwriter to purchase the Certificates, provided certain terms and conditions set forth therein are met by the City and other parties. The Escrow Agreement sets forth the terms for the advance refunding of the 1997 Certificates, including the obligation of the Escrow Agent to establish and maintain certain funds and accounts, the parameters for investing moneys on deposit in the escrow fund and the payment requirements for the 1997 Certificates. The Continuing Disclosure Certificate sets out the City's obligation under S.E.C Rule 15c2-12 to provide updated financial and operating information to certain securities information repositories on an annual basis and to provide notices of certain material events to such securities information repositories upon the occurrence of such material events. The City will also amend the 1997 Reimbursement Agreement in order. to allow the Agency's reimbursement payments to continue to the City through the term of the 2006 Certificates (April 2022), which is the same term for the existing 1997 Certificates. Copies of all documents related to this pending transaction have been included in disc form in your agenda packets A paper copy of all documents is on file in the City Clerks Office. nks s:kimg\nelson\admin - arena refi - feb 2006 council reportdoc Feb. 9,2006 4826-0198-1440.2 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2006 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 Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:16 p.m.), Scrivner Absent: None. 2. INVOCATION by Councilmember Carson. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Vice-Mayor Maggard. 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Sheri Horn Bunk, Director of Development for the Bakersfield Symphony, spoke regarding the Baseball Music Project and with the assistance of Milt Younger presented the Council and Mayor with tickets to the event March 26. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the January 25, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. Payments: b. Approval of department payments from January 14, 2006 to January 26, 2006 in the amount of $7,477,027.27 and self insurance payments from January 14, 2006 to January 26, 2006 in the amount of $172,167.79. Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 2 5. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Ordinances: c. Business & Commercial Zoning Ordinances: d. First Reading of Ordinance amending Sections 17.25.040, 17.25.050, 17.25.080 and 17.25.090 of the Municipal Code relating to the CoB (Central Business) zone district. First Reading of Ordinance amending Sections 17.26.010,17.26.020,17.26.050, 17.26.070, 1726.080 and 17.26.090, and repealing Section 17.26.011 of the Municipal Code relating to the C-C (Commercial Center) zone district. First Reading of Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.060.020 (Zone Map No. 104-08) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-S-2.5A (Residential Suburban - 2.5 acres) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 34.982 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Vineland Road and Paladino Drive. (Applicant: The Monarch Affiliates) (File No 05-1190) 1. 2 e. Adoption of Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 103-15) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to M-2 (General Manufacturing) on approximately 52.99 acres of land currently located in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern at 5500 Landco Drive generally located on the west side of Highway 99, south of Olive Drive. (Mcintosh & Associates - File 05-1575) f Adoption of Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.060.020 (Zone Map NO.1 03-15) ofTitle 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from CO (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on 0.61± acres located on the northwest corner of Columbus Street and Vassar Street. (Cast Harbor Properties) (File 05-1658) ACTION TAKEN FR FR FR ORD 4309 ORD 4310 Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 3 5. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Resolutions: g. Resolution authorizing the execution of a standard RES 026-06 agreement or other documents to secure a Workforce Housing Reward Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Regional Sports Park located along Taft Highway. h. Street Preventative Maintenance Program: 1. Resolution determining that two (2) asphalt RES 027-06 patcher trucks cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures because of the urgent need to procure equipment to respond and repair the potholes caused by street deterioration and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $250,000.00. 2. Appropriate $125,000.00 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works Department's operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to purchase one (1) of the patcher trucks scheduled for replacement. 3. Appropriate and transfer $125,000.00 General Fund balance to the Public Works Department's operating budget in the Equipment Management Fund to purchase one (1) additional patcher truck. i. Resolution of Intention No. 1430 to add territory, ROl1430 Area 5-21 (South H, Hosking SE #2) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report. j. Resolution of Intention No. 1431 to add territory, ROl1431 Area 5-22 (Cottonwood, Watts SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report. k. Resolution of Intention No. 1432 to add territory, ROl1432 Area 5-23 (S. Union, Hosking SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report. Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 4 5. CONSENT CALENDAR continued I. Resolution of Intention No. 1433 to add territory, Area 4-45 (Valley, Paladino NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report. Resolution of Intention No. 1434 to add territory, Area 4-46 (Kern Canyon, Chase N) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report. m. Agreements: n. Final Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: 1. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with McMillin Capella, LLC for Tract 5966 Unit 5, located south of Meacham Road and west of Campfire Drive. Final Maps and Improvement Agreements with ADH Corporation, for Tract 6132 Phases 1 & 2, located south of State Route 58 and west of South Oswell Street. 2. 