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AGENDA
MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings - 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1)/54957.6.
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION by Pastor David Stabenfeldt, 1St Congregational Church,
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Nathan Audilett, 1 It grade student at Colonel Nichols
Elementary School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
6. WORKSHOPS
a. Resolution approving the City Bicycle Transportation Plan (BT Plan), including a
finding that the project Is exempt from CEQA.
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
b. Presentation regarding Bike Lanes and Markings.
No actlon required.
7. REPORTS
a. Thomas Roads Improvement Program: (TRIP)
TRIP Update,
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 11 -100 with Parsons Transportation
Group, Inc. ($144,000; revised not to exceed $40,709,819. Amendment 88.53%
federally funded - $127,483; and 11.47% locally funded - $16,517), for
additional professional services for environmental clearance and studies for
the Centennial Corridor (State Route -58 Connector) Project.
Staff recommends acceptance of the report and approval of amendment.
8. APPOINTMENTS
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the November 6, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from October 25, 2013, to November 6,
2013, in the amount of $8,455,711.46, and self- Insurance payments from
October 25, 2013, to November 6, 2013, In the amount of $78,653.90, totaling
$8,534,365,36.
Ordinances:
C. Adoption of the following Ordinances amending various sections of the Municipal
Code: (FR 11106113)
1. Amending Section 2,04, 100 relating to Public Statements at City Council
Meetings,
2. Amending Section 2.62.030 relating to Term of Office of Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Members,
3. Amending Section 3.40.040 relating to Reports and Remittances for Transient
Lodging Tax,
4. Amending Chapter 3.40 by adding Section 3.40.140 relating to Disclosure of
Confidential Information.
5. Amending Section 5.02.010, subsection E, relating to Business License Tax
Definitions,
6. Adding Chapter 10.66 relating to Access to Freeways, Expressways or
Designated Portions thereof.
7. Amending Section 12.16.140 relating to Security Requirements for Construction
Work In Streets.
8. Amending Section 12.56.020, subsection E, relating to Community Parks,
9. Amending Section 13.12.030, subsection B, relating to Development
Improvement Standards and Specifications.
10. Amending Chapter 14.04, Sections 14.04.011 and 14.04.240, subsection A,
relating to Water Service Areas and Installation of Water Service Connections,
11. Amending Chapter 15.79 relating to Density Bonuses.
12. Amending Section 16.32.060, subsection D, relating to Payment of Fees for
Planned Drainage Facilities.
13, Amending Section 17.08.125 relating to Street Setback Exceptions,
14. Amending Sections 17.58.110, subsection E, and 17.58.210 relating to
Parking Space Requirements,
City Council Meeting of 11 /20/2013
9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13,
15.15, 15.17 and 15.19 of the Municipal Code relating to the Building and
Construction codes, specifically the California Building Code, Mechanical Code,
Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Existing Building Code, Historical Building Code,
California Residential Code and California Green Building Code, 2013 editions.
(FR 11106113)
(Ward 7) e. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the zone district from C -O (Professional and
Administrative Office) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on 5.89 acres located along
the north side of Taff Highway approximately 900 feet west of Wible Road.
(ZC# 13 -0125 - Smith Tech USA). (FR 10116113)
(Ward 4) f. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal
Code by changing the zone district from R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -1 (One
Family Dwelling) and R -2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) on approximately 80 acres located at the southeast corner of Stockdale
Highway and Heath Road. (ZC# 13 -0127 - Bolthouse Properties, LLC). (FR 10/16/13)
g. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal
Code by changing various zone districts to OS (Open Space) and RE (Recreation) as
shown on attached maps. (ZC# 13- 0234). (FR 10116113)
(Ward 5) h. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -1 (One - Family Dwelling) to
P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) on 6.25 acres located at 6901 Ming Avenue. A
categorical exemption applies to this project. (ZC # -13 -0260 - In -Shape Health
Clubs, LLC, representing Bakersfield Ming, LLC). (FR 11106113)
Resolutions:
Change to Salary Schedule, New Job Specification and Additional Position:
Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 079 -13 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and
adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Senior Animal Control
Officer,
2. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 080 -13 setting salaries and related
benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and
related benefits for Animal Control Supervisor,
3. New Job Specification: Senior Animal Control Officer # 27205.
4. Additional Position: Clerk Typist I.
5. Appropriate $32,000.00 of General Fund Balance to the Police Operating
Budget within the General Fund.
City Council Meeting of 11 /20/2013
9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
J. Resolution confirming approval by the City 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 authorizing collection of the assessments by the
Kern County Tax Collector.
k. Resolution Identifying Vendors, Healthcare Plans and Setting Rates for Citywide
Health Insurance Plans (excluding the Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plans) for Eligible
Active and Retired Employees.
Agreements:
Approval of FY2013 -2014 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Agreements;
Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless Center ($48,700), for ESG Funds to
provide emergency shelter services at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue,
2. The Mission at Kern County ($48,700), for ESG Funds to support emergency
shelter activities at 816 E. 21 st Street.
3. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ($17,128), for ESG Funds
to support emergency shelter services administered at 1921 19th Street,
4. Flood Bakersfield Ministries ($17,128), for ESG Funds for street outreach services
administered at 3509 Union Avenue,
5. Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless Center ($71,313), for ESG Funds to
provide Rapid Re- Housing Program services administered at 1600 East Truxtun
Avenue.
(Ward 1) M. Design -Build Construction Projects Agreement with Spohn Ranch Skateparks
($360,000), for design and construction of a skatepark at Planz Park.
(Ward 2) n. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($156,868.73; 100% Local), for the relocation of
telecommunication facilities in conflict with the widening of the off -ramp from
southbound State Route 99 to Rosedale Highway; part of the Beltway Operational
Improvements Project. (TRIP)
(Ward 2) o. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($4,576,443), for the
relocation of electrical transmission facilities In conflict with the Centennial Corridor
(State Route 58 Connector) Project. (TRIP)
(Ward 3A) P. Rosedale Highway Widening Project; (TRIP)
Utility Agreement with Vaughn Water Company ($61,680), for the relocation of
water piping and appurtenances.
2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($236,517), for the
relocation of electrical and gas facilities.
3. Appropriate $298,197 Transportation Development Fund balance to the
Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match
Fund.
City Council Meeting of 11 /20/2013
9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 3) q. State Route 178 Widening Project: (TRIP)
1. Utility Agreement with Mohave Pipeline Company, LLC ($570,163; 100% Local),
for protecting the Mohave Gas Line in place.
2. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($457,191; 100%
Local), for the relocation of underground electrical distribution facilities.
3. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($37,949; 100%
Local), for the relocation of electrical transmission facilities.
4. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($894,555; 100%
Local), for the relocation of overhead electrical distribution facilities.
5. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($219,708.25; 100% Local), for the relocation of
overhead telecommunication facilities.
(Ward 7) r. State Route 99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange Project: (TRIP)
1. Utility Agreement with AT &T ($82,391), for the relocation of communication
facilities In conflict with the project.
2. Appropriate $82,391 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public
Works Capital Improvement Budget within the TDF TRIP Local Match Fund.
S. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 09 -171 with Amber Chemicals, Inc. (extending
term one year), for continuing the supply of pool chemicals.
Bids:
t. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($149,075.29) for seven replacement full size
extended cab 1/2 ton pickups for use by the Police Department.
(Ward 2) U. Accept bid and approve contract with RailWorks Track Services, Inc. ($100,000), for
scheduled and on -call maintenance and repair services for the Amtrak Railroad
track from H Street to Union Avenue for the period from January 1, 2014 to June 30,
2018.
(Ward 7) V. Hosking Avenue Widening and related Improvements from Wible Road to Hughes
Lane:
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. ($775,957).
2. Appropriate $436,000 State Local Partnership Program Grant Funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the
Transportation Development Fund.
(Ward 4) W. Signal and lighting system Installations at the Intersections of Old Farm Road at
Hageman Road, and Jewetta Avenue at Hageman Road; Install traffic signal
Interconnect on Hageman Road from Old Farm Road to Verdugo Lane:
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric Inc. ($508,890).
2. Appropriate $225,000 State Local Partnership Program Grant Funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the
Transportation Development Fund.
City Council Meeting of 11 /20/2013
9. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
Successor Agency Business:
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items 9a. through 9. w.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Ward 2) a. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the alley located
In Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue. A finding
that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act will also be
considered. (Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.)
(Ward 2) b. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the 29 -foot alley
running north -south In Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south
of Truxtun Avenue. A finding that the project Is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act will also be considered. (Staff recommends adoption of the
Resolution.)
11. HEARINGS
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance granting to Southern California Gas Company and Its successors and
assigns a Franchise to construct, maintain and use pipes and appurtenances for
transmitting and distributing gas within the City for any and all purposes. (FR 10116113)
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance.
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
$),�o'r
Alan Tandy
City Manager
11/14/13 2:15pm
City Council Meeting of 11 /20/2013
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
November 20, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: In accordance with the new starting time for City Council meetings that went into effect as of
2013, a separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by Public Statements that will
encourage comments pertaining only to Closed Session matters. The Council will recess Into Closed
Session and, upon conclusion of the Closed Session, any Closed Session action will be announced and
the meeting will be adjourned. At 5:15, the Regular Meeting will be called to order to address the
remainder of the agenda Items.
There will be one item discussing the City Attorney's Performance Evaluation and one item for
a conference with the Labor Negotiator.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 P.M.
Item 6a. Bicycle Transportation Plan, The Community Development Department will be
providing the City Council with an overview of the proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan (BT
Plan) with staff recommending adoption of a resolution approving the plan. The BT Plan has
been in development since late 2011 and is the result of collaboration among multiple
stakeholders, including City staff, members of the public, and the City's consultant, Alta
Planning and Design. An adopted BT Plan would make the City eligible for state and federal
grant funding to add to and improve the City's bicycle facilities.
Item 6b. Bicycle Lane Presentation. Public Works Department will be providing the City Council
with a general review of bike lane signage, markings and usage.
Item 7a 1. Thomas Roads Improvement Program Project Update The Public Works Department
will be providing the City Council with a status update on the various Thomas Roads
Improvement Program projects, with a specific focus on projects which are now eligible to be
completed prior to the connector segment of the Centennial Corridor Project. The completion
of these "carve -out" projects will not require any property acquisition other than temporary
construction easements (TCE's). Accelerating these sections will result in obtaining the full
federal earmark early, creating jobs, improving safety, enhance operability, and it will have a
beneficial acceleration to the overall TRIP schedule.
Item 7a 2. Amendment to Agreement with Parsons. As a result of the ability to "carve out"
certain projects from the larger Centennial Corridor project, certain additional environmental
work is required to move these projects forward. The additional work will require Parsons, the
program management consultant, to perform additional work outside of the existing
agreement. As such, staff is recommending an amendment to the City's agreement with
Parsons to incorporate the new scope of environmental work related to the specific projects
which are eligible to be accelerated. The cost associated with the amendment is $144,000,
which is 88.53% federally funded.
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Item 9m. Agreement with Spohn Ranch Skategarks for the Construction of the Skate Park at
Planz Park. In November 2012, the City Council approved a skate park as the replacement
amenity for the dormant Planz pool which had been out of operation since 2009 due to
budget constraints and maintenance issues. Subsequently, funds were included in the FY 2013-
14 Capital Improvement budget for the skate park project. In July 2013, the City Council
approved a resolution which allowed staff to move forward with the design /build
procurement process for the project. After considerable review, staff is recommending an
agreement be approved with Spohn Ranch Skateparks for the design and construction of an
approximately 7,000 sq. ft. skate park at Planz Park. The project is funded by Community
Development Block Grant Funds. An anticipated completion date will be forthcoming.
Items 9n -r. Utility Agreements for Various TRIP Proiects. Staff is recommending the approval of
multiple utility agreements in relation to various TRIP projects. The agreements will allow the
City to meet a December 31, 2013 deadline to have utility agreements in place prior to the
provisions of "Buy America" becoming a requirement. "Buy America" requires utility
agreements associated with federally- funded transportation projects to include provisions that
most new materials used by the utility company for the relocation be manufactured in the
United States. Unfortunately, some items needed for the relocations are not available from
manufacturers in the United States and utility companies nationwide are expressing concern
with these requirements. Staff is recommending approval of the agreements at this time to
avoid potential delays related to the provisions of "Buy America."
