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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/06 CC MINUTES L l 4. L 1 419 ~1 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 21, 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 5:25) Scrivner Absent: None. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS WORKSHOPS CLOSED SESSION 3. a. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Bill Avery; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (Three cases) c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding John M. Tarabino, et al v City. City Clerk McCarthy announced that in the interest of time two cases will be discussed under item 4.b. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5: 16 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. APPROVED APPROVED L~~______~___________~________.._~ -------~--..---------"------------- ..--------- ------- _ _~_ _ ___~_...______..J .'42.0. ~.I I Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 2 RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: None. 6. INVOCATION Pastor Mike Popovich, Olive Drive Church. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Payton Brandon, 3rd Grade Student at Rio Bravo Elementary School. 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION Conference with Labor Negotiator, Bill Avery; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (Two cases) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding John M. Tarabino, et al v City. 9. PRESENTATIONS a. b. c. a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dianne Hoover, City Recreation and Parks Director, proclaiming July, 2006, as "Recreation and Parks Month". Recreation and Parks Di rector Hoover accepted the Proclamation and made comments. b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Retirement Plaque and gift certificate to Elijah G. Smith, Jr. Elijah G. Smith, Jr. accepted the service plaque and the gift certificate. ACTION TAKEN J LABOR NEGOTIA TOR GIVEN DIRECTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION j J l l l Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 3 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 421 - ACTION TAKEN ~____...............~~___"..__..__~_ .___~.....t_~_~_.~_._..__._..~__._._.......-L......_.___~._.~__._~___~.~__~~~___.__._____ .---------~._-------.------.--.~-....-..-....~.....-- -,,_. _....~.~.,"""'-. I ....._~_.._____---.J a. Dennis Fox spoke regarding the overpass on 7'h Standard Rd. b. Craig Schmidt, PG&E Public Affairs Director, provided written material and invited the Council to a symposium next Tuesday regarding advanced technologies on saving money and time. c. Shirley and Bob Curran spoke requesting the limitation of two-story homes behind Terrazzo Dr. to the south. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff contact the Currans regarding the development process so that her request can be directed in the correct channel. d. Bill Cooper with the Kern River Parkway Foundation spoke requesting the Council name the new Commemorative Grove at Manor St. Vice-Mayor Maggard thanked everyone involved in establishing the Commemorative Grove; furnished the letter provided by Mr. Cooper and requested the Community Services Committee address naming of the Grove and inform Mr. Cooper when meetings concerning the issue will take place. e. Sheryl Barbich, President of Greater Bakersfield 20/20, asked the Council to officially replace the current Squiggle logo and adopt the Green Leaf Bakersfield logo to represent the City and provided written material. Councilmember Benham requested the Community Services Committee address Ms. Barbich's request and additionally requested Public Works Director Rojas provide the committee a report regarding location of monument signs. 11. APPOINTMENTS None. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the June 5, 2006 Budget Meeting and June 7, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. 422 12. Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Payments: b. Approval of department payments from May 26, 2006 to June 8, 2006 in the amount of $8,291,305.87 and self insurance payments from May 26, 2006 to June 8, 2006 in the amount of $168,419.45. Ordinances: c. Adoption of Ordinances: 1. Amending Sections 8.80.060, 8.80.080, 8.80.090, 8.80.100, 8.80.110, and deleting Section 8.80.120 of the Municipal Code relating to nuisance abatement. Amending Sections 15.04.120, 15.20.010, 15.24.010 and 15.24.020 of the Municipal Code relating to building and construction issues. 2. d. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map NO.1 03-29 from C- 2 (Regional Commercial) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) on 6.61 acres comprised of the block bounded by Baker Street, Lake Street, King Street and Kentucky Street, and a portion of the block bounded by Baker Street, Lake Street, Kern Street and Kentucky Street. (GPA/ZC 05- 1930) (Quad Knopf representing the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency) Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-28 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 100 acres located at the northeast corner of Gosford Road and McCutchen Road. (GPA/ZC 05-0423) (SmithTech/USA, Inc. representing Pascoe Family Investments, LLC). e. ACTION TAKEN J ORD 4346 ORD 4347 ORD 4348 j ORD 4349 j 423 Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 5 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN l f. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4350 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-22 from C- 2 (Regional Commercial) to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling Zone/Planned Unit Development Zone) on 9.88 acres located at the northeast corner of Panama Lane and Ashe Road. (GPA/ZC 05-1445) (Mcintosh & Associates representing Castle & Cooke California, Inc.) g. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4351 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-32 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 70 acres and A to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 10 acres located at the northwest corner of Taft Highway and Gosford Road. (GPA/ZC 05-1452) (SmithTech/USA, Inc. representing OMAX, LLC) h. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4352 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-16 from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to R-2 (Limited Multiple l Family Dwelling) on approximately 20 acres located at the southeast corner of Cottonwood Road and East White Lane (future). (GPA/ZC 05-0599) (Pinnacle Engineering, representing Jim and Cindy Edwards) i. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4353 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 103-31 from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 2.28 acres located at the northeast corner of V Street and 3rd Street. (GPA/ZC 05-1021) (Michael Dhanens Architect representing Tammy Nguyen and California Water Service Company) j. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4354 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 124-29 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 25 acres located north of Hosking Road between Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road. (GPA/ZC 05-1280) (Jerry Hendricks representing Helen and Waldo Jones) L -"-"'_~. L ._~~. _ --'-.......~...__.........._._.~... ._.______~~........_...........__._______.____.. _._.__ _......-....-~___._____..__. _~.,_.,.....<._ .__._.~ _..- __~'L_..._. ..--..-.-----~..-....-..----.---~--~..--~ 424 - 12. Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued k. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26 from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 5.5 acres located on the south side of Panama Lane between Wible Road and Windflower Avenue. (GPA/ZC 05-1442) (Marino/Associates representing Arredondo Ventures, Inc.) I. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 103-24 from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 4.60 acres located on the west side of Morning Drive approximately 1,000 feet south of State Route 178. (GPA/ZC 05-1361) (Mcintosh & Associates representing Sterling Oaks Investments, LLC) m. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos. 102-04 and 102-05 from A (Agriculture) to E (Estate Residential) on 39.41 acres and A to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) on 7.73 acres and A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 35.87 acres located on the north and south of Etchart Road and on the west side of the Beardsley Canal. (GPA/ZC 05-1451) (SmithTech/USA, Inc. representing Bear Mountain Development, Inc.) Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 102-29 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 51 acres located between Calloway Drive and EI Toro Viejo Road, immediately north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway. (GPA/ZC 05-1448) (James C. Lundy representing the Thropp Jackson Trust) n. ACTION TAKEN ORD 4355 J- , ; ORD 4356 ORD 4357 j ORD 4358 j 425 Bakersfield, California, June 21 , 2006 - Page 7 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN L o. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4359 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 122-24 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 80 acres located at the northeast corner of Pensinger Road and South Allen Road. (GPA/ZC 05-1257) (Marino/Associates, representing Harold Johnson, Patricia Schreiver, Michael Lorenzi and Susan Piper by Ted Piper) p. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4360 Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 104-15 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 74.71 acres located on the west side of Miramonte Drive, approximately Y2 mile south of State Highway 178. (General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1343) (Porter-Robertson Engineering, representing Stockdale Oil & Gas, Inc.) ) Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4361 q. Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-01 from A l (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 66.25 acres located on the south side of Seventh Standard Road east of Calloway Canal. (GPA/ZC 05-1450) (SmithTech USA, Inc. representing Michel & Margaret Ann Etcheverry Family Limited Partnership) Resolutions: r. Resolution approving the destruction of certain RES 167-06 obsolete City records, documents, instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Government Code Sections 34090, et seq - Finance Department. s. Resolution adding territory, Area 4-55 (Barbera, RES 168-06 Chardonnay NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 169-06 t. Resolution approving Vantagecare Retirement Health Savings Program for employees of the Bakersfield Police Officers Association Employee L Group. ... I I ..~~_..._-_..~------_""'_.~..__...,_..._-----..._-~~-----~.__.---'-"'-'----~--~----~-_._-----.......-....-.~ 426 Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 8 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued u. New job specification, change to salary schedule and reclassification: Amendment NO.4 to Resolution No. 049-06 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Human Resources Analyst II. 2. New job specification for Human Resources Analyst II position. 3. Reclassification of 1 (one) Human Resources Analyst I position to Human Resources Analyst II position. 1. v. Resolution of Intention No. 1460 to add territory, Area 4-58 (16th, Myrtle SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. w. McAllister Ranch Planned Sewer Area: 1. Resolution adopting McAllister Ranch Planned Sewer Area and making findings thereto. Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 16.32.060 of the Municipal Code relating to sewer facilities. 2. Agreements: x. Preliminary formation of the McAllister Ranch Community Facilities District: 1. Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with SunCal McAllister Ranch LLC to fund costs of formation for the proposed District. Appropriate $100,000 developer advances to the Community Facility District Fund Non Departmental Operating Budget for consultant and legal services. 2. ACTION TAKEN J-_~l 1 ; RES 049-D6(4) RO/1460 RES 170-06 J ORD 4362 AGR 06-161 J r- - -~--------_._.~--~ 42;7- . Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 9 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Item 12.x. continued L 3. Agreement with Fieldman Rolapp & AGR 06-162 Associates to provide City with financial advisor services related to formation of the District. 4. Agreement with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe AGR 06-163 LLP to provide bond counsel services related to formation of the District. y. Final Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: 1. Final Map and Improvement Agreements AGR 06-164 with McMillan Albany, LLC for Tract 6307 located on the corner of Albany Gate Drive and Panama Lane. 2. Final Map and Improvement Agreements AGR 06-165 with Barcelona, LLC for Tract 6446 Phases AGR 06-166 1 & 2 located north of Paladino Drive and AGR 06-167 east of Valley Lane. AGR 06-168 z. Agreement with Raymundo Engineering Company, AGR 06-169 Inc. ($176,963.00) for design of Liquid Natural Gas L Fueling Station Facility on Mt. Vernon Avenue across from Green Waste facility. aa. Agreement with Clifford & Brown ($200,000.00 AGR 06-170 FY06/07 & $225,000.00 FY07/08) for outside legal services. bb. Agreement with Marderosian, Runyon, et al AGR 06-171 ($750,000.00 FY06/07 & $750,000.00 FY07/08) for outside legal services. Agreement with Housing Authority of County of Kern AGR 06-172 cc. DEED 6432 ($1,500,000.00 HOME Investment Partnership DEED 6433 funds) to construct 60 units of affordable senior apartments at 24th and R Streets. dd. Agreement with Columbus Avenue Housing AGR 06-173 Partners, L.P. ($500,000.00 HOME Investment DEED 6434 Partnership Community Housing Development DEED 6435 Organization (CHDO) funds) to construct 50 affordable family apartments at 500 West Columbus Street. ee. Agreement with County of Kern and City of Shafter AGR 06-174 ($9,000,000.00) to fund the 7'h Standard l Road/State Route 99/Union Pacific Railroad Separation of Grade Project. (Thomas Roads) i L-~_______~____~__________.__~_____._____~_ ~___~.._______~_~_________________~______~_____ ______~_____..J 428-- Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 10 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ff. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06- j 0462 (D.R. Horton, Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc.) generally located east of Interstate 5, south of Taft Highway and west of Renfro Road. 1. Agreement with D.R. Horton, LA Holding AGR 06-175 Co., Inc. ($406,747.00) for the preparation of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and appropriate $305,060 (developer's contribution) to Development Services Operating Budget in the General Fund. 2. Agreement with Impact Sciences, Inc. AGR 06-176 ($305,060.00) to prepare an EIR for GPA/ZC No. 06-0462. gg. Agreement with San Joaquin Valley Strategic AGR 06-177 Business Unit of Chevron USA for operation of City facilities located in the Kern River Field hh. Amendment No.4 to Agreement No. 01-018 with AGR 01-018(4) AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. ($34,000.00 total not to exceed $119,000.00) to extend the term for two years and add specific language for the City's down payment assistance j programs. ii. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-413 with AGR OS-413(1) Stuart Thomas Inc. ($166,781.40 total not to exceed $730,693.68) to revise the scope of work to include the reconstruction of the intersection at South H Street and Hosking Road. jj. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-114 with AGR 02-144(1) Manbir Singh, M.D. and Taran Singh ($1,845.50 per month) for leased space at 3945 Hughes Lane #D. kk. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-238 with AGR OS-238(1) Tri-State Auction Systems (extend term twelve (12) months) for auctioneer services for surplus City personal property. II. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-239 with AGR OS-239(1) C.H.P. Enterprise, Inc. dba Ken Porter Auctions (extend term twelve (12) months) for auctioneer services for surplus City personal property. j --- ----_._----~-- Bakersfield, California, June 21,2006 - Page 11 429 ~ 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN l mm. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-378 with AGR OS-378(1) Castle & Cooke California, Inc. ($263,556.00; total not to exceed $1,363,556.00) to revise the scope of work to include the design and reconstruction of an additional portion of Stockdale Highway that sits between the Kern River Bridge and the Cross Valley Can al. Bids: nn. Reject all bids for traffic signal and lighting systems installation at the intersection of Columbus Street at University Avenue and Columbus Street at Wenatchee Avenue. 00. Reject bid for four (4) packer bodies with automated side arms. pp. Accept bid from Quinn Company ($183,888.00) for one (1) replacement diesel-powered motor grader. qq. Accept bid from Century Industries ($130,691.00) for four (4) mobile bleachers. Accept bid and award annual contract to Kay AGR 06-178 rr. Automotive (not to exceed $55,000.00) for l automotive batteries. Accept bid and award annual contract to Kern Turf AGR 06-179 ss. Supply, Inc. (not to exceed $210,000.00) for irrigation parts and supplies. tt. Accept bid and award annual contract to Argo AGR 06-180 Chemical, Inc. (not to exceed $107,000.00) for pool chemicals. uu. Accept bid and award contract to Contra Costa AGR 06-181 Electric ($215,487.00) for installation of emergency standby generators for Fire Stations 2, 10 & 13. Accept bid and award contract to Champion AGR 06-182 w. Hardware, Inc. ($59,500.00) for installation of doors at the Convention Center. Accept base bid and additive alternate to award AGR 06-183 ww. contract to KX2 Holdings, Inc. LLC dba Climatec Building Techologies Group ($124,191.60) for construction of security and access control system at Police Department Facilities. l __ _ __~~_ ~_~ ..~__ ________~_____..____~____..~__________~_..__J 430' Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 12 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued xx. Accept bid and award contract to Bakersfield Well and Pump Company ($749,135.00) for two domestic water well block pump houses; CBK L-212 located at 5108 Trinidad Lake Way and CBK-45 located at 1500 Jenkins Road. yy. Traffic signal and lighting system installation at the intersection of Monitor Street and Berkshire Road: 1. Accept bid and award contract to TES Electrical Contractors, Inc. ($108,700.00) for the project. Appropriate $10,000.00 additional traffic impact fee revenue to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. 2. ZZ. Appropriate $300,000 additional refuse service revenue to the Public Works Department Operating Budget within the Refuse Fund for increased costs associated with service for new development. aaa. Appropriate $75,605 Federal Grant Revenues (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice) to the General Fund Police Operating Budget. bbb. Reclassification of Revenue Program Aide to Accountant I position (PW-Administration). City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received from Craig Pope, Kern County Growth Department, supporting item 12.ee. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve Consent Calendar items 12.a. through 12.bbb. 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider a Resolution ordering the vacation of the superceded right of way dedication located southwesterly of the intersection of Sillect Avenue and Arrow Street. ACTION TAKEN AGR 06-184 j AGR 06-185 j APPROVED RES 171-06 J 43.!; -, Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 13 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN l b. Public Hearing to consider a Resolution ordering the vacation of the northern 15 feet of right of way along Berkshire Road between Granite Hills Street and Shallow Cove Way, also the temporary access, turnaround, and slope easement located northwest of the intersection of Berkshire Road and Granite Hills Street. RES 172-D6 c. Zone Change No. 05-1455; Lynx Realty & Management, representing William & Geraldine Skaggs (property owner) has applied for a zone change on approximately 5 acres located at the northeast corner of Stine and Berkshire Roads. 1. First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26 from R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) on approximately 5 acres. FR d. Zone Change No. 06-0321; Mcintosh & Associates, representing SunCal Companies (property owner) has applied for a zone change on approximately 2,080 acres located on the north side of Panama Lane between S. Allen Road and Nord Avenue. (McAllister Ranch) L l First Reading of Ordinance approving Notice of Exemption and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map Nos. 122-16,21,22 & 23) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A-20A (Agriculture 20 Acre Minimum Lot Size) to E (Estate-One Family Dwelling) on 143.09 acres; R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 988.82 acres; R-2 PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling- Planned Unit Development) on 303.21 acres; to R-3 PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling-Planned Unit Development) on 159.67 acres; C-1 PCD (Neighborhood Commercial-Planned Commercial Development) on 118.30 acres; C-C PCD PE (Commercial Centers-Planned Commercial Development & Petroleum Extraction Combining) on 320.10 acres; and DI (Drilling Island) on 37.61 acres. City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received from Carolynn and Gary Mitchell in opposition to item 13.b. 1. FR ~-----_..._..._--~._.._~-----_.....---..--_.._----_...._----~-_..-...--.~~.__.._--~---------_. I __ _~._____~__________.~~~..... __.___~__ __J 432 Bakersfield, California, June 21 , 2006 - Page 14 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued Hearings opened at 7:15 p.m. No one spoke. Hearings closed at 7:15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve Consent Calendar items 13.a. through 13.b. 14. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider appeal by A & E Union of the Planning Commission's decision approving Tentative Tract 6736, located in the Rio Bravo Country Club community, east of Miramonte, south of Casa Club Drive. (Applicant/Subdivider: Andrew Fuller) 1. Resolution upholding and modifying the decision of the Planning Commission approving Tentative Tract 6736 located in the Rio Bravo Community, east of Miramonte, south of Casa Club Drive and denying the appeal by A & E Union, Inc. City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received from Richard A. Monje on behalf of A & E Union withdrawing the appeal. Hearing opened at 7: 18 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:18 p.m. 15. REPORTS a. Resolution adopting Council Policy regarding Councilmember reimbursement for expenses (AB 1234). City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received from staff correcting Exhibit A of the Resolution. City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments. Councilmember Scrivner, Chairperson of the Legislation and Litigation Committee, made comments. ACTION TAKEN J WITHDRA WN J RES 173-06 J Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 15 15. REPORTS continued l Councilmember Couch requested the phrase "or designee" be added to the exhibit. Motion by Councilmember Scrivner to adopt the Resolution with the addition of the phrase "or designee" added to the exhibit. 16. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget: 1. Resolution approving and adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the City. Resolution approving and adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. Resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit for the City. 2. 3. Assistant City Manager Stinson made staff comments. L Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adopt the Budget Resolutions. 17. NEW BUSINESS None. 