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Bakersfield, California, April 2, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 2, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present:
Mayor Hart.
None
Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong,
Barton, Christensen, Means
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 1980 were
approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Linda Wyatt, 708 South Chester Avenue, representing the
California Association of the Physically Handicapped and Center
for Independent Living, Inc., thanked the Council for the housing
modification grant for disabled persons and outlined some of the
activities they have planned for the future to enable handicapped
persons to become more independent.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, communication
from California Water Service Company, dated March 25, 1980, re-
garding ordinance relating to construction of wells in the City
of Bakersfield, was received and referred to staff.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, communication from
Mann Theatres, 9200 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 301, Los Angeles,
dated March 28, 1980, regarding Tentative Tract No. 4241, Revision
A, was received and referred to the Planning Commission.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated a letter has been
received from Bakersfield Special Olympics, dated March 2?, 1980,
requesting use of Jastro Park Swimming Pool for training purposes
on Wednesday evenings from April 9, 1980 through June 18, 1980.
That pool is presently being used by the Kern County High School
District. The High School District and City Recreation Division
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have indicated they would not be using the pool at the lime
requested by the Special Olympics. It is suggested that the
Council enter into an agreement similar to the one with the High
School District. Presently the High School is paying all maintenance
costs and it is assumed they expect the Special Olympics to share
some of that cost. In addition the agreement should specify some
type of insurance coverage for the City in a hold harmless clause.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agreement with
Bakersfield Special Olympics for use of Jastro Park Swimming Pool
for training purposes on Wednesday evenings from April 9, 1980
through June 18, 1980, including maintenance costs and insurance
coverage clauses, was approved.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Barton stated he furnished each Councilman
with copies of AB 1986 and AB 2046 prohibiting the sale of drug
paraphernalia to minors. There was also a report from the League
of California Cities outlining SB 1660, which is almost identical
to the two Assembly Bills, and will be heard by the Senate
Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 8, 1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the Mayor was
requested to prepare the necessary communications to the Senate
Judiciary Committee and Senator Walter Stiern, expressing the
Council's support of SB 1660.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated several years ago
a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed to recommend high
priority transportation projects to the Kern County Council of
Governments. This committee is made up of technical people from
various agencies in the County. In prior years TAC recommended a
list of high priority projects to Kern COG to be submitted to the
California Transportation Commission for their consideration in
the State Transportation Plan. In the last few years this re-
sulted in few significant projects along the State highways in
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Kern County.
projects were
This year TAC thought chances would be better if two
selected for presentation in a local united effort
toward influencing the State Commission to include them in the
State program. The two projects selected by TAC are:
Right-of-way acquisition of State Route
178 from 99 to "M" Street - New Freeway
Construction.
2. Expansion of Planz Road overcrossing on
99 from two to four lanes.
TAC is requesting support of these two projects.
Upon
of the Council
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field establishing transportation
priority for submission to the
California Transportation Commission.
a motion by Councilman Ratty, Resolution No. 25-80
of the City of Bakersfield establishing transportation
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Miller
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, the City Attorney
was requested to draft a resolution for next week's meeting
directed to the Kern County Board of Supervisors and Kern County
Council of Governments recommending that the on and o~f ramps at
Freeway 99 and Stockdale Highway be the No. I priority project
for next year.
REPORTS
Councilman Ratty, Chairman of the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, read Report No. 2-80 regarding Two Year Dog
Licensing Period, as follows:
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee
recently discussed the S.P.C.A. Board of
Directors request for a two year dog licensing
period rather than one. (Attached to this
report is a copy of their request)
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
priority for submission to the California Transportation Commission,
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As outlined in their letter, the S.P.C.A. board
has discussed this matter with the local
veterinarians and it is a consensus of opinion
that a one year license term is impractical.
The County recently changed to a two year
period and since rabies shots are required
every two years it appears it would be more
practical to have the Cities dog licenses come
due at the same time.
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee is
in complete agreement with this request and
we are therefore recommending Council approval
of the attached ordinance change which will
institute a two year duration for dog licensing.
This report will be considered as a first
reading for this ordinance change.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Intergovernmental
Relations Committee Report No. 2-80 regarding Two Year Dog
Licensing Period, was accepted.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 9.08.050 (a) and
(b) of Chapter 9.08 of the Municipal
Code changing the Dog Licensing
period from Annual to Bi-Annual.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 9.08.050 (a)
and (b) of Chapter 9.08 of the Municipal Code changing the Dog
Licensing period from Annual to Bi-Annual.
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 3-80 regarding Charter City
Financing - Mercy Hospital, as follows:
The City of Bakersfield has been approached by
representatives of Mercy Hospital of Bakers-
field to assist them in refinancing their
outstanding indebtedness through participation
in a relatively new financing technique being
utilized by non-profit hospitals called
"Charter City Financing." This method allows
charter cities to utilize their charter powers
to assist non-profit organizations in the
placement of tax exempt offerings. This
results in a lower cost of borrowing, and thus
a means of keeping health care costs down.
This tax exempt issuance would carry the name
of the City of Bakersfield, however, neither
the full faith and credit of the City, nor
its taxing power would secure payments. The
bond payments would be from revenues of the
hospital.
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This Committee fe~sassistance to the hospital
would be beneficial to residents of the City.
However, we feel it is very necessary the City
establish certain requirements to make the
issue as strong as possible to protect the
City's name. The Committee would, therefore,
recommend the following:
(i)
The hospital be required to obtain at
least an "A" credit rating from either
Moody's or Standard and Poor's rating
agencies. This would involve submitting
the equivalent of a bond prospectus con-
taining required financial statements
and provide an independent third party
analysis of financial capability.
(2)
The hospital be required to establish an
agreed upon reserve fund for the length
of the issue which would provide pro-
tection in maintaining future debt service.
(3)
The hospital be required to maintain
agreed upon financial ratios, and in the
event they fall below these ratios, the
lending institution would be eligible to
receive a mortgage against certain or all
properties.
In addition, the Committee feels the hospital
should agree not to market its offering at a
time which might conflict with the sale of
the Redevelopment Agency's bonds, and the City
should be reimbursed for all costs incurred in
connection with this matter.
The City will be required to approve a
resolution and an ordinance prior to the hos-
pital being able to sell bonds. However,
the position of revenue bonds or this type of
financing is still unclear in relation to
Proposition 4. The Committee would recommend,
at this time, the Council support Mercy
Hospital's request to utilize this method of
financing, but take no further action until
the Proposition 4 implementing legislation is
adopted by the State.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 3-80 regarding Charter City Financing-
Mercy Hospital, was accepted; and recommendations as outlined in
the report, were approved.
Director of Public Works Hawley read a memorandum
regarding Synchronization of Traffic Signals, dated March 31, 1980,
as follows:
memorandum from Traffic Engineer Jerry Hahs
is attached in response to the Council's
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request on March 19, 1980 for a report on the
possibility of synchronization of traffic
signals along some of the City's major streets.
Presently, we have three synchronization or
interconnect types of signals in operation:
(1) The pre-timed grid system in the Central
Business District; (2) The critical inter-
section interconnect system at Truxtun and
Chester; and (3) The pre-timed arterial
interconnect system along 23rd and 24th Street.
In addition, we propose an arterial inter-
connect along California Avenue between Oak
and Stockdale.
Our specific objectives for this year included
the study of "H" Street, Chester Avenue and
Oak Street. We expect to complete the field
data and equipment information by June 30th of
this year. We are also gathering information
for a possible grant from FHWA for a Metro-
politan Area Master Computer System to control
the 150 signalized intersections in this area.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 5111 to 5269,
inclusive, in the amount of $256,991.63.
(b)
Request for 30 days Leave of Absence for
Kathy Breeding, Clerk Typist in the
Police Department, for Maternity Leave
effective April 3, 1980.
(c)
Grant Deed from York Valley Development
for sump for Tract No. 3950, located
north of White Lane and west of Wible
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b) and
(c) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Miller, Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of Traconex
for Conflict Monitors for Traffic Signal Controlling (10 each),
was accepted and the other bid rejected.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, usual bidding require-
ments were dispensed with, in accordance with Section 5.20.060 of
the Municipal Code, and the Finance Operations Manager was authorized
to negotiate a price for Logging Recorder Heads for Dictaphone
Units with Dictaphone's local representative Valley Dictation
Center.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, low bid of McCurry
Company for Camera and Sound Equipment for Police Training Program:.
was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of Audio
Graphic Systems, Inc., for Study Carrels for Police Training
Program, was accepted and all other bids rejected.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2554 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of
the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located
on the southwest corner of Pacheco
Road and Union Avenue.
The application for this amendment was made by William
S. Hill and would change subject properties from an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) and
C-2 (Commercial) Zones.
The Planning Commission approved the R-3 and C-2 zonings
with the application of the "D" Design Overlay, approved the
Negative Declaration and found the zonings consistent with the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Negative Declaration
and Ordinance No. 2554 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
located on the southwest corner of Pacheco Road and Union Avenue,
finding said zonings consistent with the General Plan, were adopted
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by the following roll call vote
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Miller, Payne,
Means
Strong, Barton, Christensen,
None
Councilman Ratty
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and County of
Kern regarding the Joint Fire
Training Tower and Facilities con-
structed at Olive Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern regarding the Joint
Fire Training Tower and Facilities constructed at Olive Drive,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Renewal of Lease Agreement
with Warner Cable of Kern County, Inc.,
to use City property at the Municipal
Farm for an antenna site.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Renewal of Lease
Agreement for an additional 5 year period with Warner Cable of
Kern County, Inc., for use of City property at the Municipal Farm
for an antenna site at a rental rate of $500.00 per year, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Bakersfield and
the Kern County Council of Governments
for development of Model Comprehensive
Energy Element for the City of Bakers-
field and Kern County Region.
On January 17, 1980 the City Council approved the sub-
mittal of a proposal to Kern COG for the study of a Comprehensive
Energy Element, conservation of energy resources and the develop-
ment of alternative energy systems. That proposal was subsequently
approved by Kern COG making available a $30,000 grant for the
studies and activities delineated within the proposal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the Kern County
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Council of Governments for development of Model Comprehensive Energy
Element for the City of Bakersfield and Kern County Region, was
approved and the Mayor and staff were designated to sign and
process same.
Authorization granted for Community
Development staff to submit the 1980-
81 Draft Community Development Block
Grant Application, with the amendment
that the amount set aside for the
Senior Citizens Project be increased
from $200,000 to $300,000, to the
State for A-95 Review.
As part of the Community Development Block Grant pro-
cedure, a Draft Application must be submitted to the State for
A-95 Review. During this 45-day review period changes can still
be made. The Final Application will be submitted for Council
action on May 7, 1980.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Strong,
authorization was granted to the Community Development staff to
submit the 1980-81 Draft Community Development Block Grant
Application, with the amendment that the amount set aside for the
Senior Citizens Project be increased from $200,000 to $300,000,
to the State for A-95 Review.
HEARINGS
This is the time set for continued hearing on an Appeal
by E. A. Bender to the decision of the Planning Commission granting
the application of Michael Callagy to change the zoning boundaries
from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-S (Residential-
Suburban) Zone, affecting those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield located northwest of the Watts Drive and Madison Street
Intersection.
The hearing was duly advertised and property owners
notified as required by law. The public portion of this hearing
was closed at the Council Meeting of March 12, 1980 and continued
so that it could be considered at the same time as the Appeal by
E. A. Bender regarding Tentative Subdivision Tract No. 4312, Revised,
located north of Watts Drive, west of Madison Street.
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April 2, 1980 - Page 10
The Planning Commission approved the R-S zoning, approved
the Negative Declaration and found the zoning consistent with the
Land Use Element of the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan.
Councilman Payne stated that due to a future potential
real or imaginary conflict of interest he would not participate
in the following matters.
Councilman Strong stated he has been accused by a number
of people of having a conflict of interest in this matter. At
the last meeting he suggested to a couple of Councilmen that it
might be expeditious and in the interest of time if these two
hearings were combined. Councilman Strong further stated he has
not made any attempt to contact any member of this Council since
that meeting. Two members did ask to talk to him.
Councilman Strong stated he would again like to state
that due to a conflict of interest he would not participate in
the following hearings.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation.
Mr. Richard Foster, representing the Chamber of Commerce's
Government Review Committee, stated the Chamber of Commerce supports
the existence of the Bakersfield Airpark and supports the Council's
efforts to formalize the planning, growth and perpetuity of that
facility. The Chamber has taken a very strong position in this
matter and would like the City Council to work out the land use
conflict to the best interest of both the housing developers and
the Airpark, so that the Airpark's development would not be
jeopardized.
Mr. William Kuhs, Attorney representing the appellant
Bakersfield Airpark, Inc., presented a written statement regarding
the zone change from R-1 to R-S and approval of Tentative Tract
No. 4312 - Memorandum of Law of Bakersfield Airpark, Inc. Mr.
Kuhs then outlined some of the facts contained in the written
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statement and suggested that a more indepth study be conducted to
determine the noise impact of the airport and how the undeveloped
land around the airport should be developed so as to avoid to the
fullest extent possible adverse impacts on all land users within
the area.
Mr. Robin Davidson, appointed Safety Counselor for the
FAA and General Aviation Examiner, stated the Council should con-
sider what the problems might be in the future with changes that
could take place and also suggested that rather than housing, more
compatible uses for this property be investigated.
Mr. Bruce Jacobson, Jacobson Brothers Truck Parts at
2120 South Union Avenue, stated their main concern is that Bakers-
field Airpark continue to operate in a viable manner and that
nothing be done that would limit its growth. Mr. Jacobson
requested that the Council deny the request for the zone change
and subdivision. This property should not be used for residential
purposes, but would be compatible with light industrial or heavy
commercial.
Mr. Bill Lewis, representing Aircra£t Services located
on Bakersfield Airpark, stated airports, for some reason, have
been gradually encroached upon by housing all over the country.
Then the airport gets criticized for it. Mr. Lewis stated he
has a business that was actually closed down because of a
situation similar to this one in another city. It is felt that
if any portion of this property is developed, at this point in
time, they may not exceed the noise level in houses, however, it
boxes them in for future advancement.
Mr. Rob Walt, commercial businessman with a plane based
at Bakersfield Airpark, requested that the Council give this matter
serious consideration because the economics of Kern County depends
a lot
small
city.
on small aircraft. With the 55 mph and price of gasoline
aircraft is still the most economical way to go from city to
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Mr. Jack Garriott, owner of a Crop Dusting business at
Bakersfield Airpark, stated if this development is allowed every-
one will have problems and eventually he will be forced to move
his business.
Mr. Michael Callagy, Cornerstone Engineering and repre-
senting Chandler Construction the developer of the project, with
the aid of maps, reviewed the proposed subdivision project and
sound contours that could be expected if the airpark runway was
expanded. Mr. Callagy stated the proposed project is in confor-
mance with the Land Use Element of the Bakersfield General Plan
and is a lawful and planned use. The only residential developments
impinged by any sound level noise disturbance are those to the
south and they are currently effected. If the airpark does not
change its configuration the subdivision is not infringing, nor
is the airpark infringing on the subdivision. In order to show
the developer's intent and comprehension of the problem they will
voluntarily withdraw the entire third unit, which might conflict
with the airpark if it ever expands. This would remove any possible
future conflict with the airpark.
Reverend Ishmael Kimbrough, Jr., Pastor of the People's
Missionary Baptist Church, 1451 Madison Street, stated he was
present to speak in favor of the zone change and proposed sub-
division. This church and community are not in opposition to the
airpark, nor to the proposed expansion thereof. They are in favor
of progress in every facet of their community. As a result of the
Planning Commission's decision to approve the zone change and sub-
division, their community will have an opportunity to share equally
with other areas of the community relative to improvements. To
reject and/or alter this decision would have a negative impact on
their community. Reverend Kimbrough requested that the record
show that the church and immediate community fully support the
Planning Commission's decision and vehemently oppose the reversal
and/or alteration of that decision.
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Mr. Georgia Hysaw, member of the People's Missionary
Baptist Church and native of Bakersfield, stated their area has
never been improved and requested that the Council approve the
requested zone change and subdivision so housing could be con-
structed to provide better places to live.
Mr. Callagy, on behalf of his client, requested that
the Council make a decision tonight regarding their request for a
zone change and subdivision rather than send it back to the Planning
Commission for further land use studies.
No further protests or objections being received and no
one else wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Hart closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Mr. Bill Thiessen, Kern County Health Department, stated
according to the studies he conducted that a large part, if not
all the property, is not, at the present time, in conformance with
the planned guidelines with respect to noise impacts. Mr. Thiessen
then explained the confusion between the Dixon Speas report and
the noise study he conducted and also answered questions of the
Council.
During a lengthy discussion, Councilman Barton made a
motion that pursuant to Government Code Section 65356.1 that a
change in the Land Use Element of the General Plan be submitted to
the Planning Commission to conduct
regarding lands with 2,000 feet of
and report back to the Council the
the necessary public hearings
the Bakersfield Airpark property
change to the Land Use Element
to reflect industrial and/or commercial designations and report
to be completed by the Planning Commission not later than 90 days
from this date. This motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmen Miller, Ratty, Barton, Christensen, Means
None
Absent: Councilmen Payne, Strong
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Councilman Christensen requested that the record show
that he has no desire to wipe out airports or personal property,
therefore, would vote for the study.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Zoning Resolution
No. 273 Denying Application of Michael Callagy to amend Title
Seventeen o£ the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the Land
Use Zoning of that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
located northwest of the Watts Drive and Madison Street Inter-
section, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Miller, Ratty, Barton, ~eans
Noes: Councilman Christensen
Absent: Councilmen Payne, Strong
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
on an Appeal by E. A. Bender to the decision of the Planning Com-
mission granting the application of Cornerstone Engineering to
obtain approval of Tentative Subdivision Tract No. 4312, Revised,
affecting those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
located north of Watts Drive and west of Madison Street.
This hearing has been duly advertised and the property
owners have been notified as required by law.
Tentative Tract was revised to exclude the southwesterly
portion of subject property from the proposed subdivision.
Based on a Noise Investigation Study by the Kern County
Health Department, the Planning Commission amended the Negative
Declaration to require an acoustical analysis prepared by an
Acoustical Engineer to mitigate possible noise levels generated
by the Bakersfield Airpark. Mitigation measures to reduce interior
noise levels of residential dwellings not to exceed 45 NCDL.
Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at 11:20 P.M. and the
meeting reconvened at 11:25 P.M.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation.
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Mr. William Kuhs, Attorney representing the appellant
Bakersfield Airpark, Inc., requested that all of the statements
made during the preceding hearing regarding the zone change be
considered as part of this hearing on the subdivision.
Mr. Michael Callagy, Cornerstone Engineering and repre-
senting Chandler Construction developer of the project, also
requested that all of the statements made during the preceding
hearing be considered as part of this hearing on the subdivision.
Mr. Callagy also stated he would call to the Council's attention
that the proposed project is a lawful use of the land and in
conformance with all codes and General Plan.
No further protests or objections being received and
no one else wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Hart closed the public:
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, all statements made
during the preceding public hearing regarding the zone change are
to be considered as part of this hearing on the subdivision.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Subdivision Resolution No.
1 upholding appeal by E. A. Bender and Denying approval of
Tentative Subdivision Tract No. 4312, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Miller,
None
Councilmen Payne,
Ratty, Barton, Means
Strong, Christensen
ADJOURNMENT
further business to come before
There being no
the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Miller, t~ meeting was
adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
MAYO ~~the~ i~~of/Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C~K and Ex~erk of the Council
of thb City of Bakek~'sfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 9, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Means, Miller
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1980 were
approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Jim Stockton, representing Kern Farmers' Market
Association, and Mr. Reyes Zargoza, representing KCEOC, requested
use of Weill Park as a site for Bakersfield's Certified Farmers'
Market.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, request to use Weill
Park as a site for Bakersfield's Certified Farmers' Market, was
referred to the Auditorium-Recreation Committee for study and
recommendation back to the Council at the meeting of April 23,
1980.
Mr. Jess Nieto, 1200 Clubview Drive, and Mr. Jack
Brigham, City school teacher, extended an invitation to the Mayor
and Council to attend Los Folkloristas Concert to be held May 2,
1980, at 8:00 P.M., in Harvey Auditorium.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Barton announced that he will be holding a
Town Hall Meeting, primarily with citizens of the 7th Ward to dis-
cuss critical issues ahead and receive their input, on Tuesday,
April 15, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., in the Wilson Road Veterans Hall.
Councilman Barton stated SB 1827 on Pornography went to
the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has seven members, however,
at that particular meeting only five were present and the bill did
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not receive the majority of votes needed to get out of committee.
Councilman Barton stated that unless there are objections from the
Council he plans to go to Sacramento Monday to meet with as many
members of that committee as possible to see if SB 1827 can be
resurrected and get it out of committee in the near £uture to go to
the Senate floor for consideration.
Councilman Strong questioned the staff about the answers
received from Eugene Jacobs, Special Counsel to the Redevelopment
Agency, regarding Councilman Christensen's inquiries about the
Downtown Redevelopment Project. Councilman Strong suggested, in
light o~ the present unpredictable economic situation, that a
meeting be called between the Council and Redevelopment Agency to
review and re-evaluate the Joint Development Agreement, especially
where it deals with the schedule o£ performance.
City Manager Bergen suggested that a meeting be scheduled.
in June or July when a more complete assessment of the project
might be possible.
Councilman Christensen questioned the staff about the
proposed hotel project located in the redevelopment area.
City Manager Bergen stated the Redevelopment Agency, at
their meeting of March 26, 1980, approved a 120 day Exclusive Right
to Negotiate Agreement with Arlington Hotel Development Corporation
for a first class hotel adjacent to the Civic Auditorium.
Councilman Miller questioned the staf£ about repayment
of bonds for the Downtown Redevelopment Project.
REPORTS
Councilman Christensen, Chairman of the Auditorium-
Recreation Committee, read Report No. 2-80 regarding Recreation
Budget for 1980-81, as follows:
The City Council's Auditorium-Recreation Com-
mittee met to review the proposed Recreation
Budget £or the 1980-81 fiscal year. The budget
is submitted annually prior to the regular
budget hearings in order that recruitment of
personnel for the summer programs can begin
immediately.
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The Recreation Budget is divided into four sub-
programs i.e., major activity areas, which are
Aquatics, Sports, Parks and Playgrounds, and
the California Avenue Neighborhood Facility.
The proposed budget totals $553,690 which
reflects a decrease of $21,120 below the
approved budget for 1979-80.
The following is a summary of the major changes
in the proposed budget of each sub-program
compared to the prior year.
AQUATICS
The proposed Aquatics Budget which totals
$109,650 is down $3,075. There are no proposed
changes in this program. Due to the continuing
decline of attendance at Wayside Park pool,
activity this coming summer will be closely
scrutinized to determine whether it is justi-
fied to continue providing an aquatics program
there. The decline in the budget primarily
results from budgeting $4,200 last year to
purchase new coin slots and tokens for the
swimming pool turnstiles. This year there is
no request for capital outlay purchases.
SPORTS
The proposed Sports Budget which totals
$125,115 is up $4,365. There are no proposed
changes in the program. The increase in this
budget results from (1) additional hours
needed for the basketball supervisor to
effectively administer this program (2) addi-
tional gym rental costs being imposed by the
schools and (3) additional hours for score-
keepers for elementary and junior high basket-
ball which were previously volunteer services.
In light of Council policy of recovering the
full cost of adult programs, it will be
necessary to increase the adult softball team
entry fee from $300 to $330.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
The proposed Parks and Playgrounds Budget which
totals $111,865 is up $1,735. This increase
results from starting a program at Quailwood
Park and replacement of table tennis tops which
can no longer be repaired.
CALIFORNIA AVENUE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
The California Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility
Budget which totals $207,060 is down $24,145.
There are no proposed program changes. The
budget decrease results from transferring the
utility costs (electricity and gas) of the
swimming pool in the park to the City's Parks
Department Budget as the pool is operated by
the Parks Department and not the California
Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility.
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There have been requests to reinstitute the
boys and girls summer basketball and physical
conditioning programs and provide for an in-
crease in the number of summer concerts in
Beale Park. However, the Committee feels these
additional programs should be held in abeyance
until budget hearings in June when the total
budget picture will be clearer.
In conclusion, this Committee concurs with the
above and recommends adoption of the proposed
Recreation Budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Auditorium-
Recreation Committee Report No. 2-80 regarding Recreation Budget
for 1980-81, was accepted; and proposed Recreation Budget for
Fiscal Year 1980-81, was approved.
HEARINGS
Mr. Ed Noriega, Attorney representing Mr. Troy Childers,
DBA Troy's Towing Service, requested that the Appeal hearing regarding
revocation of his permit for towing o£ vehicles for the City Police
Department be continued until May 14, 1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, hearing before the
Council on an Appeal by Troy Childers regarding the revocation of
his permit for towing of vehicles for the City Police Department,
was continued until May 14, 1980.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 5270 to 5397,
inclusive, in the amount of $449,937.95.
(b)
Claim for Damages from Zada Bearden, 2113
Buena Vista #A, Bakersfield. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Damages from Gulf Oil Explora-
tion and Production Company, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
(d)
Grant Deed from Hartozco Development pro-
viding for dedication of sump for Tract
No. 4139, located north of Fairview Road
and west of South "H" Street.
(e)
Grant Deed from PASOMAR Co. and ALMA
Investment Co. for acquisition of a five
acre drainfield site, located in the
vicinity of Bernard Street and Mt. Vernon
Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, April
9, 1980 - Page 5
(f)
Map of Tract No. 4161, Unit "A", and
Improvement Agreement with Kuve Associ-
ates, for improvements therein, located
north of 36th Street and east of "O"
Street.
(g) Map of Tract No. 4290 with Belle Terrace
Apartments, located west of McDonald Way.
(h) Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Parcel Map No. 3705, Contract No. 77-111
with John and Josephine Lencioni, located
at District Boulevard and Stine Road.
Tract No. 4079, Contract No. 78-95 with
The Mobil Home Corporation, located at
Eastridge Court and Fairfax Road.
(i) Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Construction of Curb and Gutter at various
locations, Contract No. 80-19 with Jim
Alfter.
Construction of Twenty-One (21) inch
Sewer in District Boulevard at Ashe Road,
Contract No. 80-30 with G.C.A. Construction.
(J)
Contract Change Order No. i to Contract
No. 80-30 with George Cundiff Associates
for construction of a Twenty-One (21)
inch Sewer in District Boulevard at Ashe
Road. This Change Order is necessary to
abandon two manholes on existing line and
salvage existing manhole shafts, cones
and two frames and covers for use on this
project. This change will increase the
contract amount from $72,340 to $73,340.
Sufficient funds are available for this
Change Order.
(k)
Resolution of Intention No. 946 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the
vacation of Royal Scots Way from Panorama
Drive south to Charger Avenue, in the
City of Bakersfield, and setting Wednesday,
April 30, 1980 for hearing on the matter
before the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of the Consent Calendar,
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakers£ield, California,
April 9, 1980 - Page 6
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ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of Jim Burke
Ford for 17 Police Special Vehicles, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Finance Operations Manager was authorized to re-
advertise for bids for one Police Special Vehicle for the Chief
of Police.
Finance Operations Manager Higginbotham stated the Police
Chief's vehicle was reconsidered today and they probably will not
readvertise for this item.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2555 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 9.08.050
(a) and (b) of Chapter 9.08 of the
Municipal Code changing the Dog
Licensing period from Annual to Bi-
Annual.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Ordinance No. 2555
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 9.08.050 (a) and (b) of Chapter 9.08 of the Municipal Code
changing the Dog Licensing period from Annual to Bi-Annual, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller
Noes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field establishing transportation
priority for Fiscal Year 1981-82
for submission to the California
Transportation Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Resolution No. 26-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing transportation
priority for Fiscal Year 1981-82 for submission to the California
Transportation Commission, was adopted by the following roll call
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Bakersfield,
California,
April 9,
1980 - Page 7
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field authorizing the filing of an
Application with the Kern County
Council of Governments for allocation
of Transportation Development Act
Funds for Fiscal Year 1980-81.
Each year the City is required to file a claim with Kern
COG for Transportation Development Act Funds. This resolution
authorizes the Public Works Director to file a claim for an allo-
cation from the Kern County Council of Governments. Projects to
be included in the application are shown in the draft 1980-81
Capital Improvement Program. The claim can be modified if changes
are made during the budget hearings.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Resolution No. 27-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing the filing
of an Application with the Kern County Council of Governments for
allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal
Year 1980-81, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller
Noes None
Absent: None
Approval of Lease Agreement between
the City and Warner Amex Cable
Communications, Inc., providing an
easement for construction of an
antenna on a 20' x 20' parcel at
the extreme southwest corner of
Grissom Park parking lot and adjacent
to White Lane.
This particular location became necessary after several
other possible sites had to be rejected due to obstructions in
relaying of signals. The parcel is not used for park purposes nor
will the antenna location interfere with the use of the park. As
a condition of the lease, the lessee will be required to maintain
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1980 - Page 8
the site. The lease is for a ten year period at a rental rate of
$300.00 per year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Lease Agreement
between the City and Warner Amex Cable Communications, Inc., pro-
viding an easement for construction of an antenna on a 20' x 20'
parcel at the extreme southwest corner of Grissom Park parking lot
and adjacent to White Lane, was approved and the ~ayor was authorized
to execute same.
Approval of License Agreement to en-
croach on Arvin-Edison Water Storage
District right-of-way at two locations
along the Truxtun Avenue Extension
Project.
This agreement provides the terms and conditions for the
construction and maintenance of the Truxtun Avenue and Gosford Road
bridge structures over the Arvin-Edison Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, License Agreement to
encroach on the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District right-of-way
at two locations along the Truxtun Avenue Extension Project, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
MAYOR ~~(of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakesfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 16, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Absent:
Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April
approved as presented.
9, 1980 were
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
Ron Knox, 1530 Elm Street, Atwater, California, requesting per-
mission to rent the dog pound to use as a K-9 Dog Training Facility,
was received and referred to staff for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
Michael B. Eggerr, McDonald's Community Relations Representative,
4600 Ming Avenue, dated April 10, 1980, extending an invitation to
the Mayor and Council to attend McDonald's McHappy Day promoting
the Special Olympics on April 27, 1980, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, communication from
Michael R. Murphy, representing the Yellow Cab Drivers of Bakers-
field, dated April 10, 1980, requesting a rate increase, was
received and referred to staff for study and recommentation.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Mr. Kenneth Gamez,
1319 Aquarius Court, was appointed to fill the vacancy, created
by the resignation of William M. McKenney, on the Fire Department
Civil Service Board, term expiring December 31, 1985.
Councilman Ratty announced that he appointed Mr. John
C. Fallgatter, 7900 Reina Court, to the Charter Review and Advisory
Commission, replacing Mr. Harvey Hall.
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California,
April 16, 1980 - Page 2
203
Attorney,
the Business Tax Appeals Board, term expiring July 1, 1981.
Mayor Hart stated that a report will be made next
on the Annual City-Wide Spring Cleanup Program conducted by
Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Mr. Clarence Westra,
4200 Boise Street, #12 A, was appointed as a member of
week
the
Mayor Hart announced that effective April 17, 1980, he
will appoint Mr. Gene Winer, 3626 E1 Encanto Court, to the Bakers-
field Redevelopment Agency, term expiring February 1, 1984. This
vacancy was created by the resignation of Ralph H. Poehner, Jr.
REPORTS
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 4-80 regarding City-Wide Radio
Communications System, as follows:
In December, this Committee reported to the
City Council, for its information, its concern
regarding the overall problems with the City's
radio communications system, and indicated out-
side professional services are needed to help
solve the problem and assist with future
planning.
The report also indicated staff would pursue
whether Federal or other funds are available
to assist with the financing of a study. Staff
has contacted the Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration Office in Washington, D.C., the
Central California Criminal Justice and Delin-
quency Prevention Planning Commission, and the
State Office of Emergency Services. None of
the sources have funds available.
The Committee finds this problem needs to be
addressed and, therefore, recommends the City
Council authorize the staff to request proposals
for these services with the specific objectives
as outlined in the attached memorandum.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 4-80 regarding City-Wide Radio Com-
munications System, was accepted; and recommendations as outlined
in the report, were approved.
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April 16,
1980 - Page 3
The
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(n)
(i)
CONSENT CALENDAR
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 5398 to 5503,
inclusive, in the amount of $314,178.04.
Claim for Damages and Personal Injuries
from Lee Allen Tillman, Judith Ann Tillman
and Cassandra Ann Tillman, c/o George A.
Boyle, Attorney at Law, 416 Truxtun
Avenue, Bakersfield. (Refer to City
Attorney)
Claim for Damages from State Farm Mutual
Automobile Insurance Company on behalf of
Warren West, 8000 Debbs Avenue, and
Thomas R. and Theresa A. Mawson, 8030
Olive Drive. (Refer to City Attorney)
Street Dedication from Barbara B. Mitchell
and Bank of America National Trust and
Savings Association providing additional
dedication along State Route VI-KER-57-E,
as required by the Planning Commission
for Parcel Map No. 5771.
Map of Tract No. 4161, Unit "B", with
Kuve Associates, located north of 36th
Street and east of "0" Street.
Map of Tract No. 4236 with Easton Drive
Business Complex, located north of Cali-
fornia Avenue and east of Chester Lane.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Construction of Asphalt Concrete Pavement
at various locations, Contract No. 80-11
with James G. Francis.
Construction of Elm Street Storm Drain,
north of Joshua Court, Contract No. 80-32
with J. L. Denio Co.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of an 18" diameter
drain line for Pumping Plant No. 9 of the
Ashe Water Division, Contract No. 80-20
with Micon, Inc.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Don Judkins, 1504 Westbourne Way, for
construction of roof overhangs extending
44 inches into the public right-of-way
at the southwest corner of California
Avenue and "L" Street.
Bakersfield, California, April
16, 1980 - Page 4
2O5
(J)
Contract Change Order No. 2 to Contract
No. 79-189 with Granite Construction Co.
for construction of curbs and gutters in
the Lowell Addition Area. This Change
Order is necessary to provide additional
import material to fill low areas between
the sidewalk and curb. The low areas
were created when the curb and gutter
grade was raised to match existing drive-
ways. Funds in the amount of $1,881 are
available from Community Development and
will increase the contract amount to
$111,151.
(k)
Program Supplement No. 9 (Revised) to
Local Agency-State Master Agreement No.
06-5109 covering FAU Project M-F 252(1),
Truxtun Avenue Extension. This agreement
replaces Agreement No. 80-3 which was
approved by the City Council on January
9, 1980, and indicates State and Federal
matching funds based on the bid prices
for the project.
(i)
Request from Dean A. Gay for annexation
of property generally located between
Coffee Road and Allen Road, northerly of
City Limits at the Kern River, northerly
to Rosedale Highway. (Refer to Planning
Commission for study and recommendation)
(m)
Petition from James F. Rennels, containing
75 signatures, requesting annexation of
property located southerly of Sundale
Avenue between Yorba Linda Street and
Pebble Beach Drive. (Refer to Planning
Commission for study and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1) and (m) of the Consent
Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller, Payne
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, bid of Graybar
Electric Company for Poles and Lights for Basketball Court Lighting,
was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, low bid of Valley
Tree and Construction for demolition and removal of structures at
various locations, was accepted and the other bid rejected.
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Bakersfield,
California, April
16, 1980 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of Jim Burke
Ford for a Half Ton Pickup Truck, was accepted, the other bid
rejected and Budget Transfer, in the amount of $6,040.18, from
Account No. 81-484-6100 to Account No. 81-484-7200, was approved.
NEW BUSINESS
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Chapter 7.12 of the Munici-
pal Code by amending Sections 7.12.040
(7), 7.12.100 and Section 7.12.120 (2)
relative to Fees, Definition o£ Bingo,
and Proceeds.
This Ordinance reflects changes in the State Law relative
to Bingo Games and has been suggested by Councilman Barton.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.12 of the
Municipal Code by amending Sections 7.12.040 (7), 7.12.100, and
Section 7.12.120 (2) relative to Fees, Definition of Bingo, and
Proceeds.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City o~ Bakersfield
amending Section 17.12.020 of Title
17 of the Municipal Code changing
the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield
located on the northeast corner of
40th Street and "0" Street; and
making findings in connection with
a P.U.D. Zone.
The application for this amendment was made by Robert
King and would change subject property £rom an R-2-D (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone to a P.U.D.
(Planned Unit Development) Zone.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020 of
Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the Land Use Zoning of
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the
northeast corner of 40th Street and "O" Street; and making findings
in connection with a P.U.D. Zone.
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Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1980 - Page 6
Approval and Certification of Nega-
tive Declaration #1059 - Fairhaven
Water Delivery System.
The subject Negative Declaration was prepared and dis-
tributed for review on February 19, 1980. Pursuant to City and
State CEQA Guidelines, all agencies or individuals interested in
the subject project were provided with adequate time and materials
to make a determination as to the appropriateness and completeness
of the various findings. No signi£icant comments or concerns were
identified or received by those reviewing the Negative Declaration
or its supporting documents.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Negative Declaration
#1059 - Fairhaven Water Delivery System, was approved and certified.
Approval of Agreements with Computer
Resource Management Corporation and
Western Information Systems, Inc.,
for installation of computer systems
and equipment; and authorization to
finance purchase of computer equip-
ment through United Cali£ornia Bank.
These agreements culminate the Data Processing Study
previously authorized by the City Council. The initial systems
proposed for installation are an integrated financial management,
personnel and equipment maintenance (including parts inventory)
system. United California Bank has agreed to finance the purchase
at a 7.375% annual interest rate over a 5 year period. Sufficient
funds are budgeted for the above.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Ratty,
Agreements with Computer Resource Management Corporation and
Western Information Systems, Inc., for installation of computer
systems and equipment, was approved, the Mayor was authorized to
execute same and authorization was granted to finance equipment
purchase through United California Bank.
Approval of Agreement with California
Water Service Company to provide
water service for the irrigation
system at University Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Agreement with
California Water Service Company to provide water service for the
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Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1980 - Page 7
irrigation system at University Park,
was authorized to execute same.
Council
cations,
was approved and the Mayor
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing before the
on an Appeal by William Swanson for Warner Amex Communi-
Inc., to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying their application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
construction of a 30-foot high antenna tower with a 6-foot diameter
microwave receiver dish mounted at the 27-foot level in an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone, affecting that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 7000 Stockdale Highway.
This hearing has been duly advertised and the property
owners have been notified as required by law.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation.
Mayor Hart stated that due to a real or imaginary con-
flict of interest he would not participate in the following matter
and yielded the chair to Vice-Mayor Barton.
Mr. William Swanson, representing Warner Cable Amex
Communications, Inc., speaking in favor of granting the Conditional
Use Permit to allow construction of the antenna tower, outlined
what their project consists of, the size of the project and what
they expect to accomplish by installing microwave in their Bakers-
field system.
No protests or objections being received and no one else
wishing to speak in favor, Vice-Mayor Barton closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Councilman Ratty made a motion to adopt a Zoning Resolution
granting a Conditional Use Permit to Warner Amex Communications,
Inc., to allow construction of a 30-foot high antenna tower with
a 6-foot diameter microwave receiver dish mounted at the 27-foot
level in an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone, affecting that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 7000 Stockdale
Highway.
Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1980 - Page 8
209
During discussion, Councilman Strong offered a substitute
motion that this matter be continued for one week in order to allow
Mr. Swanson time to talk to the staff and members of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment.
Councilman Ratty made a motion to call £or the question
and Councilmen Payne, Strong, Christensen, Means and Miller voted
The motion to call for the question failed to
in the negative.
carry.
After
further discussion, Councilman Strong's substitute
motion that this matter be continued for one week in order to allow
Mr. Swanson time to talk to the staff and members of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment, failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Strong, Christensen, Means
Councilmen Ratty, Barton, Miller, Payne
None
Councilman Ratty's motion to adopt Zoning Resolution No.
274 granting Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of
a thirty-foot high antenna tower with a six-foot diameter microwave
receiver dish mounted at the twenty-seven foot level on that certain
property known as 7000 Stockdale Highway, carried by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Ratty, Barton, Miller, Payne
Noes: Councilmen Strong, Christensen, Means
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
Calif.
Council,
adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
CITY~C~LERK and E~fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of B~ersfield, California
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Bakersfield,
California, April 23, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 23, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1980 were
approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Mike Eggert, Community Relations Representative for
McDonald's in Bakersfield, extended an invitation to the Mayor and
Council to attend McDonald's McHappy Day on Sunday, April 27, 1980,
to promote the Special Olympics.
Mr. Art Grant and Mr. Fred Gilbert, representing the
Mayor's Committee to Employ the Mand~capped, requested funding, in
the amount of $60.00, to obtain transportation from Hall's Ambulance
for handicapped persons living in the outlying areas of Bakersfield
so they can attend the Job Fair on May 21, 1980.
Mayor Hart suggested that Mr. Grant & Mr. Gilbert contact
his office tomorrow regarding this funding request.
Shirley Davidson, representing The Links, Incorporated,
a non-profit corporation, stated they are planning the Third Annual
Housing Conference to be held on May 17, 1980, at the Kern County
Fair Grounds. The City is being requested to cosponsor this
conference through the Community Development Program, in the amount:
of $1,100.00.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Means,
request of The Links, Incorporated, that the City cosponsor the
Third Annual Housing Conference through the Community Development
Program, was referred to the Budget Review and Finance Committee
for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1980 - Page 2
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
Richard C. Bailey, Kern County Museum Director, dated April 17,
1980, extending an invitation to the Council to attend the 13th
Annual Heritage Days at Pioneer Village, April 26-27, 1980, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, communication from
Billy J. Rutledge, Owner and Manager of Guardians Security, re-
garding leasing the dog pound to house and train his guard dogs,
was received and referred to staff for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, communication
from City Cab Company, 1001 18th Street, dated April 21, 1980,
requesting a rate increase, was received and referred to staff for
study and recommendation.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Barton read the following resolution into the
record:
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield City Council has set
aside Community Development Funds to provide
for a Senior Citizen~ Facility; and
WHEREAS, the high cost of land and construc-
tion will delay the establishment of such a
facility for a long period of time; and
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield City School District
has determined to close and make surplus the
Golden State Junior High School; and
WHEREAS, Golden State Junior High School
Facility is very near the area determined by
the Senior Citizen's Facility Site Study.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the matter of the
Senior Citizen's Facility was referred to the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee and they were authorized to:
Submit a letter of interest in the Golden
State Junior High School Facility, with
consideration of other available sites,
to the Bakersfield City School District
Board of Trustees.
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Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1980 - Page 3
Investigate and recommend a lead or manage-
ment agency for the Senior Citizen's
Facility, such as, but not limited to, the
County of Kern and Kern County Economic
Opportunity Corporation.
3. Report back to the Council with its findings
within 15 days.
Councilman Payne announced that he appointed Mrs. Mary
R. Grider, 1400 Sutter Lane, to the Charter Review and Advisory
Commission, replacing Mr. Larry Carr.
Councilman Ratty invited the Council to attend the
arrival of Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan at Meadow's Field,
4:30 P.M., Friday, April 25, 1980.
Mayor Hart announced that he appointed Mr. Gene Winer,
3626 E1 Encanto Court, to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency,
term expiring February 1, 1984. This vacancy was created by the
resignation of Ralph H. Poehner, Jr.
REPORTS
Councilman Christensen, Chairman of the Auditorium-
Recreation Committee, read Report No. 3-80 regarding Bakersfield
Certification of Farmer's Market, as follows:
At the April 2, 1980 City Council meeting, the
Kern Farmer's Market Association requested use
of Weill Park for a Farmer's Market location.
Upon instruction of the City Council, the
Auditorium-Recreation Committee and staff met
with this group and we have hopefully worked
out a mutually agreeable location for this
venture. Upon advice of the City Attorney,
City parks cannot be used for this type of
activity, therefore, a vacant City owned block
located between 21st Street on the south, 22nd
Street on the north, "M" Street on the west
and "N" Street on the east, appears to be a
very suitable location.
This type of Farmer's Market operation is being
offered in cities throughout California. Pre-
sent plans call for the local Bakersfield
market to be open on Saturdays from May 31 to
October 1st between the hours of 7 a.m. and
3 p.m. Locally produced fresh fruits and
vegetables will be sold by producers certified
by the Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
The Kern Farmer's Market Association will pro-
vide the necessary insurance policies holding
the City clear of any possible damage.
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1980 - Page 4
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(Attached to this report is additiona~ infor-
mation regarding their operating procedures)
The Auditorium-Recreation Committee is convinced
that this program is of value to the public
and we are therefore recommending Council
approval of the attached agreement which has
been drawn up by the City Attorney and authorize
the Mayor's signature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Auditorium-
Recreation Committee Report No. 3-80 regarding Bakersfield Certifi-
cation of Farmer's Market, was accepted; and Agreement with the
Kern Farmer's Market Association, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agricultural Water
Enterprise Operating and Capital
Outlay Budget £or Fiscal Year 1980-
81.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agricultural Water
Enterprise Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for Fiscal Year
1980-81, was approved.
Director of Public Works Hawley read a memorandum re-
garding City-Wide Special Clean Up Program, dated April 18, 1980,
as follows:
I concur with Mayor Hart's suggestion that the
City have a special clean up program at this
time. During our last special clean up, the
citizen response, cooperation and participation
exceeded our expectation.
This program provides an opportunity for citizens
of the City to save themselves a trip to the
landfill to dispose of items that are not
normally collected by refuse collection crews,
such as discarded appliances, used furniture,
scrap lumber, and building material. Items
not eligible for the special collection would
be car bodies, brush and large quantities of
dirt, rock and concrete.
The estimated cost £or the program would be
$10,000. Since most of the work would be done
by existing employees from the various divisions
of the Public Works Department during their
regular working hours, a trans£er of funds
would probably not be required.
I suggest a starting date of May 5, 1980.
This would give sufficient time for announce-
ments on TV and radio and notices in the
newspaper.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, memorandum from the
Public Works Director regarding City-Wide Special Clean Up Program,
was accepted; and the Public Works Department was authorized to
commence the Clean Up Program on May 5, 1980.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham announced
that the next Workshop Session between the Council and Planning
Commission will be held Tuesday, May 27, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., in
the Venus Room of the Civic Auditorium.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham stated
California Water Service Company has a contract with the City to
operate and maintain the Ashe Water Division of the City's water
system. Recently California Water Service Company raised their
rates and inadvertently sent a notice of this rate increase to
people on the Ashe Water system. Mr. Needham stated he wanted to
make it c~ear that the Ashe Water rates have not been raised.
Councilman Barton requested that California Water Service
Company place a correction notice in bills sent to the people on
the Ashe Water system.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 5504 to 5727,
inclusive, in the amount of $626,963.87.
(b) Plans and Specifications for resurfacing
Wilson Road between South "H" Street and
South Chester Avenue.
(c) Agreement between the City o£ Bakersfield
and Kern High School District for the
consent to common use of property located
along the Truxtun Avenue extension.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b) and
(c) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
call
Ayes
Noes
vote:
Councilmen Strong, Barton,
Payne, Ratty
None
Christensen, Means,
Miller,
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1980 - Page 6
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, usual bidding require-
ments were dispensed with, in accordance with Section 5.20.060 of
the Municipal Code, and the Finance Operations Manager was
authorized to negotiate a price for two used cars for Police
Department undercover work.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2556 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020
of Title 17 of the Municipal Code
changing the Land Use Zoning of that
certain property in the City of
Bakersfield located on the northeast
corner of 40th Street and "O" Street;
and making findings in connection
with a P.U.D. Zone.
The application for this amendment was made by Robert
King and would change subject property from an R-2-D (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone to a P.U.D.
(Planned Unit Development) Zone.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Negative Declaration
and Ordinance No. 2556 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.~2.020 of Title 17 of the Munici-
pal Code changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain property in
the City of Bakersfield located on the northeast corner of 40th
Street and "0" Street; and making findings in connection with a
P.U.D. Zone, finding said zoning consistent with the General Plan,
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller,
Payne, Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2557 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.12 of
the Municipal Code by amending
Sections 7.12.040 (7), 7.12.100, and
Section 7.12.120 (2) relative to Fees,
Definition of Bingo, and Proceeds.
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Bakersfield,
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April 23,
1980 - Page 7
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Ordinance No. 2557
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Chapter 7.12 of the Municipal Code by amending Sections 7.12.040
(7), 7.12.100, and Section 7.12.120 (2) relative to Fees, De£inition
of Bingo, and Proceeds, was adopted by the following roll call
vote
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller,
Payne, Ratty
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and Kern County
Economic Opportunity Corporation for
a Trash Clearance Project, Census
Tract 22.
Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal
Year 1979-80, Census Tract 22 has been designated as a Neighborhood
Revitalization Target Area. The Trash Clearance Project identified
by the residents as an activity supportive of revitalization, is to
be funded up to a maximum of $30,000 utilizing 1979-80 CDBG funds.
The contracting agency for this project is Kern County Economic
Opportunity Corporation, a non-profit organization active in that
community. Funds for this project were previously budgeted and
approved by the City Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and Kern County Economic Opportunity
Corporation for a Trash Clearance Project, Census Tract 22, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 P.M. ~
MAYOg-o~ Y~he'Ci,f~of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST~
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 30, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart.
Absent: None
Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 23,
approved as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Means,
1980 were
communication from
Bakersfield College, dated April 25, 1980, requesting financial
assistance to provide a sile and construct a regulation softball
diamond on the campus of Bakersfield College, was received and
referred to the Budget Review and Finance Committee for considera-
tion during budget deliberations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, communication from
the Kern Chapter of the American National Red Cross, dated April
29, 1980, commending the Street Department for protecting their
building from flooding, was received and ordered placed on file.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Christensen requested that the Council adopt
a resolution opposing AB 2796 that would levy a State Severance
Tax on oil and natural gas and exempt them from local Property Taxes.
Minerals, mostly oil, account for one half of the tax base of Kern
County. Kern County Assessor Herb Roberts has announced that this
bill will mean a large drop in Kern County's income. Councilman
Christensen also requested that the staf£ contact the Board of
Supervisors and ask that they research this matter and take a
strong position on it.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 28-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field opposing Assembly Bill 2796
relating to levying a State Severance
Tax on oil and natural gas.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Resolution No.
28-80 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield opposing Assembly
Bill 2796 relating to levying a State Severance Tax on oil and
natural gas, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne,
Ratty, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Barton nominated Thomas C. Fallgatter, 609
Bobwhite Court, to be appointed as a member of the Planning
Commission.
Councilman Ratty nominated Leonard Schroeder, Architect,
159 "H" Street, to be appointed as a member of the Planning Com-
mission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, nominations to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission, created by the expiration
of Mr. Burr Baldwin's term, were closed.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Mr. Thomas C.
Fallgatter, 609 Bobwhite Court, was appointed as a member
Planning Commission, term expiring April 17, 1984, by the
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller,
Strong
Noes: Councilman Ratty
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field expressing appreciation to Mr.
Burr Baldwin for his many years of
service to the City of Bakersfield
as a member of the Planning Commission.
of the Council of
of the
following
Payne,
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 29-80
the City of Bakersfield expressing appreciation to
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1980 - Page 3
Mr. Burr Baldwin for his many years of service to the City of
Bakersfield as a member of the Planning Commission, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne,
Ratty, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the Budget Review
and Finance Committee was requested to investigate the possibility
of paying the members of the Planning Commission $25.00 per meeting,
not to exceed $100.00 per month.
Councilman Barton made a motion that first reading be
considered given an Ordinance suspending the Refuse Collection Fees
for a one year period beginning June 1, 1980 and ending May 31,
1981.
Councilman Means offered a substitute motion that first
reading be considered given an Ordinance to eliminate the Refuse
Collection Fees. After discussion this motion fai~ed to carry by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Means
Noes: Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong
Absent: None
First reading was considered given an Ordinance suspending
the Refuse Collection Fees for a one year period beginning June l,
1980 and ending May 31, 1981.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, installation of lights
at the intersection of Fairfax Road and Highway 178, was referred
to the Planning Commission for consideration during deliberations
on the Capital Improvement Budget.
Councilman Means announced that a meeting will be held
for residents in and around Real Road regarding support for on and
off ramps at Highway 99 and Stockdale Highway on Saturday, May 3,
1980 at 2:00 P.M.
Bakersfield, California, April
30, 1980 - Page 4
REPORTS
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 5-80 regarding Links, Inc.,
Housing Conference Funding Request, as follows:
At the April 23 City Council meeting, Shirley
Davidson, President of the Links, Incorporated
made a presentation regarding that non-profit
organization's Third Annual Housing Conference.
She also requested that the City underwrite a
portion of the conference costs, utilizing
$1,100 in Community Development Block Grant
funds. That request was referred to the Budget
Review and Finance Committee for study and
recommendation.
The conference, to be held May 17 at the fair-
grounds, is designed to provide information on
non-traditional methods of financing housing
and to stimulate public awareness of changing
housing trends. Provision of information
promoting greater choice of housing opportunities
is an eligible administrative cost under the
Block Grant program. Other sponsors of the
conference include Home Savings and Loan
Association and Wells Fargo Bank.
Last year the City of Bakersfield participated
in the conference and allocated $750 in Block
Grant funds for that purpose. Over 250 people
were in attendance, in addition to Federal,
State and Local officials. The conference
proved to be a worthwhile method of dissemi-
nating information on housing opportunities in
the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern.
THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Council
approve the funding request for $1,100 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract
for that purpose.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 5-80 regarding Links, Inc., Housing
Conference Funding Request, was accepted; and request for $1,100.00,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract
for that purpose.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 5728 to 5819,
inclusive, in the amount of $431,151.07.
(b)
Claim for Damages from Henry T. Reape,
5000 Belle Terrace #59, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1980 - Page 5
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Joseph
L. Mooney, 121 East 21st Street, Bakers-
field. (Refer to City Attorney)
Grant Deed from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
and Hyman D. Agid, as Co-Executors of
the Will of Ida Robison, Deceased, for
drainfield site located in the vicinity
of Bernard Street and Mr. Vernon Avenue.
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Cali£ornia
Water Service Company providing dedication
of street right-of-way along Planz Road,
east of South Chester Avenue.
Grant Deed from Challenge Builders, Inc.,
providing drainage sump on Kristina Court
south of Talisman Drive.
Street Right-of-Way Deed from B. L. and
N. R. Dickenson and R. A. Wadsworth
Builders, Inc., providing dedication of
Auburn Oaks Drive and Auburn Street, as
required by the Planning Commission for
Parcel Map No. 5774, located north of
Auburn Street, approximately 2000 feet
east of Fairfax Road.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Tract No. 3891 (B), Contract No. 79-184
with Tejon Valley Development Company,
located at Harris Road and Crystal Springs
Way.
Tract No.
with Casa
Road east
3827 (A), Contract No. 78-101
Linda, Inc., located at Harris
of Stine Road.
Tract No. 3947, Contract No. 79-75 with
Community Construction, located at Tyndall
Avenue and Akers Road.
Tract No. 3948, Contract No. 79-76 with
Community Construction, located at Jasper
Avenue and Akers Road.
Tract No. 3972 "A", Contract No. 78-109
with Seymour and Judythe Greitzer, located
at the southeast corner of Stine and
Pacheco Roads.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Monitor
Street north of Calcutta Drive, Contract
No. 80-31 with Granite Construction
Company.
College Avenue Storm Drain, Contract No.
79-194 with Granite Construction Company.
Contract was completed March 27, 1980,
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and the contract completion date was
March 14, 1980. In accordance with
Section 6 (e) the Public Works Department
recommends that the contractor be assessed
$650.00 liquidated damages for 13 days
delay beyond the time prescribed to
complete the work.
(J)
Request from Danny B. Mateer, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator I in the Public
Works Department, for 90 Day Leave of
Absence Without Pay for medical reasons,
effective April 30, 1980.
Upon
(d), (e), (f),
adopted by the
a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(g), (h), (i) and (j) of the Consent Calendar, were
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmen Barton, Christensen,
Ratty, Strong
None
Means, Miller, Payne,
Absent: None
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, bid of Profit Production
for Plants for the Parks Department, was accepted and all other bids
rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, low bid of Athletic
Painters for sandblasting and painting exterior of the Central
Fire Station, was accepted and all other bids rejected.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization granted Community
Development staff to submit 1979-80
Community Development Block Grant
Grantee Performance Report to HUD
for review.
Pursuant to Section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, each jurisdiction receiving Community
Development Block Grant funds must report to RUD on the progress
of activities funded for the past calendar year. The report must
be submitted to HUD by May l, 1980 and will be reviewed prior to
the approval of the succeeding year's application.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, authorization was
granted Community Development staff to submit 1979-80 Community
Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report to HUD for
review.
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1980 - Page 7
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accounts
to a delay
operation,
positions.
Approval of Budget Transfers.
Due to City growth and large increases in the cost of
fuel, equipment parts and street materials, it will be necessary
to transfer funds to carry out the departmental operations for
the remainder of the fiscal year. Funds are necessary in the
following accounts:
11-452-1400 Fuel $160,000
11-452-1500 Equipment Parts 130,000
33-293-1200 Street Materials 30,000
To offset these needs there will be savings in several
- particularly in the material and utility accounts due
in placing the expanded Treatment Plant No. 2 in
and in the regular salary accounts due to unfilled
These are
11-113-3500
11-114-3500
11-253-0100
11-334-0100
11-445-0100
11-242-0100
11-553-5500
11-352-3500
33-299-6100
as follows:
Electricity
Electricity
Regular Salaries
Regular Salaries
Regular Salaries
Regular Salaries
Insurance
Electricity
Unapplied Appropriations
Gas Tax Contingency
$120 000
15 000
14 000
20000
20,000
31,000
40 000
30,000
30,000
Budget Transfers as
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton,
listed above, were approved.
HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council on Resolution of Intention No. 946 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, declaring its intention to order the vacation
of Royal Scots Way from Panorama Drive south of Charger Avenue, in
the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
pot{ion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Resolution No. 30-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
Royal Scots Way from Panorama Drive south to Charger Avenue, in
the City of Bakers£ield, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne,
Ratty, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the Council
recessed to an Executive Session at 8:45 P.M. for consultation
with the City's Labor Negotiator regarding Meeting and Confer
Sessions. The regular Council Meeting was reconvened at 10:49 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
AY~~e city of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY/CLERK and E~ Officio Clerk of the Council
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Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., May 7, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller,
Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton
None
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 30,
approved as presented.
1980 were
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Irene Thomas, 409 Cart Street, representing the League
of Women Voters, extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council
to attend their Solar Energy Workshop on Saturday, May 17, 1980,
from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon at the Bakersfield College Conference
Center.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
J. A. Gallagher & Associates, Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants,
17494 Buckthorne Road, Hesperia, California, dated April 30, 1980,
regarding erosion of their property located on the south side of
Auburn Street, west of Oswell Street, as a result of street drainage
funneling across the land, was received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, communication from
Tommy L. & T. Brent Boozer, dated April 30, 1980, requesting
annexation of property located north of the Arvin-Edison Intake
Canal and south of Panama Lane, between Stine Road and Highway 99,
was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, communication
from Bakersfield Art Association, Inc., 1930 "R" Street, dated May
5, 1980, requesting that the 1980-81 budget include repairs to the
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Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 2
Cunningham Memorial Gallery, was received and referred to the
Budget Review and Finance Committee for consideration during
deliberations on the Operating Budget.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, petition from residents
of Park Stockdale requesting annexation of property located north
of Stockdale Highway, ~ mile west of Cali£ornia Avenue, known as
Park Stockdale, was received and referred to the Planning Com-
mission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, communication
from Kern High School District, dated April 24, 1980, requesting
a lease of a portion of the City Sewer Farm to provide a school
farm for students, was received and referred to staff for study
and recommendation.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Ratty stated he is a member of a committee
that advises Kern COG on projects. The Council is now going to
have to decide on a project to present to Kern COG. It is felt
the best project for the City of Bakersfield is the completion of
the Kern River Bike Path. Transportation Development Act funds
are available for this project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, the Planning Commission
was requested to develop a plan for the completion of the Kern
River Bike Path.
Councilman Barton stated at last week's Council Meeting
a motion was adopted requesting the Budget Review and Finance
Committee to investigate the possibility of paying members o£ the
Planning Commission $25.00 per meeting, not to exceed $100.00 per
month.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the Budget Review
and Finance Committee was also requested to review the possibility
of paying all members of various commissions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, in conjunction with the County of Kern, was
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Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 3
requested to investigate the problem of rafting in the Kern River
to possibly make it a safer sport and help eliminate the costly
rescues.
Mayor Hart announced that at next week's Council Meeting
pictures will be taken of the Council.
Councilman Strong questioned the staff regarding a
memorandum the Council received from Principal Planner Dave Kennon,
dated April 13, 1980, on Economic Development Administration Pro-
jects for 1980-81.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham stated
the list of potential projects was identified by City staff and
will be submitted to the Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP)
Committee for review and evaluation. The County of Kern has a
committee for the OEDP and they set priorities on projects. They
have set priorities in the past on the shopping center, hotel,
etc., and staff has expanded the list to cover several other
potential areas. When these areas are submitted to this committee,
at that point in time, the list of priorities will come back and
staff will, at the appropriate time, submit it to the Council for
information.
Councilman Christensen questioned the Director of Fire
& Development Services regarding the rank of priorities on the
Overall Economic Development Plan for Kern County.
Mayor Hart reminded the Council that persons should be
appointed to fill the vacancies on various Boards and Commissions.
REPORTS
Councilman Ratty, Chairman of the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, read Report No. 3-80 regarding Senior Citizens
Center Site, as follows:
Upon instruction of the City Council, the
attached letter was recently sent to the
Bakersfield City Schools Board of Trustees.
As noted in this letter, the City of Bakers-
field along with the County of Kern and a
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 4
Senior Citizens Task Force have been working
together to establish a Senior Citizens Center
to be located in the Greater Bakersfield area.
Plans are now in the discussion phase as to
where this facility could be located and what
agency should assume the operation of this
center.
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee has
reviewed the Golden State Junior High School
as well as several other locations and we are
of the opinion that this school site could be
an ideal Senior Citizens Center. We have
therefore gone on record indicating interest
in purchasing or leasing this location from
the City School District. This action would
result in a tremendous savings in time and tax
dollars.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Ratty,
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Report No. 3-80 regarding
Senior Citizens Center Site, was accepted.
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum regarding State
Park Funds Application (SB 174), dated May 7, 1980, as follows:
In 1976, the State approved the Urban Open
Space and Recreation Program (SB 174). This
program was originally approved for a three
year period and has now been extended for an
additional two years. It is designed to pro-
vide grants to cities, counties and park and
recreation districts for the acquisition and
development of park and recreation areas within
the more heavily populated areas of the State.
Factors such as population density, income and
unemployment must be considered in selecting
projects. It is a matching program whereby
the State provides 75% and the applicant
25% of the funding.
The City of Bakersfield has applied for and
received funds for the past three years under
this program. The City's allocation for the
1979-80 fiscal year is $20,310. It was the
staff's intent to have the proposed projects
for the use of these funds approved as part of
the Capital Improvement Program in June. How-
ever, the State has recently notified the City
that a signed agreement between the City and
the State must be effected by June 30 in order
for the City to receive these funds. This
represents change in the procedures. As a
result, it is necessary we submit an applica-
tion relatively soon in order to meet this
requirement.
Attachment #1 of this report indicates the
recommendations for the use of these funds.
If the Council desires to act on this matter
now, the following actions would be required:
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 5
(i)
Authorize the staff to apply for these
funds as outlined in Attachment #1 and
approve the attached resolution (Attach-
ment #2).
(2)
Authorize the City's share of these
improvements in the amount of $6,770 be
included in the 1980-81 Capital Improve-
ment Budget.
Attachment #1
Proposed Use of 1979-80
Allocation of State Park Funds (SB 174)
California Avenue Park
Construct two lighted
basketball courts
$18,190
Wayside Park
Modify game court lighting
4,445
Planz Park
Modify game court lighting
4~445
TOTAL COST
$27,080
State Park Funds (75%)
$20,310
City Funds (25%)
$ 6,770
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, staff was authorized
to apply for funds as outlined in Attachment #1, by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving the Block Grant
Application for Grant Funds under
the Urban Open-Space and Recreation
Program for improvements at Cali-
fornia Avenue, Wayside and Planz
Parks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 31-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the Block Grant
Application for Grant Funds under the Urban Open-Space and Recreation
Program for improvements at California Avenue, Wayside and Planz
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Parks,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton
None
None
City Manager Bergen stated last week the Council referred
a communication from Bakersfield College, dated April 25, 1980,
requesting funds for construction of a softball diamond, to the
Budget Review and Finance Committee for consideration during
budget deliberations. This is a capital improvement and should be
referred to the Planning Commission for consideration during deli-
berations on the Capital Improvement Budget.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, communication from
Bakersfield College, dated April 25, 1980, requesting funds for
construction of a softball diamond, was referred to the Planning
Commission for consideration during deliberations on the Capital
Improvement Budget.
City Manager Bergen stated each Councilman has been
furnished with a copy of the suggested Summer Schedule of Council
Meetings and if it meets with the Council's approval a resolution
will be placed on the agenda for adoption next week.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, authorization was
granted to include the City's share for park improvements, in the
amount of $6,770, in the 1980-81 Capital Improvement Budget, by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 5820 to 5916,
inclusive, in the amount of $725,968.43.
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 7
231
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Claim for Damages from Helen M. Negrete,
1604½ Quincy Street, Bakersfield. (Refer
to City Attorney)
Sewer Line Easement from Robert C.
Olshausen, located south of White Lane,
west of Grissom Court and north of Aldrin
Court, as required for Parcel Map No. 5544.
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Hale and
Lowell Costerisan providing dedication
of New Horizon Boulevard and additional
dedication of Stine Road as required by
the Planning Commission for Parcel Map No.
5733, located east of Stine Road, north
of District Boulevard.
Map of Tract No. 4171 and Improvement
Agreement with Wattenbarger-Stahl Develop-
ment Co. & B.W.S., for improvements therein,
located between Auburn Street and Freeway
178, east and west of Fairfax Road.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on furnishing and applying Slurry
Seal on Parking Lots and Service Drives
in Saunders, Planz, Wilson, Centennial,
Jastro and Patriots Parks, Contract No.
80-21 with Jack Burtch Co.
(g) Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
(h)
Construction of Curb and Gutter, Paving
and Street Improvements in the Kern
Division, Contract No. 79-174 with
Granite Construction Co.
Signals at Gilmore Avenue and Pierce Road,
Oak Street and 21st Street, and Chester
Avenue and 21st, 20th, 19th and 18th
Streets, Contract No. 79-112 with Galland
Electric Co. The work was completed on
April 30, 1980. The contract completion
date was April 7, 1980. The Public Works
Department recommends the contractor be
assessed $2,300.00 liquidated damages for
23 days delay beyond the time prescribed
to complete the work, in accordance with
Section 6 (e) of the specifications.
Contract Change Order No. i to Contract
No. 79-174 with Granite Construction Co.
for construction of Curb and Gutter,
Paving and Street Improvements in Kern
Division, and request for approval of
budget transfers to fund project deficit.
This Change Order is necessary for addi-
tional storm drain and paving work and to
account for final contract quantities, as
required by the Economic Development
Administration. This change will add
$5,097.69, increasing the contract amount
to $381,724.19.
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Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 8
In addition to this Change Order the
project requires $24,139.93 in funds for
fire hydrant relocations by California
Water Service and for an audit by a
private firm of the EDA project.
To fund these needs, the Public Works
Department recommends the use of funds
which were budgeted for construction of
a portion of Lake Ming Road. This por-
tion of road will not be constructed
this fiscal year due to delays in sub-
division development in this area. The
amount available from this project is
$30,000, Account No. 33-293-9995.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, low bid of Granite
Construction for resurfacing Christmas Tree Lane between Mt. Vernon
Avenue and Wenatchee Avenue and reconstruction of Geneva Avenue,
was accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, low bid of Central
Valley Supply for Water Meters - Annual Contract No. 10281, was
accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the contract.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2558 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 8.48.055
(b), suspending the Refuse Collection
Fees for the period June 1, 1980, to
May 31, 1981.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Ordinance No.
2558 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 8.48.055 (b), suspending the Refuse Collection Fees for
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page 9
233
the period June 1, 1980, to May 31,
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
1981, was adopted by the
Councilmen Christensen, Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 17.12.020 of Title
17 of the Municipal Code changing the
Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 5400 and 5600
Lennox Avenue, and making findings
in connection with P.U.D. Zone.
The application for this amendment was made by Robert J.
Matsumoto and would change subject property from an R-1-HOSP.
(One Family Dwelling - Hospital) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit
Development) Zone.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance o£ the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020 of
Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the Land Use Zoning of
those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 5400 and 5600 Lennox Avenue, and making findings in connection
with P.U.D. Zone.
Approval of Final 1980-81 Community
Development Block Grant Application
for submittal to the Department o~
Housing and Urban Development.
On April 4, 1980, the Draft 1980-81 Community Development
Block Grant Application was submitted for State and Area-Wide
Clearinghouse review. To date no comments have been received.
The Final Application must be submitted to HUD for their review
no later than May 16, 1980. The Block Grant
to be released August l, 1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong,
munity Development Block Grant Application,
funds are scheduled
Final 1980-81 Com-
was approved, and the
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Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page l0
staff was authorized to submit the Final Application to the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development for their review.
Approval of Joint Powers Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern regarding Fire Pro-
tection Services.
The matter o£ eliminating duplication of services of the
City and County Fire Departments has been under study by staff and
the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of both entities since
early 1979. As a first step toward resolving this problem, a
Joint Powers Agreement has been drawn up which enjoins the City
and County to have an outside, professional, experienced firm
conduct a survey on Fire Station locations, present and future,
within the metropolitan area. It also empowers the Chiefs of both
departments to study and develop a plan for combined emergency
communications and training.
Councilman Ratty made a motion that Joint Powers Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern regarding Fire
Protection Services, be approved and the Mayor authorized to
execute same.
During discussion, Councilman Strong requested that the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee assist the staff in making
a determination on the firm that will conduct the study.
Councilman Ratty's amended motion that the Joint Powers
Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern
regarding Fire Protection Services, subject to the Attorney
drafting it in legal language, be approved and the Mayor authorized
to execute same; and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee
assist the staff in making a determination on the firm that will
conduct the study, carried by unanimous vote.
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1980 - Page
235
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Miller, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
C ~L~LER] and ~ Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of ~kersfield, California
ma
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Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., May 14, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as £ollows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty,
Strong, Barton, Christensen
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of ~ay 7, 1980 were
approved as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Means,
Kern County Democratic Central
submitting a position paper on
ordered placed on file.
communication from
Committee, dated May 2, 1980,
transportation, was received and
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, dated May 12, 1980,
commending the City Council for approving a Joint Powers Agreement
with the County of Kern for fire service unification, was received
and ordered placed on file.
REPORTS
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read Report No. 5-80 regarding Public Works
to be Performed by Contract, as follows:
On April 30, 1980 the Business Development and
Parking Committee met with representatives of
the Associated General Contractors relative to
the items brought before the Council by Mr.
Bill Hart, San Joaquin District Manager of AGC.
The AGC expressed their concern about the
City's performance on street maintenance
projects. The Public Works Director reported:
(1) That the Street Maintenance Division has
less employees now than it had 15 years ago,
even though the street mileage has increased
from 240 miles to 400 miles; (2) The Division
is only staffed to do patching, sealing and
minor sectional repair work; and (3) All of
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 2
237
the reconstruction, resurfacing and concrete
work is now being done by contract labor.
The Committee assured the AGC that the City is
not proposing to change its policy to allow
more public works to be done by City employees.
In addition, the Public Works Director will
meet with the AGC from time to time to review
specifications and requirements regarding
public works projects.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Business Development
and Parking Committee Report No. 5-80 regarding Public Works to be
Performed by Contract, was accepted.
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Energy Committee, read
Report No. 3-80 regarding Kern COG Energy Element Study Grant, as
follows:
On January 17, 1980 the Bakersfield City Council
authorized submittal of a proposal to Kern COG
for the study of a Comprehensive Energy Element,
conservation of energy resources and the develop-
ment of alternative energy sources. Subsequently,
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accomplish
that study was executed on April 2, 1980 and a
consultant hired to conduct the study. A budget
of $30,000 was appropriated by Kern COG £or the
study.
Based on meetings of the City Energy Task Force
and other data derived by the consultant, it
has become apparent that energy conservation
activities cannot be considered local in nature;
rather, they have region-wide application and
impact. Thus, the final product of the study--
a General Plan Element and implementing
ordinances--is designed to be utilized by all
jurisdictions in Kern County. In light of this
development, it is also appropriate that Kern
COG, as the area-wide planning agency for the
County, should conduct the study effort directly.
THEREFORE, IT IS THE RECOMMENDATION of the
Council Energy Committee that the following
actions be taken:
The lead responsibility for the Energy
Element should be transferred to Kern COG,
with the energy consultant to work for
that agency; and a second person be hired
in a consultant capacity to provide
necessary staff to conduct a County-wide
study;
The City of Bakersfield be reimbursed by
Kern COG for all costs incurred to date
relative to conducting the study;
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Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, May 14, 1980 - Page 3
The General Plan Energy Element resulting
from the study be made available to all
jurisdictions in Kern County for appropriate
local action; and
4. These actions become effective May 19, 1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Energy Committee
Report No. 3-80 regarding Kern COG Energy Element Study Grant,
was accepted; and recommendations as outlined in the report, were
approved.
Councilman Payne, member of the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 6-80 regarding In-Service
Police Training Study, as follows:
The Police Department, during the 1979-80
budget deliberations, presented a proposed
request to the Council for a formalized In-
Service Training Study. On September 19, 1979
Management Assessment Center was hired to
study this program and the training needs of
the Police Department and report back to the
Council. On January 16, 1980 the Council took
formal action to initiate the training pro-
gram on the recommendation of the Management
Assessment Center. Phase One has been
instituted and is proceeding reasonably well.
While there have been minor problems, the
committee members have conferred with the
Chief of Police and other key department
members and found that the problems are being
worked out and the program is proceeding in a
satisfactory manner.
On March 25, 1980 Management Assessment Center
submitted their second report for Phase Two
which sets out some training needs which were
discovered during the original investigation
and assessment by the consultants.
We have again conferred with the Chief of Police
and various department personnel on the recom-
mendations of Phase Two and find that the
department essentially agrees with the conclusion
and feels that with Council action Phase Two
can be implemented to proceed with the recom-
mended training and curriculum.
It is believed that any problems which might
arise can be again worked out in a satisfactory
manner. It is therefore the recommendation of
this committee that the Council approve imple-
menting Phase Two of the In-Service Police
Training Program and transfer $5,000 from the
Council Contingency Fund to the Police Depart-
ment budget to fund Phase Two for the remainder
of this fiscal year. It is further recommended
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 4
23,9
that the Council consider authorizing the
Manager to place $45,000 additional monies, for
this purpose, into the Bakersfield Police
Department's 1980-81 budget during the budget
hearings.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee Report No. 6-80 regarding In-Service Police
Training Study, was accepted; and recommendations as outlined in
the report, were approved.
Assistant City Manager-Finance Kelmar reported that
recently, the City Council received and referred to staff, for
recommendation, the matter of a rate increase for taxicab companies
and drivers. In light of economic conditions, problems in evaluation
of rate increase requests and availability of other methods of
public transportation, the sta£f would recommend the subject of
taxicab rate regulations be referred to the City Council's Business
Development and Parking Committee for evaluation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the subject of taxi-
cab rate regulations was referred to the Business Development and
Parking Committee for evaluation.
The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
CONSENT CALENDAR
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 5917 to 6076,
inclusive, in the amount of $269,843.27.
Sewer Easement from Sill Properties, Inc.,
located north of Sillect Avenue along
proposed Arrow Street, as required for
Parcel Map No. 5854.
Map of Tract No. 4291 with Frank P. and
Judi A. Smith, located south of Stockdale
Highway and east of New Stine Road.
Application £or Encroachment Permit from
Bernie Harris, 3289 Chester Lane, for
construction of a 4 foot high block and
wrought iron fence at back of sidewalk
along 3289 Chester Lane.
Plans and Specifications for construction
of portions o~ White Lane, Gos£ord Road
and Half Moon Drive.
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Bakersfield, California, May t4 1980 - Page 5
(f)
Request from Jay Alvin Wheelan, Ming
Center Investment Company, for amendment
to the General Plan for commercial use
of property located on the north side of
Ardmore Avenue, between Stine Road and
Akers Road. (Refer to Planning Commission
for study and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e) and (f) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, low bid of Kern Rock
for Select Road Materials - Annual Contract No. 10481, was accepted,
all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, low bid of
Redding Steel Supply for Corrugated Metal, was accepted and all
other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, bid of I.B.M. for
Electronic Typewriter for the Police Department, was accepted, all
other bids rejected and the Finance Operations Manager was
authorized to make arrangements with United California Bank for
financing.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2559 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020
of Title 17 of the Municipal Code
changing the Land Use Zoning of those
certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 5400
and 5600 Lennox Avenue, and making
findings in connection with P.U.D.
Zone.
The application for this amendment was made by Robert J.
Matsumoto and would change subject property from an R-1-HOSP. (One
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 6
Family Dwelling - Hospital) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit
Development) Zone.
Mrs. Joyce Davis, 804 Elsey Street, stated that the
Park Stockdale Board and Mr. Robert Matsumoto reached an agreement
about changes that would be made to this development to make it
acceptable to residents of the area. Mr. Matsumoto agreed to the
Increase the number of condominimums in the
development to 50%.
2. Direct more traffic out Mohawk Street rather
than Lennox Avenue where there is traffic
congestion.
3.Construct one story apartments immediately
adjacent to existing homes.
4. Provide two portable classrooms to Panama
School District for a 5 year period.
Mrs. Davis requested that when other zone changes for
this area are brought before the Council that the school district
and traffic problems be considered prior to making a decision.
Mr. Robert Matsumoto stated Mrs. Davis' statement was
correct and he presented a copy of a letter from the Park Stock-
dale Civic Association, Inc., dated April 19, 1980, setting out
the changes made to this development to make it more acceptable
to residents of the area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, copy of letter from
Park Stockdale Civic Association, Inc., to Mr. Robert J. Matsumoto,
dated April 19, 1980, was received and ordered placed on file; and
Negative Declaration and Ordinance No. 2559 New Series of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020 of
Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the Land Use Zoning o£
those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 5400 and 5600 Lennox Avenue, and making findings in connection
with P.U.D. Zone, finding said zoning consistent with the General
following:
1.
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Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 7
Noes:
Absent:
Plan, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong,
Christensen
None
None
First
Barton,
NEW BUSINESS
reading of an Ordinance amend-
ing Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by
changing the Land Use Zoning of those
certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield located south of Pacheco
Road and east of Akers Road.
The application for this amendment was made by Walter
Heisey and would change subject properties from an "A" (Agricultural)
Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-2 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling), or more restrictive, Zones.
The Planning Commission approved the zonings with the
application of the "D" Design Overlay to the R-2 zoning.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance amending
Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by changing the Land Use Zoning of those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield located south of Pacheco Road and east of Akers
Road.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakers£ield
amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter
17.12 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield,
regarding property known as Fairview
No. 1 Annexation.
This ordinance would zone upon annexation those certain
properties in the County of Kern located south of White Lane,
north of the Arvin-Edison Intake Canal, west of Monitor Street and
east of Hughes Lane to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling), R-2 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling), ~ (Mobilehome) and M-1-D (Light
Manufacturing - Architectural Design), or more restrictive, Zones.
Zoning upon annexation of the R-2 properties was recom-
mended for approval by the Planning Commission with the application
of the "D" Design Overlay and the following condition:
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 8
Tentative tracts containing proposed
R-2 zoned lots on Pacheco Road, Fairview
Road and Monitor Street are to be
revised to include private drives at
rear of said lots to provide ingress
and egress to off-street parking
spaces.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020 of
Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield, regarding property known as Fairview No. i Annexation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 32-80
fixing the time of meetings of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
during the months of May, June, July,
August, September and October, 1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 32-80
fixing the time of meetings of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field during the months of May, June, July, August, September and
October, 1980, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Means, Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of License Agreement form
regarding use of City of Bakersfield
water spreading properties by other
entities.
This agreement provides for use of City of Bakersfield
spreading facilities by other public entities and was authorized
by Water Board action on May 7, 1980, and authorizes the Water
Manager to execute.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, License Agreement
form regarding use of City of Bakersfield water spreading properties
by other entities, was approved.
HEARINGS
This is the time set for continued hearing before the
Council on an Appeal by Troy Childers regarding the revocation of
his permit for towing of vehicles for the City Police Department.
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Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page 9
This hearing was continued from the meeting of April 9,
1980, at the request of Mr. Childer's attorney.
A letter was received from Mr. James E. Noriega, Attorney
for Mr. Childers, requesting that this hearing be continued until
July 30, 1980.
Councilman Ratty stated he felt enough time has been
given to this matter and made a motion that the hearing on the
appeal be continued until next week, May 21, 1980.
Councilman Means offered a substitute motion that the
hearing on the appeal be continued until July 30, 1980, as requested
by Mr. Childer's attorney.
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Means,
Noes: Councilmen Miller,
Absent: None
This motion failed to carry by the
Strong, Christensen
Payne, Ratty, Barton
be continued until next week, May 21, 1980,
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Barton
Noes: Councilmen Means, Miller, Strong, Christensen
Absent: None
Councilman Ratty's motion that the hearing on the appeal
failed to carry by the
Councilman Miller made a motion that the hearing on the
This motion failed to
appeal by continued until June 18, 1980.
carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: Ratty,
Councilman ~iller
Councilmen Means, Payne,
Christensen
Absent: None
Upon
Council on
his permit
Strong, Barton,
a motion by Councilman Means, hearing before the
an Appeal by Troy Childers regarding the revocation of
for towing of vehicles for the City Police Department,
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Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1980 - Page l0
was continued until the meeting of July 2,
roll call vote:
1980,
by the following
Ayes: Councilmen Means, Miller, Payne, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Noes: Councilman Ratty
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, recommendations from
the Public Works Director regarding Sewer Service Charges for
Fiscal Year 1980-81, was referred to the Budget Review and Finance
Committee for study and recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
~Y~~of~~Bakersfield,
Calif.
H. E. BERGEN
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
/ASSISTANT CITY CLER~~-~
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Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., May 21, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong,
Barton, Christensen, Means
None
Absent:
Minutes of the
approved as presented.
regular meeting of May 14,
1980 were
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Ms. Rosemary Duffy, representing Bakersfield High
School's Forensic Society, requested that the Council waive the
May 15th deadline for filing an application for a permit to sell
Fireworks.
Mr. Fred Thompson, representing College Heights School
P.T.A., requested that the Council waive the May 15th deadline
for filing an application for a permit to sell Fireworks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the May 15th deadline
for filing an application for a permit to sell Fireworks was
waived for Bakersfield High School's Forensic Society and College
Heights School P.T.A.
Mrs. Anne Monroe, 3991 Marella Way, read a letter that
was in the Private Property Free Enterprise Newspaper written by
Norman E. Jorgenson regarding freedom in this country.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Christensen stated the City of Bakersfield
has been a long standing member of the League of California Cities
and they maintain an outstanding research department and legal
staff. The citizens of Bakersfield should be aware that the
League of California Cities has come out against Proposition 9,
from the standpoint that its passage will be costly to the taxpayers
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Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 2
by either denying or curtailing many standards and needed services.
The citizens should be aware, when they vote, that the curtailing
or denying of standard City services can be greatly hampered.
Councilman Christensen made a motion that each Councilman vote
either in favor of or against the League of California Cities'
stand recommending a "No" vote on Proposition 9.
Councilman Strong stated he does not mind voting on
Councilman Christensen's motion because he has strong feelings
about Proposition 9. However, the Council should not set a
precedent by taking positions on certain ballot propositions
because they represent people who are for and against them.
Councilman Ratty stated he wholeheartedly supports
Councilman Strong's position because taking stands on the various
propositions on the ballot could be an ongoing thing.
Councilman Ratty offered a substitute motion that the
Council take no position on the propositions on the June ballot.
This motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton
Noes: Councilmen Christensen, Means
Absent: None
Councilman Means clarified his negative vote by stating
that he feels the Council needs to let the public know exactly
what their feelings and beliefs are, so when it comes time for re-
election they know exactly where that Councilman stands.
Councilman Christensen stated he would make a motion,
so the Council cannot remain two-faced in the eyes of the taxpayers,
that the City of Bakersfield withdraw from the League of California
Cities if their research and legal advice is not going to be
supported.
Councilman Strong stated the League of California Cities'
opinion has nothing to do with the individual cities that make up
the League. They are expressing an opinion as an entity. If any
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Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, May 21, 1980 - Page 3
for the record,
He did not feel
position.
Councilman desires to read into the record what that opinion is
that is his privilege, but he would doubt if the over 400 cities
throughout the State have taken an individual position on all the
propositions.
Councilman Ratty stated the League is expressing an
opinion as the League not as individuals. Councilman Ratty stated,
he is £or Proposition 9 and will vote that way.
the Council, as a public body, should take a
Councilman Barton stated he cannot support the motion to
withdraw from the League of California Cities. It is a valuable
organization to participate in that distributes a lot of good
information and gives support in the State Legislature. Council-
man Barton stated he is going to vote "No" on Proposition 9 and
that is strictly an individuals opinion.
Councilman Christensen's motion that the City of Bakers-
field withdraw from the League o£ California Cities, failed to
carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Christensen
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Means
None
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Marion E. Malamma,
1905 Oscar Avenue, was appointed as a member of the Business Tax
Appeals Board, term expiring July l, 1980. Councilman Means
abstained from voting on this matter.
Councilman Christensen stated he would like to make the
comment that he hopes the Budget Review and Finance Committee, when
they are drawing up the final budget and are thinking about cutting
monies, that they don't forget how worthless the League of
California Cities is and that they save the $30,000 or more we
spend annually toward it.
Councilman Miller requested a written status report from
the City Attorney regarding any impending litigation with United
Bakersfield,
California, May
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21, 1980 - Page 4
Airlines and an evaluation on the current services being offered
at Meadows Field.
Councilman Means stated he received a telephone call
from someone who was concerned because County cars were not being
ticketed around the Bradbury Building and the building next door.
This citizen was told, by the person ticketing cars, that it was
a City policy not to issue tickets to County marked cars due to
parking problems. Councilman Means stated he is opposed to this
and asked if there is such a policy.
City Manager Bergen stated he would check with Police
Chief Price and give an answer at the next Council Meeting.
Councilman Means spoke in opposition to Proposition l0
the Rent Initiative on the June ballot.
REPORTS
Councilman Strong, Chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 7-80 regarding Staffing
Level of Community Development Division, as follows:
Attached to this report is a memorandum from
Dennis Needham, Fire and Development Services
Director, regarding the staffing level of the
Community Development Division.
As noted in this memorandum, Chief Needham is
of the opinion that some of the City's Community
Development and Redevelopment programs will have
to be deferred or possibly not initiated unless
adequate staffing is available. To substantiate
his position, a letter from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is
attached to this report, points out this
staffing problem.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Com-
mittee met with the staff in February of this
year and reviewed personnel requests for
Community Development, however, we felt that
any additional employees should be discussed
at such time that the City's financial picture
was clearer. Since that time we received the
attached letter from HUD and we are now of the
opinion that these positions are needed prior
to the regular budget hearings. We have been
assured that Federal funds are available through
Block Grant funding and Redevelopment funds.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Com-
mittee is therefore recommending Council approval
of the following new positions:
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I - Associate Planner at a monthly salary
range of $1743 - $2118
1 - Planning Technician at a monthly
salary range of $1274 - $1548
1 - Rehabilitation Specialist at a monthly
salary range of $1469 - $1785
i - Clerk Steno I at a monthly salary
range of $817 - $994
For the Council's information, if in the future
Federal funds for financing these positions are
cut, then these positions will be eliminated.
New employees will be informed of this prior
to being hired.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee Report No. 7-80 regarding Staffing Level of
Community Development Division, was accepted; and new positions as
outlined in the report, were approved. Councilman Miller voted in
the negative on this motion.
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 6-80 regarding Audit of City
Financial Records for 1979-80 Fiscal Year, as follows:
The Council has referred to this Committee
letters from two Certified Public Accounting
firms regarding the audit of the City's
financial records for the 1979-80 fiscal year -
Carpenter, Kuhn & Williams and Fox & Company.
The Committee has met with representatives of
both firms. The discussions centered around
audit approach, audit techniques, qualifica-
tions and experience of personnel proposed to
work on the audit and audit independence.
Based on these discussions, we would recommend
the firm of Carpenter, Kuhn & Williams. Fox
& Company has been the City's auditor for over
ten years. We recognize that Fox & Company is
an excellent audit firm and has done a satis-
factory job over this period. Although we
recognize they have an internal method of
maintaining independence by rotation of staff,
we feel a periodic rotation of firms is
essential in reinforcing this independence.
The firm proposes to audit the City's records
and perform the compliance audit for Federal
Revenue Sharing and Community Development
Block Grant Funds for $16,225.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Means, Budget Review and Finance Committee Report No. 6-80 regarding
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 6
roll
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Audit of City Financial Records for 1979-80 Fiscal Year, was
accepted; and Contract with Carpenter, Kuhn & Williams for Audit
of City financial records for 1979-80 Fiscal Year, was approved
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same, by the following
call vote:
Councilmen Miller, Strong, Christensen, Means
Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Barton
None
Councilman Payne clarified his negative vote by
stating
that he believes in the old clich~ "if it ain't broken don't fix
it." The report states Fox and Company is doing an excellent job
and he is not comfortable with the approach that the firm of
Carpenter Kuhn and Williams laid out in their letter.
Councilman Ratty clarified his negative vote by stating
he takes exception to Councilman Mean's cheap shot at other Councils.
There has been nothing wrong in the way the City has handled its
finances and it is in good financial shape. The Finance Director
and Fox & Company have done a good job in watching over the Council
and making sure the money goes where it should. He has no objection
to changing firms, but the City should get someone with equal
prestige.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham reported
that in the middle of last year the Council adopted a resolution
supporting fair housing practices in the City. In the recent
review, by HUD, of the City's Community Development Block Grant
Program they pointed out the City had money budgeted for a Fair
Housing Educational Program. HUD requested that the City of
Bakersfield get involved in this program. Mr. Needham requested
that this item be referred to a committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong the matter of the
Fair Housing Educational Program was referred to the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield,
California, May 21,
1980 - Page 7
The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(J)
CONSENT CALENDAR
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 6077 to 6258,
inclusive, in the amount of $509,717.64.
Claim for Injuries and Damages from Mildred
Pierce, c/o George A. Boyle, Attorney at
Law, 416 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Claim for Injuries and Damages from Frances
Pierce by her guardian Mildred Pierce,
c/o George A. Boyle, Attorney at Law, 416
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. (Refer to
City Attorney)
Claim for Damages from Eddie Johnson, 728
Eureka Street, Bakersfield. (Refer to
City Attorney)
Claim for Personal Injuries and Damages
from Alice Spadie, 1234 "K" Street, Apt.
5, Bakersfield. (Refer to City Attorney)
Map of Tract No. 4285, with Lloyd Plank,
located at southwest corner of Gorham
Street and Taylor Street.
Map of Tract No. 4310 and Improvement
Agreement with Donald P. and Mary M.
Chandler for improvements therein,
located on the south side of Planz Road
approximately 300' east of Hughes Lane.
Map of Tract No. 4315 and Improvement
Agreement with Donald P. Chandler for
improvements therein, located south of
Wilson Road, west of Freeway 99.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Asphalt Concrete Pavement on University
Avenue between Camden Street and La Costa
Street, Contract No. 80-29 with Griffith
Company.
Tract No. 3867 B, Contract No. 79-101
with B. L. Dickinson, Inc., located at
Fairfax Road and Oakridge Drive.
Contract Change Order No. 2 to Contract
No. 79-147 with Tumblin Company for South
Wing Addition to Bakersfield City Hall.
This Change Order provides for: (1) in-
stallation of a computer terminal cabinet
and necessary conduit to accommodate the
proposed City computer system; and (2)
installation of service conduits and
splice box required by the electrical
power company. The cost of the work under
this Change Order is $4,477. Sufficient
funds are in the City Hall Addition budget
for this increased cost.
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 8
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(d),
were
(e),
(k) Request from Kamwil, Inc., for amendment
to the General Plan for commercial use
of property located on the southwest
corner of Frazer Road and proposed Old
River Road. (Refer to Planning Commission
for study and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller,
(f), (g), (~), (i), (j) and (k) of
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Items (a), (b), (c),
the Consent Calendar,
Ayes:
Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Means
Noes: None
Absent: None
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2560 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of
the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located
south of Pacheco Road and east of
Akers Road.
The application for this amendment was made by Walter
Heisey and would change subject properties from an "A" (Agricultural)
Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zones.
The Planning Commission approved the zonings with the
application of the "D" Design Overlay to the R-2 zoning.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Negative Declaration
and Ordinance No. 2560 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
located south of Pacheco Road and east of Akers Road, finding said
zonings consistent with the General Plan, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Miller
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Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 9
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2561 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020
of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakers-
field, regarding property known as
Fairview No. 1 Annexation.
This ordinance zones upon annexation those certain
properties in the County of Kern located south of White Lane,
north of the Arvin-Edison Intake Canal, west of ~lonitor Street and
east of Hughes Lane to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling), R-2 (Limite~
Multiple Family Dwelling), MH (Mobilehome) and M-1-D (Light
Manufacturing - Architectural Design) Zones.
Zoning upon annexation of the R-2 properties was recom-
mended for approval by the Planning Commission with the application
of the "D" Design Overlay and the following condition:
Tentative tracts containing proposed R-2 zoned
lots on Pacheco Road, Fairview Road and Monitor
Street are to be revised to include private
drives at rear of said lots to provide ingress
and egress to off-street parking spaces.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Negative Declaration
and Ordinance No. 2561 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning
Map) of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, regarding
property known as Fairview No. 1 Annexation, finding said zonings
consistent with the General Plan, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Payne, Ratty, Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means
Noes None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Miller
NEW BUSINESS
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing portions of Chapter ll.04
of the Municipal Code, Speed Zones.
This ordinance repeals the speed limits established by
ordinance and will be replaced by a resolution establishing speed
limits.
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 10
255
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing portions of Chapter
11.04 of the Municipal Code, Speed Zones.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing the establishing of
Speed Zones on streets in the City
of Bakersfield.
This ordinance authorizes the Council to establish speed
limits by resolution. Presently speed limits on streets can only
be established by ordinance. California Vehicle Code allows local
agencies to establish these speed limits by resolution.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing the establishing of
Speed Zones on streets in the City of Bakersfield.
Referral of a Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
notifying the State of California
that the City of Bakersfield does
not wish to participate in the SB
966 Deferred Payment Loan Program.
On July 17, 1979, the Council authorized staff to submit
a grant application for SB 966 funds for a Deferred Payment Loan
Program for housing rehabilitation. Subsequently, when the appli-
cation was approved, the State imposed a number of administrative
requirements which staff believes to be unworkable. It is staff's
recommendation that the City not participate in the SB 966 program
at this time. It is further recommended that a resolution notifying
the State that the City does not wish to participate in the SB 966
Deferred Loan Program be forwarded to the proper State agency.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield notifying the State of California
that the City of Bakersfield does not wish to participate in the
SB 966 Deferred Payment Loan Program, was referred to the Budget
Review and Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 11
Approval of 1980-81 Domestic Water
Enterprise Operating and Capital
Outlay Budget.
This budget was approved by the Water Board on May 14,
1980.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the 1980-81 Domestic
Water Enterprise Operating and Capital Outlay Budget was approved.
Approval of Amendment to Agreement
No. 79-155 between the City and
California Water Service Company
for a Water Main for the City Hall
Addition at a location which will
avoid destruction of several trees
along the east side of the present
City Hall.
The new location will require removal and replacement
of sidewalk along Chester Avenue and will increase the contract
amount from $25,891 to $30,697. Sufficient funds are in the City
Hall Addition budget for this increase.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, Amendment to Agree-
ment No. 79-155 between the City and California Water Service
Company for a Water Main for the City Hall Addition at a location
which will avoid destruction of several trees along the east side
of the present City Hall, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Approval of Amendment to Agreement
No. 78-165 between the City and
Garone Cattle Company allowing Lessee
to import and store canal water in
irrigation reservoirs during periods
when reservoirs are not being used
for storage of treatment plant
effluent.
The canal water will be used for irrigation purposes
during the period when the water demand is greater than the
effluent available from Plant No. 2.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Amendment to
Agreement No. 78-165 between the City and Garone Cattle Company
allowing Lessee to import and store canal water in irrigation
reservoirs during period when reservoirs are not being used for
storage of treatment plant effluent, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 12
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HEARINGS
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council on an Appeal by Harold Knight for United Commercial
Traveler Lodge Hall to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ment denying their application for a Conditional Use Permit to
modify a prior Conditional Use Permit to allow the serving of
alcoholic beverages to members and their guests in an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone, affecting that certain property
commonly known as 2430 - 19th Street.
This hearing has been duly advertised and the property
owners have been notified as required by law.
Letters protesting the granting of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow serving of alcoholic beverages have been received
from:
pation.
Julius W. & William G. Bain
1931 Cedar Street
Mrs. Pearl Sutton
1929 "A" Street
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
Mr. Nurl Renfro, co-owner of Theater Garden Apartments
immediately across the street from subject building, spoke in
opposition to issuing the Conditional Use Permit because it would
add to the noise, litter and parking problems.
Mr. George Webster, 1909 Cedar Street and co-owner of
Theater Garden Apartments, spoke in opposition to issuing the
Conditional Use Permit because it would add to the noise, litter
and parking problems. Mr. Webster also submitted copies o£ two
letters addressed to the Alcohol Beverage Control from Mr. & Mrs.
Hugh M. Allen, 2502 18th Street, and James R. Parker, Jr., 2330 -
20th Street, requesting that they deny the application for a
liquor license from United Commercial Traveler Lodge Hall.
Mr. Ron Muckleston, representing United Commercial
Travelers of America, requested that the Council grant the application
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Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 13
for a Conditional Use Permit so they can serve alcoholic beverages
during lodge functions.
Marguerite Muckleston, representing the Women's Auxiliary
of the United Commercial Travelers, outlined their funcations in
the organization and requested that the Conditional Use Permit
be granted.
No further protests or objections being received and no
one else wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Hart closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Ratty,
Zoning Resolution No. 275 denying Conditional Use Permit to permit
the serving of alcoholic beverages to members and their guests on
that certain property commonly known as 2430 - 19th Street, was
adopted by the following roll cal~ vote:
Ayes Councilmen Miller, Payne, Ratty, Barton, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilmen Strong, Means
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council on an Appeal by Patrick E. Jennison to the decision of
the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting a Conditional Use Permit
to Warner Amex Cable of Kern County to allow the construction,
operation and maintenance of a sixty-foot high antenna tower with
a six-foot diameter microwave receiver dish mounted at the fifty-
seven foot level in an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling -
Architectural Design) Zone, affecting that certain property
commonly known as 5401 Auburn Street.
This hearing has been duly advertised and the property
owners have been notified as required by law.
Mayor Hart stated that due to a real or imaginary con- ·
flict of interest he would not participate in the following matter
and yielded the chair to Vice-Mayor Barton.
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1980 - Page 14
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Vice-Mayor Barton declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Frank T. Kasunick, 5213 Eastridge Court, spoke in
opposition to the tower being constructed in a residential neighbor-
hood.
Mr. Patrick Jennison, 5229 Eastridge Court and an Attorney
representing residents in the area, spoke in opposition to the
tower being constructed in a residential neighborhood and also
mentioned a water tank that has graffiti all over it that Warner
Cable has agreed to paint if the Conditional Use Permit is granted.
Mr. Joe Evans, 5301 Eastridge Court, spoke in opposition
to the tower being constructed in a residential neighborhood,
especially with small children in the area. Mr. Evans stated the
tower, fence and location are not conducive to the mental and
physical well-being of all the surrounding residents and he felt
there are better alternatives available.
Karen Preston, 5300 Eastridge Court, stated this would
be an eyesore in the neighborhood along with the water tank, power
lines and power plant and requested that the Council deny the
application for the Conditional Use Permit.
Cynthia Stiles, 5228 Eastridge Court, stated the tower
would be a detriment to the resale of any homes in the area and
questioned the possible health hazards from the microwave.
Mr. Greg Schulze, 2713 Sierraglen Court, stated he felt
the tower would be an additional blight to the neighborhood and
expressed concern for the safety of the children in the area.
Mr. Ralph Arias, 5204 Eastridge Court, spoke in opposition
to the tower being constructed in their neighborhood.
Mrs. Lois Kasunick, 5213 Eastridge Court, questioned
putting the tower in this area rather than further to the east
where there is vacant land.
Mr. Greg Gallion, 5324 Eastridge Court, questioned the
direction the dish will be pointed and the potential danger of the
tower being constructed in a residential neighborhood.
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Bakersfield, California, ~ay 21, 1980 - Page 15
Mr. Bob Campbell, 5309 Eastridge Court, spoke in oppositon
to the tower being constructed in their neighborhood.
Mr. William Swanson, representing Warner Amex Cable of
Kern County, speaking in favor of granting the Conditional Use
Permit to allow construction of the antenna tower, outlined what
their project consists of, the size of the project and what they
expect to accomplish by installing microwave in their Bakersfield
system. Mr. Swanson stated he wanted to clarify that there is no
health hazard or danger involved in that receiver. Mr. Swanson
submitted photographs and plot plans of the area to the Council.
No further protests or objections being received and no
one else wishing to speak in favor, Vice-Mayor Barton closed the
public portion of the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, hearing on an Appeal
by Patrick E. Jennison to the decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment granting a Conditional Use Permit to Warner Amex Cable
of Kern County to allow the construction, operation and maintenance
of a sixty-foot high antenna tower with a six-foot diameter micro-
wave receiver dish mounted at the fifty-seven foot level in an
R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design)
Zone, affecting that certain property commonly known as 5401
Auburn Street, was continued until the Council
1980.
Meeting of July 2,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:55 P.M. ~R~t e C~
MAY ield,
ATTEST: ~
CIT~LER n~cio Clerk of the Council
of &he City of t~akersfield, California
Calif.
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., June 4, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Means, Miller
Councilman Ratty
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of May
approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
21, 1980 were
Mrs. Eleanor Akers, District Manager of the local office
of the Census Bureau, stated a "Complete Count Committee" was
formed in each community to assist the nation's efforts in obtaining
an accurate census count for the year 1980. Mrs. Akers presented
Certificates of Appreciation to the following members of the
Complete Count Committee for their efforts in the remarkable
return of census data information from this area when compared
with other communities in this state and nation:
Robert Ashbeck
Bernice Bonillas
Joe Coley
Shirley Davidson
Maria-Esther Deanda
Margaret Grant
Georgia Hysaw
Lynn Noel
Adoption of Resolution No. 33-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field expressing their appreciation
for the services rendered to Metro-
politan Bakersfield by the "Complete
Count Committee."
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 33-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield expressing their appre-
ciation for the services rendered to Metropolitan Bakersfield by
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Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1980 - Page 2
the "Complete Count Committee," was adopted by the
call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Payne, Strong,
Miller
Barton,
None
Councilman Ratty
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne,
following roll
Christensen, Means,
the Kern Chapter of the American National Red Cross, dated May 27,
1980, expressing their appreciation to the Bakersfield Fire Depart-
ment for their assistance in replacing the rope on their flagpole,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, communication from
Diane Meyer, dated May 31, 1980, resigning from the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, communication from
Moreland Engineering, Inc., dated May 30, 1980, requesting an
amendment to the General Plan for commercial use of property in
the northeast corner of Parcel Map No. 4997, located near the
southeast corner of Pacheco Road and South "H" Street, was received
and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, communication
from Bakersfield Neon Sign Company, 519 Kentucky Street, dated May
30, 1980, requesting the Council to hear an Appeal regarding the
Planning Commission's denial of their request for a sign for Bakers-
field Self Storage, South, located at 4020 Wible Road, was received
and Wednesday, July 2, 1980, was the date set for hearing the
appeal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Petition containing
123 signatures of residents requesting annexation of the area
bounded on the north by Pacheco Road, on the east by Hughes Lane,
on the south by Fairview Road and on the west by Freeway 99, was
received and referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
communication from
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Miller requested a report on the City's policy
for purchasing vehicles for various departments.
Councilman Miller requested the Public Works Department
to investigate a problem of people driving, etc., on a dirt path
in the Panorama Drive area, south and east of Christmas Tree Lane,
and report back to the Council with a recommendation.
Councilman Miller asked how the failure of the Charter
Amendment (Measure "A") will affect the City's C.E.T.A. Program.
City Manager Bergen stated the City would revert back
to part-time employees rather than C.E.T.A. employees. At the
time the City entered the C.E.T.A. Program there was an agreement
that if the Charter Amendment passed the program would proceed and
if it failed the County would take the employees back.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller the Redevelopment
Agency was requested to notify the Council prior to entering an
agreement for their annual audit. Councilman Payne voted in the
negative on this motion.
Councilman Barton announced that he will hold a Town
Hall Meeting, open to all citizens of Bakersfield but primarily
with residents of the 7th Ward, on Thursday, June 5, 1980, at
7:00 P.M., in the Wilson Road Veterans Hall.
Councilman Means requested a report from staff regarding
the additional cost to the City for using part-time rather than
C.E.T.A. employees.
Councilman Means requested a report and recommendation
from the Director of Public Works as to what can be done within
the next two months to alleviate the traffic problems on Real Road,
including the accident rate for the last year.
Councilman Miller suggested that the Director of Public
Works investigate the possibility of converting Real Road into a
one-way street.
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1980 - Page 4
REPORTS
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 7-80 regarding Withdrawal from
State SB 966 Deferred Payment Loan Program, as follows:
On May 28, 1980, at the request of the City
Council, the Budget Review and Finance Com-
mittee reviewed the merits of the recommendation
by staff that the City of Bakersfield withdraw
from participation in the Deferred Payment
Loan Program established under SB 966. It
should be noted that providing safe, sanitary
and decent housing for all segments of our
community has been, and continues to be, a
fundamental goal of this City Council. With
this thought in mind, the Committee undertook
a detailed analysis of those areas we felt
were significant in evaluating the overall
impact of the program to the City.
Based upon the following key issues and con-
siderations, the Budget Review and Finance
Committee is recommending the City Council
indicate its desire to withdraw from parti-
cipation in this program. Those issues are
as follows:
Funds received from the State Department of
Housing and Community Development for imple-
mentation of this program in fact represent
a loan from the State of California with an
annual interest rate of 3%.
Administration costs for soliciting, pack-
aging, and servicing of the individual
loans cannot, under normal circumstances,
be absorbed by funds received from the
State. Therefore, these direct costs must
be absorbed by the participating city, thus
adding an additional 4 to 5 percent (or
$250-300) to the cost of each loan.
There are additional annual administrating
tasks that are the responsibility o£ the
participating cities. These include
monitoring tenancy standards and verifi-
cations of payment of taxes and insurance.
All loans granted under this program, except
those issued to elderly individuals, are
for a five-year term and are due in full at
the end of that period.
The total amount made available to the City
of Bakersfield is $70,000. Assuming an
average loan of $5,000, the City would be
able to issue only 12-15 loans. In our
opinion, this does not represent a signi-
ficant number relative to the overall
housing needs of the city.
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It is estimated that the total cost of this
program could run as high as 12 to 15 per-
cent of the total funding amount, based upon
the implementation and administration costs.
We, therefore, recommend the following
actions be taken:
1)
Adopt a resolution indicating the City's
desire to withdraw from the State
Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan
Program; and
2)
Instruct the staff to monitor the sub-
ject program for any changes to its
basic requirements that might make it
a more cost-effective, viable program
in the future.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 7-80 regarding Withdrawal from State
SB 966 Deferred Payment Loan Program was accepted; and staff was
instructed to monitor subject program for any changes to its basic
requirements that might make it a more cost-effective, viable
program in the future.
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field notifying the State of Cali-
fornia that the City of Bakersfield
does not wish to participate in the
SB 966 Deferred Payment Loan Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Resolution No. 34-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield notifying the State of
California that the City of Bakersfield does not wish to partici-
pate in the SB 966 Deferred Payment Loan Program, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
City Manager Bergen reported that several weeks ago
Councilman Means requested clarification of the Police Department's
policy of issuing parking tickets to official cars. The Parking
Meter Ordinance contains an exemption for all government vehicles,
however, the Vehicle Code only provides for exemption of authorized
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1980 - Page 6
emergency vehicles. The car markers were confused on this point
and this has now been corrected. All vehicles, including govern-
ment vehicle~ with the exception of emergency vehicles, are subjeet
to the time zones.
Director of Public Works Hawley reported that on August
29, 1979, the Council adopted Resolution No. 66-79, which estab-
lished sewer fees for the six month period from January 1 through
June 30, 1980. This resolution authorized the base sewer charge
to be collected by special charges shown on the County Property
Tax bills and a surcharge to be added to high users through
supplemental sewer billings. The base charges were added to the
tax roll and the City has collected the money from the County Tax
Collector. The staff has completed the calculations of surcharges
that will be applied to those sewer users who have used large
amounts of water or have had high strength waste. The City will
be submitting additions to the tax rolls, utility companies, and
tax exempt governmental agencies. Of the 44,000 connections to
the sewer system, approximately 630 will receive the supplemental
billings. These supplemental billings will be mailed within the
next 30 days.
Councilman Strong requested that these billings be re-
viewed by the Budget Review and Finance Committee prior to being
mailed.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham reported
that the next Council and Planning Commission Workshop could be
scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 1980, in the Venus Room of the
Civic Auditorium.
Councilman Means stated he understands the Association
of Cities will be holding a meeting that same night and indicated
that he would check into it and let Mr. Needham know.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 6259 to 6411,
inclusive, in the amount of $1,476,684.74.
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June 4, 1980 - Page 7
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Claim for Damages from Automobile Club of
Southern California on behalf of Blanche
M. Miner, 89 Cinnamon Lane, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Claim for Damages from Stephen Parker
Leonard, 3701 Rampart Street, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Claim for Personal Injuries from R. A.
Marin, 1705 Montgomery Avenue, Bakersfield.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Claim for Damages from State Farm Insurance
Company on behalf of Kenneth Hollis, 1405
Wilson Road, Bakersfield. (Refer to City
Attorney)
Claim for Damages from Herbert Lee Martin,
1942 Madison Street, Bakersfield. (Refer
to City Attorney)
Street Dedication and Drainage Easement
from Robert and Nance Brossard, providing
dedication of Bricyn Lane and a portion
of Burr Street and drainage easement over
portions of Parcels 7 & 8 in Parcel Map
No. 4104, located east of Gibson Street
approximately ¼ mile south of Rosedale
Highway.
Street Dedication from Donald P. Chandler,
Full Gospel Revival Center and Wilson-
Bakersfield, a limited partnership, pro-
viding for dedication of Chandler Court
as required by the Planning Commission
for Tract No. 4315, located south of
Wilson Road, west of Freeway 99.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on resurfacing portions of Valhalla
Drive and Columbus Street, Contract No.
79-190 with Granite Construction Company.
The Public Works Department recommends
a 75 calendar day extension due to delays
in repairing unstable areas and moving
in equipment to remove pavement that was
raveling.
(j) Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Benton-Holden Storm Drain, Contract No.
80-52 with J. L. Denio.
Construction of Curb and Gutter on
various streets in the Lowell Addition,
a Community Development Project,
Contract No. 79-189 with Granite Con-
struction Company.
Tract No. 4180, Contract No. 79-151 with
W. Watson Co., located at Seapines Drive
and Barrington Street.
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(k)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(P)
(q)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
for construction of a ½" conduit crossing
the alley between 19th and 20th Streets
east of "M" Street.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Derrell S. Clark, 1301 Sylvia Drive, for
construction of a 3 foot high redwood
fence along the west property line ex-
tending to back of sidewalk area (5'
behind flow line).
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Beverly J. Squire, 5312 Krista Street,
for construction of a 4 foot high chain
link fence along back of sidewalk at 5312
Krista Street.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Catarino C. Reyes, 618 - 6th Street, for
construction of 4 foot high wrought iron
and brick fence at back of sidewalk at
618 - 6th Street.
Plans and Specifications for reconstruc-
tion of White Lane between Shepard Street
and Wible Road.
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract
No. 80-43 with Joel B. Mundorf, for
construction of City Fire Station No. 9.
This Change Order authorizes the installa-
tion of a vapor recovery system for the
gasoline pumps, as required by the Air
Pollution Control District, and allows a
substitution in the speci£ied gasoline
and diesel pumps. These changes will
result in a cost savings of $329.17.
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract
No. 80-48 with Granite Construction Co.,
for the Truxtun Avenue Extension - Phase
II, F.A.U. Project No. M-F 252(1). This
Change Order is necessary to: (1) provide
pipe hangers for Southern California Gas
Company under Gosford Road structures
(City will be reimbursed for cost of this
work); (2) install 120 L.F. of 36" R.G.R.C.P.
to provide drainage from Carrier Canal to
water percolation basin; and (3) provides
for payment to contractor for on-the-job
training to develop ? Journeymen in the
types of trades employed. The require-
ment is in accordance with Section 6-2,
Federal Requirements for the contractors
affirmative action program. The cost in-
crease due to this Change Order is $11,100.
$500.00 of this cost will be reimbursed to
the City by Southern California Gas Co.
Sufficient funds are available within the
project budget for the City's share.
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(r)
Agreement between the City and Mt. Vernon-
Panorama Sanitation District providing the
City with an easement across Sanitation
District property for better access to
City-owned land in Section ll, T30S, R28E,
located one mile south and one mile east
of the Brundage Lane/Mt. Vernon inter-
section.
(s)
Budget Transfer from Account No. 11-483-
6100, in the amount of $9,100.00, and
Account No. 11-642-3500, in the amount
of $5,738.58, to Account No. 83-483-7400
to complete construction of Squad Pumper
for Fire Department.
(t)
Resolution of Intention No. 947 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the
vacation of a portion of Eye Street
between 26th Street and 27th Street, in
the City of Bakersfield, and setting
Wednesday, July 2, 1980 for hearing on
the matter before the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1), (m), (n), (o), (p),
(q), (r), (s) and (t) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, low bid of Granite
Construction Company for asphalt concrete pavement on Wilson Road
between South "H" Street and Chester Avenue, was accepted, all
other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of James G.
Francis for asphalt concrete pavement on portions of White Lane,
Gosford Road and Half Moon Drive, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, low bid of Berchtold
Equipment for Backhoe and Loader, was accepted and all other bids
rejected.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, low bid of Valley
Tree and Construction for demolition and removal of structures at
various locations, was accepted and the other bid rejected.
Upon a motion by'Councilman Christensen, low bid of
Abate-A-Weed for Lawn and Garden Tractor, was accepted and all
other bids rejected.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2562 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield repealing portions of
Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code,
Speed Zones.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Ordinance No. 2562
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing
portions of Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code, Speed Zones, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2563 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield authorizing the estab-
lishing of Speed Zones on streets in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Ordinance No. 2563
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing
the establishing of Speed Zones on streets in the City of Bakers-
field, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field establishing the Official List
of Designated Special Speed Zones,
pursuant to Section 11.04.033 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code.
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1980 - Page
271
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Resolution No. 35-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing the Official
List of Designated Special Speed Zones, pursuant to Section
11.04.033 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field providing for the adjustment
of Property Tax Revenues upon Local
Agency jurisdictional change re-
sulting from Annexation No. 280,
LAFCO Proceeding No. 708 (Fairview
No. 1).
The Fairview No. 1 Annexation cannot be finalized until
there is a negotiated exchange of property tax revenues between
the County and City. The County has agreed, by resolution, to
the exchange of property tax revenues and the annexation will be
completed upon the City's acceptance as provided in this resolution.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 36-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield providing for the adjust-
ment of Property Tax Revenues upon Local Agency jurisdictional
change resulting from Annexation No. 280, LAFCO Proceeding No. 708
(Fairview No. 1), was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Ratty
Approval of Joint City/County Agree-
ment with the Fair Housing Congress
of Southern California to conduct a
Fair Housing Educational Program.
The City/County Com3nunity Development staff have been
jointly working to develop a Fair Housing Education Program to
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comply with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The
program will help make residents of Bakersfield and Kern County
aware of the existing Federal and State Fair Housing Laws. The
total cost of the program is $18,350 and the City's portion is
$7,340. Funds for this activity were approved in the 1979-80
Community Development Block Grant.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Joint City/County
Agreement with the Fair Housing Congress of Southern California to
conduct a Fair Housing Educational Program, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with California
Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) for
participation in Home Ownership Home
Improvement (HOHI) Loan Program from
July 1, 1980 through December 31, 1980.
This agreement will allow the City's continued partici-
pation in the Home Ownership Home Improvement (HOHI) Program
which provides low-interest loans for new construction, mortgage
assistance and rehabilitation financing. In the first round of
funding, CHFA funded $4,000,000 for the Bakersfield area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Agreement with
California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) for participation in Home
Ownership Home Improvement (HOHI) Loan Program from July l, 1980
through December 31, 1980, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same; and earlier commitment made by staff regarding
traveling to State agency, was reaffirmed.
Approval of Agreement between the City
and Kinemetrics, Inc., for maintenance
of Strong Motion Accelerographs in
buildings at three separate locations
in the City of Bakersfield.
This maintenance is to assure that each instrument
operates satisfactorily and that any acquired data will be reliably
calibrated and complete. The service provided by the agreement
will cost the City $400.00 per year for each set of three instru-
ments for a total cost of $1,200.00 per year. Funds are available
in the current budget for the Building Department.
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1980 - Page 13
273
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Agreement
between the City and Kinemetrics, Inc., for maintenance of Strong
Motion Accelerographs in buildings at three separate locations in
the City of Bakersfield, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Approval of Agreements between the
City and American Baptist Homes of
the West, Housing Authority of Kern
County, and Bank of America Building
granting the City access to their
property for the purpose of servicing,
maintaining and extracting data from
Accelerographs.
These agreements allow the City free and unrestricted
access to three accelerographs in each of the three separate
buildings. The data would be the accelerographs' recording of
seismic activity. The instruments are set to provide a continuous
recording o£ strong motion for a maximum time interval when the
magnitude of acceleration exceeds a preset minimum. Developed
recordings will be provided to the Seismic Engineering Group
U.S. Geological Survey for analysis of structural reactions and
for use in formulation of future changes in the building codes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Agreements
between the City and American Baptist Homes of the West, Housing
Authority of Kern County, and Bank of America Building granting
the City access to their property for the purpose of servicing,
maintaining and extracting data from Accelerographs, were approved
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the City
and California Water Service Company
for the operation and maintenance of
the Ashe Water System.
This agreement was approved for Council action at the
May 28, 1980, meeting of the C~ty Water Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agreement between the
City and California Water Service Company for the operation and
maintenance of the Ashe Water System, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
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Approval of Agreement with Security
Transport for prisoner transportation.
For a number of years the Police Department has utilized
the services of Security Transport for prisoner transportation when
a prisoner is over 100 miles away. This has proven to be very cos:t
effective and the renewal reflects an increase per mile from $.30
to $.36 due to higher fuel costs.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Agreement with Security
Transport for prisoner transportation, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the City
and Joint Venture of John Carollo
Engineering and Quad Consultants, Inc.,
providing the terms and conditions for
preparation of Step I Facilities Plan
for the City's Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3.
The agreement requires the Engineer's to prepare an
expansion and upgrading plan for the plant, including preparation
of a Revenue Program, Financial Plan and Environmental Impact
Report.
The Facilities Plan will be a supplement to the West
Side Sewer Study, a cooperative project by the City, County of
Kern and Kern County Council of Governments. A major portion of
the Facilities Plan has been completed through this cooperative
project and this agreement will permit the completion. Federal
or State grant funds are not available in the present Federal fiscal
year to fund the cost for completing the Facilities Plan. The
estimated cost for the plan is $17,000 and in order to develop a
plan for the expansion of Plant No. 3 to serve the growth of the
southerly and westerly portions of the City, the Public Works
Department recommends that available funds in the Southwest Sewer
Bond Account be used for completion of the Facilities Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilman Payne, Agreement between the
City and Joint Venture of John Carollo Engineering and Quad
Consultants, Inc., providing the terms and conditions for preparation
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of Step I Facilities Plan for the City's Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Acceptance of Progress Report No. 2
concerning Senior Citizens Center
within the City of Bakersfield, staff
authorized to investigate options on
priority sites, staff and Task Force
authorized to continue on Phase 2 and
report back to the Council at next
meeting.
Progress Report No. 2 from Community Development Staff/
Senior Center Task Force, dated May 30, 1980, regarding Senior
Citizens Center was submitted to the Council, as follows:
BACKGROUND
The Senior Citizen Center Task Force was formed
to assist the Community Development staff to
develop a senior center program as part of the
Community Development Block Grant Program. The
purpose of the study is to provide necessary
information as to the feasibility, accessibility,
uses, size, location of available sites, methods
of maintenance and design.
At the October 3, 1979 City Council meeting,
Progress Report No. 1 was submitted for the
Council's consideration and recommendations.
As part of Phase I, the general location was
identified, (Census Tract 20-bounded by
California Avenue, Chester Avenue, Brundage
Lane and Union Avenue) and the types of services
and activities to be available at the Center.
It was the consensus of the Task Force that the
activities would include a hot congregate meal
program, first aid, outreach, recreation and
social activities.
The Task Force was also awaiting the determina-
tion from the Bakersfield School District as
to whether any school sites were scheduled to
be closed and would be available to the City
to convert to a Senior Citizen facility.
The findings of the Task Force were endorsed
by the Council on October 3, 1979. The
Community Development staff was also authorized,
with the assistance of the Task Force, to
continue with Phase 2 by: l) making a more
precise site selection; 2) consider potential
operating agencies and means of administering
and maintaining a Center; 3) determining
services and activities to be provided; and
4) preparing preliminary design for the develop-
ment of the preferred site.
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SITE SELECTION
The Community Development staff investigated
available sites in and around CT 20 that could
accommodate the proposed facility (a 10,000
sq. ft. building and required parking). Nine
sites were identified and members of the Task
Force surveyed the sites to determine which
sites would be the most appropriate. The
criteria used for the selection of the most
appropriate site, in order of importance are:
1. Minimum of two acres.
2. Favorable environment.
3. Accessible to public transportation.
4. Accessible by existing road system (major
streets) and freeway for private vehicle.
5. Close to marketing and other public services.
6. Close to housing for the elderly.
7. Additional land available adjacent to site
for expansion.
8. Minimal amount of displacement.
9. Reasonable cost.
The Task Force, in reviewing the available sites
at this time, has established a priority list
of appropriate sites. Staff has contacted the
field representative from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development in an attempt to
develop a procedure to expedite obtaining the
necessary funds to negotiate an option for the
site to be developed.
The most appropriate site selected by the Task
Force is identified on the map supplied to the
committee. Other sites inspected are not as
accessible and are too remote from marketing
and other public services.
Staff concurs with this selection and requests
authorization to proceed to acquire and develop
it as a senior center.
POTENTIAL OPERATING AGENCIES
The Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation
(KCEOC) currently provides social and nutritional
services for senior citizens in Bakersfield and
other communities in the County. This agency
has been the only one, to date, that has ex-
pressed an interest in operating the senior
center. Staff level conferences are currently
underway to develop a mutual understanding of
the obligations involved and resources available
to assure their fulfillment.
Future progress reports will identify the ex-
tent of these obligations and related resources,
the extent of services and activities that
should be provided at the facility, and site
development proposal.
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1980 - Page 17
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priority sites;
on Phase 2; and
meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
The Task Force recommends that the City Council
endorse the recommendation that the most
appropriate site (priority one) provides the
most opportunities for the senior facility and
that staff be authorized to investigate options
on priority one to be developed as a senior
center. Also, authorize staff with the assistance
of the Task Force to continue with Phase 2 of
this project by: 1) finalizing the operating
agencies and means of administering, maintaining
and operating the senior center; 2) preparing
preliminary design for the development of the
most available site; and 3) proceeding with
necessary environmental review for the project.
During discussion, City Manager Bergen stated one of the
major problems is that a lead agency has not been selected to
operate the building when it is completed.
Councilman Strong stated the City, or whoever is deter-
mined to be the lead agency, could plan better if they had sites
to consider and plans were developed around those sites so costs
could be estimated.
Councilman Barton stated as soon as Councilman Ratty
returns an Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting can be
held to discuss the sites and the Committee's recommendations can
be presented to the Council well in advance of the next Council
Meeting.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Progress Report No.
2 concerning Senior Citizens Center within the City of Bakersfield,
was accepted; staff was authorized to investigate options on
staff and Task Force were authorized to continue
a report is to be made to the Council at the next
Authorization granted to receive bids
for the purchase of a new or demon-
strator mobile-type Grinder to replace
the heater planer used by the Street
Division.
Due to the high maintenance and operation cost of the
heater planer,
1980-81 budget,
the Public Works Department requested, in the
it be replaced with a mobile-type grinder capable
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of grinding both concrete and asphalt surfaces. However, Public
Works located a demonstrator in excellent condition which is
presently available for $45,500 or approximately $9,000 below the
cost of a new machine. Funds are available in Account No.
81-484-6100, Equipment Replacement Unapplied Appropriation~ to
purchase this equipment at this time.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, authorization was
granted to receive bids for the purchase of a new or demonstrator
mobile-type Grinder to replace the heater planer used by the Street
Division and Budget Transfer from Account No. 81-484-6100 to
Account No. 81-484-7300, in the amount of $45,500, was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY~RK anco Clerk of the Council
of t~e City of Ba~rsfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1980
Minutes of a budget session of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 7:00 P.M., June 16, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Means, Miller
Councilman Payne
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 8-80 regarding Operating Budget
for Fiscal Year 1980-81, as follows:
It is the responsibility of the Budget Review
and Finance Committee to review and make recom-
mendations on the proposed annual Operating
Budget. It is important that action be taken
on these operating amounts prior to the
beginning of the next fiscal year. In order
to obtain a greater insight into the City's
operations, we met with each of the department
heads, except one, and discussed at great
length the various programs, program objectives
and service levels under their administration.
The budget format is similar to that of last
year. The budget has been divided into the six
major service areas -- Management Services,
Environmental Services, Development and Trans-
portation Services, Public Safety Services,
Recreation and Cultural Services and Support
Services. In turn, these service areas are
further split into the various programs and
sub-programs that make up each major service
area. Major specific objectives to be achieved
during the year are also listed for each sub-
program.
The Operating Budget discussed in this report
consists of the operating expenses and fixed
asset purchases proposed for the General Tax
Rate Category and operating-type expenditures
within the Community Development Block Grant
and Gas Tax which are included in the Restricted
Agency Category. Operating expenses consist
basically of materials, supplies, utilities,
etc. Fixed assets consist of departmental
capital outlay items, e.g., office equipment,
automotive equipment, communication equipment,
etc. The Operating Budget does not include
salaries and supplemental benefits nor capital
improvement projects. The Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee will make
recommendations on all salary matters. The
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entire City Council will review the proposed
Capital Improvement Program which was evaluated
by the Planning Commission.
The departmental operating budgets have again
been prepared in a manner to reflect the total
costs of providing a particular program. This
is accomplished by the inclusion in the budgets,
where applicable, of the following accounts:
(1) Custodial Services Cost Allocation, Object
No. 5300; (2) Administrative Cost Allocation,
Object No. 5400; and (3) Rental Internal
Organizations, Object No. 6200.
The Custodial Services Cost Allocation is re-
flected in those programs which receive
custodial services. In the case of programs
located in City Hall, each program is charged
for their proportionate share of the maintenance
costs of City Hall based on their total square
footage of office space. Programs operating
outside of City Hall are charged based on the
cost of the employees and materials involved in
performing the services.
The Administrative Cost Allocation entails an
allocation of the cost of staff programs (i.e.,
City Manager's Office, City Clerk, City Attorney,
and Finance) to the various line programs (i.e.,
Police, Fire, Public Works, etc.) based on the
percentage that the cost of each line program
bears to the total cost of all line programs;
the theory being that staff programs are
designed to provide services to the line pro-
grams. The allocations are, of course, deducted
from the budgets of the staff programs as
"Costs Applied," Object No. 0001, so that the
total City budget remains unchanged.
The Equipment Maintenance Division of the
Public Works Department provides a central
equipment pool for all departments except Fire.
All departments using this equipment are
charged a rental rate which reflects the total
cost of maintenance and a replacement allowance.
This rental charge is reflected in each using
department's budget under the account entitled,
"Rental Internal Organizations," Object No.
6200. The total rental charges are taken as a
reduction in the budget of the equipment
maintenance program as "Costs Applied," Object
No. 0001, so that the total City budget is not
changed. These rental rates are adjusted
annually to reflect the cost of operating the
equipment.
When considering the operating budget, it is
important for both the Council and the public
to understand the effect of growth and develop-
ment on City operations, i.e., demand for
services. The following are some statistics
to illustrate this point which indicate the
increases the City has experienced over the
last year:
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Population 98,400, up from 91,900
Street miles - 400 miles, up from 367
Park acreage - 216 miles, up from 207
Sewer miles - 462 miles, up from 440
Tentative-subdivisions approved - 147,
up from 127
City construction projects - 128, up
from 117
Police calls for services - 74,800,
up from 70,100
Police patrol miles - 1,495,000 miles,
up from 1,435,000
Fire call outs 4,335, up from 4,000
The following is a summary of the Operating
Budget indicating (1) the amount proposed for
each City program, (2) the increase or decrease
over the amount approved last year, (3) perti-
nent comments concerning the items included in
the specific budgets, and (4) a page number
reference to the applicable budget in the
preliminary budget book.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mayor - (Page 19) $6,610 (no change)
The proposed operating budget is the same as
last year.
City Council - (Page 21) - $567,300 (+$57,700)
The increase results from budgeting for the
contract with the SPCA at the current funding
level. The SPCA is requesting the contract be
continued at the present level for 1980-81.
City Manager (Page 28) - $237,455 (+$47,355)
Of this increase, approximately $42,000 relates
to funding for four Councilmatic elections.
This year's budget contained funds only for
the Mayor's election. The remaining increase
results from higher charges for pre-employment
physical examinations and legal advertising.
Additional filing cabinets, replacement o£ two
secretarial chairs, additional metal shelving
for the vault in the City Clerk's office and
replacement of a very old typewriter and tape
recorder, both requiring many service calls
are capital outlay items being proposed for
purchase.
Councilman Miller suggested that sometime in the £uture
a Charter Amendment be submitted to the voters changing the date
of Council elections to coincide with the November General Elections
to save money.
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Community Promotion - (page 33) - $21,000 (no
change)
There is no change proposed in the contract
with the Chamber of Commerce for Industrial
Promotion. However, the Committee would re-
quest the Chamber to make a report to the
Council on their activities related to Industrial
Promotion discussing the effectiveness related
to those activities.
Insurance (Property and Liability - (Page 36) -
$50,000 (-$315,000)
This budget provides for the premiam for fire
insurance and the coverage for the City's self-
insured liability program. As a result of
favorable experience in our self-insurance
program, it is not necessary to fund any monies
this year for the liability coverage. However,
this will only be a one time benefit.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Wastewater Services - (Page 48) - $1,437,150
(+$728,550)
This increase is primarily attributable to two
items, the first being the inclusion of the
lease payment, in the amount of $315,000, to
the Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Facilities
Corporation. As the Council may recall this
nonprofit corporation was the entity utilized
to sell the lease revenue bonds which repre-
sented the City's share of the cost to upgrade
the treatment plant in the southeast. The City
will lease the plant for the duration of the
bonds and when the bonds are paid off, the
plant will then belong to the City. The lease
payment is equivalent to the annual debt
service. The debt service during construction
was funded in the bond issue. The second item
accounting for this increase is the greater
request for electricity. As the plant will be
in operation for the entire year and due to the
higher treatment, there will be a significant
increase in the use of electricity.
The Committee has reviewed the proposed Sewer
Service Charges and Surcharges for 1980-81
(see Attachment #1). As the Council may recall,
this user charge was a Federal requirement when
the City accepted the grant in 1976 for the
upgrading of the Treatment Plant #2. The charge
was in existence for six months, January through
June, of the current fiscal year at $1.30 per
month for a residence. As a result of the
items described above and the plant being in
operation for the entire year, the charge for
a residence will be $2.20 per month. When the
revenue plan was adopted by the City Council
in September, 1978, it was estimated the charge
would be $3.50 per month, however, due to higher
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Revenues, as an example the amount of the Sewer
Farm Lease and lower operating expenses than
originally anticipated, the charge is signifi-
cantly lower. The Committee is satisfied with
the manner in which the charge was computed and
a considerable effort has been made to keep
the charge to the minimum. It should also be
noted that this sewer enterprise operation has
been established in a separate fund and any
excess revenues and budget savings will be
credited toward the next year's computation of
the charge.
Refuse Management Services - (Page 53) -
$2,102,475 (+$479,465)
This higher request results from an adjustment
in internal equipment rental rates and due to
growth in the City, anticipated greater pay-
ments to the outside refuse collectors. The
outside collectors have submitted a request
for a rate increase of 15%. The Committee has
reviewed the material submitted by the outside
collectors to justify their request and met
with their representatives to discuss the
matter. The Committee is favorable toward some
increase, however, we would recommend deferral
of this matter pending the resolution of salary
negotiations and finalization of other budget
matters.
DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Development Services Administration - (Page 63) -
$487,470 (+$343,790)
This program consists of the Development Ser-
vices Administration within the General Fund
and the Community Development Administration
within the Community Development Block Grant.
The increase in this program is attributable
to the $300,000 within the Community Develop-
ment Block Grant proposed for the City's share
of the Senior Citizens Center and $35,000
included for the estimated cost of a study to
develop a cost-revenue model to evaluate
annexations and developments within the City.
Planning - (Page 69) $71,085 (-$12,785)
The decrease results from budgeting $15,000 in
the current year for professional and consulting
services to assist in the revision of the City's
Zoning Ordinance. There is no request for pro-
fessional and consulting services in the pro-
gram for 1980-81. This decrease was offset by
a higher legal advertising request resulting
from a change in the State law regarding sub-
division and parcel maps and additional office
supplies due to price increases and greater
volume.
Fixed asset requests include drafting equipment
for Advanced Planning and additional filing
cabinets.
The Council had referred to this Committee the
matter of considering paying Planning Commissioners
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and other members of commissions. It has been
a concern of a number of Councilmen due to the
amount of time and effort expended by appointed
members of the Planning Commission and the
three Civil Service Commissions. Attachment
#2 reflects the results of a survey made of
other cities in the San Joaquin Valley. The
results indicate it is not an uncommon practice
in other major cities. Therefore, this
Committee would recommend that the appointed
members of the Planning Commission and three
Civil Service Commissions be paid $25 per
regular meeting not to exceed $100 per month.
Councilman Ratty stated he feels that by making a decision
to pay Planning and Civil Service Commissioners the Council is
changing a basic fundamental policy of the City and suggested that
the matter be submitted to the voters for a decision.
Public Works Administration (Page 74)
$59,255 (-$2,230)
This decrease results from the combination of
a lower administrative cost allocation offset
by higher internal rental and custodial services
cost allocation. The replacement of a 15 year
old typewriter which is experiencing numerous
breakdowns is being requested.
Engineering Services - (Page 78) - $172,820
(+$10,470)
Higher internal equipment rental charges and
requests for fixed assets account for this
increase. The second survey crew added this
year has been using a 20 year old transit and
a more efficient instrument is necessary. In
order to upgrade our soils and materials
laboratory, the replacement of a mechanical
compactor and portable shaker is being requested
both of which are over 20 years old. In addi-
tion, radio pagers are proposed for inspectors
as it is very difficult to contact them when
they are working around construction equipment
and making inspections. This would assist in
more efficient work scheduling.
Streets (Page 82) $1,221,640 (+9308,750)
Of this increase, 9250,000 is attributable to
additional funds necessary for street materials
as a result of price increases. This is needed
in order to purchase basically the same
quantities as in the current fiscal year. The
remaining increase is due to higher internal
equipment rental charges.
Traffic Control - (Page 87) - $391,440 (+$36,280)
This increase results primarily from the follow-
ing requests (1) an additional $4,700 for traffic
signal maintenance supplies due to the addition
of twelve signalized intersections (2) an addi-
tional $27,000 for traffic paint caused by City
growth and price increases of approximately 50%
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and (3) an additional $4,000 £or aluminum sign
panels and reflective sheeting for street signs
due to a 35% price increase and greater
quantities as a result of City growth. The
program to replace deteriorating button type
stop signs with reflective sheeting panel signs
will be approximately 50% complete after this
next fiscal year.
Fixed asset requests include recording traffic
counters, a pager for any one of the electricians
who is assigned to be on stand-by and eight-
station intercom for the Equipment Maintenance
Building at the Corporation Yard.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Police Services - (Page 107) - $1,902,425
(+$57,215)
The total of the operating materials and charges
accounts reflect an increase of approximately
$152,500, however, the fixed asset requests are
$95,300 lower.
The following requests account for the increases:
(1) Utilities - anticipated rate increases of
40-50% for gas and electric.
(2)
Other outside services and charges
$45,000 for the human relations training
authorized by the Council and $15,000
additional for School Crossing Guards due
to an additional guard authorized by the
Council during this year and an increase
in the minimum wage, which is one of the
cost factors in the contract for these
services.
(3)
Rental outside organizations - increase
in the rate for the rental of undercover
cars and additional rental on equipment
as a result of the purchase of more word
processing equipment.
(4)
Rental internal organization - higher
internal equipment rental charges as a
result of rate adjustments, and
(5)
Stationery and office supplies and chemical
materials - price increase and greater
usage.
Of the $49,000 for fixed assets, two items
account for half of this amount. The replace-
ment of a 30 year old microfilm machine, at a
cost of $7,150, is being requested. Parts are
no longer obtainable and maintenance costs are
excessive for the present machine. It is
necessary to retain certain records which is
mandated by State and Federal laws and a more
efficient machine would expedite this process
considerably. The replacement of a forensic
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microscope, at a cost of $16,800, is considered
a very high priority. The present one is over
30 years old and is no longer adequate. The
State and County can no longer perform these
services for us on a timely basis due to their
workloads. It is vital in most instances to
have this work accomplished as rapidly as
possible to aid in an investigation.
The City has received a request for a School
Crossing Guard at McKinley School. The Public
Works Department (see Attachment #3) has
studied this and indicates it meets the
standards. We would, therefor~ recommend an
additional $6,000 be allocated for this purpose.
Fire Services - (page 118) - $964,560 (-$103,085)
The total o£ the operating materials and charges
accounts re£1ect an increase of approximately
$16,800, however, the fixed asset accounts are
approximately $120,000 lower.
The increase in the operating materials and
charges accounts primarily result from higher
requests for utilities, due to anticipated rate
increases, fuel, due to price increases and
equipment replacement provision, due to higher
requirements over the next few years. These
increases are offset by a decrease in the
administrative cost allocation.
The large decrease in fixed assets results from
a significantly lower requirement for fire
hydrants, due to the slowdown in housing
construction. It should be noted that the
$83,600 budgeted for fire hydrants and most of
the $6,500 for hydrant bury extensions will be
recovered from developers.
Other fixed asset requests include an additional
Hurst rescue tool, in the amount of $7,000, to
be placed in service for the southwest sector
of the City. This is used to rescue persons
trapped in vehicles. The regular replacement
of five portable radios, at a cost of $8,000,
which are approximately fifteen years old is
also requested. Parts for the present radios
are difficult to acquire and they do not have
the multi-channel capability required for
emergency use.
Building Services - (Page 127) - $581,650
(-$7,135)
This program includes the Building Services
funded within the General Fund and the Housing
Rehabilitation effort within the Community
Development Block Grant.
The Operating Budget of the City's Building
Inspection Program is only approximately
$280 higher than last year, thus Housing
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287
Rehabilitation shows a decline of about $7,300.