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Item 12a. Adoption of Ordinance Granting the Southern California Gas Company (SCGI
Franchise. The existing franchise agreement with SCH which allows them to provide gas
distribution in the city will expire in March, 2014. A new agreement with SCH will include a 1%
surcharge above the existing franchise payment in exchange for an indeterminate term of the
franchise. Those are the same terms that were agreed upon with PG &E when the City
renewed their franchise in 2008. First reading of the ordinance took place at the City Council
meeting held on October 16, 2013. If approved, the ordinance will become effective in 30
days. Upon Council approval, SCG will submit its request of the surcharge to the California
Public Utilities Commission for approval.
Approved: �-
Alan Tandy, City Manager
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
October 25, 2013
DEPARTMENT HEAD
APPROVED
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY MANAGER
Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Attorney
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) (1) / 54957.6.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD V6-
DATE: November 12, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY V6"
CITY MANAGER IhI
SUBJECT: Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section
54957.6.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council- APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD Vtt--'
DATE: October 31, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER 3V_
SUBJECT: Workshop regarding the Bicycle Transportation Plan (All Wards).
1. Resolution approving the City of Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan (BT
Plan), including a finding that the project is exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is proposing a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BT Plan) in order to provide a
bikeway facilities management plan and establish eligibility to apply for future State funding
through Caltrans' Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), as well as other state and federal
funding opportunities. The BT Plan identifies opportunities for strategic expansion of the existing
bikeways network, such as completing linkage gaps for greater connectivity, creating and
expanding educational programs, and qualifying for grants to fund bicycle - related programs.
The proposed BT Plan will supplement the General Plan as an implementation measure to
enhance and expand bicycling facilities throughout the City.
On December 8, 2011, the City Council's Community Services Committee directed Community
Development staff to seek grant funding in order to prepare a BT Plan. On February 21, 2012,
the City was awarded a grant through a clean air fund created by the Sierra Club and
administered by the Rose Foundation for communities and the environment, for the preparation
and approval of a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BT Plan). On July 18, 2012, the City entered into
an agreement with Alta Planning & Design, an experienced specialist in bicycle transportation
and multi -modal transportation planning, to assist staff with the preparation of the Bakersfield BT
Plan.
In accordance with the California Bicycle Transportation Act, local agencies establish eligibility
to apply for funding programs by preparing and adopting a BT Plan that complies with the
Streets and Highways Code requirements. The BT Plan must include an examination of existing
conditions, perform a needs analysis, provide for community input, and make
recommendations concerning bikeway network and program facility improvements.
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The BT Plan presents a proposed bicycle network for the City of Bakersfield based on community
input, needs analysis findings, and policies in the General Plan. The proposed improvements are
intended to make bicycling more comfortable and accessible for bicyclists of all skill levels and
trip purposes. Facility improvements include filling gaps in the existing bikeway system to create
a seamless bicycle network and identify new bikeways for consideration, many of which will
need further detailed analysis to determine their feasibility. Spot improvements identify specific
locations for enhancement, such as providing curb ramps to complete existing paved
pedestrian links and crossing improvements to neighborhood schools.
The recommendations in this Plan will help the City develop programs to enhance its existing
bicycling network for transportation and recreation, encourage fewer trips by car thereby
improving the region's air quality, and support active lifestyles. The BT Plan guides the future
development of bicycle facilities and programs within the City, and supports the goals and
policies of the General Plan.
It is important to note that accommodations for contemporary bikeway improvements are
standard conditions for all new development in the City of Bakersfield. The primary focus of the
BT Plan therefore is on the more established areas of the City that may have current
deficiencies. It is also important to note that the BT Plan is a planning document for future
improvements as funding for such should become available through grants or other sources.
There is no necessary obligation or requirements that the City implement the BT Plan's
recommended improvements if funding should not be available.
Development of the BT Plan included: two stakeholder group meetings, two community
workshops, a public survey, and information on the City's website. The proposed BT Plan was
released for public review on August 23, 2013 and the public comment period ended on
September 25, 2013. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed BT
Plan on September 19, 2013, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or
agencies present at the hearing opposed the proposed BT Plan.
All comments received during the public review period are presented with responses as shown
in attached Exhibit B. In response to public comments, minor corrections have been
incorporated into this final version of the BT Plan.
Staff has determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment; therefore, it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Per
Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), the project is exempt from CEQA because the
BT Plan is a planning study that identifies possible future actions and recommendations. As
funding becomes available and recommended improvement projects are selected for
implementation, consideration of environmental issues under a more detailed CEQA analysis
would be completed at a project level basis.
Once approved by the developing agency, BT Plans are only effective for five (5) years for
State funding eligibility. Upon City Council approval, the BT Plan will be forwarded to the local
Regional Transportation Planning Agency, which for our area is the Kern Council of
Governments (COG). The COG must subsequently find that that the BT Plan addresses the
minimum requirements listed under the applicable sections of the Streets and Highway Code
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before the City can be eligible and apply for bicycle facility grants through Caltrans' BTA
program in 2014.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Workshops
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: October 30, 2013
ARPROVE-D
DEPARTMENT HEAD /&.,�
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Presentation Regarding Bike Lanes and Markings
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: Staff will provide the City Council with a presentation regarding bike lane
signage, marking and usage.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: q, et .
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 12, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP):
1. Update of TRIP projects. (All Wards)
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 11-100 with Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. ($144,000; revised not to exceed $40,709,819. Amendment 88.53%
federally funded - $127,483; and 11.47% locally funded - $16,517) for
additional professional services for environmental clearance and studies for
the Centennial Corridor (State Route -58 Connector) Project. (Wards 1, 2, 4, 6,
and 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the report and approval of
amendment.
BACKGROUND:
Staff will provide a brief update on the TRIP projects with a focus on the breaking out of various
components of work related to the Centennial Corridor (State Route - 58 Connector) Project.
The project commonly referred to as the "GAP 58" project, which adds one lane in each
direction on State Route (SR) 58 from Cottonwood Road to Real Road, was originally part of
the SR -58 Connector Project. The SR -58 Connector Project is one of the elements of the
Bakersfield Beltway System and will connect the SR -58 freeway east of SR -99 to the new
Westside Parkway freeway west of SR -99. The project is primarily funded by two federal
earmarks both of which were part of the Federal surface transportation law approved in
August, 2005 (SAFETEA -Lu). These earmarks are the Bakersfield Beltway System, which is part of
Section 1301 (Projects of National and Regional Significance) of this law; and the Centennial
Corridor Loop, which is part of Section 1302 (National Corridor Infrastructure Program) of this
law.
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The City was allowed to carve out the GAP 58 project from the SR -58 Connector Project and
use Beltway earmark funding to construct it early because the GAP 58 project had
independent utility, improved safety and operations within the 58 corridor. After clearing the
environmental stage for the GAP 58 project and securing the needed funds in the FTIP,
Caltrans has indicated it is now possible to take a similar action with regard to other SR -58
Connector Project components, these generally being:
1. Widening of the off -ramp from southbound SR -99 to Rosedale Highway;
2. Constructing sound walls, retaining walls and ramp improvements along SR -58 between
SR -99 and Cottonwood Road;
3. Constructing some lane additions and ramp improvements on State Route 99 at the
Ming Avenue interchange, and;
4. Constructing some lane additions on the Westside Parkway between Calloway Drive
and Mohawk Street.
No property acquisitions would be involved with any of these components other than some
temporary construction easements needed to build sound walls. Accelerating these
components now will:
1. Allow the City to encumber the full federal earmark for the Bakersfield Beltway System
and protect these funds from possible future rescission;
2. Create construction jobs for the community next year - earlier than originally
anticipated;
3. Improve safety and enhance operability along these routes, and;
4. Provide a beneficial acceleration to the overall TRIP schedule.
To accomplish the "carving" .out of these components and construct them early, additional
environmental work by Parsons Transportation Group Inc. (Parsons) is necessary. This
amendment is being proposed to allow Parsons to complete the additional work needed to
move forward with the previously identified projects. Adequate funding for this amendment is
included in the Capital Improvement Program. This Amendment is funded with federal
earmark funds and Transportation Development Fee Funds; therefore, there is no General
Fund impact.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: y,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
November 7, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD J^
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of Minutes of the November 6, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: q.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: November 7, 2013
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DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Receive and file department payments from October 25, 2013 to
November 6, 2013 in the amount of $8,455,711.46, Self Insurance payments
from October 25, 2013 to November 6, 2013 in the amount of $78,653.90,
totaling $8,534,365.36
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
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FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 7, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: 1. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.100 Relating to Public
Statements at City Council Meetings.
2. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 2.62.030 Relating to Term of Office of
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Members.
3. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 3.40.040 Relating to Reports and
Remittances for Transient Lodging Tax.
4. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.40 by Adding Section 3.40.140
Relating to Disclosure of Confidential Information
5. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 5.02.010, subsection E, Relating to
Business License Tax Definitions.
6. Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 10.66 Relating to Access to Freeways,
Expressways, or Designated Portions thereof.
7. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 12.16.140 Relating to Security
Requirements for Construction Work in Streets.
8. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 12.56.020, subsection E, Relating to
Community Parks.
9. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 13.12.030, subsection B, Relating to
Development Improvement Standards and Specifications.
10. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04, Sections 14.04.011 and
14.04.240, subsection A, Relating to Water Service Areas and Installation of
Water Service Connections.
11. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.79 Relating to Density Bonuses.
12. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 16.32.060, subsection D, Relating to
Payment of Fees for Planned Drainage Facilities.
13. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 17.08.125 Relating to Street Setback
Exceptions.
14. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 17.58.110, subsection E, and
17.58.210 Relating to Parking Space requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Adoption of the proposed ordinance amendments which had first
reading on November 6, 2013.
BACKGROUND:
Periodically, various Departments throughout the City request changes to the Bakersfield
Municipal Code which are minor in nature. Generally, the changes are being sought to make a
section read better or to reflect current practice or correct typographical errors.
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The following is a list of ordinances that are being recommended by Staff for changes:
1. BMC Section 2.04.100. The amendment revises the length of time for public
statements during City Council meetings.
2. BMC Section 2.62.030. The amendment clarifies the term of committee members
and alternates and corrects a typographical error.
3. BMC Section 3.40.040. The amendment omits outdated language from 1960.
4. BMC Chapter 3.40. The amendment adds a section to document the City practice
limiting the requirement to disclose certain information provided to the City by payers of Transient
Occupancy Tax. It mirrors disclosure provisions for business license payers.
5. BMC Section 5.02.010. The amendment clarifies the meaning of Massachusetts
Business Trust in the definition of "persons."
6. BMC Chapter 10.66. This amendment adds a section which restricts use of limited
access highways and freeways by pedestrians, bicycles and other non - motorized traffic.
7. BMC Section 12.16.140. This amendment makes this section consistent with chapter
16.32 which was previously amended to limit security options to bonds, cash deposits, and letters
of credit.
8. BMC Section 12.56.020(E). This amendment adds two additional parks to the list of
community parks.
9. BMC Section 13.12.030. The amendment updates the list of standard manuals
which provide the City's development improvement standards.
10. BMC Chapter 14.04, Sections 14.04.011 and 14.04.240(A). The amendment changes
references to Ashe Water Service Area to City Domestic Water Service Area and clarifies who is
permitted to install a service connection from the City's water main to a customer's premises.
11. BMC Chapter 15.79. This amendment makes the Chapter consistent with state law
requirements related to density bonuses and City practice.
12. BMC Section 16.32.060(D). The amendment updates the list of planned drainage
areas.
13. BMC Section 17.08.125. The amendment clarifies that the application of the front
setback is based on the number of developed lots within a block.
14. BMC Section 17.58.110(E) and 17.58.120. The amendment clarifies the application
of parking requirements to an adult day care facility, and clarifies that "Old Town Kern," as
currently defined in the Code (formerly part of the "redevelopment project area" eliminated by
state law), is subject to the parking space requirements of the section.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: q, d.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD`` 4/
DATE: November 7, 2013
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance relating to the Building and Construction codes,
specifically the California Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code,
Electrical Code, Existing Building Code, Historical Building Code, California
Residential Code and California Green Building Code, 2013 editions:
1. An ordinance amending Sections 15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13,
15.15, 15.17 and 15.19 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on November 6, 2013.
