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AGENDA
MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
(30 min)
WORKSHOP
a. City Council Goal Setting.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
City of Bakersfield vs. Equilon Enterprises, LLC
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 245340 JES;
City of Bakersfield vs. Equilon Enterprises, LLC, Wanamaker, et al.,
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 245338 SPC
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
Robert Johnson and Tony Eddington vs. The City of Bakersfield;
United States District Court Case No. CV-F-01-5870 AWl DLB
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8; Property 1029 13th Street, Bakersfield, CA (APN 006-521-01); Agency
Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald
Anderson; Negotiating Parties: Eugenia L. Goosby-Marshall and Ronald Goosby on
behalf of Estate of Frank J. Goosby; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
for purchase.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b)(3)(E) of Government
Code Section 54956.9. Two potential cases.
License/Permit Determination for One applicant.
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the Government
Code.
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Rev. David Gob, Bakersfield Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Angelina Roman, 6t~ Grade Student and Class President,
Thorner Elementary
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hail of Proclamation to representatives from the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful Committee proclaiming April, 2002 as "Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Month".
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to Lavonne C. Hall, 2002 Chairperson of
Options Unlimited, proclaiming April 25, 2002, as "Options Unlimited, The
Bakersfield Women's Business Conference Day".
6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
a. Two appointments to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, terms expire
April 22, 2002.
Staff recommends Council confirmation.
b. Two appointments to the Planning Commission by Wards 2 and 4, term expires
April 17, 2002.
Staff recommends Council determination.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
March 18, 2002 Joint City Council/Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, and
March 20, 2002 Council Meeting.
Payments:
Payments from March 8, to March 28, 2002 in the amount of $9,050,871.34; and
Self Insurance payments from March 8, to March 28, 2002 in the amount of
$651,601.37.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 4)
(Ward 6)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward4)
(Ward 2)
Ordinances:
Adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 1.34 and amending Sections 8.80.110B,
8.80.140B, 8.80.150A and 8.80.160 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
administrative appeals. (First reading March 20, 2002)
First reading of an ordinance amending Section 3.20.105 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code relating to Contract Procedures.
First reading of an ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending
Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 102-31) of Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code by changing the zoning from PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone to
Revised PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone approving five additional dwelling
units for the Glenwood Gardens Senior Residential Development on 20.33 acres
located at 350 Calloway Drive. (File #02-0108)
First reading of an ordinance amending Section 1.12.040 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by adding Annexation No. 420 to Ward 6, located along the west
side of Stine Road, north of Taft Highway.
First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 1.12.040 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by adding Annexation No. 421 to Ward 4, located along the north
side of Brimhall Road, near Verdugo.
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1268 adding territory, Area 1-31 (Brimhall, Southport
SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming
and approving Public Works Director's Report.
Resolution of Application proposing proceeds for annexation of uninhabited territory
to the City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 434, located along
the west side of Allen Road, approximately 1,000 feet south of Rosedale Highway.
j. Bakersfield Amtrak Station:
Resolution authorizing the filling of an application with the Kern Council of
Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act funds for
Fiscal Year 2002-03 to be utilized for the maintenance of the Bakersfield
AMTRAK Station during said fiscal year.
Appropriate $1,000 Interest Income and $21,415 fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Amtrak Operating Fund
for operation and maintenance costs for the Bakersfield Amtrak Station.
Resolution authorizing use of $20 million in Right of Way savings from the Westside
Parkway for road rehabilitation projects.
Resolution regarding a forum for citizens' concerns regarding closure and shortage
of emergency rooms in the community.
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(Ward 4)
(Ward4)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 7)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-32 (Hageman, Knudsen North) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the
Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the
Kern County Tax Collector.
Resolution adding territory, Area 2-25 (Old River, Pacheco NW) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works
Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Resolution to implementing local Government Transportation Control Measures in
the Severe Area Ozone Plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
Authorization to apply for State Park Bond Act of 2000 Funds for the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project.
Resolution approving the applicant to apply for grant funds for the Murray-
Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program under the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2000 in the amount of $813,000.
q. New Job Specification, Reclassification and Change to Salary Schedule:
Amendment No. 4 to Resolution No. 122-01 setting salaries and related
benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and
related benefits for Park Construction & Facilities Planner.
2. New Job Specification: Park Construction & Facilities Planner.
Reclassification: Supervisor II - Parks to Park Construction & Facilities
Planner.
Agreements:
r. Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for
Tract 6013, Phase 2, located north of Hageman Road, east of Fruitvale
Avenue.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Rivedakes Investment
Company, LLC for Tract 6048, located north of Olive Drive, east of Calloway
Drive.
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO to City Annexation No. 429, Proceeding 1321,
inhabited, territory located north of Ming Avenue, west of Anita Lane.
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(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 2)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 1)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 430, Proceeding 1323
uninhabited territory located at the northeast corner of Noriega Road and Allen
Road.
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 432, Proceeding 1331
uninhabited territory, located at the southwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Olive
Drive.
Agreement with Mogavero Notestine Association for conducting the Southeast
Charrette, not to exceed $74,000.
w. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project:
Agreement with Maranatha Corporation for 100,000 in HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) funds to acquire property to construct affordable single
family homes in the Lakeview/Cottonwood vicinity of the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
Appropriate Prior Year Entitlement ($35,201), Prior Year Program Income
($45,716) and transfer HOME contingency ($19,083) to the Economic and
Community Development Operating Budget within the HOME Program Fund
for the Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project.
x. Sale of City owned surplus property:
Agreement with Mt. Elgon Corporation to sale City-owned surplus property
located at 407, 417, and 425 Lakeview Avenue for $10.00.
Appropriate $2,850 CDBG prior year entitlement to the CDBG operating
budget for escrow fees and related reports.
y. Westside Parkway Project:
Design Consultant Contract with URS Corporation Americas for preliminary
highway geometric design, not to exceed $100,000.
Appropriate $250,000 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget
within the Transportation Development Fund for design consultant costs and
right-of-way acquisition costs.
Assignment of Contract No. 02-048 with Brown Armstrong Accountancy
Corporation, Allen Road Sewer Project (Scales Construction)
aa.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon & Sons to add $90,000,
(total annual contract amount of $496,000) to provide median island modification
and street pulverizing for the Streets Division, earthmoving for the Mt. Vernon
Greenwaste Facility, and rental of a water truck for the Water Department.
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(Ward 2)
(Ward 6)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 5)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
bb.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. RP 01-081 with K.M. Scrivner, Inc. to add
$3,106 (total contract amount $27,747) for additional planters, trees and shrubs for
Union Avenue Median Landscape Project.
CC.
Contract Change Order No. I to Agreement No. 01-064 with Granite Construction
in the amount of $121,772.92, (total contract amount of $2,097,447.92) for the
White Lane Street Resurfacing and Street Widening Construction from Wilson Road
to Dovewood Street Project.
dd.
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-028 with Granite Construction
in the amount of $48,180 (total contract amount of $551,579) for the Roadway
Widening, Striping and Traffic Signal Modification on Brimhall Road between
Calloway Drive and Coffee Road Project.
Bids:
ee. Kroll Way Bridge, west of Gosford Road:
Accept bid to award contract to Granite Construction Company in the
amount of $248,010 to construct this project,
License to Encroach on Right of Way with Arvin-Edison Water Storage
District for Kroll Way crossing of the Arvin-Edison Canal.
Appropriate $65,000 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within
the Transportation Development Fund (TDF).
ff.
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $106,336.23 for one (1) replacement Patch Truck
for the Streets Division.
gg.
Award Bid to Central Valley Truck Center, $176,844.53 for two dump trucks
(additional) for Streets Division.
Appropriate and transfer $52,000 General Fund beginning balance and
$82,000 Council contingency to the Equipment Management Fund operating
budget for two additional 10 cubic yard dump trucks for the Streets Division.
hh.
Accept bid from Pioneer Equipment Company $29,547.38 for one replacement
trencher for Parks Division.
ii.
Accept bids from U. S. Traffic Corporation $33,247.55; 3M, $24,756.52;
Synchronex, $12,226.50; and Pacific Lighting Sales $2,348.78, for traffic signal
control equipment. Total $75,579.35
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(Ward2)
(Ward 3)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
jj. Replacement loader for Public Works:
1. Rescind award to Construction Machinery, Incorporated, $88,641.05 for
loader.
2. Accept bid from Quinn Company, $95,613.28 for one replacement loader.
Miscellaneous:
kk. Transfer $45,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund/Capital Improvement Project Budget
to the Equipment Management Fund ($20,000) and the General Fund ($25,000)
operating budgets for the Department of Recreation and Parks.
I1. Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction Program:
1. Authorize the addition of one Heavy Equipment Operator and two Light
Equipment Operators to the Street Division's operating budget within the
General Fund to provide additional staffing for the City's
resurfacing/reconstruction program.
mm. Addition to Management Information Systems (MIS) Staff:
1. Approve two additional Office Systems Technicians.
2. Transfer $19,000 from Council Contingency to the MIS Operating Budget
in the General Fund to provide funding for two additional Office Systems
Technicians.
nn. Acceptance of 2000-01 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial
Statement.
oo. Recommend removal of Member Imogean McGill from the Citizens Advisory
Committee due to excessive absences and recruitment of new member.
pp. Cost Recovery Program Update. (Refer to Budget & Finance Committee)
qq. Adult-Related Businesses (Refer to Legislative and Litigation Committee)
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items a. through qq.
HEARINGS
a. Adoption of Negative Declaration with mitigation measures for the State Route-
178/Fairfax Road Interchange Project. (Staff comments by Raul Rojas, Public
Works Director)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the Negative Declaration,
with mitigation measures, forthe State Route- 178/Fairfax Road Interchange Project.
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HEARINGS continued
b. Red Light Photo Enforcement: (Staff comments by John Stinson, Assistant City
Manager)
1. Public hearing regarding implementation of Red Light Photo Enforcement
Program.
2. Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for Digital Automated Red
Light Photo Enforcement Cameras.
Staff recommends conducting the public hearing and approval of the agreement.
10. REPORTS
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL & MAYOR STATEMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
April 5, 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOHN W. STINSON~,~A~SlSTANT CITY MANAGER
THROUGH: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - APRIL 10, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There is one workshop regarding Council Goal Setting. The goal setting session will be done in the
Council Chambers in order to transition quickly to the Closed Session items.
There are five closed session items: 1) and 2) conferences with legal counsel regarding existing
litigation; 3) conference with real property negotiations regarding 1029 13~ Street; 4) conference with
legal counsel regarding potential litigation; and 5) a license/permit determination. Due to the
unusually high number of closed session items, some may need to be carried over to the end of
the regular meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be two appointments to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, and two appointments to the
Planning Commission. (Wards 2 and 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Ordinances:
Item 8c. Ordinance addin.q to and amendinq the Municipal Code related to administrative appeals.
This ordinance was given first reading at the City Council meeting on March 20, 2002. No one spoke in
opposition.
Item Sd. First readinq of an Ordinance amendinq Municipal Code relatin.q to contract procedures. The
Code currently requires Council authorization of ali contracts under which the City is obligated to pay
more than $25,000, even if a third party will ultimately be responsible for payment. Recently, Council
authorized a residential rehabilitation loan program under which the City loans CDBG and HOME
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monies, at a maximum amount of $70,000. This amendment will permit those loan contracts which do
not exceed the maximum dollar amount to be executed without coming before Council for authorization.
This issue was previously reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee, and approved by Council.
This Ordinance is to make the Code consistent with Council's previous action.
Item 8e. First readin.q of an Ordinance adopting a Neqative Declaration and amendinq the Municipal
Code by chan.qinq the zoninq from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to Revised PUD, approving five
additional dwetlinq units for the Glenwood Gardens Senior Residential Development on 20.33 acres
located at 350 Calloway Drive. Careage, Inc., the owner of the Glenwood Gardens development,
applied for a revised PUD to allow an additional 19 independent living dwelling units. The units would
be a mix of single family and duplex "cottages" with the same amenities as existing apartments. On
March 7, 2002, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending Council approve five.
