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AGENDA
MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2000
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLLCALL
2. INSTALLATION
Resolution No. 151-00 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election for the
election of Councilmember for Wards 2, 5, and 6, held in the City of Bakersfield o,~
November 7, 2000.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
b. Administration of Oath of Office.
3. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiator, William Avery, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6. Employee Organizations: Fire and Police.
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by David Freeze of the First Assembly of God Church
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks, of the National
Recreation and Parks Association Kudos Award for Best Recreation Program
Catalogue,
Presentation by Mayor Price of Retirement Plaque to Joe A. Lozano, Public Works
Operations Manager, for 30.75 years of service to the City of Bakersfield.
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
(Ward 7)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 1 )
APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board
Staff recommends Council determination.
b. One appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board,
Staff recommends Council determination.
c. One appointment to the Police Civil Service Board.
Staff recommends Council determination.
d. Three appointments to the Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee.
Staff recommends Council determination.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
November 29, 2000 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from November 18, to December 1, 2000 in the amount of
$4,122,740.80; and Self Insurance payments from November 18, to December 1,
2000 in the amount of $92,740.33.
Resolutions:
Resolution adding territory, Area 5-06 (Berkshire, Monitor) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works
Director's Repot/and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Resolution establishing Maintenance District TS-5 (NW Promenade, Phase 2)
confirming the assessments, approving Public Works Director's Report and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution approving the Records Retention and Destruction Schedule for the
Bakersfield Police Department.
Resolution authorizing submission of application to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for FY 2000 Economic Development Initiative - Special
Projects Grant for $370,000.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 3)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 6)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 7)
g. Minimum Wage Salary Adjustments and Deletion of Program Aide Classification:
Amendment No. 6 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related
benefits for the Temporary Unit (Minimum Wage and Program Aide)
h. Revised Job Specifications and changes to Salary Schedule:
Amendment No. 7 to Resolution No. 108-99 setting salaries and related
benefits for Officers and Employees of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and
related benefits for Wastewater Manager.
Revised Job Specifications: Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician &
Operator; Wastewater Manager; and Public Works Director.
Agreements:
i. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Panorama Highlands
Development Company for Tract 5929, located at the northwest corner of
Panorama Drive and Thorner Street.
Improvement Agreement with Northwest Target, LLC, for Parcel Map 10726
located north of Rosedale Highway, west of Main Plaza Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for
Tract 5991, located north of Hageman Road at Sarbonne Drive.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for
Tract 5700 Phase 3, located south of Harris Road, west of Summer Springs
Drive.
Final Map with Fruitvale Properties, LLC for Tract 5915, Phase 2, located at
the southwest corner of Riverlakes Drive and Olive Drive.
Agreement with County of Kem Mental Health Department for up to $20,432 in
Emergency Shelter Grant funds for operational activities, essential services, and
homeless prevention activities to benefit homeless persons with mental disabilities.
k. Future Park Site at 420 Linnell Way:
Agreement with Carriage Homes., Inc. to dedicate real property located at
420 Linnell Way for a future park site,
Appropriate $2,000 Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within
the Park Improvement Fund for Property Acquisition Costs.
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(Ward 1)
(Ward 1 )
(Ward 2)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Golden Empire for $85,000 of HOME
Investment Partnership Program Funds to assist in the purchase of vacant,
unimproved lots in the City of Bakersfield.
Agreement with California Water Service Company for $387,000 Community
Development Block Grant funds for design and construction of fire flow
improvements in the Casa Loma No. 6 area.
Agreement with Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (KCEOC)for
$255,000 for acquisition of property located at the southwest corner of Feliz Ddve
and Washington Street.
o. Downtown Fleet Services Facility:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-231 with Klassen Corporation for
construction of the Downtown Fleet Services Facility in the amount of
$824,000.
Appropriate $210,000 Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Budget
within the Equipment Management Fund.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 97-279 with Acclamation Insurance
Management Services (AIMS) for workers compensation claim management
services.
q. 2001 Health Care Contracts:
(Ward 6) S.
(Wards 2,5,7) t.
(Ward 1,2,3,4,5,6) U.
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 96-220 with PacificCare Behavioral
Health of California, Inc., for Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Bids:
(Ward 2)
Award Annual Contract to San Joaquin Fence & Supply, not to exceed $208,300,
to furnish and install fencing around vadous City properties and canals.
Award Contract to Lifetime Exteriors, $36,400 for Vinyl Siding installation at Silver
Creek Recreation Center.
Award Contract to Griffith Company, $1,050,000 for resurfacing/interconnect
various streets in the City of Bakersfield 1999-2000, Phase Two.
Award Contract to Granite Construction Company, $924,818.44 for
resurfacing/interconnect various streets in the City of Bakersfield 1999-200, Phase
One.
Appropriate $18,000 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funds to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway Pedestrian Pathway Fund.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Accept bid from Gibbs Truck Center, $214,491.42 for four replacement dump trucks
for the Streets Division of Public Works.
Miscellaneous:
w. Revision to Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Rule 4.04 - Disqualification.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30,
2000. (Receive and refer to Budget and Finance Committee)
Transfer $15,788 from City Council Contingency to the Centennial Celebration
Foundation to resolve debts generated in celebrating the City's Centennial and
assist with the Foundation's Dissolution.
z. Entrance Sign Design.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through z.
9. HEARINGS
(Ward 2)
Appeal by Norman and Martha Walters of an order and decision of the Building
Director, ordering the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds, trash and debris)
located at 205 Wood Street. (Staff comments by Development Services Director
Jack Hardisty)
Staff recommends Council conduct the appeal hearing and adopt a resolution to
uphold the order and decision of the Hearing Officer and deny the appeal.
10. REPORTS
Designate $25,000 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget for a contribution
to the Bakersfield Senior Center.
Staff recommends Council determination.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
(Ward 1 )
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zone Map No.
124-08 by changing the zoning from Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling zone to
Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling -Church zone on 6¼ acres, located on the east
side of Lotus Lane, approximately 1/4 mile north of Watts Drive. (ZC P00-0695)
(First reading 11/29/00)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
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12.
(Ward 4)
NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipa~ Code and Zone Map No.
102-1g by changing the zoning from Planned Commercial Development zone to a
Planned Commercial Development zone on 4.05 acres, located on the west side of
Calloway Drive, between Meacham Road and Rosedale Highway. ZC P00-0723)
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
b. Election of Vice-Mayor.
Staff recommends Council determination.
13. COUNCIL STATEMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 8, 2000
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGEI:~t~)~
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - DECEMBER 13, 2000, COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
The results of the General Municipal Election for the election of Council member for Wards 2, 5, and 6, held
on November 7, 2000 will be declared. The installation of Councilmembers and Oath of Office will then
take place and a brief reception with refreshments will follow in the lobby of the Council Chambers.
There is one closed session item, a conference with the city's labor negotiator regarding police and fire
negotiations.
PRESENTATIONS
There will be two presentations: 1) a presentation by Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks, of the
National Recreation and Parks Association Kudos Award for Best Recreation Program Catalogue; and 2)
presentation by Mayor Price of Retirement Plaque to Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager.
APPOINTMENTS
There is one appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board. Michael George whose term has expired and
Edward Carpenter have applied for the position. There is one appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil
Service Board. Daniel Williams whose term has expired, Thomas Edmond and Edward Carpenter have
applied for the position. There is one appointment to the Police Civil Service Board. Steven Anderson
whose term has expired, Thomas Edmond and Edward Carpenter have applied for the position.
There are three appointments to the Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee for Wards 2,5,and
6. Judy Valenzuela (Ward 5) whose term has expired, Mike O'Neill and Raul Rangel have applied.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports.
include:
Those that should be highlighted
Resolutions:
Item 8c. Resolution addinCl territory (Berkshire, Monitor) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirminq the assessments, a0provinq the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection uf
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. A written request was received by the property owner to
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form a maintenance district for the maintenance of a public park and street landscaping. The area is
generally bounded by the Arvin-Edison Canal on the north, a line 1/4 mile east of Monitor Street on the
east, Berkshire Road on the south and a line 1/8 mile west of Monitor Street on the west. This area will
be under the Park and Street landscaping zones of benefit when improvements have been installed and
be assessed at park "tier 1" and street landscaping "tier 2."
Item 8d. Resolution establishing Maintenance District (NW Promenade, Phase 2) confirming the
assessments, aoorovino Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments bv the
Kern County Tax Collector. On November 29, 2000, the Council adopted a Resolution to establish a
Maintenance District for the operation and maintenance of a traffic signal on Rosedale Highway at the main
entrance to the NW Promenade, Phase 2. This area is generally bounded by a line 1/4 mile north of
Rosedale Highway on the north, Main Plaza Drive on the east, Rosedale Highway on the south and a line
1/8 mile east of Calloway Drive on the west. This Maintenance District will be a separate district and will
not be merged into the Consolidated Maintenance District. The estimated annual cost to maintain and
operate the signal is $3,000 to $4,000.
Item 8e. Resolution approving the Records Retention and Destruction Schedule for the Bakersfield Police
Department.
The Government Code permits destruction of certain public documents upon the approval of the City
Attorney and a Resolution adopted by the City Council. This resolution approves a retention and
destruction schedule for the Police Department based upon the statewide retention schedule established
by the City Clerks' Association of California.
Item 8f. Resolution authorizing submission of application to the U.S. Department of Housin(3 and Urban
Development for FY 2000 Economic Development Initiative - Special Proiects Grant for $370,000.
This item provides federal HUD grant funds to the Superintendent of Schools in the amount of $370,000
for the MOVE program which provides educational programs to improve mobility for persons with
disabilities. These funds will make up a portion of the approximately $1,000,000 Phase I construction of
a 6,000 square feet of modular classrooms for the program. The remaining funds will be provided by the
Superintendent of Schools.
Item 8(~. Minimum Wa(]e and Deletion of Classification. The California minimum wage will be changing
from $5.75 to $6.25 per hour effective January 1,2001. The temporary classifications of Cashier, Clerical
Aide, Police Cadet and Student Help will need to be increased in order to be competitive. Although we
currently hire most temporary positions through a temporary service there could come a time when we may
need to hire them directly. This resolution provides for that possibility. The temporary classification of
Program Aide is no longer a needed classification, therefore staff recommends it be deleted.
Item 8h. Revised Job Soecifications and Changes to Salary Schedule. The California State Water
Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) notified the City of Bakersfield of required changes in two
Wastewater Division job specifications: Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician & Operator, and
Wastewater Manager. The revisions for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician & Operator was
approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board at their November 21,2000 meeting. The salary for
the Wastewater Manager position is being adjusted to be equivalent to the Solid Waste Director, Public
Works Operations Manager and Engineering Services Manager positions.
The job specification of the Public Works Director has not been updated since 1989, and requires changes
to reflect current assignments and qualifications. These revisions will be presented to the Miscellaneous
Civil Service Board at their regular meeting of December 19, 2000.
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Aereements:
Item 8i. AQreement with County of Kern Mental Health Deoartment for up to $20,432 in Emergency Shelter
Grant {ESG} funds for operational activities, essential services, and homeless prevention activities to)
benefit homeless Demons with mental disabilities. This item provides federal ESG funds of $20,432 to
the County of Kern Mental Health Department for eligible assistance to homeless persons with mental
disabilities.
Item 8k. Future Park Site at 420 Linnell Way. The Municipal Code requires that when a property is
subdivided, the developer dedicate real property for park land or pay in-lieu fees. On February 20, 1997,
the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract 5859 on 22.2 acres, consisting of 97 single family lots
located north of Panama Lane and west of Union Avenue. This resulted in a park land dedication
requirement of approximately .74 acres. The subdivider and City are entering into an agreement which
provides for acceptance of the park land dedication. On April 23, 1997, the Planning Commission found
the acquisition to be consistent with the 2010 General Plan. Staff recommends approval of the agreement
accepting the park land and the appropriation of $2,000 Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Budget
within the Park Improvement Fund for costs associated with acquiring this property.
Item 81. Agreement with Habitat for Humanity. Golden Emoire for $85,000 of HOME Investment
Partnership Pro(~ram Funds to assist in the ourchase of vacant, unimproved lots in the City of Bakersfield.
Habitat for Humanity has requested HOME funds in the amount of $85,000 to assist in the purchase of
vacant, unimproved lots on which they will construct single-family dwellings. Specifically, the funds will pay
for school fees, building permits, escrow, appraisal fees, housing counseling and training costs, and the
cost of a construction supervisor to complete five single-family homes. Habitat homes are sold to families
whose income is between 30% - 50% of the area's median income. Habitat volunteers will provide the
labor.
Item 8m. Aqreement with California Water Service Company (CWS) for $387,000 for desiqn and
construction of fire flow improvements in the Casa Loma No. 6 area. On July 10, 1997, the Casa Loma
No. 6 area was annexed to the City. The area is predominantly Iow-income and does not meet City fire
flow protection standards. The City has reserved approximately $387,000 from FY 97-98 and 98-99
Community Development Block Grant Funds for design and construction of fire flow improvements. The
improvements will replace undersized pipes with new and larger water lines and include additional fire
hydrants. The agreement outlines the obligations and contributions by the respective parties. The Public
Works Department will be the lead agency for the construction of all new lines and the installation of fire
hydrants. CWS will provide design, inspection, construction administration and the lead for construction
work related to their existing water system. Upon completion of the lines and hydrants by the City, CWS
will complete the remainder of the work, and connect the improvements to their existing system, which they
will own, operate and maintain.
Item 8n. Agreement with Kern County economic Oooortunitv Corooration (KCEOC) for acauisition of
Drooertv located at the southwest corner of Feliz Drive and Washinaton Street in the amount of $255.000.
As part of the 99/00 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, $255,000 was allocated for
relocation of the Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (KCEOC) Food Bank/Administrative
Office relocation project. The site at which KCEOC proposed to consolidate their operation is a 18 acre
vacant parcel located at the southeast corner of Feliz Drive and Washington Street. This property was
annexed into the city and is now in escrow with a purchase price of $255,000. KCEOC plans to begin
construction of child care, food bank and a youth services facilities on the site. The estimated timeline for
the beginning of construction for this phase is June 2001 with completion by July 2002.
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!tern 80. Downtown Fleet Services Facility. Agreement No. 99-231 was awarded on September 22, 1999
to Klassen Corporation for the design/build of the Downtown Fleet Services facility which services vehicles
for the Police Department and city employees who work downtown. Amendment No. 2 to this agreement
will include the cost of construction of the facility in the amount of $824,000. Staff also requests an
appropriation of $210,000, which, combined with currently budgeted funds, should cover the amendment
and other miscellaneous costs required to complete the project.
Item 8o. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement No. 97-279 with Acclamation Insurance Manaqement Services
(AIMS) for workers compensation claim manaqement. Acclamation Insurance Management Services
(AIMS) has provided supervision and administration of the City's worker's compensation claims program
for the past three years. During this time AIMS has been instrumental in the prompt administration and
settlement of claims against the city, which has resulted in a reduction in the number of open claims and
limiting the cost of these claims to the city. The proposed contract amendment includes an increase in the
annual fee charged by the vendor to reflect cost of living increases for their costs to provide claims
administration services. The annual fee for 2001 is recommended to be $114,300. As a result of
negotiations with the vendor the amendment also includes a cap on the annual fee for services irrespective
of the type and number of claims. In the past, the City would have to pay a per claim fee over the
predetermined number of claims covered by the annual fee. AIMS has asked that they be able to
negotiate with the city should any catastrophic event occur which causes them extraordinary labor or other
expenses. These changes will help the city to better anticipate and limit the costs of workers compensation
claims administration. Staff is recommending that a contract amendment for a one-year extension be
approved and that a request for proposal be done prior to the end of the contract term to determine the
best provider for these services in the future.
Item 8o. 2001 Health Care Contracts. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 96-220 will renew the contract
with PacificCare Behavioral Health of California, Inc., for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The
contract is at the same rates we have had for the past two years and is not to exceed $30,000.
Bids:
Item 8r. Bid Award for Annual Contract to furnish and install fencin(] around various City properties and
canals to San Joa(3uin Fence & Supply. Staff received four acceptable bids, and recommends award to
San Joaquin Fence & Supply in an amount not to exceed $208,300.
Item Ss. Bid Award for Vinyl sidino installation at Silver Creek Recreation Center to Lifetime Exteriors.
Staff received one acceptable bid, and recommends award to Lifetime Exteriors in the amount of $36,400.
Item 8t. Bid Award for resurfacina/interconnect various streets 1999-2000, Phase Two to Griffith
Comoanv. Staff received two acceptable bids, and recommends award to Griffith Company in the amount
of $1,050,000. The street segments to be resurfaced are included in the administrative report.
Item 8u. Bid Award for resudacin(~/intemonnect various streets in the City of Bakersfield 1999-200, Phase
One to Granite Construction Company. Staff received three acceptable bids, and recommends award to
Granite Construction Company in the amount of $924,818.44. This project consists of street pavement
resu~acing, placing traffic signal interconnect conduits, ar~! oavement striping along portions of major City
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streets. The street segments to be resurfaced are included in the administrative report. A portion of this
project consists of bike lane striping on Chester Avenue from 34th Street to Columbus Street. The funding
source for this portion is Article 3 TDA funds which have been allocated to the City by KernCOG in the
amount of $18,000, and which are the funds requested to be appropriated as part of this item.
Item 8v. Award bids for four replacement dume trucks ¢Streets Division of Public Works~ to Gibbs Truck
Center. Staff received seven acceptable bids, and recommends award to Gibbs Truck Center in the
amount of $214,491.42.
Miscellaneous:
Item 8w. Revision to Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Rule 4.04 - Dis(3ualification. The revision
to Rule 4.04 will streamline the hiring process and allow staff to remove from the eligible list any person
who does not meet the minimum employment standards set forth by the City as determined by a reference
or background check. The Central California Association of Public Employees endorses the proposed
revision.
item 8x. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2000. The
CAFR represents the City's financial statements as of June 30, 2000, which are audited by the local
accounting firm Brown, Armstrong, Randall, Reyes, Paulden & McCown. The report is being referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee.
Item 8y. Transfer $15,788 from Council Contingency to the Centennial Celebration Foundation to resolve
debts cmnerated in celebrating the City's Centennial and assist with the Foundation's dissolution. Up to
and including the City centennial year of 1998 the Centennial Celebration Foundation held numerous
activities to celebrate the Bakersfield's many attributes and raised nearly $2,000,000 dedicated to
celebrating the City's centennial and to construct Centennial Plaza as a memorial to the Bakersfield
Community. Staff has met with representatives of the Foundation regarding the issue of outstanding debt
for the Foundation. The Foundation had published a notice of completion on the Centennial Plaza to draw
out any unknown claims against the Foundation. According to its president, the Foundation has $15,788
in valid claims against it. The Foundation, whose desire is to dissolve its organization cannot do so until
the issue of outstanding debt is resolved. Staff is recommending the transfer of $15,788 from Council
Contingency to the Non-Departmental budget for a contribution to the Centennial Celebration Foundation.
Item 8z. Entrance Sign Design. The Community Services Committee has been working to design and
construct monument signs at Bakersfield's major entry points. The Mayor has become a champion for this
projgct, and would like to see the ~igns completed in 2001. The Mayor has worked with the Committee
to consider numerous design concepts, which have now been narrowed to one. The Community Services
Committee has reviewed the design and feels it will be an attractive addition to the community. A model
of the chosen design will be on display in the Council Chambers during the meeting. The Budget includes
$175,000 for design, construction, and installation of two monument signs on the north and south
entrances to the City on Highway 99. The next step in the process is to secure property at the two
entrance sites and order materials for the signs. Property has been chosen on the south entrance located
on the east side of 99 just north of the Taft Highway. At that site the County has offered a $1 per year land
lease for a sign. On the north location, staff is negotiating with a property owner on the west side of
Highway 99 near Snow Road. We anticipate that a purchase or lease agreement will come before the
Council early in 2001. The purpose of this item is for the City Council to approve the design and move
forward with construction of two entrance signs.
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HEARINGS
Item 9a. Appeal by Norman and Martha Walters of an order and decision of the buildin(3 director, orderin(3
the abatement of a Public nuisance (weeds. trash and debris~ located at 205 Wood Street. The property
owners, Norman and Martha Walters, were notified of a public nuisance (weeds, trash and debris) at 205
Wood Street on September 6, 2000. They received a seven day notice and a three week extension and
only minimal clean up had been done. They were given a second notice and the opportunity to appear at
a hearing to discuss the public nuisance. At the hearing with the Building Director they were granted an
additional two weeks to remove the weeds, trash and debris. They were also told that if they made
reasonable progress on the clean-up addition time would be granted. The property owners requested an
indefinite amount of time to clean the property. The hearing officer could not agree to an open ended time
frame and ordered that the public nuisance be removed by November 14, 2000. Photos of the property
are included in the administrative report. The property owners have appealed the order and decision of
the hearing officer. The appeal requests sufficient time to remove weeds and junk, but it does not propose
how long that time would be. They also request dismissal of all the charges and allegations. Staff
recommends that the Council conduct the appeal hearing and adopt a resolution to uphold the decision
of the hearing officer and deny the appeal.
REPORTS
Item 10a. Desi(]nate $25,000 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget for a contribution to the
Bakersfield Senior Center. A request was received from the Executive Director of the Bakersfield Senior
Center for $25,000. These funds would be used to offset the increasing costs of operating the Senior
Center. The Community Services Committee heard a presentation concerning the growing population of
seniors in the community and the need to provide activities for them. This issue is currently under
consideration by the Committee. Staff identified $25,000 in the FY 00-01 Recreation and Parks Operating
Budget, which was intended for a survey of senior citizen needs. The plan would be to shift funds from
the survey to the senior programs. As a matter of policy, the Council generally has limited the funding of
non-profits to one-time capital expenses rather than ongoing operating expenses. There have been some
exceptions to this policy, such as the Bakersfield Symphony and First Night. In order to limit requests from
other non-profits, staff recommends that any future funding of operations be limited to non-profits providing
services to seniors.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 1 la. Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code and Zone MaD by chan(3in(~ the zoninq from Limited
Multiple-Family Dwellind zone to Limited Multiple-Family Dwellinq -Chumh zone on 6Y2 acres, located on
the east side of Lotus Lane, approximately 1/4 mile north of Watts Drive. This ordinance was given first
reading at the City Council meeting on November 29, 2000.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 12a. Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code and Zone Map by changing the zoninq from Planned
Commercial DeveloPment zone to a Planned Commercial Development zone on 4.05 acres, located on
the west side of Callowav Drive, between Meacham Road and Rosedale Hi(~hwav. On November 16,
2000, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending ~oproval of the zone change r~quest.
The proposed zone change is necessary to comply with a previous site development condition. The
applicant proposes to develop the subject site as a recreational vehicle parking area. The request is
consistent with the Site's general plan designation and with the warehouse development on adjacent
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property to the north and west. Staff also believes the request is compatible with the C-2 zoning to the
south, and residential zoning to the east. The Planning Commission added a condition that a block or
stucco wall be required along the project frontage on Calloway Drive. No public opposition has been
received. No one spoke for or against the zone change during the Planning Commission hearing. All
required public notices have been given.
Item 12b. Election of Vice Mayor. In accordance with the City Charter, following an election the Council
shall elect one of its members Vice Mayor at the first meeting the Council takes office. The newly elected
Vice Mayor shall make appointments, with confirmation by the Council, to all committees. These
appointments have been scheduled for the City Council meeting of January 17, 2001. A list of committees
is included in the administrative report.
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IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: ! NSTALLAT I ON
ITEM: 2. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Coun._cil
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Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cie k~w..-J
December 4, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election for the election of
Councilmember for Wards 2, 5, and 6, held in the City of Bakersfield on November 7, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
This resolution is required to accept the results of the General Municipal Election of November 7, 2000 as
certified by the Kern County Clerk, declaring the following person elected to the Office of Councilmember for
a full four-year term, commencing December 13, 2000 and shall serve until their successors are elected and
have qualified in 2004.
Ward 2: Sue Benham
Ward 5: Harold Hanson
Ward 6: Jacquie Sullivan
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3-a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
December 6, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD .?
CITY MANAGER ~
Conference with Labor Negotiator, William Avery, pursuant to Government Code section
54957.6. Employee organizations: Fire and Police.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: .5. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
November 22, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD '~"~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation by Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks, of the National Recreation and
Parks Association (NRPA) Kudos Award for Best Recreation Program Catalogue
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
November 22, 2000, 12:58PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
November 2, 2000
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'I'rORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Price of Retirement Plaque to Joe A. Lozano, Public Works Operations
Manager, for 30.75 years of service to the City of Bakersfield.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
November 2, 2000. 10:38AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerl~j
December 1, 2000
One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board due to the expiration of term of Mike L. George, whose term
expires December 31, 2000. The news release for this recruitment was posted on November 3, 2000.
Applications have been received from the following individuals:
Michael L. George
Edward M. Carpenter
The Fire Civil Service Board is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of three (3) members,
appointed by the Full Council. Members must be residents of the City throughout their three-year term and
shall have no connection with City government.
The Board formulates rules and regulations governing the selection, promotion and discipline of members
of the Fire Department. AIl applicants have been encouraged to contact each Councilmember regarding their
interest and qualifications. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m., Human
Resources Testing Room, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield.
December 1, 2000, 9:02am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7. bo
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cler~..~, DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: December 1, 2000 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
One appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
One appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board due to the expiration of term by Daniel L. Williams,
whose term expires December 31, 2000. The news release for this recruitment was posted November 3,
2000.
Applications have been received from the following individuals:
Daniel L. Williams
Thomas W. Edmond
· Edward M. Carpenter
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Board is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of five (5)
members, appointed by the full Council. Members must be residents of the City throughout their three-year
term and shall have no connection with City government.
The Board formulates rules and regulations governing the selection, promotion and discipline of employees
affected by Civil Service. All applicants have been encouraged to contact each Councilmember regarding
their interest and qualifications. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m., in the
Human Resources Testing Room, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield.
December 1, 2000, 9:16am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cler(~/
December 1, 2000
One appointment to the Police Civil Service Board.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
One appointment to the Police Civil Service Board due to the expiration of term of Steven C. Anderson,
whose term expires December 31, 2000. The news release for this recruitment was posted November 3,
2000.
Applications have been received from the following individuals:
Steven C. Anderson
Thomas W. Edmonds
Edward M. Carpenter
The Police Civil Service Board is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of three (3) members
appointed by the full Council. Members must be residents of the City throughout their three-year term and
shall have no connection with City government.
The Board formulates rules and regulations governing the selection, promotion and discipline of members
Of the Police Department. AIl applicants have been encouraged to contact each Councilmember regarding
their interest and qualifications. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m., in the
Police Facilities Building, Executive Conference Room 53, 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield.
December 1, 20001 9:02am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7. d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
December 1, 2000
CITY MANAGER
Three appointments to the Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
Three appointments to the Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee due to the expiration of terms of
Alfonso J. Sierra (Ward 2), Judy Valenzuela (Ward 5) and resignation of Leonard J. Schroeder, (Ward 6).
Applications to fill the vacancies have been received from the following individuals:
Judy E. Valenzuela
· Mike O'Neill
· Raul T. Rangel
The Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee represents various community groups and interests for
the purpose of advising the City Council as to policies for the convention center, city parks and city recreation
services. It is composed of seven (7) members, nominated by a Councilmember of each ward. However, it is not
necessary for Councilmembers to nominate a resident from his/her ward. Committee members must be
residents of the City throughout their term.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon, in the Recreation and Parks Department
Conference Room, 4101 Truxtun Ave.
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ADMINIST TIVE
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
December 1, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATrORNEY N/A
ClTY MANAGER ~
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 29,2000
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
December 1, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY .~--~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Approval of department payments from November 18, 2000 to December 01, 2000 in the
amount of $4,122,740.80 and self insurance payments from November 18, 2000 to December
01, 2000 in the amount of $92,740.33
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $4,215,481.13
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
November 29, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER L~J*"~
Resolution adding territory, Area 5-06 (Berkshire, Monitor) 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 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner of Tract 5941 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 5-06 is generally bounded by the Arvin-Edison Canal on the north, a line 1/4 mile
east of Monitor Street on the east, Berkshire Road on the south and a line 1/8 mile west of Monitor Street on
the west. This area will be under the park and street landscaping zones of benefit and when a park and street
landscaping have been installed, assessed an amount for park "tier 1" and street "tier 2".
The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter and Proposition 218 ballot 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.
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 subdivideddeveloper to be recorded with the subdivision map. A copy
of this covenant is attached for reference.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8. d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
November 30, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ATTORNEY
c,TY M^NA ER
Resolution Establishing Maintenance District TS-5, (NW Promenade, Phase 2), confirming the
assessments, approving Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff racommends adoption ofthe Resolution.
BACKGROUND: On November 29, 2000 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1225 to establish
Maintenance District No. TS-5 (NW Promenade, Phase 2) for the operation and maintenance of a traffic signal
on Rosedale Highway at the main entrance to the NW Promenade, Phase 2. Staff recommends the formation
of Maintenance District No. TS-5, (NW Promenade, Phase 2), generally bounded by a line 1/4 mile north of
Rosedale Highway on the north, Main Plaza Drive on the east Rosedale Highway on the south and a line 1/8
mile east of Calloway Drive on the west.
On September 28, 1994 the City Council approved Resolution 161-94 which provides for the collection of
maintenance and operating costs for future "convenience" traffic signals through maintenance districts. The
proposed traffic signal is considered a convenience traffic signal since it is not required by the Traffic Authority
to regulate traffic flow, but is installed solely for the benefit of the adjacent parcels. This maintenance district
will be a separate district and will not be merged into the Consolidated Maintenance District.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter and Proposition 218 Ballot from the owner of parcels within the
propose district which waives the public hearing concerning formation of the maintenance district. This allows
the City to expedite the formation of the district.
In order to provide future owners with disclosure regarding the proposed maintenance district a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with the subdivision. A copy of
this covenant is attached for reference.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: ' ' AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
December ]-3, 2000 ITEM: 8.e.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Eric Matlock, Chief of Police
December 5, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTYMANAGER (~
A Resolution approving the Record Retention and Destruction Schedule for the Bakersfield
Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code section 34090 permits destruction of certain public records upon the approval of
the City Attorney and a Resolution adopted by the City Council. This Resolution approves a Retention
Schedule for the Bakersfield Police Department based upon the statewide retention schedule established by
the City Clerks' Association of California. This Resolution also authorizes the Bakersfield Police Department
to destroy records in accordance with the time-frames in the Retention Schedule upon written approval by the
Department Head and City Attorney.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.¢.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
DATE: November 30, 2000
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD //~-~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER
Resolution Authorizing Submission of Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for FY 2000 Economic Development Initiative - Special Projects
Grant for $370,000. (Ward #1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval and authorization of the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
BACKGROUND:
In November 1999, the VA-HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations Act of 2000 approved by Congress
made special funds available from HUD's Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account for cedain EDI-
Special Projects. In response to this appropriation, Conference Report (HR 106-379) was passed allocating
$370,000 to the City of Bakersfield and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) to redevelop
Bakersfield through the Mobility Opportunities via Education (MOVE) Initiative. The City of Bakersfield will
be the participating jurisdiction and KCSOS will be the subrecipient of those funds. An application must be
submitted explaining how the funds will be used. The attached resolution approves the submittal of the grant
application to HUD for the MOVE program.
If EDI monies are awarded, the City will enter into a subrecipient agreement in early 2001 with KCSOS for
overall project management, implementation, and compliance with federal requirements applicable to the
grant. This agreement will reimburse the City for any staff costs generated from the KCSOS's MOVE project.
The staff administrative assistance required from the City for Phase I is project oversight, federal
environmental review, grant closeout, and miscellaneous post project monitoring.
If the application is approved, MOVE funds are recommended for pass through to KCSOS to benefit their
Claude W. Richardson Child Development Center School site (1515 Feliz Drive). This location was recently
designated by KCSOS as the best suited site for the MOVE program. The MOVE program began as a
service of KCSOS and has achieved a national level of success for assisting persons with disabilities
throughout the United States. Using a curriculum that includes specially designed equipment, MOVE teaches
mobility to people that experts believed would remain immobile their entire lives. The funds will be used for
Phase I construction of 6,000 sq. ft. of modular classrooms and related site improvements. Phase I total cost
is approximately $1,000,000. The remaining funds will come from KCSOS matching funds. KCSOS's Phase
II is a proposed $5.2 million training center and administration facility adjacent to the MOVE teaching site.
Phase II is targeted by KCSOS for FY 2001-02.
December 1, 2000, 11:34AM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o g.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
December 4, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
ClTY A'I-FORNEY
ClTY MANAGER ~
Minimum Wage Salary Adjustments and Deletion of Program Aide Classification
1)
Amendment No. 6 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting Salaries and Related Benefits for
the Temporary Unit (Minimum Wage and Program Aide)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The California minimum wage will be changing from $5.75 to $6.25 per hour effective January 1,2001.
The following Temporary Employee classifications will be below the State minimum wage effective with
the January 2001 change and will need to be increased in order to be competitive, Listed below is the
number of employees in each affected classification, their rate of pay and their department.
TEMPORARY
EMPLOYEE CURRENT CURRENT NEW
CLASSIFICATION RATE/HR NUMBER RATE/HR DEPT.
Cashier $5.75 0 $6.25 Recreation
Clerical Aide $6.20 0 $6.25 Executive
0 Finance
0 Police
Police Cadet $5.75 13 $6.25 Police
Student Help $5,75 0 $6.25
Public Works
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Although most of our Temporary employees have transitioned to Select Personnel Services,
there may come a time when the City of Bakersfield might need to hire them directly. Staff recommends
Council approval of Amendment No. 6 and that the current Temporary classifications listed above be
increased from $5.75 to $6.25 per hour (as indicated above) effective January 1, 2001 in order to be
competitive with the California minimum wage increase.
The Temporary Employee classification of Program Aide is not a working classification for the Recreation
Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff recommends Council approval of Amendment
No. 6 deleting the Temporary Employee Classification of Program Aide.
December 4, 2000, 3:59PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
I MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. h.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council ,~L~
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
December 5, 2000
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
SUBJECT: Revised Job Specifications and Changes to Salary Schedule:
1)
Amendment No. 7 to Resolution No, 108-99 setting salaries and related benefits
for Officers and Employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and
Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for
Wastewater Manager
2)
Revised Job Specifications: Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician &
Operator, Wastewater Mana~ler and Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the revised job specifications
BACKGROUND:
The California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) has notified the City of Bakersfield of
required changes in two Wastewater Division job specifications: Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab
Technician & Operator and Wastewater Manager. These changes have been incorporated along with
some minor updates to reflect current assignments and other qualifications.
The Wastewater Manager position is currently vacant. Therefore, we are taking this opportunity to adjust
the salary to place it equivalent with the internally comparable positions of Solid Waste Director, Public
Works Operations Manager and Engineering Services Manager. This reflects a 6% reduction.
The resignation of the Public Works Director has prompted the need to recruit a replacement. Because
the job specification has not been updated since 1989, the City Manager has recommended changes prior
to announcing a recruitment. Specific changes reflect current assignments and qualifications.
Summary
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician & Operator was approved by the Miscellaneous Civil
Service Board at their November 21, 2000 meeting. In addition, the Central California Association of
Public Employees is in concurrence with this revision.
The Wastewater Manager and Public Works Director job specifications will be presented to the
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board at their regular meeting on December 19, 2000.
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There is no budgetary impact because the Wastewater Manager salary is being lowered while the other
two salaries will remain the same.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o i o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
November 28, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD /~-~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Panorama Highlands Development
Company for Tract 5929 located at the northwest corner of Panorama Drive and
Thorner Street. (Ward 3)
Improvement Agreement with Northwest Target, LLC, for Parcel Map 10726 located
north of Rosedale Highway and west of Main Plaza Drive. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract 5991
located north of Hageman Road at Sarbonne Drive. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract 5700
Phase 3 located south of Harris Road and west of Summer Springs Drive. (Ward 6)
Final Map with Fruitvale Properties, L.L.C., for Tract 5915 Phase 2 located at the
southwest corner of Riverlakes Drive and Olive Drive. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the final maps and agreements.
BACKGROUND: These Agreements are entered into to secure the improvements required for Subdivision
Maps. Such improvements include, but are not limited to, streets, sewers, Storm drain, and landscaping on
or adjacent to the property being subdivided.
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NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENTS ARE FILED IN THE I
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. j.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
Economic & Community Development
November 21, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~'~'
CITY MANAGER~' ,,~'~"-~
SUBJECT:
Agreement with County of Kern Mental Health Department (County) for up to $20,432 in
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds for operational activities, essential services, and
homeless prevention activities to benefit homeless persons with mental disabilities. (ALL
WARDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
This is the fifth 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 three eligible activities: 1) provision of essential services; 2) payment of maintenance,
operation, insurance, utilities, and furnishings; and 3) 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 2000/01 budget process, the Council approved, in principle, the funding for
County of up to $20,432 for eligible ESG activities in May 2000. The agreement now before Council outlines
the requirements and responsibilities of the grant. Activities funded by the grant are outlined as follows:
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OperationalAch'vities: The regulation at 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(3) allows the use of ESG funds to pay for
shelter maintenance, operation, rent, repairs, security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, and
furnishings. County will provide shelter voucher services for mentally disabled homeless persons. The
total amount of ESG funds expended to meet costs of this activity, shall not exceed $20,432.
All activities funded with the ESG grant will be completed within one calendar year of execution of the
agreement.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. k.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
December 1, 2000
APPRQVED
DEPARTMENT HE~~.
DEPARTMENT HEA~.~)~
CITY ATTORNEY P/~
C TYM^.A ER
Future Park Site at 420 Linnell Way (Ward 7)
Approve agreement with Carriage Homes, Inc. to dedicate real property located at 420
Linnell Way for a future park site.
Appropriate $2,000 Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Park
Improvement Fund for Property Acquisition Costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement and appropriation of the monies.
BACKGROUND:
Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.80 requires that when a property is subdivided the developer dedicate
real property for park land or pay in-lieu fees. On February 20, 1997, the Bakersfield Planning Commission
approved Tentative Tract 5859 on 22.2 acres, consisting of 97 single family lots located north of Panama
Lane and west of Union Avenue. This resulted in a park land dedication requirement of approximately .74
acres (map attached). Carriage Homes, Inc., the subdivider and the City are entering into the attached
agreement which provides for the City's acceptance of the park land dedication.
On April 23, 1997, the Bakersfield Planning Commission found the acquisition of this property consistent with
the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
It is requested to appropriate $2,000 of park improvement fees. The funds appropriated shall be expended
for the city's share of escrow and other property acquisition costs. Sufficient funds are available in Zone of
Benefit 4 - Fairview.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. !.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
Economic & Community Development
November 28, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ,/~-
CITY ATTORNEY ~_
C TYMANAGER
Agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Golden Empire for $85,000 of HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Funds to assist in the purchase of vacant, unimproved lots in
the City of Bakersfield. (WARDS ALL)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
Habitat for Humanity, Golden Empire (Habitat) has requested HOME funds ($85,000) to assist in the purchase
of vacant, unimproved lots in the City of Bakersfield in which they will construct single-family dwellings.
Habitat has been constructing single-family dwellings since 1991. Habitat has averaged the construction of
3 single-family dwelling per year in the City of Bakersfield and now has set a goal of completing twelve homes
per year by the year 2002.
Habitat homes are sold to families whose income is between 30% to 50% of the area's median income. In
addition, the selected Habitat family and volunteers provide the needed "sweat equity" labor to construct these
homes. The average mortgage on a Habitat home is between $35,000 and $45,000, with monthly mortgage
payments of $250 to $300.
As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Habitat has access to the 15% CHDO set-
aside from the HOME program funding. In addition, as a CHDO, Habitat is eligible for technical assistance
and other assistance to cover customary and reasonable construction project costs for HOME eligible
projects. The City ultimately determines the form of assistance to be provided to the CHDO.
Habitat is requesting a total of $85,000 to pay for school fees, building permits, escrow, appraisal fees,
housing counseling and training costs, and the cost of a construction supervisor to complete five single-family
homes. Each newly constructed home will be sold to qualified HOME eligible families. When the new
homebuyer sells their home, the City's assistance will be due and payable. It will not be a forgivable loan.
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Below is a summary of the project costs for the Habitat proposals:
Line Item: [Amount/unit TO~i
Land acquisition $6,000 $30,000
Fees and permits $5,000 $25,000
construction management $5,000 $25,000
Housing counseling $1,000 $5,000
Total $17,000 $85,000
Habitat's request for assistance is similar to that approved by City Council for Self Help Enterprises
(Agreement No. 96-193) and Habitat's prior Agreement No. 99-298.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 .m.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
November 29, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
/
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER
Agreement with California Water Service Company for $387,000 Community Development
Block Grant funds for design and construction of fire flow improvements in the Casa Loma #6
area. (WARD 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
On July 10, 1997, the Casa Loma #6 area was annexed to the City. The area is predominantly Iow-income
and does not meet City fire flow protection standards. The City has reserved approximately $387,000 from
FY 97/98 and FY 98/99 Community Development Block Grant funds for design and construction of fire flow
improvements for the Casa Loma #6 area. The attached agreement between the City and California Water
Service (CWS) Company outlines the obligations and contributions by the respective parties. The project
agreement reflects a contribution of about $288,518 from CWS towards the construction of the project. The
combined assistance of $675,518 is expected to complete the majority of the water main upgrades in Casa
Loma #6 needed to meet the City's minimum standards.
The improvements will replace undersized pipes with new and larger water lines and include additional fire
hydrants. This will improve fire protection capabilities by increasing fire flow to at least 1,000 gallons per
minute at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure.
The City (Public Works Department) will be the lead agency for the construction of all new lines and the
installation of fire hydrants. CWS will provide project design, inspection, construction administration and be
the lead for construction work related to their existing water system (installation of fire hydrants off existing
mains, service reconnections, and abandonment of existing mains). Upon completion of the new water lines
and fire hydrants by the City, CWS will complete the remainder of the work and connect the improvements
to their existing water system which they will own, operate, and maintain.
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December 5, 2000, 257PM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8, n,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
December 5, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY A'I-FORNEY
ClTY MANAGER~-,~
Agreement with Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (KCEOC) for $255,000 for
acquisition of property located at the southwest corner of Feliz Drive and Washington Street.
(WARD 1 )
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City of Bakersfield CDBG Action Plan for FY 99/00, Kern County Economic Opportunity
Corporation (KCEOC) - Food BanldAdministrative Office relocation was allocated $255,000. KCEOC is a
private non-profit corporation, incorporated in 1965 to serve the Iow-income population of the County of Kern.
KCEOC administers over 27 contracts, serving 100,000 residents each year with an annual budget of $40
million.
Currently, KCEOC leases various locations through out the City and County in which they provide services
including Headstart Health Center, Immunization Program, family counseling, Food Bank, Women, Infants
and Children (WlC), youth services, and many others to Iow-income population of Bakersfield and Kern
County.
The site at which KCEOC proposed to consolidate their operation is a 18 acre vacant parcel located at the
southwest corner of Feliz Drive and Washington Street. In March 2000, the subject property was annexed
to the City limits of Bakersfield. The property is in escrow and the purchase price is $255,000.
The first part of the development of the consolidated campus will include the Food Bank development (25,000
sq.ft.), child care (2,000 sq.ft.), and youth services facility (25,000 sq.ft). The estimated construction cost for
the first of three phases is $2,725,000. The last phase of development will be the construction of KCEOC's
Administrative Offices; consolidating services and administration to a central campus. The estimated timeline
for the beginning of construction for this phase is June 2001 and completion July 2002.
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During the next six months, KCEOC will be securing public and private financing for the construction of the
Food Bank, youth services facility and child care facilities. As a security for performance of the construction
phase of the project, KCEOC will be executing a note against the existing Food Bank property located at 800
14~ Street.
Staff has met with Fred Drew, KCEOC's new executive director and KCEOC wishes to proceed with the
acquisition of the 18 acres. Funding for the $255,000 of assistance to KCEOC is included in the Economic
and Community Development operating budget.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. o.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
.SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
November 30, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAO~ ~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Downtown Fleet Services Facility:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-231 with Klassen Corporation for construction
of the Downtown Fleet Services Facility in the amount of $824,000.
Appropriate $210,000.00 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the
Equipment Management Fund. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the amendment and appropriation of funds.
BACKGROUND: Agreement No. 99-231 was awarded on September 22, 1999 to Klassen Corporation for
the design/build of the Downtown Fleet Services Facility within the Police Department complex. The
agreement was set up as a two part design/build contract:
Part 1 to establish the design development phase of the project; and,
Part 2 for the final design, construction documents, and construction of the facility.
Part 1 and the final design/construction document portion of Part 2 have been completed.
This amendment will adjust the total compensation clause to include the cost of construction of the facility
and brings the total compensation for this project to $950,705.
This Administrative Report includes an appropriation of $210,000. This amount, combined with currently
budgeted funds, should cover this amendment and other miscellaneous costs associated with the project.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. p.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
December 5, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CIT~ArrORNEY~.~
ClTY MANAGER
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 97-279 with Acclamation Insurance Management
Services (AIMS) for workers compensation claims management services.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
In September of 1997, the City Council approved an agreement with Acclamation Insurance Management
Services (AIMS) to provide supervision and administration of the City's worker's compensation claims
program. During the past three years AIMS has been instrumental in the prompt administration and
settlement of claims against the city, which has resulted in a reduction in the number of open claims and
limiting the cost of these claims to the city. The proposed contract amendment includes an increase in the
annual fee charged by the vendor to reflect cost of living increases for their costs to provide claims
administration services. The annual fee for 2001 is recommended to be $114,300. As a result of
negotiations with the vendor the amendment also includes a cap on the annual fee for services irrespective
of the type and number of claims. In the past, the City would have to pay a per claim fee over the
predetermined number of claims covered by the annual fee. AIMS has asked that they be able to
negotiate with the city should any catastrophic event occur which causes them extraordinary labor or other
expenses. These changes will help the city to better anticipate and limit the costs of workers compensation
claims administration.
Additionally, the rate for investigation services is recommended to increase from $~2to $46 per hour and
secretarial time from $18 to $19 per hour. The remaining charges for photos, mileage and photo copying,
etc. remain the same. The contract amendment includes the $105,840,00 annual fee for 2000 and
increases the annual fee to $114,300 for the additional one-year term for 2001. Staff is recommending
that a contract amendment for a one-year extension be approved and that a request for proposal be done
prior to the end of the contract term to determine the best provider for these services in the future.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. q.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
December 4, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ./~F_~.
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
2001 Health Care Contracts
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 96-220 with PacifiCare Behavioral Health of
California, Inc., for Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City provides its employees with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a practical and
constructive mechanism for dealing with employees' personal problems which may affect the work situation.
It is an opportunity to receive short term, confidential, professional assistance. Referrals to EAP may be self
referrals or management referrals.
Our health care consultants, Buck Consultants, have worked with our vendor and arrived at a renewal rate
which is the same rate we have had for the past two years. This contract is not to exceed $30,000.00. This
information was reviewed with the Personnel Committee on August 3, 2000 as well as the City's Insurance
Committee, a meet and confer group, with representatives from all of the bargaining groups. Both groups
approved the renewal.
December 5, 2000
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
November 28, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8. r.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ,,~
CITY ATTORNEY /4~ 'T----
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid to award annual contract to San Joaquin Fence & Supply, not to exceed the
budgeted amount of $208,300, to furnish and install fencing around various City properties and
canals.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This contract provides fence repairs and fencing of City owned properties and canals
to prevent potential injury to citizens. Invitations to bid were sent to nineteen (19) vendors. Four (4) bids were
received. Departments estimate quantities and types of supplies and repair that may be required for the
upcoming year. Actual fence supplies and repair is not known until the need arises, due to accidents,
vandalism, etc.
The unit prices of four (4) bidders were compared to determine the Iow bidder, and the lowest prices were
offered by San Joaquin Fence & Supply.
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November 29, 2000, 8:07am
ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. s ~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
November 28, 2000
DEPARTMENT HEAD~,~,.~..._
CITY ATTORNEY _
ClTY MANAGER ~
Accept bid to award contract to Lifetime Exteriors, $36,400, for Vinyl Siding Installation at
Silver Creek Recreation Center (Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of installing vinyl siding on the underside of the roof within the
basketball and patio area of the Silver Creek Recreation Center. The vinyl siding will eliminate the need
for painting, make cleaning easier, and will be aesthetically pleasing. Sufficient funds are available within
the Park Improvement Fund's Capital Improvement Program budget to award this contract.
One bid was received on November 22, 2000 as follows:
Lifetime Exteriors
2017 Carlton Street
Bakersfield, CA 93309
City in the amount of $36,400.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
November 30, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CiTY A'l-ro RN Ey .~.~J~--"~
CITY MANAGER
Resurfacing/Interconnect Various Streets (Phase Two):
Accept bid to award contract to Griffith Company, $1,050,000 for Resurfacing/
Interconnect Various Streets in the City of Bakersfield 1999-2000, Phase Two.
(Wards 2, 5, 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of street pavement resurfacing, placing traffic signal
interconnect conduits, and pavement striping along portions of major City streets. The following
four streets will receive pavement resurfacing:
2.
3.
4.
Stockdale Highway - Ashe Road to California Avenue.
Wible Road - Ming Avenue to North City Limits.
Chester Avenue - Truxtun Avenue to 24th Street.
Panama Lane - Akers Road to Wible Road.
Existing potholes and areas of pavement deterioration will be repaired, and then a layer of asphalt
will be placed over the street providing a new wearing surface and extending the life expectancy of
these streets.
Traffic interconnect conduits will be installed along Wible Road in conjunction with the resurfacing
project. Traffic signal interconnection is an ongoing program connecting signals with the City's Traffic
Operations Center.
This project was budgeted in the 1999-2000 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program is to be funded
with federal monies allocated to the City of Bakersfield through the Kern Council of Governments
(KernCOG), with additional funding from Gas Tax. Adequate funds are available for the project.
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Two (2) acceptable bids were received on November 28, 2000 as listed below:
Griffith Company
1898 S. Union Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93387
(City)
Bid Total
$1,050,000.00
Granite Construction Co.
3000 James Road
Bakersfield, Ca 93308
(County)
Bid Total
$1,144,140.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8. u.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
November 30, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~.
c w^ OR.E
ClTY MANAGER (~2
Resurfacing/Interconnect Various Streets (Phase One):
Accept bid to award contract to Granite Construction Company, $924,818.44,
for Resurfacing/Interconnect Various Streets in the City of Bakersfield 1999-
2000 Phase One. (Wards 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Appropriate $18,000Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Funds to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway Pedestrian Pathway Fund. (Ward
2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid, award of contract, and approval of
appropriation.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of street pavement resurfacing, placing traffic signal
interconnect conduits, and pavement striping along portions of major City streets. The following
seven streets will receive pavement resurfacing:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Union Avenue - 21st Street to Niles Street.
Sillect Avenue - (South) Arrow Street to Gilmore Street.
Coffee Road - North of Hageman Road to Olive Drive.
Mt. Vernon Avenue - Gateway Drive to north of Brundage Lane.
Bernard Street - new Market Way to Oswell Street,
Auburn Street - Fairfax Drive to 7001 Auburn Street.
District Boulevard - Gosford Road to Ashe Road.
Existing potholes and areas of pavement deterioration will be repaired, and then a layer of asphalt
will be placed over the street providing a new wearing surface and extending the life expectancy of
these streets. Traffic interconnect conduits will be installed on three streets in conjunction with the
resurfacing project. Traffic signal interconnection is an ongoing program connecting signals with the
City's Traffic Operations Center.
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Additionally, Chester Avenue from 34th St to Columbus St will receive bike lane striping in both
directions. The funding source for this portion of work is Article 3 TDA funds which have been
allocated to the City of Bakersfield by the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) in the amount
of $18,000 and which are the funds to be appropriated as part of this item.
This project was budgeted in the 1999-2000 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program and is
primarily funded with Federal monies allocated to the City of Bakersfield through KemCOG, with
additional project funding from Gas Tax and Article 3 TDA funds. Adequate funds are available for
the project.
Three (3) acceptable bids were received on November 21, 2000 as listed below:
Granite Construction Co.
3000 James Road
Bakersfield, Ca 93308
Griffith Company
1898 S, Union Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93387
Burtch Construction
18815 Highway 65
Bakersfield, Ca 93308
(County)
(City)
(County)
Bid Total $ 924,818.44
Bid Total
Bid Total
$1,017,793.50
$1,173,364.09
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REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o v.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
November 29, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT
C TY ATTOR E¢
CITY MANAGER
Accept bid from Gibbs Truck Center $214,491.42 for four (4) replacement dump trucks for the
Streets Division of Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND:
as follows:
Invitations to bid were sent to twenty-three (23) vendors. Seven (7) bids were received,
Gibbs Truck Center
3525 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Bakersfield Truck Center
8730 Golden State Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93380
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Sierra Truck Body & Equipment
4080 Arcata Way
Las Vegas, NV 89030
Three Way Chevrolet
3800 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Rush Truck Center
1620 West Mission Road
Escondido, CA 92029
Central Valley Truck Center
2707 South East Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(City)
in the amount of
$214,491.42
(County) in the amount of $239,978.31
(city)
in the amount of
in the amount of
in the amount of
in the amount of
in the amount of
(City)
$249,30906
$258,502.53
$259,279.58
$264,010.89
$272,221.95
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November 29, 2000, 11:20am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.wo
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
November 29, 2000
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY A'I'FORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
APPROVED
Revision to Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Rule 4.04 - Disqualification.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of revision.
BACKGROUND:
Staff conducts a reference check on prospective employees prior to an offer of employment. When verifying
employment, staff obtains information from previous employers to determine whether the candidate meets
the City's standards for employment. The revision to Rule 4.04 will streamline the hiring process and allow
staff to remove from the eligible list any person who does not meet the minimum employment standards set
forth by the City as determined by a reference or background check.
The Central California Association of Public Employees endorses the revision.
The Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board approved the revision on November 21,2000.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. x.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD .~...~?
DATE: November 29, 2000 CITY ATTORNEY/"' ~'2'~''''-
CITY MANAGER ,~
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report be received
and referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),
commonly referred to as the City's Annual Audit Report, for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2000. The CAFR represents the City's financial statements as
of June 30, 2000, which are audited by the accounting firm of Brown,
Armstrong, Randall, Reyes, Paulden & McCown.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. y.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
December 7, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER/'
/
Transfer $15,788 from City Council Contingency to the Centennial Celebration Four(darien
to Resolve Debts Generated in Celebrating the City's Centennial and Assist with the
Foundation's Dissolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the transfer.
BACKGROUND:
The year of 1998 was the City of Bakersfield's centennial year. The Centennial Celebration Foundation,
a non-profit foundation made up of interested, community-minded citizens, was formed to celebrate the
City's centennial year and commemorate the City's history and native cultural diversity. Foundation Board
members, such as Morgan Clayton, Shidyn Davenport, Ray Dezember, Joe Drew, Harvey Hall, Shelia
Henderson, Susan Hersberger, Sherman Lee, George Martin, Kevin McDermott, Ginger Moorhouse, Larry
Moxley, Don Muffin, Bob Ortiz, John Pryor, Jan Richmond, Gloria Guerra Scott, Mary K. Shall, Patricia
Smith, Gene Spinozzi, Ben Stinson, and Ray Watson, are well known as community leaders. The
Foundation was instrumental in generating renewed interest and pride in Bakersfield's history as well as
enthusiasm for its future. Up to and including 1998, the Foundation held numerous activities celebrating
Bakersfield's many attributes, raising nearly $2,000,000 dedicated to celebrating Bakersfield's first 100
years and the construction cf Centennial Plaza, a community park for all to enjoy as well as a memorial
to the Bakersfield community.
Staff has met with representatives of the Centennial Celebration Foundation regarding the issue of
outstanding debt of the Centennial Celebration Foundation which must be resolved prior to the Foundation
being dissolved. The Centennial Celebration Foundation in August published a Notice of Completion on
Centennial Plaza to draw out any unknown claims against the Foundation. According to its president, the
Foundation has $15,788 in valid claims against it. The Foundation, whose desire is to dissolve its
organization, cannot do so until the issue of outstanding debt is resolved.
Staff recommends the payment of $15,788 to the Centennial Celebration Foundation to assist in resolving
its outstandin§ ~bt and to assist in dissolvi~ ~ ?he organization founded to ~elebrate the City's centennial
year.
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December 7, 2000, 8:10AM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.z.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
December 1, 2000
Entrance Sign Design
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD /~
CITY ATrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Service Committee recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Committee has been working to design and construct monument signs at
Bakersfield's major entry points. Mayor Bob Price has become a champion for this project, and would like
to see the signs completed in 2001. The Mayor has worked with the Committee to consider initial design
concepts, which were narrowed to three options. Other community groups and organizations have provided
input to the choice of designs. The Mayor has now narrowed the design to one. The Community Services
Committee has reviewed the design and feels it will be an attractive addition to the community. A model
of the chosen design will be on display in the Council Chambers during the meeting.
The FY 00-01 Budget includes $175,000 for design, construction, and installation of two monument signs
on the north and south entrances to the City on Highway 99.
The next step in the process is to secure property at the two entrance sites and order materials for the
signs. Property has been chosen on the south entrance located on the east side of 99 just north of the Taft
Highway. At that site the County has offered a $1 per year land lease for a sign. On the north location,
staff is negotiating with a property owner on the west side of Highway 99 near Snow Road. We anticipate
that a purchase or lease agreement will come before the Council early in 2001. Ordering of materials and
site preparations should take 3 to 4 months.
The purpose of this item is for the City Council to approve the design and move forward with construction
of two entrance signs.
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REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9 .a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Building
December 1, 2000
APPROVED
DEPARTME.T.EAD
C'TYAT'ORNE CH
CITY MANAGER
Appeal by Norman and Martha Walters of an order and decision of the building director,
ordering the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds, trash and debris) located at 205 Wood
Street. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council conduct the appeal hearing and adopt a
resolution to UPHOLD the order and decision of the hearing officer and DENY the appeal by Norman and
Martha Walters.
BACKGROUND: The property owners, Norman and Martha Walters, were first notified of a public
nuisance (weeds, trash and debris) existing at 205 Wood Street on September 6, 2000. They were given a
seven day notice to remove the nuisance. The property owners contacted the Building Department and
requested more time to remove the nuisance. A three week extension was granted until October 2, 2000. A
reinspection was conducted on October 4, 2000 and only minimal cleanup had been done. The property
owners were given a second notice and opportunity to appear at a hearing to discuss the public nuisance. All
notices given to the property owners are attached for Council review. Furthermore, pictures of the public
nuisance are attached for Council review.
On October 31, 2000, a hearing was conducted before the building director, sitting as the headng officer. The
property owners appeared at the hearing and requested more time to address the nuisance. The hearing
officer granted them an additional two weeks to remove the weeds, trash and debris. The property owners
were also told at that time that if they would make reasonable progress on the cleanup, additional time would
be granted. The property owners then requested an indefinite amount of time to clean the property. The
hearing officer could not agree to an open ended time frame.
The hearing officer, by order dated October 31, 2000, ordered that the public nuisance be removed by
November 14, 2000. A copy of the order is attached hereto for Council review. The property owners have
appealed the order and decision of the hearing officer.
The appeal requests sufficient time to remove weeds and junk but it does not propose how long that time would
be. It also requests the dismissal of all the charges and allegations.
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Between the initial formal contact with the Walters on September 6, 2000 to the last deadline for cleanup,
November 14, 2000, 69 days were available for them to cleanup the property. Since September 6, 2000, 98
days have been available. The resolution before the City Council would grant them ten additional days. The
times given to abate the condition are in accordance with the policies and procedures endorsed by the City
Council. These times are generally sufficient to cleanup properties in similar conditions.
Photographs are provided in the backup material to document violations of the Municipal Code Chapters 8.27
(Property Maintenance) and 8.28 (Weeds and Debris).
Staff recommends adoption of the attached Resolution upholding the decision of the hearing officer ordering
that the public nuisance located at 205 Wood Street be abated and denying the appeal of the property owners.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
r MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000 I AGENDA SECTION: Reports
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ITEM: !0.a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: December 1, 2000 CITY A'I'I'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Designate $25,000 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget for a contribution to the
Bakersfield Senior Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
For City Council consideration
BACKGROUND: Councilmember Irma Carson has urged the City Council grant a request for $25,000
from the Bakersfield Senior Center, a non-profit organization. The request was made formally by Lynn
Edwards, Executive Director of the Bakersfield Senior Center. Mr. Edwards has indicated that the funds
would be used to offset the increasing costs of operating the Senior Center. The Community Services
Committee heard a presentation by Mr. Edwards concerning the growing population of seniors in the
community and the need to provide activities for Iow and moderate income seniors, which is the clientele
predominately served by the Bakersfield Senior Center. This issue is currently under consideration by the
Community Services Committee.
Staff identified $25,000 in the FY 00-01 Recreation and Parks Operating Budget, which was intended for
a survey of senior citizen needs. The plan would be to shift funds from the senior survey to direct funding
of the senior programs. The impact of shifting funds within the budget would be that the Recreation and
Parks department would identify savings in their budget or shift funds from another activity to pay for the
survey.
Because the funds currently exist in the budget, the Council is not being asked to transfer or appropriate
funds. This action is before the Council because it is somewhat of a policy shift. In the past, some
members of the City Council have held that the City should avoid funding requests from non-profit
organizations for operating expenses. Generally, the City Council has limited funding of non-profits to one-
time, capital related requests. However, there are exceptions to the policy, such as City Council support
of the Bakersfield Symphony and First Night, where non-profits receive assistance intended for operations.
In order to limit requests from other non-profits in the future, staff recommends that any future funding of
operations be limited to non-profits providing services to seniors.
If the City Council were to approve this item, they would be directing staff to provide funding for the
Bakersfield Senior Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
TEM: ! ! .ao
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
November 9, 2000
//~/~PROVED
DEPARTMENT HAF..~/
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CITY ATTORNE~Y C~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zone Map
No. 124-08 by changing the zoning from an R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone to
an R-2 CH (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling - Church) Zone on 6 % acres generally located
on the east side of Lotus Lane, approximately 1/4 mile north of Watts Drive. (ZC P00-0695)
(Ward 1 )
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the ordinance on November 29, 2000. No one
protested the zone change.
On November 2, 2000, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending approval of
the zone change request made by Milazzo and Associates (applicant), representing Emmanual
Temple. The request is to change the zoning from an Ro2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) zone to
an R-2 CH (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling - Church) zone on the 6% acre site. The purpose of the
zone change is to facilitate site development as a church.
The request is consistent with the site's LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) land use designation
as depicted on the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code addresses compatibility concerns between church
developments and neighborhood residential uses. Specifically, Section 17.36.030 F. of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code requires that church and related uses be separated from property zoned
or designated for residential uses by a six foot high masonry wall. During the site plan review process
for the future church, a six foot high masonry wall will be required along the north, south, and eastern
property lines, adjacent to residentially zoned land. As of the time of this writing, no specific plans
have been received by the Planning Department for development of the site.
Churches are generally regarded as compatible with residential land uses.
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No public opposition has been received as of this writing.
No one spoke for or against the zone change request during the Planning Commission hearing.
All required public notices have been given. Based upon an initial environmental assessment, staff
has determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the physical environment or existing
residential development in the area. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and is
recommended for adoption.
JS
(admin~dec\12-13-0695)
November 9, 2000, 1:40PM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: New Bus i ness
ITEM: ].2. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
November 28, 2000
DEPARTMENT HED~,.2~vED
ATT
An Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zone Map
No. 102-19 by changing the zoning from a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) Zone
to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) Zone on 4.05 acres generally located on the
west side of Calloway Drive, between Meacham Road and Rosedale Highway. (Zone Change
P00-0723) (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 2000, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending approval of
the zone change request made by Marino Associates (ap¢cant), representing Derrel's Mini Storage.
The request is to change the zoning from a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone to a PCD
(Planned Commercial Development) zone on the 4.05 acre site.
The proposed zone change is necessary to comply with a previous site development condition. The
applicant proposes to develop the subject site as a recreational vehicle parking area for about 200
vehicles, approximately 100 of which will be covered with portable carports ranging in height from 9
% feet to 16 ¼ feet high. As part of the request, the applicant is proposing 2 inches of gravel in lieu
of A.C. pavement in the RV storage area and approval of a 10 foot high, 12 foot - 2 inch wide red
brick monument sign in place of the previously approved 23 foot high 160 square foot pylon sign.
The request is consistent with the site's GC (General Commercial) general plan designation and with
"mini-storage" warehouse development on adjacent property to the north and west. Staff also
believes that, due to the relatively Iow intensity of the RV parking use, the request is compatible with
the C-2 zoning to the south and with residential zoning to the east.
At the Planning Commission hearing on November 16, 200, several Commissioners expressed
concern regarding the type of physical barrier the applicant proposes to construct along the site's
frontage on Calloway Drive. The Commission added a condition that a block wall or wood frame
stucco wall should be required along the project frontage on Calloway Drive (Exhibit A, Condition 7).
November 28, 2000, 3:11PM
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No public opposition has been received regarding this project.
No one spoke for or against the zone change request during the Planning Commission hearing.
All required public notices have been given. Based upon an initial environmental assessment, staff
has determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the physical environment or existing
residential development in the area. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and is
recommended for adoption.
JS
(admin~ec\l 2-13-0723)
November 28, 2000, 3:11 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
IAGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cie k~_..~'
December 4, 2000
Election of Vice-Mayor.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION: To be determined by Council.
BACKGROUND:
Following an election, and in accordance with City Charier, Council shall elect one of its members Vice-
Mayor at the first meeting the new Council takes office.
Pursuant to Section 2.02.020 of the Municipal Code, the newly elected Vice-Mayor shall make
appointments, with confirmation by the Council, to all committees. These appointments have been
scheduled for the City Council meeting of January 17, 2001. The following is the list of current standing
and ad hoc committees to be filled on that date:
Standing Committees:
Budget and Finance
Personnel
Intergovernmental Relations
Water Resources
Legislative and Litigation
Urban Development
Community Services
Other Vice-Mayor Appointments:
Kern Council of Governments Solid Waste Management Advisory
Kern Economic Development Planning Commission Liaison
City Center Ad Hoc Fire Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc Committee on Crime, Weapons,
Gang Violence & Community Relations
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