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AGENDA
MEETING OF APRIL 11, 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
2. WORKSHOP
(15 min)
Computer Systems Report (Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen and MIS
Director Bob Trammell)
(20 min)
Demonstration of Fire Department Thermal Imaging Seamh and Rescue Camera.
(Fire Chief Ron Froze)
CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Father Craig Harrison, St. Francis Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Jasmine Wdght, Student Body President, Palla Elementary
School
3. ROLLCALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Recognition Plaque to Congressman Bill Thomas.
Presentation by Mayor Hall of proclamation to Paul Graham, Urban Forester,
Recreation and Parks Department, proclaiming April 21, 2001 as "Arbor Day'.
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates of Recognition to the National Junior
Basketball 5th Grade Boys Championship Team.
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Angie Tdgueiro, Co-Chair, Equal
Opportunity Committee, Bakersfield Association of Realtors and to Madbel Reyna,
Development Associate, City of Bakersfield, proclaiming the month of April, 2001
as "Fair Housing Month".
(Ward 7)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 7)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
March 19, 2001 Special Joint Council/Board of Supervisors Meeting and March 28,
2001 Regular and Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting,
Payments:
Payments from March 16, to March 29, 2001 in the amount of $3,938,922.79; and
Self Insurance payments from March 16, to March 29, 2001 in the amount of
$163,224.45
Resolutions:
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 76-00 approving and adopting the City of
Bakersfield Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year 2000-01
to incorporate previous budget actions approved by the City Council
Agreements:
d. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
1. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with HarryA. Hardy for Tract 5762,
Phase D, loCated west of Wible Road, south of Berkshire Road.
2. Final Map ahd Improvement Agreements with Communities at River Oaks,
LLC, for Tra~;t 5999, Phase 1, located west of Buena Vista Road, south of
River Run BOulevard.
3. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Normal Development
Corporation !or Tract 5529, Phase 4, located north of Berkshire Road, east
of Akers Road.
Agreements for DisClosure Counsel Services.
1. Agreement With Pillsbury Winthrop for disclosure counsel services for
Assessment District 01-1.
2. Agreement With Pillsbury Winthrop for disclosure counsel services for
selected City of Bakersfield financing projects.
Agreement with the~ Disney Institute to conduct "The Disney Keys to Excellence"
training seminar on September 27, 2001 and to share anticipated registration fees
not to exceed $59, li50.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 1 )
(Ward 5)
Bids:
Accept bid to award Contract to Standard Industries in the amount of $159,396 for
the demolition of Turner Motor Inn and Restaurant at 701 Union Avenue.
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to Kern Turf Supply, Incorporated, not to
exceed $54,685, for irrigation parts and supplies.
Accept bid from Central Valley Truck Center, $469,456.08 for six refuse trucks (1
additional, 5 replacement).
Accept bid from Gibbs Truck Centers, $177,418.84 for two replacement dump
trucks.
Miscellaneous:
Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to supply power to Pacific Bell
communication vault in Patriot's Park on the north side of Ming Avenue.
Request by Charles Shaterian for Leave Without Pay beyond one hundred eighty
days pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.84.620A.
Transfer and appropriate $150,000 Refuse Fund beginning balance to the
Equipment Management Fund for the replacement of three side loading refuse truck
bodies.
Approval of Bakersfield Fire Department donation of retired fire engine to
Bakersfield College.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through n.
(Ward 6)
HEARINGS
a. Appeal by Bruce and Elaine Dolgin of denial of Transient Outdoor Permit
Application for location at 7701 White Lane (Sno-Shack of Bakersfield).
Staff recommends approval of appeal.
10.
REPORTS
Budget & Finance Committee Report No. 1-01 regarding the "Clean Green Yard
Machines" electric lawn mower incentive program.
Transfer $5,000 Council Contingency to the Non-Departmental Operating
Budget within the General Fund for a contribution to the San Joaquin Valley
Air Pollution Control District for the electric lawn mower incentive program.
To be determined by the Budget & Finance Committee.
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11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Subsections 15.80,100(A) and (B); Subsection 16.1,2.070(B);
Subsection 16.16.010 (G); Subsection 16.16.020(A); Subsection 16.16.030(F);
Subsections 16.16.080(A) and (B); Subsection 16.16.080(E); Subsection 16.16.080
(G); Subsections 16.20.110(A) and (B); Subsection 16.22,010 (B); Subsection
16.24.090 (C.4); Subsection 16.32.080(E); Section 16.32,100; Adding Section
16.38; and amending Section 16.52. The proposed amendments are the result of
recommendations from a development streamlining task force final report.
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
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14.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
April 6, 2001
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CiTY COUNCIL
JOHN W. STINSO~,I~A~SSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - April 11,2001, COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There are two workshops: 1) Computer Systems Report by Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen and
MIS Director Bob Trammell; and 2) a report and demonstration of the Fire Department Thermal Imaging
Search and Rescue Cameras.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Resolutions:
Item 8c. Amendment to Resolution approvino and adootin(3 the Ooeratin(~ and Capital Improvement
Bud(3ets for FY 2000-01 to incorporate previous bud(let actions acoroved bv the City Council. On June
28, 2000, the City Council adopted the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for FY 2000-01.
Since then, the Council has taken action to transfer and/or appropriate funds for specific services, and as
a result, the respective budgets must be amended to reflect these changes. This item is basically a house
keeping matter for accounting purposes. The Budget and Finance Committee recommends approval of
the amendments.
Aqreements:
Item 8e. Aareements for Disclosure Counsel Services. The City Council previously approved the
Agreement for Disclosure Counsel Services with Cox, Castle, & Nicholson for Assessment District 01-1.
Additionally, that firm also represents the City for annual continuing disclosure reports. Recently, the entire
bond financing legal team left the firm and joined the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop. The City must now
enter into new agreements with Pillsbury Winthrop to continue the legal services previously provided by
Cox, Castle & Nicholson. The agreement for Disclosure Counsel Services for Assessment District 01-1
follows the same terms and provisions as the original contract. All fees are paid solely with Assessment
District Funds. The other agreement is for disclosure counsel services for selected City of Bakemfield
financing projects. The agreement is for 5 yearn with aggregate fees not to exceed $48,000.
Item 8f. Agreement with th(~ Disney Institute to conduct "The Disney Keys to Excellence" training seminar
on September 27, 2001 and tO share anticipated reoistration fees in an amount not to exceed $59.150.
The department hosted the Disney Keys to Management Excellence customer service training program
twice in 2000. The benefits to the City included providing top-quality training locally, enhancing the
department's and city's image, and using the net proceeds to purchase equipment for a mobile recreation
program. Based on the positive experiences in Bakersfield, they have requested that we host another
training on September 27, 2001. The agreement provides for the split of the revenue between the City
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and the Disney Institute, with the Institute rece v ng 65% of the base registration fee of $260 per participant.
Bids:
Item 8a. Bid award for demolition of Turner Motor Inn and Restaurant to Standard Industries in the amount
of $159,396. The project is part of an ongoing improvement program to remove dangerous structures.
This project consists of demolishing an existing two-story hotel complex located near the southwest corner
of Union Avenue and 8~ Street and disposing of the residual material. Nine acceptable bids were received.
Staff recommends award to Standard Industries.
Item 8h. Bid award for irriqati0n Darts and Supplies to Kern Turf Suoolv, Inc, not to exceed the budqeted
amount of $54.685. This project provides irrigation systems for City parks, canals and landscaping by City
forces. Two acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Kern Turf Supply, Inc.
Item 8i. Bid award for six refuse trucks (1 additional, 5 reolacements) to Central Valley Truck Center in
the amount of $469.456.08. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Central
Valley Truck Center.
Item 8i. Bid award for two replacement dump trucks to Gibbs Truck Centers in the amount of
$177,418.84, Ten acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Gibbs Truck Centers.
Miscellaneous:
Item Bk. Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to suDolv Dower to Pacific Bell communication vault in
Patriot's Park on the north side of Mina Avenue. Pacific Bell has requested underground electric service
from PG&E to power the existing Pacific Bell communication vault and facilities at the southerly end of
Patriot's Park (approx. 243 feet north of Ming Ave.). City Public Works staff and PG&E agree that the City
needs to grant PG&E their own easement for the electric service line. Pacific Bell has previously agreed
it would be responsible for the cost of relocating its facilities if required to do so.
Item 81. Reauest by Charles Shaterian for Leave Without Pay beyond one hundred eiahty days. Officer
Charles Shaterian, who has been on leave without pay since October 23, 2000, is requesting an
extension. The Police Department, the Human Resources Manager and the City Manager's office
recommend the extension be granted. The Municipal Code states that Council must approve leave beyond
180 days.
Item 8m. Transfer and aDorooriate $150,000 Refuse F~jnd beainnina balance to the Eauioment
Management Fund for the replacement of three side loading refu~e truck bodies. Currently the Solid
Waste Division has three 1997 Maxon refuse trucks. The Volvo cab and chassis's have been performing
well, but the Maxon bodies have been labor and repair intensive. Since Maxon went out of business,
repairs have been difficult and there are no parts available. Staff recommends approval of the transfer and
appropriation in order to bid for three new bodies for installation on the three Volvo Cab and chassis
currently in service.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
April 06, 2001
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HEARINGS
Item 9a. Aooeal of Denial of Transient Outdoor Permit ADolicati0n for location at 7701 White Lane by
Bruce and Elaine Doloin {Sno-Shack of Bakersfield3. Sno-Shack of Bakersfield, which is owned by Bruce
and Elaine Dolgin, applied for a Transient Outdoor Permit to operate a shaved ice business. They have
operated at this location for several years. The Lumberjack building materials store, the primary business
operated at this location, has recently closed. The Dolgins wish to continue their seasonal operation at
this location and have signed a lease with the current property owners. The Municipal Code requires that
the location of a transient outdoor business be on the site of another operating business where the
transient outdoor business is secondary in purpose. With the closure of the Lumberjack store, there is no
longer a primary operating business at this location, and pursuant to the Municipal Code, staff is required
to deny the Permit. The Municipal Code provides for an appeal to the City Council for applicants who may
be denied a permit. The Dolgins have submitted an appeal letter. Because of the past operation of the
Sno-Shack business at this location, the ability for the appellants to reasonably continue their seasonal
operation there, and the unique cimumstances regarding the business closure at the site, staff is
recommending the City Council approve the appeal and grant the Transient Outdoor Permit.
REPORTS
Item 10a. Transfer $5.000 from Council C0ntinqency to the Non-Departmental Operatino Bud(~et for a
contribution to the San Joa(]uin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the "Clean Green Yard Machines"
electric lawn mower incentive oroc~ram. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District would like
to enter into a partnership with the City to introduce an electric lawn mower incentive program. Through
the program, the district would like to offer 1,200 valley residents a $200 incentive toward the purchase
of a rechargeable electric mulching-lawn mower that retails for $400. The District's Governing Board
committed $200,000 for this project to be offered in Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield during April or May
2001. The district has requested a $5,000 contribution from the City for the program. Kern County has
contributed $5,000 to the program. On April 5, 2001, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet to
review this request and provide staff with a recommendation to forward to the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 12a. Ordinance amendinq the Municioal Code reoardino the City's develooment policies and
standards resultina from the Develooment Streamlinino Task Force final draft. On October 11, 2000,
recommendations for proposed ordinance changes were presented to the Council from the Urban
Development Committee's Development Streamlining Task Force. Council referred the proposed changes
to the Planning Commission for public hearings and recommendations. On March 15, 2001, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the changes. No one spoke in opposition. Proposed ordinance
changes are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality ACT and the City's CEQA
Implementation Procedures in accordance with CEQA Section 15061. Specific changes recommended
are detailed in the administrative report. This is the first reading of the ordinance.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11,2001 AGENDAiTEM: 2. a.SECTION:
Workshop
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
April 2, 2001
Computer Systems Report
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'I'rORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: Assistant City Manager, Alan Christensen, and MIS Director, Bob Trammell will give
a report on computer system improvements and services available on-line to the public.
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IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
April 2, 2001
APEROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER ~"~7~/*~
SUBJECT:
Demonstration of Fire Department Thermal Imaging Search and Rescue Camera (Ron
Fraze, Fire Chief).
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: The Bakersfield Fire Department recently received two Thermal Imaging Search and
Rescue Cameras from the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Masons. These cameras have been placed in service
on the two ladder trucks. The fire department will conduct a presentation on the use and benefits
of these cameras.
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IMEETING DATE: April 11,2001
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5 o a o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
March 30, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATI'ORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Recognition Plaque to Congressman Bill Thomas.
RECOMMENDATION:
ARRROVED
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11,2001
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
March 30, 2001
ClTY ATI'ORNEY
ClTY MANAGER ~
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Paul Graham, Urban Forester, Recreation and
Parks Department, proclaiming April 21,2001, as "Arbor Day".
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5oc.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
March 30, 2001
ROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD rV
CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates of Recognition to the National Junior Basketball 5"~
Grade Boys Championship Team.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
DEPARTMENT H EAD._~::~/_
March 29, 2001
ClTY A'rrORNEY
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Angie Trigueiro, Co-Chair, Equal Opportunity
Committee, Bakersfield Association of Realtors, and to Maribel Reyna, Development
Associate, City of Bakersfield, proclaiming the month of April, 2001, as "Fair Housing Month".
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Ca'lendar
ITEM: 8.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
April 4, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY N/A
CITY MANAGER ~
Minutes of March 19, 2001 Special Joint Council/Board of Supervisors Meeting and March 28,
2001 Regular and Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8, b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD/,V'~"'~,~'/
March 29, 2001
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of department payments from March 16, 2001 to March 29, 2001 in the amount of
$3,938,922.79 and self insurance payments from March 16, 2001 to March 29, 2001 in the
amount of $163,224.45
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $4,102,147.24
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
March 30, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ('~;T=P
CITY ATrORNEY
CiTY MANAGER
Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 76-00 approving and adopting the City of Bakersfield
Operating and Capital improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year 2000-01 to incorporate
previous budget actions approved by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No.76-00 approving and adopting the City of
Bakersfield Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2000-01. From July 1,2000
through December 31, 2000, Council has taken action to transfer and/or appropriate funds for specific
services and as a result, the respective budgets must be amended to reflect these changes for the first
six months of the fiscal year. The fiscal year 2000-01 Amended Budget is $308,222,690, with the
Operating and Debt Service (which includes the Community Development Block Grant) Budget and
transfers totaling $225,745,090, the Capital Improvement Program totaling $ 76,097,408, and the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Budget totaling $ 6,380,192.
On March 8, 2001 the Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the summary of actions taken by the
Council during the first six months of the fiscal year and recommended, forwarding the Amended Budget
to the full Council for approval.
A detailed listing of the items approved by Council action (Exhibit "A"), which amends the 2000-01
budgets, is attached.
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MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD/~_..~-
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March 7, 2001 CITY ATTORI~Y .~~
CITY MANAGER ~
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Harry A. Hardy for Tract 5762 Phase D located
west of Wible Road and south of Berkshire Road. (Ward 7)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Communities At River Oaks, LLC, for Tract
5999 Phase 1 located west of Buena Vista Road and south of River Run Boulevard.
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Normal Development Corporation for Tract
5529 Phase 4 located north of Berkshire Road and east of Akers Road. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreements.
BACKGROUND:
These Agreements are entered into to secure the improvements required for
Subdivision Maps. Such improvements include, but are not limited to, streets, sewer,
storm drain, and landscaping on or adjacent to the property being subdivided.
I NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE FILED IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
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ITEM: 8. e.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
1.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
March 30, 2001
Agreements for Disclosure Counsel Services.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD/~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
MANAGER
Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop for disclosure counsel services for Assessment District 01-1;
and
Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop for disclosure counsel services for selected City of
Bakersfield financing projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreements.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council previously approved the Agreement for Disclosure Counsel Services with Cox, Castle
& Nicholson for disclosure counsel services for Assessment District 01-1. Additionally, that firm also
represents the City, on an as needed basis, for annual continuing disclosure reports in compliance with
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C2-12 for various City financing projects.
Recently, the entire bond financing legal team with Cox, Castle & Nicholson (which includes Bruce
Graham, the individual attorney who works on these matters for the City of Bakersfield) left the firm and joined
the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop. Hence, the City of Bakersfield must enter into new agreements with
Pillsbury Winthrop to continue the legal services that had previously been provided by Cox, Castle &
Nicholson.
The Agreement for Disclosure Counsel Services for Assessment District 01-1 follows the same terms
and provisions in the original contract with Cox, Castle & Nicholson. All fees paid are paid solely with
Assessment District funds. The other agreement (for disclosure counsel services for selected City of
Bakersfield financing projects) combines several agreements that the City Attorney's Office previously entered
into with Cox, Castle & Nicholson to provide legal services to guarantee that the City's annual reports on
various bond issuances comply with SEC regulations. Under this agreement, Pillsbury Winthrop will billthe
City on an hourly basis. The agreement is for 5 years, with aggregate fees not to exceed $48,000. With one
exception, all fees paid under this agreement are paid for exclusively with Assessment District funds.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
March 30, 2001
A,,P~ROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~z~.~----~-
CITY ATTORNEY ~
ClTY MANAGER
Agreement with the Disney Institute to conduct "The Disney Keys to Excellence" training
seminar on September 27, 2001 and to share anticipated registration fees in an amount not
to exceed $59,150.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The department hosted The Disney Keys to Management Excellence customer service training
program twice in 2000. This event was conducted by the Disney Institute of Walt Disney World®
Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The benefits to the city included providing top-quality training locally, enhancing the department's and
city's image, and using the net proceeds to purchase equipment for a mobile recreation program. The
programs were enjoyed by attendees from as far away as San Diego and Oakland.
Based on their positive experiences in Bakersfield, the Disney Institute has requested that we host
another training on September 27, 2001. They also mentioned that they will be using our training as
a benchmark for future training conducted throughout the United States.
The upcoming program will cover topics such as creativity and innovation, developing customer
loyalty, and quality service.
Contractual provisions call for the Disney Institute to:
· produce promotional brochures and information
· offer media assistance
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provide program materials
arrange for qualified presenters and all necessary videos
provide room decorations
The department will:
distribute promotional brochures
secure a meeting facility
provide audiovisual equipment
handle registration
coordinate meal functions
The agreement also provides for the split of revenue between the city and the Disney Institute. The Disney
Institute will receive 65% of the "base" registration fee of $260 (i.e. excludes portion of registration fee for
food). For the September training, the department is estimating about 250 participants. The agreement will
be sent to the Disney Institute for final signature and then returned. For the first two events, Disney
accommodated the city by signing off on the agreements prior to their being presented to Council.
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ITEM: 8 o g.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
April 3, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEADy~_
CITY ATTORNEY ~')~'
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Accept bid to award contract to Standard Industries in the amount of $159,396.00 for the
Demolition of Turner Motor Inn and Restaurant at 701 Union Avenue.
(Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project is part of an ongoing improvement program to remove dangerous structures
within the City of Bakersfield. This project consists of demolishing an existing two-story hotel complex located
near the southwest corner of Union Avenue and 8th Street and disposing of the residual material.
Currently, the existing hotel structures located at 701 Union Avenue are in a state of great disrepair. The
buildings were constructed in 1956 and housed a two-story hotel and restaurant. The City of Bakersfield
ordered the complex vacated in 1988 due to degrading structural conditions. The property owner was issued
a 30-day work notice in June 2000 to repair or demolish the hotel and restaurant complex. The owner failed
to comply with the conditions of this work notice. It has also been discovered that objects located in the
interior portions of the buildings (floor tiles, roofing materials, etc.) contain cancer causing materials such as
asbestos.
After the proposed demolition is completed, the hazardous materials will be disposed of per Federal
Government regulations and the vacant lot will be graded to match the existing ground of the nearby
buildings.
This project was budgeted in the 2000-2001 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program. The Engineer's
Estimate for the work is $225,000.
Nine (9) acceptable bids were received on Friday, March 30, 2001, as listed below:
Standard Industries
215 Rucklite Road
Ventura, CA 93002 (Out of Town)
Total Bid in the amount of
$159,396.00
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Karcher Environmental, Inc.
2300 E. Orangewood Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806 (Out of Town)
Irwin Excavation
11941 S Union Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (County)
Gilliam & Sons, Inc.
9831 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312 (City)
Brittan Industries, Inc.
260 Fairfax Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (County)
Valley Tree & Construction
4233 Quinn Road
Bakersfield, CA 93386 (City)
International Environmental Corp.
1792 Callens Rd, Suite D
Ventura, CA 93003 (Out of Town)
Kroeker, Inc.
4627 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725 (Out of Town)
CST Environmental, Inc.
404 N. Berry St.
Brea, CA 92821 (Out of Town)
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
Total Bid in the amount of
$175,000.00
$202,750.00
$2O9,472.00
$215,987.00
$216,999.00
$239,701.00
$260,698.00
$276,600.00
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MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. h.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 28, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~4~
CITY MANAGER ~
Accept bid to award annual contract to Kern Turf Supply, Incorporated, not to exceed the
budgeted amount of $54,685.00, for irrigation parts and supplies.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This contract provides PVC pipe, sprinkler heads and fittings for installation and repair
of irrigation systems for City parks, canals and landscaping by City forces. Invitations to bid were sent to nine
(9) vendors. Two (2) acceptable bids were received. Departments estimate quantities and types of supplies
and repair that may be required for the upcoming year. Actual supplies and repair is not known until the need
arises.
The unit prices of two (2) bidders were compared to determine the Iow bidder, and the lowest prices offered
by Kern Turf Supply, Incorporated.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. i.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 28, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY~.//~)
CITY MANAGER
Accept bid from Central Valley Truck Center $469,456.08, for six refuse trucks (1 additional,
5 replacement)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: Three (3) bids were received March 16, 2001, as follows:
Central Valley Truck Center
2707 South East Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
in the amount of
Golden State Peterbilt
1450 South Union Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(City) in the amount of
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(City) in the amount of
$469,456.08
$479,837.22
$485,775.72
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8..j.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 28, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~/~
CITY MANAGER ~
Accept bid from Gibbs Truck Centers $177,418.84 for two replacement dump trucks.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND:
Ten (10) bids were received March 9, 2001, as follows:
(City) in the amount of
Gibbs Truck Centers
3525 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(City) in the amount of
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Central Valley Truck Center
2707 South East Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
TEC of California
14085 Valley Boulevard
Fontana, CA 92335
Bakersfield Truck Center
Highway 99 @ 7~ Standard Road
Bakersfield, CA 93380 (County)
Rush Truck Centers of California
1620 West Mission Road
Escondido, CA 92029
Ruckstell body
Contech body
Data Manufacturing body
Golden State Peterbuilt
1450 South Union Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
in the amount of
Central California Kenworth
2900 Gibson Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
in the amount of
in the amount of
(City) in the amount of
(County) in the amount of
$177,418.84
$184,149.14
$188,071.76
$190,278.10
$198,803.86
$193,056.86
$194,530.28
$210,790.00
$214,665.54
$228,562.19
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ADMINIST TIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDASECTION:iTEM: 8. k. Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HE~
R.
LaRochelle,
March 29, 2001 CITY ATFORNEY../~~"''''
CITY MANAGER ~
Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to supply power to Pacific Bell communication
vault in Patriot's Park on the noah side of Ming Avenue. (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval and consent to recordation of easement.
BACKGROUND: Pacific Bell has requested underground electric service from P.G.&E. to power the
existing Pacific Bell communication vault and facilities at the southerly end of Patriot's Park on the noah side
of Ming Avenue. Although Pacific Bell has an existing easement that extends from their vault to a P.G.&E
power source in the park (approx.243 feet noah of Ming Avenue), City Public Works Staff and P.G.&E. agree
that the City needs to grant P.G.&E. their own easement for the electric service line.
The existing Pacific Bell communications vault in Patriots Park contains Pacific Bell's fiber-optics
equipment. The original easement granted by the City has been enlarged to include an above ground
cabinet to house additional fiber-optics equipment. Additional upgrading of the Pacific Bell facility requires
a permanent underground power line that will connect to an existing P.G.&E. power source in the park
approximately 243 feet north of Pacific Bell facility. Pacific Bell has previously agreed it would be
responsible for the cost of relocating its facilities if required to do so by a public project.
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IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. I.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
March 30, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD /~
ClTY ATTORNEY ~
ClTY MANAGER ~
Request by Charles Shaterian for Leave Without Pay Beyond One Hundred Eighty Days
pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.84.620A.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends extending leave without pay until May 23, 2001.
BACKGROUND:
Charles Shaterian, Police Officer, has been on leave without pay since October 23, 2000. Officer Shaterian
is now requesting an extension beyond one hundred eighty days.
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.84.620A, the City Council must approve leave beyond one hundred
eighty days. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends an extension of leave without pay from April
23, 2001 until May 23, 2001.
The Police Department, the Human Resources Manager and the City Manager's Office recommend the
extension be granted.
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IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.m.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jack LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
March 29, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD//~
CITY ATrORNEY~ _/~
CITY MANAGER ~
Transfer and appropriate $150,000 Refuse Fund beginning balance to the Equipment
Management Fund for the replacement of three side loading refuse truck bodies.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of transfer and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: Currently the Solid Waste Division has 3 1997 Maxon automated side loading refuse
trucks. Although the Volvo cab and chassis's have been performing well, the Maxon refuse bodies have
been labor and repair intensive.
Maxon went out of business in 1998 which make repairs very difficult since there are no pads available.
This means that all pads have to be fabricated which usually entails a long turn around time. This places
an undue hardship on the Solid Waste Division and the Fleet Services Division.
The Fleet Services Division is recommending that $150,000 be appropriated and 3 new bodies be bid for
installation on the 3 Volvo cab and chassis's that are in service.
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IMEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.n.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
March 23, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
ClTY MANAGER ~
Approval of Bakersfield Fire Department donation of retired fire engine to Bakersfield College.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of donation.
BACKGROUND: The Bakersfield Fire Department has recently retired one fire engine from its fleet and
wishes to donate the engine to Bakersfield College. The engine will be housed at the Olive Drive Fire Training
Facility and will be used for Fire Academy training. At no time will the engine be used as an emergency
response vehicle.
Bakersfield College assumes ownership of the engine and the Kern County Fire Department will assume its
maintenance.
The engine is valued at approximately $5,000.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9 -a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: April 2, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~-
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER
Appeal of Denial of Transient Outdoor Permit Application for location at 7701 White Lane by
Bruce and Elaine Dolgin [Sno-Shack of Bakersfield] (Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of appeal.
BACKGROUND:
Sno-Shack of Bakersfield, which is owned by Bruce and Elaine Dolgin, applied for a Transient Outdoor
Permit to operate a shaved ice business at 7701 White Lane. They have operated at this location for
several years. The Lumberjack building materials store, the primary business operated at this location, has
recently closed. The Dolgins wish to continue their seasonal operation at this location and have signed a
lease with the current property owners S.A. Camp Companies and Carosella Properties. They are intending
to operate from April 22 to September 22, 2001.
The Bakersfield Municipal Code section 5.56.031, subsection 6, requires that the location of a transient
outdoor business be on the site of another operating business where the transient outdoor business is
secondary in purpose. With the closure of the Lumberjack store there is no longer a primary operating
business at this location and pursuant to the Bakersfield Municipal Code, staff is required to deny the
Transient Outdoor Permit. The Municipal Code provides for an appeal to the City Council for applicants who
may be denied a permit. The Dolgins have submitted an appeal letter which states their reasons for the
appeal, which include: continuing a viable business at this location, providing employment for young people
and providing a service to an established clientele.
Because of the past operation of the Sno-Shack business at this location, the ability for the appellants to
reasonably continue their seasonal operation there and the unique circumstances regarding the business
closure at the site, staff is recommending the City Council approve the appeal and grant the Transient
Outdoor Permit.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: !0.a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~'"~
DATE: March 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Budget and Finance Committee Report No. 1-01 regarding the "Clean Green Yard
Machines" electric lawn mower incentive program.
Transfer $5,000 Council Contingency to the Non-Departmental Operating Budget
within the General Fund for a contribution to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution
Control District for the electric lawn mower incentive program.
RECOMMENDATION:
To be determined by the Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On April 5, 2001 the Budget and Finance Committee will review this request and provide staff with a
recommendation to forward to the City Council for action at the April 11, 2001 meeting.
Due to anticipated growth and development the San Joaquin Valley faces significant air quality
challenges in attaining health-based standards for ground-level ozone by 2005 as required by the federal
government. Small gasoline -powered engines are considered a major source of this region's air quality
problems because they emit very high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and
nitrogen oxides.
For this reason, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District would like to enter into a partnership
with the City of Bakersfield to introduce an electric lawn mower incentive program for the city. Similar
incentive programs have been successfully conducted in Seattle, Portland, Baltimore, Pennsylvania,
Tucson, Phoenix, Ventura, San Diego, Sacramento, the Los Angeles Basin and the San Francisco Bay
Area.
Through the Clean Green Yard machines program, the San Joaquin Valley would like to offer 1200 valley
residents a $200 incentive toward the purchase of a rechargeable electric mulching-lawn mower that
retails for approximately $400. The District's Governing Board has committed $200,000 for this project
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to be offered in Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield during April or May 2001. By investing $5,000 in this
project, the City of Bakersfield will provide an opportunity for the local residents to make a significant
impact on air pollution and reduce material going to green waste disposal.
In return for a $5,000 investment in the clean air partnership, the District would recognize the City of
Bakersfield on all pre-event materials, advertisement, promotions, and publicity, as well as on site
recognition and media coverage during the three trade-in events to be scheduled this spring. Through
sponsorship of the clean Green Yard Machines program, the City of Bakersfield would continue its
tradition of investing in San Joaquin Valley's air quality improvement efforts.
Kern County has made a contribution of $5,000 to the program.
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MEETING DATE: April 11, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: ] 2. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 23, 2001
APPR~rVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITY ATTO RN E~.~
CITY MANAGER~' '~/~2
An ordinance amending Subsections 15.80.100 (A) and (B); Subsection 16.12.070 (B);
Subsection 16.16.010 (G); Subsection 16.16.020 (A); Subsection 16.16.030 (F);
Subsections 16.16.080 (A) and (B); Subsection 16.16.080 (E); Subsection 16.16.080
(G); Subsections 16.20.110 (A) and (B); Subsection 16.22.010 (B); Subsection
16.24.090 (C.4); Subsection 16.32.080 (E); Section 16.32.100; Adding Section 16.38;
and amending Section 16.52. The proposed amendments are the result of
recommendations from a development streamlining task force final report. (All wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Proposed ordinance changes implement recommendations from the "Development Streamlining
Task Force." These recommendations were presented to the City Council from the Urban
Development Committee on October 11, 2000. Council referred the proposed changes to the
Planning Commission for public hearings and recommendations.
The following table summarizes the issues presented in the task force meetings that resulted in the
recommendations:
Ord. Section Issue(s)/Reasoning Summary of Proposed
Changes
Section 15 80 100 Because the cost of the appraisal sometimes exceeds the To allow for the subdivider of a project of 20
(Park Land In-L¢eu Fee) park land in-lieu fee, it was agreed that the developer of a lots or less to request and accept an estimate
small subdivision should be allowed to request and accept an of the fair market value of park land to be
estimate of the value in lieu of an appraisal dedicated in lieu of conducting an appraisal
Section 1612070 (B) CELSOC wanted to be able to delay payment of the TO allow payment of maintenance district fees
(Fees) maintenance district fees until the parcel map waiver (PMW) concurrently with the recordation of the
records, sfnce so many of the projects underlying the PMW ceriificate of compliance for parcel map
do not get developed waivers.
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Ord. Section Issue(s)/Reasoning SummarY of Proposed
Changes
Subsecbon 16.15010 (G) There was discussion about consideration of requests for To require requests for deferral and waiver of
(Filing) deferral or waiver of improvements Added the requirement improvements be submitted in writing with
that requests for waiving improvements be submitted in map appricatio~.
writing
Subsection 1616020 (A) Allows submittal of maps using modern mediums and To allow tentative maps to be submitted on
(Fon~) advances in technology various other acceptable mediums.
Subsection 16 16 030 (F) Need for distances and bearings to allow plotting on the GIS To allow electronic data to be submitted to
(Information Shown) system Allows electronic submittal of data provide the bearings and distances indicafing
the map boundaries.
Subsection 16 16 080 (A) and CELSOC expressed concerns that the current policy of an To alIow an initial 3 year map life and
(B) (Map Life) initial 2 yr map life with two, 2 yr, extensions and a 1 yr additional 3 year and 2 year extensions of time
extension (7 yrs total) does not work well with multi-phased for approved tentative maps. (8 yrs. Including
projects, created unnecessary time for staff and expense for 5 year extension).
the applicant
Subsection 16 16 080 (E) To add a reference to the Subdivision Map Act and to allow Ordinance change to add the reference to the
(Map Life) fees to be added into the requirement of $125,000 in Subdivision Map Act and add the word ~fees"
improvements to extend the expiration date of an approved to improvements in the section stating the
map. requirement of $125,000 in improvements to
extend the expiration date of an approved map
Subsection 16 16 080 (G) Need to clarify that all phases of an approved tentative map Clarifying the area to be covered by a Revised
(Rev/sedMap) are required to be included in a revised tentative map Tentative Map
Section 1620.110 (A) and (B) Existing notes required on final maps do not appropriately To aIlow for Cify Council approval on the
(Map Preparation) reference maps approved under appeal to City Council statement of Planning Director required on
final tract maps.
Subsection 16 22 010 (B) Relating to preparation of final parcel maps and surveying Requiring a field survey conforming with the
(Final Parcel Map Preparation) requirements The proposed change provides an exception Land Surveyor's Act except for parcel maps in
for large lots exceeding 20 acres which all parcels exceed 20 acres which may
be compiled from recorded or filed data.
Subsection 16 24 090 (C4) The existing ordinance did not clearly delineate time periods TO delineate the period in which the vested
(Vesting Rights Timeframe) regarding vesting rights. There was discussion about time rights continue after submittal of a building
2eriods and it was agreed that the time periods contained in permit application.
the Uniform Building Code for expiration of permits should
govern
Subsection 16.32.080 (E) The section cited in the ordinance read 15.32060 where the To correct the section cited
(Improvements/n Subdivisions proper section cited should have been 16 32 060.
for which Final Map/s Reqmred)
Section 1632 100 Concerns were expressed about the additional cost of Modif~ the ordinance to remove the
(Survey Requirements- providing monuments on street center lines when they may requirement to monument street center lines a
Monuments) not be necessary :hase boundaries, and will instead allow
witness corners.
Section 16 38 The task force discussed the issue of tot mergers and the Add a new section (Section 16.38) to allow lot
(Merger of Parcels) ~olicies of other iurisdictions and the need for a more mergers
simplified process
Section 1652 The task force discussed proposed changes to this Requires appeal must indicate reasons why
(Appeals) ordinance section They were concerned about granting the appeal is made Language was added
Development Services Director the authority to deny appeals clarifyin§ that no right of appeal exists where
and that everything should be appealable to the City Council. the appellant seeks to appeal any local, state
Staff suggested and the task force agreed that as an )r federal law
artemative a criteria could be developed and placed in the
ordinance listing those matters which were not appealable (
ie contrary to law)
*Detailed ordinance changes are highlighted in the attached resolution.
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At the March 15, 2001 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed ordinance amendments to City Council. No changes to the Development
Streamlining Task Force recommendations were made. No one spoke in opposition.
The Urban Development Committee of the City Council requested the formation of a task force
composed of a broad range of people who have an interest in or are involved and impacted by
development processes to review ways to streamline and make the City's development policies and
standards more efficient and responsive.
The objective of this task force was to review current development policies, procedures and
standards and identify ways to streamline current processes and simplify regulations without
compromising the purpose of the regulations. Further, it was hoped that those involved in the
process would develop a greater understanding of the demands, restrictions and requirements that
all parties experience.
The Urban Development Committee recommended that the proposed ordinance changes on those
issues which were resolved be forwarded to the Planning Commission for the required noticed public
hearings and recommendation to the City Council for their approval. On October 11,2000, the City
Council accepted the report of the Urban Development Committee and referred these items to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
All of the participants in the task force were mailed copies of the Planning Commission staff report
and proposed ordinance changes.
According to the City of Bakersfield Development Streamlining Task Force Final Report (October
2000) presented to Council on October 11, 2000, the following issues will require further study
between staff and the development industry:
Allowing parcel map waivers where site will be developed through additional review process
(to provide for phased tract maps).
The extension of vested rights.
· Graded roads with gravel base-regarding off site sewer facilities.
· Encroachment permit streamlining.
Proposed ordinance changes are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures in accordance with
CEQA Section 15061.
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