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JUNE 9, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING 5:15 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Centermial Garden and the Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors' Bureau will give their
budget presentations.
CONSENTCALENDAR
Ordinances:
Item 4c. First Readinq of an Ordinance Amendincl the Municipal Code relatinq to the Removal
of Vehicles. The Code now authorizes removal of vehicles parked in the same location for more
than 72 hours. Removal can be avoided if the vehicle is moved a few feet within that time
frame. This amendment would require that the vehicle be moved greater than one-half mile to
avoid removal. It will also allow the Police Department discretion in notifying non-complying
owners and removing their vehicles. The Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends first
reading.
Item 4d. First Readinq of an Ordinance Requirinq Automatic Gate Openinq Devices on Access
Roads Requirinq Emerqenc¥ Services. Security gates utilized by some subdivisions and
apartment complexes delay the Fire Department's emergency response because of the
additional time it takes to get out of the truck and unlock it. The Fire Department recommends
using the same optical technology used to control traffic signals for emergency response
vehicles. This ordinance would require all new construction of such access gates be equipped
with this technology.
Aqreements:
Item 4m. Aqreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. to Purchase Real Property for the
Westside Parkway in the amount of $5,660,000. The property is located east of Allen Road to
approximately Y2 mile east of Calloway Road and represents approximately 2.5 miles of the
Parkway alignment.
Item 4n. Aqreement with Carl G. Oblinqer, Trustee of the Carl G. Oblinqer Trust, to Purchase
Real ProDedv for the Westside Parkway in the amount of $~;16,080. This property is 9.8~ acres
of residentially zoned land located at the southeast corner of Johnson Road and Manon Drive.
Item 40. A(~reement with Orqanizational Effectiveness Consultinq to Provide Strateqic Planninq
Services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $45,000. The purpose of the
strategic planning process is to assist the Department in determining local needs which should
be addressed, and develop a comprehensive and effective plan for future needs. Three
proposals were received. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Organizational
Effectiveness Consulting. Supplemental Law Enforcement Funds in the amount of $45,000
were appropriated in October 2003 to fund this plan.
Agenda Highlights
June 9, 2004
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Bids:
Item 4t. Reiect Ail Bids for the 32-Acre Park North of Stockdale Hiqhway at Buena Vista Road.
This item relates to Phase 2 of the project, which consists of constructing a large portion of the
park complete with irrigation, landscaping, planting, parking lots, entry monuments, benches,
water fountains, security lighting, concrete paved walkways, pre-manufactured pedestrian
bridges, tot-lot, picnic structures, entry plazas, restrooms, water features, and an amphitheater.
The tot lot will be funded with a $314,822 grant from the California Department of Housing and
Community Development, and the remaining improvements will be funded with Park
Development Funds. Bids were received from two of the four pre-qualified bidders; both being
significantly higher than the Engineer's estimate of $5,457,469. In addition, the Iow bidder
withdrew their bid due to an error, leaving a budget gap of $2.9 million. The project will be re-
evaluated and re-advertised.
Item 4u. Reiect All Bids for the Wayside Park Wet Play Area. The facility will include 28 water
features. Both bids received were significantly higher than the Engineer's estimate of $164,200.
Staff recommends using both annual and other contractors, in conjunction with City staff, to
construct the project. All costs, including costs incurred by City staff, will be funded entirely with
Community Block Grant Funds. It will not be open for the start of swim season, but we will do
the best we can to get it open for part of the summer.
CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
Items 5a. b. and c. Public Hearinqs to Consider Appeals by Rio Bravo Residents and
Homeowner's Associations reqardinq Decisions of the Planninq Commission. The Planning
Commission approved the following revised vesting tentative tract maps: 5516, 5517, and
6243, all generally located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, with the Rio Bravo
Golf Course Community. The appeals are based on the opinion that circulation issues were not
adequately addressed in the design of the tract map. The appellant has requested continuance
of these items to July 7th so that staff, the applicant, and the area Councilmember can continue
to work towards resolution of the concerns.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be conferences with legal counsel regarding one case of existing litigation and one
case of potential litigation.
CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
HEARINGS
Items 13a. and b. Public Hearinqs to Consider Commemial and Residential Refuse Rate
Increases for FY 2004/05 (4.8% proposed rate increase). The proposed fees would become
effective July 1, 2004. The rate increases cover inflation, operating cost increases, and
maintenance costs. The commercial increase also covers costs for street sweeping and
commercial wood waste recycling.
The residential increase (Single-family dwelling and Multiple-family dwelling) also covers costs
for greenwaste carts and recycling equipment to meet State recycling mandates. To date, 13
written letters of protest and 2 written letters in favor have been received.
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Item 13c. Public Hearinq for the FY 2004-05 Operatinq, Bakersfield Redevelopment Aqency
and Capital Improvement Proqram Budqets. The FY 2004-05 Operating Budget is proposed at
$308,872,819 which includes a $259,165,156 Operating Budget, a $7,779,563 Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency Budget and a $41,928,100 Capital Improvement Budget. Final adoption
of the budget is scheduled for June 23, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1,~a. Aoreement for Animal Care Services (County - City of Bakersfield). This is a five-
year agreement, with one five-year extension, which becomes effective July 1, 2004. The
agreement provides that the City pay the County for the services of four animal care workers
and a portion of an administrator's/supervisor's salary, and for use of the County's Chameleon
computer software on six City computer units at the rate charged the County. Other
miscellaneous expenses to be incurred by the County for services rendered on behalf of City
animals are also included in the agreement. The annual cost to the City for animal care within
the contract is projected at approximately $230,000, with an additional amount of $24,000 per
year ($2,000 per month) for rental of a kennel.
The agreement commits the City to constructing an additional kennel facility/building, which is
expected to be finished and operational on or about July 1, 2005. The City will no longer be
required to pay the $2,000 per month rental fee for the kennel once construction is complete.
The one-time cost of $500,000 for construction is included in the FY 2004-05 CIP budget. A key
advantage to constructing a kennel is that should the City and County, at some future time,
terminate the contractual relationship, the City will own a kennel and will not be in the position
the SPCA left us in last July.
The City will retain animal controt field services under the auspices of the Police Department.
Upon approval of the agreement by Council, staff will make the necessary adjustments to the
proposed General Fund budget revenue and expenditure amounts to reflect the changes
required to implement this agreement. These changes wilt be incorporated into the budget to be
approved by the Council in June.
Approved: ~,~ ~
Alan Tandy, City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Clerk's Office
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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JUNE 9, 2004
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. WORKSHOP
(30 min)
a. Department Budget Presentations.
1. Centennial Garden (Staff Presentation by City Manager's Office)
Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors' Bureau (Staff Presentation by City Manager's
Office)
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. CONSENTCALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of May 17, 2004 and May 26, 2004.
Payments:
Approval of department payments from May 14, 2004 to May 27, 2004 in the amount of
$7,977,462.61 and self insurance payments from May 14, 2004 to May 27, 2004 in the amount
of $109,887.48.
Ordinances:
First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 10.40.010 of the Municipal Code relating to the
removal of vehicles.
First Reading of Ordinance requiring automatic gate opening devices on access roads requiring
emergency services.
(Ward 7)
Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 102-23) of Title 17 of the
Municipal Code by changing the zoning from a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone
to allow a Recreation Vehicle Park with 227 spaces and related uses on 16.23 acres located
on the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible Roads. (7C 04-0220) (Ir, lrst Reading May 26,
2004)
Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 12.44.031 of the Municipal Code relating to special
permits for downtown promotions.
Resolutions:
Resolution of Intention No. 1333 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2004 - 2005 budget;
setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of street and median landscaping
assessments to be levied throughout the Consolidated Maintenance District.
(Ward 4)
(Ward 3)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 4)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution of Intention No. 1334 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2004 - 2005 budget;
setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of park landscaping assessments to
be levied throughout the Consolidated Maintenance District.
Resolution of Intention No. 1335 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report for the Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and the 2004 - 2005
budgets; setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of assessments to be levied
throughout each of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts.
Assessment District No. 03-3 (Seven Oaks West Ill/Brighton Place II/Fairway Oaks South):
1. Resolution determining assessments remaining unpaid.
Agreements:
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Resolution approving form and substance of preliminary official statement and bond
purchase contract.
Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds.
Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
1. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Three Views, LLC, and Porter~Robertson
Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for Tract 5518 located south of State Route 178 and
east of Miramonte Drive.
Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services:
1. Design Consultant Contract with Ruettgers and Schuler Civil Engineers (not to exceed
$50,000.00) for improvement plan checking engineering services.
2. Appropriate $50,000.00 additional General Fund Improvement Plan Check Revenue to
the Public Works Department's Operating Budget.
Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. ($5,660,000.00) to purchase real property
located east of Allen Road to approximately ¼ mile east of Calloway Road for the Westside
Parkway.
Agreement with Carl G Oblinger, trustee of the Carl G. Oblinger Trust ($516,080.00)to
purchase real property located at the southeast corner of Johnson Road and Manon Drive for
the Westside Parkway.
Bakersfield Municipal Airport Ground Leases:
1. Ground Lease Agreement with Bob Hooper for purposes of constructing an aircraft
storage hangar at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
2. Ground Lease Agreement with Gary A. Longwith for purposes of constructing an aircraft
storage hangar at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
License Agreement with Kern Water Bank Authority for constructing and maintaining four (4)
recovery well turn-in structures and pipelines to the City-owned Kern River Canal located in the
"2800 Acres" approximately 4.5 miles west of Buena Vista Road.
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(Wards 1,2)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 1)
(Ward 3)
(Ward 3)
(Ward 3)
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreement with Rick Maharrey dba Kern County Slow-Pitch Softball (not to exceed $51,300.00)
for officiating services for the city adult softball program.
r. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 03-207 with Kern Sprinkler Landscaping to extend
agreement for twelve (12) months ($75,000.00 increase, for a revised not to exceed
compensation amount of $150,000.00) for irrigation and landscape service.
Bids:
s. Reject bids for 32 Acre Park north of Stockdale Highway at Buena Vista Rd.
t. Reject all bids for Wayside Park Wet Play Area.
Accept bid to award annual contracts to Abate-A-Weed, Incorporated, Target Specialty
Products, and Wilbur-Ellis Company (not to exceed $169,300.00) for chemical insecticides and
herbicides for the Parks and Water Resources departments.
Miscellaneous:
Authorize the Finance Director to forward to a collection agency, accounts receivable in various
funds totaling $150,360.21.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items a through v.
CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
Public Hearing to consider appeal by Rio Bravo Residents and Homeowner's Associations,
regarding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 5516 generally located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, with the Rio Bravo
Golf Course Community (Engineer - Porter Robertson/Subdivider - GFC Properties, LLC).
(Staff recommends Council open the public hearing and continue to the July 7, 2004
meeting.)
Public Hearing to consider appeal by Rio Bravo Residents and Homeowner's Associations,
regarding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 5517 generally located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, with the Rio Bravo
Golf Course Community (Engineer - Porter Robertson/Subdivider - GFC Properties, LLC).
(Staff recommends Council open the public hearing and continue to the July 7, 2004
meeting.)
Public Hearing to consider appeal by Rio Bravo Residents and Homeowner's Associations,
regarding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 6243 generally located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, with the Rio Bravo
Golf Course Community (Engineer - Porter Robertson/Subdivider - Three Views, Limited
Partnership). (Staff recommends Council open the public hearing and continue to the July
7, 2004 meeting.)
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Hearing items a through c.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a)
of Government Code Section 54956.9; City of Bakersfield v SPCA, et al.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision
(c) of Government Code Section 54956.9; One (1) potential case.
RECONVENED MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
7. ROLL CALL
8. INVOCATION by Reverend Elizabeth Price, Acts of Worship Ministries.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Haresha Clark, 5~h Grade Student at Evergreen Elementary School.
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of an Appreciation Plaque to Castle & Cooke.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Retirement Plaque and Gift Certificate to Eric W. Matlock.
12. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
13. HEARINGS - Council may hear Consent headng items listed but not heard at 5:15 pm portion of meeting
a. Public Hearing to consider commercial refuse rate increase for fiscal year 2004/05 (4.8%
proposed rate increase).
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
b. Public Hearing to consider residential refuse rate increase for fiscal year 2004/05 (4.8%
proposed rate increase).
Staff recommends adoption of resolution.
c. Public Hearing for the FY 2004-05 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Capital
Improvement Program Budgets.
Staff recommends Council hear public testimony.
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Agreement for Animal Care Services (County - City of Bakersfield).
Staff recommends approval of agreement.
15. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Workshop
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD (~
DATE: May 28, 2004 CITY A'I'rORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
Department Budget Presentations
1. Centennial Garden
2.
Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors' Bureau
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
The Centennial Garden and Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors' Bureau will provide a detailed
overview of their FY 2004-2005 proposed operating budget. The budget overview will include discussion
regarding the goals, accomplishments, and significant budget changes.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
IAGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: H, G. ·
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
June 2, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Approval of minutes of the May 26, 2004 Council Meeting.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HE_~----~
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~, ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ .,~,,.~----
May 28, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~.~
Approval of department payments from May 14, 2004 to May 27, 2004 in the amount of
$7,977,462.61 and self insurance payments from May 14, 2004 to May 27, 2004 in the
amount of $109,887.48
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $8,087,350.09
BACKGROUND:
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June g, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: H. ¢.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD /~' ~
DATE: May 27, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY /~//~-f ~
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance amending Section 10.40.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal'Code ~elating to
removal of vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Legislative and Litigation Committee recommends first reading of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Municipal Code authorizes the removal of vehicles parked in the same location on a City
street for greater than 72 hours. The effect of the ordinance could be avoided by moving the vehicle a few
feet. This amendment requires the vehicle be moved greater than a half mile to avoid removal. This
amendment also allows the Police Department discretion in notifying non-complying owners and removing
non-complying vehicles.
