HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/1986 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, October 8, 1986
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, for the purpose of a Workshop,
held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:23 p.m., October
1986.
The meeting was called to order by City Manager Caravalho.
Present:
Councilmembers Childs (seated at 5:40 p.m.),
Christensen, Dickerson, Moore,
Salvaggio, Smith
Ratty,
Absent: Mayor Payne
CROSSTOWN FREEWAY
Bob Scales, of Barton-Ashman Associates, described the
need for a crosstown freeway. He discussed alternatives to be
considered, and made recommendations to improve traffic flow
through the downtown area.
DOWNTOWN PROJECTS
Economic Development Director Kennon provided an update
and overview of the projects which are underway in the downtown
area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City or Bakersfield, Calit'ornia
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Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the
City Hall at 7:00 p.m., October 8, 1986.
the Council of the
Council Chambers of
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
Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Christensen
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Minutes of the
Special Meetings of September 3, 10 and 24, 1986, and the Regular
Meetings of September 3, 10 and 24, 1986, were approved as pre-
sented. (This item was further acted upon on page 11.)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Ed Watts, 2109 Earlene Court, expressed appreciation
the Mayor, Council and staff for their participation in the
California State Flrefighter's Association Annual Conference.
to
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing
for the purpose of receiving input that
identifies "unmet transportation needs
that can be reasonably met" within the
City of Bakersfield.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public par-
ticipation. No protests or objections being received and no one
wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Payne closed the public portion
of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
144-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding there are
no unmet public transportation needs which could be reasonably met,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
145-86 authorizing the filing of an application with the Kern
County Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation
Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 1986-87, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 - Page 2
CX)RRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from City of Avalon, P.O. Box 707, dated September 4, 1986, pro-
viding the City of Bakersfield with proposed legislation regarding
immunity from liability exposure for cities, parks, schools and
recreational facilities was received and referred to the
Legislative Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from BankAmerica Foundation, Dept. #3246, Box 37000, San
Francisco, dated September 16, 1986, requesting Council support
for the California Child Care Initiative through a grant of
$10,000 was received and referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
The Berens Family, 6904 Outingdale Drive, dated September 23,
1986, regarding the Bike Trail along the Truxtun Avenue Extension
and its' safety was received and referred to the Public Works
Department.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
S. Denny and Susan K. Smith, 2512 Brewer Avenue, dated September
29, 1986, requesting the left turn light from Auburn Street to
Oswell Street be made to last longer and also requesting proper
curbing on Auburn Street between Eissler Street and Pipper Way was
received and referred to the Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from Klassen Corporation, 2021 Westwind Drive, dated September 25,
1986, requesting to connect with the City of Bakersfield's Sewer
System, located on the corner of Quantico Avenue and Brundage
Lane was received and referred to the Urban Development Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from
DiGiorgio Corporation, One Maritime Plaza, Suite 2300, San
Francisco, received September 25, 1986, consenting to the annexa-
tion known as Mr. Vernon No. 3 as legal owner to the mineral
rights of the property located south of Highway 58 and west of Mt.
Vernon Avenue was received and placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from
West High School, 1200 New Stine Road, dated September 17, 1986,
commending the Police Department and expressing support for a Park
Ranger position was received and placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, communica-
tion from Dean A. Gay, 1801 21st Street, Suite 5, dated September
26, 1986, requesting a change in the Land Use Element for the pro-
perty located at 2700 Union Avenue (the former Royal Crown
Bottling facility), from an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone to a
C-2 (Commercial) Zone was received and referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Councilmember Christensen made a motion that Council
hold a public discussion on the toxic waste issue at the Airpark.
Upon a substitute motion by Councilmember Moore,
communication from Kern Press Club, P.O. Box 1333, dated September
8, 1986, requesting Council hold a public discussion of the toxic
waste at the Airpark was received and referred to the City
Attorney's Office for written response by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Councilmembers Moore, Ratty, Smith, Childs
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Christensen
None
Councilmember Dickerson
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 3
REPORTS
Councilmember Christensen, Chairman of the Auditorium
and Community Services Committee, read Report No. 8-86 regarding
Traffic Control at Pacheco Road and Wible Road as follows:
On July 9, 1986, the issue of traffic control at
the Pacheco Road and Wible Road intersection was
referred to the Auditorium and Community Services
Committee.
This intersection was realigned and reconstructed
in January of this year. This committee has
requested traffic engineering to re-evaluate the
intersection since this work was completed. The
results of the investigation show that the traffic
has increased, there have been five correctable
accidents, and the intersection now meets the
warrants for a four-way stop sign or a signal. The
four-way stop sign was installed on August 22,
1986.
The committee also requested a study of traffic
back ups on Wible and Pacheco Roads due to patrons
trying to enter the Crest Drive-In Theatre. The
study showed that problems did occur, particularly
on the first nights after changes in movies are
shown. The traffic engineering section contacted
the Director of Public Relations for the theater,
and he agreed to:
1) Employ at least two more employees to take
money to increase capacity at the ticket stands.
2) Ensure that all four lanes were being used to
allow greatest capacity of vehicles entering.
3) Study the operations when change in movies
Occur,
Therefore, this committee recommends that the staff
continue to monitor the traffic in front of the
Crest Drive-In. Also, that staff include the design
of the traffic signal in the current fiscal year
and, if funds become available, proceed with the
construction. If funds do not become available,
this project should be included in the 1987-88
budget.
8-86 from
regarding
accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Report
the Auditorium and Community Services Committee,
Traffic Control at Pacheco Road and Wible Road was
NO.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the recom-
mendations of Report No. 8-86 from the Auditorium and Community
Services Committee, regarding Traffic Control at Pacheco Road and
Wible Road were implemented.
City Manager
23-86, regarding PG&E
follows:
Caravalho read City Manager Report No.
Southwest Improvement Project Completion as
As you may recall, in December of 1984 the City
began to monitor PG&E power outages in the
Southwest due to numerous citizen complaints. In
response to this pressure, PG&E undertook a program
aimed at upgrading electrical service in the
affected area. Despite this upgrade project, power
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 - Page 4
outages continued with unacceptable frequency
throughout the first half of 1985. As a result,
the City Council chose to file a complaint with the
California Public Utilities Commission in July of
1985 which cited PG&E's failure to remedy excessive
service interruptions in Southwest Bakersfield.
Shortly before the City Council formally approved
its complaint with the CPUC, PG&E initiated a $13
million improvement project, the goal of which was
to replace defective underground cable which had
been the cause of a large proportion of the
Southwest power outages.
PG&E's Southwest Improvement Project was completed
in April of this year. Since that time, the data
submitted to the City Manager's Office by PG&E
indicates that power outages in the affected area
have been minimal for four consecutive months. The
outage data also indicates a sustained improvement
in electrical service reliability since last
August--one month after the improve~nent program was
initiated. As a result of this impressive record,
the Public Utilities Commission dismissed the City
of Bakersfield's complaint against PG&E this spring.
In light of the dramatic and sustained improvement
in PG&E's electrical service provision in the
Southwest, it is respectfully requested that the
City Manager notify PG&E that the City Council con-
siders this project complete and requests that its
periodic reporting be discontinued.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to authorize the City
Manager to discontinue the periodic reporting by PG&E.
Councilmember Dickerson made a substitute motion that
Council, on an annual basis, review the utility service to the City
to see ~f it is adequate and meets the City's needs, and that the
City is in a position to receive good service.
Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Dickersoh's motion to
conduct an annual review of all utility service to the City of Bakers-
field. This motion was defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Christensen
Councilmembers Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
None
Smith, Childs
Councilmember Ratty's motion to authorize the City
Manager to discontinue the periodic reporting by PG&E was approved
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Councilmember Moore, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, read Report No. 3-86 regarding Canal Fencing Require-
ments of the Kern Delta Water District as follows:
On March 19, 1986, after many meetings with repre-
sentatives of local water districts and the Kern
County Water Agency, the City Council approved an
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 15.48.020 B., 15.48.030 B., and
17.08.180 of the Bakersfield Code regarding
Protective Enclosures for Canals and Ditches.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 5
By adopting that ordinance, the Council resolved
the concerns of all local water districts, except
Kern Delta Water District. Since that time, staff
and this committee have met several times with
representatives of the Kern Delta Water Board to
resolve their compliance with the fencing require-
ments through a memorandum of agreement.
Unfortunately, we have been unable to reach an
agreement on this matter that is acceptable to both
Kern Delta Water District and the City of
Bakersfield.
Therefore, because of the urgency of this public
safety issue, this committee recommends the City
Attorney proceed with the enforcement of the
existing ordinance regarding Protective Enclosures
for Canals and Ditches.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Report No.
from the Water Resources Committee regarding Canal Fencing
Requirements was accepted.
3-86
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the recommen-
dations of Report No. 3-86 from the Water Resources Committee
regarding Canal Fencing Requirements were implemented.
Councilmember Moore, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee read Report No. 4-86 regarding Pesticide Contamination
as follows:
The problem of pesticide contamination leeching
onto City property from the Garriott Crop Dusting
.Property requires several steps in the resolution
process.
I. Cease the contaminating activities.
II. Begin an investigation of the City property
to determine the extent of contamination.
III. Take interim measures to prevent existing
contaminants on the Garriott property from flowing
onto City property.
IV. Further the investigation through additional
testing.
V. Set schedule for action on any contamination
on City property.
Considering that the City has minimal authority to
force remedial actions on the Garriott owners, the
City has been working with the State and County
agencies who do have such authority. This will
continue, with the next benchmark being the State-
imposed requirement on the Garriott owners to pre-
pare a correction plan by October 1, 1986.
The City is moving ahead with measures for City
property. The contaminating activities have
ceased. The investigation of City property has
begun, and it's report has been submitted for
approval.
The priority at this point is to take interim
measures to prevent existing contaminants on the
Garriott property from flowing onto City property
because the rainy season is upon us.
Bakersfield, Ca]ifornia, October 8, 1986 Page 6
It is recommended that the following immediate
action take place:
1. Proceed with temporary replacement of the sump
onto other City property, adjacent to the airplane
tie-down area north and west of the present sump
site.
Authorize expenditure of $11,090 from budget
savings in the Community Services budget.
2. Seal off the inlet to the existing sump after
completion of #1.
3. Require Garriott owners to complete the berm
around their property once the temporary sump has
been completed and the existing drainage ditch
along their property is no longer needed.
4. a. Further analysis by IT Corporation of
selected archived soil samples in six (6) inch
increments of each two (2) foot depth from areas of
highest contamination to further define the depth of
contamination and,
b. Additional testing of sump sludge as recom-
mended in the IT report. Data from these tests
will serve to facilitate a decision if further
testing is necessary and possibly the treatment
necessary to cease leaching of contaminants.
Authorize transfer of $23,500 from the Council
Contingency Fund to the Fire Department budget
for this work.
5. Report back to the City Council of recommended
action based on results of further testing recom-
mended herein.
The Water Resources Committee therefore recommends:
1. Acceptance of this report.
2. Acceptance of the IT report
3. Adoption of recommended actions stated herein.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Report No.
from the Water Resources Committee regarding Pesticide
Contamination was unanimously accepted.
4-86
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the report
International Technology Corporation (IT) was unanimously
accepted.
from
Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his yes vote stating
that the City is making a good-faith effort to resolve whatever
problem exists. He is concerned about some of the inconsistencies
in the Draft and Final report from IT Corporation, and that the
City needs to work to correct the contamination problem on City
property.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the recommended
actions of Report No. 4-86 from the Water Resources Committee
regarding Pesticide Contamination were adopted with Councilmember
Christensen voting no.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 7
Community Services Manager Dow read a staff report
regarding Centennial Park Volleybal! Court as follows:
At the September 24, 1986 City Council meeting, a
letter from the Centennial Park Volleyball
Committee was referred to staff for recommendation.
This group consists of more than seventy-five (75)
people and has submitted a petition requesting the
City convert the existing underutilized badminton
court at Centennial Park to a regulation size
volleyball court.
The City Parks Division has evaluated their request
and determined the conversion would make better use
of the area and would cost approximately $500.00
including labor.
The Volleyball Committee has collected $200.00 from
their group which they are willing to donate to the
City to assist in the expenses for the conversion.
It is the staff's recommendation to accept the
$200.00 donation, placing it in the Parks Division
budget for materials (Account 11-71100-542) and the
Parks Division will complete the conversion using
City forces.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the recommendations
of the staff report regarding Centennial Park Volleyball Court,
were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 1791 to 2125 inclusive, in
the amount of $2,261,026.44.
Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from:
Wallace and Smith Contractors, 3232 Chester Lane;
Deborah Haut, 4324 Parkwood, #A;
McDonald Corporation, 12100 Wilshire Boulevard,
Suite 1550, Los Angeles;
Jennifer Cobb, 3600 Sesame Street;
Gustave Hendricks, 3321 Dwight Street;
Ruby Sanders, 2000 Virginia Avenue;
Jorge Ruiz, 221 South A, Arvin;
Hervy Menchaca, 1031 Pacific Avenue;
Lillian Rodriguez, 1031 Pacific Avenue;
Mead Reinsurance Corporation, P.O. Box 305, Dayton,
Ohio;
(deleted)
Robin Bojorquerez, 700 Sterling Road, #HC-6; and
Pacific Bell, 1010 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 621,
Los Angeles.
(REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY)
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 8
Individual Grant Deed from Russell D. Garner and
Tucker Garner, as trustees.
d. Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract
4852 for 42 lots on 6.4 acres located south of
White Lane and east of Saddle Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract
4869 Unit A for 2 lots on 11.8 acres located
on the north side of Auburn Street approxima-
tely one half mile east of Fairfax Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract
4849 Unit B for 65 lots on 3.2 acres located
south of Laurelglen Boulevard and west of
Gosford Road.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the
fencing of east reservoirs at Wastewater Treatment
Plant #2.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work on
drilling, casing and pump testing at Fairhaven
Water Well No. F-103·
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Saint Michael's Academy, Jane Uhalt, Director,
524 North Stine Road, for construction of a six-
foot chain link fence located behind the sidewalk
area on Brundage Lane and "N" Street at 1030
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, c, d,
e, f and g, of the Consent Calendar were adopted, with the deletion
of the claim for damages and personal injuries from Luis P. Gallardo,
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Councilmember Dickerson introduced Scout
the City Council.
RECESS
Troop 316 to
Upon the request of Councilmember Christensen, the
meeting was recessed at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
8:05 p.m.
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid of
Tescon, Inc., in the amount of $64,184.00, for Construction of the
"K" Street Storm Drain from 8th Street to California Avenue, was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Contract.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 9
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from San
Diego Fire Equipment, in the amount of $7,492.08, for Fire
Department Turnout Coats and Pants, was accepted and all other
bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the low bid of
Southwest Contractors, in the amount of $30,744.00, for Water
Mainline Extension Stine Road and Panama Lane, was accepted, all
ther bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid of
Jim A]fter, in the amount of $11,150.00, for river canal lining
extension, was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid of Turman
Construction Co., in the amount of $726,642.00, for Construction
of Storage Reservoirs at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3., was
accepted all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Contract.
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
1015 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of a portion of the
Public Utilities Easement reserved in the
abandoned portion of Brian Way and adja-
cent alley between Pierce Road and
Freeway 99 in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution
of Intention No. 1015 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Adoption of Resolution No. 146-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ini-
tiating proceedings for the annexation of
territory to the City of Bakersfield
identified as Proceeding No. 908,
Annexation No. 308, in accordance with
LAFCO Resolution making determination
(Panama No. 6).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No.
146-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Adoption of Resolution No. 147-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering installation of curb, gutter and
connecting paving along Mesa Grande Street
in front of Parcel C, Tract No. 2263.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986
Page 10
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution No.
147-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Adoption of Resolution No. 148-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Application and the Project
Agreement for Historic Preservation Grant
Funds for the Baker Street Library
Restoration Project from the California
Park and Recreational Facilities Act of
1984.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Resolution
No. 148-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Adoption of Resolution No. 149-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
establishing the City of Bakersfield
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year
1985-86.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
149-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Dickerson, Christensen
None
Smith, Childs
Adoption of Resolution No. 150-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
establishing the City of Bakersfield
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year
1986-87.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
150-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Dickerson, Christensen
None
Smith, Childs
AOoption of Resolution No. 151-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield in
support of the Prevention of Drug Abuse.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Resolution No.
151-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Childs, Christensen
None
None
Salvaggio, Smith,
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 - Page 11
Agreement with Busch Industrial Products
for disposal of Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3 effluent on Busch lease
property.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, agreement with
Busch Industrial Products for disposal of Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3 effluent on Busch ]ease property was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement.
Study for Assessment District Maintenance
Services.
mation of
liaison.
Councilmember
a Maintenance
Ratty made a motion to authorize the for-
Services Committee and appoint a Council
Councilmember Ratty amended his motion to authorize the
formation of a Maintenance Services Committee; appoint a Council
liaison; include a member of the General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC); and include a representative from the senior citizen's
group.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the call for the
question was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Ratty's amended motion to authorize the
formation of a Maintenance Services Committee; appoint a Council
liaison; include a member of the General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC); and include a representative from the senior citizen's
group, was approved with Councilmembers Sa]vaggio and Christensen
voting no.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty,
the minutes of the Special Meeting of September
reconsidered.
the approval of
10, 1986, was
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to amend the Minutes
of the Special Meeting of September 10, 1986 to reflect he was
present at 12:00 p.m.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the issue of a
moratorium on signs along the Truxtun Avenue extension from
Freeway 99 to Gosford Road was considered an emergency matter.
Councilmember Ratty requested the Council pass an
emergency ordinance issuing a moratorium on all building permits
and future permits until such time as staff can come back and
devise some method of keeping this area free of billboards.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to refer the matter of
preparing an Emergency Ordinance declaring a moratorium on signs
to the City Attorney's Office.
RECESS
Upon the request of City Manager Caravalho,
Councilmember Childs made a motion to recess the meeting at
p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
8:25
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 - Page 12
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to urge staff in all
due haste to accomplish this in advance.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion that the Council has
interest in a parkway/scenic highway concept and understands there
are three permits issued at this time. Because of this interest
in maintaining the parkway/scenic highway concept, staff is
directed to contact the three permittees and request that they
defer any work until the Council has an opportunity to study this;
and direct the City Attorney to prepare an Emergency Ordinance
issuing a moratorium to cause that study to occur. This motion
was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Christensen requested an update on his
request which was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
regarding a survey on the lighting along 17th Street.
mation is
Committee.
Public Works Manager Hawley responded that the
ready to be submitted to the Budget and Finance
infor-
Councilmember Christensen requested Mr. Clay, of the Hill
House, and other owners be invited to participate in the discussion
of lighting along 17th Street.
Councilmember Christensen requested information on the
two-day conference on water controversies sponsored by the
University of California Cooperative Extension.
Councilmember Moore indicated that he was unable to
attend the conference and saved the City $200.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, an addendum
was added to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 1986,
to include Councilmember Dickerson's verbatim statement.
Councilmember Dickerson thanked the Council for taking
action on the unfenced canals. He stated that the Council should
pursue researching a parkway/scenic highway concept along the
Truxtun Avenue extension.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from Mayor Harcourt
of VanCouver, British Columbia, thanking the City for sending the
City flag for Expo '86. Mayor Payne thanked the Council for its
support in sending the flag.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from Supervisor
Mary K. Shell expressing appreciation for the gold ring embossed
with the City Seal.
Mayor Payne announced that the new Mayor of Wakayama,
the President of the Council, Vice-Mayor, a senior Councilmember
and staff of four will be in Bakersfield and stated they would
appreciate staff and Councilmembers attend a dinner on October 21st
to meet the new Mayor.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from the Chamber of
Commerce, inviting key civic and elected officials to participate
in a Strategic Planning Conference to be held November 7th through
the 9th at Stallion Springs, at a cost of $135.00 per represen-
tative.
Mayor Payne requested the information package regarding
Proposition 63 Initiative be referred to the Legislative Committee
to study this matter as soon as possible and report back with a
position.
Councilmember Dickerson indicated that a report is
coming back to Council from the Legislative Committee regarding
Proposition 63.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 - Page 13
Councilmember Childs publicly stated that he is against
Proposition 63 at this time.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from Freymi]]er
Trucking, Inc., regarding passage of Senate Bill 2332, Kingpin
Ordinance. An invitation has been extended to Council to view the
plant. He indicated that he will be preparing a memorandum
and distributing it to Council to consider appropriate action.
Mayor Payne requested permission that the City or Mayor's
Office co-sponsor Red Ribbon Week in order to waive the fees that
would apply toward the permit.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the City or
the Mayor's Office was permitted to co-sponsor Red Ribbon Week.
Mayor Payne referred to staff correspondence from Nippon
Express U.S.A., Inc., dated September 26, 1986, regarding Sister
City relationships and commercial trade with Japan.
Mayor Payne referred to staff correspondence from United
States Conference of Mayors, dated September 25, 1986, regarding
implementation and effectiveness of user fees by local governments
and feasibility of user fees.
Mayor Payne presented
Houston, dated October 1, 1986,
tiating utility franchises.
correspondence from the City of
regarding guidelines for nego-
Mayor Payne requested a response back from staff
regarding correspondence from Payless Cashways, Inc., Building
Materials, dated October 10, 1986, indicating that the City of
Bakersfield Fire Department is in contact with City staff
regarding Project Get Alarmed.
Mayor Payne expressed appreciation to Vice-Mayor Childs,
and presented correspondence from the Consul Genera] of India,
dated September 22, 1986, complimenting Vice-Mayor Childs for
attending a dinner hosted by the Indian Association of San Joaquin
held on September 20, 1986.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from the
Bakersfield Mayor's Committee to Employ the Handicapped, inviting
individuals to attend the Annual Awards Breakfast, to be held
October 30, 1986, at 7:00 a.m. at the Red Lion Inn.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from Talking
Dustbowl, dated September 25, 1986, regarding the documentary film
"Talking Dustbowl" destined for PBS Broadcast, in which the prin-
cipal shooting took place in Bakersfield. Mayor Payne requested
the City Clerk distribute copies to Council and staff.
Mayor Payne presented correspondence from Ruder Finn &
Rotman, dated September 29, 1986, regarding involving the City of
Bakersfield in international trade. Mayor Payne requested the
City Clerk make copies and distribute to Council for direction.
Mayor Payne referred to staff correspondence from
Bakersfield High School, dated September 24, 1986, encouraging
City to pursue the concept of increased public par~ control.
the
Mayor Payne indicated that the City is losing indivi-
duals who have indicated an interest in participating in the new
Central District Development Agency. He stated that he will nomi-
nate seven candidates at next Wednesday's meeting.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1986 Page 14
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the meeting
was recessed at 9:05 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of BakerSfield,
AT T E S T:
CIT~ CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
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