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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING (4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Price, Councilmembers Rowles
(seated 4:05 p.m.), Carson, DeMond,
Maggard, Couch, Sullivan (seated 4:15 p.m.),
Salvaggio
Absent: None.
ACTION TAKEN
WORKSHOP
None.
o
CLOSED SESSION
a,
Conference with Legal Council §54956.9(a) - Existing
Litigation; Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District vs. World Oil Corp.; Kern County Superior
Court Case No. 230162 RA
Conference with Legal Council §54956.9(a) - Existing
Litigation; Palm/Olive Concerned Citizens vs. City of
Bakersfield; Kern County Superior Court Case No.
236109
Conference with Legal Counsel §54957.(b); Public
Employee Appointment/Employment - City Attorney
INSTRUCTION TO
STAFF
AGR 93-127(2)/
97-178(1)
INSTRUCTION TO
STAFF
CONTINUED TO
12/f 1/98, 3:30 P.M.
Motion by DeMond to add an item that arose after the
agenda was posted and requires action tonight.
APPROVED
Motion by DeMond to recess to Closed Session at 4:04
p.m.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
SULLIVAN
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 2
CLOSED SESSION continued
Conference with Real Property Negotiator §54956.8
regarding 615 16th Street, Bakersfield, California,
93301; Negotiating Parties: Finance Director Gregory
Klimko, Senior Real Property Agent Don Anderson
and John Lynn Knight and Martha Sproul Knight,
Trustees; Under Negotiation: All terms and conditions
of purchase, including price and terms of payment.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVAL OF
APPRAISAL
Motion by DeMond to adjourn from Closed Session at
6:58 p.m.
APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION by Paul Dennis of First Assembly of God
Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Dan Gumble, Troop 217, St.
Phillips Church
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Price, Councilmembers Rowles,
Carson, DeMond, Maggard, Couch, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Absent: None
ACTION TAKEN
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Price announced Closed Session action as reflected
on page 1.
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of Target Stores, Karen Bennett,
Bakersfield Police Department Crime Prevention,
stated a $300 donation to the Bakersfield Police
Department Crime Prevention Unit was received from
Target Stores.
John Penrose, Golden Empire Ambulance and
Harvey Hall, Hall Ambulance, presented a check for
$26,750, as a continuation of the public/private
partnership to fund emergency vehicle preemptive
devices at traffic signals.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 3
PRESENTATIONS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Price recognized the Youth Advisory Council: Ashley
Groefsema, Bakersfield High School; Jamie Pearcy,
Centennial High School; Morag Day, Highland High School;
Caitlin Ashlock, Garces High School; Robert Robb, South
High School; Lee Turner, North High School, Gina Torchia,
Ridgeview High School, Thida Chea, Chairman; and Natalie
Welty, Secretary.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
William Snelling spoke regarding fees being charged
for use of public sidewalk.
DeMond directed Assistant City Manager Alan
Christensen to meet with Mr. Snelling to discuss
this issue and to bring it back to Council for
further action.
b. Barbara Fields spoke regarding annexations.
Becky Kaiser spoke regarding over watering of grass
medians on Brimhall Road and annexations.
Couch referred the issue of over watering of
grass medians on Brimhall Road to Public Works
Director Raul Rojas.
d. Barbara Fowler welcomed new Councilmembers.
APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Fire Civil Service Board.
Ballots were not used.
Motion by Rowles to reappoint James Wo LeDoux
to the 3-year position, term expiring December
31, 2001.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 4
APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Two appointments to the Miscellaneous Civil Service
Board.
First Ballot Votes ranked by preference:
Ward I - Robinson, Ross
Ward 2 - Ramirez, Ross
Ward 3 - Ross, Ramirez
Ward 4 - Ramirez, Robinson
Ward 5 - Robinson, Ramirez, Moore
Ward 6 - Ramirez
Ward 7 - Ramirez, Robinson
City Clerk McCarthy announced the 2 individuals
receiving the highest number of points were Gonzalo
E. Ramirez and Percy Robinson.
Second
Ward 1
Ward
Ward
Ward
Ward
Ward
Ward
Ballot Votes:
- Robinson
2 - Ramirez
3 - Ramirez
4 - Ramirez
5 - Robinson
6 - Ramirez
7 - Ramirez
City Clerk McCarthy announced the individual
receiving the highest number of votes was Gonzalo
E. Ramirez.
Motion by Rowles to reappoint Gonzalo E.
Ramirez to the 3-year position, term expiring
December 31, 2001.
APPROVED
First Ballot Votes ranked by preference:
Ward 1 - Robinson
Ward 2 - Ross
Ward 3 - Ross
Ward 4 - Robinson
Ward 5 - Robinson
Ward 6 - Robinson
Ward 7 - Robinson
City Clerk McCarthy announced the 2 individuals
receiving the highest number of points were Percy
Robinson and Dori Ross.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 5
APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Second Ballot Votes:
Ward 1 - Robinson
Ward 2 - Ross
Ward 3 - Ross
Ward 4 - Robinson
Ward 5 - Robinson
Ward 6 - Robinson
Ward 7 - Robinson
City Clerk McCarthy announced the individual
receiving the highest number of votes was Percy
Robinson.
Motion by Rowles to appoint Percy Robinson to
the 3-year position, term expiring December 31,
2001.
APPROVED
One appointment to the Police Civil Service Board.
First Ballot Votes ranked by preference:
Ward 1 - Perry
Ward 2 - Perry
Ward 3 - Perry
Ward 4 - Perry
Ward 5 - Perry
Ward 6 - Perry
Ward 7 - Perry
City Clerk McCarthy announced the individual
receiving the highest number of points was William
R. Perry.
The Second Ballot was not used.
Motion by Rowles to reappoint William R. Perry
to the 3-year position, term expiring December
31, 2001.
APPROVED
One appointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Motion by Rowles to reappoint Public Works
Director Raul Rojas.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION TAKEN
Minutes:
a. November 18, 1998 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from November 7, to November 20, 1998
in the amount of $5,797,308.31; and Self Insurance
payments from November 7, to November 20, 1998
in the amount of $76,983.42.
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1184 declaring the City's
intention to add territory (Area 1-14, Brimhall, Allen
SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving
Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 4)
ROI 1184
Resolution adopting City schedule of paid holidays
for Blue and White Collar, General Supervisory,
Police Supervisory and Management Units.
RES 161-98
Resolution preliminarily approving Engineer's Report,
setting date for public hearing of protests for
Assessment District No. 98-1 (Brimhall IV, Stockdale
Highway Commercial, Gosford Industrial). (Ward 4)
RES 162-98
Resolution proposing Expansion No. 13 of the
boundaries of the Southeast Metropolitan Bakersfield
Enterprise Zone. (Ward 2)
RES 163-98
Resolution adopting the amended Conflict of Interest
Codes for City of Bakersfield Departments, Boards,
Commissions and Committees.
RES 164-98
Resolution approving the application for funds for the
Transportation Enhancement Activities Program
under the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991 for the Landscaping &
Pedestrian Improvements at the new Bakersfield
Amtrak Station. (Ward 2)
RES 165-98
Resolution verifying that all adopted procedures were
followed in the election of the Project Area
Committee for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
Redevelopment Project Area.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Resolution verifying that all adopted procedures were
followed in the election of the Project Area
Committee for the Southeast Bakersfield
Redevelopment Project Area.
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
Amendment No. 9 to Resolution No. 12-96 approving
Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the
Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary
schedule and related benefits.
RES 12-96(9)
Revised Job Specifications for Automotive
Service Worker to Fleet Service Worker I and
Trades Assistant Equipment to Fleet
Service Worker II.
Agreements:
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract
5827 Phase A, located south of Brimhall
Road and east of Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4)
AGR 98-274
AGR 98-275
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract
5827 Phase B, located south of Brimhall
Road and east of Jewetta Avenue· (Ward 4)
AGR 98-276
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract
5827 Phase C, located south of Brimhall
Road and east of Jewetta Avenue. (Ward 4)
AGR 98-277
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for Tract
5877 Phase D, located north of Ming Avenue
and west of Old River Road. (Ward 4)
AGR 98-278
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Carriage Homes for Tract 5859, located west
of Union Avenue and north of Panama Lane.
(Ward 7)
AGR 98-279
AGR 98-280
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with
Normal Development Corporation for Tract
5594 Unit C, located north of Hageman Road
and west of Old Farm Road· (Ward 4)
AGR 98-281
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 8
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Improvement Agreement with Smart & Final,
Inc., for Parcel Map 10307, located at the
northwest corner of White Lane and Wible
Road. (Ward 6)
AGR 98-282
Agreement with the Law Offices of Hanna, Brophy,
MacLean, McAleer and Jensen, $40,000, for
Workers' Compensation Legal Services.
AGR 98-283
Agreement with Haven Enterprises, Inc., for
$230,000 of HOME Investment Partnership Program
funds to assist in acquiring the Haven housing
complex owned by the Golden Empire Gleaners.
(Ward 1 )
AGR 98-284
Agreement with Kern County Mental Health
Association for up to $17,200 in Emergency Shelter
Grant funds for operational activities, essential
services, and homeless prevention activities to
benefit homeless persons with mental disabilities.
AGR 98-285
Agreement with Bethany Services for $57,500 of
Emergency Shelter Grant funds to suppod the
essential services and operating costs necessary to
expand its child care services at the Bakersfield
Homeless Center, 1600 East Truxtun Avenue. (Ward
2)
AGR 98-286
Agreement with Barlow Woodworth Charitable Trust
for acquisition of property located at 317 Monterey
Street. (Ward 2)
AGR 98-287
Agreement with Allright Cal., Inc. to manage the 18th
and Eye Street Parking Garage. (Ward 2)
AGR 98-288
Consultant Agreement with URS Greiner Woodward
Clyde, $129,661, for engineering services for the
preparation of a Project Study Report for bridge
widening on White Lane over State Route 99. (Ward
7)
AGR 98-289
Consultant Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., $65,583, for engineering services
during the installation of the City's Advanced Traffic
Management System.
AGR 98-290
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Purchase Agreement with Davies Properties, Inc., to
acquire real property located north of Golden State
Avenue along the Kern River Channel for the Kern
River Parkway. (Ward 2)
AGR 98-291
DEED 4983
Grant Agreement with California Integrated Waste
Management for 1997/98 Tire Recycling Grant.
AGR 98-292
Appropriate $25,000 tire recycling
(playground cover) state grant to the Parks
Capital Improvement Budget in the CDBG
fund.
Amendment No. I to Consultant Agreement No.
95-263 with Quad Knopf, $85,400, for the design of
the Mohawk Trunk Sewer. (Wards 4, 5)
AGR 95-263(1)
x. 1999 Health Care Agreements:
Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 93-267
with Blue Cross (BC Life and Health
Insurance Company) for Indemnity Health
and Dental Services.
AGR 93-267(6)
Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 93-266
with Blue Cross/California Care Health Plans
for Medical Services.
AGR 93-266(5)
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 96-149
with PacificCare, Inc., for Medicare Risk
Medical Services.
AGR 96-149(2)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 97-320
with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for group
medical and hospital services for employees.
AGR 97-320(1)
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 97-321
with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for group
medical and hospital service for retirees
(Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage).
AGR 97-321(I)
Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 91-280
with Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., for
Dental Services.
AGR 91-280(7)
Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 91-281
with Pacific Dental Benefits for Dental
Services.
AGR 91-281(7)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
x. 8.
Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 92-278
with CallGroup Trust and Medical Eye
Services for Vision Services.
AGR 92-278(6)
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 96-148
with CaliforniaCare Health Plans for
MediCare Risk Medical Services.
AGR 96-148(2)
Amendment No. 1 to Design Consultant Agreement
No. 98-165 with Rossetti Associates Incorporated,
$85,000, for the design of the Bakersfield AMTRAK
Station. (Ward 2)
AGR 98-16S(V
Supplemental Reimbursement from the State of
California:
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 93-128
with the State of California, Department of
Transportation, to increase the City's
allocation for a Separation of Grade
Construction Project.
AGR 93-12S(f)
Appropriate $1,808,000 Supplemental State
allocation to the Capital Improvement Budget
within the Road and Bridge Fund.
aa.
Contract Change Order No. 2 to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 2 Expansion Project Agreement
No. 97-335 for nine items resulting in a net decrease
of $362,133.82. (Ward 1)
Bids:
bb.
Award Contract to Griffith Company, $115,000, for
storm drain construction at 'A' Street-Sunset Avenue
to California Avenue. (Ward 2)
CON 98-293
CC.
Award Contract to S.A. Camp Pump Company,
$242,500, for drilling, casing and pump testing two
gravel envelope water wells - Stations CBK-40 and L-
206, for the Water Resources Department. (Ward 4)
CON 98-294
dd.
Award Contract to Sturgeon & Son, Inc.,
$148,449.08, for storm damage repair of roadway,
curb & gutter, and embankment at Panorama Drive.
(Ward 2)
CON 98-295
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
dd. 1.
Appropriate $170,000 Fund Balance to the
Capital Improvement Budget within the Gas
Tax Fund.
ee.
Award Contract to Bi Tran Systems, Inc., $475,305,
for the development and installation of software and
hardware for the City's Advanced Traffic
Management System.
CON 98-296
ff,
Award Annual Contract to Office Depot, $63,716.37,
for office supplies.
CON 98-297
gg.
Award Contract to Backhoe Service Inc., $52,048.20,
for storm drain construction at Desert Hills Drive.
(Ward 4)
CON 98-298
hh.
Increase award amount to Annual Contract No. 98-
119 with Jim AIrier Cement Contractor, $200,000, for
curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
Miscellaneous:
ii.
Appropriate a $300 donation from Target Stores to
the Bakersfield Police Department Operating Budget
in the General Fund for the purchase of a FAX
machine.
jj.
Sale of surplus copy machine to the Police Activities
League for $1.00.
kk.
Acceptance of 1997-98 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report.
II.
Accept "Heart Smart Cities Project" State Grant and
appropriate $25,000 to the Recreation and Parks
Operating Budget in the General Fund.
mm.
Contracting with an Employment Agency for
Temporary Employees.
REFERRED TO
BUDGET & FINANCE
COMMITTEE
nn.
Revision No. 1 to Purchase Order No. 991825 issued
to Gifford Hill Concrete Products, $45,045, for supply
reinforced concrete pipe for two Kern Island Canal
Culverts. (Ward 2)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
Rowles announced abstention on Consent Calendar
Items e. and I. 1 .-4., due to source of income to
employer and Item h. and y., due to potential
employer participation in project.
Motion by Rowles to adopt Consent Calendar
Items a. through nn. with separate consideration
of Items i. and j.
APPROVED
Resolution verifying that all adopted procedures were
followed in the election of the Project Area
Committee for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
Redevelopment Project Area.
Motion by DeMond to adopt Consent Calendar
Item L
Resolution verifying that all adopted procedures were
followed in the election of the Project Area
Committee for the Southeast Bakersfield
Redevelopment Project Area.
Motion by Carson to adopt Consent Calendar
Item j.
RES 166-98
APPROVED
RES 167-98
APPROVED
HEARINGS
a. Resolution ordering the vacation of the "pedestrian
walk" easement extending from El Toro Drive to
Wayside Alley in Tract No. 1470. (Ward 1)
Hearing opened at 7:50 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:51 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution.
RES 168-98
APPROVED
Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which
dangerous buildings have been demolished. (Ward 1)
Development Services Director Jack Hardisty
provided a brief update.
RES 169-98
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998 - Page 13
HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
b. Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution. APPROVED
c. Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code RES 170-98
Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which
structures have been secured against entry or for the
abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste
matter. (Wards 1, 2, 6, 7)
Development Services Director Jack Hardisty stated
assessments have been paid in full for the property
at 309 Clifton and requested it be removed from the
resolution,
Hearing opened at 7:56 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:56 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the resolution as
amended.
APPROVED
Environmental Negative Declaration for the Mohawk
Area Sewer Line located between Coffee Road and
State Route 99, south of Rosedale Highway. (Wards 4.
5)
Development Services Director Jack Hardisty
provided a brief update.
Hearing opened at 7:58 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:58 p.m.
Motion by Rowles to adopt the Negative
Declaration.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998- Page 14
HEARINGS continued
ACTION TAKEN
e,
Public Hearing on Proposed Expenditures of Bureau
of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant Funds.
Transfer $240,000 from Council Contingency,
$200,000 from Seized Asset Forfeiture Trust
and $285,000 from Bureau of Justice
Assistance Grant monies to the Police Capital
Improvement Budget in the Capital Outlay
Fund to Upgrade the Computer-Aided
Dispatch System.
Resolution determining that the Computer-
Aided Dispatch System for the Bakersfield
Police Department cannot be reasonably
obtained through usual bidding procedures
and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding, not to exceed
$650,000; and approval of Agreement with
Tiburon, Inc., to purchase Police Department
Computer-Aided Dispatch System.
RES 171-98
AGR 98-299
Hearing opened at 7:59 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:59 p.m.
Motion by DeMond to authorize the transfers,
adopt the resolution, and approve the agreement.
APPROVED
10.
REPORTS
City Manager's Oral Report No. 5-98 regarding the
design development plans for the new Bakersfield
AMTRAK Station. (Ward 2)
Public Works Director Raul Rojas introduced
Engineering Services Manager Jack LaRochelle who
provided an overhead presentation; and Bob Lyons,
Rossetti and Associates, who provided a computer
presentation.
Motion by DeMond to accept the report.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
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DEFERRED BUSINESS
ACTION TAKEN
Ordinance amending Section 5.56.040(D) of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to transient
outdoor businesses. (First reading 11/18/98)
ORD 3878
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the ordinance.
APPROVED
AB ROWLES
Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map 104-19 by changing
the zoning on 20 acres located south of State Route
178 and east of Morning Drive from an Agriculture
zone to a One Family Dwelling zone (ZC No.
98-0589). (First reading 11/18/98) (Ward 3)
ORD 3879
Motion by Maggard to adopt the ordinance.
APPROVED
12.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Chapter 2.92.090(C)(8) of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Fire
Department Disability and Retirement Board
Meetings, Powers.
Resolution authorizing participation in a state grant
program relating to impounding vehicles.
Motion by Carson to adopt the resolution.
FR
RES 172-98
APPROVED
Election of Vice-Mayor.
Rowles thanked the Mayor and Council for the honor
of serving as Vice-Mayor.
Motion by Rowles to appoint Councilmember
Irma Carson as Vice-Mayor.
Carson thanked the Council for their vote of
confidence to serve as Vice-Mayor.
Mayor Price thanked Councilmember Rowles for
serving as Vice-Mayor and welcomed
Councilmember Carson as Vice-Mayor for 1999.
APPROVED
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
Couch congratulated Irma Carson for her new appointment
as Vice-Mayor and stated he would like to see
Councilmember Salvaggio have the opportunity to serve as
Vice-Mayor.
Salvaggio congratulated Irma Carson on her new
appointment as Vice-Mayor.
Salvaggio referred to staff the issue of street striping on
Hughes Lane between Ming and Wilson Road and White
Lane between So. H and Wible Road.
Salvaggio referred to staff the issue graffiti and
unsecured fences at the closed service stations at the
corner of White Lane and E1 Potrero, and requested staff
contact the property owner.
Salvaggio referred to staff the issue of graffiti at the old
J's Coffee Shop at White Lane and El Potrero.
Salvaggio requested Public Works Director Raul Rojas
contact Carl Salyards, Smoke Tree Mobile Home Park, to
schedule a meeting regarding status of sound wall.
Salvaggio stated he appreciates staff, is looking forward to
continue working with staff and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas.
Maggard stated he is grateful to the community and is
looking forward to the next four years.
Maggard requested staff review the 3-minute Public
Statement time limit and look for ways to assist the
public.
Maggard requested staff review the possibilities of joint
Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings with
the County Board of Supervisors.
DeMond referred to Recreation & Parks the issue of
fortifying the fences at Central Park to keep the geese
and ducks from getting out into the streets.
DeMond referred to Public Works the issue of road
repairs at 20th Street between "M" Street going east.
DeMond wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
ACTION TAKEN
Sullivan congratulated Irma Carson, welcomed new
Councilmembers, thanked Rowles for a good job, and
thanked Sandy Price for the treats.
Mayor Price thanked the Council for their accomplishments
and welcomed the new Councilmembers.
Rowles referred to Water Resource Manager Gene
Bogart the issue of canal fencing along the bike path
and Rivera Westchester.
Rowles referred to Public Works the issue of road
resurfacing at Mira Loma Drive.
Rowles thanked Public Works staff for cross gutters at 22"d
and Beach street.
Rowles thanked Brad Underwood and Chief Brummer
for responding to issues at West High School and
requested a coordinated meeting with Chief Brummer
and West High School to better address these issues.
Rowles congratulated new Councilmembers.
Sullivan thanked Harvey Hall of Hall Ambulance for his
involvement in the City of Bakersfield.
DeMond referred to staff the issue of skateboarding
Downtown and reminded staffof the need for funding for
continued infrastructures.
Mayor Price announced that he has been asked to Chair the
Revenue Taxation Committee for the League of California
Cities and padicipate in the National League of Cities.
Mayor Price announced there is an opening on the LAFCO
Board and asked Council if anyone would be interested in
serving on the board.
Motion by Rowles to add an item that arose after the
agenda was posted and required action tonight.
APPROVED
Motion by Rowles to support DeMond as a City
representative on the LAFCO Board.
APPROVED
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Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1998- Page 18
14. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION TAKEN
Motion by Rowles to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED
MA'~OF~ of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
Council of the City of Bakersfleld