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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/1987 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, September 30, 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., September 30, 1987. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilmember Moore. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor Payne. Absent: None Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore, Dickerson, Salvaggio PUBLIC STATEMENTS Glen Brown, Chief Probation Officer, Kern County Proba- tion Department, 1809 Ridge Road, asked for Council support of Crime Prevention Month and related activities; California Delin- quency Prevention Week, September 27 through October 3; California Domestic violence Awareness Week, October 4-10; Kern County Crime Prevention Fair, October 11; California Safe Schools Week, October 18-24; and California Red Ribbon Week, October 25-31. City of Bakersfield Police Chief Price spoke regarding the Crime Prevention Fair, October 11, 1987, noon to 6:00 p.m., at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Councilmember Christensen made a motion that the Mayor send a strong letter of support for Crime Prevention Month. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, support ~or Crime Prevention Month was considered an arose after the agenda was prepared. the issue of item that Mayor Payne stated that the vote on Councilmember Christ- ensen's motion to consider the issue of support for Crime Preven- tion an item that arose after the agenda was prepared would be re- considered by a roll call vote. The motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, RaEty, Moore, Councilmember Christensen's motion that the Mayor send a strong letter of support ~or Crime Prevention Month was approved. REPORTS Councilmember Moore, Chairman of Water Resources Com- mittee, read Water Resources Committee Report No. 3-87 as follows: Following the May 20th, 1987, update of the Kern River Parkway concept to the City Council, City staff has received major support for a Parkway Plan through the Urban Bakersfield area. With input received from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, the Kern River Parkway Committee, the Building Industry Association of Kern County and property owners located within the project area, the attached conceptual plan reflects a consensus of those ideas. As now conceived, implementation of the plan would evolve over a 10-year period and would serve the community for generations to come. Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 2 The implementation phase of the project will in- clude a summary report of the present and future potential for establishing a minimum annual flow of water in the Kern River between Manor Street and Stockdale Highway Bridge. A "Specific Trails Plan" will also be included which will show bicycle paths, pedestrian ways, equestrian trails and pub- lic parking areas. The adopted Kern River Channel Maintenance Program will also be included in this plan as an appendix when it is forwarded to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for inclusion into the Kern River Plan Element. The attached conceptual plan maps would be accompa- nied by an Environmental Impact Report and will include changes recommended as a result of the pub- lic hearing process. In order to proceed with this project, monies have been budgeted for the E.I.R. in the 1987-88 Agricultural Water Enterprise Budget. RECOMMENDATION: In view of the above information, the Water Resources Committee recommends that the Council authorize the hiring of Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. as project consultant and direct staff to complete the preparation of an Environmen- tal Impact Report for the Kern River Parkway Plan. City Manager Caravalho gave a brief background of the Kern River Parkway Plan and expressed his thanks to all involved. Water Resources Director Gene Bogart and Park and Land- scape Designer Don Hoggatt presented highlights of the Kern River Parkway Plan. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Water Resources Committee Report No. 3-87 was accepted. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Council was authorized to hire Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc., as project consultant for the Kern River Parkway Plan (Agreement No. 87-233) and staff was directed to complete the preparation of an Environ- mental Impact Report for the Project. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 1270 to 1497 inclusive, in the amount of $2,598,963.90. Communication from Jack M. Roth, 230 South Mont- clair, Suite 100, dated August 24, 1987, sub- mitting his resignation from the Citizens Auditorium Committee. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE) Communication from Victoria Araujo, 2801 Coventry Drive, dated September 14, 1987, sub- mitting her resignation to the Historic Preser- vation Commission. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE) cc. Communication from $eidler-Fitzgerald, 515 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, dated Sep- tember 29, 1987, regarding financing. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO BUDGET AND FINANCE) Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 3 Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from the following: Bakersfield City School District, 1300 Baker Street; Michele and Desiree Drescher, 1314 1st Street, Wasco; Marie Scarrone, Route 1, Box 640, Arvin; Glenn Ross, 2705 Cardinal Avenue; Steven Doyle Garrett, 8609 Hassam Drive; Beacon Oil Company, 525 West Third Street, Hanford. (REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY) e. Dedication of Properties: fe Easement from the City of Bakersfield to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, located adjacent to a portion of the Bicycle Trail, west o~ Coffee Road. Road Easements from Tenneco Realty Develop- ment Corporation, located south of Stock- dale Highway between Old River Road and Buena Vista Road. Notices of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the following projects: Parcel Map No. 7914, located at or near Harris and Wilderness Drive. The Contrac- tor/Developer on said project was Stockdale South, job was completed on September 17, 1987. East Truxtun Avenue resurfacing between Brown Street and Washington Street, City Contract No. 87-158, was completed on September 21, 1987. Applications for Encroachment Permits from the following: Mr. Jesus O. Perez, 801 Chico Street, Bak- ersfield. The applicant is requesting approval to install a 4 foot wooden fence in back of sidewalk, along the east side of King Street at 801 Chico Street. The Mail Room, c/o Mary Neal, Valerie and John R. Wilson, 1918 - 19th Street, Bakers- field. The applicant is requesting appro- val on encroached existing awning, in city right-of-way, to install a sign. The sign will be referred to Building Department for approval. h. Map and Improvement Agreement/Contracts Improvement Contract, Agreement No. 87-234, for Parcel Map Waiver 30-87 for two parcels on 7.6 acres, located at the southeast cor- ner of Old River Road and Camino Media. (TENNECO REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 4 207 Improvement Agreement No. 87-235 for Parcel Map 8397 for two parcels on 49.6 acres, lo- cated South of Stockdale Highway between Old River Road and Buena Vista Road. (TENNECO REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) Improvement Contract, Agreement No. 87-236, for the construction of a traffic signal on Ming Avenue between Old River Road and pro- posed Bellevue Ranch Road. (TENNECO REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) Improvement Contract, Agreement No. 87-237, for the construction of a sewer lift sta- tion at the northeast corner of Ming Avenue and Bellevue Ranch Drive. i. Contract Change Order No. 32, Union Avenue Overhead, City Contract No. 85-250. j. Contract Change Order No. 63, Union Avenue Overhead, City Contract No. 85-250. Request from Dandy Homes to extend Improvement Agreement No. 85-230 for Parcel Map 7622 to November 13, 1988. Upon a motion cc, d, e, f, g, h, i, j by the following vote: by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, c, and k of the Consent Calendar were adopted Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: None Absent: None Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Smith, Ratty, Moore, ACTION ON BIDS Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Agreement No. 87-238, rescinding Agreement No. 87-207 with S.A. Camp Pump Com- pany for drilling, casing and pump testing Ashe Water Well No. 19, was approved. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, all bids for Rex- roth Hydraulic Motor for Public Works were rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Low bid from S.A. Camp Pump Company in the amount of $62,999.00 for drilling, casing and pump testing Ashe Water Well No. 18, was accepted, and the Mayor authorized to execute Contract No. 87-239. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, low bid from American Fence Co. in the amount of $17,784.80 for installation of a chainlink fence along Madison Street from Planz Road to Watts Drive was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor author- ized to execute Contract No. 87-240. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid f~om Carmenita Truck Center in the amount of $270,738.84 for refuse trucks (3 each) for Sanitation Division was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from Haaker Equipment Company in the amount of $75,671.28 for truck- mounted, high pressure sewer cleaner for Public Works was accepted and all other bids rejected. Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 5 Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from Jim Burke Ford in the amount of $28,137.70 for four-door sedans (one for Fire, one for Ag Water) was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from Ray Gaskin Service in the amount of $28,090.00 for refuse containers for Sanitation Division (300 each) was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the bid from the manufacturer, Galiso, Inc., in the amount of $15,749.68 for Hydra- close Test System for Fire Department was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from Halprin Supply Co. in the amount of $11,129.15 for turnout coats and pants for Fire Department was accepted and all other bids re- jected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from RLW Equipment in the amount of $5,280.30 to furnish and install fuel pumps at three Fire Stations was accepted and all other bids re- jected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, $18,810.00 was appropriated from Police Seized Property Trust and low bids from Videotape Products for $9,846.34 (3 items); Dell Star Electronics for $7,010.84 (8 items); Pulnix America for $1,231.19 (2 items); and Casa Moore for $720.80 (1 item) for video surveillance equip- ment for Police Department were accepted and all other bids re- jected by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution No. 187-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield de- termining that certain Word Processing Systems can be reasonably obtained from only one vendor and authorizing the Fi- nance Director to dispense with bidding therefor. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No. 187-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, DEFERRED BUSINESS This is the time set for determination after the hearing before the Council of the City of Bakersfield, to determine whether the public interest and neces- sity require taking of property located on Madison Avenue south of the Bakers- field Municipal Airport for Municipal Airport purposes. (Parcels 1 and 2) This matter was continued from the meeting of September 23, 1987. City Manager Caravalho briefed the Council on staff's meeting with property owner Burger's attorney, Mr. Anderson. Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 6 Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No. 188-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring the public interest and necessity for the taking of certain property for Municipal Airport purposes, Parcels 1 and 2 (Code of Civil Procedures, Section 1245.230) was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Smith, Ratty, $alvaggio Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Christensen Absent: None Moore, Dickerson, 23, 1987. This is the time set for determination after the hearing, before the Council of the City of Bakersfield, for the owner of real property located at 2900 Parkway to show cause why litter on such premises should not be found to constitute a public nuisance and ordered abated; considera- tion of report by staff providing list of items to be cleaned up. This matter was continued from the meeting of September Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution No. 189-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding that litter on property at 2900 Parkway, Bakersfield, constitutes a nuisance and ordering Building Director to proceed with abatement was adopted by the fol'lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution No. 190-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt an en- abling ordinance to implement the provi- sions of A.B. 711. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No. 190-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Dickerson, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Moore, Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his vote, stating his pleasure in adoption of Resolution No. 190-87 and that he feels it is a small, but important, step toward protecting people, particu- larly children, against the effects of soft-core pornography. NEW BUSINESS First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Section 15.74.005, 15.74.010 H., 15.74.025 and 15.74.150 C.4. and C.5. to, and amend- ing Sections 15.74.050, 15.74.110 D. and 15.74.150 B.4., C.2. and C.3. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Flood Damage. 210 Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 Page 7 First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amend- ing Section 17.06.020 of Chapter 17.06 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding prezoning of property known as Oswell No. 6 Annexa- tion. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1033 of the Council of the City of Bak- ersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation of "M" Street and 16th Street adjacent to Blocks 310 and 329, the alley in Block 310 and the Public Utility Easement in Block 329 in the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution of Intention No. 1033 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1034 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the abandonment of a 50-foot por- tion of the dedicated vehicular access rights on the south side of White Lane at its intersection with Shelby Loop. This Resolution of Intention sets the date of hearing for November 4, 1987. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution of In- tention No. 1034 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Adoption of Resolution No. 191-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield making findings on Supplemental Petition (Assess- ment District 86-1, Panorama Highlands). Public Works Director Hawley gave a brief ove£view of Assessment District 86-1. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No. 191-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the ~ollowing vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Ratty, Moore, Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 8 Adoption of Resolution No. 192-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopt- ing a map showing the proposed boundaries of a special Assessment District (Assess- ment District No. 86-1). Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No. 192-87 of the Council of the City of Bakerslield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Dickerson, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Moore, Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1035 of the Council of the City of Bak- ersfield declaring intention to order the construction of certain improvements in a proposed Assessment District; declaring the work to be of more than local or ordi- nary benefit; describing the district to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; and providing for the issuance of bonds. (Assessment District 86-1, Panorama Highlands) Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution of tention No. 1035 was adopted by the following vote: In- Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Dickerson, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Moore, 18, 1987. Adoption of Resolution No. 193-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield pas- sing on the "Report" of the Engineer, giving preliminary approval and setting a time and place for public hearing (Assessment District 86-1, Panorama Highlands). This Resolution sets the date of hearing for November Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No. 193-87 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, Adoption of Resolution No. 194-87 of the Council ol the City of Bakersfield refer- encing prevailing wage scale and directing call for construction bids. (Assessment District 86-1, Panorama Highlands) Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No. 194-87 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, 212 Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 9 Adoption of Resolution No. 195-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield donat- ing police equipment to the Kern County Search and Rescue. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No. 195-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: None Absent: None Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, $alvaggio Smith, Ratty, Moore, Approval of Agreement No. 87-241 with Ability Janitorial Company for janitorial service for Bakersfield Airpark. Upon a motion by Councilmember $alvaggio, Agreement No. 87-241 was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Agree- ment. Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission term to expire March 30, 1988. Councilmember Salvaggio nominated Dr. John R. for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission the seat vacated by the resignation of Victoria Araujo. Almklov to fill Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Dr. John R. Almklov was appointed to serve on the Historic Preservation Com- mission, term expiring March 30, 1988. Approval of Agreement No. 87-242 with the County of Kern for the Beale Memorial Library. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Mayor was authorized to execute Agreement No. 87-242 subject to approval by City Attorney of any changes to the Agreement. Approval of Agreement No. 87-243, Amend- ment to Agreement No. 87-48 - SEEZ Cor- poration. Upon a motion by Councilmember $alvaggio, $EEZ Corpora- tion Amendment to Agreement No. 87-48 was considered an item that arose after the agenda was prepared by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith, Dickerson, Salvaggio None None Ratty, Moore, Upon a motion by Councilmember $alvaggio, Agreement No. 87-243 was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Agree- ment. COUNCIL STATEMENTS Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance regarding garage conversions. Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, the issue of en- forcement of Zoning Ordinance regarding garage conversions was reSerred to the Urban Development Committee. Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 10 City/County Relations Councilmember Salvaggio spoke regarding promotion of positive working relations between the City and County and re- quested that the Council ask staff to consider the following steps to promote positive City/Council relations: Foster an attitude of on-going need to cooperate on the parts of both County and City employees by having or resuming the joint City/County staff half-day meetings to develop on-going dialogue over issues facing both government bodies to be held on a semi-annual basis; Assign a City and County staff person to work to- gether to promote the common interest of the City and County and to disseminate information on posi- tive joint ventures to the media as well as City and County department heads and elected officials; 3. Adopt a clear policy of cooperation by the City Council and the Board of Supervisors; and Ask the City Manager and the new County Administra- tive Officer to meet as soon as possible, and regu- larly, to open co~nunications and develop a better working relationship between the City and County. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, staff was di- rected to draw up a policy of cooperation and given liberty to in- clude what they think would be appropriate in that policy for the City and the County; try luncheon and/or half day meetings; in- clude a statement in the policy to facilitate bringing together City and County staff to work to promote the common interest of the City; that the City Manager and the County Administrative Officer meet regularly; and bring the policy to Council for final approval. Discussion of Need of Traffic Light Im- provement at Planz and Akers Roads. Councilmember Dickerson made a motion that the Planz/ Akers traffic signal design be approved and that any savings with- in appropriate funds of the Public Works Department be put towards the Planz/Akers intersection traffic light, and that any savings from existing projects be put into this year's budget for traffic signals. Public Works Director Hawley suggested proceeding with the Planz/Akers traffic signal design, along with the other seven proposed traffic signals and determine priority when funds become available. Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Dickerson's motion, that Council direct staff to proceed with the design of the Planz/ Akers traffic signal and signal priorities be re-analyzed when funds become available. This motion was approved. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the issue of obnoxious odors and spilled arsenic by PWP Wood Products was con- sidered an item that arose after the agenda was prepared by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, 'g!4 Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1987 - Page 11 Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, staff was di- rected to investigate possible safety hazards of PWP Wood Products and/or other companies in the same general location and take any appropriate action to determine if they are in compliance with health and safety rules and regulations. Councilmember Ratty made a motion that the Council rec- ommend to the Planning Commission that they consider a major Gen- eral Plan overview of the residential areas using a village con- cept rather than a grid-type pattern. Councilmember Dickerson stated for the record that his comments regarding planning activities in his Ward prior to his tenure as Councilmember were not intended to indicate poor repre- sentation by the previous Councilmember of that Ward. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the issue of plan- ing of residential/commercial development was considered an item that arose after the agenda was prepared and requires immediate action by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Smith, Ratty, Moore, Councilmember Ratty made a motion, as stated by City Manager Caravalho, that the General Plan Advisory Committee and the Council evaluate the planning study of residential/commercial development and come back to the Council as part of the General Plan process. Mayor Payne restated the motion that the planning of residential/commercial development be referred to the Planning Commission and the General Plan Advisory Committee for study and recommendation. This motion was approved. Councilmember Dickerson clarified his vote, stating that he voted affirmatively and feels that in his tenure on the Coun- cil, with the exception of the Kern River Plan and the program that was done at this meeting, this decision was the single best decision that he can recall and that action on this item is one of the greatest needs in his area and appreciates Dr. Ratty's recog- nition and support and hopes the Planning Commission will report back speedily. Councilmember Smith requested that utilizing the bluff areas of the City be placed on the November 18, 1987, agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Coun- cil, upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the meeting ad- journed at 9:04 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif. CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California df