The thrust of the Housing Rehabilitation Program
will again be in the following three areas:
(i)
Low Interest Loan Program - as a result of
additional personnel recently approved by
the Council, it is estimated the number
of loans can be increased from 50 to 150
per year.
(2) Direct Housing Assistance:
(a)
Kern County Housing Authority funds
used for modernization programs at
the Ora Vista and Alta Vista Public
Housing projects.
(b)
Handyman Project - funds allocated
for the purchase of materials for
minor home repairs with the labor
provided through one of the local
Carpenters' Union.
Repair and Demolition - (Page 132) - $10,000
(-$35,00O)
This budget provides for the demolition o£
dangerous buildings. City £unded program costs
are ultimately assessed against affected
property and collected through the tax rolls.
The decrease in this budget results from the
Community Development funds generally budgeted
for the demolition of substandard, abandoned
or fire damaged structures inadvertently being
included in their buildings services program.
There is $70,000 of Community Development funds
budgeted for this purpose. This will be
corrected in the final budget document.
Street Lighting - (Page 134) - $740,280 (+$240,055)
As of April, 1980, the City was paying electricity
costs for 5,220 street lights which represents
a 41% increase from the 3,697 a year ago. This
increase coupled with an anticipated 40% rate
increase results in the higher request for next
year. In an effort to keep energy costs down,
the City is requiring all new lights installed
by developers to be high pressure sodium which
are more energy efficient. In addition P. G. & E.
has a five year replacement program to install
high pressure sodium lights on those which they
own and the City is paying energy costs for.
RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
Recreation (page 145) - $134,120 (-$28,510)
As the Council will recall this budget was
approved in April to enable the Recreation
Department to begin their hiring for summer
programs. The decrease in this program primarily
results from transferring $24,000 of utility
costs (electricity and gas) for the swimming
pool in the California Avenue Park to the City's
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Parks Department budget as the pool is operated
by the Parks Department and not the California
Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility.
Parks - (Page 151) - $783,785 (+$35,365)
The Operating Budget of the Parks is directly
affected by the amount of park acreage and
improvements in the parks. When the projects
currently being worked on are completed in the
next fiscal year, the park acreage will be
increased by another 10%. In addition, the
tree maintenance activity within the parks
program will have an additional 40 lineal
miles of right-of-way and 26 new drainage
sumps or about 36 acres which were added to
the City in 1979-80. It is estimated 35 new
sumps will be added in 1980-81. Hence, many
of the operating accounts are higher due to
increased quantities and higher prices for the
numerous supplies and materials necessary to
maintain existing and these additional park
areas, right-of-way and sumps. In addition,
utility costs are higher due to anticipated
rate increases and the transfer of costs from
the pool in California Avenue Park, previously
discussed. An adjustment of internal equip-
ment rental charges also increases this budget.
The fixed asset requests include flow meters
to be installed at the swimming pools at
Jefferson, California and Beale Parks to meet
State Health Department standards, replacement
of a worn and inefficient irrigation booster
pump at Beale Park and the replacement of
corroded chlorinator pumps at California
Avenue and Jastro pools. In addition, funds
are requested to continue the program of
replacing obsolete sprinkler heads and wooden
picnic table planks with aluminum planks to
reduce maintenance costs.
Auditorium - (Page 156) - $334,030 (+$3,945)
The total of operating materials and charges
actually reflects a decrease of $8,875, however,
fixed asset requests are $12,820 higher.
The decrease in operating materials and charges
primarily results from a lower administrative
cost allocation and adjustments in utility
costs.
Proposed fixed asset purchases include $4,000
for a ticket counter which will result in a
more efficient box office operation by reducing
the time presently spent counting tickets by
hand for verification of tickets received and
verifying tickets unsold for the final accounting
of shows, and also better control over daily
ticket sales. The anticipated annual manhour
savings is estimated at $600. The purchase of
a super trouper spotlight at a cost of $6,000
is also requested. The City presently has four
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and two more are needed. We are proposing to
purchase one this year and another next year.
These items are rented to numerous shows and
the cost would be recovered within a year.
Also proposed is the purchase of an additional
ten (10) sections of portable staging at a
cost of $15,000. This represents the second
year of a three year program. These are
utilized to set up head tables for dinners,
conventions, etc. The purchase last year
enabled us to set up one tier, however, some
events require two and even three tiers. This
three year program would enable us to meet
these needs. Presently, to set up and take
down one tier requires about 24 manhours which
is done about 60 times per year. This task
can be accomplished in 1½ hours with this
staging. The other major item is a request
of $2,500 to replace 10 year old and worn out
booth drapes. These are used to set up booths
for conventions and trade shows and are also
rented for $10 to $20 per booth.
Cunningham Art Gallery - (Page 161) - $3,970
(-$5,560)
This reduction results from a lower custodial
services cost allocation as the maintenance time
has been adjusted to actual. There is no
change in service.
A letter from the Bakersfield Art Association
had been referred to this Committee requesting
certain improvements at the Gallery. One of
the requests for a counter top in the kitchen
has already been accomplished by Public Works
at a nominal cost. The second request for a
new ceiling in the Gallery entrance-lobby has
been estimated to cost $1,000 by the Public
Works Director and we would recommend approval.
The final request for sidewalks encircling the
west and south sides including an access walk
to the wheelchair ramp for wheelchair visitors
to gain accessibility to the Gallery is estimated
to cost $2,500. This project qualifies for
Community Development Block Grant funds and we
would recommend it be accomplished with these
grant funds.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Finance - (Page 174) - $73,765 (+$5,685)
The higher request is due to including the
internal equipment rental charge for the
vehicle utilized by the employee who performs
accounts receivable and business license field
work for the Cash Management Division and
higher fixed asset requests. The replacement
of an 18 year old typewriter and a 25 year old
cash receipting machine are the major items
being proposed.
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Data Processing - (Page 180) $217,030 (+$32,230)
The Council recently approved the first phase
of an upgrading and modernization in the data
processing operation of the City. The budget
for next year reflects the cost of completing
the second and final phase which will result
in adding the programs necessary to place the
Police, Fire, Building, Planning and Public
Works Departments onto the new system. In
addition, there is the one time cost of having
to operate both the present and new system for
a number of months until the complete change-
over is made. It should be noted that the
overall budget does reflect a decrease and the
decrease in the 1981-82 budget will be very
significant when these one time and up-front
costs are no longer necessary.
City Attorney - (Page 185) - $37,135 (-$5,895)
The decrease results from a lower administrative
cost allocation, the reduced cost of a lease
purchase on word processing equipment rather
than a straight lease and lower request for
stationery and office supplies.
General Services - (Page 190) - $330,935
(+$43,360)
Higher utility costs of $20,800 due to antici-
pated rate increases and an increased require-
ment for materials and supplies which include
the cost of materials for some remodeling work
in the Police Department (mainly to provide
for a report writing area for officers adjacent
to the squad room) accounts for part of the
increase. The cost of making a new entrance
in the rear of the Civic Auditorium to make
the arena more accessible for shows and also
so the seat risers do not have to be moved,
causes the rest of the increase.
Equipment Management - (Page 195) - $1,974,795
(+$242,065)
Equipment Management is responsible for the
maintenance of approximately 550 pieces of
equipment for all departments except Fire.
The request for operating materials and charges
is approximately $450,000 higher, however,
fixed asset requests are about $210,000 lower.
The increase in operating materials and charges
is primarily related to the request for fuel
and equipment parts. This division is presently
maintaining approximately 40 more pieces of
equipment than last year. This coupled with
City growth and price increases account for the
higher request. The Council recently approved
a budget transfer which added $160,000 to the
equipment parts and $130,000 to the fuel accounts
for this fiscal year. As an example, we are
presently paying 60% more for fuel than at this
time last year and further increases are expected.
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As a result of the increases above it was
necessary to adjust the internal equipment
rates charges the various departments by 15%
to more realistically reflect the cost of
operating equipment.
CHARGES AND FEES
At our Committee meetings, the department heads
brought to our attention a number of existing
fees and charges for processing where costs far
exceed the charge. In addition, the Police
Chief discussed City costs incurred of approxi-
mately $60,000 per year relating to parades
and responding to false alarms for which no
recovery of costs exists. Since all of the
information has not been finalized regarding
many of these fees and charges, the Committee
requested the department heads to complete
their studies and after budget hearings, these
items will be reviewed. For the Council's
information, if the City's fees for planning
charges and engineering plan checking fees
were equivalent to the County, an additional
$265,000 would be generated based on the
number processed in the past year. However,
any increase in City charges would be based
on our costs.
RESERVES
The Committee also discussed the adequacy of
reserves and the City's ability to be on a
cash basis. With property tax revenue growing
and the sewer service charge primarily being
collected through the property tax bill,
approximately $3.5 million now will be received
from the County in December. The City's
reserves now total approximately $3 million.
We feel there needs to be an adjustment, how-
ever, the appropriate time would be in August
after the books are closed for the fiscal year
and the property tax revenue figures are
available. Our ability to operate on a cash
basis has saved the City a considerable amount
by not having to borrow, like some other
governmental entities must do, to pay bills
until monies are received in December from the
County.
CONCLUSION
As a result of our meetings with the various
department heads we are satisfied with the level
of service presently being provided and feel
it represents the desires of the residents.
We would, therefore, recommend the approval of
this report, adoption of the Operating Budget,
as modified in this report, and approve the
resolution (Attachment #4) of the City Council
establishing Sewer Service User Charges and
Fees for Fiscal Year 1980-81.
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 8-80 regarding Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 1980-81, was accepted; and Operating Budget, as
modified in the report, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field establishing Sewer Service
User Charges and Fees for Fiscal
Year 1980-81.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Resolution No. 37-80
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Sewer
Service User Charges and Fees for Fiscal Year 1980-81, was adopted[
by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Rat[y, Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means,
Miller
None
Councilman Payne
Upon
recessed its budget session at
17, 1980 at 7:00 P.M.
RECESS
a motion by Councilman Christensen, the Council
7:50 P.M., until Tuesday, June
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Minutes of a budget session of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 7:00 P.M., June 17, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart,
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Absent:
followed
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Ratty, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Means, Miller
Councilman Payne
Assistant City Manager-Finance Kelmar stated the public
hearing on the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds is one of the require-
ments under the regulations for the funds. The proposed use
hearing was held before the Planning Commission on May 21, 1980.
There were basically two comments:
1. Dr. Eleanor Maxwell, K.C.E.O.C., indicating
she would like to see Revenue Sharing Funds
used for Senior Citizens.
2. Councilman Barton regarding the intersection
of Wilson Road and South Chester Avenue.
Councilman Barton's comments are incorporated in the
letter from the Planning Commission, in the Capital Improvement
Program, as a recommendation.
Public Hearing on Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds.
Mayor Hart declared the meeting open for public hearing
on Revenue Sharing Funds.
Linda Wyatt, Chairperson of the Board of Directors for
the Bakersfield Center for Independent Living, Inc., stated they
are a nonprofit corporation formed to help solve the needs of the
disabled in Bakersfield. Ms. Wyatt requested $50,000 of Revenue
Sharing Funds to be used on social services for the Center for
Independent Living and outlined what they hope to offer the
physically disabled.
City Manager Bergen stated the Director of Fire &
Development Services has indicated that some adjustment can be
made in the Development Services budget and a specific recommenda-
tion will be made in August on this program.
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Mrs. Bernice Jarrett, Chairman o£ the Bakersfield Art
Commission, stated they have a valuable collection o£ art and need
a place to store it. Mrs. Jarrett requested funds to install a
vault and indicated the County of Kern may be willing to help with
the expenses.
City Manager Bergen stated the Art Commission's request
for a vault should be referred to the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee for study and recommendation.
Geneva Burns, representing the Senior Citizens Group
of K.C.E.O.C. located at 804 East California Avenue, presented a
petition containing over 250 signatures requesting Revenue
Sharing Funds to support a Senior Citizens Center and activities.
No one else in the audience indicated a wish to speak
and Mayor Hart closed the public hearing.
Councilman Strong informed Mrs. Burns that the Council's
Intergovernmental Relations Committee will be meeting with
members of the County Board of Supervisors Monday of next week
to discuss the possibility of building a Senior Citizens Center.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1980-81
Assistant City Manager-Finance Kelmar briefly outlined
the steps taken by the staff and Planning Commission which cul-
minates in the preparation of the 10-Year Capital Improvement
Program.
regarding
The following is a letter from the Planning Commission
the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program 1980-81:
Honorable Mayor Donald M.
City Council
City Hall
1501Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California
Hart and
Honorable Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission herewith submits the
Capital Improvement Program for the years
1980-1990, inclusive, pursuant to Sections
65401 and 65402 of the State Planning and
Zoning Laws.
The Commission recommends approval of the
10-year Capital Improvement Program, as sub-
mitted and reviewed, with the following
modifications:
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Page 31
Wilson Road Recon-
struction,
Change to Hughes
Lane resurfacing
RS $162,000
RS $100,000
Page 32
Hughes Lane Recon-
struction
Change to Hughes
Lane resurfacing
RS $172,000
RS $100,000
Page 32
Gosford Road Recon-
struction
Change to Gosford &
White Lane Construc-
tion
TF $100,000
TF 150,000
Page 32
DELETE
Gosford Road Recon-
struction
It will be combined
with above project.
TF $100,000
Page 32
Auburn Street Con-
struction
Change to RS $66,000.
RS $ 25,000
Page 34
DELETE
~ing Avenue Con- RS $167,000
struction
Change to RS $260,000
& TF $50,000
RS $143,000 in 1981-82
Page
Auburn Street Storm Drain should
be increased to $15,000 if addi-
tional GTR £unds are available.
ADD
Traffic signal at intersection
of South Chester Avenue and
Wilson Road, City-County coop-
erative project. Total cost
$80,000. City's share of
$40,000 to be funded from
unallocated TDA funds.
Subject to the availability of General Tax
Revenues, the Planning Commission recommends
the following projects be added to the Capital
Improvement Program:
a)
Installation of two street lights at the
intersection of Highway 178 and Fairfax
Road. General Tax Revenue $15,000.
b) Construction of softball field and lighting
at Bakersfield College. General Tax
Revenue $30,000.
The Planning Commission recommends that
Capital Improvement Projects which benefit
undeveloped property should be held in
abeyance until the cost-revenue study is
completed.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
STEPHANIE MCCORMICK, CHAIR
Dated: May 28, 1980
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Director of Public Works Hawley stated that all the
items listed on the first page of the Planning Commission's
letter indicate changes in the cost estimates except for the
traffic signal at the intersection of South Chester Avenue and
Wilson Road. Since the time the Public Works Department origina~Lly
recommended these projects a more detailed analysis has been
made and the cost estimates revised. In some cases it has been
found that it will be possible to resurface a street rather than
reconstruct it.
After the preliminary budget was submitted, Public
Works was notified by the County of Kern that the intersection
of South Chester Avenue and Wilson Road met the warrants for a
traffic signal. The County will be budgeting their share of
the signal and the Public Works Department would recommend that
the City budget its share, which would be $40,000. This could
be funded from the Unallocated Transportation Funds.
The Planning Commission stated in their letter, that,
"subject to the availability of General Tax Revenues, the
Planning Commission recommends the following projects be added
to the Capital Improvement Program." The first item refers to
the installation of two street lights at the intersection of
Highway 178 and Fairfax Road. This particular item presents a
problem in that the intersection is a State Highway and the
State has indicated that it does not meet their criteria for
funding. The street lights are desirable at this location, but
it is not the City's policy to install them on State Highways.
This could result in the City being requested to place lights
at other locations under the State jurisdiction. In regards
to second item, construction of the softball field and lighting
at Bakersfield College for $30,000, it is the City's under-
standing that the College plans to construct a softball field
on their land at a cost of approximately $15,000. They have
indicated that they would make this field available for the
City's Softball Program, if the City desired to pay the cost,
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approximately $30,000, £or installing lights. The details of an
agreement with the College have not been worked out. If this
field is added to the City's Softball Program, the cost for the
diamond preparation and energy durin$ the softball season would
amount to $6,000. If this is the City's responsibility the $6,000
should be added to the Parks Division Operating Budget.
Councilman Miller expressed his concern, and stated
he could support installing lights at the intersection o£ Highway
178 and Fairfax Road.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated the last para-
graph in the Planning Commission's letter states "The Planning
Commission recommends that Capital Improvement Projects which
benefit undeveloped property should be held in abeyance until
the cost-revenue study is completed." The only new construction
in undeveloped areas proposed in the 1980-81 budget are road
projects. In particular along the following streets; Olympia,
Lily, White Lane, Ashe Road, Panorama Drive and the Ming Avenue
canal crossing. The other projects for reconstruction of
existing streets are resurfacing projects. There are no park
or storm drain improvements proposed in the undeveloped areas.
The City has already entered into subdivision agreements on
Olympia, Lily, White Lane and Ashe Road. These have been filed
with the City based on the assumption that they conform to
the policy that was adopted by the City Council in January, 1979,
which shows the share of the street that the developer would
pay and the share that the City would pay. The City pays for
two lanes on all major arterials and major collectors. The
developer pays £or the remaining two or four lanes and pays
100% of the cost on residential streets. As far as Panorama
Drive is concerned, the City has been working with the property
owner for quite some time trying to obtain the right-of-way so
the gap that presently exists can be closed. It would be a
real disadvantage to the City to wait, because this would
provide an additional access to Highland High School. Mr.
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Hawley recommended that this project not be delayed.
In regards to the Ming Avenue crossing of the Arvin-
Edison Canal, the City has been working with Tenneco to provide
a secondary access to the State College off Ming Avenue. Tenneco
is presently working on development plans for the area along Ming
Avenue between Gosford Road and Cal-State Bakersfield. This
access would relieve the traffic congestion along Stockdale
Highway. Delaying the construction of these two projects could
create some problems for the Public Works Department. However,
the City should proceed, as rapidly as possible, with the cost
revenue study, because decisions are being made now that will
affect future budgets.
In answer to a question by Councilman Means, Public
Works Director Hawley stated he would recommend that funds be
set aside for the softball diamond, if they are available. When
the agreement is presented to the Council, a decision could be
made as to whether to proceed or not.
During discussion, Director of Public Works Hawley
suggested, since it takes a period of time to prepare plans,
etc., that the staff be authorized to proceed with the plans
on the Ming Avenue and Panorama:Drive projects. When they are
presented to the Council for approval, the decision to proceed
could be made at that time.
Mayor Hart suggested that the rules regarding conduct
at this meeting be waived so that direct exchanges between the
Council and staff could take place without having to go through
the chair.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, rules regarding
conduct at this meeting were waived so that direct exchanges
between the Counci~ and staff could take place without having
to go through the chair.
The Council and staff reviewed the Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Year 1980-81 by categories, as follows:
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
A total of $11,526,000 is proposed for improve-
ments related to storm drains, sewers and
waste water treatment for the next ten years.
Storm drains in the amount of $1,725,000, are
being proposed. Two projects being requested
for next year are of particular interest, the
"V" Street storm drain between 21st and AT&SF
Railway is necessary to correct one of the
more serious drainage problems existing in
the City, as portions of the street are
totally under water during heavy rains. The
Chester Ave/30th Street storm drain will
correct a drainage problem in the Garces Circle
area and will be done in connection with the
Chester Avenue undercrossing project which
will result in a reduced cost to the City
to correct this problem.
Sewer projects total $9,226,000, the most
significant being the East-Niles Morning
Drive and Gosford-Calloway Interceptor
sewers which amount to $7,900,000. These
main trunk lines will serve the growing
Northeast and Southwest areas. It is
intended that as developers connect to
these lines, the City will be reimbursed
through connection charges. Waste water
treatment projects amount to $575,000,
the major one totaling $500,000 being the
demolition of Treatment Plant #1 which
will be taken out of service when Treat-
ment Plant #2 is completely modified.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated the work
on the South Chester Avenue Sewer, from Brundage Lane to
Richland Street (replacement of 39" diameter Sewer Main) in
the amount of $400,000, will not proceed until a television
inspection is completed to find out how badly the work is
needed. The Oak Street Sewer Construction from Chester Lane
to 16th Street (construction of a 15" diameter sewer main)
in the amount of $200,000, will be deferred until the Pierce
Road Sewer Public Improvement District proceeds.
RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
A total of $4,050,835 is proposed for improve-
ments related to parks and the Civic Audi-
torium.
The City contemplates completing two major
new park developments in the next fiscal
year - University and Castle Parks. This
will complete the City's allocation of funds
under the 1976 State Park Bond Act. It
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should be noted this ten year program
includes $1,890,000 of projects related
to a funding source called, Improvement
and Maintenance District. These projects
represent requests made to the City where-
by individuals have expressed an interest
in forming districts in an area to be
served by these projects and would then
£und the cost of development and £uture
maintenance. With the reduction of
resources being imposed on the City via
State-wide voter approved initiatives
this provides an alternative for resi-
dents to obtain recreation facilities
they desire when it may not be possible
for the City to provide them.
Civic Auditorium improvements consist
of additional property acquisition for
additional parking and construction of
a storage building. The disposition of
the proposed hotel will have a bearing
on these projects and as a result are
indicated as future needs.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the matter o£
a vault for the Art Gallery was referred to the Intergovern-
mental Relations Committee for discussions with the County
of Kern and recommendation back to the Council prior to the
August deadline.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
A total of $982,400 is proposed for
improvements related to the Police and
Fire Departments over the next ten years.
The Police Department requests related
primarily to improvements at the Police
Pistol Range for safety purposes now that
the surrounding area is beginning to be
utilized and the replacement of lost
parking due to the construction of the
Truxtun Avenue extension. In addition,
the roof on the Police Building has
caused major maintenance problems, and
is in need of replacement.
Fire Department improvements primarily
relate to the remaining two phases at
Station #1. The construction of squad
room and cooking facilities were bud-
geted in 1979-80, however, the funds
were needed to meet the bid on the new
station in the Southwest. Hence, it
is being requested again for 1980-81.
Community Development funds are being
utilized to make necessary improvements
to the fire main systems in the South-
east to improve fire protection. A
future fire station in the Rio Bravo
area is another significant request.
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Director of Public Works Hawley stated there is a
possibility the $25,000 budgeted for the replacement of the
roof on the Police Building can be deleted because the con-
tractor has indicated to staff that he will make those repairs
at no cost to the City. Mr. Hawley suggested that this item
remain in the budget until the staff is assured the contractor
will make those repairs.
DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
A total of $22,053,500 is proposed for
improvement related to street, traffic
signals and parking for the next ten years.
The street related projects total $21,925,500.
In last year's Capital Improvement budget, it
was indicated there were requests in the
amount of $5,400,000 which could not be
included in the program due to a lack of
funding. This year, there are approximately
$9,500,000 of projects which could not be
included. In addition, there are $4,421,000
of street projects which are included which
are proposed to be financed via revenue
sharing funds. However, if this program
is not continued, these projects will not
be accomplished as well.
A total of $130,000 is included to acquire
property as it becomes available to com-
plete the Civic Center plan.
Councilman Strong requested that the construction
of curb and gutter in the area bounded by California Avenue,
Union Avenue, 4th Street and Chester Avenue, be extended
south to Brundage Lane rather than 4th Street.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated that is in
the Community Development Target area and there should not
be a problem from that aspect.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham
stated there would be no problem expanding that area from
4th Street to Brundage Lane, providing the funds will cover
the added area.
SUPPORT SERVICES
A total of $1,537,000 is proposed for
improvements to City Hall and the Cor-
poration Yard for the next ten years.
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Due to the escalating costs of construc-
tion, the bid received for the addition
to City Hall did not allow for the com-
pletion of the second floor. The projects
proposed for next year will allow for the
completion of the second floor of the
building as well as needed improvements
to the parking lot.
Requests for the Corporation Yard include
the final purchase of electric door
openers for the equipment maintenance
facility and construction of a small
chemical storage building for safety
purposes.
Director of Public Works Hawley stated that within
the next few months staff will present a report to the City
Council regarding modifications to the Council Chambers,
particularly the acoustics and lighting, and also remodeling
of the City Clerk's Office, restrooms, etc.
Mayor Hart requested a motion to rescind the
motion waiving the rules so that direct exchanges between
the Council and staff could take place without having to
go through the chair.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, previous
motion waiving rules regarding conduct at this meeting so
that direct exchanges between the Council and staff take
place without having to go through the chair, was rescinded.
Adoption of Resolution No. 38-80 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving and adopting the
Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets for the Fiscal Year 1980-81.
Councilman Strong made a motion to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 38-80 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving and adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets for the Fiscal Year 1980-81.
Councilman Barton requested that the Director of
Public Works recommendations on the items contained in the
Planning Commission's letter be included in the motion.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Strong, minutes of the meeting are to include comments made
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by the Director of Public Works on the Planning Commission's
letter; and Resolution No. 38-80 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield approving and adopting the Operating and
Capital Improvement Budgets for the Fiscal Year 1980-81,
was adopted, by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Ratty,
Means,
None
following roll call vote:
Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Miller
Councilman Payne
Upon a motion by
recessed its budget session at 8:30 P.M., until a report from
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Meet and Confer Sessions with Employee Units is available.
RECESS
Councilman Christensen, the Council
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., June 18, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent prayer.
The City Clerk called the roll as £ollows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Christensen,
Means, Miller, Ratty
Absent: Councilman Payne
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1980 were
approved as presented.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Joel Mundorf, representing East Bakersfield Lion's
Club, requested that the Council waive the May 15th deadline for
filing an application for a permit to sell Fireworks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, the May 15th dead-
line for filing an application for a permit to sell Fireworks was
waived for the East Bakersfield Lion's Club.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, communication from
the Downtown Improvement District, dated June 16, 1980, submitting
their Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 1979-80 and proposed
budget for Fiscal Year 1980-81, was received; and budget of the
Downtown Improvement District for Fiscal Year 1980-81, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, communication to Mr.
Jim Gilchrist, City of Bakersfield's Community Development Program,
from Rosalio Banales, Chairperson of the Greater Bakersfield
Community Development Corporation, 615 California Avenue, dated
June ll, 1980, regarding Community Development Corporation contract,
was received and referred to the Budget Review and Finance Committee
for study and recommendation.
Councilman Ratty stated he does not feel this organiza-
tion is making progress and hopes the Committee will study the
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matter very carefully. Councilman Ratty also stated their aims
are not being met and Mr. Gilchrist or someone from the Committee
should make a real definite report on this matter.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilman Miller read the following memorandum from
W. D. Higginbotham, Jr., Finance Operations Manager, dated June
17, 1980, regarding Accounts Payable for Summer Schedule:
In order to maximize cash flow and related
interest earnings, it has been Finance Depart-
ment policy to process all invoices for payment
on the 10th and 25th of each month. Under
normal circumstances, this routine provides
for timely payments of all City debts. However,
since the City Council does not meet on a weekly
basis during the summer session some invoices
could remain unpaid for a period of time beyond
30 days, which is unacceptable to the City's
suppliers and vendors.
There are two desirable alternatives:
The invoices and backup can be processed
routinely and made available for inspection
by the Voucher Approval Committee on a
weekly basis. After inspection by the
Voucher Approval Committee they will be
processed for payment, as they are now,
with the appropriate registers being in-
cluded in the Council package for the next
scheduled Council meeting.
o
Invoices can be processed and paid routinely.
All invoices and backup material will be
made available for inspection by the Voucher
Approval Committee prior to the next sch&duled
City Council meeting with the appropriate
voucher register furnished in the Council
package.
It is highly desirable that invoices be pro-
cessed on a timely basis so that the City can
maintain the good relations it has with its
suppliers and vendors, both on a local basis
as well as vendors outside the Bakers£ield
area. Alternative i or 2, as itemized above,
will allow us the opportunity to maintain this
relationship.
This office recommends that either alternative
be authorized by the City Council.
During discussion, Councilman Means made a motion that
the matter of paying invoices on a timely basis during the summer
schedule be referred to the Voucher Approval Committee for study
and recommendation.
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Councilman Miller offered a substitute motion that the
matter of paying invoices on a timely basis during the summer
schedule be referred to staff for a report, including the legalities
of the proposals. This motion was unanimously approved.
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, stated they have reviewed and approved the
bills for Sewer Surcharges for excessive users and made a motion
that they be mailed. This motion was unanimously approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Means, the staff was authorized
to purchase a gift for any Mayor or Councilman who leaves office.
Councilman Miller abstained from voting on this motion.
REPORTS
Councilman Miller, member of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read Report No. 6-80 regarding Taxicab
Rate Regulation, as follows:
The City Council recently referred to this
Committee a staff recommendation that the
Council review its policy regarding taxicab
rate regulation. The present procedure in-
volves the drivers and companies requesting
rate increases and a staff review and recom-
mendation. However, an evaluation of these
requests has become more difficult due to the
changed relationship between the drivers and
the companies. The drivers are now lessees of
the cabs. They pay for their own gasoline and
split the fare revenues with the companies.
The companies pay for all the other costs. In
reality, evaluating a rate increase request
involves making a decision as to what a taxi-
cab driver should earn.
Considering this situation, the fact we now
have a much improved transit system and a
dial-a-ride system for those who cannot use
the fixed route transit system, the Committee
considered some alternatives to the present
policy. It was concluded a rate regulation
policy similar to that adopted for cable tele-
vision franchises would be the most appropriate.
The proposed policy would require the companies
to file a rate schedule with the City and the
Council would have thirty days to review these
if they so choose. If no review is determined
to be necessary the changes in rate would
remain. The Committee feels this is a more
realistic approach and the Council would still
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retain control over the rates. Therefore, we
recommend adoption of this report and this be
considered first reading for the ordinance
change.
Councilman Means stated he thinks it is inappropriate
for the Council to deregulate rates and still have regulations
over the drivers. The Council should retain the control of revising
the rates on an ongoing basis.
Councilman Christensen stated if the cab company had
competition he would be more or less willing to lift the rates,
but since there is no competition he does not favor letting them
set their own rates.
Councilman Strong stated he sees this only as a change
in the City's rate review process, not giving up complete control.
If the City Attorney can assure the Council that other cab companies
will be allowed, if they meet the City's criteria, to operate and
create more competition, he could support this recommendation. It
places the burden of justification on the cab companies more so than
it does the Council and staff. If they submit a rate change, this
process would require submission of necessary financial data to
support their position as opposed to asking for a rate increase
and the City trying to collect that data in order to support their
position. Councilman Strong stated he cannot see that much wrong
with this recommendation in terms of how things are increasing in
costs. It is just something that takes some of the burden off the
City.
City Attorney Hoagland stated the Council has his assurance
that any person or cab company can come in and make application to
the City Manager and they can operate.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Miller,
Business Development and Parking Committee Report No. 6-80 regarding
Taxicab Rate Regulation, was accepted. Councilmen Christensen and
Means voted in the negative on this motion.
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First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 7.52.190 of the
Municipal Code relative to rates
charged by Taxicabs.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 7.52.190 o£
the Municipal Code relative to rates charged by Taxicabs. Council-
men Christensen and Means voted in the negative on the motion to
consider this as first reading of the ordinance.
Councilman Means, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 9-80 regarding Deferred Payment
Rehabilitation Loan Program, as follows:
In order to develop a Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Program that would provide a wider range of
housing assistance for residents of Bakersfield,
it is proposed to initiate a Deferred Payment
Rehabilitation Loan Program utilizing Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. A deferred
payment loan is a non-amortized non-interest
bearing loan which is due upon sale or transfer
of title of the property, or at the end of 15
years--whichever occurs first.
Those eligible for this loan would be elderly,
handicapped or other owner/occupants residing
in the City of Bakersfield who have not been
able to qualify on the basis of income for the
other home improvement loan programs available.
The maximum allowable income for the deferred
program would not exceed 50% of the area median
income as determined annually by HUD.
The types of improvements allowed under this
program would be those items directly affecting
health and safety of the occupants according to
the Uniform Housing Code. The maximum amount
of the deferred loan would not exceed $7,500.
Prior to closing of the loan, a title search,
informal appraisal of the after-rehab value,
certificate of fire insurance and evidence of
property tax must be provided, the costs of
which are to be part of the loan.
Funds for this activity would come from the
1980-81CDBG entitlement based upon the appli-
cation submitted to HUD on May 9, 1980. It is
proposed that $150,000 be earmarked for this
program which would provide approximately
20-25 loans.
THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Deferred
Payment Rehabilitation Loan Program be approved
and the Community Development staff be authorized
to administer that program.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Means, Budget Review and
Finance Committee Report No. 9-80 regarding Deferred Payment
Rehabilitation Loan Program, was accepted; and Deferred Payment
Rehabilitation Loan Program, was approved and Community Develop-
ment staff authorized tO administer said program.
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum, dated June 16,
1980, regarding Cost-Revenue Model Proposals, as follows:
Attached to this brief report is a staff memo
relating to objectives of the cost-revenue
model study. The City has received six pro-
posals to its request for proposal. It would
be my recommendation that the staff (Director
of Public Works, Director of Fire & Development
Services and Assistant City Manager-Finance) be
authorized to make the initial evaluation of
these proposals and recommend up to three to
either the City Council or Budget Review and
Finance Committee, as the Council may desire,
for the final selection.
Councilman Ratty made a motion to accept the recommenda-
tion as outlined in the City Manager's memorandum.
Councilman Means stated it was his feeling, in talking
with the staff and everyone mentioned, that they did not under-
stand the concerns he and a number of other Councilmen had, that
this is very difficult. This is a new area for the City, therefore,
rather than have the staff recommend to the Council the three
people they would like to see hired, he felt it is important for
the Council, along with staff input, to make that decision. This
is a very important topic and there are a number of policy questions
that go into these recommendations. The Council should not wait
until the three are made, but should be clearly responsible for
the decision of who is selected, taking into consideration the
staff's recommendations.
Councilman Means offered a substitute motion that the
Budget Review and Finance Committee make the selection, along with
staff recommendations, based on discussions with the six people who
submitted proposals and bring it back to the Council for action.
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Councilman Miller stated he agrees that the Council
should set the criteria, but does not know if the Council has the
expertise to judge those individual groups who submitted names.
This process has been drawn out for a long time and if the Council
is sincere about it taking place the staff is in a good position
to evaluate those people who submitted proposals. For that reason
will vote in opposition to the substitute motion.
Councilman Strong stated he could support the original
motion if it did not exclude the other three people who applied.
He would not want the staff to take a position of placing someone
who made a proposal to serve the City in a position where they
could not talk to the Council or various committees involved.
There is nothing wrong with the staff making a recommendation, but
he finds fault with the fact the staff makes a recommendation that
the Council cannot overrule. That is, if the staff decides three
people should be talked to by the Council, the Council would have
no right to talk to the other three people. Councilman Strong
stated he has some problems with that.
Councilman Barton stated he would feel more comfortable
if the applicants were to come before the full Council instead of
being recommended or selected by the committee.
Councilman Barton requested that the substitute motion
be amended to direct staff to request all six applicants to submit
their proposals to the entire Council for study and recommendation.
Councilman Means amended his substitute motion to direct
the staff to request all six applicants to submit their proposals
to the entire Council for study and recommendation. After further
discussion the substitute motion was unanimously approved.
Community Development and Housing Coordinator Gilchrist
reported that at the Council Meeting of June 4, 1980, the Council
received Phase II of the Senior Citizens Center report and
authorized staff and the task force to proceed. The Council also
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1980 - Page 8
requested a report back at tonight's meeting on the progress of
activities. The top three sites have been investigated and all
property owners have been identified so that at the proper time
they can be contacted regarding willingness and availability of
property for sale. The staff has talked to a subcommittee of the
Board of Directors of K.C.E.O.C. regarding their potential as the
operating agency for the center. They received the City's proposal
in a favorable manner and wi~l report their findings back to the
Board of Directors.
Councilman Strong requested that the Council be given
an update on the meeting next week between the Council and members
of the County Board of Supervisors; and after that meeting the
Council be given something definite in the way o£ a timetable as
to what the citizens can expect from this body with regards to the
construction and operation of that facility.
Director of Public Works Hawley presented a report,
dated June 13, 1980, regarding City's Policy for Purchasing
Vehicles for Various Departments, as follows:
The following information is in response to the
Council's request on June 4, 1980 for a report
on the City's policy £or purchasing vehicles
for various departments.
The Equipment Division of the Public Works
Department has the responsibility to assure
the efficient usage of City equipment through
a systematic and effective maintenance, repair
and replacement program. Requests for addi-
tional equipment are made by the departments
desiring the equipment to the Equipment
Maintenance Superintendent via a memorandum
indicating equipment desired and justification
for the request. The Equipment Superintendent
reviews the requests with the using department
to make sure what the equipment is going to be
used for and that it is the right piece of
equipment for the job. As an example: If
the request is for a pickup, he makes an
evaluation to see if a lightweight truck can
be used or if it is necessary to use a larger
truck at an additional cost of $100 per year.
Using this criteria, the City is presently
using 24 lightweight trucks and 49 standard
pickup trucks. After evaluation by the Equip-
ment Superintendent, the requests are placed
in the Public Works Department budget requests.
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1980 - Page 9
All budget requests are then reviewed by the
City Manager, the Budget Review and Finance
Committee, and finally the Council prior to
adoption at the budget hearings.
The request to replace existing equipment
usually originates from the Equipment Super-
intendent. It is his responsibility to review
and analyze equipment condition, age, usage
and other economical factors and to replace
the equipment at the most desirable time. His
recommendations are also included in the Public
Works Department budget requests.
Director
Vehicles
on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, report from the
of Public Works regarding City's Policy for Purchasing
for Various Departments, was received and ordered placed
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham stated
there will be information, in the form of a Resolution of Intention,
in the Council's next packets regarding the subject of Mortgage
Revenue Bonds for the purpose of housing within the Redevelopment
Agency boundaries through SB 99 or a City Charter Revenue Bond
issue.
Director of Fire & Development Services Needham announced
that the next Workshop Session between the Council and Planning
Commission will be held Tuesday, June 24, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., in
the Venus Room of the Civic Auditorium.
City Manager Bergen reported that the Chairman of the
Redevelopment Agency requested that I make the following report to
the Council as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency:
At the last Council Meeting, June 4, 1980, the
Council requested the Redevelopment Agency to
notify them prior to entering an agreement for
their annual audit. The Redevelopment Agency
has not had a meeting since this action was
taken by the Council and it will be necessary
for the Agency, at their next meeting on June
24, 1980, to act on the annual audit.
I have discussed this situation with the Chair-
man and several Agency members and they do not
have a strong feeling on the selection. In
fact, their original choice was based on the
Council's selection of Fox & Company. However,
last December when selecting Bond Counsel, Bond
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313
Consultant and a Bond Auditor, the Redevelopment
Agency selected Fox & Company as the Bond Auditors.
This occurred before the Council's action on May
21, 1980, at which time the City Council changed
auditors.
It would be more practical and acceptable, from
an auditing standpoint, for the Redevelopment
Agency to have the same auditor this year for
the bond proposal and their annual audit.
The Chairman and members of the Redevelopment
Agency, that I have talked to, told me that they
would be pleased to check with the City Council,
next year, before selecting an auditor. They
also indicated that the books are public records
and they would have no objections if the City
auditor wished to audit them.
No action is necessary on this report. It is
in response to a specific request o£ the Council,
at the last meeting, that the Redevelopment
Agency notify the Council prior to entering
into an agreement for their annual audit.
Assistant City Manager-Personnel Russell reported that
two weeks ago Councilman Means requested a report on what the
financial impact would be on the City due to the defeat of the
Charter Amendment that would have allowed a CETA Program. At the
present time there will be very little impact. The City had 20
positions authorized at an average salary of $580.00 per month,
for a total of $140,000. At any one time the highest number of
employees on board was 13, which was approximately $90,000. The
City will continue with the CETA employees during the summer months
through the school program, in the amount of approximately $70,000.
This is the peak time of the year for temporary employees. At the
present time there will not much of a impact on the City, it will
be down the road depending on the level the Council authorized to
get into the program as far as CETA employees are concerned.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 6412 to 6715,
inclusive, in the amount of $654,167.23.
(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries and Damages
from Stella Reyes, 12111 Singleton Drive,
La Mirada, California. (Refer to City
Attorney)
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Flowage, Water Pipeline and Temporary
Turnaround Easements from Costeriasan
Development Company, as required for
Parcel Map No. 5733, located north of
District Boulevard, east of Stine Road.
Storm Drain Easement from Eastside
Christian Church, as required by the
Planning Commission for Parcel ~ap No.
5822, located west of Fairfax Road, south
of College Avenue.
Sewer Line Easement from California Land
Investment Company located along the east
side of the Kern Island Canal north of
Pacheco Road, as required for Tract No.
4004, located south of Pacheco Road, east
of South "H" Street.
Map of Tract No. 4141 and Improvement
Agreement with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation for construction of improve-
ments therein, located north of Olympia
Drive and east of West Half Moon Drive.
Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map No.
5733 with Costerisan Development Company
for construction of improvements therein,
located east of Stine Road, north of
District Boulevard.
Notices of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for:
Construction of Sidewalk Wheelchair Ramps
near the San Joaquin Community Hospital,
Contract No. 80-50 with Jim Alfter.
Street Lights for Truxtun Avenue between
Oak Street and "G" Street, Contract No.
79-173 with Safety Electric Company. The
Public Works Department recommends a 140
calendar day extension due to delays in
delivery of equipment by the supplier.
Parcel Map No. 5594, Contract No. 79-156
with Stephen Clifford, located at south-
east corner of Planz Road and Wible Road.
Tract No. 4083, Contract No. 79-136 with
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation,
located at Gosford Road and Laurelglen
Boulevard.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Larry D. Kundert, 2931 - 22nd Street, for
construction of 4 foot high brick and
wrought iron fence at back of sidewalk
area along 22nd Street and Elm Street at
the southeast corner. Public Works Depart-
ment recommends approval o£ the application
with the condition that two trees in
sidewalk area along Elm Street be re-
located behind the fence.
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315
(d),
and
call
Ayes:
(J)
(k)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
James Standlee, 3700 Sweetwater Street,
for construction of 6 foot high fence,
2 feet behind sidewalk on Rocky Road at
southeast corner of Sweetwater Street and
Rocky Road.
(1)
Plans and Specifications for construction
of a 6 foot Slumpstone Block Wall at the
entrance to the Corporation Yard.
(m)
Plans and Specifications for reconstruction
of pavement on portions of Chester Avenue
between Truxtun Avenue and 24th Street.
(n)
Joint Use Agreement between P. G. & E.
and the City of Bakersfield providing for
transfer of easement rights made necessary
by widening of Panama Lane west of South
"H" Street in conjunction with the develop-
ment of Tract No. 4117.
(o)
Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement with
Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Treat-
ment Facilities Consolidation Corporation
providing for an extension in the maximum
term of the lease agreement for the
period from July 1 until the City accepts
the facilities in order to meet legal
requirements under the bond agreement.
(P)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Robert F. Smith, 3701 April Street, for
construction of a 6 foot high fence, 2
feet behind sidewalk along Rocky Road at
the southwest corner of April Street and
Rocky Road.
Communication from California Regional
Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley
Region, regarding modifications to the
irrigation system of the City's Sewer Farm.
(Refer to Water and City Growth Committee
for study and recommendation)
Upon
(e), (f),
(q) of the
Request from Moreland Engineering, Inc.,
on behalf of Peter Mosesian Investments,
for amendment to the General Plan for
commercial use of property located on
"O" Street between 38th and 40th Streets.
(Refer to Planning Commission for study
and recommendation)
vote:
a motion by Councilman Miller, Items (a), (b), (c),
(g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1), (m), (n), (o), (p)
Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Christensen, Means, Miller,
Ratty
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Payne
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ACTION ON BIDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, bid of Crook Company
for Street Milling Machine, was accepted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, bid of Ronald Knox
for Leasement Agreement for Former Dog Pound, in the amount of
$400.00 per month, was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the agreement.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, low bid of FMC -
Van Pelt Fire Trucks for fabrication and installation of Squad
Body, was accepted and the other bid rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, low bid of G.C.A.
Construction for construction of Sanitary Sewer in Weill Park,
was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, low bid of Granite
Construction Company for A.C. Pavement on portions of Half Moon
Drive and White Lane, was accepted, the other bid rejected and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
NEW BUSINESS
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 13.04.135 (c) and
13.16.030 (c) 3 and adding Section
13.04.135 (d) to the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield, relative
to Permit Fees.
The proposed ordinance will bring the Mobilehome
Installation Permit Fee into conformance with the California
Administrative Code, provides a Fee Schedule for the new regulations
permitting mobilehomes to be placed on permanent foundations, and
exempts dwellings and accessory buildings of less than 2,000 square
feet from a Plan Check Fee.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Sections 13.04.135 (c)
and 13.16.030 (c) 3 and adding Section 13.04.135 (d) to the Muni-
cipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, relative to Permit Fees.
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1980 - Page 14
3i7
Approval of Grant Application to the
State of California Office of Traffic
Safety, in the amount of $36,117, for
computer software and salary for one
Data Entry Clerk's position for one
year.
With the approval of the Bakersfield City Council, the
City will establish a computerized Traffic Accident and Citation
Evaluation Record System with the main emphasis placed on timely
deployment of traffic enforcement personnel to those areas that
the system identifies as being high in traffic accident potential.
The system will furnish Traffic Division Supervisors with infor-
mation concerning accidents which share similar characteristics,
such as; time of day, day of week, location, weather conditions,
type of accident and Vehicle Code violations. With this infor-
mation being supplied on a daily, weekly and monthly basis,
enforcement can be deployed to an optimum level.
Upon a motion by Councilman Miller, Grant Application
to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, in the amount
of $36,117, for computer software and salary for one Data Entry
Clerk's position for one year, was approved.
Authorization granted to solicit
proposals for a burster/check signer
and approval of Budget Transfer in
the amount of $6,500.00.
The requested machine will replace a used one acquired
approximately twenty years ago from the County. Parts are no
longer available for repairs. Also, the present machine does not
meet OSHA standards, consequently, repair and service personnel
are not permitted to work on it. The estimated cost of a machine
capable of handling the City's current and future needs is $6,500.00.
Adequate funds are available in Account No. 11-415-0100.
Upon a motion by Councilman Ratty, authorization was
granted to solicit proposals for a burster/check signer and Budget
Transfer, in the amount of $6,500.00, from Account No. 11-415-0100
to Account No. 11-415-7100, was approved.
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Bakersfield,
California,
June 18,
1980 - Page 15
Authorization granted Finance
Operations Manager to write-off Un-
collectible Accounts Receivable and
turn applicable accounts over to
City's collection agency for further
collection efforts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the Finance
Operations Manager was authorized to write-off Uncollectible
Accounts Receivable totaling $9,680.48 and turn those applicable
accounts over to the City's collection agency for further collection
efforts.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the Council
recessed to an Executive Session at 9:30 P.M. for consultation with
the City's Labor Negotiator regarding Meet and Confer Sessions.
The regular Council Meeting was reconvened at 10:49 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Means, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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