HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1986 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, September 10, 1986
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, for a Field Trip to the Baker
Street Area, held at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission, 830 Beale
Avenue, and the Salvation Army Facility, 200 19th Street, at
10:45 a.m., September 10, 1986.
Present: Councilmembers Christensen, Smith, Childs (12:00 p.m.),
Moore (12:00 p.m.), Ratty (12:00 p.m.)
Absent: Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Dickerson, Salvaggio
The purpose of the special meeting/field trip to the
Baker Street area (social service agencies) is to better acquaint
the Mayor and City Council of the special problems of the homeless
in the East Bakersfield area, as described in the Baker Street
Corridor Specific Plan.
Murlie Swan, Director of the Women's Work, held a
discussion on the services and provided an overview or' the Rescue
Mission.
Councilmembers toured the Battered Women and Children's
Center and the Rescue Mission, and viewed a slide presentation on
the Rescue Mission.
Councilmembers toured the Salvation Army Facility, and
Captain Bill McFarlin outlined the services provided by the
Salvation Army.
Councilmembers met with homeless individuals who indi-
cated that someone should clean up the area by requiring a tem-
porary stay for the homeless. They suggested a monitor in order
for food to be equally distributed at the Rescue Mission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the City of Bake}'st'ield,
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, September 10, 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 10, 1986.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Steve Yeary
of the First Assembly of God Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Payne.
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Dickerson, Moore, Ratty,
Salvaggio, Smith
Absent: None
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Minutes of the
Regular Meetings of August 20, and Special Meetings of August 20,
and August 27, 1986, were approved as presented.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Sandra Campbell, 3813 Margola Avenue, spoke
action taken by Council relative to the proposed park
Harris and Akers Roads.
regarding
site at
Earl Keefer, 5608 Julie Street, spoke regarding action
taken by Council relative to the proposed park site at Harris and
Akers Roads.
taken
Akers
Michael Keate, 4207 Renee Avenue, spoke regarding action
by Council relative to the proposed park site at Harris and
Roads.
William Lott, representive of Fountain Springs Estates,
5416 Crystal Springs Drive, questioned the judgment of the City to
sell mineral rights owned by the City that could be a revenue of
the treasury and the method by which the sale could be transacted.
He stated that this property should not be arbitrarily sold, but
to be put out for bid.
Robert Hudspeth, 5400 Stine Road, expressed support and
stated that he is the former owner of the property to which there
is a quitclaim of mineral rights.
Teddy M. Budy,
action taken by Council
Harris and Akers Roads.
5600 Julie
relative to
Street, spoke regarding the
the proposed park site at
Councilmember Dickerson made a motion to consider the
park proposed for Harris and Akers Roads as an emergency matter.
This motion was defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
None
Becky Evans, 2715 California Avenue, submitted petitions
to the City Clerk and spoke in support of a Sound Ordinance which
would alleviate the noise being made by Fruitgrowers Express, a
refrigerator car maintenance operation. She indicated that after
speaking with the Building Department, she was informed that the
noise level produced by Fruitgrowers Express exceeded the guide-
lines of the General Plan.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 2
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion that the request
for a Sound Ordinance by Becky Evans be referred to the Urban
Development Committee.
Councilmember Salvaggio amended his motion that the
request for a Sound Ordinance by Becky Evans and the request of
Stephen de Tasnady be referred to the Urban Development Committee;
that the committee meet as soon as practicable and consider this
item in working with the City Attorney's Office; and report back
to Council as soon as possible. This motion was unanimously
approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
the Bakersfield City School District, 1300 Baker Street, dated
August 28, 1986, submitting a report on Developer Fees collected
during the period of July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, was received
and placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty,
Janis Black, 3108 Terrace Way, dated August 28,
the recent vote to remove the "Adult" Bookshops
Bakersfield, was received and placed on file.
