HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1987 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, September 16, 1987
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 7:00 p.m., September 16, 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.
Absent: None
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Ratty, Moore, Dickerson,
Salvaggio
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing
regarding amendment to the Redevelopment
Element and associated Rezoning of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan and Proposed Environmental Documents
concerning the following areas:
SEGMENT I:
The City of Bakersfield Economic Development
Department has applied to amend the Circulation
Component of the Redevelopment Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan by
deleting the major collector designation of
"M" Street south of Truxtun Avenue, and sub-
sequent street closing of "M" Street between
Truxtun Avenue and the A.T.& S.F. railroad
tracks.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for pub-
lic participation on Segment I.
Dennis Fox, 918 Blossom, expressed concern regarding
issues which were left out and some which are inconsistent with
the Redevelopment Element.
No further protests or objections being received and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Payne closed the public por-
tion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No.
174-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield making findings,
adopting negative declaration and approving proposed amendment to
the Circulation Component of the Redevelopment Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Smith,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
None
None
Ratty, Moore,
This is the time set for a public hearing
concerning an Amendment to the Casa Loma
Specific Plan of the Bakersfield Metropolitan
Area General Plan covering the following
location:
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The Kern County Department of Planning
and Development Services has received a
request to amend the Casa Loma Specific
Plan at 835 East Brundage from General
Commercial (6.2) to Light Industrial
(7.1) for the purpose of retaining an
existing auto impound yard. The proposed
amendment is forwarded to the City for
review, public hearing and recommendation
from the City Council.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public partic-
ipation. 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.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the Mayor was
authorized to transmit a letter to the Board of Supervisors
suggesting denial of the proposed amendment by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Strenn read Report No. l from the
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board regarding Nepotism as follows:
Recently the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board was made
aware of several situations involving nepotism. During
our discussion ot these situations, the Board was
informed that there is a discrepancy between the Civil
Service Rules and the Municipal Code.
Under the Municipal Code (2.72.130), the Civil Service
Boards may make a determination on nepotism only if the
person is married or living in the same household.
However, there are instances where a relative may be con-
sidered for a position in a sensitive area, and yet not
reside in the same household.
The Board believes that the Civil Service Rules and the
Municipal Code should be consistent, and therefore we
are proposing the attached revision, which is more inclu-
sive and allows the Civil Service Boards to make a deter-
mination, on an individual basis as to whether a
conflict does or will exist, irrespective of whether the
individuals live in the same household. The Police and
Fire Civil Service Boards, and all bargaining units have
reviewed and endorse this Board's recommended changes.
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board requests the City
Council's adoption of this revised nepotism ruling.
Councilmember Childs requested the Civil Service Board
address the problem of temporary employees and consider the possi-
bility of treating them as a regular employee, i.e., if there is a
question, let the Civil Service Board make a determination.
Councilmember Childs stated, for the record, that he
thinks it is an injustice and its treating two types of employees
in a different manner.
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion to approve the
report.
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Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Salvaggio's motion to
accept the report. This motion was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Childs
None
Upon a motion by Councilmember $alvaggio, an Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section
2.92.130 Of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Nepotism -
Apointment of spouse or relatives, was given first reading by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Smith, Ratty, Moore,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Councilmember Childs
None
Councilmember Dickerson stated that Councilmembers who
have concerns will have an opportunity to raise them at the time
of second reading of the ordinance.
Councilmember Childs clarified his vote stating that
the report is clear and indicates extensive work by the Civil
Service Board. He indicated that he voted no because the report
in English, and he did understand it.
Councilmember $alvaggio clarified his vote stating
that the main reason for supporting this report is because it
makes sense, and that the management staff endeavored to involve
the Police, Fire, Miscellaneous Civil Service Boards and all
the bargaining units, and tried to improve the system.
Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance
Committee, read Report No. 35-87 regarding the acceptance of
Rental Rehabilitation Program Funds for FY 87/88 and the approval
of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Kern
County Housing Authority as follows:
On September 9, 1987, the Budget & Finance
Committee considered the acceptance of the Rental
Rehabilitation Program funds for the improvement of
investor owned multi-family housing units. The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development has
designated $113,000 to be used for the rehabilita-
tion of rental units primarily occupied by low and
moderate income families. These funds will provide
loans to make health and safety improvements on
existing units. This program is designed to utilize
Section 8 Certificates/Vouchers to maintain affor-
dability of these units once completed. The Rental
Assistance portion of the program must work in con-
junction with the Kern County Housing Authority.
The Memorandum of Understanding is a requirement of
the acceptance of the Rental Rehabilitation Program
Funds.
Staff is further directed to investigate methods to
ensure safe and decent rental units for the City of
Bakersfield.
Therefore, it is recommended that the Memorandum of
Understanding be approved; that the funds be appro-
priated and the Mayor be authorized to execute the
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agreement; and authorize staff to accept the Rental
Rehabilitation Funds and implement the program.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Report No.
35-87 from the Budget and Finance Committee was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the recommenda-
tions contained within Report No. 35-87 from the Budget and
Finance Committee were implemented by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: None
Smith,
Ratty, Moore,
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that Councilmembers be
given copies of the revised Report.
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from Boise
Cascade in the amount of $12,078.76, for annual contract for
office supplies was accepted, the other bids rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from
Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of
$6,948.00, to furnish manufactured electrical panelboard for Ashe
Water Pumping Station No. 19 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid
from Bakersfield Sandstone Equipment in the amount of $12,447.33
(3 items), Abate-A-Weed in the amount of $2,905.57 (1 item) and
Bakersfield Tractor in the amount of $707.01 (l item) for
miscellaneous lawn equipment for parks was accepted and all other
bids rejected.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3119 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain pro-
perties in the City of Bakersfield
located on the south side of Stockdale
Highway between Chapala Drive and South
Jenkins Road from an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
September 9, 1987.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to adopt Ordinance No.
3119 New Series.
After further discussion, Councilmember Childs called for
a vote on the item.
Councilmember Ratty's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3119
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was approved
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, $alvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: None
Smith, Ratty, Moore,
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NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 2.92.010, 2.92.090,
2.92.330, repealing Section 2.92.170, and
amending and repealing Section 2.92.100
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relat-
ing to the Fire Department Relief and
Pension Fund.
Adoption of Resolution No. 175-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation
of Territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Proceeding No. 935,
Annexation No. 312, in accordance with
LAFCO Resolution Making Determination
(Mt. Vernon No. 4).
This Resolution initiates the proceedings for the
annexation of Mt. Vernon No. 4 and sets the date for the Protest
Hearing for October 21, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
175-87 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,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the meeting
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of BaKersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City oK Bakersfield, California
Calif.
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