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AGENDA
MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2001
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
2. WORKSHOP
(20 min)
a. Update on Riverwalk Plaza. (Alan Tandy, City Manager)
(20 min)
Update regarding Public Works Street Maintenance Efforts. (Brad Underwood,
Public Works Operations Manager)
(20 min)
c. Ward Reapportionment (Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director)
3. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8 regarding property located at 6917 Akers Road, APN 515-031-08;
Negotiating Parties: Finance Director Gregory Klimko, Real Property Manager Don
Anderson and Leonard Aguirre; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for
purchase.
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. ClV-F-00-5894 AWl DLB
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Reverend Mark J. Lawrence, Saint Paul's Episcopal Parish.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE r~
by Lauren Holbrook, 3 grade student at Centennial Elementary.
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
7. APPOINTMENTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Ward 1 )
(Ward2)
Minutes:
a. August 8, 2001 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from July 27, to August 9, 2001 in the amount of $7,309,560.10; and Self
Insurance payments from July 27, to August 9, 2001 in the amount of $600,829.88.
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1249 to establish Maintenance District TS-6, (E.
Brundage, Hayes), for traffic signal maintenance and operation, preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report.
Resolution of Intention No. 1251ordering the vacation of 1st Street, between Chester
Avenue and Eye Street. (Albertson's Market Site)
Co-generation Engine Emission/Performance System at Wastewater Treatment
Plant 3:
Resolution determining that modifications to the Co-generation Engine
Emission/Performance System at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 cannot be
accomplished through the usual bidding procedures and authorize the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $41,287.98.
Agreement with Combustion Compliance Corporation $41,287.98 for the
purchase and installation of equipment to modify the co-generation engine
at Plant 3.
f. Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy of the City.
g. Resolution establishing Council Policy for cable broadcast of public meetings.
Resolution setting salaries and related benefits for officers of the General
Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 146-00 revising the dates of regular meetings.
of the City Council during the month of October, 2001.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
j. Tract Maps/improvement Agreements:
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc., for
Tract 6003, Phase 1, located south of Krebs Road, east of Fruitvale Avenue.
(ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc., for
Tract 6013, Phase 1, located north of Hageman Road, east of Fruitvale
Avenue.
(Ward 6)
Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke Commercial-CA, Inc., for
Parcel Map 10465, located south of Pacheco Road, west of Gosford Road.
(Ward 3)
Agreement with Kern River Partners, LLC for dedication and reservation of real
property, located at the southwest corner of Highway 178 and Miramonte Drive.
(Ward 1)
Agreement with Friendship House Community Center (FHCC) for $35,000 of
Community Development Block Grant Funds to rehabilitate the recreation center
and classroom located at 2424 Cottonwood Road.
Agreeme,t with Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit
organiz: .q, to purchase two surplus computers from the City for $1.00 each, total
of $2.00.
n. Entry Monument Signs:
Ground Lease Agreement at Kern Delta Park located on the east side of
State Route 99, between McKee Road and Panama Road. (Outside City
Limits)
o. Developer Reimbursement Agreements for Street Reconstruction:
(Ward 4)
Reimbursement Agreement with Castle & Cooke Califomia, Inc.$34,646 for
reconstruction of existing pavement on the south side of Brimhall Road,
between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue.
(Ward 4)
Reimbursement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. $115,939
for reconstruction of existing pavement along the west side of Gosford
Road, between Pacheco Road and Harris Road.
(Ward 2)
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-214 with Green Gardens and Golden
Empire ~ffordable Housing, Inc. for the assignment of a 90 unit affordable multi-
family housing project located at 2300 South Union Avenue.
(Ward 7)
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 00-287 with RBF Consulting, $4,400 for
environmental consulting on the White Lane/Highway 99 Interchange
Reconstruction project.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 7)
(Ward 1 )
(Ward 1)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW 00-109 with Ross-Campbell, Inc. to
include radio advertisements into the scope of services. (Increase of $7,248.78).
Bids:
Accept bid to award contract to Martha Bowers, Inc. dba BCI, in the amount of
$220,535 for the construction of Gwendolyn Street area sewers.
Accept bid from Rehrig Pacific Company, $112,029, for 2400 refuse and
greenwaste containers for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works.
Accept bid from SC Communications, Incorporated, $96,187.92 for 125 Motorola
Radios and accessories.
Extend bid from Gibbs Truck Centers $88,709.42, for one (1) additional Three Axle
Dump Truck for the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works.
Extend bid from Central Valley Truck Center $240,994, for two (2) Refuse Trucks,
one (1) additional front end loader and one (1) replacement roll-off, for the Solid
Waste Division of Public Works.
Accept bids from IBM Direct and Stutz Associates to purchase personal computers,
monitors and miscellaneous equipment, not to exceed $350,000.
Miscellaneous:
Accept fire insurance settlement from Chubb and Sons, in the amount of $293,236
for fire damage to the Bakersfield Municipal Airport Restaurant.
Downtown Business and Property Owners Association request for assumption of
Banner change-out responsibilities and debt. (Refer to Budget and Finance
Committee)
aa.
Transfer of $50,000 from Council Contingency to the Non-Departmental Budget in
the General Fund for a financial contribution to the Bakersfield Senior Center.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through aa.
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9. HEARINGS
(Staff comments will be made by Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director, on
Hearing Items a. through i.)
(Ward 4)
Final Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
P00-0291:
Castle & Cooke California, Inc. is requesting (1) an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land
use map designation from Office Commercial to General Commercial, (2) an
amendment to the Kern River Plan Element by changing the land use map
designation from 6.25 Office Commercial to 6.2 General Commercial, and (3) Zone
Change from Professional and Administrative Office to Regional Commercial on
32.89 acres, located west of Calloway Drive, between Stockdale Highway and the
Kern River.
Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for General
Plan Amendment/Zone Change P00-0291.
Resolution adopting the amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map
designation from Office Commercial to General Commercial on 32.89 acres.
Resolution adopting the amendment to the Kern River Plan Element by
changing the land use map designation from 6.25 Office Commercial to 6.2
General Commercial on 32.89 acres.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Maps 102-31 and 123-06 from Professional and Administrative Office to
Regional Commercial on 32.89 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions certifying the final environmental
impact report and approving the general plan amendment, first reading of the
ordinance and deny the appeal.
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(Ward 4)
HEARINGS continued
b. General Plan Amendment No. P00-0810
Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. is requesting to amend the Land Use Element of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use
map designation from Low Density Residential to General Commercial on
10.81 acres, located south of Olive Drive, west of Highway 99, at the
northwest corner of the Knudsen Drive and Hageman road alignment.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan by changing the land use map designation from Low Density
Residential to General Commercial on 10.81 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
(Ward 3)
General Plan Amendment No. P01-0163
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan by changing the land use map designation from Low Medium
Density Residential to General Commercial on 7 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of Alfred Harrall Highway and State Route 178.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
(Ward 6)
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. P01-0223
SmithTech USA has requested amendments to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan and a zone change on a site consisting
of 28.41 acres located along the southwest corner of Pacheco Road and Old River
Road.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment changing the land use
designation from Low Density Residential to High Medium Density
Residential on 28.41 acres.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 123-19 changing the zoning from One-Family Dwelling to Limited
Multiple-Family Dwelling on 28.41 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the negative declaration and
approving the general plan amendment as recommended by the Planning
Commission and first reading of the ordinance.
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9. HEARINGS continued
(Ward 2)
e. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change P01-0224:
Interstate Properties has proposed a General Plan Amendment on two acres and
an Ordinance amendment for approximately 4 acres for a grocery store, located
north of Brundage Lane, between Chester Avenue and Eye Street.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment and Negative Declaration
to change the land use designation from High Density Residential to
General Commercial.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map 103-31 from Regional Commercial, Professional and Administrative
Office and Limited Multiple Family Dwelling to Planned Commercial
Development.
Staff re.commends adoption of the resolution adopting the negative declaration and
approwng the general plan amendment as requested and first reading of the
ordinance.
(Ward 4)
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change and RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan
Amendment No. P01-0227:
Project Design Consultants representing RiverLakes Land Development Co. have
proposed a General Plan Amendment and an Ordinance amendment for
approximately 75 acres, located south of Olive Drive, between Patton Way and
Calloway Drive within the RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan area.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment to change land use
designations to Low Medium Density Residential at the southwest comer of
RiverLakes and Olive Drives; to Low Medium Density Residential, High
Medium Density Residential and Office Commercial; south of Hageman and
RiverLakes Drives, west of Coffee Road; and to Low Density Residential,
General Commercial and Light Industrial east of Coffee Road, north of
Meany Avenue.
Resolution adopting the RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment to
change land use designations to Low Medium Density Residential at the
southwest corner of RiverLakes and Olive Drives; to Low Medium Density
Residential, High Medium Density Residential and Office Commercial south
of Hageman and RiverLakes Drives, west of Coffee Road; and to Low
Density Residential, General Commercial and Light Industrial east of Coffee
Road, north of Meany Avenue.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Maps 102-08, 102-17, 102-20 and 102-21 to Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling at the southwest corner of RiverLakes and Olive Drives, to Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling and Office Commercial south of Hageman and
RiverLakes Drives, west of Coffee Road; and to One Family Dwelling,
Commercial and Light Manufacturing east of Coffee Road, north of Meany
Avenue.
Staff re~ommends adoption of the resolution adopting the negative declaration and
approwng the general plan amendment and specific plan amendment as
recommended by the Planning Commission and first reading of the ordinance.
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9. HEARINGS continued
(Ward 4)
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change P01-0228 and appeal of the Planning
Commission recommendation.
SmithTech/USA has applied to amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan and zoning on a 157.17 acre site located between
Snow Road, Reina Road, Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment and Negative Declaration
to change the land use designation from Resource-Intensive Agriculture to
Low Density Residential on 147.14 acres and from Resource-Intensive
Agriculture to High Medium Density on 10.03 acres.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 101-12 from Estate One-Family Dwelling to One Family Dwelling
on 69.22 acres, to One-Family Dwelling Church on 10.80 acres, from
Agriculture to One Family Dwelling on 67.12 acres and to Limited Multiple
Dwelling on 10.03 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the Negative Declaration,
General Plan amendment, first reading of the ordinance and deny the appeal.
h. General Plan Amendment No. P01-0285
City of Bakersfield has applied to amend the Land Use Element and Kern River
Plan Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of
changes to the City's Land Use and Kern River Plan Element maps to achieve
consistency with the Kern County Board of Supervisors' approved amendments
from September 1999 and December 2000. These amendments are two separate
sites located within the County jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan. (County Jurisdiction)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the amendments to the
Land Use Element and Kern River Plan Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan.
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(Ward 6)
HEARINGS continued
i. ~ General Plan AmendmentJZone Change No. P01-0302
The Lusich Company, Inc. has requested to amend the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map
designation from General Commercial to Low Density Residential on 8.560 acres
and Low Density Residential to General Commercial on 8.562 acres and change the
zoning from Regional Commercial to One Family Dwelling on 8.560 acres and One
Family Dwelling to Regional Commercial on 8.562 acres located at the northeast
corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Panama Lane.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan by changing the land use map designation from General
Commercial to Low Density Residential on 8.560 acres and Low Density
Residential to General Commercial on 8.562 acres.
Ordinance amending Title 17 c, ,e Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map No. 123-19 from Regional Commercial to One Family Dwelling on
8.560 acres and One Family Dwelling to Regional Commercial on 8.562
acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and first reading of the ordinance.
10. REPORTS
11.
(Ward 5)
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map
No. 102-34 by changing the zoning fro-' ~ Planned Commercial Development zone
to a revised Planned Commercial Development zone on 16,75 acres located on the
north side of Stockdale Highway, east of California Avenue. (#P01-0377) (First
Reading 08-08-01)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
Ordinance adding Chapter 8.58 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
tobacco use prevention and self-service displays. (First Reading 08-08-01)
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends adoption of the ordinance.
Ordinances imposing restrictions on skateboard use on sidewalks within selected
areas of the city.
Ordinance amending Chapter 10.08.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to vehicles and traffic. (First Reading 08-08-01)
Ordinance amending Chapter 10.52.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to bicycles and similar vehicles. (First Reading 08-08-01)
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends adoption of ordinances,
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11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
d. City Council request for staff support and technology funding.
Staff recommends Council discussion.
12.
(Ward 4)
(Ward 2)
NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map
101-35 by changing the zoning on 20 acres located along the south side of Brimhall
Road, west of Jenkins Road from Agriculture zone to an Estate zone. (ZC 01-0334)
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
b. Zone Change P01-0400
1. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos.
103-20 and 103-21 from Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling to Neighborhood
Commercial on a 12,819 square foot site located between State Route 178,
Flower Street, State Route 178 - Beale Avenue on-off ramp/Owens Street
and Beale Avenue.
Staff recommends approving the Notice of Exemption and first reading of the
ordinance.
c. Ordinance adding Section 3.20.066 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
Pre-Qualification of Bidders.
Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of this ordinance.
d. Ordinance amending Section 3.20.090 F of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating
to bonding for City projects.
Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of this ordinance.
13. COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JOHN W. STINSO~,[UA~sSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - AUGUST 22, 2001, COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2001
PRE-MEETING
There are three workshops: 1) an update on Riverwalk Plaza by Alan Tandy, City Manager; 2) an update
regarding Public Works Street Maintenance Efforts by Operations Manager, Brad Underwood; and 3) a
report on ward reapportionment by Development Services Director, Jack Hardisty.
There are two closed session items: 1) Conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding 6917 Akers
Road; and 2) Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving Roger Edwin Hartley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Resolutions:
Item 8c. Resolution of Intention to establish a Maintenance District {E. Brunda(]e. Haves). for traffic siQnal
maintenance, and oreliminarilv adootin(~, confirmin(3 and aoorovinc~ Public Works Director's RePort. A
written request was received from the chairman trustee of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church to form
a maintenance district for the operation and maintenance of a traffic signal on E. Brundage Lane at Hayes
Street. The proposed traffic signal is considered a convenience traffic signal since it is not required by
the Traffic Authority to regulate traffic flow, but is installed solely for the benefit of the adjacent parcels.
Item 8d. Resolution of Intention to order the vacation of 1st Street, between Chester Avenue and Eye Street
(Albertson's Market Site~. Porter-Robertson Engineering, Inc. has requested vacation of l~t Street between
Chester Avenue and Eye Street on behalf of Interstate Properties, Inc. to provide for a new Albertson's
Market site. The development area will extend north from 1st Street to Brundage Lane and from Chester
Avenue to Eye Street. The proposed building location is on the north side of 1st Street and will encroach
into the north portion of vacated Ist Street. PG&E, Pacific Bell and California Water Services Co. have all
been notified of the proposed closing, and have indicated they will not object to the vacation if the
developer satisfactorily relocates their facilities and/or an adequate easement is reserved for facilities that
remain. No objection has been posted by City Fire, Police, Public Works, Development Services or
Economic Development Departments. Thero is an existing city sewer main in the street that requires
reservation of an easement. The item was heard by the Planning Commission at its meeting of June 25,
2001 and was found to be consistent with the 2010 General Plan. The Resolution sets the date of
September 19, 200, for public hearing.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
August17,2001
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Item 8e. Co-Generation Engine Emission/Performance System at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3. The Co-
Generation Engine Emission/Performance System and accompanying accessories removes undesirable
moisture and other components from methane gas. The gas is used to run a co-generation engine that
produces electricity. When working properly, the system produces approximately $400 per day in electrical
power savings. Currently, the engine is shut down due to the excess moisture and other components in
the methane gas. The current system is inadequately scrubbing the methane gas, which has led to more
frequent costly engine overhauls and intermittent failure to meet air emission requirements. Combustion
Compliance Corporation installed the existing co-generation engine emission/performance system and the
proposed system modifications cannot be reasonably accomplished by another vendor because of the
unique design of the existing equipment and materials in place. Combustion Compliance Corporation has
a yearly maintenance contract for the existing engine emission/performance system and would be
responsible to maintain the proposed modifications. The modification will be funded by the FY 2001-02
Operating Budget.
Item 8f. Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy of the City. This Resolution places the City in
conformance with California Government Code that requires staff to annually render to the legislative body
a statement of investment policy which the legislative body shall consider at a public meeting. A Council
member requested that staff participate in the Investment Policy Certification Program offered by the
Municipal Treasurer's Association of the United States and Canada (MTA US&C). Staff has rewritten the
City's Investment Policy in the format of MTA US&C's model policy in order to qualify it for certification.
Authorized investments and pementage limitations have not changed from the current policy. The rewritten
policy was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee who recommend approval. After the policy
is adopted, staff will apply for certification.
Item 8a. Resolution establishin(~ Council Policy for cable broadcast of public meetings. Councilmember
Couch asked staff to develop a policy regarding the broadcast of public meetings in the City Council
Chambers. Staff prepared a draft policy which was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee at its
August 2"~ meeting. The policy provides guidelines for meetings to be broadcast on KGOV. The
Committee recommends approval of the policy.
Item 8h. Resolution re(3ardin(3 Manaoement Salaries. This resolution sets the salary increase for
management and supervisory units at 4% in 2002, 4% in 2003, and 5% in 2004. Police Supervisory unit
salary increases are 4% in 2002, 3% in 2003, and 5% in 2004. The resolution also makes changes in the
limits of vacation accrual and changes to deferred compensation contributions. There are also changes
proposed for sick leave payoff upon separation and changes related to how retirement contributions are
treated by P.E.R.S. Details of the proposed changes are included in the administrative report.
Item 8i. Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 146-00 revisinq the dates Of regular meetinqs of the City
Council durinq the month of October, 2001. This resolution set the dates of regular City Council meetings,
Joint City/County Meetings, Budget Hearings and Department Presentation for calendar year 2001. In
order to accommodate various schedules, it is recommended that the regular Council Meeting set for
October 10, 2001 be rescheduled to October 3, 2001. The next regular meeting will be held on October
24th as scheduled.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
August 17, 2001
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Aqreements:
Item Bk. AQreement with Kern River Partners, LLC for dedication and reservation of real property Iocet~rl
at the southwest corner of Hiqhway 178 and Miramonte Drive. On October 21, 1993, the Planning
Commission conditionally approved Tentative Tract 5656 on 193.68 acres, consisting of 180 lots for single
family residential development and 5 large lots for further subdivision located at the southwest corner of
Highway 178 and Miramonte Drive. This agreement provides for the Subdivider to dedicate 2.75 net acres
of real property located on the west side of Miramonte Drive, and 2.5 net acres of real property adjacent
to it in order to provide a 5.25 acre park site. The Agreement places a value on the reserved property at
$10,000 per acre for a total of $25,000 and gives the City an opportunity to purchase the reserved property
when the improvements on the development are completed.
Item 81. Aareement with Friendship House Community Center (FHCC) for $35,000 of Community
Development Block Grant Funds to rehabilitate the Recreation Center and Classroom located at 2424
Cottonwood Road. The City of Bakersfield Action Plans for FY99 and FY95, approved by the City Council,
allocated $35,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate FHCC. The items to be covered by this agreement include
renovation of the HVAC and irrigation systems, conversion of an existing building into a classroom, and
rehabilitation of a restroom.
Item 8m. Aareement with Kern County Hiseanic Chamber of Commerce. a non-profit oraanization, to
oumhase two surolus comouters from the City for $1 each. The Finance Director has received a request
from the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to buy two surplus, used computers. The Municipal
Code provides for this action and states that any sale to a governmental entity or nonprofit organization
shall be subject to confirmation and approval by the City Council. The items are being sold "as is and with
all faults" to remove the City from any potential liability claims for at total cost of $2.
Item 8n. Ground Lease Aqreement at Kern Delta Park located on the east side of State Route 99,
between McKee Road and Panama Road for Entry Monument Siqns. (Outside City Limits) The City
desires to construct one of the two approved Entry Monument Signs along the eastern side of SR 99, just
south of McKee Road. The land where the sign is to be placed is owned by the County of Kern. The
County acquired this parcel of land in 1955 as a future park site. The inclusion of the Entry Monument
Sign in this parcel will fit in and enhance any future park the County constr, ucts. All costs to construct the
Entry Monument Sign and appurtenant structures, sign maintenance, and utilities will be born by the City.
The contract to construct the Entry Monument Signs was awarded by the Council at the March 28, 2001
meeting.
Item 80. Developer Reimbursement Aqreements for Street Reconstruction. The existing pavement along
the south side of Brimhall Road between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue has deteriorated and the City
desires to have the existing pavement in this area reconstructed. It has been determined that Castle &
Cooke will be providing street improvements in this area and can provide reconstruction of the existing
pavement at the same time at a lower rate to the City than sending City crews out to perform the work
separately. These Reimbursement Agreements will be funded with existing budgeted funds for street
maintenance; therefore, no additional appropriation is necessary.
Item 8o. Amendment No. 2 to Aq reement No. 99-214 with Green Gardens and Golden Emoire Affordable
Housin(~. Inc. for the assionment of a 90 unit affordable multi-family housin(3 oroiect located at 2300 South
Union Avenue. In 1999, the City budgeted approximately $140,000 in infrastructure improvements using
a combination of CDBG and HOME funds to benefit an affordable multi-family housing project located at
2300 South Union Avenue. The project was developed by Green Gardens, LLC, a California corporation.
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August 17, 2001
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The total project involved 7.3 acres, substantial rehabilitation, and re-use of two existing structures for 90
Single Room Occupancy affordable housing units. Construction was completed last year and tenancy
occupation is near capacity. The City's contract contains covenants and conditions regarding the use of
the property during the twenty year affordability period. Green Gardens has requested an Assignment
from the City approving the transfer of the property to Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. (GEAHI),
a California non-profit, public-benefit corporation. For the transfer of the Green Gardens property to occur
without repayment to the City, an Assignment needs to be approved by the Council. As a condition of
the City's approval of the property transfer, GEAHI needs to assume all the rights and obligations of Green
Gardens under City Agreement No. 99-214 and it Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 99-214. The
Assignment has been reviewed and approved by GEAHI and Green Gardens. This Assignment contains
no financial changes to City Agreement No.99-214 or Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 99-214.
Item 8q. Amendment No. 2 to Aqreement No. 00-287 with RBF Consulting for environmental consulting
on the White Lane/HiQhwav 99 Interchan(~e Reconstruction oroiect in the amount of $4.400. During recent
consultations with CalTrans, additional acoustical analysis was requested that were not anticipated in the
original scope of work of Agreement 00-287. The original acoustical work was done on the Smoke Tree
Mobile Home Park. CalTrans now wants the analysis expanded to include the two motel sites adjacent
to and north of the Smoke Tree site. This Amendment is necessary to pay the Consultant for the additional
services required by CalTrans that will be performed under this revised scope of work. Amendment No.
2 adds $4,400 to the total compensation amount, bringing the total amount to $86,144. Sufficient funds
are available within the project's budget
Item 8r Amendment No. I to Agreement No. PW 00-109 with Ross-Camobell. Inc. to include radio
advertisements in the amount of $7,248.78. The original Agreement provided for the contractor to develop
brochures and print items regarding the City's Used Oil Recycling Program. Subsequently, it became
necessary to develop a radio advertising program. This amendment adds $7,248.78, which raises the total
of the agreement to $27,248.78, exceeding the $25,000 department level contract limit. This program is
fully funded by State block grants, so there will be no fiscal impact.
Bids
Item 8s. Award contract for the construction of Gwendolvn Street area sewers to Martha Bowers. Inc. dba
BCI. in the amount of $220.535. Four acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Martha
Bowers, Inc., dba BCI.
Item 8t. Acceot bid for 2400 refuse and ~3reenwaste containers for the Solid Waste Division of Public
Works from Rehri(~ Pacific Company $112,029. Two acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends
award to Rehrig Pacific Company.
Item 8u. Acceot bid for 125 Motorola Radios and accessories from SC Communications. Incorporated.
in the amount of $96,187.92. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to SC
Communications, Incorporated.
Item 8v. Extend bid for one (1) additional Three Axle Dumo Truck for the Street Maintenance Division of
Public Works from Gibbs Truck Centers in the amount of $88.709.42. At the Council meeting of April 11,
2001, Gibbs Truck Center was awarded the bid for the pumhase of dump trucks. The specifications
included a provision, whereby, with the written approval of both the bidder and the City, the City may
purchase additional units at the same per unit cost for a period of time after acceptance of the original bid.
Gibbs Truck Centers has indicate their approval of extending the same per unit cost for this pumhase.
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Item 8w. Extend bid for two (2) Refuse Trucks, one (1) additional front end loader and one (1) replacement
roll-off for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works from Central Valley Truck Center in the amount of
$240,994. At the June 14, 2000 Council meeting, Central Valley Truck Center was awarded the bid for
the purchase of refuse trucks. The specifications included a provision, whereby, with the written approval
of both the bidder and the City, the City may purchase additional units at the same per unit cost for a
period of time after acceptance of the original bid. Central Valley Truck Center has indicated their approval
of extending the same per unit cost for this purchase.
Item 8x. AccePt bids from IBM Direct and Stutuz Associates to purchase Personal computers, monitom
and miscellaneous equipment, not to exceed $350,000. This item is for the purchase of replacement of
computer equipment. Pricing was requested on a "not to exceed" per unit basis for various models
currently available. This allows staff to negotiate for lower prices over the period of the award should
prices drop. Staff is recommending the award be split between IBM Direct and States Associates not to
exceed $350,000.
Miscellaneous
Item 8v. Bakersfield Airpark Fire Insurance Settlement. On December 12, 2000, a fire occurred in the
restaurant facility at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport, causing significant damage. Chubb and Sons has
offered a cash settlement in the amount of $293,236 for the fire damage. Accepting the settlement means
the funds, at 5% interest, would generate approximately $13,000 for the annual operating budget and be
a more secure revenue source than the restaurant has proved to be.
Item 8z. Downtown Business and ProPerty Owners Association (DPBOA~ reauest for assumption of
Banner chanae-out Responsibilities and Debt. On December 17, 1997, the DPBOA and City Council
entered into an agreement whereby the DPBOA would hang banners on Chester Avenue four times a year.
This agreement terminated on May 18, 1999, although the DPBOA has continued to provide this service.
On August 8, 2001, the DPBOA sent a letter to staff indicating they would no longer be able to assume
the related duties. They contracted the work out and are currently in arrears in the amount of $1,760.
They request that the City assume this debt and provide financial assistance to honor the obligation.
Referral to the Budget and Finance Committee is recommended.
Item 8aa. Transfer of $50.000 from Council Continaencv to the Non-Departmental Budget in the General
Fund for a financial contribution to the Bakersfield Senior Center. The City Manager received a letter from
the Executive Director of the Bakersfield Senior Center requesting an opportunity to request financial
assistance. The City Manger met with representatives from the Bakersfield Senior Center, at which time
they stated their operation was having financial difficulty and they requested financial assistance of
$50,000 to help pay past due debts they have incurred. Since the city had provided $25,000 to the Senior
Center about six or seven months ago, the City Manager requested detailed financial information on the
Senior Center's financial condition to provide to the Budget and Finance Committee in order to proceed
with their request. The Senior Center's operating expenses are exceeding revenue and they need
assistance to be able to stay open and keep providing services to seniors. The Finance Director has
conducted a review of the Senior Centers financial information and has provided it to the Council under
separate cover. The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed their request and is recommending a one-
time contribution of $50,000 to the Senior Center be made from Council Contingency to address existing
debt and development of an ongoing plan for financial improvement, with assistance from the City's
Finance Department. Staff will prepare an agreement with the Senior Center indicating the terms and
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August 17, 2001
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conditions of the contribution and that payments will be made based on the review and approval by the
City's Finance Director of documented and justifiable expenditures, and liabilities directly related to the
operation of the Senior Center.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Final Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe (RiverWalk
Commercial Center). Castle & Cooke is proposing to develop approximately 300,000 square feet of
commercial uses, lodging and a potential office building on 32.89 acres located west of Calloway Drive,
between Stockdale Highway and the Kern River. They are now requesting: 1) an amendment to the land
use element of the 2010 General Plan by changing the designation from OC (Office Commercial) to GC
(General Commercial; 2) an amendment to the Kern River Plan Element; and 3) a zone change from C-0
(Professional and Administrative Office) to C-2 (Regional Commercial). In relation tothe Kern River Plan
Element, both the Kern County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors reviewed the project and
recommended approval. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the GPA/ZC on June 28,
2001, and adopted resolutions recommending certification of the Final EIR and approval of the project with
59 conditions of approval. The proposed conditions of approval were included to ensure that development
would be consistent with the Kern River Plan Elements and its policies. A total of 1,600 petitions that
support the proposal were received. Six people spoke in opposition. An appeal was received from Ryan
Oliver; however it provided no testimony or evidence as to how or why the proposed certification of the
Final EIR is not in compliance with CEQA.
Item 9b. General Plan Amendment (Haoeman/Knudsen). Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. is proposing to remove
any possible residential development within a half mile limit of Amber Chemical, which is located on the
southeast corner of Hageman Road and Knudsen Drive. They are now requesting to amend the land use
element of the 2010 General Plan by changing the designation from LR (Low Density Residential) to GC
(General Commercial) on 10.81 acres, and from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial) on the same 10.81 acres. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the GPA/ZC
on June 28, 2001, and determined that the proposed GC land use designation was appropriate, however
they denied the zone change. They determined that due to the configuration of the project site, the PCD
zone rather than C-1 zone would ensure that future commercial development is more cohesive and would
be adequately integrated into the adjacent residential and commercial land use description. Kyle Carter
agreed and indicated he would at a future date apply for the PCD zone. No appeals were received.
Item 9c. General Plan Amendment (Alfred Harrell Hwy/SR 178). The City of Bakersfield is proposing to
correct the existing land use designation for 19.54 acres at the northeast corner of Alfred Harrell Highway
and SR 178. Seven acres were mistakenly designated LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) while the
remaining portion was designated GC (General Commercial), and both are currently zoned C-2. The City
proposes to bring conformity by changing the seven acre LMR designation to GC. The property owner
submitted a letter in support of the proposal. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the GPA
on June 28, 2001.
Item 9d. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chan(3e ~Pacheco/OId River). SmithTech USA has requested
amendments to the land use element of the 2010 General Plan and a zone change on 28.41 acres located
along the southwest corner of Pacheco Road and Old River Road. The requested designation change
is from LR (Low Residential) to HMR (High Medium Residential) that would allow multiple family dwellings.
The requested zone change is from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling).
Fourplex dwellings are proposed for the site. There were concerns expressed regarding the potential of
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Pacheco Road becoming a drag strip. Public Works provided a condition requiring the Pacheco Road
alignment to be "discontinuous in nature" to address this concern. The Planning Commission conducted
public hearings on June 25, and June 28, 2001 and recommended approval of the requests with the
condition mentioned above.
Item 9e. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change (Brundaae/Chester-Eve). Interstate Properties has
proposed a resolution adopting a GPA on two acres and an ordinance amendment for approximately four
acres, both located generally north of Brundage Lane between Chester Avenue and Eye Street to construct
an Albertsons market. The project will also vacate the right-of-way of Ist Street. This item would change
the land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial), and the zone
change would be from C~2 (Regional Commercial) to C-0 (Professional and Administrative Office) and R-3
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). The Planning Commission
held public hearings on this GPA/ZC on June 25, and June 28, 2001. No significant issues were raised
by the public or any affected agencies. The applicant has agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the
project.
Item 9f. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe and RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment.
Project Design Consultants, representing RiverLakes Development Company, has proposed a GPA/ZC
for approximately 75 acres located generally south of Olive Drive, between Patton Way and Calloway Drive
within the RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan area. The Planning Commission held public hearings on the
GPA on June 25, and June 28, 2001. The Principal of Centennial High School spoke in opposition to
allowing a higher density in the area east of the campus. The request was modified to reduce the number
of dwelling units near the school by the applicant to alleviate concerns raised at and prior to the public
hearings. The applicant agrees with the planning commission recommendation.
Item 9g. General Plan AmendmentFZone Change and appeal of the Plannina Commission
recommendation (Snow/Reina/Jewetta/Allen). SmithTech USA has applied to amend the land use element
of the General Plan and zoning on a 157.17 acre site generally located between Snow Road, Reina Road,
Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road. The project is primarily single-family dwellings with sites for multiple-
family dwellings and a church. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 28, 2001.
Several people spoke in opposition. Several issues were raised as to the difference in lot sizes and density
between existing lots and proposed dwellings. Three nearby property owners appealed the Commission's
decision to recommend approval, although no reasons were given. The primary issue raised during the
hearing was the proposed multiplex-family residential site on the south side of Snow Road. Concerns were
voiced at the Planning Commission hearing regarding the differences in lot sizes and density between the
existing large lots north of Snow Road and the proposed multiplex-family residential. The Planning
Commission approved staff's recommendation (with a 4 to 3 vote). The commissioners voting in opposition
to the project stated they would support R-1 zoning on the property. The Council could approve the
multiple-family request or approve it as R-1. The Council could also require tiering of lost sizes with larger
lots backing up to the south side of Snow Road as has been done in some other areas of the City.
Item 9h. General Plan Amendment (Brimhall/Renfro/KR/Manor). This item confirms various amendments
to the 2010 General Plan Land Use Element and Kern River Plan Element maps approved by the Board
of Supervisors from September 1999 to December 2000. These dangers are for two sites under County
jurisdiction within the 2010 General Plan. The location for the project is south of Brimhall Road, 1/4 mile
east of Renfro Road; and generally north of the Kern River, approximately one mile east of Manor Street.
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this GPA June 25, and June 28, 2001. No one spoke
in opposition.
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Item 9i. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe (Buena Vista/Panama). The Lusich Company, Inc. has
requested to amend the land use element of the 2010 General Plan for an area located at the northwest
corner of Buena Vista Road and Panama Lane. The purpose of the project is to reconfigure the existing
commercial frontage from Buena Vista Road to Panama Lane. The designation would change from GC
(General Commercial) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 8.56 acres, and from LR to GC on 8.562 acres.
The zoning would change from C-2 (Regional Commemial) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling), and from R-1
to C-2, respectively. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 28, 2001.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 11a. Ordinance amendina the Municipal Code and Zoning Map by changing the zoning from a
Planned Commercial Development CPCD~ zone to a revised PCD on 16.75 acres located on the north side
of Stockdale Highway, east of California Avenue. The Ordinance was given first reading on August 8,
2001. Staff has received no further comment, and recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
Item 11b. Ordinance addina Chapter 8.58 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relatinq to tobacco use
prevention and self-service displays. The Ordinance was given first reading on August 8, 2001, and
deferred to the meeting of August 22. Staff has received no further comment, and recommends second
reading of the Ordinance.
Item 1 lc. Ordinances imposina restrictions on vehicle use and traffic on sidewalks within selected are~
of the City. The Ordinance was given first reading on August 8, 2001, and deferred to the meeting of
August 22. Staff has received no further comment, and recommends second reading of the Ordinance.
Item 1 ld. City Council Reouest for Staff SuPPort and Technology Funding. This item was discussed at
the August 8, 2001 Council meeting, but was deferred until the full Council would be present at the second
meeting in August. The needs of the individual members vary, with some already having computers, faxes
and cell phones. Council members may have equipment assigned to them that best meets their needs
similar to Department Heads. Those that choose City equipment would have it maintained by the City and
would be required to return the equipment upon expiration of service. As an alternate, Council members
could select an allowance, at City-established internal service rates, and provide maintenance privately
at their own cost. Those electing to take the allowance will have the payment taxed. The City Attorney
advises that for FPPC purposes if the allowance is taken, you should be able to reconcile the payments
and expenses and show City monies were not spent on campaign or personal expenses. Brown Act
access for information might more greatly expose those with City equipment than those without. There are
a variety of options under this plan to meet the technology needs of individual Council members. Some
members may not need anything, which is also an option here.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 12a. Ordinance amendin(~ the Municipal Code and Zonin(3 MaD bv chanqinq the zoning on 20 acres
located along the south side of Brimhall Road. west of Jenkins Road from Agriculture zone to an Estate
zone. This Ordinance for Zone Change would prezone 20 acres from an A (Agriculture) to E (Estate) on
property located south of Brimhall Road, west of Jenkins Road in order to develop the site with a single
family residential subdivision. The Planning Commission held public hearings on June 25, and June 28,
2001, and recommends approval. No significant issues were raised at the hearings. The site is currently
being annexed into the City.
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Item 12b. Zone Chanqe (SR 178/Flower/Beale). This Ordinance would change the zoning from R-3
(Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commemial) on a 12, 819 square foot site located
between 178, Flower Street, 178-Beale Avenue on-off ramp/Owens Street and Beale Avenue. The
proposed zone change would be in compliance with the existing land use designation. The Planning
Commission conducted public hearings on June 25, and June 28, 2001.
Item 12c. Ordinance addin(~ Section 3.20.066 to the Municipal Code relatinq to Pre-Qualification of
Bidders. Due to the high cost to the City of a contractor's failure to complete a project, and the need to
ensure high quality and timely completion of projects, the City should in appropriate instances, pre-qualify
contractors. The proposed ordinance allows pre-qualification on projects over $250,000, or where the City
Manager, or designee, determines that special expertise, equipment, or materials are required to properly
complete the project. Public Works staff is developing a rating system for the pre-qualification process.
Item 12d. Ordinance amendin(~ the Municioal Code relatin(] to bondinq for City proiects. The Budget and
Finance Committee recommends adoption of this ordinance to protect against bonding company failures.
By requiring bonding c~)mpanies be rated B+7 or better, the City is attempting to ensure that future bonds
will not be defaulted on by the sureties.
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: WorkShop
ITEM: 2 oa.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Alan Tandy, City Manager
August 13, 2001
Update on Riverwalk Plaza
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'I'FORNEY
APPROVED
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
City Manager Alan Tandy will give an update on the progress of the Riverwalk
Plaza.
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
August 9, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD~'Y) i~/~
CITY ATTORNEY
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Update regarding Public Works street maintenance efforts.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: Mr. Brad Underwood, Public Works Operations Manager, will present to the Council the
Street Maintenance Division efforts and procedures in maintenance and repair of City streets. Also discussed
will be the role of the City Capital Improvement Program in maintenance and repair of City streets.
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IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2.co
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
August 9, 2001
Ward Reapportionment
DEPARTMENT H EAD~..~ ..~
C,TY ATTORNEY
BACKGROUND:
Purpose
This report is to present how we arrived at the numbers used for reapportionment and how the City Council
might take into account projected population growth while working on council ward reapportionment. The
report will focus on three main topics:
Base Data - Describes where the population data came from and how it was compiled into a useable
form.
Application - Describes how the computer application is designed and the features available.
Strategy - Suggests a way to take growth into account while working to a legitimate balance.
Hopefully, this information will help clarify some of the technical issues involved and provide a solid knowledge
base so that when the time comes, you can feel confident in the process.
Base Data
The base population data used for this project came from the year 2000 Census conducted by the U.S.
Bureau of Census in April 2000 (PL 94-171 summary file). Other more recent published population figures
are available from the State of California - Department of Finance (DOF). This file is known as the E-1
City/County Population Estimates. There are a few reasons why staff chose to use the Census Data instead
of the DOF data as follows:
The Census PL 94-171 summary file is expressly for the purposes of reapportionment.
The Census data is distributed down to the census block level, which allows a more accurate
distribution of population into the voter precincts (the voter precinct is the basic "building block" of the
computer program application).
The DOF data, which was generated using an independent statistical model, conflicts with the Census
data. The Census data was based on an actual count. For example, the official Census population
of Bakersfield was 247,057 as of April 1, 2000. The E-1 report from the DOF shows population for
Bakersfield on January 1, 2000 as 250,500 and 254,400 for January 1, 2001.
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The DOF E-1 report is for the entire city. It is not distributed down to a small enough geographic area
to assign population to a voter precinct.
In order to get this information into a useable form for the project, the information had to be compiled into a
"spatial data set" of voter precincts. A spatial data set is a special type of data file that contains a drawing
of each of the precincts (known as areas or polygons) and the associated information that goes along with
the area. In this case the information includes precinct name, the ward it currently exists in, the ward it might
be moved to, and all the associated population data for that precinct (i.e. total population and ethnicity
breakdown). This data set will be manipulated in the geographic information systems (G.I.S.) application,
which will be talked about later.
Staff used a combination of techniques and data (spatial and tabular) to compile the voter precinct file. The
PL 94-171 summary file provided by the Census Bureau is tabular (rows and columns). As mentioned earlier,
the records are broken down to the census block level. (The census block is typically smaller than a voter
precinct). The Census Bureau provides a spatial file known as the Tiger 2000 file. There is enough
information in each file to allow the data to be linked together. The resultant linked file was used to generate
a "distributed map' of the City's population as defined by the Census Bureau. City staff has also created
another spatial file that defines each of the voter precincts. Next, the relationship of census blocks boundaries
to voter precinct boundaries was determined. This was done by laying the census blocks over the voter
precincts and comparing the boundaries of each. In most cases voter precincts were made up of a
combination of census blocks. In some instances, a census block boundary was split by a voter precinct
boundary necessitating a split of the population for that block to determine what part of the block's population
went with what voter precinct. Staff used the aerial photo (flown in May of 2000) to determine how many
housing units lay on each side of the line. Using the ratio of housing units, a calculation was applied to get
a population count for the block. For example, if a block with 867 people were split by a voter precinct then:
The aerial was reviewed and houses counted on each side of the line. Lets say 212 houses on one
side and 167 houses on the other.
The total number of houses is 167 + 212 = 379 and the ratio is 167/379 = 44.06% on one side of the
line and 212/379 = 55.94% on the other.
Population is 867 x 44.06% = 382 on one side of the line and 867 x 55.94% = 485 on the other side.
The same ratios were also applied to each of the ethnicity populations to complete the conversion.
There were about 50 of these splits requiring such calculations. All of the resource files will be available within
the application.
An adjustment had to be made to compensate for the Palm/Olive detachment, which occurred after the
census was taken. An adjustment of a census block did occur when backing out the Palm/Olive area and was
split using the method described above. The final base population figure, 242,792, used is a result of this
adjustment.
Application
The application is a customized computer program designed to allow the manipulation of ward boundaries
within the computer and generation of multiple balanced "what-if" options. The application is set up to work
interactively. The process is accomplished by first selecting a precinct or groups of precincts to be changed,
keying the ward to move to, and then checking the results. By selecting, moving, and checking multiple times
a solution can be arrived at.
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An option can be saved at any time and subsequently loaded and modified at a later date. As precincts are
selected, a running count of total population for that selection is generated. Precincts can be selected visually
from the map or by picking from a list of precincts. Totals can be checked at any time during the process.
Information is also included to show optimum balance (i.e. total population divided by 7) and the difference
from the optimum (both count and percentage). Other available information includes ethnicity distribution
(Base Model only) for the current proposal.
Two additional models have been generated for use in conjunction with the base population (Base Model)
figures described above:
1.
Current Estimate Model - This is an estimate of current population using new residential building
permits issued between April 1, 2000 and July 1,2001. The building permits were distributed using
address to determine the voter precincts they fall within. This information was then added to the "Base
Model" described above, to determine current population estimates by voter precinct.
Projected Growth Model - Recently recorded tracts and tentative tracts were distributed into their
corresponding voter precincts. Any building permits (as defined above) that were issued within recently
recorded tracts were subtracted (to ensure they were not double counted). This information was then
combined with the "Current Estimate Model" described above, to determine anticipated growth by
voter precinct. This model should provide a reasonable estimate of where growth will be for the next
three to five years.
These models estimate and project population by voter precinct so anticipated growth can be incorporated
into the overall solution. Suggested strategies for using these models are described in the following section.
These estimated and projected populations can be checked and compared against the base numbers at any
time.
A detail report can be generated showing a breakdown of the current proposal by voter precinct and proposed
ward with sub-totals. This report shows all relevant data including base (Year 2000), estimated current and
projected growth figures.
Strate,qy
The intent of reapportionment is to obtain an equal balance of representation within a given jurisdiction. As
a general rule, achieving populations within five percent of the average is considered very reasonable and
this is the recommended goal. Deviations of up to ten percent may occur without formal justification, but a
rational basis should be documented. In the establishment of boundaries, considerations may include
topography, geography, community of interest and cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity and compactness of
territory contained within boundaries. We should also be sensitive to the possible disenfranchisement of
groups in the setting of boundaries. However, the question arises, "How can we reconcile our obligation to
balance our populations by the census when we know that the City has grown by several
thousand people unevenly? Staff suggests that we may be able to use legitimate tolerances for deviation and
computer models from population projection.
Base Model- Derived directly from the Census PL 94-171 summary file as described above. The
Base Model indicates, the optimum population per ward is 34,685 (242,792 + 7). In terms of actual
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count, ten percent is 3,469 people. Using this as a base, growth wards might be as Iow as 31,216 or
non-growth wards might be as high as 38,154.
Current Estimate Model - Derived from a combination of the Census PL 94-171 summary file and
estimated population using building permits (from the April 1, 2000 Census to July 1, 2001 ), gives us
a population of 251,103. Using this model, the average population of each ward would be 35,883,
which would still be within the 5% variance of the Base Model's optimum population per ward.
Staff can work with City Council, using the Current Estimate Model to achieve an equal distribution within the
allowed deviations and then look ahead using the Projected Growth Model to see if the balances will hold
within tolerances over the next few years. Projected populations have been generated using a combination
of building permits (from the April 1,2000 Census to July 1, 2001 ), vacant lots (from recently recorded tracts)
and active tentative tract lots to build a growth model at the precinct level.
The end result should hedge the growth wards toward the lower end of the "equal balance" and the non-
growth wards toward the higher end. Because of Bakersfield's rapid growth, this strategy should reduce the
need to revisit reapportionment so soon in the future.
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3. a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
August 9, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
ClWMA.^GER
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
regarding property located at 6917 Akers Road, Bakersfield, California, APN 515~031-08;
Negotiating Parties: Finance Director Gregory Klimko, Real Property Manager Don Anderson
and Leonard Aguirre;
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: ~, b,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
August 9, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ,~/~-
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Closed session pursuant t(~ subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
Roger Edwin Ha~ey, etc. v. City of Bakersfield, et al.;
United States District Court, Eastern District, Case No. ClV-F-00-5894 AWl DLB
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk ~ ~.
August 9, 2001
Minutes of August 8, 2001 Regular Council Meeting.
APPROVED
DE.ARTME.~.E~ ~
CITY ATI'ORNEY N/A
CITY MANAGER ~
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 10, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD/~.,/~ ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~/~'
ClTYMANAGER t~'~
Approval of department payments from July 27, 2001 to August 9, 2001 in the amount of
$7,309,560.10 and self insurance payments from July 27, 2001 to August 9, 2001 in the
amount of $600,829.88.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $7,910,389.98
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.c o
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 14, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Resolution of Intention No. 1249 to establish Ma~ intenance District TS-6, (E. Brundage, Hayes),
for traffic signal maintenance and operation, preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving
Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City from the chairman trustee of the St John
Missionary Baptist Church, owner of the property described in Parcel Map No. 10715, to form a maintenance
district for the operation and maintenance of a traffic signal on E. Brundage Lane at Hayes Street. Staff
recommends the formation of Maintenance District No. TS-6, (E. Brundage, Hayes), generally bounded by E.
Brundage Lane on the north, the Union Pacific Railroad on the east, Highway 58 on the south and a line 1400
feet west of Cottonwood Road on the west.
On September 28, 1994, the City Council approved Resolution 161-94 which provides for the collection of
maintenance and operating costs for future "convenience" traffic signals through maintenance districts. The
proposed traffic signal is considered a convenience traffic signal since it is not required by the Traffic Authority
to regulate traffic flow, but is installed solely for the benefit of the adjacent parcels. This maintenance district
will be a separate district and will not be merged into the Consolidated Maintenance District.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter and Proposition 218 Ballot from the chairman of the board of
trustees of the St John Missionary Baptist Church, owner of the parcels within the proposed district, which
waives all hearings required by the Brown Act and Chapter 13.04 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. This
allows the City to expedite the formation of the district.
In order to provide future owners with disclosure regarding the proposed maintenance district a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdividedowner to be recorded with the Parcel Map. A copy of this
covenant is attached for reference.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.d.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD //~)
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER
Resolution of Intention No. 1251 to order the vacation of 1st Street between Chester Avenue and
EyeStreet. (Ward2) (A]bert. son~$ Harket. Sit. e)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND: Porter-Robertson Engineering, Inc. has requested vacation of 1st Street between Chester
Avenue and Eye Street on behalf of Interstate Properties, Inc. to provide for a new Albertson's Market site. The
development area will extend from north of 1st Street to Brundage Lane and from Chester Avenue to Eye
Street. The proposed building location is on the north side of 1st Street and will encroach into the north portion
of vacated 1st Street.
The utility companies servicing the area have all been notified of the proposed closing by mail. PG&E, Pacific
Bell and California Water Service Co. have indicated they have existing facilities in the street right of way. All
have indicated they will not object to the vacation if the developer satisfactorily relocates their facilities and/or
an adequate easement is reserved for facilities that remain.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, Development Services and Economic Development Departments have
been notified by memorandum and none have posted any objection to the closing. Public Works notes that
there is an existing city sewer main in the street that requires reservation of an easement.
Public Works shall receive written notice from those utilities requiring relocation, confirming that the developer
has provided for relocation and that the utility company agrees to release easement rights.
The proposed vacation was heard by the Planning Commission at its meeting of June 25, 2001, and was found
to be consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
This Resolution sets the date of September 19, 2001, for public hearing on the proposed vacation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. e.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 14, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ,_.7~'~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Co-generation engine Emission/Performance System at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3:
Resolution determining that modifications to the Co-generation engine
Emission/Performance System at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 cannot be
accomplished through the usual bidding procedures and authorize the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $41,287.98;
Agreement with Combustion Compliance Corporation, $41,287.98, for the purchase
and installation of equipment to modify the co-generation engine at Plant 3.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution and approval of Agreement.
BACKGROUND: A Co-generation Engine Emission/Performance System and accompanying accessories
removes undesirable moisture and other components from the methane gas which is produced at
Wastewater Plant 3. The gas is used to run a co-generation engine that produces electricity. When working
properly the system produces approximately $400 per day in electrical power savings. Currently, the engine
is shut down due to the excess moisture and other components in the methane gas. The current system is
inadequately scrubbing the methane gas which has led to more frequent costly engine overhauls and
intermittent failure to meet air emission requirements. As a result, the system needs to be modified.
This item will be funded by the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operating Budget. Combustion Compliance
Corporation installed the existing Co-generation engine emission/performance system and the proposed
system modifications cannot be reasonably accomplished by another vendor because of the unique design
of the existing equipment and materials in place. Combustion Compliance Corporation has a yearly
maintenance contract for the existing engine emission/performance system and would be responsible for
maintaining the proposed modifications.
OADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: 8. ~:.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 13, 2001
Resolution Adopting the Investment Policy of the City
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HE~
CITY MANAGER(~..,T~
RECOMMENDATION: Budget & Finance Committee recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
This Resolution places the City in conformance with California Government Code that requires staff
to annually render to the legislative body a statement of investment policy which the legislative body
shall consider at a public meeting. A council member requested that staff participate in the
investment Policy Certification Program offered by the Municipal Treasurer's Association of the United
States and Canada (MTA US&C). The Association provides a model investment policy that gives guidance
and assistance in developing or improving existing investment policies in the public sector. Staff has rewritten
the City's Investment Policy in the format of MTA US&C's model policy in order to qualify it for certification.
Authorized investments and percentage limitations have not changed from the current policy.
The rewritten policy was discussed at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on August 2, 2001. The
committee approved submitting the policy to the Council for adoption. After the policy is adopted, staff will
apply for certification.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. g.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
August 8, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD (~'~
CITY ATrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Resolution establishing Council policy for cable broadcast of public meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: The Budget and Finance Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND: Counciimember David Couch asked staff to develop a policy regarding the broadcast of
public meetings in the City Council Chambers. Staff prepared a draft policy which was reviewed by the
Budget and Finance Committee at its August 2"d meeting. The policy included the following
recommendations:
Requests to schedule a meeting for broadcast should be submitted at least one week prior to
broadcast date.
Parties requesting use of video or computer equipment must provide that material to the City at least
three days prior to the meeting.
3. Because of limited broadcast slots available on KGOV for "special" meetings, City-sponsored meetings
would have priority over those requested by other governmental agencies or organizations.
4. Because of limited broadcast slots available on KGOV, there would be no guarantee of live broadcast.
Re-broadcast of "special" meetings would be scheduled in order of request.
Because there are considerable costs associated with televised meetings, a cost recovery charge
would be created and assessed to agencies or groups other than the City of Bakersfield. Costs
include staff time for Telecommunications, Clerk, Management Information Systems, and Police
Department, including overtime.
Regular and special meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment,
and Redevelopment Agency would take priority over other "special" meetings requested to be
broadcast in the Council Chambers.
The Committee discussed the proposed policy and recommends that a resolution implementing the policy
be adopted by the City Council.
August 9, 2001, 8:39am
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8. h.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
August 14, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER ~
Resolution setting salaries and related benefits for officers of the General Superivisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
This resolution sets the salaries and other related benefits for the employees of the General Supervisory,
Pdlice Supervisory and Management Units. This resolution sets the salary increases for the three
referenced units for the years 2002, 2003, and 2004. The increases are four percent (4%) in 2002, four
percent (4%) in 2003 and five percent (5%) in 2004 for the General Supervisory and Management Units. The
Police Supervisory increases are four pement (4%) in 2002, three percent (3%) in 2003 and five percent (5%)
in 2004.
In addition, this resolution changes the amount of vacation accrual allowed from 2 years to three years and
nine (9) days, changes the match on deferred compensation from $1.00 for every $2.00 the employee
contribuies to a one for one match and allows for an increase in the maximum amount the City will match.
Along with these changes, there is a change for General Supervisory and Management Unit employees in
the amount of sick leave payoff to decrease the years of employment necessary for payoff to five years and
to increase the amount of payoff to 75%.
A further change is that Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) to PERS shall be reported as salary
earnings for retirement credit for all Management, General Supervisory and Police Supervisory Unit
employees beginning January 1, 2003. Also in the area of retirement, there is agreement that if California
state retirement law changes for Miscellaneous employees, prior to the expiration of this resolution, changing
potential benefits for Miscellaneous employees, the City will reopen negotiations on the subject of retirement
changes only, with the City assuming no obligation for additional costs in this area.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. i.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk ~ ¢~. DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 10, 2001 CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 146-00 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield revising
the Dates of Regular Meetings of the Council during the month of October, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution No. 146-00 set the dates of Regular City Council Meetings, the Joint City/County Meetings,
Budget Hearings and Department Presentations for calendar year 2001.
In order to accommodate various schedules, it is recommended that the Regular Council Meeting set for
October 10, 2001, be rescheduled to October 3, 2001. The next regular meeting will be held on October 24~
as scheduled.
Adopting the amended resolution will accomplish this change.
August 10, 2001, 5:11pm
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION:
TEM: 8. j.
Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
Aug 6; 2001
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. a California
Corporation, for Tract 6003 Phase 1 located south of Krebs Road and east of Fruitvale
Avenue. (Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc., for Tract 6013
Phase 1 located north of Hageman Road and east of Fruitvale Avenue. (Ward4)
Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke Commercial-CA, Inc,.for Parcel Map 10465
located south of Pacheco Road and west of Gosford Road. (Ward 6)
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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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. k.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director
August 13, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ."~--~ -
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Kern River Partner, LLC for Dedication and
Reservation of Real Property located at the southwest corner of Highway 178 and Miramonte
Drive. (Ward 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On October 21, 1993, the Planning Commission conditionally approved Tentative Tract 5656 on
193.68 acres, consisting of 180 lots for single family residential development and 5 large lots for further
subdivision located at the southwest corner of Highway 178 and Miramonte Drive
In accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.80, the Subdivder (Kern River Partners),
is required to provide for park land for Tract 5656 and has identified an approximate 5.25-acre site as a
neighborhood park, located on Lot 181 of Tentative Tract 5656, which would serve the residents of Tract
5656.
The attached Agreement provides for the Subdivider to dedicate 2.75 net acres of real property located
on the west side of Miramonte Drive, and to reserve 2.5 net acres of real property adjacent to the dedicated
2.75 net acres in order to provide a 5.25 acre park site. The Agreement places a value on the reserved
property at Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per acre for a total of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00) and gives the City an opportunity to purchase the reserved property when the improvements on
the development are completed.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o !.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
Augustg, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'FI'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Agreement with Friendship House Community Center (FHCC) for $35,000 of Community
Development Block Grant Funds to rehabilitate the Recreation Center and Classroom located
at 2424 Cottonwood Road. (WARD 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield Action Plans for FY99 and FY95, approved by the City Council, allocated $35,000
(plus $1,038 direct delivery) in CDBG funds to rehabilitate FHCC. The center is in need of overall
rehabilitation, but funds are limited. The items to be covered by this agreement include renovation of the
HVAC and irrigation systems, conversion of an existing building into a classroom, and rehabilitation of a
restroom. These improvements will allow FHCC to continue to provide services to the community while they
acquire funds to expand the facility and its operations.
FHCC is located at 2424 Cottonwood Road in southeast Bakersfield. FHCC has a 40-year history of providing
needed services to the residents of southeast Bakersfield. The primary purposes of FHCC are to help farm
workers and other Iow income people in the Carversville-Crystal Heights area of Bakersfield to help
themselves, and to aid them in meeting their social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and economic needs, and
to provide a program of leadership education, group work service, counseling, and community organization
to encourage individuals to grow to their fullest potential. Currently, FHCC provides educational services, food
and housing referral services, and recreational and social outings for the Iow income children and adults of
southeast Bakersfield.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. m.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 8, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~--5~
CITY ATTO R N EY~.~. ~,.._._ )
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Agreement with Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization, to
purchase two (2) surplus computers from the City for $1.00 each for a total of $2.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends sale of surplus computers.
BACKGROUND: The Finance Director has received a request from the Kern County Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce to buy two (2) surplus, used computers. Bakersfield Municipal Code section 3.20.120F
provides for this action and states that any sale to a governmental entity or nonprofit organization shall be
subject to confirmation and approval by the City Council.
The items are being sold "as is and with all faults" to remove the City from any potential liability claims.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o n.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
August 10, 2001
APPROVED
CITY ATIORNE¥ ~T.~
Cl~ MANAGER ~
Entry Monument Signs:
Ground Lease Agreement at Kern Delta Park located on the east side of State Route
99 between McKee Road and Panama Road. (Outside City Limits)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends execution of the "Ground Lease Agreement at Kern Delta Park".
This includes acceptance of new lease agreement and execution of agreement with the County of Kern.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield desires to construct one of the two approved Entry Monument Signs
along the eastern side of State Route 99, just south of McKee Road. The land where the sign is to be placed
is owned by the County of Kern. The County of Kern acquired this parcel of land in 1955 as a future park site.
The inclusion of the Entry Monument Sign in this parcel will fit in and enhance any future park the County of
Kern constructs on this parcel. All costs to construct the Entry Monument Sign and appurtenant structures,
sign maintenance, and utilities will be incurred by the City of Bakersfield. The contract to construct the Entry
Monument Signs was awarded by the City Council at the March 28, 2001 meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. o.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
August 14, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
ClTY ATI'ORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Developer Reimbursement Agreements for Street Reconstruction:
Reimbursement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for reconstruction of
existing pavement on the south side of Brimhall Road between Allen Road and Jewetta
Avenue ($34,646). (Ward 4)
Reimbursement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for reconstruction of
existing pavement along the west side of Gosford Road between Pacheco Road and
Harris Road ($115,939). (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreements.
BACKGROUND: In the course of it's development, Castle & Cooke was widening both Gosford Road and
Bdmhall Road with 2 additional lanes. The existing single lane had deteriorated well beyond our ability to
merely overlay the roadway. The City approached Castle & Cooke and asked if they would consider
reconstructing the one lane that is the City's responsibility along with their construction work-and accept
payment for this work through a reimbursement arrangement. It was determined that combining these effods
would not only save money due to the economy of scale but would also minimize traffic disruptions for the
traveling public.
These Reimbursement Agreements will be funded with existing budgeted funds for street maintenance;
therefore, no additional appropriation is necessary.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8 o p.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
August 11, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~"
CI'I'~ArrORNEY~(~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 99-214 with Green Gardens and Golden Empire
Affordable Housing, Inc. for the assignment of a 90 unit affordable multi-family housing
project located at 2300 South Union Avenue. (WARD 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
In 1999, the City budgeted approximately $140,000 in infrastructure improvements using a
combination of CDBG and HOME funds to benefit an affordable multi-family housing project located
at 2300 South Union Avenue (the northeast corner of Union Avenue and White Lane). The project
was developed by Green Gardens, LLC, a California corporation. The total project involved 7.3
acres, substantial rehabilitation, and re-use of two existing structures (a vacant motel) for 90 SRO
affordable housing units. The housing units benefit Iow income single, homeless, and disabled
persons. Construction was completed last year and tenancy occupation is near capacity. The City's
contract contains covenants and conditions regarding the use of the property during the twenty year
affordability period.
Green Gardens has requested an Assignment from the City approving the transfer of the property
to Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. (GEAHI), a California non-profit, public-benefit
corporation. For the transfer of the Green Gardens property to occur without repayment to the City,
an Assignment needs to be approved by the Council. As a condition of the City's approval of the
property transfer, GEAHI needs to assume all the rights and obligations of Green Gardens under
City Agreement No. 99-214 and its Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 99-214. The attached
Assignment has been reviewed and approved by GEAHI and Green Gardens. This Assignment
Agreement contains no financial changes to City Agreement No. 99-214 or Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement No. 99-214.
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August 7, 2001, 11:48am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
I ITEM: 8.q.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
August 1, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~t~ ,
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No.2 ($4,400) to Consultanrs Agreement No. 00-287 with RBF Consulting for
Environmental Consulting on the White Lane / Highway 99 Interchange Reconstruction
Project. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Amendment.
BACKGROUND: During recent consultations with Caltrans, additional acoustical analysis was requested that
were not anticipated in the original scope of work of Agreement 00-287. The original acoustical work was
done on the Smoke Tree Mobile Home Park. Caltrans now wants the analysis expanded to included the two
motel sites adjacent to and north of the Smoke Tree site. This Amendment is necessary to pay the
Consultant for the additional services required by Caltrans that will be performed under this revised scope of
work,
Amendment No. 2 adds $4,400 to the total compensation amount, bringing the total contract amount to
$86,144. Sufficient funds are available within this project's budget.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. r.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul Rojas, PublicWorks Director
August10,2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD~ "~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW 00-109 with Ross-Campbell, Inc. to
include radio advertisements into the scope of services (Increase of $7,248.78).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND: Agreement No. PW 00-109 provided for the Contractor (Ross-Campbell, Inc.) to
develop brochures and print items for the purpose of educating the public on the City's Used Oil Recycling
Program. This new Program is fully funded by state block grants. Subsequent to implementation of this
agreement, it became necessary to use the Contractor to develop a radio advertising program, again with
the goal of enhancing public awareness. Staff recommends that the existing agreement be amended to
include these services. Adding these requirements to the original Agreement changes the level of
compensation from $20,000 to $27,248.78, which exceeds the $25,000 department-level contract limit.
Since the used oil recycling program is entirely funded by a state block grant, this amendment will have
no fiscal impact on the Solid Waste Division's budget.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
I MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 I AGENDA SECTION:
I
I
ITEM: 8. $.
Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
August 9, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD<:~
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTYMANAGER
Accept bid to award contract to Martha Bowers, Inc. Dba BCI, in the amount of
$220,535 for the construction of Gwendolyn Street Area Sewers. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of constructing a new sewer system complete with sewer mains,
manholes and laterals in the following streets: Gwendolyn Street, Clam Court, Teresa Way, Carlita Court
and Fairview Road. Sewer laterals will extend to street right-of-way only, and it will be the responsibility of
the homeowner to connect the laterals to the residences, abandon the septic tanks and pay for any
connection fees and permits necessary to perform the work. With this project, sewer service will be available
to an established neighborhood currently without sewers.
This project is budgeted within the 2001-2002 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program and is to be funded
with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
The Engineer's Estimate for the work is $230,800. Four (4) acceptable bids were received on Tuesday,
August 7, 2001as listed below:
Martha Bower, Inc. dba BCl
5437 Adolphus Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
In the amount of
$220,535.00
HPS Mechanical, Inc.
401 34~h Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (City)
In the amount of
$278,612.00
W. M. Lyles Company
1210 W. Olive Avenue
Fresno, CA 93744 (Out of Town)
In the amount of
$283,154.00
K. M. Scrivner
9900 Cody Street
Coalinga, CA 93210 (Out of Town)
In the amount of
$474,842.00
August 9, 2001,2:51pm
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. t.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 10, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD.,~ ~,~'
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Accept bid from Rehrig Pacific Company $112,029, for 2400 refuse and greenwaste
containers for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to five (5) vendors. Two (2) bids, meeting minimum
specifications, were received as follows:
Rehrig Pacific Company
4010 East 126~h Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
in the amount of
Toter, Incorporated
841 Meacham Road
Statesville, NC 28677
in the amount of
$112,029.00
$114,115.50
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. u o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 8, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CiTY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Acceptbidfrom SC Communications, lncorporated,$96,187.92, for125 Motorola Radios and
accessories.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND:
follows:
Invitations to bid were sent to eight (8) vendors. Three (3) bids were received, as
SC Communications, Incorporated
5303 Woodmere Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(City) in the amount of $96,187.92
J's Communications
7555 North Del Mar Avenue #202
Fresno, CA 93711
in the amount of
$101,301.84
Lagorio Communications
3131 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(County) in the amount of $103,295.66
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.¥.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
August 10, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD.
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: Extend bid from Gibbs Truck Centers $88,709.42, for one (1) additional Three Axle Dump
Truck for the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: At the Council meeting of April 11, 2001, Gibbs Truck Centers was awarded the bid
for the purchase of dump trucks. The specifications included a provision, whereby, with the written approval
of both the bidder and the City, the City may purchase additional units at the same per unit cost for a period
of time after acceptance of the original bid. Gibbs Truck Centers has indicated their approval of extending
the same per unit cost for this purchase.
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August 10, 2001, 9:36am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.w.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD/~
DATE: August 10, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Extend bid from Central Valley Truck Center $240,994, for two (2) Refuse Trucks, one (1)
additional front end loader and one (1) replacement roll-off~ for the Solid Waste Division of
Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: At the Council meeting of June 14, 2000, Central Valley Truck Center was awarded the
bid for the purchase of refuse trucks. The specifications included a provision, whereby, with the written
approval of both the bidder and the City, the City may purchase additional units at the same per unit cost for
a period of time after acceptance of the original bid. Central Valley Truck Center has indicated their approval
of extending the same per unit cost for this purchase.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. x.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bob Trammell, MIS Director
August 15, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD , ./'~--' _/~
CITY MANAGER
Accept Bids from IBM Direct and Stutz Associates to purchase personal computers, monitors
and miscellaneous equipment (not to exceed $350,000)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bids.
BACKGROUND: The 2001-2002 City Council adopted budget allows replacement of computer equipment
from the equipment management fund. Staff has conducted a formal bid to obtain the lowest prices for these
computers and the bid opening was August 15, 2001.
Pricing was requested on a "not to exceed" per unit basis for various models currently available, thus allowing
staff to negotiate for lower prices over the period of the award, should prices drop. It is anticipated that the
actual purchase of these systems will be spread over 4-5 months and each purchase order will be subject to
a lower negotiated price. Bids were received from seventeen (17) vendors. Staff requests the award be split
per unit as follows:
IBM Direct
PO Box 945684
Atlanta, GA 30394
IBM NetVista X40 (p/n 664333U) $1379.00
64 MB 133MHz NP SDRAM DIMM (p/n 33L3071) $20.93
IBM 3 Yr onsite warranty p/n (30L9199) $99.00
IBM PCI Fast/Wide SCSI Adapter (p/n 30L9199) $244.79
Stutz Associates
22 Merill Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
IBM NetVista A60 (p/n 683372U) $1599.00
IBM NVIDIA Adapter (p/n 00N8066) $160.00
IBM 512MB ECC RDRAM DIMM (p/n 33L3254) $429.00
ViewSonic 21" Color Monitor (p/n VCDTS21577-1M) $720.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
REPORT
I ITEM: 8.y.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
August 14, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Accept fire insurance settlement from Chubb and Sons, in the amount of $293,236 for fire
damage to the Bakersfield Municipal Airport Restaurant. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting the offer from Chubb and Sons.
BACKGROUND: On December 12, 2000, a fire occurred in the restaurant facility at the Bakersfield
MunicipalAirport. Thefirecaused significantdamagetothestructure. The restaurant facilityexistedwhen
the Airport was originally purchased in 1985. The building is comprised of the odginal structure and at least
two additions, and does not accommodate modern restaurant facility needs.
A restaurant has been operated by several private individuals since the City purchased it. It has commonly
been the case that our restaurant tenants had difficulties in meeting their financial obligations. The most
recent operator had an account balance owing of nearly $11,000. The previous operator had aan account
balance exceeding $9,000.
Repairing the existing 5,300 sq. ft. structure is estimated to cost a maximum of $343,007; constructing a
smaller 3,500 sq-ft structure is estimated to cost up to $380,000. These options require the City to secure
a restaurant operator. The tenant would likely need to provide all or some restaurant equipment at their
cost. This would result in lease payment being reduced or even eliminated for a set time.
Investing $343,007 to repair the existing structure, or up to $380,000 to build a new structure, is not good
business practice, as the return on investment would likely exceed 40 years.
Accepting the cash settlement means the funds, at 5% interest, would generate approximately $13,000 for
the annual operating budget and be a more secure revenue source than the restaurant has proved to be.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. z.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 14, 2001 CITY A'R'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Downtown Business and Property Owners Association (DBPOA) request for assumption of
Banner Change-out Responsibilities and Debt. (WARD 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends refer to Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 1997, the DBPOA and the City Council entered into Agreement No. 97-345 regarding
Banners on Chester Avenue. This agreement granted the DBPOA a nonexclusive license to hang a set of
seasonal banners. These banners are a component of the original Chester Avenue Streetscape project and
included four sets of seasonal banners totaling 384 banners, to be alternated four times a year. The
agreement terminated one year after the streetscape completion May 18, 1998, unless both parties agreed
to an extension. Although the one year term expired on May 18, 1999, no extension was requested and the
DBPOA continued to hang, take down, store, and maintain the banners at no cost to the City.
On August 8, 2001, staff received a letter from the DBPOA indicating that they would no longer be able to
assume the duties related to maintaining the banner schedule. They had contracted the work out to a vendor
and are currently in arrears in the amount of $1,760. The DBPOA also requested that the City assume this
debt or provide them financial assistance to honor the obligation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.aa.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
June 8, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~(~
CITY A'I'rORNEY ~
Transfer of $50,000 from Council Contingency to the Non-Departmental Budget in the General
Fund for a financial contribution to the Bakersfield Senior Center. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION: The Budget and Finance Committee recommends approval of the transfer and
contribution to the Senior Center, and development of an ongoing plan for financial improvement with
assistance from the City's Finance Department.
BACKGROUND: Historically, the City Council has provided a variety of one-time and ongoing financial
support for three non-profits, the Bakersfield Senior Center, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and Bakersfield
Art Museum. In each of these cases, there has been a multi-year relationship with the entities involved. Two
have been gifted the property they formerly leased. The Bakersfield Symphony receives funds annually to
offset the rental cost of the Convention Center. At the Council meeting of June 13, 2001, the City Council
reaffirmed the City's historic policy regarding financial contributions to 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.
On June 27, 2001, the City Manager received a letter from the Executive Director of the Bakersfield Senior
Center requesting an opportunity to appear before the Council or a Council Committee to appeal for financial
assistance. The City Manager met with representatives from the Bakersfield Senior Center, at which time they
stated their operation was having financial difficulty. They requested financial assistance of $50,000 to help
pay past due debts they have incurred. The City Manager indicated he would need detailed financial
information on the Bakersfield Senior Center's financial condition to provide to the Budget and Finance
Committee in order to proceed with another request for financial assistance, since the City had provided
$25,000 to the Senior Center about six or seven months ago. The City Manager requested the financial
information in advance of the next Budget and Finance Committee meeting.
At the August 2, 2001 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Mr. Lynn Edwards of the Bakersfield Senior
Center provided an overview of the financial condition of the Senior Center. He explained that ninety-five
percent of their participants meet "low-income" parameters, as established by State and federal governments.
He explained their problems started about a year ago. Bingo used to be a huge fund-raiser for the Center
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and the funds were depended upon for operational expenses. Since gaming operations and casinos on
Reservations were granted certain new gaming opportunities, they have expanded their Bingo operations and
now give out large prizes, which attract players from Bakersfield. There are two Reservations within an hour
and a half (Lemoore and Porterville) that send buses to Bakersfield every day to take patrons to their
establishments free of charge. This has impacted all the non-profits in Bakersfield who depended on Bingo
to raise funds, as they cannot compete.
The Senior Center has a staff of 12. Two are paid and 10 are volunteers. Average daily attendance is 85 to
95 seniors. Lunch is served at the Center, but brought in by an outside agency. Average daily attendance for
lunch is 75 to 80. There are two centers providing services to seniors within City boundaries: the Community
House at 21't and R Streets and the Bakersfield Senior Center. There are also senior centers located in the
unincorporated areas.
The Senior Center's operating expenses are exceeding revenue and they need assistance to be able to stay
open and keep providing services to seniors. They have also been impacted by increased utility rates. The
Senior Center is projecting a loss for the period from July 1 to December 31,2001 of $17,142, and has long-
term liabilities including salaries of $53,217, which they do not have funds to pay. The Center is requesting
a contribution of $50,000 to help pay existing debt.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of State and federal grants for senior services and assisting
with grant writing, but these types of grants are actually outside the expertise of City staff. The Committee
directed staff to check and see if there are CDBG funds that could be applied for as a long-term plan to assist
the Senior Center.
The Committee agreed senior programs are vital to our community and would like the City to help develop
long-term funding options in support of these programs. They expressed that further financial data is needed
and recommended staff from the City's Finance Department assist the Senior Center to review cash flow and
debts with due dates to verify the expenditures and assist them in developing a realistic budget. Committee
Chair Maggard stated the City should work with the Senior Center to objectively determine the deficit and how
much funding needs to be from grants and how much needs to come from the City budget to make sure
services are delivered to the seniors. This was agreeable with Mr. Edwards and members of the board
present at the meeting.
Subsequent to the Budget and Finance Committee meeting, the Finance Director reviewed the financial
information provided by the Senior Center. He has prepared a report on the review of the Senior Center
financial information which has been provided to the Council under separate cover.
The Committee recommends a one-time contribution of $50,000 to the Bakersfield Senior Center be made
from Council Contingency to address existing debt and development of an ongoing plan for financial
improvement, with assistance from the City's Finance Department. Similar to other contributions recently
made by the Council, staff will prepare an agreement with the Senior Center indicating the terms and
conditions of the contribution and that payments will be made based on the review and approval by the City's
Finance Director of documented and justifiable expenditures, and liabilities directly related to the operation
of the Senior Center.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 9, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Final Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe P00-0291
(Riverwalk Commercial Center) (Ward 4)
Castle & Cooke California, Inc. is requesting (1) an amendment to the Land Use Element of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map designation
from OC (Office Commercial) to GC (General Commercial), (2) an amendment to the Kern
River Plan Element by changing the land use map designation from 6.25 (Office Commercial)
to 6.2 (General Commercial), and (3) zone change from C-0 (Professional and Administrative
Office) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 32.89 acres, located west of Calloway Drive, between
Stockdate Highway and the Kern River.
1)
Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change P00-0291.
2)
Resolution adopting the amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map designation from OC
(Office Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) on 32.89 acres.
3)
Resolution adopting the amendment to the Kern River Plan Element by changing the
land use map designation from 6.25 (Office Commercial) to 6.2 (General Commercial)
on 32.89 acres.
4)
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Maps 102-31 and 123-
06 from C-O to C-2 on 32.89 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions cer[ifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and
approving the general plan amendment and first reading of the Ordinance and deny the appeal.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for GPA/ZC P00-0291 on June 28, 2001. The
proposal under GPA/ZC P00-0291 is illustrated in Exhibits A, B, & C. The Planning Commission
adopted resolutions recommending the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and
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approval of the project with 59 conditions of approval. The proposed conditions of approval are
attached in Exhibit D. The modifications and additions made bythe Planning Commission in response
to concerns expressed by the public are identified in bold italics.
Castle & Cooke, Inc. is proposing to develop approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial uses,
such as retail shops, restaurants, and lodging, including a potential office building, on 32.89 acres
located west of Calloway Drive, between Stockdale Highway and the Kern River. Castle & Cooke, Inc.
has indicated that the commercial and office development will be consistent with the policies of the
Kern River Plan Element, e.g., buildings will be located to create an attractive and harmonious
relationship with surrounding development and the natural environment; landscaping with native
vegetation will be provided along the levee bank; scenic views of the Kern River will not be obstructed;
and access to the Kern River will be provided to the public. The proposed conditions of approval will
ensure that such policies are met. The conditions also address all the issues that were identified by
the Planning Commission.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Kern River Plan Element, the Kern County Planning Commission and
Kern County Board of Supervisors were formally requested to review the proposed amendment to the
Kern River Plan Element under GPA P00-0291. The Kern County Planning Commission reviewed the
proposal on September 14, 2000, and made a finding of consistency with the Kern River Plan Element
and recommended that the Kern County Board of Supervisors concur. The Kern County Board of
Supervisors reviewed the proposal on September 26, 2000, and concurred with the Planning
Commission and forwarded a letter to the City of Bakersfield with a recommendation that the proposal
is consistent with the Kern RJver Plan Element.
An appeal by Ryan Oliver, 631 Faversham Way, Bakersfield, CA, 93311, was received on July 9,
2001, or eleven days after the Planning Commission's decision for GPA/ZC P00-0291. The appeal
disputes that the proposed certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report is in compliance with
CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures.
However, the appeal does not provide any testimony or evidence on how or why the proposed
certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for GPNZC P00-0291 would not be in
compliance with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures. The appeal is attached in Exhibit E. A total of 1,600 signed petitions that support the
proposal were submitted to the Planning Commission on June 28, 2001. In addition, there were more
than 30 people in attendance that supported the proposal. Six people spoke in opposition to the
project. The Draft Environmental impact Report was provided to your Council on March 26, 2001, and
the responses to comments on August 2, 2001.
WL
(admin\aug\8-22-0291)
August 14, 2001, 9:24am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
JMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
TEM: 9. b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 9, 2001
.AP, PRC~r,/E D
DEPARTMENT HEA~
M "AOE"/
General Plan Amendment No. P00-0810 (Kyle Carter) (Ward 4)
Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. is requesting to amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map designation from LR (Low
Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on 10.81 acres, located south of Olive Drive
and west of Highway 99, at the northwest corner of the Knudsen Drive and Hageman Road
alignment.
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map
designation from LR (Low Density Residential) GC (General Commercial) on 10.81 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for GPA/ZC P00-0810 on June 28, 2001. The
applicant, Kyle Carter Homes, Inc., requested an amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map designation from LR (Low
Density Residential - less than or equal to 7.26 dwelling units per net acre) to GC (General
Commercial) on 10.81 acres and change the zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) on the same 10.81 acres. The purpose of the project was to remove any
possible residential development within a half mile limit of Amber Chemical, which is located a half
mile southeast of the project site. However, staff recommended denial of both the general plan
amendment and zone change.
Staff based its recommendation for denial on the following criteria: 1) regarding the use of 70%
hydrogen peroxide, the Office of Environmental Services for the City of Bakersfield had determined
that there was no technical justification for excluding residential development within a half mile of
Amber Chemical, 2) policy number 19 of the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan does not encourage new commercial designations within a half mile of existing
commercial designations, 3) there is land (14.48 acres) currently designated for (GC) General
Commercial land use adjacent on the east side of the project site, and 4) the project was proposing
a new commercial designation.
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Amber Chemical had submitted information indicating that a half mile distance is the minimum the
manufacturer will allow a 70% hydrogen peroxide handling facility to be located from residential uses
(see Exhibit C). The issue identified by Amber Chemical was ?0% hydrogen peroxide explosive
decomposition. However, the City of Bakersfield's Office of Environmental Services in the Fire
Department determined that there was no tecl~nical justification for the half mile setback regarding the
use of 70% hydrogen peroxide (see Exhibit D).
The Planning Commission determined that the proposed GC (General Commercial) land use
designation was appropriate for the project site. However, the Planning Commission denied the
requested zone change. The Planning Commission determined that due to the configuration of the
project site, the PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone rather than the C-1 zone would ensure
that future commercial development is more cohesive and adequately integrated with the adjacent
residential and commercial land use designations. The applicant, Kyle Carter, agreed and indicated
that he would at some future date apply for the PCD zone. The condition that the subject site shall
be zoned PCD prior to issuance of any building permit was included with the recommendation for
approving the general plan amendment. No appeal was submitted regarding the Planning
Commission's decision to deny the requested zone change. Pursuant to Section 17.64.070 of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission's denial of a requested zone change is final and
conclusive if no appeal is submitted.
WL
(admin\aug\8-22-0810)
August14,2001,10:21am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
TEM: 9. c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 9, 2001
CITY MANAGER
General Plan Amendment No. P01-0163 (Ward 3)
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the amendment to the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map
designation from LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on 7
acres of land located at the northeast corner of Alfred Harrell Highway and State Route 178.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for GPA P01-0163 on June 28, 2001. The City of
Bakersfield is the applicant for the proposal. The purpose of the project is to correct the existing land
use designation for the project site (see Exhibit A). The general commercial site located at the
northeast corner of Alfred Harrell Highway and State Route 178 was zoned C-2 in 1977 and is 19.54
acres in size (APN: 386-050-23 - see Exhibit B). The 7 acre project site was mistakenly designated
LMR in 1990 (under the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan) while the remaining portion of
the property was designated GC (General Commercial). The general commercial site and project site
are currently zoned C-2 (see Exhibit C). The property owner of the project site (T,J. Lindgren) has
submitted a letter indicating support for the proposal (see Exhibit D). This action is needed to bring
conformity between the existing zoning and the land use designation.
WL
(admin\aug\8-22-0163)
August 14, 2001, 9:33am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 1, 2001
~A~7OVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD_~._~'~
General Plan Amendment/Zone Chan,qe No. P01-0223 (Ward 6)
SmithTech USA has requested amendments to the Land use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan and a Zone Change on a site consisting of 28.41 acres located
along the southwest corner off Pacheco Road and Old River Road.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment changing the land use designation
from LR to HMR on 28.41 acres
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-19
changing the zoning from to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family
Dwelling) on 28.41 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
general plan amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission and first reading of the
Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on June 25, 2001, and June 28, 2001, and
recommended approval of the Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment and the zone change.
The project would allow multiple-family dwellings. Four-plex dwellings are proposed for the site.
The primary issue raised during the hearing was that of Pacheco Road, between Stine Road and
Buena Vista Road, being a local street and its potential use as a drag strip. Commissioners question
safety of vehicles and passengers entering Pacheco Road from the subject site. Public Works
provided a condition requiring the Pacheco Road alignment to be "discontinous in nature." Applicant
and the Commission were satisfied with the condition.
RED
(admin~aug\8-22-0223)
August 7, 2001, 1:48pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9. e o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
July 12, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD//'
CITY ATTORN EYe'
/
CITY MANAGER
General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe P01-0224. (Ward 2)
Interstate Properties has proposed a General Plan Amendment on two acres and an
Ordinance amendment for approximately 4 acres for a grocery store, located generally north
of Brundage Lane, between Chester Avenue and Eye Street.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment and Negative Declaration to change
land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial).
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map 103-31 from C-2
(Regional Commercial), C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) and R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
general plan amendment as requested and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this General Plan Amendment on June 25 and
June 28, 2001. No significant issues were raised by the public or any affected public agency at the
public hearings held by the Planning Commission. Proposed is a market for an area of Bakersfield
in which the general public has identified the great need for this exact type of land use The project
also will vacate the right-of-way of 1st Street. The applicant has agreed to all conditions and mitigation
for the project.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on May
4, 2001, in accordance with CEQA.
MO
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August 14, 2001, 4:13pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 1, 2001
AFI~ROV. ED
DEPARTMENTHEAD( /~~,
CITY ATTORNEY ,~/'~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe and RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment
No. P01-0227 (Ward 4)
Project Design Consultants representing RiverLakes Land Development Co. has proposed a
General Plan Amendment and an Ordinance amendment for approximately 75 acres, located
generally south of Olive Drive, between Patton Way and Calloway Drive within ~'he RiverLakes
Ranch Specific Plan area.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment to change land use designations
to LMR at the southwest corner of RiverLakes and Olive Drives; to LMR (Low Medium
Density Residential), HMR (High Medium Density Residential) and OC (Office
Commercial); south of Hageman and RiverLakes Drives west of Coffee Road; and to
LR, GC and LI east of Coffee Road north of Meany Avenue.
Resolution adopting the RiverLakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment to change land
use designations to LMR at the southwest corner of RiverLakes and Olive Drives; to
LMR, HMR and OC south of Hageman and RiverLakes Drives west of Coffee Road;
and to LR, GC and LI east of Coffee north of Meany Avenue.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Maps 102-08, 102-17,
102-20 and 102-21 to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) at the southwest corner
of RiverLakes and Olive Drives; to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) and C-O
(Office Commercial) south of Hageman and RiverLakes Drives west of Coffee Road;
and to R-1 (One Family Dwelling), C-2 (Commercial) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
east of Coffee Road, north of Meany Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the
general plan amendment and specific plan amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission
and first reading of the Ordinance.
August 9, 2001, 10:38am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this General Plan Amendment on June 25 and
June 28, 2001. The Principal of Centennial High School spoke in opposition to allowing a higher
density in the area east of the campus. The request was modified by the applicant to only permit the
same number of dwelling units as is currently permitted within the areas bounded by RiverLakes Drive,
Coffee Road and Hageman Road. The Planning Commission recommendation "spreads" some of
the density permitted in the existing R-3 area adjacent to RiverLakes Drive across the whole site. This
recommendation appears to have the least impacts (it significantly reduces the number of dwelling
units originally requested) on the school. The applicant modified the original request to alleviate
concerns raised at and prior to the public hearings. The applicant agrees with the Planning
Commission recommendation.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on May
4, 2001, in accordance with CEQA.
MO
(admin~aug\8-22-0227)
August 9, 2001, 10:38am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9 ~ g o
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 9, 2001
APPROVED
DEP~TMENTHE~//
CITY ATTORN,~i/ ~/'~'
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe P01-0228 and appeal of the Planninq Commission
recommendation. (Ward 4)
SMITHTECH/USA has applied to amend the Land use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan and zoning on a 157.17 acre site generally located between Snow Road,
Reina Road, Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road.
Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment and Negative Declaration to change
the land use designation from R-IA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low
Density Residential) on 147.14 acres and from R-IA to HMR (High Medium Density)
on 10.03 acres.
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-12 from
E (Estate One-Family Dwelling) to R-1 (OneFamily Dwelling) on 69.22 acres, to R-1
CH (One-Family Dwelling Church) on 10.80 acres, from A (Agriculture) to R-1 on 67.12
acres and to R-2 (Limited Multiple Dwelling) on10.03 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution approving the Negative Declaration, General Plan
Amendment, first reading of the ordinance and deny the appeal.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 28, 2001 and recommended approval
of the Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment and the zone change. The project is primarily
single-family dwellings with sites for multiple-family dwellings and a church.
On July 9, 2001, the Commission's decision was appealed by three property owners (Robert L. Mann,
12150, Snow Road; Judy Fritch, 12200 Snow Road; and Larry Morris, 12322 Snow Road). Appellants
live directly north of the subject site along the north side of Snow Road. Reasons were not given for
appealing the Commission's decision.
The primary issue raised during the hearing was the proposed multiple-family residential site on the
south side of Snow Road, a major arterial.
August 14, 2001, 4:11pm
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2
Several issues were voiced by property owners and Planning Commissioners in regard to the
differences in lot sizes and density between the existing large lots north of Snow Road and the
multiple-family residential proposed along the south side of Snow Road. The Planning Commission
approved staff's recommendation (with a 4 to 3 vote), which was to approve the HMR and R-2 zoning
as requested. The Commissioners voting in opposition to the project stated they would support R-1
zoning on the property.
The City Council could approve the multiple family request or deny the request and approve it as R-1.
The Council could also require tiering of lot sizes with larger lots backing up to the south side of Snow
Road. The tiering concept has been used south of Bdmhall Road between Jewetta and Allen Road
and south of Johnson Road west of Renfro Road.
In this particular instance, an arterial road (Snow Road) and a canal would provide about a 165 foot
separation from the uses north of Snow Road to the uses south of Snow Road. It should be noted
that just east of the project site, the County has approved a subdivision consisting of 11,500 square
foot lots across from large lots on Snow Road.
The property located east of the subject site along the west side of the Jewetta Avenue-Kratzmeyer
Road intersection has been subdivided. Single-family dwellings are under construction.
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August 14, 2001, 4:11pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
IAGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9. h.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
July 12, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HA~?
CITYATTORN /
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment No. P01-0285.
City of Bakersfield has applied to amend the Land Use Element and Kern River Plan Element
of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan consisting of changes to the City's Land
Use and Kern River Plan Element maps to achieve consistency with the Kern County Board
of Supervisors' approved amendments from September 1999 to December 2000. These
amendments are two separate sites located within the County jurisdiction of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. (County Jurisdiction)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution approving the amendments to the Land Use Element and
Kern River Plan Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this general plan amendment on June 25, and June
28, 2001. The Planning Commission recommended approval and a Negative Declaration on June 28,
2001.
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan was adopted by the City and County in March, 1990.
Since that time, both the Board of Supervisors and City Council have approved a number of
amendments to the Plan's elements (Text and Maps). A series of consistency amendments has been
considered by the City since 1990, and are periodically necessa~ in order to retain consistent Land
Use Element and Kern River Plan Element maps between the County of Kern and the City of
Bakersfield. The location for the project is: (1) south of Brimhall Road, 1/4 mile east of Renfro Road
and (2) generally north of the Kern River, approximately one mile east of Manor Street.
The General Plan Amendment is a formal acknowledgment of various County Board of Supervisors
approved amendments to the 2010 Plan's Land Use Element and Kern River Plan Element maps from
September 1999 to December 2000. These designation changes are located at two sites under
County jurisdiction and within the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. Amendments include
a change to the Land Use Element and a change to Kern River Plan Element. No one spoke in
opposition to the proposed amendments at the Planning Commission hearing.
July 13, 2001, 9:12am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Page 2
Staff has determined that this project is exempt from CEQA. Proposed amendments achieve
consistency with the County's previously approved amendments to the County Land Use and Kern
River Plan Element maps. These amendments do not have any potential to cause significant
environmental impacts. As these changes have already occurred, this is a map change only. A
Notice of Exemption has been completed for the project. Environmental reviews were prepared by
the County for each specific Land Use Element and Kern River Plan Element amendment.
MO
(admin~aug~8-22-0285)
July 13, 2001, 9:12arn
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9. !.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 9, 2001
~A~.~J3VED
DEPARTMENT H~
General Plan Amendment/Zone Chan,qe No. P01-0307 (Ward 6)
The Lusich Company, Inc. has requested to amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the land use map designation from GC (General
Commercial) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 8.560 acres and LR (Low Density Residential)
to GC (General Commercial) on 8.562 acres and change the zoning from C-2 (Regional
Commercial) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 8.560 acres and R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to
C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 8.562 acres located at the northeast corner of Buena Vista
Avenue and Panama Lane.
1)
Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the amendment to the
Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan by changing the
land use map designation from GC (General Commercial) to LR (Low Density
Residential) on 8.560 acres and LR (Low Density Residential) to GC (General
Commercial) on 8.562 acres.
2)
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-19
from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 8.560 acres and R-1
(One Family Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 8.562 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the general plan amendment and first reading
of the Ordinance.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for GPA/ZC P01-0302 on June 28, 2001. The
proposal is illustrated in Exhibits A & B. The purpose of the project is to reconfigure the existing
commercial frontage from Buena Vista Road to Panama Lane. The proposal would increase the depth
of the commercial designation while maintaining the same acreage. The applicant reported that the
reconfiguration would make the 20 acre commercial parcel more marketable.
August 9, 2001.9:47am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 6, 2001
I ITEM: 11.a.
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITY ATTORNE/ ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map
No. 102-34 by changing the zoning from a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone to
a revised Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone on 16.75 acres located on the north
side of Stockdale Highway, east of California Avenue (#P01-0377) (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council held first reading of the ordinance on August 8, 2001.
On June 28, 2001, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 75-01 recommending adoption
of the ordinance approving Zone Change No. PO 1-0377. Porter Robertson Engineering, representing
American Real Estate Holding, property owner, has applied to change the zoning on 16.75 acres from
a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone to a revised Planned Commercial Development
(PCD) zone. The project site is generally located the northeast corner of Stockdale Highway and
California Avenue.
The applicant is requesting the change in zone to allow for development of the second phase (Phase
II) of the Ralphs shopping center. Phase II covers the undeveloped eastern 6.8 acres of the 16.75
acre shopping center. The requested increase of 6,462 square feet for Phase II results in increasing
the total building square footage for the entire shopping center from 135,710 to 142,172. Building
square footage in Phase II would increase from 67,200 to 73,662 square feet. The reconfiguration
of the building footprint is a change from one large "big box" building into two smaller "big box"
footprints. There are 1,062 parking spaces proposed for the entire shopping center (including Krispy
Kreme because of reciprocal parking requirement). Ordinance requires a minimum of 836 parking
spaces for the center. The applicant states that the changes are needed to meet tenant demands.
The center exceeds the minimum parking requirement by 226 spaces.
No one spoke in opposition to the request at the Planning Commission hearing.
August 6, 2001, 11:03am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
The project site is designated as General Commercial on the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. The proposed Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone is
consistent with the GC designation.
A Negative Declaration was adopted with Zone Change #5516, which is the original zone change
approving the shopping center,
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August 6, 2001, 11:03am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
ITEM: l!.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
August 9, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
An ordinance adding Chapter 8.58 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to tobacco use
prevention and self-service displays
RECOMMENDATION:
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The issue of tobacco self-service displays was before the Legislative and Litigation Committee
("Committee") on August 20, 1998 and again on September 17, 1998. The Committee considered an
ordinance banning self-services tobacco displays from stores within City limits. Because there were several
cases pending throughout the United States governing tobacco sales, advertising and related issues, the
Committee thought it best to proceed with a resolution encouraging the voluntary ban on self-service tobacco
displays rather than an ordinance. Such a resolution was adopted by Council on October 7, 1998.
At this time, the Committee desires to go forward with an ordinance prohibiting self-service tobacco
displays. Such an ordinance is permissible under the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision of Lorillard
Tobacco Co., et al. v. Reilly, Attorney General of Massachusetts, et al., wherein the Court, although striking
down the ability of a city to restrict tobacco advertising, upheld a city's authority to restrict self-service tobacco
displays. Therefore, the attached ordinance, which will be placed under Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code, is proposed. Enforcement of the ordinance will not begin until January 1, 2002
in order to educate retailers and give them time to comply.
This ordinance received first reading at the August 8, 2001 City Council meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council .,APPROVED
FROM: Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 9, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ,~'~1~'
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Ordinances imposing restrictions on skateboard use on sidewalks within selected areas of the
An ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 10.08.020 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to vehicles and traffic.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10.52.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating
to bicycles and similar vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION:
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends adoption of these ordinances.
BACKGROUND:
The Economic and Community Development Department has been receiving inquiries from merchants
and business owners in the Old Town Kern/Baker Street areas asking how skateboarders can be restricted
in business areas.
The Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 10.52.010 restricts the use of skateboards and other such
devices within the "central traffic district" as that term is defined in 10.08.020 of the Code. Staff presented
an ordinance modification to 10.52.010 to the Legislative and Litigation Committee on June 25, 2001. The
proposed modification restricted skateboard use on all city sidewalks in commercial areas. The Legislative
and Litigation Committee preferred that the restriction be limited only to the central traffic district and the Old
Town Kern/Baker Street area. As such, the attached modification adds a simple definition of Old Town Kern
to Chapter 10.08.020 and restricts the use of skateboards and such vehicles to the central traffic district, as
well as the Old Town Kern area.
These ordinances received first reading at the August 8, 2001 City Council meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
ITEM: !!.d.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~)~_~
DATE: August 13, 2001 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
City Council Request for Staff Support and Technology Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council discussion.
BACKGROUND:
This item was discussed at the August 8, 2001 Council meeting and deferred until the full Council will be
present at the August 22, 2001 Council meeting.
The Council is at the top of the organizational chart, and the City provides computers, faxes and cell
phones to Department Heads, Division Heads and many others at lower levels within the organization.
One primary difference is the Council is not provided with offices, which would routinely be equipped with
at least a computer, phone and fax. A survey of other cities, including some smaller than Bakersfield,
show they nearly all do more for the Council than we do with technology items.
Nonetheless, there are some sensitivities associated with being an elected official, and Brown Act and
related legislation must be complied with so the issue does require thought and planning.
It appeared from the first Council discussion that the needs and desires of different members does vary.
Some have computers, faxes and cell phones, etc., others do not. Some use cell phones for personal and
City business and bear both costs themselves. Some members may not need or want anything - others
may.
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Possible Solution
Clarify that the City Manager is authorized to provide technological assistance to Council members so
requesting at the same standards as are applicable to Department heads. Since Councilmembers do not
have offices and work from homes and private businesses, they may select an allowance, at City
established internal service rates, or the assignment of City equipment to them as best meets their needs.
Items they may select from, or receive the allowance to cover the cost of, would include (with internal
service values following in parentheses) a laptop ($107) or personal computer ($77) internet services ($50)
a fax/printer ($15) and a cell phone ($50).
The value of those items taking the higher value laptop is $222 a month. Note - those electlno tO take
the allowance will have the oavment t~yed! Further note: The City Attorney advises that for FPP(':,
Durooses. if you take the allowance, you should be able to reconcile the payments to expenses aha
to be able to show City monies were not seent on camoalon or ~ersonal exsenses. Those assigned
City equipment would return it at the expiration of their service. The City would maintain City owned
equipment. Those with an allowance would provide maintenance privately at their own cost. Brown Act
access for information might more greatly expose those with City equipment more than those without.
Under this plan there should be room to accommodate all the various Council needs. Some may choose
to do nothing. Others may select from the mentioned items, or take the taxable allowance instead to cover
the costs of personally financed equipment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION:: t~ew ]~us~_aess I
ITEM: I2.ao
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
July 12, 2001
D EPARTM E NTH E~_~.~_
CITYMANAGER
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map 101-35
by changing the zoning on 20 acres generally located along the south side of Brimhall Road,
west of Jenkins Road from an A (Agriculture) zone to an E (Estate) zone. (ZC #01-0334)
(Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance for Zone Change No. P01-0334 would prezone 20 acres from an A (Agriculture) zone
to an E (Estate) zone on property located south of Brimhall Road, west of Jenkins Road.
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this Zone Change on June 25 and June 28, 2001.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this zone change and a Negative Declaration
on June 28, 2001. No significant issues were raised by the public or any affected public agency at
the public hearings held by the Planning Commission. This project is in order to develop the site with
a single family residential subdivision.
This action is consistent with the General Plan Amendment approved by Kern County Board of
Supervisors on December 20, 2000, and City Council action on GPA P01-0285.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on
September 11, 1998, in accordance with CEQA.
The site is currently being annexed to the City of Bakersfield, under separate application known as
City Annexation No. 419.
MO
(admin\aug\8-22-0334)
July 13, 2001, 9:08am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: ].2.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
August 22, 2001
Zone Chan,qe P01-0400 (Ward 2)
AEEROVED
DEPARTMENT H DF_~/,~'
CITY ATTORNE~''/' /~
CITY MANAGER ~
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos. 103-20 and 103-21
from R-3 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) on a 12,819
square foot site located between State Route-178, Flower Street, State Route 178-Beale
Avenue on-off ramp/Owens Street and Beale Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the Notice of Exemption and first reading of ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The zone change to C-1 was initiated by the City.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 25, 2001, and June 28, 2001, and
recommended approval of the Notice of Exemption and the zone change. The subject site and
adjoining properties located to the south of the subject site are designated GC (General Commercial)
on the Land Use Element. The proposed C-1 zoning would be in compliance with the existing GC
land use designation.
Subject site was previously owned by the State of California and used by CaITrans. This site was
rented from the State and used as an ambulance substation by Golden Empire Ambulance through
mid 1999. The site was not occupied from July, 1999 through April, 2001. A used car business is
proposed for the site. Such use would require a "conditional use permit" in the requested C-1 zone.
The primary issue raised during the Planning Commission public hearing was access to the subject
site. Present access to the site is by an alley which intersects with the State Route 178-Beale Avenue
on-off ramp/Qwens Street. A letter, presented to the Planning Department by the owner of the
adjacent C-1 properties, gives permission for vehicular access through such C-1 properties to the
subject site.
The Planning Commission has determined that this project is exempt from CEQA. The proposed
amendment does not have the potential to cause significant environmental impacts. A Notice of
Exemption has been prepared.
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August 1, 2001, 10:15am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 12.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
August 8, 2001
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD.~~--
CITY ATTORNE~
CITY MANAGER
Ordinance Adding Section 3.20.066 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Pre-
Qualification of Bidders
RECOMMENDATION:
Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of this Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield has been considering a bidder's prs-qualification ordinance for some time.
Because of the high cost to the City and its inhabitants of a contractor's failure to complete a project and
because of the need to ensure high quality and timely completion of public projects, the City of Bakersfield
should, in appropriate instances, pre-qualify contractors.
The proposed ordinance allows pre-qualification on projects over $250,000 or where the City Manager,
or designee, determines that special expertise, equipment, or materials are required to properly complete the
project.
The proposed ordinance includes appeal procedures to ensure that prospective bidders are given
proper due process if they have a complaint about the pre-qualification decisions.
The Public Works staff is currently developing questionnaires and a rating system which will allow the
objective quantification of the pre-qualification process.
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August 8, 2001, 3:25pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: August 22, 2001
I ITEM: 12.d.
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
August 7, 2001
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVE._.JD
Ordinance amending section 3.20.090 F of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to bonding
for City projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of this ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The Budget and Finance Committee recommends adoption of this ordinance to enhance the ability
of the City to protect its citizens, contractors and subcontractors from bonding company failures and the
financial hardships resulting from such defaults. Scales Construction Company defaulted on three City
projects (Allen Road, Downtown Streetscape, and Lake Street) and thereafter the bonding company was
forced into liquidation causing time delays and financial hardship to the City, Scales employees and
subcontractors and causing traffic disruption and other problems.
By requiring bonding companies be rated B+7 or better, the City is attempting to ensure that future
bonds will not be defaulted on by the sureties.
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August 8, 2001