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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2002
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Pre-Meeting 5;15 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
ACTION TAKEN
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
(seated at 5:29 p.m.)
Absent:
None
2. INSTALLATION
a. Resolution No. 203-02 declaring the results of the General RES 203-02
Municipal Election for the election of Councilmember for SULLIVAN AB
Wards 1, 3,4, and 7, held in the City of Bakersfield on
November 5, 2002.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Resolution.
b. Administration of Oath of Office.
City Clerk McCarthy administered the Oath of Office to Irma
Carson, Mike Maggard, David Couch and Mark Salvaggio.
Statements were made by the newly elected
Councilmembers and Mayor Hall.
Benediction by Rev. Dick Hunter of the Shalimar Baptist
Church.
Motion by Salvaggio to add an item which arose after the agenda APPROVED
was posted and required action at this Council Meeting.
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Motion by SalvaggIo to recess to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation;
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision
(b)(3)(c) of Government code section 54956.9. One (1)
potential case.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
section 54956.0. The Bakersfield Californian V5. The County
of Kern, et al; KCSC Case No. 24268 NFT
c. Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation; Initiation
of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code
section 54956.9. One potential case.
Motion by Sullivan to adjourn from Closed Session at 7:04 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Rev. Ishmael Kimbrough, Pastor of The People's
Missionary Baptist Church.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Angelina Rivera, 5th Grade Student,
Juliet Thorner Elementary School.
3. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmernbers
Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
Absent:
None
Motion by Salvaggio to add Items which arose after the agenda
was posted and required action at this Council Meeting.
8.00. Adopt Resolution to approve estimated payment to Quinn
Engine Systems for unanticipated repairs on Morbark tub
grinder (not to exceed $55,000).
11.a. Approval of contract among City of Bakersfield, Kern Delta
Water District, Kern County Water Agency and Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
4.
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CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation;
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision
(b)(3)(c) of Government code section 54956.9. One (1)
potential case.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
section 54956.0. The Bakersfield Californian vs. The County
of Kern, et a/; KCSC Case No. 24268 NFT.
The City Council, by a vote of 5 to 2, with Councilmembers
Carson and Maggard dissenting, directed the City Attorney to
forgo an appeal in the matter of the Bakersfield Californian v.
The County of Kern, et al.
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ACTION TAKEN
NAT
APPROVED
NS CARSON
MAGGARD
c. Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation; Initiation NA T
of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code
section 54956.9. One potential case.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Staff presentation of the Kern Transportation Foundation's
2002 Transportation Enhancement Award for the Southwest
Bicycle Path for category of Outstanding Program.
Public Works Director Rojas made the presentation to the
Mayor and Council.
b. Presentation by the Highway 99 Committee of Appreciation
Awards to Mayor Harvey L. Hall and the City of Bakersfield,
and the Bakersfield Police Department.
Art Carlock presented awards to the Mayor, Council and
Police Department.
Mayor Hall made comments.
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6.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Mona Twocats spoke regarding a bus stop near the
Homeless Center and presented written material.
Benham requested staff aggressIvely pursue establishing a GET
bus stop in closer proximity to the Homeless Center.
Couch requested staff contact Mr. Moland to determine the
status of the request made of Mr. Sliver, the City's
representative on the GET Board, to provide a bus stop near the
Homeless Center.
b. Arminda Renteria spoke regarding a bus stop near the
Homeless Center.
c. Louis Gill Director of the Homeless Center provided written
material and spoke regarding the Housing Assistance
Program and funding cuts.
Benham requested staff prepare a letter from the Mayor and
Council for Mr. Gill to present to the State In January
requesting reinstatement of Housing Assistance Program funds
for operation of the Bakersfield Homeless Center.
d. Arthur Unger spoke regarding the Metropolitan Bakersfield
Habitat Conservation Plan.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Four (4) appointments to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee due to the expiration of terms of Keith Stoller
(Ward 1), Kimberly Ceasar (Ward 3), Kevin Burton (Ward 4),
and Cathi Guerrero (Ward 7), terms expired November 2002.
(Ward 1.3.4.7)
Carson nominated Keith Stoller for reappointment to
represent Ward 1; Maggard deferred the Ward 3 nomination
to a later date; Couch nominated Kevin Burton for
reappointment to represent Ward 4; Salvaggio nominated
Sandra Garrigan for appointment to represent Ward 7.
Motion by Salvaggio to approve the nominations expiring In
November 2006.
ACTION TAKEN
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APPROVED
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7.
APPOINTMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
b. One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board, due to the
expiration of term of Max Morris, term expiring December 31 ,
2002.
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Morris
Morris
Heflin
Morris
Heflin
Morris
Heflin
Motion by Salvaggio to reappoint Max Morris to a three year APPROVED
term expiring December 31, 2005.
c. Two (2) appointments to the Miscellaneous Civil Service
Board, due to the expiration of terms of Robert Russo and
Thomas See, terms expiring December 31,2002.
First Ballot:
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Second Ballot;
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Russell
See
Lewis
See
See
Russell
Russell
Russell
See
See
See
Russell
Russell
Russell
Motion by Salvaggio to appoint Richard Russell to a three year APPROVED
term on the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board expiring
December 31,2005.
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7.
APPOINTMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Third Ballot:
Ward 1 See
Ward 2 See
Ward 3 See
Ward 4 See
Ward 5 See
Ward 6 See
Ward 7 See
Motion by Salvaggio to appoint Tom See to a three year term on APPROVED
the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board expiring December 31,
2005.
d. One appointment to the Police Civil Service Board, due to the
expiration of term of Kenneth Vetter, term expiring December 31,
2002.
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Teagarden
Vetter
Vetter
Vetter
Vetter
Vetter
Vetter
Motion by Salvaggio to reappoint Kenneth Vetter to a three year APPROVED
term on the Police Civil Service Board expiring December 31,
2005.
e. Appointment of Building Director as regular member and
Assistant Building Director as the alternate member to the
Board of Zoning Adjustment, terms expiring December 1,
2002.
Motion by Salvaggio to reappoint the Building DIrector as a APPROVED
regular member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and the
AssIstant Building Director as the alternate member of the Board
of BuIlding Adjustment for a three year term expiring December
1,2005.
Mayor Hall recognized Boy Scout Troop 120's attendance at
the Council meeting.
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8.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION TAKEN
Minutes:
a. Approval of November 20, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from November 8,2002 to
November 21,2002 in the amount of $8,827,883.72 and self
insurance payments from November 8,2002 to November 21,
2002 in the amount of $241,926.53.
Ordinances:
c. Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration, amending Title ORD 4102
17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26
changing the zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-
2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial
Development) on 8.92 acres located along the southeast
corner of Stine Road and Panama Lane. (First Reading
11120/02) (Ward 7)
d. Ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Sections § ORD 4103
1.12.020, § 1.12.040 and § 1.2.070 by adding Annexation No.
427 and a portion of Annexation 433 to Ward 4, Annexation
No. 429 to Ward 7 and a portion of Annexation No. 433 to
Ward 2. (First Reading 11/20102) (Ward 2,4.7)
Resolutions:
e. Resolution of Intention No. 1285 to add territory, Area 3-19 ROl1285
(Wible, McKee NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District,
preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Work's Director's Report. (Ward 7)
f. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield RES 206-02
confirming the approval by the City Manager or his designee
of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer regarding
assessment of 907 E. 21,t St., for which a dangerous building
has been demolished and authorize collection of the
assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 2)
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8.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
g. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield RES 207-02
confirming the approval by the City Manager or his designee
of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
for which structures have secured against entry or for the
abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and
authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County
Tax COllector. (Ward 1,2,7)
h. Revised Job Specification: Automotive Parts Specialist I to RES 046-02(5)
Parts and Inventory Specialist.
1. Amendment NO.5 to Resolution No. 046-02 approving
Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the
Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary
schedule and related benefits.
i.
Assessment District No. 02-1, (Avalon/Belsera/Montara/The
Woods), a Resolution approving Form and Substance of
Addendum to Acquisition and Disclosure Agreement and
authorizing changes thereto and execution thereof. (Ward 4,7)
RES 208-02
AGR 02-345
j.
Resolution authorizing the creation and maintenance of an
electronic zoning map as the official zoning map for the City
of Bakersfield.
RES 209-02
k. CalPERS Employer Paid Contributions;
1. Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions RES 210-02
for All Employees of the Blue and White Collar Units
to CaIPERS.
2. Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions RES 211-02
for All Employees of the Miscellaneous Management
Unit to CaIPERS.
3. Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions RES 212-02
for All Employees of the General Supervisory and
Police Supervisory (Non-Safety).
4. Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions RES 213-02
for All Employees of the Police and Fire Management
Units to CaIPERS.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 8.k. continued
Agreements:
5.
Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions
for All Employees of the Police and Police Supervisory
Safety Units to CaIPERS.
6.
Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions
for All Employees of the Fire and Fire Supervisory
Safety Units to CaIPERS.
7.
Resolution Authorizing Reporting the Value of
Employer Paid Member Contributions to CalPERS as
Additional Compensation for Miscellaneous
Employees.
8.
Resolution Authorizing Reporting the Value of
Employer Paid Member Contributions to CalPERS as
Additional Compensation for Police Safety
Employees.
9.
Resolution Authorizing Reporting the Value of
Employer Paid Member Contributions to CalPERS as
Additional Compensation for Fire Safety Employees.
I. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: (Ward 2,4)
1.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Riverlakes Enterprises, LLC for Tract 6005 Phase 2
located south of Hageman Road and west of Coffee
Road
2.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Stone
Creek Partners, Inc. for Tract 6125 Unit 1 located
north of Hosking Avenue and west of Akers Road.
3. Final Map with Hampton Place L.P. for Tract 6007
Unit 2 located south of Palm Avenue and west of
Allen Road.
4.
Assignment of Improvement Agreement No. 01-160
for Parcel Map 10788 from Commerce Drive
Partners to Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc.,
Parcel Map 10788 is located south of Truxtun
Avenue at the northeasterly end of Commerce Dr.
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ACTION TAKEN
RES 214-02
RES 215-02
RES 216-02
RES 217-02
RES 218-02
AGR 02-346
AGR 02·347
AGR 02-348
AGR 02-349
AGR 02-350
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
m. Reimbursement Agreement for Tentative Tract 6023:
(Ward 4)
ACTION TAKEN
1. Reimbursement Agreement with Coleman Homes, AGR 02-351
Inc. ($225,680.27) for construction of the Olive Drive
Golf Cart Crossing.
2. Appropriate $225,681 Riverlakes Planned Drainage
Area Fees to the Capital Outlay Fund's Capital
Improvement Budget.
Amend agreements for certified court reporting services:
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 99-294 with AGR 99-294(1)
Sylvia Mendez & Associates for certified court
reporting services provided to the City of Bakersfield's
City Attorney's Office.
2. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 99-295 with AGR 99-295(1)
Wood & Randall for certified court reporting services
provided to the City of Bakersfield's City Attorney's
Office.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-063 with URS
Corporation to increase compensation to consultant by $6,000
(for a total contract amount of $625,690) for a traffic signal
design. (Ward 7)
p.
Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 96-175 with Gordon
Special Services dba J&J Special Services for Administration
of the School Crossing Guard Program.
Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services:
1. Design Consultant Contract with Cannon & Associates
(not to exceed $50,000) for improvement plan
checking engineering services.
2. Appropriate $50,000 additional General Fund
Improvement Plan Check Revenue to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget.
Carrier Canal Development Agreement with MONY Life
Insurance Company to convert open canal to box culvert.
(Ward 5)
AGR 02-063(1)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TlON
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TlON
AGR 02-353
DEED 5806
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8.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
s.
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 99-216 with Normal
Development to revise Exhibit "A" to include an additional
tract to receive the Transportation Impact Fee credit (no
change in the not-to-exceed credit amount). (Ward 7)
t.