3. Final Maps and Improvement Agreements with Beazer Homes Holding Corporation for Tract 6320 Phases 1, 2 & 3 located north of Panama Lane, east and west of Windermere Street. 4. Final Maps and Improvement Agreements with D. R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. for Tract 6406 Phases 1, 2 & 3 located north of City Hills Drive and east of Vineland Avenue. o. Agreement with Lim and Nascimento Engineering Corporation ($787,169.86) for construction management services for North Chester Avenue Bridge (Southbound) over the Kern River (Replacement) Project. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-228 with Kern Affordable Housing, Inc. (KAH) for the rehabilitation of the Park Real Apartment complex to revise U S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department mandated language for the agreement, deed of trust and declaration of restrictions. p. ._..._~...............-~"._.",_._~_."- ACTION TAKEN ROl1433 ROl1434 AGR 06-030 AGR 06-031 AGR 06-032 AGR 06-033 AGR 06-034 AGR 06-035 AGR 06-036 AGR 06-037 AGR 06-038 AGR 06-039 AGR 06-040 AGR 06-041 AGR 06-042 AGR 06-043 AGR 06-044 AGR 06-045 AGR 06-046 AGR 06-047 AGR 05-228(1) Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 5 5. CONSENT CALENDAR continued q. Amendment NO.3 to Agreement No. 98-258 with SMG and California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) to play men's basketball games at Rabobank Arena. Contract Change Order NO.5 to Agreement No. 04- 338 with S.C. Anderson, Inc. ($2,713.14 decrease; for a revised not to exceed of $2,808,555.84) for the Park at River Walk (Building Improvement Contract). r. Bids: s. Accept bid from IBM Direct ($43,000.43) for replacement IBM servers and related equipment. Miscellaneous: t. Appropriate $280,000.00 from available fund balance from the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area Operating Fund to the Redevelopment Capital Improvement Budget for property acquisition - Q Street Housing Project/Mill Creek South - 1400 Q Street. u. Appropriate $450,000.00 Solid Waste Fund balance to the Public Works Department Operating Budget for additional greenwaste, refuse and recycling containers to meet unanticipated increase in service demand. v. Revised job specifications for Code Enforcement Officer 1/11. w. Consent to Common Use and Grant of Easement agreement with Kern Delta Water District for a canal crossing of Panama Lane between Buena Vista Road and Allen Road. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve Consent Calendar items 5.a. through 5.v., with the deletion of item 5. w., and the removal of item 5.t. for separate consideration. ACTION TAKEN AGR 98-258(3) AGR 04-338 CC05 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERA TION APPROVED _....~_._---. _.__.~------_._----_._._..-._._-_._._-_.,~,.._---,--- -----..- Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 6 5. CONSENT CALENDAR continued t. Appropriate $280,000.00 from available fund balance from the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area Operating Fund to the Redevelopment Capital Improvement Budget for property acquisition - Q Street Housing Project/Mill Creek South - 1400 Q Street. Motion by Councilmember Carson to continue the item to the 2-22-06 Council meeting. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-1344; Maurice Etchechury, representing Old River Land Company (property owner), has applied for a general plan amendment on 85.60 acres located at the northeast corner of McCutchen Road and Ashe Road. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 85.60 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the negative declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-27 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 85.60 acres. b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0425; Marino Associates, representing Hughes Partners, LLC, Joyce Anne Weingarden, Emma Sandrini, Robert C. Allan and Ada M. Allan Family Trust, John W. Weingarden, Nancy Jane Weingarden, property owners, has applied for a general amendment on 54.42 acres located south of Taft Highway, between Hughes Lane and Wible Road. 1 Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from ER (Estate Residential) and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) and UER (Urban Estate Residential) on 56.64 acres. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED RES 028-06 FR RES 029-06 ____.__ c'<_____'__,_. ~~_ _~_,,____..______ Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 7 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.b. continued 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 142-01 from E (Estate) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 21.11 acres, from E-1A (Estate 1 du/acre) to R-1 on 11.45 acres, from A (Agriculture) to R-S (Residential Suburban) on 19.69 acres, and from A to C- 2 (Regional Commercial) on 4.39 acres. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the cancellation of the Williamson Act Contract on 22.5 acres. 3. c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0426; The Monarch Affiliates, representing Paul Schallberger, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment on 31.2 acres, located west of Stine Road and south of Taft Highway, east of the Farmer's Canal. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from RR (Rural Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 31.2 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 142-03 from R-S-20A (Residential Suburban - 20 acre minimum) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 31.2 acres. 2. d. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0844; Pacific Engineering, representing M & S Land Company, LLC, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment, including establishment of a specific plan line for a portion of Etchart Road, and zone change on approximately 140 acres located at the southeast corner of 7'" Standard Road and the planned Allen Road alignment (future). ACTION TAKEN FR RES 030-06 RES 031-06 FR REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERA TlON Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 8 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.d. continued 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-MP (Resource-Mineral and Petroleum) and SR (Suburban Residential) to SI (Service Industrial), LI (Light Industrial) and SR (Suburban Residential) on approximately 140 acres and establishing a specific plan line for the eastern portion of the Etchart Road segment traversing the project area. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-01 from A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing), M-2 (General Manufacturing) and E/PE (Estate One Family Dwelling/Petroleum Extraction Combining District) on approximately 140 acres. e. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0926; Jerry L. Hendricks, representing Charles L. Crowell, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment on 22.32 acres, located at the southwest corner of East Berkshire Road and Madison Street. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 22.32 acres First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-29 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 2232 acres. f. Public Hearing the consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0931; SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Oak Tree Development Co., Inc., property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment on 80 acres located north of Snow Road generally between Coffee Road and Calloway Drive, south of Etchart Road. 1. 2. ACTION TAKEN RES 032-06 FR Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 9 12. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.1. continued 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 80 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-05 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 80 acres. 2. g. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0933; SmithTechlUSA, Inc., representing the Pascoe Family Investments, LLC, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment on 59.2 acres, located north of McCutchen Road and east of Gosford Road. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 52.56 acres and R-IA to LI (Light Industrial) on 6.64 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-28 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 52.56 acres and A to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 6.64 acres. 2. h. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0936; SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Ralph B. Simons, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 19.3 acres located at the southeast corner of Etchart Road (future) and Jewetta Avenue (future). ..---_. ----...- ~----~~... -_..._--_.~--~--_._----~,-,,-_._---,.__._~ ACTION TAKEN RES 033-06 FR RES 034-06 FR Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 10 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.h. continued 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 19.3 acres First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No 102-06 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 19.3 acres. 2. i. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0937; SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Martin Etcheverry, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 18.7 acres located on the east side of Jewetta Avenue (future) approximately 660 feet south of Etchart Drive (future). 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource Intensive Agriculture) and SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 18.7 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-06 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 18.7 acres. 2. j. Public Hearing to consider General Plan AmendmenUZone Change 05-0938; SmithTech USA, Inc., representing Nelson Robert D. & Darin C. Revocable Trust, property owners, has applied for a general plan amendment on 80 acres, located west of Gosford Road, generally between McCutchen Road and Taft Highway. ACTION TAKEN RES 035-06 FR RES 036-06 FR Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 11 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.j. continued 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 80 acres and changing the Circulation Map to eliminate Progress Road as a collector segment along the project site to Taft Highway. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-32 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 80 acres. 2 k. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 05-1199; Marino/Associates, representing Patrick Padilla, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment on approximately 2.5 acres located on the north side of Panama Lane approximately 300 feet east of South H Street. 1. Resoiution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from LR (Low Density Residential) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on approximately 2.5 acres. I. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1437; Porter- Robertson Engineering & Surveying, representing the Marion & Shirley Collins Family Limited Partnership, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 40.24 acres (Mesa Marin Raceway) located on the north side of Kern Canyon Road (State Highway 184), approximately 2,000 feet southwest of the Kern Canyon Road/State Highway 178 intersection. "---------, -_._-_...._~.~-_.__. ._~~~--_._-"~-~.~-~-- ACTION TAKEN RES 037-06 FR RES 038-06 Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 12 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Item 6.1. continued Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from MUC (Mixed Use Commercial) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 7.89 acres and from HMR (High Medium Density Residential) to LR on 0.29 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map NO.1 04-20 from R-S-2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5 acre minimum lot size) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 40.24 acres. m. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 05-0953; Quad Knopf, representing East Hills Community Development, has proposed an amendment to the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan and adoption of a Specific Plan Line for Brentwood Drive. 1. 2. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment of a Specific Plan Line for Brentwood Drive. n. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 05-1287; Porter-Robertson Engineering & Surveying, representing Arnold Petit c/o Ed Coyne, has proposed an amendment to the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan General Plan and adoption of a Specific Plan Line for Chase Avenue. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General Plan Circulation Amendment for Chase Avenue Specific Plan Line. ACTION TAKEN RES 039-06 FR RES 040-06 RES 041-06 Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 13 6. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued o. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment to the Noise Element No. 05-1319; The City of Bakersfield has proposed an amendment to the Noise Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan related to noise generated by mobile sources. 1. Resolution making findings, adopting proposed amendment to the Noise Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan (File No. 05-1319). City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received regarding item 6.d. from Crimson Resources in opposition to the proposal, and from M & S Land Company in support of the proposal; therefore, at the request of the City Attorney the item will be heard at the end of the regular hearing calendar. Hearings opened at 5:30 p.m. No one spoke. Hearings closed at 5:31 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve items 6.a through 6.0., with the removal of item 6.d. to heard at the end of the regular hearing calendar. Recess taken from 5:33 to 618 p.m. RECESS 7. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0410; Pinnacle Engineering, representing Tim Denari of BVGG LLC, property owner, has appealed the Planning Commission's decision denying their request for a general plan amendment on approximately 110 acres, generally located at the southeast corner of Cottonwood Road and Cas a Loma Drive. ACTION TAKEN RES 042-06 APPROVED Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 14 7. HEARINGS continued Item 7.a. continued 1 Resolution approving the appeal and approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment by changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential), OS-P (Open Space- Parks) and P (Public Facilities) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 110 acres 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the appeal and approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No 124- 09 from A (Agriculture), R-S (Residential Suburban) and OS (Open Space) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 110 acres. Staff comments by Development Services Director Stan Grady. Hearing opened at 6:22 p.m. No one spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Matt Vovilla, Pinnacle Engineering, and Tim Denari, property owner, submitted written information and spoke in favor of the staff recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Carson to adopt the Resolution and give first reading to the Ordinance with the condition a City park with a spray park water feature be included in the project. b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-1746; Centex Homes by Mcintosh & Associates for the Hershel and Clarissa Moore Living Trust, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 186.66 acres. Annexation of the project area into the City is proposed. The project area is generally located north and south of Taft Highway (State Route 119) between Ashe Road on the west and future Mountain Ridge Road on the east. ACTION TAKEN RES 043-06 FR APPROVED Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 15 7. HEARINGS continued Item 7.b. continued 1. Resolution making findings approving and certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 04- 1746/Annexation No. 477. 2. Resolution adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designations from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 80.07 acres, from RR (Rural Residential) to LR on 37.06 acres, and from RR to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 69.53 acres. Development Service Director Grady made staff comments. Hearing opened at 6:34 p.m. Gordon Nipp, on behalf of the Sierra Club, and Sam Alvarado spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Roger Mcintosh, Mcintosh and Associates, spoke in favor of the staff recommendation. Gordon Nipp, on behalf of the Sierra Club, and Sam Alvarado, spoke in rebuttal opposition to the staff recommendation. Hearing closed at 6:46 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Sullivan to certify the final EIR, adopt the Resolution approving the General Plan Amendment and give the Ordinance first reading. c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1063; S & J Alfalfa Companies, has proposed a general plan circulation element amendment and zone change for property generally bounded by State Highway 178 on the north, Morning Drive to the west, Vineland Road to the east and College Avenue to the south, for the purposes of developing single family residences. ACTION TAKEN RES 044-06 RES 045-06 APPROVED Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 16 7. HEARINGS continued Item 7.c. continued 1. Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for SKY 19 Development General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1063. 2. Resolution approving a general plan amendment to change the Circulation Element to eliminate a north-south collector street along the mid-section line of Section 19 and re-align a separate collector (Highland Knolls Drive) between Morning Drive and Vineland Avenue shown on the Circulation Plan. 3. First Reading of Ordinance approving an amendment to Title 17 of the Municipal Code from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to R- 1/PUD (One Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) on 574 acres. City Clerk Mccarthy announced correspondence was received from Young Wooldridge in opposition to the item; additionally correspondence was received from Paul Hastings et. al. in support of the item. Development Services Director Grady made staff comments. Hearing opened at 6:52 p.m. Mike Kaia, Law Offices of Young Wooldridge, on behalf of Kern Canyon Estates LP, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Gordon Nipp, on behalf of the Sierra Club, spoke in support of the staff recommendation Hearing closed at 6:57 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adopt the Resolution and give first reading to the Ordinance. ACTION TAKEN RES 046-06 RES 047-06 FR APPROVED Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 17 7. HEARINGS continued d. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-0844; Pacific Engineering, representing M & S Land Company, LLC, property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment, including establishment of a specific plan line for a portion of Etchart Road, and zone change on approximately 140 acres located at the southeast corner of 7'" Standard Road and the planned Allen Road alignment (future). 1 Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-MP (Resource-Mineral and Petròleum) and SR (Suburban Residential) to SI (Service Industrial), LI (Light Industrial) and SR (Suburban Residential) on approximately 140 acres and establishing a specific plan line for the eastern portion of the Etchart Road segment traversing the project area. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-01 from A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing), M-2 (General Manufacturing) and E/PE (Estate One Family DwellinglPetroleum Extraction Combining District) on approximately 140 acres. City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received regarding this item from Crimson Resources in opposition to the proposal, and from M & S Land Company in support of the proposal Development Services Director Grady made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m. Terj Bjorn, Clifford and Brown, on behalf of Crimson Resources, spoke and submitted written material in opposition to the staff recommendation. Additionally Gary Buntman, Vice-President and coowner of Crimson Resources spoke in opposition and submitted written material. ACTION TAKEN RES 048-06 FR -~-----,--~._--'-- ..._~-'"'-"--_'_"'_-'_"~~'_--'---- Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 18 7. HEARINGS continued Item 7.d. continued Maurice Etchechurry, property owner, spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Teri Bjorn and Gary Buntman spoke in rebuttal opposition of the staff recommendation. Maurice Etchechurry spoke in rebuttal support of the staff recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt the Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, approving the proposed General Plan Amendment, adopting the Specific Plan Line and give first reading of the Ordinance, with a condition added regarding the setback, and landscaping on ih Standard Rd. Additionally, the project applicant agrees to a condition of approval that both parties will enter into an accommodation agreement prior to the recordation of the Tentative Map. If not completed within nine months from tonight, the project applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission to have that condition removed. The City Attorney shall approve the Accommodation Agreement language. Councilmember Couch requested the Planning and Development Committee coordinate with the City of Shaffer to adopt consistent standards along -¡th Standard Rd. 8. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Council member Benham requested Public Works Director Rojas summarize the presentation made to the High School District regarding possible alignment of the Crosstown Freeway near Bakersfield High School. City Manager Tandy responded. Council member Benham congratulated Jim Foss, staff and the Rabobank Arena for securing the CIF Wrestling Championships for the next three years. Councilmember Benham requested staff contact her regarding two referrals and provided written correspondence to the City Clerk. Councilmember Hanson requested staff provide him with contact information for a Sherrie Gibson. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED .-._.__.,--_.~,.. '----.--.--....---..-" ._~.._----_._._-~ -_._,- Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 19 8. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Hanson thanked Dianne Hoover and staff for the recent graffiti/landscaping meeting at Silver Creek. Councilmember Hanson requested staff respond to a letter regarding a traffic signal at Panama and Buena Vista. Councilmeber Scrivner requested staff contact the Neighborhood Watch Captain regarding issues in the Berkshire Rd. area and provided contact information. Councilmember Scrivner requested Police staff address the feasibility of patrolling interior neighborhoods in the Berkshire Rd. area. Councilmember Scrivner requested staff provide an update regarding status of the legislature's effort to elevate multiple graffiti offenses to felony standing. Councilmember Sullivan requested additional police patrol and ticketing of speeders and racers in on Ming Avenue near Taco Bell. Councilmember Sullivan gave an update regarding the progress of the In God We Trust program. Councilmember Carson requested EDCD staff address citizen complaints regarding the housing project at 1125 California Avenue. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding responsibility for fencing and maintenance along the canal at S. H Street and Ming Ave. Councilmember Carson requested Fire Police and City Attorney staffs address the issue of ice cream trucks selling BB guns and smoke bombs, and research whether they can sell these types of items or any items other than ice cream. Councilmember Carson noted the passing of Coretta Scott King and announced a celebration of Mrs. King's life will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center at 9:00 a.m., February 11,2006. Council member Carson announced the Home Depot will sponsor and, with the help of employee, community and City School District volunteers, build a community playground at McKinley School. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 2006 - Page 20 8. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Couch thanked staff for expeditious removal of graffiti in the northwest and requested staff contact the County regarding graffiti removal in areas adjacent to the City. Councilmember Couch wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Vice-Mayor Maggard made comments regarding Lowe's Home Improvement locating a store in the College Center. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff contact Maxine Gather regarding the feasibility of a senior center in the area of her home. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff contact Michael Guiterrez regarding street repairs on Medio Luna. Vice-Mayor Maggard made comments regarding Foothill High School graduate Joey Porter, member of the Super Bowl winning Pittsburg Steelers, and plans to honor him locally 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN