HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/2001 AGENDA PACKETBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING OF JUNE 13, 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
(15min)
(15 min)
2. WORKSHOP
Centennial Garden Department Budget Presentation (Centennial Garden Executive
Director)
Recommendations on "Centennial Corridor" from Westchester Area Citizens.
(Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen)
3. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - potential Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9; Two potential cases.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9;
Roger Edwin Hartley, etc. vs. City of Bakersfield, et al.; United States District Court,
Eastern District, Case No. CIV-F-00-5894 AWl DLB
Conference with Labor Negotiator, City Manager Alan Tandy, pursuant to
Govemment Code Section 54957.6. Employee organizations: Management,
General Supervisory and Police Supervisory.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b)(1) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. One case.
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Pastor Theron Friber9, Olive Knolls Church of the Nazarene
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Ashley Rice, 2r~ grade student at Harris School
3. ROLLCALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dave Chdstensen, Distdct Manager
of Southern California Gas Company, proclaiming June 24-30, 2001 as 'Energy
Efficiency Awareness Week".
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
7. APPOINTMENTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. May 21, 2001 Budget Presentations and May 30, 2001 Regular Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from May 18, to May 31,2001 in the amount of $2,667,265.20; and Self
Insurance payments from May 18, to May 31, 2001 in the amount of $115,345.78.
Resolutions:
(Ward 4)
Resolution of Intention No. 1244 adding territory, Area 1-21 (Bdmhall, Allen NW) to
the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving Public Works Director's Report.
(Ward 4)
Resolution of Intention No. 1245 adding territory, Area 1-17 (Palm, Allen SW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and
approving Public Works Director's Report.
(Ward 4)
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 422, located
north of Reina Road, between Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road.
(Ward 7)
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 423, located
at the southeast corner of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive.
1. Agreement with Louise V. Hatcher for sewer service.
(Ward 7)
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield property identified as Annexation No. 424, located
at the southwest corner of Union Avenue and Hosking Road.
Resolution determining that Traffic Signal Preemption Systems cannot be
reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $500,000.
i. Resolution making findings and determination regarding commitment of
unexpended Park Acquisition and Development fees.
j. Resolution regarding Council policy on approval of City Joinder of Amicus Briefs.
(Ward 7)
(Ward 2)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
k. Resolution declaring real property, located approximately 300 feet south of East
Brundage Lane on Hayes Street, surplus to needs of the City.
1. Sales Agreement with St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, $123.00 for 149
sq. ff. of irregularly shaped land.
I. Resolution of support for League of California Cities Grassroots Network.
m. H.T.E. Computer Software:
1. Resolution determining that the H.T.E. Internet Interface, Permitting and
Code Enforcement System Software for the Development Services
Department cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding
procedures.
2. Agreement with H.T.E. Inc. regarding purchasing of Internet Interface,
Permitting and Code Enforcement Software for $382,726.
Agreements:
n. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
1. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with SYROLI IV, for Tract 5941,
Phase 2, located north of Berkshire Road, east of Monitor Street.
o. Agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation, $56,900 to provide
modernization of Passenger Elevator in City Hall Annex Building.
p, Agreement with the Bakersfield City School District. for a Community Recreation
program.
q. Agreement for extraction, exchange and delivery of banked groundwater with
California Water Service Co.
r. Ditch Eradication Agreement and Pipeline Easement with Donald G. Wattenbarger
& Connie Wattenbarger, on the City-owned Kern River Canal & Irrigating Company
Number Four Ditch located on the north side of Snow Road between Coffee Road
and Calloway Drive.
s. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 97-200 for $60,000 with Kern Economic
Development Corporation (KEDC) for economic development in Kern County.
t. Amendment No. 1 to Easement Agreement No. 99-15 with Kern Water Bank
Authority for construction of pipeline.
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(Ward 2)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
u. Chester Avenue ~{3 Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Project:
(Wards 1,2,4,5,6,7) x.
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 01-062 with California Water Service
Company to reflect a budget increase of $12,000 for design and
construction of fire flow improvements in the Chester Avenue No. 3 area.
Accept bid to award Contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. in
the amount of $190,655 for the Chester Avenue No. 3 Fire Hydrant and
Water System Improvement Project.
Bids:
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated, not to
exceed $216,000 for earthmoving and hauling.
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to L. N. Curtis & Sons for protective jackets
and trousers for structural fire fighting, not to exceed $25,000.
Accept base and additive alternates 1 and 2 bid to award Contract to Leo Tidwell
Excavating Corp., $536,297.50 for traffic signal interconnect at various locations in
the City of Bakersfield.
(Ward 1 ) aa.
Accept bid to award Annual Contract to Pavement Recycling Systems,
Incorporated, not to exceed $100,000 for cold planning for the Streets Division.
(Ward 4) bb.
Accept bids to award Annual Contracts to Target Specialty Products, not to exceed
$139,541.43 and Wilbur-Ellis Company, not to exceed $94,167.71 for chemical
insecticides and herbicides for the Parks and Water Department. Total
$233,709.14.
Miscellaneous:
Appropriate $53,441 prior year HOME entitlement and reprogram $1,190,764
existing HOME appropriations to the Capital Vision Equities, Senior Housing Project
within the HOME fund.
Appropriate $190,000 Miscellaneous Water Sales to the Water Resources
Operating Budget within the Agriculture Water Fund for additional electrical power
costs.
cc.
Accept $15,900 of contributions from several local businesses for anti-graffiti
educational and promotional activities.
dd. Taxi-cab revisions. (refer to Legislative & Litigation Committee)
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through dd.
9. HEARINGS
(Ward 4)
a. Consolidated Maintenance District:
Protest headng as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1241 regarding
the park landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance
District.
Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the
Consolidated Maintenance Distdct and the 2001-2002 Budget, confirming
the park landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector, no increase in rates.
Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the resolution.
Consolidated Maintenance District:
Protest hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1242 regarding
the street landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance
District.
Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2001-2002 Budget, confirming
the street landscaping assessments and authorizing collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector, no increase in rates.
Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the resolution.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts:
Protest hearing as required by Resolution of intention No. 1243 regarding
the assessments for four Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts.
Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for
four Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and the 2001-2002 Budgets,
confirming the assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by
the Kern County Tax Collector.
Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the resolution.
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(Ward 4)
10.
HEARINGS continued
d. Proposed Assessment District No, 01-1 (Ming Avenue at Alien/Mountain Vista
Drive/Hampton Place):
1. Protest Headng for proposed Assessment District No. 01-1.
2. Resolution approving Final Engineer's Report, levying assessments,
ordering improvements, and authorizing and directing relating actions.
3. Resolution determining assessments remaining unpaid.
4. Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds.
5. Resolution approving form and substance of Preliminary Official Statement
and Bond Purchase Contract, authorizing modifications, authorizing
execution and authorizing related documents and actions.
Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting resolutions.
e. Public hearing to consider commercial refuse rate increase for Fiscal Year 2001/02
(3.23% proposed rate increase).
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
f. Public hearing to consider residential refuse rate increases for Fiscal Year 2001/02
(3.23% proposed rate increase).
Staff recommends opening hearing, receive public testimony and continue hearing
to June 27, 2001.
g. Public Headng for the FY 2001-02 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
and Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
Staff recommends Council hear public testimony.
REPORTS
a. Report on City Center Project. (City Manager Alan Tandy)
Staff recommends no action necessary.
b. Budget and Finance Committee Majority and Minority Reports regarding City policy
and cdteria used in evaluating requests for funds from non-profit groups:
1. Budget and Finance Committee Majority Report No. 3-01
2. Budget and Finance Committee Minority Report No. 4-01
Staff recommends acceptance of reports.
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12.
13.
14.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending Section 12.44.031 of Chapter 12.44 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to Business Use of Sidewalks. (First reading 5/30/01)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
b. Ordinance amending sections of Chapters 17.52 and 17.54 of Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code related to utilization of the P.C.D. (Planned Commercial
Development) zone as combining zones. (First reading 5/30/01)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
S:~Council~AGEN DA~JUN 1301 .Wlpd
June 7, 2001 (2:21pm)
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ALAN CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/~/
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS- June 13, 2001, COUNCIL MEETING
June 8, 2001
PRE-MEETING
There are two workshops: 1) Centennial Garden Budget Presentation; and 2) Recommendations from the
Westchester Neighborhood Association on the "Centennial Corridor.
There are four closed session items: 1 ) Conference with Legal Counsel regarding a potential litigation; 2)
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation; 3) Conference with City Manager regarding
Management and Supervisory negotiations; and 4) Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated
litigation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Item 8c. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Brimhall, Alien SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and preliminarily adopting, confirminq and approvinq Public Works Director's report. A written
request has been received from the owner to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District.
Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of street and median
landscaping. The City has received a letter from the owner of the property which waives the public
hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District, which allows the City to expedite
the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement.
Item 8d. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Palm, Allen SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approvinq Public Works Director's report. A written request has
been received from the owner to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required.
Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of streets and median
landscaping. The City has received a letter from the owner of the property which waives the public hearing
concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District, which allows the City to expedite the
maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement.
Item 8e. Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory, located
at the southwest corner of Union Avenue and Hosking Road. The proposed annexation consists of
approximately 73 acres of uninhabited land located at the southwest corner of Union Avenue and Hosking
Road. The property owner wish to annex the site in order to receive City services.
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Item 8f. Resolution of Application proposing proceedinqs for annexation of uninhabited territory, located
north of Reina Road, between Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road. The proposed annexation consists of
approximately 230 +/- acres of uninhabited land located along the south side of Reina Road, between
Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road. The property owner has submitted an application for a general plan
amendment with a concurrent zone change to reflect what the County has approved.
Item 8g. Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory, located
at the southeast corner of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive, and Aqreement for sewer service. The
proposed annexation consists of approximately ¥2 acre of uninhabited land located southeast of Castro
Lane and Talisman Drive. The property owner contacted Public Works regarding the possibility of
receiving City sewer service. After discussions with staff members, the property owner agreed that
beneficial opportunities would accrue if the property was annexed. In the agreement, the property owner
may receive sewer service, at her expense, and the City may annex the property without protest.
item 8h. Resolution determining that Traffic Siqnal Preemption equipment cannot be reasonably obtained
through the usual bidding procedures and authorizinq the Finance Director to dispense with biddinq not
to exceed $500,000. The City currently has Opticom Traffic Signal Preemption equipment installed on
approximately half of the existing traffic signals, and all Fire Department apparatus and Hall Ambulance
vehicles operate with Opticom software emitters. Opticom Traffic Signal Preemption can only be acquired
through 3M distributor, Henberger Company. It is necessary to purchase Opticom equipment because of
the necessity to Successfully integrate such work, supplies, equipment or materials into existing City
projects or systems.
Item 8i. Resolution makinq findings and determination reqarding commitment of unexpended Park
Acquisition and Development fees. In 1990, the City Council adopted two ordinances relating to park land
dedication and development. The State Government Code and the Municipal Code require the Council
to make periodic findings and determination of any remaining funds unexpended or uncommitted after they
have been held for five or more years after deposit of fees. Current practice is to make such findings for
the fifth fiscal year following deposit and every year thereafter. This is the sixth of the annual
determinations. Park Improvement Funds can only be expended for park development and acquisition.
The funds must be expended within the areas in which they were collected and for the benefit of the
residents of that area. Fees are collected as neighborhoods are developed in the zones and as the funds
accumulate over time. This report requests Council to make findings and commit all unexpended funds
collected for both acquisition and development which the City will have held for five (5) or more years.
Item 8i. Resolution reqardinq Council policy on approval of City Joinder of Amicus Briefs, Periodically,
public agencies and municipalities in California are involved in litigation involving issues of general interest
and applicability to the interests of the City. The City is asked from time to time to support other public
agencies' amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs in cases which have the potential to affect the City's policies,
authority or liability. It has been the practice within the City to have the City Attorney's Office determine
whether, and on what conditions, the City would join an amicus brief. This policy has never been
formalized.
Item 8k. Resolution declarinq real property, located south of East Brundage Lane on Hayes Street, surplus
to needs of the City. SaFes Agreement with St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church for 149 sq. ft. of
irregularly shaped land for $123.00. In November 1994, the City Council adopted Annexation No. 378,
commonly referred to as Union 10, annexing certain lands into the City, including Hayes Street. Alta
Engineering, on behalf of the St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church requested the vacation of Hayes Street
between East Brundage Lane and State Freeway 58 for the expansion of the Church. During the vacation
process, it was discovered that several portions of Hayes Street came into the County from the State and
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consequently is owned in fee. On May 17, 2001, the Bakersfield Planning Commission found the proposed
sale of the underlying fee in the vacated road property consistent with the 2010 General Plan. The
property consists of 149 sq. ft of land that is irregular in shape. St. Johns Church, who owns the adjoining
land has requested to purchase this property to incorporate into their development. The purchase price
of $123.00 is a product of negotiations based on the price the Church paid for the surrounding land late
last year.
Item 81. Resolution of support for League of California Cities Grassroots Network. The new Grassroots
Network advocacy proposal will provide 14 new and reallocate 3 existing League staff in 10 field offices
to support the League's 16 regional divisions and 476 cities in advancing legislation that benefits all cities.
These staff members would be available to assist City officials and the League's regional divisions to work
more closely with legislators, legislative district staff, news media, and community groups to form coalitions
that will help protect City revenues and local control. In order to establish the Network, a change in the
League's bylaws needs to be approved. Council is being asked to adopt a resolution of support for the
Network.
Item Sm. H.T.E. Computer Software. The Management Information Services Division has been working
to make City applications available to the public on the Internet. The goals for the first phase are to
implement interfaces for class registration, park reservations, simple building permits, and solid waste
systems. All of these applications, except building permitting and code enforcement, are currently provided
by H.T.E. The Development Services Department would purchase new building permitting and code
enforcement software from HTE to provide more integration with the other HTE software modules. By
combining the purchase of Internet interface software, and building permitting and code enforcement
software, staff has been able to negotiate an additional discount of $24,900 from H.T.E. if ordered prior
to June 30, 2001. The resolution allows the City to dispense with normal bidding procedures because
the software and services cannot be reasonably acquired through the bidding process. The total price of
H.T.E. Records Management System will not exceed $382,726 which includes configuration, training,
installation, and sales tax.
Aqreements:
Item 80. Aqreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation to provide modernization of passenqer
elevator in City Hall Annex buildinq in the amount of $56,900. Staff sent out requests for qualifications and
proposals for modernization of the passenger elevator in the City Hall Annex Building. This contractor's
qualifications and proposal were evaluated and found to be acceptable. This contractor currently provides
maintenance services for all City elevators. The project consists of installing a new microprocessor
elevator control system, door operator, door detection system and car-leveling system for the City Hall
Annex passenger elevator. This project is included within the FY 2000-01 CIP budget and is funded with
Capital Outlay Funds. The Engineer's estimate for the work is $65,000.
Item 8p. Aqreement with the Bakersfield City School District for a Community Recreation proqram. The
Department of Recreation and Parks and Bakersfield City School District are partners in providing youth
development through a combination of recreation and academics. The agreement provides for use of
school facilities as part of the City's Summer Game Centers at no cost to the City. Indoor classrooms will
be used at Jefferson, Nichols, Wayside, and Franklin Elementary Schools in conjunction with outdoor
activities at the adjacent parks. Children ages 6 through 14 can participate for free. The program will run
from June 19 to July 28. The City will provide recreational swim passes to BCSD to distribute to its
summer school students as an attendance incentive. The anticipated use and revenue impact will be offset
by the value the indoor facilities which otherwise would have to be rented.
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Item 8q. Agreement for extraction, exchanqe and delivery_ of banked groundwater with California Water
Services Co. California Water Service Co. (Cai Water) purchased 41,826 acre-feet of banked groundwater
from the Olcese Water District transaction that is in storage in the City's "2800 Acres" banking facility. Cai
Water desires to utilize a portion of its banked water to exchange for City Kern River water in order to
assist in meeting the water service demands in the Kemville system. A like amount of Cai Water will be
transferred to the City account in the "2800 Acres". The annual quantity of water shall not exceed 500
acre-feet. The term of the agreement is to the year 2022, with renewal provisions for an additional 20
years. Cai Water is to maintain a positive balance in its "2800 Acres" groundwater storage account at all
times, otherwise the agreement shall cease. At times of high flows on the Kern River and when the City
has met all of its required and contractual committments for delivery of Kern River water, a direct sale to
Cai Water may be permitted under this agreement. Cai Water will pay a fee of $55 to the City for each
acre-foot of water diverted or transferred to City.
Item 8r. Ditch Eradication agreement and Pipeline easement on the city-owned Kern River Canal &
Irrigating Company number four ditch located on the north side of Snow Road between Coffee Road and
Calloway Drive. The City owns an easement for an open irrigation ditch near the north right-of-way on
Snow Road between Coffee Road Avenue and Calloway Drive, as well as an additional ditch in the vicinity
known as the north lateral. The landowner is in the process of developing approximately 20 acres of
property for residential use in the County on the north side of Snow Road. The landowner desires to
replace the open ditches with reinforced concrete pipelines along the easements and rights-of-way. All
costs to construct and supply the pipeline and the appurtenant structures, as well as filling in and restoring
the property will be incurred by the developer at no cost to the City.
Item 8s. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 97-200 with Kern Economics Development Corporation
(KEDC} for economic development in Kern County in the amount of $60,000. The existing agreement
between the City and Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) expires June 30, 2001. The
original agreement was for a three-year term, and was extended by one year in June 2000. This
amendment would extend the term of the existing agreement for one year, to June 30, 2002. All other
terms and conditions of the existing agreement would remain in effect.
Item 8t. Amendment to Easement Agreement with Kern Water Bank Authority. The Kern Water Bank
Authority (KWBA) has an existing easement agreement that allowed the construction and operation of a
canal to transport water from the Kern River channel to the Bank's spreading grounds. The easement is
located in the City's "2800 Acres" near the Kern River channel and Enos Lane. The KWBA is requesting
an amendment to the existing easement to allow for the construction of headworks and a pipeline to
connect the City's Kern River Canal to the KWBA canal. The intertie would increase the efficient
conveyance of pumped groundwater from the City's canal to the KWBA canal. KWBA will construct, own
and maintain the added facilities and assume liability for operation of the intertie pipeline and
appurtenances. KWBA has posted liability insurances with the City, naming the City as additional insured
for this project. The term of the amended easement is continuous until the easement is abandoned by
KWBA, at which time KWBA is to restore the premises to original condition.
Item 8u. Chester Avenue #3 Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Proiect. This project is part
of an ongoing improvement program for the Chester #3 Annexation Area, and consists of constructing new
water main lines within the street right-of-way, and installing new fire hydrants in and around the Chester
Avenue area. The water system serving the area does not carry the volume of water necessary to meet
the City's Fire Department's minimum standards. The existing fire hydrants are spaced too far apart to
adequately cover all of the residential homes in the area in the case of an emergency fire. This project
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was budgeted in the 1998-1999 fiscal year CIP and is funded with CDBG monies allocated to the City
through the Economic and Community Development Department.
Bids:
Item 8v. Award annual contract to Sturqeon & Son, Incorporated for earthmovinq and hauling, not to
exceed $126,000. This type contract is used when earthwork requies heavy duty scrapers, loaders, and
dump trucks, with operators. One acceptable bid was received, and reflects a 2% increase over current
contract prices. Staff recommends award to Sturgeon & Son, Inc.
Item 8w. Award annual contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons for protective jackets and trousers for structural fire
fighting, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. These garments are used by firefighters for protection while
doing their job. Additional and replacement quantities needed during the contract period are not yet
known. One acceptable bid was received. Staff recommends award to L.N. Curtis & Sons.
Item 8x. Award base bid and Additive Alternate bids 1 and 2 to Leo Tidwell Excavatinq Corp. for traffic
siqnal interconnect at various locations in the City of Bakersfield, not to exceed $536,297.50. This project
includes installation of traffic signal interconnect at various locations, and street light conduit on Baker
Street. The base bid and additive alternate 1 are part of the City Master Signal communication Plan.
Federal funds will cover 88.53% of these costs, with the remainder coming from the Gas Tax Fund.
Additive alternate 2 is a non-Federal aid item and will be funded by the Gas Tax Fund. This project is
included in the CIP budget. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Leo Tidwell
Excavating Corp.
Item 8y. Award annual contract to Pavement Recycling Systems, Incorporated for cold planinq for the
Streets Division, not to exceed $100,000_. This contract is used primarily by the Streets division to prepare
neighborhood streets for paving. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to
Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.
Item 8z. Award annual contracts to Target Specialty Products and Wilbur-Ellis Company for chemical
insecticides and herbicides for the Parks and Water Department, in the amounts of $139,541.43 and
$94,167.71, respectively, for a total of $233,709.14.
Miscellaneous:
Item 8aa. Appropriate $53,441 prior year HOME entitlement and reprogram $1,190,764 existing HOME
cppropriations to the Capital Vision Equities, Senior Housing Proiect within the HOME fund. At the Council
meeting of March 14, 2001, Council approved a CDBG amendment. In compliance with HUD regulations,
the amendment authorized the use of certain HOME funds for the Capital Vision Equities, Senior Housing
component of the City Center project. A portion of the funds ($53,441) earmarked for this project were
accumulated in previous years as a result of HOME administration savings. The $1,190,764 are existing
HOME appropriations earmarked for the project. These transactions require Council approval to
appropriate prior year HOME entitlement savings, and to transfer funds to the Economic & Community
Development operating budget.
Item 8bb. Appropriate $190,000 Miscellaneous Water Sales to the Water Resources operatinq budget
within the Agriculture Water Fund for additional electrical power costs. Historically, the City budgets
$220,000 to pay power costs to run an extraction program from the City's Ag Water 2800 Acres banking
program; however, this was not included in the current fiscal year. As a result of the state water supply
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being 30% of normal last winter and due to the current dry year on the Kern River, it has become
necessary to re-activate the program. Under existing agreements between the City, Kern County Water
Agency and Kern County, the City will receive reimbursement for power costs and will sell its
miscellaneous water recovered at current market price. This program will result in no costs to the City.
Item 8cc. Accept $15,900 for contributions from several local businesses for anti-qraffiti educational and
promotional activities. Several local businesses have made donations to the Anti-Graffiti Program totaling
$15,900 for the purpose of conducting and expanding anti-graffiti educational and promotional activities.
These funds are included within General Services' operating budget.
Item 8dd. Referral of Taxi-cab revisions to Leqislative & Litiqation Committee. The Police Department
desires to make several minor changes to the existing tax-cab ordinance. Staff recommends referral of
the matter to the Legislative and Litigation Committee.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Protest Hearing for Consolidated Maintenance District (park landscaping assessments/, and
Resolution approving and adopting Public Works Director's Report. The City Council approved a
Resolution of Intention on May 16, 2001 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works
Director's Report and the 2001-02 park landscaping budget for the consolidated maintenance district. This
resolution set the protest hearing date for June 13, 2001. Park landscaping assessment rates were not
increased for FY 2001-02. Notices were sent out regarding the assessments. This hearing is to hear
protests on the fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit, the amount of assessment on a parcel,
and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by
private contractor.
Item 9b. Protest Hearing for Consolidated Maintenance District (park landscapinq assessments), and
Resolution approving and adopting Public Works Director's Report. The City Council approved a
Resolution of Intention on May 16, 2001 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works
Director's Report and the 2001-02 street landscaping budget for the consolidated maintenance district.
This resolution set the protest hearing date for June 13, 2001. Street landscaping assessment rates
were not increased for FY 2001-02. Notices were sent out regarding the assessments. This hearing is
to hear protests on the fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit, the amount of assessment on
a parcel, and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces
or by private contractor.
Item 9c. Protest Hearinq for Consolidated Maintenance District ( four traffic siqnal maintenance districts),
and Resolution approving and adopting Public Works Director's Report. The City Council approved a
Resolution of Intention on May 16, 2001 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works
Director's Report and the 2001-02 budgets for the traffic signal maintenance district. This resolution set
the protest hearing date for June 13, 2001. Traffic signal assessment rates were not increased for
FY 2001-02. Notices were sent out regarding the assessments. This hearing is to hear protests on the
fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit, the amount of assessment on a parcel, and the
reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private
contractor.
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Item 9d. Protest Hearing and Resolutions reqardinq Assessment District No. 01-1 (Ming Avenue at
Allen/Mountain Vista Drive/Hampton Place). This hearing will receive protests for a proposed assessment
district located at Ming Avenue at Allen/Mountain vista Drive/Hampton Place. Following the close of the
hearing, Council will be asked to adopt resolutions that will approving Final Engineer's Report, levy
assessments, order public improvements, and provide for the cash payment period for properly owners
wishing to pay all or any part of their respective assessments in cash, without interest. The assessments
will be recorded as liens and notices will be mailed to the property owners.
Item 9e. Public Hearing to consider commercial refuse rate increase for Fiscal Year 2001/02 (3.23%
proposed rate increase). State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees
and charges be adopted by ordinance or resolution following a hearing. At this Council meeting, there will
be a public hearing to consider a proposed 3.23% commercial refuse rate increase for FY 2001-02. The
proposed fees would become effective July 1, 2001. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be
asked to adopt a resolution adopting the commercial solid waste fees and service charges.
Item 9f. Public Hearing to consider residential refuse rate increases for Fiscal Year 2001/02 (3.23%
proposed rate increase). State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees
and charges be adopted by ordinance or resolution following a hearing. At this Council meeting, there will
be a public hearing to consider a proposed 3.23% residential refuse rate increase for FY 2001-02. The
proposed fees would become effective July 1, 2001. Because of a publication error, the public hearing
notice was not published 10 days prior the hearing. Therefore, staff recommends opening the public
hearing, receiving testimony and continuing the hearing until June 27, 2001.
Item 9q. Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2001/02 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Aqency and
Capital Improvement Proqram Budgets. Each year, a public hearing is required prior to adoption of the
budget to hear public comment. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 27, 2001.
REPORTS
Item 10a. City Center Project. City Manager, Alan Tandy will give an update on the progress of the City
Center Project.
Item lOb. Budqet and Finance Committee Maiority Reports No. 3-01 and No. 4-01 regardinq Non-Profit
Organizations. The City annually receives a variety of funding requests from non-profit groups. Most are
requesting use of CDOG Funds, but there are some which request General Funds as well. On June 5,
2001, the Budget and Finance Committee met to discuss some of these requests. In order to fairly
evaluate these requests the City Council has had a policy that they meet a certain criteria.
The Majority Report recommends contribution from the City to the Bakersfield Museum of Art from Council
Contingency. All other requests for funds from non-profit groups be included as part of the June 13, 2001,
Council discussion regarding City policy and criteria used in evaluating requests for funds from non-profit
groups. The Minority report recommends all requests for funds from non-profit groups be included as
part of the June 13, 2001, Council discussion regarding City policy and criteria used in evaluating requests
for funds from non-profit groups.
Most of the strong Council interest in funding operating costs of non-profits has revolved around the
Bakersfield Senior Center, Symphony and Bakersfield Art Museum. In each of these cases, there has
been a multi-year relationship with the entities involved. In fact, all three have leased City property for
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years. Two have been gifted the properly they formerly leased. Staff recommends that the historic
policy be kept in place with the exception of these three entities, whose long-term relationship and
involved financial history with the City make them unique,
In addition, staff recommends: 1) Bakersfield Music Theater - Request for $50,000. This is for debt
service retirement on capital costs, and therefore fits within the Council policy. 2) Kern County Museum -
The original request was for $100,000 in operating funds. Staff would recommend helping them out by
prioritizing two existing City projects to "go there next" rather than assisting them with operating costs or
the ADA. Staff recommends working out a two-year CDBG program for median enhancements and on-
going street lighting program. 3) Bakersfield College - The College wants an unspecified amount to
contribute toward a new competitive pool and rehabilitation of their old pool. While this has merit, the
College has its own tax base. Staff recommends exploring discussions on joint use opportunities with no
capital contribution
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 1 la. Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code relatinq to Business Use of Sidewalks. The Downtown
Business and Property Owners' Association and local produce marketers would like to hold weekly
Farmer's Markets in the downtown area. The current ordinance limits the boundaries of open air markets
to Wall Street Alley. The request is to expand the location to include the sidewalk on the west side of
Chester Avenue between Wall Street and 18th Street. Affected merchants on Chester Avenue have
consented to the use of the sidewalks fronting their businesses. The amendment ordinance would also
allow up to 52 open air markets per year, an increase from the current allowance of 13. This is the second
reading of the ordinance.
Item 11b. Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code regarding the utilization of the P.C.D. (Planned
Commerical Development) zone as combinq zones. Proposed ordinance amendments were referred to
the Urban Development Committee on February 28, 2001. The Committee met on May 14, 2001 and
expressed concern that the amendment, while providing a streamlining option to the P.U.D. and P.C.D.
process, it did not provide an opportunity for Council involvement, except on appeal. The Committee
directed staff to add language to the proposed ordinance to provide for Council review. This is the second
reading of the ordinance.
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REPORT
IMEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Budget Presentation
ITEM: ~.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: June 6, 2001 CITY ATrORNEY N/A
CITY MANAGER ~..~
SUBJECT:
Centennial Garden Department Budget Presentation
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: The Centennial Garden Executive Director will provide a detailed overview of their
Fiscal Year 2001-2002 proposed operating budget. The budget overview will include discussion regarding
the accomplishments and action plan for the department.
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REPORT
I MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2. b.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD .~
DATE: June 6, 2001 CITY A'I-I'ORNEY
SUBJECT:
ClTY MANAGER ~
Recommendations on "Centennial Corridor" from Westchester Area Citizens
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
The citizens of the Westchester area will present comments and recommendations regarding the proposed
"Centennial Corridor" alignment that is being considered as part of the systems study begin performed by
URS Greiner. Interim Public Works Director Jack LaRochelle will give brief introductory comments.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: ;~. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
June 1, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Potential Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code section 54956.9
Two (2) potential cases.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
June 1, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
Roger Edwin Hartley, etc. v. City of Bakersfield, et aL;
United States District Court, Eastern District, Case No. CIV-F-00-5894 AWl DLB
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.c o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
June 5, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~'~
CITY ATT O R NE Y
CITY MANAGER -~-~
SUBJECT:
Conference with Labor Negotiator, City Manager Alan Tandy, pursuant to Government Code
section 54957.6. Employee organizations: Management, General Supervisory and Police
Supervisory
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
TEM: 3.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
June 5, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of Government Code section
54956.9. One case.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hail ~
May 31,2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD~D
ClTY ATrORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dave Christensen, District Manager of Southern
California Gas Company, proclaiming June 24-30, 2001, as "Energy Efficiency Awareness
Week".
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
May 30, 2001, 5:16pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
June 6, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
N/^
Minutes of May 21, 2001 Budget Presentations and May 30, 2001 Regular Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 31, 2001
APPF~OVED
CITY MANAGER /~'
Approval of depadment payments from May 18, 2001 to May 31, 2001 in the amount of
$2,667,265.20 and self insurance payments from May 18, 2001 to May 31,2001 in the amount
of $115,345.78
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $2,782,610.98
BACKGROUND:
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rMEETINGDATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT HEAD ~
May 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Resolution of Intention No. 1244 to add territory, Area 1-21 (Brimhall, Allen NW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Works Director's Report. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner of Tentative Parcel
Map 10763 to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section 13.04.021 of the
Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of street
and median landscaping. Area 1-21 is generally bounded by a line 1800 feet north of Brimhall Road on the
north, Allen Road on the east, Brimhall Road on the south and Jenkins Road on the west. This area will be
under the streetscape zone of benefit and when street landscaping has been installed assessed an amount
for street tier 2.
Staff is recommending the new territory be added to the Consolidated Maintenance District at the next City
Council meeting.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the
public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite
the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a
Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with any future subdivision maps.
A copy of this covenant is attached for reference.
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r MEETINGDATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
May 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY -~
CITY MANAGER
Resolution of Intention No. 1245 to add territory, Area 1-17 (Palm, Allen SW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Works Director's Report. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner of Tentative Tracts
No. 6007 and 6033 to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section 13.04.021
of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of
street and median landscaping. Area 1-17 is generally bounded by Palm Avenue on the north, Allen Road on
the east, a line 1/4 mile south of Palm Avenue on the south and Jenkins Road on the west. This area will be
under the streetscape zone of benefit and when street landscaping has been installed assessed an amount
for street tier 2.
Staff is recommending the new territory be added to the Consolidated Maintenance District at the next City
Council meeting.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the
public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite
the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a
Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with any future subdivision maps.
A copy of this covenant is attached for reference.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8. e.
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
FROM:
DATE:
Development Se~ices-Planning
May 25, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 422, located north of Reina Road,
between Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory identified
as Annexation No. 422 to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation consists of approximately
230 +/- acres of uninhabited land located along the south side of Reina Road, between Jewetta
Avenue and Allen Road.
The property owner has submitted an application for a general plan amendment with a concurrent
zone change to reflect what the county has approved.
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May 25, 2001,9:22am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8. ¢.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
May 25, 2001
APPROVED
CITY MANAGER ~
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 423, located at the southeast corner
of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive. (Ward 7)
1. Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Louise V. Hatcher for sewer service.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution and approve the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory identified
as Annexation No. 423 to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation consists of approximately
1/2 acre of uninhabited land located southeast of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive.
The property owner contacted Public Works staff regarding the possibility of receiving city sewer
service from the City of Bakersfield. After discussions with staff members, Ms. Hatcher has agreed
that beneficial opportunities would accrue if her property were annexed to the city.
The attached agreement is the product of those negotiations regarding service to Ms. Hatcher's
property. In the agreement, Ms. Hatcher may receive service, at her expense, and the city may
annex the property without protest.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8 .g.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Development Services - Planning
DATE: May 25, 2001
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
A Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to
the City of Bakersfield property identified as Annexation No. 424 located at the southwest
corner of Union Avenue and Hosking Road. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory identified
as Annexation No. 424 to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation consists of approximately
73 acres of uninhabited land located at the southwest corner of Union Avenue and Hosking Road.
The property owners wish to annex the site in order to receive city services.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.h.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
May 31,2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
c,Ty A OR.EV
CITY MANAGER
Resolution determining that Traffic Signal Preemption Systems cannot be reasonably
obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director
to dispense with bidding, therefore, not to exceed $500,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND: This City currently has Opticom Traffic Signal Preemption equipment installed on
traffic signals, and all Fire Department apparatus and Hall Ambulance vehicles operate with Opticom
software emitters. The City currently has almost half of all traffic signals preempted for use by
emergency or public safety vehicles. Opticom Traffic Signal Preemption can only be acquired
through 3M distributor, Henberger Company. It is necessary to purchase Opticom equipment
because of the necessity to successfully integrate such work, supplies, equipmer~t or materials into
an existing City project or system.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda
TEM: 8. i.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks DEPARTMENT HEAD -~-~
DATE: June 1, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~/'~"~'
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Resolution making findings and determination regarding commitment of unexpended Park
Acquisition and Development fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution committing unexpended Park Acquisition and Development fees.
BACKGROUND:
In 1990, the City Council adopted two ordinances relating to park land dedication and development. One
ordinance requires developers to set aside land and/or pay in-lieu fees for park land purposes (BMC Ch.
15.80). The other ordinance requires the builders to pay fees for the development of the park site (BMC
Ch. 15.82).
The State Government Code (§66001 (d)) and the Bakersfield Municipal Code require the Council to make
periodic findings and determination of any remaining funds unexpended or uncommitted after they have
been held for five or more years after deposit of fees. The State Government Code requires local agencies
"for the 5th fiscal year following the first deposit into an account or fund, and every 5 years thereafter, to
include specified information in findings relating to the funding of a project." Current practice is to make
such findings for the 5th fiscal year following deposit and every year thereafter.
In accordance with the current practice, Council will be informed on an annual basis of al_l funds not
expended within 5 years.
This is the sixth of the annual determinations. Park improvement funds can only be expended for park
development and acquisition. Moreover, the funds must be expended within the areas in which they were
collected and for the benefit of the residents of that area. (Thus the establishment of the six park zones
of benefit). Fees are collected as neighborhoods are developed in the zones and as the funds accumulate
over time.
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Significant sums are typically required to acquire suitable sites and develop them in accordance with city
standards (exceptions are the various improvement projects currently being undertaken that are upgrading
playgrounds and other facilities in existing parks around the city). If sufficient funds have not accumulated,
the already-collected funds need not be expended within five years, provided that the Council determines
that they can eventually be expended to benefit zone residents. By making this determination, the city will
be able to continue accumulating funds in each zone until there are amounts that are sufficient to establish
park and recreation facilities that provide long-range benefits to residents. The determination shalt be to
identify the purpose for which the fees are proposed to be expended. In the event that no need could be
demonstrated, then the funds would have to be refunded to the current property owner. Staff has identified
needed projects to utilize existing and projected funding in each zone - these are included in the Proposed
Capital Improvement Program Budget. Existing balances in some zones are not sufficient to fund
additional projects; however, it is projected that the necessary additional monies will be collected as there
is further development in these zones.
This Administrative Report requests Council to make findings and commit all unexpended funds collected
for both acquisition and development which the City will have held for five (5) or more years in accordance
to the attached. Schedule A summarizes unexpended revenue on hand after five years. Schedule B is
staff's recommendation which summarizes proposed expenditures for these funds in new and/or existing
parks.
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. j.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
June 1, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
A Resolution regarding Council policy on approval of City Joinder of Amicus Briefs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
From time to time, public agencies and municipalities in California are involved in litigation involving
issues of general interest and applicability to the interests of the City of Bakersfield. Consequently, the City
is asked from time to time to support other public agencies' amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs in cases which
have the potential to affect the City's policies, authority or liability. These amicus brief requests typically
involve only general issues of municipal law and not difficult, controversial or novel public policy concerns.
It has historically been the practice within the City to have the City Attorney's Office determine whether,
and on what conditions, the City of Bakersfield would join an amicus brief. However, this policy has never
been formalized, and therefore adoption of this Resolution is necessary in order to continue to allow the City
Attorney's Office to make these determinations.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calender
ITEM: 8. k.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 29, 2001
APPROVED
CITY ATTORNEY ~J~
CITY MANAGER
Sale of Surplus Property
1. Resolution declaring real proper~y, located approximately 300 feet South of East
Brundage Lane on Hayes Street, surplus to needs of the City.
2. Sales Agreement of 149 square feet of irregularly shaped land for $123.00 with
St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the sales agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On November 10, 1994, the City Council adopted Annexation No. 378, commonly referred to as Union 10,
annexing certain lands into the City of Bakersfield, including Hayes Street. Pursuant to Streets and Highway
Code Section 989," Upon the incorporation of a City or the annexation of territory to a city, all right title, and
interest of the County, including underlying fee where owned by the County, in and to any County highway
within the territory involved, shall vest in the City and shall thereupon constitute a City Street...". Subsequently,
Alta Engineering, on behalf of the St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church requested the vacation of Hayes Street
between East Brundage Lane and State Freeway 58 for the expansion of the Church. During the vacation
process it was discovered that several pot[ions of Hayes Street came into the County from the State and
consequently is owned in fee. On May 17, 2001, the Bakersfield Planning Commission found the proposed
sale of the underlying fee in the vacated road property consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan. The property consists of 149 square feet of land that is irregular in shape. St. Johns Church,
who owns the adjoining land has requested to purchase this property to incorporate into their development.
The purchase price of $123.00 is a product of negotiations based on the price the Church paid for the
surrounding land late last year.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o !.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'i-rORNEY ?
ClTY MANAGER
A Resolution of Support for League of California Cities Grassroots Network
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The new Grassroots Network advocacy proposal will provide 14 new and reailocate 3 existing League staff
in 10 field offices to support the League's 16 regional divisions and 476 cities in advancing legislation that
benefits all cities. These staff would be available to assist city officials and the League's regional divisions
to work more closely with legislators, legislative district staff, news media, and community groups to form
coalitions that will help protect city revenues and local control.
Recent history has dramatically shown the trend of the State of California to shift revenues and authority
away from local government. Three vivid examples of this are property tax shifts, vehicle license fee
slashes, and a mandatory system of binding arbitration on local governments involved in salary and benefit
disputes with public safety employees.
The League's Grassroots Network proposal is an attempt to reverse this trend. Cities are consistently
outspent and out-lobbied by groups that are able to commit substantially more resources to influencing
legislative decisions and which hoister these lobbying efforts with campaign contributions. Cities and the
League may not make campaign contributions to state officials. They do have, however, a network of local
elected and appointed officials with their own extensive community contacts, including personal and
professional acquaintances among legislators and with the Governor. Mobilizing these resources through
the Grassroots Network is the best option for changing the current imbalance of power between the state
and local government.
In order to establish the Grassroots Network, a change in the League's bylaws needs to be approved. The
League is, therefore, asking cities to vote to approve the addition to the bylaws establishing the Grassroots
Network. A ballot response is requested by July 6, 2001.
The proposed dues for the Grassroots Network are based on population as are the League's annual dues.
The League recommended and the City included in its proposed budget the increased cost of the
Grassroots Network (approximately $9,800 for 2001-2002). The total proposed League dues, including
the Grassroots Network, for the 2001-2002 fiscal year is $37,806.
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June 4, 2001,2:26pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 .m.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
June 5, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATI'ORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
H.T.E. Computer Software
Resolution Determining that the H.T.E. Internet Interface, Permitting and
Code Enforcement System Software for the Development Services
Department Cannot be Reasonably Obtained through Usual Bidding
Procedures.
Agreement with H.T.E., Inc. Regarding Purchasing of Internet Interface,
Permitting and Code Enforcement Software for $ $382,726.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution, execution of the Agreement, and transfer of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Management Information Services Division has been working to make City applications available to
the public on the Internet. The goals for the first phase are to implement internet interfaces for class
registration, park reservations, simple building permits, and solid waste systems. All of these applications,
except building permitting and code enforcement, are currently provided by H.T.E.
The Development Services Department is currently using a building permits system from Acella, Inc. This
software is difficult to maintain and does not provide several key features necessary for the City, including
integration with the H.T.E. Financial Systems and a suitable internet interface. Management Information
Services and Development Services staff have determined that the most efficient method of making
building permits available over the internet will be to replace the current permitting system with the H.T.E.
building permits application. This will provide additional functionality for the Development Services staff
and an internet interface for the public which is consistent with City web standards for security and design.
By combining the purchase of internet interface software and building permitting and code enforcement
software, staff has been able to negotiate an additional discount of $24,900 from H.T.E. if ordered prior
to June 30, 2001. The proposed agreement with HTE would provide a software license that is necessary
to migrate the existing building permits system and data to the H.T.E. system, provide staff training, and
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install the Internet interfaces for existing H.T.E. applications. The resolution allows the City to dispense
with normal bidding procedures because the software and services cannot be reasonably acquired through
the bidding process,
The total price of H.T.E. Records Management System will not exceed $382,726 which includes
configuration, training, installation, and sales tax. The building permitting and code enforcement
software ($252,268) is provided for in the current year Development Services amended budget. While the
Internet interface software ($130,458) is in the MIS amended budget.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8.no
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with SYROLI IV, for Tract 5941 Phase 2 located
north of Berkshire Road and east of Monitor Street. (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.
NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE FILED IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 .o.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jacques LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORN E~ "'
CITY MANAGER ~
Agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation to provide modernization of Passenger
Elevator in City Hall Annex Building in the amount of $56,900. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of proposal and award of contract.
BACKGROUNB: Staff sent out Requests for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ and P) for modernization
of the Passenger Elevator in the City Hall Annex Building. One contractor submittted qualifications and
proposal by the May 30, 2001 deadline as follows:
ThyssenKrupp Corporation
840 Embarcadero Dr., Suite 30
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1503
Proposal Total $56,900
The contractor's qualifications and proposal were evaluated and found to be acceptable. This contractor
currently provides maintenance services for all City elevators. This project consists of installing a new
microprocessor elevator control system, door operator, door detection system and car-leveling system for
the City Hall Annex passenger elevator.
This project is included within the FY 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program budget and is funded with
Capital Outlay Funds. The Engineer's Estimate for the work is $65,000.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. p.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~"~
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER ,/~
AgreementforaCommunityRecreationProgram withtheBakersfieldCitySchoolDistrict.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Recreation and Parks and Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) are partners in
providing youth development through a combination of recreation and academics, our respective areas of
expertise. Summer 2001 provides further opportunity with an agreement for a summer recreation program.
The agreement provides for use of school facilities as part of the city's Summer Game Centers at no cost to
the city. Indoor classrooms will be used at Jefferson, Nichols, Wayside, and Franklin Elementary Schools in
conjunction with outdoor activities at the adjacent parks. Children ages 6 through 14 can participate for free
in sports, drama, arts & crafts and other supervised activities. The program will run from June 19 to July 28.
The city will provide recreational swim passes to BCSD to distribute to its summer school students as an
attendance incentive. Students with perfect attendance from Monday through Thursday will be able to swim
for free on one day during the following week. The anticipated use and revenue impact will be offset by the
value of the indoor facilities which otherwise would have to be rented.
This is the second year facilities have been exchanged in this way, and both the department and BCSD are
finding the arrangement beneficial to citizens. The agreement has been fine-tuned since its initial
implementation - originally, the recreational swim pass was good for Fridays only. However, this resulted in
excessive demand. Inviting swimming during the next week evens out demand, and as summer school is
scheduled in the mornings and recreational swim in the afternoons, students can enjoy both activities.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o q.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
May 30, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD(/")` ~'~,
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~',~
Agreement for Extraction, Exchange and Delivery of Banked Groundwater with California
Water Service Co. (Ward No.4 & Outside City Limits)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends execution of the agreement
BACKGROUND:
California Water Service Co. (Cai Water) purchased 41,826 acre-feet of banked groundwater from the Olcese
Water District transaction that is in storage in the City's "2800 Acres" banking facility. Cai Water now owns
and operates the Kernville Domestic Water System in Kemville, CA. Cai Water desires to utilize a portion of
its banked water to exchange for City Kern River water in order to assist in meeting the water service
demands in the Kernville system. Cai Water will withdraw water direct from the Kern River at a point located
in Kernville. A like amount of Cai Water banked water will be transferred to the City account in the "2800
Acres". The annual quantity of water shall not exceed 500 acre-feet. The term of the agreement is to the year
2022, with renewal provisions for an additional 20 years. Cai Water is to maintain a positive balance in its
"2800 Acres" groundwater storage account at ail times, otherwise the agreement shall cease. At times of high
flows on the Kern River and when the City has met all of its required and contractual commitments for delivery
of Kern River water, a direct sale to Cai Water may be permitted under this agreement. Gal Water will pay
a fee of $55.00 (subject to annual adjustment to price index for commodities) to City for each acre-foot of
water diverted or transferred to City.
The City of Bakersfield Water Board reviewed this exchange agreement at its meeting of May 9, 2001 and
recommended approval by the City Council.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. r.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gene Bogad, Water Resources Manager
June 1, 2001
~.PPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ( ~,,~,
SUBJECT: Ditch Eradication Agreement and Pipeline Easement on the City-owned Kern River Canal &
Irrigating Company number four ditch located on the north side of Snow Road between Coffee Road and
Calloway Drive. (Outside City Limits)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends execution of the "Ditch Eradication Agreement and Pipeline
Easement". This includes acceptance of the new easement, quitclaim of old easement, and execution of a
"Consent to Common Use" agreement with the County of Kern.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield owns an easement for an open irrigation ditch near the north right-of-
way on Snow Road between Coffee Road Avenue and Calloway Drive, as well as an additional ditch in the
vicinity known as the north lateral. These irrigation ditches are known as the Kern River Canal and Irrigating
Company number four ditch, which was acquired with the 1976 Kern River Water Rights Acquisition. The
landowner, Donald G. Wattenbarger, is in the process of developing approximately 20 acres of property for
residential use in the county on the north side of Snow Road. The development is known as Tract No. 5909.
Mr. Wattenbarger desires to replace the open ditches with reinforced concrete pipelines along the easements
and rights-of-way. All costs to construct and supply the pipeline and the appurtenant structures, as well as
filling in and restoring the property will be incurred by the developer at no cost to the City of Bakersfield. This
item was approved by the City of Bakersfield Water Board at it's March 7, 2001 meeting and recommended
to the City Council for action.
June 1, 2001 8:42AM
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
rAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o s.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
May 22, 2000
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ ~,~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 97-200 for $60,000 with Kern Economic Development
Corporation (KEDC) for Economic Development in Kern County. (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
The existing agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Kern Economic Development Corporation
(KEDC) expires June 30, 2001. The original agreement was for a three year term, and was extended by one
year in June 2000. This amendment would extend the term of the existing agreement for one year, to June
30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the existing agreement would remain in effect. These include:
· Funding: The contract base amount is $60,000 per year. In addition, KEDC can earn up to an
additional performance-based incentive of $40,000 per year. For each 50 jobs that are created by
an employer within the city limits in which KEDC has been involved in recruiting or expanding, KEDC
will be paid an additional $5,000, up to a maximum of $40,000 each year. These amounts are
included in the Economic and Community Development Department's FY 2001-02 budget.
· information sharing between KEDC and City of Bakersfield: KEDC will continue to provide the City
with extensive information about prospects, and the City will adhere to KEDC's confidentiality policy.
The contract defines the role of both parties regarding other aspects of dealing with prospects.
· Public sector fundinq policy: KEDC will continue its efforts to increase financial support from all
incorporated cities within Kern County.
· Retention proiects: KEDC will refer retention and expansion projects within the city limits to
Economic and Community Development Staff.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.t;.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ ~'~-~'~
DATE: June 5, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER .,~'_~
Amendment No. 1 to Easement Agreement No. 99-15 with Kern Water BankAuthority (Ward
No. 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Kern Water Bank Authority (KWBA) has an existing Easement Agreement No. 99-15 that allowed the
construction and operation of a canal to transport water from the Kern River channel to the Bank's spreading
grounds. The easement is located in the City's "2800 Acres" near the Kern River channel and Enos Lane. The
KWBA is requesting an amendment to the existing easement to allow for the construction of headworks and
a pipeline to connect the City's Kern River Canal to the KWBA canal. The intertie would increase the efficient
conveyance of pumped groundwater from the City's canal to the KWBA canal. KWBA will construct, own and
maintain the added facilities and assume liability for operation of the intertie pipeline and appurtenances.
KWBA has posted liability insurances with the City, naming City as additional insured for this project. The term
of the amended easement is continuous until the easement is abandoned by KWBA, at which time KWBA
is to restore the premises to original condition.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. u.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jacques LaRochel[e, interim Public Works Director
June 1, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
Chester Avenue #3 Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Project. (Ward 2)
1. Amendment #1 to Agreement No. 01-062 with California Water Service Company to reflect
a budget increase of $12,000 for design and construction of fire flow improvements in the
Chester Avenue #3 area.
2. Accept bid to award contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$190,655 for the Chester Avenue #3 Fire Hydrant and Water System improvement Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Amendment, acceptance of Iow responsive bid, and
award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project is part of an ongoing improvement program for the Chester #3 Annexation
Area. This project consists of constructing new water main lines within the street right-of-way and installing
new fire hydrants in and around the Chester Avenue area to provide improved fire protection for residents.
Currently, the water system serving the Chester Avenue #3 Annexation Area does not carry the volume of
water necessary to meet the City of Bakersfield Fire Department's minimum standards. Also, the existing fire
hydrants are spaced too far apart to adequately cover all of the residential homes in the area in the case of
an emergency fire.
After the proposed improvements are constructed, the new water system will carry an adequate volume of
water to meet the City of Bakersfield Fire Department's requirements. New fire hydrants will be used to
replace or supplement existing fire hydrants to provide improved coverage for the residents in the Chester
Avenue area.
This project was budgeted in the 1998-1999 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program and is to be funded
with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies allocated to the City of Bakersfield through the
Economic and Community Development Department.
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Agreement No. 01-062, which was necessary to implement this project, was approved on March 14, 2001.
In order to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder and have sufficient funds available for
contingencies, staff is recommending a budget increase of $12,000 in additional Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG). These funds were made available from project savings from the Haley Street
Area Sidewalk Reconstruction Project. Approval of Amendment #1 would increase the City's project share
total to $225,000. Combined with California Water Service Company's share of $80,516, the inter agency
assistance total would increase to $305,516.
The Engineer's Estimate for the work is $215,000.00. Five (5) bids were received on Thursday, May 3, 2001.
The following one (1) bid was determined to be non-responsive because necessary bid documents were
not properly completed:
1. Total-Western, Inc. Total Bid in the amount of $166,374.00
14503 Garfield Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723 (Out of Town)
Four (4) acceptable bids were received as listed below:
2. West Valley Construction Company, Inc. Total Bid in the amount of $190,655.00
P.O. Box 5639
San Jose, CA 95150 (Out of Town)
3. HPS Mechanical, Inc. Total Bids in the amount of $202,655.00
401 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (City)
4. Barnett-Van Dyne Construction, Inc. Total Bids in the amount of $209,538.00
P.O. Box 4270
Lancaster, CA 93539 (Out of Town)
5. Braun Construction Company Total Bids in the amount of $212,418.00
3008 Sillect Avenue, Suite 108
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (City)
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.v.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY ~ /
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid to award annual contract to Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated, not to exceed
$216,000.00 for earthmoving and hauling.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This type contract has been used for over ten (10) years by various departments when
earthwork requires heavy duty scrapers, loaders, and dump trucks, with operators. Invitations to bid were
sent to fourteen (14) vendors, bid packages were given to nine (9) vendors, and the project was advertised
in The Bakersfield Californian. One (1) bid, from the current contractor, was received. The prices bid by
Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated, reflect a two percent (2%) increase over current contract prices.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8.w.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 30, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORN YL~ ~-~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid to award annual contract to L. N. Cudis & Sons for protective jackets and trousers
for structural fire fighting, not to exceed $25,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: These garments, sometimes called turnout coats and pants, are used by firefighters
for protection while doing their job. Replacement is required because of damage during fire fighting and
normal aging and breakdown of the garments. Additional and replacement quantities needed during the
contract period are not yet known. Invitations to bid were sent to three (3) manufacturers' suppliers. Two (2)
bids were received, however, one (1) had seven (7) exceptions to the minimum specifications and is
considered unacceptable. Staff recommends the award be made to:
L. N. Curtis & sons
1800 Peralta Street
Oakland, CA 94607
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.x.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER
Accept base and additive alternates 1 and 2 bid to award contract to Leo Tidwell Excavating
Corp. ($536,297.50) for traffic signal interconnect at various locations in the City of Bakersfield.
(Wards 1,2,4,5,6,&7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project includes installation of traffic signal interconnect at various locations in the City
of Bakersfield and street lighting conduit on Baker Street. The base bid includes 34th Street from Chester
Avenue to Union Avenue, Baker Street from Truxtun Avenue to Niles Street, Brundage Lane from A Street to
P Street, Various Locations Downtown, and White Lane from Gosford Road to Old River Road. Additive
Alternate 1 includes Wilson Road from Edgemont Drive to Hughes Lane. Additive Alternate 2 includes street
lighting conduit on Baker Street from Truxtun Avenue to Niles Street. The base bid and Additive Alternate 1
are part of the City Master Signal Communication Plan. Federal funds will cover 88.53% of these costs, with
the remainder coming from the Gas Tax Fund. Additive Alternate 2 is a non-Federal aid item and will be
funded by the Gas Tax Fund. This project is included within the ClP budget.
Three acceptable bids were received on May 30, 2001 as follows:
Leo Tidwell Excavating
275 Marquita Avenue
Paso Robles, CA. 93446
(Out of Town)
Braun Construction Company, Inc.
3008 Sillect Avenue, Suite 108
Bakersfield, CA. 93308 (City)
P & G Communications
1220 N. Century
Visalia, CA. 93279
(Out of Town)
$350,630.00
$1851667.50
$536,297.50
$533,145.56
$322,671.00
$855,816.56
$578,632.65
$365,466.O0
$944,098.65
Base bid
Additive Alternates 1+2
Total
Base bid
Additive Alternates 1+2
Total
Base bid
Additive Alternates 1+2
Total
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o y.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD __~./~
DATE: May 31,2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~'~'~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: Accept bid to award annual contract to Pavement Recycling Systems, Incorporated, not to
exceed $100,000.00, for cold planing for the Streets division.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This contract is used primarily by the Streets division to prepare neighborhood streets
for paving. The unit prices for three (3) bidders were compared to determine the Iow bidder, Pavement
Recycling Systems, Incorporated.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8. z.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD .~./~
CITY ATT ORNEY~__~
CITY MANAGER /~
SUBJECT:
Accept bids to award annual contracts to Target Specialty Products, not to exceed
$139,541.43 and Wilbur-Ellis Company, not to exceed $94,167.71 for chemical insecticides
and herbicides for the Parks and Water departments. Total $233,709.14.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bids and award of contracts.
BACKGROUND: These contracts will be used by the Parks and Water departments for control of insects
and weeds on City property. City department personnel estimate the quantities and types of chemicals that
may be required for the upcoming year. Actual quantities are not known until the need arises.
Four (4) bids were received. Unit prices were compared to determine the Iow bidders, and the City can best
be served by awarding two (2) contracts, with nineteen (19) items awarded to Target Specialty Products and
fifteen (15) items awarded to Wilbur-Ellis Company.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. aa.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
May 31, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Appropriate $53,441 prior year HOME entitlement and reprogram $1,190,764 existing HOME
appropriations to the Capital Vision Equities, Senior Housing Project within the HOME fund.
(Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the appropriations and reprogramming of resources.
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting of March 14, 2001, Council approved a Community Development Block
Grant amendment. In compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations,
this amendment authorized the use of certain HOME funds for the Capital Vision Equities, Senior Housing
component of the City Center project. A portion of the funds earmarked for the Senior Housing project
($53,441) were accumulated in previous years as a result of HOME program administration savings. The
$1,190,764 are existing HOME appropriations earmarked for the project.
These transactions necessitate Council approval for appropriations from prior year HOME entitlement
savings and budget transfer to the Economic & Community Development Operating budget.
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. bb.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
May 31, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~¢.
CITY ATTORNEY ~:~, ~~'~
CITY MANAGER ~
Appropriate $190,000 Miscellaneous Water Sales to the Water Resources Operating Budget
within the Agriculture Water Fund for additional electrical power costs (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of appropriation.
BACKGROUND: The amount for electrical power costs varies annually within the Ag Water 2800 Acres
banking program depending on the availability of Kern River water supply, state water supply and current
groundwater levels. Historically, we budget funding in the range of $220,000 to pay power costs to run an
extraction program from the City's 2800 Acres; however, in the current year we did not include funding for
an extraction program.
As a result of the state water supply being 30% of normal last winter and due to the current dry year
on the Kern River, it has become necessary to re-activate our 2800 Acres program which involves the
running of eight wells to recover water previously banked and stored. Under existing agreements between
the City, Kern County Water Agency and the County of Kern, we will receive reimbursement for power costs
and the City will sell its miscellaneous water recovered at current market price.
This program will result in no costs to the City.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: g. cc..
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD~__~'~
May 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNE~
CITY MANAGER
Accept $15,900 of contributions from several local businesses for anti-graffiti
educational and promotional activities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of contributions.
BACKGROUND: Several local businesses have made donations to the Anti-Graffiti Program totaling
$15,900 for the purpose of conducting and expanding anti-graffiti educational and promotional activities.
These businesses are supportive of the Program's preventive efforts. The donated funds are to defray
the cost incurred by activities such as the poster and essay contest, production of anti-graffiti calendars,
production of billboards, etc. These funds are included within General Services' operating budget.
Monetary donations were received from the following:
The Aaron Companies
Acme Advertising Specialties
Akri Corporation
B & B Surplus
Bakersfield Association of Realtors
Bank of Stockdale
Castle & Cooke
Central California Association of Public Employees
CTA Sierra Service Center Council
El Paso Merchant Energy
Family Motors
Frito-Lay
Granite Construction Company
Griffith Company
Guarantee Shoe Center
Hall Ambulance
Kern Trophies
Key Properties
Occidental of Elk Hills
Pacific Bell
Pacific Gas & Electric
Quality Meat
Raymond's Trophy & Awards
Roto-Rooter Plumbers
South Kern Machinery
Stinson Stationers
Target
Union Cemetery Association
Valley Plaza
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REPORT
I MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 I AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
I
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ITEM: 8.dd.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APP,R~VED
FROM: Eric Matlock, Chief of Police DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: June 4, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~/'~"
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Referral of taxi-cab revisions to Legislative & Litigation Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends referral of the matter to the Legislation & Litigation Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Police Department desires to make several minor changes to the existing taxi-cab
ordinance. At this point, the proposed changes deal with Sections 5.50.020 (Permits), 5.50.090 (Vehicle
Identification), 5.50.110 (Numbers), 5.50.130 (Inspection), and 5.50.140 (Taximeters).
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9ca.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT HEAD '~'~
May 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY~
CITY MANAGER /'~
Consolidated Maintenance District.
1. Protest hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1241 regarding the park
landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance District.
2. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the 2001-2002 budget, confirming the park landscaping assessments
and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (No increase in
rates) (All wards)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City Council approved Resolution of Intention No. 1241 on May 16, 2001, preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report and the 2001-2002 park landscaping
budget for the Consolidated Maintenance District. This Resolution also set the protest hearing date for June
13, 2001. Park landscaping assessment rates were not increased for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.
Approximately 13,300 notices were sent out with park landscaping assessments.
1. This hearing is to hear protests only on the following: the fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit
including tier level, the amount of the park landscaping assessment on any parcel of property to be assessed
and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private
contractor.
2. This Resolution confirms the 2001-2002 Consolidated Maintenance District park landscaping assessments
and authorizes collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution of Intention No. 1241 is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT HEAD~-
CITY MANAGER ~-~
Consolidated Maintenance District.
1. Protest hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1242 regarding the street
landscaping assessments for the Consolidated Maintenance District.
2. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the 2001-2002 budget, confirming the street landscaping
assessments and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (No
increase in rates) (All wards)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City Council approved Resolution of Intention No. 1242 on May 16, 2001, preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report and the 2001-2002 street landscaping
budget for the Consolidated Maintenance District. This Resolution also set the protest hearing date for June
13, 2001. Street landscaping assessment rates were not increased for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.
Approximately 23,100 notices were sent out with street landscaping assessments.
1. This hearing is to hear protests only on the following: the fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit
including tier level, the amount of the street landscaping assessment on any parcel of property to be assessed
and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private
contractor.
2. This Resolution confirms the 2001-2002 Consolidated Maintenance District street landscaping assessments
and authorizes collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution of Intention No. 1242 is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
May 30, 2001 CITY ATTORNE~"~
CITY MANAGER ~
Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts.
1. Protest hearing as required by Resolution of' Intention No. 1243 regarding the assessments
for four Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts.
2. Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's report for four Traffic Signal
Maintenance Districts and the 2001-2002 budgets, confirming the assessments and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City Council approved Resolution of Intention No. 1243 on May 16, 2001, preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report and the 2001-2002 budgets for the
Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts. This Resolution also set the protest hearing date for June 13, 2001.
Traffic signal assessment rates were not increased for the 2001-2002 fiscal year. Thirty one notices were sent
out.
1. This hearing is to hear protests only on the following: the fairness of the benefit formula, the amount of the
assessment on any parcel of property to be assessed and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether
to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private contractor.
2. This Resolution confirms the 2001-2002 Traffic Signal Maintenance District assessments and authorizes
collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution of Intention No. 1243 is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Counci~
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
May 25, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~f~,'~-"~
CITY A'l-r O RN E~'/~'~
CITY MANAGER ~¢:¢~"~,
Proposed Assessment District No. 01-1 (Ming Avenue at Allen/Mountain Vista Drive/Hampton
Place):
1. Protest Hearing for proposed Assessment District No. 01-1.
2. Resolution Approving Final Engineer's Report, Levying Assessments, Ordering
Improvements, and Authorizing and Directing Relating Actions.
3. Resolution Determining Assessments Remaining Unpaid.
4. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds.
5. Resolution Approving Form and Substance of Preliminary Official Statement and Bond
Purchase Contract, Authorizing Modifications Thereto, Authorizing Execution Thereof,
and Authorizing Related Documents and Actions. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends overriding protests and adopting Resolutions.
BACKGROUND: On April 25, 2001, Council approved the Preliminary Engineer's Report and scheduled the
hearing for June 13, 2001.
Following the close of the hearing, adoption of these resolutions will approve the Final Engineer's report, levy
the assessments, order the public improvements, and provide for the cash payment period for property
owners wishing to pay all or any part of their respective assessments in cash, without interest.
Thereafter, the assessments will be recorded as liens in the County Recorder's Office, and notice of
assessment and cash payment opportunity will be mailed to the property owners (Coleman Homes and
Hampton Place) of any property on which an assessment was levied and recorded. In order to expedite the
bond sale and delivery, Coleman Homes and Hampton Place has waived their entitlement to pay any part of
any of the assessments in cash, and the Finance Director will certify and file with the City Clerk the List of
Paid and Unpaid Assessments.
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Assuming Council wishes to proceed with authorization, issuance, and sale of the limited obligation
improvement bonds corresponding to the unpaid assessments, Council must adopt the four resolutions
presented. Assuming Council adoption of the four resolutions, the next step will be the pre-marketing and
pricing of bond sale by Sutro and Company Inc., to be concluded on July 17, 2001 by execution of the Bond
Pumhase Contract, which will establish the maturity schedule, interest rates, and purchase price for the bond
issue. Actual delivery of the bonds is scheduled for July 17, 2001 at which point funds will be available to pay
for the authorized public improvements as they are completed.
The Final Engineer's Report is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.e.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members APPROVED
FROM: Jacques LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD .~Y -
DATE: May 18,2001 CITY ATTORNE~'/ ~-
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Public hearing to consider commercial refuse rate increase for fiscal year 2001/02 (3.23%
proposed rate increase). (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND: State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees and charges be
adopted by ordinance or resolution foltowing a public hearing. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code, it is the intent of the City Council to require the ascertainment and recovery of costs reasonably
incurred from fees and charges levied. This public hearing provides the mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted
by the City for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services for which
the fees are charged.
Solid Waste (Refuse) rates for Commercial Service, reflect a 3.23% increase in rates for the vanous services.
This increase covers cost-of-living adjustments inclUded in contracts with haulers, maintenance costs, and costs
for street sweeping and commercial wood waste recycling.
The proposed fees would become effective July 1, 2001.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9. f.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members APPROVED
Jacques LaRochelle, Interim Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT HEAD(~' ~ ~-t~'
May 18, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY~ "'-/~
CITY MANAGER~
Public hearing to consider residential refuse rate increases for fiscal year 2001/02 (3.23%
proposed rate increase). (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends opening the public hearing, receiving testimony and continuing
the hearing until June 27, 2001.
BACKGROUND: State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees and
charges be adopted by ordinance or resolution following a public hearing. A notice of the proposed rate
increase and the public hearing was mailed to each of the 63,000 residential property owners in the City.
As of May 31, 2001, the City Clerk had received 44 written letters protesting the refuse fee and 2 written
letters supporting the refuse fee.
Two refuse service collection rates are proposed to be increased in this hearing: Single Family dwelling
and Multiple Family dwelling (up to four units) refuse service. The single family rate is proposed to be
increased from $139.50 per unit to $144.00 per unit per year (an increase of 3.23%). The multi-family rate
is proposed to be increased from $126.24 per unit per year to $130.32 per unit per year. The increase
covers inflation and operating cost increases in contracts with our haulers, maintenance costs, and costs
for greenwaste carts and recycling equipment to meet the state recycling mandates.
According to Proposition 218, if written protests against the proposed fee are presented by a majority of
the identified parcels, the City shall not charge the annual proposed fee. If written protests against the
proposed fee are not presented by a majority of the identified parcels, the City Council may adopt the
proposed fee.
The proposed fees would become effective July 1, 2001.
An advertisement was sent to the Bakersfield Californian on June 1, 2001 for
publication of a required ten day notice of this June 13 hearing. However, due to
a publication error, the notice was not published ten days before the hearing.
Therefore, staff is recommending the hearing be opened June 13, 2001 as
scheduled in notices mailed to property owners, and that the hearing be continued
to the June 27, 2001, for additional testimony and adoption of the Resolution.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.g.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
June 5, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD /~
ClTY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Public Hearing for the FY 2001-02 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Capital
Improvement Program Budgets.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council hear public testimony.
BACKGROUND:
Each year a public hearing is required prior to adoption of the budget to hear public comment. The FY 2001-02
budget is proposed at $273,802,726 which includes a $227,-!.-!.,!. ,542 operating budget, a $18,370,755 Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency budget and a $27,987,429 capital improvement budget. Final adoption of the budget is
scheduled for June 27, 2001.
Prior to this public hearing, individual department budget presentations were made to the Council on May 16,
2001, May 21, 2001, May 30, 2001, June 4, 2001 and June 13, 2001. Responses to Council budget questions
resulting from the budget presentations were forwarded to each Council member with the general information
package on May 25, 2001 and June 8, 2001.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: !0.ao
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
June 4, 2001
Report on City Center Project
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD /'~
CITY ATi'ORNEY /C~~'
CITYMANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
City Manager Alan Tandy will give an update on the progress of the City Center
Project.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: !0.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
June 7, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
ClTY A'FrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Budget and Finance Commi~ee Majority and Minority Reports regarding City policy and criteria
used in evaluating requests for funds from non-profit groups.
1) Budget and Finance Committee Majority Report No. 3-01
2) Budget and Finance Committee Minority Report No. 4-01
RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommends acceptance of the reports.
BACKGROUND:
The City annually receives a variety of requests for City funds from non-profit groups. Most are requesting
use of Community Development Block Grant Funds but there are some which request General Funds as well.
In order to fairly evaluate these requests the City Council has had a policy that these requests meet a certain
criteria.
Based on the increasing number of requests for financial assistance that the City continues to
receive, the limited availability of funds and the financial demands of normal city operations and
needs including police and fire protection, public works infrastructure needs such as roads and other
city services, the Committee recommended this issue be discussed by the full Council to re-examine
the policy and criteria used to evaluate requests for funds from non-profit groups.
Majority Report
The Majority Report recommends:
1) Contribution from the City of Bakersfield to the Bakersfield Museum of Art from Council
contingency to underwrite a portion of the cost for the "Russell and Remington: Storytellers of
the West" exhibit at the Bakersfield Museum of Art - September 9 to November 25, 2001.
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2)
All other requests for funds from non-profit groups be included as part of the June 13, 2001,
Council discussion regarding City policy and criteria used in evaluating requests for funds from
non-profit groups.
Minority Repo~
The Minority report recommends:
1)
All requests for funds from non-profit groups be included as part of the June 13, 2001, Council
discussion regarding City policy and criteria used in evaluating requests for funds from non-
profit groups.
Staff Comments ! Recommendations:
The City Council policy of, for the most part, not funding operating costs of public service agencies has served
the City well over the years. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds of agencies that serve the poor, sick,
disabled, and disadvantaged, all of which have great merit and all of which need more money. A broad scale
opening of the policy would overwhelm the City. There is no way that we can afford to help even a small
percentage of the agencies that have merit.
Policy Adiustment
Most of the strong Council interest in funding operating costs of non-profits has revolved around the
Bakersfield Senior Center, Symphony and Bakersfield Art Museum. In each of these cases, there has been
a multi-year relationship with the entities involved. In fact, all three have leased City property for years. Two
have been gifted the property they formerly leased.
It is therefore recommended that the historic policy be kept in place with the exception of these three
entities, whose Ionq-term relationship and involved financial history with the City make them unique.
Specific Application Requests
Bakersfield Music Theater - Request for $50,000. Their continued existence appears to be
threatened. This is for debt service retirement on capitat costs, and therefore fits within the Council
policy. The appropriate source, if Council wishes to fund it, would be Council Contingency. The
activity does fit the concepts of the Downtown Charrette and Vision 2020.
Kern County Museum - The original request was for $100,000 in operating funds. That has been
amended to use the funds for ADA issues. Staff would recommend helping them out by prioritizing
two existing City projects to "go there next" rather than assisting them with operating costs or the ADA.
Staff recommends working out a two-year CDBG program for median enhancements and on-going
street lighting program.
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Bakersfield Colleae - The College wants an unspecified amount to contribute toward a new
competitive pool and rehabilitation of their old pool. While this has merit, the College has its own tax
base. The Recreation and Parks Director feels any City resource investments in aquatics would best
be applied elsewhere. The staff recommends exploring discussions on joint use opportunities with
no capital contribution.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
ITEM: ].]..a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
June 1, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD(~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~
An Ordinance Amending Section 12.44.031 of Chapter 12.44 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code Relating to Business Use of Sidewalks. (l't reading 5/30/01 )
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Section 12.44.031(I) authorizes the City Manager to annually review the number of special permits issued for
downtown promotions to determine whether the maximum number of permits granted annually shall be
increased or decreased. The Downtown Business and Property Owners' Association (formerly known as the
"Downtown Business Association") and local produce marketers would like to hold weekly "Farmer's Markets"
in the downtown area.
The current ordinance limits the boundaries of open air markets to Wall Street Alley. The Downtown Business
and Property Owners' Association and local produce marketers desire to expand the location of open-air
markets to include the sidewalk area located on the west side of Chester Avenue between Wall Street and
18th Street. Affected merchants on Chester Avenue have consented to such use of the sidewalks fronting
their businesses. The ordinance also restricts the number of open air markets to 13 per year. The amended
ordinance would allow up to 52 open air markets per year
In addition, several sections of Section 12.44.031 contain typographical errors which will be corrected with
this modification.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: dune 13, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: DeCerred Business
ITEM: 11.b.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM Development Services - Planning
DATE: May 16, 2001
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
An ordinance amending sections of Chapters 17.52 and 17.54 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance)
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC) related to utilization of the P.C.D. (Planned
Commercial Development) zone as combining zones. (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
The City Council considered first reading of this item on May 30, 2001.
The proposed ordinance amendments were referred to the Urban Development Committee on
February 28, 2001. On May 14, 2001, the committee met to discuss the proposed ordinance change.
The committee expressed concern that the amendment, while providing a streamlining option to the
P.U.D. and P.C.D. process, it did not provide an opportunity for Council involvement except on appeal.
The committee directed staff to add language to the proposed ordinance to provide for review by the
City Council. That language is as follows:
When the P.U.D. or P.C.D. zone is used as a combining zone, all approvals
and recommendations by the Planning Commission shall be presented to the
City Council for final action following public hearing by the Planning
Commission. Matters so presented to the City Council for final action shall not
require a noticed public hearing before the City Council except as set forth in
(this will reference related section below).
If the Council decides to disapprove the recommendation, add to or change any
of the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, the City Council
shall set the matter for a noticed public hearing at the next available regular
meeting for which notice, as required in Section 17.64.050, may be published,
posted and mailed. The hearing shall constitute the review and approval of the
preliminary development plans. Modification to approved plans will be subject
to the provisions set forth in (this will reference related section in existing
ordinance).
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With the proposed change, the committee suppoded the ordinance and recommended that it be
brought back to the Council for action. Additional material from the Planning Commission hearing is
contained in the Background section of this report.
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 2001, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance.
This ordinance provides that the existing P.U.D. and P.C.D. ordinances be amended to allow their use
as either exclusive zones or as combining zones. This would allow property to be zoned C-2/P.C.D.
for example, which would give the applicant the entitlements to construct uses allowed under the C-2
zone (General Commercial) and would allow the Planning Commission to review and approve plans
for the site once the applicant has firmed up development plans and client prospects. The advantages
of using the P.U.D./P.C.D. zones as combining zones are as follows:
Community Advantages:
A. Commission would have design control on unique or sensitive areas.
B. Increased neighborhood input on proposed design.
C. Commission/Council assurance of design review in controversial rezoning applications.
Developer Advantaqes:
A. Applicant receives zoning entitlements prior to investment into project design.
B. Project design investment placed nearer to project fruition.
Fewer design amendments (processing/timing delays) necessary due to project evolution over
time.
D. Applicants can assure neighborhoods of future design input opportunity.
Existing ordinance provisions: Currently the City's P.U.D. and P.C.D. zones are exclusive zone
districts. Property to be zoned P.U.D. or P.C.D. requires the applicant to have specific design criteria
at hand and the information is presented to the Planninq Commission and City Council for approval.
The plans themselves become part of the zone. Manipulation of the approved plans after the
P.U.D./P.C.D. exclusive zone is approved may take place under Ptanninq Director or P]anninq
Commission review, dependinq on the extent of proposed changes. The uses allowed under exclusive
P.U.D./P.C.D. zoning are listed within the P.U.D. and P.C.D. sections of the zoning code. P.U.D.
zoning allows single and multiple family residential uses (R-l, R-2, R-3 and R-4 uses) in densities
governed by the general plan designation within which the P.U.D. zone is assigned. The approved
P.U.D. plans lock in the number of units.
P.C.D. zoning allows commercial office through general commercial uses (C-0, C-1 and C-2 uses).
In both the P.U.D. and P.C.D. zones, the Planning Commission and City Council approve building
elevations, site plans and landscape plans.
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Proposed Changes: Under the proposal to use a P.U.D. or P.C.D. zone as a combining zone, the
applicant could request an R-l, R-2, R-3 or R-4 residential zone district or a C-0, C-1 or C-2
commercial zone district with a P.U.D. or P.C.D. combining zone. Assignment of the P.U.D. or P.C.D.
as a combining zone would allow the applicant to brinq desiqn plans back to the Planninq Commission
once they were able to more accurately depict proposed development. The Council could also
approve a specific zone classification with a P.U.D./P.C.D. combining zone when the Council deems
it necessary to regulate design.
It would not be the intent to assign the P.U.D./P.C.D. combining zone in all residential and commercial
zone change cases. The P.U.D./P.C.D. combining zone should be reserved for sites with sensitive
or unique circumstances, orwhen public input indicates it would be beneficial. Existing city ordinances
which regulate setbacks, building height, landscaping, walls, overlook and various other land use
relationships and provisions for access are adequate in most cases.
The City once had a D (Design) overlay zone (formerly BMC Chapter 17.40) which was applied to
most multiple family residential and commercial zone districts. This required review of development
design by the Commission. The desiqn review became cumbersome to developers due to its
subiectivity and was removed by the City Council and replaced with the current site plan review
process in 1982. The site plan review process and existing city ordinances were introduced and
amended at that time to address the issues commonly brought up in the design review hearings and
codify them as standards with which staff now reviews projects.
Notice of this proposed ordinance was provided to the local Building Industry Association, American
Institute of Architects, Bakersfield Association of Realtors, and the City's list of engineers and
architects. No one spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendments at the Planning
Commission hearing.
Attached Exhibit "A" is the proposed ordinance. Exhibit "B" is a line out/italics version depicting
specific wording changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DETERMINATION:
This project has been found to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures in accordance with
Section 15061 of the State CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed
ordinance amendment will not effect the environment and the general rule under CEQA would apply.
A Notice of Exemption has been prepared.
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