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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/29/17 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTSr AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS ,- 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 cc: Department Heads City Manager's File City Clerk's File News Media File Agenda Highlights - March 29, 2017 Council Meeting Page 2