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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/07 CC MINUTES 315 l BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2007 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 5: 15 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Weir, Couch, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: Vice-Mayor Hanson 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. WORKSHOPS a. Budget Presentation for Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. l Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center and Ice Sports Center General Manager Womack made a computer presentation and provided handouts. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (Two cases) l 316 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION continued b. Conference with Legal Council- Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. City v City of Shatter, et al Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260277 -RJO 2. City v North Kern Water Storage District, et al Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260360-AEW 3. City v Oildale Mutual Water Company Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260384-LPE 4. Thomas Teagarden v City, Bakersfield Police, et al USDC, Eastern District, Case NO.1 :07-CV-00054-AWI-TAG Motion by Councilmember Couch to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:26 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Benham to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:44 p.m. RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Weir, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: Vice-Mayor Hanson 6. INVOCATION by Pastor Curtis Richardson, Open Door Church of God in Christ. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Evie Enderle, 5th Grade Student at Leo B. Hart Elementary School. Mayor Hall acknowledged Boy Scout Troup 44 in attendance at the meeting. 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (Two cases) ACTION TAKEN J APPROVED APPROVED J CITY MANAGER GIVEN DIRECTION J l l 9. L Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 3 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued b. Conference with Legal Council- Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. City v City of Shatter, et al Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260277-RJO 2. City v North Kern Water Storage District, et al Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260360-AEW City v Oildale Mutual Water Company Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500-CV-260384-LPE 3. 4. Thomas Teagarden v City, Bakersfield Police, et al USDC, Eastern District, Case NO.1 :07-CV-00054-AWI-TAG Regarding item 4.b.4., City Attorney Gennaro announced that on March 28, 2007, Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to settle the matter for $250,000. PRESENTATIONS None. 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Mark Trainor on behalf of Western Traction II, to protest the bid award for a hydraulic excavator. 11. APPOINTMENTS None. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the May 23, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting. Payments: b. Approval of department payments from May 11 , 2007 to May 24, 2007 in the amount of $11,062,420.23 and self-insurance payments from May 11, 2007 to May 24, 2007 in the amount of $320,537.13. 317 ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER AND CITY A TTORNEY GIVEN DIRECTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED ABS WEIR 318 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 4 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Ordinances: J c. First Reading of Ordinances regarding Redevelopment Legislation - SB 53 and SB 1809: 1. Downtown Redevelopment Project Area FR 2. Old Town Kern - Pioneer Redevelopment FR Project Area 3. Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment FR Project Area d. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative ORD 4434 Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 123-02) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on .87 acres generally located on the north side of Elcia Drive, immediately west of the Highway 99 on-ramp. (ZC 06-1099) (Applicant: John Thomsen/Property Owners: John A. & Terry Thomsen and Howard & Betty Lamond) e. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative ORD 4435 Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map J No. 124-17) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from M-3 (Planned Unit Development) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 17.7 acres located along the north side of E. Pacheco Road, generally west of Cottonwood Road. (ZC 05-1561) (Applicant: Jerry Hendricks/Property Owner: Eagle Meadows of Bakersfield III) f. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative ORD 4436 Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 103-25) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to R- 2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 11.18 acres located north of Niles Street, west of Park Drive. (ZC 06-2198) (Applicant: Mike Nelson/Property Owner: Danco Development) g. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative ORD 4437 Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map NO.1 01-34) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 4.4 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Stockdale Highway and Claudia Autumn Drive. (ZC 06-1688) (Applicant: Marino & J Associates/Property Owner: Raul Ridenour) l. {', l l 12. Bakersfield, California, June 6,2007 - Page 5 CONSENT CALENDAR continued h. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 102-06) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on 23.45 acres and from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2/PCD on 15.3 acres generally located on the southwest corner of Seventh Standard Road and Calloway Drive. (ZC 06-1699) (Applicant: Adavco, Inc/Property Owner: Michel & Margaret Etcheverry Family) Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 142-03) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 19.55 acres generally located on the north side of Engle Road, between Ashe and Stine Roads. (ZC 06-1039) (Applicant: Mcintosh & Associates/Property Owner: Bakersfield 19, LLC) i. j. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No. 142-03) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from A (Agriculture) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 10.02 acres, R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 24.74 acres, and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 3.72 acres generally located on the northeast corner of Ashe and Engle Roads. (ZC 06-1031) (Applicant: Dominique Minaberrigarai/Property Owner: Minaberri Family Trust) Resolutions: k. Resolution adopting a policy establishing standards for development of Seventh Standard Road. I. Adding delinquent sewer user charges to County Tax Bill: 1. Resolution providing for the collection of delinquent sewer charges by the Kern County Tax Collector. Resolution authorizing the Kern County Tax Collector to establish two special accounts to track collection of Plant Nos. 2 and 3 delinquent sewer charges. 2. 319 ACTION TAKEN ORD 4438 ORD 4439 ORD 4440 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERA TION RES 113-07 RES 114-07 32.0 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 6 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN m. Adding delinquent refuse user charges to the J County Tax Bill: 1. Resolution providing for the collection of RES 115-07 delinquent refuse charges by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Resolution authorizing the Kern County Tax RES 116-07 Collector to establish a special account to track collection of delinquent refuse charges. Resolution supporting State Assembly Bill 802 RES 117-06 n. (Salas) concerning criminal gang activity. o. Resolution confirming approval by the Assistant City RES 118-07 Manager of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of weeds, debris and waste matter and authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. Resolution adding Area 1-71 (Renfro, Brimhall W) to RES 119-07 p. the Consolidated Maintenance District and J confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. q. Miramonte Drive-Chase Avenue Planned Major Thoroughfare Area: 1. Resolution of Intention No. 1536 to establish ROl1536 the Miramonte Drive-Chase Avenue Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and preliminarily approving the boundaries of the area and the cost and fee schedule. 2. First Reading of Ordinance amending FR Section 16.32.060 of the Municipal Code relating to bridge crossings and major thoroughfares. r. Resolution of Intention No. 1537 calling a public ROl1537 hearing to determine whether public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires formation of an underground utility district within designated area - District No.2, Division 31 (Sports Village). J l' " L l 12. Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution of Intention No. 1538 to add territory, Area 3-70 (McCutchen, Mountain Ridge NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. Resolution of Intention No. 1539 to add territory, Area 3-69 (Ashe, McCutchen NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. u. Permanent Pump Station Construction at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3: s. t. 1. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 076-06 dispensing with bidding procedures for construction of a permanent pump station for Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3, increasing the amount from $8,000,000 to $10,800,000. Appropriate $2,800,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget for construction of project. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 06-136 with Floyd Johnston Construction Company, Inc. ($3,500,000; revised not to exceed $10,000,000) for construction of project. 2. 3. Agreements: v. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: 1. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with GMAC Model Home Finance, LLC, and Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6328 Unit 2 located at the southwest intersection of Panama Lane and Mountain Vista Drive. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with McMillin Arlington Park, LLC for Tract 6331 Unit 1 located east of S. Union Avenue off Hosking Avenue. 2. 321 ACTION TAKEN ROl1538 ROl1539 RES 076-06(1) AGR 06-136(1) AGR07-157 AGR 07-158 AGR 07-159 AGR 07-160 322 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 8 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Item 12.v. continued ACTION TAKEN 3. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Lo Land Assets, LP and Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6343 Phases 1 & 2 located at the northwest intersection of Etchart Road and Calloway Drive. AGR 07-161 AGR 07-162 AGR 07-163 AGR 07-164 J 4. Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Standard Pacific Corp. for Tract 6387 Phase 2 located at the northeast intersection of McCutchen Road and Mountain Ridge Drive. AGR 07-165 AGR 07-166 w. Agreement with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & REMOVED Gin, LLP (not to exceed $100,000) to provide legal services for acquisition of right-of-way for construction of Westside Parkway. x. Agreement with Performance Electric AGR 07-167 ($1,182,587.66) for design and construction of on-site electrical distribution system at the City's Greenwaste Recycling Facility. y. Agreement with Wilson & Associates (not to exceed AGR 07-168 $111,000) to provide continuing disclosure services J for various Special Assessment Districts. z. Proposed Assessment District No. 07-1 (Vista View Estates) : 1. Agreement with Wilson & Associates for AGR 07-169 assessment engineering services. 2. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe AGR 07-170 (bond counsel) for legal services. 3. Agreement with Goodwin Procter, LLP AGR 07-171 (disclosure counsel) for legal services. aa. Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc. ($231,000) for AGR07-172 design of airport taxi lane and apron expansion. J 323 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 9 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN l bb. Amendments to the following Agreements ($150,000 each; total not to exceed $450,000 each) to extend the period for on-call civil engineering and surveying services: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-246 AGR 05-246(1) with Boyle Engineering Corp. 2. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-247 AGR 05-247(1) with DMJM Harris, Inc. 3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-248 AGR 05-248(1) with Harris & Associates, Inc. 4. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-249 AGR 05-249(1) with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. 5. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-250 AGR 05-250(1) with Parsons Transportation Group. 6. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-251 AGR 05-251(1) with T. Y. Lin International. 7. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-252 AGR 05-252(1) with Willdan. l cc. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 06-159 with AGR 06-159(1) Gilliam and Sons, Inc. ($1,000,000; revised not to exceed $2,000,000) and extending the term for one (1) year for the earthmoving and hauling annual contract. dd. Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 05-285 with AGR 05-285(2) Mountain View Bravo, LLC to allow assignment of rights to the acquisition price of certain public improvements in Assessment District No. 05-1 (City in the Hills). ee. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No.06- 1722 generally located to the east of Alfred Harrell Highway, west of the City's eastern boundary and encompasses both sides of Highway 178: 1. Agreement with Nickel Family LLC AGR07-173 ($257,000) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). 2. Agreement with RBF Consulting ($192,222) AGR 07-174 to prepare EIR. l 3. Appropriate $192,222 (developer's contribution) to the Development Services operating budget in the General Fund. 324 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 10 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Bids: ff. Reject all bids for one (1) three axle dump truck. gg. Reject all bids for one (1) self-contained patch truck. hh. Reject all bids for one (1) knuckle-boom trash loader truck. ii. Accept bid from Quinn Company ($295,004) for one (1) hydraulic excavator. Accept bid and award annual contract to HPS Mechanical (not to exceed $205,000) for sewer connection and septic tank abandonment for the McDonald Way/Stockdale Area Sewer Assessment Project. jj. Miscellaneous: kk. Authorize the Finance Director to write off accounts receivable in various funds totaling $84,367.19 and forward non bankrupt accounts to a collection agency for additional collection efforts. Appropriate $300,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department operating budget for increased costs associated with storm and sewer maintenance. II. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced the deletion of item 12.w. and correction to the backup for items 12.ee. and 12.ii. Additionally correspondence was received from staff addressing a letter of objection from Western Traction II regarding item 12.ii. Councilmember Weir announced he would abstain due to conflict of interest, source of income, on Item 12.b. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a. through 12./1., with correction to backup for Items 12.ee. and 12.ii., the deletion of 12.w., and removal of items 12.k. and 12.ii. for separate consideration. ACTION TAKEN J REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDER A TION AGR 07-175 J APPROVED AB HANSON J l l l 12. Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR continued k. Resolution adopting a policy establishing standards for development of Seventh Standard Road. Councilmember Couch requested staff explore establishing similar standards on Taft Highway and report back to Council. Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the Resolution. ii. Accept bid from Quinn Company ($295,004) for one (1) hydraulic excavator. Motion by Councilmember Carson to defer the item to the next Council meeting and requested staff provide a report. 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS a. County of Kern General Plan Amendment NO.6 - Kern River Plan Element Referral; Herb Family Enterprises has applied to Kern County for a General Plan Amendment to the Kern River Plan Element on 8.36 acres located south of Roberts Lane and approximately 1,000 feet west of N. Chester Avenue. 1. Resolution recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a general plan amendment to the Kern River Plan Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan, changing the land use designation from Map Code 5.5 (Residential-Maximum 1 Unit/Acre) to Map Code 5.3 (Residential- Maximum 10 Units/Net Acre) on 8.36 acres. b. Public Hearing to consider Resolution adopting proposed commercial refuse rate increase (3.2%) for Fiscal Year 2007-08 c. Protest Hearing to consider Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for twelve (12) Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and the 2007-08 budgets, confirming the assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. 325 ACTION TAKEN RES 112-07 APPROVED AB HANSON APPROVED AB HANSON RES 120-07 RES 121-07 RES 122-07 326 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 12 ACTION TAKEN 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS continued RES 123-07 J d. Protest Hearing to consider Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2007-08 budget, confirming the park landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (rates increase for new developments only). RES 124-07 e. Protest Hearing approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2007-08 budget, confirming the street landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector (rates increase for new developments only). RES 125-07 f. Public Hearing to consider Resolution establishing domestic water rates for Ashe, Fairhaven and Riverlakes Ranch service areas of the City Water System. (Increase in quantity rate) Hearings opened at 7:05 p.m. No one spoke. i IJ Hearings closed at 7:05 p.m. ... APPROVED Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve Consent AB HANSON Calendar Hearings 13.a. through 13.f. 14. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing for the FY 2007-08 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. Assistant City Manager Stinson made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:09 p.m. APPROVED Motion by Councilmember Couch to approve the staff AB HANSON recommendation. J l l l Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 13 14. HEARINGS continued b. Public Hearing to consider Resolution adopting proposed sewer rate increase (14.8%) for Fiscal Year 2007-08. Staff comments by Assistant Public Works Director LaRochelle. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced six letters were received opposing the rate increase. Additionally one letter making comments was received. Hearing opened at 7:11 p.m. Silvestra Urquide spoke in opposition to the increase in sewer fees and residential refuse fees. Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt the Resolution. c. Public Hearing to consider Resolution adopting proposed residential refuse rate increase (3.2%) for Fiscal Year 2007-08. Staff comments by Assistant Public Works Director LaRochelle. Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:18 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt the Resolution. 15. REPORTS a. Overview of Wastewater Expansion Project Financing Plan and Sewer Rate Survey. Finance Director Smith introduced Doug Howston, Senior Vice-President of Public Finance, George K. Baum and Associates, who made a presentation and provided handouts. 327 ACTION TAKEN RES 126-07 APPROVED AB HANSON RES 127-07 APPROVED AB HANSON 328 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 14 16. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 17. NEW BUSINESS None. 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Benham requested staff investigate conditions on Kentucky Street that need abatement and provided correspondence regarding the matter. Councilmember Benham requested staff respond to a constituent regarding the feasibility of a toll road and report back to her. Councilmember Weir requested the issue of licensing realtors be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for further analysis. Councilmember Carson thanked Councilmember Weir and Mayor Hall for attending the welcome festivities for Major Spencer. Councilmember Carson requested staff include a comparison chart when future notices for hearings regarding fee increases are mailed; additionally staff to address concerns regarding leaves and debris from a citizen. Councllmember Carson requested an update from Chief Rector regarding calls from a resident on EI Rancho Drive. Councilmember Couch requested staff include additional Information regarding future rate increases in the hearing notices and on the website. Councilmember Couch provided a report from KERNcog and requested staff determine what actions would be necessary for the west end of the blkepath to be extended to the Buena Vistaffaft area. Councilmember thanked staff for the informational meeting regarding annexation in the Olive Drive area, requested staff follow up with residents and provide information regarding the next step in the process. ACTION TAKEN J J j l l L Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007 - Page 15 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the cost comparison for Bakersfield municipal services and other municipalities. Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding a town meeting in Kern City. Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the Mayor's trip to Bucheon South Korea and requested staff allocate funds to send City representatives to the dedication of the park next spring. Mayor Hall made comments regarding planned improvements for East Hills Mall and the appreciation expressed by the property owner, Jerry Schulman, for City staff's business friendly demeanor. Mayor Hall made comments regarding the graffiti defacement of the EMS mural and expressed appreciation for the two off-duty police officers who removed the graffiti. Mayor Hall made comments regarding the budget process, the excellence exhibited in the budget presentations and thanked staff for their efforts in providing such information for Council and the public. 19. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio lerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield S:\CounciI\MINUTES\2007\June 6.doc 329 ACTION TAKEN 33() Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2007-Page 16 *****THI5 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK***** j j J