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Home My WebLink About09/05/01 MINUTES CC237 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Pro-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. PRE-MEETING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan None ACTION TAKEN 2. WORKSHOP a. Update on First Night~ Bakersfield. Ruth Kline, Marketing Time Source, representative from First Night Board, submitted written material; The following individuals spoke in support of First Night: Jill Eglund, performer/parent. Phil Bellheimer, Longs Drugs, First Night sponsor; Elaine McNearney, Account Manager, Pacific Bell, gave a status report. Mayor Hall expressed support of First Night event and Sullivan requested First Night representatives provide Council with a proposal of how the City can assist. Salvaggio referred the First Night request for financial assistance to the Budget and Finance Committee. b. Catholic Healthcare West Hospital Status Report. Beth O'Brian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Region and Jeff Winter, Senior Vice President Operations, North Market Southern California Region, gave a computer presentation and provided written material. 2B8 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 2 WORKSHOP continued ACTION TAKEN Maggard requested staff look into possibly assisting in facilitating a public forum to discuss the closing of Mercy hospital and emergency room problems. Couch requested staff find a way to meet with health care providers, doctors, hospitals, HMO's regarding emergency room issues. Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. APPROVED CLOSED SESSION Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Parcel I - Easement for drainage basin and right-of-way, north of Brimhall Road and west of Coffee Road; Parcel 2 - Right-of-way, south of Brimhall Road and west of Coffee Road; Agency Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald Anderson; Negotiating Parties: Doug Snyder (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.); Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 332-280-32; Agency Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald Anderson; Negotiating Parties: Patricia Burns Gebhardt, Annette Mathie Schweers, Cornelia M. Bell, Edwin Toiles, James Shultis, Clarita J. Shultis,Optimist Boys Home and Ranch, Masonic Homes of California, Charles W. Bozarth and Anne Lane Bozarth, Russell D. Garner and Tucker Garner, Judy Shultis Steffens, Jeff Wanamaker, Robert James Randolph, Marshall Plan, Ltd., John R. Mathie, James L. Leonhard and Robin C. Leonhard, Ralph B. Tippet, Geri Bloemer Cooper, Annette Lee, Fred E. Amesbury, Kerminette Bonney; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase. DELETED NAT Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Closed Session APPROVED at 6:32 p.m. 239 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING INVOCATION by Priest Ramesh Hebala, Hindu Temple of Kern County PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Timothy Nguyen, Chipman Junior High School 3. ROLLCALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan Absent: None ACTION TAKEN CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Hall announced there was no Closed Session Action as reflected on Page 2. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Hall presented a Proclamation to KC the Bull and a member of the Kern County Fair Board of Directors, proclaiming September 26 through October 7, 2001 as "Kern County Fair Days". Mayor Hall presented a Proclamation to John King, President of the Board of Directors of Bakersfield Community Theatre, proclaiming September 7, 2001 as "Bakersfield Community Theatre Day". Motion by Salvaggio, at the request of Councilmember Benham, to move Deferred Business Item j. to the beginning of Deferred Business. APPROVED PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Elena Calaustro spoke regarding Veteran Equity Bill. 240 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 4 PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued Salvaggio referred to Legislative and Litigation Committee, Ms. Calaustro request for a resolution of support from the Filipino International Legal Defense and Education Fund Foundation Inc. for veteran benefits for former soldiers who fought along side American troops in WVV2. Virgil Wilson, spoke regarding support for the Bakersfield Panthers, a second year semi-pro football team, 2000 League Champions. Jerry Randall, spoke in support of Reports Item 10.a. recommendations concerning International Square. d. Barbara Fields spoke regarding annexation. ACTION TAKEN APPOINTMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. August 22, 2001 Council Meeting. Payments: b. Payments from August 10, to August 23, 2001 in the amount of $5,338,491.77; and Self Insurance payments from August 10, to August 23, 2001 in the amount of $145,511.75. Ordinances: Ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 2.04.010 related to hearing procedure at Council Meetings. REFERRED TO LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 5 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 102- 34) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone to a revised PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone on 16.75 acres, located on the north side of Stockdale Highway, east of California Avenue to allow installation of a gas fueling station (ZC P01- 0383) (Ward 5) Ordinance amending Section 15.72.160 of Chapter 15.72 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to historical preservation. Ordinance amending Section 8.28.025 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to abatement of weeds and waste matter. (Dust Control) Resolutions: Resolution approving the destruction of certain obsolete City records, documents, instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Sections 34090 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California - Finance Department. Resolution establishing Maintenance District TS-6, (E. Brundage, Hayes) confirming the assessments, approving Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 1) Resolution adding territory, Area 1-23 (Mohawk, Krabs SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 4) Resolution determining that a stage at Centennial Garden cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $50,000. ACTION TAKEN FR FR FR RES '135-01 RES 136-0'1 RES f 37-Of REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION 242 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with usual bidding procedure and to purchase Autoscope Systems and Cameras for vadous street resurfacing projects, not to exceed $90,000. I. 3012 McCall Avenue, curb and gutter: (Ward Resolution confirming assessment for curb and gutter construction costs and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. Agreement with Robert and Alice Hacker to pay curb and gutter construction costs in installments and notice of special assessment lien. Changes to Salary Schedule and New and Revised Job Specifications: Amendment No. 12 to Resolution No. 66-99 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Residential Specialist, Plan Checker - Electrical Specialist and Plan Checker, Plumbing and Mechanical Specialist. 2. Revised Job Specifications: Legal Secretary and Plan Checker. New Job Specifications: Plan Checker - Electrical Specialist and Plan Checker - Plumbing & Mechanical Specialist. Title Change: Plan Checker - Residential to Plan Checker - Residential Specialist. n. Sale of Surplus Property: Resolution declaring real property, located approximately 100 feet east of Jewetta Avenue, surplus to needs of the City. Letter of Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. dated August 15, 2001 to purchase 1,518 square feet of triangular shaped land for $4,781. ACTION TAKEN RES 139-0'1 RES 140-01 AGR 0'1-'196 RES6~9~f~ RES '14'1-0'1 AGR 0'1-197 DEED 5457 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 036-01 establishing Underground Utility District No. 2, Division 27 (Stockdale). (Wards 2,5) Agmemen~: p. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements: Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. a California Corporation, for Tract 5882, Phase 1 B, located south of Brimhall Road, west of Old Farm Road. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., a California Corporation, for Tract 5882, Phase 2C, located south of Brimhall Road, west of Old Farm Road. (ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., a California Corporation, for Tract 5882, Phase 4C, located south of Brimhall Road, east of Old Farm Road. (Ward 4) Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., a California Corporation, for Tract 5882, Phase 5C, located south of Brimhali Road, east of Old Farm Road. (Ward 4) Consultant Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., $296,035 to provide materials testing services for two years. Agreement with California Water Service Company for City share of the Kern River Intake Pumping Station, not to exceed $880,000. Agreement with Grace Assembly of God Church, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, to purchase two surplus computers from the City for $1.00 each, total of $2.00. Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 418, Proceeding 1302 uninhabited territory, located at the southwest corner of Calloway Drive and Meacham Road. (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN RES 036-Of(f) AGR 01-f98 AGR 01-~99 AGR Of-200 AGR Of-20'/ AGR 0'/-202 AGR 0~-203 AGR 01-204 AGR 0'1-205 AGR 0'1-206 AGR 0f-207 249 ,.244 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 419, Proceeding 1305 uninhabited territory located southwest of Jenkins Road and Brimhall Road. (Ward 4) Consultant Agreements with two local engineering firms: Mclntosh & Associates, not to exceed $100,000 and Quad Knopf, Inc., not to exceed $100,000 to provide" on call" civil engineering and surveying services for non-federally funded Capital Improvement Projects during Fiscal Year 2001-02. Agreement with Muxlow Construction, not to exceed $92,000 to provide handicap accessibility improvement services to qualified Iow-income residents in privately owned structures. Assignment Agreement to transfer ownership of property at 2421 19th Street from Living Connections, Inc. to Innerfocus: (Ward 2) 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 94-6 2. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 00-117 Contract Change Order No. 8 to Agreement No. 97-335, with Kiewit Pacific Construction Company, decrease of $168,531.98 for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 upgrade and expansion project for revisions in design and construction. (Ward 1 ) Bids: Award Annual Contract to Jim Alfter Cement Contractor, not to exceed $305,000 for HUD funded concrete construction. aa. Accept bid and award Contract to Kern County Construction Inc., $269,225 for construction of Ashe Water Well CBK 41" for the Water Resources Department. (Ward 4) ACTION TAKEN AGR 01-208 AGR 01-209 AGR 01-210 AGR 01-211 AGR 94-6(f) AGR 00-'117(1) CON 01-212 CON 01-213 bb. Reject bid for Electric Turf Scooters with Dump Beds. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 9 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Miscellaneous: CC. Quitclaim of reservoir easement at Morning Drive extended and Alfred Harrell Highway. dd. Dedication of Property: Quitclaim Deed from the City of Bakersfield to Heart Hospital of BK, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, for street right of way for future Oak Street connection to Sillect Avenue, east of Buck Owens Boulevard. ee. Traffic Signal and Lighting Installations on Fairview Road at Monitor Street and Chester Avenue at 8th Street: (Wards 1,7) Transfer $40,000 Capital Improvement Program Budget Appropriations from the Miscellaneous Signal Modifications Project to the Traffic Signal and Lighting Installations on Fairview Road at Monitor Street and Chester Avenue at 8th Street Accept bid to award Contract to A-C Electric Company, $179,070. Approval of Community Development Block Grant Amendment No. 3, FY00/01; Amendment No. 7, FY 99/00; and Amendment No. 10, FY 97/98. gg. City Positions on League of California Cities Resolutions. hh. FY 2001/02 Budget Modification: 1. Add one additional Fleet Mechanic 1, Regular Position to the Public Works Department's Fleet Services Division, Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund. Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items a. through hh. with separate consideration of Item j. ACTION TAKEN DEED 5458 DEED 5459 CON 01.2t4 APPROVED AB HANSON 245 246 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution determining that a stage at Centennial Garden cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $50,000. Motion by Maggard to approve Consent Calendar Item j. MAYOR HALL RECESSED THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:40 TO CONDUCT THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. Mayor Hall recessed the Joint Council/Agency Meeting at 10:31 to the Regular Council meeting. Motion by Salvaggio to open and continue Hearings a. through d, at 10:32 p.m. Mayor Hall recess the Regular Council Meeting at 10:33 and reconvened the Joint Council/Agency Meeting at 10:33 p.m. The Joint Council/Agency meeting was adjourned at 11:28 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the Regular Council meeting at 11:30 p.m. ACTION TAKEN RES ~38-0~ APPROVED APPROVED 10. REPORTS b. Solid Waste Division-Recycling: (Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director) 1. County Landfill Fee Structure 2. Recycling Systems for Household Recyclables and Wet Waste. Motion by Benham to deferred this item to the next Council meeting. APPROVED HEARINGS Resolution confirming the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer regarding assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter. (Wards 1,2,3,4,6,7) RES 142-01 247 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 11 HEARINGS continued a. Development Services Director Hardisty requested staff remove No. 5. 100 So. Owens Street and No. 13. 1007 E. Truxtun Avenue from the assessment list. Hearing reopened at 11:41 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 11:41 p.m. Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the resolution. ACTION TAKEN 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. (Wards 1,2) Hearing reopened at 11:42 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 11:42 p.m. Motion by Benham to adopt the resolution. Appeal by Kenneth Edwards of an order and decision of the Building Director, ordering the abatement of a public nuisance located at 4200 Cottonwood Road. (Ward 1} Development Services Director Hardisty gave a brief update. Walt Porr, Deputy City Attorney, gave a brief computer presentation and provided written material. Hearing reopened at 11:53 p.m. The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff recommendation: Robert Dowell, Attorney, representing the Edwards, provided photos; John Hanson, Civil Engineer, representing the Edwards; Richard Monahan, representing the Edwards. RES 143-01 APPROVED RES 144-0f Hearing closed at 12:09 p.m. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 12 HEARINGS continued Carson recognized Kenneth Edwards and Leroy Edwards to speak. Motion by Carson to adopt a resolution to uphold the order and decision of the hearing officer and deny the appeal by Kenneth Edwards, but grant an additional 45 days extension to clean the property. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED Public Hearing to consider Government Code 30061 (Citizens Options for Safety) regarding $515,000 Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funding for Mobile Data Computers. Hearing reopened at 12:27 p.m. No one spoke at hearing. Hearing closed at 12:28 p.m. Motion by Couch to approve. APPROVED 10. REPORTS a. Community Services Committee Report No. 3-01 regarding recommendation for action on International Square. (Ward 2) Donna Kurtz, Economic Development Director, gave a brief oral presentation of proposed plan. Motion by Sullivan to accept report and implement recommendations. b. Solid Waste Division-Recycling: (Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director) 1. County Landfill Fee Structure 2. Recycling Systems for Household Recyclables and Wet Waste. City Clerk McCarthy announced this item was deferred to the next meeting. APPROVED 249 10. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 13 REPORTS continued c. Ward Reapportionment. Motion by Salvaggio to defer this item to the next Council meeting. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED 11, DEFERRED BUSINESS Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Maps No. 102-31 and 123-06) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 32.89 acres, located west of Calloway Drive, between Stockdale Highway and the Kern River for the Riverwalk at the Crossing. (ZC P00-0291) (First reading 8/22/01) (Ward 4) Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director, stated: 19. Maximum Size of Tenant (Overall, 32 acre parcel, 15 acre parcel): a. The size of all proposed buildings will not collectively exceed the maximum cap of 500,000 square feet (gross leasable area). b. No individual retail space will be more than 100,000 square feet (gross leasable area) for the ground floor. The idea is to remove the possibility of a "big box" commercial building. c. Any home improvement Center type use shall not exceed 75,000. The prohibition of outdoor storage is contained in Condition No. 58. Motion by Couch to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020, (Zoning Map No. 123-19) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) on 28.41 acres located along the southwest corner of Pacheco Road and Old River Road. (ZC P01-0223) (First reading 8/22/01) (Ward 6) ORD 4020 APPROVED ORD 4021 Motion by Sullivan to adopt the ordinance. APPROVED 11. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 14 DEFERRED BUSINESS continued Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map 103-31 ) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and from C-2 (Regional Commercial), C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) and R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development), located north of Brundage Lane between Chester Avenue and Eye Street for an Albertson's Grocery Store. (ZC P01-0224) (First reading 8/22/01) (Ward 2) Motion by Benham to adopt the ordinance. City Council request for staff support and technology funding. Motion by Benham to provide the Councilmembers with the same technological tools that Department Heads have, with the additional recommendation that the City provide a dedicated phone line at the Council member's home for a fax machine, for Councilmembers who desire to have these tools. Ordinance adopting a Negative declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Maps No.102-08, 102-17, 102-20 and 102-21) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and by changing the zoning to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) at the southwest corner of Riverlakes and Olive Drives; to R-1 (One Family Dwelling), R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling-Planned Unit Development) 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. Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan Area. (ZC P01-0227) (Ward 4) (First reading 8/22/01) Motion by Couch to adopt the ordinance. ACTION TAKEN ORD 4022 APPROVED APPROVED NS HANSON ORD 4023 APPROVED 11. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 15 DEFERRED BUSINESS continued Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020, Zone Map No. 123- 19, of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing 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 Road and Panama Lane. (ZC P01-0302) (First reading 8/22/02) (Ward 6) Motion by Sullivan to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map No. 101-35) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning on 20 acres, located along the south side of Brimhall Road, west of Jenkins Road from an A (Agriculture) zone to an E (Estate) zone. (ZC P01-0334) (First reading 8/22/01) (Ward 4) Motion by Couch to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Maps No. 103-20 and 103-21) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code from R-3 (Limited Multiple 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. (ZC P01-0400) (First reading 8/22/01) (Ward 2) Motion by Benham to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance adding Section 3.20.066 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to pre- qualification of bidders. (First reading 8/22/01) Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance amending Section 3.20.090 F of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to bonding for City projects. (First reading 8/22/01) ACTION TAKEN ORD 4024 APPROVED ORD 4025 APPROVED ORD 4026 APPROVED ORD 4027 APPROVED ORD 4028 Motion by Salvaggio to adopt the ordinance. APPROVED 252 Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 16 12. NEW BUSINESS None. ACTION TAKEN 13. COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS Maggard requested Public Works provide him with an explanation of the process for sealing cracks in the streets, also areas in Northeast Bakersfield where cracks were not repaired. Maggard thanked Jack LaRochelle for assisting a constituent with a driveway issue. Maggard referred to Public Works the issue of whether we can accommodate more handicapped van parking near the Garden. Maggard referred to the Police Department issues of speeding on Maywood Street. Benham referred to staff the issue of parked cars blocking the view of drivers and pedestrians at 34~" Street and Jewett. Benham referred to staff the need for cut curbs for handicapped access at 30~ and F Streets. Benham referred to Community Services Committee a request from the Kern County Veterans Memorial Park Committee for City assistance in locating and developing a Veterans Memorial Park. Benham referred to staff a follow-up request regarding curb markings to enable access to the lift on the No. 9 GET bus when it stops at 0 Street, westbound on Truxtun. Hanson referred to Budget and Finance Committee an issue regarding business licenses from Attorneys Clifford and Brown. Couch requested staff provide a status report from the County Environmental Health regarding the water issues at Hampton Ct., Trinton Ct. and Evanston Ct. Couch reemphasized the request made during the workshop, and referred to Assistant City Manager Stinson, the issue of meeting with health care providers, doctors, hospitals, HMO's. 253 13. Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 17 COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Couch requested Police Chief Matlock, Fire Chief Fraze and Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director meet with the executive directors of PAL and Boys and Girls Club to discuss the issue of expanding the Boys and Girls Club facility, the feasibility of a joint facility. Couch would also like to be included in that meeting. Couch acknowledged the passing of Jack Armstrong, who did a lot for the Boys and Girls Club. Couch referred to staff a request regarding a buffer between the bike trail next to Truxtun Extension. Public Works Director Rojas responded. Hall commented to Maggard's referral regarding getting physicians involved and stated the Medical Society has a sub-committee that deals with emergency medical care staff may want to explore as additional resource for input. Sullivan made comments regarding the Hampton Ct. area issue. Sullivan referred to staff a request from Pastor Larry Dodson, Panama Baptist Church on Taft Highway, regarding benefits of annexation to the City. Carson referred to Legislative and Litigation Committee to review the possibility of streamlining the meetings, particularly hearings items. Salvaggio thanked staff for following through with the curb and gutter at 3012 McCall Avenue. Salvaggio requested staff expedite the installation of the traffic signal at Monitor and Fairview. Salvaggio asked if staff responded to e.ma# from Mr. Fuentes regarding a group home. Staff responded yes. Salvaggio referred to staff a letter from a citizen regarding a letter to landlords regarding weeds & debris, neighborhood preservation and requested staff review the current ordinance and respond. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California, September 5, 2001 - Page 18 14. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN MayorHalladjournthe~et~at'l~la.~ MAYOR of the C~y of Bakersfield'-~ ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cler?/~f the Council of the City of Bakersfield'~