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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 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,
Council members Carson, Benham, Couch,
Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:20 p.m.),
Scrivner
Absent
None.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
3. WORKSHOPS
a. Update on traffic synchronization and tour of Traffic
Operations Center.
Council adjourned to the Traffic Center after the
reading of Closed Session items.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code
Section 54956.9 (one case).
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding
Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v City, et al.
b.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting
to Closed Session at 5:18 p.m.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn from Closed
Session at 6:33 p.m.
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ACTION TAKEN
RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
5. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch,
Hanson, Sullivan, Scrivner
Absent:
None.
6. INVOCATION by Dr. Rogelio Ovalle, Sr. Pastor, Templo
Calvario
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Paloma Santos, 3'd Grade
Student at Laurelglen School.
Mayor Hall recognized the Ridgeview High School
and Bakersfield College government class in
attendance at the meeting.
8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a.
NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential
Litigation: Closed Session pursuant to
subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code
Section 54956.9 (one case).
Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding
Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v City, et al.
10. PRESENTATIONS
b.
NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to
Scarlett Sabin, Executive Director, American
Heart Association-Bakersfield Division, proclaiming
February 3, 2006, as "Wear Red for Women Day".
Ms. Sabin accepted the Proclamation and made
comments.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dr.
Chuck Wall, President of Kindness, Inc.
proclaiming February 12 through 18,2006, as
"Kindness Awareness Week".
Dr. Wall accepted the Proclamation and made
comments.
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ACTION TAKEN
9. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Gene Tackett spoke regarding the Hillside
Ordinance.
Councilmember Benham requested a status report
regarding the Hillside Ordinance be presented to the
Planning and Development Committee at the next
scheduled meeting of the committee Tuesday,
January 31,2006 at 2:00 p.m.
11 . APPOINTMENTS
None.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the January 11, 2006,
Regular City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from December
30, 2005 to January 13, 2006 in the amount of
$9,237,348.97 and self insurance payments from
December 30, 2005 to January 13, 2006 in the
amount of $128,546.58.
Ordinances:
FR
c.
First Reading of Ordinance adopting a negative
declaration and amending Section 17.06.020
(Zone Map NO.1 03-15) 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)
FR
d. First Reading of Ordinance adopting a negative
declaration and amending Section 17.060.020
(Zone Map NO.1 03-15) of Title 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)
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ORD 4307
e.
Adoption of Ordinance adopting a negative
declaration and amending Section 17.060.020
(Zone Map NO.1 04-07) of Title 17 of the Municipal
Code by changing the zoning from RS-2
Y2 acre (Agriculture-2 Y2 acre minimum lot) to R-1
(One Family Dwelling) on 20 acres for
purposes of residential development, and from RS-2
Y2 acre to C-2 (Regional Commercial)
on 20 acres, generally located on the north side of
Paladino Drive, approximately 14 mile east
01 Morning Drive. (Applicant: Marino & Assoc.) (File
05-0341 )
ORD 4308
I. Adoption of Ordinance adopting a negative
declaration and amending Section 17.06.020
(Zone Map NO.1 03-24) of Title 17 of the Municipal
Code by changing the zoning from an R-2
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to an R-1 (One
Family Dwelling) on .19 acres generally
located on the north side of Highland Knolls Drive,
approximately Y2 mile east of Fairtax Road.
(Applicant: Mcintosh & Assoc.) (File 05-1283)
Resolutions:
RES 007-06
g. Resolution ordering change of proceedings to
reduce assessments for parcels located in
Assessment District 05-1 (City in the Hills).
h. Resolution confirming approval by Assistant City
Manager of Chief Code Enforcement Officer
regarding assessments of certain properties in the
City for which structures have been secured against
entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris
and waste matter and authorize collection of the
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
RES 008-06
i.
Resolution of application proposing proceedings for
annexation of uninhabited territory to the
City property identified as Annexation No. 499
located generally north of Kratzmeyer Road
and west of Allen Road.
RES 009-06
RES 010-06
j. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-62 (Etchart,
Verdugo NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
RES 011-06
k. Resolution adding territory, Area 1-64 (Jenkins,
Palm NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and confirming the assessments, approving the
Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 012-06
I. Resolution adding territory, Area 2-31 (Taylor,
Hunter SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 013-06
m. Resolution adding territory, Area 3-42 (Old River,
Panama SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 014-06
n. Resolution adding territory, Area 3-43 (Pensinger,
Windermere N) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 015-06
o. Resolution adding territory, Area 3-44 (Old River,
Panama NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and confirming the assessments, approving
the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 016-06
p. Resolution adding territory, Area 4-43 (Valley, Bella
NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public
Works Director's Report and authorizing collection
of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. ROl1428
q Resolution of Intention No. 1428 to order the
vacation of the 20 foot wide alley between Eye
Street and Chester Avenue, from 27'h Street to 28th
Street.
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
r.
Proposed Assessment District No. 05-3 (Liberty
IINillage Green/Tesoro- Encanto/Lin/Rider/
Diamond Ridge):
RES 017-06
1.
Resolution determining assessments
remaining unpaid.
Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds.
RES 018-06
2.
RES 019-06
3. Resolution approving form and substance of
preliminary Official Statement and Bond
Purchase Contract, authorizing modifications
thereto and execution thereof, and
authorizing related documents and actions.
s. Community Prosecutor Program:
1. Authorization to make Community
Prosecutor Program an element of the City
Attorney's Office.
2. Approval of new job specification for
Associate Attorney position. REMOVED FOR
3. Amendment No. 17 to Resolution No. 122-01 SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TION
setting salaries and related benefits for
officers and employees of the General
Supervisory, Police Supervisory and
Management Units; and, adopting salary
schedule and related benefits for Associate
Attorney.
4. Conversion of existing Deputy City Attorney
II position to two (2) Associate Attorney
positions.
Agreements:
t. Final Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
AGR 06--D1O
1. Final Map and Improvement Agreements AGR 06.{}11
with Lennar Homes of California, Inc., for
Tract 6323 Unit 2, located north of Harris
Road and east of Old River Road. AGR 06--D12
2. Final Maps and Improvement Agreements AGR 06--D13
AGR 06--D14
with Hampton Place, LP for Tract 6036 AGR 06--D15
Units 1, 2 & 3 located north of Palm Avenue AGR 06--D16
and east of Jenkins Road. AGR 06--D17
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
AGR 06-018
u. Transportation Impact Fee Agreement with KB
Home Greater Los Angeles Inc. (estimated impact
fee credit - $209,504.00) for Tract 6190 located on
McCutchen Road, west of Stine Road.
v. Subdivision Plan Checking Services: AGR 06-019
1. Agreement with Willdan ($80,000.00) to
provide plan checking services.
2. Appropriate $80,000.00 additional plan
check revenue to the Public Works
Department Operating Budget within the
Development Services Fund.
w. Landscaped Medians on Jewetta Avenue between
Snow Road and Olive Drive:
AGR 06-020
1. Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar
Homes of California, Inc. ($105,600.00) for
the installation of landscaped medians.
2 Appropriate $105,600.00 developer share
project costs to the Capital Improvement
Budget within the Gas Tax Fund. AGR 06-021
Agreement with True Spirit Homes ($1,100.00) to DEED 6370
x.
purchase real property located on the Jenkins Road
extension north of Via La Madera for the Westside
Parkway.
y. Purchase real property located west of Main Plaza
Drive, east of Endeavour School for for fire station
site:
AGR 06-022
1. Agreement with Fruitvale School District
($160,000.00) for the purchase of property.
2. Appropriate $165,000.00 Fund Balance
within the Capital Improvement Budget of the
Transportation Development Fund. RES 020-06
3. Resolution finding the purchase of certain
real property to be exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act. AGR 06-023
z. Agreement with MBIA MuniServices for sales & use
tax audit backstop services and business license
audit backstop services.
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
AGR 06--024
aa. Agreement with Kern County Soccer Park for
purchase of surplus property (mowers) from
the City.
Mesa Marin Softball and Soccer Recreation
Complex:
1. Agreement with Total Concept Landscape
Architecture (not to exceed $20,000.00) to
provide design services for conceptual
planning of the Complex.
2. Appropriate $20,000.00 Park Improvement
Fund Balance (Northeast Zone 3) to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the Park
Improvement Fund for conceptual planning
of the Complex.
cc. Recreation and Parks Master Plan:
bb.
AGR 06--025
AGR 06--026
1. Agreement with Purkiss rose-rsi (not to
exceed $149,500.00) to provide services for
the development of the City's Recreation and
Parks Master Plan 2005.
2. Appropriate and transfer $124,500.00
General Fund balance to the Recreation and
Parks Capital Improvement Budget within
the Capital Outlay Fund for the development
and adoption of the Plan.
3. Transfer $25,000.00 Recreation and Parks
Operating Budget from the General Fund
to the Recreation and Parks Capital
Improvement Budget within the Capital
Outlay Fund for the development of the plan.
AGR 87-18(4)
dd. Amendment NO.4 to Agreement No. 87-18 with
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. ($6,762,047.82) for
the City to provide additional wastewater treatment
and disposal capacity due to the recent expansion
of Dreyer's ice cream production facilities.
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ee.
Hageman Road between Mohawk Street and
Landco Drive:
AGR 02-297(1)
1. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 02-297
with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. (increase
developer reimbursement by $68,080.47, for
a revised not to exceed amount of
$350,615.47) for costs to construct
Hageman Road between Mohawk Street and
Landco Drive.
2. Appropriate $68,081 additional traffic impact
fee revenue to the Capital Improvement
Budget within the Transportation
Development Fund.
fl. Amendment NO.6 to Agreement No. 99-334 with
Duane Morris, LLP ($100,000.00, total not to
exceed $755,000.00) for outside legal services in
the matter of North Kern Water Storage District v
Kern Delta Water District, et al.
AGR 99-334(6)
Bids:
gg. Reject all bids for decorative street lamps for the
Chester Avenue Streetscape Project.
hh.
Roof System replacement for the equipment and
shop building located at Wastewater
Treatment Plant NO.2:
AGR06"()27
1 . Accept bid to award contract to Graham
Prewett, Inc. ($74,000.00) for project.
2. Appropriate $5,000.00 Wastewater
Treatment Plant NO.2 Fund balance to the
capital improvement budget within the same
fund.
ii.
North Chester Avenue Bridge Replacement
(Southbound) over the Kern River:
1. Accept bid and award contract to Granite
Construction Company ($6,058,506.00) for
construction of project.
AGR06..()28
2.
Appropriate $5,743,593.00 Federal Funds to
the Capital Improvement Budget within
the ISTEA Fund and $600,000.00 additional
traffic impact fee revenue to the Capital
Improvement Budget within the
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12.
Transportation Development Fund.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Miscellaneous:
jj. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Reprogramming and Project Amendments:
1. Fire Station No.5, Old Town Kern, Economic
Development and American Dreams
Down Payment Assistance.
2. Transfer $195,511.00 from the Section 108
Debt Service Fund to the Capital
Improvement Budget within the Community
Development Block Grant Fund for the
construction of Fire Station NO.5.
3. Transfer $285,038.00 Project savings from
the Economic and Community Development
Operating Budget and appropriate
$146,969.00 CDBG Program
Income to the Capital Improvement budget
within the Community Development Block
Grant Fund for the construction of Fire
Station NO.5.
kk. Accept grant funded fire vehicles (hazardous
materials tender and technical rescue vehicle)
from Kern County.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
was received from Kern County Supervisor Barbara
Patrick regarding item 12.y.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve Consent
Calendar items 12.a. through 12.kk. with amendments
to item 12.i. as noted, and removal of items 12.s. and
12.s. for separate consideration.
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ACTION TAKEN
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
s. Community Prosecutor Program:
1. Authorization to make Community
Prosecutor Program an element of the City
Attorney's Office.
2.
Approval of new job specification for
Associate Attorney position.
RES 122-01
3. Amendment No. 17 to Resolution No. 122-01
setting salaries and related benefits for
officers and employees of the General
Supervisory, Police Supervisory and
Management Units; and, adopting salary
schedule and related benefits for Associate
Attorney.
4. Conversion of existing Deputy City Attorney
II position to two (2) Associate Attorney
positions.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to approve item
12.s.
y.
Purchase real property located west of Main Plaza
Drive, east of Endeavour School for for fire station
site:
1. Agreement with Fruitvale School District
($160,000.00) for the purchase of property.
AGR 06-022
DEED 6371
2.
Appropriate $165,000.00 Fund Balance
within the Capital Improvement Budget of the
Transportation Development Fund.
3. Resolution finding the purchase of certain
real property to be exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
RES 020-06
County Fire Chief Dennis Thompson spoke at the
request of Councilmember Couch.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the
Agreement, appropriate the funds and adopt the
Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Maggard stated for the record, it is his
intent that the timeline for the building of Station
No. 12 in east Bakersfield and Station 14 in
southwest Bakersfield not be delayed by this unique
opportunity to acquire land.
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ACTION TAKEN
13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
a. None.
14. HEARINGS
RES 021-06
a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the
vacation of the public utilities easements
on a portion 36th Street, west of Chester Avenue.
Staff comments by Public Works Director Rojas.
Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m.
Chris Conway, Porter-Robertson Engineering &
Surveying spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the
Resolution.
b.
Public Hearing to consider Amendment NO.1 to
Resolution No. 027-02 amending the Hageman
Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area
and preliminarily approving an increase in
the cost and fee schedule, as required by
Resolution of Intention No. 1410.
RES 027-02(1)
Staff comments by Public Works Director Rojas.
Hearing opened at 7:23 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the
Amendment to the Resolution.
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ACTION TAKEN
14. HEARINGS continued
RES 022-06
c, Public Hearing to consider resolution approving the
appeal by Bruce and Paula Bell and Manuel and
Corinne Monsibais reinstating conditions requiring
and 8-foot block wall along Auburn Oaks Drive and
upholding the Board of Zoning Adjustments'
approval of Conditional Use Permit (File No. 05-
1505) to allow a drive thru car wash at a proposed
1,664 square foot mini-market with gas pumps in a
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zone district at
5700 Auburn Street.
Development Services Director Grady made staff
comments.
Hearing opened at 7:26 p.m.
Joseph Engle, Structural Engineer, on behalf of
property owners Mr. and Mrs. Cholakian, spoke in
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Bruce Bell, on behalf of area homeowners, gave a
presentation and spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:47 p.m.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the
Resolution upholding the appeal including the
following conditions:
· An eight foot wall consistent with the wall at the
post office building
· Landscaping on the north side of the wall to
include plant material that will eventually
occlude the wall
· Hours of operation to be weekdays from 7:00
a.m. through 7:00 p.m. November 1 through
March 31, weekends 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.
November 1 through March 31, 7:00 a.m,
through 9:00 p.m. weekdays April 1 through
October 31 and weekends 8:00 a.m. through 9:00
p.m.
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ACTION TAKEN
14. HEARINGS continued
d.
Public Hearing to consider appeal by Terry Chiles of
the Planning Commission's decision approving
Vesting Tentative Tract 6655 located north of
Paladino on the norllleast corner of Valley Lane
and future Bella Drive (Applicant: Scott
Roylance/Subdivider: Eagle Meadows of Bakersfield
155 LLC).
RES 023-06
1. Resolution upholding and modifying the
decision of the Planning Commission
approving Vesting Tentative Tract 6655
located on the northwest corner of Valley
Lane and Bella Drive; and, denying the
appeal.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
was received from Mr. Chiles withdrawing the
appeal; staff has changed its recommendation as is
reflected in correspondence provided Council and
correspondence was received from Mr. Queen
stating concerns. The staff recommendation now
reads, "Staff recommends adoption of resolution
denying the appeal, upholding the approval by the
Planning Commission with the addition of the
following condition: 1. "Extend Vineland Road as
an arterial to the east west collector shown as
Campbell Hill Drive. Vineland is shown on the
Circulation Element as terminating at this east west
collector."
Development Services Director Grady made staff
comments.
Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m.
Scott Roylance spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:04 p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the revised
staff recommendation.
APPROVED
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ACTION TAKEN
14. HEARINGS continued
e.
Public Hearing to consider appeal by Porter-
Robertson of Administrative Review #05-1207
(Applicant & Appellant: Porter-Robertson/Owner:
BRH, LLC):
RES 024-06
1. Resolution approving Administrative Review
#05-1207 rescinding waiver of direct access
thereby granting direct access onto
Hageman Road from 8200 Hageman
Road.
Staff comments by Development Services Director
Grady.
Hearing opened at 8:05 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 8:06 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt the
Resolution.
APPROVED
ABS MAGGARD
15. REPORTS
a. Report on graffiti and pothole hotlines.
Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments
and introduced Public Works Operations Manager
Brad Underwood who provided a presentation.
Councilmember Scrivner requested staff evaluate the
feasibility of placing the Pothole Hot Line phone
number on the sides of pothole repair trucks.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff investigate the
feasibility of a community wide sweep to remove as
many graffiti vandals from the streets as possible.
City Clerk McCarthy announced item 17.a. would be
moved forward and heard by Council as the next
item.
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ACTION TAKEN
17. NEW BUSINESS
A GR 06-029
a. Agreement with Bakersfield Professional Sports,
LLC for a National Basketball Association
Development League Team.
City Manager Tandy made staff comments and
introduced Robobank Arena General Manager Jim
Foss.
General Manager Foss introduced Stan Ellis of
Bakersfield Professional Sports LLC and Steve
Chase, team owner.
APPROVED
Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the
Agreement.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
16.
RES 025-06
a. Resolution approving proposed changes to ward
boundaries.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence
was received from staff showing changes as
requested by certain Councilmembers.
Staff comments by City Manager Tandy.
Presentation by Assistant Planner David Dow.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to adopt the
presented option moving Ward 2 precincts 404, 410,
416,418,427 and 449 to Ward 6.
APPROVED
Councilmember Benham requested staff provide each
Councilmember a revised copy of the City Ward map.
b. Proposal to make the Ad Hoc Committee on Crime,
Gang Violence and Community Relations a
Standing Council Committee.
Vice-Mayor Maggard made comments.
Councilmember Carson requested the Legislation and
Litigation Committee review the need for the Inter
Governmental Relations Committee.
APPROVED
Motion by Councilmember Carson to establish "Safe
Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee"
as a standing committee of the Council.
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ACTION TAKEN
18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Scrivner requested staff prepare and
report to Council regarding disposal of locally
generated farm biosolids including information
regarding state regulations, the origin and basis of
regulations, suggest alternatives method of disposal
including cost analysis impact and related
environmental issues.
Council member Scrivner expressed appreciation to
LAFco's Board members and Director for approving the
increase in the City's Sphere of Influence and City staff and
Council member Couch for their contributions to the
process.
Council member Scrivner requested an update regarding
anti-graffiti enforcement in the area of Panama Lane, S. H
Street, Stine Road and White Lane. Chief Rector
responded.
Councilmember Scrinver requested a comprehensive
report regarding options available to utilize graffiti
offenders to perform cleanup work.
Council member Benham thanked Public Works for
installation of a traffic signal on Spruce St.
Councilmember Benham requested the Legislation and
Litigation review possible restrictions on roadside
memorials.
Council member Hanson requested the City Attorney speak
to a citizen regarding a previous referral.
Council member Hanson requested information regarding
the sale of spray paint. City Attorney Gennaro responded.
Council member Hanson requested information regarding
dog fences. Recreation and Parks Director Hoover
responded.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff reply to Mr.
Jones letter regarding fog caused by watering lawns in
the cold weather.
Councilmember Hanson respond to Mr. Chechi's
concerns regarding lights not on at the gate located at
Campus Park and Old River.
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18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Hanson requested staff provide a
report regarding methods of monitoring and reporting
of vacation and sick leave by employees.
Councilmember Sullivan staff provide lists of named
neighborhoods within her Ward as a result of boundary
changes.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff provide
information regarding location and length of time
railroad cars are laid over and whether there is any
requirement for railroad companies to abate graffiti on
railroad cars.
Councilmember Carson requested letters be sent to
new residents regarding boundary changes.
Councilmember Carson expressed appreciation to the
Council for establishing the standing committee on crime
and thanked the Police Department for apprehending the
shooters in the Valley Plaza incident.
Council member Carson thanked staff and Council for
making the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
successful.
Councilmember Carson welcomed the NBA league to the
City.
Councilmember Couch provided referral information to
staff.
Councilmember Couch expressed appreciation to the
LAFco Board of Directors and City staff for the LAFco
decision to increase the City's Sphere of Influence.
Council member Couch expressed appreciation to the City
Manager and Fire Chief for aid in obtaining land for the
relocation of Fire Station No. 65.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff schedule regular
weekly rotation for graffiti removal/nuisance abatement
in University Park.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff provide a bullet
point informational handout regarding the ball park at
Mesa Marin that can be provided community members.
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ACTION TAKEN
18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested Development Services
Director Grady speak with him regarding the Ward map
issue.
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested Public Works Director
Rojas speak with him and Councilmember Couch after the
meeting.
Vice-Mayor Maggard complimented the Police Department
for handling the Valley Plaza shooting incident in an
expeditious manner.
Councilmember Carson thanked Development Services
Director Grady and David Couch for the positive outcome
from LAFco.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio
the Council of the City of Bake
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