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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1987 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 Minutes of the Regular Meeting City of Bakersfield, California, held in City Hall at 7:00 p.m., March 11, 1987. of the Council of the the Council Chambers of by the of the The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Chaplain Ed Meissner First Assembly of God Church. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore, Dickerson, Salvaggio MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Minutes of the Special Meetings of February 4 and 25, 1987, and Regular Meetings of February 4 and 11, 1987, were approved. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings of February 4 and 25, 1987, and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4 and 11, 1987, was recon- sidered. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, approval of Minutes was placed at the end of the Agenda. (Minutes continued on Page 17). PRESENTATION Mayor Payne read a proclamation declaring the week of March 15-21, 1987, as Young Audiences Week in the City of Bakers- field, and presented it to Helynn Manning. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Alex Sandoval, District 16 Director of the League of United Latin American Citizens, 7101 Azalea Avenue, spoke regard- ing the need for supervised recreational activities for East Bakersfield area youth and requested Council adopt a resolution for City/County cooperation in re-opening the youth building at Heritage Park. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Alex Sando- val's concerns regarding recreational activities for East Bakers- field youth and the re-opening of the youth building at Heritage Pack were referred to the Community Services Department for review and comment. Wayne Killmer, President-elect of the Greater Bakers- field Chamber of Commerce, 521 Montalvo Drive, spoke regarding Economic Development Corporation. HEARINGS This is the time set for hearing pro- tests as required by Resolution of In- tention No. 1019 and Resolution No. 13-87 to construct certain improvements (Sanitary Sewer System) in proposed Assessment District No. 86-5 (Real Akers - Harris Fairview). Correspondence was received from Bernice Redmond, 6201 Parsons Way, requesting reduction of assessment amount for sewer connection on vacant lot. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 2 Correspondence was received from Arizona Stewart, P. O. Box 214, Lost Hills, protesting the establishment of Assessment District No. 86-5. Correspondence was received from Bar Properties, 3601 Ming Avenue, requesting exclusion from Assessment District No. 86-5. Public Works Manager Hawley presented a brief history of the sewer system project and suggested Council take action on New Business item regarding Assessment and Improvements of Assessment District No. 86-5 at the same time. William Stookey, Principal with Wildan Associates and an Assessment Engineer for Assessment District No. 86-5, gave a pre- sentation regarding the project. Mayor Payne declared the protest hearing open for public participation. Howard Seizer, 6412 Parsons Way, inquired about assess- ment costs. Joel Davis, 3900 Lillian Way, spoke in protest of assessment costs. No further protests being received, Mayor Payne closed the public portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action. Adoption of Resolution No. 37-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, over- ruling protests on Resolution of Inten- tion No. 1019, Assessment District No. 86-5 (Real - Akers - Harris Fairview). Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Resolution No.. 37-87 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, (Heacings continued on Page 3.) NEW BUSINESS Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the Agenda item regarding a Resolution and Order of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment and ordering the improvements, Assessment District No. 86-5 (Real - Akers - Harris - Fairview) - (Resolution of Intention No. 1019), was moved forward on the agenda. Adoption of Resolution No. 38-87 and Order of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting the Engineer's Re- port, confirming the assessment and or- dering the improvements for Assessment District No. 86-5, Resolution of In- tention No. 1019 (Real - Akers - Har- ris - Fairview). Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 3 Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No.. 38-87 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, HEARINGS CONTINUED This is the time set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1020, de- claring its intention to order the vaca- tion of portions of "P" Street and 16th Street adjacent to Blocks 307 and 332 and the alleys in said blocks (Convention Hotel Site). Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public par- ticipation. 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. 39-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield or- dering the vacation of portions of "P" Street and 16th Street adjacent to Blocks 307 and 332 and the alleys within said blocks in the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution No. 39-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted, with the stipulation that abandonment shall not be effective or recorded until the City obtains actual possession of all proper- ties fronting on the right-of-way to be abandoned, by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, This is the time set for a public hearing to consider an appeal by Randall Zeeb for Quad Consultants to the decision of the Planning Commission denying the request to allow a left turn vehicular movement from west bound on Motor Center Drive to south bound on Wible Road. (Condition 9 of Tentative Parcel Map 7662.) Correspondence was received from Jude E. Poynter, 1749 Port Hemley Circle, Newport Beach, dated March 5, 1987, in support of the appeal by Randall Zeeb for Quad Consultants. Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public par- ticipatlon. Mark Ysusi, Office Manager for Quad Engineering, repre- senting Randall Zeeb, spoke in support of the appeal. No 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. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 Page 4 Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the appeal by Randall Zeeb for Quad Consultants to the decision of the Planning Commission denying the request to allow a left turn vehicular movement from west bound on Motor Center Drive to south bound on Wible Road was upheld by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Dickerson, $alvaggio None None Ratty, Moore, CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from California Regional Water Quality 17th Control Board - Ceatral Valley Region, San Joaquin Watershed Branch Office, 3614 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, dated February 18, 1987, regarding Clean Water Grant Project - proposed 1988 Project Priority List, was received and referred to the Public Works Department. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from Hal P. Cline, Buena Vista Road, Route 7, Box 576, and Ben M. Fitzgerald, Suite No. 201, 4600 American Avenue, dated February 12, 1987, requesting annexation for approximately 73.46 acres ]0cared east of Southern Pacific Railroad, with R-2 zoning on the western 5.3 acres and R-1 zoning on the eastern 65.16 acres, was received and referred to the Planning Commission for ~tudy and ~ecommendation. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from L. Dale Mills, Director of Public Works, County of Kern~. 1600 Norris Road, dated February 25, 1987, requesting the closure of 16th Street between "M" and "N" Streets, and "M" Street from Truxtun Avenue southeast to the wailroad tracks, and the east-west alley between "M" and "N" Streets, was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, communication f~om Ken Lifquist, Agent for Bernard Mac Elhenney, Owner of Assessor's Parcel No. 23-151-14, dated February 20, 1987, request-- ing that a portion of a four acre parcel of land on Larson Lane be wold as excess property, was received and referred to the Urban Development Committee. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, communication from Mr. Carl Crabb, Jr., 4500 Millbrook Way, received March 4, 1987, requesting consideration of leasing City property for the construction of a driving range to be located south of Highway 58 and west of Mr. Vernon Avenue, was received and referred to the Urban Development Committee. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from California Living Museum, P.O. Box 6613, dated February 12, 1987, requesting permission to obtain direct access to the Museum en- trance from Alfred Hartell Highway, was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from Greenfield Union School District, 1624 Fairview Road, dated Februsty 23, 1987, forwarding Resolution No. 87-5, Levying Of Fees pursuant to Government Code Section 53080, was received and referred to the Finance Department. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from Greenfield Union School District, 1624 Fairview Road, dated February 23, 1987, regarding possible Council action to mod- ify or repeal Ordinance No. 2780, was received and referred to the Cisy Attorney's Office. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 5 Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from Bakersfield City School District, 1300 Baker Street, dated February 24, 1987, regarding possible Council action to mod~- ify or repeal Ordinance No. 2780, was received and referred to the City Attorney's Office. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from Rosedale Union School District, 12439 Rosedale Highway, dated March 2, 1987, regarding possible Council action to modify or repeal Ordinance No. 2780, was received and referred to the City Attorney's Office. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication from Louis G. Whitfield, 705 Lakeview Avenue, dated March 1, 1987, submitting his resignation from the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board, was received and placed on file, and the Mayor directed to prepare a resolution honoring Mr. Whitfield for his yea~s of service to the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica- tion from Wallace & Smith Contractors, 3232 Chester Lane, dated March 3, 1987, requesting rental of City-owned property located at 22nd and "M" Streets for a period of approximately 60 days while remodeling and relocating the building located on the northwest corner of 24th and "M" Streets, was received and referred to De- velopment Services. Councilmember Childs read communication from John F. Enriquez of Enriquez Construction, 1416 Beale Avenue, dated March ll, 1987, requesting a six-month extension of a contract to com- plete construction of two homes in the Lakeview area. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the communicatioE f~om John Enriquez was considered a matter that arose after the agenda was published and one that required immediate action by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Upon a suggestion from City Manager Caravalho, Mr. Enriquez's request was deferred until staff could consult and obtain further information. (This correspondence issue continues on page 11). Correspondence from J. K. Stanners, 1707 Eye Street, dated March 6, 1987, and Bakersfield Board of Realtors, 331 18th Street, dated March 11, 1987, supporting the public/private part- nership between Kern County and the Kern County Economic Develop- ment Corporation, we£e entered into the public record. REPORTS Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 10-87 regarding purchase of ten R-1 Lots for Self-Help Construction, as follows: On January 7, 1987, the City Council referred this proposal to the Budget and Finance Committee. The Committee considered this item on January 14 and January 27, also on February 11 and 25, 1987. Following is a summary of the self help housing program which the City proposes to do in associa- tion with Self Help Enterprises (SHE) of Visalia: Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 6 Since 1965 SHE has helped over 3,000 low income families construct their own residences in the South Joaquin Valley. An application will be made to the California Self Help Housing Program (CSHHP) for funds to pay for the technical and support costs for carrying out the self help program, as well as to provide up to $15,000 per house of low interest mortgage assistance. The interest on this assistance can be quite low. The loan can be rolled into a 20 year deferred payment loan which can be forgiven at 10% per year after 10 years of continued occupancy. An application will be made to the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) for 9.15% 30 year mortgages of up to $15,000 per house. SHE will handle almost all the details of applica- tion for funding, recruitment of applicants and construction supervision. The City of Bakersfield will be responsible foe the following: 1. Review prepared housing plans and select design. Acquire residential lots and carry land financ- ing until construction is completed and CHFA funds are released. This interim loan would be subordinated to the construction financing. Subsidize a portion of the land purchase to the home owners if the cost of each finished lot exceeds $13,000 per lot. (The lots will cost $15,000 each.) 4. Offer an additional lot subsidy if it becomes necessary to supplement the financing package to the homeowners. Attached is a map of the lots for the project which is nea~ the intersection of Pacheco Road and Gay- lene Avenue and a letter of co~nitment from SHE. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council authorize the staff to purchase 10 R-1 lots for $150,000.00, subject to a self help housing grant being obtained from the state and authorize the City to enter into an agreement to sell the lots to Self Help Enterprises to construct ten (10) sin- gle family homes. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and Finance Co~mnittee Report No. 10-87 was accepted and recommenda- tions implemented. Councilmember Childs clarified his vote, stating that one of the main reasons he supported the purchase of lots for Self- Help Construction (SHE) in Ward 7 was because there is a need and SHE has plans underway for submitting a second project for the same type of homes in an area that is blighted and in desperate need. He hopes this will spill over into the Baker Street Area and perhaps be a vehicle for the Council to try and do something in areas that traditionally have not been serviced in this regard in the past. He expressed appreciation to SHE, the Budget and Finance Committee, and to staff foe their support. Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The me~t- ing reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 Page 7 <~ ! ~ Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Financ~ Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 9-87, re- garding a Contract with the County of Kern and SEEZ Corporation for services to implement a marketing plan for the "Enterprise Zone" as follows: On February 6, 1987, the Budget and Finance Com- mittee discussed the proposed contract by and be- tween the City of Bakersfield, the County of Kern and the SEEZ (South East Enterprise Zone) Corpora- tion for the purpose of providing services by SEEZ to implement the "Enterprise Zone" marketing plan. Based on that discussion the following recommenda- tions are made: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract by and between the City of Bakers- field, the County of Kern and the SEEZ Corpora- tion for a six-month period at a funding level of $32,750. Funding for this contract to be from available Community Development Block Grant Program Funds. Authorize staff to continue negotiations with the County of Kern and the SEEZ Corporation on a consecutive six-month contract to determine a funding level of at least 50% which would pro- vide uninterrupted marketing efforts of the "enterprize zone" and encourage the SEEZ Cor- poration to develop and strengthen their finan- cial position so that self-sufficiency can be attained. The Committee requests approval of this report and its recommendations. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and Fi- nance Co~nittee Report No. 9-87 was accepted, recommendations im- plemented, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney, in order to review the changes to the indemnification clause. Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 11-87, re-- garding Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), as follows: On February 4, 1987, the City Council referred the possible creation of a Service Authority for Free- way Emergencies (SAFE) to the Budget and Finance Committee for review. The Committee met with representatives from the Kern County Council of Governments (KernCOG) who recently completed a study of the creation of a SAFE in Kern County. It was indicated in the report that funding for the SAFE would come from an additional one dollar on the State vehicle regis- tration fee. These funds would be used to create a system of call boxes on major highways throughout Kern County, and would include some State highways which pass through Metropolitan Bakersfield. The Committee expressed concern regarding this additional fee and the support of this program by the community. It was suggested that possibly a small survey should be completed to determine the extent of community support. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 Page 8 Therefore, this Committee recommends that the City Council authorize Councilmember Moore as the City's representative to the Kern County Council of Gov- ernments to request that KernCOG provide funding for a survey to measure support of the SAFE by res- idents of the City of Bakersfield. The Committee requests the adoption of this report and its recommendations. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and Fi- nance Co~nittee Report No. 11-87 was accepted and the recommenda- tions implemented. Upon a request from Councilmember Ratty, Report No. 5-87 from the Urban Development Committee regarding eligibility for the provision of municipal services was deferred until Council and staff have concluded discussion with the County on this policy. Councilmember Pat Smith read Urban Development Committee Report No. 6-87 regarding developer fees levied by school dis- tricts under Government Code Section 53080 as follows: The California Legislature has authorized school districts to levy developer fees on new construc- tion with a maximum fee of $1.50 per square foot on residential construction, and $0.25 per square foot on commercial and industrial structures pursuant to Government Code Section 53080. Cities and counties cannot issue building permits until the applicable school district(s) certifies that the developer complies with the fee requirements. March 15, 1987, is the date scheduled to begin collecting these fees. At the request of the Superintendent of Schools and in a cooperative effort with them, the City would act as collection agents for the fees. In this way, the developer may have the plans certified and pay the school fees plus building permit fees at the same time. It is recommended the City place the collected fees in a holding account and disperse them to the Superintendent of Schools monthly. A fee of $20 per building permit will be deducted from the account to cover the City's administrative costs. The Superintendent of Schools will be responsible for determining the monetary split among the school districts and dispersing the fees to them. Only the school districts have the authority to exempt a project from the school fees. Therefore, appli- cants would be referred to the school district(s) to receive certification. On March 4, 1987, the Urban Development Committee met to discuss and review the Superintendent of School's request and the procedures outlined above. These procedures were determined to be the most efficient and convenient for the public, school districts and the City. The Urban Development Com- mittee recommends these procedures be implemented by staff. The Urban Development Committee recom- mends approval and acceptance of this report. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Urban Development Committee Report No. 6-87 was accepted and the reco~nendation im- plemented. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 9 ~ Councilmember Moore read Urban Development Committee Report No. 7-87 regarding Pole Line License Agreement with Shell California Production, Inc., as follows: On February 25, 1987, the City Council referred back to the Urban Development Committee the re- quest of Shell California Production, Inc. to con- struct a pole line along China Grade Loop and across the Kern River. This request was referred to the Committee for the adoption of a clause to require undergrounding later. This Committee has met and recommends that the Agreement include a statement that the City may require applicant to place the line underground at their expense to the satisfaction of the City. Therefore, this Committee recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement with Shell as amend- ed. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Urban Development Committee Report No. 7-87 was accepted. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, implementation of recommendations in Urban Development Committee Report No. 7-87 was deferred until the Council meeting of March 25, 1987. Councilmember Ratty, Chairman of the Urban Development Committee, read Urban Development Committee Report No. 8-87 re- garding a street light complaint along Akers Road as follows: At the December 10, 1986 Council Meeting, Mr. Don Akers, 3125 Akers Road, complained about the in- stallation of two wooden poles and an overhead power line along his property at the southwest cor- ner of Akers Road and Rickey Way. This item was referred to the Urban Development Committee for review. These poles and lines were installed as part of a program to install street lights in newly annexed areas. The staff has met with Mr. Akers, the neighbors and representatives of P.G.&E. and have agreed to re- locate the wooden pole from the southwest corner of Akers Road and Rickey Way to the northwest corner. Since no further action is required, this Committee recommends acceptance of this Report. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Urban Development Committee Report No. 8-87 was accepted. Upon Mayor Payne's statement that Councilmember Ratty had made a motion, the recommendations of Urban Development Committee Report No. 8-87 were implemented. City Manager Caravalho paraphrased City Manager Report No. 3-87 regarding Economic Development Proposals as follows: Since the fall of 1985, a group of private citizens have been working to establish a comprehensive County-wide economic promotion and development pro- gram. The essential criteria for the formation of this corporation are as follows: Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 Page 10 That there be a single public/private nonprofit umbrella agency that would provide the leadership and outreach for all economic development activi- ties in which all other agencies would partici- pate and support. · That this would be a comprehensive County-wide state of the art program. · That there be a strong private/public representa- tive board of directors. That a highly qualified professional president be hired. In the spring of 1986, the private sector group presented this proposal to members of the City and County Intergovernmental Committee and the Board of Trade. After months of working with the Board of Trade to come to terms with this concept propo- sal, the group decided that this was not possible and decided to pursue it alone. In November 1986, the City Manager made a proposal to consolidate the activities of the Tourist and Convention Bureau with econo~nic promotion and de- velopment. This proposal could also include the Chambe£ of Commerce. In January 1987, the County proposed a two- organization approach to economic development. In February 1987, the private sector group and the City made a counterproposal showing a phasing over 16 months into a single County-wide organization. On February 25, 1987, the County provided another counterproposal maintaining the two-organization approach. The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 3, to approve this plan. The private sector group has requested a two-week delay so that there would be ample time for the cities and the private sector group to review this most recent proposal. Please find copies of the most recent proposal dated March 3, 1987 (Appendix "A"), proposal made on February 5, 1987 (Appendix "B"), and proposal made on November 5, 1986 (Appendix "C"). Alternatives: There are several alternatives available to the City Council at this point. They are as follows: 1. That the Council support a County-wide plan as proposed by the private sector group. That the City of Bakersfield work in conjunc- tion with the Tourist and Convention Bureau and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to develop an organization for the Greater Bakers- field area as proposed by the City Manager on November 5, 1986. That a new organization be established next to the Board of Trade as proposed by the County having two separate Board of Directors and separate functions as delineated in the most recent County proposal. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 11 423 That all interested cities and the City of Bakersfield, the private sector, and the Kern Council of Governments form a new organization to perform the economic development function. Reco~unendation: It is recommended that the Council deliberate these various alternatives and provide policy direction to the City Manager as to which option would be in the best interest of the City of Bakersfield. My personal recommendation is out- lined above in the alternative section in descend- ing order of preference. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, chairman Shell of the Kern County Board of Supervisors was allowed to speak in support of the Economic Development proposal. Jim Burke, 2001 Oak Street, spoke in support of a public/ private enterprise for Economic Development in Kern County. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the most recent draft of a public/private partnership agreement for Economic Development in Kern County was approved. CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication from John F. Enriquez of Enriquez Construction, 1416 Beale Avenue, dated March 11, 1987, requesting a six-month extension of a con- tract to complete Project No. 86-101 in the Lakeview area, was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 5972 to 6355 inclu- sive, in the amount of $3,246,001.65. b. Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from the following: Pacific Bell, c/o 1605 "G" Street; Kelly Kalleen Collins, Robert B. and Diane L. Cedar Street; 2821 Baylot; Campbell, 2637 Richard's Refrigeration (Richard Donald Kennedy), 5513 Osborne Street; Darrell Jackson, c/o 1430 Truxtun Avenue; Diane L. Tifft, Richard Paul Tifft, Jr., and Tina Marie Tifft, 120 Star Court; Richard Edward Tifft, 139 Francis Street; Lonni Lynn Tifft Brown, 1281 Driftwood, Grover City; and Janice Arlene Tifft Froehlich, 1501 Allen Road. (REFER TO THE CITY ATTORNEY) Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 12 c. Dedication of Property: Street Right-of-Way Deed from R. L. Rags- dale, Inc., dba Sun Valley Oil Company, for additional right-of-way at the south- west corner of Wilson Road and Larson Lane and southeast corner of Wible Road and Wilson Road. Street Right-of-Way Deed from Stephen D. Lewis, Jean E. M. Lewis & Capehart Brothers Construction, located at the northeast corner of Planz Road and Wilson Road. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for Tract No. 4863, Unit "A", located near Parkview Drive and Campus Park Avenue, Im- provement Agreement No. 86-108, was com- pleted on January 21, 1987. e. Applications for Encroachment Permit: First Church of Christ Scientist, 2215 18th Street. The applicant is requesting approval for installation of a street light located 3 feet behind the curb at 2215 18th Street. The Bakersfield Californian, 1707 Eye Street. The applicant is requesting the approval of constructing a parking lot on the southwest corner of 17th Street and Eye Street that will project into a 33 foot wide alley by 5 feet 6 inches. This is along the north side of the alley. f. Widening and resurfacing of Panama Lane be- tween South "H" Street and Monitor Street. Approval of plans and specifications for re- surfacing Wible Road between Pacheco Road and Planz Road and between Wilson Road and Ming Avenue. Contract Change Order No. 1, Traffic Signal Systems on Hughes Lane at White Lane, Con- tract No. 86-144. j. Revised Job Specifications for Administra- tive Aide. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h and j 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 Moore, the award to Dawn Company, Inc., for tile and stairway tread for the Police Depart- ment, was rescinded due to an error in their bid, and the Finance Director was authorized to rebid the project. 425 Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 13 Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, all bids acoustical partitions for Data Processing were rejected, the revi- sion of the specifications authorized, and the Finance Director was directed to re-advertise for bids. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, low bid from Griffith Company, for traffic signal system on Stine Road at Wil- son Road, in the amount of $109,109.60, was accepted, all other bids rejected, $27,500.00 available developer funds was appro- priated, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from S.A. Camp Pump Company, for drilling, casing and pump testing Ashe Water Well No. 16, located south of Pacheco Road on the west side of Gosford Road, in the amount of $60,599.00, was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, low bid from Carney's Office Equipment, for Hewlett Packard Plotter and Accessories for Traffic Engineering, in the amount of $5,792.06, was accepted and the other bid rejected. Adoption of Resolution No. 40-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield de- termining that certain word processing equipment can be reasonably obtained from only one vendor and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution No. 40-87 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, NEW BUSINESS Adoption of Resolution No. 41-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopt- ing drainage plan for Rancho Laborde planned drainage area and making findings relative thereto. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No. 41-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: None Absent: None Childs, Christensen, Smith, Dickerson, Salvaggio Ratty, Moore, First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 16.32.060 D. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relative to fees for construction of Planned Drain- age and Sanitary Sewer Facilities pur- suant to adopted plans and adding reference to plans adopted for Rancho Laborde Planned Drainage Area. Bakersfield, California, ~larch ll, 1987 - Page 14 This ordinance adds the Rancho Laborde Planned Drainage Area to the list of planned drainage areas and planned sanitary sewer areas. Proposed Negative Declaration for an Amendment to Agreement No. 83-80 and City Assessment District No. 82-1 for a project area north of Panama Lane, east of Gosford Road and southwest of the Arvin-Edison Canal. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Proposed Nega- tive Declaration for an Amendment to Agreement No. 83-80 and City Assessment District No. 82-1 for a project area north of Panama Lane, east of Gosford Road and southwest of the Arvin-Edison Canal was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution No. 42-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ini- tiating proceedings for the annexation of territory to the City of Bakersfield identified as Proceeding No. 920, Annexa- tion No. 311, in accordance with LAFCO Resolution making determination (Panama No. 7). This Resolution initiates the proceedings for the annex-- ation of Panama No. 7 and sets the date for the Protest Hearing for April 8, 1987. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No. 42-87 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, Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1021 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, declaring its intention to order the abandonment of a 50 foot por- tion of dedicated vehicular access rights on the west side of Ashe Road between District Boulevard and White Lane in the City of Bakersfield. This Resolution of Intention sets the date of hearing for April 8, 1987. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution of In- tention No. 1021 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, Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 15 <~2q' Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1022 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of Sum- ner Street and Alley within Blocks 86 and 87 between Union Avenue and Sacra- mento Street in the City of Bakersfield. This Resolution of Intention sets the date of hearing for April 8, 1987. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution of Intention No. 1022 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 Resolution of Intention No. 1023 to make changes to City of Bakers- field Assessment District No. 82-1 (Stockdale Trunkline Sewer System). Adoption of this Resolution will set a hearing date for 7:00 p.m., on April 8, 1987, to hear protests from property owner~ affected by the proposed Assessment District No. 82-1 changes. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, tention No. 1023 of the Council of the City of adopted by the following vote: Resolution of In- Bakersfield was Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution No. 43-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amend- ing Sanitary Sewer Plan for Pierce Road Oak Street planned sanitary sewer area and making findinws relative thereto. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 43-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by following vote: the Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Dickerson, $alvaggio None None Ratty, Moore, Approval of Agreement for Legal Services - City of Bakersfield Assessment District No. 87-1, South Jenkins Road to Buena Vista Road Sewer Project. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Agreement for le- gal services - City of Bakersfield Assessment District No. 87-1 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agree- ment. Request from Envicom for extension of time to July 31, 1987 for 2010 General Plan, Contract No. 85-248 under existing terms and conditions. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the 2010 General Plan Contract was extended to September 1, 1987. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 16 Current Planning Commission Vacancy Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the matter of the current Planning Commission vacancy was deferred to the meeting of March 25, 1987. Consideration of Amending Ward Boundaries. Councilmember Childs made a motion that a special ad hoc committee be formed, consisting of Councilmembers Childs, Moore, and Dickerson, to meet and come back with a recommendation regard- ing amending ward boundaries. Councilmember Salvaggio made a substitute motion that the Council meet as a committee of the whole and conduct the reap- portionment process in open Council. This motion failed. Upon the motion by Councilmember Childs', a special ad hoc committee was formed, consisting of Councilmembers Childs, Moore, and Dickerson, to meet and come back to Council with a rec- ommendation regarding amending ward boundaries. Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote, stating that the process of amending ward boundaries will involve the entire Council in one form or another. All of the information will be provided to the Council and the Council will be invited to review it, and the community likewise will be able to review the numbers and the recommendations. He feels that this Council is going on record as showing a process that will be 100% community-involved and assured Councilmember Salvaggio that he would be sure that that process is implemented so that he and his constituents are satisfied. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Mr. Gonzales Ramirez, 4021 University Avenue, was allowed to speak in supHort of Councilmember Salvaggio's comments. Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote, stating that he feels if there is nothing to hide, there is no reason why the Council cannot conduct the process of amending ward boundaries in full public view. No one knows his ward better than the individ- ual Councilmember. By having a co~ittee of three Councilmembers, which the Council has voted in, he, as another Councilmember, will not be able to give input as the committee is deliberating. He will be able to participate on the 25th, as well as the other Councilmembers that are not a part of that committee, but feels that the process would be a lot better for the community if it were open from beginning to end. COUNCIL STATEMENTS Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the City Council joined the National League of Cities. Upon a request from Councilmember Moore, the issue of an Urban Planning Commission composed of elected officials from both bodies to sit as the Metropolitan Planning Entity was deferred to the Council meeting of March 25, 1987. of Mr. G.&E. Councilmember Salvaggio spoke regarding the retirement Howard Polland, Kern Division Illumination Engineer for P. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the City Mana- ger was directed to send a letter to P. G. & E., on behalf of the City Council, encouraging the company to fill the vacant position of Illumination Engineer upon Mr. Polland's retirement. Bakersfield, California, March 11, 1987 - Page 17 ~ ~ ~ Gary Green, 9504 Valley Oak Court, Customer Operations Manager for P. G. & E., answered questions from Councilmembers. Councilmember Childs clarified his vote, stating that he is in support of giving recognition to Mr. Pollard, but is appre- hensive about Council getting into areas it shouldn't be involved in, and therefore voted no. Mayor Payne stated he has received requests from con- cerned citizens that Council consider a smoking ordinance relatiw~ to public places. Mayor Payne suggested referring this issue to staff or committee for further study. (Council Statements continued following Minutes Continued.) CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Childs made a motion to recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) regard- ing potential litigation. (Closed Session continues following Council Statements Continued.) MINUTES CONTINUED Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the minutes o.~ the Special Meetings of February 4 and 25, 1987, and Regular Meet- ings of February 4 and 11, 1987, were approved subject to typo- graphical corrections. COUNCIL STATEMENTS CONTINUED Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the matter of a smoking ordinance relative to public places was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for study and recommendation. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED Upon Councilmember Child's previous motion, Mayor Payne recessed the meeting to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) regarding potential litigation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. MAYOR of the City of B~kersfield, Calif.3 ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California df