The State of California recently adopted new versions of the California Building Code
(CBC), Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, California Existing Code,
Historical Building Code, California Residential Code and Green Building Code. This is part
of the normal code adoption cycle which occurs every three years after the publication of
the new national model codes. This cycle the California Codes have remained separate
and consistent with the model codes.
The new codes include mostly minor revisions and reorganization of some of the code
sections. Some of the significant revisions are: (1) requirement for back flow preventers in
standalone fire sprinkler systems for all new single and two - family dwellings, (2) an all new
structural calculation methodology, and (3) disability regulations revised to align more with
national Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
State law requires that the City adopt these codes by January 1, 2014. State law also allows
the City to make these codes more restrictive as long as such restrictions are based on
climatological, geological, and /or topographical reasons.
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For the most part, the proposed local code amendments are carry overs from the previous
code adoption cycle in 2010 and are minimal and technical in nature. The Green Building
Code includes a proposed new amendment to require bicycle racks for new multi - family
residential projects. This was done pursuant to direction from the City Council Planning and
Development Committee when discussing the matter of bicycle rack standards. The
Building Code includes defining our permit refund procedures instead of referring to a
policy as set by the Building Director. This was included to address requests for refunds on
project where permits were issued and builders thought they could obtain a refund even if
the permit was several years old. Full or partial refunds can be made prior to the expiration
of the Building Permit and the start of construction.
City staff has made contact with the Home Builders Association (HBA) about the adoption
of the new codes and proposed amendments. Staff will be meeting with the HBA members
to review the significant changes for single - family dwellings. In late October, staff began
conducting a series of classes regarding the code changes for each industry. These classes
will educate local architects, engineers, contractors and homeowners about the changes
to the code.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY TV
DATE: October 22, 2013
CITY MANAGER BY
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district from C -O (Professional and
Administrative Office) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on 5.89 acres located along
the north side of Taft Highway approximately 900 feet west of Wible Road (ZC # 13-
0125 - Smith Tech USA) (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on October 16, 2013.
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the City of Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance for the
future construction of approximately 167 multi - family dwelling units. The applicant states that
they want to meet the market demands of smaller affordable housing. The project will also
include the construction of rights -of -way along Taft Highway, which would reduce the net
buildable area to approximately 4.8 acres. Since the site will be reduced because of the
additional right -of -way dedication, the proposed density will be 34.8 dwelling units per acre,
which is consistent with the proposed R -3 zoning. However, the HR land use allows up to 72.6
dwelling units per acre.
The project site is relatively flat and includes vacant land with an abandoned canal that
transverses through the property. The land use to the south is for agricultural uses and the other
surrounding uses are for urban development, including general commercial to the east, and
low and medium density residential to the west and north. There are existing homes built to the
west and north of the project site, and a church exists to the south.
In early 2011, the City approved the existing office commercial entitlement as part of a larger
project that included a portion of the commercial property to the east and the low medium
density housing to the north. A condition of that project was to provide local street access to
the existing rural residence abutting the project to the west from the R -2 zoned area to the
north. Tract Map 7231 was approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2013, which
included a northern access road (McClintock Road) for the existing rural residence.
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At the time the property is developed, it will be subject to the City's policy for "Complete
Streets," which requires that all transportation facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit and
motorists be considered. The project is on the north side of Taft Highway, which is a state facility
planned as a future six -lane expressway with a 30 -foot landscaped parkway on both the north
and south sides. As an Expressway, no direct driveway access will be allowed to Taft Highway,
except from planned streets; access to the project site will be via Strawhouse Trail Road after
an auxiliary lane is constructed with the commercial use to the east. Primary vehicle, bicycle
and pedestrian access to the site will be via Strawhouse Trail Road on the east side of the
project site. All sidewalks and pedestrian access throughout the development will be required
in accordance with City standards. There are currently no GET bus routes that run along the
project site; however, when Taft Highway is fully developed a Caltrans standard bus bay will be
located at all major intersections if designated as a bus route by GET.
The City's Bikeway Master Plan identifies Taft Highway as a future bike route; currently, bike
lanes or routes do not exist. According to the adopted development standards for Taft
Highway, when fully developed as an expressway, an eight -foot outside shoulder will be
provided as a bike lane. The Traffic Engineer will evaluate if bike lane striping should be
installed or delayed if its installation will compromise public safety (e.g. short lengths of
unconnected bike lanes that would confuse drivers and cyclists increasing the likelihood of
accidents). Striping would then occur at the time the City added bike lanes with connections
to the existing bikeway network.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this zone change on September 5,
2013, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at
the hearing opposed the request. City Council approved the concurrent general plan
amendment as well as first reading of the ordinance on October 16, 2013.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and
posted on July 29, 2013, in accordance with CEQA.
Both the existing and proposed land uses allows for urban development. The proposed high
density residential is compatible with the surrounding urban commercial and residential uses.
The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan encourages the intensification of land use that
maintains continuity of existing development. The proposal would provide needed multi - family
housing to support the planned commercial uses along Taft Highway. The higher density
residential will also act as a buffer to separate Taft Highway from the single - family uses north of
the project site. Increasing urban and higher density uses make sense along Taft Highway,
which serves as a major transportation corridor and entrance into the City of Bakersfield. The
general plan encourages higher housing densities along transportation corridors to help
reduce vehicle trips if adjacent to other commercial and potential employment areas.
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ��
DATE: October 23, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -1
(One Family Dwelling) and R -2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) on approximately 80 acres located at the southeast corner of Stockdale
Highway and Heath Road (ZC # 13 -0127- Bolthouse Properties, LLC.) (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on October 16, 2013.
The applicant is requesting to amend the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use Element
and City Zone Ordinance on approximately 80 acres. The applicant proposes to change the
General Plan land use designation from HR (High Density Residential) to LR (Low Density
Residential) and to change the zoning from R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -1 (One Family
Dwelling) on the eastern portion (42.84 net acres), and change the General Plan from HMR (High
Medium Density Residential) to HR (High Density Residential), and change the zoning from R -2
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) to R -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) on the western 18.19 net acres.
The project would ultimately allow for development of 311 single - family homes and up to 600
multi - family dwelling units. This would be an overall reduction of 348 dwelling units from what was
previously approved in 2012 on the project site.
The project site is within the Stockdale Ranch EIR project (GPA /ZC 09 -0263) area which was
approved by the City Council on August 11, 2010. The Stockdale Ranch project area
encompasses 564.88 acres along the south side of Stockdale Highway, generally between South
Renfro Road and Nord Avenue. As part of the approval process, several mitigation measures and
conditions of approval were added to the project. Although the proposed project constitutes a
smaller portion of the overall Stockdale Ranch project, applicable mitigation and conditions have
been carried over to ensure compliance with the overlying Stockdale Ranch project area. The
project site is also within the adopted Western Rosedale Trails Plan area. Plans include a multi -use
trail (pedestrian and bicycle) along the south side of Claudia Autumn Drive to Wegis Avenue. The
proposed trails will be installed when development occurs and will be dedicated to the City. The
project is also within boundaries of the North of the River Recreation and Parks District.
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The City's Bikeway Master Plan identifies Stockdale Highway as a Class 2 facility (bike lanes). Bike
lanes currently exist adjacent to the project site along Stockdale Highway. Class 2 Bike Lanes are
also planned for South Renfro Road and Heath Road. These bike lanes will be installed at the
time the property is developed. Lane striping will be required with the construction of street
improvements. However, the Traffic Engineer will evaluate if striping should be delayed if its
installation will compromise public safety (e.g. short lengths of unconnected bike lanes that would
confuse drivers and cyclists increasing the likelihood of accidents). Striping would then occur at
the time the City added bike lanes along the street with connections to the existing bikeway
network. The nearest GET bus stop is approximately 21h miles away, along Bus Route 82 that runs
from the Downtown Transit Center to the CSUB campus on Stockdale Highway.
The project site is within an area that is transitioning to urban land uses. Neighboring property to
the east includes vacant and developed single - family residential. Properties to the north include
undeveloped land, single - family residential and vacant commercial. Property to the west is in
agricultural use. The proposed project would be compatible with the surrounding uses and would
provide a mix of single - family and higher density residential uses within the developing area. The
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan encourages the orderly, outward expansion of new
development which maintains continuity of existing development and allows for the incremental
expansion of infrastructure and public services.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this general plan amendment /zone
change on September 5, 2013, and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council.
No individuals or agencies present at the hearing opposed the request and the applicant has
agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and
posted on May 10, 2013, in accordance with CEQA. Staff recommends adoption of the
ordinance.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: October 22, 2013
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing various zone districts to OS (Open Space)
and RE (Recreation) as shown on attached maps (ZC # 13 -0234 - City of Bakersfield)
(All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on October 16, 2013. Due to a referral from
Councilmember Johnson, the greenbelt that also serves as a PG&E utility easement located
south of Calcutta Drive was added to the zone change as open space.
The City of Bakersfield is requesting an amendment to the City of Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance.
The City proposes to change the zoning on existing parks to be consistent with approved land
use designations and become either open space or recreation zone districts. The project does
not include the construction of parks or recreation areas and does not designate future parks;
staff is updating the land use and zoning on existing parks within the City limits. Parks within the
City are maintained by both the City's Recreation and Parks Department and the North of the
River Recreation and Park District (NOR). The various project sites include existing built City or
NOR parks that are mostly surrounded by developed residential areas. Some of the parks are
also along the Kern River.
As various residential areas were developed, parks were constructed as part of those projects.
In addition, lands acquired by the City for the construction of parks were often part of larger
plans and projects where the recreational uses were allowed despite the existing land use.
Staff is now proposing to update the zoning on existing parks.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this zone change on September 5,
2013, and recommended approval to the City Council. No individuals or agencies present at
the hearing opposed the request.
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Staff has determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, therefore, it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Per
Section 15061 (b)(3), the project is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 7, 2013
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -1 (One - Family
Dwelling Zone) to P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development Zone) on 6.25 acres located
at 6901 Ming Avenue. A categorical exemption applies to this project. (ZC # 13-
0260- In -Shape Health Clubs LLC representing Bakersfield Ming LLC) (Word 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on November 6, 2013.
On September 5, 2013, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on this
zone change request, which consists of changing the zone district from R -1 (One - Family
Dwelling Zone) to P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development Zone) and approval of development
plans to redevelop an existing private tennis club.
The subject property is currently developed as a private tennis club that was approved in the
late 1970's pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No. 2863. An expansion to the club that
included an exercise building was constructed in 1985 pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No.
4247.
The applicant's original request was to redevelop the existing facility with a new 40,704 -
square foot fitness club, reduce the number of tennis courts from 15 to 8, include an outdoor
aquatic area, and expand the parking lot to 245 spaces. Staff determined that the
proposed modifications were too substantial to be processed as a conditional use permit in
the R -1 district and instead, determined that a zone change from R -1 to P.U.D. was more
appropriate.
Permitted uses in the P.U.D. zone district include parks and playgrounds, churches, schools,
golf courses and tennis courts including associated clubhouses, swimming pools, and
commercial uses that are compatible with the nature and type of development in the area.
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Furthermore, in using the P.U.D. zone, it assures neighboring property owners that no other use
can occur on the site and that the precise development plan must be carried out; otherwise,
a new zone change would be required, which would provide opportunity for public review
and comment at a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Additionally, by keeping
the LR (Low Density Residential) General Plan land use designation, if the club was removed,
only residential development could occur on the property.
The applicant, In -Shape Health Clubs LLC, has operated the facility since purchasing the
property in 2007. In- Shape's vision is to retain the tennis club atmosphere and enhance the
property with a new fitness club, redesigned patio and outdoor areas, and expanded
parking lot consistent with current In -Shape corporate design and amenity standards. New
technology, materials and methods will be employed to make the entire facility more energy
efficient. Wherever possible, existing mature trees have been incorporated into the
proposed landscape plan, including approximately one dozen trees along the site's Ming
Avenue frontage, most of the trees along the walkway within the central portion of the site,
and all of the trees within the southern portion of the site which serve as a buffer for the
abutting residential development to the south.
During the September 51h public hearing, eight people spoke in opposition to the project.
Correspondence was received from 16 individuals in opposition to the proposal and three
individuals in favor of the proposal. The primary concern of the opponents was the proposed
reduction in the number of tennis courts on the property from 15 to 8; a secondary concern
was potential traffic impacts. At the conclusion of the September 5th public hearing, the
applicant agreed to a continuance to October 3rd to allow club members and neighbors to
provide additional input regarding the proposal directly to the applicant (this was mainly to
save more tennis courts).
Following open -house public meetings with club members and neighbors on September 18th
and 19th, the applicant submitted a revised proposal reducing the fitness club to 28,459
square feet (removed the mezzanine but retained the same building footprint), increased
the number of tennis courts from their original proposal from 8 to 10 (results in a reduction of
five existing courts instead of seven), modified the outdoor aquatic area, and reduced the
parking lot of their original proposal from 245 to 202 spaces, (a result of retaining the two
additional tennis courts).
Regarding traffic, the revised proposal is projected to increase peak hour traffic by
approximately 70 vehicles over the existing facility. Since the proposal is not a General Plan
amendment and is not located in an area where the existing levels of service are "D" or lower,
a traffic study was not required by the City Traffic Engineer. Ming Avenue is a six -lane arterial
that is currently operating at a Level of Service (LOS) A (33,500 AADT); LOS C is the minimum
standard in accordance with the General Plan (48,000 AADT). Also, the surrounding signalized
intersections at Ming /Manning, Ming/El Portal, and Ming /Ashe all operate at LOS A, B, and C,
respectively. Therefore, his conclusion was that the anticipated increase from the proposal is
insignificant as Ming Avenue will remain at LOS A and it will not impact the Level of Service of
the aforementioned signalized intersections.
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On October 3, 2013, the Planning Commission approved the revised proposal and has
recommended adoption by the City Council.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
AV FROM: Christi Tenter, Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 4, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Change to Salary Schedule, New Job Specification and Additional Postion
1. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 079 -13 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting
salary schedule and related benefits for Senior Animal Control Officer
2. Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 080 -13 setting salaries and related benefits
for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and
Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for
Animal Control Supervisor
3. New Job Specification: Senior Animal Control Officer #27205
4. Additional Position: Clerk Typist I
5. Appropriate $32,000.00 of General Fund Balance to the Police Operating
Budget within the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions, approval of the new job specification, approval
of the additional position, and approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
On October 1, 2013, the City of Bakersfield, by the direction of the City Council, established the
City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC), and assumed full responsibility for the care
and shelter of stray and otherwise unwanted animals in the City's jurisdiction.
To provide management and staffing for the day to day operations of the City's newly
established animal care center, the City has incorporated a synergistic approach combining
the expertise of the Bakersfield Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), labor
from the Bakersfield Homeless Center, and clerical support and oversight from City staff.
To facilitate the successful implementation of the CBACC, the City has provided temporary
under filling for clerical and supervisory duties, by utilizing Finance and Animal Field Services
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staff. However, to effectively provide service and oversight of Animal Control field and shelter
services, additional personnel, as well as clarification of the responsibilities of existing personnel
are necessary. Therefore the Bakersfield Police Department requests approval of the following:
(1) additional roles and responsibilities for the existing Animal Control Supervisor to include
oversight of the CBACC; (2) an additional Clerk Typist position for daily CBACC operations; and,
(3) the implementation of a new Senior Animal Control Officer position to assist the Animal
Control Supervisor with providing oversight of animal control services at the BACC and
throughout the City of Bakersfield.
Animal Control Supervisor
With the opening of CBACC, it is necessary to expand the duties of the Animal Control
Supervisor to include oversight of both the Animal Care Center and Animal Control Field
operations. This work is more complex and requires liaison with the primary contractor for Animal
Care Center operations (SPCA), as well as additional on -site contractors, service providers, and
community service organizations such as animal rescue and foster care groups. Additional
responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, regular meeting and coordination
with Care Center employees and support organizations, providing general support and
assistance for the SPCA and Bakersfield Homeless Center, and regular reporting to Police
Department and City management and administrative staff.
Due to the additional duties and responsibility, a salary increase is recommended. The impact
to the Police Department General Fund Operating Budget will be an increase of $5,618.00
annually. The change in salary schedule is as follows:
Current Salary Range (hourly): $26.985 28.337 29.755 31.248 32.805
Proposed Salary Range (hourly): $31.662 33.245 34.909 36.654 38.486
With the opening of CBACC, daily operations require Clerk Typist personnel to supplement SPCA
staff and assist with walk -in traffic, phone calls from the public, licensing and finance
transactions, and adoption paperwork, as well as the administrative work associated with
animal intake. In addition, clerk typists will gather information and prepare and provide
administrative reports and statistics to Police Department and City administrative and
management staff.
The impact to the Police Department General Fund Operating Budget will be an increase of
$43,936.00 annually.
Senior Animal Control Officer
With the addition of duties and responsibilities to the Animal Control Supervisor (ACS) position,
there will be less time available for this position to engage in daily oversight of routine field
operations, including report approval, scheduling, coordination, and deployment of Animal
Control field and clerical staff, vehicles, and equipment. Therefore it is recommended that a
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Senior Animal Control Officer position be created to assist in these duties. This position will work
under procedures and guidelines set by the ACS and reports to the ACS.
The impact to the Police Department General Fund Operating Budget will be an increase of
$4,542.00 annually. The new job specification was presented and approved by the Police Civil
Service Board at their November 6, 2013 meeting. SEIU has reviewed and approved the
proposed recommendation.
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The total annual ongoing impact of the proposed changes to the Police Department's General
Fund Operating budget will be $54,096.00. The appropriation of $32,000 included in this item
will provide necessary funding for these positions for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM q, '
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD.
DATE: November 4, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution confirming approval by the City 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 authorizing collection of the
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Assessment hearing was held on November 4, 2013, by the City Manager designee and all
proposed charges were confirmed. The subject properties listed below were in violation of
Chapter 8.27 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code which prohibits maintaining open and
abandoned dilapidated structures which constitute public nuisances and prohibits maintaining
hazardous weeds, debris and waste matter. The property owners were notified and failed to
comply with the notices to abate such public nuisance. After a hearing duly noticed and held
before the Building Director, the Director issued orders requiring the property owner to abate the
public nuisance. The subject properties are listed as follows:
PROPERTY LOCATION
Word 1
V4
0
1.
300 Augusta Street
018- 210 -12
$
1,249.00
2.
3519 Balboa Drive
025 - 072 -10
$
1,035.00
3.
400 Bill Avenue
010- 061 -17
$
1,620.00
4.
910 E. Brundage Lane
018 - 180 -09
$
670.00
5.
811 Casino Street
170- 231 -15
$
640.00
6.
813 Casino Street
170- 231 -14
$
640.00
7.
1301 Dorian Drive
022 - 030 -05
$
105.00
8.
331 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
019 - 181 -16
$
300.00
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PROPERTY LOCATION APN COST
Ward 1
9.
213 Hayes Street
018 - 350 -28
$
675.00
10.
106 S. Kincaid Street
168- 172 -32
$
105.00
11.
3409 Lotus Lane
172- 124 -10
$
105.00
12.
310 Madison Street
169- 041 -02
$
105.00
13.
907 Pershing Street
009 - 501 -16
$
300.00
14.
1115 E. Planz Road
172- 123 -02
$
300.00
15.
318 Rodman Street
139 - 293 -04
$
105.00
16.
29 E. White Lane
172- 160 -06
$
600.00
17.
1206 3rd Street
010 - 190 -30
$
729.00
18.
1420 E. 91h Street
018- 061 -19
$
300.00
19.
205 E. 10th Street
139 - 132 -02
$
105.00
,-
20.
115 Bernard Street
012- 021 -04
$
105.00
21.
917 Dolores Street
017- 400 -04
$
1,019.00
22.
801 Hewlett Street
331 - 192 -02
$
300.00
23.
1123 Inyo Street
014- 160 -01
$
300.00
24.
319 Monterey Street
014 - 170 -05
$
105.00
25.
3129 San Dimas Street
002 - 051 -15
$
1,029.00
26.
1909 2nd Street
008 - 334 -07
$
1,550.00
27.
1021 34th Street
002 - 031 -02
$
720.00
Ward
3
2821 Baylor Street
021 - 401 -27
$
1,475.00
28.
29.
3212 Blade Avenue
383 - 152 -22
$
1,475.00
30.
2401 Renegade Avenue
383 - 023 -01
$
300.00
Ward 4
31.
11708 Mantova Avenue
528 - 141 -08
$
760.00
l.••.
32.
9413 Carvalho Court
392 - 291 -12
$
105.00
33.
10303 Grizzly Street
497 - 580 -26
$
600.00
34.
2700 Hoad Lane
381- 202 -08
$
105.00
35.
10811 Laramie Peak Drive
497 - 161 -02
$
600.00
36.
3813 Vista De Lago Court
394 - 431 -26
$
105.00
..
37.
4923 Harwick Court
499 - 201 -01
$
105.00
38.
5409 Pepper Tree Lane
355 - 304 -08
$
105.00
39.
3405 Reeder Avenue
441 - 022 -15
$
105.00
40.
3812 Sweet Springs Street
403 - 191 -30
$
105.00
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PROPERTY LOCATION
Word 6
41. 908 Valhalla Drive
42. 912 Valhalla Drive
43. 5212 Warwick Place
Word 7
44.
2936 Avalon Street
45.
3908 La Tonia Court
46.
1905 Ming Avenue
47.
2626 Ming Avenue
48.
6012 Ream Way
49.
6017 Ream Way
50.
8606 Vincenso Way
APN COST
164- 221 -03
$
105.00
164 -221 -04
$
300.00
355 - 212 -08
$
105.00
023 - 212 -07
$
910.00
371 - 431 -02
$
105.00
023 - 141 -03
$
105.00
148- 230 -17
$
825.00
413- 052 -12
$
300.00
413- 051 -12
$
300.00
514- 662 -27
$
870.00
The owners of the above - mentioned properties failed to commence the required work as
ordered by the Building Director to abate a public nuisance. As permitted under Chapter 8.80 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code, the public nuisances listed above were abated under the
direction of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer. The costs incurred by the City can be assessed
against the property as provided for in Chapter 8.80 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. Property
owners had been given notice of their right to appear at the hearing on this matter before the
City Manager designee and to object to the correctness of the costs incurred by the City to
remove the public nuisance. The City Manager designee has approved the assessments
associated with the above - mentioned properties.
The Council will need to confirm the approval of the City Manager designee of the costs incurred
by the City for work performed to remove the public nuisance and order that such costs be
made a lien against the property. This will be done by adoption of the attached resolution.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: q. P-
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Christi Tenter, Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 12, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY V
CITY MANAGE
SUBJECT: Resolution Identifying Vendors, Healthcare Plans and Setting Rates for Citywide
Health Insurance Plans (excluding the Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plans) for , ligible
Active and Retired Employees
RECOMMENDATION:
The Personnel Committee recommends Council approval of the resolution and 2014 rate renewal
package, excluding the Anthem PPO Plans.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the City's healthcare consultant, Segal Consulting, undergoes an aggressive claims
review process in an effort to identify and negotiate the most cost effective health plan rates for
the 'new plan year. This year, new variables were introduced to the process with the January 1,
2014 implementation of The Adorable Care Act (ACA) and correlating plan mandates and
administrative fees, which resulted in a base 4% increase to all health plans.
In addition to the implementation of ACA in 2014, the City's 2014 rates have been impacted by
higher than normal plan utilization, with respect to the Anthem Blue Cross PPO active population.
The initial Anthem Blue Cross PPO rate renewal for active employees for 2014 came in at over a
30% increase. This is due to high claims experience during the 2013 plan year, out -of- network
costs absorbed by the plan, and administrative fees associated with ACA.
In an effort to reduce the rate increase for the Anthem Blue Cross Active PPO Plan, Segal
extended the claims review and negotiations process with the carriers with the hope that further
claims experience data would justify a lower renewal rate. This was not the case, as plan
utilization costs continued to exceed the premiums collected during the extended review period.
Segal's efforts resulted in a final rate renewal increase of 28% for the active PPO Plan.
Segal has provided staff, the employee Insurance Committee and the Council's Personnel
Committee with recommendations to further reduce the rate increase for the active PPO plan
through the implementation of several plan modifications. These discussions are continuing at
this time and staff is planning to bring forward the Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plans for approval at
the December 11, 2013 City Council Meeting, provided the negotiation process has concluded.
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As a result of this year's process and to avoid unnecessary delay in processing the vast majority of
the City's health plans, outside of the Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plans, Staff, Segal and both the
Insurance and Personnel Committees are recommending approval of the renewal package
below, absent the PPO plans, which includes:
• No plan design changes to the non -PPO active or retire plans for medical or dental;
• Moderate rate increases for the active HMO plans (11%, 8.6% and 4 %);
• A 4% plan increase to all medical plans for active employees as a result of administrative
fees mandated by the Affordable Care Act; and
• Transitioning behavioral health benefits to Anthem Blue Cross plans from Optum to prevent
a 16.2% rate increase.
The renewal package was evaluated through a process which includes several meetings with
the Insurance Committee and the Council's Personnel Committee. Both committees are
recommending approval of these plan contracts. A summary of the overall rate changes for the
next year are provided below.
Percentage Increases /
Decreases
Anthem Blue Cross - HMO Plan
Active Employees
11.00%
Anthem Blue Cross Senior Secure Plan
Retirees
- 5.46%
Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
Active Employees
8.60%
Retirees Under 65
16.20%
Kaiser Permanente Deductible HMO Plan
Active Employees
4.00%
Retirees Under 65
16.20%
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Plan
Retirees Over 65
4.80%
Met life Preferred Dental Plan (PPO)
Active Employees
1.30%
Pacific Union Dental DMO Plan
Active Employees
Imperial Plan
-2.00%
Napa Plan
-2.00%
Retirees
Trinity Plan
-2.00%
Regency Plan
- 2.00%
Medical Eye Services
0.00%
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Anthem Behavioral Health
Single
2 -Party
Family
Active Anthem HMO Plan Employees
-59.51%
- 50.39%
- 53.72%
Active Anthem PPO Plan Employees
- 55.57%
- 45.80%
- 48.08%
Anthem Plan Retirees
- 39.30%
- 4.87%
32.18%
Optum Employee Assistance Program
4.10%
ING (City Paid life Insurance)
0.00%
HealthComp Inc. - IRS Section 125
0.00%
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 0'. /.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Douglas N. Mclsaac, Community Development Director
October 31, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD __Z2(�
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of FY2013 -14 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Agreements:
1. Bethany Services/ Bakersfield Homeless Center ($48,700) for ESG funds to
provide Emergency Shelter services at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue;
2. The Mission at Kern County ($48,700) for ESG funds to support Emergency
Shelter activities at 816 E. 21 st Street;
3. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ($17,128) for ESG
funds to support Emergency Shelter services administered at1921 19th
Street;
4. Flood Bakersfield Ministries ($17,128) for ESG funds for Street Outreach
services administered at 3509 Union Avenue; and
5. Bethany Services/ Bakersfield Homeless Center ($71,313) for ESG funds to
provide Rapid Re- Housing Program services administered at 1600 East
Truxtun Avenue. (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of agreements.
BACKGROUND:
On April 17, 2013, the City Council approved the City of Bakersfield's FY2013 -14 U. S.
Department Housing Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan, which describes activities to
be funded with the City's HUD entitlement grant funding. At that time, The City
approved Emergency Solutions Grant funding to the following organizations, to assist in
emergency shelter and homeless prevention activities:
Emergency Shelter
• Bethany Services/ Bakersfield Homeless Center ($48,700);
• The Mission at Kern County ($48,700);
• Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ($17,128);
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Street Outreach
• Flood Bakersfield Ministries -Street Outreach ($17,128); and
Rapid Re- Housing
• Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless Center- Rapid Re- Housing ($71,313).
The abovementioned service providers have nearly 150 years of experience in providing
emergency shelter and homeless prevention operations. These organizations benefit the
community by offering various assistance, programs, and activities which range from:
connecting homeless individuals with benefits and services to assist in exiting
homelessness (Street Outreach), operating 24 -hour facilities to care for and house
homeless individuals, sheltering those who have been victims of domestic violence, and
helping homeless families transition to stable, self- sufficient living (Emergency Shelter),
and quickly re- housing families that have recently lost access to permanent housing in
order to prevent homelessness (Rapid Re- Housing).
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 4? ,9,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APP_
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 4, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Design -Build Construction Projects Agreement with Spohn Ranch Skateparks
($360,000.00) for design and construction of a skatepark at Planz Park (Ward 1).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND: Resolution No. 090 -13, approved at the July 17, 2013 City Council meeting,
provided for the dispensing of bidding under Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
(BMC) relating to design /build of an approximately 7,000 square foot skatepark at Planz Park. The
BMC allows for dispensing with normal bidding procedures under specific conditions, one of
which is the design /build process. The design /build is a procurement process in which both the
design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity. Design /build relies on a
single point of responsibility and is used to minimize risks for the project owner (City) and to
reduce the delivery schedule by overlapping the design phase and construction phase of a
project. Design /build, with its single point of responsibility, benefits the project owner because the
design /build contractor will be responsible for all of the work completed on the project.
The pool at Planz Park opened in the early 1960's and was closed in late 2009 due to budget
constraints. In early 2012, Recreation and Parks staff began to explore the feasibility of reopening
the facility for the summer 2012 season. The Recreation and Parks analysis indicated significant
repairs would have been needed to the pool in order to make it operational. As such, staff
recommended moving forward with replacing the pool with an alternative amenity. In July and
October 2012, staff made presentations to the Committee on the various replacement concepts
for the pool. At the October meeting, the Committee members unanimously voted to
recommend the skate park project as a replacement for the pool. The City Council approved
the amenity replacement plan in November 2012 and at that time appropriated funds for the
demolition of the dormant pool. The pool has since been demolished and subsequently the
Council appropriated $360,000 in CDBG Funds within the FY 13 -14 Capital Improvement Budget
for this project.
On August 14, 2013, a Notice to Skatepark Design /Build Firms was published both in the
Bakersfield Californian and in the City's online procurement bidding system to inform design /build
firms that the City was inviting interested design /build firms to submit a Statement of
Qualifications. On September 6, 2013, the following five design /build firms submitted a Statement
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of Qualifications: AJ Vasconi, California Skateparks, GeoCon Skateparks, Grindline Skateparks,
and Spohn Ranch Skateparks.
In September 2013, a selection committee of City staff reviewed the submitted Statements of
Qualifications and recommended that the top four firms be invited to interview with the City of
Bakersfield; however, one firm requested to be removed from consideration. The three firms
interviewed by City staff were California Skateparks, Grindline Skateparks, and Spohn Ranch
Skateparks.
On October 23, 2013, City staff conducted interviews with the three approved design /build firms.
Staff recommends award of the design /build agreement to Spohn Ranch Skateparks as being
the most favorable to the City based on the combination of the firm's qualifications and
experience.
Sufficient funds are budgeted for award of this agreement. Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds provide the funding source for this project. Since CDBG funds are federal,
this project is subject to prevailing wage requirements.
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ITEM: t7.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD n�
DATE: November 08, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY A tl"
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SUBJECT: Utility Agreement with AT &T ($156,868.73; 100% Local) for the relocation of
telecommunication facilities in conflict with the widening of the off -ramp from
southbound State Route 99 to Rosedale Highway; part of the Beltway Operational
Improvements Project. (TRIP) Ward 2
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Utility Agreement.
BACKGROUND: The widening of the off -ramp from southbound State Route 99 to Rosedale
Highway is one of the projects which can be "carved -out" from the original Centennial Corridor
(SR -58 Connector) Project.
AT &T has telecommunication facilities that are in conflict with this proposed project. Because of
this conflict, these telecommunication facilities require relocation. These utility facilities are
located within the State Right of Way under a master agreement with the State; consequently,
the cost for their relocation is equally shared by the project and the utility company.
This agreement is being executed now in advance of the project in order to prevent future
delays that could occur as a result of soon to be implemented new federal rules pertaining to
"Buy- America" provisions for utility relocations. Any agreements for utility relocations necessary
for federally- funded transportation projects that are executed after December 31, 2013 are
required to include provisions that most new materials used by the utility company for the
relocation be manufactured in the United States. Unfortunately, some items needed for the
relocations are not available from manufacturers in the United States; and, the utility companies
are also bound by other rules (such as those from the Public Utilities Commission) to use the least
expensive material regardless of its origin. These complications are making it difficult for some
utility companies to comply with these new "Buy- America" provisions, and have caused this to
become a major issue nationwide for utility companies. Once this new federal requirement is
implemented in January, many utility companies are not going to be able to comply with the
"Buy- America" provisions which will result in the delay to some federally funded transportation
projects. Approval of the agreement at this time will avoid potential delays related to the
provisions of "Buy America." This Agreement is funded with Transportation Development Fund
Fees; therefore, there is no General Fund impact.
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ITEM: y, 0 ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council A OVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 08, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company ($4,576,443.00) for the
relocation of electrical transmission facilities in conflict with the Centennial Corridor
(State Route 58 Connector) Project. (TRIP) (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Utility Agreement.
BACKGROUND: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG &E) owns and maintains existing electrical
overhead transmission lines and towers that are in conflict with the City's proposed future State
Route (SR) -58 Connector Project. Because of this conflict, these electrical transmission facilities
require relocation and because the electrical facilities are located within a private easement
owned by PG &E, the SR -58 Connector Project must pay for this relocation.
The SR -58 Connector Project proposes to extend a new SR -58 freeway from the existing SR -58
freeway east of SR -99, west to connect with the Westside Parkway. This connection would
include constructing and widening bridges to cross over both the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue.
These bridges are in the same area where the PG &E electrical transmission facilities are currently
located, and which the SR -58 Connector Project will cross beneath. PG &E and Caltrans both
desire that these overhead transmission lines cross the freeway at approximately a 90 degree
angle, therefore, PG &E has engineered the relocation to meet this requirement. The relocation
includes the construction of 6 new towers on a new transmission line alignment.
The work will not begin until the SR -58 Connector Project is approved and environmentally
cleared. However, this agreement is being executed in advance of the project in order to
prevent future delays that could occur as a result of soon to be implemented new federal rules
pertaining to "Buy- America" provisions for utility relocations. Any agreements for utility
relocations necessary for federally- funded transportation projects that are executed after
December 31, 2013 are required to include provisions that most new materials used by the utility
company for the relocation be manufactured in the United States. Unfortunately, some items
needed for the relocations are not available from manufacturers in the United States; and, the
utility companies are also bound by other rules (such as those from the Public Utilities
Commission) to use the least expensive material regardless of its origin. These complications are
making it difficult for some utility companies to comply with these new "Buy- America" provisions,
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and have caused this to become a major issue nationwide for utility companies. Once this new
federal requirement is implemented in January, many utility companies are not going to be able
to comply with the "Buy- America" provisions which will result in the delay to some federally
funded transportation projects. Approval of the agreement at this time will avoid potential
delays related to the provisions of "Buy America."
Notwithstanding the "Buy America" deadline, this particular agreement and relocation is also
being advanced now because of its complexity, the long lead time needed to obtain materials
necessary for the relocation, and the restricted period of time during the year when the
relocation can take place (winter months only).
There will be additional utility relocation agreements needed in the future for the SR -58
Connector Project as the design of the project is advanced and further utility conflicts are
identified. It will be necessary for these future agreements to comply with federal rules pertaining
to "Buy- America" provisions for these utility relocations. However, these other utility relocations
will be much less complex and take much less time to complete than the relocation of these
major electrical transmission facilities.
This Agreement is funded with Transportation Development Fund Fees; therefore, there is no
General Fund impact.
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�ITEM: �.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 6, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Rosedale Highway Widening Project. (TRIP) Wards 3 & 4
1. Approve Utility Agreement with Vaughn Water Company ($61,680.00) for the
relocation of water piping and appurtenances.
2. Approve Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
($236,517.00) for the relocation of electrical and gas facilities.
3. Appropriate $298,197.00 Transportation Development Fund Balance to the
Public Works Capital Improvement budget within the TDF TRIP local match
fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Utility Agreement and Appropriation.
BACKGROUND: Both Vaughn Water Company and PG &E own and maintain existing facilities
that are located within the limits of the Rosedale Highway Widening Project. These facilities
conflict with the proposed project construction and need to be relocated to resolve the
conflict. These facilities are currently located within a private easement owned by the utility
companies, and consequently the project must pay for these relocations.
These agreements are being executed now in advance of the project in order to prevent
future delays that could occur as a result of soon to be implemented new federal rules
pertaining to "Buy- America" provisions for utility relocations. Any agreements for utility
relocations necessary for federally- funded transportation projects that are executed after
December 31, 2013 are required to include provisions that most new materials used by the
utility company for the relocation be manufactured in the United States. Unfortunately, some
items needed for the relocations are not available from manufacturers in the United States;
and, the utility companies are also bound by other rules (such as those from the Public Utilities
Commission) to use the least expensive material regardless of its origin. These complications
are making it difficult for some utility companies to comply with these new "Buy- America"
provisions, and have caused this to become a major issue nationwide for utility companies.
Once this new federal requirement is implemented in January, many utility companies are not
going to be able to comply with the "Buy- America" provisions which will result in the delay to
some federally funded transportation projects. Approval of these agreements at this time will
avoid potential delays related to the provisions of "Buy America." These Agreements are
funded with Transportation Development Fund Fees; therefore, there is no General Fund
impact.
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ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD _64q_
DATE: November 5, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: State Route 178 Widening Project. (TRIP) (Ward 3) CITY MANAGER
1. Approve Utility Agreement with Mohave Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
($570,163.00; 100% Local) for protecting the Mohave Gas Line in place.
2. Approve Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
($457,191.00; 100% Local) for the relocation of underground electrical
distribution facilities.
3. Approve Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
($37,949.00; 100% Local) for the relocation of electrical transmission facilities.
4. Approve Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
($894,555.00; 100% Local) for the relocation of overhead electrical distribution
facilities.
5. Approve Utility Agreement with AT&T ($219,708.25; 100% Local) for the
relocation of overhead telecommunication facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of utility agreements.
BACKGROUND: Various utility companies have facilities that conflict with the proposed
construction of the State Route (SR) -178 Widening Project which will widen SR -178 from
Canteria Drive to Miramonte Drive. Some of these utility facilities are located in private
easements the utility company previously obtained, and consequently the project must pay to
mitigate these utility conflicts.
In addition, there are some facilities that would normally be the responsibility of the Utility
Company to relocate; however, these particular facilities are overhead lines on poles that
when relocated, would create a safety issue as they would be too close to the roadway per
Caltrans standards. Therefore, the City has requested and will pay for the undergrounding of
these existing overhead lines between View Street and Comanche Drive.
These agreements are being executed now in advance of the project in order to prevent
future delays that could occur as a result of soon to be implemented new federal rules
pertaining to "Buy- America" provisions for utility relocations. Any agreements for utility
relocations necessary for federally- funded transportation projects that are executed after
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December 31, 2013 are required to include provisions that most new materials used by the
utility company for the relocation be manufactured in the United States. Unfortunately, some
items needed for the relocations are not available from manufacturers in the United States;
and, the utility companies are also bound by other rules (such as those from the Public Utilities
Commission) to use the least expensive material regardless of its origin. These complications
are making it difficult for some utility companies to comply with these new "Buy- America"
provisions, and have caused this to become a major issue nationwide for utility companies.
Once this new federal requirement is implemented in January, many utility companies are not
going to be able to comply with the "Buy- America" provisions which will result in the delay to
some federally funded transportation projects. Approval of these agreements at this time will
avoid potential delays related to the provisions of "Buy America."
These Agreements are funded with Traffic Impact Fees; therefore, there is no General Fund
impact.
PW/TRIP KPB
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: q, r.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HE)
DATE: November 08, 2013 CITY ATTORN
CITY MANAG
SUBJECT: State Route 99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange Project. (TRIP) Ward 7
1. Approve Utility Agreement with AT&T ($82,391.00) for the relocation of
communication facilities in conflict with project.
2. Appropriate $82,391.00 Transportation Development Fund Balance to the Public
Works Capital Improvement budget within the TDF TRIP local match fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Utility Agreement and Appropriation.
BACKGROUND: AT&T owns and maintains an existing overhead communication line that conflicts
with the City's future State Route (SR) -99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange Project, and this line must
be relocated to resolve this conflict. Because this overhead line is located within the State of
California Right -of -Way (for SR -99), the City must follow an existing master agreement between
the State and AT&T whereby the cost of the relocation is shared equally. The City share of this
relocation is estimated to cost $82,391.00.
This agreement is being executed now in advance of the project in order to prevent future
delays that could occur as a result of soon to be implemented new federal rules pertaining to
"Buy- America" provisions for utility relocations. Any agreements for utility relocations necessary
for federally- funded transportation projects that are executed after December 31, 2013 are
required to include provisions that most new materials used by the utility company for the
relocation be manufactured in the United States. Unfortunately, some items needed for the
relocations are not available from manufacturers in the United States; and, the utility companies
are also bound by other rules (such as those from the Public Utilities Commission) to use the least
expensive material regardless of its origin. These complications are making it difficult for some
utility companies to comply with these new "Buy- America" provisions, and have caused this to
become a major issue nationwide for utility companies. Once this new federal requirement is
implemented in January, many utility companies are not going to be able to comply with the
"Buy- America" provisions which will result in the delay to some federally funded transportation
projects. Approval of the agreement at this time will avoid potential delays related to the
provisions of "Buy America."
This Agreement is funded with Transportation Development Fund Fees; therefore, there is no
General Fund impact.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9. 5.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Nelson Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD !'✓
DATE: October 23, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY R—
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 09 -171 with Amber Chemical, Incorporated;
extending the contract term one year to continue the supply of pool chemicals.
(City Wide)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to the agreement.
BACKGROUND: On December 16, 2009, the City entered into Agreement No. 09 -171 for the
Annual Contract to provide Pool Chemicals in the amount of $75,000; renewable annually
thereafter for four consecutive one -year periods. On November 3, 2010, Council approved
Amendment # 1 extending the term one year and adding $75,000 for a revised not to exceed
amount of $150,000. On December 14, 2011, Council approved Amendment #2 extending the
term one year and adding $50,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $200,000. On
October 17, 2012, Council approved Amendment #3 extending the term one year.
Currently there is $48,000 available on this contract; no additional funding will be required at this
time. Funds are budgeted in the Parks Department General Fund for this contract.
If approved, Amendment No. 4 will extend the contract term one year continuing the supply of
chemicals, permitting the operation of the pools for the next year.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: I - -,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
October 31, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, in the amount of $149,075.29 for
seven (7) replacement full size extended cab 1/2 ton pickups for use by the Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the bid.
BACKGROUND: Bids were solicited for the purchase of seven (7) full size extended cab '/s ton
pickups. Eight (8) bids were received in response to solicitation.
Funds are budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of seven (7)
replacement full size extended cab '/s ton pickups. These vehicles are issued to Police Service
Technicians and the Investigations and Narcotics divisions of the Police Department.
In response to Councilmember Maxwell's request for additional information regarding a history
of each vehicle proposed for replacement, additional information provided by Fleet Services
staff is attached for review.
The eight (8) bids received are as follows.
BIDDER
Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, CA
Paso Robles Ford, Paso Robles, CA
Raceway Ford, Riverside, CA
My Jeep - Chrysler- Dodge -Ram
Salinas, CA
McPeek's Dodge, Anaheim, CA
Three -Way Chevrolet, Bakersfield, CA
South Bay Ford Lincoln, Hawthorne, CA
Reynolds Buick, Inc., Covina, CA
AMOUNT
$149,075.29
VEHICLE TYPE
2014 Ford F -150 Super Cab
$151,479.13
2014 Ford F -150 Super Cab
$152,623.10
2014 Ford F -150 Super Cab
$157,851.23
2014 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
$158,206.65
2014 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
$166,416.25
2014 Chevrolet Double Cab
$166,480.29
2014 Ford F -150 Super Cab
$170,233.94
2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab
Staff finds the bid submitted by Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, to be acceptable.
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October 31, 2013
Eaulo. number Mileage
5510 123,156
Year and Model Condition
2006 Ford F -150 High mileage. Body and interior have various
mechanical and cosmetic defects and needs
some repairs.
5529 127,323
2007 Ford F -150 High mileage. Body and interior have various
mechanical and cosmetic defects and needs
some repairs.
5536 125,621
2007 Ford F -150 High mileage. Body and interior have various
mechanical and cosmetic defects and needs
some repairs.
5272 112,465
2004 GMC Sierra High mileage. Body and interior will need some
mechanical and cosmetic repairs.
5280 109,589 2004 Ford F -150 High mileage. Needs transmission due to wear,
it is currently out of service.
5423 144,684 2004 Ford F -150 High mileage. Body and interior have various
mechanical and cosmetic defects and needs
some repairs.
5531 99,635 2003 Ford Ranger High mileage. Did not pass smog Inspection,
vehicle no longer in production. Most replacement
parts are out of production. Vehicle taken out
of service and sold at auction.
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 61. u
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 5, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY
SUBJECT: Accept bid and approve contract to RailWorks Track Services, Inc. ($100,000.00)
for scheduled and on -call maintenance and repair services for the Bakersfield
Amtrak Railroad track from "H" Street to Union Avenue for the period from
January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018 (Ward 2).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid and approval of contract.
BACKGROUND: For close to 12 years, the City has contracted out necessary maintenance
and repairs of the Bakersfield Amtrak Railroad track from "H" Street to Union Avenue through a
railroad construction company. The City is the owner of this segment of track. The City must
contract out this work since railroad work requires specialized training and certifications.
The current on -call contract for maintenance and repair services expires on December 31,
2013. This new contract will extend the maintenance and repair program for another 4.5 years.
All scheduled repairs, scheduled maintenance, and emergency call -outs will be paid on a
time - and - material basis at the rates provided in the contractor's fee proposal.
On October 3, 2013, a total of two bids were received; both bids are acceptable. Those
acceptable bids are as follows:
RailWorks Track Services, Inc.
12115 Burke St., Ste. #9
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
H & H Engineering Construction, Inc.
212 Industrial Drive
Stockton, CA 95206
in the amount of $ 78,180.00
in the amount of $ 97,425.00
The Engineer's Estimate for the contract's 4.5 year term was $100,000. The above bids were
based upon anticipated work. Because of the potential for call -out repairs, staff recommends
that the contract amount be based upon the Engineer's Estimate of $100,000. Amount paid to
the contractor would be limited to work performed on a time - and - material basis as provided
in the contractor's fee proposal.
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Article 4 Transportation Development Act funds, which are administered through KernCog,
provide the funding source for this contract. Therefore, there is no General Fund impact
associated with this contract. Sufficient funds are budgeted to award this contract. Because
TDA funds are a state funding source, the contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements.
As supplemental information, from H Street to the east, Amtrak trains run on tracks that are
owned and maintained by the City. West of H Street, Amtrak trains run on tracks that are
owned and maintained by BNSF Railroad.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 67. V✓
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
October 29, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD_
CITY ATTORNEY Pq
CITY MANAGER
Hosking Avenue Widening and Related Improvements from Wible Road to Hughes
Lane (Ward 7):
1. Accept bid and approve contract to Bowman Asphalt, Inc. ($775,957.00).
2. Appropriate $436,000.00 State Local Partnership Program Grant funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the
Transportation Development Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, and approval of contract
and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of widening the south side of Hosking Avenue and
construction of related improvements from Wible Road to Hughes Lane. The project also includes
constructing curb, gutter, and sidewalk, drive approaches and driveways, storm drain
improvements, asphalt concrete roadway, and striping and pavement markings.
The project will accommodate two additional vehicle lanes and new bike lanes, and will improve
safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers along Hosking Avenue. This project, along with the
future SR99 /Hosking Avenue Interchange, increases the capacity of the City's transportation
network.
This project will be funded by a combination of state grant funding and traffic impact fees. A
$436,000 grant was awarded to the City by the California Transportation Commission through the
Proposition 1 B's competitive State Local Partnership Program (SLPP). The SLPP funding source
requires that local developer fees cover at least 50% of the project's construction cost. This
project meets that requirement. The City has until December 31, 2013, to award a construction
contract or the City will have to forfeit the SLPP funding.
This project was bid as a prevailing wage contract because state funding (SLPP) was involved.
The Engineer's Estimate for this construction contract was $801,000. On October 23, 2013, a total
of five bids were received; all of those bids are acceptable. Those acceptable bids are as
follows:
Public Works / Design Engineering / KB
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Bowman Asphalt, Inc.
3351 Fairhaven Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
in the amount of
$775,957.00
Griffith Company, Inc.
1 128 Carrier Parkway Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
in the amount of
$794,147.00
Security Paving Company, Inc.
13170 Telfair Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
in the amount of
$808,865.00
Granite Construction Company
3005 James Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
in the amount of
$834,719.00
C. A. Rasmussen, Inc.
28548 Livingston Avenue
Valencia, Ca 91355
in the amount of
$892,901.70
This Administrative Report includes appropriation of the $436,000 SLPP grant award. The amount
to be funded with traffic impact fees is currently budgeted. Since this project is funded with a
combination of grant proceeds and traffic impact fees, there is no General Fund impact.
Public Works / Design Engineering / KB
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 9. tv
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: October 29, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY
SUBJECT: Signal and lighting system installations at the intersections of Old Farm Road at
Hageman Road and Jewetta Avenue at Hageman Road; install traffic signal
interconnect on Hageman Road from Old Farm Road to Verdugo Lane (Ward 4):
1. Accept bid and approve contract to Loop Electric Inc. ($508,890.00).
2. Appropriate $225,000.00 State Local Partnership Program Grant funds to the
Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the
Transportation Development Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, and approval of contract
and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: This project consists of installing two complete traffic signal and lighting systems at
the intersections of Old Farm Road at Hageman Road and Jewetta Avenue at Hageman Road.
As a result of the interconnect improvements on Hageman Road from Old Farm Road to
Verdugo Lane, both signals will be connected to the Traffic Operations Center. Interconnect
improvements aid in signal timing thereby reducing both traffic congestion and vehicle
emissions.
This project will be funded by a combination of state grant funding and traffic impact fees. A
$225,000 grant was awarded to the City by the California Transportation Commission through the
Proposition 1 B's competitive State Local Partnership Program (SLPP). The SLPP funding source
requires that local developer fees cover at least 50% of the project's construction cost. This
project meets that requirement. The City has until December 31, 2013, to award a construction
contract or the City will have to forfeit the SLPP funding.
This project was bid as a prevailing wage contract since state funding (SLPP) was involved.
The Engineer's Estimate for this construction contract was $518,154. On October 23, 2013, a total
of two bids were received; all of those bids are acceptable. Those acceptable bids are as
follows:
Public Works / Design Engineering / TOK217 & T3KO55 RT
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Loop Electric Inc.
7040 Downing Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
A -C Electric Company
315 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (City)
in the amount of $508,890.00
in the amount of $576,500.00
This Administrative Report includes appropriation of the $225,000 SLPP grant award. The amount
to be funded with traffic impact fees is currently budgeted. Since this project is funded with a
combination of grant proceeds and traffic impact fees, there is no General Fund impact.
Public Works / Design Engineering / TOK217 & T3KO55 RT
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1.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: In. ci .
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul M, Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: November 4, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY__
CITY
SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the alley located
In Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue. A finding that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act will also be
considered. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has received a request from San Joaquin Community
Hospital to vacate the alley located In Block 527, between 28th Street and 291h Street, east of
Chester Avenue, The area is to be used as a parking lot for a new building currently under
construction.
Preliminary notices were mailed to all adjacent property owners within a 300 foot radius of the
proposed vacated area. Public Works has received no objections from those notified as of the
date of this report.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, and Community Development Departments have been
notified of the request and no objections have been received as of the date of this report, Public
Works notes that there Is City sewer facilities located in the alley.
The utility companies serving the area have been notified by mail, Public Works has received no
objections as of the date of this report. AT &T Indicated that they have existing facilities In the
alley,
A public utilities easement will be reserved for existing City sewer facilities and public utilities.
On September 20, 2013, the Planning Department found the proposed vacation of the alley
located in Block 527, between 28th Street and 29th Street, east of Chester Avenue to be consistent
with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan pursuant to Government Code 65402,
It was determined that this action Is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of CEQA guidelines (general rule),
because there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
November 4, 2013
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Resolution of Intention No. 1762 declaring intention to order said proposed vacation was
adopted by City Council at the regular meeting of October 16, 2013.
Notice of this public hearing has been duly advertised and posted as required by law.
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar Hearings
ITEM: /Q. b.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: November 4, 2013
D
DEPARTMENT HEAD A.--
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the 29 -foot alley
running north -south in Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south of
Truxtun Avenue. A finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act will also be considered. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has received a request from the property owner of 1616 U
Street to vacate the 29 -foot alley running north -south in Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U
Street and V Street, south of Truxtun Avenue. This will give the adjacent property owners more
useable land for future additional parking, building, and /or storage yard expansion.
Preliminary notices were mailed to all adjacent property owners within a 300 foot radius of the
proposed vacated area. Public Works has received no objections from those notified as of the
date of this report.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, and Community Development Departments have been
notified of the request and no objections have been received as of the date of this report. Public
Works notes that there is City sewer facilities located in the alley.
The utility companies serving the area have been notified by mall. Public Works has received no
objections as of the date of this report.
A public utilities easement will be reserved in this alley for existing City sewer facilities.
On October 1, 2013, the Planning Department found the proposed vacation of the 29 -foot alley
running north -south in Block 9 of the Kruse Tract, between U Street and V Street, south of Truxtun
Avenue to be consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan pursuant to Government
Code 65402.
It was determined that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of CEQA guidelines (general rule),
because there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
November 4, 2013
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Resolution of Intention No, 1763 declaring intention to order said proposed vacation waE
adopted by City Council at the regular meeting of October 16, 2013,
Notice of this public hearing has been duly advertised and posted as required by law,
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MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
ITEM: J
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
DATE: November 13, 2013
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
NIL
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER IV
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Granting to Southern California Gas Company and Its
Successors and Assigns a Franchise to Construct, Maintain, and Use Pipes and
Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Gas Within the City of Bakersfield
for any and all Purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the Ordinance was at the City Council meeting held on October 16, 2013. There
were no written or oral comments made by the public at the hearing.
Exlstina Franchise:
Southern California Gas Company ( "SCG ") has an existing 50 -year franchise for gas distribution
with the City that is set to expire on or around March 23, 2014. The franchise provides for
payments to the City by SCG for use of City right -of -way, which typically is in or along City's
streets and roadways, to provide gas service as provided by state law (state constitution and
1937 Act) and the City Charter. The payments made by SCG under the franchise are calculated
by taking the greater of (1) 2% of SCG's gross annual receipts from the use, operation, or
possession of the franchise or (2) 1 % of SCG's gross annual receipts from the sale of gas within the
City limits.
On August 22, 2013, SCG requested in writing that the City Council grant SCG a new franchise.
Renewal negotiations with SCG:
In 2008, the City renewed franchises with PG &E for electric and gas use, transmission, and
distribution. As part of that process, the City successfully negotiated a 1% surcharge above the
franchise payment outlined above in exchange for an indeterminate term of the franchise. The
surcharge, intended to help compensate City for PG &E's use of City's right of way, was not
collected from customers with low income levels that participated in PG &E's California
Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program.
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In negotiating a new franchise with SCG, it was important that the SCG franchise terms be similar
to those in the 2008 PG &E franchise ordinance and similarly include the 1 % surcharge charged to
PG &E's gas and electric customers to equalize the fees paid by gas customers within City limits,
except for those customers participating in SCG's CARE program. SCG has agreed to the 1%
surcharge, subject to approval by the CPUC, in exchange for an indeterminate term of the
franchise.
SCG anticipates that the CPUC approval process could take several months. There is no
guarantee that the CPUC will approve the surcharge, even though it has approved the PG &E
surcharge and other similar surcharges in other cities. Each surcharge request is independent
and subject to the CPUC's final determination. If the CPUC does not approve the surcharge, the
proposed SCG franchise ordinance will convert to a 50 -year term of the franchise instead of the
proposed indeterminate term.
The proposed franchise ordinance with SCG includes clarifications consistent with the 2008 PG &E
renewal including SCG's cooperation on performing work in the City right -of -way and timely
relocation of their facilities, SCG's obligation to relocate their facilities at City request, and
relocation of SCG facilities for highways transferred from the State to the City (such as Rosedale
Highway or State Highway 204). As in the PG &E franchise ordinance, the proposed SCG
franchise ordinance contains a clause requiring SCG to match any change to the 1937 Act that
results in an increase in the percentage paid of gross annual receipts through the SCG franchise.
Timing:
Assuming that the Council adopts the ordinance, it will become effective in 30 days, December
20, 2013.
Following Council's approval of the second reading, SCG will submit its request for approval of
the surcharge to the CPUC.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that the Council adopt the ordinance granting the proposed gas
franchise to SCG, which includes the I% surcharge in exchange for an indeterminate term of the
franchise. Adoption of the proposed franchise ordinance will equalize the fees paid by all gas
(non- CARE - participant) customers within City limits. The collection of the surcharge will not occur
prior to CPUC's approval of the surcharge. It is estimated that the surcharge could result in
approximately $200,000 annually in revenue to the City from SCG. Pursuant to Ordinance 4726,
these surcharge revenues will be earmarked for road and highway projects.
Under the terms of this new franchise, SCG will be abandoning its existing franchise (set to expire
on or about March 23, 2014) when this new franchise becomes effective.
The prior franchise ordinance is attached for reference purposes.
A Service /Territory Map is attached describing SCG's service area within the City limits.
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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2013
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, Councilmembers Rivera,
Maxwell, Smith, Hanson, Sullivan, Johnson
Absent: Vice -Mayor Weir
a. Introduction of student body representatives
participating in the 59th consecutive Teen
Government Day.
Ben Ward, East Bakersfield High School; Alyssa
Wright, Highland High School; Sophia Busacca,
Liberty High School; Alexandra Machuca, South
High School; Shane Dozier, North High School;
Evie Enderle, Stockdale High School; Drew
Holliday, Frontier High School; Amairany Melo,
Mira Monte High School; Austin Huckaby,
Bakersfield Christian High School; Ana Zamudio,
Foothill High School; Yultzin Angeles, Golden
Valley High School; Bridget Dunphy, Bakersfield
High School; and Ali Champness, Garces
Memorial High School.
2. INVOCATION by Pastor Rick Prevost, Fellowship Baptist
Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Hanson.
Mayor Hall acknowledged the students from the Bakersfield
College and the California State University, Bakersfield,
Political Science classes in attendance at the meeting to
learn about City government.
ACTION TAKEN
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 - Page 2
4. PRESENTATIONS ACTION TAKEN
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Certificate of
Appreciation to Jay Escover, Lassen's Store
Manager, for supporting and contributing to
the success of Make a Difference Day over the
past eight years.
Mr. Escover accepted the Certificate and
made comments.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to
Jeffery Pickering, President and CEO of the Kern
Community Foundation, declaring
December 3, 2013, Giving Day.
Mr. Pickering accepted the Proclamation and
made comments.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Robert Braley spoke regarding the Centennial
Corridor Project, feels this project should be put
before the voters and that it should be
separated from all the others; and he submitted
written material.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
None.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the October 16, 2013,
Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
October 3, 2013, to October 24, 2013, in the
amount of $24,957,690.51 and self- insurance
payments from October 3, 2013, to October 24,
2013, in the amount of $524,773.61, totaling
$25,482,464.12.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 3
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Ordinances:
C. First Reading of Ordinance amending the FR
Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal
Code by changing the zone district from R -1
(One - Family Dwelling Zone) to P.U.D. (Planned
Unit Development Zone) on 6.25 acres located
at 6901 Ming Avenue. A categorical
exemption applies to this project. (ZC # -13 -0260
- In -Shape Health Clubs, LLC, representing
Bakersfield Ming LLC).
d. First Reading of the following Ordinances
amending various sections of the Municipal
Code:
1. Amending Section 2.04.100 relating to FR
Public Statements at City Council
Meetings.
2. Amending Section 2.62.030 relating to FR
Term of Office of Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Members.
3. Amending Section 3.40.040 relating to FR
Reports and Remittances for Transient
Lodging Tax.
4. Amending Chapter 3.40 by adding FR
Section 3.40.140 relating to Disclosure of
Confidential Information.
5. Amending Section 5.02.010, subsection E, FR
relating to Business License Tax
Definitions.
6. Adding Chapter 10.66 relating to Access FR
to Freeways, Expressways or Designated
Portions thereof.
7. Amending Section 12.16.140 relating to FR
Security Requirements for Construction
Work in Streets.
8. Amending Section 12.56.020, subsection FR
E, relating to Community Parks.
9. Amending Section 13.12.030, subsection FR
B, relating to Development Improvement
Standards and Specifications.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 4
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 8.d. continued
10. Amending Chapter 14.04, Sections
14.04.011 and 14.04.240, subsection A,
relating to Water Service Areas and
Installation of Water Service
Connections.
11. Deleting Section 14.24.050 relating to Pits.
12. Amending Chapter 15.79 relating to
Density Bonuses.
13. Amending Section 16.32.060, subsection
D, relating to Payment of Fees for
Planned Drainage Facilities.
14. Amending Section 17.08.125 relating to
Street Setback Exceptions.
15. Amending Sections 17.58.110,
subsections C and E, and 17.58.210
relating to Parking Space Requirements.
e. Adoption of Ordinance amending Chapter
15.65 of the Municipal Code relating to the
California Fire Code. (FR 10/16/13)
f. Adoption of Ordinance amending Chapter
14.12 Title 14 of the Municipal Code relating to
sewers. (FR 10/16/13)
Resolutions:
g. Resolution confirming approval by the City
Manager designee of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer's report regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City for
which structures have secured against entry or
for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and
waste matter and the demolishment of
dangerous buildings and authorizing collection
of the assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
ACTION TAKEN
FR
REMOVED BY STAFF
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
FR
FR
FR
ORD 4739
ORD 4740
RES 140 -13
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 5
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
h. American Public Works Association
Accreditation Process:
1. Resolution determining that the
Bakersfield City Council supports the
Public Works Department pursuing the
American Public Works Association
(APWA) Accreditation Process.
2. Agreement with the Accreditation
Council, a Division of the American
Public Works Association (APWA),
($20,200 plus direct costs associated with
on -site evaluation) to undergo the APWA
Accreditation Process.
Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 97 -39 with
California Public Employees' Retirement System
(CalPERS):
1. Resolution of Intention to approve
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 police
safety members.
Agreements:
j. Reimbursement Agreement with North Kern
Water Storage District (not to exceed $53,861)
for City's pro -rata share of costs to participate
in Kern River Weather Modification Program for
the 2013/2014 season.
k. Agreement with Siemens Corporation
($310,000) for furnishing and installing an
aeration blower for Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3.
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
RES 142 -13
FR
AGR 13 -179
AGR 13 -180
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 6
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Settlement Agreement and Release of all
Claims with MGE Underground, Inc.
($257,743.17 funded with Transportation
Development Funds; release of $217,320.70
in retention), for work performed on the
Westside Parkway, Phase 6A, Relocation of
Utilities Project. (TRIP)
M. Street Utility Cut Guarantee Agreement with
Vaughn Water Company, in which water
purveyor guarantees the quality of its work
repairing City streets after installing, replacing or
repairing purveyor's water lines within City
streets.
n. License Agreement with East Niles Community
Services District, for locating water lines and an
access road in conjunction with the Morning
Drive Interchange Project through City parcel
(APN 434 - 010 -06). (TRIP)
o. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 13 -062
with Cen -Cal Construction ($150,000; revised
not to exceed $609,164.60 and extend term six
months) for the construction of HUD curb and
gutter.
P. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 12 -151
with Toter, LLC ($3,487,662.75; revised not to
exceed $6,975,325.50 and extending term one
year), for continuing the supply of refuse,
recycling and green waste carts.
q. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement
No. 13 -094 with Brown and Fowler Construction,
Inc. ($19,178; revised not to exceed $350,178),
for the Beale and Saunders Parks Playground
Rehabilitation Project.
Bids:
Miscellaneous:
r. Appropriate $100,000 additional construction
inspection revenue to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget within the
Development Services Fund for construction
inspection services related to development
activity.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 13 -181
AGR 13 -182
AGR 13 -183
AGR 13- 062(2)
AGR 12- 151(1)
AGR 13 -094
CC01
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 7
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Appropriate $223,200 Transportation
Development Act Article 3 Grant Funds and
appropriate and transfer $24,800 General Fund
balance (Property Tax Administration Fee
Refund), to the Public Works Department's
Capital Improvement Budget within the
Bikeway and Pedestrian Pathway Fund and the
Capital Outlay Fund, respectively, for bike lane
improvements on Akers Road between McKee
Road to Wilson Road.
Appropriate $215,569 Federal Grant Revenues
(Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
from the State Office of Traffic Safety) to the
General Fund Police Operating Budget, to fund
overtime for traffic enforcement strategies and
to purchase equipment and services for the
Traffic Division.
U. Appropriate $43,942 Federal Grant Revenues to
the General Fund Police Operating Budget, to
fund the "A Life Interrupted" Program.
V. Appropriate $130,000 Federal Grant Revenues
(Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Sobriety Checkpoint Grant
Award from the State Office of Traffic Safety) to
the General Fund Police Operating Budget, to
fund overtime for DUI Checkpoints in the Traffic
Division.
W. Appropriate $195,000 Federal Grant Revenues
to the General Fund Police Operating Budget,
to fund the Kern Avoid the 18 DUI Campaign.
X. Appropriate $100,000 County Grant Revenues
to the General Fund Police Operating Budget,
to provide funding to deter, investigate and
prosecute real estate fraud crimes.
Y. Appropriate $154,003 Federal Grant Revenues
(2013 JAG /Byrne Local Grant from the Bureau
of Justice Assistance) to the General Fund
Police Operating Budget, to provide overtime
for BPD School Resource Officers and Targeted
Case Management services, in partnership with
Project 180, to assess and respond to
internal /external threats in schools and to
reduce truancy.
ACTION TAKEN
8.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 8
CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Z. Homeland Security FY2013 Grant:
1. Accept Federal Grant for $16,500 for
FY2013 Homeland Security Grant.
2. Approve appropriation of $16,500 FY2013
Homeland Security Grant funds to the
Fire Department Operating Budget
within the General Fund for Hazardous
Material Training.
aa. Quitclaim deed to correct legal description at DEED 7713
the southwest corner of Olive Drive and
Calloway Road.
City Clerk Gafford announced that a memorandum
from staff has been received requesting item 8.d.11.
be pulled from the Agenda.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that items 8.d.12.
and 8.h. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Councllmember Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar items 8.a. through 8.aa., with the removal of AB WEIR
Items 8.d.12. and 8.h. for separate consideration; and
with the removal by staff of Item 8.d.11.
h. American Public Works Association
Accreditation Process:
1. Resolution determining that the RES 141 -13
Bakersfield City Council supports the
Public Works Department pursuing the
American Public Works Association
(APWA) Accreditation Process.
2. Agreement with the Accreditation AGR 13 -178
Council, a Division of the American
Public Works Association (APWA),
($20,200 plus direct costs associated with
on -site evaluation) to undergo the APWA
Accreditation Process.
In response to questions from Councilmember
Maxwell, Public Works Director Rojas explained the
accreditation process and the benefits for the City.
Motion by Councllmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Item 8.h. AB WEIR
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 9
8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
d. First Reading of the following Ordinances
amending various sections of the Municipal
Code:
12. Amending Chapter 15.79 relating to FR
Density Bonuses.
In response to questions from Councilmember
Maxwell, Community Development Director Mclsaac
clarified the reasons for the language changes to
Chapter 15.79 of the Municipal Code.
Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar item 8.d.12. AB WEIR
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 5:46 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider the proposed
expenditure plan for the 2013 -14 Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services Funding (S.L.E.S.F.).
(Staff recommends approval of the proposed
expenditures and appropriations.)
1. Appropriate $570,016 State Grant
revenues to the Police Operating
budget within the S.L.E.S.F. Fund.
b. First Reading of Ordinance amending Sections FR
15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15,
15.17 and 15.19 of the Municipal Code relating
to the Building and Construction codes,
specifically the California Building Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical
Code, Existing Building Code, Historical Building
Code, California Residential Code and
California Green Building Code, 2013 editions.
(Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance.)
Consent Calendar Public Hearings opened at
5:54 p.m.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings closed at 5:55 p.m.
Motion by Counclimember Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Public Hearings Items 9.a. and 9.b. AB WEIR
IN
11.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 —Page 10
HEARINGS
None.
REPORTS
a. Report regarding the Cul -de -Sac Project, south
of 24th Street.
City Clerk Gafford announced that
correspondence was received from Darlene
Vangel, Vanessa Vangel, and Lamar Kerley
regarding this item.
Public Works Director Rojas made staff
comments and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
The following individuals spoke in support of the
cul -de -sacs: Dominique Minaberrigarai, Wayne
Kress, and Michael Hawkesworth.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to
the cul -de -sacs: Anne Seydel and Vanessa
Vangel.
Motion by Councllmember Hanson to continue
this Item to the December l Irh Council meeting
for further discussion and possible action at that
time.
Councllmember Maxwell offered a friendly
amendment to bring this matter back to the full
Council In January.
Motion by Councllmember Johnson to receive
and file the Report.
City Attorney Gennaro clarified that the motion
on the table at the current time and that takes
priority over another motion is by
Councilmember Hanson, with the friendly
amendment from Councilmember Maxwell,
which is to continue the topic to a further
meeting of the full Council.
Motion by Councllmember Hanson, with the
friendly amendment from Councilmember
Maxwell, to continue this Item and bring it back
to the full Council in January for further
discussion and possible action at that time.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
NOES JOHNSON,
SMITH
AB WEIR
12.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 11
DEFERRED BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN
None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution setting the dates of Regular City RES 143 -13
Council Meetings, Budget Hearings, and
Department Budget Presentations for January
through December 2014.
City Manager Tandy made staff comments and
recommended adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Hanson advised he has a conflict In
October and requested that date be left In abeyance
until he has a chance to meet with Vice -Mayor Weir.
Councilmember Johnson advised he will be voting
against the 3:30 p.m. start time for Closed Session.
Motion b Councllmember Hanson to adopt the APPROVED
Y p NOES JOHNSON
Resolution. AS WEIR
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councllmember Rivera requested a meeting with staff
from the City Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement,
and some of the larger grocery stores In Ward 1 to
tackle the Issue of cleaning up the grocery carts In
southeast Bakersfield.
Councllmember Johnson asked staff to look Into the
feasibility of constructing a spray park In Ward 7.
Councllmember Maxwell asked that a task force be
put together to solve some of the problems with regard
to nefarious activity and unseemly people In the area
of 19th and M streets, at the hotel on the northwest
corner.
Councllmember Maxwell asked that the City Manager
provide an accounting of the $80 million figure It
would cost the City to stop any of the TRIP projects and
to provide documentation that substantiates that
claim.
Councilmember Smith thanked staff for applying for
and getting the Transportation Development Act funds
for bikeways on Akers Road.
Bakersfield, California, November 6, 2013 — Page 12
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Hanson advised that he would like to
see the littering fines be made as stiff as possible.
Councilmember Hanson asked about the work being
done by Shell Oil in front of a restaurant and was
advised by staff that the work is going to be done at
night so as not to impact the business.
Mayor Hall provided an update on the progress being
made with the various litter pickup programs, pointing
out that almost 60 tons of litter were collected in
October, and acknowledged the efforts of the various
organizations, volunteers, and sponsors involved in this
effort.
Mayor Hall congratulated Fire Chief Greener on his 25
years of service and acknowledged the outstanding
contributions that he has made to our City through his
leadership with the Fire Department.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield