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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1986 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, August 27, 1986 - Page 14 ADDENDUM At the meeting of October 8, 1986, the Council approved this Addendum to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, August 27, 1986. TRANSCRIPT OF A PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AUGUST 27, 1986 COUNCIL STATEMENTS (COUNCIL DISCUSSED OTHER MATTERS) MAYOR PAYNE: But questions. Mr. -- Mr. Dickerson. there are other Councilmembers who have Dickerson is next, then Mrs. Smith. Mr. COUNCILMEMBER DICKERSON: the discussion. I -- I hesitate to even enter into MAYOR PAYNE: You want to defer for two weeks? COUNCILMEMBER DICKERSON: I -- I certainly don't want to think about it for two weeks. I have to say that Mr. Salvaggio really got off lightly for his transgression. Last year, for my involvement in meeting with a developer and staff, I ended up getting reprimanded by the Council. The paper reported it as something else. And this question was brought to me by a Councilmember who thought we ought to support staff's recommen- dation, and I could not go along with that because as far as I'm concerned my position, my ground was staked out a year ago. It's proper for Councilmembers to be involved in the informational gathering at least from my endpoint -- my -- my standpoint infor- mational-gathering process. I don't think, nor have I felt, that Councilmembers should impose their will or attempt to influence in any way Council -- policy without first being implemented at CounciL, and do not support that now. I was involved in this issue at the request of Mr. Salvaggio and spent considerable time with it, and frankly have not received any kind of a thanks from much of any- body for the time I spent in it, even though it is unrelated to my ward from the standpoint of being close proxilnity. There are feelings indifferent -- from different points of view which are more I think emotional than logical, and I can't seem to support this type of action because I just think it's unneeded. The Council's been working pretty fine relatively for the last several weeks except for the meeting I missed last week which seemed to be a donnybrook from, from the accounts that I received. I would hope that we can accommodate each person's feeling on this Council and become ~nore in tune with the perspective of senior staff members and Councilmembers alike. And that's what I want to work for. Thank you. (COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED WITH OTHER MATTERS) 17,2 Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, for a Workshop, held in the Basement Conference Room of the Annex Building at 5:00 p.m., September 3, 1986. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne. Present: Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Childs, Christensen Dickerson, Moore, Sa]vaggio, Smith Absent: Councilmember Ratty PRESENTATION BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS ON THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED "H" STREET/SANTA FE RAILROAD UNDERPASS Ronald F. Ruettgers, Engineer, Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, provided a brief discussion of the "H" Street Underpass Project at the Santa Fe Railroad. He outlined the project cost estimates and proposed construction schedule. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. MAYOR of the City of Bakgrsfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California rg Bakersfield, California, September 3, 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 3, 1986. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Chaplain Ed Meissner of the First Assembly of God Church. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Mayor Payne. Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio Absent: None MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of August 6, and August 13, 1986, were approved as presented. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Payne presented a proclamation to Jim Maples and Herb and Rita Loken, of the Bakersfield College Alumni Association, proclaming the week of September 7, 1986, as Bakersfield College Alumni Association Week in Bakersfield. He indicated that the Fortieth Anniversary will begin with a kick-off barbecue Thursday, September 11, 1986, at the Kern River Golf Course. Jim Maples, of the Bakersfield College Alumni Association, thanked the Council and Mayor for supporting the Alumni Association, PUBLIC STATEMENTS Charles G. Waide, Jr., Assistant General Manager of the Kern County Public Employees Association, SEIU Local 700, also representing City employees within the blue and white collar unit, spoke regarding the rules of the promoted probationary employee. He proposed that the promoted employees who do not pass the proba- tionary period should be allowed to return to their previous posi- tion. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, further comments regarding the Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments were deferred to the item on the agenda under New Business. Mike Lee, 3416 Elcia Drive, member of Local and State Coalition Opposing Proposition 61, submitted a resolution to Council for their adoption. CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, communication from County Counsel, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, dated August 20, 1986, regarding their position on the issue between the City of Bakersfield and the Northwest Citizens for Responsible Growth, was received and placed on file. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication from Quad Consultants, Suite 611, Great Western Building, dated August 22, 1986, requesting a modification to the General Plan Amendment Conditions and Zoning Conditions applied to the Bakersfield Auto Mall contained in Resolution No. 50-85 (Segment III of proposed Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Bakersifeld Metropolitan Area General Land Use Amendment No. 1-85) was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 - Page 2 Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication from Simpson-Van Curen, 2210 Chester Avenue, Suite C, dated August 25, 1986, requesting a 90-foot wide collector street vacation located between Panorama Drive and Pa]{~dino Drive was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, communication from Spray-Rite Co., P.O. Box 2046, Station B, dated August 23, 1986, requesting an ordinance regarding occasional corner-lot Youth Car Wash Fund Raisers, was received and referred to the Urban Development Committee. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication from Lea Colclasure, 1721 Rose Marie Drive, dated August 29, 1986, regarding the ongoing traffic problem on South "H" Street between Cecil Brunner Drive and La France Drive, was received and referred to staff with a report to come back to Council. Councilmember Moore introduced correspondence addressed Mr. Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent, from Ron Erickson expressing appreciation for his efforts to upgrade Centennial Park. REPORTS City Manager Carava]ho presented Report No. 19-86 from the City Manager regarding the Gann Initiative as follows: Since the Gann Pay Limitation qualified for the ballot, Councilmembers have expressed concern regarding its potential impact on the City of Bakersfield. One of the problems with the initiative is that it contains many phrases which are either unclear or subject to different interpretations. Consequently, any analysis that has been done is necessarily based on assumptions about how the court would interpret the initiative. Proposition 61 would limit the pay of all state and local government employees to $64,000 per year. The initiative uses both the terms compensation and salary. Compensation typically includes salary plus employer payments for health, retirement and other benefits. If the courts interpret the ini- tiative in this way, it would decrease the salary of many City employees immediately and would hold down the increases of all City employees over time. Staff has reviewed the total compensation of each City employee and has determined that if the Gann initiative passed and the courts ruled that it dealt with total compensation, 71 employees would be directly impacted due to the salary limit parts of the initiative. If each employee's total compen- sation was reduced to $64,000, the City would save $766,000. If, however, the courts ruled that the Gann initiative dealt only with salary, eight employees would be immediately impacted. This would save the City $66,000. Certainly, an immediate and long-term effect of this initiative would be its impact on the City's ability to hire and retain qualified and experienced employees. The City currently competes for its employees with other employers in the public and private sector. Under the salary limit, the City in many cases would be forced to rely on less qualified or inexperienced employees. Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 3 The initiative would not allow City employees to carry over unused vacation and sick leave from one calendar year to another. Again, it is not clear whether this restriction would apply only to leave earned in the future or whether it also would apply to leave earned prior to the election. If the courts were to rule that the initiative would apply to all sick leave and vacation currently on the books, the City could face a major one-time cost of buying out these currently protected benefits. If the courts ruled that the City had to pay off all of the vacation and sick leave that is currently on the books, the City would find itself in a situation ot fiscal chaos. The current vaca- tion liability for the City is over $1.7 million and the current sick leave liability is over $6.1 million. Obviously, coming up with approximately $8.0 million out of either this year's budget or next year's budget would spell financial catastrophy. The initiative also prohibits public agencies from paying individuals under contract more than $64,000 per year or $75 per hour. This would force the City to rely on ]ess qualified or less experienced contractors as well. In summary, this measure would result in a small savings to the City from salary reductions. These savings, however, would certainly be oftset and more than likely outweighed by various costs. There are a number of disadvantages associated with Proposition 61. These include: Loss of local control. Won't be able to attract or retain qualified persons. Would cause increased leave time and encourage absenteeism. Legislative analyst states that the cost to state and local taxpayers couId be about $7 billion. This would cause tax increases and municipal bankruptcies. Loss ot the ability to accumulate sick leave as a form of insurance for career employees. Would cause a loss of high-tech jobs in California. Decreased morale. Would cause competent employees to retire. Would cause salary compaction problems. Could not easily adjust salaries for inflation. Would cause years of litigation in State courts. Set back progress made toward excellence in government and education. Limit government's ability to contract with the private sector. Summary Since this initiative would have such a significant impact on the City, it is recommended that the City Council consider taking a position on it. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Report from the City Manager regarding the Gann Initiative was an emergency matter. No. 19-86 considered Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 - Page 4 Councilmember Childs made a motion that the Council go on record as opposing Proposition 61 and prepare the necessary resolution to implement that recommendation. Councilmember Childs amended his motion to adopt Resolution No. 131-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield opposing the "California Fair Pay" Initiative. This motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Christensen, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio None None Dickerson, RECESS Upon request of Councilmember Dickerson, the meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. City Manager Caravalho, read City Manager Report No. 20-86 regarding an Electronic Voting System for Council Chambers as follows: Recently, several Councilmembers have expressed an interest in changing from the roll call voting system currently being used by the City Council to one that would allow for electronic voting, with a silnultaneous vote display. After a review of available systems, staff has found that a system meeting City Council needs could be purchased for approximately $5,500 from Fores Manufacturing Corporation. Funds are available in the amount of $1,400 for a purchase of this nature. An additional $4,100 would be needed to cover the cost of this equipment. It is, therefore, respect[ully requested that the Council authorize the transfer of $4,100 from the Council Contingency Fund to General Services to cover the cost of this electronic voting equipment. Councilmember Dickerson stated, for the record, his sup- port for an electronic voting system. Councilmember Moore made a motion to adopt Report No. 20-86 from the City Manager and implement the recommendations. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the call for the question was approved. Councilmember Moore's motion, to adopt Report No. 20-86 from the City Manager regarding an Electronic Voting System for Council Chambers and to implement the recommendations, was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstaining: Councilmembers Smith, Christensen, Ratty Councilmember SaIvaggio None Councilmember Childs Dickerson, Moore, Councilmember Childs clarified his vote is not sure that if he asks for a reconsideration after voting electronically that his request will stating that he of the motion be granted. Councilmember Salvaggio clarified his no vote stating that the $4,100.00 could better be spent elsewhere. Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 5 City Manager Caravalho gave an oral report regarding the discontinuance of the Trustee Work Program. He stated that over a three-year period, one hundred thousand man hours have been expended in the community by this program which benefits the taxpayers as well as the individuals involved. He requested the Council take a position to encourage the Sheriff and the County to reverse this action and reinstate the program. Couincilmember Moore made a motion that the Council go on record in support of the program and ask the Sheriff to consider reinstating the Program. Councilmember Dickerson requested staff research a separate or supplementary program with the State authorities Tehachapi. Councilmember Childs requested that the motion include informing the Board of Supervisors of the Counci]'s concerns. Councilmember Moore indicated his acceptance of Councilmember Childs' request. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the call for the question was approved with Councilmember Christensen voting no. Upon the request of Councilmember Christensen, Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Moore's motion that the Council go on record in support of continuing the Trustee Program and so communicate to the Board of Supervisors and the Kern County Sheriff. This motion was unanimously approved. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: Approval of Warrant Nos. 703 to 1053 inclusive, in the amount of $1,528,795.58. b. Claims for Damages and Personal Injuries from the following: 1. Natalie Licata, 3213 Redlands Drive; 2. Donald Ray Perkins, 3004 Idaho Street; and 3. Clarence R. Curioso, 2231 Palm Street, #C. (REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY) Re-recording of Sewer Line Easement from Dean A. Gay, et. al. to the City of Bakersfield for the Buena Vista Sewer Trunk System. Pipeline License Agreement with the Kern County Water Agency for a sewer pipeline crossing the Cross Valley Canal right-of-way. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Items a, b, and d, of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty, Noes: None Absent: None Christensen, Salvaggio Dickerson, Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 6 ACTION ON BIDS Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, low bid from Ray Gaskin Service, in the amount of $34,715.00, for refuse containers (300 gallon) for Community Services was accepted. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, usual bidding requirements were dispensed with, in accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Municipal Code, and the Finance Director was authorized to negotiate a price, within the amount budgeted of $30,000.00, with Motorola Communications for Motorola Radio Equipment for Police Department. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, low bid from B&D Brake Parts, Inc., in the amount of $8,575.93, for tire changer for Equipment Maintenance was accepted and the other bid rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from Glenn Spence and Associates in the amount of $5,294.70, for radial drill press for Equipment Maintenance was accepted and all other bids rejected. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, usual bidding requirements were dispensed with, in accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Municipal Code, and the Finance Director was authorized to negotiate a price, within the amount budgeted of $80,660.00, with Western Information Systems, for Word Processing Systems for Police, Community Services, Personnel, Building, City Clerk and Risk Management. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the Finance Director was authorized to enter into discount Agreements with Eastman, Inc., and Dale's Restaurant Supply for miscellaneous supplies. Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, usual bidding requirements were dispensed with, in accorance with Section 3.20.060 of the Municipal Code, and the Finance Director was authorized to negotiate a price, within the amount budgeted of $25,000.00, with American Seating for replacement of Auditorium seat covers. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the award of Contract of August 6, 1986, for prefabricated metal pipe to M. G. Mechanical Welding was rescinded. DEFERRED BUSINESS Adoption of Ordinance No. 3069 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 12.44.031D. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code regarding Special Permits for Downtown Promotions. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of August 27, 1986. Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Ordinance No. 3069 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Christensen, Ratty, Salvaggio Councilmember Childs None Dickerson, Moore, Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 7 Adoption of Ordinance No. 3070 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 8.28 (relating to weeds and debris), adding Chapter 8.29 (relating to litter control), adding Chapter 8.30 (relating to distribution of printed matter to residential properties), adding Chapter 8.31 (relating to placement of advertising materials on private motor vehicles), repealing Chapter 9.32 (relating to advertising matter and samples) and Chapter 12.24 (relating to loose material) of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of August 27, 1986. Upon a motion by Councilmember Christensen, Ordinance No. 3070 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Christensen, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Dickerson, Designation of Voting Delegate for League Annual Conference. Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Childs was designated the City Council's representative as the Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Further consideration of the Method of Acquisition of Park Site at Harris and Akers Roads. RECESS Upon the request of City Manager Caravalho, the meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Councilmember Moore made a motion to refer the issue of the method of acquisition of the park site at Harris and Akers Roads back to staff to continue to monitor so that the City does not lose the grant; and that the City insures the park site design progresses but not to proceed with the acquisition at this time. Councilmember Dickerson made a substitute motion to fulfill the agreement the City made with the residents of the Assessment Area No. 14 a year ago; comply with the Clty's Genera] Plan; and direct staff to start condemnation proceedings on the park site at Harris and Akers Roads. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the cal! for the question was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 8 Councilmember Dickerson restated his substitute motion to direct staff to make an offer to the owner of the property of the 5.7 acre parcel on the corner of Akers and Harris Roads for the sum that it was appraised for; upon the failure to success- fully conclude negotiations, that within a thirty-day period the City proceed to fulfill the agreement that the City made with the residents of Maintenance District No. 14; comply with the City's General Plan; and direct staff to start condemnation proceedings on the park site at Harris and Akers Roads. This motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty None Councilmember Moore's motion to refer the issue of the method of acquisition of the park site at Harris and Akers Roads back to staff to continue to monitor so that the City does not lose the grant; and that the City insures the park site design progresses but to not proceed with the acquisition at this time, was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty Councilmembers Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio None Councilmember Childs stated, for the record, that he has not heard anyone vote in opposition to the park. Each member who voted to delay the park has said they are still in support of the park. RECESS Mayor Payne recessed the meeting meeting was reconvened at 10:10 p.m. NEW BUSINESS at 10:00 p.m. The First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 2.04.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code regarding time and place of Council Workshops. First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain pro- perty in the City of Bakersfield located on the south side of Panama Lane approxi- mately 700 feet east of Stine Road -- Amending the zoning boundaries from an MH (Mobilehome) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) or more restrictive Zone. Adoption of Resolution No. 132-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield providing for the Adjustment of Property Tax Revenues upon local agency jurisdic- tional change resulting from Annexation No. 309, LAFCO Proceeding No. 909 (Mr. Vernon No. 3). Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 9 Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No. 132-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Christensen, Moore, Ratty, Salvaggio Noes: None Absent: None Dickerson, Adoption of Resolution No. 133-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield pro- viding for the adjustment of Property Tax Revenues upon local agency jurisdictional change resulting from Annexation No. 310, LAFCO Proceeding No. 910 (California State College). 133-86 of following Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No. the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by roll call vote: the Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty, None None Christensen, Dickerson, Salvaggio Adoption of Resolution No. 134-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield sup- porting Bakersfield as the site for the 1988 California Police Olympics. Upon a motion 134-86 of the Council of the following roll call by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No. the City of Bakersfield was adopted by vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Smith, Moore, Noes: None Absent: None Childs, Christensen, Ratty, Salvaggio Dickerson, Proposed Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board for the Miscellaneous Departments, Rule 8.04 Separation of Probationer. Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, proposed Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board for the Miscellaneous Departments, Rule 8.04 Separation of Probationer was approved to read as follows: "Should appointees fail to complete the promotional probation period, they shall be returned to their former permanent position." Reimbursement request FAA-AIP Airport Improvement Grant No. 3-06-323-03. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, the reimbursement request FAA-AIP Airport Improvement Grant No. 3-06-323-03 was approved and staff was directed to submit application to the Federal Aviation Administration in Los Angeles. COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Christensen stated that because of the recent tragic event in Cerritos, California, and in response to citizen inquiries, he requested staff review the flight patterns approach and departures of all aircraft as well as the response time in the event of an aircraft disaster and report back to Council within 30 days. of Councilmember Ratty suggested that a committee be formed to discuss the formation of maintenance districts. Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 10 Councilmember Ratty nominated Larry L. Davis, 5300 Hollis Avenue as a member to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. Councilmember Ratty made a motion to end nominations to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board and take action on the appointments at the next meeting. This motion was approved. Councilmember Salvaggio indicated he was very disap- pointed with the action by the Council regarding the park site in the Sixth Ward. Councilmember Smith nominated Florence Norwood as a member to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. Councilmember Childs made a motion that North of the River Park and Recreation District, Bakersfield Senior Center, and Mexican American Opportunity Foundation be encouraged to submit application and Council approve their request to be considered for designation as the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency. Councilmember Dickerson stated that he would like to put the Council on notice that the City does not have a complete General Plan and the residents may challenge the issue in court. He apologized for any statement or conduct which offended anyone, particularly the Councilmembers. Councilmember Moore indicated he has received a request from the University of California Cooperative Extension to attend a conference on water controversies that would impact the City. He requested to attend the two-day conference at a cost of $203.00 as the Council's representative on September 30, 1986. Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Councilmember Moore's request to represent the Council at the two-day conference sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension on September 30, 1986, was approved. zations ballot. Mayor Payne stated he and groups organized to received correspondence support or oppose items from organic- on the Councilmember Childs made a motion to refer the cor- respondence received by the Mayor regarding items on the ballot to the Legislative Committee. Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Childs' motion to refer the correspondence to the Legislative Committee for their study and recommendation back to Council. This motion was unani- mously approved. Councilmember SaIvaggio nominated Stephen Lewis to the Board of Building Appeals. Councilmember Childs indicated that the Police Liaison Committee invites everyone to a reception at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center on Saturday, September 6, 1986. Councilmember Dickerson made a motion that the Council direct staff to make a report relative to the implementation of or what methods would be needed to implement an initiative to resolve the park problem in the Akers and Harris area. City Manager Caravalho indicated that staff responds to the Corporate policy established by the Council, and to ask the City Attorney to work counter to that is working against the cor- porate policy. He stated that the request is geared to someone who might file an action against the City, and the Attorney is being asked to facilitate that. Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1986 Page 11 Councilmember Christensen requested clarification of where the City of Bakersfield is referred to as a corpration in the City Charter. ADJOURNMENT There being no Council, upon a motion by adjourned at 10:50 p.m. further business to come before the Councilmember Childs, the meeting was MAYOR or' the City of Baker'sfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California rg Bakersfield, 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 of 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. MAYOR of the City of Bake'rsfield, ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Calif. rg