HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1987 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, May 20, 1987
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield for the purpose of a Workshop held in the
South Annex Building Basement Conference Room at 5:15 p.m., May
20, 1987.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne.
Present: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Ratty, Moore,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Absent: Councilmember Smith
CITY/COUNTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Public Works Manager Hawley described the differences
between the standards for improvements in the City and those in
the County.
DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC RECORDS
City Attorney Oberholzer
closed by public entities, when it
enforcement procedure.
described what is to be dis-
is to be disclosed and the
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
Council, upon a motion by Mayor Payne, the
at 5:52 p.m.
to come before the
meeting was adjourned
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the City of Ba'~ersfield, Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, May 20, 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., May 20, 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 o/' God Church.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Ratty,
Moore, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmember Smith
MINUTES
Councilmember Childs made a motion to delete paragraph
nine, with proper notation, from Page Seven of the Minutes of the
Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 22, 1987. The
motion ended with a tie vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Ratty, Dickerson
Councilmembers Christensen, Moore, Salvaggio
Councilmember Smith
Mayor Payne stated he would break the tie.
Upon a request
recessed the meeting at
p.m.
by Councilmember Dickerson, Mayor Payne
8:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:12
Upon counsel from City Attorney Oberholzer, Mayor Payne
stated that since the April 22, 1987, minutes are Redevelopment
Agency minutes, and he is not a member o/' the Redevelopment Agency;
and Councilmember Ratty cannot vote on Redevelopment Agency issues
due to a conflict of interest; therefore, the vote on Councilmem-
ber Child's motion to delete a paragraph from the Redevelopment
Agency Minutes of April 22, 1987, was inappropriate.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the vote on
Councilmember Child's motion was reconsidered.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, paragraph nine
from Page Seven of the Minutes of the Special Redevelopment Agency
Meeting of April 22, 1987, was deleted, with proper notation by
the following vote: '
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Councilmembers Moore, Salvaggio
Councilmember Rally
Councilmember Smith
Dickerson
Mayor Payne called /'or a motion to approve the Minutes
of the Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 22, 1987,
with the deletion, Addendum No. 1 to the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of March 25, 1987, and Minutes of the Special
Council Meeting of April 30, 1987.
City Attorney Oberholzer stated he understood that
Councilmember Childs' motion included approval of all minutes
the deletion and appropriate notation.
with
Hearing no challenge to Attorney Oberholzer's statement,
Mayor Payne stated that the Chair would accept that all minutes
have been approved.
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Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 2
PRESENTATION
Mayor Payne read a proclamation declaring May 17-23,
1987, National Public Works Week in the City of Bakersfield.
Robert H. Scheller, of Hydro-Conduit Corporation, past
President of the Central California Chapter of the American Public
Works Association, presented an Award of Merit from the American
Public Works Association to Michael Shopshire.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Fred Scheibel, 200 Beech Street,
the Golden Empire Suns Youth Band, gave a
ties of the Band.
Executive Director of
brief update on activi-
Peggy Forther, 4509 Gorbett Lane, Chairperson of the
Gorbett Lane and Carvalho Court Homeowners Association, spoke re-
garding street construction and soil compaction problems on Got-
bert Lane, requesting that when the work is completed, rather than
having the work routinely accepted, the issue be brought before
City Council with notice to the homeowners; a written statement be
issued from the Public Works Department that the work has been
done properly, completely, and is in compliance; and that the City
Council make a motion at this time to have this problem handled in
this manner.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the Urban Develop-
ment Committee will meet with Public Works Manager Hawley, City
Manager Caravalho and Mrs. Fortner to deal with the Gorbett Lane
problems. He further asked the property owners to prepare a list
of issues to be discussed.
Donald Kurtz, 7405 Cibola Drive, expressed concern re-
garding the way the Board of Zoning Adjustment conducts their
meetings; methods used by the City Planning Department for notic-
ing neighborhoods of construction projects; and the Board of
Zoning Adjustment decision on granting a Conditional Use Permit
for a remote control model car raceway at 7401 White Lane. Mr.
Kurtz presented a petition in opposition to the proposed model car
project signed by eighty-two residents of the surrounding area and
requested that the City Council overturn the Board of Zoning Ad-
justment decision to allow for more study on the project.
Mr. Kurtz stated for the record that Architect Milazzo
is also Chairman of the Planning Commission and deals with the
Board of Zoning Adjustment regularly, which he feels makes for a
tainted decision when Public Works Manager Hawley, Building Di-
rector Bidwell and City Attorney Oberholzer immediately vote his
project in.
Councilmember Ratty advised Mr. Kurtz to file an appeal
to theBoard of Zoning Adjust.'WL~ decision to grant a Conditional Use
Permit for a remote control model car raceway at 7401 White Lane.
In response to Councilmember Childs' request, for the
record, City Attorney Oberholzer stated the $105.00 fee for
appealing a decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment cannot be
waived.
Sunny Scofield, P.O. Box 60344, spoke on behalf of the
Volunteer Center, Salvation Army, Kern County Library Adult Liter-
acy Program, and several other non-profit organizations, request-
ing the Council waive fees for use of the Civic Auditorium on June
4, 1987.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 3
Councilmember Childs made a motion to refer the issue of
waiving fees for Salvation Army's use of the Civic Auditorium to
the Auditorium and Community Service Committee.
Upon Councilmember Christensen's substitute motion, the
issue of waiving fees for Salvation Army's use of the Civic Audi-
torium was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Tom Carey, Founder and Director of The Winner's Circle,
802 Knotts Street, spoke regarding the rejection of his request
for a business license for 24th and Oak Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the issue of a
business license for Mr. Carey was referred to the Urban Develop-
ment Committee, and the Committee was directed to set a meeting
for May 26 or 27, 1987.
Doug Kurtz, 7017 School House Road, spoke regarding the
problems of drinking, drugs, automobile traffic, dogs running
loose, hard ball games, overhead lights left on and excessive
noise in the park near his property.
Police Chief Price spoke about the recent initiation of
a "Park Watch" program.
Councilmember Moore suggested Crime Prevention Officer
Bahnsen contact Mr. Kurtz.
Councilmember Dickerson suggested a Workshop for the
Park Watch Program and the Kern River Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance.
Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 8:29 p.m. The meet-
ing reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
REPORTS
Councilmember Moore read Budget and Finance Committee
Report No. 14-87 regarding Request for Insurance Coverage for Kern
Farmers' Market Association as follows:
On April 22, 1987, a request was received from
Char]es Drew representing the Kern Farmers' Market
Association regarding insurance coverage required
by the City. This item was referred to the Budget
and Finance Committee for review.
The City annually requires the Kern Farmers' Market
Association to provide liability insurance with
limits of $1,000,000.00 to cover their seasonal
operation. This insurance requirement, according
to the Kern Farmers' Market Association, has become
difficult to obtain and very expensive.
As the Kern Farmers' Market Association is unable
to finance the cost of this insurance, they have
asked the City to assist them in the purchase. The
City can purchase the necessary insurance at a
price lower than that available to the Kern Farm-
ers' Market Association. If the City buys this in-
surance, the Kern Farmers' Market Association would
reimburse the City over the selling season.
The Committee has met with Scott Manzer, City Risk
Manager, who indicated that this arrangement would
provide the most cost effective insurance while
providing for the timely beginning of the Kern
Farmers' Market operation this summer.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 4
Thus, in order to ensure the continued operation of
the Kern Farmers' Market, this Committee recommends
that the City Council authorize the Mayor to exe-
cute the agreement for the operation of the Farmers'
Market and authorize the purchase of general lia-
bility insurance for the Kern Farmers' Market Asso-
ciation and recovery of all costs associated with
such coverage. We recommend the acceptance and
approval of this report and its implementation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 14-87 was accepted and implementations recom-
mended, authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement for the
operation of the Farmers' Market and authorizing the purchase of
general liability insurance for the Kern Farmers' Market Associa-
tion and recovery of all costs associated with such coverage.
Councilmember Childs, Chairman of the Budget and Finance
Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 15-87 re-
garding Community Development Block Grant Budget and Application
Fiscal Year 1987/88 as follows:
Community Development is entitled to receive
$1,213,000.00 in block grant funds for fiscal year
87/88. In addition, $91,105.00 in prior years'
program income is available for expenditures in the
upcoming program year. Therefore, the total amount
available for fiscal year 87/88 is $1,304,105.00.
The new entitlement is slightly above the current
entitlement by .33% or $4,000.00. The increase is
not significant and basically represents a funding
level comparable to the current year.
A summary of the proposed budget was delivered to
the Council on May 6, 1987, and presented to this
committee on Wednesday, May 13, 1987. The summary
identified major expenditures for housing, neigh-
borhood revitalization and capital improvements, as
well as other personnel and operating costs. These
expenditures represent ongoing and new commmitments
to projects in the Baker Street and Lakeview Avenue
areas.
Community Development received two outside requests
for funding. The proposals were from the Boys'
Club of Bakersfield and Aunt Cherie's Home. The
Boys' Club of Bakersfield requested $400,000.00 to
restore and rehabilitate their former church
building, rehabilitate the adjoining classroom
buildings and acquire the two adjoining lots to the
east. Aunt Cherie's Home is asking for $150.000.00
for acquisition and $10,000.00 for rehabilitation.
They want to acquire the building that they have
been operating from since 1984.
These proposals can not be recommended for funding
at this time due to commitments to projects in the
Baker Street area, housing rehabilitation programs
and other neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed
budget be approved and that staff be authorized
submit the CDBG Application to HUD for funding.
to
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Budget and Fi-
nance Committee Report No. 15-87 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Bakersfie]d, California, May 20, 1987 Page 5
Correspondence from Brown, Waits and Armstrong, dated
May 20, 1987, was received regarding selection of an audit firm.
Councilmember Moore read Budget and Finance Committee
Report No. 16-87 regarding selection of firm to conduct Annual
Audit as follows:
Recently the City Council submitted to this
Committee the appointment of a Certified Public
Accountant for the examination of records as speci-
fied in Section 41 of the City Charter. This Com-
mittee reviewed the selection process as recommended
by staff. Subsequently, staff contacted local SPA
firms and the "Big Eight" international accounting
firms to inquire of their interest in submitting
proposals to perform the annual audit of the
accounting records of the City.
Inquiries were sent to ninety-five (95) firms with
eighteen expressing an interest in the City audit.
Requests for proposals (RFP) were sent to the
interested audit firms and approximately six weeks
were given to the firms to submit proposals. Seven
(7) firms submitted proposals which were reviewed
and analyzed by the Finance Department. A summary
of their analysis and recommendation along with the
proposals were presented to this Committee.
The firm of Price Waterhouse has performed the
annual audit [or the past three years. It was
pointed out by staff, and we concur, that Price
Waterhouse has performed the annual audit in a very
satisfactory [nanner. We believe their services to
be of the highest professional standards. However,
consistent with the City Council's prior practice
of rotating the annual audit among auditing firms
every two to three years, we considered the pro-
posal submitted by Peat Marwick to be the most
acceptable. The total maximum fees for their ser-
vices are not to exceed $35,200.00.
Therefore, this Committee recommends the City
Council accept the proposal from Peat Marwick and
authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate
agreement. We further recommend the other audit
firms expressing interest in performing the City's
annual audit be notified of the Counci]'s action.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Budget and Finance
Committee Report No. 16-87 was accepted.
Councilmember Moore made a motion to implement the recom-
mendations of Budget and Finance Co~nmittee Report No. 16-87.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Butt Armstrong
of Brown, Waits and Armstrong, was allowed to speak regarding his
firm's qualifications for conducting the annual audit for the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, selection of a
firm to conduct the annual audit was referred back to the Budget
and Finance Committee for all parties involved to meet with the
committee on either May 26 or 27, 1987.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 6
Councilmember Childs, Chairman of
Committee, read Budget and Finance Committee
garding payment of vendors as follows:
the Budget and Finance
Report No. 17-87 re-
For many years the City has followed a policy that
releases payments to vendors only on the tenth and
the twenty~fifth of each month provided the war-
rants have been approved by the City Council. The
City Council has routinely authorized payment under
the Consent Calendar.
In the current economic and financial environment,
this policy has become outdated due to the length
of time it takes the City to pay its bills. For
example, once a City department received an in-
voice, it could be as long as eight weeks before
payment is actually sent out by the Finance Divi-
sion.
In today's business environment, the timely payment
of bills is expected within thirty days to avoid
finance charges or to take advantage of payment
discounts. A new policy allowing for releasing
checks on a weekly basis would allow the City to
fit into this time frame. This policy would fur-
ther enable the City to utilize smaller vendors who
are put at a disadvantage with our present policy
and help reduce the "Red Tape" associated with
government.
Section 40 of the Charter of the City of Bakers-
field allows the City Council to authorize the Fi-
nance Director to make payments due for services,
equipment, and supplies received. This new policy
is consistent with this Charter section.
This Committee recognizes that the City of Bakers-
field is a corporate entity with a budget of ap-
proximately $145,000,000.00 which provides services
to over 150,000 citizens. As such, we have pro-
vided through our Chief Executive, the City Manager,
and his staff the appropriate internal controls to
safeguard the public funds in our trust and provide
for annual audits of all fiscal transactions. In
addition, the City Charter requires controls on
expenditures through detailed budgeting, bidding,
and purchasing procedures. Thus internal and
external checks and balances would not be compro-
mised with this change. In addition, the Council,
and specifically this Committee, would continue its
review of payments made by the City.
Therefore, this Committee recommends the City
Council execute the attached resolution authorizing
the Finance Director to make payments for services,
equipment, and supplies received.
Upon a motion
Finance Committee Report
tions implemented.
by Councilmember Childs, Budget and
No. 17-87 was accepted and recommenda-
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield auth-
orizing the Finance Director to make pay-
ments for services, equipment and supplies
received.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
83-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
following vote:
the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers
None
Councilmember
Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Sa]vaggio
Smith
Ratty, Moore,
City Manager Caravalho read City Manager's Report No.
4-87 regarding length of City Council meetings as follows:
At the City Council meeting of April 22, 1987, City
Council business was ended at 2:30 a.m. This meet-
ing included not only General Plan Amendments but a
controversial hearing which expanded the time need-
ed to conduct City business beyond a reasonable
time.
The City Council reviews General Plan Amendments
four times a year. These are normally lengthy in
nature. Public hearings on a single controversial
issue can take up to eighty minutes. Both General
Plan Amendments and public hearings are essential
to our process of citizen input into our local
governments.
In order to avoid long Council meetings which dis-
rupt the smooth functioning of the City Council and
staff, I would like to hold Genera] Plan Amendment
hearings on Wednesdays which the Council is not
regularly scheduled to meet. In addition, it may
be feasible to have public hearings of a controver-
sial nature scheduled on these off-Wednesdays.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, City Manager
Report No. 4-87 was accepted and recommendations implemented with
flexibility to allow hearings to be scheduled for regular Council
meetings as the agenda permits.
Councilmember Moore read Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Report No. 1-87 regarding Joint City/County Fair Hous-
ing Program as follows:
On May 13, 1986, the City and County executed a
Memorandum of Understanding that funded a Metropo-
litan Fair Housing Program. The program was placed
under the directorship of the County Department of
Weights and Measures.
As they worked through the start up phase of the
program, a need arose to amend the Memorandum of
Understanding. The first amendment will transfer
funds from the capital budget to the operating
budget to cover increased costs due to unbudgeted
wage increases. This action will not affect the
total budget.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 8
A second amendment is being proposed to extend the
existing date of the original Memorandum of Under-
standing to October 30, 1987. Any new agreements
would expire on October 30 of subsequent years.
This wil! prevent the obligation of HUD funds under
a contract prior to receiving a letter of credit
indicating approval of funding for the new program
year.
Our existing agreement expires June 30, 1987. The
Department of Weights and Measures is proposing a
budget of $92,899.00 for fiscal year 87/88. Action
needs to be taken to approve the new budget and
funding of the Fair Housing Program for an addi-
tional year. The City's share would amount to
approximately $37,000.00 The total budgeted amount
is comparable to the current budget which is
$99,197.00.
The committee is in agreement with the recommended
amendments and the funding of the Fair Housing
Program for an additiona! year.
Therefore, it is recommended that the requested
amendments and funding for the Fair Housing Program
be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute
the required documents.
It was noted by staff that the incorrect signature lines
on Intergovernmental Report No. 1-87 were a clerical error.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Intergovernmental
Relations Committee Report No. 1-87 was accepted and recommenda-
tions implemented.
Councilmember Moore, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, read Water Resources Committee Report No. 1-87 regard-
ing an agreement with John Carollo Engineers for design of pro-
posed expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 as follows:
On December 17, 1986, the Council received a re-
quest for review and recommendation of a proposal
for expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3
and an agreement with Carnation Company for payment
of their sewer connection fee. This request was
referred to Council Committee. A Committee report
was submitted to the Counci! on February 4, 1987,
regarding the proposed project which included an
agreement with Carnation Company.
This Committee also met with staff on May 4, 1987,
to review the proposed expansion plans and for con-
sideration of an engineering services agreement
with John Carollo Engineers for design of the pro-
posed expansion.
Present flow at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3
averages 6.8 MGD (million gallons per day). Pre-
sent capacity of the plant is 8 MGD. With the pre-
sent growth in the Plant 3 service area and con-
nection of the Carnation Plant to the City's sewage
facilities, the capacity of Plant 3 will have to be
increased in ]988.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 9
The expansion plan will add an additional 4 MGD to
the existing capacity. Cost of the project is
$7,200,000. The engineering design fee is a maxi-
mum of $442,000.00 which is below the average fee
for work ot this complexity. Financing of the
expansion will be through sale ot bonds. Debt ser-
vice tor the bonds will be paid through sewer con-
nection tees.
The Committee has considered the proposed expansion
plan for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 and the
qualifications of the firm ot John Carollo Engi-
neers and recommends that the City Council approve
the proposed expansion, enter into an Engineering
Services Agreement with John Caro]lo Engineers for
design of the project and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Water Resources
Committee Report No. 1-87 was accepted and recommendations imple-
mented.
Councilmember Moore, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, read Water Resources Committee Report No. 2-87 regard-
ing an update on Rio Vista and Kern River Parkway as follows:
As a result of the tremendous public interest
tocused on the Kern River Corridor in recent years,
numerous requests have been received from organiza-
tions, special interest groups and citizens con-
cerned about the tuture o[ the Kern River in urban
Bakersfield. Because of the widespread interest,
this Committee feels the time has come to implement
a community-supported specific plan that will pro-
tect and enhance the Kern River for generations to
come.
During the past year the City's primary tocus on
the Kern River Corridor has been with the Rio Vista
concept plan and with the proposal for the Sand
Creek Golt Course site. Rather than continue this
"project by project" approach, our committee re-
quests Council support in expanding the Rio Vista
conceptual plan to include the Kern River Corridor
between Manor Street and Stockdale Highway Bridge.
Priorities for use of the Kern River floodplains
have evolved over many years. Most recently, the
Kern River Water and Land Use Policy Study (1981),
the Kern River Plan (1985), the Kern River Channel
Maintenance Program E.I.R. (1985), and the Sand
Creek Go]t Course E.I.R. (1986) have all contribu-
ted to the reinforcement of the following basic
policies:
1) FLOOD CONTROL, to provide for public safety and
protection of property;
2) WATER CONSERVATION, to provide water for pre-
sent and future citizens and maintain a viable
agricultural resource;
3)
PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF KERN RIVER CORRI-
DOR, to maintain and protect open spaces unique
to the river and to provide public access and
parkway areas, including passive recreational
areas where feasible.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 10
Within the framework of these policies, the plan
would combine the "Rio Vista" and "Kern River
Parkway" areas which are generally bounded by Manor
Street on the east, Stockdale Highway Bridge on the
west, and Cross Valley Canal/River Levee on the
north, and the Truxtun Extension/River Levee on the
south. These are existing physical features that
presently surround the study area and encompass
approximately 1,200 acres.
With the above information and direction, City
staff has been meeting with numerous community
groups and public agencies in order to put together
a "consensus" plan for the long-range protection
and enhancement of the Kern River Corridor. The
conceptual plan, while still in the early formation
stages, is the next major step required to imple-
ment the Kern River Plan Element.
This progress report is provided for Council appro-
val and to direct staff to proceed in gathering
additional community input in the formulation of
this conceptual plan.
City Manager Caravalho and Acting Community Service
Manager Bogart gave a brief presentation and update on the Rio
Vista and Kern River Parkway, using conceptual maps.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Water Resources
Report No. 2-87 was accepted and recommendations implemented.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs,
Airpark Advisory Committee's Proposal was moved
Agenda from Council Statements.
the Bakersfield
forward on the
Upon a request from Councilmember Christensen, Mayor
Payne recessed the meeting at 9:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
9:50 p.m.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Bakersfield Airpark Advisory Committee
Councilmember Childs made a motion to accept recommenda-
tions of staff regarding the Bakersfield Airpark Advisory Committee
as follows:
With the drafting of the Rules and Regulations for
the Airpark completed and approved sometime ago,
the establishment of an Airpark Advisory Committee
appears to be not only appropriate but timely as
well.
Preliminary discussions for such a committee were
initiated several months ago with the intention of
establishing a mechanism whereby the community,
airport operators and tenants can jointly assist in
making recommendations to staff and City Council
regarding airport policy affecting the community.
The following is a summary of these preliminary
discussions.
Management decisions and day-to-day operations will
remain the city's responsibility. However, BAAC
should be allowed to make recommendations pertain-
ing to the development of the Airpark.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 11
tions of
mittee's
We are recommending the advisory committee should
be established by separate resolution by Council
and membership to the BAAC must be ratified. It is
recommended that membership make-up be as follows:
one member/one vote.
1. Community-at-large - J. J. Gianquinto (2)
2. Business Community - James"Curly"Barton (2)
3. Pilot-Tenant Community - Fletch Wa~goner (4)
4. K. L. Aviation - Bill Lewis (4)
5. Valley Propeller - Cliff Johnson (4)
6. C & B Flying - Bobby Baker (4)
7. Residential Community - Oscar Anthony (2)
Staff support will be provided by the Airpark Oper-
ations Manager and other staff as required.
We are recommending a chairman be selected from
within the BAACo Term shall not exceed one year.
Multiple terms will be permitted.
Candidates are being recommended for appointment by
the City Council and three appointees shall ini-
tially serve for a period of four years and four
will serve two years respectively to provide con-
tinuity. Thereafter, Committee shall serve for two
years.
We suggest that the committee meet on a monthly
basis during the drafting of the Airpark Master
Plan and every other month thereafter, in case of
emergency issues. Day-to-day issues should be
exempt from the Advisory Committee roll.
It will be the committee's responsibility to recom-
mend criteria and development priorities. These
criteria could focus on safety and policy issues.
In addition, the BAAC can provide valuable input as
a community liaison and clearinghouse for informa-
tion. Public hearings could be chaired by members
of the BAAC and as an advisory group; it could me-
diate disputes as well as increase public aware-
ness regarding airports with residential communi-
ties.
It is the staff recommendation
adopt the above recommendations
as a standing committee.
that the Council
and establish BAAC
Councilmember Childs' motion to accept the recommenda-
staff regarding the Bakersfield Airpark Advisory Com-
Proposal was approved.
(Council Statemen~ are continued on Page 19.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 7970 to 8428 inclusive, in
the amount of $2,950,353.40.
1. Communication from State of California, Depart-
ment of Water Resources, 1416 Ninth Street, Sac-
ramento, dated May 4, 1987, regarding required
revision to the floodplain management ordinance.
(RECEIVE AND REFER TO WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE)
Bakersfield, Califorinia, May 20, 1987 - Page 12
Communication from L. Dale Mills, Kern County
Public Works Department, 1600 Norris Road, dated
May 5, 1987, requesting Council expedite the
County's request to vacate 16th Street between
"M" and "N" Streets; vacate "M" Street between
Truxtun Avenue and the railroad tracks; and
vacate the east west alley between "M" and "N"
Streets. (RECEIVE AND REFER TO STAFF.)
3. Communication from Anthony Cueto, III, 124 - 18th
Street, dated April 17, 1987, submitting his res-
ignation from the Historic Preservation
Commission. (RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE)
Claim for Damages and Personal Injuries from the
following:
Eva Marie McBride, 4443 Columbus Street;
Richard Edwards, P.O. Box 441, Chino;
Lloyd Higgins, 824 Roberts Lane, No. 4
Lisa Driver, 619 Huskey, No. A;
Tom Church Driver, Sr., 325 Sycamore Drive;
Curtis and Sonijia Dawson, 1121 10th Street;
TWS Industries for Diane Chambers, 5441 Aldrint
Court, No. A;
James Edward Wooster, Jr., 16026 Palm Avenue;
Joe George aka Joe Hester and Faye Hester,
3113 Edmonton Street, No. A;
H.C. Langston, 1614 Clarendon Street; and
Byron J. McKaig, Route 1, Box 170A, Lake Isabella.
(REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract 4840
Unit "A" for 24 lots on 7.96 acres located east of
Fairfax Road and south of State Route 178
(Bakersfield Country Club Development, Ltd.).
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the
following projects:
1. Drilling, casing and pump testing 2800 Acre
Interface Water Well No. 1, Contract No. 87-66,
completed on May 7, 1987.
2. Construction of Storm Drain on Anita Lane from
Ming Avenue to 490 feet north, Contract No.
87-19, completed on May 4, 1987.
3. Traffic Signal Systems at Ming Avenue and South
Real Road; Ming Avenue and Stine; New Stine and
Wilson, Contract No. 86-237, completed on April
30, 1987.
4. Traffic Signal System at Belie Terrace at New
Stine Road, Contract No. 87-10, completed on
May 13, 1987.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 13
Parcel Map No. 6170 located near the southwest
corner of White Lane and Ashe Road, Contract
No. 82-195, completed on May 13, 1987.
Parcel Map No. 7007 located near the intersec-
tion of Discovery Drive and Marella Way, Con-
tract No. 83-131, completed on May 13, 1987.
Parcel Map No. 6847 located near the northwest
corner of Pin Oak Park Boulevard and District
Boulevard, Contract No. 84-2, completed on May
13, 1987.
Parcel Map No. 7053 located near the southeast
corner of Chaney Lane and Carvalho Street, Con-
tract No. 84-3, completed on May 13, 1987.
Parcel Map No. 7109
corner of Stockdale
Contract No. 84-30,
located near the northwest
Highway and Coffee Road,
completed on May 13, 1987·
10
Parcel Map No. 6132 located near the southwest
corner of Manning Street and Ming Avenue, Con-
tract No. 84-20, completed on May 13, 1987.
11
Parcel Map No. 7059 located near the southwest
corner of Camino Media and Gosford Road, Con-
tract No. 84-78, completed on May 13, 1987.
12
Parcel Map No. 6846
corner of Hemingway
Contract No. 84-110,
located near the southeast
Place and Park View Drive,
completed on May 13, 1987.
13
Parcel Map No. 7333 located near the southwest
corner of Gosford Road and South Laurelglen,
Contract No. 85-20, completed on May 13, 1987.
14
Emergency Power to City Radio Facility, Contract
No. 86-83, completed on May 13, 1987.
Approval of plans and specifications for Slant Mi-
gration Wells for Methane Gas Project at the City
Landfill.
Approval of plans and specifications for relocation
of existing 60' radio tower from 790 East Brundage
to 127 West Brundage, and to add new 20' section on
one existing radio tower at the Truxtun Avenue/Eye
Street Site.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs,
e, f and g of the Consent Calendar were adopted
vote:
Items a, b, c, d,
by the following
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, low bid from
Beaver Construction in the amount of $788,992.50, for Sanitary
Sewer System - Assessment District 86-5 (Real, Akers, Harris &
Fairview) was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor
authorized to execute the Contract.
Bakersfie]d, California, May 20, 1987 Page 14
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from Gra-
nite Construction Company in the amount of $138,734.00 for the
Base Bid and Alternate "A", resurfacing of Auburn Street between
La Costa Street and Fairfax Road and the Construction of Improve-
ments along Auburn Street and Eissler Street, was accepted, all
other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to execute the Con-
tract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from
Granite Construction Company in the amount of $113,122.00, for re-
surfacing 17th Street from "Q" Street to "L" Street and "L" Street
from California Avenue to Truxtun Avenue, was accepted, all other
bids rejected and the Mayor authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Sa]vaggio, low bid for
the Base Bid, Alternate "A" and Alternate "B" from Griffith Com-
pany in the amount of $111,938.00, for widening and resurfacing
of Panama Lane from South "H" Street to Monitor Street, was accept-
ed, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to execute
the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, low bid from
Brown and Fowler in the amount of $49,120.00, for construction of
Planz Park Drainage Basin Pump Station, was accepted, all other
bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, low bid from
Griffith Company in the amount of $47,770.00, for construction on
Parker Avenue from Oriole Street to Akers Road, was accepted, all
other bids rejected and the Mayor authorized to execute the Con-
tract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, low bid from
Granite Construction Company in the amount of $38,915.00, for re-
surfacing Grissom Street between White Lane and Planz Road, was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor authorized to
execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, low bid from
Griffith Company in the amount of $34,717.00 for the Base Bid and
Alternate "A", for construction of Street Improvements on the
northwest corner of Fairview Road and South "H" Street, was
accepted, all other bids rejected, the use of savings authorized,
and the Mayor authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore,
jected for construction of the Burke Way Storm
was directed to re-evaluate the project.
all bids were re-
Drain, and staff
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid in the
amount of $55,913.41 from Motor City Sales and Service, for a
truck with boom crane for sewer maintenance and Genera] Services
(Replacement), was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield deter-
mining that certain computer equipment
can be reasonably obtained from only one
vendor and authorizing the Finance Direc-
tor to dispense with bidding.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
84-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
the
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 15
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3099 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending 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 Berkshire
No. 1 Annexation.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeti,ng of
May 6, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember SaIvaggio, Ordinance
3099 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following vote:
NO.
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Sa]vaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3100 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 17.06.020 of Chapter
17.06 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield regarding pre-
zoning of property known as Olive Drive
No. 1 Annexation.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
May 6, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Ordinance No. 3100
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Counci
Noes: None
Absent: Counci
lmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Sa]vaggio
lmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3101 New Series
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 on the
southeast corner of Panama Lane and South
"H" Street from R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone
and from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone
to an R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwel-
ling) Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
May 6, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No.
3101 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 16
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3102 New Series
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 on the
east 1/2 of the half blocks on both the
north and south sides of Monterey Street
between King Street and Beale Avenue from
an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to
a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more re-
strictive Zone.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
May 6, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Ordinance No.
3102 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3103 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 2.24.023 to the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to the approval
of sale or lease of property.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
May 6, 1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No.
3103 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Agreement with the County of Kern for
continuation of the Adult Diversion Pro-
gram, a cooperative effort between the
Kern County Probation Department and the
Bakersfield Police Department.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the Agree-
ment with the County of Kern for continuation of the Adult Diver-
sion Program was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Agreement.
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution No. 85-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield in re-
gard to a request by the Local Agency
Formation Commission to take legislative
action determining not to provide services
proposed at this time in Annexation No. 5
to County Service Area No. 17 (Tract 4984).
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 17
Upon a motion
85-87 of the Council of
following vote:
by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
Ayes: Counci
Noes: None
Absent: Counci
1members Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
lmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 86-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approv-
ing the grant application proposal for
Crime Resistance Program from the Office
of Criminal Justice Planning.
Upon a motion
No. 86-87 of the Council
the following vote:
by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution
of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 87-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
the Dates of Meetings of the Council for
Budget Hearings during the Month of June,
1987.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution No.
87-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
following vote:
the
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 88-87 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield sup-
porting nomination of David Milazzo for
Distinguished Leadership Award of the
California Chapter of the American Plan-
ning Association.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution
No. 88-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Adoption of Resolution of Application No.
89-87 of the Council of the City of Bak-
ersfield proposing proceedings for annex-
ation of territory to the City of Bakers-
field identified as Annexation No. 313
(Berkshire No. 1 Annexation).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution of
Application No. 89-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 18
Adoption of Resolution of Application No.
90-87 of the Council of the City of Bak-
ersfield proposing proceedings for annex-
ation of territory to the City of Bakers-
field identified as Annexation No. 314
(Olive Dr. No. 1 Annexation).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Resolution of Ap-
plication No. 90-87 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Councilmember Smith
Ratty, Moore,
Approval of Agreement with Twining Labor-
atories, Inc., for preparing an environ-
mental assessment or six underground tank
sites in the amount or $9,400.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, an Agreement
with Twining Laboratories, Inc., was approved, the use of funds
from the Revenue Sharing Fund authorized, and the Mayor authorized
to execute the Agreement.
Approval of Agreement with Ultrasystems,
Inc., to complete an Oil and Gas Code for
the City of Bakersfield (Amendment to
Agreement No. 86-33).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, an Agreement with
Ultrasystems, Inc., was approved and the Mayor authorized to exe-
cute the Agreement.
Downtown Improvement District Budget for
Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the Downtown Im-
provement District Budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88 was referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee.
Removal of Air Conditioning Units from
1325 19th Street (American National Bank).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, it was recommended
to the Central District Development Agency that the air condition-
ing units located on Agency property at 1325 19th Street be de-
clared as surplus equipment and that once declared, this equipment
may be considered for installation on publicly-owned property as
needed, with storage of the remaining units to be put in the care
of the City's General Services Department.
Policy on Disposition of City-owned sur-
plus Fire Station on the northwest cor-
ner of East Brundage Lane and South King
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the Fire Station
on the northwest corner of East Brundage Lane and South King
Street was declared as surplus property and staff was authorized
to negotiate the sale pursuant to 3.20.125 B. of the Municipal
Code for the purpose of assisting the City's economic development
effort.