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Couch requested City Manager Tandy elaborate regarding budgetary increases. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Couch requested information regarding scheduling a meeting with the City of Shatter and requested the weekly General Information Memo contain a weekly update on the status of the issue. Council member Couch thanked Public Works Director Rojas for the letter he authored to the Bakersfield Californian. l 433 ;, ACTION TAKEN APPROVED RES 174-D6 RES 175-D6 RES 176-D6 APPROVED ~_.....--..._~.__......_-_...-........~-"~,.~~...~_._._._~.- ,_..__.~_.~_._..~_._----_._~-~----~---_.........-._-------------"----...,-"'----,~~~-~_'_------""""'~-~""---- ----"~.~.._--.........._- 434- ;1. Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 16 18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Councilmember Couch requested staff follow up on a request to Pacific Bell and CalTrans to level the manhole covers on Rosedale Hwy. and requested the weekly General Information Memo contain a weekly update on the status of the issue. Councilmember Couch requested the Mayor recognize the Fruitvale Jr. High School History Day Team, winners of the National History Day competition in the Group Performance Category, at a future meeting. Councilmember Couch complimented staff on the Johnny Rivers Concert at Riverwalk Park. Mayor Hall provided an update regarding efforts to schedule a meeting with the City of Shafter. Councilmember Benham requested Code Enforcement respond to a citizen regarding a building on 111h Street and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham requested Economic and Community Services Director Kunz contact her regarding the Parkview Cottages. Councilmember Benham requested staff assist in responding to correspondence from Cay Health Foods and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham requested the Legislation and Litigation Committee address implementation of the Cool Parents Ordinance. Councilmember Benham announced the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold a ground breaking on July 4th at 1 :30 p.m. at the corner of Truxtun and S St. for the Kern Veterans Memorial and invited the Council, Mayor and public to attend. Councilmember Scrivner requested staff respond to correspondence from two citizens requesting a signal light at Panama Ln. and Dennen and contact the appropriate County Supervisor regarding the issue. Additionally Councilmember Scrivner provided written information regarding the issue to Councilmembers. Council member Hanson congratulated staff on compilation of the 2006-2007 Budget. ACTION TAKEN j J J l L l Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 17 18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN L~_~______.._._.. <__~,,,_'_..._.........._"__' -~--.-~-- -..--------.-...---~--- --- .------------.-----.-..~---.---.-- Council member Hanson requested Development Services Director Grady and Public Works Director Rojas see him after the meeting. Councilmember Hanson requested staff respond to a letter from Carolyn Reid. Councilmember Hanson requested staff address drainage issues at Montalvo and Dos Rios Way. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding animal control. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Hanson commented on a letter from Mike Ryan who thanked Public Works Director Rojas. Councilmember Carson requested staff address graffiti at MLK Park in the area of the spray park. Councilmember Carson requested staff address restroom issues at MLK Park. Councilmember Carson requested extra security in MLK Park around the hours of 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., additionally staff to review implementing increased patrols in the park. Councilmember Sullivan congratulated Mayor Hall on Hall Ambulance's 35th anniversary. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff contact Mr. Stanton and provide an update regarding the status of catch basins and a vacuuming process around the lake in Riverlakes and analyze the feasibility of the City coordinating vacuuming with the homeowners association. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff contact Mr. Mike Thompson regarding his concerns with turning onto Hwy. 178 near EI Dorado Estates, the width of the road near that location and the signage restriction regarding U-turns at Comanche. Mayor Hall made comments regarding the budget and increased income. Mayor Hall provided an update regarding the planting of trees along Hwy. 99. ---I ! 435 . i ~ ! , - .. __. ______..__.....__.~__....____..J 430- Bakersfield, California, June 21, 2006 - Page 18 19. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Mayor Hall adjourned the ~LL CITY CLERK and Ex Officio lerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN J j J