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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/1986 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, for a Workshop, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m., September 24, 1986. Present: Absent: and provided a report on facilities. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne. Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs None PRESENTATION BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PULSKAMP REGARDING OFFICE SPACE NEEDS FOR CITY FACILITIES Assistant City Manager Pulskamp made a presentation proposed office space needs for City There being no Council, the meeting was ADJOURNMENT further business to come before the adjourned at 6:30 p.m. MA~O~ or' the City of Bakersfield, Calif. rg ATTEST: CITY CL~RK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 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., September 24, 1986. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Robert McNew of the First Assembly of God Church. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Absent: None MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 27, 1986, were approved as presented. (On October 8, 1986, the Council approved an addendum to the August 27, 1986, Minutes.) the Councilmember Dickerson requested a transcript of his Council statement at the August 27, 1986, meeting. He clarified, for the record, that he did not consider Mr. Salvaggio to have caused a transgression and wants it clearly spelled out. PRESENTATION Mayor Payne read a proclamation to Bakersfield City Firefighter Steve Tingley proclaming June 22, 1986, as Firefighter Steve Tingley Day for his heroic actions in rescuing a victim of the Kern River. Councilmember Smith presented the Mayor's Eagle Plaque to Steve Tingley. Fire Chief Needham presented the Mayor's Eagle Statue; Fire Department Citation Plaque; and City of Bakersfield Medal of Honor. Steve Tingley expressed appreciation to the City Council and stated that he felt he was only doing his job. RECESS Mayor Payne recessed the meetlng at 7:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 p.m. A JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL. Mayor Payne indicated, for the record, that Councilmember Ratty has excused himself from the Joint Meeting due to a real or imaginary conflict of interest. The City Clerk called the roll of the Redevelopment Agency as follows: Present: Agency Members Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Absent: Agency Member Ratty Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 - Page 2 Adoption of Resolution No. RA7-86 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approving technical corrections to the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Bakersfield Convention Center Hotel Associates, Ltd. RA7-86 of following Upon a motion by Agency Chairman Childs, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was roll call vote: Resolution No. approved by the Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Christensen, Childs Agency Member Dickerson Agency Member Ratty Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Adoption of Resolution No. 140-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving technical corrections to the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Bakersfield Convention Center Hotel Associates, Ltd. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No. 140-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Christensen, Childs Councilmember Dickerson Councilmember Ratty Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, ADJOURNMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, upon a motion by Agency Chairman Childs, Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:45 p.m. the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED PUBLIC STATEMENTS Terry Johnson, City of Bakersfield Firefighter, 11506 Palm, invited the Mayor and Councilmembers to the 64th Annual California State Fireman's Association Conference, to be held at the Red Lion Inn, at 7:00 p.m., October 2, 1986. There will be a Valor Awards Luncheon, October 3, 1986 at the Red Lion Inn at 12:00 p.m. On October 4, 1986, Governor Deukmejian will address the Conference at 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom, and a barbecue and dance wil be held at Saunders Park. Councilmember Salvaggio requested Mr. Johnson send each Councilmember a copy of the Conference agenda. CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from Downtown Business Association, 1401 19th Street, Suite 101, dated September 23, 1986, requesting that the west side of Chester Avenue, extending one-half block from 19th Street both north and south and the east side of Chester Avenue at 19th Street, extending one-half block south be returned to public parking and to conform with the present core area parking ordinance, was received and referred to the Economic Development Department. Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 Page 3 Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, communication from Golden Empire Transit, 1830 Golden State Avenue, dated September 24, 1986, supporting the request for public parking by the Downtown Business Association, was received and referred to the Economic Development Department. Mayor Payne requested the map and memo from Jerry Hahs, Traffic Engineer, which includes the parking changes due to the new bus stops on Chester Avenue, be referred to the Economic Development Department for their study and recommendation; encouraged support of the requests; and a report back to Council as soon as possible. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, correspondence from Frank Fabbri, Centennial Park Volleyball Committee, dated September 17, 1986, requesting existing badminton court be con- verted to a regulation-size volleyball court was referred to staff. Councilmember Childs read correspondence from First Lady Nancy Reagan, dated July 31, 1986, addressed to Chief Price as follows: 1 would like to extend my warm congratulations to you for the successful march against substance abuse in your community called "Bakersfield Drug Busters" on May 3rd. How happy I was to know that all of you are focusing attention of this tragic problem facing our nation today. In my travels over the past few years, I have met with countless young people, and become more con- vinced than ever that no area of society has been left untouched by this growing menace. For that reason, we must all join together, each doing what we can in our own towns and communities, to help eradicate drug and alcohol abuse once and for all. Together we can make a difference. You have my heartfelt thanks for what you are doing, and my very best wishes for continued success. Sincerely, Nancy Reagan Councilmember Childs read excerpts of an anonymous letter from a Department Head regarding the actions of Councilmembers. REPORTS Councilmember Christensen, Chairman of and Community Services Committee read Report No. Pesticide Regulations, as follows: the Auditorium 6-86, regarding At the July 30, 1986 City Council meeting, the sub- ject of cities regulating the application of pesti- cides on private property was referred to the Auditorium and Community Services Committee for evaluation. Staff has surveyed six California cities, the National League of Cities, and the League of California Cities. The National and Calfiornia League had no information, and the cities surveyed do not regulate the homeowners in their application to pesticides. Regulation is the responsibility of the State Departments of Food and Drug, Health, and Agriculture. Local agencies enforcing the misuse of pesticides are the Kern County Health Department and the County Agriculture Commissioner. Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 - Page 4 It is this committee's recommendation that the City of Bakersfield continue to rely on the State and local County agencies for regulating and enforcing pesticide application and misuse. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Report 6-86, from the Auditorium and Community Services Committee, regarding Pesticide Regulations, was accepted. No. Upon the request of Councilmember Christensen, Report No. 7-86, from the Auditorium and Community Services Committee, regarding Bakersfield Symphony's request for Policy Changes was delayed until the October 8, 1986, Council meeting. Deputy City Manager Strenn read Report No. 22-86 from the City Manager regarding IT Corporation as follows: IT Corporation has been preparing the final report regarding contamination of City property by the Garriott Crop Dusting Facility. We have aotified IT Corporation that we were anxious to have the final report completed as soon as possible. Mr. Dai Watkins, IT Corporation, has stated that he expects to have the final report completed and express mailed to us on Wednesday, September 24, 1986, for distribution to Council. The report will contain refinement of the initial data and will provide information on various options. It is requested that the report be sent to the Water Resources Committee for review and recommen- dation. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Report No. 22-86 from the City Manager, regarding IT Corporation was referred to the Water Resources Committee for review and consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR The following were listed on the Consent Calendar: aJ Approval of Warrant Nos. 1372 to 1790 inclu- sive, in the amount of $1,116,844.34. Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from the following: Underwriters Adjusting Company for insured Marjorie Holt, P.O. Box 889; Rosemary Sell, 3620 SE Madison; Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 1918 "H" St.; Pacific Bell, 1010 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 621, Los Angeles; Pacific Bell, 1010 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 621, Los Angeles; and Patricia Collins, 7401-28 Hilton Head Way. (REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY) c. Dedication of Property: Street Right-of-Way Deed from Marvin F. Hort to the City for a portion of Morning Drive north of State Route 178. :' , 03 Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 - Page 5 Water Line Easement from Tenneco West, Inc., for the construction of a water pipeline adjacent to Gosford Road south of Pacheco Road. Irrevocable Offer of Street Dedication from Stephen W. Hair and Quitclaim Deed from the City of Bakersfield for exchange of street right-of-way north of College Avenue and east of Fairfax Road. d. Application for Encroachment Permit from: John and Susan Blacksill, Route 2, Box 535, for construction of a six foot high fence along the back of sidewalk of Claire Street at 1320 Santiago Court. Mr. & Mrs. Ray W. Raymond, Sr., 3207 Cardinal, for the construction of a block wall fence, 32 inches high, along the side lot lines to the back of sidewalk. Golden Empire Transit, 1830 Golden State Avenue, for construction of bus loading stalls, columns for covered concourse, planters, clock tower and canopy and colored concrete sidewalk for the Downtown Transfer Facility. Don and Catherine Palla, 6615 Kane Way, for construction of three tree wells along Chester Avenue at 2022 and 2024 Chester Avenue. The proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. e. Plans and Specifications for the following: Traffic Signal System on Belle Terrace at New Stine Road. o Traffic Signal Modification on Ming Avenue at South Real Road, Ming Avenue at Stine Road, and New Stine Road at Wilson Road. 3. Traffic Signal System on Agate Street/Castro Lane at Wilson Road. 4. Los Carneros Storm Drain from Mesa Grande Street to 250 feet west. 5. Construction of the Kern River Bicycle Trail, Phase If. 6. Construction of a Storm Drain on Anita Lane from Ming Avenue to 490 feet north. Contract Change Order No. 1, South Chester Avenue and Planz Road - TraI'tic Signal. Contract Change Order Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, 12, 24 and 29, Union Avenue Overhead. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, c, d, e, f and g of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 - Page 6 ACTION ON BIDS Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from Quality Service Body, Inc., in the amount of $6,846.81, for Service Body with Air Compressor and Crane was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion Stuart Tool and Supply, saw was accepted and all by Councilmember Ratty, low bid from in the amount of $4,899.32, for radial other bids rejected. arm Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from The Suppliers, in the amount of $13,724.88, for barricades and delineators was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember L. N. Curtis and Sons, in the amount of was accepted and the other bid rejected. Dickerson, low bid from $35,295.88, for fire hose Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, low bid from Cushman Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $5,881.89, for levelmeter was accepted and the other bid rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from Lathrop's Shooters Supply, Inc., in the amount of $13,811.56, for Colt Pistols (37 each) was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid D. Taylor and Associates, in the amount of $5,379.50, for generators (7 each) was accepted and all other bids rejected. from Upon a motion by Councilmember Union Metal Corporation/Triad Sales, in for signal standards was accepted and al Childs, low bid from the amount of $22,260.00, 1 other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, low bid Signal Sales Co., in the amount of $144,132.44, for traffic controllers was accepted and all other bids rejected. from Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from Pacific Equipment & Irrigation, Inc., in the amount of $4,229.40, for electric utility cart with battery charger was accepted and the other bid rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Motor City Suzuki, in the amount of $7,404.10, for utility vehicle was accepted. low bid from lightweight Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the bid from Tescon, Inc., for Community House Parking Lot Addition, Community Development Project was rejected and the Public Works Department was authorized to reevaluate the design and readvertise the pro- ject. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the low bid from Tri-County Roofing, in the amount of $76,300.00, for reroofing the Radio Communications Center and the Martin Luther King Facility was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the low bid from Tescon, Inc., in the amount of $135,701.00, for construction of a storm drain on San Emidio Street from Elm Street to "A" Street was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from Jim Alfter Cement Contractor, in the amount of $21,965.00, for annual contract for canal liner repair was accepted, the other bid rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract. Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 Page 7 Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, low bid from Jim Alfter Cement Contractor, in the amount of $77,007.00, for annual contract for curbs, gutters and sidewalks was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract. RECESS Upon the request of Councilmember Childs, the meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1014 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation of portions of Sonora Street, Alpine Street, Inyo Street, Butte Street and Chico Street adjacent to Blocks 226, 240, 241, 243, 244 and the alley in Block 241 of Kern Division in the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution of Intention No. 1014 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, Adoption of Resolution No. 141-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield making findings, declaring emergency, dispensing with bidding, alternatively finding that bidding requirements of Charter and law have been met and conditionally awarding contract to KENKO, INC., for construction of the Buena Vista Sewer Trunk. Councilmember Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 141-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield. tatlye of questions Ray Carter, J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., represen- the manufacturer of the Perma-Loc pipe, responded to of the Council. Ernie Reynolds, Development Consultant to Rancho Laborde, responded to questions of the Council. Charles Battersby, Engineer for the project, responded to questions of the Council. Councilmember Salvaggio stated, for the record, that the City Manager is recommending the resolution be adopted and that it is in the best interest of the City of Bakersfield. Steve Hemely, representative of Kenko Construction Company, responded to questions of the Council. RECESS Upon the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, the meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the call question was approved, with Councilmembers Dickerson and Christensen voting no. for the Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 Page 8 Councilmember Moore's motion to adopt Resolution No. 141-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Dickerson, Moore, Childs Councilmember Christensen None Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith, Adoption of Resolution No. 142-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the filing of applications for grant funds under the Regional Competi- tive Program of the 1984 California Park and Recreational Facility Act for the development of parks in northeast and south Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No. 142-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, Adoption of Resolution No. 143-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the filing of applications for grant funds from the Community Parkland Act of 1986 for the acquisition of park sites in northeast and south Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No. 143-86 of the Council of the City o5 Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, Approval and adoption of Negative Declaration for proposed Kern County Welfare Complex located on the northeast corner of Union Avenue and East California Avenue. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the Negative Declaration for the proposed Kern County Welfare Complex was approved and adopted. Approval of plans and specifications for removing and disposing of ten abandoned underground tanks at various locations on City-owned property. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the plans and specifications for removing and disposing of ten abandoned underground tanks at various locations on City-owned property were approved and authorization granted to transfer $35,000 from the Council Contingency Fund by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, " 07 Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 - Page 9 Contract with Northcutt & Associates to the Needs Assessments and Feasibility Study for the Homeless Population. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, with Northcutt & Associates was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Contract. the Contract was Space Needs for City Facilities. Councilmember Childs made a motion to transfer $70,000 (remodel $15,000, telephones $20,000, utilities $15,000, photocopy equipment $5,000, office equipment $10,000 and custodial $5,000) from the Council Contingency to the General Services Budget to provide for additional office space. This motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Salvaggio, Smith, Childs Noes: None Absent: None Ratty, COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Christensen made a motion that the Mayor prepare and Council sign correspondence expressing best wishes or bon voyage to the Yeager Crew, Dick Ruttan and Jeanna Yeager, of the "Voyager." This motion was unanimously approved. Councilmember Childs read a memo from Planning Director Sceales regarding Recommendation to Amend the Casa Loma Specific Plan, which indicates a recommendation to initiate a change in the Casa Loma Specific Plan from a 5.4 to a 5.3 designation for Willie Frink's property, a 10.5-acre parcel on the east side of Cottonwood Road between Casa Loma Drive and Watts Drive. Councilmember Childs made a motion to consider the recommendation to amend the Casa Loma Specific Plan as an emergency matter and adopt the recommendations outlined in the memorandum from the Planning Director. Councilmember Childs amended his motion to refer recommendation to amend the Casa Loma Specific Plan to the Planning Commission. This motion was unanimously approved. the Councilmember Childs read a letter from Public Works Manager Hawley regarding Funding for Maintenance Services, which recommends a committee be formed consisting of Public Works Manager, Community Services Manager, John Stinson of the Manager's Office, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realty, Building Industry Association, Minority and a Council liaison. He indicated that action on this issue could be held at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Salvaggio indicated that on September 3, 1986, the Council decided to delay buying the park site at Harris and Akers Roads. He outlined the history of events with regard to purchasing the proposed park. He urged members to consider the action and direct staff to go to Delfino's homestead and make a good-faith offer for the latest appraisal. Mayor Payne indicated that he received a request by Diane Sellars and nine student body representatives to approach Council and request that they be permitted to put red ribbons around all of the street standards in the community during Red Ribbon Week, October 27 through November 3, 1986. Mayor-Payne questioned if there is something established that would prohibit the request and what the proper procedure would be. Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1986 Page 10 City Manager Caravalho indicated that staff would come back with a report at the next Council meeting which will give an assessment of the request for the placement of red ribbons on street standards. ADJOURNMENT There being no Council, upon a motion by adjourned at 10:00 p.m. further business to come Councilmember Dickerson, before the the meeting was MAYOR of t'he City of Bakersfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California ~g