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AGENDA
MEETING OF FEBRUARY'20, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regutar Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
(10 min)
WORKSHOP
a. Report on Status of Red Light Camera Enforcement Project. (John Stinson,
Assistant City Manager)
CLOSED SESSION
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54957.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9;
North Kern Water Storage District vs. Kern Delta Water District, et al.
Tulare County Superior Court Case No. 96-172919 (This item is contingent on the
results of settlement conference to be held on Feb. 19, 2002)
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Rev. Daniel Gorman, Bakersfield Rescue Mission
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by David Hodson, 6th Grade Student, Stockdale Elementary
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by C0uncilmember David Couch of Certificate 0f Achievement to
Sturgeon & Son, Inc., in recognition of 75 years of doing business in the community.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Recognition Certificates to the Centennial High
School team members of the "We the People... The Citizen and the Constitution"
competition.
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Board of Building appeals due to a vacancy by Judith
Martin.
Staff recommends Council determination.
(Ward 4)
(Ward 6)
(Ward 7)
CONSENT CALENDAR .
Minutes:
a. February 6, 2002 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from January 26, to February 7, 2002 in the amount of $6,662,016.20;
and Self Insurance payments from January 26, to February 7, 2002 in the amount
of $ t 23,496.04.
Ordinances:
Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 of Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code and Zoning Map Nos. 102-08 and 102-17 from OS (Open Space)
to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) on two site consisting of .62 acres (6,479
and 20,685 sq. ft.). The 6,479 square foot site is located approximately 900 feet
south of Olive Drive (extended), approximately 250 feet east of the Friant-Kern
Canal and approximately 1,000 feet west of Riverlakes Drive. The 20,685 square
foot site is located approximately 350 feet south of Olive Drive (extended),
approximately 600 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 850 feet
west of Riverlakes Drive. (P01-0684) (First reading 2/6/02)
Adoption of Ordinance deleting Chapter 1.12 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code in
its entirety and adding thereto a new Chapter 1.12 relating to the establishment of
ward boundaries. (First reading 2/6/02)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code and Zoning Map 123-34 from A (Agriculture) to R-1
(One Family Dwelling) on 112 acres. (ZC P01-0326) (First reading 2/6/02)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Section
17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 102-34) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by
changing the zoning from an A (Agriculture) zone to a Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) zone to allow a Recreational Vehicle Park and related uses on
18.12 acres located on the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible Roads.
(ZC PO 1-0762) (First reading 2/6/02)
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(Ward 4)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
First Reading of an Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending
Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-18) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield. Municipal
Code by changing the zoning from Agriculture-20 acre minimum (A-20A) to One
Family Dwelling (R-l) on 64.14 acres located north of Pacheco Road, east of
Mountain Vista Drive (ZC P01-0898)
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1265 ordering the vacation of the five foot wide
pedestrian easement at the north end of Verdant Court in Tract No. 4110.
Resolution proposing Expansion No. 17 of the boundaries of the Southeast
Metropolitan Bakersfield Enterprise Zone.
j. Assessment District Software:
Resolution determining that certain Assessment District Software cannot be
reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $33,000.
Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (NBS/GFG) to purchase
Assessment District Software.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 004-02 authorizing access to Sales and Use
Tax Records.
Agreements:
I. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
for Tract 5430, Phase J, located north of White Lane, west of Old River
Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
for Tract 5430, Phase K, located north of White Lane, west of Old River
Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
for Tract 5827, Phase H, located south of Brimhall Road, west of Verdugo
Lane.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
for Tract 5827, Phase I, located south of Brimhalt Road, west of Verdugo
Lane.
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Agreement with California City Fire Department, an incorporated City government,
to purchase two used police sedans from the City for St ,500 each, total of $3,000.
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(Ward 4)
(Ward 7)
(Ward 7)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 5)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 2)
(Ward 2)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 421, Proceeding1314,
uninhabited territory located along the north side of Brimhall Road near Verdugo
Lane.
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 423, uninhabited territory
located southeast of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive.
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 424, uninhabited territory
located along the south side of Hosking Road, west of Union Avenue.
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 427, Proceeding 1311
inhabited territory located southeast of Olive Drive and Allen Road.
r. Agreements for purchase of surplus property:
Agreement for purchase of surplus property by Westminster Presbyterian
Church.
Agreement for purchase of surplus property by Bakersfield Police Activity
League (PAL).
Agreement with DBL Entertainment, in an amount not to exceed $166,000, to book
and produce acts for the Rockin' By The River Summer concert series for 2002-
2005.
Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center for $495,000 in HOME Investment
Partnership - Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to
construct an 80 unit Senior Housing Project located at R and 5'h Street.
u. Agreement with Riptide Aquatics for use of Jefferson Park swimming pool.
v. Real Property Purchase:
Agreement with Pearl C. Sanford, Co-Trustee of Sanford Living Trust to
purchase real property located at 1275 P Street for $95,000 of Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
Agreement with Don and Jane Ambriz to purchase real property located at
1301 Q Street for $132,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon & Son Inc. to add
$190,000 (for a total annual contract amount of $406,000) to provide imported
material to complete rough grading on 32-Acre Park Site.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-045 with Loop Electric to add $20,000 (for
a total contract amount of $45,000) for vehicle loop cutting services at various
intersections within the City.
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8. CONSENT CAL£NDAR continued
(Ward 1)
(Ward 2)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 1 )
Bids:
y. Demolition of Improvements at 333 Union Avenue (Chaparral Motel):
Accept bid to award Contract to Abateco in the amount of $177,500 for the
Demolition of Improvements at 333 Union Avenue.
Appropriate $177,500 from Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area
available current revenue to the Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget.
· Agreement between Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and the City of
Bakersfield to reimburse for the demolition of 333 Union Avenue from the
Southeast Bakersfield Capital Improvement Budget, totaling $177,500.
Accept bid to award contract to Kern Valley Construction in the amount of $116,352
for the construction of a meta{ building at 130 Sumner Street for the City of
Bakersfield's Recreation and Parks Division.
aa.
Accept bid to award contract to S & K Theatrical Draperies, incorporated,
$88,157.03 to furnish and install stage curtains (Grand Drape) at the Convention
Center.
bb.
Accept bid from Flashco, Incorporated, $34,174.74 for two trailer mounted message
boards for the Public Works Department.
CC.
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $32,665.48 for two mid size pickups with extended
cabs for Public Works Department. (additional)
Miscellaneous:
dd.
Appropriate $126,000 Park improvement Fund Balance to the Non-Departmental
Operating Budget to reimburse the Developer of River Oaks Ranch Park for
development of the park.
ee.
Appropriate $76,000 Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Tax Increment to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget for consultant agreement for
the Southeast Bakersfield Community Strategic Plan.
ff.
Transfer of $10,000 from the Council Contingency to the Non-Departmental
Operating Budget within the General Fund for a retreat and a community forum
conducted by Phillip Graham, Ph.D., Research Health Analyst, Research Triangle
Institute of Durham, North Carolina.
gg.
Authorization to convert two Temporary Clerk Typist I positions to one Regular Full-
Time Clerk Typist I position. (City Clerk Division)
hh. Revised Job Specification: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I.
ii.
Acceptance of 2000-01 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial
Statements. (Refer to Budget and Finance Committee)
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(Ward 4)
10.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
jj. Request by Councilmember David Couch to develop a Long Term Financial Plan
for the City. (Refer to Budget and Finance Committee)
kk. Approval of setting a Closed Session hearing date for April 10, 2002 to consider an
Appeal of the Revocation of Taxi Permit.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through kk.
HEARINGS
Hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1263 regarding the Hageman
Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area: (Staff comments by Raul Rojas, Public
Works Director)
Resolution adopting the Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area
and making findings thereto:
Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares (First
reading 2/6/02)
Staff recommends overriding protests and adoption of the resolution and ordinance.
Resolution making findings and updating the Capital Improvement Plan for the
Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. (Staff comments by Jack
Hardisty, Development Services Director)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
REPORTS
a. Community Services Committee Reports:
1. Majority Report No. 1-02 regarding Placement of Patriotic Documents in City
Hall; Establishment of a Liberty Garden; and Placement of "In God We
Trust" on City Hall.
2. Minority Report No. 1-02 regarding Placement of "In God We Trust" on City
Hall
Community Services Committee recommends:
1. Accept Majority Report No. 1-02 and implement recommendation.
2. Accept Minority Report no. 1-02, receive public testimony, and City Council's
determination.
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10.
REPORTS continued
Legislative and Litigation Committee Report No. 1-02 regarding Resolution
Amending and Reaffirming City's Annexation Mission Statement and Establishing
a Pre-application Process for Annexations.
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends acceptance of report and
adoption of the resolution.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
12.
NEW BUSINESS
a. City Council Goal Setting Session.
Staff recommends Council determination.
13. COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
14, ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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ADDENDUM
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2002
(Ward 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR
II. Contract with Brown Armstrong, Certified Public Accountants, not to exceed
$42,000 for Allen Road Sewer Project (Scales Construction).
Staff recommends approval of contract.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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Februa~j 15, 2002 (1:11pm)
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
February 15, 2002
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ALAN CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ~/~
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - FEBRUARY 20, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There is one workshop on the status of the Red Light Camera Enforcement project by Assistant City
Manager, John Stinson.
There are two closed session items: 1) performance evaluation of the City Manager; and 2)
conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be one appointment to the Board of Building Appeals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Ordinances:
Item 8c. Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code and Zoninq Map from OS (Open Space) to R-2
(Limited Multiple-Family Dwellinq) on two sites consisting of .62 acres (6.479 and 20,685 square feet).
The 6,479 square foot site is located approximately 900 feet south of Olive Drive (extended),
approximately 250 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 1,000 feet west of Riverlakes
Drive. The 20,685 square foot site is located approximately 350 feet south of Olive Drive (extended).
This ordinance was given first reading at the City Council meeting on February 6, 2002. No one
spoke in opposition.
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Item 8d. Ordinance deleting Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code in its entirety and addinq a new
Chapter 1.12 relating to the establishment of ward boundaries. This ordinance was given first reading
at the City Council meeting on February 6, 2002. No one spoke in opposition.
Item Se. Ordinance adoptin,q the Negative Declaration and amendinq the Municipal Code and Zoninq
Map from A (A,qriculture) to R-1 (one Family Dwellinq) on 112 acres (West side of Stine Road,
between Taft Hiqhway and McKee Road). This ordinance was given first reading at the City Council
meeting on February 6, 2002. No one spoke in opposition.
Item 8f. Ordinance adopting a Neqative Declaration and amendinq the Municipal Code by changing
the zoning from A (Aqriculture) zone to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow a
Recreational Vehicle Park and related uses on 18.12 acres located on the southwest corner of
Pacheco and Wible Roads. The City Council held a public hearing for this zone change on February
6, 2002. First reading of this ordinance was given at the conclusion of the hearing, which included
some changes to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
Item 8q. Ordinance adopting a Ne,qative Declaration and amendinq the Municipal code by chan,qin.q
the zoning from A-20A (A.qriculture - 20 acre minimum) to R-1 (One Family Dwellinq) on 64.14 acres
located north of Pacheco Road, east of Mountain Vista Drive. On January 17, 2002, the Planning
Commission adopted a resolution recommending adoption of the ordinance approving the zone
change. A representative of the property owner requested the zone change for the purpose of single
family residential development. The site has not been in agricultural development for several years.
Currently, the site is surrounded on all four sides with proposed and existing urban residential
development. The proposed zone change brings the property into consistency with the Low Density
Residential General Plan designation. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal. Based on an
initial study, staff determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the physical
environment. This is the first reading of the ordinance.
Resolutions:
Item 8h. Resolution of Intention to order the vacation of the 5-foot wide pedestrian easement at the
north end of Verdant Court. The north end of Verdant Court ends at a cul-de-sac at the south
boundary of Castle Park. The Sagepoint Patio Homeowners Association requests that the pedestrian
access be removed by closing off the opening in the block wall along the park boundary due to
constant foot traffic, vandalism and other illegal activities at properties at this location. The City Parks
division is in agreement with the closure. City Fire, Police, Public Works Economic Development,
and Development Services Departments have been notified and none have posted any objection. All
lot owners within a 300-foot radius were mailed preliminary notice and none have posted any
objection. The proposed vacation was heard by the Planning commission at its meeting of January
17, 2002 and was found to be consistent with the 2010 General Plan. This resolution sets the date of
March 20, 2002 for public hearing.
Item 8i. Resolution proposing expansion of the boundaries of the Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone. New City Cleaners has requested the City expand the boundaries of
the Enterprise Zone to benefit the company's plans for expansion at its existing site of 1021 18th
Street. The company anticipates hiring an additional 15 employees and purchasing approximately
$250,000 of new equipment to expand its operations. The economic boost from the hiring and
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equipment purchase tax credits wil~ allow the company to be competitive and keep its operations at
this long time site. In addition, the proposed expansion could assist an additional dozen other
businesses that are along the route of the expansions. The expansion would require 10.75 acres.
The City currently has 81.77 acres of expansion acreage available.
Item si. Assessment District Software. In 1996, the City purchased a DOS based software
package from the Government Finance Group (GFG) to assist with the accounting for pamel related
information. This software is obsolete, and no longer fully supported by the vendor. The vendor
now offers a new "windows" based software, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the only such
software product that meets the City's needs. The cost for the new software, including staff training,
is estimated at $33,000. A maintenance fee of $5,700 per year will be incurred beginning 12
months after installation. Since the software is solely used for administration of assessment
districts, the cost will be borne by the districts on a "per parcel" basis at $1.77 per parcel in year one
and about $0.31 per parcel for each year thereafter. A resolution is provided that determines that
the software cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding in an amount not to exceed $33,000. Council will also be
asked to approve an agreement with GFG to purchase the software.
Item Bk. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 004-02 Authorizing Access to Sales and Use Tax
Records. On January 9, 2002, the Council adopted a resolution which authorizes the Finance
Director, City Treasurer and their assistants to receive and review sales and use tax "allocation
information" from the State Board of Equalization. In order for the authorization to include "permit
registration" (e.g. identification of the sales tax permit holder) provided by the Board, the State has
requested the word "record" be used in place of "allocation information." This resolution
accommodates the State's request.
Agreements:
Item 8m. Aqreement with California City Fire Department to purchase two used police sedans from
the City for $1,500 each, for a total of $3,000. The Finance Director received a request from the
California City Fire Department to buy two surplus, used police sedans. The Municipal Code provides
for this action and states that any sale to a governmental entity, or nonprofit organization, shall be
subject to confirmation and approval by the City Council. The items are being sold "as is and with all
faults" to remove the City from any potential liability claims.
Item 8q. Aqreement to indemnify LAFCo for an annexation of inhabited territory located southeast of
Olive Drive and Alien Road. LAFCo is processing the annexation and will place a condition that the
City indemnify them prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Completion. The agreement provides
that if LAFCo is sued for approving the City's application for annexation, the City will bear the burden
of defense. The annexation consists of 21.39 acres, which is developed with a singIe family
residential subdivision. LAFCo will conduct a protest hearing to determine support for the annexation.
Item 8r. Aqreements for purchase of surplus property. The Convention Center has a cotton candy
machine and a 112' x 60' basketball floor that are both in poor condition and are no longer needed.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church and PAL have expressed an interest in these items,
respectively. The Finance Director has determined that these items are properly classified as "surplus
property" under the Municipal Code.
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Item Ss. Agreement with DBL Entertainment, in an amount not to exceed $166,000, to book and
produce acts for the Rockin' By The River Summer concert series for 2002-2005. Three years ago,
the department started the Rockin' by the River series. In 1999, the Department of Recreation and
Parks managed the event. In years 2000 and 2001, the Council approved agreements with DBL
Entertainment for $31,000 and $39,550, respectively. The agreements with DBL enabled a promoter
to bring known rock bands from the classic rock era to Bakersfield. Each year, the event has grown
and last year was attended by 36% more people than the prior year. Because of the success of the
event, the Council approved additional funding that was necessary to maintain the "level" of acts that
were being hired. This funding was necessary to cover the costs that were the result of market
changes. To reduce the support from the General Fund and offset the costs of the event, the staff
has been actively soliciting funding from private sources. Tentatively, we have commitments from two
potential sponsors at $5,000 each. Also, the recently-approved agreement with the Pepsi Bottling
Group included a guaranteed cash payment to the City each year of $15,000. This amount was due
in part to including Pepsi in Rockin' by the River.
Item 8t. Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) for $495,000 in HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) and Community Housincl Development Or.qanization (CHDO) funds to construct
an 80 unit Senior Housinq proiect at "R" and 5t~ Streets. This project is a joint venture between BSC
and Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF). The financial assistance from City HOME funds will
enlarge the original site approved by HUD, improve the circulation by eliminating traffic congestion
and improve the security of the project. Several options were considered by the Budget and Finance
Committee at their meeting of October 4, 2001. The Committee recommends a total commitment of
$495,000.
Item 8u Aqreement with Riptide Aquatics for use of Jefferson Park swimming pool. Riptide Aquatics
competitive swim team desires to enter into an agreement for use of the swimming pool at Jefferson
Park. They request use of the pool once a month, during the evening hours. According to the Master
Fee Schedule, the use of City swimming pools is charged at $80 for two hours, and includes
lifeguards. Staff proposed that the rental rate be $28 per hour given the high quantity of usage and
the fact they do not require lifeguards. This is the same amount charged to other swim clubs for
rental of City pools.
Item 8v. Real Property Purchase. As part of Amendment No. I to the CDBG Action Plan approved by
the Council on April 28, 1998, program funds were designated for the Acquisition and Demolition
Program for vacant substandard properties in Wards I and 2. The purpose is to purchase and
demolish deteriorated industrial, commercial and residential properties in redevelopment project
areas. The properties to be acquired are: 1) a 6,584 square foot warehouse building formerly used for
a commercial refrigeration business located at 1275 "P" Street for $95,000; and 2) a 7,000 square foot
parcel developed with a 1,320 square foot wood frame office building at 1301 "Q" Street for $132,000.
An environmental assessment found no environmental concerns on the second property. On
November 16, 2000, the Planning Commission found the acquisitions consistent with the 2010
General Plan.
Item 8w. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement No. 01-143 with Sturqeon & Son Inc. to add $190,000 (for
a total annual contract amount of $402,000) to provide imported material to complete rouqh qradin.q
on 32-Acre Park Site. The annual contract with Sturgeon & Son, Inc. was approved at the June 13,
2001 Council meeting and will expire June 13, 2002. This earthwork and hauling annual contract is
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nearly exhausted due to the increased needs of the City. Staff estimates that an additional amount
not to exceed $190,000 is needed to complete earthwork for the new 32-acre park site south of the
river. Since other projects are currently under construction near this area and the river is scheduled to
remain dry, it would be beneficial to begin immediately for completion by early spring. Funds for the
project are currently budgeted in the Water Resources Prop. 13 Capital Improvement Budget.
Item 8x. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement No. 01-045 with Loop Electric to add $20,000 (for a total
contract amount of $45,000) for vehicle loop cutting services at various intersections. At the February
14, 2001 Council Meeting, the annual contract for vehicle loop cutting services at various intersections
was awarded to Loop Electric for $25,000. At this time, the annual contract amount has been
exhausted due to the increase in repair work generated by street repair work this year. Outstanding
bills total approximately $9,000, and staff is estimating an additional $11,000 is needed for future
vehicle loop cutting services. This totals $20,000 to cover the increase. This is necessary to cover
the annual contract until the item is sent out to bid.
Bids:
Item 8y. Demolition of Improvements at 333 Union Avenue. As part of the City's efforts to remove
blight from the Union Avenue corridor, the Building Department has been working with the owners of
the Chaparral Motor Inn located at 333 Union Avenue to either repair or demolish the structures on
site. An investor purchased the site unknowing there had been a demolition order placed on the
property. He subsequently agreed to demolish the most dilapidated building at his own cost. Funds
from the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area operating fund totaling $177,500 are now available
to demolish the remaining structures. Staff recommends approval of appropriation of these funds.
The new owner has agreed to reimburse the City for this cost, and a reimbursement agreement
between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and City is recommended for approval to accomplish
this. Six acceptable bids were received for the demolition. Staff recommends award to Abateco for
$177,500.
Item 8z. Award bid to Kern Valley Construction for the construction of a metal buildinq at 130 Sumner
Street for the City's Recreation and Parks Department in the amount of $116,352. This project will
replace the Department's former building that was demolished to provide for future development, and
will be used to store miscellaneous maintenance/playground equipment and the mobile stage. Two
acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Kern Valley Construction.
Item 8aa. Award bid to S & K Theatrical Draperies, Inc. to furnish and install staqe curtains at thc,
Convention Center for $88,157.03. Five acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to
S & K Theatrical Draperies, Inc.
Item 8bb. Award bid to Flashco, Inc. for two trailer mounted messaqe boards for the Public Works
Department for $34,174.75. One acceptable bid was received. Staff recommends award to Flashco,
Inc.
Item 8cc. Award bid to Jim Burke Ford for two mid-size pickups with extended cabs for the Public,
Works Department for $32,665.48. Two acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to
Jim Burke Ford.
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Miscellaneous:
Item 8dd. Appropriate $126,000 Park Improvement Fund Balance to the Non-Departmental Operatin.q
Budget to reimburse the developer of River Oaks Ranch Park. On January 17, 2001, Council
entered into an agreement with Coleman Homes, Inc. to develop the 10-acre River Oaks Ranch Park.
The agreement requires the City to reimburse Coleman Homes, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$518,000 for the entire project, and specifies that the reimbursement is made from development fees
collected from specific tracts within Park Improvement Zone #1 that currently total $126,000. Staff is
now requesting authorization to reimburse Coleman Homes, Inc. for this amount based on
development fees collected between July 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001.
Item 8ee. Appropriate $76,000 Southeast Bakersfield Pro{ect Area Tax Increment to the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency Operatinq Budqet for consultant agreement for the Southeast Bakersfield
Community Strateqic Plan. In June of 2001, staff was directed to apply for Empowerment Zone (EZ)
designations and funding from HUD. Staff issued a RFP to prepare the community plan, define the
boundaries of the EZ (which include the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area), prepare an application
for a neighborhood revitalization strategic area, and help to assemble the governance board for the
strategic plan. Two proposals were received. An eight-member panel consisting of community
members and stakeholders interviewed the two applicants, and selected Keyser Marston Associates,
Inc. (KMA). The fee for their service is $76,000. The initial plan will be completed 120 days after
approval of the agreement. After HUD announces its next round of EZ funding, KMA will update the
plan for submission in the application.
Item 8ff. Transfer of $10,000 from the Council Contingency to the Non Departmental Operating
Bud.qet within the General Fund for a retreat and a community forum conducted by Phillip Graham,
Ph.D, Research Health Analyst, Research Tdan.qle Institute of Durham, North Carolina. The Ad Hoc
Committee on Crime, Weapons, Gang Violence and Community Relations has been meeting for the
last two years to develop long-term strategies for reducing gang violence to make every neighborhood
in the City of Bakersfield a safer place to live. The Committee is in the process of formulating a
comprehensive action plan that can be utilized as a model to be replicated throughout the City. It is
the Committee's desire to bring a prominent speaker to Bakersfield to conduct a retreat for the
purpose of preparing the community action plan and attend a forum/luncheon with the faith
community, educators, business owners, parents and the community of Bakersfield. This request is
necessary to cover the cost of hosting the retreat, forum/luncheon and to provide a modest
honorarium plus expenses for Phillip Graham, Ph.D. the retreat is scheduled for Friday, March 15,
2002 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Rio Bravo Resort. Mr. Graham has conducted numerous
research projects, lectures extensively, facilitates panel discussions and is currently working on
projects in Oregon and Louisiana.
Item 8.q.q. Authorization to convert two temporary Clerk Typist I positions to one reqular full-time Clerk
Typist I. The City Clerk's office has utilized temporary clerical help for five years. The City Manager's
office has also used temporary clerical help on a recurring basis. In an effort to provide continuity,
reduce the need for repeated training, and increase productivity, staff proposes to convert the existing
two half-time temporary positions to one full-time position. This would be a shared position between
the City Clerk's and City Manager's offices. The full-time position would be reflected in the City
Clerk's budget, with 50% of the cost shared in the City Manager's budget. Because the proposed
conversion is cost neutral and will shift temporary salaries to full-time salaries on a dollar-for-dollar
basis, there is no impact on the departmental budget.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CItY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 15, 2002
PAGE 7
Item 8hh. Revised Job Specification. On December 27, 2001, the State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB) confirmed that a Grade I operator can be a lone operator at either of the City's
wastewater treatment plants. The job specification for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I was
updated in light of this information. The salary for this classification will remain the same. CCAPE
concurs with the proposed revision. The revision will be presented to the Miscellaneous Civil Service
Board at their February 19, 2002 meeting.
Item 8ii. Acceptance of 2000-01 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Statements. The
Financial Statement summarizes fiscal activity for the Streets and Roads Fund, the Bikeway and
Pedestrian fund, and the Public Transit Fund, which includes the Bakersfield Amtrak Station's
operating expenses.
Item 8ii. Request by Councilmember Couch to develop a long-term financial plan for the City.
Councilmember David Couch requested that staff place the issue of development of a long-term
financial plan for the City on the Council agenda for referral to the Budget and Finance Committee for
their review and recommendation.
Item 8kk. Approval of settinq a Closed Session hearinq date to consider an Appeal of the Revocation
of Taxi Permit. A taxi cab owner wishes to appeal the revocation of his taxi permit. Such appeals are
normally held in Closed Session due to the privacy issues surrounding the permit holder. Staff
recommends that the hearing be set for April 10, 2002 and that notification of said hearing be sent to
the appellant upon approval of the hearing date.
Item 811. Contract with Brown Armstronq, Certified Public Accountants regarding the Allen Road
Sewer Project. The City, through its Settlement Agreement on the Allen Road Sewer Project, agreed
to hire a certified public accounting firm to audit the project and to recommend payments thereon to
the claimants from the remaining construction accounts. An RFP was issued, and one proposal was
received from Brown Armstrong. Brown Armstrong estimated a total cost of $41,382 for this project;
however, staff is recommending the contract be written for a not-to-exceed amount of $42,000 to
cover minor contingencies which may arise during the course of the audit. Once the audit is
complete, the City will follow the instructions of the auditors concerning which claimants should be
paid and the amounts that should be paid to them.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Haqeman Road Planned Major Thorouqhfare Area. This project will construct roadway and
bridges from the intersection of Landco Drive and Hageman Road to State Route 204 as part of the
adopted alternate 15 of the Bakersfield Systems Study. The north half of Hageman Road, between
Mohawk and Landco, is a development requirement for the property Owner (Kyle Carter). Mr. Carter
proposes to construct the south half also, including the landscaped median, and requests that the City
reimburse him for the additional cost. This is possible though the establishment of a Bridge and Major
Thoroughfare Area. The hearing is in regard to the adoption of the Planned Major Thoroughfare
Area. A recommended resolution adopts the Area, and an ordinance adds the Area to the Municipal
Code.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CitY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 15, 2002
PAGE §
Item 9b. Resolution making findin,qs and updatinq the Capital Improvement Plan for the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. This item constitutes review of the funding mechanism for the
Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP). Developers pay a $1,240 per acre
mitigation fee at grading plan approval stage to compensate for direct and indirect impact on
endangered species habitat from urban development. The funds are used to purchase and manage
habitat consistent with the City's Implementation/Management Agreement with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and California Department of Fish and Game. The MBHCP document and
Implementation/Management Agreement describe a capital improvement plan for utilization of the
mitigation fee. Pursuant to the Government Code, the Capital Improvement Plan must be updated
annually. No change in fee is recommended at this time.
REPORTS
Item 10a. Community Services Committee Maiority Report No. 1-02 and Minority Report No. 1-02
reqardin.q Placement of patriotic documents in City Hall; Establishment of a Liberty Garden;
Placement of "In God We Trust" on City Hall. On January 25, 2002, the Community Services
Committee voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve establishment of a Liberty
Garden and placement of patriotic documents in City Hall. The documents may include the
Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. The
Committee disagreed on the placement of "In God We Trust" on City Hall. A minority and majority
report are included in the packet. There will be time set aside during this item on this issue for public
statements on the "in God We Trust" issue. The 3 minute public statement rule will apply.
Item 10b. Leqislative and Litiqation Committee Report No. 1-02 re.qardinq Resolution Amendinq and
Reaffirming City's Annexation Mission Statement and Establishinq a Pre-application Process for
Annexations. For several months, the Legislative and Litigation Committee has been reviewing
issues related to the City's annexation procedures, including the establishment of an annexation pre-
application process which would direct City staff in its initial procedures prior to the involvement of
LAFCo. The resolution amends and reaffirms the City's Annexation Mission Statement and adopts a
process to guide the Council and City staff in annexation efforts.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 12a. Goal Settinq. The City Council has expressed an interest in having their annual goal-
setting session. Some of the Council prefer to incorporate goal-setting into a City Council workshop.
Staff has time available during the March 6~, March 20th, and April 10~ workshops. If the Council
prefers a weekend meeting in the coming weeks, staff will reserve a date and obtain a suitable
location for the meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE :REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJEOT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
January 25, 2002 CITY ATrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Report on Status of Red Light Camera Enfomement Project
APPROVED
.DEPARTMENT HEAD
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
BACKGROUND:
There will be an oral report presented on the status of the Red Light Camera Project presented by Assistant
City Manager John Stinson.
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February 12, 2002, 3:30PM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney
FebCuary 8, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Public Employee Performance Evaluation -- City Manager
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957
APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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February 8, 2002, 9:58am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
TEM: 3.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
Febrc~ary 8, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
North Kern Water Storage District v. Kern Delta Water District, et al.;
Tulare County Superior Court Case No. 96-172919
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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February 8, 2002, lO:01am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
FebrUary 8, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'n'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Presentation by Councilmember David Couch of Certificate of Achievement to Sturgeon &
Son, Inc., in recognition of 75 years of doing business in the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
February 8, 2002, 4:35pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
Febrhary 12, 2002
VED
DEPARTMENT HEAD__.~
CITY A'I'rORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Recognition Certificates to the Centennial High School team
members of the "We the People ,., The Citizen and the Constitution" competition.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
February 12, 2002, 11:07am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
ECTION: Appointments
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
/'3
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cl k(~
February 9, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATrORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ,//~
One appointment to the Board of Building Appeals due to the unexpired term of Judith Martin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
There is one appointment to the Board of Building Appeals due to the unexpected passing of Judith Martin. This
is a Council appointment and is not ward specific. Members do not serve for a specified term.
Applications to fill the unexpired term have been received from the following individuals:
Don G. Simpson
Kenneth A. Shelton
Anthony William Noce
Arin Don Resnicke
The Board of Building Appeals is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of seven (7) members,
nominated and appointed by the full Council. Members must be residents of the City throughout their terms and
shall be qualified by training and experience in building construction or the building trades.
The responsibilities of the Board include the resolution of questions relating to the suitability of alternate materials
and methods of construction; determine reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the building and
construction code and the adoption of reasonable rules and regulations consistent with the purposes of such code
for conducting hearings and investigations. The Board of Building Appeals renders written findings of
investigations and decisions to the building director and makes recommendations to the City Council consistent
with its purpose and function. Meetings are held at 1715 Chester Avenue, development Services Building. No
meeting dates specified.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
January 25, 2002
SUBJECT: Minutes of February 6, 2002 Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.a.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATrORNEY N/A
CITY MANAGER
BACKGROUND:
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February 8, 2002, 3:29pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
February 7, 2002
APPROVED
CITY AI"I'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of department payments from January 26, 2002 to February 7, 2002 in the amount
of $ 6,662,016.20 and self insurance payments from January 26, 2002 to February 7, 2002
in the amount of $123,496.04.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $6,785,512.24.
BACKGROUND:
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REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 5, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITY ATTORNEY./// /~
CITY MANAGER
An Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and
Zoning Map Nos. 102-08 and 102-17 from OS (Open Space) to R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family
Dwelling) on two sites consisting of .62 acres (6,479 and 20,685 square feet). The 6,479
square foot site is located approximately 900 feet south of Olive Drive (extended),
approximately 250 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 1,000 west of
Riverlakes Drive. The 20,685 square foot site is located approximately 350 feet south of Olive
Ddve (extended), approximately 600 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 850
feet west of Riverlakes Drive. (P01-0684). (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This item was given first reading at the February 6, 2002 Council meeting.
This zone change would permit the residential development consistent with the R-2 zone district.
Staff determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Notice
Of Exemption was prepared and posted on November 2, 2001, in accordance with CEQA.
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February 5, 2002, 10:30am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
I
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar I
ITEM: 8.d.
I
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 31, 2002
DEPARTMENT HE~,~___
CiTYATTORNEF
CITY MANAGER .,~__~
Ordinance deleting Chapter1.12 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code in its entirety and adding
thereto a new Chapter 1.12 relating to the establishment of ward boundaries. (All wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council held first reading for this item on February 6, 2002.
The City Council approved new ward boundaries on October 24, 2001. Maps showing the new
boundaries were then used to prepare legal descriptions of each ward. They were merged with the
draft ordinance presented here for first reading and adoption by the City Council.
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January 31, 2002, 8:51am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.e.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 28, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HE~
CITY ATTO RN~Y
CITY MANAGER
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and
Zoning Map 123-34 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) on 112 acres. (Zone
Change P01-0326) (Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
IOrdinance was given first reading on February 6, 2002 by the City Council.
The Planning Commission conducted public hearing(s) on this General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change and recommended City Council approval on December 20, 2001. No significant issues wera
raised by the public or any affected public agency at the public hearings held by the Planning
Commission. The applicant has agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project.
The Planning Commission vote was 4-3 for approval. The primary concern was density. Three
Commissioners wanted much larger lots at the "edge" of the urban area.
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 October
29, 2001 in accordance with CEQA.
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January 281 2002, 4:52pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8. f.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 31, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA/~.
C, A OR.E
ClTY MANAGER /~
An Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map
No.102-34) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from
an A (Agriculture) zone to a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone to allow a
Recreational Vehicle Park and related uses on 18.12 acres located on the southwest comer
of Pacheco and Wible Roads (#P01-0762) (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council held a public hearing for this zone change on February 6, 2002. First reading of this
ordinance was given at the conclusion of the hearing which included some changes to conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission. Those changes to conditions are reflected in Exhibit"A'
of the attached ordinance.
At the request of Councilmember Salvaggio, this zone change was advertised for a public headng
before the City Council on February 6, 2002. The notice of public hearing was general in nature.
However, among some of Councilmember Salvaggio's concerns included necessary sidewalk
improvements along the west side of Wible Road, south of Pacheco Road and the use of generators.
On December 20, 2001, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 161-01
recommending adoption of the ordinance approving Zone Change No. P01-0762 to allow a
recreational vehicle park and related uses located at the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible
Roads. Steve McKinzie, representing Edward Gene Patterson, applied to change the zoning on 18.12
acres from an A (Agriculture) zone to a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone consisting of
246 spaces for recreational vehicles, a 3,900 square foot building for related services (mini-market,
laundry, recreation), manager's residence, swimming pool area and future commercial development.
The recreational vehicle (RV) park is proposed to be developed only on the 16.32 acres previously
used as the Crest Drive-In. The 1.8 acres owned by ExxonMobile on much of the Pacheco Road street
frontage shall remain undeveloped. If the PCD zone is approved, a revised PCD zone change
application must be approved prior to any development for the ExxonMobile property.
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The 246 RV spaces are arranged along north-south ddve aisles, in tiers of about 30 parking spaces.
The manager's residence and office, building housing guest services and swimming pool are located
at the northern portion of the property previously used as the Crest-Drive In.
The Planning Commission is recommending a landscaped 20-foot setback between the residentially
zoned property on the west and south sides and the first tier of RV spaces. An evergreen tree screen
is recommended. At least 50% of the trees along the west and south perimeter shall be a minimum
24" box size. An 8 foot high masonry wall would be constructed along the west boundary, and the
existing 6 foot high wall along the south boundary will remain.
After lengthy discussion, the Commission recommended 6 foot high chain link fence (without slats)
along the west side of Wible Road. Instead of a sidewalk, the Commission recommends landscape
screening between the curb and the fence. The existing canal is a physical limitation that does not
allow enough width between the curb and fence for the City standard of a 5~ foot wide sidewalk and
10 foot wide landscape strip.
The intention is for this RV park to operate on a transient rental basis, and not for people to occupy
their RV as a permanent residence. Therefore, a condition limits the duration of rental and stay to
fifteen continuous (15) days. Each 15 day stay must be separated by physically vacating the park for
at least thirty (30) days.
One person spoke in opposition to the request at the Planning Commission hearing. Mrs. Nita Bugni,
a nearby resident stated the proposed RV park is not compatible with the residential neighborhood,
would lower the quality of life and home values, and increase noise and traffic in the area. Letters
from two other area residents were submitted in opposition which contained the same concerns as
Mrs. Bugni's. Three people spoke in favor of the project.
The applicant states the proposed project is to implement the commercial designation of the General
Plan. The project site is designated as General Commercial on the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. The proposed Planned Commercial Development (PCD)
zone is consistent with the GC designation.
Pursuant to BMC Section 17.64.040, Mr. McKinzie is also the applicant to rezone the 1.8 acres owned
by ExxonMobile Corporation located along Pacheco Road. This section allows an application for a
zone change in~,olving more than one parcel of land may be submitted by owners of parcels
representing at least 60% of the area involved. The Crest Drive-In property represents about 90% of
the land area proposed to be rezoned signed the application. Inclusion of the ExxonMobile property
in this zone change is to provide for orderly development. An authorized representative of
ExxonMobile could not be reached to participate in this zone change application.
Based on an initial study, staff has determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the
physical environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and noticed. The environmental
document was submitted to the State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2001111014) for a minimum 30-day
review period beginning November 1, 2001 and ending November 30, 2001.
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January 31, 2002, 9:16am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
!AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8..(].
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 23, 2002
APJ~RO)/,ED
DE PARTMENT H EA~. ~. ,
CITY ATI'ORNE)~//
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map
No.123-18) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from
Agriculture -20 acre minimum (A-20A) to One Family Dwelling (R-l) on 64.14 acres located north
of Pacheco Road, east of Mountain Vista Drive (ZC #P01-0898) (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On January 17, 2002, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4-02 recommending adoption
of the ordinance approving Zone Change No. P01-0898. SmithTech, U. S. A., Inc., representing
Mountain Vista Properties (property owner), has applied to change the zoning on 64.14 acres from
Agriculture -20 acre minimum (A-20A) to One Family Dwelling (R-l). The land subject to the proposed
zone change is being subdivided concurrentlywith Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6082 for the purpose
of single family residential development.
The site has not been in agricultural development for several years. The property owner applied for non-
renewal of their Williamson Act contract on the site in Mamh of 1992. The non-renewal of the Williamson
Act contract was effective on January 2, 2001. Currently, the site is surrounded on all four sides with
proposed and existing urban residential development. The proposed zone change bdngs the property into
consistency with the Low Density Residential General Plan designation.
No one spoke in opposition to this proposal.
Based on an initial study, staff has determined the proposed project will not significantly affect the physical
environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and noticed.
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January 23, 2002, 1:39pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
February 7, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT.EAD
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER /~
Resolution of Intention No. 1265 to order the vacation of the 5 foot wide pedestrian easement
at the north end of Verdant Court in Tract No. 4110.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND: The north end of Verdant Court (Tract No. 4110) ends at a cul-de-sac at the south boundary
of Castle Park. Tract No. 4110 provides for a 5 foot wide pedestrian easement allowing ingress and egress
between the park and Verdant Court. The Sagepointe Patio Homeowners Association (for the tract) requests
that the pedestrian access be removed by closing off the opening in the block wall along the park boundary.
The Association notes that constant foot traffic from Castle Park to Verdant Court has resulted in vandalism
and other illegal activities at properties on the north end of Verdant Court. They also have complaints of park
visitors parking in the cul-de-sac for extended pedods of time. The Association claims that a metal gate at
the wall opening with a chain and lock attached have been constantly damaged by vandalism.
The City Parks Division has notified Public Works that they are in agreement with permanent closure of the
pedestrian access opening.
The City Fire, Police, Public Works, Economic Development and Development Services Departments have
been notified and none have posted any objection to the closure.
All lot owners within a 300 foot radius of the proposed closure have been mailed preliminary notice and none
have posted any objection as of the date of this report.
The proposed vacation was heard by the Planning Commission at its meeting of January 17, 2002, and was
found to be consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.
This Resolution sets the date of March 20, 202, for public hearing on the proposed vacation.
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REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.'i.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Donna L. Kurtz, Economic Development Director
February4,2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Resolution proposing Expansion No. 17 of the boundaries of the Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and authorization to submit expansion request to California
Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency.
BACKGROUND:
New City Cleaners has requested the City expand the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone to benefit the
company's plans for expansion at its existing site, 1021 8th Street. New City Cleaners is a local dry cleaning
business that has been in business since 1910. The company anticipates hiring an additional 15 employees
and purchasing approximately $250,000 of new equipment to expand its operations.
The dry cleaning industry continues to grow more competitive. New City Cleaners needs to expand its facility
to remain competitive with other companies. The economic boost from the hiring and equipment purchase
tax credits will allow New City Cleaners to be competitive and keep its operations at this long time site, located
in south-Central Bakersfield. In addition, the proposed expansion could assist an additional dozen other
businesses that are along the route of the expansions. One in particular is Specialty Trim and Awning on
California Avenue. That business recently remodeled and expanded its building
The Enterprise Zone is operated jointly by the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. This would be the
seventeenth expansion of the enterprise zone: the County has processed nine and the City, seven. Each
expansion has been in response to requests from businesses seeking to use the program's benefits. This
proposed expansion is in keeping with the procedures followed in the past. To expand the Enterprise Zone
to include the building and adjacent expansion parcels where New City Cleaners operates from on 8th Street
would require 10.75 acres. The City currently has 81.77 acres of expansion acreage available. If this
expansion is approved, the city would have approximately 71.02 acres remaining for future enterprise zone
expansions.
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City and County have a finite amount of potential expansion area and have chosen to expand sparingly, only
when a business has demonstrated it could benefit from the zone program. New City Cleaners in this case
has demonstrated such benefit.
Should the Council approve this expansion request, the resolution will be forwarded to the California
Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency for consideration and approval.
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February 8. 2002. 8:15am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8..4,
TO.'
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
January 25, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~;~_~
CITY MANAGER ~
Assessment District Software:
1. Resolution determining that certain Assessment District Software cannot be reasonably
obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $33,000.
2. Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (NBS/GFG) to purchase Assessment
District Software.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and approval of the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield began working with assessment district bond financing in the early 1980's. In
1996, the City purchased a DOS based software package from the Government Finance Group (GFG) to
assist with the accounting for parcel related information. Prior to 1996, assessment district administration
was accomplished on the Prime computer system, which was replaced by the current HTE system.
