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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/00 MINUTES CC BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2000 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. 275 PRE-MEETING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: 2. WORKSHOP a. Mayor Price, Councilmembers Carson, DeMond, Maggard, Couch, Green, Sullivan (seated at 5:21 p.m.), Salvaggio None Status of Curbside Recycling. Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director, gave a computer presentation and provided written material. Maggard requested staff explore opportunities to reduce the fees the City pays at the County dump; also what the capital costs to the City and private hauler is. Couch requested staff follow-up on ways to provide more services, at a lower cost. Couch requested the County Landfill Use be an item on the joint City/County meeting agenda. Sullivan requested staff review the possibility of enhancing the Bulky Item drop-off program. Carson requested staff review the possibility of placing the large containers in areas with high illegal dumping problems. First Night 2001 Report Tom Shultz, Executive Director of First Night, gave a video presentation and update on First Night 2001. Jan Fulton, Development Associate, Economic/Community Development Department, gave an overview of the First Night entertainment. ACTION TAKEN 276 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 2 WORKSHOP b. DeMond requested sponsorship of the First Night be placed on the next agenda. ACTION TAKEN CLOSED SESSION Motion by Carson to recess to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. Conference with Labor Negotiator, William Avery, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Employee organizations: Fire and Police. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding property located south of Rosedale Highway, north of the Cross Valley Canal being a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 29 South/Range 27 East M.D.B.& M.; Negotiating parties: Finance Director Gregory Klimko, Senior Real Property Agent Don Anderson and Red Ribbon Ranch Stake Holders as follows: Robert Wanamaker, John Mathie, Patricia Gebhardt, Anneta Mathie Schweers, Cornelia Bell, Edwin Toiles, James Shultis, Kerminnette Boney, Annette Schweers, Clarita Shultis, Optimist Boys Home, Masonic Homes, Bozarth Trust, Garner Trust, July Shultis Steffens, Jeff Wanamaker, Rudolph Trust, Marshall Plan, Mathie Trust, Leonhard Trust, Ralph Tippett, Annette Lee, Bloemer Estate; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase. Conference with Legal Counsel Potential Litigation; Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9; One potential case. Motion by DeMond to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. APPROVED NAT NAT NAT APPROVED REGULAR MEETING INVOCATION by Melvin J. Thompson, First Counselor of the Bakersfield South Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Jori Eric Schmidt, Bakersfield Christian High School. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: a, Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 3 ACTION TAKEN Mayor Price, Councilmembers Camon, DeMond, Maggard, Couch, Green, Sullivan, Salvaggio None Introduction of Student Body Representatives participating in the 46th consecutive "Teen Government Day." Sarah Schwartz, East Bakersfield High School; Feven Kiflegiorgis, South High School; Nathan Peterson, West High School; Mohamed Ahmed, Highland High School; Amy Sakowski, Garces High School; Jon Eric Schmidt, Bakersfield Christian High School; Korina Blanks, North High School; Jonie Erskine, Ridgeview High School; Amanda Bucio, Foothill High School; Kirstin Woody, Bakersfield High School; Nicole Gainza, Stockdale High School; Dustin Freer, Centennial High School. 277 CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Price announced there was no Closed Session Action as reflected on Page 2. PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Mayor Price of Proclamation to Dayna Nichols, Kern County Family Week Chairperson, proclaiming November 12-18, 2000 as "Bakersfield Family Week." Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager presented Excellence in Action Awards to Pam Abe, Klm Berrigan, Roberta Gafford, Judy Henry, Ralph Huey, Andrea Jones, Ed Lazaroti, Sharon Robison, Charles Webb and Terry McCormick. Mayor Price made brief comments, introduced Rhonda Smiley, Administrative Assistant, City Manager's Office, who made opening remarks, and introduction of the Moroccan Delegation. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Barbara J. Fields spoke regarding annexations. 278 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 4 PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued b. Daniel T. Scales spoke regarding contracting with City of Bakersfield. c. Dennis Bainbridge spoke regarding the Kern River Freeway and submitted written comments. d. Start Shires spoke regarding Multi-Use Stadium. e. Renee Nelson spoke regarding tax increments. f. Stephanie Campbell spoke regarding economic study for Southeast Bakersfield. g. Barbara Harris spoke regarding Community Development RFP Applied Development Economics Inc., and submitted written comments. ACTION TAKEN Mayor Price recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m. APPOINTMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. October 25, 2000 Council Meeting. Payments: Payments from October 14, to November 3, 2000 in the amount of $7,886,039.70; and Self Insurance payments from October 14, to November 3, 2000 in the amount of $107,250.72. Resolutions: Resolution of Intention No. 1223, adding territory, Area 4-17 (Panorama, Thorner) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 3) ROI 1223 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 5 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution on Intention No. 1224 adding territory, Area 1-19 (Roscomare Street) to the Consolidated Maintenance Distdct and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 4) Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the following projects: Downtown Streetscape Expansion Project, Phase II - Installation of landscaping, shade trees, tree grates, decorative trash receptacles, and decorative lighting along 17~, 18~h, 19~h, 20~, 21 st, 22nd Streets from Eye Street to H Street and K Street to L Street. (Ward 2) Chester Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase II Installation of parkway landscaping including shade trees, tree grates, decorative trash receptacles, decorative street lights, and decorative bollards along Chester Avenue from 24th Street to southern edge of the Garces Circle. (Ward 2) Lakeview Parkway Landscape Project - Installation of parkway landscaping including shade trees, tree grates, and decorative lighting along Lakeview Avenue from California Avenue to Brundage Lane. (Ward 1) Chester Avenue Median Island Installation of a enhanced median island with trees, bushes and decorative hardscape in Chester Avenue from Brundage Lane to California Avenue. (Wards 1,2) Landscape Improvements, State Route 99 at Panama Lane - Installation of trees, landscaping and irrigation system at this existing freeway interchange. (Ward 7) ACTION TAKEN ROI 1224 RES 129-00 279 280 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolutions approving application for and accepting grant funds to the City of Bakersfield for a total of $5 Million for the Kern River Parkway Project: Resolution approving the application for Grant Funds for the Kern River Parkway Project, (Proposition 12). Resolution accepting the Grant of Funds for the Kern River Parkway Project, (Proposition 13). Traffic Signals - Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001: (Wards 1,3,4,5,6,7) Approval to add traffic signal at the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and Truxtun Plaza West to the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Resolution determining that an Autoscope Machine-Vision Detection System for traffic control cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $220,000 for eight systems. Amendment No. 6 to Resolution No. 108-99 setting salaries and related benefits for Officers and Employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units (General Supervisory Retirement Savings Plan). Job Specification and Salary Schedule of Crime Analyst Position: Amendment No. 7 to Resolution No. 66-99 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the White Collar Unit and adopting Salary Schedule and related benefits for Crime Analyst. New Job Specification: Crime Analyst (White Collar Unit) ACTION TAKEN RES 130-00 AGR oo-Jl~ RES '131-00 AGR oo-~1~ RES 132-00 RES 108-99(6) RES 66-99(7) Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: j. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Harry A. Hardy for Tract 5762, Phase C, located south of Berkshire Road, west of Wible Road. (Ward 7) Improvement Agreements with Castle & Cooke Commercial - CA, Inc., for Parcel Map 10625, located along the north side of Stockdale Highway, east of Calloway Drive. (ward 4) Final Map with Fruitvale Properties for Tract 5916, Phase 1, located at the north east corner of Calloway Drive and Olive Drive. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Coleman Homes, Inc. for Tract 5658, Unit 7, located north of Hageman Road, west of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Celebrations at Riverlakes, LLC for Tract 5920, Unit 7, located north of Olive Drive, west of Coffee Road. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Celebrations at Riverlakes, LLC for Tract 5920, Unit 8, located north of Olive Drive, west of Coffee Road. (Ward 4) k. Union Avenue Median Island Upgrade: (Ward 1) Agreement with County of Kern to construct improvements for Union Avenue between Belle Terrace and Brundage Lane, not to exceed $190,000. Appropriate $61,000 and $46,000 fund balance for additional City work to the Capital Improvement Program Budget within the Sewer Enterprise Fund and the Gas Tax Fund. ACTION TAKEN AGR 00-270 AGR 00-27'1 AGR 00-272 AGR 00.273 AGR 00-274 AGR 00-275 AGR 00-276 AGR 00.277 AGR 00-278 AGR 00-279 AGR 00-280 281 282 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreement with World Oil Corporation for granting of Right-of-way Easement on Brimhall Road, in exchange for City constructing roadway improvements as detailed in Agreement. (Ward 4) Agreement with Kern County Mental Health Association for up to $11,676 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds for operational activities, essential services, and homeless prevention activities to benefit homeless persons with mental disabilities. Agreement with Bethany Services for $37,946 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds to support the essential services and operating costs necessary to continue services at the Bakersfield Homeless Center, 1600 East Truxtun Avenue. (Ward 2) Agreement with Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault for up to $15,996 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds for operational activities, essential services, and homeless prevention activities to benefit homeless women and children who have survived domestic violence. Agreement with Bakersfield Rescue Mission for $8,000 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds to support the essential services and operating costs necessary to continue services at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission, 830 Beale Avenue. (Ward 2) Agreementwith Applied Development Economics, Inc., $29,900 for Economic Development Consulting Services. (Wards 1,2) Agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, $66,880 to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Highway 99/White Lane Interchange reconstruction project located at the intersection of Highway 99 and White Lane. (Ward 7) ACTION TAKEN AGR 00-281 DEED 5291 AGR 00-282 AGR 00-283 AGR 00.284 AGR 00-285 AGR 00-286 AGR 00-287 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 9 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-325, with Mountain View Bravo, Inc., and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 99-326 with Michael Brandman Associates, for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the "City in the Hills" project, concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone Change P99-0647 and appropriate $4,580 developers contribution to Development Services Operating Budget in the General Fund. (Ward 3) Amendment No. 2 to Construction Management Consultant Agreement No. 98-72 with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, $12,500 for additional construction management services on the Allen Road Sewer Trunk Line project. (Ward 4) Annual Contract with HealthComp, Inc., for Flexible Benefit Plan - IRS Section 125. Contract Change Order No. I to Agreement No. 00-158 with Scales Construction, Inc., $23,662.57 for the Reconstruction Sewer Manhole Project, located at Brimhall Road, Windsong Drive to Coffee Road. (Ward 4) w. Bakersfield Amtrak Station: (Ward 2) Appropriate $43,660 contribution from Hogan Family Foundation, Inc. to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Amtrak Railway Fund to cover costs incurred by the City of Bakersfield for the installation of the Kugel. Appropriate $10,915 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Amtrak Railway Fund to be used for miscellaneous project construction costs. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 00-27 with Elite Landscaping, Inc., $34,400 for the construction of irrigation, landscaping improvement and water features for Bakersfield Amtrak Station and irrigation and landscaping improvements for Q Street Underpass. ACTION TAKEN AGR 99-325(2) AGR 99-326(1) AGR 98-72(2) CON 00-288 283 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Amendment No. 1 to Annual Contract No. 98-194, with Hersey Meters, to increase award amount by $62,000 for water meters, to accommodate unanticipated development. Bids: Shoulder expansion on North Fairfax Road from Paladino Drive to Alfred Harrell Highway: (Ward 3) Accept Base Bid plus Selective Alternate No. 2 to award contract to Griffith Company, $130,720. Appropriate $157,000 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funds to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway Pedestrian Pathway Fund. Reject bid for traffic signal and lighting modifications on 24th Street/State Rte 178 westbound, at F Street and at Chester Avenue, and median installation on F Street and Chester Avenue between 234 and 24'~ Streets. (Ward 2) aa. Reject all bids for Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) Fueling Station.(Ward 5) bb. CC. dd. Miscellaneous: Appropriate $105,306 Transportation Development Act Article 4 funds to the Public Works Operating Budget within the Amtrak Operating Fund for operation and maintenance costs associated with the Bakersfield Amtrak Station. (Ward 2) Appropriate $1,690,871 Assembly Bill 2928 Transportation Congestion Relief Funds to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Gas Tax Fund to be used for street maintenance. Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for utility purposes at City property located south of District Boulevard, north of Southern Pacific Railroad, approximately 1,135 feet east of Ashe Road. (Ward 6) ACTION TAKEN CON 98-t94('0 CON 00-289 ABS MAGGARD REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION DEED 5292 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ee. Easement to Pacific Bell for communication vault at Patriot's Park adjacent to Ming Avenue. (Ward 5) ff. Request by Fred Johnson for leave without pay beyond one hundred eighty days pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.84.560. gg. Position Reclassification: 1. Reclassification: Accountant II to Accounting Supervisor. Maggard announced conflict of interest on Consent Calendar Item z., due to possible source of income. Motion by Carson to adopt Consent Calendar Items a. through gg., with separate consideration of Item aa. ACTION TAKEN DEED 5293 APPROVED 285 aa. Reject all bids for Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) Fueling Station.(Ward 5) Motion by Couch to approve Consent Calendar Item aa., rejecting afl bids and also to respond to Mr. Scales in writing explaining reasons for the rejection of the bids and the new qualifications. APPROVED HEARINGS Hearing to consider public testimony regarding a request by taxicab companies to alter the current rate schedule. Assistant City Manager John Stinson gave a brief update. Hearing opened at 8:14 p.m. The following individuals spoke in support of staff recommendation: Butch Pratt, Kern County Transit; and Jesus Ortega Hearing closed at 8:17 p.m. Motion by DeMond to adopt the resolution setting rates at $2.00, plus $2.20 par mile, also requested staff review every two years. RES f33-00 APPROVED NS GREEN 286 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 12 HEARINGS continued b. General Plan AmendmentJZone Change P00-0477: (Ward 4) Castle & Cooke proposes a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 245 acres, located between Brimhall Road, Cross Valley Canal, Stockdale Highway, Calloway Drive and Allen Road. Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designations from Low Density Residential, High Medium Density Residential, General Commercial and Open Space to Low Density Residential, High Medium Density Residential, General Commercial and a Circulation Element which deletes Vermillion Drive and Old Farm Road as collector and extends Jewetta Avenue as a collector to Stockdale Highway. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakemfield Municipal Code and Zone Maps 101-36, 102-31 and 122-01 from One Family Dwelling, Limited Multiple Family Dwelling, Regional Commercial and Planned Unit Development zones to One Family Dwelling, Limited Multiple Family Dwelling and Regional Commercial zones. Planning Director Stan Grady gave a brief update. Hearing opened 8:24 p.m. Roger Mclntosh, representing Castle & Cooke, spoke in support of staff recommendation. Hearing closed at 8:25 p.m. Motion by Couch to adopt the resolutions approving the Negative Declaration, General Plan amendments and first reading of the ordinance. ACTION TAKEN RES 134-00 FR APPROVED Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 13 HEARINGS continued General Plan Amendment/Zone Change P00-0474: (Ward 4) Lone Palm Farms and Richard Froehlich have proposed a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for approximately 33 acres, located north of Brimhall Road to Rosedale Highway, between Allen Road and Jenkins Road. Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment to change land use designations from Low Medium Density Residential, Suburban Residential, General Commercial and Resources - Mineral Petroleum to General Commercial and Suburban Residential. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Maps 101-26 from Neighborhood Commercial and Limited Multiple Family Dwelling to Estate on approximately 10.9 acres. Planning Director Stan Grady gave a brief update. Hearing opened at 8:28 p.m. The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff recommendation: Ray Harbison and Jim Hankinson. The following individuals spoke in support of staff recommendation: Bud Self and Ron Froehlich Jr. Hearing closed at 8:39 p.m. Couch stated correspondence has been received from Supervisor Barbara Patrick requesting Council consider landscaping conditions developer. Couch recognized Supervisor Barbara Patrick, who responded to questions. Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the General Plan Amendment, with a condition that the commercial be zoned Planned Commercial Development and first reading of the ordinance. ACTION TAKEN RES 135-00 FR APPROVED 287 g88 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 14 HEARINGS continued Final Environmental Impact Report for the "City in the Hills" Project, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change P99-0647 and Appeal of Planning Commission recommendations: (Ward 3) Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment P99-0647. Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Mixed Use Commercial, Low Density Residential, and High Density Residential to General Commercial on 96.90 acres; and from Mixed Use Commercial and Low Density Residential to High Density Residential on 162.40 acres. Also, a Circulation Element establishing new arterial and collector street alignments within the development site. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Maps 104-17, 104-18, 104-19, 104-20 from Agriculture and One Family Dwelling to Regional Commercial on 96.9 acres; from Agriculture to One Family Dwelling on 500 acres, from Agriculture and One Family Dwelling to Limited Multiple Family Dwelling on 65.5 acres. Appeal of Planning Commission's recommending certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and recommending approval of General Plan AmendmentJZone Change P99-0647. The appeal was filed with the City Clerk on October 13, 2000 by Steve Hollis. City Clerk McCarthy announced 199 pieces of correspondence has been received from concerned citizens regarding development in this area. Planning Director Stan Grady provided a brief update. ACTION TAKEN RES f36-00 RES 137.00 FR Hearing opened at 8:48 p.m. Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 15 HEARINGS continued The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff recommendation: Steve Hollis; Dominic Eyherabide; Karen Johnson and Michael Farber. The following individuals spoke in support of staff recommendation: John Ciceroni, Mountain View Bravo; Roger Mclntosh representing Mountain View Bravo, LLC. The following individuals spoke in rebuttal in opposition of staff recommendation: Carla Farber; Henry Gallego; Karen Johnson; and Steve Hollis. Roger Mclntosh spoke in rebuttal in support of staff recommendation. Hearing closed at 9:16 p.m. Motion by Maggard to adopt the resolution, certifying the EIR and approving the General Plan Amendments, denying the appeal and first reading of the ordinance as amended as follows: · Amend the Land Use Element from MUC and LR to HR on 65 ~ acres shaft be changed to HR on 18.12 acres and HMR on 47.83 acres; · The proposed zone change from A and R-1 to R-3 Limited to Multi. Famfty Dwellings on 65.5 acres shaft be changed from R.3 on 18.12 acres and R-2 on 47.38 acres; Exhibit B Conditions of Approval - General Plan Amendment Zone Change P99.0647 delete existing planning Condition No. 3 adding new Planning Condition No. 3 as follows: Adjacent to Paladino Drive, minimum lot size in the first tier of lots shaft be 8400 sq. ft. for a distance of 2000 feet along Paladino Drive, west of the central line of Masterson or to the end of currently developed 2 % acre lots; Add Planning Condition No. 4: landscaping of medians and parkways along Paladino Drive shaft include meandering sidewalks and a mixture of trees, shrubs and turf consistent with landscaped strips for consolidated maintenance districts. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED 289 290 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 16 HEARINGS continued Add to Condition No. 13: Upon determination by the City Engineer that traffic and public safety necessities improvements be completed prior to the timing established in the Planning Commission approved phasing plan the Developer shall submit to the City Engineer design of such identified improvements and upon approval install such improvements in a timely manner as directed by the City Engineer. Also in an attempt through other measures suggest to retain the ambiance and open field of this area. ACTION TAKEN 10. 11. REPORTS None. DEFERRED BUSINESS Ordinance amending Section 10.32.160 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to parking on unpaved surfaces. (First reading 10/25/00) Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the ordinance. b. Joint City/County Meeting Dates. Carson requested partnership with the County regarding the Baseball Stadium, be an item added to the joint City/County agenda. Motion by Salvaggio to postpone the Joint City/County meeting to January, date to be determined by staff. ORD 3985 APPROVED APPROVED 12. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance amending Section 1.12.050 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by adding Annexation No. 412 to Ward 5, located along the north side of Rosedale Highway, west of State Route 99. (Ward S) FR Bakemfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 17 12. NEW BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN Ordinance amending Section 1.12.040 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by adding Annexation No. 413 to Ward 4, located along the south side of Rosedale Highway, east of Coffee Road. (Ward 4) FR 291 13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS DeMond submitted referrals for staff to the City Clerk: · A permit for a rock band practice in a residential neighborhood; · Destruction of a fence on Audubon Drive; · Possible speed signs on 17~ and P; · Flooding in gutter around 2900 Elm Street; · Letter regarding restroom facilities at International Park; · Letter from Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy, regarding difficulties during parades; · John Washington issue. Salvaggio referred to staff replacement of the City limits sign, south of Panama Lane and Freeway 99. Salvaggio referred to Development Services the issue of landscaping and construction deadlines at the motel at 2700 White Lane and requested an update. Salvaggio referred to staff an e-mail regarding assistance for an elderly woman. Salvaggio referred to the Police Department the issue of parking large commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, big rigs, in the area of Berkshire and Wible Road to continue monitoring. Salvaggio wished the City Center Ad Hoc Committee good luck at the Townhall meeting tomorrow night. Salvaggio requested staff provide a copy of the memo from Donna Barnes regarding Mills Act to Scott Hudlow. Salvaggio thanked the Building Department; Alan Abe, Luis Peralez for their continued assistance. Salvaggio stated he has enjoyed working with Public Works Director Raul Rojas. Maggard requested Assistant City Manager John Stinson provide a written update regarding automatic vehicle Iocators and mobile data terminals. 292 Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 18 13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued Maggard commended Councilmember DeMond for the exceptional service she's given to our community; and congratulated Councilmember Sullivan on her rs-election. Maggard referred to the Urban Development Committee the Kern Bluff Open Space Corridor for a strategy recommendation. Maggard referred to a memo received from City Attorney Bart Thiltgen regarding the City Center Project, and expressed concerns regarding financial information and requested staff develop a strategy on how Council can view. Couch stated agreement with Councilmember Maggard regarding City Center. Couch referred to Urban Development Committee the issue of developing a new commercial zone that would eliminate some of the Co2 zone uses in a populated area. Couch thanked Chief Rector for his assistance. Couch asked Assistant City Manager John Stinson to call him regarding an issue. Couch congratulated Public Works Raul Rojas. Couch requested Fire Chief Fraze meet with him immediately following the Council meeting. Couch requested Planning Director Stan Grady provide him with another copy of the 2010 General Plan. Couch submitted miscellaneous referrals to the City Clerk. Green stated he is proud to be part of the City Council and how the election candidates conducted themselves during the election process; also welcomed back Mayor Price and Councilmembers Couch and Salvaggio from their trip to Japan. Sullivan dittoed comments made about Public Works Director Raul Rojas. Sullivan expressed appreciation and thanks to Councilmember DeMond, and stated she will be missed. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California, November 15, 2000 - Page 19 13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued Sullivan referred to the Police Department traffic problems at east/west streets to Stine Road, near Ridgeview School and requested additional monitoring. Sullivan referred to staff the issue of littering and the possibility of developing a program to work with the schools. Carson referred to staff the EEM application and the issue of matching funds be included. Carson stated there will be a Townhall meeting at Bakersfield Assisted League, 1216 O Street, regarding City Center Project. Carson thanked Public Works Street Maintenance for their assistance and an agreement has been reached regarding the sump on East Planz. Carson asked staff if the firm (8.q. agreements) doing the economic study in the Southeast area will be meeting with the citizens of the area and the Southeast PAC. Staff responded yes. Carson also expressed the need for traffic assistance at Stine Road. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Carson__5 p.m. MA~'OR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio ~erk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN APPROVED 293