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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/06_CC_AGENDA_PACKET BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOVEMBER 15, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m. and reconvene at approximately 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING- 5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Ward1,4,5,7) d. (Ward 3) e. (Ward 1,7) Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the October 25, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. Payments: b. Approval of department payments from October 13, 2006 to November 2, 2006 in the amount of $17,776,529.40 and self-insurance payments from October 13, 2006 to November 2, 2006 in the amount of $366,649.93. Ordinances: c. First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 16.16.060(a) of the Municipal Code relating to hearing notice requirements for tentative maps; and Section 17.64.050(b) relating to hearing notice requirements for general plan amendments, specific plans or zone changes. First Reading of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 1.12.040, 1.12.010, 1.12.050 and 1.12.070 by adding Annexation No. 473 consisting of 60.71 acres located west of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road; Annexation No. 478 consisting of 97.35 acres located on the east side of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road; and Annexation No. 489 consisting of 1.68 acres located south of Rosedale Highway, west of EI Toro Viejo Road to Ward 4; Annexation No. 487 consisting of 41.64 acres located east and west of Madison Street, near Belle Terrace; and Annexation No. 497 consisting of 106.21 acres located at the northeast corner of Berkshire Road and South Union Avenue to Ward 1; Annexation No. 468 consisting of 121.90 acres located north and south of McCutchen Road, east and west of Progress Road; and Annexation No. 502 consisting of 45.69 acres located at the southeast corner of Panama Land and Buena Vista Road to Ward 5; and Annexation No. 488 consisting of 16.70 acres located generally south of McKee Road, west of Freeway 99 to Ward 7. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Chapter 17.66 of the Municipal Code relating to HD, Hillside Development Combining Zone. (FR 10125106) Resolutions: f. g. Resolution adopting amended Conflict of Interest Code for City departments. Sewer Connection Fee Assessments: 1. Resolution confirming assessment for sewer connection fee and authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Agreement with Dana Hunt to pay sewer connection fee in installments and notice of special assessment lien for 6610 Betty Street. 3. Agreement with Castillo Jorge Aguilar to pay sewer connection fee in installments and notice of special assessment lien for 1809 Wade Avenue. (Ward 3) (Ward 6) (Ward 2) (Ward 1) (Ward 1) (Ward 6) (Ward 7) (Ward 5)* (Ward 4) (Ward 2) (Ward 4) 3. CONSENT CALENDAR continued h. Resolution approving the submittal of an application to the U. S. Department of the Interior/ Bureau of Land Management for lease and future conveyance of a 40-acre parcel in Northeast Bakersfield through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. i. Sale of Real Property: 1. Resolution declaring real property located at 5221 Barley Harvest Avenue surplus to the needs of the City. 2. Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, Inc., ($75,000) to purchase property located at 5221 Barley Harvest Avenue. j. Resolution approving request to file extension of time with State of California, Department of Transportation, for Mohawk Street Grade Separation funds. k. Emergency Asbestos Abatement at City Hall: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 266-06 dispensing with bidding procedures due to emergency asbestos abatement in the ventilation system at City Hall, increasing the not to exceed amount from $175,000 to $239,000. 2. Appropriate and transfer $64,000 General Fund Balance to the General Services Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund. 3. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 06-309 with A.S.I., Inc. ($54,000; total not to exceed $104,000) to abate the asbestos contamination and clean ducts. I. Resolution adding territory, Area 4-64 (8th, R NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. m. Resolution adding territory, Area 5-30 (Berkshire, S Union NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. n. Resolution of Intention No. 1491 to add territory, Area 3-58 (Panama, Gosford SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. Agreements: o. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Granite Pointe Estates, LLC for Tract 6226 located off Hosking Avenue, east of Wible Road. License Agreement with Kern Water Bank Authority ($1.00) to operate and maintain a 54 inch pipeline of the James Canal Siphon within the City right of way of Panama Lane. Agreement with Southern California Gas Company ($127,705) for relocation of existing gas line facilities at northeast corner of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road. Agreement with Muxlow Construction ($50,000; Community Development Block Grant funds) to provide handicap accessibility improvement services to qualified low-income residents. Agreement with Bakersfield Rescue Mission ($60,880; Emergency Shelter Grant funds) to support the operating costs necessary to continue services at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission, 830 Beale Avenue. Agreement with Ft. Dearborn Life Insurance Company for employee life insurance. Agreement with Foxcreek Properties, LLC ($92,463.35) to reimburse costs for right of way acquisition and engineering plan preparation for Brimhall Road widening east of Calloway Drive. . p. q. r. s. t. u. . - upon annexation 2 (Ward 4) (Ward 2,3) (Ward 7) (Ward 3) (Ward 5) (Ward 1,6) (Ward 3) (Ward 2,5,7) 3. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Road Improvements along the southeast corner of Allen Road and Ming Avenue: 1. Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. (not to exceed $1,000,000) to reimburse costs for road improvements. 2. Transfer $1,000,000 from Capital Improvement Project (Street Improvement- Hosking Road widening project) to this project within the Transportation Development Fund. w. Agreement with Kern-HHR Partners ($156,780) to reimburse costs for street improvements on Coffee Road from the Friant Kern Canal to Downing Avenue. x. Agreement with Canyon Capital, Inc. ($282,550) to reimburse costs for relocation of 15" sewer main on Hughes Lane. v. y. Memorandum of Understanding with United States Postal Service to relocate driveway at 5800 Auburn Drive to facilitate construction of the State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchange Project. z. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 05-326 with L.N. Curtis & Sons ($80,000; revised not to exceed $160,000) extending the term for one year for protective jackets and trousers for structural firefighting. aa. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. RP06-170 with ABM Ventures (not to exceed $50,000) for installation of additional rubberized surfacing at Westwold Park. bb. Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects: 1. Amendment No.3 to Agreement No. 04-214 with Parsons Water and Infrastructure ($2,533,469.00, total amount $10,549,717) for design services of Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3 - 2007 Expansion Project and odor control at Wastewater Treatment Plant NO.2 Project. 2. Appropriate $444,870 Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance (Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2) to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget to fund the Plant 2 odor control portion of the amendment. cc. North Chester Avenue Bridge over the Kern River Replacement Project: 1. Contract Change Order Nos. 7 and 10 to Agreement No. 06-028 with Granite Construction Company ($12,495.00 and $14,440 respectively; revised not to exceed $6,441 ,713.00) for the project. 2. Appropriate $306,566 Federal Bridge Replacement Funds to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the ISTEA Fund for the project. dd. Contract Change Order No.2 to Agreement No. 06-111 with A.C. Electric Co. ($20,050; revised not to exceed $518,253) for the Traffic Signal Interconnect Project - Part 3 on Planz Road between Wible Road and Hughes Lane, Truxtun Avenue at Oak Street and White Lane at Saddle Drive. Bids: ee. Accept bids from DDL Traffic, Inc. ($69,980.63), McCain, Inc. ($194,088.02) and Western Communications Supply, Inc. ($296,905.54) for signal equipment. ff. Accept bid and award annual contract to Valley Printers (not to exceed $60,000) for printing the Recreation brochure. gg. Accept bid and award annual contract to Valley Pacific Petroleum (not to exceed $4,000,000) for fuel. 3 (Ward 6) 3. CONSENT CALENDAR continued hh. (Ward 1,3) (Ward 1,6) (Ward 1)* (Ward 1) (Ward 3) 4. . . upon annexation Accept bid and award contract to Kern County Construction, Inc. ($394,482) for one domestic water well block pump house, CBK-46, located at 8217 Stonecrest Way, in the vicinity of Mountain Ridge Drive and McCutchen Road. Accept bid and award contract to Teichert Construction ($3,187,115) to construct 72" sewer main from Wastewater Treatment Plant NO.2 to Oswell/Red bank. Miscellaneous: ii. jj. Acceptance of 2004-05 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Statement. kk. Conversion of vacant Clerk Typist positions to Senior Records Clerk, Accounting Clerk and Crime Analyst for the Police Department. II. Appropriate $15,000 additional facility/exclusivity use revenue from Pepsi Bottling Company to the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Budget (per Agreement No. 02-009) for programs at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Silver Creek Community Centers. mm. Appropriate $6,800 State CAL-MMET Grant Revenues to the General Fund Police Operating Budget to purchase one Pen-Link software license. nn. Appropriate $502,165 State Grant Revenues (STEP Grant from Office of Traffic Safety) to the General Fund Police Operating Budget to fund overtime for traffic enforcement strategies and purchase equipment for the Traffic Division. Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items a through nn. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06-0377; Hendricks Engineering, representing Knittel Bros., General Partnership, Patsy Stacy and Dorothy A. Lowry (property owners) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 75.2 acres located south of E. Panama Lane and east of Cottonwood Road, at the southeast corner of Cottonwood Road and the Arvin-Edison Canal. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1 . Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from ER (Estate) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 75.2 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 124-28 from R-S-20A (Residential Suburban 20-acre minimum lot size) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 75.2 acres. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1887; Marino/Associates, representing Mel Heinemann and Jack & Nuha Haddad (property owners) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 39.29 acres located at the southwest corner of East Planz Road and Washington Street (future). (Staff recommends continuance to next GPA Cycle.) General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06-0349; Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., representing Jack Hood and Hazel Mary Hobba (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 20.03 acres located on the north and south sides of Panorama Drive (future), approximately ~ mile west of Vineland Road. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing land use designation from R-MP (Resource-Mineral Petroleum) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 13.84 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 6.19 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zone Map No. 104-18 from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 6.19 acres. b. c. 4 (Ward 3) 4. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued d. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-0465; San Joaquin Engineering, representing Kern County Housing Authority, James Pinkerton, John Gonzalez & Beverly Yates, Jose Alfredo Gonzalez, Jim Pinkerton Broker, Inc. and Charles Hayes (property owners) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 200 feet south of Columbus Street. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from GC (General Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential) on 1.4 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 1.4 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 3.8 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No.1 03-21 from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on 1.4 acres and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 3.8 acres. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1271; Mcintosh & Associates representing S&J Alfalfa, Inc. and Mountain View Bravo, LLC (property owners) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 26.6 acres located along the north side of Highway 178, west of future extension of Vineland Road, south of Paladino Drive and east Morning Drive. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 7.35 acres, HR to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 16.12 acres, and LR to LMR on 3.16 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map Nos. 104-18 and 104-19 from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 7.35 acres, R-3 to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 16.12 acres and R-1 to R-2 on 3.16 acres. Public Hearing to consider appeal by James B. Wiens, Clifford & Brown, representing Mr. & Mrs. Glen H. Stoller, Craig W. Stoller and Ronald R. Lehr of the Planning Commission's decision approving request by Marino and Associates, representing Patricia Crawford, et al (property owners) for Zone Change No. 06-0581 to pre-zone 20 acres from A (Agriculture) to R-S (Residential Suburban) located on the south side of Pioneer Drive (extended), approximately 660 feet east of Vineland Drive. (Staff recommends continuance to the February 7, 2007 meeting.) General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1933; ADA VCO, representing Bidart Bros. (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 24 acres located on the east and west of sides of Coffee Road, approximately 460 feet north of Etchart Road, and west of the Beardsley Canal. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 12 acres and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on approximately 12 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map Nos. 102-04 and 102-05 from A (Agricultural) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 12 acres and R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) on approximately 12 acres. (Ward 3) (Ward 3)* (Ward 4)* . . upon annexation e. f. g. 5 (Ward 4)* 4. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued h. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06-0435, Plan Review for P.C.D. No. 06-0435 and Modification to P.C.D. No. 05-1227; Porter-Robertson Engineering & Surveying, representing David Wilson (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment, zone change and P.C.D. Plan Review on 2.5 acres located on the north side of Brimhall Road, approximately 1/8 mile west of Calloway Drive and P.C.D. Modification of 7.5 acres located at the northwest corner of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road. (Staff recommends adoption of resolutions and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to OC (Office Commercial) on 2.5 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 102-30 from R-S-2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5 Acre Minimum Lot Size) to C-O/PCD (Professional and Administrative Office Zone/Planned Commercial Development) on 2.5 acres. 3. Resolution adopting P.C.D. No. 06-0435 Plan Review to establish a Preliminary Development Plan and architectural style for a new multiple tenant commercial office development on 2.5 acre site. 4. Resolution adopting P.C.D. No. 05-1227 Plan Modification to conditionally eliminate the requirement to construct a block wall along the western boundary of the subject property to facilitate the construction of an integrated commercial office development on the subject property and adjoining P.C.D. No. 06-0435 site. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06-0456; Maurice Etchechury, representing Old River Land Company (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 41 acres located at the northeast corner of McCutchen Road and Ashe Road. (Staff recommends adoption of resolutions and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on 25.71 acres and LR (Low Density Residential) on 15.49 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 123-27 from A-20A (Agricultural 20 acre Minimum Lot Size) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 25.71 acres and R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 15.49 acres. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 06-0463; SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Pascoe Family Investments, LLC (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 80 acres located on the north side of McCutchen Road approximately ~ mile west of Ashe Road. (Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance.) 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on 41 acres and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 39 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 123-28 from A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 41 acres and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 39 acres. (Ward 6) (Ward 6) * - upon annexation i. j. 6 (Ward 3) (30 min) (Ward 1)* 4. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued 5. k. Public Hearing to consider Resolution of Necessity to consider the acquisition by eminent domain of access rights owned by the Irwin Y. E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust, located at 5820 Auburn Street, for the State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchange. (Staff recommends adoption of Resolution of Necessity authorizing acquisition by eminent domain of certain access rights owned by Irwin Y.E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust, located at 5820 Auburn Street. The City of Bakersfield is authorized to acquire access rights by eminent domain pursuant to Section 1240.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure.) CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One issue) RECESS RECONVENED MEETING - approximately 6:30 p.m. 6. ROLL CALL a. Introduction of Student Body Representatives participating in the 52"d consecutive "Teen City Government Day". 7. INVOCATION by Rabbi Paul Gordon, Bnai Jacob. 8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Becky Baker, 4th Grade Student at Colonel Nichols School. 9. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 10. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to representatives from the Sikh community, proclaiming November 19, 2006, as "Sikh Parade Day". b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Retirement Plaque and gift certificate to George Gonzales, Community Development Coordinator, Community Development. 11. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 12. HEARINGS General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1428; Pinnacle Engineering, representing Sikander Singh & Daljeet Kaur Jassar (property owners) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 100 acres located on the south side of East Panama Lane, 1A mile east of Cottonwood Road. Pinnacle Engineering has appealed the Planning Commission decision. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, denying the appeal and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from ER (Estate Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 100 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 and Zone Map No. 124-28 from R-S-20A (Residential-20 acre Minimum) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 10 acres. Staff recommends adoption of resolution and give first reading to ordinance. a. * - upon annexation 7 (Ward 5/6)* (Ward 6) (Ward 1,2) * - upon annexation 11/8/06 11 :05am 12. HEARINGS continued 13. b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1947; Banducci Land, LLC (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 46 acres located at the northwest corner of Gosford Road and McKee Road (future). Brent Dezember has appealed the Planning Commission decision. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, upholding the appeal modifying conditions of approval and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 46 acres. 2. First Reading of Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 123-32 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on approximately 46 acres. Staff recommends adoption of resolutionand give first reading to ordinance. c. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0443; Marino/Associates, representing West Coast Investments, Inc. (property owner) has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 28.52 acres located on the north side of Pacheco Road and west of Akers Road (future). West Coast Investments has appealed the Planning Commission decision. 1. Resolution denying the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from LI (Light Industrial) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 23.66 acres and SI (Service Industrial) to HMR on 4.86 acres. 2. Resolution denying the amendment to Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 123-14 from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Residential) on 10.26 acres and M-2 (General Manufacturing) to R-2 on 18.2 acres. Staff recommends adoption of resolutions. REPORTS a. Presentation regarding Mill Creek Linear Park Vision Plan. Report regarding possible purchase of the Borton, Petrini and Conron Building. b. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS 15. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ~d:;; City Manager 8 .. :) C...".;r".:f",'~~ ....,;' ~'+l) ...... - ~ " "'::-. .~ ~"" :,~ '1//;1.1)":\'\ AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 15, 2006 COUNCil MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR Ordinances Item 3c. First Readino of an Ordinance Amendino the MuniciDal Code relatino to Hearino Notice Reauirements for Tentative MaDs. General Plan Amendments. SDecific Plans. and Zone Chanoes. The proposed text amendments will require an applicant/developer to post a 4' x 8' sign on their property that proposes a general plan amendment, zone change, specific plan, or tentative tract map. This sign would state that there is a proposed public hearing on the project and would include the date, time and location of the hearing, a brief description of the proposal, and developer information. Signs would be posted along the street frontage of the property at 300-foot intervals with no more than two signs per street frontage. The applicant would also be required to sign a declaration and submit photographs to staff showing that the signs were physically in place at least 20 days but no more than 60 days from the hearing date. If this proof was not submitted, the hearing could be postponed. This item has been discussed by the Planning Commission and City Council since mld-2003 when the item was referred to the City Council's Planning and Development Committee. In October 2005, the matter was considered again by the Planning Commission and they forwarded a recommendation to the City. Council for additional discussion In March 2006. The Council's Planning and Development Committee held meetings on May 30, and July 10, 2006, and ultimately directed staff to prepare the amendment. At the "Commission's hearing, only the BIA spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Staff will update the Planning Commission on how well the sign posting is doing after a six-month period to determine if any adjustments to the requirements are necessary. Resolutions Item 3k. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No." 266-06 DisDensino with Biddino Procedures due to Emeraencv Asbestos Abatement In the Ventilation Svstem at City Hall.increasina the not to exceed amounUrom $175.000 to $239.000. The original not-to-exceed amount was a preliminary estimate only. Based upon additional information, this amount needs to be increased by $64,000 to $239,000, $54,000 of which Is needed to amend the agreement with A.S.1. to provide ductcleanlng, and $10,000 for Dresser Services, the City's on-call consultant, to perform additional air sampling services. Aareements Item 3v. Reimbursement Aoreement with Castle & Cooke California. Inc. for Road ImDrovements alono the Southeast Corner of Allen Road and Mino Avenue in ~n amount not to exceed $1.000.000. Castle & Cooke constructed a portion of Ming Avenue west of River Run Boulevard (south half) and a major portion of Allen Road, south of Mlng Avenue. Consequently, Castle & Cooke offered to construct the north half of Ming Avenue as well, which was the City's obligation under a previous arrangement with Coleman Homes (Lennar), in conjunction with their work provided they were reimbursed. Due to economies of scale, the cost to do this work was beneficial to the City and was therefore accepted. In order to fund this reimbursement, staff proposes to transfer $1 million from the Hosking Road, between Wible Road and S.R. 99 widening project. Due to its complexity and need to acquire right-of-way, the budgeted amount could not be entirely spent this fiscal year. Staff proposes to budget the additional funds needed for the Hosking Road project in the next fiscal year when it Is actually constructed. ~ Agenda Highlights November 15, 2006 \ Page 2 Item 3y. Memorandum of Understandinc lMOU) with the United States Postal Service recardlnc State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchance Prolect. One of the Improvements associated with this project will be on/off ramps directly across from the postal facility on Auburn Street. Cal Trans requires that access rights be restricted adjacent to and directly across from anyon/off ramps to prevent dangerous traffic conflicts. This will require the current drive entrance for the postal facility to be closed when the new on/off ramps are constructed. The City will construct a new entrance and additional on and off-site improvements for the facility, which will include purchase of approximately 4,100 square feet of property adjacent to the facility. The MOU outlines the responsibilities of each party. Item 3bb. Amendment No.3 to Desicn Consultant Contract No. 04-214 with Parsons Water and Infrastructure for Desicn Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 - 2007 EXDansion Project and for the Odor Control at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Prolect ($2.533.469: for a total contract amount of $10.549.717) Amendment No.2, which was approved in July, 2005, provided for major design changes from the original scope of work. Some of these design changes Included dou~lng the size of the initial proposed expansion, and more than doubling the size of the cogeneration electrical generating capacity. Although Amendment No. 2 provided for a good baseline as to the magnitude of the design work, it was not Intended to be the final amendment because further research and investigation was required to determine appropriate odor control technologies, reuse options of the treated effluent, and Regional Water Quality Control Board treatment requirements based on the ultim~te effluent reuse. Since Amendment No.2, several noteworthy decisions and events have occurred. These resulted In additional required design tasks by the design consultant Parsons, which are detailed in the administrative report. These events have.resulted in a credit of unspent design fees previously allocated in Amendment No.2 in the amount of $1,120,826 and additional design fees in the amount of $3,654,295, for a net increase of $2,533,469. Sufficient funds are budgeted to award this Amendment with the exception of the design of the Odor Control at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2. Staff recommends appropriating $444,870 to fund this portion of the Amendment. !I!I! Item 3gg. Award Annual Contract to Vallev Pacific Petroleum for Fuel in an amount not to exceed ~.OOO.OOO. Five acceptable bids were. received. Terms and conditions required quotes of a differential price per gallon for fuel which represented the suppliers' profit and overhead. The contract is renewable annually for four consecutive one-year periods at the City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms. Staff recommends award of the annual contract to Valley Pacific Petroleum. Item 311. Award Contra(:t to Teichert Construction to Construct a 72" Sewer Main from Wastewater Treatment Plan No.2 to Oswell/Redbank in the amount of $3.187.115. This new sewer trunk line will help relieve sewer lines that flow from Northeast Bakersfield to Wastewater Treatment Plant # 2. This project is Phase 1 for this planned improvement. Funding for the project is from Sewer Enterprise Funds. Seven acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award of the contract to Teichert Construction. Miscellaneous Item 3nn. ADorooriate $502.165 State Grant Revenues to the General Fund Police Ooeratinc Budcet for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Prooram (STEP). The STEP Program will use overtime for enforcement and the Implementation of Innovative strategies to reduce the number of Individuals killed or injured in traffic collisions. A full list of equipment and. strategies is contained within the administrative report. The grant period covers two years. Agenda Highlights November 15, 2006 Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS With the exception of Items 4b., 4f. and 4j., the Planning Commission conducted public hearings on the remaining Consent Calendar Hearing Items on September 21, 2006. No Individuals or agencies present at the hearings opposed the requests and the applicants agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the projects. Item 48. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance for Aooroximatelv 75.2 Acres Located South of E. Panama Lane and East of Cottonwood Road. at the Southeast Comer of where Cottonwood Road meets the Arvin-Edison Canal. Hendricks Engineering, representing Knittel Bros. Gen. Partnership, Patsy Stacy and Dorothy A. Lowry, the property owners, propose development of approximately 318 single- family units upon annexation. Item 4b. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on 39.29 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of East Planz Road and Washincton Street (future), Marino/Associates, representing Mel Heinemann and Jack & Nuha Haddad, the property owners, propose development of 290 detached residential units, a public park, and a drainage sump. The City Council publiC hearing for this item was initially scheduled for August 16,2006; however, in accordance with the applicant's request, the Council continued the item. Staff has been meeting with the applicant to work out a mutually acceptable solution. These meetings are continuing; therefore, staff recommends continuance of the item to the next GPA cycle. Item 4c. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on 20.03 Acres Located on the North and South Sides of Panorama Drive (future), Aooroximatelv %-Mile West of Vineland Road. Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., representing Jack Hood & Hazel Mary Hobba, the property owner, propose development of approximately 64 single-family and 64 multi-family residential units. Item 4d. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on Aooroximatelv 5.25 Acres Located on the East Side of Sunnv Lane. Accroximatelv 200 Feet South of Columbus Street. San Joaquin Engineering, representing Kern County Housing Authority, James Pinkerton, John Gonzalez & Beverly Yates, Jose Alfredo Gonzalez, Jim Pinkerton Broker Inc., and Charles Hayes, the property owners, propose changing the land use designation from GC (General Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential) on 1.4 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 3.8 acres. The proposal would establish General Plan and zoning designations which reflect the existing and approved multiple-family residential land uses. Item 4e. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on Aooroxlmatelv 26.6 Acres Located alonc the North Side of Hichwav 178. West of the Future Extension of Vineland Road. South of Paladino Drive and East of Morninc Drive. Mcintosh & Associates representing S&J Alfalfa, Inc. and Mountain View Bravo, LLC, the property owners, propose development of approximately 200 dwelling units. Item 4f. Public Hearinc to Consider an Aoceal of the Plannlnc Commission's Decision Accrovinc a Zone Chance on 20 Acres from A (Acriculture) to R-S (Residential Suburban) Located on the South Side of Pioneer Drive (extended), Aooroxlmatelv 660 Feet East of Vineland Drive. Marino and Associates, representing Patricia Crawford, et ai, property owners, applied for this zone change to construct a large lot, single-family residential development. On July 20, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended adoption by the City Council, subject to conditions of approval. An appeal was filed by James B. Wiens, representing the Stoller and Lehr families, who are adjacent land owners with agricultural operations. On September 13, 2006, the City Council held and closed a public hearing on the appeal to this zone change request. The Council requested staff research and prepare responses to several questions. These questions and responses were provided to the City Council on October 11, 2006 in a memorandum from the Development Services Director and City Attorney. A public hearing was advertised and posted to consider this zone change before the City Council on October 11, 2006. However, upon mutual agreement between the appellant and the applicant, this item was continued to Agenda Highlights November 15. 2006 \ Page 4 November 15, 2006. Marino and Associates, on behalf of the applicant, is requesting this hearing be continued to February 7, 2007 in order to further discuss this zone change with the appellant. Item 4g. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chanoe on Aooroximatelv 24 Acres Located on the East and West Sides of Coffee Road 1 Aooroximatelv 460 Feet North of Etchart Road. and West of the Beardslev Canal. ADAVCO, representing Bidart Bros., propose development of approximately 180 single-family homes. Item 4h. General Plan Amendment and Zone. Chance. on 2.5 Acres Located on the North Side of Brimhall Road. Aooroxlmatelv 1/8-mlle West of Callowav Drive and a P.C.D. Modification on 7.5 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Callowav Drive and Brimhall Road. Porter-Robertson Engineering & Surveying, representing David Wilson, the property owner, propose, upon annexation, development of four one-story office buildings totaling approximately 19,540 square feet and 123 parking spaces on the 2.5-acre project site. At the northwest comer of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road, a 7.5-acre commercial office development is currently under construction. The proposed P.C.D. modification would conditionally eliminate the requirement to construct a block wall along the western boundary of the 7.5- acre project site to facilitate the construction of an integrated development on the two sites. As proposed, the architectural and landscape design of the two proposals are consistent and the circulation plans have been designed to function as a single, inte'grated development upon completion. Item 41. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on Aooroximatelv 41 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of McCutchen Road and Ashe Road. Maurice Etchechury, representing Old River Land Company, the property owner, propose development of approximately 45 single-family residential units and approximately 25 acres of light Industrial uses. Item 4J. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chance on 80 Acres. Located on the North Side of McCutchen Road. AODroxlmatelv %-Mile West of Ashe Road. SmlthTech/USA, Inc., representing Pascoe Family Investments, LLC, the property owner, propose development of 230 multiple-family residential dwelling units and 446,000 square feet of light industrial uses. Item 4k. Public Hearinc on a Resolution of Necessitv to Consider the ACQuisition of Access Richts bv Eminent Domain of 5820 Auburn Street for the State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchance. The City wishes to acquire this piece of property for the State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchange project. The property is owned by Irwin V.E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the publiC and owners of the affected property to voice their concerns regarding the acquisition. Sales price negotiations have taken place with the owners through a property management company. Council w,,1 ,d,ourn to Closed ,esslon. then take a brief fecess CLOSED SESSION The performance evaluation of the City Attorney will take place. There will also be a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of potential litigation. RECONVENED MEETING Student Body representatives from the local high schools will be introduced as part of the 52nd consecutive "Teen Government Day". -, Agenda Highlights November 15. 2006 Page 5 HEARINGS Item 128. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chanoe on 100 Acres Located on the South Side of East Panama Lane. 1/4-mile East of Cottonwood Road. Pinnacle Engineering, representing Sikander Singh & Daljeet Kaur Jassar, the property owners, propose development of 400 single-family dwelling units on the 10-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this GPA/ZC on September 21, 2006, and recommended approval to the City Council. Matt Volvilla, representing Pinnacle Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, was in opposition to the recommended condition of approval from Public Works full improvements for the south half of Panama Lane from the project Cottonwood Road. His reasons included that It is an arterial and is approximately 1/4-mile which represents a substantial cost to the developer; he is not aware of any other project where this type of improvement was conditioned without some reimbursement such as a traffic impact fee reimbursement; and perhaps the improvement could be to add one lane on south half, or if full improvement is required that the segment be added to the traffic impact fee list. Despite the opposition of the applicant, the Planning Commission recommends this condition of approval. Staff also recommends approval. Item 12b. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chanoe on Aooroximatelv 46 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Gosford Road and McKee Road (future). Banducci Land, LLC, the property owner, propose development of approximately 181 single-family homes, upon annexation. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on June 15, 2006, and continued this item to July 6, 2006, at which time they recommended approval to the City Council.. Brent Dezember, on behalf of StructureCast, appealed the recommendation of the Planning Commission. StructureCast Is concerned that the proposal as recommended by the Commission does not include an adequate buffer to protect their current industrial facility. The public hearing for this item was initially scheduled for August 16, 2006; however, in accordance with the applicant's request, the Council continued the item to August 30, 2006. On August 30, 2006, the item was heard and continued to the next GPA cycle. . Item 12c. General Plan Amendment and Zone Chanoe on 28.52 Acres Located on the North Side of Pacheco Road and West of Akers Road (future). Marino/Associates, representing West Coast Investments, Inc. the property owner, propose development of 400 multi-family dwelling units. This is an infill project which is supported by General Plan policies as a method to reduce sprawl and utilize land which already has existing roads, water lines, fire stations and sewer lines. The project site is completely surrounded by urban uses, including single-family residential to the north and south. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this GPA/ZC on September 21, 2006, and recommended denial to the City Council based primarily on the proximity of industrial properties located east and west of the site. West Coast Investments, Inc. has appealed. Kristine Boyer, representing Crimson Resource Management; Marty Whitten, representing T.D. Whitten Construction, Inc. and Asphalt & Concrete, LLC; Angela Carmen Morosa; and Christopher Billington submitted comment letters to the Planning Department. Ms. Boyer addressed the Planning Commission during the hearing, expressing opposition to the proposal based on the fact that Crimson owns and operate six oil production wells in the vicinity of the proposed project, and the belief that the land use and zoning is not compatible with the wells and poses safety issues. Ms. Boyer further requested that their ingress and egress to the oilfield not be compromised. Agenda Highlights November 15. 2006 .. Page 6 Mr. Whitten also spoke in opposition, basing on his concerns for potential noise, dust, and truck Issues on the nature of his construction business in the area. Correspondence from Angela Carmen Morosa stated that it would be in complete contradiction to the Industrial and Business Park concept. Christopher Billington opposes the project because future traffic and residents from the proposed multi- family project would generate potential crime and encourage future blight within the area. The Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding what the currently zoned industrial owners will do In the future adjacent to the proposed multi-family residential site. The Commission believes they are depriving present property owners of their M-2 (General Manufacturing) zoning rights by granting this proposed multi-family residential use. The Commission also commented on the concrete crushing plant and hazardous materials near the project site that cannot justify multi-family development, and would be more enthusiastic about supporting the project if the adjacent industrial land use designations were part of the GPA/ZC. REPORTS Item 138. Presentation reoardino Mill Creek Linear Park Vision Plan. The City recently entered into an agreement with Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abney, Inc. (RHAA) for preliminary engineering design and detailed project cost estimates, and to develop the Master Plan for fully implementing the Mill Creek project over time as full funding becomes available. RHAA will give a presentation regarding progress made to date on the conceptual design of the Mill Creek Linear Park Vision Plan. Item 13b. Reoort reoardlno the Possible Purchase of the Borton. Petrini and Conron Buildino. At the regular Council meeting of October 25, 2006, staff presented a report on City space needs. The iss,ue of the possible purchase of the Borton, Petrini and Conron building was referred to the Planning and Development Committee for consideration. The Committee met on this subject on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at which time they considered the information, asked questions and then voted to have the full report provided to the City Council at the November 15, 2006 meeting. Significant information on this subject is included in the agenda packet. Approved: 11 Alan Tandy, City Manager . 00: Department Heads Rhonda Smiley, Public Information OffIcer City Manager's File City Clerk's OffIce News Media File ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City ~ncil Pamela McCarthy, City CI~ October 13, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: .3.0.. APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAiL '-. ftr CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Approval of minutes of the October 25, 2006 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND: kl ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~.b, TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director November 2, 2006 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Approval of department payments from October 13, 2006 to November. ,200 in the amount of $17,776,529.40 and self insurance payments from October 13, 2006 to November 2, 2006 in the amount of $366,649.93. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $18,143,179.33. BACKGROUND: RAR November 3, 2006, 3:22PM C:\Documents and Settings\dtamayo\Desktop\ADMIN-AP.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15. 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM NO: !J. e.. DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director October 31,2006 SUBJECT: First Reading of ordinance amending Section 16.16.060(a) of the Bakersfield Mun' al C de relating to hearing notice requirements for tentative maps; and Section 17.64.050(b relati g to hearing notice requirements for general plan amendments, specific plans, or zone changes (citywide, all wards) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposed text amendments will require an applicant/developer to post a 4' x 8' sign on their property that proposes a general plan amendment, zone change, specific plan, or tentative tract map. This sign would state that there is a proposed public hearing on the project and would include the date, time and location of the hearing. a brief description of the proposal, and developer information. This information would be composed of black, block lettering on a white background for easy readability. Signs would be posted along the street frontage of the property at 300-foot intervals with no more than two signs per street frontage. The applicant would be responsible for having the signs prepared and posted. They would also be required to sign a declaration and submit photographs to staff showing that the signs were physically in place at least 20 days but no more than 60 days from the hearing date. If the applicant did not submit the required proof of posting, the hearing could be postponed. Posting requirements have been discussed by the Planning Commission and City Council since mid-2003 when the item was referred to the City Council's Planning and Development Committee. Although no further direction was given at that time, the matter was given seriQus consideration as a way to further inform neighbors of large project proposals early in the planning process. In October 2005, the matter was considered again by the Planning Commission and they forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for additional discussion in March 2006. The Council's Planning and Development Committee held meetings on May 30th and July 10th, 2006 and reviewed existing ordinances from the cities of Fresno, Glendora, Hesperia, Palmdale, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Sausalito, Simi Valley, Ventura and Visalia. They ultimately directed staff to prepare an ordinance based on the city of Palmdale's requirements and for the Planning Commission to hold appropriate public hearings on the ordinance changes. October 31, 2008, 8:56AM S:\Dana\admin\2008Wov\11-15 - HasTing Notice Po8Ung.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT page 2 At the Commission's hearing, only the BIA spoke in opposition of the ordinance stating it was out of character with the city's sign ordinance and not user friendly. Staff replied that these signs would be in compliance with current city ordinance as their size is the same as those used for real estate sales, subdivision tracts, future uses and business identification monuments. Additionally, public notices are exempt from the sign ordinance meaning there will be no permit (or permit fee). Staff further commented that a developer has control over sign costs since they can choose whom they want to construct and install it, and they only have to provide staff a dated photograph and affidavit to prove that the sign was actually posted. The process was set up to be easily implemented by the applicant. Staff will update the Planning Commission of how well the sign posting is doing after a six month period to determine if any adjustments to the requirements are necessary. The proposed ordinance changes reflect the direction given by earlier Planning Commission discussions and the Council's Planning and Development Committee. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the ordinance at their meeting of October 5, 2006. The ordinance amendment is recommended for adoption. October 31, 2006, 8:56AM S:\Danaladmin\2006Wov\11-15. Hearing Nolioe Posting.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~.d. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED October 9, 2006 CITY A TIORNEY CITY MANAGER Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD SUBJECT: First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code ections ~ 1.12.040, ~ 1.12.010, ~ 1.12.050 and ~ 1.12.070 by adding Annexation Nos. 473 consisting of 60.71 acres, located west of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road, Annexation 478 consisting of 97.35 acres, located on the east side of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road and Annexation 489 consisting of 1.68 acres, located south of Rosedale Highway, west of EI Toro Viejo Road to Ward 4, Annexation NO$. 487 consisting of 41.64 acres, located east and west of Madison Street, near Belle Terrace and Annexation 497 consisting of 106.21 acres, located at the northeast corner of Berkshire Road and South Union Avenue to Ward 1, Annexation Nos. 468 consisting of 121.90 acres, located north and south of McCutchen Road, east and west of Progress Road and Annexation 502 consisting of 45.69 acres, located at the southeast corner of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road to Ward 5 and Annexation 488 consisting of 16.70 acres, located generally south of McKee Road, west of Freeway 99 to Ward 7. (Wards 4, 1, 5 and 7) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance. BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the ward boundaries to include Annexations 473,478,489,487,497,468,502 and 488 into corresponding Council wards. These annexations were approved by LAFCO recently. Annexation No. 473 is located west of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road. The 60.71 acre site is undeveloped. The site is designated for residential development. The property owner requested annexation for development purposed and to receive city services. Annexation No. 478 is located on the east side of Calloway Drive, generally north of Snow Road. The 97.35 acre site is undeveloped. The property owner will develop up to 395 single-family residential homes on the site. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 Annexation No. 489 is located south of Rosedale Highway, west of EI Toro Viejo Road. The 1.68 acre site is developed. The owner requested annexation to receive city services. Annexation No. 487 is located east and west of Madison Street, near Belle Terrace. The 41.64 acre site is undeveloped. This annexation is located within an existing county island. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. Annexation No. 497 is located at the northeast corner of Berkshire Road and South Union Avenue. The 106.21 acre site is undeveloped. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. Annexation No. 468 is located north and south of McCutchen Road, east and west of Progress Road. The 121.90 acre site is undeveloped. The property owner will develop approximately 498 single family residential units on the site. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. Annexation No. 502 is located at the southeast corner of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road. The 45.69 acre site is undeveloped. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. Annexation No. 488 is located generally south of McKee Road, west of Freeway 99. The 16.70 acre site is undeveloped. The site is designated for commercial development. The property owner requested annexation for development purposes and to receive city services. S:\Annexation\Ordinances\Admin Draft 473,489.478,487.468,488 & 502 WARD. DOC ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: b. e,. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED :x;,- ;fJ)n4 SUBJECT: Adoption of an ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.66, HD, Hillside Development Combining Zone, Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. (Ward 3) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: On October 11, 2006, City Council considered first reading of an ordinance which would amend the existing regulations governing hillside development. After the extended public hearing was closed, Councilmember Maggard made a motion proposing changes to the draft ordinance. The motion made by Councilmember Maggard significantly reduces the impact of the ordinance on the DKS property, which is part of the "Canyons" Project. First reading of the ordinance was continued to the meeting of October 25, 2006. At that meeting, the council voted 7 - 0 to approve first reading and incorporate the changes proposed in Councilmember Maggards' motion. These changes result in a change to exhibit B-1 attached to the ordinance. These changes have been made. The ordinance attached to this Administrative Report being considered for second reading reflects these changes. Staff recommends approval of the Negative Declaration and amending Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.66 HD, Hillside Development Combining Zone, Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. November 1, 2006. 2:56PM S:\Dana\admin\2006\Nov\11-15-HD.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~.Ot. \J TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER November 6, 2006 SUBJECT: Sewer Connection Fee Assessments (Ward 1 & 7): 1. Resolution confirming assessment for sewer connection fee and authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Agreement with Dana Hunt, 6610 Betty Street, to pay sewer connection fee in installments and notice of special assessment lien. 3. Agreement with Castillo Jorge Aguilar, 1809 Wade Avenue, to pay sewer connection fee in installments and notice of special assessment lien. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution and approval of agreement. BACKGROUND: The property owners at 6610 Betty Street and 1809 Wade Avenue desire to connect their property to the City sewer system. The property owners claim that to pay the sewer connection fee in one payment would produce an economic hardship. To assist in paying the connection fee the City has contracted with the property owners to spread the connection fee over a three (3) year period to be collected with their property taxes in accordance with Municipal Code Section 14.12.390.B. This resolution authorizes the Kern County Tax Collector to collect the connection fee in three equal payments over the next three years. jas G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\sewerconnfee1.doc November 6, 2006, 1 :43PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM o.h. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director October 20, 2006 CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Resolution approving the submittal of an application to the United States Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management for lease and future conveyance of a 40-acre parcel in Northeast Bakersfield through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. (Ward 3) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution. BACKGROUND: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager of the City of Bakersfield or his/her designee to submit an application to the United States Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management for lease and future conveyance of a 40-acre parcel in Northeast Bakersfield located in the northwest quarter of Section 6, T29S, R29E MDBM. (See location maps in Exhibits A-1 and A-2.) The Recreation and Public Purposes Act (RPPA) authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes to State and Local governments. RPPA is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). There is no cost for the BLM conveying or leasing the land (outside of the $100 nonrefundable filing fee) to government entities if the land is used for recreational purposes. Biological studies and surveying will be required for the property as part of the application process and will be done by City of Bakersfield. The City will be required to first accept a lease of the land, or lease with option to purchase, to assure approved development for recreation or public purpose takes place before a sale is made and a patent (Government deed) is issued. The BLM requires the development to begin within five years from issuance of the lease, the sale of the land can proceed whenever 75% of the development has occurred. A typical lease period is for 15 years. There will be oversight by the BLM to ensure that the Development and Management Plans presented in the application are being followed. The application is included in Exhibit B. The Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield approved by City Council on October 22, 2003, a local park is identified adjacent to the 40 acres of BLM land. (See Exhibit A-3 and A-4) The proposed park site will have seven plus or minus acres of bluff top space for development of public November 6. 2006. 4:42PM S:\Dana\admin\2006\Nov\11-15-parks.trails.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 facilities, and if the BLM 40 acre parcel could be acquired through the RRPA, the park could be expanded into the BLM parcel and would serve as a staging area for a series of trails through the BLM land. The 40 acre parcel has two existing trails incorporated into the Trail's Plan's design, but with the varying slope terrain in the parcel, more trails could be added. This piece is also valuable because it would add 40 acres of open space to the west side of the park site which, due to public land ownership, would be surrounded on three sides by publicly owned open space. Permanent conveyance of the land occurs through the issuance of a patent. Patents (or deeds) are issued by the United States government with a restrictive title, since they contain conditions which, if not followed, could result in the reversion of the title to the United States. Like the Lease condition, the property must adhere to nondiscriminatory practices for use of the lands. There will be a provision to prevent the transfer of title or control of the land to another party without the consent of the BLM. The restrictive title will also have a condition to continue the intended use of the land in perpetuity. All mineral rights will be reserved to the United States. The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan's Open Space Element lists as a policy (Policy 12) that the City of Bakersfield will pursue preservation of open space within the Northeast Bakersfield Open Space Area (NBOSA). The 40-acre BLM parcel is within NBOSA. The project is exempt from CECA per Section 15325, which allows an exemption for acquisition, sale or other transfer to preserve open space or lands for park purposes. The Notice of Exemption is included as Exhibit C. November 6, 2006, 4:42PM S:\Dana\admin\2006\Nov\11-15-parks.trails.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~. i. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED November 2, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Sale of Real Property 1. Resolution declaring real property located at 5221 Barley Harvest Avenue surplus to needs of the City. 2. Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, Inc., a California corporation to purchase property located 5221 Barley Harvest Avenue for $75,000. (Ward 6) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of agreement. BACKGROUND: In December of 2005, the City of Bakersfield acquired a single family lot from Lennar Homes of California, Inc. to site a domestic water well. In the summer of 2006, the City drilled a water well on this property and discovered that the aquifer was contaminated with arsenic. It was determined that it was not economically feasible to complete the water well and it was abandoned. Lennar Homes has requested that it be allowed to repurchase the property to construct a single family home on it. The sales price of $75,000 represents the original sales price with Lennar agreeing to absorb the costs they incurred to run three phase electrical service for the water well. DMAls 11/212006 P:\MyFiles\Admin Reports\Lennar sale.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director November 7, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: A resolution approving request to file extension of time with the State Department of Transportation, for the Mohawk Street Grade Separation funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of resolution. BACKGROUND: The State of California, Department of Transportation, has notified the City of Bakersfield that we may lose unspent state budget authority on June 30, 2007, for the Mohawk Street Grade Separation Project. By November 30, 2006, the State must receive the City's request for an extension of time to expend the funds or the funds will lapse. The application to request a time extension must also include the City Council's approval. As background information, Agreement No. 03-212 was approved by the Council on July 30, 2003. It provided a maximum of $5,000,000 for the Mohawk Street Grade Separation Project as the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad. The project has been delayed because it is part of a larger project within the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) known as the Westside Parkway Project. The Westside Parkway Project has been delayed due to the approval of the environmental document for the project by the Federal Highway Administration, and this delay has required this extension of time request for the Mohawk Street Grade Separation Project. November 7, 2006, 9:20AM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\Mohawk Extension Admin.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~ K. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 25, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Emergency Asbestos Abatement at City Hall (Ward 2): 1. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 266-06 Dispensing with Bidding Procedures due to Emergency Asbestos Abatement in the Ventilation System at City Hall, increasing the not to exceed amount from $175,000 to $239,000. 2. Appropriate and transfer $64,000 General Fund Balance to the General Services Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund. 3. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 06-309 with A.S.I., Inc. ($54,000; total amount not to exceed $104,000) to abate the asbestos contamination and clean ducts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution (five affirmative votes required), and approval of amended appropriation, transfer, and agreement. BACKGROUND: On Saturday, September 30, 2006, General Services staff completed an investigation and sampling of material suspected to be asbestos containing material (ACM) in equipment that is part of the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system within ventilation ducts in various locations at City Hall. On Tuesday, October 3,2006, staff received test results confirming that the sample material contained asbestos containing material (ACM). The Public Works Director declared the situation to be an emergency and the work to be performed was of urgent necessity to protect employees and the public. The original Resolution had a not to exceed amount of $175,000. This was a preliminary estimate only. Based upon additional information, the not to exceed amount needs to be increased to $239,000. The additional $64,000 is needed to amend the agreement with A.S.1. to provide duct cleaning. This is estimated to cost $54,000. In addition, Dresser Services, the City's on-call consultant, will perform additional air sampling services. This is estimated to cost $10,000. G:\GROUPDA TlADMINRPT\2006\ 11-15\Amended Emergency Abestos ADM.doc 11/1/20068:48:20 AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15. 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~. l. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APfROVED /IJlt ~ SUBJECT: Resolution adding territory, Area 4-64 (8th, "R" NW) to the Consolidat d intenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Dir tor's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND: On October 25, 2006 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1490 to add territory, Area 4-64 (8th, "R" NW), to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section 13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of a park and street landscaping for Parcel Map Waiver No. 04-1657. Area 4-64 is generally bounded by a line approximately 140 feet north of 8th Street on the north, "R" Street on the east, 8th Street on the south and a line approximately 160 feet west of "R" Street on the west. This area will be under the park and streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned the appropriate tier levels when a park and street landscaping have been installed. The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218. The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments. In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, covenants have been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider(s)/developer(s) to be recorded with the subdivision map. mr MD4-64_Est.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~.m. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Resolution adding territory, Area 5-30 (Berkshire, S. Union NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND: On October 25, 2006 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1489 to add territory, Area 5-30 (Berkshire, S. Union NW), to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section 13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of a park and street landscaping for Tentative Tract No. 6371. Area 5-30 is generally bounded by the Arvin-Edison Canal on the north, South Union Avenue on the east, Berkshire Road on the south and a line approximately 560 feet west of South Union Avenue on the west. This area will be under the park and streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned the appropriate tier levels when a park and street landscaping have been installed. The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218. The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments. In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider(s)/developer(s) to be recorded with the subdivision map. mr MD5-30_Est.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~.n. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 23, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER -- SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention No. 1491 to add territory, Area 3-58 (Panama, ford SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 6). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution. BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner of Parcel Map Waiver No. 06-1654 to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section 13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of a public park and street landscaping. Area 3-58 is generally bounded by Panama Lane on the north, a line approximately 1,350 feet west of Ashe Road on the east, Berkshire Road on the south and Gosford Road on the west. This area will be under the park and streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned appropriate tier levels when a park has been constructed and street landscaping has been installed. Staff is recommending the new territory be added to the Consolidated Maintenance District at the next City Council meeting. The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite the maintenance district process to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments. In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with the subdivision map. A copy of the covenant is attached for reference. mr October 23,2006, 10:33AM MD3-58Ri05.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3. o. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER Tract 6226 October 26, 2006 SUBJECT: Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Granite Pointe Estates, L located off Hoskings Avenue east of Wible Road. (Ward 7) RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends approval of the map and agreements. BACKGROUND: These Agreements are entered into to secure the improvements required for the Subdivision Map. Such improvements include, but are not limited to streets, sewer, storm drain, and landscaping on or adjacent to the property being subdivided. NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW. rs October 26, 2006, 8:30AM G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\Map and Improvement AGR .doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: .3. p. I TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director APPROVED "\7 f / DEPARTMENT HEAD .i.J cc', CITY ATTORNEy1)D CITY MANAGER October 17, 2006 SUBJECT: License Agreement with Kern Water Bank Authority (Total Licensin operate and maintain a 54 inch pjpeline of the Jal1)es )canal Siphon withi of-way of Panama Lane. (Ward 5 upon annexatlon RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends approval of License Agreement. BACKGROUND: The License Agreement will allow Kern Water Bank Authority to reroute the James Canal Siphon through Panama Lane for the development of the McAllister Ranch subdivision. rs October 17, 2006, 11: 14AM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\ 11-15\License Agreement.doc ADMINISlRA liVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3.a. U TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 19, 2006 CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Agreement with Southem California Gas Company ($127,705.00) for rei tion of existing gas line facilities at northeast corner of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road '(Ward 4) RECOMMENDATION: Company. Staff recommends approval of agreement with Southern California Gas BACKGROUND: Staff is working on construction activities to widen the north side of Brimhall Road east of Calloway Road. The proposed improvements are outside of the existing public street right-of-way and conflict with existing gas line facilities, which are located in an easement. Since those conflicting facilities are not within the existing public street right-of-way, the franchise agreement between the City and Southern California Gas Company does not apply to this relocation. Therefore, the City must bear the expense of relocating those facilities. This agreement will provide for that relocation, which will be designed and constructed by Southern California Gas Company. After the gas facilities are relocated, the project site will be cleared so that City crews can construct the street improvements. Sufficient funds are available in the current budget. Staff recommends approval of agreement. PW Design Engr I ADR October 20. 2006, 1 0:56AM G:\GROUPDAnADMINRPT\2006\11-15\CallowayBrimhaIlSoCaIGas.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 Consent Calendar TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council CITY MANAGER I FROM: DATE: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY October 25, 2006 SUBJECT: Agreement with Muxlow Construction for $50,000 of Community Developme funds to provide handicap accessibility improvement services to qualifie residents in privately owned structures. (All Wards) RECOMMENDATION: ,Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield's consolidated Plan 2010 has identified accessibility improvements as a high priority with 78% of the disabled population falling under the 80% of the City's median income level. Each year the City's Community Development Block Grant Program reserves funding for the Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Program. The Program provides grants of up to $2,500 per household for constructing accessibility improvements/modifications. Up to $1,000 of additional funds under the agreement are used to address the costs of complying with Federal and State lead-based paint regulations for low income physically challenged residents who live in privately owned residential structures. Approximately 32 residenti,al dwelling units are retrofitted each year under the HA Grant Program. Types of improvements include exterior ramps, handrails, grab bars, handicap toilets, and door widening. The previous contract for this much needed community service for the aging low income population expires on September 30, 2006 for which the funding was depleted. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for HA annual contract services was issued to about a twenty contractors in August 2006 which produced one bid. In review of the bid, Muxlow Construction was deemed the most qualified and only responsible bidder. Muxlow Construction holds a Lead-Based Paint Supervisor Certification which is a regulatory requirement for work on homes which were built prior to January 1, 1979. This Agreement will allow the City's residents to continue receiving the much needed handicap accessibility improvements through an annual services contract with an experienced and licensed contractor. By taking this action, staff can offer assistance to the HA applicants currently on the waiting list. S:\Admins\Clty Council\Clty Council Admins 2006\Muxlow HA 06-07.doc 10/25/2006 8:27 AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: .? 5. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council PROVED DEPARTMENT HEA l!/tJ1 /Jil. t' CITY ATTORNEY Vi CITY MANAGER Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director DATE: October 18, 2006 SUBJECT: Agreement with Bakersfield Rescue Mission for $60,880 of Emergency Shelter Grant ( SG) funds to support the operating costs necessary to continue services at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission, 830 Beale Avenue. (Ward 2) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND: This is the eleventh year the City of Bakersfield has received ESG entitlement funds. The purpose of the ESG program is to improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless, help meet the costs of operating the shelters, and provide essential social services, as well as, funding preventive programs and activities. There are four eligible activities: 1) renovation, major rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters; 2) provision of essential services; 3) payment of maintenance, operation (including staff costs related to operations), insurance, utilities, and furnishings; and 4) the development and implementation of homeless prevention activities. It has been the Council's practice not to approve operating funds to non-profit agencies requesting assistance. However, with respect to ESG funds the Council has made an exception and allowed the use of these funds for operational purposes. Thus, this agreement does include operational funds to provide essential services for homeless prevention activities. With respect to all other federal entitlements staff will continue to implement Council policy of precluding the use of such funds for operations. As a part of the Fiscal Year 2006/07 budget process, the Council approved, in principle, the funding for Bakersfield Rescue Mission of up to $60,880 for eligible ESG activities. The agreement, now before Council, outlines the requirements and responsibilities of the grant. Activities funded by the grant are outlined in the table and narratives below: Operational Activities: Include utilities, office supplies, telephone costs, insurance, occupancy products, building/grounds maintenance supplies, equipment rental/maintenance, and janitorial and maintenance services necessary to the on-going operation of the Rescue Mission. No more than $60,880 of the grant will be used to provide these operational activities. All activities funded with the ESG grant will be completed within one calendar year of execution of the agreement. S:\Admins\City Council\City Council Admins 2006\Rescue Mission ESG 2006-07.doc 10/18/20068:23 AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM: 3.+. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED Javier Lozano, Human Resources Manager ~~... DEPARTMENT HEAD November 3, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER / SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH FT. DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR CITY EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE RECCOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement. BACKGROUND: The Ft. Dearborn Life Insurance Company since 1999 has provided employee life insurance pursuant to City Labor Agreements. For calendar years 2007 through 2009 the Buck Consultants have negotiated a lower premium rate for these services with Ft. Dearborn Life Insurance Company. The new monthly rate per $1000 will be, Basic Life $0.21, Basic AD&D $0.04. This is a guaranteed rate for December 25, 2006 through December 31, 2009. It is staff's recommendation that the Ft. Dearborn Life Insurance Company continue providing the life insurance coverage service for City employees by reentering into this Three (3) year agreement which will be in effect from December 25, 2006 through December 31, 2009. November 1. 2006, 3: 18PM J. Lozano S:IADMINRPn2007 Life Insurance Admin.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~. v... TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement with Foxcreek Properties, LLC, ($92,463.35) for, 'ght of way acquisition and engineering plan preparation for Brimhall Road widening east of Calloway Drive (Ward 4). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement. BACKGROUND: Foxcreek Properties LLC is currently constructing a commercial center at the northeast corner of Brimhall Road and Calloway Drive. The City is desirous to widen Brimhall Road to provide an additional westbound lane along the new commercial center frontage to relieve existing traffic congestion in the area. This agreement reimburses the Developer for the additional land necessary for the street widening over and above what was required for his development. In addition, the Developer paid for the roadway engineering in order to facilitate his development plan which is a reimbursable item. Staff recommends approval of this reimbursement agreement. Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover this reimbursement agreement. Is October 26, 2006, 5:08PM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\ 11-15\Brimhall at Fox Creek Reimbursement Adm.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 0.1/. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Road Improvements along the southeast corner of Allen Road and Ming 1. Reimbursement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. (not to exceed $1,000,000.00) for road improvements. 2. Transfer $1,000,000.00 from a Capital Improvement Project (Street Improvement _ Hosking Road widening project) to this project within the Transportation Development Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement and transfer. BACKGROUND In late 2002 and early 2003, the City constructed the Olive Drive at Calloway Drive Bridge over the Friant Kern Canal. This was an extensive project involving the relocation of the Friant Kern Canal (a Federally owned facility). This project consisted of the construction of a very large box culvert over the canal, a second box culvert over the nearby Calloway Canal and the construction of extensive road improvements. This project allowed Olive Drive to be extended westerly and now connects several new neighborhoods including the newly constructed Frontier High School. During this same time, Coleman Homes (now Lennar Homes) was developing their Westlake Project located west of Calloway Drive on both sides of Olive Drive. In an effort to expedite construction of the City's roadway portion, and since the developer was doing similar work in the area, Coleman Homes offered to construct curb, gutter, median curbs and paving for the City provided they be reimbursed for this work. Also, during this same time frame, Coleman Homes was developing Tract 6032 located on the north side of Ming Avenue, west of River Run Boulevard. As part of the standard development process, Tract 6032 was obligated to construct the north half of Ming Avenue including all of the landscape improvements. At that time, Ming Avenue west of River Run Boulevard did not connect to any existing street system. Therefore, construction of this portion of Ming Avenue would have lead to a significant portion of dead end road which could invite vandalism and other illegal activities. In these types of circumstances, the City will waive construction requirements and accept payment for the road improvements which are then to be built as a City project at some future date when the road will serve its connection purpose. {W_JRL October 26. 2006, 5:03PM G:\GROUPDATlADMINRPTI2006\10-11\C&C Reimbursement_Allen Road.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 In the above described arrangement, the City would have reimbursed Coleman for the Olive Drive work and the City would receive payment from Coleman for the Ming Avenue work. Rather than exchanging payments, it seemed appropriate to merely have Coleman perform the City obligated work at Olive Drive and subsequently assume Coleman's obligation for Ming Avenue. Cost estimates were performed and an equivalent work scope was established. As a result, the work on Olive Drive and Calloway Drive was completely done by Coleman Homes and the City was obligated to construct the north side of Ming Avenue at a later date. Subsequent to the above arrangement being established, Castle & Cooke began construction of their portion of Ming Avenue west of River Run Boulevard (south half). In addition, Castle & Cooke also constructed a major portion of Allen Road, south of Ming Avenue. Consequently, Castle & Cooke offered to construct the north half of Ming Avenue as well, which was the City's obligation, in conjunction with their work provided they got reimbursed. Due to economies of scale, the cost to do this work was beneficial to the City and was therefore accepted.. In order to now fund this reimbursement, staff proposes to transfer $1 million from the Hosking Road, between Wible Road and S.R. 99 widening project (Project #T7K140). This project currently has a budget of $1.5 million. Due to its complexity and need to acquire right of way, the budgeted amount could not be entirely spent this fiscal year. Staff proposes to budget the additional funds needed for the Hosking Road project in the fiscal year when it is actually constructed. The subject agreement allows Castle & Cooke to be reimbursed for the City's obligation of the Ming Avenue road work. Staff recommends approval of the reimbursement agreement and budget transfer. {W_JRl November 8. 2006, 9:55AM G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPn2006\1 0-11\C&C RelmbursemenCAllen Road.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3."". TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED lie November 1, 2006 SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement with Kern-HHR Partners ($156,780) for street i provements on Coffee Road from the Friant Kern Canal to Downing Avenue (Wards 2 and 3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreement. BACKGROUND: Kern-HHR Partners (Contractor) was responsible for providing street improvements on the west side of Coffee Road, including new pavement and concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk in accordance with conditions of approval for Parcel Map 10898. The Contractor also constructed approximately 650 feet of roadway (originally a two lane road) along the east side of Coffee Road from the Friant Kern Canal to Downing Avenue to full width at the same time the improvements on the west side of Coffee Road were completed. This small area was the City's responsibility. The current CIP budget included funds to. construct the 650 feet to full width. The City requested that the Contractor construct this section to full width at the same time they completed the roadway improvements for Parcel Map 10898 to minimize disruption to the traveling public and to realize economies of scale. In addition, the City requested the Contractor to reconstruct the number two lane north bound from the Friant Kern Canal to Downing Avenue along with the proposed improvements of Parcel Map 10898 since it was deteriorated beyond repair. The Contractor agreed to provide the additional improvements. This agreement provides for reimbursement of the construction costs for said improvements. Sufficient funds are budgeted to fund this Agreement. nCpw_design November 1,2006, 4:13PM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\ReimburementKern-HHR Partners. doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3.)(. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director November 1, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED ..//' // )' \'- SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement with Canyon Capital Inc. ($282,550) for rei Sewer Main on Hughes Lane (Ward 7). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreement. BACKGROUND: Canyon Capital Inc. (Contractor) was responsible for providing street improvements on Hughes Lane, south of Hosking Avenue, including new pavement and concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk in accordance with conditions of approval for Tract Map 6353. In addition, conditions of approval required the Contractor to realign a segment of Hughes Lane south of Hosking Avenue to the west. The realignment was required to meet California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) design standards for intersection separation distance for the future interchange at State Route 99 and Hosking Avenue. The City requested Capital Canyon Inc. to relocate an existing 15" sewer main to the new Hughes Lane alignment at the same time the roadway improvements were completed for Tract Map 6353. Although relocation of the sewer main was to be the City's obligation, the City requested that the Contractor perform this work to minimize disruption to the traveling public and to realize economies of scale. Capital Canyon Inc. agreed to provide the additional improvements. This agreement provides for reimbursement of the design and construction costs for said improvements. Sufficient funds are budgeted to fund this Agreement. nCpw_design November 1, 2006, 4:40PM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\ReimburementCanyon Capital.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 Consent Calendar TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD #$ CITY ATTORNEY ./t J ~ .,/ FROM: DATE: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director November 3,2006 CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Postal Service to relo at 5800 Auburn Drive to facilitate construction of the State Route 178 Interchange Project. (Ward 3) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement. BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield is working with Caltrans to reconstruct the interchange at State Route 178 and Fairfax Road. This will require a number of improvements to the intersection of Fairfax Road and Auburn Street to handle the future traffic flows of the improved freeway. One of the improvements will be on/off ramps directly across from the postal facility on Auburn Street. Caltrans requires that access rights be restricted adjacent to and directly across from anyon/off ramps to prevent dangerous traffic conflicts. This will require the current drive entrance for the Postal Facility on Auburn Street to be closed when the on/off ramps are constructed. The City has negotiated with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide a new entrance for their facility on Auburn Oaks Drive. The City will be purchasing approximately 4,100 square feet of property adjacent to the Postal Facility to provide the new entrance. The City will also be responsible for constructing the new entrance and additional on and off-site improvements in accordance with USPS facility guidelines. The Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the USPS outlines the responsibilities of each party as to the required improvements. C:\DOCUME-1\danderso\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\Council Admin report - Post Office MOU agmt.doc revised.doc 11/3/20063:47 PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 2>. -;z.. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson Smith, Finance Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-326 with L.N. Curtis & Sons ($8 ,000.00, revised not to exceed $160,000.00 and extending term for one (1) year) for the annual contract for protective jackets and trousers for structural firefighting. (Citywide) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to the Agreement. BACKGROUND: On September 7, 2005, Council awarded the annual contract for providing protective jackets and trousers for structural firefighting to L.N. Curtis & Sons. The Agreement allows for a one (1) year extension if all parties agree. Extending the Agreement allows the City to continue working with a good provider and saves staff time and efforts required if this item were to be re-bid. Purchasing Division DW S:\PURCH\ADMIN\Amendments\Amendment #1 to Agreement 05-326, LN Curtis and Sons, AC Protective Jackets and Trousers, November 15, 2006.doc November 2,2006, 6:12PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3.~. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson Smith, Finance Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. RP06-170 with ABM Ventures for installation of additional rubberized surfacing at Westwold Park in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 (Ward 5). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to the Agreement. BACKGROUND: Invitations to Bid were issued for installation of rubberized surfacing for the Westwold Park playground. The sole bid of $39,646.67 submitted by ABM Ventures, Bakersfield was less than the Council action limit of $40,000.00 and a departmental agreement RP06-170 was issued on September 22, 2006. Staff has determined that the rubberized surfacing area for the newly installed playground apparatus must be increased to meet long term operational requirements and to expand use zones for ADA access. As such, the agreement must be amended to a total not to exceed amount of $50,000.00. r Purchasing Division DW S:\PURCH\ADMIN\Amendments\ABM Ventures, Rubberized Surfacing, RP06-170, #1, November 15, 2006.doc November 2,2006, 6:10PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~ .bb. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director October 10, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Wastewater Trea~"t Plant Projects: 1. Amendment NO.3 to Design Consultant Contract No. 04-214 with Parsons Water and Infrastructure ($2,533,469; for a total contract amount of $10,549,717) for design services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 - 2007 Expansion Project rNard 6) and for the Odor Control at Wastewater Treatment Plant NO.2 Project rNard 1). 2. Appropriate $444,870 Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance rNastewater Treatment Plant No.2) to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget to fund the Plant 2 Odor Control portion of the amendment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Amendment and appropriation. BACKGROUND: Detail design for the expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 has been progressing on schedule and within budget since the last amendment to the design consultant Agreement No. 04-214 which occurred on July 6,2005. Amendment NO.2 provided for major design changes from the original scope of work. Some of these design changes included doubling the size of the initial proposed expansion, and more than doubling the size of the cogeneration electrical generating capacity. These design changes were required to accommodate the rapid development and sewer flow increases that are occurring in the Plant 3 sewer service area. Although Amendment NO.2 provided for a good baseline as to the magnitude of the design work, it was not intended to be the final amendment because further research and investigation was required to determine appropriate odor control technologies, reuse options of the treated effluent, and Regional Water Quality Control Board treatment requirements based on the ultimate effluent reuse. Since Amendment No.2, several noteworthy decisions and events have occurred. These resulted in additional required design tasks by the design consultant Parsons; · Ultimate reuse of the treated water was determined which consists of a combination of on-site percolation, irrigation for farming, and irrigation for on-site landscaping and future Sports Village landscaping. This will result in design of treatment processes consisting of a combination of nitrogen removal and Title 22 disinfected tertiary treatment processes as mandated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and · Additional odor control was recommended by the design consultant and a nationally recognized expert in odor control technology due to eventual surrounding neighbors and the Bakersfield Sports Village close to Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3, and · Similarly odor control for Wastewater Plant No.2 was recommended due to development that is G:\GROUPDATlADMINRPT\2008\11-15\Amendment3 to Parsons Admin Report.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT occurring around the plant (design fees and fees for support during construction are included as part of this amendment), and · City Council adoption of Resolution 076-06 which dispensed with formal bidding procedures for emergency design and construction of a permanent sewer lift station and abandonment of the existing temporary sewer lift station at McCutchen and Gosford Roads (design fees and fees for support during construction are included as part of this amendment), and · Required design improvements to four (4) arterial roads around Wastewater Plant 3 (McCutchen Road, Ashe Road, Taft Highway, and Gosford Road, and · Additional lush landscaping will now completely surround the wastewater treatment plant. These events have resulted in a credit of unspent design fees previously allocated in Amendment NO.2 in the amount of $1,120,826 and additional design fees in the amount of $3,654,295 for a net increase of fees of $2,533,469. Sufficient funds are budgeted to award this Amendment with the exception of the design of the Odor Control at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2. Staff recommends appropriating $444,870 to fund this portion of the Amendment. G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\Amendment3 to Parsons Admin Report.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ~. u.. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director November 2, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED ;JL- SUBJECT: North Chester Avenue Bridge over the Kern River Replacement Project ( 1. Contract Change Order Nos. 7 and 10 to Agreement 06-028 with Granite Construction Company ($12,495 and $14,440 respectively for a revised not to exceed amount of $6,451,753) for this Project 2. Appropriate $314,598 Federal Bridge Replacement Funds to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the ISTEA Fund for this Project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Orders and appropriation. BACKGROUND: These change orders provide for additional Roadway Excavation to remove man-made buried objects from the region south of Abutment No. 1 where Stone Columns are to be installed and for modifying the deck drainage system and providing for additional Structure Excavation (Type A) at the Pier #3 footing. During the over-excavation operation on the south approach, large man-made buried objects were encountered. Potholing the area where Stone Columns are to be installed revealed this large concrete rubble field may create installation difficulties for the Stone Column sub-contractor. Therefore, to avoid potential costly right-of-way delays on the project, the rubble field needs to be removed. This area of rubble is not indicated on the plans or within the Special Provisions. The Contract plans provide for two (2) Type D-1 deck drains to connect to collector pipes travel through the Abutment #1 end diaphragm, behind the abutment and then turn 90 deg. to exit the abutment face into the Rock Stabilized Slope (RSP). Because of the standard design of the Type D-1 drain outlet and the long conduit length for the planned system, roadway debris and silts will quickly clog the drain and make them ineffective. Due to the high potential for the deck drainage system to silt-up and create a continuous maintenance issue, it was modified to mitigate this problem. The Type D-1 outlet will be modified to drain vertically from the drainage pan providing a more efficient flow of water. This change allows for swifter more direct flows, which will lower the potential for silting-up. The soffit outlet has been placed above the RSP and away from the bike path to avoid inconveniencing bike riders and pedestrians. Also, upon restoring the site to the pre-suspension conditions, it was discovered the construction working grade previously calculated was lower than actually required; as a result, the quantity for Item 40F - Structure Excavation (Type A) was under estimated. Therefore, a quantity increase for Item 40F is G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\CCO 7 and 10 Agr 06-028.doc SP ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT necessary to account for the difference between that previously estimated on CCO #6 and that necessary to complete the work as originally planned. These Change Orders will increase the contract amount as follows: . . Original Contract Amount Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders Net Increase to date = $6,058,506.00 $6,451,753.00 $ 393,247.00 = = In addition, staff did not appropriate federal funds in the prior six contract change orders. Change Orders to date total $393,247. Federal funds will cover 80% of this amount. Therefore, staff recommends the appropriation of the federal share of project cost. Contract Change Orders 8 and 9 are deduct;ve and as such do not requ;re Counc;l approval. G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\CCO 7 and 10 Agr 06-028.doc SP ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 3. dd. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER AP.PROVED 7' I . ./ \. ---'- November 1, 2006 SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement 06-111 with A.C. Electric o. ($20,050 for a revised not to exceed amount of $518,253) for the Traffic Signal Interconnect Part 3 on Planz Road between Wible Road and Hughes Lane, Truxtun Avenue at Oak Street, and White Lane at Saddle Drive Project (Wards 2, 5, and 7). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order. BACKGROUND: Construction on this project began in July, 2006. During construction, it was discovered that there was a gap in the interconnect system running along Planz Road between Wible Road and Hughes Lane. The most cost effective means to bridge this gap is to install an Encom Radio Transmission System. The installation of this radio system will allow all of the traffic signals located along Planz Road to be connected to the City's existing traffic signal interconnect system. The contractor has agreed to provide the equipment and do this work for the lump sum price of $10,750. During construction, it was discovered that all of the City's existing interconnect conduits that cross Truxtun Avenue at Oak Street were full of wire and fiber optic cable. A new interconnect conduit and wire must cross this intersection and connect into the existing traffic signal controller cabinet for future expansion of the City's interconnect system. The contractor has agreed to install this additional conduit crossing for the lump sum price of $5,875. During construction, it was discovered that there is a 150 foot gap in the existing interconnect conduit at White Lane and Saddle Drive. This gap must be repaired in order to allow this portion of White Lane to be connected to the City's traffic signal interconnect system. The contractor has agreed to install the necessary conduit for the lump sum price of $3,425. This is the second contract change order to be submitted for the project. This change order will increase the project total by $20,050. The change orders to date on this project reflect a net increase of $24,293 (which is an increase of 4.9% of the original contract amount) as illustrated below: . Original Contract Amount Amended Contract Agreement after Change Orders Net Increase to date = $493,960.00 $518,253.00 $ 24,293.00 . = = Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover this contract change order. G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\ 11-15\CCO 2 Traffic Signal Interconnect 3.doc SP ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 6.u'. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Accept bids from DDL Traffic, Inc. ($69,980.63), McCain, Inc. ($194,088.02) and Western Communications Supply, Inc. (296,905.54) for signal equipment. (Citywide) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bids for signal equipment. BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to ten (10) suppliers for signal equipment. Four (4) bids were received in response to the solicitation. In accordance with the terms of the bid, the City may accept any item or group of items bid, or award the bid on the basis of total bid. In order to get the most favorable pricing, staff recommends the award be split as follows: BIDDER AMOUNT DOL Traffic, Inc. $69,980.63 Chino Hills, California McCain, Inc. $194,088.02 Vista, California Western Communications Supply, Inc. $296,905.54 Brea, California A spreadsheet showing unit prices is attached. Purchasing Division OW S:\PURCH\ADMIN\Signal Equipment, 06-07-39.doc Created on 11/1/20065:37:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: ".ff. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Accept bid from Valley Printers (not to exceed $60,000.00) for the annual contract - printing of the Recreation Brochure. (Citywide) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and authorization for staff to renew the agreement annually for four (4) consecutive one year periods upon mutually agreeable terms. BACKGROUND: Invitations to bidwere sent to ten (10) suppliers for the Annual Contract for Printing of the Recreation Brochure. Four (4) bids were received in response to the solicitation. Staff finds the low bid from Valley Printers to be acceptable. Valley Printers has been the supplier to print the Recreation Brochure for the last several years. The annual contract is renewable annually for four consecutive one- year periods at the City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms. BIDDER AMOUNT $55,377.00 Valley Printers Sylmar, California San Dieguito Printers San Marcos, California Southwest Offset Printing, Inc. Gardena, California $56,558.28 $56,570.08 Casey Printing King City, California $70,785.49 Purchasing Division OW/Jjm S:\PURCH\AOMIN\AC Printing Recreation Brochure, 06-07-41, November 15, 2006_revision.doc Created on 11/3/2006 12:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director APPROVED October 26, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Accept bid and award contract to Valley Pacific Petroleum (not to exceed $4,000,000.00) for the annual contract for fuel. (Citywide) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract and authorization for staff to renew the agreement annually for four (4) consecutive one year periods upon mutually agreeable terms. BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to twelve (12) suppliers for the Annual Contract for Fuel. Five (5) bids were received in response to the solicitation. Terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid required the suppliers to quote a differential price per gallon for fuel, which represents the suppliers' profit and overhead. Under the annual contract, fuel prices to the City will be based on a variable price (Oil Price Information Service - OPIS) tied to a published index (Petroleum Administration Defense District 5 (PADD) Bakersfield Rack) weekly average of branded and unbranded fuel plus the Supplier's positive or negative price differential. Bidding in this way enabled staff to determine the lowest bidder based on the differential quoted as all of the suppliers' fuel costs have a common base, that of OPIS pricing. Valley Pacific Petroleum Services, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. The contract is renewable annually for four consecutive one-year periods at the City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms. Pricing in the out years will be adjusted using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (US City Average). Spreadsheet attached. Purchasing Division DW S:\PURCH\ADMIN\AC Fuel, 06-07-36. November 15, 2006.doc Created on 10/26/2006 11 :34:00 AM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: ITEM: ?J. hh. Consent Calendar TO: FROM: APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ CITY ATTORNEY J1D RfL J S CITY MANAGER~7 SUBJECT: Accept bid and award contract to Kern County Construction, Inc~ of $394,482.00 for one domestic water well block pumphouse; CBK-46 located at 8217 Stonecrest Way in the vicinity of Mountain Ridge Drive and McCutchen Road. (Ward 6) Honorable Mayor and City Council Florn Core, Water Resources Manager DATE: October 16, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and award of contract. BACKGROUND: This project will bring one new domestic water well into operational status adding needed capacity and pressure to the City of Bakersfield's expanding southwest side of town. The project will include construction of (1) concrete block pumphouse, installation of (1) Deepwell Turbine Pump and motor, (1) panel board, and miscellaneous piping and appurtenances for Ashe Water Well CBK-46. 2 acceptable bids were received on October 13, 2006 for this project, as follows: Kern County Construction Inc. P. O. Box 6096 Bakersfield, CA 93386... ... ...... ... ... ......... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ..... in the amount of: $394,482.00 Bakersfield Well and Pump Company 7212 Fruitvale Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... in the amount of: $450,889.00 October 16, 2006, 9:21AM C:\Documents and Settings\schoate\Desktop\Admin october16,06 KKC.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: O. it. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director November 1, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER ~LOVED /}, . . r ..~ ,/'/ ..- ,/ \ f SUBJECT: Accept bid and award contract to Teichert Construction ($3,187,115) to construct 72" Sewer Main from Wastewater Treatment Plant NO.2 to Oswell/Redbank (Wards 1 and 3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and award of contract. BACKGROUND: This new sewer trunk line will help relieve sewer lines that flow from Northeast Bakersfield to Wastewater Treatment Plant # 2. In general, this new sewer trunk line runs east and north to intercept an existing sewer trunk line from the Northeast Bakersfield. This project is Phase 1 for this planned improvement to service the fast growing Northeast Bakersfield area. Funding for the project is from Sewer Enterprise Funds. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was $5,058,000. Seven acceptable bids were received on October 26, 2006 as follows: Teichert Construction 13281 Golden State Blvd. Kingsburg, CA 93631 (Out of Town) in amount of $3,187,115.00 Floyd Johnson Construction 2301 Heardon Clovis, CA 93611 (Out of Town) in amount of $3,272,209.65 Specialty Construction, Inc. 645 Clarion Court San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Out of Town) in amount of $3,419,456.00 Don Kelly Construction, Inc. 6861 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704 (Out of Town) in amount of $3,682,118.00 Mountain Cascade, Inc. 555 Exchange Court Livermore, CA 94528 (Out of Town) in amount of $4,049,990.00 November 1, 2006, 1:31PM G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\Teichert Construction. doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Utah Pacific Construction Co. 40940 Elearnora Way Murrieta, CA 92562 (Out of Town) Nicholas Construction, Inc. 1975 Airport Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County) E5K100 PW/ENGR -WGM November 1, 2006, 1 :31 PM G:\GROUPDA T\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\Teichert Construction.doc in amount of in amount of $4,695,376.00 $5,092,714.00 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: 0.\\- l.U FROM: DATE: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director November 2, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER s. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBJECT: Acceptance of 2004-05 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial RECOMMENDATION: Budget and Finance Committee recommends acceptance of audit report. BACKGROUND: The above audit report was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for review and recommendation. The Committee accepted the audit report at the November 06, 2006 meeting. The financial statement summarizes fiscal activity for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Fund, and the Public Transit Fund. The accuracy and fairness of the presentation is the responsibility of the City. The audit firm of Macias, Gini & Company has issued an unqualified opinion. No other reports were issued by the accounting firm in regards to the above audit report. November 2, 2006. 3:57PM G:\GROUPDAT\ADMINRPT\2006\11-15\TDA Funds Financial Statements.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 Consent Calendar November 3. 2006 TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council W. R. Rector, Chief of Police CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER JS SUBJECT: Conversion of vacant Clerk Typist positions to Senior Records Clerk, Account ng Clerk and Crime Analyst. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed position conversions. BACKGROUND: As the Police Department continues to further utilize the Records Management System purchased in 2001, reduction in the need for clerical personnel has become a reality. Electronic storage. paperless routing and seamless transfers of police reports have made some functions of our Clerk Typists obsolete, allowing the Police Department the flexibility to convert Clerk Typist positions to other needed positions in the department. As part of the FY2006-07 Budget adoption process, the Police Department received city management authorization to upgrade three (3) Clerk Typist positions to: (1) Senior Records Clerk, (1) Crime Analyst, and (1 ) Accounting Clerk. The Police Department requests City Council approval to convert three open/unfilled Clerk Typist positions to the aforementioned positions. The salary and benefits difference between the three positions is approximately $26,205.00, and will be absorbed in the Police Department's FY2006-07 Budget. P:\BPD\ADMIN RPTS\ADMIN RPTS FY 06-07\ADMIN RPT - CLERK TYPIST CONVERSIONS.doc 11/3/20068:34 AM Page 1 of 1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ITEM:?l. l \. TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation & Parks DEPARTMENT HEAD ~D DATE: November 6, 2006 CITY A TTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Appropriate $15,000 additional facility/exclusivity use revenue from Pepsi ottling Company to the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Budget within the General Fund, per agreement #02-009, for programs at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Silver Creek Community Centers (Wards 1 and 6). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the appropriation. BACKGROUND: On January 23, 2002, Pepsi Bottling Company and the City of Bakersfield entered into an agreement (#02-009), whereby the City is to receive $15,000 per year for five years as a fee to allow Pepsi to install, operate, and maintain vending machines at City parks. The $15,000 fee for 2006 was recently received. City staff recommends appropriation of these funds ($7,500 to MLK Center and $7,500 to the Silver Creek Center) for programs such as Camp King, computer classes, tennis lessons, and special events. November 6, 2006, 12:15PM:rlj S:\2006 Admins\Pepsi Admin_11-15-06.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 Consent Calendar FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council W. R. Rector, Chief of Police APPROVED TO: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT HEAD November 3, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: Appropriate $6,800.00 State CAL-MMET Grant Revenues to the Operating Budget to purchase one Pen-Link software license. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed appropriation. BACKGROUND: The Bakersfield Police Department has entered into an agreement with the Kern County Sheriff's Department, the Kern County District Attorney, the Kern County Probation Department, and the Shafter Police Department as a member of the California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET). CAL-MMET is a grant funded program administered through the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Earmarked for the Bakersfield Police Department in the FY2006-07 CAL-MMET grant is $6,800 to purchase a Pen-Link System Software Package. The Pen-Link software system is the leading telecommunication intelligence, crime analysis and case management software used by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies all across the United States and several other countries. Drug Trafficking Organizations have become highly complex, multi-jurisdictional and criminally diverse. In order to conduct effective investigations, law enforcement must have the ability to track, manage and analyze volumes of information received from a multitude of sources. The Pen-Link software system will provide us with the tools to accomplish these tasks. Tools of this caliber are critically important to our drug enforcement efforts. \\citynas\homedirs\dbranson\BPD\ADMIN RPTS\ADMIN RPTS FY 06-07\ADMIN RPT - 2006 CAL-MMET EQUIPMENT.doc 11/6/20064:52 PM Page 1 of 1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar ITEM: b. (\. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council W. R. Rector, Chief of Police November 3,2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER j SUBJECT: Appropriate $502,165.00 State Grant Revenues (S.T.E.P. Grant from the ate Office of Traffic Safety) to the General Fund Police Operating Budget, to fund overtime for traffic enforcement strategies and to buy equipment for the Traffic Division. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed appropriation. BACKGROUND: On 10/01/2006 the Bakersfield Police Department was awarded $502,165.00 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP program will use overtime for enforcement and the implementation of innovative strategies to reduce the number of individuals killed or injured in traffic collisions. The grant period covers two years. The funded strategies and equipment include: . DUI/Driver's License Check Points . Roving DUI Patrols · Development of a "Hot Sheet" to notify patrol and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses as a result of DUI convictions. · Warrant sweeps and court "stings" to focus on DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses who get behind the wheel after leaving court. · Enforcement operations targeting red light runners, aggressive speeders, drivers with vehicles equipped with illegal street racing equipment, and unbelted vehicle occupants. Additionally, enforcement operations will be directed to intersections with disproportionate numbers of traffic crashes. · Voluntary compliance with traffic laws by generating publicity throughout the grant period. . Fully Equipped Radar Trailer . Citation Device System \\citynas\homedirs\dbranson\BPD\ADMIN RPTS\ADMIN RPTS FY 06-07\ADMIN RPT - 2006 OTS STEP GRANT. doc 11/7/20068:35 AM Page 1 of 1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: L.(.Q,. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director APPROVED SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0377 (Ward 1 Upon Annex CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER October 19, 2006 Hendricks Engineering, representing Knittel Bros. Gen. Partnership, Patsy St cy and Dorothy A. Lowry, the property owners, has applied for a general plan am ndment and zone change on approximately 75.2 acres located south of E. Panama Lane and east of Cottonwood Road, at the southeast corner of where Cottonwood Road meets the Arvin-Edison Canal. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from ER (Estate) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 75.2 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zone Map No. 124-28 from R-S-20A (Residential Suburban 20-acre minimum lot size) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 75.2 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: Upon annexation into the City, the proposal would allow for the development of approximately 318 single-family units on the 75.2-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on September 21, 2006, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address air quality, cultural resources, traffic, and public improvements are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on July 31, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: '1. b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director APPROVED November 7, 2006 CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan AmendmenUZone Change 05-1887 0Nard 1) Marino/Associates, representing Mel Heinemann and Jack & Nuha Haddad, the property owners, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 39.29 acres located at the southwest corner of East Planz Road and Washington Street (future). RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with a request from the applicant (see attached letter), staff recommends a continuance of this item to the next general plan amendment cycle. BACKGROUND: The City Council public hearing for this item was initially scheduled for August 16, 2006; in accordance with the applicant's request, the Council continued the item to the next general plan amendment cycle. Staff is working with the applicant to resolve issues surrounding this project and is hopeful resolution will occur prior to the next general plan amendment cycle. The proposal would allow for the development of 290 detached residential units, a public park, and a drainage sump on the 39.29-acre project site. The majority of the project site lies within the X-mile buffer area for the City of Bakersfield's Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2, established by the Public Works Department to prevent the development of odor- sensitive land uses, including residential development, in close proximity to this facility. The applicant presented an alternative proposal to the Planning Commission for their consideration, consisting of residential development and a drainage sump within the southern half of the project site. Although residential development would be set back further from the treatment plant under the alternative proposal, residential development would encroach into the X-mile buffer area. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendmenUzone change on June 15, 2006, and recommended denial to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on May 17, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: I.{. c.... TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0349 (Ward 3) Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., representing Jack Hood & Hazel Mary Hobba, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 20.03 acres located on the north and south sides of Panorama Drive (future), approximately one-quarter mile west of Vineland Road. 1 . Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-MP (Resource-Mineral and Petroleum) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 13.84 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 6.19 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 104-18 from R-1 (One-Family Dwelling Zone) to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone) on 6.19 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of approximately 64 single-family and 64 multi-family residential units on the 20.03-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change and recommended approval to the City Council on September 21, 2006. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address biological resources, cultural resources, traffic, and public improvements are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on August 18, 2006, in accordance with CECA. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: L{.d, TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0465 (Ward 3) San Joaquin Engineering, representing Kern County Housing Authority, James Pinkerton, John Gonzalez & Beverly Yates, Jose Alfredo Gonzalez, Jim Pinkerton Broker Inc., and Charles Hayes, the property owners, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 5.25 acres located on the east side of Sunny Lane, approximately 200 feet south of Columbus Street. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from GC (General Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential) on 1.4 acres and HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 3.8 acres. 2. First reading of ord~nance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 103-21 from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone) on 1.4 acres and R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone) on 3.8 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would establish General Plan and zoning designations which reflect the existing and approved multiple-family residential land uses. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change and recommended approval to the City Council on September 21, 2006. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address cultural resources, public improvements, and site development issues are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on July 26, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: '-'. t. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director October 19, 2006 APPROVED CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1271 ty'-Jard 3) Mcintosh & Associates representing S&J Alfalfa, Inc. and Mountain View Bravo, LLC, the property owners, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 26.6 acres located along the north side of Highway 178, west of the future extension of Vineland Road, south of Paladino Drive and east of Morning Drive. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 7.35 acres, HR to LMR (Low- Medium Density Residential) on 16.12 acres, and LR to LMR on 3.16 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Maps No. 104-18 and 104-19 from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 7.35 acres, R-3 to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) on 16.12 acres, and R-1 to R-2 on 3.16 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of approximately 200 dwelling units on the 26.6-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on September 21, 2006, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, traffic and public improvements are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on July 28, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. CG-S:\GPA 3rd 2006\05-1271\Staff Reports\Admin Report.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar - Hearings ITEM: L.f. of. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD November 1, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider an appeal by James B. Wiens, Clifford 0 and rown, representing Mr. and Mrs. Glen H. Stoller, Craig W. Stoller and Ronald R. Lehr of the Planning Commission's decision approving request by Marino and Associates, representing Patricia Crawford, et al (property owners) for Zone Change No. 06-0581 to pre-zone 20 acres from A (Agriculture) to R-S (Residential Suburban> located on the south side of Pioneer Drive (extended), approximately 660 feet east of Vineland Drive. (Ward 3, upon annexation) 1. First reading of Ordinance denying the appeal and adopting a negative declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 104- 32 by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to R-S (Suburban Residential) on 20 acres generally located on the south side of Pioneer Drive (extended) approximately 660 feet east of Vineland Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends continuance of the public hearing to the February 7,2007 City Council meeting. BACKGROUND: On September 13, 2006, the City Council held and closed a public hearing on the appeal to this zone change request. The Council requested staff research and prepare responses to several questions. These questions and responses were provided to the City Council on October 11, 2006 in a memorandum from the Development Services Director and City Attorney. A public hearing was advertised and posted to consider this zone change before the City Council on October 11, 2006. However, upon mutual agreement between the appellant and the applicant, this item was continued to November 15, 2006. Marino and Associates, the applicant is requesting this hearing be continued to February 7, 2007 in order to further discuss this zone change with the appellant. Mr. Marino believes the additional time will allow for reach an agreement with the appellant by February. jen9 November 1, 2006, 2:38PM S:\Dana\admin\2006\Nov\11-15-0581.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: 4.a. v TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1933 0Nard 4 Upon Annexati ADAVCO, representing Bidart Bros., the property owner, has applied for a ge eral plan amendment and zone change on approximately 24 acres located on the east and west sides of Coffee Road, approximately 460 feet north of Etchart Road, and west of the Beardsley Canal. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 12 acres and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on approximately 12 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map Nos. 102-04 and 102- 05 from A (Agricultural Zone) to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling Zone) on approximately 12 acres and R-2/P.U.D. (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone/Planned Unit Development Zone) on approximately 12 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: Upon annexation into the City, the proposal would allow for the development of approximately 180 single-family homes on the approximately 24-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change and recommended approval to the City Council on September 21, 2006. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address air quality, cultural resources, traffic, public improvements, and Meadows Field Airport compatibility are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on August 3, 2006, in accordance with CECA. ADMINISlRA liVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: L.(. h. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan AmendmenVZone Change No. 06-0435, Plan Review for P. . . No. 06- 0435 (Ward 4 Upon Annexation) and Modification to P.C.D. No. 05-1227 (Ward 4) Porter-Robertson Engineering & Surveying, representing David Wilson, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment, zone change and P.C.D. Plan Review on 2.5 acres located on the north side of Brimhall Road, approximately 1/8-mile west of Calloway Drive and a P.C.D. Modification on 7.5 acres located at the northwest corner of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from SR (Suburban Residential) to OC (Office Commercial) on 2.5 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 102-30 from R-S- 2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5-Acre Minimum Lot Size) to C-O/P.C.D. (Professional and Administrative Office Zone/Planned Commercial Development Zone) on 2.5 acres. 3. Resolution adopting P.C.D. No. 06-0435 Plan Review to establish a Preliminary Development Plan and architectural style for a new multiple tenant commercial office development on the 2.5-acre site. 4. Resolution adopting P.C.D. No. 05-1227 Plan Modification to conditionally eliminate the requirement to construct a block wall along the western boundary of the subject property to facilitate the construction of an integrated commercial office development on the subject property and adjoining P.C.D. No. 06-0435 site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment, adoption of a resolution approving the P.C.D. Plan Review, adoption of a resolution approving the P.C.D. Plan Modification, and first reading of the ordinance. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 BACKGROUND: At the northwest corner of Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road, a 7.5-acre commercial office development is currently under construction (P.C.D. No. 05-1227). Proposed GPAlZC/P.C.D. No. 06- 0435 consists of a 2.5-acre expansion of this development to the west. As proposed, the architectural and landscape design of the two proposals are consistent and the circulation plans have been designed to function as a single, integrated development upon completion. Upon annexation into the City, proposed GPAlZC/P.C.D. No. 06-0435 would allow for the development of four one-story office buildings totaling approximately 19,540 square feet and 123 parking spaces on the 2.5-acre project site. Proposed Modification to P.C.D. No. 05-1227 would conditionally eliminate the requirement to construct a block wall along the western boundary of the 7.5-acre project site to facilitate the construction of an integrated development on the two sites. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on GPAlZC/P.C.D. No. 06-0435 and Modification to P.C.D. No. 05-1227 and recommended approval to the City Council on September 21, 2006. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address cultural resources and public improvements are recommended as part of the GPAlZC approval. Conditions of approval which address building standards, parking, lighting, landscaping, refuse collection, Fire Department requirements, and public improvements are recommended as part of the P.C.D. Plan Review approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on August 16, 2006, in accordance with CECA. PH - S:\GPA 3rd 2006\06-0435\Staff Reports\Admin Report.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: ~. j . TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0456 (Ward 6) Maurice Etchechury, representing Old River Land Company, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change. on approximately 41 acres located at the northeast corner of McCutchen Road and Ashe Road. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on 25.71 acres and LR (Low Density Residential) on 15.49 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 123-27 from A-20A (Agricultural 20-Acre Minimum Lot Size) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing Zone) on 25.71 acres and R-1 (One-Family Dwelling Zone) on 15.49 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of approximately 45 single-family residential units and approximately 25 acres of light industrial uses. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change and recommended approval to the City Council on September 21, 2006. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address cultural resources, traffic, public improvements, the %-mile buffer area for Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3, and the high pressure gas pipeline traversing the project area are recommended as part of the project approval. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on August 4. 2006, in accordance with CEOA. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: 1.(. i . v .TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD October 5, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0463 (Ward 6). SmithTech/USA, Inc., representing Pascoe Family Investments, LLC, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 80 acres, located on the north side of McCutchen Road, approximately 1/4-mile west of Ashe Road. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource - Intensive Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on 41-acres and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 39-acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 123-28 from A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 41-acres and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 39-acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of 230 multiple-family residential dwelling units and 446,000 square feet of light industrial on the 80-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on September 21, 2006, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on August 11, 2006, in accordance with CECA. S:\GPA 3rd 2006\06-0463\Staff Reports\Admin Report 11-15-06.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: 4.1L. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney October 27, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED V~ Vl SUBJECT: Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity to consider the acquisition by eminent amain f access rights owned by the Irwin Y. E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust, located at 5820 Auburn Street, for the State Route 178 and Fairfax Interchange. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution of Necessity authorizing acquisition by eminent domain of certain access rights owned by Irwin Y. E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust, located at 5820 Auburn Street. The City of Bakersfield is authorized to acquire access rights by eminent domain pursuant to Section 1240.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure. BACKGROUND: Before initiating a proceeding in eminent domain, the law requires that the City Council give notice to all owners of the affected property and conduct a hearing to consider: 1. Whether the public interest and necessity require the project; 2. Whether the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; 3. Whether the property (i.e. access rights) sought to be acquired is necessary for the project; and 4. Whether the offers required by Government Code section 7267.2 have been made to the owner(s) of the subject property. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council is persuaded that the requisite findings can be made, the Council may adopt the Resolution of Necessity by vote of two-thirds of all the members of the Council (not two-thirds of a quorum of the members present). If the City Council adopts the Resolution of Necessity, the City Attorney will direct filing a proceeding in eminent domain in the Kern County Superior Court. Questions of valuation will be addressed in court if a negotiated sale and purchase of the access rights cannot be consummated. On October 30, 2006, a notice was sent to the Irwin Y. E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust, the owner of record, notifying them that a hearing is scheduled for November 15, 2006, before the City Council to consider the adoption of a Resolution of Necessity determining these issues. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ANALYSIS 1. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project. Improvements to State Route 178 (SR 178) are being planned between Oswell Street and Morning Drive. The freeway will be widened from two lanes to four lanes. The Project will also include construction of a new interchange at Fairfax Road. Fairfax Road will also be elevated (bridged) over the new expanded freeway. Future growth in northeast Bakersfield was anticipated by Caltrans and the City a number of years ago. With the recent housing growth over the last several years in northeast Bakersfield, increased congestion on State Route 178 has continued, especially at the Fairfax Road intersection. In a cooperative agreement between Caltrans and the City, the City has assumed the planning, design and engineering of the proposed improvements for SR 178 and the Fairfax interchange. The widening of SR 178 and the new interchange at Fairfax Road will expand traffic capacity and circulation between northeast Bakersfield and the downtown area, and allow for increase movement between the north side and south side of SR 178. The Project is necessary to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate traffic from anticipated growth in these areas. The need for, and benefits of, the Project were analyzed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for State route 178/Fairfax Road Interchange Project dated January 31, 2002. Additional information about the Project is contained in the Categorical Exemption Determination Form, which has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and Caltrans. Both documents are available for inspection at the office of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 300. 2. The proposed project is planned and located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury. The expanded capacity and improvement in traffic circulation that will result from the Project will alleviate the congestion and eliminate the limited routing that presently inhibits east- west travel between northeast Bakersfield and downtown, and north-south travel across SR 178. The on and off ramps for the Fairfax Road interchange will be built directly across from the subject property. Caltrans standards require access rights be obtained from parcels adjacent to anyon/off ramp locations in order minimize potential traffic safety conflicts and reduce the potential for accidents. The City has or is in the process of acquiring access rights from all the other affected parcels for this project. The subject parcel (APN 438-122-02) is a triplex rental unit. The City needs to acquire the access rights along the southern parcel line of the property. There are currently no driveways along this southern parcel line. The subject triplex current has access from the adjacent alley. The project will require the southern entrance to the alley to be closed, but access to the triplex unit will remain available from the north entrance of the alley which will not be closed. The access rights to be acquired are described and depicted on Exhibits A & B of the proposed Resolution of Necessity that is attached hereto. 3. The property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. The access rights to be acquired are necessary to meet Caltrans standards for safety in constructing freeway interchanges. In order to certify the project to Caltrans to proceed and obtain funding approval, all right-of-way issues must be addressed and secured, such as access rights. 4. The offer required by Section 7267.2 of the Government Code has been made to the owner of record. The owner of record was offered $13,700 for the access rights and severance damages to the property on October 10, 2006 based on a required appraisal of the access rights and severance damages. Active negotiations have not been possible directly with the owner. The property management company handling the property has told the City the owner lives in Taiwan and has recently suffered from a stroke. The property management company has refused to provide direct contact information for the owners in Taiwan, but have indicated they have forwarded all documents to them. Without the ability to directly negotiate with the property owners the City is unable to obtained the necessary access rights, which could indefinitely delay Caltrans approval and funding of the project. Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution of Necessity authorizing acquisition by eminent domain of certain access rights owned by the Irwin Y. E. and Cecilia C. Chu Trust located at 5820 Auburn Street. A proposed Resolution of Necessity is attached to this report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney November 2, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session ITEM: 5.~. DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) APPROVED VG:do S:\COUNCIL\CI Sess\Admins\06-07\11-15-06 EVAL-ATT.dot November 2, 2006, 4:56PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney November 7,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session ITEM: 6.b. DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER APPROVED SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(3)(A) of Government Code section 54956.9. (One issue). VG:do S:\COUNCIL\CI Sess\Admins\06-07\11-15-06 Potential1.dot November 7, 2006, 4:56PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Roll Call ITEM: (p.et. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager November 1, 2006 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Introduction of Student Body Representatives Participating in the 52nd City Government Day" RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield annually participates with the Kern High School District, the Kiwanis, and the Optimists in sponsoring Teen City Government Day. This year will be the 52nd year the City has participated in this event. The school district has indicated fourteen schools will be participating: Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield Christian High School, Centennial High School, East Bakersfield High School, Foothill High School, Garces High School, Golden Valley High School, Highland High School, Liberty High School, North High School, Ridgeview High School, South High School, Stockdale High School and West High School. Four students from each school will participate in the Teen City Government Day morning activities. Students representing the Mayor and Council, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Public Works Director, Development Services Director and City Clerk (one student representing each school) are invited to attend the evening session from approximately 6:30 p.m. to no later than 7:30 p.m., with Council then taking a short recess to allow students to leave to prepare for the following day's classes. November 2,2006, 12:29PM S:\TEEN GOVT DAY\2007IAdmin Nov. 06.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations ITEM: lO.lt. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mayor Harvey L. Hall October 27,2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to representatives from the proclaiming November 19,2006, as "Sikh Day". RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: ndw October 27, 2006, 11 :45AM S:\MAYOR\ADMIN\2006\SIKH PARADE DAY.dot ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations ITEM: 10. b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED Javier Lozano, Human Resources Manager November 3, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Retirement Plaque and Gift Certificate to George RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Mayor Hall will make presentations to: George Gonzales, Community Development Coordinator, Community Development Department, 28 years of service to the City of Bakersfield. P:\DOCSlAdmin Report Retiree Presentations.doc 10/27/2006 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: la. a.. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 9, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 05-1428, Appealed annexation) Pinnacle Engineering, representing Sikander Singh & Daljeet Kaur Jassar, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and a zone change on 100-acres located on the south side of East Panama Lane, 1/4-mile east of Cottonwood Road. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was submitted by Pinnacle Engineering. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, denying the appeal and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from ER (Estate Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 100-acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 124-28 from R-S-20A (Residential- 20 acre minimum) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 10-acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration, denying the appeal and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of 400 single-family dwelling units on the 1 D-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on September 21, 2006, and recommended approval to the City Council. Matt Volvilla, representing Pinnacle Engineering, on behalf of Sikander Singh & Daljeet Kaur Jassar the property owner, was in opposition to the recommended condition of approval from Public Works full improvements for the south half of Panama Lane from the project Cottonwood Road. Matt Volvilla stated it is an arterial and is approximately 1/4-mile which represents a substantial cost to the developer. Mr. Volvilla pointed out that he is not aware of any other project where this type of improvement was conditioned without some reimbursement such as a traffic impact fee reimbursement. Mr. Volvilla also stated that perhaps the improvement could be to add one lane on south half, or if full improvement is required that the segment be added to the traffic impact fee list. Despite the opposition of the applicant, the Planning Commission ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2. recommends this condition of approval. A letter appealing this condition was received in the City Clerk's office on September 29, 2006. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on May 15, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. No one spoke in opposition to this proposal. JS: \S:\GPA 3rd 2006\05-1428\Staff Reports\Admin Report 11-15-06.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: l;t. b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD 5G:-- October 24, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 05-1947, Appealed (Ward 5/6 Upo Banducci Land, LLC, the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on approximately 46 acres located at the northwest corner of Gosford Road and McKee Road (future). An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was submitted by Brent Dezember. 1. Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, upholding the appeal modifying conditions of approval, and adopting the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 46 acres. 2. First reading of ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amending Zoning Map No. 123-32 from A (Agriculture Zone) to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling Zone) on approximately 46 acres. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the Negative Declaration, upholding the appeal modifying conditions of approval, and approving the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: Upon annexation into the City, the proposal would allow for the development of approximately 181 single- family homes on the 46-acre project site. The City Council public hearing for this item was initially scheduled for August 16, 2006; in accordance with the applicant's request, the Council continued the item to August 30, 2006. On August 30, 2006, the item was heard and continued to the next general plan amendment cycle. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on June 15, 2006, and continued this item to July 6, 2006, at which time they recommended approval to the City Council. Anna Dezember, representing StructureCast, a precast concrete manufacturing facility to the north of the site, testified during the June 15th public hearing. She stated that StructureCast is concerned that the incompatibilities between their operations and the proposed residential development have not been adequately addressed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 An appeal of the recommendation of the Planning Commission by Brent Dezember on behalf of StructureCast was received in the City Clerk's office on July 14, 2006. StructureCast is concerned that the proposal as recommended by the Commission does not include an adequate buffer to protect their current industrial facility. The Planning Commission feels that the proposed conditions of approval and mitigation measures sufficiently address potential interface issues, including a 10-foot high noise barrier along the northern property line and a 100-foot setback between the northern property line and the nearest habitable residential structure. Included in the backup material (attached to Negative Declaration) are letters dated June 13, 2006, and July 3, 2006, from Giroux and Associates, Environmental Consultants, the preparer of the air quality and noise studies for the proposal, responding to a letter from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and to interface issues raised by Ms. Dezember and the Commission. Golden Empire Concrete operates a concrete batch plant at the southwest corner of Gosford Road and McCutchen Road, immediately north of StructureCast. Various correspondence from the applicant, StructureCast, and Golden Empire Concrete's attorney were provided to the Planning Commission and are included in the backup material for this item. Three recently approved General Plan Amendment/Zone Change proposals (04-0057, 04-1012, and 05- 0423) for residential development in the immediate vicinity have been approved by the City. It is staff's understanding that the applicants for these three projects entered into private agreements with Golden Empire Concrete and/or StructureCast addressing issues such as residential building setbacks and heights, sound walls and other noise mitigation measures, and disclosure provisions prior to City approval of these projects; neither Golden Empire Concrete nor StructureCast opposed any of these projects. The applicant has attempted to enter into agreements with StructureCast and Golden Empire Concrete but has not been successful. Although the conditions of approval imposed on these three projects by the City Council were similar, they were tailored for each project in accordance with site-specific considerations. Subsequent to the Planning Commission hearing, staff has re-reviewed the conditions of approval imposed by Council on these three proposals. Based upon this review, staff recommends the addition of a condition requiring the applicant to reimburse StructureCast for up to $20,000 for any sound muffling that they may elect to construct on or around their concrete batch plant; a similar condition was imposed on all three projects for the StructureCast and/or Golden Empire Concrete facilities. StructureCast claims that their private agreement regarding GPAlZC 04-1012 does not permit any residential lot to be situated within 100 feet of StructureCast's western property boundary; they anticipate that this buffer area will contain a landscaped strip and a local street. The City Council imposed a condition of approval on GPAlZC 04-1012 which prohibits habitable residential structures to be constructed within the 100-foot buffer area, similar to the condition of approval recommended by staff and the Planning Commission for this project. However, this condition of approval permits portions of residential lots within the buffer area, such as deep lots with 100-foot rear yard setbacks. StructureCast's preference is to prohibit residential lots within the buffer area. To the contrary, the Planning Commission feels that it would be premature to impose such a restriction at this time; rather, they recommend that the 100-foot habitable residential structure setback be imposed and that further details regarding the ultimate lot and street configuration be addressed at the tract map review stage. Upon further review of this issue SUbsequent to the Planning Commission hearing, staff recommends that this condition be revised in accordance with StructureCast's request. Staff feels that this would be prudent since the imposition of such a restriction may be difficult to defend from a legal standpoint at the tract map stage if challenged by the future subdivider, whereas the Council's ability to place such restrictions on General Plan Amendment requests is much greater. Staff feels that the long-term compatibility of the proposed residential ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 3 development with StructureCast's operations would be enhanced if residential lots are excluded within the setback area. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures which address air quality, cultural resources, noise, traffic, and public improvements, and which require the inclusion of a disclosure provision regarding adjacent industrial operations in residential grant deeds, are recommended as part of the project approval. The applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on May 19, 2006, in accordance with CEOA. PH - S:\GPA 2nd 2006\05-1947\Staff Reports\Admin Report3.doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings ITEM: Ic2.c. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVED October 19, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 06-0443, Appealed (Ward 6) Marino/Associates, representing West Coast Investments, Inc. the property owner, has applied for a general plan amendment and zone change on 28.52-acres located on the north side of Pacheco Road and west of Akers Road (future). An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was submitted by West Coast Investments, Inc. 1. Resolution denying the general plan amendment changing the land use designation from LI (Light Industrial) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential) on 23.66-acres and SI (Service Industrial) to HMR on 4.86-acres. 2. Resolution denying the amendment to Title 17 of the Municipal Code and amendment to Zoning Map No. 123-14 from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Residential) on 10.26-acres and M-2 (General Manufacturing) to R-2 on 18.2-acres. RECOMMENDA liON: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution denying the appeal, and denying the proposed general plan amendment and first reading of the ordinance. BACKGROUND: The proposal would allow for the development of 400 multi-family dwelling units on the 28.52-acre project site. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment/zone change on September 21, 2006, and recommended denial to the City Council. Staff made a presentation of the proposed project and recommended approval to the Planning Commission. This is an infm project which is supported by general plan policies as a method to reduce sprawl and utilize land which already has existing roads, water lines, fire stations and sewer lines. The project site is completely surrounded by urban uses, including single-family residential to the north and south. There is a railroad line adjacent to the south and a noise generating concrete plant to the east but both of these uses and attendant noise impacts can be mitigated thru measures promulgated in the noise analysis. The Planning Commission denial was based primarily on the proximity of industrial properties located east and west of the site. A 100 foot wide canal (and maintenance roads) separates the site from industrial businesses to the west. Akers Road (4 lane collector) provides the separation between the subject property and industrial property ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2 (owned by the applicant) to the east. Akers Road is schedule to be constructed in the near future by the City of Bakersfield including an at grade crossing of the railroad tracks providing access directly from White Lane to Pacheco Road. Kristine Boyer, representing Crimson Resource Management, Marty Whitten, representing T.D. Whitten Construction, Inc. and Asphalt & Concrete, LLC, Angela Carmen Morosa, and Christopher Billington submitted comment letters to the Planning Department dated for September 12, 2006, September 14, 2006, and September 21, 2006, which are included in he back up of this item. Ms. Boyer addressed the Planning Commission during the hearing and expressed her opposition to the proposal and stated they own and operate six oil production wells in the vicinity of the proposed project. She stated that Crimson would prefer that the land use and zoning not change to residential as it is not compatible and poses safety issues. Ms. Boyer further requested that their ingress and egress to their oilfield not be compromised. Mr. Whitten also addressed the Planning Commission during the public hearing and expressed his opposition to the proposal and stated his operation located to the east of the project site, maintains a large construction recycling materials facility and large equipment for their business. Mr. Whitten stated his concerns for potential noise, dust, and truck issues due to the nature of the business in the area. Correspondence from Angela Carmen Morosa expressed her opposition to the proposal and stated that it would not be compatible with the LI (Light Industrial) and SI (Service Industrial) land use designations located to east and west of the project site. Ms. Morosa added that any change to the existing land use and zoning would be in complete contradiction to the Industrial and Business Park concept. Correspondence from Christopher Billington expressed his opposition to the proposal and stated that future traffic and residents from the proposed multi-family project would generate potential crime and encourage future blight within the area. Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding what the currently zoned industrial owners will do in the future adjacent to the proposed multi-family residential site. Commission feels they are depriving present property owners their M-2 (General Manufacturing) zoning rights by granting this proposed multi- family residential use. Commission also commented on the concrete crushing plant and hazardous materials near the project site that cannot justify multi-family development and would be more enthusiastic about supporting the project if the adjacent industrial land use designations were part of the general plan amendment and zone change. A letter appealing this project was received in the City Clerk's office on October 2, 2006. Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on August 18, 2006, in accordance with CEQA. S:\GPA 3rd 2006\06-0443\Staff ReportslAdmin Report.doc A Ii. A ~ ~ 0 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15,2006 AGENDA SECTION: Reports ITEM: 13. a. . TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director APPROVED October 31, 2006 DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Presentation regarding Mill Creek Linear Park Vision Plan. (Wards 1 & 2) RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: 'The City of Bakersfield recently entered into an Agreement with Royston, Hanamoto, Alley, & Abney, Inc. for preliminary engineering design and detailed project cost estimates, and to develop the Master Plan for fully implementing the Mill Creek project over time as full funding becomes available. RHM will give a presentation regarding progress made to date on the conceptual design of the Mill Creek Linear Park Vision Plan. Mill Creek is envisioned as a 1.5 mile stretch of agricultural canal which will be redeveloped into a major recreational linear park with a white water look and will travel through the heart of downtown Bakersfield along the Kern Island Canal from Golden State to California Avenues. Elements of the project include walking paths, public art, street furniture, lighting, decorative fencing, landscaping, creation of a pond in Central Park, possible replica of the Mill, and a potential new pedestrian plaza at 17th Street and "R" Street intersection. Staff will introduce the landscape architecture firm of Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (RHM). Founded in 1958, the firm is based in Mill Valley, California, with a broad practice in the design and planning of public spaces. RHAA encompasses all aspects of landscape architecture and planning with RHM's focus on building and shaping the landscape for people's use and enjoyment while protecting and preserving nature as a resource for the future. S:\Admins\City Council\City Council Admlns 2006\MIII Creek Unear Park Workshop1Q-11-06.doc 10/31/20063:54 PM ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2006 AGENDA SECTION: Reports ITEM: 13.b. TO: FROM: DATE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager November 6, 2006 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Report regarding the Possible Purchase of the Borton, Petrini and Com: RECOMMENDATION: Staff intends to update information, and take and respond to questions. Council action to be determined. BACKGROUND: At the regular Council meeting of October 25, 2006, staff presented a report on City space needs. It was clear from the discussion that the subject is of high interest to the entire City Council. The issue of the possible purchase of the Borton, Petrini and Conron building was referred to the Planning and Development Committee for consideration. The Committee met on this subject on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Staff supplied the Committee with additional information on this subject, copies of which are attached. The Committee considered the information, asked questions and then voted to have the full report provided to the City Council at the November 15, 2006 meeting. Attached you will find the following: . A memo from my office to the Planning and Development Committee dated November 2, 2006 which provided background information on the building, sources of funds for purchase, changes in General Fund condition with purchase, the preliminary plan as to where departments will be located, etc. Attached to the memo is: o A preliminary Letter of Interest for purchase of the structure, which, if it advances, would be converted into a purchase agreement; and o A summary of lease expirations for the building and estimated changes in cash flow based upon assumed lease terms and City "move in". . A memo responding to questions raised by Council and the Committee on the potential purchase. . A "due diligence" report on the estimated repair, upgrade and remodeling costs. Please note that these costs, which total $1,318,000, are very nearly offset by the first two years of General Fund savings ($1,084,000). Also, the repair and remodeling costs will be spread over a period of up to five years. Not all of them are essential. We show them to most fairly depict long-term liabilities. Please remember that the appraised value is $2.0 million above the purchase price and that the estimated cost to build a comparable structure is $18 - $20 million. . The space needs memo presented to the Council at its last session. November 8, 2006, 11 :37 AM S:\Admin Rpts\2006\Space Needs report 111506.dot AT:al BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:22 p.m.), Scrivner Absent: None. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Dennis Fox spoke regarding flooding. 3. WORKSHOPS a. Presentation by the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley regarding the needs of 21 st Century Opportunity". Councilmember Benham, member of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, introduced fellow members Supervisor Barbara Patrick and Ray Dezember, who gave an overview of the project. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve in concept the Draft Strategic Action Proposal entitled liThe San Joaquin Valley's California 21st Century Opportunity". APPROVED 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v. City. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b )(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One issue) Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 2 Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5:37 p.m. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED Motion by Councilmember Benham to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. APPROVED RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: None. 6. INVOCATION by Pastor Kevin Rhamie, Southside Seventh Day Adventist Church. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Alexandria Crisler, 5th Grade Student at Shirley Lane Elementary School. City Manager Tandy introduced the new Human Resources Manager, Javier Lozano. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to move Deferred Business item 16.a. forward to follow Hearing item 14.b. APPROVED 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v. City. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)( 1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One issue) 9. PRESENTATIONS a. NO REPORTABLE ACTION b. NO REPORTABLE ACTION a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Nan Coke, Community Educator, Optimal Hospice Care, proclaiming November 2006, as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Nan Coke accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Optimal Hospice and made comments. Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 3 9. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Presentation by State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Workforce Housing Representative of a Workforce Housing Program Grant Award ($598,126) for Sport Village Park. EDCD Director Kunz made comments and introduced Jennifer Seger, State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. Ms. Seger presented the ceremonial check for $598,126 to the City of Bakersfield. 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Rudy Salas introduced himself as the new District Director for State Senator Dean Florez. b. Scott Howry, Rich O'Neil, Joanne Newberry, Bob Moses and Lorraine Unger spoke regarding the Hillside Ordinance. 11. APPOINTMENTS None. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the September 18, 2006, Joint City/County Meeting and October 11, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. Payments: b. Approval of department payments from September 29, 2006 to October 12, 2006 in the amount of $10,726,885.26 and self-insurance payments from September 29, 2006 to October 12, 2006 in the amount of $191,040.54. Ordinances: c. Adoption of Ordinance amending Subsection B of Section 13.12.030 of the Municipal Code relating to Standard Design Manuals. ORD 4387 d. Adoption of Ordinance repealing Section 15.64.380 of the Municipal Code relating to Fire Department members assuming duties of peace officers. ORD 4388 Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 4 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued e. f. Resolutions: Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 123-11) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-3 (Limited Multi- Family Dwellings-1 ,250 sq ft/dwelling unit) to C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) on 11,974 sq ft (0.27 acres) located at the northwest corner of Akers Road and Ardmore Avenue. (ZC 06-0620) (Applicant: Mcintosh & Associates/Property Owner: ETMM Partnership Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 102-06) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from E-5A (Estate-5 acre minimum lot size) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 18.79 acres located at the northwest corner of Snow Road and Calloway Drive (ZC 06-0380) (Applicant: Marino and Associates/Property Owner: Julia Randolph, et al) ACTION TAKEN ORD 4389 ORD 4390 g. Resolutions approving applications proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited and inhabited territory to the City identified as: 1. Annexation No. 505 consisting of 54.34 acres located west of Cottonwood Road, generally north of Panama Lane. Annexation No. 562 consisting of 99.50 acres located at the northeast corner of Snow Road and Coffee Road, west of Beardsley Canal. Annexation No. 564 consisting of 73.54 acres located west of the Beardsley Canal, east and west of Coffee Road. Annexation No. 528 consisting of 22.06 acres, located west of S. Chester Avenue and north of E. White Lane, generally west of S. Union Avenue. RES 269-06 2. RES 270-06 3. RES 271-06 RES 272-06 4. Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 5 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN h. Sewer connection fee assessment for 112 E. 7th Street: 1. Resolution confirming assessment for sewer RES 273-06 connection fee and authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Agreement with Camilo Ramirez Gutierrez & AGR 06-311 Patricia F. Gutierrez to pay sewer connection fee in installments and notice of special assessment lien. i. Resolution determining that Bioxide, a proprietary RES 274-06 chemical for sewer odor control and reduction of sulfide gas levels, cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof for a period of one (1) year, not to exceed budgeted amount of $300,000. j. Purchase of Motorola Radio Equipment: 1. Resolution determining that Motorola radio RES 275-06 equipment cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $700,000. 2. Approve the purchase of replacement mobile, portable and fixed radio equipment from Motorola Communications, Inc. ($700,000). k. Memorandums of Understanding for Fire Units: 1. Resolution approving the Memorandum of RES 276-06 Understanding setting salaries and related benefits for the Firefighters and Engineers Unit of the Fire Department. 2. Resolution approving the Memorandum of RES 277-06 Understanding setting salaries and benefits for the Fire Supervisory Unit of the Fire Department. I. Resolution of Intention No. 1489 to add territory, Area 5-30 (Berkshire, S. Union NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. ROl1489 12. Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued m. Agreements: Resolution of Intention No. 1490 to add territory, Area 4-64 (8th, R NW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. ACTION TAKEN RO/1490 n. Final Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Fairway Oaks South, L.P. for Tract 6079 Phase 4 located south of Southern Pacific Railroad on Mountain Vista Road. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6290 Phase 3 located at the southeast intersection of McKee Road and Mountain Ridge Drive. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6351 Phase 2 located northeast of Berkshire Ridge Drive and Ashe Road. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons of Bakersfield, LLC for Tract 6444 Phase 2 located north of Panorama Drive and east of Vineland Road. 5. Final Map with Bakersfield Oak Park, LLC for Tract 6482 located at the southwest intersection of Hageman Road and Fruitvale Avenue. AGR 06-312 1. 2. AGR 06-313 AGR 06-314 3. AGR 06-315 AGR 06-316 4. AGR 06-317 AGR 06-318 o. Metropolitan Bakersfield Transfer Station and Refuse Recycling Programs: Agreement with Kern County to share in costs (City's share not to exceed $150,000) to hire consultant to prepare grant applications for the Metropolitan Bakersfield Transfer Station and Recycling Programs. 2. Appropriate $150,000 Refuse Fund Balance to the Public Works Department operating budget to fund City's share of consultant cost. AGR 06-319 1. Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 7 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN p. Agreement with Bethany Services ($60,880 AGR 06-320 Emergency Shelter Grant funds) to support the operating costs necessary to continue services at the Bakersfield Homeless Center located at 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue. q. Agreement with Alliance Against Family Violence AGR 06-321 and Sexual Assault ($15,185 Emergency Shelter Grant funds) to support the operating costs necessary to continue services. r. Bakersfield Municipal Airport Ground Leases: 1. Agreement with Richard Macias, Sr. for AGR 06-322 purposes of constructing an aircraft storage hangar for a monthly lease fee ($40). 2. Agreement with Harry Hackney for purposes AGR 06-323 of constructing an aircraft storage hangar for a monthly lease fee ($40). s. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 06-051 with AGR 06-051(1) State of California (not to exceed $13,421.23 annually) for maintenance of State Highways in the City. Bids: t. Reject all bids for the Fire Station No. 11 roof replacement project. u. Extend bid from Quinn Company ($208,217.30) for one (1) replacement articulated four- wheel drive loader for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. v. Accept bid from Yale Industrial Trucks Central California ($74,829.39) for additional forklifts for Public Works. Accept bid and award annual contract to RM AGR 06-324 w. Industries (not to exceed $80,000) to provide janitorial and hardscape maintenance services for the Amtrak Station. x. Accept bid and award annual contract to United AGR 06-325 Pacific Services (not to exceed $250,000) for tree trimming. y. Accept bid and award contract to Jim Clawson AGR 06-326 Automotive Equipment ($244,934) for two (2) 50,000 pound two-post lifts for the Fleet Services maintenance shop. Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 8 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Miscellaneous: z. Federal Supply Surplus Program: 1. Acceptance of 11 cab and chassis vans from General Services Administration Federal Supply Surplus Program. 2. Appropriate $15,000 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department operating budget to fund miscellaneous costs associated with acquisition of the vans. aa. Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) grant award from U. S. Department of Justice: 1. Appropriate $206,864 Federal Grant Revenues to the General Fund Police Operating Budget. 2. Authorize (1) Police Officer position. 3. Authorize (1) Clerk Typist position. bb. Appropriate $1,000,000 Additional Water Revenue to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Agriculture Water Fund toward construction of the Mill Creek Project. cc. Appropriate $2,400 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant for bicycle storage lockers at the Ice Sports Center and McMurtrey Aquatic Center to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway and Pedestrian Pathway Fund. Transfer $1,300,000 from several budgeted Capital Improvement Projects and appropriate same amount to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget for acquisition of property for the Westside Parkway within the Transportation Development Fund. ee. Dedication of freeway right of way at Ashe Road and Taft Highway to Caltrans dd. City Clerk McCarthy announced a correction to item 12.n.3. to read, "Tract 6351 Phase 2 located at the northeast intersection of Berkshire Road and Ashe Road." ACTION TAKEN DEED 6545 Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 9 Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adopt Consent Calendar items 12.a. through 12.ee., with correction to item 12.n.3. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the vacation of portions of Owens Street, E. 19th Street and the alley located at the northwest corner of E. Truxtun Avenue and Gage Street. Public Hearing to consider resolution approving an amendment to the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield to add the Rio Bravo annexation area into the plan. (Applicant: San Joaquin Engineering) RES 278-06 b. RES 279-06 Hearings opened at 7:04 p.m. No one spoke. Hearings closed at 7:04 p.m. 14. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution of Necessity to consider the acquisition by eminent domain of property owned by B H Investments, Inc., located at 2144 Parker Lane, for the Westside Parkway. RES 280-06 DEED 6546 City Manager Tandy and City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adopt the Resolution of Necessity. APPROVED Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 10 14. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Public Hearing to consider the proposed expenditure plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding (S.L.E.S.F.) grant. 1. Appropriate $606,924 State Grant revenues to the Police Operating Budget within the S.L.E.S.F. Fund. Assistant Chief Lynn made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:11 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Carson to approve the expenditure and appropriate funds. 16. DEFERRED BUSINESS APPROVED a. First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Chapter 17.66 of the Municipal Code relating to HD, Hillside Development Combining Zone. FR City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was received regarding this item, one letter in support of the Ordinance and one letter in opposition to the Ordinance. Development Services Director Grady made staff comments. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to give First Reading to the Ordinance Amendment. APPROVED Bakersfield, California, October 25,2006 - Page 11 15. REPORTS ACTION TAKEN a. Reports from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (P G & E): 1. Report on SmartMeter Communication Equipment and, Agreement with P G & E for the purpose of allowing attachment of SmartMeter communication equipment to City-owned street light poles at various locations in the City. AGR 06-327 Scott Loveless, PG&E gave a computer presentation on SmartMeter Communication Equipment. 2. Report on Sale of Kern Power Plant located on Rosedale Highway. Craig Schmidt gave a report on the sale of the Kern Power Plant on Rosedale Highway. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the Agreement. APPROVED b. Report regarding space needs in the City. Assistant City Manager Stinson gave a presentation and provided handouts. Coucilmember Couch requested the committee provide Council with regular status updates regarding space needs. Motion by Councilmember Benham to refer the issue to the Planning and Development Committee. APPROVED c. Report on the General Services Administration (GSA) response to the City/Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency letter regarding a Federal Courthouse in Downtown. Councilmember Benham requested staff explore the concept of utilizing the east portion of Central Park for a possible location and meet as soon as feasible with the GSA and Court in an effort to resolve differences regarding space requirements and a donated site. Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 12 17. NEW BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Benham requested staff respond to two items and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham invited colleagues and citizens to attend dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Jastro Park at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006. Councilmember Benham extended best wishes to Vice- Mayor Maggard's son, Andrew, who is leaving tomorrow for the military. Councilmember Benham requested Mayor Hall adjourn the meeting in memory of Lester Domenico Baroncini, Jr., who died October 15th while serving our country in Iraq. Councilmember Couch requested staff evaluate assisting LAFco by granting that organization permission to utilize the City Council Chamber facility for meetings and telecasting purposes and possible fees for those services. Councilmember Couch requested the Mayor recognize Dr. Levin for his contribution to Bakersfield College. Councilmember Couch complimented Luis Peralez on his exceptional service to the City. Councilmember Couch requested staff provide Council a report regarding long term improvements at the intersection of Truxtun Extension and Coffee. Councilmember Couch requested information regarding the feasibility of crediting tax monies to residents of gated communities since those communities do not receive street sweeping services. Councilmember Couch requested the Planning and Development Committee address jointly working with the County on a General Plan Update. Councilmember Couch requested the Planning and Development Committee analyze making block wall extensions such as those at the northeast corner of Coffee and Snow a standard condition and part of the current Ordinance. Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 13 ACTION TAKEN 18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Councilmember Couch requested Finance Director Smith contact him regarding updating the Investment Policy and utilization of professional money managers. Councilmember Carson requested staff provide information regarding a completion date for repair of streets, west of Chester, between Chester and H Street, on Sylvia Drive and Antonio Way. Councilmember Carson requested the next Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Lueether Ward. Councilmember Scrivner thanked staff for expeditious response to his referrals. Councilmember Scrivner made comments regarding the shooting in Ward 7, extended condolences to the family of the deceased and to the surviving victims. Councilmember Hanson made comments regarding a letter of appreciation from Terry Purrington. Councilmember Hanson requested staff evaluate the feasibility of expediting the construction of the park planned off of Buena Vista. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding recruitments. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Hanson thanked Planning Director Movius, Fire Chief Fraze and others involved staff for work on the Hillside Ordinance Amendment; additionally expressed appreciation for Debbie Marino from the Chamber of Commerce for presenting that organization's view. Coucilmember Hanson requested staff provide a status update regarding URS. Public Works Director Rojas responded. Councilmember Hanson requested staff respond to an email from Krista Clark. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding the drainage issue at Montalvo and Dos Rios. Public Works Director Rojas responded. Council member Sullivan made comments regarding the shootings in Ward 7. Bakersfield, California, October 25, 2006 - Page 14 18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Council member Sullivan made comments regarding the retirement of George Gonzales. Councilmember Sullivan requested Recreation and Parks Director Hoover present an update regarding Christmas decorations at the next Community Services Committee meeting. Councilmember Sullivan requested Recreation and Parks Director Hoover plan Christmas decorations for City Hall and City Hall grounds, particularly at the corner of Truxtun and Chester. 19 . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield