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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/01 MINUTES CC BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2001 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. PRE-MEETING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: 2. WORKSHOP a. Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Salvaggio Carson, Benham, Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan (seated at 5:18 p.m.) None Baseball and the Proposed Multi-Purpose Stadium. City Manager Tandy made introductory comments. Hank Stickney, California League Representative, gave a presentation and answered questions. Couch requested a copy cfa blank ownership application. Capital Improvement Program Update Interim Public Works Director LaRochelle made introductory comments and introduced Civil Engineer Ted Wright who gave a computer presentation, provided written material and answered questions. ACTION TAKEN Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed Session at 6:05 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding 5701 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, California; Negotiating Parties: Finance Director Gregory Klimko, Property Manager Don Anderson and Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Brinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase. APPROVED Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 2 CLOSED SESSION continued Conference with Labor Negotiator, William Avery, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7. Employee organizations: Fire and Police. ACTION TAKEN NAT Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. APPROVED REGULAR MEETING 1. INVOCATION by Jim Foreman of Evangel Assembly of God. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Christine Culbertson ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Hall, Councilmembers Salvaggio Carson, Benham, Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan None CLOSED SESSION ACTION Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding 5701 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, California; Negotiating Parties: Finance Director Gregory Klimko, Property Manager Don Anderson and Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Brinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase. Mayor Hall announced the City Council, by a vote of 7 to O, authorized the commencement of proceedings to acquire the property located at 5701 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, California, and directed the City Attorney to notify the owners of such property that absent an agreement to sell the property to the City, the City is prepared to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the property. There was no action on Item b. APPROVED 5. PRESENTATIONS None. Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 3 PUBLIC STATEMENTS The following individuals spoke regarding Public TV Access: Jeff Thielscher; Stefan Lambert; Jasen Lewis and DK Mason. Maggard referred the issue of Public TVAccess to the Legislative and Litigation Committee for review. The following individuals spoke regarding annexations: Becky Kaiser; Barbara Fowler; and Barbara Fields. The following individuals spoke regarding the City Center Project: Jean Eddy and Phyllis Waldo. Dave Cross spoke in support of Item 11.b. MuFti- Purpose Stadium Agreement with Rossetti Associates Public Statements continued on page 12. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to City Council Committees and other Special Committees and Boards by Vice- Mayor Salvaggio. Budget & Finance Mike Maggard - Chairperson Harold Hanson Mark Salvaggio Community Services Jacquie Sullivan - Chairperson Sue Benham Irma Carson Intergovernmental Relations Irma Carson - Chairperson Mike Maggard Jacquie Sullivan Legislative & Litigation Sue Benham - Chairperson David Couch Jacquie Sullivan Personnel Harold Hanson - Chairperson Irma Carson Mark Salvaggio ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 4 APPOINTMENTS continued Urban Development David Couch - Chairperson Sue Benham Mike Maggard Water Board Mark Salvaggio - Chairperson David Couch Harold Hanson Kern Council of Governments David Couch - Representative Mark Salvaggio - Alternate Planning Commission Liaison David Couch Solid Waste Management Advisory Mike Maggard - Representative Jacquie Sullivan - Alternate Kern Economic Development Mayor Hall - Member Harold Hanson - Alternate Ad Hoc - City Center Irma Carson - Chairperson Sue Benham David Couch Ad Hoc - Crime, Weapons, Gang Violence and Community Relations Irma Carson - Chairperson Mike Maggard Jackie Sullivan Kern County Museum Authority Sue Benham - Representative Motion by Salvaggio to confirm recommendations of appointments to City Council Committees and other special committees/boards. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 ~ Page 5 APPOINTMENTS continued Appointments to the Board of Zoning Adjustment: Economic Development Director as regular member and Economic Development Principal Planner as the alternate member, terms expiring December 1, 2003; Building Director as regular member and Assistant Building Director as Development Services alternate, terms expiring December 1, 2002; Public Works Director as regular member and Engineering Services Manager as Public Works alternate member, term expiring December 1, 2001. Motion by Salvaggio to approve. One appointment to the Golden Empire Transit District Board. Motion by Salvaggio to reappoint Howard Silver, to a 4-year term, term expiring January 6, 2OO4. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. December 13, 2000 Council Meeting. Payments: Payments from December 2, 2000 to January 5, 2001 in the amount of $11,996,988.18; and Self Insurance payments from December 2, 2000 to January 5, 2001 in the amount of $245,250.70. Resolutions: Resolution of Intention No. 1228 adding territory, Area 1-20 (Stockdale, Village Lane) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 5) Resolution of Intention No. 1229 adding territory, Area 2-24 (Schirra Court West) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 6) ROI 1228 ROI 1229 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution of Intention No. 1230 adding territory, Area 3-14 (McKee, 99 SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 7) Resolution amending the official list of designated speed zones, pursuant to Sections 22357 and 22358 of the California Vehicle Code and Chapter 10.24 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. (Wards 2,3,4,6,7) Resolution determining that a Grit Classifier for use at Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorize the Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $33,500. (Ward 1) Amendment No. 8 to Resolution No. 108-99 setting salaries and related benefits for Officers and Employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for General Services Superintendent. Amendment No. 9 to Resolution No. 108-99 setting salaries and related benefits for Officers and Employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Assistant City Clerk. Revised Job Specification: Assistant City Clerk Amendment No. 7 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit (deleting Student Help and Student Intern classification). Agreements: k. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Stone Creek Partners, Inc. for Tract 6015, Phase 1, located north of Hosking Avenue, east of Akers Road. (Ward 7) ACTION TAKEN ROI 1230 RES OOf-O'l RES 002-0'1 RES 108-99(8) RES 108-99(9) RES 44-93(7) AGR Of-O0'l AGR 0'!-002 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Off Site Improvement Agreement with Normal Development Corporation Retirement Trust for Tract 6015, Phase 1, located north of Hosking Avenue, east of Akers Road. (Ward 7) Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract 5848, Phase G, located south of Campus Park Drive, east of Old River Road. (Ward 6) Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for Tract 5848, Phase H, located south of Campus Park Drive, east of Old River Road. (Ward 6) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Communities At River Oaks LLC for Tract 5957, Phase 1, located south of Stockdale Highway, west of Buena Vista Road. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreement with SYROLI iV for Tract 5941, Phase 1, located north of Berkshire Road, on the east and west side of Monitor Street. (Ward 7) k Agreement with Valley Groundcovers, LLC for the sale of compost. Agreement with Delano Energy Company, Inc. for the sale of wood chips. Agreement with Ingram's Janitorial, Inc. to provide janitorial and hardscape maintenance at the Amtrak Station, not to exceed $88,800 annually. (Ward 2) Agreement with California State University, Bakersfield, $2,000 for acquisition and installation of bike racks on campus. (Ward 5) Agreement with Coleman Homes for development of park site in the River Oaks Development. (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN AGR 01-003 AGR Of-O04 AGR 0'1-005 AGR 01-006 AGR 01-007 AGR 0'1-008 AGR 01-009 AGR 01-010 AGR 01-011 AGR 01-0~2 AGR 01-0'13 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreement with Carosella Properties, Inc., a California Corporation, and Chades H. Tolfree, as Trustee of the Tolfree Family Trust for a one time contribution of $35,000 to convey real property located at the southeast corner of Snow Road and Golden State Highway in the County of Kern, for the construction of a City of Bakersfield Entry Monument Sign. Transportation Impact Fee and Reimbursement Agreement with Normal Development Corporation Retirement Trust for construction of a portion of the north half of Hosking Avenue and a portion of Akers Road (Transportation Impact Fee credit not to exceed $119,257.90; and reimbursement to Developer not to exceed $53,673. (Ward 7) Transfer $53,673 of Capital Improvement Program Appropriations from the Street Maintenance Chip/Slurry Seal Project to fund Developer's reimbursement for constructing street improvements along a portion of Akers Road within the Gas Tax Fund. Transportation Impact Fee Agreement with Stone Creek Partners, Inc., not to exceed $51,080 for construction of north half of Hosking Avenue from approximately 1350 to approximately 1985 feet east of Akers Road. (Ward 7) License to Encroach on Right-of-Way Agreement with Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for Monitor Street crossing of the Arvin-Edison Canal. (Ward 7) Contract with USE Community Services Group, Inc. not to exceed $45,000 for servicing of loans funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Bids: Award Annual Contracts to Badger Meter, Incorporated, not to exceed $125,000; and Hersey Meters Company, not to exceed $45,000, for water meters. Total of $170,000. ACTION TAKEN AGR 01-014 DEED 5~-01 AGR 01-0'15 AGR 01-0'16 AGR 01-0'17 CON Ol-Of8 CON 01-019 CON 0'1-023 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 9 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Award Contract to Loop Electric, $174,841 for traffic signal and lighting modifications on State Route 178 (24th Street) at F Street and State Route 178 (24th Street) at Chester Avenue. (Ward 2) Transfer $120,000 of Capital Improvement Program Budget Appropriations from the Street Maintenance Chip/Slurry Seal Project to the Traffic Signal and Lighting Modifications along State Route 178 Project within the Gas Tax Fund. Accept base bid and additive alternates 2 and 3 to award Contract to Braun Construction Inc., $488,981.58 for traffic signal interconnect at various locations in the City of Bakersfield. (Wards 1,2,4,5,6,7) Accept bid from Gibbs Truck Center, $53,497.86 for one replacement dump truck for the Recreation and Parks Department. ACTION TAKEN CON 01-020 CON 0'1-021 aa. bb. CC. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $788,214.71 for forty-one (41) pickup trucks (34 replacement and 7 additional) for Recreation and Parks (14); Fire (3); Development Services (4); Management Information Systems (1); Wastewater (6); General Services (3); Engineering Construction (2); Fleet (4); Solid Waste (2); and Ag Water (2). Accept bid from TMT-Pathway LLC, Co., $221,249.25 for one replacement Paint Striping Machine for the General Services Division of Public Works. Accept bid from Coastline Equipment, $54,120.60 for one additional Self Propelled Pneumatic Roller for the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works. Miscellaneous: Appropriate $26,750 in contributions from Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. for their share of the Traffic Preemption Project within the Capital Outlay Fund. ]0 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued dd. Appropriate prior year unanticipated $7,720 Hazardous Spill Response revenue to the Fire Department Operating Budget within the General Fund for the reimbursement of expenses incurred due to the November 27, 1999 chlorine leak. ee. Appropriate $557,212 PG&E Rebate to the Public Works General Fund Operating Budget for purchase of Light Emitting Diode green lights. Revisions to Miscellaneous Civil Service Rule 6.07 - Termination of Eligible List. gg. Revised Job Specifications: Light Equipment Operator - Parks; Heavy Equipment Operator - Parks. Mayor Hall announced in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety, I Harvey Hall, wish to publicly announce as to Consent Calendar Item cc. that I have a financial interest in this matter, that I am neither voting nor taking any official action with this item, that this issue deals with a contribution associated with a contract between the City of Bakersfield and Hall Ambulance Service, which existed prior to my being elected to office, and that I am not participating in or attempting to influence the City Council in this matter. Maggard announced conflict of interest on Consent Calendar Item w. due to potential source of income. Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items a. through gg. with the deletion of Item ee. ACTION TAKEN DELETED APPROVED HEARINGS Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter. (Wards 1,2,3,5) Development Services Director Jack Hardisty requested the following items be removed from the list due to assessments being paid for Item No. 25. SE corner of Melba Lane and E. 4~ Street; and Item No. 35. 3800 Serrano Avenue; and due to inadequate notification of intent to assess on Item 16. 1720 Lewis Street. RES 003.0'1 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 11 10. 11. HEARINGS continued a. Hearing opened at 7:49 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution as amended. Protest hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1226 proposing to add territory, Area 4-20 Panorama, Boise). (Ward 3) Resolution adding territory, Area 4-20 (Panorama, Boise) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. Hearing opened at 7:55 p.m. The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff recommendation: Anne Bouguennec, Jack Bouguennec, and Jim Ledoux. Hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Motion by Maggard to continue Hearings Item b. to later in the meeting. (continued on Page 13) REPORTS None. DEFERRED BUSINESS Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zone Map No. 102-19 by changing the zoning from a Planned Commercial Development Zone to a Planned Commercial Development Zone on 4.05 acres, located on the west side of Calloway Drive, between Meacham Road and Rosedale Highway. (ZC P00-0723) (First Reading 12/13/00) (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN APPROVED RES 004-01 APPROVED ORD 3992 Motion by Couch to adopt the ordinance. APPROVED Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 12 11. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued b. Multi-Purpose Stadium: (Ward 2) Update from City Manager on City Center Project (Requested by Mayor Hall and Vice Mayor Salvaggio) Agreement with Rossetti Associates, $95,000 to prepare documents necessary for contractor submission of a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Appropriate $47,500 contribution and $47,500 Transient Occupancy Tax fund balance to the Public Works Operating Budget in the General Fund. Motion by Couch to continue Deferred Business Item b. to later in the meeting (continued on Page 13) and move New Business forward on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS a. Request by Mr. Wesley Crawford-Muhammad. 6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued Wesley Crawford-Muhammad spoke in suppod of City Manager Alan Tandy. Carson stated Council action is not necessary to respond to Mr. Crawford-Muhammad. b. Potential Impacts of Electrical Shortages. Couch requested staff confirm the date, time and place of the proposed Town Hall meeting by Assemblyman Dean Florez, and to post the information on the Web Page. Couch requested staff prepare a resolution and letter to the Governor of the State of California requesting specific policies regarding electrical shortages; also requested staff bring back at the next meeting information of how the League is dealing with this issue. Benham requested staff prepare a resolution to the League of California Cities for consideration at the next Council meeting. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED NAT Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 13 12. 11. NEW BUSINESS continued Hanson requested staff contact the Chamber for additional information. Maggard requested staff contact PG&E and request they be present at the Town Hall meeting and provide an explanation of options to those who are not able to pay the increased utility bills. Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. HEARINGS continued Protest hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1226 proposing to add territory, Area 4-20 (Panorama, Boise). (Ward 3) Resolution adding territory, Area 4-20 (Panorama, Boise) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. City Clerk McCarthy read into the record the percentages of votes that were cast: Votes: No 68 $1,848.96 Votes: Yes 100 $2,201.32 Percentage: Yes 59.52% 54.35% Motion by Maggard to override protests, adopt the resolution to install grass medians on Panorama and the areas designated by the service maintenance area. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued b. Multi-Purpose Stadium: (Ward 2) Update from City Manager on City Center Project (Requested by Mayor Hall and Vice Mayor Salvaggio) Agreement with Rossetti Associates, $95,000 to prepare documents necessary for contractor submission of a Guaranteed Maximum Price. ACTION TAKEN RES 004-01 APPROVED AGR 01-022 Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 14 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued Appropriate $47,500 contribution and $47,500 Transient Occupancy Tax fund balance to the Public Works Operating Budget in the General Fund. City Manager Tandy gave a presentation and brief overview and introduced Ray Olmschied who provided a brief status report and answered questions. Mr. Olmscheid also stated a video arcade has been removed from the project and the developers are receptive to Council and community input regarding architectural and aesthetics standards for the project. Motion by Sullivan to approve the reports, agreement and appropriations. Amended motion by Maggard to approve the reports, approve the agreement with Rossetti Associates; make the appropriations and amended it to include "to establish an Expert Oversight Committee, members to be agreed upon by the Council, Council to review all documents, as well as the committee, and the committee to continue operating until all the information is reviewed." ACTION TAKEN NAT APPROVED 12. NEW BUSINESS continued c. Establish dates and location for City Council goal setting session. Benham suggested staff contact Councilmembers with available dates for the goal setting session. Motion by Salvaggio to defer this item to the next Council meeting. APPROVED 13. COUNCIL& MAYOR STATEMENTS Carson referred to Budget & Finance Committee the 2001 Senior Housing Project for review. Maggard requested staff contact the State Department Economic Development Department regarding the State Infrastructure Bank and the possibility of monies available to finance public baseball stadiums. Bakersfield, California, January 17, 2001 - Page 15 13. COUNCIL& MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Maggard requested staff provide an update regarding Mobile Data Terminals for fire trucks. Assistant City Manager Stinson responded. Maggard requested Interim Public Works Director LaRochelle contact Cai Trans regarding large boulders at Miramonte and Freeway 178 towards the Canyon. Couch requested the status of the traffic light preemption workshop with Golden Empire Transit. City Manager Tandy responded. Sullivan complimented Mayor Hall on his professionalism in handling the Council meeting. Sullivan stated First Night was a success and enjoyable. Salvaggio requested staff provide an update on the traffic light at Monitor and Fairview. Salvaggio submitted a memorandum from Code Enforcement Officer Turk, to Chief Code Enforcement Officer Fidler regarding a Halfway House and expressed concerns regarding a possible Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Hall thanked Mr. Olmschied for considering Bakersfield for his project. Mayor Hall referenced the Six-Months Statistics Violent Crimes Report and commended Chief Matlock and the Bakersfield Police Department for the constant efforts to make Bakersfield a safer city. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Salvaggio to adj~u,r.~at 11~42 P~. / / __ MAYOR/of t~e Cit~of~aker~field, GA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cl~k of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN APPROVED