HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR - JUNE 1975Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1975
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 7, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Walter F.
Heisey followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Donald A. Rogers.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
Absent: Mayor Hart
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 31, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Michael Belluomini, 1729 Alta Vista Drive, presented a
report he had prepared entitled "Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment
Project, A Comparative Study of Bakersfield and San Bernardino,
California," which is an information study for the benefit of the
citizens of Bakersfield and City Council and points out some of
the problems that could develop in that area.
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Alstyne, 1640 Olive Street, presented
a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Van Alstyne supporting Hall's
Ambulance Service Paramedic Program, which is a free enterprise,
and opposing a public Paramedic Program administered by government
through the City Fire Department.
Mrs. Marcella Wylie, Sunnvale, California, representing
Build the Earth, addressed the Council regarding obtaining information
on the pros and cons of nuclear power and its implications for the
future.
Reports.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
Proposed Warner Cable TV Rate Increase,
May 5, 1975 at 8:00 P.M.,
report regarding
was accepted and Monday,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1975 - Page 2
assured the staff that
8, 1975, to review the
in that area.
was the time and place set for public hearing to determine whether
or not a rate adjustment is justified.
Councilman Bleecker requested that the staff furnish
each member of the Council with the County of Kern's franchise
agreement with Warner Cable TV.
Director of Public Works Bidwell stated that in regards
to Councilman Bleecker's request for investigation of the dust
problems on 16th Street near the Sante Fe Railroad tracks, that
Mr. Ralph Jones, District Engineer of Sante Fe Railroad, has
he will be in Bakersfield on Tuesday, April
problem and talk to some of the residents
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3486 to 3549,
inclusive, in the amount of $319,914.06.
(b)
Grant Deed from William Penn Cunningham
and Helen M. Cunningham - drainfield for
drainage from the "Q" Street improvement
project between the S.P.R.R. & 34th Street.
(c) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Wallace & Smith Construction Co.
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Bob J. Jackson, 1527 "F" Street.
(e) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Mr. John McWhorter, 817 Truxtun Avenue.
(f)
Request for authorization to use funds
which were budgeted in the 1974-75 Fiscal
Year Budget (for the Irrigation System
in Saunders Park) for improvements in
Grissom Park in the amount of $1,800.00
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c)
(d) ,
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
(e) and (f) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Heisey, Medders
None
None
Barton, Bleecker,
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1975 - Page 3
Deferred Business
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2222 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield adding Section 17.36.025
to Chapter 17.36 of Title 17 of the
Municipal Code concerning uses per-
mitted subject to Planning Director
review and approval in the "A" Zones.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Ordinance No. 2222
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Section
17.36.025 to Chapter 17.36 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code con-
cerning uses permitted subject to Planning Director review and
approval in the "A" Zones, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending portions of Title 13,
including Chapters 13.01, 13.04, 13.16,
13.30, 13.40, 13.56, 13.60, 13.64 and
13.66 and repealing Chapter 13.68 of
said Title of the Municipal Code, con-
cerning Building and Construction
Regulations and Standards; adopting
by reference the Uniform Building Code,
1973 Edition and Appendix thereto, the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition,
the Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition,
the Uniform Electrical Code, 1975
Edition, as the Primary Code and the
National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition,
as the Secondary Code, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition and Appendices
A through H thereto, the Uniform Housing
Code, 1973 Edition and the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1973 Edition.
This Ordinance will bring the Building, Mechanical, Sign.
Plumbing and Electrical Codes up to date. These codes have been
adopted by the County and adoption here establishes uniformity.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, first reading was
considered given an Ordinance of the Council of the City of
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1975 - Page 4
Bakersfield amending portions of Title 13, including Chapters 13.01,
13.04, 13.16, 13.30, 13.40, 13.56, 13.60, 13.64 and 13.66 and
repealing Chapter 13.68 of said Title of the Municipal Code, con-
cerning Building and Construction Regulations and Standards, the
City Clerk was directed to cause Notice of Hearing to be published
in the Bakersfield Californian for two successive weeks and hearing
to consider adoption of said Ordinance was set for 8:00 P.M.,
Monday, April 28, 1975, in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Certification of Environmental
Evaluation for the Proposed New
Corporation Yard for the City of
Bakersfield.
At a public hearing held April 2, 1975, the Planning
Commission recommended that the Environmental Impact Report on the
proposed new Corporation Yard be certified as complete in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the City
guidelines for evaluation and preparation of environmental documents.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Environmental
Evaluation for the proposed new Corporation Yard for the City of
Bakersfield, was certified.
Approval of Supplement No. 1 to City-
State Agreement No. 75-1 for Modification
of Signal System at "P" Street and
Brundage Lane intersection.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Supplement No. i to
City-State Agreement No. 75-1 for modification of Signal System at
"P" Street and Brundage Lane intersection, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Supplement No. 1 to City-
State Agreement No. 75-14 for Modifi-
cation of Signal System at Sumner
Street and Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Supplement No. 1 to
City-State Agreement No. 75-14 for modification of Signal System at
Sumner Street and Union Avenue, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1975 - Page 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the Grant of Easements
to ARCON, Inc., Bank of America, United
California Bank, and James Aloe Weston,
Trustee, through the "K" Street Parking
Garage from and unto 17th Street, and
authorizing the Mayor and the City
Manager to execute consents to such
Grants on behalf of the City.
This easement will grant entering and exiting rights to
the United California Bank, Bank of America, ARCON, In~. and Weston
(Trustee) pursuant to earlier contractural agreements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 26-.75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting to the Grant
of Easements to ARCON, Inc., Bank of America, United California
Bank and James Aloe Weston, Trustee, through the "K" Street Parking
Garage from and unto 17th Street, and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Manager to execute consents to such Grants on behalf of
the City, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
Absent:
None
None
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving a Parking Operations Agree-
ment for the "K" Street Parking Garage.
This agreement will establish ground rules for operation
of the garage, and is pursuant to our contractural agreements with
United California Bank, Bank of America, ARCON, Inc. and Weston
(Trustee). All parties have met and are in agreement. The City
will be in charge of operating the garage according to the rules
established in the agreement.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
27-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving a Parking
Operations Agreement for the "K" Street Parking Garage, was adopted
Bakers£ield, California, April 7, 1975 - Page 6
by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Council,
adjourned
following roll call vote:
Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Heisey, Medders
None
None
There being no further business
upon a motion by
at 9:00 P.M.
Bleecker,
Adjournment.
to come before the
Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
ATTEST:
//V~CE-MAYORVof the City o~ersfield,
CITY C o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Ba~gersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in lhe Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., April 14, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
Heisey.
Present:
Al~sent:
by Councilman Walter F.
The City Clerk called the roll as
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Thomas,
Heisey, Medders,
None
follows:
Barton,
Rogers
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7,
approved as presented.
Presentation of Keys to the City to
Vice-Mayor and Councilman Walter F.
Heisey and Councilman Don Thomas.
Bleecker,
1975 were
Presented to Walter F. Heisey. In gratitude
and with appreciation for your service to the
City of Bakersfield as Vice-Mayor and Council-
man of the Second Ward, 1967 to 1975.
Presented to Don Thomas. In gratitude and
with appreciation for your service to the
City of Bakersfield as Councilman of the
Sixth Ward, 1971 to 1975.
Councilman Heisey thanked the Mayor for the Key to the
City and cited numerous changes that have taken place in the City
of Bakersfield over the past eight years.
Councilman Thomas thanked the Mayor for the Key to the
City and stated that he is grateful for all the help and cooperation
he has received over the past four years from the staff and residents
of the City.
Key to the City of Bakersfield, reading as follows:
wished to present each Councilman with a plaque in the form of a
for Councilman Walter F. Heisey and Councilman Don Thomas, he
Mayor Hart stated that as this will be the final meeting
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975 - Page 2
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Stan Magedson, Kern County Black Belt Instructors
Council, 630 Bernard Street, requested that the Council adopt an
ordinance or some type of legislation that would prevent the
infiltration of unqualified Martial Arts instructors (art of empty
handed combat) which is becoming unwieldly and dangerous to the
children of this area.
Councilman Rogers stated that the teaching of Martial Arts
is a City-County problem and moved that the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee be requested to study the problem and come back
to the Council with a recommendation.
Mayor Hart recommended that Mr. Magedson organize a
reviewing board to help set the standards, qualifications or degree
of expertise for Martial Art instructors, acknowledging the fact
that there are other schools that are qualified, ~and come back to
the committee with a recommendation that will help preclude accidents
and deaths.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Rogers' motion
that the Intergovernmental Relations Committee be requested to
study the problem of unqualified Martial Arts instructors and come
back to the Council with a recommendation, was approved.
Mayor ~art declared a brief recess at this time.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Mr. & Mrs. Walter A. Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, opposing a public
Paramedic Program administered by government through the City Fire
Department, was received and referred to the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee.
A communication was received from Bakersfield Cable T.V.,
Inc., dated April lO, 1975, requesting a rate increase. After
considerable discussion and request for additional information,action
Bakersfield,
California,
April 14,
1975 - Page 3
was deterred for one week until the staff contacts the Cable T.V.
companies regarding postponement of the scheduled public hearing
with Warner Cable T.V. until a joint public hearing can be
scheduled.
Upon a motionby Councilman Rogers, communication from
Hull-Moreland and Associates, Inc., acting as authorized agents
for Giumarra Bros. Fruit Co., requesting annexation of the West
half of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Township 29 South,
Range 28 East, M.D.B.M., was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Pepsi-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, requesting that the City
close Sacramento Street between East 21st Street and Grove Street
excepting for the portion constituting the alley running East and
West, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recom-.
mendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
City of Sante Fe Springs, California, dated April 8, 1975, was
received, ordered placed on file and spread in full on the minutes,
as follows:
The Honorable Don Thomas
Councilman of the City ot Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Dear Councilman Thomas:
It was a pleasure to meet you last Friday at
the Bakersfield College graduation program for
the fire service personnel. I am taking this
opportunity to again tell you how impressed I
am with your enthusiasm and dedication toward
the establishment of a paramedic program in the
City of Bakersfield. I can think of no greater
contribution to the citizens of your community '
than the provision of this life-saying service.
Any personal support, sacrifice and effort
extended by you to accomplish this goal will
surely be rewarded many times over. I realize
that you are not seeking reward; however, the
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Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975 - Page 4
knowledge that you were instrumental in.Lhe
establishment of such an important service for
your constituency could not help but bring you
great personal satisfaction. That is about the
extent of the reward for your efforts, but you
are certainly entitled to that. I commend you
for your community service.
We have had paramedic service in our city:for
nine months. During this time lives have been
saved. Lives that would have surely been lost
had our City Council not seen the great value
of this service. I want to emphasize that in
addition to lives being saved, the suffering of
the skilled hands of the paramedics performing
under the supervision of an emergency physician
via radio communication. What better testimony
can be given for any public service.
Throughout my career in the fire service, I have
been aware of the outstanding fire department
organization and fire defense capability in the
City of Bakersfield. Your most desirable rating
by the I.S.O. is indicative of the high priority
given to public service in your City. Considering
your history of high level community service, I
am not surprised that Bakersfield is now con-
sidering the possibility of furnishing paramedic
service, nor am I surprised that Chief Haggard
and members of his department are willing to
accept this additional responsibility.
The citizens of Bakersfield are indeed fortunate
to have such dedicated and concerned leadership
and public servants.
If there is any way that I or members of my
department can be of assistance to you, please
do not hesitate to call. I believe that the
paramedic program is, by far, the greatest
community benefit added by fire departments to
their ever increasing list of special services.
My best wishes are with you for success in your
endeavors.
Very truly yours,
B. J. Thompson
Fire Chief
Council Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Mrs. Diane Meyer,
156 Pasatiempo Drive, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations, term expiring October
1, 1976.
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Dr. Glenn D. Puder
and Mr. James L. Stewart were reappointed to the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency for a four year term expiring February 1,
1979.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Mr. Arend Folkens,
3213 Purdue Drive, was reappointed to the Golden Empire Transit
District, for a four year term expiring January 6, 1979.
Reports.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, report on the Down-
town Parking Study was referred to the Business Development and
Parking Committee for an indepth study and report to the Council.
Public Works Director Bidwell reported on the closing
of the entrance to the Sanitary Landfill, as follows:
On November 26, 1974, the Council approved Agree-
ment No. 74-99 which transferred the operation
of the sanitary landfill to the County of Kern.
This transfer of operations was completed on
January 1, 1975.
One condition of the agreement required the
City of Bakersfield to construct an access road
from Alfred Hartell Highway to the north side
of the landfill property. The road has been
completed and opened to traffic. In return,
the City reserved the right to close the land-
fill entrance at Columbus a'nd Panorama.
Closing this entrance will remove the heavy
volume of traffic from the streets in this
residential area and eliminate the unsightly
nuisance created by this traffic.
A reasonable period of time is necessary to get
the public informed and oriented to using the
new access road.
Therefore, realizing that the County needs some
time to implement this change, I suggest that
the City request the County to close the Columbus-
Panorama landfill entrance by June 1, 1975.
Councilman Rogers requested that action on the closing
of the Columbus-Panorama Landfill entrance be deferred for one
week to allow citizens in the area time to contact their Councilman
as to their opinions regarding this action.
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975 - Page 6
Consemt Calendar
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3550 to 3642,
inclusive, in the amount of $203,591.95.
(b)
Plans and Specifications for the recon-
struction and widening of a portion of
17th Street and "L" Street.
(c)
Plans and Specifications for reconstruction
of Underdrain System in Centennial Park and
Pacheco Green Belt.
(d)
Plans and Specifications for resurfacing
of Columbus Street between Auburn Street
and University Avenue and Bucknell Street
between Telegraph Avenue and Panorama
Drive.
ADDENDUM #1
Budget Transfer from Account No. 11-510-6100
to Account No. 11-510-4100 in the amount
of $45,000.00, for Engineering expenses
in connection with purchase of Kern River
Water interests from Tenneco, Inc.
ADDENDUM #2
Budget Transfer from Account No. 11-510-6100
to Account No. 11-510-5100 in the amount
of $5,000.00, for additional funds requested
to cover current shortage in Reimbursable
Expense account and to allow for sufficient
funds for rest of the Fiscal Year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), Addendum #1 and Addendum #2 of the Consent Calendar, were
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, ~homas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Approval of Contract with Musicians'
Union Local 263 for seven Band Concerts
in Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract with
Musicians' Union Local 263 for seven Band Concerts to be held in
Beale Park commencing June 15, 1975 and extending through July 27,
1975, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1975 - Page 7
Approval of Preliminary Plans and
Cost Estimate for addition to west
wing of City Hall.
Upon
and Cost Estimate in the amount of $274,900.00,
west wing of City Hall, were approved.
Hearings.
This is the time set for continued public
a motion by Councilman Thomas, Preliminary Plans
for addition to
hearing before
fhe Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 4," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posl:ed
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
The public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council Meeting of December 9, 1974.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," was continued until June 16, 1975,
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 5," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
The public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council meeting of December 9, 1974.
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1974 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey,
annexation of "Kern River No.
by the
Ayes:
5~" was continued until June 16,
following roll call vote:
Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, .Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council
regular
April
the hearing on the
1975,
There
at this
Council Meeting was adjourned
15, 1975, at 12:10 P. M.
Adjournment to a Specific Time.
being no further business to come before the
time, upon a motion by Councilman Thomas the
at 9:30 P.M. until Tuesday,
ATTEST:
Y~ty~field,
CITY ~C ~.~K ~nd Ex-0~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakefield, California
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Calif.
Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1975
Minutes of an adjourned meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 12:10 P.M., April 15, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers
Absent: Councilmen Barton, Heisey
New Business.
Reception of Certificate of City
Clerk of Result of the Canvass of
Election Returns of the General
Municipal Election for the Office of
Councilman in the Fifth and Sixth
Wards of the City of Bakersfield,
held on April 8, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Certificate of
City Clerk of Result of the Canvass of Election Returns of the
General Municipal Election for the Office of Councilman in the
Fifth and Sixth Wards of the City of Bakersfield, held on April 8,
1975, was received, placed on file and ordered spread in full on
the minutes.
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Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1975 - Page 2
STATEMENT
OF ALL VOTES CAST
AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD
April 8, 1975
in Tl~e
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1975 - Page 3
801
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 8, 1975
WARD NO. 5
CONS. CONSISTING OF REGISTERED
NO. PRECINCTS VOTERS
i 402, 409 & 412 635
2 403 414
3 527 544
4 529 309
5 530 297
6 531 239
7 534 274
8 535 348
9 536 296
10 538 356
11 539 285
12 540 149
Absentee Ballots
TOTAL
PERCENT 52.48%
4,146
VOTES
CAST CLERICO
MEDDERS
317 162 155
193 107 86
282 116 166
165 78 87
139 54 85
130 95 35
136 77 57
182 95 87
176 76 100
178 72 106
158 69 89
65 18 47
55 ll 43
2,176 1,030
1,143
RE JECTED
2
1
3
WARD NO. 6
--CONS. CONSISTING OF REGISTERED VOTES
NO. PRECINCTS VOTERS CAST
404 & 408
14 405
15 407
16 414
533
541
19 542
20 543
21 544
22 545
23 551 & 513-A
24 553 & 554-A
Absentee Ballots
TOTAL
PERCENT 42.6%
SCEALES THOMAS
776 281 195 85
89 40 31 9
429 157 106 51
1,044 273 159 114
254 159 15 141
233 111 29 80
272 114 70 44
275 125 77 48
305 150 88 62
292 201 116 85
289 139 77 60
310 134 82 52
62 39 23
4,568 1,946 1,084 854
REJECTED
1
2
0
8
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Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1975 - Page 4
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
TO RESULT OF THE CANVASS
OF ELECTION RETURNS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN)
I, H. E. BERGEN, City Clerk of said City do hereby certify
that, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 22932.5 of the
Elections Code and of the resolution of the governing body of
said City, heretofore adopted and entered upon the minutes of
said governing body, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast
in said City, at the General Municipal Election held on April 8,
1975, for the Offices of Councilman of the Fifth and Sixth Wards,
and that the Statement of the Vote Cast, to which this certifi-
cate is attached, shows the whole mmber of
City and in each of the respective precincts
the totals of the respective columns and the
each candidate are full, true and correct.
votes cast in said
therein, and that
totals as shown for
Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1975 - Page 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 28-75
declaring result of Canvass of
Returns of General Municipal Election
held in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 28-715
declaring result of Canvass of Returns of General Municipal Election
for Councilman in the Fifth and Sixth Wards of the City of Bakers.-
field, held on April 8, 1975, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers
No~s: None
Absent: Councilmen Barton, Heisey
WARD NO. 5
Mrs. Soltea Bussell Clerico 1,030
Clarence E. Medders 1,143
WARD NO. 6
Michael Edward Sceales 1,084
Don Thomas 854
The following persons are hereby declared to be elected
to the office of City Councilman for a full term of four years:
CLARENCE E. MEDDERS FIFTH WARD
MICHAEL EDWARD SCEALES SIXTH WARD
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
~ity of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY/~LERK a~id~ Ex-~ficio Clerk of the
of the City of Ba~rsfield, California
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Council
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975
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 21, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Clyde B.
Skidmore of the First Southern Baptist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Strong
Absent: Councilmen Thomas, Heisey
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 1975 and
adjourned meeting of April 15, 1975 were approved as presented.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Council adjourned.
Newly Elected Council Members Sworn
in by Assistant City Clerk
Assistant City Clerk Anderson administered the Oath of
Office to the following newly elected Councilmen:
J. M. "Chris" Christensen Councilman 2nd Ward
Clarence E. Medders Councilman 5th Ward
Michael Edward Sceales Councilman 6th Ward
Mayor Hart commented that in the process of being sworn
in, it is appropriate for the new members of the Council to make
statements to their constituency, if they so desire.
Councilman Christensen introduced his family and thanked
the residents of the Second Ward for their support.
voters
Councilman Sceales
of the Sixth Ward for
Councilman Medders
introduced his family and thanked the
their support.
thanked the voters of the Fifth Ward
for returning him to office and stated that he will continue to
give the best representation possible to the residents of that Ward
and the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 2
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hart convened the new Council at this time.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen,
Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong
None
Election of Vice-Mayor.
Councilman Rogers nominated Councilman Bleecker
for the
office of Vice-Mayor and moved that the election be conducted by
secret ballot.
Councilman Medders offered a substitute motion, that the
method of electing a Vice-Mayor be conducted by a roll call vote
rather than secret ballot, which carried by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Christensen, Medders, Sceales
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Rogers, Strong
Absent: None
Councilman Keith Bleecker was elected to the office
Vice-Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, by the
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Bleecker, Rogers, Sceales,
Councilmen Barton,
None
of
following roll call
Strong
Christensen, Medders
Appointment of Council Standing
Committees.
Councilman
Strong proposed the appointment of the following
Council Standing Committees:
AUDITORIUM-RECREATION
Vernon D. Strong, Chairman
James J. Barton
Clarence E. Medders
BUDGET REVIEW AND FINANCE
Clarence E. Medders, Chairman
J. M. "Chris" Christensen
Michael E. Sceales
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Michael E. Sceales, Chairman
Donald A. Rogers
J. M. "Chris" Christensen
VOUCHER APPROVAL
J. M. "Chris" Christensen, Chairman
Vernon D. Strong
Keith Bleecker
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 3
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PARKING
James J. Barton, Chairman
Clarence E. Medders
Keith Bleecker
the March of Dimes,
cipate in
April 27,
WATER AND CITY GROWTH
Donald A. Rogers, Chairman
Michael E. Sceales
James J. Barton
GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL
Keith B]eecker, Chairman
Donald A. Rogers
Vernon D. Strong
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the assignment
Council Standing Committees, as proposed, were approved by
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Rick Osorio, 1415 18th Street, Suite 314,
invited the Mayor, Council and public
of
the
Rogers;
representing
to parti-
the "March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon" to be held on Sunday,
1975, starting in Saunders Park at 8:00 A.M.
Mrs. Florence Gholz, 122 Miner Street, representing the
Mended Hearts Club, urged the Council to provide a Paramedic Program
for the City of Bakersfield.
Mr. Charles Garcia, 500 Bohna Street, addressed the Council
regarding Karate training in the City of Bakersfield by independent
Karate instructors and offered his services on the board that will
be helping the Council committee investigate the matter of unqualified
Martial Art instructors.
Mr. Philip Lacey, 2624 Gill Avenue, stated that Mr. Garcia
does everything possible to insure the safety of his students and
commended the work he does for underprivileged children.
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 4
Mr. Dick Bailey, Director of the Kern County Museum and
General Chairman of the Heritage Days Committee, invited the Council
and public to attend the 8th Annual Heritage Days Celebration to be
held April 26 and 27, 1975, in Pioneer Village. Mrs. Jeanne Foth
introduced six of the candidates for Queen of Heritage Days.
Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at this time.
Correspondence.
Communication from R. H. Ramey, District Director of
Transportation of the State Department of Transportation, regarding
right-of-way for improvements and signal installation for ramps to
Freeway 178 on the west side of Mr. Vernon Avenue, was held over
for one week.
Mr. George Valos, representing the East Bakersfield
Progressive Club, presented background information on the various
requests for ramps to Freeway 178 on the west side of Mr. Vernon
Avenue and stated that this club is strongly in favor of the ramps
to help relieve traffic on Haley Street and Panorama Drive.
Mr. George Moss, 2901 Fernvale Road, suggested that the
Mr. Vernon Avenue ramps to and from Freeway 178 be installed on the
northwest and southwest corners of this intersection as the roads
are there and it probably would not be necessary to purchase land,
and if it is necessary to widen Mr. Vernon Avenue in front of his
property he would donate part of the land.
Councilman Rogers
from Bakersfield Cable T.V.,
Warner Cable of Kern County
made a motion that the communications
Inc., requesting a rate increase and
requesting that the public hearing
scheduled for May 5, 1975 not be changed and any public hearings
be kept separate to avoid confusion, be received and placed on file.
Councilman Rogers offered a second motion that a joint
public hearing regarding requests for rate increases from Warner
308
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 5
Cable of Kern County and Bakersfield Cable T.V., Inc., be scheduled
for May 5, 1975.
After discussion, Councilman Rogers' motion that the
communications from Bakersfield Cable T.V., Inc. requesting a rate
increase and Warner Cable of Kern County requesting that the public
hearings be kept separate to avoid confusion, be received and placed
on file, was approved.
Upon a substitute motion by Councilman Christensen, public
hearing on request for a rate increase from Warner Cable of Kern
County set for May 5, 1975, will remain as originally scheduled and
a public hearing on request for a rate increase from Bakersfield
Cable T.V., Inc., was scheduled for May 12, 1975. Councilman Rogers
voted in the negative on this motion.
Reports.
Upon a morion by Councilman Rogers, report from the City
Manager regarding Consolidation of Council Elections, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Medders stated that the reporf regarding con--
solidation of Council Elections will be on file in the Cify Clerk's
office for review and if anyone has suggestions he would be happy
to hear them.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 4-75 regarding
Employment of Professional Labor Negotiator, as follows:
During the last few years, California cities
have experienced a marked increase in the growth
and complexity of labor relations activities in
the public sector. The City of Bakersfield has
been no exception to this trend. In this regard,
many cities have hired professional labor
relations negotiators to assist them in this
difficult task.
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 6
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee has given serious consideration to
the employment of an individual trained in the
labor relations field. On April 9 and 11, the
Committee interviewed three highly respected
labor relations negotiators, each of whom
presently provide labor relations services to
a variety of California cities. The Committee
was especially impressed with Mr. Nicholas J.
Counter of the firm of Mitchell, Silberberg
and Knupp of Los Angeles. Mr. Counter has had
considerable experience in both the public and
private labor relations field. He is currently
chairman of the Los Angeles County Bar Association
Labor Law Subcommittee on Public Employment.
Mr. Counter presently acts as chief labor
relations negotiator for the cities of Riverside,
San Clemente, West Covina, and Vernon. In
addition, he and members of the firm provide
other requested labor relations assistance for
the cities of South Gate, Tustin, Ontario, Bell,
Santa Monica, Orange, Palm Springs, and Los
Angeles and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Mr. Counter has indicated his willingness to
act as the City's chief labor relations
negotiator for a fee of $800 a month or $9,600
a year. This amount will cover all his expenses
during the annual meet and confer sessions
with employee organizations. The above figure
would also include assistance during the entire
calendar year with regard to interpretations
or disagreements involving the various memorandums
of understanding between the City and its
employee organizations.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee feels that the hiring of a professional
labor negotiator would be of valuable assistance
to the City in its growing and complex labor
relations activities with employee organizations.
The Committee recommends that the City Council
approve the hiring of Nicholas J. Counter on
a one-year contractural basis effective May 1,
1975. Funds are available in the City Council
budget for the remainder of this fiscal year
to finance these costs.
City Council approval of this recommendation
would require adoption of an emergency ordinance
designating the Committee and/or a representative
selected by them with Council approval, as the
City's representative for meet and confer
purposes.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker,
Report No. 4-75 of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee regarding Employment of Professional Labor Negotiator,
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 7
was approved and the Council approved the employment of Mr. Nicholas
J. Counter, of the firm of Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp of Los
Angeles on a one-year contractural basis effective May 1, 1975.
Councilman Medders voted in the negative on this motion.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2223 New Series of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield amending Section
3.16.120 of the Municipal Code pro-
viding for the designation of the
City designated representative.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2223 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.16.120 of the Municipal Code providing for the
designation of the City designated representative, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong
Noes: Councilman Medders
Absent: None
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3643 to 3887,
inclusive, in the amount of $188,808.50.
(b)
Notice of Completion for Street and Sewer
Improvements under Tract 3565 - Contract
No. 74-113 with Tenneco Realty Develop-
ment Corporation.
(c)
Notice of Completion for Street and Sewer
Improvements under Tract 3680, Unit A -
Contract No. 74-50 with Moreland-Niles
Community Builders.
(d)
Notice of Completion for Street and Sewer
Improvements under Tract 3715 - Contract
No. 75-3 with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c)
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 8
and (d)
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
Christensen, Medders, Rogers;,
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, low bid of Mission
Linen Supply for 4 year contract for Industrial Laundry Service,
was accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute fhe contract.
Deferred Business.
Closing of Columbus-Panorama Entrance
to the Sanitary Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the staff was directed
to request the County of Kern to close the Columbus-Panorama Landfill
entrance by June 1, 1975.
New Business.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 905 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, declaring its intention
to order the vacation of the Alley in
Block 315 situated between "H" and
Eye Streets, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution of
Intention No. 905 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley in Block
315 situated between "H" and Eye Streets, City of Bakersfield and
setting May 12, 1975 for hearing on the matter before the Council,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 9
Approval of Change Order for Specifi-
cations of 23,000 lb. G.V.W. Tilt
Truck Cab and Chassis purchased by
the City.
Upon
specifications
increasing the
a motion by Councilman Rogers, Change Order for
of 23,000 lb. G.V.W. Tilt Truck Cab and Chassis
cost in the amount of $906.18, was approved.
Approval of Agreement between the
City and the State of California for
Modification of the Signal System on
State Route 58 at the intersections
of "F", "H", Chester, "L", "M" and
"Q" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and the State of California for Modification
of the Signal System on State Route 58 at the intersection of "F",
"H", Chester, "L", "M" and "Q" Streets, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of request from Standard
Oil Company of California for per-
mission to enter upon the City
Municipal Farm to conduct geophysical
work.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, request from Standar,d
Oil Company of California for permission to enter upon the City
Municipal Farm to conduct geophysical work, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement, subject to the
following conditions:
Work to be completed within thirty days.
Company will indemnify and hold City harm-
less from any claims as a result of this
operation.
3. Company shall be liable for any damage or
inconvenience to farm lessee's operation.
Denial of Application for Encroachment
Permit from Leslie West, 330 Lincoln
Street.
Applicant is requesting approval for construction of a
carport which will encroach 5 feet into the public right-of-way.
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1975 - Page 10
Since the encroachment will involve a permanent structure in the
public right-of-way in a residential area, the Public Works Deparf-
ment recommends that the request be denied.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, application for
Encroachment Permit from Leslie West, 330 Lincoln Street, was denied.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975
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 28, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Robert Allen
of the Niles Street Southern Baptist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart.
Absent: None
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, read portions of
articles from an Illinois newspaper regarding what it means to be
an American.
Mrs. Katherine Dounies, 240 South Real Road, requested
the Council's help and suggestions regarding aid for the displaced
South Vietnamese people who are going to be arriving in California
in the very near future.
Mayor Hart suggested that Mrs. Dounies obtain more infor-
mation and return to the Council with a specific plan.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, dated April
22, 1975, transmitting the Draft Environmental Impact Report for
the San Joaquin Nuclear Project and announcing dates for public
information briefings and public hearings relative to the DEIR,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Council Statements.
Councilman Christensen moved that Mayor Hart write the
proper persons on the State Highway Commission informing them of
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 2
the Council's stand on the ramps to Freeway 178 on the west side
of Mr. Vernon Avenue.
Councilman Rogers stated that information should be
obtained regarding the cost of right-of-ways for these ramps.
After discussion, Mayor Hart, Councilman Christensen and
Councilman Rogers were delegated as an informal committee to formu-
late a plan to present to the State Highway Commission regarding
the ramps to Freeway 178 of the west side of Mr. Vernon Avenue.
Mayor Hart acknowledged the presence of Boy Scout Troop
No. 104 of Eissler School.
Appointment of Legislative Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Councilman Rogers
and City Attorney Hoagland were reappointed to serve on the
Council's Legislative Committee, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Sceales, Strong
Noes: Councilman Barton
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Rogers
Councilman Barton stated that he voted in the negative on
this motion due to his belief that the Legislative Committee shou~[d
be appointed on the same concept as the Council Standing Committees.
Reports.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read Report No. 1-75 regarding Recommendations
for Council Action on the "Downtown Parking Needs Assessment" Report,
as follows:
On April 23, 1975, the Business Development and
Parking Committee met with staff and representa-
tives of the Downtown Business Association to
review the "Downtown Parking Needs Assessment"
report and formulate recommendations for the
Council. Our recommendations are as follows:
1. a. It is recommended that the Principles
cited on Page 7 of the report be amended
to read as follows:
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 3
(1)
Parking within the downtown area
should be "free" to customers to
assure that the competitive posi-
tion of downtown businesses, relative
to more outlying commercial districts,
is not undermined.
(2)
Customer parking within the down-
town area should be "proximate" to
businesses to assure convenience
to the public. Employee parking
should be diverted to the periphery
of the downtown area.
(3)
Means will be necessary to finance
employee parking which does not
involve the expenditure of the
City's General Fund. Financial
support for long-term solutions
should be expected to come from
the area of benefit.
(4)
Parking for all government employees
within the Civic Center area should
be provided south of Truxtun Avenue
to minimize parking problems within
the downtown area.
It is further recommended that the
Principles as amended be adopted as the
policy of the City Council which shall
be the basis for more precise plans and
implementation programs for parking in
Downtown Bakersfield.
It is recommended that the Council direct
the staff to take necessary measures to
implement the Parking Plan for City Hall
and Police Department.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Barton,
Report No. 1-75 of the Business Development and Parking Committee
regarding Recommendations for Council Action on the "Downtown
Parking Needs Assessment" Report, was approved and the staff was
directed to take necessary measures to implement the Parking Plan
for City Hall and Police Department.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business
and Parking Committee, read Report No. 2-75 regarding
Blocking Grade Crossings for Excessive Amount of Time, as
Over the past three years, complaints have come
before the Council about trains blocking grade
crossings for excessive time. The Municipal
Development
Trains
follows:
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 4
Code, Section 11.04.390, prohibits blocking of
traffic for a period longer than five minutes.
On November 1, 1974, the Public Utilities Com-
mission issued General Order No. 135 providing
regulations governing occupancy of public grade
crossings by railroads. General Order No. 135
supersedes Section 11.04.390 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code. Under Section 2110 of the
Public Utilities Code, every public utility and
every officer, agent, or employee of any public
utility who fails to comply with any order of
the Public Utilities Commission is guilty of a
misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not
exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment in a county
jail not exceeding one year, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
Basically, General Order No. 135 states that a
public grade crossing, which is blocked by a
stopped train, must be opened within ten
minutes. However:
1. This does not apply to a passenger train.
2. By definition, it does not apply to a
moving train.
It does not apply unless a vehicle or
pedestrian is waiting at the crossing.
It does not apply if the blocking results
from compliance with State and Federal laws
and regulations.
It does not apply if the blocking results
from terrain and physical conditions, adverse
weather conditions, conditions rendering
the roadbed or track structure unsafe,
mechanical failures, train accidents.
It does not apply if the blocking results
from occurrences over which the railroad
has no control, except in any of these
contingencies the crossing shall be cleared
with reasonable dispatch.
Since the Public Utilities Commission has pre-
empted the City in this area, it is recommended
that Section 11.04.390 of the Municipal Code be
repealed.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Barton,
Report No. 2-75 of the Business Development and Parking Committee
regarding Trains Blocking Grade Crossings for Excessive Amount of
Time, was approved.
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 5
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2224 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield repealing Section 11.04.390
of the Municipal Code, concerning
Trains Blocking Traffic.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Ordinance No. 2224
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing
Section
Traffic,
Ayes:
Noes:
11.04.390 of the Municipal Code, concerning Trains Blocking
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
None
Absent: None
Consent Calendar.
The
(a)
(b)
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 3888 to 3930,
inclusive, in the amount of $39,938.01.
Claim for Damages from Wilbert W. Edgerton,
Fayetteville, North Carolina. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Ray
Culbreth, 1605 Robinson Road, Apt. 40,
Modesto, California. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(d)
(e)
Electric Service Agreement and Gas Service
Agreement between the City of Bakersfield
and Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
Final Map of Tract No. 3741 and Contract
and Specifications for improvements therein,
located north of Ming Avenue and west of
New Stine Road.
(f)
Final Map of Tract No. 3723 and Contract
and Specifications for improvements therein,
located west of Stine Road and south of
Ming Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e) and (f) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 6
New Business
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
establishing Parking Charges for the
"K" Street Parking Garage.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
29-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Parking
Charges for the "K" Street Parking Garage, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of request from Petroleum
Geophysical Company for permission
to enter upon City property at Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 3 to conduct
geophysical work.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, request from Petroleum
Geophysical
Sewage Treatment Plant No. 3 to conduct
and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the following conditions:
Company for permission to enter upon City property at
geophysical work, was approved
the agreement, subject to
1. Work to be completed within 90 days.
Company will indemnify and hold City harm-
less from any claims as a result of this
operation.
3. Company shall be liable for any damage or
inconvenience to farm lessee's operation.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the City
Council to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield amending portions of Title 13, including
Chapters 13.01, 13.04, 13.16~ 13.30~ 13.40, 13.56~ 13.60, 13.64 and
13.66 and repealing Chapter 13.68 of said Title of the Municipal
Code, concerning Bullding and Construction Regulations and Standards;
Bakersfield, California, April ~8, 1975 - Page 7
adopting by reference the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition and
Appendix thereto, the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition, the
Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition, the Uniform Electrical Code, 1975
Edition, as the Primary Code and the National Electrical Code, 1975
Edition, as the Secondary Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973
Edition and Appendices A through H thereto, the Uniform Housing
Code, 1973 Edition and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition.
This hearing has been duly advertised and no written
protests or objections have been filed in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici--
pation.
Mr. George Webster, representing Kern County Good Govern-
ment Committee, introduced Mr. Joe Lane who is Chairman of a special
group that was formed to consider the Codes that are being proposed
for adoption tonight.
Mr. Joe Lane of Lake Isabella, objected to the adoption
of the addendums to the various codes due to the~restrictions that:
are being put upon individuals.
No further protests or objections being received, Mayor
Hart closed the public portion of the hearing for Council deliberation
and action.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Bleecker, Ordinance amending portions of Title 13, including
Chapters 13.01, 13.04, 13.16, 13.30, 13.40, 13.56, 13.60, 13.64 and
13.66 and repealing Chapter 13.68 of said Title of the Municipal
Code, concerning Building and Construction Regulations and Standards,
was referred to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee for study
and recommendation, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 8
City Attorney Hoagland stated that the hearing regarding
adoption of this Ordinance concerning Building and Construction
Regulations and Standards has not been discontinued; the public
portion has been closed but the hearing will be continued until
such time as the Intergovernmental Relations Committee reports back
to the Council.
This is the
or appeals in respect
time set for hearing of protests, objections
to the diagram, assessment and work done in
Public Improvement District No. 896, (construction of sanitary sewer
lines, together with appurtenant lampholes, manholes, wye branches
and house laterals and all necessary earthwork and paving repair
along Kennedy Avenue east of Akers Road, Colleen Street between
Kennedy Avenue and the north boundary of Tract 3185 and Colleen
Court) in the City of Bakersfield under and pursuant to Resolution
of Intention No. 896 and the Improvement Act of 1911.
This hearing has been duly advertised and notices of
assessment mailed to all affected property owners.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public portion
of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 30-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, providing
for contribution of part of the cost and expenses of certain work
completed in Public Improvement District No. 896, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 31-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, making
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Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1975 - Page 9
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
determinations and confirming Assessment of the cost of doing the
work ordered pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 896, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
None
None
Adjournment to a Specific Time.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the
regular meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. until Tuesday, April
29, 1975, at 5:00 P.
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Bakersfield, California, April 29, 1975
Minutes of an adjourned meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 5:00 P. M., April 29, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart.
Absent: None
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session to meet with the City's Labor Negotiator,
Nicholas Counter.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was adjourned at
6:40 P.M.
MAY of the C~leld, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL nd Ex-Of~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bake~ield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975
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 5, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
Rogers.
by Councilman Donald A.
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 28,
adjourned meeting of April 29, 1975 were approved as
Presentation of Retirement Plaque.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker
None
1975 and
presented.
Mayor Hart presented a retirement plaque to Gordon R.
Lester of the Police Department, who completed 20 years of service,
with the City of Bakersfield, effective May 1, 1975.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Gerald Williams, 601 Washington Street, withdrew his
request to speak to the Council regarding the Concession Stand in
California Avenue Park.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Elmer Fox and Company, dated April 29, 1975, regarding proposal
for the audit of accounts and records of the City of Bakersfield
for year ending June 30, 1975, was received and referred to the
Budget Review and Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Council Statements.
Reappointment of Planning Commission
Members.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Mr. Joe H. Davis,
Dr. James L. Frederickson and Timothy J. Banks, were reappointed
to the Planning Commission, for four year terms expiring April 17,
1979.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 2
Reports.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 5-75 regarding
Further Implementation of A.D. Little Study, as follows:
During the 1974-75 budget deliberations the
City Council approved certain portions of the
A.D. Little study which they felt would result
in more efficiency at a lesser cost to the tax-
payers. One example of this was the cutback
from three-man crews to two-man crews in the
Refuse Division of Public Works. This action
alone eliminated 14 full-time positions. Simi-
lar recommendations were made in the Street
Maintenance Division, Street Cleaning Section
and the City Clerk's Office. As a result
approximately 23 positions have been eliminated
to date with further cutbacks expected in the
future.
As you will recall the A. D. Little study also
recommended and the Council approved two new
positions effective July 1, 1974. These two
positions were (1) Principal Planner in the
Community Development Agency and (1) Personnel
Technician in the Personnel Office. These two
recommendations were based on the need for more
expertise in writing environmental impact reports
and organization of a city-wide safety and
training program. In September of 1974 the
City filled the Personnel Technician position,
and in December of 1974 the Principal Planner
position was upgraded in an attempt to attract
more competent applicants. This position was
finally filled March 31, 1975.
During the period of July 1, 1974 to the prese~lt
time Public Works Director Cal Bidwell has been
studying other areas of his department where
further efficiencies could be initiated. With
this in mind it became evident several months
ago that the job requirements of the Public
Works Administrative Assistant had been reduced
drastically because of the two newly created
positions of Principal Planner and Personnel
Technician.
Recently the staff met with the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, and based
on the Public Works Director's findings, recom-
mended the abolishment of the Public Works
Administrative Assistant position. After
reviewing all the facts of this matter the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
is recommending Council approval eliminating
this position effective May 19, 1975. In order
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 3
to implement this action it is necessary that
the Council approve a resolution.
Signed,
Councilman Keith Bleecker, Chairman
Councilman Donald A. Rogers
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 5-75 of
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Further Implementation of the A.D. Little Study, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 32-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No. 58-74
concerning setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and
Employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Councilman Bleecker made a motion to adopt Resolution of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No. 58.-74
concerning setting salaries and related benefits for Officers and
Employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Councilman Strong questioned the staff regarding the
elimination of the Administrative Assistant position and read a
memorandum from the Director of Public Works to the City Manager
recommending the abolishment of this position.
During an extensive discussion regarding the abolishment
of the Administrative Assistant's position in the Public Works
Department, Councilman Strong requested that Mr. Robert Elling,
the City employee whose position is being eliminated, be allowed
to address the Council.
Councilman Bleecker stated that anything Mr. Elling has
to say is a personnel matter and the Council cannot legally listen
and left the Council Chambers.
After further discussion, Mr. Robert Elling addressed
the Council regarding the need for retaining the Administrative
Assistants position in the Public Works Department.
Councilman Bleecker returned to the Council Chambers.
Mrs. Sofiea Clerico, 5081 Easton Drive, questioned the
legality of these proceedings.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 4
After discussion, Councilman Bleecker's motion to adopt
Resolution No. 32-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 58-74 concerning setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and Employees of the City of Bakers-
field, carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Bleecker
Noes: Councilmen Christensen, Strong, Barton
Absent: None
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 4-75 regarding Bond Counsel - Southeast
Bakersfield Wastewater Project, as follows:
On May 2, 1975, the Committee met to get an
update from the staff and from the Chairman of
the Citizens Advisory Committee on the progress
made towards implementation of this project.
During our discussions, and from information
passed along by the Advisory Committee, it
became apparent that bonding is the most viable
alternative for the City to meet its share of
construction costs. The Financial Consultant,
retained by the City Council in February,
concurs with that recommendation.
In order to proceed further and to assure that
the proper legal steps are taken, the City
Attorney has recommended the retention of the
Los Angeles firm of Rutan and Tucker as Bond
Counsel for this project.
The fees for Bond Counsel services of $17,500.00
will be part of the expenses of the project and
will be part of the proceeds of the bond sale.
It will be the responsibility of Bond Counsel
to furnish legal consulting services, prepare
all legal documents necessary for the bond sale
and issuance of bonds, and issue a legal
approving opinion to the purchasers of said
bonds.
In the event the City drops the proceedings the
Bond Counsel will be reimbursed for expenses
incurred in an amount to be mutually agreed upon.
The committee recommends that the Council retain
the firm of Rutan and Tucker as Bond Counsel and
authorize an agreement for services.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975- Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 4-75 of
the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Bond Counsel -
Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Project, was approved.
Approval of Agreement with Rutan and
Tucker, Bond Counsel, for the South-
east Bakersfield Wastewater Project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Agreement with Rutan
and Tucker to serve as Bond Counsel for the Southeast Bakersfield
Wastewater Project, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Mr. Takfor Takvorian, 4212 Hillsborough Drive, asked
several questions regarding the proper procedure to follow if a
private citizen has a complaint against a City employee and
suggested that the Council investigate certain practices that took
place prior to the last Council election.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding Monthly
Retirement Allowance Increases for Retired Members of the Bakers-
field Fire Department, as follows:
PURPOSE
City Council action is necessary with regard
to the monthly retirement allowance increases
proposed by the Firemen's Relief and Pension
Board.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council take the following action:
1. Increase the monthly allowance for members
who retired on or before December 31, 1970
by 10 percent.
2. Increase the monthly allowance for members
who retired between January 1, 1971 and
July l, 1971 by 5 percent.
3. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare the
appropriate ordinance to effect the above
changes.
ANALYSIS
On April 2, 1975, the Firemen's Relief and
Pension Board met to consider increases in
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 6
retirement allowances for its retired members.
The Board voted to recommend to the City
Council that the monthly allowance for persons
retired on or before December 31, 1970 be
adjusted by a l0 percent increase, and that a
5 percent increase be allowed for members who
retired between January l, 1971 and July l,
1971, with these increased benefits to be
effective July 1, 1975.
The total cost of the recommended retirement
increases would be $57,051, leaving a balance
of $338,245 in the fund. These costs will have
no direct effect on the City's finances, since
the monies will be taken out of the Disability
and Retirement Fund reserves.
These recommended benefits are already in effect
for members of the Public Employees Retirement
System.
CONCLUSION
The increases in retirement allowances as pro-
posed by the Firemen's Relief and Pension Board
are reasonable and will not unduly deplete the
reserves in the Disability and Retirement Fund.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Sections 5.38.185 and 5.38.187
to Chapter 5.38 of the Municipal Code
concerning the Relief and Pension
Fund for members of the Fire Depart-
ment of the City of Bakersfield.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Sections 5.38.185 and
5.38.187 to Chapter 5.38 of the Municipal Code concerning the
Relief and Pension Fund for members of the Fire Department of the
City of Bakersfield.
Community Development Director Foster reported that the
State of California officially certified the City of Bakersfield's
Special Census of October, 1974 on February 28, 1975 at 76,282 and
today the City was authorized to certify the population at 76,400.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3931 to 4008,
inclusive, in the amount of $366,565.38.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 7
(b)
Easement for public road purposes from
the First Baptist Church of Bakersfield,
American Baptist Homes of the West, Inc.,
and Stockdale Development Corporation -
providing northerly & easterly 30 feet
for Kirkside Drive.
(c)
Street Right of Way Deed from Panama
Union School District west 30 feet of
South Real Road, south of Kennedy Street
and the south 30 feet of right-of-way
for Kennedy Street west of South Real
Road.
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Restroom-Storage
Building and Security Lighting at Grissom
Park - Contract No. 74-122 with Frank Terry
Construction Company.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Tennis Courts at
Siemon Park, Wayside Park and Centennial
Park - Contract No. 75-6 with Dicco, Inc.
Plans and Specifications for the
tion of Tennis Court Lighting at
Park.
installa-
Siemon
(g)
Plans and Specifications for the construc-
tion of Softball and Game Court Lighting
at Patriots Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen,
(c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Consent Calendar,
by the following roll call vote:
Items (a), (b)~,
were adopted
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Griffith
Company for Annual Contract ACB 11376, Type "B" Asphalt Concrete,
was accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
New Business.
Approval of Contract between the City
of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield
City School District for Transportation.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract between
the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield City School District
for transporting boys and girls from various parks and playgrounds
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
to Camp Okihi,
same.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
changing the name of a portion of
Hasti-Acres Drive to Buckley Way.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield changing
of Hasti-Acres Drive to Buckley Way.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before
the name of a portion
the Conncil
to determine whether or not a rate adjustment is justified for
Warner Cable TV, Inc.
This hearing has been duly advertised and two written
protests have been received from the following persons:
R. A. Campbell, 3005 Horace Mann Avenue
Jack and Dick Davenport, 714 Oak Street
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed
rate increase:
Mrs. Marcia Nelson, 3808 Arnold Street - sub-
mitted a petition signed by approximately 50
citizens objecting to a rate increase.
Mr. Jerry Templeton
Mr. Charles Smith, Regional Manager and Acting Manager
of the Bakersfield System, Warner Cable TV of Kern County, read
a letter outlining the reasons they are requesting a rate increase
and submitted copies of cards that were filled out by customers as
to the quality of service they are receiving.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 9
Mrs. Kimbriel, East Brundage Lane, stated that she was
neither for nor against the rate increase but wanted to know when
they would be able to obtain cable service and she was directed
to contact the Kern County Board of Supervisors as that area is in
the County.
Mr. Leroy Banducci, 3821 White Lane, stated he is a City
resident and wanted to know why he cannot get cable TV service.
Mr. Smith explained that Mr. Banducci's problem is being
investigated and as soon as a conclusion is reached he will be
notified and a copy of the letter will also be forwarded to the
Council.
Mr. Bill Tanner, owner of Westchester TV, stated that
basically the service provided by Warner Cable TV is quite good.
No further protests or objections being received, Mayor
Hart closed the public portion of the hearing for Council delibera-
tion and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, a determination
whether or not a rate adjustment is justified for Warner Cable TV
of Kern County, was deferred until after the hearing has been held
for Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by the First Congregational Church to amend the zoning boundaries
from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit
Development), or more restrictive, Zone, that certain property in
the City of Bakersfield located on Real Road, 451.29 feet north of
Stockdale Highway.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
This P.U.D. plan consists of a 16-unit apartment complex,
one unit per 3,435 square feet, to face Real Road and would be
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page l0
compatible with the existing church and multiple family complexes
on adjacent properties to the north and west.
A negative declaration was posted in City Hall on March
19, 1975.
The Planning Commission approved the Planned Unit
Development change as submitted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-.
patton. No protests or objections were received. Mr. Gene F.
Hershberger was present as a representative of the First Congrega-
tional Church, the applicant for the proposed zone change. The
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2225
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 located on Real Road,
451.29 feet north of Stockdale Highway and making findings in
connection with P.U.D. Zone, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker
None
None
This is the time set for public hearing on the initiated
action by the Planning Commission to amend the zoning boundaries
from an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural
Design) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling), or more restrictive,
Zone, that certain property located on the north side of Panorama
Drive between Wenatchee Avenue and Boise Street.
This hearing has been duly advertised,
and the property owners have been notified as
the property posted
required by law.
334
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 11
This property is located to the rear of R-1 developed
lots and the R-3-D zoning was adopted to permit additional access
to the Jost Condominium project. However, the final design of
the condominium project did not utilize this property and the
developer sold most of said land to owners of adjacent lots. The
proposed rezoning to R-1 would be in accordance with the Planning
Commission's original intent for the development of this land.
A negative declaration was posted in City Hall on March
11, 1975.
The Planning Commission, on April 2, 1975, found that
the proposed R-1 zoning and future development of subject property
would not have a significant effect on the environment, that it is
consistent with the General Plan and recommended approval.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici--
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Ordinance No. 2226
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located on the north side of
Panorama Drive between Wenatchee Avenue and Boise Street, finding
that said zone change would not have a substantial adverse impact
on the environment and that it is consistent with the General Plar~,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Barton, Bleecker
None
Sceales, Strong,
None
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1975 - Page 12
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975
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 12, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Edward
Wulfkuehler of the First Congregational Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Change of Agenda Order.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers the sequence of the
Agenda was changed and hearings were presented at this time.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
to determine whether or not a rate adjustment is justified for
Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc.
This hearing has been duly advertised, one written pro-
test was received from Dick and Jack Davenport and one letter was
received from Mozelle L. Pollok, 1317 E1 Sereno Drive, requesting
that Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. take specific steps to improve their
service.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-.
pation. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed
rate increase:
Mr. Dick Ramkey, representing Bakersfield Radio, Televis. ion
and Appliance Dealers Association, outlined a survey that was taken
by the technicians in regards to the service provided by Bakersfield
Cable TV, Inc.
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975
- Page 2
Mr. Bill Tanner, owner of Westchester TV and speaking
for Bakersfield Radio, Television and Appliance Dealers Association,
stated as businessmen they do not oppose a rate increase on the
basis of Bakersfield Cable TV's need to obtain a proper return on
investment, but they will oppose any rate increase until the caliber
of reception and service provided is drastically improved. Mr.
Tanner also submitted the results of a survey that was taken by
technicians from persons receiving Bakersfield Cable TV service.
Mrs. Marcia Nelson, 2808 Arnold Street, submitted a
petition signed by approximately 300 persons objecting to the rate
increase.
Mrs. Thelma Gerve, 1023 33rd Street, objected to the
rate increase due to the quality of service provided.
Mrs. Eloise Lambert, 2224 "B" Street, opposed the rate
increase.
Mr. Howard Channell, General Manager, Mr. John Martin,
Chief Financial Advisor and Mr. Jack Long, Chief Technician, for
Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc., answered questions of the Council
regarding the financial aspects, technical problems and quality
of service provided by this company.
After a lengthy discussion, no further protests or
objections being received, Mayor Hart closed the public portion of
the hearing for Council deliberation and action.
Councilman Bleecker cited eleven specific questions that:
he wants answered by Bakersfield Cable TV before a decision is made
regarding the rate adjustment.
Due to a lack of sufficient financial information on the
Bakersfield operation of Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc., Councilman
Bleecker moved that the determination whether or not a rate adjust-
ment is justified be deferred until June 2, 1975. This motion was
unanimously approved.
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 3
request,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Approval of Warner Cable TV's request
for a rate increase.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Warner Cable TV's
request for a rate increase, which was deferred from the Council
Meeting of May 5, 1975, was opened for discussion.
Councilman Bleecker moved that the rate increase, as
requested by Warner Cable TV of Kern County, be granted.
Councilman Medders offered a substitute motion to defer
action on Warner Cable TV's request for a rate increase until sucia
time as a determination is made regarding Bakersfield Cable TV's
which failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Medders,
Councilmen Rogers,
None
Sceales, Barton
Strong, Bleecker, Christensen
Councilman Bleecker's motion to grant a rate increase,
as requested, to Warner Cable TV of Kern County, effective June l:.
1975, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Rogers, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: Councilmen Medders, Sceales
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued hearing before the
City Council to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending portions of Title 13,
including Chapters 13.01, 13.04, 13.16, 13.30, 13.40, 13.56, 13.60,
13.64 and 13.66 and repealing Chapter 13.68 of said Title of the
Municipal Code, concerning Building and Construction Regulations
and Standards; adopting by reference the Uniform Building Code,
Edition and Appendix thereto, the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973
Edition, the Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition, the Uniform Electrical
Code, 1975 Edition, as the Primary Code and the National Electrical
Code, 1975 Edition, as the Secondary Code, the Uniform Plumbing
Code, 1973 Edition and Appendices A through H thereto, the Uniform
Housing Code, 1973 Edition and the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition.
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 4
The public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council Meeting of April 28, 1975 and the Ordinance was referred
to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee for further study
and recommendation back to the Council.
Councilman Sceales, Chairman of the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, read Report No. 1-75 regarding Proposed
Building Codes, as follows:
At the public hearing on the proposed ordinance
concerning Building and Construction Regulations
and Standards, questions were raised as to the
effect these codes may have on restricting
individuals to perform work on their own property.
On May 6, 1975 the committee met to discuss the
codes and to fully understand the effect of the
proposal on the homeowner.
The committee, in discussions with the staff,
determined that only the Plumbing and Electrical
Codes restricted the homeowner. The codes
stipulated that work, under a homeowner's permit,
could be done only by himself or by a member of
his immediate family. The ordinance has been
modified to allow the homeowner the freedom to
do his own work or to have the work done for
wages. Such homeowner work would be subject to
inspection.
Another area discussed by the committee con-
cerned a provision of the Mechanical Code
regarding the preparation of plans and specifi-
cations by a licensed person where required.
The wording in this ordinance has been modified
to clarify this point and leave it up to the
discretion of the Building Official.
The third point discussed by the committee was
relative to maintenance. The proposed ordinance
does not apply to maintenance, but only to
construction or reconstruction where a permit
is required.
It is the recommendation of the committee that
the ordinance establishing Building and Construction
Codes and Standards, as amended, be adopted.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Sceales,
Report No. 1-75 of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee recom-
mending adoption of the Ordinance establishing Building and
Construction Codes and Standards, as amended, was approved.
Councilman Strong voted in the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2227
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
portions of Title 13, including Chapters 13.01, 13.04, 13.16, 13.130,
13.40, 13.56, 13.60 and 13.66 and repealing Chapter 13.68 of said
Title of the Municipal Code, concerning Building and Construction
Regulations and Standards; adopting by reference the Uniform
Building Code, 1973 Edition and Appendix thereto, the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition, the Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition,
the Uniform Electrical Code, 1975 Edition, as the Primary Code and
the National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition, as the Secondary Code~,
the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition and Appendices A through M
thereto, the Uniform Mousing Code, 1973 Edition and the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition, was
adopted by
Ayes:
the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Christensen
Noes: Councilman Strong
Absent: None
This is
Barton, Bleecker,
the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 905 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley in Block
315 situated between "H" and Eye Streets, City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 33-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
the Alley in Block 315 situated between "H" and Eye Streets, City
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 6
of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders stated that a newspaper article
incorrectly reported that former Councilman Don Thomas was the
City's representative on the California Council on Criminal Justice.
Councilman Thomas was the Kern County Cities representative, the
City of Bakersfield does not have a representative on the California
Council on Criminal Justice.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Mrs. Rita M. Eggerl~,
101 Beech Street, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board, created by the
resignation of Michael E. Sceales, term expiring December 31, 1977.
Councilman Strong abstained from voting on this motion.
Councilman Strong referred to a private and confidential
letter and report sent to each Councilman regarding conduct of
meetings.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Strong, the letter and report, resulting from last week's Council
Meeting, were received and order placed on file.
Reports.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 6-75 regarding
Traffic Engineer, as follows:
As was pointed out by the Arthur D. Little Study
the City has not assigned an overall responsi-
bility for traffic engineering. By resolution
the City Council in 1953 designated the Chief of
Police as the Traffic Authority; however, most
of the functions are carried out by a crew
which works out of the Corporation Yard along
with the staff of the Public Works Department.
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 7
Since the Police Department has no engineering
capabilities, these responsibilities have also
been assumed by the Public Works Department.
In studying this situation the A.D. Little
consultants found that the needs resulting from
the City's growth and increased traffic planning
require the establishment of a new position of
Traffic Engineer. This position will provide
much needed professional management and guidance
for the traffic activities essential for public
safety and protection.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Com-
mittee has reviewed this portion of the A.D.
Little Study and we concur with their findings.
We, therefore, recommend Council approval of
the following:
Approve the resolution creating the position
of Traffic Engineer at a salary rate of
$1307 to $1592 per month.
2. Approve the Traffic Engineer job specifi-
cations.
Approve the resolution designating the
Public Works Director as the City's Traffic
Authority.
4. Approve the transfer of the Traffic Striping
and Marking Crew to the Public Works Dept.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 6-75
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee recommending
the position of Traffic Engineer, designating the Public Works
Director as the City's Traffic Authority and transferring the
Traffic Striping and Marking Crew to the Public Works Department,
was approved and the staff was directed to implement these recom-
mendations.
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 58-74 concerning
setting salaries and related benefits
for Officers and Employees of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 34-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No.
58-74 concerning setting salaries and related benefits for Officers
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 8
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and Employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
None
None
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
designating the Public Works Director
as the Traffic Authority.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 35.-75
of the Council of the
Works Director as the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
Noes: None
Absent: None
City of Bakersfield designating the Public
Traffic Authority, was adopted by the
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
Mr. Robert Coop, representing the Arthur D. Little
presented the Council with a report entitled "Municipal Fire
Organization, Manpower, and Facilities" prepared for the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report from the
Arthur D. Little Company entitled "Municipal Fire Service: Organi-
zation, Manpower, and Facilities," was received and the City Manager
was instructed to work out a more definitive means of implementing
the recommendations with the A.D. Little Co. and at some future
date bring these recommendations to the attention of the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee and Intergovernmental
Relations Committee for their perusal.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4009 to 4098,
inclusive, in the amount of $64,260.67.
Company,
Service:
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page 9
(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries and Property
Damage from Bonnie Gardner, 327 Olive
Street. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for modification of Traffic Signals
and Street Lighting System on Baker Street
from East Truxtun Avenue to Southern
Pacific Railroad; Federal Aid Project
T-3007 (13) - Contract No. 74-78 with
Continental Electric Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
and (c) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Budget Transfer
from Data Processing Account No. 11-532-0200 to Police Department
Account No. 11-620-0200 in the amount of $1,610.00, for temporary
Keypunch Operator through June 30, 1975, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Budget Transfer.
from the Council's Contingency Fund Account No. 11-510-6100 to
Police Department Overtime Account No. 11-620-0300 in the amount
of $45,000.00, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bids of Metro
Audio on Section I, ComCenter Corp. on Section II, Image Systems,
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page l0
Inc. on Section III, for Signal and Communications Equipment for
the new Police Building, were accepted, the other bids rejected
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts. The bid
on Section IV was rejected and the Finance Director was authorized
to rebid this section in approximately 60 days, and bid on Section
V was held over for one week.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2228 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield changing the name of a
portion of Hasti-Acres Drive to
Buckley Way.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2228
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield changing the
name of a portion of Hasti-Acres Drive to Buckley Way, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2229 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield adding Sections 5.38.185
and 5.38.187 to Chapter 5.38 of the
Municipal Code concerning the Relief
and Pension Fund for members of the
Fire Department of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No. 2229
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Sections
5.38.185 and 5.38.187 to Chapter 5.38 of the Municipal Code con-
cerning the Relief and Pension Fund for members of the Fire Depart-
ment of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1975 - Page ll
New Business.
Approval of Agreements between the
City and Willard James Martin for
operation of Concession Stands at
Jastro, Beale and Planz Parks for
approximately three months, beginning
May 13 and ending September 7, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreements between
the City and Willard James Martin for operation of Concession Stands
at Jastro, Beale and Planz Parks for approximately three months,
beginning May 13 and ending September 7, 1975, were approved and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and State of
California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and State of California outlining conditions
for the State to rent a lawn aerifier from the City, was approved
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Executive Session.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Robert
Coop, representing the A.D. Little Co. and Mr. Nicholas Counter,
City's Labor Negotiator, regarding certain recommendations from the
A.D. Little Company report which may be used in pending labor
negotiations.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:10 A.M.
MAYOR Field, Calif.
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of the City of Bakefield, California
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Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975
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 19, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A.
Rogers.
Present:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen, Medders
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
12, 1975 were
Mr. Nello Foxx, President of the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, presented Mayor Hart and the Council with
the first Bakersfield-Kern County Bicentennial Medallions.
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders presented information from the
Wednesday, May 14, 1975 issue of the Wall Street Journal regarding
budgeting difficulties of New York City and admonished the City of
Bakersfield not to place itself in a similar position.
Councilman Rogers made a statement regarding free services
and payment for these services through taxes.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 5-75, as follows:
There are several bills in the Legislature which
require consideration, and which could be of
importance to the City financially or otherwise.
Senate Bill 839 (Way). The Labor Code provides
a presumption of industrial disability for heart
trouble and other specified ailments which
develop while a member is in the service of the
City. In 1972, a decision of the California
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 2
Courts held that this presumption was still
applicable after termination of employment
with the City. What this means is that a
safety member who has worked for the City may
claim workmen's compensation benefits from the
City for heart trouble developing years after
termination of his employment. One such case
held that an officer was entitled to benefits
eight and a half years after termination of his
employment. In another case, now pending, a
widow is claiming industrial disability 30 years
after termination of her husband's employment
with the City.
Senate Bill 839 would limit the ability of any
employee from claiming workmen's compensation
benefits from the City to a period of five years
after termination of employment. Five years
appears to be too long a period of time during
which heart trouble may manifest itself.
It is recommended that support be given to
Senator Way on this bill and to the League of
California Cities, with a request the period
be changed from five to two years.
Assembly Bill 86 (Dixon). This is a labor bill
which mandates compulsory and binding arbitra-
tion for policemen and firemen. It creates a
three-man arbitration board which would decide
all impasse proceedings, including all matters
relating to employment conditions. The
arbitration board's decision would be binding
on the City.
The Council opposed such a provision in Senate
Bill 275, still before the legislature, and
this provision was removed from Senate Bill
275. In effect, Assembly Bill 86 would deprive
the City Council of all decision-making
relative to all working conditions of policemen
and firemen, including wages, hours, pensions,
manning, and other work-related items.
It is recommended that Assembly Bill 86 be
opposed on the grounds that it deprives the
City Council of its legislative right to set
salaries and other conditions of employment in
the City of Bakersfield. Further, since this
bill does not apply to State employees, it is
discriminatory legislation.
Assembly Bill 1762. This bill would repeal
Bradley-Burns Sales Tax Law, by which the City
presently receives approximately five and a half
million dollars annually. Assembly Bill 1762
provides a new formula for allocating sales taxes
between cities and counties. The formula is
based upon the combination of population between
cities and counties and tax receipts from sellers
in the cities and counties. It is estimated that,
dependent upon sales tax receipts, the City
Bakersfield,
California, May 19, 1975 - Page 3
stands to lose between one-half million and
three-quarters million dollars annually. The
present Bradley-Burns Sales Tax Act has worked
well over the years. The receipts from sales
tax are where the goods are sold. Wherever
commercial areas are, the cities must provide
more police and fire protection, plus street
maintenance and other services. It is not fair
or equitable to place sales tax allocation
based upon population because of this factor.
The City can ill afford to lose a half million
dollars annually in revenue, particularly since
the new formula is based upon an inequitable
principle.
It is recommended that Assembly Bill 1762 be
opposed.
After lengthy discussion, the motion by Councilman
Rogers that the Council support Senate Bill 839, with a request
that the period of time be changed from five to two years, was
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Bleecker, Medders
Noes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Christensen
Absent: None
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
the City Council expressed its opposition to Assembly Bill 86
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Bleecker, Medders
Noes:
Councilmen Barton, Christensen
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Councilman Strong requested that the Legislative
Committee supply a copy of the bill under consideration in a
Legislative Report when they anticipate that the question which
will be presented to the Council may be controversial. Councilman.
Rogers indicated that this would be done when possible.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, and after a
suspension of the roll call vote for discussion, the Council
went on record in opposition to Assembly Bill 1762, by the
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Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 4
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Rogers requested the Mayor to prepare the
necessary communications directed to the committees hearing
these bills expressing support for Senate Bill 839, with a request
that the period of time be changed from five to two years, and
expressing opposition to Assembly Bills 86 and 1762.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 7-75 regarding
Project: Safer California, as follows:
At the Council meeting of December 16, 1974, the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
gave a status report on Project: Safer California
which brought the Council up-to-date on activities
on the project through early December. The
project was to have been ratified by the Governor
on December 31, but was withheld because of
pressures from a number of areas. At that time,
ratification was anticipated in September of
1975 and the project was referred back to the
local regions of the California Criminal Justice
Committee for further study. The City Council,
at the December 16 meeting, recommended that
no further action be taken until the Chief of
Police and the Governmental Efficiency and
Personnel Committee could study the matter in
greater detail based upon regional recommendations.
On April 29, 1975, the Chief of Police checked
with officials in our local region of the
California Criminal Justice Committee to
determine the current status of Project: Safer
California. According to the information which
was received, the project is unofficially dead.
No official directire, however, has come from
the Governor's office.
Mr. Lou Palumbo, who was the original director of
the project, is no longer with the Criminal
Justice Committee. In fact, the man who
succeeded him, Mr. Kim Nelson, has also left the
agency. Many of the people who were assigned to
Project: Safer California have also left the
agency or have been reassigned to other areas.
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 5
The Chief of Police feels that Project: Safer
California is definitely going to be dropped and,
in fact, has said there is some concern as to
the future thrust of the California Criminal
Justice Committee itself.
Based on this information, and the fact that the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
had voted to oppose the project, it is
recommended that no further study be given to
Project: Safer California and that this Council
go on record in opposition to said project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 7-75 of
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee recommending
that no further study be given to Project: Safer California and
that the Council go on record in opposition to said project, was
approved.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding County
Centrex Telephone System - Use by City of Bakersfield, as follows:
The City of Bakersfield has intended to install a
Centrex telephone system for all city departments
similar to the County system in connection with
the current new construction of the Police Building,
and switching equipment for that purpose has been
placed on order by Pacific Telephone. Upon
re-evaluation by the City and recommendation by
Pacific Telephone, the City is requesting to join
in use of the County system in lieu of their own
installation, thereby obtaining a tax dollar
savings for both City and County.
The present County system has a capacity of 1,300
lines of which 1,050 are being utilized for all
departments in Greater Bakersfield, except for
Sheriff, Fire, Roads, and Hospital. The City would
have an immediate requirement for 250 lines with an
ultimate expansion to 500 lines.
Savings by the City would be $1,035 installation
cost, plus $461 monthly switching cost. The
County would save $210 monthly switching cost
which the City would reimburse as its portion of
the total switch gear costs. Both City and
County would have at least an estimated 10-year
expansion capability.
It is necessary that the City Council and the Board
of Supervisors enter into an agreement for the
foregoing arrangement. However, immediate action
is needed on the basis of mutual understanding in
order for Pacific Telephone to adjust their
switching equipment orders and meet the construction
completion time for the Police Building. I
recommend that such action be approved in the
interest of savings and cooperation, and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution
of Intention.
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 6
County officials will request that the Board
approve a Resolution of Intent on May 20,
leading to a following formal agreement at a
later date, thereby enabling Pacific Telephone
to accomplish adjustments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention incorporating
the recommendations of the City Manager as presented in the
report regarding County Centrex Telephone System - Use by City of
Bakersfield.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4099 to 4181,
inclusive, in the amount of $179,448.44.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of Automatic Sprinkler
System at Saunders Park - Contract No. 75-22
with Clark's Sprinkler Service.
(c)
Map of Tract No. 3724 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein,
located north of Planz Road, east of
extension of Actis Road and south of
extension of Hahn Avenue.
(d)
Plans and Specifications for improvement
of "Q" Street from 34th Street to James
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b):,
(c) and (d) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Budget Transfer
from Council's Contingency Account No. 11-510-6100 to City Clerk's
Election Account No. 11-517-4200 in the amount of $2,100.00, to
cover cost of services rendered by the Kern County Clerk's
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 7
office for elections held February 25,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Christensen, Medders
None
None
Upon
Noes:
Absent:
1975 and April 8, 1975,
Bleecker,
a motion by Councilman Medders, Budget Transfer
Contingency Accounts within the Revenue Sharing
from Council's
funds to Account No. 55-620-9200, in the amount of $330,000.00,
to complete the new police facility as a result of inflation
during the interim period of one year and a half since the bid
was awarded, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of
Dictaphone Corporation for Signal and Communications Equipment for
new Police Building - Section V, held over from Council Meeting of
May 12, 1975, was accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
low bid of Griffith Company for resurfacing Columbus Street between
Auburn Street and University Avenue and Bucknell Street between
Telegraph Avenue and Panorama Drive, was accepted, the other bids
rejected, the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract and
authorization was granted to expend funds available in the Gas Tax
Fund of the Council's Contingency Account, in the amount of $6,700.00,
as this item exceeded the amount budgeted.
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Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 8
New Business.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2230 New Series of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield amending
Sections 7.18.010 and 7.18.090(d)
and adding Section 7.18.085 of Title
7 of the Municipal Code relating to
reporting of Sales by Junk Dealers
and Secondhand Dealers.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2230 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 7.18.010 and 7.18.090(d) and adding Section
7.18.085 of Title 7 of the Municipal Code relating to reporting
of Sales by Junk Dealers and Secondhand Dealers, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
changing the name of Fraser Road to
Planz Road.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield changing the name of Fraser
Road to Planz Road.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 906 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, declaring its intention
to order the vacation of a portion of
Sacramento Street lying between East
21st and Grove Streets, in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Resolution of
Intention No. 906 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of
Sacramento Street lying between East 21st and Grove Streets, in
the City of Bakersfield and setting June 9, 1975 for hearing on
the matter before the Council, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1975 - Page 9
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Annexation Boundaries
designated as Panorama No. 3.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Annexation
Boundaries designated as Panorama No. 3, located east of E1 Dorado
Street and north of Chipman Junior High School in the northeast
area of the City and containing 155 acres ! of undeveloped land,
were approved and referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney
for referral to LAFC.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City and State of
California for street improvements
on Oak Street, north of Brundage
Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Cooperative
Agreement between the City and State of California for street
improvements on Oak Street, north of Brundage Lane, 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 Bleecker, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975
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 2, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A.
Rogers. A moment of silent prayer was observed for Lt. Duane Dees
of the Police Department who passed on May 30, 1975.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders, Rogers
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Presentation of Plaques.
Mayor Hart presented plaques to Mr. Alias Salcido and
Mr. William Herrera in recognition of their demonstration of good
citizenship in the apprehension of a suspected murderer.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, addressed the
Council regarding the pending 1975-1976 Fiscal Year Budget.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 6-75, as follows:
Senate Bill 886 (Carpenter). This bill re-
defines the State law on obscenity to conform
State law to that enunciated by the U.S.
Supreme Court. Obscene matter would be judged
on a community standard rather than a State-
wide standard. The bill also redefines obscene
matter as that which, taken as a whole, lacks
serious literary, artistic, political or
scientific value.
Further, the bill provides a procedure by which
obscene matter may be enjoined. This procedure
must be followed prior to the initiation of
criminal proceedings.
The Attorney General's Advisory Committee is
urging all communities to support this bill.
Bakersfield,
California,
June 2,
1975 - Page 2
It is recommended that Senate Bill 886 be
supported, with the additional recommendation
that either criminal or civil proceedings may
be initiated at the discretion of the prose-
cuting authorities.
Dr. Bernard Ericsson, 5801 Indian Wells Avenue, urged
the Council to support SB 886 or any anti-pornography legislation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Legislative Report
No. 6-75 supporting SB 886, was approved with the additional
recommendation that either criminal or civil proceedings may be
initiated at the discretion of the prosecuting authorities and the
Mayor was requested to prepare necessary communications to the
Senate Committee hearing this bill and the Attorney General's Advisory
Committee, expressing the Council's support, by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Sceales, Chairman of the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, read Report No. 3-75 regarding Qualifications
of Martial Arts Instructors, as follows:
On April 14 and again on April 21, various
people approached the City Council relative to
whether or not martial arts instructors should
be licensed or otherwise controlled. The
subject was referred to the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee, and this Committee has
been studying the question since that time.
At the heart of the matter, there was a request
for the adoption of an ordinance or some other
type of legislation that would prevent the
infiltration of unqualified martial arts
instructors. It was suggested that a review
board be set up to help set standards, qualifi-
cations, or other measurements of the degree
of expertise for people involved in this type
of instruction. After discussions in the
Committee, it is our feeling that the City is
not able to establish and control such standards,
and if we were to set up such controls, people
in this type of business would undoubtedly leave
the city and go into the county.
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 3
It is, therefore, the recommendation of the
Committee that any type of controls or standards
for the instruction of martial arts should come
from the State level, and in the event the State
does not choose to set standards, then the
appropriate agency should be the County. The
City would, of course, work very closely with
the County should they choose to set such
standards.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Sceales,
Report No. 3-75 of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee re-
garding Qualifications of Martial Arts Instructors, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee was requested to consider an ordinance pro-
hibiting a licensed Karate School or any organization that charges
a fee for their services from teaching the use of and/or manufacturing
of lethal weapons.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 2-75 regarding Outside Audit
for Fiscal Year 1974-75, as follows:
The Budget Review and Finance Committee has met
to discuss the outside audit for fiscal 1974-
75. After a great deal of discussion, the
Committee felt it would be advisable to again
retain Elmer Fox & Company.
The Committee concluded a change in auditing
firms just for the sake of change is not
warranted and would, in fact, increase the
City's cost without improvement in the quality
of the audit. Any new firm's cost for the
first year's audit work would be much higher
because of the need to become familiar with the
City's operation and development of basic work
data.
The Committee was assured that the certified
public accountant placed in charge of this year's
work would be a person who had worked on the
City's audit in the past year, thus giving enough
continuity to the new audit to effect maximum
efficiency. New personnel would be assigned to
some key areas of audit in order to provide a
fresh approach.
The estimated fee will not exceed $11,000, an
increase of $600 over the prior year.
The Committee recommends that Elmer Fox &
Company be retained as the City's outside
auditors for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 4
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 2-75 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Outside Audit
for Fiscal Year 1974-75 with the recommendation that Elmer Fox &
Company be retained as the City's outside auditors, was approved.
Mr. Ralph Zellers, 2521Encina Street, Chairman of the
Southeast Bakersfield Sewer Consolidation Citizen's Advisory
Committee, read a report from that Committee which contained the
following recommendations:
he formation of a nonprofit corporation for
the purpose of selling bonds for construction
of the new sewer treatment facilities. The
reasons for this are threefold:
1. To assure priority of State and Federal
grant shares by June 30, 1975.
2. For rapid allocation of those funds in
order to lessen the effects of inflation.
To move quickly to avoid rising interest
rates that are anticipated by authorities
in the finance field.
The Committee further recommends that the sewer
charge be levied semi-annually and that the tax
bill be the vehicle by which collections are
made. There are two compelling reasons for
this:
The City is not equipped to undertake a
direct billing of all residential, com-
mercial and industrial properties. Addi-
tional manpower and equipment would be
required and costs could easily exceed
$50,000 per year.
If the charge appears on the tax bill, it
is deductible for residential property
owners. If billed directly, it would not
be.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Rogers, Chairman
of the Water and City Growth Committee, read Report No. 5-75 re-
garding Southeast Bakersfield Sewer Consolidation, as follows:
Over the past months, the Citizens Advisory
Committee, which was formed at the request of
the Council to review financing alternatives
for this project, has been meeting, the
culmination of which is the report from its
Chairman, Mr. Zellers, which you all have
copies of. I think it is appropriate, at this
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Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 5
time, for myself, as Chairman of the Water and
City Growth Committee, for the members of the
Committee, and for the Council as a whole, to
extend its appreciation to the some one hundred
members of the Citizens Advisory Committee, and
especially their Steering Committee, who have
spent a great deal of time coming up with the
recommendation which we are considering tonight.
In addition to the material presented in the
Citizens Committee report, there are some items
which the Water and City Growth Committee wishes
to emphasize:
It is mandatory that we move very rapidly
towards consolidating our sewer treatment
facilities because of the deteriorated
condition of Plant No. i and the inability
of Plant No. 2 to meet present Water Quality
Control standards.
Requirements of the grant specify that pay-
ment for sewer services be on a fair and
equitable basis. The State Attorney General
has ruled that ad valorem taxes are not
fair and equitable. Therefore, it will be
necessary to set a sewer charge to cover
bond retirement, operation and maintenance
of all city plants, and to fund a reserve
so future bonded indebtedness of this type
will not be necessary.
The City will not be able to operate its
sewer facilities at the current levy of 34
cents per $100 of assessed valuation much
longer. It would require a 32-cent increase
to a total of 66 cents. The present 34-cent
levy will be eliminated at the time the sewer
service charge goes into effect.
The sewer service charge will not be put
into effect at this time. The actual
setting of the rate will take place in
approximately one year as construction of
the plant nears completion.
It is the recommendation of this Committee that
(1) the report of the Citizens Advisory Committee
be made a part of this report, and (2) that the
recommendations contained therein be implemented.
An Ordinance has been prepared which would
accomplish the establishment of the least agree-
ment with the nonprofit corporation formed by
the Citizens Advisory Committee, and is hereby
presented for adoption.
After further discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Rogers, Report No. 5-75 of the Water & City Growth Committee
regarding Southeast Bakersfield Sewer Consolidation, including
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 6
the report of
of their recommendations, was
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
approved by the
the Citizens Advisory Committee and implementation
following roll call
Councilmen Sceales, Barton, Bleecker,
Rogers
Councilmen Strong, Medders
None
Councilman Strong stated that he realizes
Christensen,
the importance
of moving ahead on this project, but due to the absence of specific
information setting out guidelines regarding charges for this
service he voted in the negative on the motion.
Councilman Medders clarified his negative vote by stating
he was concerned with the method of financing.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving a formal Agreement relating
to a public leaseback, and the exe-
cution thereof, by and between the
City of Bakersfield and the Southeast
Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Consolidation Corporation.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approving a formal Agreement
relating to a public leaseback, and the execution thereof, by and
between the City of Bakersfield and the Southeast Bakersfield
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation Corporation.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, stated that the Council has
been furnished with copies of the staff's Paramedic Service Report
and it is hoped that the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee can submit a formal recommendation next week.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4182 to 4341,
inclusive, in the amount of $128,106.67.
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 7
(b)
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
between the City and County of Kern pro-
viding for maintenance responsibility for
the traffic signals at Bernard Street and
Mt. Vernon Avenue.
(c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street and sewer improvements in
Tract No. 3685 - Contract No. 74-64 with
Highland Real Estate Corporation.
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on street widening and improvement
on approaches to intersection of Ming
Avenue and Hughes Lane - Contract No.
75-23 with Lumsdaine Construction Company,
Inc.
(e)
Request of Manuel Ybarra, Sewer Maintainer
in Wastewater Division, for 60-day medical
leave without pay, beginning May 24, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d) and (e) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Parker
Paints for Annual Contract for Street Paint, was accepted, the
other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Micon,
Inc., for construction of Underdrains at Centennial Park and Pacheco
Greenbelt Drainfields, was accepted, the other bid rejected, the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract and authorization was
granted to transfer funds from the Capital Outlay Contingency Funds,
as this item exceeded the amount budgeted.
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 8
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2231 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield changing the name of
Fraser Road to Planz Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2231
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield changing the
name of Fraser Road to Planz Road, was adopted by the following
roll
Ayes:
call vote:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Deferral of action on Bakersfield
Cable TV's request for a rate increase.
The public hearing was held on May 12, 1975 and Bakers-
field Cable TV requested deferral of any action by the Council until
June 2, 1975 in order to provide additional financial details.
Bakersfield Cable TV has requested an extension of time
until June 30, 1975 for any action by the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, determination whether
or not a rate adjustment is justified for Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc.,
was deferred until July 14, 1975.
New Business.
Authorization granted the Finance
Director to purchase one Chevrolet
Nova Police Package Automobile.
The Bakersfield Police Department would prefer to purchase
a compact auto to replace the police car recently damaged in an
accident rather than take delivery of the regular sized vehicle
which was added to the City's 1975 police car order placed with
American Motors. American Motors would prefer that they be released
from their supplemental order since they had discontinued manufacturing
1975 model police cars before the City's order for the extra vehicle
reached the factor. The Police Department is seriously considering
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Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 9
the use of compact police cars in 1976 and would prefer to test a
1975 model under actual operating conditions. Chevrolet is the
only company still manufacturing 1975 model police cars. The price
of their Nova model with a police package is approximately the same
as the low bid awarded by the City in December 1974 for intermediate
size vehicles.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the Finance Director
was authorized to purchase one Chevrolet Nova Police Package Auto-
mobile at the price of $3,988.00.
Appointment of Alternate position on
the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Alex Buechler was
appointed as an alternate to Building Director Phil White on the
Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Approval of Lease of the Municipal
Dog Pound to the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Lease of the Municipal
Dog Pound to the County of Kern for one year, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-75
fixing the time of Meetings of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
during the months of June, July and
August, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
36-75 fixing the time of Meetings of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield during the months of June, July and August, 1975, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen,
Medders, Rogers
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Approval of Agreement with Pruitt
Trane Service, Inc. providing for
inspection of Trane Equipment in the
Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Agreement with
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1975 - Page 10
Pruitt Trane Service, Inc. to provide inspection of Trane Equipmenl~
in the Civic Auditorium, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the
City and the State of California,
Department of Transportation for
Modification of Signals at 19th
Street and Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Agreement between
the City and the State Department of Transportation for modificatien
of Signals at 19th Street and Union Avenue, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Councilman Bleecker requested that Public Works Director
Bidwell contact the State of California and reopen negotiations or
obtain a definite commitment with regards to installing signals on
24th Street between "F" Street and Oak Street,
Public Works Director Bidwell stated that a report will
be made at next week's Council meeting.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
MAYOR, City o 'sfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY E~RK a~nd E~f~ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of B~ersfield, California
ma
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975
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 9, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend L. W.
Faulstick of the Grace Lutheran Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders commented on the "state of affairs of
local taxpayers" in regards to the various taxing agencies who are
raising their rates this year and thereby putting a tremendous
burden on the property owners, especially persons living on retire-
ment incomes.
Reports.
Couhcilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 8-75 regarding
Fire Department Communications Operators, as follows:
In December of 1974, the City Council authorized
five (5) temporary civilian alarm operators in
the Fire Department. This action was suggested
by the A.D. Little Company interim report in
order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards
Act. A final A.D. Little Study was submitted
to the Council on May 5, 1975 which indicated
that these five temporary positions should now
be authorized full-time positions.
As the Council will recall, prior to December,
1974 the fire communications system was manned
by on-duty firefighters. Effective January 1,
1975, it was necessary to schedule these fire-
fighters into the fire suppression force in
order to establish a three-platoon system which
would meet the maximum number of hours a safety
employee can be scheduled on duty. By re-
scheduling these firefighters, it was necessary
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 2
to hire temporary communications operators
until such time as the final A.D. Little Study
was completed.
Upon completion of this study, the Fire Chief
requested authorization to fill these five
positions on a permanent basis as the turnover
rate for temporary employees is affecting the
efficiency of the communications system.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Com-
mittee has reviewed this request and recommend
Council approval of the amended salary resolution
authorizing five (5) permanent Communications
Operator positions in the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 8-75 of
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee recommending
approval of a resolution authorizing five permanent Communications
Operator positions in the Fire Department, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No. 58-74
concerning setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and
Employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
37-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution
No. 58-74 concerning setting salaries and related benefits for
Officers and Employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 9-75 regarding
Paramedic Services, as follows:
Since December, 1974, the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee has been studying the
question of paramedic services for the City of
Bakersfield. To aid in that study, the staff
has prepared a comprehensive report, copies of
which have been given to all councilmen several
weeks ago with the request that they contact
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 3
the staff if they had any questions or comments.
The report represents many hours of research
and fact-finding, and in the judgment of the
Committee, the conclusions presented therein
are sound and substantiated.
It must be emphasized that the question before
the Committee and the Council is not whether
or not there is to be paramedic service to the
residents of the City of Bakersfield, but only
whether the service should be provided by the
Bakersfield Fire Department.
As we reviewed the report, the Committee felt
that some points needed to be emphasized again.
The most important of these relates to the need
for an emergency services delivery system, of
which paramedics could be a part, to be viewed
on a metropolitan or area-wide basis. County
action to-date has concerned itself only with
the County Emergency Medical Care Committee.
That committee has been involved largely with
efforts towards introductory planning, and the
County itself is not presently studying the
possibility of establishing a paramedic program.
Any effort on the part of the City should be
directed towards a metropolitan or area-wide
system and should not impose jurisdictional
boundaries to the delivery of emergency medical
service. Any other approach would result in a
fragmented and piecemeal paramedic program.
Secondly, the report raises some very serious
questions as to the medical need of a paramedic
program. This Committee cannot recommend the
approval of an activity which is marginally
justifiable. Private industry, on the other
hand, can, and has, taken a calculated risk
that there is sufficient need. It is their
belief that a paramedic program can be sustained.
Finally, one of the important considerations
is that of providing additional service which
could be incorporated into the Fire Department
operation without disrupting their primary goal
of fire prevention and suppression. Additional
training of firemen to the level of Emergency
Medical Technician I would accomplish this.
This will provide for a higher level of service
in each of the eight "first-due" districts. A
single paramedic unit covering the whole city
could not respond in as short a time as an
engine company covering only one-eighth of the
city. Trained firemen would be a valuable
supplement to the private paramedics.
The Committee recommends that the conclusions
found in the staff report be adopted. They are:
That
Fire
time.
a paramedic program by the Bakersfield
Department not be initiated at this
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 4
2. That the Fire Department discontinue using
rescue unit No. 1 for resuscitator and
inhalator calls in all districts, shifting
that responsibility to the "first-in"
engine company, and that the unit be re-
assigned as a special service unit that
could be used as a backup to any emergency.
3. That all Fire Department personnel be trained
to a level of EMT-1 enabling them to provide
a higher level of service on the "first-in"
engine company response than can presently
be provided by a single rescue unit.
4. That the City promote the private ambulance
companies to encourage stability and
effectiveness of their service and create
a good climate for their operation.
5. That the City actively participate in the
establishment of an overall countywide
emergency medical care system.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Paramedic
Services Report prepared by the City Manager's Office, was receiw~d
and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Barton questioned various parts of the staff
report and requested explanations.
Dr. George Trager, Director of the Emergency Department
of Mercy Hospital and a member of the Paramedic Advisory Committee
of Kern County, outlined his reasons for favoring a Paramedic
Service for the community.
Mrs. Florence Gholz, 122 Miner Street, questioned the
Council and staff regarding the Paramedic Service being provided
by private ambulance services and the A.D. Little report regarding
Fire Service for the City of Bakersfield.
Councilman Bleecker, in answer to a question by Mrs.
Gholz, stated that the Paramedic Services Report prepared by the
City Manager's office will be for sale to the public at $7.50 per
copy, which is the cost of printing, in the City Clerk's Office.
Dr. Willard B. Christiansen, presented facts as to why
the City of Bakersfield does not need a Paramedic Service and
would be spending a great deal of money for a service that would
be used very seldom.
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 5
Mrs. Louise Putnam, In-Service Director and Paramedic
Coordinator at San Joaquin Hospital, responded to a question re-
garding Malpractice Insurance for Paramedics.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Barton, Report No. 9-75 of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee regarding Paramedic Services, and recommending that the
conclusions found in the staff report be adopted, was held over
until June 23, 1975 to allow the staff time to review the questions
raised tonight.
City Manager Bergen reported that as of today the staff
has recommended acceptance of the "K" Street Parking Garage, subject
to a punch list, and invited the Council to participate in the
formal opening which will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 13,
1975.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4342 to 4395,
inclusive, in the amount of $227,982.02.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for all improvements in Tract No.
3702 - with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
(c)
Subdivision Map of Tract No. 3702 located
west of New Stine Road and north of Sun-
dale Avenue adjacent to the Kern City
Golf Course.
(d)
Alley Right-of-Way Easement from Hilltop
Developers, Inc. providing for opening
of a portion of an Alley north and
parallel to Brundage Lane between "F"
Street and Oleander Avenue.
(e)
Easement for public road purposes from
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation
for the portion of Appleblossom Drive
from New Stine Road to the easterly
boundary of Tract No. 3663.
(f)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Moreland-
Niles Community Builders providing right-
of-way for west half of Actis Road from
the south boundary of Tract No. 3724 to
Hahn Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 6
(g)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Jon Roy
Wattenbarger providing right-of-way for
north half of Hahn Avenue from Actis Road
to the east boundary of Tract No. 3724.
(h)
Alley Right-of-Way Easement from Thomas F.
and Janet M. Parker for opening of a portion
of an Alley north and parallel to Brundage
Lane between "F" Street and Oleander Avenue
(i) Application for Encroachment Permit from
John T. McLeod, 3418 Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of the Consent Calendar, were
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: None
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2232 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield approving a formal Agree-
ment relating to a Public Leaseback,
and the execution thereof, by and
between the City of Bakersfield and
the Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater
Treatment Facilities Consolidation
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Ordinance No. 2232
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving a
formal Agreement relating to a Public Leaseback, and the execution
thereof, by and between the City of Bakersfield and the Southeast
Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation Corporation,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Rogers,
Sceales
Noes: Councilman Medders
Absent: None
372
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 7
New Business.
Deferral of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing Sections 10.14.010 and
10.38.020 of Title 10 and adding
Chapter 5.40 to Title 5 of the Muni-
cipal Code, establishing Regulations
for the use of City Parks.
The staff has prepared a draft ordinance for control and
administration of parks and recreation facilities of the City.
This ordinance will regulate the use of parks and recreation
facilities in order that all persons may enjoy these facilities
and also to protect the rights of persons in the surrounding areas.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing Sections 10.14.010 a:nd
10.38.020 of Title 10 and adding Chapter 5.40 to Title 5 of the
Municipal Code, establishing Regulations for the use of City Parks,
was held over for two weeks.
Adoption of Resolution No. 38-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 29-75 estab-
lishing Parking Charges for the "K"
Street Parking Garage.
A monthly parking charge has regularly been made avail-
able by the other parking garages in the downtown area and the City
has received several requests for parking in the "K'~ Street Parking
Garage on a monthly basis. A survey made by the staff of the
Community Development Department indicates that a charge of $15.00
per month for such parking is the normal rate in the downtown area.
The staff recommends $15.00 per month for uncovered parking and
$20.00 per month for covered parking be established for the parking
garage.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 38-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No.
29-75 establishing Parking Charges for the "K" Street Parking
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 8
Garage, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen,
Rogers, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: None
This
Medders,
Hearings.
is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 906 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of
Sacramento Street lying between East 21st and Grove Streets, 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
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 39-75.
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
a portion of Sacramento Street lying between East 21st and Grove
Streets, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes:
Absent:
Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers,. Sceales
regular Council Meeting will start at 7:00 P.
following Budget Sessions will begin.
that next week's
and immediately
None
None
City Manager Bergen reminded the Council
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1975 - Page 9
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITYZCLERK and E~Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of ~kersfield, California
ma
Bakersfield,
California, June 16, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 7:00 P. M., June 16, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mayor Donald M. Hart.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present:
Mayor Hart.
Councilmen Barton (seated 7:05 P.M.),
Bleecker (seated 7:05 P.M.), Christensen,
Medders, Rogers (seated 7:07 P.M.),
Sceales, Strong
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Reports.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 4-75 regarding the Oleander
Storm Drain Project, as follows:
The contract for construction of the Oleander Storm
Drain project has been completed.
The final contract amount exceeds the bid amount
by approximately 16%. This increase was caused
by an overrun of the asphalt concrete item and
the addition of four catch basins and one manhole.
The contract cost of $256,612.95 exceeds the
available funds budgeted for this project by
$4845.70. Funds for this deficit are available
from the 58 Freeway storm drain project.
Therefore, we recommend the Council authorize
the transfer of $4845.70 from Account No.
25-795-9400 to Account No. 55-795-9400 and
expend all funds available in that account for
this project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 4-75 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding the Oleander
Storm Drain Project, was approved, and authorization was granted
to transfer $4,845.70 from Account No. 25-795-9400 to Account
No. 55-795-9400 and expend all funds available in that account
for this project.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 2
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a)
(b)
Allowance of Claims Nos. 4396 to 4495,
inclusive, in the amount of $77,819.35.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of the Oleander Avenue
Storm Drain System - Contract No. 75-19
with Micon.
(c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on resurfacing of Columbus Street
between Auburn Street and University Ave.
and Bucknell Street between Telegraph
Avenue and Panorama Drive.
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
John W. Willingham, 3200 Dartmouth Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen,
(c) and (d) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
roll call vote:
Items (a), (b),
by the following
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Sceales, Strong
None
Absent: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Rogers
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Metro
Electric for construction of Tennis Court Lighting at Siemon Park,
was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of Smith
Electric Supply for construction of Softball and Game Court
Lighting at Patriots Park, was accepted, all other bids rejected
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Approval of request from Center Neon
Company, Inc. to install a 70 foot
high sign at Rodeway Inns, 818 Real
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, request from Center
Neon Company, Inc. to install a 70 foot high sign at Rodeway Inns,
818 Real Road, was approved.
Bakersfield,
California,
June 16, 1975 - Page 3
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 40-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
regarding Development of an Air Quality
Maintenance Plan for Kern County.
The State Air Resources Board has requested that the City
give assurance that they will be willing to participate in the
development of a Countywide Air Quality Maintenance Plan. The
staff feels that this request is reasonable and recommends adoption.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 40-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield regarding Development of
an Air Quality Maintenance Plan for Kern County, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,.
Sceales, Strong
Hearings.
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 4," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," was continued until September 15,
1975, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 5," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield,
California,
June 16,
1975 - Page 4
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 5," was continued until September 15,
1975, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Christensen, the meeting was adjourned
upon a motion by Councilman
at 7:10 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975
Minutes of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, meeting in budget sessions at 7:15 P.M., June 16,
1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton
Absent: None
City Manager Bergen stated that the staff is very
pleased to present to the Council a balanced 1975-76 Budget,
meaning that the revenues match the expenditures, with the same
total tax rate that was approved for 1974-75 of $2.6219.
The General Tax Rate Category represents about a 7~%
increase over last year and is the largest budget category of the
City. It encompasses all of the general services that are provided
by the City to its residents and is the only category over which
the Council has complete control. This is a relatively small
increase considering present inflationary conditions and other
factors that normally go up each year.
The key to being able to present this balanced budget
is the maintaining of personnel levels. The recommendation
provides for a net increase of 6 employees in the General Tax
Rate Category. A net increase means that some positions have
been added and others eliminated.
Mr. Bergen further stated that the only significant
change in the level of service in the budget is the recommendation
that the City implement curb side pickup of refuse. The conversion
to curb side service would show a savings of $53,000.00 for the
first ll months, which would eliminate 1 route and 3 men, and
there are also other savings that would accrue if this recommenda--
tion is approved.
889
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 2
Finance Director's Report on Revenues
and Summary of Balances, Revenues and
Budgets by Funds for 1975-76.
Finance Director D. L. Haynes stated that the "General
Tax Rate Category" is in fact the City's operating budget and
that 11% of that budget will be financed by funds carried over
from prior years. Sales tax will finance 32.4% of the budget
and is predicated upon estimated taxable retail sales of a little
over $599,300,000 within the City Limits during the period July 1,
1975 through June 30, 1976. Current property tax&s will finance
28.7% of the budget; 27.9% will be financed by other revenues
and charges which consists of 39 different sources of income,
some of which are motor vehicle in lieu tax, cigarette tax, sewer
service charges, recreation fees, fines, franchise taxes, room
tax, utility tax, business licenses and interest income.
As a reminder to the public who may not be familiar with
the City budget customs, Mr. Haynes pointed out that the Council
must, at this time, work with estimates only. Estimates must be
made of the amount of monies that will be left over at the end of
this fiscal year, the amount of revenues expected during the coming
year, as well as the expenditures for next year. The staff has
also estimated the City's assessed valuation for next year to be
approximately $220,000,000. These estimates which are printed in
the "1975-76 Preliminary Annual Budget" were made a month or more
ago and will definitely change as the actual figures become available.
The staff will know before the tax rate deadline, in August, exactly
what monies were left over at June 30, 1975 and the actual assessed
valuation will then be known. The other items will remain estimates,
but there will be a better base for making those estimates in August.
Mr. Haynes then went through the budget summary section
of the Preliminary Annual Budget for 1975-76 in detail and also
explained the purposes for the City's various financing reserves.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 3
City Manager Bergen explained that normally the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee report on
salary and supplemental benefits would be the first item on the
agenda, but the "meet and confer" sessions with the various
employees units are still going on and the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee hopes to have that report a week from today.
Councilman Barton made a motion to adjourn to an Execu-
tire Session for a status report from the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee regarding negotiations between that com-
mittee and the employee units, and after discussion withdrew the
motion.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 10-75 regarding
Additional Personnel, Reclassifications and Position Eliminations
for Fiscal Year 1975-76, as follows:
During the past few months the City Manager's
Office has reviewed various budget requests for
additional personnel which the department heads
feel is necessary to maintain the City's present
level of service.
In order to maintain this level of service,
departmental requests were made for 35 additional
employees which, if allowed, would result in an
additional cost of over one-half million dollars.
After reviewing (1) the total budget requests for
fiscal year 1975-76, (2) the present service level,
and (3) anticipated revenue, the City Manager
reduced these requests from 35 to 13 new positions,
and at the same time recommended the elimination
of 6½ present authorized positions. The elimination
of these 6~ positions will not affect any permanent
employees as these positions are either vacant or
the present employees will be transferred to
comparable positions.
The net results of the City Manager's recommendations
are 6½ new positions and 6 reclassifications for
fiscal year 1975-76. The total continuing costs
for these new positions and reclassifications will
be $133,170; however, with the elimination of the
6½ positions, this total cost will be reduced by
$79,172 for a net increase of $53,998.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
has reviewed these recommendations with the City
Manager and some of the department heads and we are
in complete agreement.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 4
We would like to bring to the Council's attention
that in order for three of the 63 proposed positions
to be eliminated, the Council will need to approve
front yard pickup of refuse collection during these
budget deliberations.
Councilman Bleecker explained the term "front yard pickup"
of refuse means curb service only, for residential areas, and alley
service will remain the same.
City Manager Bergen stated that hardship cases will be
reviewed and evaluated by the Public Works Department and, if
justified, such individuals would be exempt from the curb side
requirement.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
recommends Council approval of the following new
positions, reclassifications, and position eliminations.
No. of
Positions
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
New Positions
Classification
Parking Enforcement
Personnel (9 mos.)
Salary
$ 20,395100.
Electronic Technician
(6 mos.)
8,436.00.
Electrical Technician I 11,923.00
Air Conditioning Technician
(6 mos.) 5,798.00
Equip.
Cost
$19,169.00
3,010.00
23,000.00
Equipment Operator II 10,309.00 -0-
Trades Assistant
Building Maintainer I
10,693.00 3,50,3.00
8,008.00 -0.-
Clerk Steno II
8,345.00 -0-
Senior Accountant
17,100.00 -0.-
Data Processing Systems
Analyst
15,533.00 -0-~
Keypunch Operator I
7,597.00 -0--
$124,137.00 $48,679.00
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 5
383
Reclassifications
No. of
Positions
Classification
Salary
2 Clerk Steno II (Conf.) to
Secretary I $ 960.00
1 Police Officer to Police
Sergeant (9 mos.) 5,346.00
i Engineering Technician I to
Engineering Technician II
670.25
1
Deputy City Attorney II to
Assistant City Attorney
1,302.00
I Clerk Typist II (Police to
Personnel Clerk 275.00
Total $9,032.25
Positions to be Eliminated
1 Utility Worker $ 9,497.00
1 Equipment Operator I 10,441.00
i Sanitation Worker II 11,479.00
Sanitation Worker I 20,884.00
Fire Alarm Technician I
(6 mos.) 8,305.00
I Fire Alarm Technician II 18,566.00
Total $79,172.00
In order to implement this report, the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee is recommending
Council approval of the report, the attached salary
resolution and job specifications. However, since
this report was sent to the Council last week, the
staff has brought to the Committee's attention that
one of the Police Department recommendations included
in this report is in error. The Committee had
originally intended that all three police officers
assigned to traffic enforcement should be reassigned
to patrol. This would mean one new position of police
officer at an additional cost of $15,000 which should
be included in the recommendations for new positions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 10-75 of
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee recommending the
implementation of Additional Personnel, Reclassifications and Position
Eliminations for Fiscal Year 1975-76, was approved.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 6
41-75 of
tion No.
Adoption of Resolution No. 41-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 58-74, setting
salaries and related benefits for
Officers and Employees of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolu-
58-74, setting salaries and related benefits for Officers
and Employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
by the
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager Bergen stated that the total cost for the
new personnel, including additional Patrolmen and equipment, is
approximately $170,000.00 rather than $135,000.00 as indicated
at a prior time.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 3-75 regarding Operating Budget
for Fiscal Year 1975-76 and invited Council discussion and explana-
tions from the staff, as follows:
This Committee has reviewed in detail the following:
1. Proposed 1975-76 Operating Budget
2. Adequacy of proposed 1975-76 restricted reserves
3. Proposed property tax rate for 1975-76
Operating Budget
The Operating Budget consists of operating expenses,
fixed asset purchases, and equipment replacement.
Operating expenses consist basically of materials,
supplies, utilities, etc. Fixed assets and equipment
replacement consist of departmental capital outlay
items, e.g., office equipment, automotive equipment,
etc. The Operating Budget does not include salaries
and supplemental wage benefits nor capital improve-
ment projects. The Governmental Efficiency and
Personnel Committee will make recommendations on
all salary matters at a later date. The entire City
Council will review the proposed Capital Improvement
Program which has been evaluated and recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 Page 7
The departmental operating budgets have again
been prepared in a manner which reflects a
truer cost of providing the particular program.
This is accomplished by the inclusion in the
budgets, where applicable, of the following
accounts: (1) City Hall Maintenance Cost
Allocation, Object No. 5300; (2) Administrative
Cost Allocation, Object No. 5400; and (3) Rental
Internal Organizations, Object No. 6200.
Those programs which occupy office space within
City Hall reflect a share of the cost of main-
taining City Hall based on the square footage of
space occupied by each.
The Administrative Cost Allocation entails an
allocation of the cost of staff programs to the
various line programs 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 programs. 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. These staff programs include the
City Manager's Office, the City Attorney's
Office, the Finance Department, and the City
Clerk's Office. Examples of line programs would
be Police, Fire, Public Works, etc.
The Equipment Maintenance Division of the Public
Works Department provides a central equipment
pool for all departments except for Police and
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. For 1975-76,
these rental rates have been increased by lO
percent to reflect the increased costs of fuel,
equipment parts, etc.
This Committee is recommending approval of a
departmental operating budget for the fiscal year
1975-76 of $4,135,440 or approximately 23.4 percent
of the $17,700,660 general tax rate category budget.
In view of its relative size and nature of the
items comprising it, it was impossible to make
significant reductions without adversely affecting
the level of service presently provided.
Many of the maintenance and operating account
requests, such as utilities and payments to out-
side refuse contractors, are difficult to reduce.
During the next fiscal year, these alone will
amount to approximately $965,625 or 23.3 percent
of the entire Operating Budget. Many other
increases in maintenance account requests are a
result of the high rate of inflation which is
beyond our control.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 8
This Committee has looked closely at all depart-
mental capital outlay requests. By establishing
priorities or deferring items, budget requests
have been reduced in various areas.
In order to assist in reviewing the individual
departmental operating budgets, the following
summary of programs lists (1) the departmental
operating budget amount this Committee is
recommending which includes departmental capital
outlay, (2) the increase or decrease of our
recommendation over the amount approved last
year, and, finally, (3) pertinent comments about
each of the various programs.
505 - MAYOR - Operating Budget $5,645
No Change in Operating Budget
No increases are proposed in this budget
1975-76 fiscal year.
for the
510 - COUNCIL - Operating Budget $118,610
Increase Over 1974-75 - $35,610
Additional funds are included in the Professional
and Consulting Service Account for the City's
consulting water engineer and professional labor
relations attorney. The Committee recommends no
increase in the present $100 contributed to the
Kern County Water Association.
51l - COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS - Operating Budget $29,000
No Change in Operating Budget
This budget provides funds, on a contractual basis,
to the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
industrial promotion and city growth.
520 - CITY MANAGER--ADMINISTRATION - Operating
Budget $29,077
Decrease from 1974-75 - $23,962
This budget is down from 1974-75 due to the estab-
lishment of a separate activity for the City's
personnel function (See No. 521).
521 - CITY MANAGER--PERSONNEL - Operating Budget
$36,784
This activity was not in existence during 1974-75,
but part of Activity No. 520 as indicated above.
Funds are included for the replacement of a type-
writer.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 Page 9
516 - CITY MANAGER--CITY CLERK - Operating
Budget $33,663
Decrease From 1974-75 - $3,065
This budget is down from 1974-75 due to a
reduction in the City Hall Maintenance Cost
Allocation, since a portion of this expendi-
ture will be assumed by the City Manager--
Personnel activity (No. 521). Funds are
included for the replacement of a typewriter
and for the purchase of a seal and copy machine.
517 - CITY CLERK--ELECTIONS - Operating
Budget $4,000
Decrease From 1974-75 - $20,445
No city elections are presently contemplated
during the 1975-76 fiscal year. A total of
$4,000 has been budgeted for any emergency
or unanticipated needs.
525 - CITY ATTORNEY - Operating Budget $84,346
Decrease From 1974-75 - $56,204
This activity is down from last year due to a
reduction in the anticipated expenses for the
City's consulting water attorney. Funds are
included for furniture for the City's new deputy
attorney who will be relocated in the City Hall
next year.
530 FINANCE - Operating Budget $46,028
Decrease From 1974-75 $2,533
Finance budget costs are lower than last year
due primarily to two factors. The 1974-75
budget included funds for a fixed asset accounting
systems study. The activity's share of the City
Hall maintenance cost has also been reduced.
These reductions are partially offset by an
increase in stationery and office supplies due
to higher prices.
532 - DATA PROCESSING - Operating Budget $60,589
Increase Over 1974-75 - $4,617
The Data Processing budget is up due primarily to
an increase in City Hall Maintenance and Adminis-
trative Cost Allocations. Additional funds are
also included for stationery and office supplies,
reflecting price increases. Data Processing equip-
ment rental charges are also up slightly from
1974-75. Monies are budgeted under equipment out-
lay for disk storage packs and a desk and chair.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 10
Councilman Bleecker requested that the Finance Depart-
ment furnish the Council with a concise long range report on
the ultimate objectives of the Data Processing System and whether
or not it is an effective means of gathering and assembling infor-
mation.
536 INSURANCE AND SAFETY BONDS - Operating
Budget $230,000
Increase Over 1974-75 - $140,000
This increase is due to the anticipated additional
cost of the City's liability insurance for 1975-76.
541 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Operating Budget
$16,745
Decrease From 1974-75 - $39,811
The Community Development budget is down due
primarily to the transferring of funds for the
City's redevelopment attorney to the Redevelopment
Agency budget. Funds are included for the replace-
ment of a typewriter, office chairs, and office
carpeting.
540 - PLANNING - Operating Budget $46,523
Decrease From 1974-75 - $29,391
The Planning budget is down due to a reduction in
funds for professional and consulting services.
Monies are budgeted for the purchase of two file
cabinets.
615
BUILDING REGULATION - Operating Budget
$35,446
Decrease From 1974-75 $486
The Building Regulation budget is down slightly
from last year. Funds are included for replacement
of a typewriter and a steno chair.
24-615 - REPAIR AND DEMOLITION - Operating
Budget $30,000
No Change in Operating Budget
This fund provides for the demolition of dangerous
buildings within the city and is under the super-
vision of the Building Director. Any costs incurred
by the City in this connection are assessed against
the affected property owners and ultimately paid
back to the City.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page ll
620 - POLICE PROTECTION - Operating Budget $1,015,309
Increase Over 1974-75 - $185,582
The majority of the Police budget increase for
1975-76 is in the materials and charges accounts.
Additional funds for fuel, equipment parts,
stationery, and utilities reflect current
experience and projected price increases. The
Materials and Supplies Account is up due to the
budgeting of funds for tape recorder batteries,
additional training costs (ammunition), and the
purchase of extra first aid kits. Additional
monies are budgeted under the rental account to
reflect price increases in Xerox costs and car
rental rates. The increase in the Other Outside
Services and Charges Account reflects the transfer
of school crossing guard costs to this account.
It is proposed that this function be contracted
for during the 1975-76 fiscal year. The Reim-
bursable Expense Account includes funds for
additional in-service training courses. Approxi-
mately 75-80 percent of these costs will be reim-
bursed to the City by the State Peace Officers
Standards Training (POST) program. A revenue
account has been established for this purpose.
Funds are included under office equipment for
replacement of five typewriters, a calculator,
and three office chairs. Also included are monies
for three additional dictating machines, three file
cabinets, and two calculators. The Signal and Com-
munication Equipment Account includes funds for the
purchase of fourteen portable handi-talkies, a
mobile radio unit to provide constant communica-
tions with the County Sheriff's Office, and radios
for three Captain's vehicles. Also included are
modernized light bars and electronic sirens for
the remainder of the City's patrol cars that have
not been previously converted to the new equipment.
Funds have been budgeted for twenty-five tape
recorders which. with those provided in previous
years, will result in each uniformed officer
having this equipment in the field.
The proposed budget also includes monies for
camera equipment, binoculars, and an automatic
target system for training purposes.
82-620 - POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Operating Budget $156,540
This amount proposed for 1975-76 includes the
replacement of twenty-seven patrol cars, one
station wagon, two vans, and three motorcycles.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page
640 - FIRE PROTECTION - Operating Budget $630,336
Increase Over 1974-75 - $45,572
The major increase in the Fire Protection budget
is due to the budgeting of $20,000 in the Other
Outside Services and Charges Account for weed
abatement purposes. Funds for this purpose were
previously budgeted under Public Works until the
program was transferred this year to the Fire
Department. This amount should be almost entirely
offset by charges against property owners. Increases
in other operating accounts are based on current
experience and expected price adjustments. A total
of $80,245 has been budgeted in equipment costs.
This includes $37,885 for fire hydrants; $11,724
for replacement of hoses, nozzles, fittings, valves;
$7,190 for signal and communication equipment;
$10,905 for a variety of office and station equip-
ment; and $5,000 for fire truck metal storage cabinets
and apparatus cab tops. Funds are also included for
vehicle maintenance and emergency equipment, and
training supplies.
83-640 - FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT -
Operating Budget $27,900
The proposed Equipment Replacement budget includes
funds for the replacement of two sedans and two
trucks.
650 - PUBLIC WORKS--ADMINISTRATION - Operating
Budget $42,191
Decrease From 1974-75 $2,094
This decrease is largely attributable to a reduction
in the Professional and Consulting Service Account.
Funds are budgeted under equipment outlay for the
replacement of two typewriters and the purchase of
two small calculators.
655 - PUBLIC WORKS--ENGINEERING - Operating
Budget $55,858
Decrease From 1974-75 - $20,561
This budget is down due to the establishment of a
new activity entitled "Construction and Surveying."
A portion of the costs of many of the accounts
previously budgeted under Public Works--Engineering
have been transferred to this new activity.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 13
656 - PUBLIC WORKS--CONSTRUCTION AND SURVEYING -
Operating Budget $33,316
As indicated above, this is a new activity which
consists of those costs associated with surveying
and construction inspection of public improvement
projects. Funds are budgeted under equipment
outlay for two portable calculators to be used by
survey crews.
657 - PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC SIGNING AND STRIPING -
Operating Budget $62,902
Increase Over 1974-75 - $19,415
This budget is up over 1974-75 due largely to two
factors. The transfer of this activity from the
Police Department to Public Works necessitates
the budgeting of funds under "Rental Internal
Organizations" to reflect vehicle costs. These
are estimated at $11,620 for the 1975-76 fiscal
year. The Materials and Supplies Account is up
based on the increased cost of traffic paint
which has nearly doubled in the last two years.
Funds are included to replace worn-out spray guns
and traffic cones under the equipment outlay
category.
660 - PLANT MAINTENANCE - Operating Budget $62,861
Increase Over 1974-75 - $944
The Plant Maintenance Budget is up only slightly
over last year, reflecting inflationary price
increases. A total of $300 is budgeted under
equipment outlay for building materials for minor
modifications to the Civic Auditorium exterior.
664 - HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - Operating
Budget $16,642
Increase Over 1974-75 - $74
This budget is up only slightly over 1974-75 due
primarily to higher contract costs for labor and
the increased price of materials and supplies.
666 - ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE - Operating Budget
$352,638
Increase Over 1974-75 $37,235
This budget is up primarily due to three accounts.
An additional $25,000 is budgeted for electricity
costs, reflecting new subdivisions and increased
rates. Increases in general maintenance supplies
and hand tools, and repair and maintenance costs,
reflect inflationary price and rate adjustments.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 14
665 - STREET MAINTENANCE - Operating Budget $222,092
Increase Over 1974-75 - $3,391
The increase is due to a projected 10 percent
increase in vehicle rental rates and additional
administrative costs allocated against this
activity.
668 - STREET CLEANING - Operating Budget $166,323
Increase Over 1974-75 $1,673
This increase is due to a projected 10 percent
increase in vehicle rental rates for 1975-76.
680 - PARKS - Operating Budget $300,382
Increase Over 1974-75 - $41,254
The Parks budget is up due largely to inflationary
price increases and utility rate adjustments.
Additional funds are budgeted in the Materials
and Supplies Account for safety equipment required
by federal and state legislation. The increase in
the Rental Internal Organizations Account reflects
both additional equipment added during 1974-75 and
projected rate increases. Funds are budgeted
under equipment outlay for replacement of gas
chlorinators, chemical tanks, playground equipment,
sprinkler heads, and pumps.
667 - RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE - Operating Budget
$120,236
Increase Over 1974-75 - $13,881
The increase is due to higher costs for chemicals
used in the City's tree spraying and weed abatement
program, and increased administrative cost alloca-
tions and internal equipment rental charges.
670 - WASTE WATER TREATMENT - Operating Budget
$227,313
Increase Over 1974-75 $27,235
Increases in the Waste Water Treatment budget are
due primarily to price increases in fuel, equipment
parts, and chemical costs. Higher rates have also
been charged for internal equipment rental charges
and administrative cost allocations. Funds are
budgeted under equipment outlay for additional
fire extinguishers at the treatment plants. Also
included are monies for a commercial vacuum
cleaner to be used if residences and businesses
are flooded due to waste water backup from public
sewers.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 15
675 REFUSE COLLECTION - Operating Budget $813,457
Increase Over 1974-75 - $63,281
The Refuse Collection budget is up due to a large
increase in outside contractor payments based on
projected rate increases and additional residential
and commercial customers. Increases in other
accounts reflect inflationary price adjustments.
The Committee recommends that the City convert to
curb side refuse pickup starting August i of this
year. This action will result in an initial annual
savings of approximately $53,000. Additional
savings would be possible in future years. Indi-
vidual hardship cases would be investigated by the
Public Works Director and, if justified, such indi-
viduals would be exempt from the curb side require-
ment. Three positions can be eliminated, through
attrition, from the Refuse Collection budget.
City Manager Bergen stated that curb side pickup will not
be fully operable until September 1, 1975 or until full publicity
has been given this change in refuse pickup.
690 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Total Budget Request
$156,899
The Equipment Maintenance Division is responsible
for the maintenance of 322 pieces of equipment for
all departments except Police and Fire. The above
total budget request consists of the sum of the
total salaries and supplemental benefits, operating
expenses, and departmental capital outlay, less
the equipment rental charges made to other depart-
ments for the use of this equipment.
The operating budget included in the total described
above amounts to $692,284 or $56,615 less than last
year. The reduction is due almost entirely to a
decrease in equipment outlay costs from $61,010 to
$6,790. Equipment outlay items include a curb and
gutter shoe attachment, asphalt cutting wheel,
two radios, a soil compaction machine, backhoe
bucket, pavement breaker, and a truck wheel
balancer.
The total proposed funds for the operating materials
and charges category is down $2,395 from last year.
Increases in street and sewer materials, maintenance
supplies, and equipment parts are due to inflationary
factors. These increases are offset by a reduction
in the equipment replacement provision due to
elimination of the landfill equipment and extending
the life of some equipment.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 16
691 - PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT -
Operating Budget $280,210
Increase Over 1974-75 - $8,700
Of the 74 pieces of equipment that are fully
depreciated, the Equipment Maintenance Superin-
tendent is only recommending replacement of
28, which is indicative of a careful review
these items are given before replacement. In
short, the equipment is not replaced solely
because of age.
The Committee has reviewed the requests and feels
they are justified for replacement during the
1975-76 fiscal year.
705 - AUDITORIUM - Operating Budget $213,649
Decrease From 1974-75 - $16,050
The Auditorium budget decrease is due entirely
to a reduction in equipment outlay costs for
1975-76. Funds are included for replacement of
the box office cash register, stage draperies,
a motion picture screen, ice skates, and a four-
track tape machine. Also included are additional
headsets, a headset amplifier, replacement
amplifiers, and two additional arc spotlights.
A total of $5,000 is included, in addition to
funds previously budgeted, for a roof over the
storage/service yard.
Under the operating materials and charges category,
increases in the Electricity, Water, and Equipment
Parts Accounts reflect anticipated rate and price
adjustments. Additional funds are budgeted under
the 1700 Account for new ushers jackets. The
increases are offset by a reduction in the Repair
and Maintenance Account.
710 - RECREATION - Operating Budget $60,125
Increase Over 1974-75 - $5,037
The major increase in the Recreation budget is the
budgeting of funds for trophies in the Materials
and Supplies Account. These costs were formerly
purchased out of a special trust fund. They will
be directly offset by a like amount in the
appropriate revenue account. The administrative
Cost Allocation attributable to recreation has
also been increased for 1975-76. Under equipment
outlay, funds are budgeted for replacement of a
typewriter and two record players.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 17
711
CALIFORNIA AVENUE PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING -
Operating Budget $33,326
Decrease From 1974-75 $4,741
This budget is down due to a reduction in proposed
funds for the stationery, materials and supplies,
gas, and rentals accounts. These reductions are
possible, based on current and anticipated costs.
Funds are included for a new cooking class program,
expansion of the stretch and sew program, and a
physical fitness program. These programs were
approved by the City Council earlier this year.
Under equipment outlay, monies have been budgeted
for bulletin boards, athletic wall mats, chair
trucks, and cooking utensils for the cooking class.
707 - CUNNINGHAM ART GALLERY - Operating Budget
$2,146
Increase Over 1974-75 - $189
There are no major changes in this budget.
slight increase reflects inflationary price
increases.
The
706 - CITY HALL MAINTENANCE - Operating Budget
$41,635
Increase Over 1974-75 - $335
The increase in this budget is attributable to
projected utility rate increases. Funds are
budgeted under equipment outlay for replacement
of a vacuum cleaner.
Adequacy of Restricted Reserves
This Committee has reviewed the proposed restricted
reserve requirements for the 1975-76 fiscal year
with the Finance Director. It is concluded that
the reserves, as proposed, are adequate. However,
if the current high rate of inflation continues,
the Council can expect the equipment replacement
reserves to be increased in future years.
Property Tax Rate
Debt service requirements for 1975-76 will allow
for a 4.3 cent reduction in the bond tax rate.
However, the Committee feels that a reduction in
the total tax rate should not be made as a result
of the above in order that adequate revenues will
be available to allow for inflation and unanticipated
needs the following year.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 18
Conclusion
In conclusion, this Committee has spent a great
deal of time reviewing all the accounts of the
departmental operating budget requests in the
Preliminary Budget. We have also considered
these requests as they relate to the continuing
growth of the City. Reductions have been made
where possible; however, since the departmental
operating budget is tied to current operating
procedures and level of service being provided
by city departments, substantial reductions were
generally not possible.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this
report and approval of the 1975-76 Operating
Budget as outlined above.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 3-75
of the Budget Review and Finance Committee, was accepted, and
the Operating Budget of the 1975-76 Preliminary Annual Budget,
as outlined, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Noes None
Absent: None
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum regarding Con-
tracting of School Crossing Guard Function for 1975-76, as
follows:
The Police Chief is recommending that the City
contract with Horace Clark for school crossing
guard activities during the 1975-76 fiscal year.
I feel this recommendation has considerable merit
and I have, therefore, included the funds under
the Outside Services and Charges Account in the
Preliminary 1975-76 Police Budget for your con-
sideration.
A further development with regard to school
crossing guards has developed within the last
few weeks. The County has approached the city
staff to get their feeling about the possibility
of enlarging the present County Service Area that
provides school crossing guard activities for the
unincorporated area to include the City of Bakers-
field. The staff feels that this approach should
be explored in depth to determine whether or not
it would be advantageous for the City to consider
such a possibility in future years.
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1975 - Page 19
Mr. Bergen stated that if the City agrees to be included
within the County service area that this budget item could be
deleted entirely and paid for by the service area tax.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the staff was
requested to explore, in depth, whether or not it would be advan-
tageous for the City to consider being included in the County
Service Area that provides school crossing guard services.
Recess.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the Council
recessed its budget hearing at 9:25 P.M. until Tuesday, June 17,
1975, at 7:00 P. M.
th~sfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-O~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bake~sfield, California
ma
Bakersfield,
California, June 17, 1975 '
Minutes of
California, meeting
Present:
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
in budget sessions at 7:00 P. M., June 17,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers (seated at 7:20 P.M.),
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Absent: None
1975.
Capital Improvement Program 1975-76
City Manager Bergen stated that the proposed budget for
the Capital Improvement Program for 1975-76 is balanced with pro-
jected revenues and any change must be made within the framework
of projected revenues.
The Program is for five years, 1975-80, but only the first
year is funded and formally approved as part of the current year's
budget. This part is included in the Preliminary Budget beginning
on page 148. The remaining four years are divided into two parts,
1976-77 and 1977-80, and are for planning purposes only, they are
not being adopted or funded tonight.
Changes in the current Capital Improvement Program canner
be made without formal Council approval.
The staff uses the last four years as a guide in preparing
the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program for the ensuing five
years with particular attention to the upcoming year. This staff
document is usually started in the latter part of the calendar year.
Sometime early in the year, February or so, the staff submits copies
of the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program to the Council for
comments and suggestions. Then the Preliminary Capital Improvement
Program together with Council comments is submitted to the Planning
Commission for their review and public hearings. After public
hearings are held the Planning Commission forwards the Preliminary
Capital Improvement Program with their recommendations to the City
Council for final review before adoption.
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 2
Mr. Bergen read a letter from the Planning Commission,
dated May 27, 1975, as follows:
Honorable Mayor and City
City Hall
Bakersfield, California
Council
Honorable Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission herewith submits the
Capital Improvement Program for the years 1975-
1980, inclusive, pursuant to the State Conser-
vation and Planning Act.
The Commission recommends approval of the five-
year Capital Improvement Program, with the
following recommendations:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
STORM DRAINS
Complete Northwest Bakersfield Storm Drain
System in two years (1975-76) (1976-77) instead
of three years as proposed, if feasible.
LEISURE SERVICES
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Defer Grissom Park, Kroll Way Park, and Akers
Road Park site improvements proposed for 1975-
76 to future years.
The Commission recommended using the funds from
Grissom Park and Akers Road Park improvements
to accomplish the Northwest Bakersfield Storm
Drain System in two years.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING COMMISSION of the
City of Bakersfield
JILL HADDAD, Chairman
Mr. Bergen read a memo regarding the Capital Improvement
Program 1975-80, dated June 17, 1975, as follows:
As the City Council is aware, the Planning Com-
mission, on May 20, reviewed the Preliminary
5-year Capital Improvement Program as submitted
by the City Manager, and recommended that
Grissom Park, Kroll Way Park, and Akers Park
improvements proposed for 1975-76 be deferred
to future years.
The staff feels that the City Council may wish
to give further consideration to the impact of
these recommendations on the adjacent neighbor-
hoods. It is felt that the deferment of funds
for Akers Park will not result in any hardship,
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Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 3
since development in that area has not proceeded
as rapidly as previously expected. With regard
to Kroll Way Park and Grissom Park, the Council
may wish to make some minimal improvements during
the 1975-76 fiscal year. A total of $24,500
could be transferred from the unappropriated
revenue-sharing reserves that will accrue during
the year without affecting funds needed for
other committed projects and unanticipated needs.
With these funds, the sump area at Kroll Way
Park could be developed. This would include
installation of an underdrain system, irrigation
system, turf planting, and temporary electrical
facilities. These funds would also be adequate
to plant trees and put in a drinking fountain
at Grissom Park.
The staff also recommends that the City Council
request the Planning Commission to make a study
of future park developments during the next
fiscal year.
Mr. Bergen requested that the Council make the appropriate
changes in their copies of the "Capital Improvement Program for
1975-80" on pages 5, 13, 14 and 16 and "Preliminary Budget for
1975-76" on pages 161 and 168.
Deputy City Manager Sumbardo explained the five categories
contained in the Capital Improvement Program for 1975-80.
Director of Public Works Bidwell and the Council thoroughlyI
reviewed each item in the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal
Year 1975-76, as follows:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
STORM DRAINS
Northeast Bakersfield Drainage Gas Revenue &
Plan Revenue Sharing
$ 50,000
Wilson Road Storm Drain
between Larson Lane and
Castro Lane
Gas Tax Revenue
$ 25,000
Truxtun Avenue at "H" & Eye
Street intersection Storm
Drain connection to Truxtun
Avenue Storm Drain
Gas Tax Revenue
$ 13,000
Akers Road Drainfield Fencing Gas Tax Revenue
$ 15,000
Northwest Bakersfield Storm
Drain System
Gas Tax Revenue &
Revenue Sharing $ 316,500
Storm Drain at Quantico and
Brundage Lane Gas Tax Revenue $ 3,500
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 4
401
Actis Road Storm Drain
Partridge Road Storm Drain
Storm Drain in "L" Street
between Truxtun Avenue &
17th Street
Revenue Sharing $ 38,000
Gas Tax Revenue $ 12,500
Revenue Sharing
$ 7,000
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WASTE TREATMENT
Expansion and Upgrading of
Treatment Plant No. 2 -
("Bakersfield Sub-Regional
Waste Water Management Plan")
Bond Funds
Clean Water Funds
Vernal Pump Station Improve-
ments
Gas Tax Revenue
Sundale Storm Water Pump
Station Improvements
Gas Tax Revenue
$ 3,191,000
$13,034,000
$ 10,000
$ 6,000
LEISURE SERVICES
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Grissom Park Improvements
Landscaping & Drinking
Fountain
Siemon Park Improvements
Tennis Court Lighting
Paving Service Drives
Revenue Sharing $ 5,500
Revenue Sharing $ 8,000
Revenue Sharing $ 18,000
Mr. Bidwell stated that the tennis court lighting for
Siemon Park has been funded and installed this year and the staff
would suggest that the $8,000.00 allotted for this improvement be
placed in the Revenue Sharing Contingency Fund.
Wayside Park Improvements
Tennis Court Lighting
Revenue Sharing
$ 15,000
Centennial Park Improvements
Tennis Court Lighting
Revenue Sharing
$ 15,000
Truxtun Avenue Median Islands
Automatic Sprinklers, mowing
strips and landscaping
"A" Street to "F" Street
"F" Street to "L" Street
Revenue Sharing
Revenue Sharing
$ 10,000
$ 7,000
Kroll Way Park Improvements
Sump Underdrain System,
Irrigation System, Turf
Planting & Temporary
Electrical Facilities
Revenue Sharing
$ 19,000
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Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 5
Jastro Park Improvements
Park perimeter sidewalks
South "H" Street Median
Islands
Additional Landscaping
between Brundage Lane &
Ming Avenue
Revenue Sharing
Revenue
Downtown Mall
Automatic Sprinklers Revenue
Mr. Bidwell stated that these
automatic irrigation systems for the structures
Chester Avenue.
$ 2,000
tion of
side of
Wilson Park Improvements
Park perimeter sidewalks Revenue Sharing $ 1,500
Councilman Medders questioned the advisability of land-
scaping South "H" Street Median Island in the current year when
Chester Avenue will be closed for several months and South "H"
Street will be the main thoroughfare.
Mr. Bidwell stated that Chester Avenue will be closed
approximately 8 months and this project will not be started until
early spring when Chester Avenue is about to open and traffic should
be back to normal conditions.
Councilman Bleecker questioned the number of years the
City of Bakersfield will continue receiving Revenue Sharing funds
from the Federal Government.
Deputy City Manager Sumbardo stated that the current
Revenue Sharing Program is for five years and will be effective
for another 1~ years, fiscal year 1975-76 and the first half of
1976-77. At the present time there is strong support for a new
bill which would continue the program, but there is no assurance,
at this time, that it will continue when the present program elapses.
Councilman Bleecker stated that if the Revenue Sharing
Program is discontinued in a year and a half where will the City
find the funds to put into Capital Improvement projects.
Sharing $ 15,000
Sharing $ 10,000
funds only cover the installa-
on the west
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 6
403
City Manager Bergen stated that if the Revenue Sharing
Program is discontinued some of the Capital Improvement Projects
will have to be postponed or eliminated; or the City could evaluate
other sources of revenue such as bond issues, state subvention, etc.
The staff does not feel, under today's conditions, with the tax rate
and inflation factor, that the City could enjoy quite as an exten-
sive Capital Improvement Program as it now has with Revenue Sharing
funds. The City would have to evaluate priorities to a greater
extent, especially next year.
Councilman Bleecker asked if an effort has been made, by.
the staff and Planning Commission, to move up the most desired
projects. Mr. Bergen answered yes and cited an example.
Councilman Barton questioned the fact that the Leisure
Services have been given top priority in 1976-77 rather than
Environmental Services which are toward the basics.
City Manager Bergen stated that the staff intends, tonight,
to recommend that the Council request the Planning Commission to
evaluate our priorities in the Leisure Services area.
Councilman Barton made a motion that the Planning Com-
mission evaluate the park system, priorities for the expenditure
of Leisure Service Funds be thoroughly studied and a report be
submitted to the Council.
Councilman Bleecker offered a substitute motion that
rather than single out Leisure Services that the Planning Commission
indicate to the Council, after studying the whole program, their
idea of what the priorities should be in all areas, regardless of
the source of funding.
Councilman Barton stated that he thoroughly agrees with
Councilman Bleecker and would yield to the substitute motion.
Councilman Strong questioned holding public hearings
prior to expending Revenue Sharing funds and setting priorities.
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Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 7
City Manager Bergen assured Councilman Strong that this
requirement has been adhered to each year prior to approving
expenditure of these funds.
Councilman Sceales stated that most of the funds in
Leisure Services for Fiscal Year 1976-77 are set aside for the 6th
Ward, which is where the City is growing, and maybe the Planning
Commission should take a closer look at that area.
Councilman Rogers stated that the Council is just approving
the Capital Improvement Program for 1975-76 and the rest is just a
plan and questioned the need for the motions that were made by
Councilmen Barton and Bleecker.
City Manager Bergen stated that now is the time to start
looking at next year's priorities and a re-evaluation of those
priorities has a great deal of merit.
Councilman Christensen questioned the reasons for the
motions and asked the length of time it would take the Planning
Commission to make this indepth study.
City Manager Bergen stated that the study would take
approximately one year and that is why it is appropriate for the
Council to take action tonight.
Councilman Medders stated the City has an Open Space
Element in the General Plan and questioned what would happen to
those open space areas if the Council decided not to develop them
as leisure activity areas.
Councilman Rogers stated that these motions are requesting
the Planning Commission to do something that has already been done.
Councilman Bleecker's substitute motion that rather than
single out Leisure Services that the Planning Commission indicate
to the Council, after studying the whole Capital Improvement Program,
their idea of what the priorities should be in all areas, regardless
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 8
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of the source of funding,
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
was approved by the following roll call
Councilmen Bleecker, Medders, Rogers,
Councilmen Christensen, Strong
None
Councilman Rogers referred to a
Sceales, Barton
letter which accompanied[
the Preliminary Draft of the Capital Improvement Budget, dated March
7, 1975, and was distributed to all Councilmen requesting input and
suggestions from the Council for incorporation into the 5 year plan
prior to the end of March. This letter was given to all Councilmen
before the Capital Improvement Program was formed and it is
regrettable that these suggestions regarding priorities are coming
up at such a late date.
Appointment of Councilman Michael E.
Sceales as the Council's representa-
tive on the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Councilman Michael
E. Sceales was appointed as the Council's representative on the
Planning Commission, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales,
Medders,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Rogers
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Police Pistol Range
Extension of Back-stop
Abutments
Police Pistol Range -
Restroom
Revenue Sharing
Revenue Sharing
Christensen,
$ 5,000
$ 10,000
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
Major City Street Improve-
ments - City's share of curb,
gutter and sidewalk repair
Gas Tax Funds
$ 60,000
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 9
Reconstruct Fraser Road
(Planz Road) between Wilson
and Stine Roads
Reconstruct Truxtun Avenue
between "A" and "H" Streets
Construct Wilson Road between
Edgemont and 800' south of
Fraser Road (Planz Road)
Reconstruct Fraser Road
(Planz Road) - Stine Canal
Structure
Signal Modification at
Sumner Street & Union Avenue
Signal Modification at
Brundage Lane & "P" Street
Signal Modification at
Chester Avenue & Truxtun
Avenue (Additional)
Signal Modification at
Truxtun Avenue & "H" Street
Reconstruct Hughes Lane
between Wilson Road and
Ming Avenue
Traffic Signal Installation
at "Q" Street & 34th Street
Reconstruct south-half of
Planz Road (Real to Stine)
Resurface Noble Avenue
between River Boulevard
and Berkeley Street
Resurface Berkeley Street
between Columbus Street and
Yale Avenue
Resurface Yale Avenue between
River Boulevard & Berkeley
Street
Reconstruct 17th Street
between Chester Avenue and
"L" Street
Resurface Union Avenue
between S.P.R.R. & Niles St.
Resurface Miner Street and
Thelma Drive between Union
Avenue and LaMesa Drive
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Revenue Sharing
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Gas Tax Funds
Transportation Funds
(SB 325 Funds)
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds
$ 60,000
$ 175,000
$ 42,000
$ 45,00O
$ 14,000
$ 9,000
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
$ 105,000
$ 45,000
$ 60,000
$ 4,000
$ 6,000
$ 3,000
$ 22,000
$ 20,000
$ 12,000
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page l0
407
Resurface streets
1738, Geneva, Lee,
and Dore Drive
in Tract
Patricia,
Gas Tax Funds
$ 35,000
GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
CITY HALL
City Hall Expansion
Phase I (2nd Floor - West
Wing)
Revenue Sharing
$ 135,000
Corporation Yard
GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
CORPORATION YARD
Revenue Sharing
$ 1,258,000
Mayor Hart declared the meeting open for public hearing
on Revenue Sharing Funds. No protests or objections being received
the public hearing was closed.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker the Capital Improve-
ment Program for Fiscal Year 1975-76, as changed, was approved by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Councilman Strong stated that he abstained from voting
for the approval of the Capital Improvement Program due to the fact
that there is nothing recommended for the First Ward in 1975-76 or
on the horizon for the next five years, therefore, there isn't any-
thing to vote for.
Councilman Medders requested the staff to do something
to solve the problems in Lowell Park.
Councilman Strong stated that the problem of undesirables
in the Park has been alleviated to some extent by the placing of
"No Parking" signs, during school hours, around the park.
Bakersfield, California, June 17, 1975 - Page 11
Councilman Strong suggested that at some future date the,
problems with Lowell Park be referred to a Council committee for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the problems with
Lowell Park were referred to the Auditorium-Recreation Committee
for study and recommendation back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
the Kern County Good Government Committee signed by Nathan M.
Krevitz, dated June 17, 1975, requesting that the Council rescind
the Utility Tax, was read, received and ordered placed on file.
Recess.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the Council recessed
its budget hearing at 9:05 P. M. until Monday, June 23, 1975, at
7:00 P.M.
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Calif.
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Council
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1975
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Minutes of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, meeting in budget sessions at 7:00 P. M., June 23,
1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, aceales, Strong, Barton
Absent: None
Executive Session.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 11-75 regarding
Salaries and Supplemental Benefits, as follows:
In compliance with state law and the City's
Employer-Employee Relations Ordinance, the
City's designated representative, Nick Counter,
along with a management team has held many meet
and confer sessions with representatives of the
California Teamsters Public Employees Union,
Local 986 for fire department personnel, and
the Kern County Employees Association which
represents the City's blue and white collar
unit employees. In addition, the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee has consulted
with representatives of the general employees
supervisory unit, the confidential employees
unit, police units and management, as these
units are not represented by unions.
The basis for these meetings was to develop a
fair and equitable salary and supplemental
benefits program for employees of the City.
As the Council will recall broad guidelines for
these negotiations were established by the
Council in an executive session several months
ago. We are pleased to report that the final
results are within the Council's original
established guidelines and further executive
sessions have not been necessary.
For the Council's and the public's information,
this year was the first time in meet and confer
sessions that the City has negotiated using a
total compensation concept rather than a
straight salary percentage in establishing
increases. By doing this we kept in mimd all
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1975 - Page 2
City costs for employees by units. Costs such
as retirement, workman's compensation, overtime,
uniform allowance, stand-by pay and educational
incentive pay were taken into consideration.
It is our feeling that the total compensation
concept gives the only true picture of actual
increase.
In the past percentage increases were based on
salary alone. However, fringe benefits have
increased tremendously over the years and can
no longer be considered as fringes. With this
thought in mind the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee makes the following
recommendations for each employee unit:
Blue and White Collar Units
(Represented by the Kern County Employees
Association - one year agreement)
Effective the first pay period in July,
1975, a gross compensation increase of
$40 per month by virtue of the City's
payment of the employee's partial contri-
bution to the Public Employees Retirement
System in accordance with Public Employees
Retirement Law.
The City's contribution towards insurance
programs increased by $6.00 for a total
of $36 per month, effective the first pay
period in July, 1975.
This package averages an increase of 4.7% of
total compensation.
Fire and Fire Supervisory Units
(
(Represented by the California Teamsters Public
Employees Union, Local 986 - two year agreement)
Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in April, 1976,
a 3% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in July, 1976,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in April, 1977,
a 3% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in July, 1976,
higher job classification pay when assigned
to such duty for one continuous shift.
Effective the first pay period in January,
1976, an increase of $14.50 per month per
employee for health and welfare insurance.
Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
an increase of $25 annually towards uniform
allowance.
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California,
June 23, 1975 - Page 3
411
Effective the
an additional
allowance.
first pay period in July, 1976,
increase of $25 towards uniform
Effective the first pay period in January,
1976, the union agrees to reduce vacation and
sick leave allowances to reflect the reduced
duty schedule established by the federal
government-imposed Fair Labor Standards Act.
10.
Effective the first pay period in January,
1976, in accordance with the proposed Fair
Labor Standards Act and the Arthur D. Little
study, the duty hours of fire suppression
personnel will be reduced to an average of
56 hours per week with no pay-backs or
holiday time in the duty schedule. In order
to implement this schedule a temporary
three-platoon system, which was approved
by the City Council in December, 1974, will
become permanent the first pay period in
July, 1975. Further reductions in the
duty week because of the Fair Labor Standards
Act and variable manning schedules, as
suggested by the Arthur D. Little study,
will be established through further meet
and confer sessions.
This package averages 4.7% of total compensation
for fiscal year 1975-76, and 6% of total compen-
sation for fiscal year 1976-77.
Police and Police Supervisory Units
1. Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
2. Effective the first pay period in April, 1976,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
a 5% deferred income plan to be paid by the
City for police supervisory unit employees.
J
The City's contribution towards insurance
programs increased by $6.00 for a total of
$36 per month, effective the first pay
period in July, 1975.
A City contribution from 50% to 75% of the
premium for a life insurance policy in the
amount of $10,000 for police unit employees.
A City contribution of 50% of the life
insurance premium for insurance coverage
equal to employees' annual salary for
sergeants.
o
Holiday pay for supervisory personnel
reduced from time and one-half to straight
time.
This package totals 5.9% of total compensation.
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General Employees Supervisory Unit
1. Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
2. Effective the first pay period in April, 1976,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
the City's contribution towards insurance
programs increased by $6.00 for a total of
$36 per month.
4. Reduction from time and one-half to straight
time for overtime worked.
This package totals 5.3% of total compensation.
Confidential Unit
Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
gross compensation shall be increased $45
per month at $.259 per hour.
The City's contribution towards insurance
programs increased by $6.00 for a total of
$36 per month, effective the first pay
period in July, 1975.
3. An increase from one-half to one full day
for administrative leave.
This package averages 5.9% of total compensation.
Management Unit
1. Effective the first pay period in July, 1975,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
2. Effective the first pay period in April, 1976,
a 4% across-the-board salary increase.
3. The sick leave policy for management employees
changed as follows:
(a)
An employee dying prior to his separation
from City employment after 10 years'
service will have one-half of his unused
sick leave paid to his beneficiary or
estate.
(b)
Should an employee terminate after 10
years' of service for reasons other
than discharge, he shall receive com-
pensation for one-half of his unused
sick leave.
(c)
If an employee is absent due to an off-
the-job illness involving sick leave,
such sick leave shall first be deducted
from his current year's accumulation.
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418.
4. The City's contribution towards insurance
programs increased by $6.00 for a total
of $36 per month, effective the first pay
period in July, 1975.
This package averages 5.1% of total compensation.
In order to implement these changes, the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
recommends Council approval of the memorandums
of understanding with the California Teamsters
Public Employees Union, Local 986, and the Kern
County Employees Association, Local 700; approve
the amendments to the Personnel and Compensation
Ordinance and the resolution setting salaries
and supplemental benefits; and adopt the salary
schedule.
Mr. Sherman Tyler, President of the Bakersfield City
Employees' Association, expressed dissatisfaction with the employees
representation in the labor negotiations and the salary and supple,-
mental benefits being offered the blue and white collar units for
the coming year.
Councilman Barton moved that in all future labor negotia-
tions that the entire Council be continuously kept aware of the
City's progress and prior to any formal signing of contracts,
letters of agreement or related documents that they first be
reviewed and evaluated by the entire Council.
Councilman Bleecker stated that the negotiations were
made according to the guidelines set out by the entire Council in
Executive Session. Sometimes negotiations do not run as smoothly
as they did this year and if the Council supports this motion they
should be prepared to attend numerous Executive Sessions and the
only way an Executive Session can be called is by first convening
the Council. At times it is important to get directions from
somebody and the Council should fully realize that if this type of
procedure is mandated by the Council, then each Councilman should
be prepared to spend a great deal of time in Executive Sessions.
After a lengthy discussion,
that in all future labor negotiations
continuously kept aware of the City's
Councilman Barton's motion
that the entire Council be
progress and prior to any
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formal signing of contracts, letters of agreement or related
documents that they first be reviewed and evaluated by the entire
Council, failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Barton
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong
Absent: None
Councilman Strong, in qualifying his vote, stated that
there is nothing wrong with the entire Council being kept abreast
of the negotiations, when possible, but if this motion means that
in the future the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
is to act differently than what has been done in the past he would
have to vote in the negative.
Mr. Bud Kaye, General Manager of the Kern County Employees'
Association, urged the Council to ratify the Memorandum of Under-
standing agreed to by the negotiating teams for the City and the
employees association and refuted the statement made by Sherman
Tyler earlier in the meeting. Mr. Kaye also reported the results
of a ratification election held Wednesday, June 18, 1975, for the
blue and white
collar units, as follows:
Yes 70
No 66
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 11-75
of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Salaries and Supplemental Benefits, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the Kern County
Employees Association, Inc. (SEIU), Local 700, blue and white collar
units, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Sceales,
Bakersfield,
California,
June 23,
1975 - Page 7
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Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the Public Employees
Union - Teamsters Local 986, Fire and Fire Supervisory Unit, was
approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2233 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Sections 3.18.110
(d), 3.18.150 (i), 3.18.180 (i)(1) and
3.18.200 (c) of Chapter 3.18 of the
Municipal Code concerning Compensation
of Officers and Employees of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No. 2233
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Sections 3.18.110 (d), 3.18.150 (i), 3.18.180 (i)(1) and 3.18.200
(c) of Chapter 3.18 of the Municipal Code concerning Compensation
of Officers and Employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 42-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field setting salaries and related
benefits for Officers and Employees
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 42-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield setting salaries and
related benefits for Officers and Employees of the City of Bakers-
field, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 43-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving and adopting the
Budget for the Fiscal Year 1975-76.
Councilman Medders commented that there will not be a
tax increase for the City of Bakersfield in Fiscal Year 1975-76, it
will remain the same as last year.
Councilman Rogers stated that the City should consider
reducing the Utility Tax from 3.5% to 3% prior to setting the tax
rate in August.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 43-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving and adopting
the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1975-76, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong*, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong* (Capital Improvement Program only)
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council sitting in Budget Sessions, upon a motion by Councilman
Medders, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P. M.
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477
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:25 P. M., June 23, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald
Rogers.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker
None
Minutes of
the regular meeting of June 16, 1975 and
budget sessions of June 16 & 17, 1975 were approved as presented.
Council Statements.
Councilman Christensen made a motion that the City Clerk's
staff not forward anonymous mail addressed to individual Councilmen.
Councilman Rogers stated that this might prevent the
Council from receiving mail that might be of interest and he would
like to reserve the right to make that decision.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he is of the same opinien
as Councilman Rogers and this motion would put the staff of the
Clerk's office in the delicate position of censoring the Council's
mail.
Councilman Christensen's motion that the City Clerk's
staff not forward anonymous mail addressed to individual Councilmen
to carry by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Christensen, Barton
failed
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders,
None
Councilman Rogers,
Committee, read Report No.
Water Plan, as follows:
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Bleecker
Reports.
Chairman of the Water and City Growth
6-75 regarding Letters of Intent City
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The committee, staff and consultants have been
meeting with all interested parties in an effort
to develop a water project for the use and
disposition of the water acquired from Tenneco
West, Inc. in settlement of litigation.
The committee recommends agreements with agri-
cultural users for the near-term use of the
Kern River water as an integral part of the
City's water project. The districts will
purchase this water until it becomes necessary
for the City to make use of the water.
The attached letters of intent which have been
negotiated with the following four agricultural
districts are submitted for your approval.
1. North Kern Water Storage District
2. Cawelo Water District
3. Kern-Tulare Water District (Kern County
portions)
4. Rag Gulch Water District
These letters of intent are not binding con-
tractural commitments but are necessary in
order to define the project which will be
submitted to the City Council for its approval
after all legal hearings are held.
An Environmental Impact Report will be published
July 14, 1975, which will fully describe the
City's water project. The substantative pro-
visions of the planned project concerning the
use of the river water are contained in these
letters of intent. Formal contracts will be
entered into with these agricultural districts
and will contain in greater detail the principles
and concepts which are contained in these letters
of intent. Upon the completion of the environ-
mental impact review process, formal contracts
will be submitted for your approval as part of
the City's water project.
David Brearley, Attorney for the firm of Ralph B. Helm,
Inc. the City's Water Consultants, was present to answer questions
from the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 6-75 from
the Water and City Growth Committee, was accepted and the Letters
of Intent, attached thereto, were approved and the Mayor was authorized
tO execute same.
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California,
June 23,
1975 - Page 3
419
Supplemental Staff Report on Report
No. 9-75 from the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee
regarding Paramedic Services.
Assistant City Manager Buell answered the questions that
were raised at the Council Meeting of June 9, 1975.
Councilman Bleecker moved that Report No. 9-75 from the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Paramedic
Services be accepted and the following revised conclusions be
implemented:
That a Paramedic Program by the Bakersfield
Fire Department not be initiated at this
time.
That the Fire Department discontinue using
Rescue Unit No. 1 for resuscitator and
inhalator calls in all but its first due
district, shifting that responsibility to
the "first-in" engine company, and that the
unit be reassigned as a Special Service
Unit that could be used as a backup to any
emergency.
That a minimum of one person on duty at
each station on each platoon be trained to
a level of EMT-1 enabling them to provide
a higher level of service on the "first-
in" engine company response than can
presently be provided by a single rescue
unit.
That the City promote the private ambulance
companies to encourage stability and
effectiveness of their service and create
a good climate for their operation.
That the City actively participate in the
establishment of an overall county-wide
emergency medical care system.
Councilman Barton offered an amended motion, which would
include Councilman Bleeeker's motion and add Item No. 6 to read
as follows:
That the City actively participate in
discussions with the County of Kern in
the establishment of a Paramedic Program
that would be beneficial to the City of
Bakersfield and Kern County.
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1975 - Page 4
Councilman Barton's amended motion that Report No. 9-75
from the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Paramedic Services be accepted and the revised conclusions implemented
with the addition of Item No. 6, carried by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, aceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager Bergen read a memorandum addressed to Council-
man Donald Rogers, Legislative Committee Chairman, regarding U. S.
Post Office Proposed Regulations requiring installation of Cluster
Mail Boxes or Curbside Mail Boxes in residential Neighborhoods, as
follows:
Problem
The U. S. Postal Service has published in the
Federal Register proposed changes in its regu-
lations concerning home mail delivery. The
most important part of these regulations pertain
to single family residential developments.
For single family residential areas delivery
options under the proposed regulations are:
(1) Delivery to boxes located at the curb.
(2)
Central delivery at one or more central
points within a residential housing
development community or area (requires
a minimum of 3 mail boxes at one site).
The only exception to the above regulation is
as follows: New homes built within an existing
block of homes will receive the same level of
service afforded other homes in the same block.
However, where older homes are replaced with
new homes (such as by urban renewal projects)
the method of delivery shall be at the curb.
Analysis
The requirement for curb side delivery for new
single family residential developments is the
most objectionable part of the proposed new
regulations, for the following reasons:
1. Planter or parking strip areas are not
installed in new subdivisions. Hence mail
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boxes would have to be installed in the
sidewalk area itself. The mail box
receptacles would take almost half of the
4½ foot sidewalk area thus for all practical
purposes eliminating the intended purpose
of a sidewalk. The City's present ordinance
prohibits encroachments in the sidewalk area.
However, in some communities even where
there are local prohibitions against the
installation of curb boxes, the Postal
Service has discontinued home delivery of
mail.
o
Installation of mail boxes in the sidewalk
area poses physical obstructions for those
who live in the neighborhood especially
small children and senior citizens.
Unless parking on residential streets is
prohibited, it is reasonable to assume that
cars will block mail box structures on
numerous occasions thus requiring the postal
employee to get out of his vehicle. This
will negate the very reason why such regu-
lations are being proposed - to speed up
mail service delivery by not requiring the
postal employee to leave his vehicle.
o
The installation of mail boxes at the curb
will detract from the aesthetic appearance
of the neighborhood.
If these regulations are not rescinded but
become effective immediately a number of sub-
divisions which have already received city
approval and are only awaiting construction will
be affected. Either cuts will have to be made
in the sidewalk in front of each house for the
mail boxes or the subdivision will have to be
redesigned. A "grandfather" clause or a time
delay should be granted if such regulations do
become mandatory.
Conclusion
The proposed postal regulations especially as
they apply to single family residential areas
are unreasonable and ill advised. The time for
public comment relative to these regulations
expires June 30th. The City Council should go
on record as opposed to such regulations and
make its feelings known to its elected repre-
sentatives in Washington and the U.S. Postal
Service.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Mayor was requested
to prepare the necessary communications to the Post Office Department,
Senator Alan Cranston, Senator John Tunney and Congressman William
Ketchum, expressing the Council's opposition to the proposed postal[
regulations especially as they apply to single family residential
areas.
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Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4496 to 4664,
inclusive, in the amount of $152,147.72.
(b)
Sewer Line Easement for Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation and Stockdale
Professional Building for the extension
of sewer line constructed for Parcel Map
No. 893 and will service the new U. S.
Post Office on Stockdale Highway.
(c)
Street Right of Way Deed from Villa Capri
Apartments for an additional 15 feet along
Pacheco Road from Monitor Street 600'
westerly.
(d)
Street Right of Way Deed from Kern Schools
Federal Credit Union, Regional Mortgage
Company and Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. for a
portion of McDonald Way north of Ming
Avenue and Fjord Street, east of McDonald
Way.
(e)
Street Right of Way Deed from the Church
of God Trustees for widening of a portion
of the east side of Stine Road between
Plsnz Road and White Lane.
(f)
Map of Tract No. 3728 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located along Edgemont Drive, west of
Wilson Road.
(g)
Map of Tract No. 3729 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located on the southeast corner of Wilson
Road and Fraser Road.
(h)
Contract for improvements in Parcel Map
No. 3061 for curb and gutter along Valhalla
Drive, north of American Avenue; construc-
tion of an alley, north of American Avenue;
and, construction of an 8" sewer in alley
north of American Avenue.
(i) Plans and Specifications for the construc-
tion of the Actis Road Storm Drain.
(j)
Plans and Specifications for Fence
Alterations on South "H" Street between
Ming Avenue and Wilson Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j) of the Consent Calendar
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were adopted by
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Barton, Bleecker
None
None
Upon
Sceales, Strong:.
Action on Bids.
a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Hydro
Pure Chemical Co. for Annual Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals,
was accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Industrial
Indemnity Co. through Walter Mortensen Associates Insurance for
Liability Insurance in the amount of $193,000.00 per year, was
accepted and the other bids rejected.
Deferred Business.
First reading of an Ordinance, as
modified, of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield repealing Sections
10.14.010 and 10.38.020 of Title 10
and adding Chapter 5.40 to Title 5
of the Municipal Code, establishing
Regulations for the use of City Parks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, first reading was
considered given an Ordinance, as modified, of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield repealing Sections 10.14.010 and 10.38.020 of
Title 10 and adding Chapter 5.40 to Title 5 of the Municipal Code,
establishing Regulations for the use of City Parks.
New Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2234 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Subsections (a)
and (b) of Section 8.48.040 and Sub-
section (i) of Section 8.48.050 of
Chapter 8.48 of the Municipal Code,
concerning Refuse Collection.
This ordinance is responsive to the action of the Council
directing elimination of walk-in refuse service, which action is
considered as first reading. The amendment requires that every
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person shall place his refuse, for collection purposes, adjacent
to an alley or adjacent to the curb line, where there are no alleys.
Already in the ordinance (Section 8.48.080 (c)) is a subsection
that permits the Public Works Director, in cases of practical
difficulty in complying with requirements as to placing of refuse
for collection, to designate alternative places of collection.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
Ordinance No. 2234 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakers--
field amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 8.48.040 and Sub--
section (i) of Section 8.48.050 of Chapter 8.48 of the Municipal
Code, concerning Refuse Collection was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker
Deferral of a Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
indicating the Building Permit
System which the City has adopted
and the review procedure for the
System.
The application for participation in the Federal Insurance
Program must include proof that the City has a Building Permit
System in force, which allows review of new construction to guard
against locally known flood hazards. This resolution, together
with copies of existing ordinances, to be attached, furnish such
proof. It is recommended that no action be taken at this meeting.
Adoption should be put over until July 14, 1975, to provide
opportunity to have questions answered and for further study of
the Federal Flood Insurance Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, indicating the Building Permit
System which the City has adopted and the review procedure for the
System, was held over until July 14, 1975.
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Deferral of a Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
making assurances and making certain
appointments pursuant to requirements
for eligibility under the National
Flood Insurance Program.
It is recommended that before this resolution is adopted
the Council, by Minute Order, authorize the Public Works Director,
to prepare and file an Application for Participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program.
The resolution assures the Federal Insurance Administrator
that the City will enact as necessary, adequate land use and
control measures required by the National Flood Insurance Program
Regulations; it vests the Public Works Director with the respon-
sibility to work with the Administrator on flood plain identification
and regulations and appoints him to maintain a record of evaluations
of structures in flood hazard areas. The resolution also agrees to
take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to
carry out objections of the Flood Insurance Program.
It is recommended that no action be taken at this meeting.
Adoption should be put over until July 14, 1975, to provide
opportunity to have questions answered and for further study of the
Federal Flood Insurance Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making assurances and making
certain appointments pursuant to requirements for eligibility under
the National Flood Insurance Program, was held over until July 14,
1975.
Approval of Contract with Panama
School District for Community Recreation
Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract with Panama
School District for Community Recreation Program, was approved and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1975 - Page 10
Approval of Agreement between the
City and William L. Main, Inc. for
the furnishing to the City of all
necessary Air Transport of Prisoners
as may be required.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement between
the City and William L. Main, Inc. for furnishing to the City of
all necessary Air Transport of Prisoners as may be required, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of request from the Kern
County Museum Director to place a
Historical Landmark Plaque at Inter-
national Park in East Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, request from
the Kern County Museum Director to place a Historical Landmark
Plaque at International Park in East Bakersfield, was approved.
Approval of request of Finance
Director for authorization to write-
off Uncollectible Accounts Receivable.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the Finance Director
was authorized to write-off Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
totaling $143.65, with collection efforts to be continued by the
City's collection agency, Herbert P. Sears Co.
Authorization granted to Finance
Director to purchase one 1975 Model
Nova Sedan fully equipped with a
Police Package and Approval of Budget
Transfer from Self-Insurance Fund to
the Police Department's Equipment
Replacement Fund.
On June 12, 1975 a fully equipped 1975 model police vehicle
was destroyed by fire leaving the car a total loss. The City
Council recently authorized the purchase of a compact Chevrolet
Nova Sedan on a trial basis. The Police Department recommends that:
a second Nova be purchased to replace the destroyed vehicle. The
cost of a 1975 model Nova sedan fully equipped with a police package
is $6,650.51. The cost for this vehicle is greater because all
equipment (radio, etc.) must be replaced. There is a balance of
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$2,497.47 in the Police Department's 1974-75 equipment replacement
account. It is recommended that these funds be encumbered and that
an additional $4,253.04 be transferred from the Self-Insurance Fund.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the Finance Director
was authorized to purchase one 1975 Model Nova Sedan fully equipped
with a Police Package and Budget Transfer in the amount of $4,253.04
from the Self-Insurance Fund to the Police Department's Equipment
Replacement Fund, was approved.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
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