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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 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
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham,
Couch, Hanson (seated at 5:20 p.m.),
Maggard (seated at 6:12 p.m.), Sullivan
(seated at 5:24 p.m.)
None
ACTION TAKEN
WORKSHOP
a. Overview of Robert's Rules of Order
Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney,
NAT
b. Report on Relocation of Economic and
Community Development Department Offices.
Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director,
NAT
Motion by Salvaggio to recess to Closed Session at
5:52 p.m.
APPROVED
AB MAGGARD
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Jesse
Madamba, et al. vs. City of Bakersfield, et al.;
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 243244-
RJA
Conference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Joseph
Wyatt, et al. vs City of Bakersfield, et al.; Kern
County Superior Court Case No. 244305-SPC
NAT
NAT
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CLOSED SESSION continued
Conference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision
(a) of Government Code Section 54956.9; John
Ferguson, et al. vs City of Bakersfield, et al.; Kern
County Superior Court Case No. 243613-JES
Motion by Salvaggio to adjourn from Closed Session
at 6:41 p.m.
AC~ON TAKEN
NAT
APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION by Rev. Jenell Mahoney, First
Congregational Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by A.J. Waski, 6th Grade
Student, Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Salvaggio,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham
Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
Absent: None
Council and staff introduced Student Body
Representatives participating in the 47th
consecutive "Teen City Government Day."
The following students participated in Teen City
Government Day:Justine Klipp, Centennial High
School; Blair Groefsema, Bakersfield High School;
andrew Boylan, Garces High Svhool; Ray Crosby,
Highland High School; James Pizano, Liberty High
School; Sandy Sanchez, West High School; Allan
Coble, Ridgeview High School; Michelle Juanatas,
South High School; Kathleen Elliott, East
Bakersfield High School; Jesse Oropeza, Foothill
High School; Krista Gaines, North High School;
Yahea Abdulla, Bakersfield Christian High School;
Stephanie Hawkins, Stockdale High School.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Hall announced there was no Closed Session
Action.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hail presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Shane Denton, Code Enforcement Officer, for
his efforts in saving a child's life during a drowning
incident.
Mayor Hall presented a Proclamation to Kevin
Barnes, Solid Waste Director, proclaiming
November 15, 2001 "Bakersfield Recycles Day".
Mayor Hall and Kevin McCarthy, representative
from Congressman Bill Thomas' Office, presented
to Firefighters and Forest Service for their efforts
in Washington, D.C., during the Pentagon Incident
of September 11, 2001. to the following
individuals: U.S. Forest Service: Division Chief
Dan Kleinman. Kern County Fire Department:
Battalion Chief Nick Dunn; Deputy Chief Steve
Gage; Captain Ken Stevens; Battalion Chief
Robert Klinoff; Captain Kevin Harper; Captain
Steve Shoemaker; Captain Bob Lechtreck;
Bakersfield Fire Department: Captain Pat Caprioli;
Deputy Chief Dean Clason; Captain Jim
Scritchfield
ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Tim Treloar, Assistant District Manager, California
Water Service, extended an invitation to the
groundbreaking of the new Water Treatment Plant
in Northeast Bakersfield, 11:00 a.m., Friday,
November 16, 2001.
Stuart Gentry spoke regarding a request to the
City to obtain a State determination from the
Department of Industrial Relations relating to
prevailing wages during construction of City
Center Project.
Couch requested in addition to verbal
determination, staff provide an official State
determination.
Barbara Fields spoke regarding annexation
guidelines.
7. APPOINTMENTS
None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. October 24, 2001 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from October 12, to November 1,2001
in the amount of $9,562,242.62; and Self
Insurance payments from October 12, to
November 1, 2001 in the amount of $269,490.49
Ordinances:
Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone
Map No. 123-02 & 123-03) of Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from Planned Commercial Development to
a Revised Planned Commercial Development
zone on 4.96 acres located at the southeast
corner of Stockdale Highway and Village Lane
(5001 Stockdale Highway) to allow the
construction of a wireless communications tower
(ZC No. P01-0599) (First reading 10/24/01) (Ward
2)
d. Streamlining of City Council Meetings:
Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010,
Subsections B and C of Section 2.04.070,
and Subsection a, Paragraph 7 of Section
2.04.110 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code relating to Council Meetings. (First
reading 10/24/01)
Ordinance amending Subsection D and an
addition of Subsection F of Section 2.84.350 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Annual
Vacation Leave.
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1259, adding territory,
Area 3-15 (McKee, Racine) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and preliminary adopting,
confirming and approving Public Works Director's
Report. (Ward 6)
AC~ON TAKEN
ORD 4035
ORD 4036
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ROI 1259
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution adding territory, Area 4-22 (Oswell, E.
Brundage NW) 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 1)
Resolution adding territory, Area 4-21 (Mt.
Vernon, Bernard NE) 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 3)
Resolution adding territory, Area 3-16 (Old River,
Pacheco 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 6)
Resolution establishing Maintenance District TS-7
(Mt. Vernon, Bernard NE) confirming the
assessments, approving Public Works Director's
Report and authorizing collection of Assessments
by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 3)
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-26 (Brimhall,
Jewetta NE) 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 establishing utilization of 10% of State
Transportation Improvement Program funds for
roadway rehabilitation.
Resolution approving the application for grant
funds for the Environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Program for the following projects:
1.
Downtown Streetscape Expansion Project
(Phase II) - Installation of landscaping,
shade trees, tree grates, decorative trash
receptacles, and decorative lighting along
17~, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd Streets
from H Street to Eye Street and K Street
to L Street. (Ward 2)
ACTION TAKEN
RES 162-01
RES 163-01
RES 164-01
RES 165-01
RES 166-01
RES 167-01
RES 168-01
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Lakeview Parkway Landscape Project -
Installation of parkway landscaping
including shade trees, tree grates, and
decorative lighting along Lakeview Avenue
from Brundage Lane to California Avenue.
(Ward 1)
Chester Avenue Median Island
Installation of an enhanced median island
with trees, bushes and decorative
hardscape on Chester Avenue from
Brundage Lane to California Avenue.
(Wards 1,2)
SR 178 at Fairfax Road Interchange
Landscaping Installation of trees,
landscaping, and irrigation system at this
new freeway interchange.
Resolution confirming assessment of sewer
connection fee and authorizing the collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 3)
Agreement with property owner to pay
sewer connection fee in installments and
notice of special assessment lien.
Maintenance and replacement of fire station
overhead doors:
Resolution determining that certain
equipment can only be reasonable
obtained from one vendor, Robert Moss,
Jr., and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding not to exceed
$70,000. (fire station apparatus overhead
doors repair and replacement)
Contra~ with Robert Moss, Jr. for
maintenance and replacement of fire
station overhead doom, not to exceed
$70,000.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 169-01
AGR 01-257
RES 170-01
CON 01-258
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Change to Salary Schedule and New and Revised
Job Specifications:
Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 012-
01 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for Employees of the
Association of Bakersfield Police Officers
("Association") and adopting salary
schedule and related benefits for Senior
Police Laboratory Technician.
Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 122-
01 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for Employees of the
General Supervisory, Police Supervisory
and Management Units and adopting
salary schedule and related benefits for
Police Crime Lab Supervisor.
New Job Specification: Police Crime Lab
Supervisor.
Revised Job Specification: Recreation
Specialist.
Agreements:
q. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with SYROLI IV for Tract 5941, Phase 3,
located north of Berkshire Road, east of
Monitor Street. (Ward 7)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement
with Stone Creek Partners, Inc. for Tract
6015, Phase 3, located north of H0sking
Avenue, east of Akers Road. (Ward 7)
Agreement with Northcutt and Associates,
$47,460 for preparation of the Year 2002 Housing
Element update.
Agreement with A. Phillip Randolph Community
Development Corporation to grant surplus
property located at 329 Clyde Street and $6,000
of HOME Investment Partnership program funds
to pay for permits and fees related to the
construction of a single-family home. (Ward 1)
ACTION TAKEN
RES 012-01(1)
RES 122-01(1)
AGR 01-259
AGR 01-260
AGR 01-261
AGR 01-262
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affair
to purchase real property located at 1025 13th
Street for $65,000 of Community Development
Block Grant funds. (Ward 2)
Agreement with Kenya Community Center,
$62,865 of Community Development Block Grant
funds to rehabilitate the facility at 1627 Virginia
Avenue. (Ward 1)
v. Disney Keys to Excellence Training Program:
Agreement with the Disney Institute to
conduct "The Disney Keys to Excellence"
training seminar on April 26, 2002 and to
share anticipated registration fees in an
amount not to exceed $68,750.
Agreement with the Holiday Inn Select for
room rental and refreshments for "The
Disney Keys to Excellence" training
seminar in an amount not to exceed
$20,000.
Appropriate $20,000 for expenditures for
training to Recreation and Parks
Operating Budget within the General
Fund.
Agreement between SMG, City of Bakersfield and
Bakersfield Blitz Arena Football Team.
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 01-087/RA
01-3 with CVE Development, Inc., for a proposed
senior housing project in the Southeast
Redevelopment Project Area. (Ward 1)
Contract Change Order No. I to Agreement No.
01-145 with Leo Tidwell Excavating Corporation,
$18,551.25 for the Traffic Signal interconnect at
various locations in the City of Bakersfield project.
(Ward 2)
Bids:
Accept bid and award contract to Bauer
Compressors, Incorporated, $53,380.71 to furnish
and install one respiratory breathing air
compressor for the Fire Department.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 01-263
DEED 5537
AGR 01-264
AGR 01-265
AGR 01-266
AGR 01-267
AGR 01-087(1)
RA01-3(1)
CON 01-268
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
aa.
Accept bid to award annual contract to Office
Depot, not to exceed budgeted amount of
$102,678 for office supplies.
bb.
Accept bid to award contract to Macadee
Electrical Construction, $61,500 for the installation
of Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption
Devices at various locations throughout the City.
CC.
Accept bid to award contract to Quinn Engine
Systems, $95,278.78 to furnish and install one
250 KW standby generator for the City Hall Annex
Building. (Ward 2)
dd.
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $397,576.69;
Three Way Chevrolet, $100,623.49; and Lasher
Auto Center, $84,476.50; for 25 pickups and 3
Cabs and Chassis for various departments. Total
$582,676.68.
Miscellaneous:
ee.
Grant of permanent easement to Wm. Bolthouse
Farms, inc. to place a reclaimed water pipeline
across a portion of the City of Bakersfield
Municipal Farm at Wastewater Treatment Plant
#2, located just north of Panama Lane, south of
the Arvin - Edison Canal. (Ward 1)
Accept Governor's Office of Emergency Service
Grant for Hazardous Materials Emergency
Planning.
Appropriate $27,080 to Fire Department's
Operating Budget within the General Fund
to purchase an Early Warning System.
gg.
Appropriate $104,000 additional building fee
revenues to the Building Division operating budget
in the General Fund for two additional Building
Inspectors and transfer $39,120 to the Equipment
Fund for vehicles.
hh.
California Housing Finance Authority HELP loan
for the Lakeview/Cottonwood vicinity of the
Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
Area. (Ward 1)
ACTION TAKEN
CON 01-269
CON 01-270
CON 01-271
DEED 5502
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSlDERATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
hh. 1.
Appropriate $500,000 California Housing
Finance Authority (CHFA) HELP loan to
the Community Development Operating
Budget.
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with T & T Construction
regarding acquisition of property for and
construction of affordable housing in a
total amount not to exceed $60,000
($10,000 CDBG Grant; 450,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with D.O.D. Construction
regarding acquisition of property for and
construction of affordable housing in a
total amount not to exceed $180,000
($30,000 CDBG Grant; $150,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with Williams Development,
Inc., regarding acquisition of property for
and construction of affordable housing in
a total amount not to exceed $180,000
($30,000 CDBG Grant; $150,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with Southeast Bakersfield
Community Neighborhood Housing
Development Group regarding acquisition
of property for and construction of
affordable housing in a total amount not to
exceed $180,000 ($30,000 CDBG Grant;
$150,000 CHFA Loan).
ii.
Potential Projects for Proposition 12, Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Costal Protection Bond Act of 2000
ACTION TAKEN
REFERRED TO
COMMUNITY SERVlCES
COMMITTEE
Motion by Salvaggio to adopt Consent Calendar Items APPROVED
a. through ii. with separate consideration of Item 8.hh.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
hh.
California Housing Finance Authority HELP loan
for the Lakeview/Cottonwood vicinity of the
Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
Area. (Ward 1)
Appropriate $500,000 California Housing
Finance Authority (CHFA) HELP loan to
the Community Development Operating
Budget.
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with T & T Construction
regarding acquisition of property for and
construction of affordable housing in a
total amount not to exceed $60,000
($10,000 CDBG Grant; 450,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with D.O.D. Construction
regarding acquisition of property for and
construction of affordable housing in a
total amount not to exceed $180,000
($30,000 CDBG Grant; $150,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with Williams Development,
Inc., regarding acquisition of property for
and construction of affordable housing in
a total amount not to exceed $180,000
($30,000 CDBG Grant; $150,000 CHFA
Loan).
In-fill Housing Construction Master
Agreement with Southeast Bakersfield
Community Neighborhood Housing
Development Group regarding acquisition
of property for and construction of
affordable housing in a total amount not to
exceed $180,000 ($30,000 CDBG Grant;
$150,000 CHFA Loan).
Motion by Carson to adopt Consent Calendar item hh.
with the correction to item No. 2, should read $50,000.
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 7:39 p.m. and
reconvened at 7:49 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 01-272
AGR 01-273
AGR 01-274
AGR 01-275
APPROVED
HEARINGS
a.
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Public hearing to determine whether the public
interest and necessity require acquisition by
eminent domain of property for street widening
north and south of Brimhall Road and for a
drainage basin north of Brimhall Road, west of
Coffee Road. (Code of Civil Procedure Section
1245.230, et seq.) (Ward 4)
City Attorney Thiltgen gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt a resolution of
necessity.
Public hearing on proposed expenditures of Law
Enforcement Grant Funds:
1. California Law Enforcement Equipment
Program (CLEEP) funds for Mobile Data
Computer Project in the amount of
$108,403.
2. Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Funds
for Mobile Data Computer Project in the
amount of $244,697.
Assistant Chief Bill Rector gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 7:53 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 7:54 p.m.
Motion by Salvaggio to approve
appropriations.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 171-01
APPROVED
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
P01-0219: (Ward 4)
Coleman Homes has requested amendments to
the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan and Zoning for the
area between Snow Road, Reina Road, Jewetta
Avenue and the Calloway/Friant-Kern Canals.
These amendments would include commercial on
10.6 acres at the northeast corner of Jewetta
Avenue and Olive Drive, increasing the residential
density to 3.95 dwelling units per acre, changing
the design of the 'q'ype B trail" and reducing the
requirement for bridge construction over the
Friant-Kern and Calloway Canals.
Development Services Director Hardisty gave a
brief update.
Hearing opened at 7:56 p.m.
Tony Hoge, Coleman Homes, spoke in support of
staff recommendations.
Hearing closed at 8:01 p.m.
Couch stated for the record, I want to thank
Coleman Homes for going along with the PCD
Overlay, and I appreciate your willingness to give
your residents and other residents some input into
the project. I want to thank you for that.
understand the repairs to that fence as it exist
now, are not passed on to the people that live out
there, they are general fund obligation. I
appreciate the applicants willingness to go the
extra mile with the enhanced wall and the
enhanced landscaping, sort of a trade off for not
getting yourself in this mess with this fence.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
approving the Negative Declaration, the
General Plan Amendment and first reading of
the Zone Change Ordinance to C-2 PCD.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 172-01
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
d. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
P01-0520: (Ward 4)
Centex Homes has proposed a General Plan
Amendment and an ordinance amendment for
approximately 117 acres, located north of Reina
Road, to Snow Road, between Allen Road and
Jewetta Avenue.
Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to change land use
designations for R-IA (Resource-Intensive
Agriculture) to LR (Low Density
Residential).
Ordinance adopting the Negative
Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning
Map 101-26 from E (Estate) to R-1 (One
Family Dwelling) on 117.08 acres.
Hearing opened at 8:04 p.m.
Russ Johnson, Area Manager, Centex Homes,
stated he was available to answer any questions,
also stated for the record that he is in agreement
with the 7200 sq. ft. minimum lot size and also
that the homes are to be built all the way around
the cul-de-sac.
Hearing closed at 8:05 p.m.
Motion by Couch to adopt the resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the General Plan Amendment and
first reading of the ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 173-01
FR
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
e. General Plan Amendment P01-0571: (Ward 3)
The City of Bakersfield proposes an Open Space
text amendment that proposes the establishment
of an open space area along the bluffs of
northeast Bakersfield.
Resolution adopting a Negative
Declaration and adopting a General Plan
Amendment to add policies and
implementation measures in the Open
Space Element which facilitate
establishment of an open space area in
northeast Bakersfield.
Correspondence dated Nov. 8, 2001, has been
received from Michelle Beck, Chairman, Open
Space, Bluffs & Trails Subcommittee, Kern River
Parkway Committee, in support of the Northeast
Bakersfield Open Space Area.
Hearing opened at 8:07 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in support of staff
recommendation: Al Powers, Mojave Pipeline
Company; Jack Patterson, Vice President, Kern
Off Highway Vehicle Association; Harold
Sprayberry, President, Sun Sierra Fat Tire Local
Mountain Bike Club; Dick Taylor, President Kern
Off Highway Vehicle Association; Harry Love,
Sierra Club; Dave Demahowski, Project Design
Consultant; Robert Capital, General Holding Inc.;
and Rich O'Neil, Kern River Parkway Committee.
Hearing closed at 8:23 p.m.
Maggard requested staff continue to assist
those interested in developing the off-road
vehicle park and explore the possibility of a
resolution that might assist in the application
for land grants.
Couch referred to staff the letter from Mr. Nipp
for a response.
Motion by Maggard to adopt the resolution
approving the Negative Declaration and the
General Plan Amendment.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 174-01
APPROVED
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HEARINGS continued
f. General Plan Amendment No. P01-0566: (Ward 2)
The City of Bakersfield is proposing a text
amendment to the Parks Element to support the
expansion of Central Park and rename it "Kern
Island Park".
Resolution adopting the General Plan
Amendment that adds a policy and
implementation program to the Parks
Element that would support the expansion
of Central Park and rename it "Kern Island
Park".
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director,
gave a brief update.
Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m.
No one spoke at hearing.
Hearing closed at 8:30 p,m.
Motion by Benham to adopt the resolution
approving the General Plan Amendment, as
amended deleting the renaming it Kern Island
Park.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 175-01
APPROVED
10.
REPORTS
Legislative and Litigation Committee Report No. 7-
01 and Adoption of Council Policy relating to
Streamlining City Council Meetings.
Motion by Benham to adopt the resolution,
accept the report and implement the
recommendations.
Council consideration to relocate the Economic
and Community Development Department
Offices. (Ward 2)
Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director,
gave a brief update.
Motion by Benham to relocate the Economic
and Community Development offices and
authorize the City's Real Property Manager to
negotiate a 3-year lease with a 2-year
extension option.
RES 176-01
APPROVED
APPROVED
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DEFERRED BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
Carson requested clarification of the late memorandum
received regarding Agenda Item 8.t. City Attorney
Thiltgen responded.
Carson thanked Mayor Hall for the Proclamation and
attending the church celebration of 121 years of service
to the community.
Carson thanked Mayor Hall for the Proclamation to the
Bakersfield Seniors' Association for 50 years of service
to the community.
Carson thanked the Tree Foundation for planting trees at
the Child Development Center.
Carson asked City Manager Tandy what is the time
line and funding for the implementation of the
substation. Staff will provide a written response.
Carson asked when the next City/County joint meeting
was scheduled. City Manager Tandy responded, stating
it is scheduled for December 10, 2001.
Carson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Maggard referred to Urban Development the issue of
a letter to the editor regarding air blowers and asked
staff to also review street sweepers.
Couch commended Maggard for handling the open space
issue.
Couch stated he attended his first meeting as a member
of the Southern California Water Committee, welcomes
suggestions and invited others to become members of
this committee.
Couch stated he submitted referrals to Assistant City
Manager Stinson.
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13.
COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Couch asked to talk to Jack Hardisty, Development
Services Director regarding current annexation of
property at Brimhall and Verdugo; also asked Raul
Rojas, Public Works Director, to call him regarding an
issue.
Hanson congratulated Maggard on the Open Space
issue.
Hanson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sullivan stated she gives her referrals to staff during the
week, and encouraged Councilmembers to also do that
whenever possible.
Sullivan wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Salvaggio referred to Public Works, graffiti problems
on South H Street, on the westside at LeMay Avenue
also referred to Code Enforcement the issue of wood,
miscellaneous items that extend beyond the masonry
wall.
Salvaggio requested City Manager Tandy provide a
brief status report regarding the City's entry signs.
Public Works Director responded, and will provided
a written status report.
Salvaggio commended Code Enforcement for their work
and is pleased to support them.
Salvaggio referred to the Police Department a safety
issue of big rigs parking at the residential area,
northeast corner of Hughes Lane and Planz Road.
Salvaggio made comments regarding government
buildings, also stated City Hall is in need of a new air
conditioner.
Salvaggio announced he has a fifth grandchild, a
grandson.
Mayor Hall gave recognition to Donna Kunz, Economic
Development Staff, and Council for their approval of the
funding to enhance the elements at the Kenya Center.
Mayor Hall commended Maggard for his efforts regarding
open space activity, and Council for the good deeds they
all do.
ACTION TAKEN
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COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Mayor Hall expressed appreciation to Benham and City
Attorney Thiltgen for their committee efforts and
presentation regarding streamlining meetings.
Mayor Hall stated it was very delightful to be present at
the Cain AME Church on Sunday and it was a positive
experience.
ACTION TAKEN
14. ADJOURNMENT
MA'~'OR'of thc:~'City of Bakersfield, C~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk
Council of the City of Bakersfield