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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/06 CC MINUTES f------ - .------- .---.-- 403 l BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:20) Scrivner Absent: Vice-Mayor Maggard 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. WORKSHOPS l a. Budget Presentation - Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. Rabobank Arena, Theatre, Convention Center and Bakersfield Ice Sports Center General Manager Womack made a computer presentation. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding the total savings at the complex. Rabobank Arena, Theatre, Convention Center and Bakersfield Ice Sports Center General Manager Womack responded. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One case) L ~ _,_______~__.......~__.o.-.~_~_.___~_.._.~_..___'..._..~.__............___._~__~_____._--~~ .__....--' - .__.~~..- .--.---- .-.---,-----~~-~~-~--.~..-----~--~-..-..-.--..,."....--'~--~~--- J 404 Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION b. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. Anthony Campbell, et al v. City, et al. 2. Victoria Rosales, etc. v. City, et al. 3. Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v. City, et al. 4. Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City/Castle & Cooke. 5. Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City/Panama 99 Properties. 6. John M. Tarabino, et al v. City. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: Vice-Mayor Maggard 6. INVOCATION by Pastor Billy Woods, Hope Christian Center. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Latalia Alexander, 5th Grade student at Van Horn Elementary School. 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One case) ACTION TAKEN J j CITY ATTORNEY GIVEN DIRECTION j L L L 8. Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 3 CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. Anthony Campbell, et al v. City, et al. 2. Victoria Rosales, etc. v. City, et al. 3. Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v. City, et al. 4. Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City/Castle & Cooke. 5. Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City/Panama 99 Properties. 9. 6. John M. Tarabino, et al v. City. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall to the family of former City Council member Don Doolin. Councilmember Sullivan accepted the Certificate of Condolence and made comments. 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Thomas G. Lewis, President of the Korean War Veterans Association spoke regarding the Korean War Memorial. 11. APPOINTMENTS None. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the May 15 2006, Budget Meeting and May 24, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. ACTION TAKEN NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION 405 ~--I -, ,I , ._._~__~~_..._.. _.._____._..._ ...___._.~_....__.._.._.__. __.._._...__~__~..~~...-J 406 Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 4 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Payments: b. Approval of department payments from May 12, 2006 to May 25, 2006 in the amount of $8,309,225.29 and self insurance payments from May 12. 2006 to May 25, 2006 in the amount of $121,967.17. Ordinances: c. First Reading of Ordinances: Amending Sections 8.80.060, 8.80.080, 8.80.090, 8.80.100, 8.80.110, and deleting Section 8.80.12 of the Municipal Code relating to nuisance abatement. 2. Amendment Sections 15.04.120, 15.20.010, 15.24.010 and 15.24.020 of the Municipal Code relating to building and construction issues. 1. d. Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 14.04.120 of the Municipal Code relating to water rates and fees. e. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 1.12.030, 1.12.040 and 1.12.050 of the Municipal Code by adding Annexation No. 467 to Ward 3, Annexation Nos. 484 and 490 to Ward 4 and Annexation No. 440 to Ward 5. Resolutions: f. Resolution opposing Assembly Bill 1899 (Wolk) relating to flood protection assessments for new developments. g. Sale of Surplus Real Property located north of Taft Highway and east of Ashe Road: 1. Resolution declaring real property surplus to the needs of the City. Agreement with State of California - Department of Transportation to sell surplus real property to them for $45.000.00. 2. ACTION TAKEN J......... r FR FR ORD 4344 ORD 4345 j RES 155-06 RES 156-06 AGR 06-143 DEED 6424 J -~~~_._-- Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 5 407 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN l h. New Positions, New Job Specification and Change to Salary Schedule: 1. Authorize one (1) Management Assistant position in the City Manager's Office. 2. Authorize one (1) Accounting Clerk 1/11 position in the Human Resources Division. 3. Authorize two (2) Human Resources Analyst I positions in the Human Resources Division. 4. Amendment No.3 to Resolution No. 049-06 RES 049-06(3) approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Management Assistant. 5. New Job Specification for Management Assistant. i. Resolution of Intention No. 1459 to add territory, RO/1459 Area 4-55 (Barbera, Chardonnay NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily l adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. Agreements: j. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: AGR 06-144 1. Final Map and Improvement Agreements AGR 06-145 with Ennis Homes, Inc. for Tract 6056 AGR 06-146 Phases 3 & 6 located east of Jewetta AGR 06-147 Avenue and north of Reina Road. 2. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 06-148 Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for Tract 6250 Phase 8 located north of Stockdale Highway and west of Jewetta Avenue. 3. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 06-149 JP/CP Development, Inc. for Tract 6295 Phase 1 located south of Brimhall Road and east of River Ranch Drive. k. Agreement with The Tree Foundation of Kern, which AGR 06-150 specifies duties and responsibilities of each party for the planting and maintenance of the Memorial Tree l Grove located at Manor and Denise Streets. 40 8 Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 6 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN I. Bakersfield Municipal Airport: REMOVED FOR J SEPARATE 1. Agreement with Richard Macias, Sr. ($40.00 CONSIDER A TION monthly lease fee) for purposes of constructing an aircraft storage hangar. 2. Agreement with Mark Manda ($40.00 monthly lease fee) for purposes of constructing an aircraft storage hangar. m. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05- 1692 (Flying Seven Ventures, LLC) bounded by Panama Lane, Allen Road, Taft Highway and Heath Road: 1. Agreement with Flying Seven Ventures, LLC AGR 06-151 (need amount) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and appropriate $139,969.00 (developer's contribution) to the Development Services Operating Budget in the General Fund. 2. Agreement with Jones & Stokes AGR06-152 Associates, Inc. ($139,969.00) to prepare an EIR for General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1692. J Transportation Impact Fee Agreement with Forum AGR 06-153 n. Capital Management, LLC for improvements on the southeast corner of Panama Lane and Stine Road (estimated impact fee credit $27,602.00). o. Agreement with The Charles N. Bikakis Chapter of AGR 06-154 the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc. which specifies duties and responsibilities of each party for the provision, installation and maintenance of a Korean War Memorial located at Jastro Park. p. Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company AGR 06-155 ($5,650.00) for street improvements at the at-grade rail crossing on Union Pacific Railroad Buttonwillow Branch at Mountain Vista Dr. q. Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company AGR 06-156 ($4,500.00) for street improvements at the at-grade rail crossing on the Union Pacific Railroad Buttonwillow Branch at Akers Road. j Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 7 - ~-----~_.._-~~~~----~--~ --~-~~~--- ---1 1 40 9 ; 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN l r. AGR 06-157 DEED 6425 Agreement with Castle & Cooke, Inc., Bolthouse Properties, LLC and Kern County Water Agency for land exchange and water development. s. Subdivision Plan Checking Services: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 06-019 with Willdan ($100,000.00; total not to exceed $180,000.00) for plan checking services. AGR 06-019(1) 2. Appropriate $100,000.00 additional plan check revenue to the Public Works Department Operating Budget within the Development Services Fund. t. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 02-161 AGR 02-161(1) ($440.00/month) with the Housing Authority of the County of Kern for leased space at 1630 E. 11 th Street. u. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 03-181 AGR 03-181(1) ($1,575.00) with the Andre Family Rentals for leased space at 1420 G Street. l v. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-195/RA05- AGR 05-195(1) 002 (Sub-Recipient Agreement) with the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency for the commitment of $1 ,635,000.00 HOME Investment Partnership Funds earmarked for affordable housing in the Baker Street Mixed Use Project. Bids: w. Reject all bids for the annual contract - asphalt materials. x. Accept bid and award contract to Target Specialty AGR 06-158 Products (not to exceed $245,000.00) for the annual contract - insecticides and herbicides. y. Accept bid and award contract to Gilliam & Sons AGR 06-159 (not to exceed $1,000,000.00) for the annual contract - earthmoving and hauling. l , __...__~_~___.~___._._____....____._~._______-----.J 410 Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 8 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued z. Sewer Main Construction between Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 and Oswell Street to Redbank Road: Accept bid from Prianha Pipe & Precast ($3,556,109.70) for the purchase of sewer pipe and manhole tee sections for project. 2. Appropriate $2,000,000.00 Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Sewer Enterprise Fund. 1. Miscellaneous: aa. Authorize the Finance Director to forward to a collection agency, accounts receivable in various funds totaling $124,597.63. bb. Appropriate $500.00 contribution (mini-grant) received from Jim Burke Education Foundation to purchase computer software for students use at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center to the General Fund in the Recreation & Parks Department Operating Budget. Revised job specification for Business Manager. cc. dd. Grant of Easements to the Kern Delta Water District for an underground pipeline in Granite Pointe Park and an adjoining sump located north of McKee Road west of Highway 99. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced corrections to backup for item 12.0. and item 12.d. with technical corrections to subsection "C" of the Ordinance to read as follows: "All applicants for service where availability fees are to be paid shall sign a domestic water service contract and pay the required fee at final map recordation. No final map allowing construction shall be recorded prior to payment of proper fees for water service." Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve Consent Calendar items 12.a. through 11.dd, with the removal of item 12.1. for separate consideration. ACTION TAKEN J AGR 06-160 J DEED 6426 DEED 6427 APPROVED AS MAGGARD J Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 9 <4.11 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN L I. Bakersfield Municipal Airport: 1. Agreement with Richard Macias, Sr. ($40.00 monthly lease fee) for purposes of constructing an aircraft storage hangar. 2. Agreement with Mark Manda ($40.00 monthly lease fee) for purposes of constructing an aircraft storage hangar. Councilmember Carson stated that the time allotted the FAA to review the item has not expired and therefore requested the item be tabled and reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee to ascertain a date certain to begin accepting the contracts. 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider resolution adopting RES 157-D6 proposed commercial refuse rate increase (5.4%) for Fiscal Year 2006/07. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced no protest letters were received regarding this item. l b. Public Hearing to consider resolution adopting RES 158-D6 proposed residential refuse rate increase (5.4%) for Fiscal Year 2006/07. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced thirty-two letters were received in protest to, the proposed rate increase. c. Public Hearing to consider resolution adopting RES 159-06 sewer connection fees pursuant to Section 14.12.380 of the Municipal Code. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced no correspondence was received regarding this item. d. Public Hearing to consider resolution establishing REMOVED FOR sewer service user charges and fees for Fiscal Year SEPARATE 2006-07. CONSIDERA TION Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced forty-one letters were received in protest to, and one in favor of the proposed rate increase. l ~._.-----..........~ ..>-_._--_.__._~-_. _.~.__. "..__~...._.__~__~__.~_........__~__.._..________.____"__.............~~_ ~___.._~_~___m ____~__________~_._____'_~_...____._ -_~_~.___._.._..,___~~~,~.___ i ....___. _ .._...._..__________J 41 2 r' Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 10 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS e. Public Hearing to consider resolution setting domestic water availability fees. Assistant City Gafford announced no correspondence was received regarding this item. f. Public Hearing to consider an increase in the monthly readiness-to-serve charge and quantity rate for the City Domestic Water System. 1. Resolution establishing domestic water rates for Ashe, Fairhaven and Riverlakes Ranch service areas of the City Water System. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced two letters were received in protest to the proposed rate increase. g. Protest Hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1453 regarding the assessments for twelve (12) Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for twelve (12) Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and the 2006-07 budgets, confirming the assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. h. Protest Hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1454 regarding the park landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance District. 1. 1. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2006-07 budget, confirming the park landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Rates increase only for new developments.) ACTION TAKEN RES 160-D6 j RES 161-D6 RES 162-06 j RES 163-D6 j l L 14. L 13. Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS ACTION TAKEN RES 164-06 APPROVED AS MAGGARD 413.. . ._~-- ._-~--------,."---_.""-~--_..-.-...~. .._..-...>....~---_. -----"'-"-_._,----~ .~---_..-.-_--"-_. -,--~-~-~-~-------_._~---~_._~-'"'---~._._._---~~_._-- _.~-_._,~--~_._- .~-~--- _____J i. Protest Hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1455 regarding the street landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance District. 1. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2006-07 budget, confirming the street landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Rates increase only for new developments.) Hearing opened at 7:05 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve Consent Calendar Hearings 12.a. through 12.i. with the removal of item 13.d. for separate consideration. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider FY 2006-07 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. Assistant City Manager Stinson made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:11 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7: 11 p.m. 41 4 . - 14. Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 12 HEARINGS continued b. Continued public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1450; SmithTech/USA Inc., representing Michel & Margaret Ann Etcheverry Family Limited Partnership (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 66.25 acres located on the south side of Seventh Standard east of the Calloway Canal. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 66.25 acres. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-01 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 66.25 acres. 2. Assistant City Clerk announced correspondence was received from staff regarding the item. Development Service Director Grady made staff comments. Public Works Director Rojas read the following condition into the record: "Upon fifty percent completion of development within the General Plan Amendment area, developer shall construct a necessary bridge on Jewetta Avenue crossing the Calloway Canal. Said bridge shall be designed and constructed to ultimate width necessary to support full arterial section. In addition to the bridge construction developers shall acquire right of way for the west side of Jewetta south of the General Plan Amendment area from its south boundary to Snow Road. Said right of way shall be for the full half road including the area necessary for the expanded intersection of Jewetta and Snow Road. Developers will also be required to construct the full west half of Jewetta from its south boundary to Snow Road including six foot high masonry block wall. ACTION TAKEN J; . .} RES 165-06 FR j J l 14. L l Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 13 HEARINGS continued Item 14.b. continued All above improvements shall be placed within a major bridge and thoroughfare district prior to the recordation of a subdivision map to have a cost proportionately distributed within the district area to be bounded by Snow to the south, 7'h Standard to the north, Old Farm to the west and the Friant-Kern canal to the east." Hearing opened at 7:14 p.m. Dennis McClain and Clayton Yeary spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Bob Smith, SmithTech/USA, spoke in favor of the staff recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the staff recommendation including the condition read by Mr. Rojas and the condition that there will be no two-story houses constructed on the north side of the three hundred foot canal easement. c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1453; SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Breckenridge Development Co., Inc., (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment on 90 acres, located at the east side of Coffee Road, north of Snow Road, and west of the Beardsley Canal. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment and changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 90 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-04 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 90 acres. Staff comments by Development Services Director Stan Grady who advised the Council the project applicant is requesting that the matter be continued to next GPA cycle. 41!j ., ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AS MAGGARD, HANSON I - -~._._-~--~~-----_..............._,------'" 416 Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 14 14. HEARINGS ~ontinued Item 14.c. continued Hearing opened at 7:42 p.m. Bill Northrup, David Nelson, Mike Lewis, Rollie Rhoades and Don Marian spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Bob Smith, SmithTechUSA, spoke in favor of the proposed project. Bill Northrup spoke in opposition rebuttal to proceeding with the proposed project. Hearing closed at 7:58 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Couch to continue the issue to the next GPA cycle on August 16, 2006. d. Public Hearing to consider resolution establishing sewer service user charges and fees for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Hearing opened at 7:59 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Carson requested the Budget and Finance Committee research granting a partial rebate to senior citizens and disabled persons of fees charged for sewer services. Motion by Councilmember Carson to adopt the Resolution. 15. REPORTS a. Update on Isabella Dam and Flood Emergency Operations within the City. Water Resources Manger Core and Chief Rector gave presentations/overviews. Councilmember Benham requested staff evaluate the feasibility of making evacuation route maps available in public buildings. ACTION TAKEN j APPROVED AS MAGGARD RES 166-D6 j APPROVED AS MAGGARD J 15. L l L L....... Bakersfield, California, June 7,2006 - Page 15 REPORTS continued Item 15.8. continued Councilmember Benham requested staff provide information regarding Hwy. 99 and whether it is elevated enough to spare the roadway from flooding. Councilmember Benham requested Golden Empire Transit be made an active participant in an emergency evacuation response. Councilmember Benham requested she be kept abreast of public information campaigns pertaining to emergency situations. 16. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 17. NEW BUSINESS None. 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Benham requested Streets repair potholes in the alley between Truxtun and 17'" Street in the 2600/2700 block. Councilmember Benham staff address concerns in the 2f1h Street neighborhood, in the 500/600 block, regarding alleged drug dealing and large items being dumped in the alleys. Councilmember Benham requested staff explore and report back to Council regarding utilizing portable photo radar equipment in neighborhoods with speeding issues. Councilmember Benham requested staff follow-up on "modern flop houses" and recommend methods to improve conditions at the Rankin Hotel. Councilmember Benham requested the Legislation and Litigation Committee review implementing ordinances regarding derelict buildings and setting time requirements for removal of graffiti by property owners. Councilmember Benham requested City Manager Tandy contact her via telephone tomorrow. . _ .__~~___.~__.___.. ~ ____.__._.....~.........._._......._._~_~__.._.~_________'o.______u.__.._..._._~._.._...._......._~""'_______~_..-.~-~--~_._-_.~---...-.......----....~_. ACTION TAKEN 41 7 I ~ I ~i , I i ____...~.~_._ __..._. __.__..~___._~_~...J 41 8 Bakersfield, California, June 7, 2006 - Page 16 COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS 18. Councilmember Hanson requested staff review the necessity of a stop sign at the intersection on Shimmering Way and Mirage. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding financial charge-off items. Finance Director Smith responded. Councilmember Scrivner requested Assistant City Manager Christensen coordinate schedules with him. Councilmember Couch requested staff assist him with a response to the LAFco Director. Councilmember Couch requested staff investigate applying for a grant from the Rose Foundation. Councilmember Couch requested the Neighborhood Watch Program be promoted during City sponsored events such as Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meet'ng ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cler the Council of the City of Bakersfiel ACTION TAKEN J J J