HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2003 AGENDA PACKETBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Pre-Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
2.
(15 rain)
PREMEETING
ROLL CALL
WORKSHOP
a. Cost Recovery Program update.
(Staff comments by Asst. to the City Manager, Darnell Haynes.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9. Stevens v. City of
Bakersfield; KCSC Case No. 249329-NFT
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.
REGULAR MEETING
1. INVOCATION by Pastor Gary Barber, Oaks Community Church.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Michael Redd, Jr., 6th Grade Student, Greenfield Junior
High.
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dave Christensen, District Manager
of Southern California Gas Company, proclaiming March, 2003 as "Supporf Your
Charities Month".
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to the Women's Club of Bakersfield,
proclaiming March, 2003, as "Youth Art Month".
(Ward 4)
(Ward 5)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 7)
(Ward 1,2)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Minutes from Meeting of February 12, 2003.
Payments:
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Approval of department payments from January 31, 2003 to February 13, 2003 in
the amount of $6,429,400.38 and self insurance payments from January 31, 2003
to February 13, 2003 in the amount of $264,908.91.
Ordinances:
Adoption of an Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-35 from A (Agriculture) to R-1
(One Family Dwelling) on 20 acres, located at the northwest corner of Stockdale
Highway and Renfro Road. (ZC 02-0939) (First Reading 2-15-03)
Adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-20 of
Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning fram M-2
(General Manufacturing) to P.C.D. (Planned Commemial Development on 73.53
acres. (ZC 02-0030) (First Reading 2-15-03)
Adoption of an Ordinance approving the Negative Declaration and amending Title
17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-13 from C-2 to R-1 and deleting
"condition of approval number 3" and "Mitigation measure number 2" of previous
ZUA 5169 on an adjacent 73.79 acres located at the southwest corner of Jewetta
Avenue and Reina Road. (ZC 02-0976) (First Reading 2-15-03)
Adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-24) of
Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from MH
(Mobile Home ) zone to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone on 37.5
acres generally located on the east side of State Route 99, north of Panama Lane
(ZC 02-0193). (First Reading 2-t5-03)
Resolutions:
A Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, property identified as Annexation No. 442 and
443 located (1) east of Oswell Street, south fo State Highway 58 and (2) at the west
side of Jewetta Avenue 200 feet south of Birchhaven and at the southwest corner
of Bernard Street and Beale Avenue.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward3)
Resolution adding territory, Area 4-26 (Paladino, Masterson NE) 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 urging the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal
Railroad Administration to adopt regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of
citizens of Bakersfield will not be jeopardized by the use of remote control
locomotives.
(Ward 1,7)
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield confirming the approval by the
Assistant City Manager of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer
regarding assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which
structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds,
debris and waste matter and authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern
County tax Collector.
Agreements:
(Ward 4)
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Castle & Cooke California, Inc., for
Tract 6086 located south of Ming Avenue and east of South Allen Road.
(Ward 3)
I. Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill Closure Project:
Agreement with LFG&E International for Landfill Gas System Services not to
exceed $500,000 for three years.
Appropriate $500,000 Landfill Closure Fund balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget.
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 00-95 with William Avery & Associates, Inc. for
Negotiation and Consultant Services in Employer-Employee Relations in an amount
no to exceed $38,700 per year.
(Ward 3)
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-302 with C.W. Neal Corporation,
$20,356.73, for "Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Reservoir Phase 2 - liner
Installation" for the Water Resources Department.
Amendment No. 4 ($100,000; for a total contract amount of $600,000) to On Call
Civil Engineering Services Design Consultant Agreement No. 00-186 with Ruettgers
& Schuler Civil Engineers for additional On Call Civil Engineering Services.
(Ward 4)
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 02-168 with Riverlakes Investment Company,
LLC to construct a temporary chain link fence and/or block wall on the northerly side
of the canal located north of Meany between Coffee Rd. and Patton Way.
(Ward 6)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 3)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement with Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter,
Accountancy Corporation ($45,000) for a full scope annual audit of the 2002-03 fiscal
year.
Mohawk Street Separation of Grade at the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
Railroad:
Joint Agencies Agreement with the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District (GBSGD) and the County of Kern.
Resolution of Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing filing of
application, verifying that sufficient funds are available and that all other
matters requisite to awarding the contract for the Grade Separation on
Mohawk Street at the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Tracks will
be undertaken.
Consultant's Agreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc., ($106,008) to provide
engineering and programming services for a SCADA system at Wastewater
Treatment Plant 3.
Agreement assigning the California Housing Finance Agency Loan of $500,000 from
City to Agency.
Bids:
Accept bid from Oakland Computer Company in the amount of $237,731.42 for 33
Panasonic ToughBooks and Equipment for the Building Department.
Accept bid and award contract to Colombo Construction Company, Inc., for
$3,463,600 for the base bid plus the additive alternative for the construction of the
Bakersfield Fire Station #15 and Westside Police Substation.
Miscellaneous:
w. Acceptance of Financial Audit Reports
General Plan Amendment 02-0623; Mclntosh & Associates is requesting an
amendment to the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan deleting that segment of Mastereon Street between lake Ming Road and Bella
Drive in northeast Bakersfield from the Circulation Element as a planned arterial.
Appeal by the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department.
Staff recommends continuing this matter to March 26, 2003.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items a. through x.
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(Ward 3)
(Ward 2) b.
(Ward 4)
HEARINGS
General Plan AmendmentJZone Change 02-0853; G.W. Wilson has proposed to
amend the General Plan located along the north side of Height Street approximately
258 feet west of Mt. Vernon Avenue and approximately 80 feet north of State Route
178: (Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use designations from GC (General
Commercial to HR (High Density Residential) on 1.78 acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-13 from C-2 (Neighborhood
Commercial) to R-3/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on 1.78 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, approving
the General Plan Amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 02-0961; Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency has
proposed a General Plan Amendment and Ordinance amendment for 8 acres, located at the
northeast corner of 21st Street and R. Street.
(Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use designation from MUC (Mixed Use
Commercial) to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 8 acres.
Ordinance adopting Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning map No. 103-30 from CC (Commercial Center)
to PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone on 8 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, approving
the Genera/Plan Amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 02-0959; Rosedale Construction Company
has proposed a General Plan Amendment and an ordinance amendment for 80
acres, located at the north of Olive Drive, east of Allen Road.
(Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use designation from R-'IA (Resource-
Intensive Agriculture) to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 80 acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 101-12 from A (Agriculture) to Rol (One
Family Dwelling) zone on 80 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, approving
the General Plan Amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
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(Ward 6)
(Ward 4)
HEARINGS continued
Concurrent General Plan AmendmentJZone Change No. 02-0837; Frank Trippichio
has proposed a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Public Facilities
to High Medium Density Residential on 3.41 acres and Low Density Residential to
High Medium Density Residential located adjacent on the east side of Akers Road,
just north of White Lane. (Staff comments by Development Services Director
Hardisty.)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General
Plan Amendment to change land use designations from P to HMR on 3.41
acres and LR to HMR on 2.21acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning map No. 123-14 from R-1 to R-2-CH on 3.41
acres, R-l-CH to R-2 on 2.05 acres and R-1 to R-2 on .16 acres.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and first reading of the Ordinance.
General Plan Amendment 02-0958; Mclntosh & Associates has proposed a General
Plan Amendment, located south of Stockdale Highway, west of Renfro Road, just
north of the Cross Valley Canal. (Staff comments by Development Services Director
Hardisty.)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and denying the General Plan
Amendment to the Circulation Element to delete a Collector segment on the
Circulation Map.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, denying the
requested General Plan Amendment.
10. REPORTS
None.
11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Discussion of Proposed Ambulance Rates of Hall Ambulance, discussion of process
for review of rate increase requests, and first reading of an Ordinance amending
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 5.10.120 dealing with Ambulance Service
Charges.
Staff recommends Council discussion and determination; first reading of the Ordinance.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
ADDENDUM
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2003
(Ward 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Appropriate $282,535 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget to fund the reimbursement to developer for costs to
construct Hageman Road between Mohawk Street and Landco Drive per
Agreement No. 02-297.
Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Tandy
City Manager
B A K E R S F I E L D
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
OFFICE OFTHE ClTY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
February 18, 2003
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JOHN W. STINSON,~SSlSTANT (~I'F~/~MANAGER
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER//~7-
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS-FEBI~/~RY/26, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There is one workshop: City Manager's Report regarding Cost Recovery Program update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be
highlighted include:
Resolutions:
item 8q. Resolution of Application proposinq proceedinqs for annexation of uninhabited territory to
the City of Bakersfield, property located (1) east of Oswell Street, south of State Hiqhway 58 and
(2) at the west side of Jewetta Avenue 200 feet south of Birchhaven and at the southwest corner of
Bernard Street and Beale Avenue. The proposed annexation consists of approximately 120 acres
of uninhabited land. The property owners have consented to annexation in order to receive city
services.
Item 8i. Resolution Urqinq the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Railroad
Administration to Adopt Requlations to ensure the Safety and WelI-Beinq of Citizens of Bakersfield
will not be ieopardized by the Use of Remote Control Locomotives. At the Legislative and
Litigation Committee meeting of January 27, 2003, members of the public, including members of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers spoke regarding safety concerns surrounding the
operation of remote controlled locomotives within the Bakersfield City limits.
State and federal law take precedence over local ordinances. However, the Committee felt a
resolution asking the appropriate regulatory agencies to look into the matter was in order. This
would confirm the Committee request.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
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Aqreements:
Item 81. Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill Closure Proiect: 1) Aqreement with LFG&E International for
Landfill Gas System Services not to exceed 9500,000 for three years 2~ Appropriate $500.000
Landfill Closure Fund balance to the Caoital Improvement Bud(let. In preparation for construction
of the landfill cap, it is necessary to alter and add to the existing gas monitoring system. A request
for proposals to provide these services was sent to several qualified firms; two qualified proposals
were received. Both proposals have comparable rates for design and construction work. The
proposal from LFG&E International was lower in costs for monthly maintenance. The agreement
includes $400,000 for additions to the current system as needed for construction of the landfill cap,
and $100,000 for routine monitoring and maintenance costs, to be paid over three years.
Item 8m. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc., for Ne(]otiation
and Consultant Services in Employer-Employee Relations. Mr. Avery has provided consultation to
the City in labor negotiations and ongoing labor relations issues for almost 23 years. During this
time he has been successful in building positive working relationships between employee labor
groups, staff and Council. This amendment implements a 13% increase in monthly fees from
$2,300 to $2,600, and caps reimbursable travel and lodging fees at $8,500, an increase of $500. It
has been three years since the last increase in his fee. This amendment guarantees Mr. Averts
services and rates for three years.
Item 8n. Contract Chanqe Order to Aqreement with C.W. Neal Corporation, {920,356.73 for a total
contract amount of 9611,884.73) on the "Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Reservoir Phase 2 -
Liner Installation" for the Water Resources Department. This is the next phase of the Northeast
Bakersfield Water Supply project to provide drinking water to the northeast portions of the City. The
reservoirs will also be the delivery point for irrigation water service to Hart Park and the Kern
Soccer Complex. This phase will install a waterproof liner in the reservoirs to seal them from
leakage and to provide erosion and weed control around the interior of the ponds. Additional
polypropylene liner and geotextile is required due to slight earth modifications to the reservoirs.
The City has also requested installation of 30" wide walkway exit mats in the reservoirs. These
additional materials were not estimated in the original contract. Funds are available in the current
budget for the total of these changes ($20,356.73)
Item 8o. Amendment (9100,000; for a total contract amount of 9600,000) to On Call Civil
Enqineerinq Services Desiqn Consultant Aqreement with Ruettqers & Schuler civil Enqineers for
additional On Call Civil Enqineerin(] Services. To expedite delivery of the Capital Improvement
Program, an "on-call" engineering and surveying services contract was implemented with local
engineering firms. The program has proven to be very effective. The total compensation amount
for On Call Agreements establishes a "ceiling" for total payments to the Consultant rather than
authorizing an actual amount. Staff negotiates a fee with the Consultant for specific projects,
however, the total of all approved fees cannot exceed the ceiling amount. An increase of $1OO,OOO
to the total compensation amount is necessary to cover services called for in the current fiscal
year.
item 8p. Amendment to Aqreement with Riverlakes Investment Company, LLC to construct a
temporary chain link fence and/or block wall on the northerly side of the canal located north of
Meany between Coffee Road and Patton Way. Pending the development of a proposed Wal-Mart
at the site located north of Meany Avenue between Coffee Road and Patton Way, the developer
would like to construct a temporary chain link fence in place of a required block wall. Should the
Wal-Mart be approved a wall in this location will not be necessary. However, should the Wal-Mart
not proceed, the block wall will be constructed by the developer as required.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
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Item 8q. Aqreement with Brown, Armstronq, Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter,
Accountancy Corporation ($45,000) for a full scope annual audit of the 2002-03 fiscal year. In
March of 2000, inquiries were sent to 80 local CPA firms, and subsequently, Requests for Proposal
were sent to the five firms expressing an interest in the City Audit. Two firms responded and the
City Council, at the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee, accepted the proposal
from Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter. This audit firm has performed
the City audit for the last twelve fiscal years.
The Request for Proposal issued in March 2000 contemplated a five year commitment with the
selected firm. This proposal is being recommended for the 2002-03 fiscal year audit (year 4 of 5)
with no cost increase from the last fiscal year audit (year 3of 5).
Item 8r. Mohawk Street Separation of Grade at the Burlinqton Northern and Santa Fe Railroad.
The construction of Mohawk Street from Truxtun Avenue to Rosedale Highway is included as part
of the Westside Parkway project. If the City is successful in gaining Separation of Grade funding,
this would result in a $5.5 million savings of the Federal funding that was originally programmed for
the grade separation project. The Federal funding savings could be used to expedite construction
of future phases of Bakersfield Systems Plan projects. The joint agencies agreement with the
GBSGD and the County identifies the responsibilities of each of the parties involving design and
construction of the project. The Resolution indicates the City's support for the project and
obligations to build the project if Grade Separation funding is allocated by the State.
Item 8s. Consultant's Aqreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc., ($106,008) to provide
enqineerinq and proqramminq services for a SCADA system at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3. A
plant wide process control system is needed to fully automate the wastewater system at
Wastewater Plant 3. This system is called a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
system. Wastewater Plant 2 has had a SCADA system in service for three years. Staff has
already installed the necessary hardware and network cable for the SCADA system. The final task
will be to program the software and develop the user manuals and project documentation. PLCs
Plus is a well qualified local professional engineering firm specializing in industrial control systems
and process automation. This agreement ($106,008) provides for sof'~vare programming, system
startup, debugging, as-built drawings, and full documentation.
Item St. Aqreement assiqninq the California Housinq Finance Aqency Loan of $500,000 from City
to Agency. Staff is proposing to assign the California Housing Finance Agency loan that is
currently between the City and CalHFA to the Redevelopment Agency. This agreement has been
approved by the Redevelopment Agency and approval from CaIHFA permitting the loan
assumption has been received. The Agency must have debt on its books to collect tax increment
funds. This action fulfills that need.
Bids:
Item 8u. Award contract to Oakland Computer Company in the amount of $237,731.42, for 33
Panasonic TouqhBooks and Equipment for the Buildinq Deoartment. Seven (7) vendors were
invited to bid; three (3) bids were received. Staff recommends acceptance of bid from Oakland
Computer Company. These computers will improve the ability of the Building Department to
process inspection information from the field and better respond to Building industry requests for
inspections.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
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Item 8v. Award contract to Colombo Construction Company1 Inc., for $3,463,600 for the base bid
plus the additive alternative for the construction of the Bakersfield Fire Station #15 and Westside
Police Substation. Five (5) general contractors were invited to bid: Colombo Construction;
Gonsalves and Stronck Construction; S.C. Anderson; Wallace and Smith Contractors; and, PW
Construction. Four (4) acceptable bids were received within the project budget amount. Staff
recommends awarding contract to Colombo Construction Company, Inc. We are pleased to
advance this significant project.
Miscellaneous:
Item 8w. Acceptance of Financial Audit Reports. The Budget and Finance Committee has
reviewed various fiscal year-end 2002 financial audit reports submitted by the City's outside
auditors, and recommends acceptance of these reports.
Item 8x. General Plan Amendment reqardinq a seqment of Masterson Street between Lake Minq
Road and Bella Drive in Northeast Bakersfield. This case was continued from the meeting of
January 29, 2003 in order that the applicant and staff meet. They have met, but there are
additional design and financial details which must be worked out. Staff is recommending this
matter be continued to the March 26, 2003 meeting in order to try and resolve the outstanding
issues.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe: Resolution to chanqe land use desiqnation on
1.78 acres, and ordinance amendinq Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoninq Map on 1.78 acre~
located alonq the north side of Heiqht Street. G.W. Wilson has proposed to amend the general
plan located along the north side of Height Street, approximately 258 feet west of Mt. Vernon, and
approximately 80 feet north of State Route 178, for the purpose of constructing 54 multiple-family
dwelling units on subject site. Total dwelling units per acre as proposed by the applicant is
consistent with the HR designation. The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on the
General Plan Amendment/Zone changes. No significant issues were raised by the public or any
affected public agency. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution, and first reading of the
Ordinance.
Item 9b. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe: Resolution approvinq a chanqe to land usn
desiqnation on 8 acres, and ordinance amendinq Title 17 of the Municipal code and Zoninq m~n
on 8 acres located at the northeast corner of 21st Street and R Street. This General Plan
amendment relates to the residential cottages project that the Redevelopment Agency has been
working on north of Central Park. This amendment would permit the development of 74 single
family residential units with private streets. Public hearings were conducted by the Planning
Commission; there was no opposition to the proposal and the applicant agreed to all conditions
and mitigation for the project. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution, approval of the
amendment, and first reading of the Ordinance.
Item 9c. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe: Resolution approvinq a chanqe to land uso
desiqnation on 80 acres, and Ordinance amendinq Title 17 of the Municipal code and Zoninq Map
on 80 acres located north of Olive Drive, east of Allen Road. Rosedale Construction Company has
proposed this General Plan Amendment and ordinance amendment for 80 acres, located north of
Olive Drive, east of Allen Road. This amendment would permit the development of single family
residential units. This property is also in the process of annexation. Public hearings were
conducted by the Planning Commission. The applicant has agreed to all conditions and mitigation
for the project.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
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Item 9d. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe: Resolution approvina chanqe to land us~~,
desiqnations on 3.41 acres, and 2.21 acres; and ordinance amendinq Title 17 of the Municipal
Code and Zoninq Map on 3.41 acres1 on 2.05 acres, and, on .16 acres located on the east side of
Akers Road, lust north of White Lane. Frank Trippichio has proposed a General Plan Amendment
and a Zone Change for property located adjacent on the east side of Akers Road, just north of
White Lane. The property owner is proposing to construct a 5,000 sq. ff. mosque, as well as some
limited multi-family residential development at this project site. To address concerns from adjacent
property owners regarding pedestrian traffic across private property from Akers Road to Alum
Avenue, the Planning Commission recommended the condition that the developer construct a
crash gate. The applicant has agreed to the condition. The City of Bakersfield has agreed to
move a fence on this site onto City property in the near future. Staff recommends approval of the
proposed general plan amendment plan and zone change.
Item 9e. General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe: Resolution approvinq the Neqative Declaration
and denyinq the General Plan Amendment to the Circulation Element to delete a Collector
seqment on the Circulation Map. Mclntosh & Associates proposed this General Plan Amendment,
located south of Stockdale Highway, east of Renfro Road, just north of the Cross Valley Canal.
This amendment would delete the Collector segment on the Circulation Map. The collector
segment at this location is a vital part of the Circulation system and therefore, the Public Works
Department has recommended the denial of the request.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 1 la. Discussion of Proposed Ambulance Rates of Hall Ambulance, discussion of process for
review of rate increase requests, and first readinq of an Ordinance Amendinq Bakersfield Municipal
Code dealinq with Ambulance Service Chanqes. The City Attorney has prepared a draft ordinance
which amends the Bakersfield Municipal Code and includes alternative language regarding the
effective date, it is included with the Administrative Report. The continued discussion by the
Council of the proposed ambulance rate increase, would also occur under this agenda item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: t~m-kshop
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: February 14, 2003 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
City Manager's Report No. 1-03 Regarding Cost Recovery Program Update
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
BACKGROUND:
State law requires new fees and charges, as well as ncreases 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. City staff is proposing to update the cost recovery program in two phases.
The first phase will involve a couple of new fees and those fees which are recommended to increase by
the consumer price index and the second phase will involve those fees where full cost has historically
not been recovered but is warranted and justifiable.
The Cib/s biennial review process includes a thorough review of all fees every two years to check
assumptions for labor costs, materials usage, etc. Staff last performed a thorough review of all fees for
calendar year 2002. Due to the state budget crisis and its effects on the City's current and future financial
status, staff will again perform a thorough review of all fees and bring forward updated fee charges for
Council review and approval. The fees in this report are proposed to increase by the annual consumer price
index of 1.3% or a nominal amount recommended by the department head. The rate increases generally
are consistent with inflation. In cases where that does not apply an explanation or justification is provided.
.This administrative report is prepared to provide the City Council with a status report for your review and
Input prior to the public hearing. Staff has scheduled the required public hearing for March 12, 2003 for 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 1,2003. Development Services fees
require a sixty (60) day waiting period and shall become effective on June 1, 2003. All other fees are
proposed to increase or decrease beginning April 1, 2003.
In addition, staff is already in the process of performing a thorough review of the more complex fees for
phase two of the cost recovery program update to determine where full cost recovery is warranted and
justifiable. Within the next 30 days staff will bring forward these fees and charges for Council review and
approval. City staff is in the process of reviewing the proposed fee changes and increases with the Building
Industry representatives to make sure they are not opposed to the proposed changes.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
2003 Cost Recovery Proqram Update
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Exhibit "A" Proposed Master Fee Schedule For 2003 - Phase I: The attached schedule is a
comprehensive list of all fees authorized under the cost recovery program.
Exhibit "B" Proposed Master Fee Schedule For 2003 Phase I - Proposed Changes Only: The
attached schedule is a complete list of those services that staff is proposing to increase by the consumer
price index or a moderate amount recommended by the department head. A public hearing is scheduled on
March 12, 2003 for the fees on this list so the Council can receive additional input and consider the
adoption of the fees by resolution.
Some of the more noteworthy proposed fees are summarized briefly below.
NEW FEES:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
F- 98 City Council Chamber Rental $ 300
The City often receives requests from governmental agencies and local community groups to utilize the city
council chambers. Currently there is no authorization for staff to recover the cost of providing the facilityto the
public, however it is a normal practice for agencies such as the County of Kern to charge a fee for the use of
the Supervisor's chambers for public meetings. The use of the council chambers requires extra heating and
air-conditioning and personnel, providing lights inside and outside, restroom cleaning and extra custodial
service and outside doors need to remain open and closed after the meeting. A new fee is proposed to be
charged to outside agencies (state, etc.) to recover the cost for the use of the council chamber.
E- 85 City Youth Programs and Activities
Pee Wee Sports
$ 20
A new fee is proposed to recover the cost of the year round program which began in September 2002. Pee
Wee sports is a program for youth ages 4 to 6. The program includes soccer, basketball, track and T-ball.
RESTRUCTURED OR INCREASED COST FEES:
B-28 SITE PLAN REVIEW
Proposed Minimum Fee $ 200
Proposed Maximum Fee $ 2,500
The current minimum fee is $103 and the maximum fee is $1,539. For the past several years the revenues
derived from this service has not covered costs. The process has become move complex with the introduction
of monthly hearings which require a staff report and preparation of a CEQA document. Additional review is
required for compliance with ordinance, fire safety, traffic requirements and public review.
The Site Plan Review fee is calculated by multiplying the proposed project's valuation by a factor of 0.001668.
The current fee is set at a minimum fee of $103 on projects valued at $61,751 or less and a maximum fee of
$1,539 on projects valued at $922,662 or higher. If a public hearing is required, an additional $334 is
required to cover the costs of the notices and legal advertising.
Staff is proposing to increase the minimum fee to $200 and the maximum to $2,500. Projects valued at
$119,904 or less would pay $200 and projects valued at $1,498,801 or more would pay $2,500. In FY
2001/02, 30% of the site plan reviews were valued at $922,662 or higher for revenues of $30,780. Forty
percent were valued at $922,662 or higher in FY 2000/01.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
I ITEM: 3,
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
February 13, 2003
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATrORNEY_
CITY MANAGER
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
APPROVED
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
Stevens v. City of Bakersfield
KCSC Case No. 249329-NFT
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: 3, ~n.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
February 6, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Public Employee Performance Evaluation -- City Attorney
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957
APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: _~, ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
February 13, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
.~OVED
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Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Dave Christensen, District Manager of
Southern California Gas Company, proclaiming March, 2003, as "Suppod Your Charities
Month".
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
February 13, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to the
proclaiming March, 2003, as "Youth Art Month".
Women's Club of Bakersfield,
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk ~¢"'"
January 31, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Approval of January 29, 2003 Council Meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8, ~O,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
February 13, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD.,~.)' ~_ ~",~
CITY ATTORNEY "~¢
CITY MANAGER ~
Approval of department payments from January 31, 2003 to February 13, 2003 in the
amount of $6,429,400.38 and self insurance payments from January 31, 2003
to February 13, 2003 in the amount of $264,908.91.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $6,694,309.29.
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 10, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD ( ~?
c,Ty A OR.EY
CITY MANAGER
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 101-35 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Famity Dwelling) on 20 acres,
located at the northwest corner of Stockdale Highway and Renfro Road. (ZC 02-0939).
(Ward 4).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted the general plan amendment conducted the first reading of the
Ordinance on February 12, 2003.
This would permit the development of single family residential units. The Planning Commission
continued this item from its December 19, 2002, meeting to the January 16, 2003 meeting. The
Planning Commission conducted public hearing(s) on this General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
and recommended City Council approval on January 16, 2003. No one was in opposition to the
request and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant
effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on
November 12, 2002, in accordance with CEQA.
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MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: ~;;~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 18, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HED~~
CITY ATTORNE~ ~ /~
MA.AGER
An Ordinance Amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-20) of Title Seventeen of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from M-2 (General Manufacturing)
to P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) on 73.53 acres located along the west side
of Gosford Road between Pacheco and Harris Roads. (ZC 02-0030) (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the Ordinance on February 12, 2003. The
requested zone change was proposed in conjunction with GPA 02-0030 (Gosford Village), which
the City Council adopted on February 12, 2003. The City Council also adopted modified
Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Measures which are provided in Exhibit 5 of the Ordinance. The
Final EIR for GPA/ZC 02-0030 was certified by the City Council on February 12, 2003.
This Ordinance would make the zoning of the property consistent with the general plan.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
February 26, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
TEM: <;2,, 6.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 18, 2003
//~--~PROVED
DEPARTMENTHEAb~
CITY ATrORNE~/'~
CITY MANAGER
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 101-13 from C-2 to R-1 and deleting "condition of approval number 3"
and "mitigation measure number 2" of previous ZUA 5169 on an adjacent 73.79 acres
located at the southwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Reina Road. (ZC 02-0976).
(Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved the Negative Declaration and made first reading of the ordinance on
February 12, 2003.
Approval of the zone change on 5.88 acres and deleting "mitigation measure number 2" on 73.79
acres would provide the applicant with 79.67 acres of R-1 zoned land which could be developed to
the maximum of 7.26 dwelling units per net acre. Deleting "condition number 3" would allow the
developer to coincide installation of public improvements with each individual subdivision's
construction.
This ordinance would make the zoning consistent with the general plan amendment for this
property approved by the City Council on February 12, 2003.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: ,~, ~C',
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 18, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD// ~VED
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CITY MANAGER ~
An Ordinance Amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No 123-24) of Title Seventeen of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by Changing the zoning from an MH (Mobile Home) zone to
PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone on 37.5 acres generally located on the east
side of State Route 99, north of Panama Lane (ZC 02-0193). (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the Ordinance on February 12, 2003. The
requested zone change was proposed in conjunction with GPA 02-0193, which the City Council
adopted on February 12, 2003. The City Council also adopted Conditions of Approval/Mitigation
Measures which are provided in Exhibit 3 of the Ordinance. The Final EIR for GPA/ZC 02-0193
was certified by the City Council on February 12, 2003, as well.
This Ordinance includes under "Other Conditions" #54-57.2, the additional conditions agreed upon
by the applicant at the February 12, 2003 meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: ~..~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 7, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD~///~
CITY A'I'I'OR N Ey~
CITY MANAGEI~
SUBJECT:
A Resolution of Application proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory
to the City of Bakersfield property identified as Annexation No. 442 and 443 located (1)
(1) east of Oswell Street, south of State Highway 58 and (2) at the west side of Jewetta
Avenue 200 feet south of Birchhaven and at the southwest corner of Bernard Street and
Beale Avenue. (Wards 1 & 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of resolutions.
BACKGROUND:
The resolution of application proposes proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory,
identified as Annexation No. 442 and Annexation No. 443 to the City of Bakersfield. The
proposed annexations consists of approximately 120 acres of uninhabited land located east
of (::)swell Street, south of State Highway 58 and at the west side of Jewetta Avenue 200 feet
south of Birchhaven and at the southwest corner of Bernard Street and Beale Avenue.
The property owners have consented to annexation in order to receive city services.
The area at the corner of Bernard and Beale is a small podion of Jefferson Park.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~, ~,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
February 13, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
/.~.~ROVED
Resolution adding territory, Area 4-26 (Paladino, Masterson NE) 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 3)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: On February 12, 2003 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1290 to add
territory, Area 4-26 (Paladino, Masterson NE), 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. 6137. Area 4-26 is generally
bounded by a line one mile north Paladino Drive on the north, Alfred Harrell Highway on the east,
Paladino Drive on the south, and Masterson Street 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 subdivideddeveloper to be recorded with the
subdivision map. A copy of this covenant is attached for reference,
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MI=P..,ING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SE. CTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: ,~. t.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
February 14, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATI'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Resolution Urging the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Railroad
Administration to Adopt Regulations to ensure the Safety and Well-Being of Citizens of
Bakersfield will not be jeopardized by the Use of Remote Control Locomotives
RECOMMENDATION:
Committee recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In the Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting of January 27, 2003, several members of the public
spoke, including members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers regarding safety concerns they
had regarding the operation of remote controlled locomotives within the Bakersfield City limits. Concerns
included the lack of cleady identified guidelines and/or regulations, the inability of the remote control
operator to physically see obstructions to the movement of remote controlled trains such as adults and
children, other equipment and faulty rails, the limited amount of training the remote control operator
receives, the technology's susceptibility to terrorist attack due to lack of encryption, and the extended
length of "train yards" in which the remote control locomotives would be used.
State and federal law take precedence over local ordinances. However, the Committee felt a resolution to
the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Railroad Administration urging these agencies
to adopt regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens of Bakersfield will not be jeopardized
by the use of remote control locomotives appropriately expresses the City's concerns over safety issues
itemized.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM (~'3'
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Building
February 12, 2003
,APl
DEPARTMENT HEADL~,~/
CITY ATTORNEY ~/,/~
CITY MANAGER// (~
JROyE~D
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield confirming the approval by the
Assistant City Manager of the report of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City of Bakersfield for which structures have been
secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and
authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Wards 1 & 7)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: Assessment hearing was held on February 10, 2003, by the Assistant City
Manager and all proposed charges were confirmed. The subject properties listed below were in
violation of Chapter 8.27 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code which prohibits maintaining open and
abandoned dilapidated structures which constitute public nuisances and prohibits maintaining
hazardous weeds, debris and waste matter. The property owners were notified and failed to comply
with the notices to abate such public nuisance. After a hearing duly noticed and held before the
Building Director, the Director issued orders requiring the property owner to abate the public nuisance.
The subject properties are listed as follows:
PROPERTY LOCATION
APN COST
Ward l/Councilmember Carson
1. 7 Augusta Street 018-250-16 $ 419.00
2. 11 Augusta Street 018-250-17 $ 795.00
3 707 Baldwin Farms Drive 516-091-09 $ 728.00
4. 408 Bill Avenue 010-061-18 $ 294.00
5. 410 S. Brown Street 019-072-04 $ 639.00
6. 420 S. Brown Street 019-072-02 $ 739.00
7. 501 L Street 009-302-10 $ 229.00
8. 913 P Street 009-162-09 $ 536.00
9. 801 V Street 009-504-12 $ 876.00
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PROPERTY LOCATION
10, 1302 4TM Street
11. 613 E. 9~r~ Street
Ward 7/Councilmember Salva,qqio
12. 1603 Meredith Drive
APN COST
009-312-13 $ 244.00
139-162-04 $ 745.00
022-093-06 $ 634.00
The owners of the above-mentioned properties failed to commence the required work as ordered by
the Building Director to abate a public nuisance. As permitted under Chapter 8.80 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code, the public nuisances listed above were abated under the direction of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer. The costs incurred by the City can be assessed against the property as provided
for in Chapter 8.80 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. Property owners had been given notice of their
right to appear at the hearing on this matter before the City Manager or his designee and to object to
the correctness of the costs incurred by the City to remove the public nuisance. The Assistant City
Manager has approved the assessments associated with the above mentioned properties.
The Council will need to confirm the approval of the Assistant City Manager of the costs incurred by
the City for work performed to remove the public nuisance and order that such costs be made a lien
against the property. This will be done by adoption of the attached resolution.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~:~. ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Rau[ M. Rojas, Public Works Director
February 18, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATI'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
)__.VED
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. for Tract 6086
located south of Ming Avenue and east of South Allen Road. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends approval of the maps and 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
AREFILEDINTHECITY CLERK'S OFFICE
FOR REV~W.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~;:x~. [.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
February 14, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY MANAGER
Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill Closure Project (Ward 3):
1. Agreement with LFG&E International for Landfill Gas System Services not to
exceed $500,000 for three years.
2. Appropriate $500,000 Landfill Closure Fund balance to the Capital
Improvement Budget
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: Following construction of the City's existing landfill gas system in 1995, the City has
retained the original designer (GCE Co.) for system monitoring and maintenance services. In preparation
for construction of the landfill cap, it is necessary to alter and add to the existing system while performing
ongoing monitoring and maintenance. A request for proposals to provide these services was sent to
several qualified firms. Two qualified proposals were received. The proposal from LFG&E International
was lower in costs for monthly services. Both proposals have comparable rates for other design and
construction work to be done on a time-and-material basis. This agreement includes $400,000 for
additions to the current system as needed for construction of the landfill cap, and $100,000 for routine
monitoring and maintenance costs, to be paid from the Landfill Reserve Fund over three years.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: ~, ~..
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: February 12, 2003 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~'~
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 00-95 with William Avery & Associates, Inc. for
Negotiation and Consultant Services in Employer-Employee Relations in an amount not to
exceed $38,700 per year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2000, the City Council approved Mr. Avery's consulting agreement for a three year period
ending March, 2003. Mr. Avery has had a long history with the City (almost 23 years) providing
consultation in labor negotiations and ongoing labor relations issues. Mr. Avery has been very successful
in building positive working relationships between employee labor groups, staff and Council. He also has
a unique understanding of the City's labor relations history and knowledge of past labor practices. This
amendment implements an increase in the monthly fees to $2,600 per month from $2,300, a 13% increase
and caps his reimbursable travel and lodging fees at $8,500, an increase of $500, which is needed as we
move into a round of contract negotiations with our unions starling late in 2003. Mr. Avery has not had an
increase in his monthly fees for three years and this amendment would fix his rates at this level for the
next three years. We may also need to reopen some contracts if the state curtails some of our monies
going into the general fund. This amendment guarantees Mr. Avery's services and rate for three years.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
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MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION:
ITEM:
Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
February 5, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 02-302 with C. W. Neal Corporation,
($20,356.73 for a total contract amount of $611,884.73) on the "Northeast Bakersfield
Water Supply Reservoir Phase 2 - Liner Installation" for the Water Resources Department.
(Ward No. 3)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Contract Change Order.
BACKGROUND: This project is the next phase of the Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply project to
provide drinking water to the northeast portions of the City. The earthen reservoirs have been constructed
on 18 acres of land south of the Kern River, located between the California Living Museum and the Kern
Soccer Complex. This phase is to install a waterproof liner in the reservoirs to seal from leakage and to
provide erosion and weed control around the interior of the ponds. The reservoirs connect to the existing
intake structure from the Kern River, provide water storage for the drinking water treatment plant (under
construction) and will be the delivery point for irrigation water service to Hart Park and the Kern Soccer
Complex.
It is recommended 80 air vents be installed in the polypropylene liner around the perimeter of the
reservoirs. These air vents are recommended to prevent air pockets behind the liner when the reservoirs
are emptied and refilled. Additional polypropylene liner and geotextile is required over the quantities
estimated in the contract. This is due to the estimated quantities were set prior to slight earth
modifications to the eastern end of the reservoirs. Also, the City has requested installation of 30" wide
walkway exit mats in the reservoirs. The total for these changes is $20,356.73. Funds are available in the
current budget.
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MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~, G,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
February 11, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
//.
CITY MANAGER
Amendment No. 4 ($100,000; for a total contract amount of $600,000) to On Call Civil
Engineering Services Design Consultant Agreement No. 00-186 with Ruettgers &
Schuler Civil Engineers for additional On Call Civil Engineering Services.
(All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Amendment.
BACKGROUND: To expedite delivery of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), staff implemented an
"on-call" engineering and surveying services contract with local engineering firms which were selected
through a qualification based selection process. This on-call program provides staff surveying and civil
engineering design services as needed for various City CIP projects. The program has proven to be very
effective for providing timely design and surveying services to the City to enhance CIP project delivery.
Due to current and anticipated work loads assigned to Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers for Fiscal Year
2002/03, an increase of $100,000 to the total compensation amount is necessary to cover for services
called for in the current fiscal year. The total compensation amount on the On-Call Agreements
establishes a "ceiling" for total payments to the Consultant rather authorizing an actual payment amount.
When staff has identified a specific project for the Consultant, then staff negotiates a fee for that particular
project. However, the total of all approved fees cannot exceed the ceiling amount.
The time frame for all of the on-call engineering agreements as currently amended is through the end of
Fiscal Year 2002-03. In the next few months, staff will begin the process of selecting new consultants for
the On-Call Engineering program.
No appropriations are necessary for the amendment as these services are paid for from the budgeted CIP
project funding.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
February 4, 2003
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Amendment One To Agreement No. 02-168 with Riverlakes Investment Company, LLC to
construct a temporary chain link fence and/or block wall on the northerly side of the canal
located north of Meany Ave between Coffee Road and Patton Way. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
Tract 6080 and Parcel Map 10854 are located north of Meany Avenue between
Coffee Road and Patton Way. Except for a block wall along the northerly boundary
of a canal within the Parcel Map, Agreement No. 02-168 provided for the
construction of off site improvements required for the development of Tract 6080
and Parcel Map 10854. A portion of the block wall is located within property
proposed to be developed by Wal-Mart. The developer desires to construct a
temporary chain link fence within the proposed Wal-Mart property. If the property is
developed by Wal-Mart the wall will not be necessary. If it is not developed this
Amendment provides for the construction of the wall
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NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
FOR REVIEW.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED.
FROM: Gregory J. K limko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE:
February 3, 2003 CITY ATTORNE~ ...~..Y-
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Agreement with Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter,
Accountancy Corporation ($45,000) for a full scope annual audit of the 2002-03 fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2000, inquiries were sent to approximately 80 local CPA firms, with 5 firms expressing an interest
in the City Audit. Requests for Proposals were sent to the interested audit firms. Two firms submitted
proposals which were reviewed by the Finance department. Both proposals were sent to the Budget and
Finance Committee with a recommendation to interview each firm. The Budget and Finance Committee
interviewed both firms and the City Council subsequently accepted the proposal from Brown, Armstrong,
Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter to perform a full scope audit of the June 30, 2000 Annual
Financial Reports for the City and related corporations not to exceed the price of $39,500. The audit firm
of Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Hill, Starbuck & Keeter has performed the City audit for the last
twelve fiscal years.
The Request for Proposal issued in March 2000 contemplated a five year commitment with the selected
firm, with the 1999-00 fiscal year being year 1 of 5. In March 2001 the Council approved an agreement
for the 2000-01 fiscal year audit (year 2 of 5) for $42,500. In March 2002 the Council approved an
agreement for the 2001-02 fiscal year audit (year 3 of 5) for $45,000. The proposal being considered for
the 2002-03 fiscal year audit (year 4 of 5) is also $45,000. There is no increase in cost for the audit from
year 3 to year 4.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~. ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and Ci~ Council
Raul M Rojas, Public Works Director
February 13, 2003
DEPARTMENTHEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
AP. PROVED
Mohawk Street Separation of Grade at the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad:
1) Joint Agencies Agreement with the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
(GBSGD) and the County of Kern.
2) Resolution of Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing filing of application,
verifying that sufficient funds are available and that all other matters requisite to awarding
the contract for the Grade Separation on Mohawk Street at the Burlington Northern and
Santa Fe Railway Tracks will be undedaken.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution and Agreement.
BACKGROUND: Included as part of the Westside Parkway project is the construction of Mohawk Street
from Truxtun Avenue to Rosedale Highway. This segment of Mohawk Street includes the crossing of the
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad. The existing crossing is an at-grade facility that has very little
traffic.
Funds are currently programmed for the construction of the Westside Parkway project including Mohawk
Street and the grade separation as part of the metropolitan area's allocation of Federal Money for
construction of major transportation elements identified on Alternative 15 of the Bakersfield Systems Study
(now referred to as the Bakersfield Systems Plan). These Alternative 15 elements include such projects
as the Westside Parkway, Hageman Flyover, Centennial Corridor, and the interchange at Oak Street and
24t' Street. However, if the City is successful in gaining Separation of Grade funding, this would result in a
$5.5 million savings of the Federal funding that was originally programmed for the grade separation
project. This Federal funding savings could then be used to expedite construction of future phases of the
Westside Parkway or other Bakersfield Systems Plan projects. Therefore, staff is recommending that the
Separation of Grade funding source be pursued.
The joint agencies agreement with the GBSGE) and the County identifies the responsibilities of each of the
parties involving design and construction of the project. The Resolution indicates the City's support for the
project and obligations to build the project if Grade Separation funding is allocated by the State.
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Administrative Report
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~. 5.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
February 12, 2003
APPROVED. /~
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~/v ~
CITY ATTORNEY ~/~
CITY MANAGER ~
Consultant's Agreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc., ($106,008)to provide
engineering and programming services for a SCADA system at Wastewater
Treatment Plant 3. (Ward 6)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND: Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 processes are currently monitored by 1980s era
control technology. City staff has been making incremental upgrades to unit process controls over
the past year with the addition of process logic controllers (PLCs) at various locations throughout the
plant. Now a plant wide process control system is needed to fully automate the wastewater
treatment facility. This system is called a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
system. The City has had a SCADA system in service at Wastewater Plant 2 for three years. The
Plant 3 SCADA project will provide the same system for Plant 3 as is currently utilized at Plant 2.
This is a budgeted CIP project.
City staff has already installed the necessary hardware and network cable for the SCADA system.
The final task will be to program the software and develop the user manuals and project
documentation. PLCs Plus is a local company that provides process automation to the oil and
agriculture industries in Kern County. Their clients include Chevron-Mobile, Aera Energy and
Grimmway Farms. PLCs Plus is a well qualified professional engineering firm specializing in
industrial control systems and process automation. They have already been working with City staff
at Plant 3 to write the programming and documentation for the unit PLCs. The attached agreement
($106,008) provides for software programming, system startup, debugging, as-built drawings and full
documentation.
REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
ITEM: ,~,
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
February 14, 2003
APP~ED
DEPARTMENT HEAD /~
CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER v
Agreement Assigning the California Housing Finance Agency Loan of $500,000 from City to
Agency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement was approved at the February 18, 2003 Redevelopment Agency of Bakersfield, assigning
the California Housing Finance Agency Loan of $500,000 from City to Agency.
The City of Bakersfield obtained a $500,000 loan from the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)
for the purpose of developing an in-fill, small-builder, single-family housing development program in the
Southeast. The loan terms are 3% simple interest and the loan is due in full in ten years. The City has
entered into loan agreements with five small builders, providing loans between $50,000 and $150,000 at
3% simple interest. The loans are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of the homes. It is planned to re-
loan the funds as much as four times over the next ten years and develop approximately 15-20 affordable
new homes each year in the Southeast.
Staff is proposing to assign the California Housing Finance Agency loan that is currently between the City
and CalHFA to the Redevelopment Agency. This action makes sense for a multitude of reasons:
The in-fill housing program activities are conducted within the Southeast Redevelopment
Project Area boundaries.
The program is designed as a revolving loan program. The CalHFA funds are re-loaned to
qualified builders and are secured with qualified real estate holdings.
The program promotes the creation of affordable housing opportunities in the Southeast
Redevelopment Project Area, a legal responsibility of the Redevelopment Agency.
The loan will create a debt instrument for the Agency that will allow it to continue to collect
Southeast Tax Increment.
Staff has received approval from CalHFA permitting the loan assumption.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~, d,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
February 20, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~.,~'"~
CITY ATTORNEY..~/~..~ ~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Accept bid from Oakland Computer Company in the amount of $237,731.42 for 33
Panasonic ToughBooks and Equipment for the Building Department.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bid.
BACKGROUND: Invitations to bid were sent to seven (7) vendors. Three bids were received February
20, 2003, as follows:
Oakland Computer Company
478 7~h Street
Oakland, CA 94607
in the amount of
$237,731.42
Mobile Man
2291 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050
in the amount of
$240,421.25
GTSI Corporation
3901 Stonecroff Blvd.
Chantilly, VA 20151
in the amount of
$267,602.69
Purchasing Division
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February 20, 2003, 11:25AM
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~. ~,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: February 18, 2003 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
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SUBJECT: Accept bid and award contract to Colombo Construction Company, Inc., for $3,463,600 for the
base bid plus the additive alternative for the construction of the Bakersfield Fire Station #15
and Westside Police Substation. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of Iow bid and award of contract
BACKGROUND: This project is located at the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Deer Peak Drive.
The combination of Fire Station and Police Substation services will help satisfy additional public safety
needs in the expanding southwest area of Bakersfield, The construction cost was estimated at
$3,800,00O
The department streamlined the bid process by prequalifying general contractors for this project. The five
prequalified bidders are Colombo Construction, Gonsalves and Stronck Construction, S.C. Anderson,
Wallace and Smith Contractors, and PW Construction.
This project is part of the capital improvement program, and funds are available in the project to pay
for these senzices.
On February 18, 2003, four acceptable bids were received as follows:
Colombo Construction Co., Inc.
3211 Rio Mirada Drive
Bakersfield, California 93308 in the amount of
S.C. Anderson, Inc.
2160 Mars Court
Bakersfield, California 93308
in the amount of
Wallace & Smith Contractors
3325 Landco Drive
Bakersfield, California 93308
in the amount of
PW Construction, Inc.
1905 E. Route 66, Suite 200
Glendora, California 91740
in the amount of
$3,463,600
$3,727,000
$3,848,703
$4,066,000
(PW Engr jms)
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
ITEM:
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ~"~
DATE: February 18, 2003 CITY AT'TORNE'~ _~'
CITY MANAGER ~'~
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Financial Audit Reports
RECOMMENDATION: Budget and Finance Committee recommends acceptance of the audit reports.
BACKGROUND:
The following financial audit reports were submitted to the City Council on January 15, 2003.
1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.
2. Independent Auditors Report - Single Audit Report - Schedule of Federal Expenditures for th; City
of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.
3. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the
Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2002.
4. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of
Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.
The Council referred the reports to the Budget and Finance Committee for review.
On February 10, 2003 the Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the various audit reports and
recommended the acceptance of the reports.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: 8- ~,.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 19, 2003
APPF~OVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~
CITYAT-rORNEY/ ~-~7~-
CITY MANAGER ~--~p
General Plan Amendment 02-0623 (Ward 3)
Mclntosh & Associates is requesting an amendment to the Circulation Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan deleting that segment of Mesterson Street
between Lake Ming Road and Bella Drive in northeast Bakersfield from the Circulation
Element as a planned arterial. Appeal by the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends continuing this matter to March 26, 2003.
BACKGROUND:
This case was continued from the meeting of January 29, 2003.
Staff and applicants have met but there are additional design and financial details which must be
worked out for a good understandin9 of the situation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: 8¥
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
February 20, 2003
APPROVED,
MA.AGE.
Appropriate $282,535 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Capital
ImproYement Budget to fund the reimbursement to developer for costs to construct
Hageman Road between Mohawk Street and Landco Drive per agreement number 02-297.
0Nard 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield entered into an agreement with Kyle Carter to fund construction
of Hageman Road between Mohawk Street and Landco Drive. This agreement was approved by the City
Council on October 16, 2002 (Agreement Number 02-297).
This agreement included a reimbursement to Mr. Carter for the costs to construct Hagman Road to full
width. Due to staff oversight, the appropriation was not done at the time of the approval of the agreement
and this administrative report will appropriate the necessary funds.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 5, 2003
JPROVED
DEPARTMENTHE~DT[
CiTYA.i_rORNE/Y/
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe 02-0853 (Ward 3)
G. W. Wilson has proposed to amend the general plan located along the north side of Height Street
approximately 258 feet west of Mt. Vernon Avenue and approximately 80 feet north of State Route-
178;
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General Plan Amendment
to change land use designations from GC (General Commercial) to HR (High Density
Residential) on 1.78 acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 101-13 from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) to R-3/PUD (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) on 1.78 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, approving the
general plan amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Applicant's original application request was a general plan amendment from GC to LMR and a
zone change from C-2 to R-3 for the purpose of constructing 54 multiple-family dwelling units on
the 1.78 acre subject site. This would create a density of 30.36 units per acre which is not
consistent with the LMR density (> 4 and -< 10 dwelling units per net acre). The R-3 zoning allows
one dwelling unit per 1,250 square feet for a maxium total of 34.84 units per acre which is
consistent with the applicant's request. Applicant then changed the requested land use
designation from LMR to HR. The HR land use designation allows a density range of greater than
17.42 and less than or equal to 72.6 dwelling units per net acre. Total dwelling units per acre as
proposed by the applicant is consistent with the HR designation.
The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on this General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change and recommended City Council approval on January 16, 2002. The Commission
determined that the requested R-3 should have a PUD overlay zone. Commission concerns that
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resulted in the recommended PUD overlay are vehicular ingress/egress and the proximity to
College Heights Elementary School.
Correspondence from a citizen questioned the increase in vehicular traffic on Mt. Vernon Avenue
due to the project.
No significant issues were raised by the public or any affected public agency at the public hearings
held by the Planning Commission.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: ~:~',
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 10, 2003
General Plan AmendmentJZone Chanqe 02-0961 (Ward 2)
The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency has proposed a General Plan Amendment and an ordinance
amendment for 8 acres, located at the northeast corner of 21st Street and R Street.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General Plan Amendment
to change land use designation from MUC (Mixed Use Commercial) to LMR (Low Medium
Density Residential) on 8 acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 103-30 from CC (Commercial Center) to PUD Planned Unit
Development) zone on 8 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration approving the
general plan amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This amendment to the general plan would permit the development of 74 single family residential
units with private streets. The units will be two-story and have individual garages. The
development will also have several areas dedicated for guest parking. The Planning Commission
continued this item from its December 19, 2002, meeting to the January 16, 2003 meeting. The
Planning Commission conducted public hearing(s) on this General Plan AmendmentJZone Change
and recommended City Council approval on January 16, 2003. There was no opposition to the
proposal and the applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant
effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on
November 8, 2002, in accordance with CEQA.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: ~r. c...
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 19, 2003
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD/~
CITY ATI'O RN Ey~/~~j
CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: General Plan AmendmentJZone Chanqe 02-0959 (Ward 4)
Rosedale Construction Company has proposed a General Plan Amendment and an ordinance
amendment for 80 acres, located at the north of Olive Drive, east of Allen Road.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General Plan Amendment
to change land use designation from R-lA (Resource-Intensive Agriculture) to LMR (Low
Medium Density Residential) on 80 acres.
Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
and Zoning Map No. 101-12 from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 80
acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, approving the
general plan amendment and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
This amendment to the general plan would permit the development of single family residential
units. The Planning Commission continued this item from its December 19, 2002, to the January
16, 2003 meeting. The Planning Commission conducted public hearing(s) on this General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change and recommended City Council approval on January I6, 2003. The
applicant agreed to all conditions and mitigation for the project.
This property is also in the process of annexation.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant
effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on
November 12, 2002, in accordance with CEQA.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: ~..4.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
February 10, 2003
//~PpROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA~DD ~
A OR. 7/
MANAGER
SUBJECT: Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone Chanqe No. 02-0837 (Ward 6)
Frank Trippichio has proposed a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change from Public
Facilities to High Medium Density Residential on 3.41 acres and Low Density Residential to
High Medium Density Residential located adjacent on the east side of Akers Road, just
north of White Lane.
1)
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the General Plan
Amendment to change land use designations from P to HMR on 3.41 acres and LR
to HMR on 2.21 acres.
2)
An Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-14 fromR-1 to R-2-CH on 3.41 acres, R-l-
CH to R-2 on 2.05 acres, and R-1 to R-2 on .16 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On January 16, 2003, the Planning Commission reviewed GPA/ZC 02-0837 and recommended its
approval to the City Council. The property owner is proposing to construct a 5,000 sq. ft. mosque
at the center of the northern 3.41 abres of the project site, with some limited multi-family residential
development at the eastern or western end of the properly, and limited multi-family residential
development on the southern 2.21 acres of the project site. The project is essentially moving the
CH zone from the southern parcel to the northern parcel.
To address concerns from adjacent property owners regarding pedestrian traffic across private
property from Akers Road to Alum Avenue, the Planning Commission recommended the condition
that the developer construct a crash gate at the western end of Alum Avenue. The applicant has
agreed to the condition. The applicant also informed the Planning Commission that the future
mosque would not have a public PA system.
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The nor[hern portion of the project site is adjacent to Drainage Basin No. 53 which is owned and
operated by the City of Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield once owned the northern 3.41 acres of
the project site, which is why the property is currently designated P (Public Facilities). It is also the
reason why a portion of the property is currently enclosed by the fence that surrounds Basin No. 53.
The City of Bakersfield will move the fence onto City property in the near future.
The proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. The area includes single family residences,
a drainage basin, and neighborhood commercial stores. The proposal for limited multi-family
residential development with the Church combining zone would not conflict with any of these
existing land uses. Akers Road, which fronts the project site, is designated as a Collector under
the Circulation Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. Therefore, the area
has an adequate circulation system for the proposal. The Zoning Ordinance adequately addresses
proposed limited multi-family residential development with the Church combining zone adjacent to
existing single family residences by requiring specific setbacks, screening, and building height
standards. The proposal is consistent with the policies of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan. Policy 72 of the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
Plan requires the City to accommodate new projects which are infill or expansion of existing urban
development. This proposal would be classified as an infill development project. Therefore, staff
would recommend approval of the proposed general plan amendment and zone change.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
rMEETING DATE: February 26, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: cC. e_,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services ~ Planning
February 5, 2003
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 02-0958 (Ward 4)
Mclntosh & Associates has proposed a General Plan Amendment, located at the south of Stockdale
Highway, west of Renfro Road, just north of the Cross Valley Canal.
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and denying the General Plan Amendment
to the Circulation Element to delete a Collector segment on the Circulation Map.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, denying the
requested general plan amendment.
BACKGROUND:
This amendment to the general plan would delete the Collector segment on the Circulation Map.
The Collector is an east-west alignment located south of Stockdale Highway, west of Renfro Road,
just north of the Cross Valley Canal. The Collector segment at this location is a vital part of the
Circulation system and therefore, the Public Works Department has recommended the denial of
the request. Experience has shown that there is a need for the Collector. The street operation
should take precedence over the strict adherence to the project volume in the area. The Collector
shall function to connect local streets with arterials and to provide access to abutting property. The
request is inconsistent with the policies of the Circulation Element.
The Planning Commission conducted public hearing(s) on this General Plan Amendment and
recommended City Council denial on January 16, 2003.
Staff conducted an initial study and it was determined that the project would not have a significant
effect on the environment. Therefore, a negative declaration was prepared and posted on
November 12, 2002, in accordance with CEQA.
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IMEETING DATE:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
February 26,2003
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
,TEM: II,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
February 14, 2003
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY A'I-I'ORN EY
APPROVED
Discussion of Proposed Ambulance Rates of Hall Ambulance, discussion of process for
review of rate increase requests, and first reading of an Ordinance Amending Bakersfield
Municipal Code section 5.10.120 dealing with Ambulance Service Charges.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council discussion and determination, and first reading of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
During the workshop portion of the City Council meeting of February 12, 2003, the City Council
directed staff to place on the Agenda for the February 26, 2003, City Council meeting the issue of
developing a process for the City to evaluate ambulance rate increase requests. In addition, Council
directed an Ordinance be presented which eliminated the April 1 effective date deadline for rate increases.
No clear determination was made for the revised effective date.
Attached is an Ordinance which amends Bakersfield Municipal Code section 5.10.t20. This
Ordinance includes alternative language for Council's consideration regarding the effective date. It is
suggested that Council consider each alternative and, if deemed appropriate either choose an alternative or
establish other appropriate language, and conduct first reading of the Ordinance.
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