HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/1986 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, July 9, 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., July 9, 1986.
The ~neeting was called to order by Mayor Payne, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. Robert McNew
of the First Assembly of God Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Payne.
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Dickerson, Moore, Ratty
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 18, 1986, were approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Carl Adair, 800 Oleander, member of the Board of
Directors of the Boys Club of Bakersfield, requested support and
solicitation to City employees for the Boys Club of Bakersfield
"Pizza Feast" fund drive to be held on Saturday, July 19, 1986, at
5:00 p.m. at the Kern County Fair Grounds.
on record
Boys Club
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the Council went
as being 101 percent supportive of the activities of the
and proclaimed that day or week to the Boys Club.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from Carl Warren and Company, 5405 Stockdale Highway, Suite 203,
dated June 24, 1986, proposing rate increases for Agreement No.
85-132, was received and referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, communication
from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, dated
June 20, 1986, regarding termination of contract, was received and
referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the issue of
traffic control at Pacheco Road and Wible Road Intersection was
referred to the Auditorium and Community Services Committee.
Councilmember Salvaggio made a motion to direct staff to
detersnine the status of an application with the Alcohol Beverage
Control Board, for a bar at the northeast corner of Panama Lane and
Freeway, and file a protest if the protest period is open; and to
consider this an emergency item.
With the concurrence of the City Attorney that the
portion of the motion to consider this an emergency item be voted
upon first, Mayor Payne restated Councilmember Salvaggio's motion
to consider this an emergency matter. This motion was unanimously
approved.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Hershell Brown
was allowed to address the Council.
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Hershell Brown, 2708 Houchin Road, spoke in opposition
to the location of the proposed bar, and requested Council write a
letter of recommendation to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board to
disregard this matter.
Councilmember Salvaggio amended his motion to direct
staff to look into the status of the application with the Alcohol
Beverage Control Board, and if there is time to file a protest
after next week's meeting, that a protest not be filed until staff
has brought back all information; if there is not time, direct
staff to file the protest and return to Council with additional
information and continue or withdraw it if the Council desires.
This motion was unanimously approved.
Councilmember Childs discussed the feasibility study, as
requested by Jonathan Webster, for Census Tract 22.
Councilmember Moore requested staff be given additional
time, until August, to come back with a recommendation on a 2- to
5-year budget.
REPORT
Councilmember Salvaggio, Chairman of the Personnel
Committee, read Report No. 2-86, regarding New Classification
Titles and Reclassifications included in the 1986-87 Budget, as
follows:
On June 25, 1986, the City Council referred to this
committee for review the new classification titles
and reclassifications included in the fiscal year
1986-87 approved budget. The committee met with
staff to review the proposed changes. The first
topic discussed was new classification titles,
which are listed on Attachment "A," which includes
the new titles and specifications.
Staff recommended that the proposed title of
"Traffic Signal Technician II" be changed to
"Traffic Operations Technician" and that the title
"Plan Check Technician" be changed to "Building
Permit Technician" as these titles more
appropriately describe the anticipated duties
required of these positions.
The second topic discussed was
of several positions, which is
Attachment "B," which includes
fications for your information.
the reclassiflcation
included on
the new titles speci-
The committee reviewed and discussed all of the new
classifications and reclassifications with staff
but did not take any action regarding a recommen-
dation to the Council due to the feeling by members
of the committee that these changes should be acted
on by the ful! Council. Therefore, this committee
recommends that this matter be reviewed and acted
on by the full Council.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Report No. 2-86
from the Personnel Committee regarding New Classification Titles
and Reclassifications included in the 1986-87 Budget, was accep-
ted; the new and revised classifications were approved; and
Resolution No. 95-86 of the Counci! of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 187-85 Setting Salaries and Related
Benefits for Officers and Employees of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio,
Councilmember Childs
Councilmember Christensen
Smith, Dickerson, Moore, Ratty
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Councilmember Childs clarified his no vote stating that
some of the requests outlined in Mr. Ayers report are duplicated
or additional positions are outlined.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Warrant Nos. 8404 to 8680 inclu-
sive, in the amount of $925,541.11; and,
Warrant Nos. 1 to 56 inclusive, in the amount
of $367,287.26.
b. Claim for Damages and Personal Injuries from
the following:
1. Marjorie M. Holt, dba Holt Insurance
Agency, 4660 American Avenue, Suite 103;
2. Ronnell Hopkins, 1117 3rd Street;
3. Jack Alden Draper II, 407 Jamaica Way; and
4.Robert H. Kranovich, 2812 Lee Drive.
(REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY)
c. Dedication of Property:
I. Quitclaim of mineral rights from the City
of Bakersfield to Robert J. Hudspeth on
City owned land along the east side of
Stine Road between Panama Lane and Harris
Road.
d. Maps and Improvement Agreements:
I. Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map
Waiver No. 68-85 at the southeast corner
of Chester Avenue and West Columbus
Street.
Application for Encroachment Permit from:
Manuel Gutierrez, 500 E. California
Avenue for the construction of a roof
overhang, door step and planter behind
the sidewalk on Tulare Street at 500 E.
California Avenue.
through
See Page 4 for
Consent Calendar.
was
f. Approval of Plans and Specifications:
1. Improvement of portions of Charger
and Royal Scotts Way.
Councilmember Childs made a motion to adopt
(f) of the Consent Calendar.
further
Avenue
items (a)
discussion and action on the
RECESS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, the meeting
recessed at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:34 p.m.
Councilmember Dickerson requested a report on whether
there is a California Association for Notaries, what services
they provide, the rules governing these expenses, and the rules
governing staff members.
Bakersfield, California, July 9, 1986 Page 4
CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
e, and
roll call
Councilmember Childs' motion to adopt Items
of the Consent Calendar, was adopted by the
vote:
a, b, c, d,
following
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Dickerson,
The Consent Calendar was reconsidered following the
first Action on Bids item.
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, low bid from
A-C Electric, in the amount of $115,450.00 for Traffic Signal
Systems on Gosford Road at Kroll Way and Gosford Road at Camino
Media was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Contract.
CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Item c. 1. of
the Consent Calendar was reconsidered by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio,
Councilmember Ratty
Councilmember Christensen
Smith, Childs,
Dickerson, Moore
Upon the advice of the City Attorney, Mayor Payne
requested a roll call vote on the previous motion by Councilmember
Childs to adopt Items a, b, c, d, e and f of the Consent Calendar.
This motion was defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Ratty
Noes: Councilmember Salvaggio, Smith,
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
Childs, Dickerson, Moore
Councilmember Dickerson made a motion to adopt items a,
b, d, e, and f, of the Consent Calendar, excluding item c. This
motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilembers Salvaggio, Smith,
Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
Childs, Dickerson, Moore,
c. Dedication of Property:
Quitclaim of mineral rights from the City
of Bakersfield to Robert J. Hudspeth on
City owned land along the east side of
Stine Road between Panama Lane and Harris
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, item c. 1.,
the Consent Calendar, regarding Quitclaim of mineral rights to
Robert J. Hudspeth was referred to the Auditorium and Community
Services Committee.
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ACTION ON BIDS CONTINUED
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from A-C
Electric, in the amount of $77,240.00, for Traffic Signal
Modifications on California Avenue at Stockdale Highway, was
accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Contract.
Bakersfield, California, July 9, 1986 Page 5
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Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, low bid from S.A.
Camp Pump Company, in the amount of $68,913.00, for drilling,
casing and pump testing at Fairhaven Water Well No. F-103, was
accepted, the other bid rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, low bid from Musco
Lighting Company, in the amount of $30,694.00, for lighting equip-
ment for the softbaLl diamond at Beach Park, was accepted.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3056 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 5.32.040 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
Massage Establishments.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
July 2, 1986.
Councilmember Smith stated the Auditorium and Community
Services Committee recommends that the Ordinance be adopted, but
would recommend that the Ordinance be referred back to the commit-
tee for further study.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance No.
3056 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested a copy of the rules of
committee structure. He further stated that he would like to bring
up at a future time that if a Committee member was absent, another
Councilmember would be able to attend the committee meeting with
the approval of the other committee members.