Only five additional units are allowed because there are currently 143 independent living units, and a
maximum of 148 is allowed under the Low Density Residential (LR) designation on the Land Use
Element of the General Plan. The applicant has indicated they intend to apply for a General Plan
Amendment to increase the density and request approval of the remaining 11 units. Notices of the
proposed PUD change have been posted in the existing facility. No negative comments have been
received. The Independent Living Resident Council also responded favorably to the proposed change.
Item 8f. First readinq of an Ordinance amendinq the Municipal Code by addinq an annexation area to
Ward 6. This annexation is located along the west side of Stine Road, generally north of Taft Highway,
south of Ridgeview High School. The site consists of 115 acres of land and is currently undeveloped
with an estimated population of two. The property owner requested annexation to receive City
services.
Item 8,q. First readin,q of an Ordinance amendinq the Municipal code by adding an annexation area to
Ward 4. This annexation is located along the north side of Brimhall Road, near Verdugo. The site
consists of 2.6 acres of land. It is developed with a single family residence, and has an estimated
population of two. The property owner requested annexation to receive City services.
Resolutions:
Item 8h. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Brimhall, Southport SW) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District, and preliminarily adoptin.q, confirminq and approvinq Public Works Director's
Report. A letter was received from a property owner requesting inclusion into the Maintenance District.
This will provide for maintenance of median landscaping. The letter waives the public hearing on the
matter and allows the City to expedite the process. The owner also submitted a Proposition 218 ballot
indicating consent to the assessments.
Item 8i. Bakersfield Amtrak Station. Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution authorizing the filing
of an application with the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for allocation of Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Funds for FY 2002-03 to be utilized for the maintenance of the Amtrak Station.
Item 8k. Resolution authorizinq use of $20 million in Right of Way savings from the Westside Parkway
for road rehabilitation projects. In 1998, the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
included funding for construction of the Kern River Freeway (SR 58). This included funds set aside for
right-of-way costs for a standard interstate freeway. As a result of the Bakersfield Systems Study, the
community at large supports the construction of the Westside Parkway, which requires a narrower right-
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of-way, which will save approximately $20 million in right-of-way costs. This resolution authorizes the
use of these savings for local road rehabilitation. This Resolution should proceed even though the
State has delayed the funding for the project.
Item 81. Resolution re,qardinq forum for citizens' concerns reqardinq closure and shortaqe of
emer,qency rooms in the community. Councilmember Maggard requested that staff draft a proposal or
process to enable the Council to have a voice to address citizens' concerns regarding the closure and
shortage of emergency rooms in the community. Emergency rooms aro regulated by the State, and to
a more limited degree, by the Kern County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. The City
has no authority over the operation of these facilities. However, City staff has requested that Kern
County EMS conduct citizen outreach and public forums where citizen concerns regarding topics, such
as emergency room and hospital closures; and emergency room overcrowding could be addressed. To
date, the County EMS department has not scheduled the requested meetings. Staff recommends that
Council adopt the attached resolution which formally requests Kern County EMS conduct a community
forum regarding the emergency room issue and include members of the City Council in the meeting.
Item 8m. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Haqeman, Knudsen North) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District, and preliminarily adoptinq, confirminq and approving Public Works Director's
Report. A letter was received from a property owner requesting inclusion into the Maintenance District.
This will provide for maintenance of median and street landscaping. The letter waives the public
hearing on the matter and allows the City to expedite the process. The owner also submitted a
Proposition 218 ballot indicating consent to the assessments.
Item 8n. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Old River, Pacheco NW) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District, and preliminarily adoptin.q, confirming and approvinq Public Works Director's
Report. A letter was received from a property owner requesting inclusion into the Maintenance District.
This will provide for maintenance of a park and street landscaping. The letter waives the public hearing
on the matter and allows the City to expedite the process. The owner also submitted a Proposition 218
ballot indicating consent to the assessments.
Item 8o. Resolution implementing transportation control measures in the Severe Area Ozone Plan for
the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) requires that
all local governments adopt resolutions implementing transportation control measures. The resolution
will be part of an overall ozone attainment plan which will be submitted for approval by the EPA. If the
City does not submit this, the SJVAPCD will be unable to submit a plan that demonstrates sufficient
progress towards attainment of the ozone standard. Also, the EPA may impose sanctions that could
include withholding federal transportation funds. This Resolution describes reasonably available
transportation control measures that the City has, and intends to implement, in order to reduce ozone
causing emissions into the air from transpodation sources.
Item 8p. Authorization to apply for State Park Bond Act of 2000 Funds for the Dr. Martin Luther Kinq
Jr., Swimminq Pool Rehabilitation Project. Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution which gives the
City approval to apply for $813,000 in Grant Funds from the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth
Service Program under Proposition 12. The grant will provide 70% of the funding for the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. swimming pool rehabilitation to make necessary improvements, alterations and
enhancements. The additional 30% funding, which is a required match for the grant, will be achieved
with the use of CDBG Section 108 loan funds.
Item Sq. New Job Specification, Reclassification and Chan.qe to Salary Schedule. Reclassification is
requested of a Supervisor II - Parks position to a new position of Park Construction & Facilities
Planner. The affected employee has functioned as a project manager responsible for the development
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of park and facility short- and long-range strategic plans, feasibility studies, environmental
assessments, project development, grant application and administration, RFP preparation and bid
management, and staff supervision. Based upon an external survey and internal benchmarks, the
salary range has been set equivalent to other City positions with a comparable level and scope of
responsibility. The reclassification and new job specification was approved by the Miscellaneous Civil
Service Board at their March 19, 2002 meeting. The Recreation and Parks Department has adequate
funds to cover the increase.
A.qreements:
Item 8v. Agreement with Moqavero Notestine Association for conductinq the Southeast Charrette not
to exceed $74,000. This agreement is to conduct a Charette for Southeast Bakersfield April 26, 27,
and 28, 2002, and is designed to focus on development of solutions to revitalization issues in the
southeast. The Charatte will take place at the Senior Center located at 530 4t~ Street. RFP's were sent
to seven firms. Only one, Mogavero Notestine Associates, responded. This is the same firm that
conducted the Downtown Charette. Staff recommends retaining this consultant.
Item 8w. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housin,q Proiect. On February 6, 2002, an amendment to the
Consolidated Plan 2005 HOME budget was approved, allocating $100,000 to fund property acquisition
for Maranatha Corporation's infill housing project. Marantha will use HOME funds to purchase no less
than 10 residential lots and build affordable housing. Upon Council approval of the agreement, the
developer expects to complete lot acquisition within six months, and complete the construction and sale
of the homes within 18 months. Maranatha has secured its construction financing and is in the process
of securing funds for homebuyer's assistance. A deed of trust will be executed for each property to
ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. A Declaration of Restrictions will
be placed on each property requiring the initial homebuyer to occupy the residence for a five-year
period and to be a Iow-income homebuyer. The Declaration calls for repayment to the City if: 1) the
initial homebuyer sells the home within the five-year period to a person who is not Iow income; 2) the
home is not maintained as the principal residence of the homeowner; and 3) the home does not remain
affordable during the five-year period. Staff will coordinate the construction, development, homebuyer
counseling and purchase, and will monitor continuing affordability, occupancy and maintenance
standards.
Item 8x. Sale of City owned surplus property. As part of the CDBG 1998/99 Action Plan, Council
approved $2,850 for the Mt. EIgon Market Project to help acquire City-owned surplus property for the
purpose of providing a Farmer's Market and job opportunities. The surplus properties are located at
407, 417 and 425 Lakeview Avenue. $2,850 of CDBG funds were budgeted to pay the City's share of
escrow related closing costs.
Item 8y. Design Consultant Contract with URS Corporation Americas for preliminary hiqhway
geometric design, not to exceed $100,000. On April 3 and 4, 2002, the California Transportation
Commission (CTC) has adopted the Westside Parkway project as a local facility rather than State
Highway 58. The City will become lead agency, and must purchase or otherwise encumber, the
necessary right-of-way by June 30, 2002. Preliminary geometdcs are required in order to perform
appraisal work, so the land can be purchased. Staff recommends approval of a Design Consultant
Contract with URS Corporation Americas for preliminary highway geometric design in an amount not to
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exceed $100,000. Additional funds are also being appropriated to fund other miscellaneous work prior
to Federal funds being allocated to the City.
Item 8z. Assignment of Contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation, Allen Road Sewer
Proiect. On February 20, 2002, Council approved awarding the audit of Scales Construction to Brown
Armstrong based on an audit team which included Jerry E. Randall as the lead CPA. Mr. Randall is
now with CBIZ Southern California, Inc. CBIZ is now requesting an assignment of the Brown
Armstrong contract.
Item 8aa. Amendment No. 2 to Aqreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon & Sons in the amount of $90,000
to provide median island modification and street pulverizinq for the Streets Division, earthmovinq for the
Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility, and rental of a water truck for the Water Department. The annual
contract with Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated was approved in June 2001. The first amendment was
approved in February 2002. This amendment is necessary because the current contract is nearly
exhausted due to increased needs. It is estimated that an additional $90,000 is required to: 1)
complete median modifications; 2) earthmoving at the Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility; and 3) rental of
a 4,000 gallon water truck for use by the Water Department. Funds for these projects are included in
the FY 2001-02 operating budgets of each department.
Item 8bb. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement No. RP 01-081 with K.M. Scrivner, Inc. to add $3,106 for
additional planters, trees and shrubs for Union Avenue Median Landscape Proiect. In November 2001,
an agreement was approved with K.M. Scrivner, Inc. for Union Avenue and Landscape Improvements
between Niles and Bernard Streets. The scope of work included installation of an irrigation system and
landscaping materials. The project is funded through CDBG funds. Due to cost savings from the total
project, there are CDBG funds available to add planters, trees and shrubs. An additional $3,106 is
needed for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,747. Approval by Council is required because the
total contract amount now exceeds $25,000.
Item 8cc. Contract Chanqe Order No. 1 to A,qreement No. 01-064 with Granite Construction in the
amount of $121,772.92, for the White Lane Street Resurfacinq and Street Widening Construction from
Wilson Road to Dovewood Street Proiect. This project provides for the resurfacing and reconstruction
of White Lane between Wilson Road and Dovewood Street. This change order provides for additional
roadway reconstruction on White Lane east of Stine Road and for construction of a right turn lane at
Stine Road. During the course of construction, it was discovered that a considerable number of areas
need to be reconstructed at a cost of $107,895.72. In addition, staff recommends constructing a right
turn lane at the southwest corner of White Lane and Stine Road, which was an anticipated future
improvement which can be completed earlier than anticipated. The total cost for installing this right turn
lane will be $13,877.20. The total cost of this contract change order is $121,772.92. Sufficient funds
are budgeted to cover this change order.
Item 8dd. Contract Chan,qe Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-028 with Granite Construction in the
amount of $48,180 for the Roadway Wideninq, Stripinq and Traffic Si~lnai Modification on Brimhall
Road between Calloway Drive and Coffee Road Proiect. This project provides for the resurfacing,
reconstruction, and restriping of Brimhall Road between Coffee Road and Calloway Drive. During the
course of construction, it was discovered that the south portion of Brimhall Road between Windsong
Street and Calloway Drive has deteriorated to the point of needing complete reconstruction rather than
the originally planned asphalt overlay. The total cost of this change order is $48,180.00. Sufficient
funds are budgeted to cover this change order.
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Bids:
Item 8ee. Kroll Way Bridge, west of Gosford Road. In accordance with Agreement 71-67 with CSUB,
the City agreed to provide the campus an easterly access point at Kroll Way. The access includes a
bridge on Kroll Way to cross the Arvin-Edison Canal; therefore, a License to Encroach on Right of Way
is needed. The City is coordinating the project with CSUB, who is currently designing a road on
campus to meet the City's project. Completion of the project is targeted for the beginning of June 2002.
The project has been scheduled for construction in FY 2001-02. Additional funds are required to award
this project. One acceptable bid was received. Staff recommends award to Granite Construction in the
amount of $248,010, and appropriation of $65,000 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget
within the Transportation Development Fund.
Item 8ff. Award bid to Jim Burke Ford for one (1) replacement Patch Truck for the Streets Division in
the amount of $106,336.23. Four acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Jim
Burke Ford.
Item 8qq. Award bid to Central Valley Truck Center for two dump trucks (additional) for Streets Division
in the amount of $176,844.53. On March 6, 2002, Council appropriated $520,000 for equipment to
accelerate the Street Maintenance Program. The actual cost was approximately $477,000, leaving
$43,000 available. Staff proposes to use the $43,000, in addition to appropriating $52,000 fund
balance and transferring $82,000 from Council Contingency for two dump trucks. Two acceptable bids
were received. Staff recommends award to Central Valley Truck Center.
Item 8hh. Award bid to Pioneer Equipment Company for one replacement trencher for Parks Division
in the amount of $29,547.38. One acceptable bid was received. Staff recommends award to Pioneer
Equipment Company.
Item 8ii. Award bids to U. S. Traffic Corporation, 3M, Synchronex, and Pacific Liqhtin.q Sales, for traffic
si.qnal control equipment in the amounts of $33,247.55, $24,756.52, $12,226.50, and $2,348.78,
respectively for a total of $75,579.35. Eight acceptable bids were received. In order to get the best
price, staff recommends multiple awards.
Item 8ii. Replacement loader for Public Works. On March 6, 2002, Council awarded the purchase of
an articulated 4-wheel drive loader to Construction Machinery, Inc. (CMl). CMl has since ceased doing
business. Staff recommends the award to CMl be rescinded, and awarded to the second lowest
bidder, Quinn Company in the amount of $95,613.38.
Miscellaneous:
item 8kk. Transfer $45,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund/Capital Improvement Proiect Budqet to the
Equipment Management Fund ($20,000) and the General Fund ($25,000) operating budqets for the
Department of Recreation and Parks. On March 6, 2002, Council approved a lease with Centennial
Center for office space at 900 Truxtun Avenue to house the Economic/Community Development and
Recreation and Parks Departments. An amount of $45,000 was initially budgeted in the CIP for a
portable office building for Parks administrative staff. As this is no longer needed, staff recommends a
transfer of this amount to the Equipment Management Fund and General Fund in order to prepare the
new building for staff.
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Item 811. Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction Proqram. On March 6, 2002 Council received a report
regarding the street resurfacing/reconstruction program. Council was presented with two phases: 1)
proposed reconstruction and resurfacing of major streets, adding equipment and a limited number of
staff, and 2) proposed substantial increases in the reconstruction and resurfacing of major streets by
the Streets Division with the addition of equipment and sufficient staff for an additional paving crew.
Phase 1 also included adding a Heavy Equipment Operator and two Light Equipment Operators to the
Streets Division's Maintenance Section staff, and was approved by Council on March 6, 2002.
Additional funds for the positions are not required in the current fiscal year as anticipated savings from
vacant positions can be utilized. However, approval of these positions will increase the Streets Division
operating budget by $131,000 in salaries and benefits beginning in FY 2002-03.
Item 8mm. Addition to Management Information Systems (MIS) Staff. Since 1996, 225 new PC's and
many laser printers have been added to the City's inventory of computer equipment. While the number
of PC's has increased, the City has not kept pace with a corresponding number of PC Technicians in
the Management Information Systems (MIS) division. As a result, the back-up in calls for service has
increased and staff is unable to respond in a timely manner. Currently, the ratio of PC's to PC
Technicians is about 130 to 1. After including the new PC's that will be added in FY 02-03, adding
these positions will reduce the ratio of PC's to Technicians to about 100 to 1. Other management
efforts are being made by the MIS division to improve response time that will also help improve the
situation. Therefore, staff recommends that two (2) Office Systems Technicians be funded immediately
from City Council Contingency funds. Staff proposes that these positions be added in this fiscal year at
a cost of about $19,000, and that this amount be transferred from City Council Contingency to the MIS
Operating Budget in the General Fund. These positions are proposed as part of the upcoming budget
proposal for FY 02-03, so that future funding of the position will be provided for.
Item 8nh. Acceptance of 2000-01 Transpor[ation Development Act Funds Financial Statement. The
audit report was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee, who recommended acceptance of at
its meeting of March 14, 2002. The financial statement summarizes fiscal activity for the Streets and
Roads Fund, the Bikeway and Pedestrian Fund, and the Public Transit Fund. The accuracy and
fairness of the presentation is the responsibility of the City. The audit firm of Brown Armstrong Randall
Reyes Paulden & McCown issued an unqualified opinion.
Item 8oo. Recommend removal of Member Imoqean McGill from the Citizens Community Advisory
Committee (CCSAC) due to excessive absences, and recruitment of new member. Pursuant to
CCSAC bylaws, a member may be removed if he/she misses more than two meetings in a calendar
year. According to staff records, Ms. McGill missed four out of eight meetings in 2001, and all of the
2002 meetings. All attempts to reach Ms. McGill have been unsuccessful. At the March meeting,
CCSAC unanimously passed a motion recommending that Ms. McGill be replaced due to excessive
absences. Staff recommends recruitment of a new member.
Item 8pp. Cost Recovery Program Update. State law requires new fees and charges, as well as
increases in existing fees and charges, be adopted by ordinance or resolution following a public
hearing. The City's biennial review process includes a thorough review of all fees every two years to
check assumptions for labor costs, materials usage, etc. Staff performed a thorough review of all fees
for calendar year 2002 and recommends some adjustments to fees in cases where warranted. The rate
increases generally are consistent with inflation. In cases where that does not apply, an explanation or
justification is provided. Based on the April 2001 Building Valuation Data tables, the residential and
commercial construction fees are proposed to be reduced to keep cost in line with revenues. Staff
reviewed the proposed changes with Building Industry representatives and they had no opposition.
Staff recommends referral of the proposed fees to the Budget and Finance Committee for their review
and input prior to the public hearing. Staff will schedule the required public hearing for May 8, 2002 for
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 5, 2002
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the purpose of receiving additional input, and Council may then consider the adoption of the fees by
resolution. Recreation/Cultural fees are proposed to become effective September 1, 2002.
Development Services fees require a sixty (60) day waiting period and shall become effective on July
15, 2002. All other fees are proposed to increase or decrease beginning June 1, 2002.
Item 8qq. Adult-Related Businesses. Councilmember Couch requested this issue be placed on the
agenda for Council referral to the Legislative and Litigation Committee for the purpose of reviewing the
extent of current City ordinance regulation of siting and operations of adult-related establishments
within existing case law-established permissible parameters.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Adoption of Ne,qative Declaration with mitiqation measures for the State Route-178/Fairfax
Road Interchanqe Proiect. Pursuant to CEQA, adoption of the proposed Negative Declaration is
necessary for the City to proceed with plans for constructing of the interchange at SR 178/Fairfax Road.
This project will include a modified diamond interchange at the existing grade intersection of Fairfax
Road and SR 178, widening of SR 178, adding three on- and two off-ramps, and a sound wall along the
north side of SR 178. During the review period of January 31 to March 1, 2002, staff received
comments from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, who indicated the City must
submit a Notice of Intent to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and
prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
also responded that a Negative Declaration is adequate for the project. Because of the height of the
sound wall (>6 feet), a meeting was held on January 15, 2002 with affected property owners, City staff
and Councilmember Maggard. Support for the wall was unanimous.
Item 9b. Red Light Photo Enforcement. The City has been exploring the implementation of an
automated red light photo enforcement program for some time. Staff conducted an RFP process, but
none of the responding vendors were able to meet the City's needs and requirements. After contacting
additional vendors, staff determined that the program offered by Redflex Traffic Systems is satisfactory.
Staff subsequently negotiated a contract with Redfiex to provide a digital automated red light photo
enforcement program. Key elements of the program are: 1) contract term of 5 years with two - 1 year
extensions at the City's option; 2) installation of systems at 6 intersections with 12 approaches (2 at
each intersection), with an option of a second phase of another 4 intersections and 8 approaches (2 at
each intersection); 3) Performance clauses to maintain control and City's ability to terminate for non-
performance; and 4) a fixed fee of $89.00 per issued citation.
Redflex will construct and maintain the system. The Police Department will have responsibility for
administering and overseeing the program. Specific locations for photo enforcement will be determined
by the Police Department, Public Works Traffic Engineering staff and the vendor, based on traffic
volumes, accident and red light violation data and other relevant information. The Public Hearing
regarding the implementation of the program is required by state law and was duly noticed. Upon
award of the contract, staff will work with the vendor to provide information to the public. There will also
be a warning period prior to the issuance of actual citations and final implementation of the program.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM: 2.a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: February 28, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY N/A
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: City Council Goal Setting
RECOMMENDATION:
Council determination.
BACKGROUND: This item is a continuation of the March 20th review and update of the City Council
Goals which were adopted by the City Council on April 25, 2001.
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April 2, 2002, 1:45pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
March 27, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~"~
CITY A'rrOR NEY___~~'~
CITY MANAGER -('~,~
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
City of Bakersfield v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC,
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 245340 JES;
City of Bakersfield v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC, Wanamaker, et aL,
Kern County Superior Court Case No. 245338 SPC
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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March 27, 2002, 1:17pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3ob.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
March 26, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~¢~'--
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
Robert Johnson and Tony Eddington v. The City of Bakersfield;,
United State District Court Case No. CV-F-01-5870 AWl DLB
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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March 26, 2002, 9:49am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.c.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ -
DATE: March 26, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~ ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 1029 13th Street, Bakersfield, CA (APN 006-521-01)
Agency Negotiators: Finance Director Gregory Klimko and Real Property Manager Donald
Anderson
Negotiating Parties: Eugenia L. Goosby-Marshall and Ronald Goosby on behalf of Estate of
Frank J. Goosby
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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March 26, 2002, 9:29am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
April 3, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED
CITY MANAGER
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Potential Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(E)
of Government Code section 54956.9
Two (2) potential cases.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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Aprir 3, 2002, 10:32am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3.eo
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police
March 29, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
Cl'l'~Al'rO~[¥
ClTY MANAGER ~
License/Permit Determination for One Applicant.
This closed session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
DEPARTMENT HEAD
March 28, 2002
ClTY A'I-FORNEY
ClTY MANAGER ~
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to representatives from the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee proclaiming April, 2002, as "Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Month".
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
March 28, 2002, 9;32am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: 5.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
DEPARTMENT H EAD.__4~
March 21,2002
CITY ATI'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to Lavonne C. Hall, 2002 Chairperson of Options
Unlimited, proclaiming April 25, 2002, as "Options Unlimited, The Bakersfield Women's
Business Conference Day''.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
March 21,2002, 9:01am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Cou~TJ~
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cie kt~__Z~
April 2, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'I-I'ORNEY
APPROVED
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Two appointments to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, terms expire April 22, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor recommends Council confirmation.
BACKGROUND:
Two appointments to the Central District Development Agency, due to the expiration of terms of Thomas P.
Mishoe and Leonard Schroeder whose terms expire April 22, 2002. Mr. Mishoe and Mr. Schroeder have
applied for reappointment, a copy of each application is provided for your information. Pursuant to the
Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, members may serve only two consecutive terms.
Applications have been received from the following:
· Aaron Duane Lewis
* Thomas P. Mishoe
· Leonard Schroeder
The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of seven (7)
members, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Agency members must be registered voters
and residents of the City throughout the reminder of their term.
The agency transacts business and exercises its powers under community redevelopment law. The
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency has authority to approve all development agreements subject to approval
by the City Council two-thirds vote. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue.
April 2, 2002, 2:00pm
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Appointments
ITEM: 7.b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
I~a~mela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
April 2, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: Two appointments by Wards 2 and 4 to the Plannin~l Commission, term expires April 17, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
There are two appointments to the Planning Commission due to the expiration of terms of Mathew Mitchell Brady
and Stephen H. Boyle, whose terms expire April 17, 2002. Mr. Brady has applied for reappointment, a copy of
his application is provided for your information. Mr. Stephen Boyle has signed a declaration indicating he does
not wish to seek reappointment.
Applications to fill the expiring terms have been received from the following individuals:
Hal E. Aaron
Mathew Mitchell Brady
William Edward Blockley
Thomas W. Edmonds
Burton Rolland Ellison
Aaron Duane Lewis
Anthony William Noce
Lawrence Matthew Pickett
Arin Don Resnicke
Percy Aaron Robinson
Philip L Ryall
Andrea Nichole Scanlon
Daniel Lee Seames
Carolyn J. St. Claire
On October 6, 1999, the City Council, by adoption of Ordinance 3926, determined the order of nomination. The
Ward 2 and Ward 4 appointments, pursuant to the ordinance, were to be made in April, 2002.
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of seven (7) regular members,
nominated by the Councilmember of the ward which corresponds with the commission vacancy. Additionally,
Planning Commission members must be residents of the City throughout their four year terms, but not of a specific
ward of the nominating Councilmember.
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Commission duties are to maintain and interpret the City's General Plan and recommend methods of
implementation; maintain the City's zoning ordinance and make recommendations for improvement; review the
City's Capital Improvement Plan for consistency with the General Plan; review and approve subdivisions and
pamel maps; and conduct hearings on all of the above items and on any appeals of site plan review.
Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays (noon) and Thursdays (5:30 p.m.) of each month in the Council
Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue.
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April 4, 2002, 10:35am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEE'rlNG DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
April 2, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY A'rrORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~
Minutes of Joint City Council/Board of Supervisors Special Meeting of March 18, 2002, and
Regular Council Meeting March 20, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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April 2, 2002, 9:17am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8ob.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 28, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD f~(',~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER
Approval of department payments from March 8, 2002 to March 28, 2002 in the amount of
$9,050,871.34 and self insurance payments from March 8, 2002 to March 28, 2002 in the
amount of $651,601.37.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $9,702,472.71.
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.c.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Robert M. Sher[y, Assistant City Attorney
March 21, 2002
APPROVE.__.~D
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
ClTY ATTORNEY ~
ClTY MANAGER ~
An Ordinance adding Chapter 1.34 and amending Sections 8.80.11 OB, 8.80.140B,
8.80.150A and 8.80.160 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to administrative
appeals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of this Ordinance was at the City Council meeting on March 20, 2002. On November
14, 2001, the City Council adopted by resolution a policy regarding streamlining of City Council meetings.
Part of this policy was the making of certain appeals as interim appeals to the City Manager prior to being
appealed to the City Council.' It is believed this interim appeal will provide an opportunity to facilitate
settlement of a dispute prior to the Council's hearing the matter. Necessary changes to existing
ordinances were directed to be drafted and brought back to the Council for consideration. Pursuant to
direction of the City Council, these proposed ordinance amendments provide that decisions on abatement
of public nuisances with which a person disagrees are appealable first to the City Manager, or his
designee, prior to being considered by the City Council. The amendment provides that the assessment
that may be levied as a result of the work of abatement must still be presented to the City Council for
confirmation.
Additionally, the amendment adds a new Chapter 1.34 which provides that whenever appeals to
the City Manager or Department Heads are provided in the Municipal Code, such appeals may be heard
by the designee of the City Manager or designee of the Department Head.
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March 21,2002, 10:19am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.d.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
March 20, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
CITY ATI'ORNEY..~~~
ClTY MANAGER ~
An Ordinance Amending Section 3.20.105 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to
Contract Procedures.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Section 3.20.105C of the Bakersfield Municipal Code requires City Council authorization of all
contracts under which the City is obligated to pay more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). Even
if a third party will ultimately be responsible for the payment, the Council must authorize the contract.
The City Council has authorized a residential rehabilitation loan program under which the City loans
property owners federal money (CDBG or HOME) to rehabilitate single-family residences. Recently, the
Council set the maximum amount of money which may be loaned under that program at seventy thousand
dollars ($70,000.00). When a property owner receives a rehabilitation loan, they must sign a contract with
the City, a promissory note and a deed of trust.
This amendment will permit those loan contracts which do not exceed the maximum dollar amount
adopted by the Council to be executed without coming before the City Council for authorization.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.e.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 19, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
A roR.
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map
No. 102-31 ) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from
PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone to Revised PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone
approving five additional dwelling units for the Glenwood Gardens Senior Residential
Development on 20.33 acres located at 350 Calloway Drive. (File # 02-0108) (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Careage Inc., the owner of the Glenwood Gardens development, applied for a revised PUD (Planned
Unit Development) zone to allow an additional 19 independent living dwelling units. On Mamh 7, 2002,
the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve five additional
dwelling units for the Glenwood Gardens Senior Residential development located at 350 Calloway
Drive. The dwelling units would be a mix of single family and duplex "cottages" with the same
assistance, meal, activity, and transportation services as the existing residential apartments. These
units would be built in the eastern end of the development in place of a previously approved 15,000
square foot office building that was to house doctor's offices, learning and fitness center and employee
child care.
Although the applicant requested 19 dwelling units, only 5 additional dwelling units are allowed for the
project site because there are 143 existing dwelling units known as independent living units. A
maximum of 148 dwelling units is allowed on the subject site under the Low Density Residential (LR)
designation on the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. The LR
designation allows less than or equal to 7.26 dwelling units per net acre (20.33 net acres X 7.26 =
148 dwelling units). The skilled nursing and assisted living facilities are considered congregate care
and not individual dwelling units; therefore not subject to the LR Land Use designation.
The additional five units would be chosen from the eleven structures shown on the site plan may be
a combination of single family or duplex units at the applicant's choice (Exhibit "3"). The applicant has
indicated they intend to apply for a General Plan Amendment to increase the density and request
approval of the remaining 11 units.
March 19, 2002, 8:52am
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The applicant's proposed revision to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone is summarized below:
14~3 unit independent living facility,, . 149,500
(;~ story retirement apartment bu,aing)
(Constructed)
1..19.unit.(bed..) assisted !ivin.g f..acility 72,900
(z story ~uild~ng) (L;ons[ructea)
120 bed skilled nursing facility 58,900
(1 story building) (Constructed)
Outdoor amphitheater and fountain (Constructed) n/a
Eliminate Doctor's offices Learning Center, I 5,OOO
Fitness Center and Employee day care bu Iding
Propose Single family dwelling (one-story) 3 units
Propose Duplex dwelling (8, one-story structures) 16 units
(Total 19 units proposed)
The services that were to be housed in the 15,000 square foot office building are provided in each of
the existing buildings on the campus. Each of the existing buildings has its own exercise room, therapy
rooms, recreation rooms, learning area such as a craft room or library, and offices for visiting doctor's
to use. The applicant has stated that employees prefer to provide their own child care rather than have
an on-site facility. Some of the proposed units are located in the area reserved for future expansion
of the skilled nursing facility. No footprint of the expansion was approved with the current PUD zone
(file # P98-0331). Expansion of the skilled nursing is not needed now.
The applicant states the proposal is to respond to market fomes. Their customers/clients have
expressed a desire to have independent living units in the form of detached single family and duplex
units, the applicant refers to as "cottages." The applicant states the proposed change would lessen
the impacts in all areas of the development.
The applicant states they have posted notices of this proposed PUD change in the existing facilities
on the campus and not received any negative comment. A letter from the Glenwood Gardens
Marketing Manager states that at the Independent Living Resident Council February 4, 2002 meeting
response was very positive of the proposed change.
The Negative Declaration adopted with the previously zone change (#P98-0331) is adequate for this
proposed Zone Change #02-0108.
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March 19, 2002, 8:52am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.f.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 14, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAI:~__.._ ~.,~J ·
CITY A"I"I'ORNE~ /~/~'
ClTY MANAGER ~
An ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section § 1.12.040 by adding Annexation
No. 420 to Ward 6, located along the west side of Stine Road, generally north of Taft Highway.
(Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance amends the ward boundaries to include Annexation No. 420 area into the
corresponding Council ward. The annexation was approved by LAFCO on February 26, 2002.
Estimated
Annexation Ward No. Pooulation
Annexation No. 420 6 2
Annexation No. 420 is located along the west side of Stine Road, generally north of Taft Highway.
The site consists of 115 acres of land. The site is currently undeveloped. The property owner has
requested annexation to receive city services.
(MO:Pit)
(admin\apr~4-10\420a)
March 14, 2002, 1:31pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.g.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 14, 2002
DEPARTMENT HE~
CITY MANAGER
An ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section § 1.12.040 by adding Annexation
No. 421 to Ward 4, located along the north side of Brimhall Road, near Verdugo. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance amends the ward boundaries to include Annexation No. 421 area into the
corresponding Council ward. The annexation was approved by LAFCO on February 26, 2002.
Estimated
Annexation Ward NO. PoPulation
Annexation No. 421 4 2
Annexation No. 421 is located along the north side of Brimhall Road near Verdugo. The site consists
of 2.6 acres of land. The site is currently developed with a single family residence. The property
owner has requested annexation to receive city services.
(MO:Pit)
(admin~apr~4-10~a421 )
March 14, 2002, 1:31pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8oh.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 22, 2002
APPROVED
D EPARTM ENT H EAD./~,~' ~
CITY ATTO RN~Y ~'N~'
CITY MANAGER ~
Resolution of Intention No. 1268 to add territory, Area 1-31 (Brimhall, Southport SW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Works Director's Report. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner of Tentative Tract
6038 to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section 13.04.021 of the
Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of median
and street landscaping. Area 1-31 is generally bounded by Brimhall Road on the north, Southport Way on
the east, Rowland Avenue on the south and a line 1/8 mile west of Southport Way on the west. This area will
be under the streetscape zone of benefit and will be assigned an appropriate tier level when landscaping has
been installed.
Staff is recommending the new territory be added to the Consolidated Maintenance District at the next City
Council meeting.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives
the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to
expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has
submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with any future subdivision maps.
A copy of this covenant is attached for reference.
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March 19, 2002, 2:34PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. i.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 13, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITY ATI'ORNEY / /x'~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 434, located along the west side of
Allen Road, approximately 1,000 feet south of Rosedale Highway. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory identified
as Annexation No. 434 to the City of Bakersfield. The proposed annexation consists of approximately
8.5 acres of uninhabited land located along the west side of Allen Road, approximately 1,000 feet
south of Rosedale Highway. ~
The territory is currently undeveloped. The property owner wishes to receive city services and has
consented to annexation.
MO:pjt
(admin~mar~4-10-434)
March 13, 2002, 1:23pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8..~.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: March 18, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Bakersfield Amtrak Station (Ward 2):
Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Kern Council of Governments
for allocation of Transportation Development Act funds for Fiscal Year 2002-03 to be
utilized for the maintenance of the Bakersfield AMTRAK Station during said fiscal year.
Appropriate $1,000 Interest Income and $21,415 fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget within the Amtrak Operating Fund for operation and
maintenance costs for the Bakersfield Amtrak Station.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution and approval of appropriation.
BACKGROUND: Transpodation Development Act (TDA) Funds are administered by the Kern Council of
Government (Kern COG). The City currently receives TDA Article 3 Pedestrian Bikeway Funds. TDA Article
4 Public Transportation funds have been used by Kern COG to address transit problems. Golden Empire
Transit and other transit service-oriented organizations have been receiving these local transit funds to
provide for the transportation needs within the City of Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield is also eligible for
TDA Article 4 Public Transportation funds to offset maintenance costs for the Bakersfield Amtrak Station.
As the owner of the new Amtrak Station, the City is responsible for certain maintenance activities of the site.
These Article 4 Transportation Development Act funds can be used to pay for those maintenance activities.
This Resolution authorizes staff to submit an application for those funds.
Staff also recommends appropriating additional funds to make the FY 01-02 adopted budget equal to the
revised 01-02 revenue and expenditure estimates as shown on the attached report.
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Apr 1, 2002 Public Works, Engineering Design
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8. k.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
March 28, 2002
Road Rehabilitation Projects:
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ 1/2/~x'
CITY MANAGER ~
Resolution authorizing use of $20 million in right-of-way savings from the Westside
Parkway for road rehabilitation projects. (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: In 1998, the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) included funding for
constructing the Kern River Freeway (State Route 58). This included funds set aside for right-of-way costs
for a standard interstate freeway (300 feet wide). As a result of the Bakersfield Systems Study, the
community at large supports the construction of the Westside Parkway as a local freeway, which requires
only a 210-foot wide right-of-way rather than the more restrictive interstate standard. This change in
designation saves approximately $20 million in right-of-way costs as well as additional savings dudng
construction. Utilizing these savings for rehabilitation projects now will go a long way towards eliminating
the backlog in road rehabilitation projects without delay in our much needed Westside Parkway.
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Mar 28, 2002 Public Works, Engineering Design
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.1.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: March 28, 2002 CITY ATrORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Resolution requesting a forum for citizens' concerns regarding closure and shortage of
emergency rooms in the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolution
BACKGROUND:
Councilmember Mike Maggard requested that staff draft a proposal or process to enable the Council
to have a voice to address citizens' concerns regarding the closure and shortage of emergency rooms in the
Community.
Emergency rooms are regulated by the state and to a more limited degree by the Kern County Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Department. The City has no authority over the operation of these facilities.
However, City staff has requested that Kern County EMS conduct citizen outreach and public forums where
citizen concerns regarding topics such as emergency room and hospital closures; and emergency room
overcrowding could be addressed. To date, the County EMS department has not scheduled the requested
meetings.
County EMS conducted a public meeting on February 28, 2002 regarding the proposed closure of the
Bakersfield Heart Hospital. I have attached a copy of the minutes from that meeting which are part of the
County EMS report on the Hospital Emergency Services Impact Assessment for the Bakersfield Heart
Hospital. The report indicates the Heart Hospital continues to plan for closure of the Emergency Department
on May 31,2002.
Based on the request for a proposal to enable the Council to have a voice in the closure and shortage of
emergency rooms in Bakersfield, staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution which formally
requests Kern County EMS conduct a community forum regarding the emergency room issue and include
members of the City Council in the meeting. Although City staff has requested such a meeting, an official City
Council request may elicit a more positive response.
Due to our limited ability to influence regulation and administration of local emergency room facilities and the
emergency medical system, it may be more effective to also work with the Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020
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efforts regarding health care, They recently conducted several community meetings regarding local health
care issues. There were concerns and comments about emergency room issues raised by the public
attending these Vision 2020 meetings that will be included in their final report. Vision 2020 will also be
contacting local health care professionals including those involved in providing emergency room services (and
Kern County EMS) as part of phase II of their process reviewing local health care issues. Staff can provide
Vision 2020 with any concerns of the Council regarding the emergency room issue.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.m.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M Rojas
Public Works Director
March 22, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD. ~¢¢/~/'/
CITY MANAGER
Resolution adding territory, Area 1-32 (Hageman, Knudsen North) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's
Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: On March 20, 2002 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1267 to add territory,
Area 1-32 (Hageman, Knudsen North), to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section
13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the
maintenance of median and street landscaping for Tentative Tract No 6013 and adjacent areas. Area 1-32
is generally bounded by a line 1/4 mile south of Olive Drive on the north, a line 600 feet east of the southerly
prolongation of Knudsen Drive on the east, Hageman Road on the south and the northerly prolongation of
Mohawk Street on the west. This area will be under the streetscape zone of benefit and will be assigned an
appropriate tier level when landscaping has been installed.
The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives
the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to
expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has
submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivideddeveloper to be recorded with any future subdivision maps.
A copy of this covenant is attached for reference.
Lvd
March 19, 2002, 4:48PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.n.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M Rojas
Public Works Director
March 22, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTME.T,EAD
c,TY
CITY M~AGER ~
Resolution adding territory, Area 2-25 (Old River, Pacheco NW) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's
Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: On March 20, 2002 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1266 to add territory,
Area 2-25 (Old River, Pacheco NW), to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section
13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the
maintenance of a park and street landscaping for Tentative Tract No 6082. Area 2-25 is generally bounded
by a line 1/4 mile north of Pacheco Road on the north, Old River Road on the east, Pacheco Road on the south
and Mountain Vista Road on the west. This area will be under the park and streetscape zones of benefit and
will be assigned the appropriate tier levels when a park and street landscaping have been installed.
The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received a letter from the owner of the property described above which waives the
public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to expedite
the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner also has submitted a
Proposition 218 ballot indicating his consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a covenant has
been drafted and will be supplied to the subdivider/developer to be recorded with the subdivision map. A copy
of this covenant is attached for reference.
Lvd
March 20, 2002, 8:05AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.o.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD d~.~-~
DATE: March 28, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Resolution to Implement Local Government Transportation Control Measures in the Severe
Area Ozone Plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has required that all local
governments within its jurisdiction adopt resolutions implementing transportation control measures. The
resolution will be part of an overall ozone attainment plan which will ultimately be submitted for approval by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The attached resolution describes reasonably available
transportation control measures that the City has, and will implement, in order to reduce ozone causing
emissions into the air from transportation sources.
If the City of Bakersfield does not submit a resolution committing to implement certain transportation
control measures, the SJVAPCD will be unable to submit a plan that demonstrates sufficient progress
towards attainment of the ozone standard. In turn, the EPA may impose heavy federal sanctions on valley
governments and businesses. These sanctions may include withholding federal transportation funds to local
governments. Therefore, staff recommends that the City adopt the attached resolution agreeing to implement
the described transportation control measures to control emission sources.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.p.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Start Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
March 29, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD.
CITY ATTORNEY ~"~=~'
CITY MANAGER ~
Authorization to Apply for State Park Bond Act of 2000 Funds for the Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project.
1).
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Bakersfield Approving the Applicant to
Apply for Grant Funds for the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program
under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection
Bond Act of 2000 in the Amount of $813,000. (Ward 1).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2000, California voters approved Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean
Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. This act provides funding for competitive
distributions to agencies such as the city of Bakersfield.
In December 1999, Aquatic Design Group performed a needs assessment study of all 9 existing pools
in the city's system. The report identifies corrective actions made necessary by Title 24 of the State
of California Administrative Code. All health or safety risk corrections were addressed immediately
after the report was provided to the City, however, most of the corrections identified are a
"grandfatherable condition" that are allowed to exist until such time as when the facility is having work
done in which the scope of the work allows for the corrections to be remedied. This grant
application, for the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program under the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, if successful,
will provide 70% of the funding for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project
to make necessary corrections and enhance the facility by providing modern play elements to better
serve the public. The additional 30% funding, which is a required match for the granl, will be achieved
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March 29, 2002, 9:15am
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with the use of CDBG Section 108 loan funds.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project will include replacement of the
pump, filter, and piping; demolition and replace all decking; saw cut pool structure and install floor
returns; sand blast and plaster pool; and tile lane lines and depth markers. Enhancements will
include a new lighting system, a large slide feature, shade structures, and a water play feature.
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March 29, 2002, 9:15am
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MEETING DATE:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
April 10, 2002 AGENDA SEcTiOn.
· Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.q.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
March 20, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
New Job Specification, Reclassification and Change to Salary Schedule
1) Amendment No. 4 to Resolution No. 122-01 setting salaries and related benefits for officers
and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units and
adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Park Construction & Facilities Planner
2)
3)
New Job Specification: Park Construction & Facilities Planner
Reclassification: Supervisor II- Parks to Park Construction & Facilities Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the reclassification
and new job specification.
BACKGROUND:
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation & Parks has requested the reclassification of the Supervisor II - Parks
position occupied by Ken Trone to the new Park Construction & Facilities Planner classification.
Mr. Trone's responsibilities have clearly shifted away from that cfa Supervisor II - Parks responsible for
daily horticultural activities and park/facility maintenance. For sometime; he has functioned as a project
manager responsible for the development of park and facility short- and long-range strategic plans which
includes the five-year master plan, feasibility studies, environmental assessments and construction
projects. In addition, he is responsible for environmental document review, project development, grant
application and administration, RFP preparation and bid management, as well as supervision of a staff of
eleven (11 )trades and technical staff.
Based upon an external survey and internal benchmarking, the salary range has been set equivalent to
other City positions with a comparable level and scope of responsibility.
SUMMARY
The reclassification and new job specification was approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board at
their March 19, 2002 meeting. The Recreation & Parks Department has adequate funds in their budget to
fund this increase.
March 12, 2002, 9:00am
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ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
REPORT
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.r.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
(1)
(2)
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 21, 2002
Tract Maps/Improvement Agreements
DEPARTME.'r.EAD
CITY ATTOR ~
CITY MANAGER ~
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Kyle Carter Homes, Inc. for Tract
6013 Phase 2 located north of Hageman Road and east Fruitvale Avenue.
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Riverlakes Investment Company, LLC
for Tract 6048 located north of Olive Drive and east of Calloway Drive. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Agreements
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.
NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE
FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
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March 28, 2002, 3:08pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.s.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 12, 2002
.J~,P~ RI3~'ED
DEPARTMENT HE~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 429, Proceeding 1321, inhabited
territory located generally north of Ming Avenue, west of Anita Lane. (Ward 7)
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 4 acres of inhabited land, which is currently developed with single
family residential and located north of Ming Avenue, west of Anita'Lane.
The property owners of the territory have all consented to annexation.
MO:pjt
(admin~apr~4-10- 429)
March 14, 2002, 8:29am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 12, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.t.
DEPARTMENT HEAI~~
CiTY A-n-ORNEY~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 430, Proceeding 1323 uninhabited
territory located at the northeast corner of Noriega Road and Allen Road. (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 40 acres of uninhabited land, which is currently undeveloped and
located at the northeast corner of Noriega Road and~AIlen Road."
The property owner wishes to annex the site and develop single family residential in the city.
MO:pjt
(admin~apr~4-10- 430)
March 14, 2002, 8:29am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.u.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 12, 2002
DEPARTMENT H EAI~_..~_.~
cITy
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Agreement to Indemnify LAFCO for City Annexation No. 432, Proceeding 1331 uninhabited
territory located generally at the southwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Olive Drive.
(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 40 acres of uninhabited land, which is currently unde. veloped and
located generally at the southwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Olive Drive.
The property owner wishes to annex the site and develop single family residential in the city.
MO:pjt
(adrnin~apr~4-1 O- 432)
March 13, 2002, 1:49pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.v.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 22, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT/~/
/
CITY MANAGER ~
Agreement with Mogavero Notestine Association for conducting the Southeast Charrette not
to exceed Seventy Four Thousand Dollars ($74,000.00) (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is to conduct a Charrette for Southeast Bakersfield April 26, 27, and 28, 2002
designed to focus on development of solutions to revitalization issues in the southeastern areas of our
community. Requests for Proposals were sent to seven firms. Mogavero Notestine Associates (the
same firm conducted the Downtown Charrette) was the only respondent. The advisory committee has
reviewed the proposal and recommends retaining of this consultant to conduct the Charrette.
JH:pj t
(admin\apr~4-1 O-char)
March 22, 2002, 9:07am
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM NO: 8.w.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
March 27, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CII'Y ATTORNEY__~
CITY MAN'AGER ~
Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project: (WARD 1)
1. Agreement with Maranatha Corporation for $100,000 in HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) funds to acquire property to construct affordable single family homes in the
Lakeview/Cottonwood vicinity of the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
2. Appropriate Prior Year Entitlement ($35,201 ), Prior Year Program Income ($45,716) and
transfer HOME contingency ($19,083) to the Economic and Community Development
Operating Budget within the HOME program fund for the Southeast Bakersfield Infill
Housing Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends approval of the agreement contingent upon receipt of release of funds from HUD.
2. Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
On February 6, 2002, an amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2005 HOME budget was approved,
allocating $100,000 to fund property acquisition for Maranatha Corporation's infill housing construction
project. Maranatha will use HOME funds to purchase no less than 10 residential lots in the Infill Housing
Project area, (which is bounded by Lakeview Avenue, Brundage Lane, South King Street, and Virginia
Avenue) and build affordable housing. The developer will build at least ten affordable three and four
bedrooms/two baths homes. Homes will range from 1,151 square feet in the three bedroom house, to
1,400 square feet in the four bedroom house. Prices will range from $86,000 to $96,000 for the three and
four bedroom homes, respectively. The developer expects to complete lot acquisition within six months
of approval of this agreement and complete construction and sale of the homes with 16 months of
approval.
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Maranatha has secured its construction financing, and is in the process of securing funds for homebuyer's
assistance ($9,000 to $20,000 per home depending on the households income) from the Federal Home
Loan Bank through Bank of America. The City will assist with properly acquisition, up to $10,000 per lot.
A deed of trust will be executed by Maranatha for each property to ensure its compliance to the terms and
conditions of the agreement. A Declaration of Restrictions will be placed on each properly requiring the
initial homeowner to occupy the house as his/her primary residence for a five-year period and to be a Iow-
income homebuyer, initially. Sections 2 and 3 of the declaration call for total repayment of the City's
assistance if: 1) the initial Iow-income homebuyer sells the home within the five-year affordability period
to a person who is not Iow income; 2) the home is not maintained as the principal residence of the Iow-
income homeowner; 3) the home does not remain affordable to Iow-income persons during the five-year
affordability period.
Downpayment assistance programs and homebuyer programs such as Rural Gold Mortgage Program will
be used to facilitate homebuyer loans for Iow-income families. Staff will coordinate the construction,
development, homebuyer counseling and purchase, and will monitor continuing affordability, occupancy
and maintenance standards to assure the long term success of the neighborhood revitalization.
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March 29, 2002, 8:14am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.x.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: March 25, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY~--,./~_
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: Sale of City owned surplus property:
1. Agreement with Mt. Elgon Corporation to sell city-owned surplus property located at 407,
417, and 425 Lakeview Avenue for $10.00. (WARD 1)
2. Appropriate $2,850 CDBG prior year entitlement to the CDBG operating budget for escrow
fees and related reports.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
2. Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the CDBG 1998/99 Action Plan, the City Council approved $2,850 for the Mt. Elgon Market Project.
The purpose of this assistance is to help the Mt. Elgon Corporation, a community based development
organization (CBDO), acquire City-owned surplus property which will serve the residents of the southeast with
a certified farmers market (CFM) and job opportunities. The surplus properties are located at 407, 417, and
425 Lakeview Avenue. The CDBG funds were budgeted to pay the City's share of escrow related closing
costs.
The CBDO was incorporated to carry out neighborhood revitalization and community economic development
projects, and the city owned Lakeview project site was originally proposed by Mt. Elgon as a community
grocery store/job training center. Mt. Elgon recently revised their project business plan and now desires to
primarily operate a CFM consisting of an open-air, roofed structure with required flooring to serve Iow income
southeast residents. The activity has been revised and is now called the Mt. Elgon Farmers Market Business
Alliance Project.
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The significance of the CFM status is that customers will be able to use federal Women Infants and Children's
(WIC) vouchers to purchase fresh produce. The project will help produce a strong sense of community
identity, and bring people together from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. It will also serve as a
job/educational experience whereby providers gain produce experience and customers learn about their food
sources, have access to nutritional food/information, and engage in a multi-cultural experience.
The 28,000 square foot surplus property was originally purchased with federal Community Development Block
Grant ("CDBG") funds. Because federal funds were initially used, the attached land disposition project
agreement requires Mt. Elgon to adhere to all federal regulations for a minimum of five years. The surplus
property is valued at $28,000. The City completed a General Plan Consistency Finding (per State of California
65402 review requirements) before the City Planning Commission last year for the surplus property.
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April 2, 2002, 3:35pm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.y.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 21, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD"I~ ,~L.~..
CITY ATTORNEY ~;~'
CITY MANAGER ~
Westside Parkway Project:
Design Consultant Contract with URS Corporation Americas for preliminary highway
geometric design (not to exceed $100,000).
Appropriate $250,000 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the
Transportation Development Fund for design consultant costs and right-of-way
acquisition costs.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Design Consultant Contract and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: On April 3 & 4, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) is scheduled to adopt the
Westside Parkway project as a local facility rather than State Highway 58. Upon adoption of this project as
a local facility, the City of Bakersfield will become lead agency. The City of Bakersfield must then purchase
or otherwise encumber all necessary right-of-way for the Westside Parkway project by June 30, 2002.
Preliminary geometrics are required to establish necessary right-of-way takes, in order to perform appraisal
work so that the land may be purchased.
The consultant's work will provide all necessary geometrics to establish needed right-of-way. Additional funds
are also being appropriated to fund other miscellaneous work that must be done prior to Federal funds being
allocated to the City.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.z.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
DATE: March 22, 2002
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD .?
CITY A'rrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Assignment of Contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation
Allen Road Sewer Project (Scales Construction)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the assignment from Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation to
CBIZ Southern California, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
On February 20, 2002 the City Council approved awarding the Scales audit to Brown Armstrong based
on an audit team which included Jerry E. Randall as the lead CPA. Mr. Randall called on March 15, 2002 to
inform theCity he hadchanged firms andis nowwith CBIZSouthern California, Inc. Please see the attached
letter approving the assignment and the no conflict letter. Note Brown Armstrong was the only RFQ submitted
for the audit of the Scales matter.
CBIZ is now requesting an assignment of the Brown Armstrong contract. As Mr. Randall was the lead
CPA on the audit, staff is requesting the City Council approve the assignment.
Attachments
ADD:Isc
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March 22, 2002
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.aa.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
March 29, 2202
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ '~L.~
CITY AI'FORNEY 0~
CITY MANAGER ~
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 01-143 with Sturgeon & Sons to add $90,000
(for a total annual contract amount of $496,000) to provide median island
modification and street pulverizing for the Streets Division, earthmoving for the
Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility, and rental of a water truck for the Water
Department.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Amendment.
BACKGROUND: The annual contract with Sturgeon & Son, Incorporated was approved at the June 13,
2001 Council meeting. The first Amendment was approved at the February 20, 2002 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 $90,000 is needed for the following:
· To complete median island modifications and street pulverizing
$55,000
· Earthmoving at the Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility
$15,000
· Rental of a 4,000 gallon water truck - $20,000
for on-going Water Department projects and for
maintenance along the Kern River
Funds for these projects are included in the FY2001-02 operating budgets of each department.
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March 29. 2C~2, 9:38am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.bb.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: March 27, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. RP 01-081 with K.M Scrivner, inc. to add $3,106 (total
contract amount $27,747) for additional planters, trees, and shrubs for Union Avenue median
landscape project. (Ware 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND:
On November 2, 2001, the City entered into an Agreement No. RP 01-081 with K.M. Scrivner, Inc. for Union
Avenue and Landscape Improvements between Niles and Bernard Streets for $24,641. The scope of work
to be completed included installation of an irrigation system and landscaping materials for the Union Avenue
median project. To enhance the aesthetic value and increase tree canopy coverage, the Pubtic Works
Department was able to include six additional planters, trees, and shrubs within the project site.
The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Due to cost savings
from the total project, there are CDBG funds available to add the planters (tree wells), trees, and shrubs.
An additional $3,106 is needed for a total contract not to exceed $27,747. Approval by the City Council is
now required because the total contract amount is over $25,000.
March 27, 2002, 5:47pm
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.cc.
TO:
FROhl:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 26, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA_I~.
CITY ATTORNEY(J
CITY MANAGER
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 01-064 with Granite Construction in the
amount of $121,772.92 (for a total contract amount of $2,097,447.92) for the White Lane
Street Resurfacing and Street Widening Construction from Wilson Road to Dovewood Street
Project. (Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order.
BACKGROUND: This project provides for the resurfacing and reconstruction of White Lane between
Wilson Road and Dovewood Street. This change order provides for additional roadway reconstruction on White
Lane east of Stine Road and for construction of a right turn lane at Stine Road.
During the course of construction, it was discovered that a considerable number of areas on White Lane east of
Stins Road need to be reconstructed. The reconstruction of these areas of roadway are necessary in order to
maimain the long term performance of this heavily traveled roadway. After extensive cost analysis and
implementation of value engineering techniques, the cost of this reconstruction will be $107,895.72.
In addition, staff recommends constructing a right turn lane at the southwest corner of White Lane and Stine Road
concurrently with this resurfacing project. The right turn lane was an anticipated future improvement which can
be completed earlier than anticipated. This right turn lane would enhance the traffic movement on White Lane.
The dght turn lane can be constructed by increasing the existing contract quantities at the current contract prices.
The total cost for installing this right turn lane will be $13,877.20.
The total cost of this contract change order is $121,772.92. Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover this change
order.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.dd.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 27, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD~-~'~'-'
CITY ATFORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Contract Change Order No. I to Agreement No. 02-028 with Granite Construction in the
amount of $48,180.00 (for a total contract amount of $551,579.00) for the Roadway Widening,
Striping, and Traffic Signal Modification on Brimhall Road between Calloway Drive and Coffee
Road Project. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order.
BACKGROUND: This project provides for the resurfacing, reconstruction, and restriping of Brimhall Road
between Coffee Road and Calloway Drive. During the course of construction, it was discovered that the south
portion of Brimhall Road between Windsong Street and Calloway Drive has deteriorated to the point of needing
complete reconstruction rather than the originally planned asphalt overlay. This additional roadway reconstruction
is necessary in order to insure that this widening and repair effort will result in long term performance of the
roadway. The total cost of this change order is $48,180.00. Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover this change
order.
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April 2, 2002, 1:57pm
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.ee.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 20, 2002
DEPARTMENT HEAD~
CITY ATI'ORNEY ,~
CITY MANAGER
Kroll Way Bridge, West of Gosford Road(Ward 5):
1. Accept bid to award contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of
$248,010.00 to construct this project.
2. License to Encroach on Right of Way with Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
for Kroll Way crossing of the Arvin-Edison Canal.
3. Appropriate $65,000.00 fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within
the Transportation Development Fund (TDF).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid, award of contract, and approval of both
the License to Encroach and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: In accordance with Agreement 71-67 between the City and California State University,
the City of Bakersfield agreed to provide the campus an easterly access point at Kroll Way. The access
includes a bridge on Kroll Way to cross the Arvin-Edison Canal; therefore, a License to Encroach on Right
of Way is needed. The City is coordinating the project with California State University who is currently
designing a road on campus to meet the City's project. Completion of the project is targeted for the
beginning of June 2002, before the University's commencement ceremonies.
The project has been scheduled for construction in the 2001-2002 Fiscal year. The Engineer's estimate
for the project is $180,000. Additional funds are required to award this project.
1(one) acceptable bid was received on April 2, 2002 as follows:
Granite Construction Company
3000 James Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
In the amount of
$248,010.00
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April 3. 2002, 9:39AM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April10,2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.ff.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 27, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, $106,336.23, for one (1) replacement Patch Truck for the
Streets Division.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND:
as follows:
Invitations to bid were sent to twenty-four (24) vendors. Four (4) bids were received,
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA 93303
Gibbs International
3525 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Bakersfield Truck Center
7~h Standard Road & Highway 99
Bakersfield, CA 93380
Central Valley Truck Center
2707 So. East Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(City) in the amount of $106,336.23
(City) in the amount of $107,639.32
(County)
in the amount of
in the amount of
$108,115.51
$113,741.85
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March 27, 2002, 10:12arc
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.gg.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 26, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY MANAGER ~
Two (2) Dump Trucks (additional) for Streets Division.
1. Award Bid to Central Valley Truck Center for $176,844.53.
2. Appropriate and transfer $52,000 General Fund beginning balance and $82,000
Council contingency to the Equipment Management Fund operating budget for
two additional 10 cubic yard dump trucks for the Streets division.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and appropriation of funds therefore.
BACKGROUND: On March 6, 2002 the City Council appropriated $520,000 General Fund beginning
balance to the Equipment Management Fund for additional equipment, namely a Road Reclaimer/Soil
Stabilizer ($250,000) and a Street Paver ($270,000)~ to accelerate the City's Street Maintenance program.
The actual cost was approximately $477,000 leaving $43,000 available. Staff proposes to use the
remaining $43,000 in addition to appropriating $52,000 fund balance and transferring $82,000 from Council
contingency to fund two additional dump trucks. The additional dump trucks will be used to complement
the aforementioned additional road equipment.
Invitations to bid were sent to nineteen (19) vendors. 2 bids were received as follows:
Central Valley Truck Center
2707 S. East Avenue
Fresno, CA 93425
Bakersfield Truck Center
8730 Golden State Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (County)
In the amount of
In the amount of
$176,844.53
$196,773.72
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.hho
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 25, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A TTORNL~Y
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Accept bid from Pioneer Equipment Company, $29,547.38, for one (1) replacement trencher
for Parks Division.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: Invitations were sent to eight (8) vendors. The articulated trencher with a 48 inch boom
is a specialized piece of equipment with steering that allows for a high degree of maneuverability in narrow
spaces. The body of the unit pivots in the middle to allow for angled motion. One (1) bid was received, as
follows:
Pioneer Equipment Company
4400 Rosedale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(County) in the amount of $29,547.38
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March 26, 2002, 2:26pm
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April10,2002 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
March 28, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEADf/./~
CITY A'I-FORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT:
Accept bids from U. S. Traffic Corporation $33.247.55, 3M $24,756.52, Synchronex $12,
226.50, and Pacific Lighting Sales $2,348.78, for traffic signal control equipment. Total
$75,579.35
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bids.
BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to thirty-three (33) vendors. Eight (8) bids were received.
In order to get the best price, staff recommend award as follows:
U. S. Traffic Corporation
9603 John Street
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
3M
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144
Synchronex
1420 N. Claremont Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
Pacific Lighting Sales
23666 Birtcher Drive #100
Lake Forest, CA 97630
109 items
in the amount of
25 items
in the amount of
$33,247.55
$24,756.52
6 items
in the amount of $12,226.50
6 items
in the amount of $2,348.78
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March 28, 2002, 8:22am
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION:
Consent Calendar'
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
April 2, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CiTYA.i-i-ORNEY//~"/~
CITY MANAGER
Replacement loader for Public Works 1. Rescind award to Construction Machinery, Incorporated, $88,641.05 for loader.
2. Accept bid from Quinn Company, $95,613.38, for one (1) replacement loader.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rescinding award to Construction Machinery, Inc. and
accepting bid from Quinn Company.
BACKGROUND:
On March 6, 2002, Council awarded the purchase of an articulated 4-wheel drive loader to Construction
Machinery, Incorporated (CMl) in Bakersfield. Since that time, CMl has ceased doing I~usin~ss. CMl
representatives contend they will reopen inthe near future. Finance Department staff, after consulting with
the City Attorney's office, recommends rescinding the award to CMl and awarding the bid to the second
lowest bidder, Quinn Company, in the amount of $95,613.38. Funds are available for this award.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.kk.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: March 29, 2002 CITY ATTORNEY ~/'~-~
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER ~
Transfer $45,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund/Capital Improvement Project (ClP) Budget to
the Equipment Management Fund ($20,000) and the General Fund ($25,000) operating
budgets for the Department of Recreation and Parks. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the transfer.
BACKGROUND:
On March 6, 2002, the City Council approved a lease with Centennial Center for office space at 900 Truxtun
Avenue to become effective July 1, 2002. This new office building will house the Economic/Community
Development and Recreation and Parks Departments.
To prepare the building for use by the C;ty, it will need to be equipped for phones, computers, and other
items. The work consists of installation of a telephone system, cabling, and radio system ($20,000),
computer equipment for network connections ($10,000), and various furniture/equipment items and moving
expenses ($15,000). The initial CIP budget item of $45,000 was to be used to obtain a portable office
building for Park administrative staff which is no longer needed with administrative staff moving to the new
building.
March 29, 2002, 8:43am
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent. Calendar
ITEM: 8.1 ].
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
March 15, 2001
Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction Program:
DEPARTMENT HEAD f~
CITY ATTORNEY ~-'~'~"
crn, MANAGE.
Authorize the addition of one Heavy Equipment Operator and two Light Equipment
Operators to the Street Division's operating budget within the General Fund to
provide additional staffing for the City's resurfacing/reconstruction program.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 3 additional positions.
BACKGROUND: City Manager Report 2-02, regarding the street resurfacing/reconstruction program, was
presented to Council at its March 6, 2002, meeting. This Report included an overview of the program
to be done through the Capital Improvement Program and the Streets Division's maintenance efforts.
Council was presented with two phases in regards to work which the Streets Division could perform on
this program. Phase 1 proposed reconstruction and resurfacing of major streets adding equipment and
a limited number of staff. Phase 2 proposed substantial increases in the reconstruction and resurfacing
of major streets by the Streets Division with the addition of equipment and sufficient staff for an additional
paving crew.
Staff recommended that we proceed with Phase 1, which included purchase of a road reclaimer
(pulverizer), paving machine, and two dump trucks. Phase 1 also included adding a Heavy Equipment
Operator and two Light Equipment Operators to the Streets Division's Maintenance Section staff. The
purchase of the pulverizer and paving machine, which are both needed to proceed with Phase 1, was
approved by council at the March 6, 2002 meeting. The pulverizer was purchased and delivered Fdday,
March 8, 2002, and the paving machine will be delivered within a few weeks.
The additional staff is needed to operate the new equipment and allow the Streets Division some flexibility
to work in two areas at one time performing street resurfacing and reconstruction. Approval of these
positions would allow this Division to take full advantage of the current paving season and still be
aggressive in their preventative street maintenance program.
Additional funds for the positions are not required in the current fiscal year as anticipated savings from
vacant positions can be utilized. However, approval of these positions will increase the Streets Division
operating budget by $131,000 in salaries and benefits beginning in fiscal year 2002-03.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8.mm.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
April 1,2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ,/~-~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Addition to Management Information Systems (MIS) Staff:
1. Approve two (2) additional Office Systems Technicians, and
2. Transfer $19,000 from City Council Contingency to the MIS Operating Budget in the
General Fund to provide funding for two (2) additional Office Systems Technicians.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the positions and the transfer.
BACKGROUND:
The staff of the City of Bakersfield has become reliant upon computer technology to be more effective in our
daily work. In fact, many more City employees use personal computers (PC's) than ever before. Word
processing, email, and internet are tools that we use on a daily basis. Since 1996, we have added 225 new
PC's and many laser printers to our inventory of computer equipment. Of course, computer equipment must
be maintained and repaired in a reasonable time frame in order for the staff to remain effective.
While we have increased the number of PC's, we have not kept pace with a corresponding number of PC
Technicians in the Management Information Systems (MIS) division. As a result, the back-up in calls for
service has increased and we are unable to respond in a timely manner. Currently, the ratio of PC
Technicians to PC's is about 130 to 1. The problem has become so acute that sometime users may wait
weeks before a technician can respond to their call for service. This is an unacceptable level of service to
have PC's down for that long given our daily reliance on them.
Therefore, staff recommends that two (2) Office Systems Technicians be funded immediately from City
Council Contingency funds. After including the new PC's that will be added in FY 02-03, adding these
positions will reduce the ratio of technicians to PC's to about 100 to 1. This will reduce our response time and
allow us to resolve computer problems more quickly. Other management efforts are being made by the MIS
division to improve response time that will also help improve the situation.
The annual cost, including benefits, for two Office Systems Technicians is $112,171, or $56,085 a each. Staff
proposes that these positions be added in this fiscal year at a cost of about $19,000. Therefore, we
recommend that $19,000 be transferred from City Council Contingency to the MIS Operating Budget in the
General Fund. These positions are proposed as part of the upcoming budget proposal for FY 02-03, so that
future funding of the position will be provided for as well.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.nn.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
March 15, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD_~__
CIT'fAI'rORN~.~~_
CITY MANAGER 0'~
SUBJECT: Acceptance of 2000-01 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Statement
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of audit report.
BACKGROUND: The above audit report was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for
review and recommendation. The Committee accepted the audit report at its Meeting of March 14, 2002.
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 Station's operating expenses.
Th accuracy and 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 report.
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REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.oo.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT: 1.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
April 2, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Recommend removal of Imogean McGill from the Citizens Advisory Committee Member
due to excessive absences, and recruitment of new member.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends removal of CCSAC member and recruitment by City Clerk of new member.
BACKGROUND:
On February 10, 1999, City Council appointed Imogean McGill, the nomination by Council Member
Carson, to serve as a Committee member on the Citizen's Community Services Advisory Committee
CCSAC).
Pursuant to the CCSAC bylaws, a member may be removed if he/she misses more than two meetings
in a calendar year. According to staff records, CCSAC met eight times in 2001 and Ms. McGill was absent
from four of those meetings.
Staff attempted to contact Ms. McGill by telephone in January 2002, and was informed that her
telephone was disconnected. On January 11, 2002, the City Attorney's Office sent Ms. McGill a letter
requesting that she contact staff and advise us of a number where she could be reached. The letter also
asked whether she was still interested in serving on the Committee. Staff has not received a response to the
letter and it was not returned as "undeliverable." Although agendas have been mailed to Ms. McGill, she has
missed all of the 2002 CCSAC meetings.
At the March meeting, CCSAC unanimously passed a motion recommending to City Council that Ms.
McGill be replaced due to excessive absences; therefore, Staff recommends that Council remove Imogean
McGill as a committee member and authorize the City Clerk to begin recruitment for a new committee
member.
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IMEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.pp.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
April 1, 2002
Cost Recovery Program Update
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER (~'7/-~7
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends refer to Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND:
State law requires new fees and charges, as well as increases in existing fees and charges, be
adopted by ordinance or resolution following a public hearing. The City's procedure is provided for
in Chapter 3.70 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
The City's biennial review process includes a thorough review of all fees every two years to check
assumptions for labor costs, materials usage, etc. Staff has performed a thorough review of all fees
for calendar year 2002 and is recommending some adjustments to fees in cases where warranted.
The rate increases generally are consistent with inflation. In cases where that does not apply an
explanation or justification is provided. Based on the April 2001 Building Valuation Data tables the
residential and commercial construction fees are proposed to be reduced to keep cost in line with
revenues. The City of Bakersfield will continue to have some of the lowest building fees for
comparable cities as building activity continues to be strong.
City staff has reviewed the proposed changes with Building Industry representatives and they have
indicated they are not opposed to the proposed changes. This administrative report refers the
proposed fees to the Budget and Finance Committee for their review and input prior to the public
hearing. Staff will schedule the required public hearing for May 8, 2002 for the purpose of receiving
additional input, and Council may then consider the adopt!on of the fees by resolution.
Recreation/Cultural fees are proposed to become effective September 1, 2002. Development
Services fees require a sixty (60) day waiting period and shall become effective on July 15, 2002.
All other fees are proposed to increase or decrease beginning June 1, 2002.
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2002 Cost Recovery Overview
Staff has prepared a detailed worksheet indicating proposed new fees, reduced fees, restructured
or unusual increased fees, development fees and fees recommended for removal from the master
fee schedule for your review. Some of the more noteworthy proposed fees are briefly summarized
below.
New Fees
B-23 Fire Suppression-Permit Processing. This is a new $85 fee to be charged to businesses
to recover the staff cost for reviewing the risk management and spill prevention control plans,
and hazardous waste violation follow up as required by law.
B-26
Minor Land Division Review. This is a new $890 fee proposed by Public Works for an
owner initiated parcel merger. A property owner can apply to merge contiguous parcels under
common ownership without reverting to acreage. This fee is for the cost incurred by staff to
review the application request, prepare the environmental determination, notice of decision
and recording a certificate of merger. This fee was recommended by the Development
Streamlining Task Force. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance for Lot Mergers, the
developers had to use the Parcel Map or Parcel Map Waiver process to merge lots. The Lot
Merger process is much faster and is equivalent to the Lot Line Adjustment process. The fee
for this process is equivalent to the current fee charged for a lot line adjustment.
D-61 Business Regulation. This is a new $300 fee proposed by the City Manager's Office to
recover the City's cost of processing the alcohol license application. The State of California
has passed legislation requiring in certain circumstances the person seeking the Alcoholic
Beverage Control license must have a statement from the local governing agency indicating
the issuance of the license meets with the community's public convenience and or necessity.
The City developed a process to accommodate this new legislation, absorbing the costs
involved in the process at no cost to the applicant. However, this service is very specific to
the individual wishing to obtain the approval and requires the involvement of several
departments, including police background searches on applicants and related reporting
district reports. Staff is proposing a $300 non-refundable application fee be charged for this
service.
Reduced Fees
A-1 New Residential and Commercial Construction; A-2 Residential Addition, Alteration,
Remodel or Repair; and A-3 Commercial Addition, Alteration, Remodel or Repair.
Development Services is proposing to modify building fees to incorporate the April 2001
Building Valuation Data which is designed to account for all aspects of construction costs from
plan checking to the final inspections. The valuation data reflects national average costs per
square foot and each jurisdiction applies a regional modifier to account for local construction
costs in their area. Based on this data the City of Bakersfield is proposing to reduce fees to
only recover the cost of providing building inspection and plan checking services. In order to
hold revenues at an equal or lower level, we are proposing to reduce the "fee factor" from
0.0066 to 0.0055 for residential construction; from 0.0088 to 0.0078 for commercial
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construction under $1,000,000; and from 0.0078 to 0.0068 for commercial construction over
$1,000,000. The impact on residential would be a decrease of $84.51 on a 2,000 square foot
home valued at $120,680. This would decrease the fee for a single family residence from
$851.32 to $766.81.
B-37
Map & Improvement Plan Checking - Grading Plan Review. Public Works is proposing to
reduce the fee from $304 plus $15 per acre to $270 plus $15 per acre to standardize the fee
for all grading plan checks for subdivision tracts just as in commemial projects and other multi-
family plans, parcel maps and parcel map waivers in excess of 5 acres in size. The standard
time involved in all categories are similar.
Restructured or Increased Cost Fee-~
A-10 Fire Safety Review/Inspection. The Fire Department is proposing to increase various
inspection and reinspection fees to reflect the actual cost. Many of the fees in this category
are currently 50% of the actual cost and this request is to recover the true cost. It is
anticipated that fee increases in this category will provide greater incentive for businesses to
bring their facility into compliance based on the first inspections and reduce the necessity for
multiple inspections for the same issue.
B-34
Concurrent Applications - Maps. Development Services is proposing to increase this fee
from $4,166 per application to $7,000 per application. A Concurrent Application represents
a blended process that includes both a general plan amendment and a zone change. This
increase is requested because of the increased staff time required to work on complex
general plan amendments and zone changes which continually require more project analysis
and management involvement. The fee for a typical zone change is $2,537 or $3,045 for a
PCD/PUD zone change and a general plan amendment is $4,060. If combined, the cost of
these services would be either $6,597 or $7,105 depending on the nature of the zone change.
The Concurrent Application fee is presently set at $4,166 which does not adequately recover
the costs to process the application which averages $7,653. Staff is proposing to move
toward full recovery for this fee, however, if desired the fee increase could be implemented
incrementally.
D-75
Animal Regulation. Dog Licenses and Impound Charges. The SPCA has an agreement
with the City to provide animal control services. The SPCA has been experiencing increases
in operating costs in addition to costs incurred through new state mandates requiring
additional kenneling stays and related costs. The City recently increased the contract with the
SPCA to help cover a portion of the increases. To ensure that a portion of costs are borne by
those who use the SPCA services, the SPCA has requested increases in City licensing and
animal control fees. The last increase in fees was in 1993.
The SPCA is proposing to increase the current fee for altered animals from $14, $28, and $42
for one, two and three-year periods to $15, $30 and $45, respectively; offering senior
discounts on altered animals ($10,$20, and $30); increasing the licensing late fee from $10
to $20; increasing medical fees from $5 to $10. A survey of fees of other agencies was
conducted to ensure the proposed fees were in keeping with those charged by others.
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E-83
Recreation Center Rental- Charge after 10 p.m. Recreation and Parks 'are proposing to
increase the fee from $10 per hour to $50 per hour. Currently when a recreation center rental
is scheduled to end at 10 p.m. or later, a charge of $10 per hour is charged for every hour
over the specified rental time. This is charged in addition to the regular hourly rental fee for
the facility. If the renter does not vacate the facility at the specified time the a Recreation
Specialist must be called out, incurring a cost which is substantially more than the hourly cost
of part-time personnel.
Develooment Fees
In general the development fees are proposed to increase approximately 3 to 6% which
reflects the increase in the consumer price index since the last fee update occurred in June
2000.
Fee Removed From Master Schedule
A-11 Sewer Stoppage Investigation. Staff is proposing to remove this fee because it is never
charged to the customer.
E-83
Recreation Center Equipment Rental. Tables and chairs are most commonly rented by
Non-Profit and private groups. Staff is proposing to remove this fee because the nominal
amount of rental revenue earned, does not offset the administrative work involved in
calculating the charges and ensuring the correct number of tables and chairs are set up.
Other types of equipment is rarely requested and an increase in rental requests in not
anticipated with the deletion of the fee
City staff is recommending the proposed changes to the Master Fee Schedule be reviewed by the
Budget and Finance Committee as presented.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8.qq.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ '
DATE: April 2, 2002 CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Adult-Related Businesses
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends referral to Legislative and Litigation Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Councilmember David Couch requested this issue be placed on the agenda for Council referral to the
Legislative and Litigation Committee for the purpose of reviewing the extent of current City Ordinance
regulation of siting and operations of adult-related establishments within existing case law-established
permissible parameters.
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April 2, 2002, 8:20am
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.a.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
March 14, 2002
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HE~/,
CITY MANAGER
Adoption of Negative Declaration with mitigation measures for the State Route-178/Fairfax
Road Intemhange Project. (Ward 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the Negative Declaration, with mitigation
measures, for the State Route-178/Fairfax Road Interchange Project.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adoption of the proposed Negative
Declaration is necessary for the City of Bakersfield to proceed with plans for constructing of the
interchange at State Route-178/Fairfax Road.
In cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, the City of Bakersfield has taken the
lead to construct the interchange at State Route-178/Fairfax Road. The purpose of the project is to
improve traffic flow, traffic safety, and to mitigate traffic related noise impacts. The proposal involves
the widening of Fair[ax Road at State Route-99, and construction of an interchange. The
improvements will occur on Fair[ax Road, between Auburn Street and just south of State Route-178,
and along State Route-178 between Oswell Street to just east of Fairfax Road. Most of the work for
the project will occur within the right-of-way of State Route-178.
The project will include a modified diamond design interchange at the existing at grade
intersection of Fairfax Road and State Route-178, widening State Route-178, adding three
on-ramps, two off-ramps and a sound attenuation wall along the north side of State Route-
178. The sound wall will range in height between six feet in height at Auburn Court to 14 feet
at Eastridge Court. Fairfax Road will cross over State Route-178 with sidewalks on both sides
to accommodate pedestrians.
In addition to the CEQA document, the City of Bakersfield has also prepared a Categorical Exclusion
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Highway Administration, in
cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, is the lead agency for the NEPA
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document. Both agencies are currently processing the Categorical Exclusion. The document is likely
to be completed and approved next month. The City of Bakersfield is not required to take any action
on the NEPA document.
During the review period from January 31, 2002, to March 1, 2002 the City of Bakersfield received
comments on the proposed Negative Declaration from The California Regional Water Quality Control
Board and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The Regional Water Quality Control
Board indicated that the City of Bakersfield must submit a Notice of Intent to comply with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000002 for Discharges of
Storm Water associated with construction activity to the State Water Resources Control Board and
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must be prepared. As indicated in the Initial Study, the City
of Bakersfield will comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.
CAS000002 for Discharges of Storm Water associated with construction activity. The City of
Bakersfield will also prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and submit a Notice of Intent
to the State Water Resources Control Board thirty days prior to the commencement of construction
activities.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District indicates that a Negative Declaration is adequate
for the project. The project is subject to District Regulation VIII - Fugitive Dust Rules. The applicant
should contact the District's Permit Services section in regards to any permits that may be required
for the construction of this project. Any equipment subject to the District's Permit to Operate
requirements must obtain an Authority To Construct (ATC) from the District. Construction or
installation of equipment, which requires an ATC, and intimately related appurtenances such as
foundation and utility hookups for the equipment, cannot begin until an ATC is obtained. Depending
upon the nature and complexity of the application and staff workload, ATC approval can take several
months.
Because of the height of the sound wall (> 6 feet), a meeting was held on January 15, 2002 with all
affected property owners. There were approximately 40 people in attendance with city staff and
Councilman Maggard. Support for the sound wall was nearly unanimous. In addition, staff met with
approximately 15 property owners adjacent to the southwest corner of the interchange. Concerns
were primarily focused on visual impacts which will be mitigated by interchange landscaping.
The proposed Negative Declaration is attached for the City Council's review and consideration.
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March 18, 2002, 1:1Opm
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 10, 2002
IAGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 9.b.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: March 28, 2002 CITY A'rrORNEY ~
SUBJECT:
Red Light Photo Enforcement:
Public Hearing regarding implementation of Red Light Photo Enforcement Program.
Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for Digital
Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Cameras.
RECOMMENDA~ON:
Staff recommends Council conduct the public hearing and approve the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City has been exploring the implementation of an automated red light photo enforcement program
for some time. Due to changes in technology, recent court cases and industry pricing structures the
implementation of the program has been delayed. Staff conducted an RFP process but none of the
responding vendors were able to meet the city's needs and requirements regarding the red light photo
enforfcement program. After contacting additional vendors staff has determined that the red light photo
enforcement program offered by Redflex Traffic Systems can meet the requirements of the City. This was
reported to the City Council at a recent workshop. Staff has subsequently negotiated a contract with Redflex
to provide a digital automated red light photo enforcement program.
Key elements of the program are:
· Contract term of 5 years with two - 1 year extensions at the City's option.
Installation of systems at six intersections with twelve approaches (2 at each intersection) with an
option of a second phase of another four intersections and eight approaches (2 at each intersection).
Redflex will construct and maintain the system
· Performance clauses to maintain control and city's ability to terminate for non-performance.
· A fixed fee of $89.00 per issued citation.
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The Police Department will have responsibility for administering and overseeing the program. Specific
locations for photo enforcement will be determined by the Police Department, Public Works Traffic
Engineering staff and the vendor based on traffic volumes, accident and red light violation data and other
relevant information.
The Public Hearing regarding the implementation of the program is required by state law and was noticed in
the Bakersfield Californian. Upon award of the contract, staff will work with the vendor to provide public
information regarding the implementation of the program and notice regarding red light photo enfomement
in the City as required by law. There will also be a warning period prior to the issuance of actual citations
and final implementation of the program.
Redflex has successfully implemented red light photo enforcement programs in the California cities of
Ventura, San Juan Capistrano, Culver City, Garden Grove, and Fremont. They also have systems in place
in Oregon, Ohio and Arizona.
Staff recommends conducting the public hearing and approval of the agreement.
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