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,- MARCH 29, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING
l�trnFt� REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by Public Statements
that will encourage comments pertaining to the Workshop and Closed Session matters only.
The Council will recess into Closed Session. Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, any
Closed Session action will be announced prior to adjournment of the meeting. At 5:15 p.m.,
the Regular Meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items.
WORKSHOPS
Item 3a. City Council Goals Update. City staff will provide a report on the proposed updates
and changes made to the City Council Goals to date. Staff will continue to receive
comments from the City Council and present the final draft for approval during the next City
Council meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding one item of existing litigation and
one item of pending litigation.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ordinances
Item 8e. Senior Refuse Rebate Pro__ rq am. In 1987, the City Council established the Senior
Refuse Rebate Program, which provides a 50 percent rebate of the annual trash fee to senior
citizens who are at least 65 years old or older and who own and occupy a single - family
house. Those who meet the criteria enroll in the program each year in order to receive the
rebate. As of the most recent year, approximately 5,600 individuals received the rebate of
$95. Over the past several years, the State has changed how cities and other public entities
are allowed to charge property - related fees, such as refuse, sewer and water fees. These
changes, along with recent court cases, have resulted in staff determining that the non -
senior refuse ratepayers are being charged more than their fair share for the trash services,
which is not allowed under state law. Staff provided a presentation during the March 8t" City
Council meeting and the City Council approved first reading of an ordinance repealing the
program. Staff is recommending second reading and adoption of the ordinance, which will
become effective in 30 days if passed.
Resolutions
Item 8g. Senate Bill 649. In September 2016, the City Council adopted an emergency
ordinance regarding Wireless Communication Facilities in the public right -of -way. The
ordinance was developed in response to cellular companies requesting approval to place its
equipment in the public right -of -way (streets, sidewalks, alleys, etc.). The ordinance, in part,
promotes collocation of equipment on existing poles (such as existing street lights) and
provides general standards governing the look, size, location, and impacts of that
equipment. In February 2017, State Senator Ben Hueso (D - San Diego) introduced Senate Bill
(SB) 649, which, if enacted, will eliminate most local control over the installation and
operation of these facilities within the public right -of -way, essentially making the ordinance
passed by the City Council inapplicable. Staff believes the City should retain control over
how to best regulate its right -of -way as it relates to wireless telecommunication facilities (and
other utilities) and therefore requests the City Council adopt a resolution in opposition to SB
649.
Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP
Item 8u. Sale Process for "Speakeasy" House. As part of the 24th Street Widening Project, the
City acquired a 1920's era single - family residence along 24th Street just west of Bay Street. The
house is believed to been utilized as a speakeasy during the Prohibition era. Despite its
history, the Kern County Museum would not accept the property due to significant exterior
renovations that modified the original structure. However, the City still desires to preserve the
home by offering the structure for sale through an auction. The plan requires the buyer to
relocate onto an adjacent City -owned lot that faces Bay Street. Staff is requesting the City
Council approve the sale process and plan, which slightly varies from the normal process in
which the City sells surplus property. The process sets for an auction of the house and the
remnant Bay Street lot in April 2017. Only contractors with a special type of license may
acquire the house, and they will be responsible for insuring that the appropriate contractor
relocate the house to the remnant lot. Prospective buyers must provide the City with a
$20,000 deposit to insure that the buyer relocates the house within 75 days of the date of the
auction. The plan does allow the Public Works Director the discretion to extend the
deadlines, if necessary.
Bids
Item 8ac. Centennial Corridor - Kern River Bridge Package. The Kern River Bridge
Improvements Project is the first phase of the Centennial Corridor Project. The Centennial
Corridor will ultimately connect existing State Route 58 at Real Road to the Westside Parkway.
The Kern River Bridge includes the widening of two existing bridges that cross over the Kern
River and Truxtun Avenue. These widened bridges will provide for the ultimate mainline
freeway for both eastbound and westbound traffic on future State Route (SR) 58. The project
also includes the construction of the future westbound SR -58 off -ramp to Mohawk Street; this
off -ramp requires the construction of two new bridges, one to cross over the Kern River and
one to cross over Truxtun Avenue. Staff is requesting the City Council accept the low bid and
award the contract for the project to Security Paving Company to begin this phase of the
project. Staff is also requesting an amendment to the agreement with Parsons Transportation
Group for support services during construction of the project, as well as an appropriation of
funds.
Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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