Councilmember Smith's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3056
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was approved
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith,
Moore, Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
Childs,
Dickerson,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3057 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 10.32.130 to Chapter 10.32
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
amending Section 12.56.050 F. of Chapter
12.56 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to the Parking of Motor Vehicles
within the limits of City parks.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
July 2, 1986.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Ordinance No. 3057
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Childs,
Dickerson,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3058 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Title 16 and adding Section
17.10.025 and Section 17.64.035 to Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to Subdivisions.
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This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
July 2, 1986.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Ratty, Ordinance No. 3058
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith,
Moore, Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
Childs,
Dickerson,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3059 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 17.28.020 B. of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
permitted uses in M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Zones.
This Ordinance was given first reading at the meeting of
July 2, 1986.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dickerson, Ordinance
3059 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
NO.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Dickerson,
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing
before the Council on Resolution of
Intention No. 1004 (Assessment District
No. 86-2), declaring its intention to
acquire improvements in Assessment
District No. 86-2, Buena Vista Trunkline.
Mayor Payne declared the hearing open for public par-
ticipation. No protests or objections being received, Mayor Payne
closed the public portion of the hearing for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
96-86 and Order of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting
the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment and ordering the
acquisition - Assessment District No. 86-2 (Resolution of
Intention No. 1004), were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smlth, Childs,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Dickerson,
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
97-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield designating the
Collection Officer - Assessment District No. 86-2 (Resolution of
Intention No. 1004), was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Dickerson,
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NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield pro-
viding for the collection of sewer
charges by the County Tax Collector.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Resolution No.
98-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio,
Councilmember Dickerson
Councilmember Christensen
Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty
Adoption of Resolution No. 99-86 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield pro-
viding for the collection of refuse
charges by the County Tax Collector.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, Resolution No.
99-86 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio,
Councilmember Dickerson
Councilmember Christensen
Smith, Childs, Moore, Ratty
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
1007 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of an 11.25 foot strip
on the north side of 23rd Street,
westerly of "O" Street in the City of
Bakersfield.
This Resolution of Intention sets the date of hearing
for August 6, 1986.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Resolution of
Intention No. 1007 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith,
Moore, Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Christensen
Childs,
Dickerson,
Agreement with the County of Kern for
traffic control signal system and
lighting at the intersection of Brundage
Lane and South "P" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Agreement with
the County of Kern for traffic control signal system and lighting
at the intersection of Brundage Lane and South "P" Street was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement.
A Contract with the California Water
Service Company to install fire system
improvements at the intersection of East
4th and South King Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, bidding proce-
dures were waived pursuant to Section 3.20.060 of the Municipal
Code and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract with the
California Water Service Company to install fire system improve-
ments at the intersection of East 4th and South King Streets.
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A Contract with the California Water
Service Company to install fire system
improvelnents in an alley between "K" and
"L" Streets from 8th to 10th Street for
$28,673.00.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, bidding proce-
dures were waived pursuant to Section 3.20.060 of the Municipal
Code and the Mayor was authorized to ex.ecute the Contract with
California Water Service Company to install fire system improve-
ments in an alley between "K" and "L" Streets from 8th to 10th for
$28,673.00.
Request for Proposals (RFP) to execute
1986 Master Ptan of Bakersfield Airpark.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, Request for
Proposals to execute the 1986 Master Plan of the Bakersfield Airpark
was approved and staff was directed to distribute.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Sa]vaggio stated, for the record, that he
was going into Closed Session under protest.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Moore, the meeting was
recessed at 8:16 p.m., for the purpose of discussing pending liti-
gation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Councilmember
Salvaggio voted no. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Salvaggio, Council
authorized the transfer of $20,600 from the General Fund, Council
Contingency, to the Airpark Fund for use of up to $20,600 for a
phased contract with IT Corporation for the purpose of a con-
taminant investigation of the Airpark, by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmembers Salvaggio, Smith, Childs,
Moore, Ratty
None
Councilmember Christensen
Dickerson,
Deputy City Manager Strenn recommended that a workshop
be held August 5, 1986, between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.,
regarding the issues of the Sand Creek Golf Course.
After much discussion, Deputy City Manager Strenn indi-
cated that staff would poll the Council to come up with a date and
time for the workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember Childs, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bake~sfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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