HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1987 MINUTES CCBakersfield,
California,
February 11, 1987
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 7:00 p.m., February 11, 1987.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Steve Kaay
of the First Assembly of God Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Payne.
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Ratty, Moore, Dickerson,
$alvaggio
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Peggy Grabowsky, Kern County Dental Society Auxiliary
President, presented baskets of sugarless treats to the Council
in commemoration of Sugarless Wednesday.
Paul Crumpacker, 831 21st Street, spoke regarding
efforts to shut down soup kitchens on Baker Street.
City Manager Caravalho informed Mr. Crumpacker that the
Council has scheduled a study session regarding the problem of the
homeless and will be working with business people and the social
service agencies on that issue.
Mayor Payne spoke of information received from United
Way regarding the possibility of funds being distributed through-
out local jurisdictions by State government.
Audrain Cooper, 8400 Stockdale Highway, spoke regarding
noise and dust p£oblems from bikers along the Kern River.
Roger Montgomery, 1009 Water Street, spoke regarding en-
forcement of traffic laws.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Mr. Montgomery's
comments were referred to the Police Department.
Ruth Brown, 809 Monterey Street, spoke regarding an
Ordinance rezoning Monterey Street, and the omission of the east
half of the 800 block of Monterey Street from that ordinance.
Richard Robinson, 1813 H Street, No. 12B, spoke regard-
ing pornography.
Rhonda Covington, 831 E. 21st Street, spoke regarding
the homeless.
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing
regarding an amendment to the Land Use
Element and associated re-zoning of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and proposed environmental documents
concerning the following areas:
SEGMENT II:
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
have applied to change the Land Use Element desig-
nation from Open Space to Industrial on 25 acres
located approximately 2,300 feet south of Highway
58, east of South Mt. Vernon.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 2
Assistant Planning Director Hardisty gave a brief pre-
sentation of the zone changes and the property location.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public parti-
cipation on Segment II.
SEGMENT IV:
DEAN A. GAY has proposed to amend the Land Use Ele-
ment of the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan from Industrial and Medium Density Residential
to Commercial for 1.49 acres generally located on
the northeast corner of Niles Street and Union
Avenue. Property is commonly known as the R. C.
Cola Bottling Plant.
Assistant Planning Director Hardisty gave a brief pre-
sentation of the zone changes and the property location.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public parti-
cipation on Segment IV.
Mark Gay, representing Dean Gay, spoke in support of
Segment IV and asked that the brick wall, requested by staff, be
constructed and that an existing storage building be removed at
the beginning of the development of the property.
Assistant Planning Director Hardisty indicated that Mr.
Gay's requests for construction of a brick wall and removal of a
storage building at the time of development of the property could
be accommodated through bonding the agreement.
SEGMENT V:
City of Bakersfield (Economic Development) Baker
Street Specific Plan including development stan-
dards in the Specific Plan area.
Correspondence has been received from Delores M. Heller,
424 Quincy Street, dated February 10, 1987, supporting the Baker
Street Specific Plan rezoning of areas in East Bakersfield.
Project Planner Barnes gave a presentation of the Baker
Street Specific Plan.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public parti-
cipation on Segment V.
Roy Malahowski of the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assis-
tance, 615 California Avenue, spoke in opposition of Segment V.
Ricardo Perugorria, Assistant Director of the Bethany
Service Center, spoke in opposition to Segment V.
Barbara Don Carlos, representing the Bakersfield Board
of Realtors, stated that the Board is supportive of the revital-
ization of the Baker Street area and the implementation of a plan
that sees to the needs of that area, but has concerns regarding
the down-zoning of the Jefferson School/ Alta Vista area.
Leland Luttrell, spoke in opposition to the down-zoning
of property for portions of the Baker Street Specific Plan.
Plan.
Ben Stinson spoke in support of the Baker Street Specific
Ruth Brown spoke in favor of the Baker Street Specific
Plan, requesting that a half-block portion of the 800 block of
Monterey Street that has been excluded from the project be incor-
porated into the plan.
Bakersfield,
California,
February 11, 1987 - Page 3
Marvin Stone, owner/operator of Gus' Barber Shop, spoke
in support of the Baker Street Specific Plan.
SEGMENT VIII:
The CITY OF BAKERSFIELD is proposing to amend the
Land Use Element of the Bakersfield Metropolitan
Area General Plan and the Casa Loma Specific Plan
from 5.4 (Residential - maximum 4 units/net acre)
to 5.3 (Residential - maximum 10 units/net acre)
for 15.27 +/- acres generally located east of
Cottonwood Road, between Casa Loma Drive and Watts
Drive.
Assistant Planning Director Hardisty gave a brief pres-
entation of the zone changes and the property location.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public partic-
ipation on Segment VIII.
No further protests or objections being received and no
one else wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Payne closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon an inquiry by Councilmember Salvaggio, Assistant
Planning Director Hardisty recommended the inclusion of photo doc-
umentation and an adaptive re-use analysis be performed prior to
removal of any existing structures, conditions presented by the
Historical Preservation Commission, making them conditions of the
zone change to Segment IV.
Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The meet-
ing reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
Jean Marchand was allowed to speak regarding rezoning of
property.
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings, adopting Negative Declaration
and approving Segment II of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan (Land Use Amendment No. 4-86).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
16-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
None
None
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings, adopting Negative Declaration
and approving Segment IV of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan (Land Use Amendment No. 4-86).
Upon a motion
17-87 of the Council of
following vote:
by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Bakersfield,
California, February 11, 1987 Page 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings, adopting Negative Declaration
and approving Segment V of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan
and the Baker Street Corridor Specific
Plan (Land Use Amendment No. 4-86).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No. 18-87
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, with the following addi-
tion to paragraph four of the Resolution, "that non-conforming
residential structure, may be rebuilt," that an ordinance implement-
ing this addition shall be initiated by staff, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
None
None
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings, adopting Negative Declaration
and approving Segment VIII of proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan
and Casa Loma Specific Plan (Land Use
Amendment No. 4-86).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
19-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote stating that
approval of the Baker Street Specific Plan signals an important
first step in the vision to revitalize the City's oldest business
and residential area. He expressed that the Baker Street Plan is
one that can be built and improved upon and he is proud of the
City being a catalyst in bringing the residents, land owners and
merchants together to conceive this plan. He encouraged continued
cooperation if the plan is to work.
This is the time set for a public hearing
before the Council of the City of Bakers-
field regarding Resolution of Intention
No. 1018 declaring its intention to order
the establishment of Underground Utility
District No. 13, along Wilson Road bound-
ed by Wible Road on the east and Stine
Road on the west.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public parti-
cipation.
No protests or objections being received and no one
wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Payne closed the public portion
of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield es-
tablishing Underground Utility District
No. 2, Division 13, (on Wilson Road be-
tween Stine and Wible Roads).
Bakersfield, California, February 11,
1987 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Resolution No.
20-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: None
Smith,
Ratty, Moore,
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, communication
from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1901 Broadway,
Sacramento, received January 30, 1987, regarding a public hearing
to receive comment on the subject of marketing practices and pro-
motions that foster the over consumption of alcoholic beverages,
was received and staff directed to send a second letter to the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control indicating the Council's
request to consider adopting regulations prohibiting those market-
ing practices and promotions that would foster the over consump-
tion of alcoholic beve£ages.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
Beardsley School District, 1001 Roberts Lane, dated January 22, 1987,
forwarding Resolution No. 11 relative to the levying of fees pur-
suant to Government Code Section 53080, was received and referred
to the Urban Development Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
Kern High School District, 2000 24th Street, dated February 5, 1987,
requesting to purchase property immediately to the south of our
ROP/Ag facility on the east side of Mt. Vernon Avenue, was received
and referred to the Urban Development Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from
Mr. & Mrs. Julian Albee, 305 Real Road, dated February 8, 1987,
opposed to structure changes in a convalescent home one-half block
from their home, was referred to staff to provide to the Board of
Zoning Adjustment.
REPORTS
Councilmember Dickerson, Chairman of the Legislative
Committee, read Legislative Committee Report No. 3-87 regarding
Heritage Park Legislation as follows:
On January 14, 1987, the City Council referred the
subject of proposed Heritage Park legislation to
the Legislative Committee for review and recommen-
dation regarding possible support by the Council.
The Committee met with staff to review the current
status of the Heritage Park issue. Staff informed
the committee that State Senator Don Rogers has in-
troduced legislation to repeal S.B. 1475, Chapter
164, concerning Heritage Park. The legislation was
the result of a request made by resolution of the
Kern County Board of Supervisors on January 20, 1987.
This legislation was introduced on January 22, 1987,
in the State Senate and would go into effect January
1, 1988, according to Senator Rogers's staff. It
is not anticipated that there will be any opposi-
tion to the bill.
This committee recognizes that the City has sup-
ported policies for providing park and open space
opportunities for the citizens of Bakersfield, and
Heritage Park contributes to the availability of
park and open space in Greater Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 6
Therefore, the committee recommends that the Coun-
cil adopt a resolution in support of Senate Bill
No. 221 (Rogers) which will prevent any further en-
croachment into Heritage Park. The committee re-
quests the approval of this report and its recom-
mendations.
Committee
mented.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Legislative
Report No. 3-87 was accepted and recommendation imple-
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield sup-
porting legislation to repeal Chapter 164
of the Statutes of 1984.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Resolution No.
21-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Ratty, Moore,
Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance
Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 7-87 re-
garding School Crossing Guard Insurance Premium Increase as
follows:
On February 4, 1986, Johnny Gordon of J & J Services
addressed the City Council regarding increased in-
surance premiums for the provision of school cros-
sing guards under his current contract with the
City of Bakersfield. This item was referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee by the City Council.
The committee met with Mr. Gordon and discussed
with City staff the impact of the increased cost of
insurance coverage. It was determined by the com-
mittee that the increase was not within the control
of Mr. Gordon as it resulted from an error by the
insurance company. J & J Services must pay the in-
creased premium by February 15th or the current
policy will be cancelled. The increased cost of
approximately $2,600 requested by Mr. Gordon would
provide coverage for the 24 locations currently
operated by J & J Services. This committee would
like to recognize the efforts and excellent record
of J & J Services in providing quality crossing
guard services to the City of Bakersfield.
Therefore, based on this review and the desire of
this committee to continue uninterrupted crossing
guard services, this committee recommends that the
City Council authorize the amendment of the current
contract with J & j Services and transfer of $2,600
from the Council Contingency account to the Police
budget for increased insurance costs in the cross-
ing guard contract. This committee recommends
acceptance and approval of this report and the
implementation of its recommendations.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 7-87 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance
Co~mnittee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 8-87 re-
garding adoption of a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 1986-87
Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets as follows:
Bakersfield,
California, February 11, 1987 - Page 7
On June 25, 1986, the City Council approved Reso-
lution 92-86 adopting the fiscal year 1986-87
Operating and Capital Improvements budgets. Since
that time, the Council has taken a number of actions
which have changed appropriations as originally
stated in the budget. On December 10, 1986, the
City Manager proposed the adoption of a resolution
to appropriately account for these changes to
appropriations and to consider several additional
amendments to the fiscal year 1986-87 budget. As a
matter of conformance to City accounting practices
and budgetary controls, it is necessary that the
budget be amended to reflect these changes. This
item was referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee by the City Council.
The committee met with City staff and reviewed the
proposed amendments. Of the proposed changes, the
majority are related to actions approved previously
by the City Council which include the appropriation
of funds from Council Contingency, Special Assess-
ment Bonds and Financings, and Buena vista Trunk Line
(Laborde), the outfall line from Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant #3, equipment acquisition financing,
Civic Auditorium improvements financing, the facade
program, the purchase of land for Harris and Akers
Park, crime prevention at Lowell Park, the payment
of the outstanding note for the American National
Bank Building, toxic waste and underground tank
remediation, and several other items addressed pre-
viously by the Council.
Staff reviewed several other proposed amendments
with the committee. First, are several items re-
ferred to the committee by the City Council for
review, these include two items involving "in lieu"
and capital lease payments which need to be reclas-
sified to more appropriate account types, an addi-
tional appropriation of $2,600 for crossing guard
insurance, the transfer of $1,000,000 to the Self-
Insurance Fund to partially reduce the City's cur-
rent unfunded liability, and the appropriation of
$206,000 of sequestered Community Development Block
Grant funds to be used for loan programs.
The committee reviewed these proposed appropria-
tions and supports their implementation. The
transfer to the Self-Insurance Fund is an important
part of the City's plan to eliminate unfunded self-
insurance liability. Thi.~ is required for contin-
ued participation in the ACCEL self-insurance pool
and to continue the City's ability to issue bonds.
City staff was aware of the potential for using
available fund balance for this purpose but wanted
to confirm the actual amount upon completion of the
audit of the City's annual financial statement
before requesting the transfer. This is part of a
multi-year plan to eliminate the self-insurance
deficit of approximately $2.3 million.
Finally, there are several additional items which
will be acted on by the Council tonight. These
include appropriations of $890,058 for the pro-
posed salary settlements, which include $764,710
from the General Fund, and an additional appropri-
ation for architectural fees for design of the
City Hall South Wing addition. The committee sup-
ports the appropriation o~ funds for these items
pending their approval by the Council.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 8
Therefore, based on this review, the committee rec-
ommends that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution to amend the fiscal year 1986-87
Operating and Capital Improvements budgets. This
committee recommends acceptance and approval of
this report and the implementation of its recommen-
dations.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and
Finance Committee Report No. 8-87 was accepted.
Councilmember Childs made a motion to implement the rec-
ommendations contained in Budget and Finance Committee Report No
8-87. '
Councilmember Dickerson made a substitute motion to
approve the recommendations of Budget and Finance Committee Report
No. 8-87 and then draw from unappropriated reserve the amount of
money necessary to approve the storm drain in the Akers and
Kennedy area as the number one item on the unfunded list.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the call for the
question was approved.
Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Dickerson's substi-
tute motion, to draw from unappropriated reserves fund as the
number one priority item, storm drains in the vicinity of Akers
and Kennedy, in the approximate amount of $130,000.00. This
motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Childs, Smith, Ratty, Moore
None
Councilmember Child's motion to implement the recommen-
dations contained in Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 8-87
was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
None
Childs, Smith, Ratty, Moore, Salvaggio
Christensen, Dickerson
Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote, stating the
reason he voted for the substitute motion was because of the
Council's previous unanimous vote making the Akers/Kennedy storm
drain the number one priority. The reason he voted for the main
motion was because in the budget referred to in Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 8-87, money is transferred, the budget is re-
conciled with monies spent for numerous items and he felt that the
$130,000.00 was not that much in the scheme of things. He felt
that the reason the $130,000.00 was not approved was because there
was no legwork done prior to the meeting by Councilmember Dicker-
son, and that the issue should have been referred to committee,
some lobbying done, and the prior vote emphasized.
Councilmember Christensen clarified his vote, stating
that he is in accord to a large degree with some of what Council-
member Salvaggio said and some of what Councilmember Dickerson
said.
Councilmember Childs clarified his vote, stating the
reason he voted against the substitute motion was because the
Council went on record to approve money appropriation for a storm
drain and no one has changed position on that.
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amend-
ing Resolution No. 92-86 approving and
adopting the Operating, Capital Improve-
ment and Redevelopment Agency Budget for
the Fiscal Year 1986-87.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 9
Upon a motion
22-87 of the Council of
folowing vote:
by Councilmember Childs Resolution No.
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstention:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Smith,
Councilmember Dickerson
Councilmember Christensen
None
Ratty, Moore,
Salvaggio
Councilmember $alvaggio clarified his vote, stating that
even though he supported the implementation of Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 8-87 and Resolution No. 22-87, it in no way
diminishes his concern over the inconsistencies of what Council
was told in July, 1986, of the need for three million dollars to
undo a deficit, what Council was told at a recent workshop, and
what the amplification of the mid-year financial report states.
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote, stating he
does not think it is appropriate to over-tax citizens.
(Reports are continued on Page 12.)
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the following
Deferred Business Agenda Items were moved forward on the agenda.
Division of a Resolution of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield setting salaries
and related benefits for the officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield (Man-
agement and Supervisory and Police Super-
visory).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson,
was divided into three separate units: Management,
Police Supervisory, by the following vote:
the question
Supervisory and
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson,
Councilmembers Smith, Ratty, Moore
None
Salvaggio
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield setting
salaries and related benefits for officers
and employees of the City of Bakersfield
(Management Unit).
Councilmember Moore stated for the record that he feels
the community of Bakersfield is truly blessed by every one of the
people serving the City, including management, supervisorial, as
well as the rank and file people. In his three years plus as a
Councilmember, he has found staff at any level, extra-ordinarily
responsive in giving assistance, and he commended them, expressing
his loyalty. He has worked for the last two years with the
Council to bring City employees to parity with other communities
of this size, which has meant large increases, and he feels parity
has been accomplished. As a protector of the taxpayer's dollar,
looking at a deficit budget for the City, seeing the economic sit-
uation as it is within our community, seeing what private industry
is having to do, or not do, in the way of salary increases, he
feels very strongly, as he has consistently voiced from the be-
ginning, that he cannot support anything more than the cost of
living increase this year.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
23-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Smith, Ratty, Salvaggio
Noes: Councilmembers Christensen, Moore, Dickerson
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987
Page 10
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield setting
salaries and related benefits for officers
and employees of the City of Bakersfield
(General Supervisory Unit).
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote on Resolution
No. 23-87, stating he does not want his vote interpreted by Manage-
ment personnel entirely as a vote of no confidence in them. He
feels there are many wonderful management people in the City. He
directed his comments to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
24-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Moore
None
Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield setting
salaries and related benefits for officers
and employees of the City of Bakersfield
(Police Supervisory Unit).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
25-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstention:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Salvaggio
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Dickerson
None
Smith, Ratty,
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote,
since he is involved in an ongoing investigation, it
priate for him to vote on Police Supervisory.
stating that
is not appro-
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approv-
ing the Memorandum of Understanding set-
ting salaries and related benefits for
officers and employees of the Fire Unit
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion
26-87 of the Council of
following vote:
by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No.
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmember Moore
None
Smith, Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approv-
ing the Memorandum of Understanding set-
ting salaries and related benefits for
officers and employees of the Fire Super-
visory Unit of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield,
California, February 11, 1987 - Page 11
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No.
27-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Moore
None
Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution No. 28-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approv-
ing the Memorandum of Understanding set-
ting salaries and related benefits for
officers and employees of the Police Unit
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion
28-87 of the Council of
following vote:
by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Moore
None
Smith, Ratty,
Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote, stating he
voted for all the recommended salary increases and was pleased to
do so, although he had some reservations with certain top manage-
ment positions in regard to salary. He feels the Council has made
good continual progress in salary negotiations, but he wanted to
make two points. Council was told by management and the negotia-
tor that these salary increases would bring each of the employee
groups in line with other Central Valley city pay schedules.
Other cities around the state have been receiving anywhere be-
tween 3% and 6% pay raises, according to the California Public
Employee Relations Report, and Council did not give a 6% increase
to any of these groups except the Fire Supervisory, which was mis-
leading because 4% of that was cost of living, 1% was equity,
bringing them in line with other employees of other cities, and
1.5% was for the Fair Labor Standard Act. Therefore, he feels the
increases given tonight are not out of line. He also voted for
the raises because almost every employee group, including manage-
ment and general supervisory, has agreed to drug testing, indicat-
ing an element of trust between management and non-management.
And while Council settled for a one-year contract with the blue
and white collar units, a 15-month contract with the police unit,
and a 27-month contract with the fire unit and fire supervisory,
were achieved, indicating stability and labor peace.
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote, stating he
supported all the salary increases with the exception of two. The
City Police Department and Fire Department are excellent depart-
ments and he looks at this not as a cost of living increase, but
as a merit increase. He voted against SEIU's raise, dealing with
each unit individually, not wanting to rubber stamp them. He
feels valuable contract language was achieved. He feels drug
testing is somewhat innovative to Bakersfield and good work was
done. He echoed Councilmember Salvaggio's comments about breaking
up the agreements in terms of time periods, which will be easier
for Council to devote to each group its special needs, and treat
them each in a more individual manner. He was grateful the
Council was in full attendance for the vote on these resolutions.
Councilmember Childs clarified his vote, stating that
the Council does not deserve all the credit and praise in regard
to the salary negotiations. The negotiator and the employees de-
serve the credit. The employees came up with the packages they
wanted, the negotiator, Mr. Avery, came up with counter proposals,
and the Council reviewed and approved it, modified ~here possible,
comp£omised when necessary. The employees and negotiator did the
wo£k themselves.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 12
Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 11:00 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m.
REPORTS CONTINUED
Councilmember Salvaggio, Chairman of the Personnel Com-
mittee, read Personnel Committee Report No. 2-87 as follows:
On January 19, 1987, and February 6, 1987, the Per-
sonnel Committee met to discuss the City Manager's
Report regarding the City Attorney's Audit. The
report includes recommendations that would make
changes to the City Attorney's Office in several
different areas. Basically these changes fall into
four different categories:
Improving Communications
Staffing Changes
Defining the Role of the City Attorney
Improving Office Procedures
After reviewing the report, it is recommended that a
Deputy City Attorney I and an Administrative Aide
be added to the City Attorney's staff. In addition,
dictation equipment and an alternative vehicle
should be made available to the Investigator in the
City Attorney's Office. An automated leqal re-
search network and an upgraded telephone-system
should also be added to the office. With regard to
the Risk Management section, which was previously
included in the City Attorney's Office, a Clerk
Typist II should be added. This is consistent with
the City Manager's report, the Main Hurdman report,
and the analysis that was performed by UniRisk.
The remaining recommendations in the City Manager's
report should also be implemented. The committee
will continue to look at those items recommended in
the Main Hurdman report but not implemented at this
time. These include continuing legal services to
other cities, incentives for the Investigator,
increased compensation for the attorneys, and add-
ing an office supervisor. It will be the responsi-
bility of the City Attorney to implement the
recommendations included in the City Manager's
report and inform Council in six months as to the
status of the office. The cost of implementation
will be $50,000.
It is recommended that this report be accepted,
that the recommendations included herein be
approved, and that the transfer of $41,800 be made
from the General Fund Contingency to the City
Attorney's Office and a transfer of $8,200 be made
from the General Fund Contingency to the Risk
Management section.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Personnel
Committee Report No. 2-87 was accepted.
Councilmember Salvaggio stated for the record that he
does not support legal services being offered to other cities, al-
though he will vote for implementation of Personnel Committee Re-
port No. 2-87.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the recommen-
dations of Personnel Committee Report No. 2-87 were implemented.
Bakersfield,
California, February 11, 1987 - Page 13
CONSENT.CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 5326 to 5503 inclusive,
in the amount of $550,298.23.
b. Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from
the following:
Marvin Dean, P.O. Box 1062; and
Hartford Insurance Company for Anthony Lazzerini,
650 California Street, San Francisco.
(REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY)
Permanent Pipeline Easement from Banducci Enter-
prises for the Sewer Outfall Line from Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 3 to I-5.
de
Application for Encroachment Permit from Richard
Monahah, 2616 South "K" Street, for construction
of a 3-foot retaining wall with a 4-foot fence
along Dorian Drive and a 6-foot fence along
South "K" Street behind the sidewalk at 2616
South "K" Street.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for con-
struction of Madison Street from 400 feet
south of Planz Road to Watts Drive.
Contract Change Order No. 1, widening of Coffee
Road from Westfield Drive to Kern River and con-
struction of A. C. Dike along Truxtun Avenue,
Contract No. 85-103.
Contract Change Order No. 2, repair of Primary
Digester No. 1 at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.
2, Contract No. 86-20.
h. Agreement to provide recreational activities
for the following:
1. Crocheting Irene Jefferson.
2. Sewing Machine Embroidery - Rosalee Pelham.
3. Color Analysis, Make-up Techniques and
Wardrobe - Julie Bueno.
Amendment to Lease Agreement with County of
Kern regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Neighborhood Facility.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, c, d,
e, f, g, h and i of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, low bid from
$. A. Camp Pump Co., in the amount of $61,999.00, for drilling,
casing and pump testing Ashe Water Well No. 10, was accepted, all
other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987 - Page 14
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from
Tescon, Inc., in the amount of $28,760.00 for reconstruction of
the alley bounded by "K" Street, 14th Street, "L" Street and
California Avenue, was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from
Central California Concrete Coring, Inc., in the amount of
$21,140.80, for stripe removal on 34th Street and on Wilson Road,
was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to
execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from
Gilliam & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $9,005.00, demolition and
removal of five substandard structures located at 917 10th St.,
1106 10th St., 131 S. Owens St., 218 S. Brown St. and 332 $. Brown
St., was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bids
from Casa Moore Carpet, Inc., for $14,678.00 (carpet), and Dawn
Company, Inc., for $5,750.00 (tile), for Police Department Carpet
and Tile, were accepted and all other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from York
International Corporation, in the amount of $5,302.39, for inspec-
tion and repair of Air Conditioning Chiller, was accepted and all
other bids rejected.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3087 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 17.10.020 I. and amending
Section 17.66.020 B. 8. of the Bakers-
field Municipal Code relating to real
estate tract sales offices.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
February 4, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Ordinance No. 3087
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
None
None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3088 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.70.040 of the Bakers-
field Municipal Code relating to service
charges for parade services.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
February 4, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Ordinance No. 3088
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Bakersfield, California, February 11,
1987 - Page 15
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings and certifying the Final Environ-
mental Impact Report (EIR) for the pro-
posed Sand Creek Golf Course.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No.
29-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Childs
None
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
findings and denying amendment to the Kern
River Plan Element of the Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area General Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio,
30-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
following vote:
Resolution No.
adopted by the
Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Smith, Dickerson,
Noes: Councilmembers Childs, Ratty, Moore
Absent: None
$alvaggio
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the Bakers-
field Municipal Code by changing the
Land Use Zoning of those certain prop-
erties in the City of Bakersfield locat-
ed in the Jefferson School/Alta Vista
area and the Niles/Monterey Corridor
Area.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, this Ordinance
will be placed on the Agenda for April 8, 1987, for second reading.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the Bakeus-
field Municipal Code by changing the Land
Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located
approximately 2,300 feet south of Highway
58, east of South Mt. Vernon Avenue from
A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufactur-
ing) Zone.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the Bakers-
field Municipal Code by changing the Land
Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located north
of Niles Street, and east of Union Avenue
from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone and
R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling)
Zone to C-2 (Commercial) Zone and C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone.
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending the Casa Loma Specific Plan.
Bakersfield, California, February ll, 1987 - Page 16
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
1020 of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field declaring its intention to order
the vacation of portions of "P" Street
adjacent to Blocks 307 and 332 and the
alleys within said blocks in the City of
Bakersfield.
This Resolution of Intention sets the date of hearing
for March 11, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Resolution of
Intention No. 1020 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield re-
naming a portion of $illect Avenue to
North Sillect Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Resolution No.
31-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
None
None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Approval of Agreement with Dokken Engi-
neering for design of the Stockdale High-
way Bridge widening and realignment.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, an Agreement with
Dokken Engineering for design of the Stockdale Highway Bridge
widening and realignment was approved.
Approval of Amendment to Agreement No.
86-64 with Robert L. Clement Associates
increasing the design fees for an addi-
tion to South Wing of City Hall and
appropriate $64,000.00 uncommitted Reve-
nue Sharing funds.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Amendment to
Agreement No. 86-64 with Robert L. Clement Associates increasing
the design fees for an addition to South wing of City Hall and
appropriate $64,000.00 uncommitted Revenue Sharing funds was
approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Dickerson
None
Councilmember Salvaggio
None
Noes:
Abstention:
Absent:
Current Planning Commission Vacancy
Councilmember Moore submitted the name of Joe Blanton as
a nominee for the Planning Commission Vacancy.
Councilmember Childs submitted the name of Able Hernan-
dez as a nominee for the Planning Commission Vacancy.
Bakersfield,
California,
February 11, 1987 - Page 17
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, nominations for
the Planning Commission vacancy were closed, and voting deferred
to the meeting of February 25, 1987.
Approval of Agreement for professional
services with V. J. Pantuso Services,
Inc., for preparing request for proposal
and bid specifications for Catered Food
Service and Concessions at the Civic
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, an Agreement for
professional services with V. J. Pantuso Services, Inc., for pre-
paring request for proposal and bid specifications for Catered
Food Service and Concessions at the Civic Auditorium was approved
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Salvaggio spoke regarding the Kern River
Element Plan regarding Policy No. 3.1.3 (off-road vehicles).
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion that Council
direct the City Manager and %he City Attorney's Office to come
back to Council with an Ordinance complying with the policy in
Kern River Element Plan.
the
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that a copy of a Memo-
randum from Chief Price to City Manager Caravalho, regarding the
Kern River Plan, be distributed to all Council members.
Councilmember Salvaggio amended his motion to include
all river property owned by the City.
Councilmember Ratty made a substitute motion to refer
Policy No. 3.1.3 (off-road vehicles) of the Kern River Element
Plan to the Urban Development Committee for research and report
back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the call for the
question was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson
None
Salvaggio
Councilmember Ratty's substitute motion to refer Policy
No. 3.1.3 (off-road vehicles) of the Kern River Element Plan to
the Urban Development Committee for research and report back to
the Council was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
None
Childs, Ratty, Moore, Dickerson
Christensen, Smith, Salvaggio
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote, stating he
felt the Council did not go through a proper role in trying to put
forth the Sand Creek Project, and Council is attempting to set up
to do the same thing with the Kern River Element Plan. He feels
Council has other interests that are affected by the River that
need to be dealt with in a prudent and appropriate fashion and
those other interests need to have an opportunity for input.
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1987
Page 18
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
cil, upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty,
journed at 12:02 a.m.
to come before the Coun-
the meeting was ad-
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Council