communication from
1986, supporting
from downtown
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
Cox Cable, 820 22nd Street, received September 2, 1986, regarding
a brief recap of Customer Services now available, was received and
placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from Simpson-Van Curen, Inc., 2210 Chester Avenue, Suite C, dated
September 2, 1986, requesting a General Plan Amendment for commer-
cial use of approximately 14.44 acres, was received and referred to
the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from
Kern High School District, 2000 24th Street, dated September 3,
1986, submitting an intent to purchase a 20+ acre parcel, was
received and referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, communication
from Sandra Campbell, Neighborhood Park Committee, 3813 Margola
Avenue, dated September 8, 1986, regarding the park site at Harris
and Akers Roads, General Plan issues, etc., was received and
referred to the Auditorium and Community Services Committee.
REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp read City Manager's
Report No. 21-86 regarding the City Clerk's Office as follows:
During the past several months there have been
several changes in the City Clerk's Office that
have had an impact on the work load of that office.
The agenda process has been changed to improve the
work flow in the office and throughout the City. A
record's management plan has begun to enable the
office to work more efficiently. The Clerk's
Office is attempting to serve the Council during
Council meetings with only one staff person thus
reducing its need for overtime funds. The Council
has begun to meet on a weekly basis. The Clerk's
Office now delivers the agenda material.
In addition, to these changes which have taken
place, more changes are anticipated. Most notably,
it seems that changes expected for the Redevelopment
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 3
Agency would make this an appropriate time for the
City Clerk's Office to begin to serve the
Redevelopment Agency as it currently serves the
City Councilo This would include final preparation
of agendas, minutes, notices, and serving as a
depository of official documents.
These changes, some which increase work load and
others which improve work flow, have caused an
overall increase in the amount of work required of
the City Clerk's Of[ice. In addition, there has
been a gradual increase in the work load of this
office over time with no corresponding increase in
staff.
I feel it is now appropriate to address the need
for an additional person to handle the work asso-
ciated with these changes. The City Clerk's Office
has attempted to get by with the current staffing
level and has found that they are losing ground. I
believe that it would be appropriate at this point
to increase the staff to the City Clerk's Office by
one (1) secretary position, and include the
necessary equipment for that position. The amount
of funds required for this position and the
corresponding equipment would be $35,600.
It is recommended that Council approve the transfer
of these funds from the Council contingency and
authorize staff to proceed to hire a person to fill
this position.
Councilmember
additional position of
Finance Committee.
Christensen made a motion to refer the
the City Clerk's Office to the Budget and
Upon a substitute motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the
recommendations of Report No. 21-86 from the City Manager, regarding
the City Clerk's Office, were approved with Councilmembers Childs
and Christensen voting no.
Community
Quitclaim
Councilmember Christensen, Chairman
Services Committee, read Report No.
of Mineral Rights (Majority Report)
of the Auditorium and
4-86, regarding
as follows:
On January 31, 1986, a letter was received from
Robert J. Hudspeth requesting the City quitclaim
the mineral rights underlying a narrow strip along
Stine Road. This request was placed on the Council
Agenda on July 9, 1986, and was referred to the
Auditorium and Community Services Committee for
further evaluation.
This strip of land is 800 feet long and varies from
0 to 20 feet wide and was acquired by the County
when Stine Road was widened in 1962. The land was
later annexed, and the City now has title to the
road and the underlying m~neral rights.
This property is within an area that is undergoing a
lot of recent oil related activities. It is also
within an area where the City is concluding work on
an Environmental Impact Report and a new oil well
ordinance.
Therefore, the majority members of this committee
recommend that the City Council hold off selling of
these mineral rights until the Oil Exploration and
Production Environmental Impact Report is concluded,
the new oil well ordinance is adopted and the oil
well drilling sites in the area are determined.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 4
4-86 from
regarding
accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Report
the Auditorium and Community Services Committee,
Quitclaim of Mineral Rights (Majority Report) was
No.
Councilmember Smith read Report No. 5-86 from the
Auditorium and Community Services Committee regarding Quitclaim
Mineral Rights (Minority Report) as follows:
of
On January 31, 1986, a letter was received from
Robert J. Hudspeth requesting the City quitclaim
the mineral rights underlying a narrow strip along
Stine Road. This request was placed on the Council
Agenda on July 9, 1986 and was referred to the
Auditorium and Community Services Committee for
further evaluation.
This strip of land is 800 feet long and varies from
0 to 20 feet wide and was acquired by the County
when Stine Road was widened in 1962. The land was
later annexed, and the City now has title to the
road and the underlying mineral rights.
This property has minimal value to the City and
does not warrant further study and evaluation.
Therefore, the minority member of this committee
recommends that the City Council authorize the
Finance Director to sell these mineral rights for
an amount not less than $1,000.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Report No. 5-86
from the Auditorium and Community Services Committee regarding
Quitclaim of Mineral Rights (Minority Report) was accepted.
Councilmember Dickerson made a motion to attach
correspondence from Fountain Springs Estates Homeowners
Association to whichever Committee Report is approved.
the
Councilmember Dickerson amended his motion to not sell
the mineral rights until the EIR is certified and until the oil
ordinance is adopted until the drilling sites, if any, are deter-
mined in that area and attach the correspondence from Fountain
Springs Estates Homeowners Association.
Mayor Payne restated Councilmelnber Dickersoh's amended
motion to accept the recommendations of the Majority Report and
attach the letter from Fountain Springs Estates Homeowners
Association.
Councilmember Ratty made a substitute motion to
authorize the Finance Director to sell the mineral rights
amount of not less than $1,000.00.
for an
Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Ratty's substitute
motion to implement the recommendations of Report No. 5-86 from
the Auditorium and Community Services Committee regarding
Quitclaim of Mineral Rights (Minority Report). This motion was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson
None
Smith
Councilmember Salvaggio requested an oral report from
staff regarding the draft report on the reconnaisance investiga-
tion of the pesticide contamination of the Bakersfield Airpark and
regarding the meeting with the Department of Health Services and
Regional Water Control Board and County Health Department held on
September 9, 1986.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 5
RECESS
Upon request of Councilmember Dickerson, the meeting was
recessed at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Strenn stated that the meeting with
the Department of Health Services, Regional Water Control Board
and County Health Department was held to provide assurance that
everyone was following through with their commitments with regard
to pesticide contamination at the Bakersfield Airpark. She stated
that the Regiona! Water Control Board will send out a notice to
Mr. Garriott, giving him until October 1, 1986 to provide a new
plan.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested a report from staff
the next Council meeting as to the remediation measures which
might be taken and the requests for the final report from IT
Corporation.
at
Deputy City Manager Strenn provided an oral report
regarding Council meeting dates. She indicated that staff is
seeking direction with regard to holding Council meetings on
September 17, and October 1, 1986, which are not currently sche-
duled meeting dates.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to leave the open
dates on the Calendar of Scheduled Meetings of the Bakersfield
City Council, as noted in the schedule, until the end of the year.
This motion was unanimously approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
ao
Approval of Warrant Nos. 1054 to 1371 inclusive, in
the amount of $755,744.85. (This item was further
discussed oa Pages 6 and 12.)
b. Dedication of Property as follows:
Street Right-of-Way Deed from [701 Oak
Partnership, for a portion of Oak Street
located at the northwest corner of Oak Street
and Truxtun Avenue as required for Lot Line
Adjustment 213.
Improvements Contract with ]70! Oak Partnership,
for improvements required for Lot Line Adjustment
No. 213.
d. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for:
Tract No. 4831, Agreement No. 86-13, with
EPCO, Inc., located at Panama Lane easterly
of South "H" Street.
Construction of a Storm Drain, Contract No.
86-44, with Tescon, Inc., on "K" Street from
4th Street to 8th Street.
Resurfacing of i7th Street, Contract No.
86-94, with Griffith Company, between "F"
Street and "H" Street.
Construction of Wib[e Road, Contract No.
86-68, with Madonna Construction Co., between
White Lane and Planz Road, and on White Lane
at E1 Potrero, and on Planz Road 300 feet east
of Larson Street.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 6
Approval of Plans and Specifications for construc-
tion of the "K" Street Storm Drain Extension from
8th Street to California Avenue.
f. Contract Change Order Nos. 7, 8, 13, 18 and 22,
Union Avenue Overhead.
g. Janitorial Services Contract/Airport.
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion to remove Warrant
No. 1248 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of
the agenda. This motion was defeated with Councilmember Salvaggio
voting yes and Councilmember Childs abstaining.
RECESS
Mayor Payne recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The
meeting was reconvened at 9:02 p.m.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Councilmember
Salvaggio's motion to remove Warrant No. 1248 from the Consent
Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda was reconsidered.
This motion was approved with Councilmember Christensen voting no.
Councilmember Sa]vaggio's motion to remove Warrant No.
1248 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the
agenda was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore,
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
None
None
Upon a motion by Councilmember Cl~i]d.., :~,~, (.,) '~ ~ugh
(g) of the Consent Calendar were adopted, with the exception of
Warrant No. 1248, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore,
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
None
None
(This item was further acted upon on Page 12.)
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, low bid from
Granite Construction Company, in the amount of $149,309.00, for
Resurfacing of 18th Street from "F" Street to Union Avenue was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
execute the Contract.
to
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3071 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties in the City
of Bakersfield located south of White Lane
between the Southern Pacific Railroad,
north of Pacheco Road and South "H" Street.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
August 20, 1986.
This Ordinance was originally before the Council for
first reading on July 30, 1986, but was deferred to the meeting of
August 20, 1986 at the request of the developer. This item is the
concurrent rezoning for General Plan Amendment No. 2-86, Segment
V, which was approved by Council on July 30, 1986.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 7
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Ordinance No. 3071
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Counci
Noes: Counci
Absent: None
lmembers Childs, Christensen,
Salvaggio, Smith
lmember Dickerson
Moore, Ratty,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3072 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 2.04.010 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code regarding the
Time and Place of Council Workshops.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
September 3, 1986.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Ordinance No. 3072
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen,
Salvaggio, Smith
Councilmember Dickerson
None
Moore, Ratty,
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his no vote stating
that the City is not in compliance with the General Plan which
violates the residents' rights under State Law.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3073 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title Seventeen of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain pro-
perties in the City of Bakersfield located
on the south side of Panama Lane approxi-
mately 700 feet east of Stine Road.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
September 3, 1986.
Councilmember Childs made a motion to adopt Ordinance No.
3073 New Series.
Councilmember Dickerson stated, for the record, he
wants to know the implications of voting for this particular
tract relative to the impact upon the families that will live in
that area with regards to open space and park availability. He
stated if the tract is developed, there is no sidewalk available
for a family to go to the nearest park in that area, and the
City is making no provision to see that there is one.
Councilmember Dickerson further stated, for the record,
that he finds from his observations that the City is inconsistent
with the General Plan; that this subdivision is inconsistent; that
there's inadequate park and open space for the residents who will
live in that area; and it's building into that area a timebomb of
problems, the result of which will only come back to haunt this
City. He stated that he can show that a family cannot even walk
and be on sidewalks to the nearest park area, so the accessibility
from this area by children is nil, and he finds that totally
incongruent with the best efforts of this City in applying the
General Plan. That's why he cannot vote for it.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 Page 8
Councilmember Childs motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3073
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore,
Councilmember Dickerson
Councilmember Christensen
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
1013 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of Public Utilities
Easements in the west 169 feet of the
abandoned alley in Block 306 (New Beale
Memorial Library Site) in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs,
Intention No. 1013 of the Council of the City of
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Resolution of
Bakersfield was
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson,
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 135-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Standards and Procedures
for Qualification of Community Service
Programs as prescribed by the Employment
and Economic Incentive Act of 1984 as
amended.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
135-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Moore,
Salvaggio, Smith
None
None
Councilmember Dickerson
Ratty,
Adoption of Resolution No. 136-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving and authorizing the execution
of a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Bakersfield, the County of
Kern and the California Department of
Commerce.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
136-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs,
Ratty,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Christensen, Dickerson,
Salvaggio, Smith
Moore,
Adoption of Resolution No. 137-86 of the
Council o1 the City of Bakersfield
appointing the City Manager to serve as
Agent as prescribed by the Employment
and Economic Incentive Act of 1984 as
amended.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 Page 9
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
137-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore,
Ratty, Sa]vaggio, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 138-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
expanding the boundaries of the target
area for the City's Commercial
Rehabilitation Program to include all
City areas in the "Enterprise Zone."
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
138-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson,
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
Moore
Request for Amendments to existing Lease
between the City of Bakersfield and East
India California Trade Enterprises, Inc.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the Amendment
to the existing Lease between the City of Bakersfield and East India
California Trade Enterprises, Inc., was approved.
California Airport Loan Agreement to cover
10% Local Match to FAA - $2 Million Grant.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, the California
Airport Loan Agreement for $222,222.00 was approved, and staff was
directed to submit the application to State DOT/Aeronautics by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Childs, Christensen, Dickerson,
Ratty, Salvaggio, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
Moore,
Multi-Year Budgeting.
Councilmember Moore made a motion to
prepare a change to the City Charter to allow
budgets and begin to prepare five-year Capita]
on a biennial basis.
direct staff to
for multi-year
Improvement Plans
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the call for the
question was approved.
call
vote:
Upon a motion by
for the question was
Councilmember Salvaggio, the motion to
reconsidered by the following roll call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson,
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty
None
Salvaggio, Smith
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 Page 10
Councilmember Salvaggio made a substitute motion to pre-
pare a preliminary operational budget for two years with the adop-
tion of only the first year as is presently done. This motion was
defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
None
Councilmember Moore's motion to direct staff to prepare
a change to the City Charter to allow for multi-year budgets and
begin to prepare five-year Capita] Improvement Plans on a biennial
basis was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
None
Adoption of Resolution No. 139-86 in
regard to request by Local Agency
Formation Commission to take Legislative
Action to determine intentions to forth-
with provide services proposed in C.S.A.
Formation: Oswell Industrial Park.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
139-86 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson
None
Councilmember Salvaggio
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilmember
was appointed to the Miscellaneous Civil
term expiring December 31, 1987, by the
Childs, Barbara Donnelly
Service Board, with the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson
None
Smith
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the appoint-
ment of Harold Staats to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board,
with the term expiring December 31, 1986, was defeated by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
None
Upon a motion by Councilmember Smith, Florence Norwood
was appointed to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board, with the
term expiring December 31, 1986, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson
None
Smith
Councilmember Christensen apologized to the City Manager
and the City Attorney for his misunderstanding with regard to the
use of the word "corporation" when referring to the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, the need for
additional street lighting on 17th Street was referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 11
Councilmember Dickerson made a motion that Council hold
a workshop during October and direct staff to compile the infor-
mation for review of the park site at Harris and Akers and an
update of the overall park system for the City. This motion was
defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio
Councilmembers Childs, Moore, Ratty, Smith
None
Councilmember Dickerson stated, for the record, that he
finds it a sad commentary on the conduct of the Council in recent
weeks that it will not listen to the public. Councilmembers will
not provide a forum for the development and discussion of issues
that are critical to the community. He stated that not allowing
the community to have a workshop is a sad commentary on the will
being demonstrated by the members voting on the previous motion.
Councilmember Dickerson requested a report regarding the
status of appointments to the Redevelopment Agency.
Councilmember Dickerson made a motion to refer to the
Auditorium and Community Services Committee the question of trade-
marking the name of Bakersfield in order to improve the City's
image and stop the abuse of the name of Bakersfield in the motion
picture industry and television industry.
Councilmember Dickerson amended the motion
the Auditorium and Community Services Committee the
to improve the image of Bakersfield.
to refer to
issue of how
Councilmember Dickerson reamended his motion to have a
report back to Council regarding the issue of trademarking,
whether it can be done and the ramifications of trademarking, and
the issue of improving the image of Bakersfield to be considered
by the Mayor's office.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Stephen Lewis
was appointed to the Board of Building Appeals.
Councilmember Salvaggio expressed appreciation to the
citizens, staff and Councilmembers for their support with regard
to the Ordinance restricting bars, and stated the property near
Highway 99 and Panama Lane is now for sale.
Councilmember Childs requested staff check with the Fair
Political Practices Commission to ascertain if there was a
conflict of interest in the actions of Mr. Ty Sti]]man with regard
to the Stockdale Bridge Overpass. (This issue was discussed
further during Council Statements.)
Councilmember Moore reaffirmed and outlined his concerns
which he stated at the Council meeting of September 3, 1986,
regarding the park site at Harris and Akers Roads. He reiterated
that he would offer his total support for the park as indicated,
and if the City can save the taxpayers the sum of $41,000.00, it
should be done, if there is no jeopardy to the park by the delay.
He stated he never implied that because one of the grants is valid
until 1990, that the Council would wait until 1990 to acquire the
park.
Councilme~nber Salvaggio requested that Councilmember
Childs' request, for staff to check with the Fair Political
Practices Commission to ascertain if there is a conflict of
interest in the actions of Mr. Ty Stillman with regard to the
Stockdale Bridge Overpass, be put to a vote. (This issue was
further discussed on Page 12.)
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 12
Mayor Payne stated that Basic Bakersfield Air Service
Improvement Committee has designated November 16, 1986, to celebrate
Aviation Week by kicking off the Air Show. He indicated that it
is of vital interest to Bakersfield to maintain and to see
expansion of the commercial air service to Bakersfield.
Mayor Payne stated that he will present an Eagle Award
on September 24, 1986 to Mr. Steve Tingley.
Mayor Payne stated that there is a new industry to be
breaking ground in the community, and the industry has requested
Council and staff participate on September 19, 1986, at 9:30 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Payne indicated that he will be absent on October
29, and November 12, 1986, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Payne announced
Thursday, September 11, 1986, at
"Critical Update for Employers."
that there is a drug seminar
the Red Lion Inn entitled
on
Mayor Payne stated that if he was given the opportunity
to break a tie vote, he would vote for the park issue, even if
that might make me a fiscal liberal.
Upon the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, Council-
member Childs withdrew his request for staff to check with the
Fair Political Practices Commission regarding conflict of interest
in the actions of Mr. Ty Stillman with regard to the Stockdale
Bridge Overpass.
Councilmember Smith reaffirmed her support for the
establishment of the park site at Harris and Akers Roads. She
stated that if the City can get 1.1 additional acres of land and
not spend the $41,000.00, then it should be done.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, monetary support
of $2,500.00 for Aviation Week was referred to the Budget and
Finance Committee for their recommendation and report back at the
next Council meeting.
Councilmember Ratty made a motion to approve Warrant No.
1248 of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Christensen made a motion to adjourn.
This motion was defeated.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Warrant No. 1248
of the Consent Calendar was approved by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Childs, Dickerson, Moore,
Councilmembers Christensen, Salvaggio
None
Ratty, Smith
that he
$100.00
Councilmember Dickerson clarified his yes vote stating
has agonized over the park issue and to deal with a
issue like this is incredible and counter-productive.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1986 - Page 13
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersf i'~ld,
Calif.
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