Councilmember Moore requested that the motion be amended
to include that staff work with the Budget and Finance Committee
to keep the Council informed as to the status of the sale.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 19
Councilmember Childs' amended motion was approved.
Councilmember Childs requested that all individuals in-
terested in the property on the northwest corner of East Brundage
Lane and South King Street be notified of progress on the sale of
the property, especially Ms. McClanahan.
S.P.C.A. Budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the S.P.C.A. Bud-
get for Fiscal Year 1987-88 was received and referred to the Bud-
get and Finance Committee.
Three Vacancies on the Public Facilities
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Elton Kelly
and Bob Clerico were appointed, and John Chaffin reappointed, to
the Public Facilities Corporation.
One Vacancy on the Board of Building
Appeals.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff provide the name
of the last person appointed to the Board of Building Appeals who
never assumed office.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the trade industry
is to be notified of the vacancy on the Board of Building Appeals,
their interest solicited, and filling of this vacancy deferred un-
til the next Council meeting or longer, if necessary.
One Vacancy on the Historic Preservation
Commission, due to the resignation of
Anthony Cueto, expires March 30, 1988
(Ward 6).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, appointment
the Historic Preservation Commission was deferred to the June 3,
1987, Council meeting.
to
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Christensen spoke regarding funding for
the Boys and Girls Club at 800 Monterey Street.
Councilmember Christensen requested staff write to Ben
Stinson and the businessmen of Baker Street, with a copy to Mr.
Christensen, informing them that the funding of the Boys and Girls
Club is being considered.
Future City Council Meetings to be limited
to 12:00 midnight.
Councilmember Christensen made a motion to place a cur-
few of 12:00 midnight on Council meetings.
Councilmember Christensen made a motion that the Attor-
ney draw up an Ordinance, with a first reading scheduled for the
next Council meeting, setting a 12:00 midnight curfew for Council
meetings.
Councilmember Dickerson made a substitute motion that at
11:00 p.m., the Council complete the item they are dealing with,
determine one other item that needs to be dealt with, conclude the
meeting no later than 12:00 midnight, and a timetable for each
item be included on the agenda.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 - Page 20
City Manager Caravalho offered to draft a proposal for
the next Council meeting to include 11:00 p.m. limit for the last
agenda item and evaluation of needed action items, termination of
the meeting at 12:00 midnight, time estimates for agenda items,
and special meetings for General Plan Amendments or hearings that
indicate a lengthy discussion.
special
dicate
Councilmember Dickerson amended his motion to include
meetings for Genera] Plan Amendments and hearings that in-
lengthy discussion. This motion was approved.
Councilmember Christensen read a letter into the record
from Fred Hawley of Kern County Mental Health Association, 2022 "L"
Street, dated May 18, 1987, as follows:
I represent the Mental Health Association in Kern
County, a non-profit, volunteer agency, dedicated
to assisting the mentally ill adults in Kern
County.
For the past several years we have leased a build-
ing in the Redevelopment area of 2022 "L" Street.
Our major effort from this location has been the
Ki]burn Center, a socialization program for the
chronic mentally ill. From the attached Associa-
tion office, we have administered and/or funded a
variety of other needed mental health programs,
such as a payee program and "I'm Thumbody", a
self-awareness program for second graders.
We have maintained all of these programs through
our own fundraising efforts, but hard times are on
us and we have had to close the Kilburn Center. We
are working hard to preserve our other programs as
well as to "moth-ball" the Kilburn Center until we
are able to secure a stable funding base.
We would like to request your assistance. In this
process we have been paying $600 a month as rent
on the building. We would request that this be
reduced to only a nominal fee or to no rent at
all. We do agree to continue our current levels of
liability insurance and tire insurance on the
building.
If you have any questions regarding this request,
or need any further information, please call Joyce
Haack at 322-0365, or myself at 861-2251.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Mr. Hawley's
letter was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Mayor Payne referred communication from the Internation-
al Conference of Mayors requesting $5,000.00 as Bakersfield's es-
timated contribution share to the Legal Center, which represents
municipalities before the Supreme Court, to the City Clerk for
distribution.
Mayor Payne introduced
hael, Los Angeles, dated May 14,
the sign ordinance and suggested
ment Committee or be referred to
taken.
communication from Phillip Mik-
1987, regarding modification of
it be reviewed by Urban Develop-
the City Attorney. No action was
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1987 Page 21
Councilmember Sa]vaggio stated for the record that he
does not agree with the decision of the City to grant an indus-
tria! disability retirement to a former Assistant Police Chief.
He would like to say more about the issue, but regrets he cannot
upon advice from legal counsel.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the Council
recessed to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957 regarding Performance Evaluation of the City Attorney at
11:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Coun-
cil, upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the meeting ad-
journed at 11:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the City
of Ba~6rsfield, Calit'.
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California