The City currently handles administration for over 18,650 assessment district parcels (contained within
21 assessment districts) on an annual basis. The DOS based software currently being used is "old
technology" and is no longer fully supported by the vendor. The vendor r~ow offers a new %vindows" based
software product, which is being used successfully by many cities within California, and to the best of our
knowledge, is the only such software product that meets our current and future administrative needs.
The Cost of the new software, including an allowance for staff training, is estimated at $33,000. A
maintenance fee of $5,700 will be incurred annually, beginning 12 months after installation of the
software. Since the software is solely used for administration of the assessment districts, the cost will
be borne by the districts, allocated on a "per parcel" basis. The initial cost equates to about $1.77 per
parcel in year 1 and about $0.31 per parcel for each year thereafter.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. k.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
FebrUary 5, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD 2/~VED
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 004-02
Resolution Authorizing Access to Sales and Use Tax Records
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the amended Resolution
BACKGROUND:
On January 9, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 004-02 which, in accordance with Revenue and
Taxation Code Section 7056, authorizes the Finance Director, City Treasurer and their assistants to receive
and review sales and use tax "allocation information" from the State Board of Equalization. In order for the
authorization to include "permit registration" (e.g. identification of the sales tax permit holder) provided by the
Board, the State has requested the word "record" be used in place of "allocation information". This resolution
accommodates the States request.
Sales and use tax information provided by the State Board of Equalization is for the purpose of municipal
revenue forecasting and verification.
February 5, 2002, 12:36pm
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8ol.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
(2)
(3)
(4)
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul M. R~as, Public Works Director
January31,2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for
Tract 5430 Phase J located north of White Lane and west of Old River Road.
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for
Tract 5430 Phase K located north of White Lane and west of Old River Road.
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement With Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for
Tract 5827 Phase H located south of Brimhall Road and west of Verdugo Lane.
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for
Tract 5827 Phase I located south of Brimhall Road and west of Verdugo Lane.
(Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Agreement
BACKGROUND:
These Agreements are entered into to secure the improvements required for the
Subdivision Map. Such Improvements include, but are not limited to, streets,
sewer, storm drain, and landscaping on or adjacent to the property being
subdivided.
INOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE
FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
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Januar~ 30, 2002.2:51pm
ADMINIST TIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.rn.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
January 30, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~/,~~'
CITY MANAGER ,/ ~c**.,'
Agreement with California City Fire Department, an incorporated City government, to purchase
two (2) used police sedans from the City for $1,500.00 each, for a total of $3,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends sale of used police sedans.
BACKGROUND: The Finance Director has received a request from the California City Fire Department
to buy two (2) surplus, used police sedans. Bakersfield Municipal Code section 3.20.120F provides for this
action and states that any sale to a governmental entity, or nonprofit organization, shall be subject to
confirmation and approval by the City Council.
The items are being sold "as is and with ail faults" to remove the City from any potential liability claims.
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January 30, 2002, 12:53pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.n.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 23, 2002
DEPARTMENT HE~~
CITY ATTORNEY~,,~
CITY MANAGER
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 421, Proceeding 1314 uninhabited
territory located along the north side of Brimhall Road near Verdugo. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Local Agency Formation Commission is processing annexation and will place a condition that
the city indemnify LAFCO prior to the issuance of Certificate of Completion for the annexation. The
agreement provides that if LAFCO is sued for approving the City's application for annexation, the city
will bear the burden of defense. The property owner consents to annex the site to the city.
The annexation area consists of 2.6 acres of uninhabited land, which is developed with a single family
residence and located along the north side of Brimhall Road near Verdugo.
The property owner wishes to annex the site and receive city services.
MO:pjt
(admin\feb~2-20-421)
January 23, 2002, 11:47am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.o.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 23, 2002
Ap. JaRO~e'~
DEPARTMENT HEA//~,
CITY ATTORN~///~~
/
CITY MANAGER
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 423, uninhabited territory located
southeast of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Local Agency Formation Commission is processing the annexation and will place a condition that
the city indemnify LAFCO pdor to the issuance of Certificate of Completion for the annexation. The
agreement provides that if LAFCO is sued for approving the City's application for annexation, the city
will bear the burden of defense. The property owner consents to annex the site to the city.
The annexation area consists of 0,5 acres Of uninhabited land, which is developed with a single family
residence and located southeast of Castro Lane and Talisman Drive.
The property owner wishes to annex the site and receive city services.
MO:pit
(adrnin\feb~2-20-423)
January 23, 2002, 1:37pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.p.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 23, 2002
APPROVEp
DEPARTMENT HE.~D~~7~
CITY ATTORNEY ~/x~x'~
CITY MANAGER ~
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 424, uninhabited territory located
along the south side of Hosking Road, west of Union Avenue. (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Local Agency Formation Commission is processing the annexation and will place a condition that
the city indemnify LAFCO prior to the issuance of Certificate of Completion for the annexation. The
agreement provides that if LAFCO is sued for approving the City's application for annexation, the city
will bear the burden of defense. The property owner consents to annex the site to the city.
The annexation area consists of 76.34 acres of uninhabited land, which is currently being developed
with a high school and located along the south side of Hosking Road, west of Union Avenue.
The property owner wishes to annex the site and receive city services.
MO:pjt
(admin\feb~-20-424)
January 23, 2002, 1:27pm
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.q.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Development Services - Planning
DATE: January 23, 2002
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD_~
CITY A'I'I'ORNEY~'/~
ClTY MANAGER /~
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 427, Proceeding 1311 inhabited
territory located southeast of Olive Drive and Allen Road. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Local Agency Formation Commission is processing the annexation and will place a condition that
the city indemnify LAFCO prior to the issuance of Certificate of Completion for the annexation. The
agreement provides that if LAFCO is sued for approving the City's application for annexation, the city
will bear the burden of defense.
The annexation area consists of 21.39 acres of inhabited land. This site is currently being developed
with a single family residential subdivision that was approved through the County process. The home
builder, Centex Homes, organized an informal meeting with the homeowners to determine interest and
explain benefits of annexation. Based on the meeting, Centex requested annexation of the
subdivision at the southeast corner of Olive Drive and Allen Road. Since the development of the site
is in flux, staff cannot determine the population nor dwelling unit estimate.
LAFCO will conduct a protest hearing for the annexation to determine support for the annexation.
MO:pit
(adm in\feb2-20-427)
February 13, 2002, 8:50am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.~-.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
February 7, 2002
Agreements for Purchase of Surplus Property:
1.
2.
CITY ATTORNEY j~_~
CITY MANAGER
Agreement for Purchase of Surplus Property by Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Agreement for Purchase of Surplus Property by Bakersfield Police Activity League
("PAL").
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Agreements.
BACKGROUND:
The Convention Center has a cotton candy machine and a 112' x 60' basketball floor (both in poor
condition) that are no longer needed. In addition, the items take up a great deal of storage space within the
Convention Center. PAL and the Westminster Presbyterian Church have expressed an interest in these
items. The Finance Director has determined that these items are properly classified as "surplus propert7~'
under our Municipal Code. As such, staff has prepared the necessary standard contracts to sell these items
to the above non-profit groups.
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FE20CACC
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.s.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
February 12, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITYATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER /~
Agreement with DBL Entertainment, in an amount not to exceed $166,000, to book and
produce acts for the Rockin' By The River summer concert series for 2002-2005. (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The city has a long history of concerts in public parks. Last summer, the Beale concert sedes celebrated its
60th year. The popularity of this type of event was validated by our citizen survey in which 88% of the
residents surveyed indicated their support for concerts in public parks.
Three years ago, the department started the Rockin' by the River series. In 1999, the Department of
Recreation and Parks managed the event. In years 2000 and 2001, the Council approved agreements with
DBL Entertainment for $31,000 and $39,550 respectively. The agreements with DBL enabled a promoter to
bring known rock bands from the classic rock era to Bakersfield. Each year the event has grown and last year
was attended by 36% more people than the prior year. Because of the success of the event, the council
approved additional funding that was necessary to maintain the "level" of the acts that were being hired. This
funding was necessary to cover the costs that were the result of market changes.
One difficulty staff experiences each year is coordinating the timing of the city's budget process, having the
council approve a contract with a promoter, and hiring the entertainers in sufficient time to secure acts that
we want and be able to adequately promote the event. Ideally, a promoter would be able to start negotiations
just after the last concert each year, if not sooner.
To reduce the support from the General Fund and offset the costs of the event, the staff has been actively
soliciting funding from private sources. Tentatively, we have commitments from two potential sponsors at
$5,000 each. Also, the recently-approved agreement with the Pepsi Bottling Group included a guaranteed
cash payment to the city each year of $15,000. This amount was due in part to including Pepsi in Rockin' by
the River.
February 12, 2002, 3:45pm
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
The proposed four-year agreement will fix the costs to the city and enable us to overcome the issues
associated with approving a new agreement each year. Two key points of the agreement are:
provides for cancellation with ten days notice
is subject to the budget being approved by the council each year
The agreement includes the cost of the entertainment, promoters fee, and the promoters "backline" costs
which are items such as the bands' travel, lodging, food, equipment, etc. The agreement "fixes" the
entertainment cost to a maximum amount of $41,500 each year. These fees are in line with the "level" of act
that has been hired since the council approved the "enhancement" of the event. Should the promoter
successfully negotiate a lower fee or not "use" the entire budget, that money will remain with the city.
February 12, 2002, 3:40pm
P:~Admin Rpts\DBL Admin.wpd
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.t.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna b Kunz, Economic Development Director
February 6, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
CIIYATTORNEY~
CITY MANAGER
Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center for $495,000 in HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) - Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to construct an
eighty unit Senior Housing Project located at R and 5th Street. (Ward 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC), a qualified CHDO, is requesting $495,000 in HOME funds to assist in
the construction of 80 (79 1-bedroom units and 1 2-bedroom unit) housing units for very Iow income seniors
at R and 5'h street. The project is a joint venture between BSC and Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF)
an experienced owner/developer of senior housing) funded with a HUD 202 Capital Advance Program totaling
$7.0 million.
The 202 Capital Advance Program is designed to pay the acquisition, design and construction costs for a
senior housing project that is restricted to Iow income seniors aged 62 or older. There is no debt service
requirement on the capital advance and it is forgiven after forty years. In addition, the project receives,
project based Section 8 certificates to help assure an income stream to help offset the operating costs of the
project. The BSC has requested financial assistance from the City HOME Investment Partnership Program
to enhance and improve the overall project. The assistance requested by BSC will enlarge the original site
approved by HUD, improve the circulation by eliminating traffic congestion caused by the elementary school
across from the Senior Center and improve the security of the project by removing non-compatible land-use
from the area.
Several options were considered for the proposed senior housing project and presented to the Budget and
Finance Committee on October 4, 2001. After careful consideration and the availability of CHDO funds from
the past two years totaling $420,000 and $75,000, of FY 2002/03, the Budget and Finance Committee
recommended a total commitment of $495,000, toward the project.
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The funds would be used for the acquisition, demolition, and relocation of seven multi-family units and three
single-family units currently located at the project site. City staff will ensure that all HUD relocation guidelines
will be followed during the acquisition and relocation process.
Once the land acquisition, relocation, and demolition is completed, the assembled property will be transferred
to BSC and contributed to the project in a tri-party escrow agreement with a newly established, single
purpose, non-profit entity made (as required by HUD for the operation and ownership for all 202 projects) up
of members from BSC and RHF.
The acquisition, relocation, and demolition will be completed on or before November 1,2002 with the contract
completed no later than November 1, 2003.
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February 8, 2002, 8:53am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.u.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director
January 30, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
APPROVED
1. Approval of Agreement with Riptide Aquatics for use of Jefferson Park swimming pool.
(Ward 2.)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Agreements.
BACKGROUND:
Riptide Aquatics competitive swim team desires to enter into an Agreement with the City of
Bakersfield for use of the City's swimming pool at Jefferson Park. The swim team practices year-round and
competes under the auspices of United States Swimming, Inc.
The swim team is requesting use of the Jefferson Park swimming pool once a day. In general,
Riptide Aquatics will utilize the facility during the evening hours. The Agreement is similar in nature to
previous agreements the City Council has approved with other aquatic clubs utilizing City's swim facilities.
According to the Master Fee Schedule, use of City swimming pools is charged at $80 for two (2)
hours. This is reflective of the "pool-party" nature of such events. The cost also includes lifeguards. Staff
proposes that the pool rental rate for the above teams be $28 per hour given the high quantity of usage and
the fact they do not require lifeguards. In addition, $28 per hour is the same rate that the City charged other
swim clubs and the Kern High School District for the rental of City pools during its high school swim season
and prior to its execution of the current shared facility agreement with the City. Since the proposed $28 rate
is lower than the listed Master Fee Schedule, the contract is 3resented to Council for approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.v.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna b Kunz, Economic Development Director
February 11, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER
Real Property Purchase: (WARD 2)
1. Agreement with Pearl C. Sanford, co-trustee of Sanford Living Trust to purchase real
property located at 1275 P Street for $95,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds.
2. Agreement with Don and Jane Ambriz to purchase real property located at 1301 Q Street
for $132,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends approval of the agreements subject to HUD environmental release.
BACKGROUND:
As part of Amendment No. 1 to the Community Development Block Grant Action Plan approved by City
Council, April 28, 1998, program funds were designated for the Acquisition and Demolition (AD) Program for
vacant substandard properties in Wards I and 2. The purpose of the AD program was for the City to
purchase and demolish deteriorated industrial, commercial and residential properties in redevelopment project
areas.
To date, three other properties have been acquired as part of this program, they include 1013 13th (AA Pet
Hotel/Groomery), 1025 13th Street (a vacant single family residence), and 1300 O Street (abandoned gas
station/garage), With the demolition of the above sites the CDBG goal of the elimination of spot blight was
achieved.
The 1275 P Street property is a 6,584 square foot parcel developed with a 2,688 square foot office
warehouse building formedy used for a commercial refrigeration business. According to the Environmental
Site Assessment completed by the City's Environmental Services Department, May 2001, the business last
occupying the "P" Street property handled hazardous materials (compressed gas cylinders). The property
is currently vacant at this time. This property is being sold by Pearl C. Sanford, co-trustee of the Sanford
Living Trust for $95,000. An appraisal was completed by Randall Franz, MAI, SPA, December 28, 2000 and
estimated the value of the subject property at $94,000.
The next property to be acquired as part of the action is 1301 Q Street. The property is a 7,000 square foot
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parcel developed with a 1,320 square foot wood frame office building built in 1985. An Environmental Site
Assessment completed by the City's Environment Services Department found no environment concerns on
this property. The property is currently occupied with Earthworm Studios, a picture framing/graphics
business. The business/property owners are Don and Jane Ambriz and they have agreed to sell the property
for $132,000. The purchase price for this site is a product of negotiations based on an appraisal by Kern
Appraisal Company, completed December 28, 2000.
On November 16, 2000, the Planning Commission found the acquisition of these properties are consistent
with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan and the purchase is contingent upon such a finding. The
required environmental review for these properties is anticipated to be completed March 8, 2002 or sooner,
this recommended a_ction is subject to the completion of all HUD environmental documents.
Once the City has taken title to the properties they will be demolished. Bids will be obtained to demolish the
structures and eliminate blight in the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
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February 11, 2002, 8:58am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.w.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
February 7, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~D
CITY ATTORNEY J~
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon & Son, Inc. to add $190,000 (for
a total annual contract amount of $406,000) to provide imported material to complete rough
grading on 32-Acre Park Site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to agreement.
BACKGROUND: The annual contract with Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated was approved at the June 13, 2001
Council meeting. This Amendment will add additional funds to the contract that expires on June 13, 2002.
This Earthwork and Hauling Annual Contract is nearly exhausted due to the increased needs of the City. Staff
estimates that an additional amount not to exceed $190,000 is needed to complete earthwork for the new 32-
acre park site south of the river. The earthwork is the excavation, transport and placement of 100,000 cubic
yards of material from the 40-acre parcel to the 32-acre park. The excavated material will result in the
construction of a 10-acre recharge lake and create the proper elevation for the new recharge ponds and
soccer fields on the 40-acre parcel north of the river. Since other projects are currently under construction
near this area and the river is scheduled to remain dry, we have an opportunity to begin this project
immediately and complete it by early spring of this year.
Funds for the project are currently budgeted in the Water Resources Prop. 13 Capital Improvement budget.
SR
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February 13, 2002, 11:01 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8ox.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Februa[y 4, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~-~
CITY ATTO R N EY......./<~'~'z''~
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-045 with loop Electric to add $20,000 (for a
total contract amount of $45,000) for vehicle loop cutting services at various
intersections within the city.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND: At the February 14, 2001 Council Meeting, the annual contract for vehicle loop cutting
services at various intersections within the City was awarded to Loop Electric for $25,000. At this time,
the annual contract amount has been exhausted due to the increase in repair work generated by street
repair work this year. Currently, outstanding unpaid bills to the vendor total approximately $9,000. Also,
staff is estimating that an additional $11,000 is needed for future vehicle loop cutting Services.
Staff recommends increasing the annual contract amount by $20,000 to cover the increase in vehicle loop
cutting services required. No additional appropriation is required. This administrative procedure is
necessary to cover the annual contract until the item is sent Out to bid.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8..y.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
February 13, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~j
ClT~ATTORNEY{~_~~'~
CITY MANAGER ]~/
Demolitionoflmprovamentsat333 Union Avenue(Ward 1)
1. Accept bid to award contract to Abateco in the amount of $177,500.00 for the Demolition
of improvements at 333 Union Avenue.
2. Appropriate $177,500 Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area available current
revenue to the Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget.
3. Agreement between Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and the City of Bakersfield to
reimburse for the demolition of 333 Union Avenue from the Southeast Bakersfield Capital
Improvement budget totaling $177,500.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract
2. Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
3. Staff recommends approval of the Agreement between the City and the Agency.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City's efforts to remove blight from the Union Avenue corridor, Economic and Community
Development staff has been working with the Building Department to remove vacant substandard buildings
that the owners have long abandoned. To date, the Bakersfield Inn restaurant building and the Turner Inn
have been demolished and can now be developed to renew economic development in the area. In addition,
the Building Department had been working with the owners of the Chaparral Motor Inn located at 333 Union
Avenue to either repair or to demolish the structures located on site.
William Lee, a businessman/investor from San Jose, purchased the 5.2 acre Chaparral site in February 2001
in hopes of rehabilitating the 116 room motel and restaurant. However, much to his surprise a demolition
order had been placed on the property and not disclosed during the acquisition of the site. Working with the
Building department, Mr. Lee agreed to demolish the most dilapidated building on the site with his own funds
to reduce the potential safety hazard.
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The demolition of the remain!ng structures was delayed pending the availability of funds to cover the
additional cost. However, funds from the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area operating fund totaling
$177,500 are now identified to complete the demolition. Mr. Lee has agreed to reimburse the City for the cost
of clearing the site of the substandard buildings. A reimbursementJloan agreement with Mr. Lee to remove
the building at 333 Union Avenue was approved at the February 11, 2002 Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
meeting. This agreement would allow the demolition cost for the Union Avenue site to be forgiven, if Mr. Lee
develops the site with a viable project.
Mr. Lee has submitted an application to the City's Economic and Community Development Department, to
develop the 5.2 acre site into a 38 unit affordable housing project (Phase I) and a 35,000 square foot
commercial space (Phase II). The commercial site would consist of a food court and various retail stores.
The housing compor~ent of Mr. Lee's project will consist of a 38 unit residential apartment complex which will
include 26-three bedroom units and 12 two bedroom units. The anticipated construction cost of Phase I is
approximately $3.2 million. Mr. Lee will be requesting financial assistance for the housing phase of
development at a later date and that request will be presented for separate City Council action.
In order for Public Works to contract for demolition services on the Chaparral structures, an agreement
between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the funding source, and the City of Bakersfield (Public
Works) must be executed.
Recently, the Southeast Bakersfield Revitalization Study Final Report was completed by Applied Development
Economics as a guide for future development in the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area. The Report
recommended that the City continue to work with the property owners of the Chaparral Motor Inn to identify
possible residential and commercial uses for the property.
This building is being demolished to allow for new development in the area. After the demolition and removal
of the existing improvements, the City of Bakersfield Economic and Community Development Department
will assist the property owner in redeveloping this parcel of land into newer, more attractive businesses.
The demolition project is being funded by Southeast Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment funds.
Six (6) acceptable bids were received on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, as listed below:
Abateco
850 Petrol Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
Kemen & Son Engineering
178 Valley View Drive
Paradise City, CA 95969
in the amount of
in the amount of
$177,500.00
$231,300.00
Kroeker, Inc.
4627 S. Chestnut
Fresno, CA 93725
Valley Tree and Construction
4233 Quinn Road
Bakersfield, CA 93386 (City)
in the amount of
in the amount of
$241,700.00
$265,000.00
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Superior Construction
2730 Unicom Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (City)
Schweitzer Construction
6217 Euclid Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93307 (County)
in the amount of
in the amount of
$341,752.00
$398,250.00
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.z.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD /~//' ,
Raul
January 23, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~?''~
CITY MANAGER ~
Accept bid to award contract to Kern Valley Construction in the amount of $116,352 for the
construction of a metal building at 130 Sumner Street for the City of Bakersfield's Recreation
and Parks Division (Ward 2).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: This project is the construction of a 50' x 100' x 16' metal building at 130 Sumner Street
to replace the Recreation and Parks Department's former building that was demolished to provide for future
development. The new building site is on a triangular piece of City owned property located on Sumner
Street, bounded by Union Avenue to the west, Sacramento Street to the east and the Southern Pacific
Railroad to the north. The building will be used by the Recreation and Parks Department to store
miscellaneous maintenance/playground equipment and the mobile stage.
Two (2) acceptable bids were received on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, as listed below:
Kern Valley Construction
P.O. Box 159
Arvin, CA 93203
in the amount of
$116,352.00
Wallace & Smith
3325 Lanco Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (City)
in the amount of
$117,035.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.aa.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
February 6, 2002
APPROVED
CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid to award contract to S & K Theatrical Draperies, Incorporated $88,157.03, to
furnish and install stage curtains (Grand Drape) at the Convention Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid and award of contract.
BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to six (6) vendors. Five (5) bids were received, as follows:
S & K Theatrical Draperies, Incorporated
7313 Varna Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91605
in the amount of
$88,157.03
LVH Entertainment Systems
300 Irving Drive
Oxnard, CA 93030
in the amount of
$88,652.35
Innovative Concert Lighting
200 Kentucky Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(City) in the amount of $91,266.56
Black Sheep Enterprises
15745 Stagg Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
in the amount of
$93,368.20
Tru Roll, Incorporated
622 Sonora Avenue
Glendale, CA 91201
in the amount of
$106,659.52
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.bb.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
January 30, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER
Accept bid from Flashco, Incorporated $34,174.75, for two (2) trailer mounted message
boards for the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to four (4) vendors. One (1) bid was received for two trailer
mounted portable, battery and solar powered, message boards with 48" x 96" L.E.D. display. Staff
recommends award as follows:
Flashco, Incorporated
2910 Gateway Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(City) in the amount of $34,174.75
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.cco
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
February 6, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~~
CITY ATtORNeY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford $32,665.48, for two (2) mid-size pickups with extended cabs
for Public Works department. (Additional)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND:
follows:
Invitations to bid were sent to eleven (11) vendors. Two (2) bids were received, as
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA
93303
(City) in the amount of $32,665.48
Lasher Auto Center
5800 Florin Road
Sacramento, CA 95823
in the amount of
$42,054.88
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2001 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.dd.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Recreation & Parks Director
October 12, 2001
Ap_~PROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~///~'-
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Appropriate $126,000 Park Improvement Fund Balance to the Non-Departmental Operating
Budget to Reimburse the Developer of River Oaks Ranch Park for Development of the Park.
Ward 4 Couch,
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorizing the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
On January 17, 2001, th~ Council entered into an agreement, (#01-013), with Coleman Holmes Inc.,
to develop the 10 acre River Oaks Ranch Park. The agreement requires the City to reimburse Coleman
Homes inc., a not to exceed total of $518,000 for the entire 3 phase project. The agreement specifies that
the reimbursement is made from development fees collected from specific tracts within Park Improvement
Zone #1 that currently total $126,000. The first reimbursement is due upon recordation of a Notice of
Completion for the first phase of the park. A Notice of Completion #201134350 recorded on September 13,
2001, for the first phase of the park.
Therefore, staff is requesting $126,000 be authorized to reimburse Coleman Homes Inc., the
appropriate amount of development fees collected from the specific tracts within Park Improvement Zone #1.
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REPORT
rMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.ee.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
February 12, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY~...~"-?L~
CITY MANAGER ,,/~j
Appropriate $76,000 Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Tax Increment to the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget for Consultant Agreement for the Southeast
Bakersfield Community Strategic Plan. (WARD 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved an agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. to
prepare a Community Strategic Plan for southeast Bakersfield neighborhood for $76,000.
In ;June of 2001, staff was directed to apply for Empowerment Zone (EZ) designations and funding from HUD.
A jurisdiction must have a strategic plan and governance board in place to be able to compete for this
designation and the resultant tax credits.
With this directive in mind, staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultants to prepare the
community plan, define the boundaries of the empowerment zone (which will include the Southeast
Bakersfield Project Area), prepare an application for a neighborhood revitalization strategic area, and help
to assemble the governance board for the strategic plan. Two consultants submitted proposals. A panel of
community members and stakeholders was assembled to help with the selection process. The eight member
panel convened on January 23, 2002, to interview Steve Wahlstrom, of Applied Development Economics and
Paul Marra, of Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
The panel chose Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA), as the consultant to prepare the strategic plan and
other work that is necessary for the Empowerment Zone and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Area
applications. KMA's fee for their service is $76,000. The initial plan will be completed 120 days after approval
of this agreement. After HUD announces its next round of EZ funding, KMA will update the plan for
submission in the application.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.ff.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APP_.~_ROVED
Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD , ,/~/.
February 14, 2002 CITY ATTORNEy
CITY MANAGER r/~__/
Transfer of $10,000 from the Council Contingency to the Non Departmental Operating
Budget within the General Fund for a retreat and a community forum conducted by
Phillip Graham, Ph.D, Research Health Analyst, Research Triangle Institute of
Durham, North Carolina.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the retreat and community forum, direct staff to proceed and transfer appropriations.
BACKGROUND:
The Ad Hoc Committee on Crime, Weapons, Gang Violence and Community Relations has been
meeting for the last two years to develop long term strategies for reducing gang violence to make
every neighborhood in the City of Bakersfield a safer place to live. It is the Committee's desire to
bring a prominent speaker to Bakersfield to conduct a retreat for the purpose of preparing a
community action plan with the Ad Hoc Committee and attend a forum/luncheon with the faith
community, educators, business owners, parents and the community. The Committee -is in the
process of formulating a comprehensive action plan that can be utilized as a model to be replicated
throughout.the City of Bakersfield. The Committee recognizes that reducing gang violence requires
a consistent long term effort and this step is one of many that will be a part of a long term plan. This
request is necessary to cover the cost of hosting the retreat, forum/luncheon and to provide a modest
honorarium plus expenses for Phillip Graham, Ph.D. the retreat is scheduled for Friday, March 15,
2002 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Rio Bravo Resort.
Committee Chair, Irma Carson and Committee member Mike Maggard attended a workshop
facilitated by Mr. Graham two years ago at the League of California Cities annual conference. Staff
was directed to contact Phillip Graham to determine his availability to assist the City of Bakersfield
because he is extremely 'knowledgeable in the area of children and violence and the preventative
role for cities. Mr. Graham has conducted numerous research projects, lectures extensively,
facilitates panel discussions and is currently working on projects in Oregon and Louisiana.
February 14, 2002, 9:54am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE:
February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.gg.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Co~h'~il APPROVED
Pamela McCarthy, City CI rke[,[.~,_~/ '-'~/ DEPARTMENT HEAD
February 7, 2002 CITY AI'rORNEY
/ //.,/-~ /
CITY MANAGER ~ ! /
Authorization to Convert Two Temporary Clerk Typist I Positions to One Regular FulI-T~ime
Clerk Typist I Position (C-it.y Cle~'k Div'ision)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
For over five years, the City Clerk's office has utilized temporary employees to balance workflow needs.
The City Manager's office has also utilized temporary clerical employees on a recurring basis for many
years. In looking to provide continuity, reduce the need for repeated training, and increase productivity,
staff proposes to convert the existing two half-time temporary positions to one full-time position. This
would be a shared position between the City Clerk Division and the City Manager's office.
Due to similar operations, including interaction with the Council and the public, this shared full-time position
would be beneficial to both the City Clerk and City Manager's office. The full-time position would be
reflected in the Clerk's office budget, with 50% of the cost shared in the City Manager's budget. Because
the proposed conversion is cost neutral and will shift temporary salaries to full-time salaries on a dollar-for-
dollar basis, there is no impact on the departmental budgets.
This proposal would be consistent with prior action taken to convert temporary positions to full-time
employees which resulted in no additional cost to the City. This type of shared employee arrangement has
worked successfully in the past, and staff is confident that it will be advantageous to both offices.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. hh.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council _,~// APPROVED
FROM: Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: January 25, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER /~
SUBJECT:
Revised Job Specification: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the revised job specification.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Public Works Director, the job specification for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I
was reviewed and updated in light of the recent information received from the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB). On December 27, 2001, the SWRCB sent the Public Works Director a letter
confirming that a Grade I operator can be a lone operator at either of the City's wastewater treatment plants.
The salary for this classification will remain the same. CCAPE concurs ~ith the proposed revision.
SUMMARY
The revised job specification will be presented to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board at their February
19, 2002 meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
!MEETING DATE: February 20,2002
REPORT
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.i'i.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
January31,2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Acceptance of 2000-01 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Statements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends referral to Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND: In compliance with the Kern Council of Governments Rules and Regulations, the
California Public Utilities Code section 99245, and the California Code of Regulations section 6664, the
attached financial statements for the Transportation Development Act Funds were prepared for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2001.
The financial statement summarizes fiscal activity for the Streets and Roads Fund, the Bikeway and
Pedestrian Fund, and the Public Transit Fund. This audit is the first for the Public Transit Fund which
accounts for the Bakersfield Amtrak Stations's operating expenses.
The accuracy and the fairness of the presentation is the responsibility of the City. The audit firm of Brown
Armstrong Randall Reyes Paulden & McCown has issued an unqualified opinion.
No other reports were issued by the accounting firm in regards to the above audit reports.
ADMI.NISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
ITEM: 8.,~,~.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Ca 1 endar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
January 25, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER y ,/'~_ ~
Request by Councilmember David CoUch to Develop a Long Term Financial Plan For the
City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Councilmember Couch recommends referral to the Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Councilmember David Couch requested that staff place the issue of development of a long term financial
plan for the City on the City Council agenda for referral to the Budget and Finance Committee for their
review and recommendation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. kk.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
February 13, 2002
Appeal of the Revocation of Taxi Permit.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD_.~~
ClTY ATFORNEY_~
CITY MANAGER .,~
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommendsseffinga Closed SessionhearingforAprill0,2002.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Ernst C. Dymond wishes to appeal the revocation of his taxi permit. Such appeals are normally held in
Closed Session due to the privacy issues surrounding the permit holder. City staff recommends that the
hearing be set for April 10, 2002 and that notification of said hearing be sent to the appellant upon approval
of the headng date.
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February 13, 2002 (3:04pm)
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.11.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
February 15, 2002. CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ,~_,~
Contract with Brown Armstrong, Certified Public Accountants
Alien Road Sewer Project (Scales Construction) (t~ard 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of contract.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield, through its Settlement Agreement on the Allen Road Sewer Project ("Scales
Construction"), agreed to hire a certified public accounting firm to audit the Allen Road Sewer Project and to
recommend payments thereon to the claimants from the remaining construction accounts. The City has
issued a Request for Proposals and only one proposal was received from Brown Armstrong to do this
accounting work.
Brown Armstrong has estimated a total cost of $41,382.00 for this project; however, staff is
recommending the contract be written for a not-to-exceed amount of $42,000.00 to cover minor contingencies
which may arise during the course of the audit.
Once the audit is completed the City of Bakersfield will simply follow the instructions of the auditors
concerning which claimants should be paid and the amounts to be paid to each claimant.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
JMEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
February 6, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER~
Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area. (Ward 4)
Hearing as required by Resolution of Intention No. 1263 regarding the
Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area.
Resolution of the City of Bakersfield Adopting the Hageman Road Planned
Major Thoroughfare Area and Making Findings Thereto.
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section
16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and
Major Thoroughfares. (Second reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends overriding protests, adopting the Resolution and the
Ordinance.
BACKGROUND: The City is proposing to construct, as a part of the adopted alternate 15 of the
Bakersfield System Study, the Hageman Road Flyover connecting Hageman Road from Landco Drive to
State Route 204. Construction of Hageman Road west of.Landco Drive to Mohawk Street will be the
responsibility of the adjacent property owners. Kyle Carter, owner of the property on the north side of
Hageman, is proposing to construct both the north and south halves of Hageman Road, including the
landscaped median and has requested that the City reimburse him for the additional cost to construct the
south half of the road. The City can do this through the establishment ora Bridge and Major Thoroughfare
Area, which would require payment of the proportionate share of the road improvement upon development
of the property on the south side of the road.
1. The hearing is in regard to the adoption of the Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area.
2. The Resolution Adopts the Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area. Note: The estimate and
rate schedule have been reduced since the Resolution of Intention.
3. The Ordinance adds the Hageman Road Planned Major Thoroughfare Area to Section 16.32 060 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
January 23, 2002
APPROVED
DE PARTMENT H ED~.~
CITY ATTORNE/
CITY MANAGER
Resolution making findings and updating the Capital Improvement Plan for the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. (Wards 1-7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
This item constitutes review of the funding mechanism for the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat
Conservation Plan. Developers pay a $1,240 per acre fee at grading plan approval stage to
compensate for direct and indirect impact on endangered species habitat from urban development.
The funds are used to purchase and manage habitat consistent with the City's implementing
agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game. No
change in the fee is recommended at this time.
No fee increase is proposed because we have been able to acquire land at very good prices, we have
not yet purchased much specialty preserve property which is more expensive and urban conversion
of natural lands has been minimal. As a result, increases in State charges can be absorbed while
holding down the fee.
The City Council approved the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) on
August 25, 1993. Following final approval by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the MBHCP became
operational in August of 1994. The preparation of the MBHCP and the protection afforded by it was
undertaken to provide a means whereby individuals and the development community in the
metropolitan Bakersfield area would be able to avoid costly project-specific mitigation in complying
with State and Federal Endangered Species Acts. The program received widespread support from
the development community and environmental groups.
The MBHCP is administered by the MBHCP Implementation Trust Group under a joint powers
agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County. The trust group is composed of
representatives from the City of Bakersfield and Kern County, and includes advisory members from
the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and an at-large public
member.
January 23, 2002, 3:27pm
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The MBHCP document and Implementation/Management Agreement describe a capital improvement
plan for utilization of the accompanying mitigation fee. Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 66002, the capital improvement plan must be updated annually by the City and County. This
report provides the basis for the annual update. Staff has determined that the annual update of the
MBHCP Capital Improvement Plan is categorically exempt from the requirement for preparation of
environmental documents pursuant to Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
The MBHCP was adopted jointly by the City of Bakersfield and Kern County to mitigate the effect of
urban growth on Federally and State protected plant and animal species within the 408-square mile
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan area. The Capital Improvement Plan (ClP) involves the
use of mitigation fees to offset the loss of endangered species habitat in the metropolitan Bakersfield
area through the acquisition and maintenance of non-urban habitat land.
So far over 8,000 acres of endangered species habitat land have been credited to implementation of
the Habitat Conservation Plan as required by our State and Federal permits. This places us ahead
of the "take" as required by Federal and State law and our agreement.
The overall Habitat Mitigation Fee (HMF) that development applicants must pay has remained at
$1,240 per gross acre since the inception of the MBHCP. Non-specialty preserve acquisitions that
have been completed are averaging about $290 per acre for the cost of the land. When the cost of
very expensive (average $2,974/acre) specialty preserve (Bakersfield cactus) land is factored in, it
raised the average cost to approximately $473 per acre. The program has acquired 317 acres of
Specialty preserves. A portion of the $1,240 fee is required by wildlife agencies for fencing,
enhancement and management of preserve areas. The program is self-supporting and requires no
support funds from the city or county. The $1,240 per acre fee has allowed the program to operate
adequately and staff does not propose to raise the HMF to compensate for those parts of the HMF
that are tied to the automatic raises by the State.
The Capital Improvement Plan has operated successfully in meeting the program's obligations under
the terms of our agreements with the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. It is recommended that no changes in the Capital Improvement Plan are necessary
and that the update should be a confirmation of the present plan. Staff will continue to monitor the
adequacy of the Capital Improvement Plan to ensure that the program meets its obligations. Staff will
also continue to monitor any changes that may take place in the State and Federal Endangered
Species Acts to determine the need to continue the program or to renegotiate the terms of our
incidental take permits from the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on this item on December 12,
2000, and approved a similar resolution.
The MBHCP and Implementation/Management Agreement describe the estimated costs of the
program and indicate the extent and types of facilities (land) to be acquired with the funding source
and serve as the Capital Improvement Plan for the MBHCP.
Staff is recommending adoption of the resolution updating the Capital Improvement Plan for the
MBHCP.
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January 23. 2002, 3:27pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
ITEM: ].0.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
February 6, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'n'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Community Services Committee Reports:
Majority Report regarding placing of patriotJc documents in City Hall,
establishment of a Liberty Garden, and placement of "In God We Trust" on
City Hall
2. Minority Report regarding placement of "In God We Trust" on City Hall.
RECOMMENDATION: The Community Services Committee recommends:
1. Accept Majority Report and implement recommendation.
2. Accept Minority Report, receive public testimony, and City Council's determination
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Committee met on January 25, 2002, and voted unanimously to forward a
recommendation to the City Council that copies of patriotic documents be displayed in a prominent place
in City Hall. Everyone at the meeting agreed this would be a good way to share the heritage of our Country
with children and all those who visit City Hall. The documents approved by the Committee may include but
are not limited to: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States and The Bill of
Rights.
Although in was not included in the motion by the Committee, Chairperson Jacquie Sullivan would like to
request that the Council consider including The Pledge of Allegiance with the documents to be displayed
at City Hall. She also asks for flexibility in developing an overall plan when this matter is referred back to
the Committee.
The Committee also voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council the establishment of a Liberty
Garden as a way to honor the memory of those who died in the attacks on September 11th. The Liberty
Garden concept is an initiative of the Keep America Beautiful Organization, with which our Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee is already affiliated. Committee Member Benham had been contacted with a request
to establish a Liberty Garden this coming spring as a beautification component of the 2002 Great American
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citizens of all ages, races and creeds together in our shared sorrow and commitment. Some communities
may seek to dedicate a park for this purpose, plant a grove of trees, landscape a plaza, create a perennial
garden or plant a single tree. The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Organization would like to locate the Liberty
Garden at City Hall at the corner of Truxtun and Chester directly west of the .G.ET bus-bench. The area is
approximately 12' x 24' located adjacent to the sidewalk. The vision of-this garden area is a walkway path,
a small memorial plaque, red, white and blue flowers wi~h several benches. The Keep American Beautiful
Organization encourages the use of 'red, white and blue flowers, with trees, benches, bird baths, or
-fountains. It would have a commemorative "Liberty Garden".plaque, which would be a unifying element in
all of the Liberty Gardens established across the Country. The hope is the Liberty Garden oould be
completed and be a part of a formal dedication around the Country the weekend before Memorial Day-this
year. The~Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Organization and Start Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks are
formulating ideas and plan{ for a Liberty Garden. A memorandum regarding the Liberty Garden from Stan
Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks is included with this report.
The Committee did not agree on a recommendation to the City Council to place the national motto, 'In God
We Trust," on City Hall.
Committee Chair Sullivan expressed appreciation and respect for all the views in opposition; however, she
explained she had heard on the news over a year ago that.there were cities in our Cou~ry-that did have the
national motto, "in God We Trust," posted and thought it was a good idea for Bakersfield. The governor of
Michigan has signed a ~ew law that strongly encourages state and local, government officials to display "in
God We Trust" in all public buildings in their state. She supported placing fin God We Trust" on City Hall
as it would be a step forward .in returning to the heritage she believes our Country was founded on.
Committee Member Carson expressed respect for those with views in opposition; however, it was .her belief
that our Country was founded on the basis of a belief in God. In the history she comes from, without that
belief in God, they would not have survived. She supported placing "In Ged We Trust" on City Hall, if it is
appropriately displayed.
Committee Member Benham, after listening to five religious leaders in attendance at the Community
Services Committee meeting and other community members contacting her expressing opposition to
placing "In God We Trust" on City Hall, dissents from the majority opinion. As we proceed with ways to
honor our Country and its history, she believes that it is important that our expressions of patriotism be
inclusive of all Americans and that we do nothing to abridge the spirit of religious freedom, which is one of
the most cherished principles embodied in our Constitution, which provides for the separation of church and
state. She believes it would be a mistake and does not support placing "In God We Trust" on City Hall, as
it would not be a unifying message for our community.
After thoughtful consideration, the Committee was divided on the issue of placing "In God We Trust" on
City Hall and, therefore, recommended sending a Majority and a Minority Report to the City Council.
The Majority Report recommends to the City Council that we move forward with placing "in God We Trust"
on City Hall, and the Minority Report is in opposition to placement of "In God We Trust" on City Hail. There
will time set aside for public testimony regarding the issue of whether or not to place "In God We Trust" on
City Hall.
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MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: ~ ,Reports
ITEM: 10.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
February 7, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY~~-
CITY MANAGER /~'
SUBJECT:
Resolution Amending and Reaffirming City's Annexation Mission Statement and
Establishing A Pre-application Process for Annexations
RECOMMENDATION:
Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The Legislative and Litigation Committee has been for several months reviewing issues relating to the
City's annexation procedures, including the establishment of an Annexation Pre-application Process which
would direct City staff in its initial procedures prior to the involvement of the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCo). The resolution amends and reaffirms the City's Annexation Mission Statement and
adopts a process to guide the Council and City staff in the City's annexation efforts. The Committee feels
the proposed Resolution reflects the desire to assure citizens that to the extent annexation information is
provided by the City it occurs in an honorable, courteous, information and honest manner.
The Committee unanimously supports the proposed resolution and recommends the Council adopt the
resolution, implementing its recommendations.
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MEETING DATE: February 20, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: 12.a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: February 8, 2002 CITY A'n'ORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
City Council Goal Setting Session
RECOMMENDATION: Council's determination
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has expressed an interest in having their annual goal-setting session. Some of the Council
prefer to incorporate goal-setting into a City Council workshop. Staff has time available during the March 6~h,
March 20t~, and April 10th workshops. If the Council prefers a weekend meeting in the coming weeks, staff will
reserve a date and obtain a suitable location for the meeting.