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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/11 CC MINUTES1125 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2011 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers Salas, Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson Absent: Councilmembers Benham, Weir City Clerk Gafford announced that staff is removing Reports Item 13.a. from tonight's meeting. 2. INVOCATION by Rabbi Schlanger, Chabad of Bakersfield. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Vice-Mayor Couch. Mayor Hall acknowledged the government class from Ridgeview High School in attendance at the meeting to learn about City government. 4. WORKSHOPS a. Update on Capital Improvement Program Budget. Public Works Director introduced Civil Engineer Ramming, who made staff comments and gave a PowerPoint presentation. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates of Appreciation to Nancy Vibe and John McAfee acknowledging their efforts in graffiti removal for their Northeast neighborhoods. ACTION TAKEN Ms. Vibe and Mr. McAfee accepted the certificates and made comments. 112E Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Fire Chief Doug Greener, declaring February, 2011, Safely Surrendered Baby Month. Fire Chief Greener accepted the Proclamation and made comments. C. Presentation by Vice-Mayor Couch of Proclamation to John Surface, Operations Division Manager, Hall Ambulance, honoring the 40th Anniversary of Hall Ambulance Service. Mr. Surface accepted the Proclamation and made comments. 6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Ray Scott spoke regarding the Great American Cleanup and the Greater Bakersfield Green Expo, and invited everyone to participate on April 9, 2011, at Yokuts Park. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. Appointments of 4 Regular Committee Members and 4 Alternate Committee Members to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, due to the expiration of terms of Isaiah Crompton and Jonathan Webster (Ward 1); Leah Kay Carter and Margaret Maier (Ward 3); Lyle Martin and Dorothy Vokolek (Ward 4); and Kelly Bishop and Sheryl Graab (Ward 7). City Clerk Gafford announced that 11 applications have been received for these positions. Councilmember Salas nominated Jeremy Patrick Wright, as the Regular Member representing Ward 1, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Vice-Mayor Couch announced that Councilmember Weir nominated Jenifer Pitcher, as the Regular Member representing Ward 3, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 3 7. APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN r7 Item 7.a, continued L Vice-Mayor Couch nominated Jennifer Jordan, as the Regular Member representing Ward 4, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Councilmember Johnson nominated Brian David Wargo, as the Regular Member representing Ward 7, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve the Regular APPROVED Member nominations to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful AB BENHAM, WEIR Committee. Councilmember Salas nominated Sean Paul Baffle, as the Alternate Member representing Ward 1, to a four- year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Vice-Mayor Couch announced that Councilmember Weir nominated Ray Scott, as the Alternate Member representing Ward 3, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Vice-Mayor Couch nominated Dorothy Vokolek, as the Alternate Member representing Ward 4, to a four- year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Councilmember Johnson nominated Sheryl Lynn Graab, as the alternate Member representing Ward 7, to a four-year term on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to approve the APPROVED Alternate Member nominations to the Keep Bakersfield AB BENHAM, WEIR Beautiful Committee. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the January 12, 2011 Regular City Council Meeting. ~.1?8 Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 4 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Payments: b. Approval of department payments from December 30, 2010 to January 20, 2011 in the amount of $20,363,915.40 and self-insurance payments from December 30, 2010 to January 20, 2011 in the amount of $800,367.74. Ordinances: C. Adoption of Ordinance amending Municipal ORD 4640 Code Section 1. 12,070 by adding Annexation No. 613 consisting of 6.36 acres located south of McKee Road, between Highway 99 and Ellashosh Street, and, Annexation No. 626 consisting of 33.68 acres located along the south side of Taff Highway, west of Highway 99, east and west of Compagnoni Street to Ward 7. (FR 01/12/11) Resolutions: d. Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 006-11 Manager designee of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous buildings and authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. e. Resolution approving transportation plan for the RES 007-11 evacuation of people with access and functional needs. Resolution to add territory, Area 5-61 RES008-11 (4505 Hughes Lane) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. g. Resolution of Intention No. 1686 to add territory, ROI 1686 Area 2-46 (4701 Stine Road) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Report. Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 5 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued h. Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 97-39 with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). 1. Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the contract with California Public Employees' Retirement System. 2. First Reading of Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to provide Section 21548 (Pre-retirement Option 2W Death Benefit) for local fire members and Section 20475 (Different Level of Benefits); Section 21362 (2% @ 50 Full Formula) and Section 2037 (Three Year Final Compensation) for local safety members entering membership for the first time in the safety classification after the effective date of this amendment. Agreements: Kern River Parkway: 1. Agreement with Norcal Holding and Management ($177,600) to purchase real property located at 4301 Chester Avenue for the Kern River Parkway. 2. Appropriate $180,000 Agricultural Water Fund Balance to the Water Resources Department Capital Improvement Budget. Agreement with Wilson & Associates (not to exceed $109,200) to provide continuing disclosure services for various Special Assessment Districts. k. Agreement with Kenneth Mebane Ranches ($1,000 per month) to lease real property located north of Highway 178 and south of Rancheria Road for a radio communications ACTION TAKEN RES 009-11 FR AGR 11-005 DEED 7429 AGR 11-006 AGR 11-007 1129 facility. Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 6 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Agreement with The Omega Group ($89,890) to AGR 11-008 install, customize and provide support for the Crimeview Crime Analysis Software. M. Agreement with Jeff Wanamaker; James L. AGR 11-009 Leonhard and Robin C. Leonhard; Masonic DEED 7430 Homes of California; John R. Mathie; Marshall Plan, Ltd.; Edwin Leroy Tolles; Mary Anne Garner Frisone; James E. Munson and Cherron G. Munson; Gayle Garner Roski; Patricia Burns Gebhardt; Charles B. Randall; Judy Shultis Steffens; Clarita J. Schultis; James A. Shultis; Kerminette S. Bonney; Annetta S. Lee; Annetta Lee; Kerminette S, Bonney and George W. Bonney, Ii; Tucker Garner; Janette Garner; Charles W. Bozarth and Anne Lane Bozarth; Tomi Bloomer; Optomists Boys Home and Ranch; Northern Trust, RRR Custody; Ralph B. Tippet; Cornelia M. Bell; Laurie Link Wallace; and, Robert James Rudolph ($4,150,000) for Westside Parkway - Phase 4 (Truxtun Tie-in) Project. (TRIP) n. Agreement with Sacramento River Ranch, LLC AGR 11-010 ($348,000) for the purchase of conservation credits which is required for the construction of the Westside Parkway - Phase 4 (Truxtun Tie-in) Project. (TRIP) Bids: o. Accept low bid and award contract to MGE AGR 11-011 Underground, Inc. ($4,644,222.40) to construct the Westside Parkway - Phase 6A (Utility Relocation) Project in preparation for the Phase 6B (Allen Road Interchange) Project. (TRIP) P. Traffic signal and lighting system installation at Hosking Avenue and Wible Road project; 1. Accept bid and approve contract to AGR 11-012 Granite Construction Co. ($240,976.50) for the project. 2. Appropriate $50,000 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Budget. Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN q. Accept bid from Lehr Auto Electric ($270,742.50) for 200 Panasonic vehicle mounted display and keyboards for the Police Department. r. Four door police special sedans for the Police Department: 1. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($675,628.51) for 30 replacement four door police special sedans. 2. Appropriate $881,630 Equipment Management Fund Balance to the Public Works Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to purchase and outfit sedans. Miscellaneous: Revised job specifications for Deputy City Attorney I, Deputy City Attorney II and Service Maintenance Worker. Appropriate $600,000 CalHome Grant Funds to the Economic and Community Development Operating Budget within the CalHome Program Fund for a City-wide Downpayment Assistance Program for income eligible homebuyers. U. Appropriate $27,438 Federal Grant Revenue and $7,431 Fund Balance to the Fire Department Operating Budget within the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Fund. Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 8.a. through 8.u AB BENHAM, WEIR 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 10. HEARINGS x1.3 None. 11-)q 1 . " Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 8 11. CLOSED SESSION ACTION TAKEN a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. Canyons, LLC, et al v. City; KCSC Case No. S-1500-CV-268547 AEW; 5th District Court of Appeals No. F053439. 2. John M, Tarabino, et al v. City; KCSC Case Bi, S-1500-CV-257620 SPC. City Clerk Gafford announced there was a typographical error on the Case No. for Item 13.a.1. Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:58 p.m. Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to adjourn from Closed Session at 6.42 p.m. RECONVENED MEETING AT 6:48 p.m. 12. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for the following cases: 1. Canyons, LLC, et al v. City; KCSC Case No. S-1500-CV-268547 AEW; 5th District Court of Appeals No. F053439. 2. John M. Tarabino, et al v. City, KCSC Case Bi, S-1500-CV-257620 SPC. 13. REPORTS a. Review of retiree medical liabilities and annual valuation report. 14. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 15. NEW BUSINESS APPROVED AB BENHAM, WEIR APPROVED AB BENHAM, WEIR NO REPORTABLE ACTION NO REPORTABLE ACTION REMOVED FROM AGENDA None. .i..~. V Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 9 16. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS L Councilmember Solos asked staff to look at the possibility of implementing a live chat forum for the members in the community who follow the City Council meetings on KGOV, either at home on their television sets or online via the Web, where people can have an opportunity to have their requests asked and answered, referred this matter to the Legislative and Litigation Committee, and requested that staff's analysis and recommendations be available for his review prior to being placed on the Committee agenda. Vice-Mayor Couch asked staff to prepare a response to The Californian regarding a recent Community Voices letter to the editor about redevelopment agencies and the State budget, as well as the Padre Hotel, in order to clear the air and clean up the record a bit. Councilmember Sullivan commended Solid Waste Superintendent Moretti for his recent Community Voices letter bringing attention to the public the problem our community has with graffiti, trash and litter and acknowledging the work of the many volunteers who give of their time to help clean up our City. Mayor Hall commended Sgt. Johnson, and Officers Wells and Enns, in the Traffic Division of the Police Department for their efforts at the green waste facility by issuing 20 citations for uncovered loads. Mayor Hall thanked Vice-Mayor Couch for the recognition he gave to Hall Ambulance earlier. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at MAYOR of the City of Ba ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offi Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN 134 Bakersfield, California, February 2, 2011 - Page 10 ****THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK**** ..rr