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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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