Transportation Impact Fee Agreement with Stuart Thomas
Incorporated, a Nevada Corporation DBA Lenox Homes for
Tract 6064, located south of Berkshire Road and east of
South "H" Street. (Ward 7)
u.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Bakersfield and the Housing Authority of the County of Kern
regarding two Trek bicycles for Police patrol in the Lakeview
area. (Ward 1)
v.
Amendment NO.1 Agreement No. CA 02-042 in an amount
not to exceed $80,000 with Michael G. Marderosian for
outside legal services in the matter of Ochoa v. City of
Bakersfield, United States District Court Case No. CV-F-
015559 AWl DLB..
w.
Amendment NO.3 to Agreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon &
Son, Inc. to add $68,000 to the annual earthmoving and
hauling agreement (for a total citywide annual contract
amount of $1,189,500).
x.
Amendment to Agreement with Shibumi Consulting Services:
1. Appropriate $50,000 Solid Waste Fund Balance to the
Public Works Department Operating Budget.
2. Amendment #1 to Consultant Agreement PW 02-107,
with Shibumi Consulting Services, Inc., to add
$50,000 (total compensation for this agreement not to
exceed $59,000), and additional scope of work for the
implementation of improvements to the City's data
collection software.
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ACTION TAKEN
AGR 99-216(1)
AGR 02·354
AGR 02-355
AGR 02-356
AGR 01-143(3)
COUCH ABS
AGR 02·357
y. Reimbursement Agreement with Jack and Shirlyn Davenport AGR 02-358
for Widening Rosedale Highway west of Henry Lane, with
relocation of an existing retaining wall in an amount not to
exceed $3,860 and exchange of properties at 2601 Rosedale
Highway. (Ward 4)
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8.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
z. Amendment No. 1 ($5,000 for a total not to exceed AGR 02-255(1)
compensation clause of $73,400) to Consultant Agreement
No. 02-255 with Niemeyer & Associates, P.C. for inspection
and safety training of the Bakersfield Amtrak Track. (Ward 2)
aa. Agreement with URS Corp. for $145,335.00 for the AGR 02-359
preparation of a Preliminary Geometric Design and
development of a Specific Plan Line to the future interchange
at Hosking Road and State Route 99; and for the preparation
of a Project Study Report (PSR) for the widening of the
existing interchange at Olive Drive and State Route 99. (Ward
7)
Bids:
bb.
Planz Park Playground Rehabilitation Project: (Ward 7)
1. Award contract to Brown Fowler Construction in the
amount of $147,157.00, for Planz Park Playground
Rehabilitation Project..
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TION
2. Appropriate $36,336 uncommitted CDBG Funds to the
Recreation and Parks Department, Capital
Improvement Budget withing the Community
Development Block Grant Fund.
cc. Accept bid from GTSI Corporation, $429,166.24, for 103
Panasonic T oughbooks for the Police Mobile Data Computer
System.
dd. Accept bid to award annual contract to San Joaquin Fence & AGR 02-361
Supply, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $250,000, to
furnish and install fencing around various City properties and
canals.
ee. Accept bid from Bearcat Manufacturing, Inc., $31,607.33, for
one (1) additional crack sealing machine for Street
Maintenance Division.
ff. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $28,207.47, for one (1)
replacement cab and chassis for the Fire Department Patrol
vehicle.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
gg. Various Street Improvements - Hageman Road, Calloway
Drive and Old Farm Road: (Ward 4)
1. Accept base and alternate bid to award contract to E AGR 02-362
& M Constructors Co. ($362,831.40) for the Project.
2. Approve Reimbursement Agreement with Riverlakes AGR 02-363
Community Church (actual cost of alternate bid to be
reimbursed to City).
3. Appropriate $187,000 fund balance and $113,000
Developer Contribution to the Capital Improvement
Budget within the Transportation Development Fund.
hh. Reject bid for Pin Oak Park Water Playground. (Ward 5)
Miscellaneous:
ii. Pacific Gas & Electric's request for an easement to locate a DEED 5771
guy wire anchor on City owned real property located at the
northeast corner of Calloway Drive and Olive Drive. (Ward 4)
jj. General Plan Amendment 02-0623, Mcintosh & Associates is
requesting an amendment to the Circulation Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan deleting that
segment of Masterson Street between Lake Ming Road and
Bella Drive in northeast Bakersfield from the Circulation
Element as a planned arterial. Appeal by the City of
Bakersfield Public Works Department. (Ward 3)
Staff recommends continuing this matter to January 15,
2003
kk. Revised Job Specifications
a. Traffic Painter II
b. Traffic Painter III
II. Miscellaneous Appropriations/Transfers: (Ward 2)
1. Appropriate $8,360 Amtrak Railway Fund Balance to
the Capital Improvement Budget.
mm. Appropriate and transfer $2 million General Fund Balance to
the Self-Insurance Fund to partially cover a deficit at June 30,
2002.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA TlON
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
nn. Historic Preservation Commission 2001/2002 Fiscal Year
Annual Report.
00. Adopt Resolution to approve estimated payment to Quinn RES 219-02
Engine Systems for unanticipated repairs on Morbark tub
grinder (not to exceed $55,000).
MotIon by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items a. through APPROVED
00. wIth the removal of items 8.p., 8.q., 8.mm., and 8.bb. for
separate consideration.
p. Amendment NO.2 to Agreement No. 96-175 with Gordon AGR 96-175(2)
Special Services dba J&J Special Services for Administration
of the School Crossing Guard Program.
Motion by Hanson to adopt item 8.p.
APPROVED
q.
Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services:
AGR 02-352
1. Design Consultant Contract with Cannon & Associates
(not to exceed $50,000) for improvement plan
checking engineering services.
2. Appropriate $50,000 additional General Fund
Improvement Plan Check Revenue to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget.
MotIon by Hanson to adopt item 8.q.
APPROVED
mm. Appropriate and transfer $2 million General Fund Balance to
the Self-Insurance Fund to partially cover a deficit at June 30,
2002.
Motion by Hanson to adopt item 8.mm.
APPROVED
bb.
Planz Park Playground Rehabilitation Project: (Ward 7)
AGR 02-360
1. Award contract to Brown Fowler Construction in the
amount of $147,157.00, for Planz Park Playground
Rehabilitation Project..
2. Appropriate $36,336 uncommitted CDBG Funds to the
Recreation and Parks Department, Capital
Improvement Budget withing the Community
Development Block Grant Fund.
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Motion by Salvaggio to adopt item 8.bb.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
9. HEARINGS
a. Continued hearing to consider a resolution approving and RES 220-02
adopting an adjusted fee for the development and
improvement of parks within the City of Bakersfield (1.95%
proposed fee increase).
Staff comments by Public Works Director Rojas.
Hearing opened at 8;17 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8;17 p.m.
Motion by Maggard to adopt Resolution approving and adopting APPROVED
fees.
b. Resolution upholding the appeal and modifying the decision RES 221-02
of the Planning Commission approving vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 6140 and the Development Plan for PUD Zone
Change No. 02-0291 on certain property located on the south
side of Highway 58, and the east side of South Oswell Street.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 8:20 p.m.
Roger Mcintosh spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:21 p.m.
Motion by Carson to uphold the appeal and modify the decision APPROVED
of the Planning Commission.
c. Final Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment
P01-0973 (Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Update).
1. Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan RES 222-02
Update.
2. Resolution adopting the amendment to the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan text and maps. RES 223-02
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9.
HEARINGS continued
Staff comments and computer presentation by Planning
Director Grady.
Hearing opened at 8:34.
Gordon Nipp of the Sierra Club and John Fallgatter of the
Smart Growth Coalition spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation.
Dick Taylor, President of the Kern Off-Road Association and
Roger Mcintosh, Co-Chair of the Transportation and Land
Use Planning Committee of the Vision 2020 Plan, spoke in
favor of the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 8:49 p.m.
Couch requested clarificatIon on Alternative 15 and requested
the following be reviewed by the Urban Development
Committee:
o Inclusion of groundwater recharge overlay maps in
informatIon before changes In the Plan are presented to
Council.
o Usefulness of Specific Plans In relation to the General
Plan.
o Provide a better definition of the term 'encourage' in the
context of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
o Possible inclusion of bus stop turn outs in the plan.
o Investigate ways to prevent a negative impact on the air
quality by ImplementatIon of the Plan.
o Facl1ltate use of non petroleum powered vehicles.
o Promotion of the option of solar power In new
developments.
Maggard requested staff assistance in developing a local
incentive program to encourage the public to switch from wood
burning fireplaces to natural gas fireplaces.
Benham requested the Urban Development Committee address
the issues of view shed and ridge line development, urban
growth boundary, and Alternative 15 of Highway 58 Alignment.
Salvaggio requested staff prepare a response to concerns
expressed during the hearIng process regarding groundwater
protection and waste management, septic tank use, etc.
ACTION TAKEN
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9.
HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
MotIon by Salvaggio to adopt the Resolution certifying the Final APPROVED
Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment
Update and adoption of a Resolution amending the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan text and maps.
d. Ordinance amending Title 17, concerning regulations for the FR
development and construction of multiple family housing
projects such as apartments, duplexes, triplexes and
fourplexes in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 (Multiple Family
Residential) zone districts.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 9;41 p.m.
Brian Todd, Building Industry Association representative,
spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 9:44 p.m.
Couch requested the Budget and Finance Committee review the
suggestion to give a Park Fee credit to developments consisting
of four or less fourplexes.
Couch requested the Urban Development Committee review the
six elements, and more specifically the parking element,
included in the Ordinance change.
Recess taken from 9:48 p.m. to 9:58 p.m.
10. REPORTS
a. Community Services Committee Report No. 5-02 regarding a
City Contribution of COBG Funds in an amount not to exceed
$5000 to Bakersfield African American Cultural Association
for a Community Celebration in Southeast Bakersfield.
Sullivan presented the report on behalf of the committee.
Motion by Carson to approve report and expenditure of CDBG APPROVED
Funds.
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10.
REPORTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
b.
Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 3-02 regarding
the proposed increase in Kern County Solid Waste
Management Program fees.
REFERRED TO
BUDGET AND
FINANCE
Staff comments by City Manager Tandy.
Maggard requested the Budget and FInance CommIttee review
the implications for the CIty due to the solId waste fee Increase
by the County Board of Supervisors.
Salvaggio requested the Budget and Finance Committee
explore the feasibility of notifyIng the approxImately 5000
businesses within the CIty affected by the rate hIkes.
c. City manager Report No. 5-02 on the Bike Path Widening and
Improvements near Truxtun Avenue from 450' east of
Quailridge Drive to approximately 2500' further east.
Staff comments and computer presentation by Public Works
Director Rojas.
MotIon by Couch to move forward wIth staff recommendatIon APPROVED
and proceed with Alternative #1.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Approval of contract among City of Bakersfield, Kern Delta AGR 02-364
Water District, Kern County Water Agency and Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California.
Salvaggio recognized Tom Clark, General Manager Kern County
Water Agency, and Mark Mulkay, General Manager Kern Delta Water
District.
MotIon by Salvaggio to approve Agreement.
APPROVED
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Vice-Mayor
Salvaggio nominated David Couch to serve a two year term as Vice-
Mayor.
There were no other nominations.
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DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by Salvaggio to appoint David Couch as Vice-Mayor to a APPROVED
two year term ending December 2004.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Benham requested staff address the need for a GET bus stop
near the homeless center and provided correspondence from
Mr. Moland regarding the issue.
Benham requested Recreation and Parks staff investigate
acquiring a mobile skate board park such as the City of Long
Beach has.
Benham provided a letter from BHS principle David Reese
regarding code enforcement issues along the railroad tracks and
requested staff address the issue.
Benham requested staff examine ways to cooperate and assist
the agencies listed in the 2020 Plan in determining how the City
can assist in improving the quality of the air and report to the
Urban Development Committee their findings and suggestions;
that the strategies be placed on the agenda of the next joint
meeting of the Council and Kern County Board of Supervisors
for discussion. Benham further requested the Urban
Development Committee consider the use of leaf blowers and a
possible moratorium on drive through windows in new
commercial developments; requested the Board of Supervisors
consider a moratorium on new dairy applications in the County
and to study the cost to our air quality of the emissions from
dairies. Additionally, she requested the local representatives on
the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District to be as
aggressive as possible in implementing solutions in polluting
agricultural practices and the pollution caused by diesel trucks.
Benham extended her cOlleagues, Mayor, City employees and the
citizens of Bakersfield a safe and happy holiday season.
Maggard requested Urban Development address the Issue of leaf
blowers, drive through windows, and the use of CMG cars by the
City fleet.
Maggard congratulated re-elected members of the Council and
thanked staff for assistance they provide.
Maggard requested a video copy of the portion of the Board of
Supervisors meeting regarding the increase of solid waste fees.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Maggard requested CIty representatives on the GET Board
expedite a bus stop on Auburn near the Canyon Hl1Is Assembly
of God Church and a shelter for the stop at Fairfax and Auburn.
Maggard thanked Salvaggio for his service as Vice-Mayor,
congratulated Couch on his election as Vice-Mayor and wished
everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Hanson requested staff repair holes in the fencing near White
Lane and Hwy. 99 near the Motel 6.
Hanson congratulated the re-elected Councilmembers; thanked
Salvaggio for his service and wished the City a Happy Holiday
Season.
Sullivan congratulated Couch on his selection as Vice-Mayor;
expressed appreciation to the staff and Mayor; asked that everyone
remember the true meaning of Christmas and extended holiday
wishes to everyone.
Couch requested the Water Board consIder a CIty OrdInance
prohibiting other outside jurisdictions from importing bulk bio-
solids, into the incorporated area of the City, that do not meet
the exceptional quality standards.
Couch provided informatIon to Stan Ford to be passed on to
NOR regarding noise control.
Couch provided information regardIng the promotion of solar
energy and requested staff consider the feasIbility of
implementation.
Couch thanked Salvaggio for his service as Vice-Mayor and
complimented staff on the agenda and the volume of material
covered.
Couch requested staff present all options available for budget
cutting, during upcoming review.
Couch provided refe"als to Assistant City Manager Stinson.
Couch requested Public Works Director Rojas review the criteria
of the High Speed Rail Study to assure Mr. Dirtdon's comments
are included.
Couch extended holiday wishes.
ACTION TAKEN
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Carson requested staff provide a status report on the grocery
store at Union and California.
Carson requested staff provide a list of uncompleted light
projects in the Southeast area.
Carson requested staff provide Information on the process for
sewer connection for the Stine Road area residents along
Stockdale Hwy.
Carson requested staff install a cross-walk at ThIrd Street and
Chester Avenue.
Carson wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Salvaggio provided a letter from Jack Mayfield on behalf of
Country Meadows, Stine Ranch and Rancho Stine Homeowners
Associations, and requested staff analyze the feasibility of his
request for the City to take over their streets; if not feasible
check to see if CDBG funds could be used for street
improvements.
Salvaggio provided an email from Mr. Barton who took
exception to the response provided by Police regardIng a noise
nuisance and requested Chief Matlock respond.
Salvaggio requested Public Works provide a feasibility study
regarding a three-way stop at FaIth and Doefleld; in the interim
to provide police patrol in that location to reduce speeding
problems.
Salvaggio thanked Don Anderson for the status report provided
to Rhonda Smiley regarding the White LanelHwy. 99 Interchange
project and requested staff keep abreast of the situation.
Salvaggio thanked the Council for being allowed to serve as Vice-
Mayor.
Salvaggio extended best wishes for the holiday season.
Mayor Hall thanked the Council for their service and demeanor,
particularly Salvaggio for the support he has provided.
Mayor Hall thanked staff for all the support they provide and wished
everyone a happy holiday season.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adJour,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cle
City of Bakersfield, California
ACTION TAKEN