The Legislative and Litigation Committee discussed the issues surrounding this ordinance amendment
and recommends first reading.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9,2004 AGENDA SECTION: Consent calendar
ITEM: H. &.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council ..._A,,P-~ROVED
Ron Fraze, Fire Chief DEPARTMENT HEAD
June 1, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY
First reading of ordinance requiring automatic gate opening devices on access toads
requiring emergency services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Gated subdivisions and apartment complexes have become increasingly prevalent in our community due
to the added security and exclusivity they offer its residents. These security gates, however, significantly
impede the Bakersfield Fire Department's emergency access to residences located therein. The
additional time it takes to stop the fire engine, get out, unlock a key box on the gate, and then unlock and
release the gate mechanism, may result in increased property damage and/or extended medical aid
response times.
Optical technology is currently installed throughout the metro area for controlling traffic signals for
emergency response vehicles. Similar devices can be used to automatically open the gates of these
private communities.
This ordinance would require all new construction of such access gates to be equipped with an automatic
opening device which is activated through the wireless activation system currently utilized on emergency
response vehicles.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Consent
ITEM: H. ~,.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Development Services - Planning
May 25, 2004
APPI~OVED
DEPARTMENT H EAD/~
CITY ATTORNEY ,~ ~
CITY MANAGER
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An Ordinance amending Section 17.06,020 (Zone Map No.102-23) of Title Seventeen of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) zone to a Revised Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone to
allow a Recreational Vehicle Park with 227 spaces and related uses on 16.32 acres located
on the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible Roads. (#04-0220) (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council held first reading on May 26, 2004.
On April 15, 2004, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 35-04
recommending adoption of the ordinance approving Zone Change No. 04-0220 to allow revision to
a previously approved recreational vehicle park and related uses located at the southwest corner
of Pacheco and Wible Roads. Ken Sorensen, representing property owner Edward Gene
Patterson, applied to change the zoning on 16.32 acres from a Planned Commercial Development
(PCD) zone to a Revised Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zone on the site previously
used as the Crest Drive-In.
The zone change consists of a change to the site plan for the recreational vehicle park (RV) and
proposes additional service related uses on 16.32 acres. The number of RV spaces has been
increased from 190 to 227 spaces for recreational vehicles. The proposed associated uses in the
RV park are similar to those previously approved. These uses include a manager's residence,
office, laundry, swimming pool, playground, restaurant, cocktail lounge, and maintenance building.
The main access is from Wible Road. Secondary access for emergency and maintenance vehicles
will be from Pacheco Road. There is no access to any adjacent residential street from the project
site. The primary changes proposed with this zone change are as follows:
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Coverina the canal located alona Wible Road: With the covering of the canal, the
developer will install standard street improvements along Wible Road, an arterial street,
including a 10-foot wide landscaping strip. Installing landscaping to City standard and a
masonry wall along Wible Road will address the previous aesthetic concerns regarding
the canal's chain link fence and limited room for landscaping along Wible Road. There
is room now to require a right turn deceleration lane along Wible Road.
Reduction in the size of the restaurant with elimination of the banquet room: Previously, the
project include a full-service restaurant with banquet facilities and cocktail lounge. This use
had the potential to be rented for special events such as parties and wedding receptions.
The proposed change is to scale back the size of the restaurant and cocktail lounge to
serve RV park customers and their guests.
Modification to allow reduction in the number of standard parkinq spaces: The proposed
plan depicts 56 parking spaces for standard cars. The project would require 94 parking
spaces if calculated in accordance with the City's Parking Ordinance. There is a shortage of
38 standard parking spaces. Although the City does not typically approve reduction of
parking spaces, staff recognizes the uniqueness of the proposed project, and that the
restaurant/cocktail lounge is intended to serve the RV customers and their guests. A
condition is included to limit the use of the restaurant/cocktail lounge to the RV customers
and their guests and it will not be open to the general public.
Ail of the landscaping, buffering, design features and operational conditions of approval required of
the original zone change have been incorporated into this revised plan. For example, the 20-foot
setback landscaped with an evergreen tree screen between the residentially zoned property on the
west and south sides and the first tier of RV spaces is provided. An 8 foot high masonry wall
would be constructed along the west boundary, and the existing 6 foot high wall along the south
boundary will remain. No one spoke in opposition to the request at the Planning Commission
hearing. The applicant agrees to all conditions as stated in the exhibits attached to the ordinance.
The 1.8 acres owned by ExxonMobile on much of the Pacheco Road street frontage shall remain
undeveloped. If the PCD zone is approved, a separate revised PCD zone change application must
be approved prior to any development for the ExxonMobile property.
The Negative Declaration adopted with the previous zone change (file Cf 01-0762) is applicable to
and appropriate for this project. Therefore, in accordance with CEQA section 15162, no further
environmental documentation is necessary because there are no substantial changes in
circumstances under which the project will be undertaken and no new environmental impacts have
been identified.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ME=lING DATE: June 9, 2004
ITEM: c[, .~.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
June 1, 2004
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITYArrORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Section 12.44.031 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to
Special Permits for Downtown Promotions.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Business and Property Owners' Association (DBA) have asked the City
Council to allow additional small-scale events, such as open-air markets, in the Downtown area. Activities
associated with open-air markets may include a farmer's market, food service (e.g. barbeques), and the
display of products supplied by downtown businesses, such as art galleries and retail shops. The
proposed location is the alley between 20~" and 21st Street, Chester Avenue and "K" Street. The existing
ordinance only allows open-air markets to be conducted on Wall Street Alley between Chester Avenue
and "H" Street and along Eye Street from 19th Street to Wall Street A~ley.
Last year, when the DBA held the open-air markets in Wall Street, the location proved to be problematic.
The early hours of the farmers' market (4:30 p.m.) created a conflict with tenants of the Sill Building who
exit through to the alley from the underground parking lot until 6 p.m. Farmers' market hours need to start
early to provide downtown employees an opportunity to purchase produce on their way home from work.
Additionally, east/west exposure of the alley proved to be very hot, not cooling down until later in the
evening.
The request to allow open-air markets in another part of downtown can be accomplished by amending the
section of the Bakersfield Municipal Code that specifically addresses special permits for downtown
promotions. The proposed change would allow the DBA to apply to the City Manager to obtain up to 52
permits per year for the sale and display of merchandise within the greater area of Downtown defined in
the Code as Truxtun Avenue on the south, "H" Street on the west, 22n~ Street on the north, "M" Street on
the east. These events would include summer street fairs and DBA sponsored special events such as the
Highway 99 Car Show. The submittal of an application for each of these events to the City Manager
would allow the City Manager's Office maximum discretion in permit approval. This change would also
give the DBA greater latitude to work with more businesses throughout the downtown area.
The City Council conducted first reading of this ordinance May 26, 2004.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 12, 2004
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD //~'~ _
CITY MANAGER
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Resolution of Intention No. 1333 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2004-2005
budget; setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of street and median
landscaping assessments to be levied throughout the Consolidated Maintenance District.
(All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: This year all new territories were added directly to the Consolidated Maintenance
District at the time of their formation.
This Resolution preliminarily approves the Public Works Director's Report which includes the 2004-2005
budget for the Consolidated Maintenance District.
Again this year, assessment rates will not be increased. Assessment rates will remain at the 2003-2004
level. The Map and Assessment Diagram, Exhibit "B" and the proposed 2004-2005 budget, Exhibit "D"
are attached to the Resolution of Intention. The Legal Description, Exhibit "A", the Benefit Formula,
Exhibit "C" and the Assessor's Roll, Exhibit "E", are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Resolution sets the protest hearing for the Council meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 5:15
P.M.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: H. h,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 12, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD /~,~ P,ROVED
CITY ATTORNEY~
CITY MANAGER /~ F
Resolution of Intention No. 1334 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District and the 2004-2005
budget; setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of park landscaping
assessments to be levied throughout the Consolidated Maintenance District. (All Wards).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: This year all new territories were added directly to the Consolidated Maintenance
District at the time of their formation.
This Resolution preliminarily approves the Public Works Director's Report which includes the 2004-2005
budget for the Consolidated Maintenance District.
Again this year, assessment rates will not be increased. Assessment rates will remain at the 2003-2004
level. The Map and Assessment Diagram, Exhibit "B" and the proposed 2004-2005 budget, Exhibit "D"
are attached to the Resolution of Intention. The Legal Description, Exhibit "A", the Benefit Formula,
Exhibit "C" and the Assessor's Roll, Exhibit "E", are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Resolution sets the protest hearing for the Council meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 5:15
P.M.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: H.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 17, 2004
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY ,~
CITY MANAGER
Resolution of Intention No. 1335 preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public
Works Director's report for the Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and the 2004-2005
budgets; setting time and place for hearing protests on the amount of assessments to be
levied throughout each of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts. (Wards 1, 3, 4 and 5)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: Since the approval of Resolution 161-94 on September 28, 1994, which provides for
the collection of maintenance and operating costs for "convenience" traffic signals, the Council has
approved nine Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts, TS-1 (Marketplace), TS-2 (NW Promenade), TS-3
(Rosedale, Jet Way), TS-4 (Gleneagles), TS-5 (Northwest Promenade, Phase 2), TS-6 (E. Brundage,
Hayes), TS-7 (Mt Vernon, N/Bernard), TS-8 (Calloway, Hageman NE) and TS-9 (Gosford Village). The
Bakersfield Municipal Code requires an annual hearing to set the assessments for each parcel. To
simplify the hearing process, due to the small number of property owners, the hearings for all nine districts
will be combined. Budgets for each district will remain separate. Assessments are not being increased for
any of the nine districts. All districts are therefore exempt from the procedures and approval process of
Preposition 218. For all the districts, the Map and Assessment Diagram, Exhibit "B" and the proposed
2004-2005 budget, Exhibit "D" are attached to this Resolution of Intention; the Legal Description, Exhibit
"A", the Benefit Formula, Exhibit "C" and the Assessment Roll, Exhibit "E", are on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
This resolution preliminarily approves the Public Works Director's Report, the 2004-2005 budgets and sets
the protest hearing for the Council meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 5:15 pm.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA .SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 28, 2004
APPROVED
Resolutions regarding proposed Assessment District No. 03-3 (Seven Oaks West Ill /
Brighton Place II / Fairway Oaks South):
Resolution determining assessments remaining unpaid;
Resolution approving form and substance of preliminary official statement and bond
purchase contract; and
Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.
BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2003 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 212-03, Accepting
Petition and Determining to Undertake Special Assessment Proceedings, regarding this proposed district.
On December 10, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1320, to initiate the creation
of this proposed assessment district. A protest hearing was held on April 28, 2004 regarding the formation
of this district; nobody spoke in opposition to the district.
The above resolutions establish the framework for the financial aspects of the Assessment District;
establishing the amounts to be assessed, approving the form and substance of the preliminary official
statement and the bond purchase contract, and authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Following approval of the above resolutions, the Finance Director will work with the Bond Underwriter
(RBC Dain Raucher) to market and sell the bonds. Pre-marketing and pricing of the bonds will take place
over the next few weeks, We expect the bond sale to close in early July 2004, at which time funds will be
available for acquisition of public improvements within the assessment district.
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May 28, 2004, 10:3ZAM
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: H. i4.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
(1)
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 21, 2004
Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~(~ "~ ~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Three Views, LLC, and Porter-Robertson
Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for Tract 5518 located south of State Route 178 and east
of Miramonte Drive. (Ward 3)
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.
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NOTE: THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
FOR REVIEW.
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
I ITEM: c~. L.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 24, 2004
Improvement Plan Checking Engineering Services:
DEPARTMENT HEAD /f/~__ROVED
CITY A'I-rORNEY
CITY MANAGER~"/~
1. Design Consultant Contract with Ruettgers and Schuler Civil Engineers (not to exceed
$50,000) for improvement plan checking engineering services.
2. Appropriate $50,000 additional General Fund Improvement Plan Check Revenue to the
Public Works Department's Operating Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement and appropriation.
BACKGROUND The City of Bakersfield is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of subdivision
activity. The Subdivision Section of the Public Works Department currently has a 12 week back log in
improvement plan check. The goal is to review plans within 4 weeks of submittal. Recently, the Council
approved the addition of 2 Engineering Technician I's to the Subdivision Section to help handle the influx
of plans for review. However, the backlog of plans to review is so high that staff is recommending hiring
an additional outside consultant to provide plan checking services to reduce the backlog to a level that can
be handled by regular staff.
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May 25, 2004, 9:09AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: t..[0 ~,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD/'~~
DATE: May 28, 2004 CITY ATFORI~E'~/~
CITY MANAGER ~, ~//~. 7
SUBJECT: Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. to purchase real property located e~'ast of Allen
Road to approximately ~ mile east of Calloway Road for $5,660,000 for the Wests~de
Parkway. 0Nard 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is acquiring properties for the Westside Parkway. The property being acquired
represents approximately 2.5 miles of the Parkway alignment. The property is owned by Castle & Cooke
California, Inc., a local development company. The purchase price of $5,660,000 represents the
property's fair market value, including severance damages, as determined by an appraisal prepared by
Michael Launer & Associates and reviewed by Caltrans.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was prepared for the Westside Parkway alignment by the URS
Corporation and on October 2, 2003, the Bakersfield Planning Commission found the acquisition of
properties necessary for the Westside Parkway consistent with the 2010 Metropolitan Bakersfield General
Plan.
May 28, 2004, 9:44AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: H, r~.
TO: APPROVED
FROM: DEPARTMENT HEA~x~______---~.~~~
DATE: May 28, 2004 CITY ATTORN E'~C"~/f ~v~'~__ _.,.
CITYMANAGER /~¢ 7
SUBJECT: Agreement with Carl G. Oblinger, trustee of the Carl G. Oblinger Trust to purcha al
property located at the southeast corner of Johnson Road and Manon Drive for $616,080 for
the Westside Parkway. (Ward 4)
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is acquiring properties for the Westside Parkway. The property being acquired
comprises 9.85 acres of residentially zoned land. The property is owned by Carl G. Oblinger, a local
developer. The purchase price of $516,080 represents the property's fair market value, including
severance damages, as determined by an appraisal prepared by Michael Burger & Associates and
reviewed by The Hopper Company, both independent appraisal firms.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was prepared for the Westside Parkway alignment by the URS
Corporation and on October 2, 2003, the Bakersfield Planning Commission found the acquisition of
properties necessary for the Westside Parkway consistent with the 2010 Metropolitan Bakersfield General
Plan.
May 28, 2004, 10:41AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~ o.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
May 20, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Bakersfield Municipal Airport Ground Leases (Ward 1):
A~_OVED
1) Ground Lease Agreement with Bob Hooper for purposes of constructing an aircraft
storage hangar at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
2) Ground Lease Agreement with Gary A. Longwith for purposes of constructing an aircraft
storage hangar at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Agreements.
BACKGROUND: When reconstructed, the Bakersfield Municipal Airport had an area prepared for the
purpose of ground leases which allowed for the construction of owner hangars. Currently there are
fourteen such Ground Lease Agreements and constructed hangars. The term of these agreements is for
a period of twenty years with the option of two 5-year extensions. The approximate size of the aircraft
storage hangars is 2,000 square feet. Each land lease generates $40 per month in revenue.
June 2, 2004, 7:40AM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE June 9, 2004
IAGENDA SECTION:
ITEM: ~. ~.
Consent Calendar
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Florn Core, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: May 27, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY
ClTYMANAGER //~ //
SUBJECT: License Agreement with Kern Water Bank Authority for constructing and maintaining four
(4) recovery well turn-in structures and pipelines to the City-owned Kern River Canal located in the "2800
Acres" approximately 4.5 miles west of Buena Vista Road. (Ward No. 4)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Kern Water Bank Authority (KWB) is the owner of the land located south of the City-owned and
operated Kern River Canal west of Buena Vista Road. The KWB operates its properties as a water
banking facility. In order to transport groundwater pumped from this banking project, discharge piping and
turn-ins to the City's Kern River Canal are needed. KqNB desires to remove the existing temporary pipes
and construct and maintain four (4) new recovery well turn-in structures and pipelines from KWB water
wells to the Kern River Canal.
Under this license agreement, KWB would construct, operate and maintain the four (4) new turn-ins within
the right-of-way of the City's Kern River Canal at points between 4 and 5 miles west of Buena Vista Road.
KWB will pay all costs to design, construct and maintain the pipeline crossings, which can only be used for
groundwater recovery operations. Should damages or repairs be required of City facilities or damages to
water supplies transported in the City facilities, due to the installation or operation of the turn-ins, KWB
shall bear and reimburse City such costs. This license agreement is non-exclusive and revocable by the
City upon 30 days notice, at which time KWB would be required to remove the turn-ins and pipelines and
restore the premises. KWB will indemnify the City against any and all claims.
June 1, 2004, 1:29PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IMEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: q.C~
r
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Christensen, Director
of Recreation & Parks
May 18, 2004
.APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~-'q'
CITY A'I-FORNEY ~'~-~/~
CITY MANAGER
Agreement with Rick Maharrey dba Kern County Slow-Pitch Softball for officiating
services for the city adult softball program in an amount not to exceed $51,300.
(Wards 1 & 2)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City requires sports officiating services for its soffball program, which has three seasons
during the fiscal year. This agreement with Kern County Slow-Pitch Softball is to provide one
umpire per game for all three seasons of men's, women's, co-recreational slow-pitch, playoff and
tournament softball games. Kern County Slow-Pitch Softball is paid $18 per game with the total
not to exceed $50,400.
The cost per official has not changed over the previous agreement.
This agreement also calls for Mr. Maharrey to evaluate and place City teams in the respective
divisions for league play in the amount of $300 per season/league with the total amount not to
exceed $900.
There are 92 softball teams in the City's program, which is growing, in fact, we are turning down
teams because there aren't enough fields. And providing officials for all the teams is always a
challenge. In the past the City has tried hiring part-time staff to coordinate the hiring, training,
certification and work of the umpires, but it proved to be ineffective because we lacked the
expertise and full-time staff required to do the job properly.
City staff has found that contracting is the most cost effective way to provide this service. Kern
County Slow-Pitch Softball is the firm best qualified to provide the number of certified umpires
that we need. One other local firm exists but we are not confident they can provide the same
quality as Kern County Slow-Pitch. The rate we pay is equivalent to what Kern County and North
Bakersfield Recreation & Parks District pay.
The City's adult softball program generates approximately $62,000 in revenue annually. The total
agreement does not exceed $51,300
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 24, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY AI'I'ORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPR~ ~VED
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 03-207 with Kern Sprinkler Landscaping to extend
agreement for twelve (12) months ($75,000.00 increase, for a revised not to exceed
compensation amount of $150,000.00) for irrigation and landscape service.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to agreement.
BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2003, Council awarded the annual contract for irrigation and landscape
services to Kern Sprinkler Landscaping to provide improvements to median islands throughout the City.
The contract allows for a twelve (12) month extension if both parties agree. This allows the City to
continue working with a good provider and saves staff time and efforts required if this item were to be
rebid. Parks Department has advised that Kern Sprinkler Landscaping has provided excellent and timely
service, and is familiar with the City standards and requirements and requests the extension of the
agreement with no price increase at this time.
Purchasing Division
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June 1,2004, 3:53PM
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: f..[,
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council ,APPROVED
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD /f~_..-
May 27, 2004 CITY A'I-rORNE¥~/¢~-'~,.~
//~¢-~/
CITY MANAGER f_ /
Reject bids for 32 Acre Park north of Stockdale Highway at Buena Vista Road (Ward 4):
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the rejection of bids, reevaluate and re-advertise the project.
BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2001, the City entered into an agreement with RJM Design Group, inc. for
Landscape Architectural, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Thirty Acre Park on Stockdale
Highway at Buena Vista Road to be completed in three phases. In phase one, the Water Resources
Department rough graded the park, constructed two recharge lakes, constructed a connecting
concrete/cobble stream, and installed required plumbing for the recharge lakes. This project, phase 2,
consists of constructing a large portion of the park complete with irrigation, landscaping, planting, parking
lots, entry monuments, benches, water fountains, security lighting, concrete paved walkways, pre-
manufactured pedestrian bridges, tot-lot, picnic structures, entry plazas, restrooms, water features, and an
amphitheater. The amphitheater will include a full covered stage, air conditioned dressing rooms,
restrooms, and a storage area. The tot lot will be funded with a $314,822 grant from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development ($314,822) and the remaining improvements are
funded with Park Development Funds. Phase three will construct the remaining park features, i.e. tot lot
restroom, tot lot picnic structure, entry plaza, and remaining landscaping as a future project.
The City pre-qualified four bidders for the project and received bids from two of the pre-qualified bidders.
The two bids received are significantly higher than the Engineer's estimate of $5,457,469. In addition, the
apparent Iow bidder has requested relief from their bid; according to Public Contracts Code 5105: "A
bidder who claims a mistake...shall be prohibited from participating in further bidding on the project on
which the mistake was claimed..." The next apparent row bidder is approximately $2,700,000 above the
current budgeted amount of $4,900,000 for the base bid ptus the additive alternates. This does not
include an additional $200,000 required for construction engineering and material testing. The total
additional funds required is $2,900,000 not including funds for contingency. The project will be
reevaluated and re-advertised. Staff will be meeting with SC Anderson Inc. and the Designer to determine
cost effective reductions to the current park design before re-advertising this project.
On May 26, 2004, two bids were received as follows:
Ecology Construction Base Bid $6,350,880
22019 Vanowen Street #F Additive Alternate No. 1 $ 92,630
Canoga Park, CA 91303 (out of town) Additive Alternate No. 2 $ 15,600
Total, in the amount of
$6,459,110
SC Anderson, Inc.
2160 Mars Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(City)
Base Bid
Additive Alternate No. 1
Additive Alternate No. 2
Total, in the amount of
$7,430,000
$ 150,000
$ 20,000
$7,600,000
June 2, 2004, 4:36PM
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~.~. ~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
June 3, 2004
Reject all bids for Wayside Park Wet Play Area (Ward 1).
A~J;IROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rejection of all bids with the project to move forward using
annual contracts, subcontractors, and some City staff.
BACKGROUND: The old swimming pool at Wayside Park was beyond its economic life and was
demolished in March 2004 to make way for a wet play park that would require minimal maintenance. This
new facility would provide for interactive water play for all ages without having to have on site supervision.
This facility will include 28 water features on a 3,854 square foot concrete pad which will allow up to 115
children to play at one time.
Funding for this project will be Community Block Grant funds. Both bids received were significantly higher
than the Engineer's estimate of $164,200. Staff recommends using both annual and other contractors, in
conjunction with City staff, to construct this project. All costs, including costs incurred by City staff, will be
funded entirely with Community Block Grant funds. Consequently, there will be no impact on the General
Fund.
On May 27, 2004, two bids were received as follows:
California Commercial Pools, Inc.
2255 E. Auto Center Drive
Glendora, CA 91740 (out of town)
Base Bid
Selective Alternate
Total, in amount of
$280,186.50
$ 7,50O.OO
$287,686.50
Brown and Fowler Construction
3008 Antonino Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (local)
Base Bid
Selective Alternate
Total, in amount of
$322,820.00
$ 6,340.00
$329,160.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
TEM: ~. U..
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
May 28, 2004
APPROVED
CITY ATTORNEY ~'-.~-~
Accept bid to award annual contracts to Abate-A-Weed, Incorporated, Target Specialty
Products, and Wilbur-Ellis Company, not to exceed $169,300.00, for chemical insecticides
and herbicides for the Parks and Water Resources departments.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of bids and award of contracts
BACKGROUND: These contracts will be used by the Parks and Water Resources departments for control
of insects and weeds on City property. City department personnel estimate the quantities and types of
chemicals that may be required for the coming twelve (12) month period. Actual quantities are not known
until the need arises.
Three (3) bids were received. Unit prices were compared to determine the Iow bidders, and the City can
best be served by splitting the award among three (3) vendors.
Purchasing Division
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~. V.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
June 3, 2004 CITY A'I-FORNEY - //~
CITY MANAGER~"
Authorize the Finance Director to forward to a collection agency, accounts receivable in
various funds totaling $150,360.21
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Finance Director to forward to a
collection agency accounts receivable.
BACKGROUND: The staff has exhausted ail possible means at its disposal to collect these past due
accounts. Generally, individuals cannot be located or bankruptcies are involved and further collection
efforts would result in excessive cost. Accounts not involving bankruptcy will be forwarded to a collection
agency (H.P. Sears) for further action. Historically 5-7% of City accounts forwarded to a collection agency
are eventually recovered.
Account detail is attached. The amount recommended is made up of the following account categories:
Commercial Sewer Service & Solid Waste (Refuse)
Residential Sewer Service & Solid Waste (Refuse)
Risk Management (Property Damage Claims)
Police (Alarm Violations & Misc. Activity)
Other
SUB-TOTAL
$63,691.57
721.61
64,413.18
76,022.48
1,662.00
8,262.55
TOTAL
The recommended write off amount is about .44% of total bilring, or less than 1% The private sector uses
1-2% as an acceptable write off. Bankruptcy proceedings make up 15.95% or $23,977.86 and Judgments
make up 20.99% or $31,553.18 of the write off amount. In the bankruptcy cases, claims have been filed
with the court where applicable. Once bankruptcy is filed, the debtor is protected by the court and we are
prohibited by law from fudher collection efforts.
The collection process for invoiced accounts begins after an invoice is unpaid for 60 days with a computer
generated past due notice which continues every 30 days. Additionally, past due letters are sent and
phone contact is initiated at 90 days delinquent. Larger balances are given priority.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
IAGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: ff3. o.'
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council .._AP, PROVED
Development Services- Planning DEPARTMENT HE ,AD~..~.
June 2, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
, //./.
Appeal by Rio Bravo Residents and Homeowner s Associations, regarding the decision of
the Planning Commission to approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map 5516 generally
located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, within the Rio Bravo Golf Course
Community (Engineer - Porter-Robertson / Subdivider - GFC Properties, LLC) (Ward 3).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends open the public hearing and continue to Juty 7, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
This project was appealed on the basis of circulation issues that the Rio Bravo Residents and
Homeowner's Associations did not feel were adequately addressed in the design of the tract map.
The residents and developers are engaged in negotiations which are making progress towards an
alternative circulation system to address the concerns. The applicant has requested continuance
of this item to allow for continued issue resolution involving the appellants, staff, the applicant and
the area Councilmember.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: 5, b.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
Development Services - Planning DEPARTMENT HE/A'~_.~./,.~ -
June 2, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY/ ,/~o-'") ~
CITY MANAGER ~/~//
Appeal by Rio Bravo Residents and Homeowner's Associations, regarding the cl~cision of
the Planning Commission to approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map 5517 generally
located south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive, within the Rio Bravo Golf Course
Community (Engineer - Porter-Robertson / Subdivider - GFC Properties, LLC) (Ward 3).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends open the public hearing and continue to July 7, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
This project was appealed on the basis of circulation issues that the Rio Bravo Residents and
Homeowner's Associations did not feel were adequately addressed in the design of the tract map.
The residents and developers are engaged in negotiations which are making progress towards an
alternative circulation system to address the concerns. The applicant has requested continuance
of this item to allow for continued issue resolution involving the appellants, staff, the applicant and
the area Councilmember.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council ...~_~ /~PPROVED
/- //
Development Services- Planning DEPARTMENT/I~IEAD ~ -
June 2, 2004
Appoal by ~io ~ravo ~osidonts and Homoownor's ~ssodations, ro~ardinO tho docision of
tho ~lannin~ Gommission to approvo ~oviso0 Vostin~ lontativo lract Map ~243 ~onorally
Iocato¢ south ol Highway 178, oast of Miramonto ~rivo, within tho Bio Bravo Gol~ Gourso
Community {En~inoor - ¢o~or-Bo~o~son / Sugdividor - Throo Viows, Umitod ~a~norship)
(War~ 3).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends open the public hearing and continue to July 7, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
This project was appealed on the basis of circulation issues that the Rio Bravo Residents and
Homeowner's Associations did not feel were adequately addressed in the design of the tract map.
The residents and developers are engaged in negotiations which are making progress towards an
alternative circulation system to address the concerns. Staff recommends that this map hearing be
continued because it is so closely related to the other subdivisions (Tract 5516 and Tract 5517)
with respect to outstanding issues. The continuation would allow for continued issue resolution
involving the appellants, staff, the applicant and the area Councilmember.
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MEETING DATE: June 1~9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
June 1,2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation
APPROVED
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9.
City of Bakersfield v. SPCA, et al
KCSC Case No. S-1500-CV 251740 RJA
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD
APPROVED
June 3, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY ~"'~.~.
CITY MANAGER ~ ?/
Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code section 54956.9
One (1) potential case.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AG ENDA SECTION: Presentations
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
May 10, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Presentation of an Appreciation Plaque to Castle and Cooke.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief, would like to present a plaque to Castle and Cooke for their
continued support of a safer community.
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AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
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FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council r~ APPROVED
Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manage DEPARTMENT HEAD
April 5, 2004 ClI'~ MANAGER
SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Retirement Plaque and Gift Certificate to Eric W. Matlock.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: Mayor Hall will make presentation to:
Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police, Bakersfield Police Department, for 33.6 years of service to the City of
Bakersfield.
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Hearings
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul M Rojas, Public Works Director
May 25, 2004
AEPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~ //
Public hearing to consider commercial refuse rate increase for fiscal year 200 5 (4.8%
proposed rate increase). (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees and charges be adopted by
ordinance or resolution following a public hearing. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code, it is the intent of the City Council to require the ascertainment and recovery of costs reasonably
incurred from fees and charges levied. This public hearing provides the mechanism for ensuring that fees
adopted by the City for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the
services for which the fees are charged.
The last refuse rate adjustment was one year ago. Commercial Solid Waste rates for FY 2004-05, reflect
a 4.8% increase in rates for the various services. This increase covers inflation and operating cost
increases, maintenance costs, and costs for street sweeping and commercial wood waste recycling.
The proposed fees would become effective July 1,2004.
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004
IAGENDA SECTION: Hearings
ITEM: t~.l0.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council AI~PROVED
Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD /,,//'//~--~"--//__~'~
Raul
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May 29, 2004 CITY A'I-I'ORNEY
CITYMANAGER ,~ /
Public hearing to consider residential refuse rate increases for fiscal year 2004/05 (4.8%
proposed rate increase). (All Wards)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
State law requires new fees and charges as well as increases in existing fees and charges be adopted by
ordinance or resolution following a public hearing. A notice of the proposed rate increase and the public
hearing was mailed to each of the 71,451 property owners in the City. As of May 25, 2004, the City Clerk
had received 13 written letters protesting the refuse fee and 2 written letters supporting the refuse fee.
Two refuse service collection rates are proposed to be increased in this hearing: Single Family dwelling
and Multiple Family dwelling (up to four units) refuse service. The single family rate is proposed to be
increased from $147.60 per unit to $154.68 per unit per year (an increase of 4.8 %). The multi-family rate
is proposed to be increased from $133.56 per unit per year to $139.92 per unit per year. The increase
covers inflation and operating cost increases, maintenance costs, and costs for greenwaste carts and
recycling equipment to meet the state recycling mandates.
According to Proposition 218, if written protests against the proposed fee are presented by a majority of
the identified parcels, the City shall not charge the annual proposed fee. If written protests against the
proposed fee are not presented by a majority of the identified parcels, the City Council may adopt the
proposed fee.
The proposed fees would become effective July 1, 2004.
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IMEETING DATE:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
June 9,2004
AGENDA SECTION: Hearing
ITEM: 1 9. ~.-.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
June 1,2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATFORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Public Hearing for the FY 2004-05 Operating, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and
Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council hear public testimony.
BACKGROUND:
Each year a public hearing is required to receive public comment prior to adoption of the budget. The FY
2004-05 Operating Budget is proposed at $308,872,819 which includes a $259,165,156 Operating Budget, a
$7,779,563 Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Budget and a $41,928,100 Capital Improvement Budget.
Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 23, 2004.
Prior to this public hearing, individual department budget presentations were made to the Council on May 12,
2004, May 17, 2004, May 26, 2004, June 7, 2004 and June 9, 2004. Responses to Council budget questions
resulting from the budget presentations were forwarded to each Council member.
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MEETING DATE: June 9, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: New Business
ITEM: I~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
May 25, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ClTY ATTORNEY
ClTY MANAGER
Agreement for Animal Care Services (County - City of Bakersfield)
~,P. PROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approval.
BACKGROUND:
At the end of fiscal year 2002-03, the City's 10-year agreement with the SPCA for animal care, shelter,
and field services ended when the SPCA refused to sign a renewal agreement for the funds that were
available. Consequently, the City approached the County of Kern for assistance in animal care
services. Mutually satisfactory--although short term--arrangements were entered in to for the provision
of services to the community. During the 2003-04 fiscal year, the City and County entered in to four
three-month agreements with the end goal of developing a longer-term mutually beneficial working
arrangement for animal care and control for the Bakersfield area. The fourth short-term agreement
ends June 30.
This agreement, which is effective July 1, 2004, is the result of numerous meetings between City and
County staff whose efforts focused on finding a way to provide the most efficient and effective animal
care services for the community. It is felt that a co-located animal care facility will allow convenient and
consistent services: Bakersfield and Kern County residents will no longer need to contact two separate
governmental animal facilities to find their lost animals; City and County animals will be sheltered at the
Mt. Vernon facility with resulting operational economies of scale; with the appropriate paperwork, City
and County residents will be able to obtain City and County dog licenses at both the County shelter and
at the City Treasurer's Office; City and County animal control rates will continue to be the same
throughout the life of the agreement. Also of importance is the City's ability to use the County's animal
control tracking system (Chameleon software) to facilitate not only the locating of lost animals but also
in licensing and notification functions. The advantages of having one data base to provide animal
control information not only benefits metropolitan area residents but also City and County animal
control professionals in the performance of their duties. The bottom line is that this agreement
improves services to the public and serves as a good model for City/County cooperation.
Within this five-year agreement, with one five-year extension, the City agrees to pay the County for the
services of four animal care workers and a portion of an administrator's/supervisor's salary to ensure
the safe keeping of City animals. The City will also pay the County for use of County's Chameleon
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computer software on six City computer units at the rate charged the County. Other miscellaneous
expenses to be incurred by the County for services rendered on behalf of City animals are also
included in the agreement. At the time the agreement is signed, the annual cost to the City for animal
care within the contract is projected at approximately $230,000, with an additional amount of $24,000
per year ($2,000 per month) for rental of the County's Kennel D.
The agreement commits the City to constructing an additional kennel facility/building to house animals
which come into the shelter's keeping. This facility is expected to be finished and operational on or
about July 1, 2005. Therefore, this one-time cost of $500,000 is included in the City's 2004-2005
capital improvement program budget for its construction. The City kennel will be located adjacent to
the existing County facility. The County will operate the facility while the City will maintain it. The City
will retain ownership of the kennel facility which rests on City land. A key advantage to constructing a
kennel is that should the City and County, at some future time, terminate the contractual relationship,
the City will own a kennel and will not be in the position the SPCA left us in last July.
The City will retain animal control field services under the auspices of the Police Department. With
adjustments to accommodate the agreement proposal, the Animal Control division budget is $415,974.
Financial Services has added a licensing clerk in the amount of $32,328. Thus, total operational costs
for 2004-05 can be broken in to four main categories of animal care contract with the County
($230,954), rental of County Kennel "D" ($24,000), Police-Animal Control ($415,932), and Finance-
Licensing ($32,328) for a total of $703,224. The $703,224 total expenditures amount must be adjusted
downward to reflect anticipated dog license revenues in the amount of $300,000. Thus, the net
operating costs for the City for animal care and control services for 2004-05 is expected to be
$398,224, substantially less than the former SPCA's net operating costs for animal control services
during 2002-03 in the amount of $1,040,862. Even with the additional one-time capital improvement of
$500,000 for the new kennel, the City's 2004-05 budgets remain more than $100,000 under the SPCA's
net operating costs for 2002-03. A cost comparison sheet is attached.
During 2005-06, Animal Control operating expenditures are expected to drop by $24,000 as City kennel
construction will be finished and the City will no longer be required to pay rent for Kennel D. The one-
time capital costs for kennel construction will also be eliminated.
Upon approval of the agreement by Council, staff will make the necessary adjustments to the proposed
General Fund budget revenue and expenditure amounts to reflect the changes required to implement
this agreement. These changes will be incorporated into the budget to be approved by the Council in
June.
Based on the above factors and conditions, staff recommends Council approve the proposed long-term
City-County animal care and shelter agreement for approval by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern. We further wish to commend County personnel, particularly David Price, Steve McCalley, Matt
Constantine and Karen Geye, for their efforts in helping the City achieve a long-term animal care
agreement benefiting City as well as County residents.
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MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17, 2004
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Department Budget Presentation Meeting - 12:00 Noon
PREMEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Sullivan,
Salvaggio
Absent: None
ACTION TAKEN
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
a. General Government
Assistant to the City Manager Darnell Haynes a made
computer presentation and provided written materials.
Councilmember Hanson requested clarification regarding
Workmen's Compensation costs and measures in place to
prevent fraudulent claims. City Manager Tandy responded.
Councilmember Benham requested staff assist Council with
subject matter preparation during the summer for the joint
City/County meeting scheduled in September, including:
· 1000'- 1500' rule relating to sewers
· Issues regarding the south beltway
· coordination of law enforcement efforts relating to gang
and graffiti issues
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the
Proposition 218 ballot measure. City Manager Tandy
responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding
feasibility of a % cent sales tax for Police and Fire
Departments. City Manager Tandy responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio complimented Assistant to the City
Manager Haynes on the General Government presentation.
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Bakersfield, Califomia May 17, 200 - Page 2
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued
Item 2.a. continued
Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding
Council Goals. City Manager Tandy responded
Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding
the permanence of transfers for Assistant City Manager
Christensen and Assistant to the City Manager Haynes. City
Manager Tandy responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio expressed appreciation for the City
Clerk's staff.
Vice*Mayor Couch requested Council review and revise stated
Council Goals.
Vice*Mayor Couch requested staff provide line item information
regarding operating costs for the City Council and Mayor's
offices.
Vice*Mayor Couch requested Council seek means to reduce the
Council operating budget.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the
purchase of mobile computer equipment in 2002/2003.
Director of Information Technology Trammell responded.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding
capabilities of the City to provide service to the public via the
internet, Director of Information Technology Trammell
responded.
Councilmember Maggard requested staff not cancel anymore
Joint City/County meetings.
Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding the
opening of the Aquatics Center. City Manger Tandy
responded.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff invite the McMurtreys
to the opening of the Aquatics Center.
Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding
transportation provided by the City to open City pools. Interim
Recreation and Parks Director Christensen responded.
Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding
Animal Control services. City Manager Tandy responded.
Vice-Mayor Couch re-emphasized the necessity of economic
restraint during the McMurtrey Aquatic Center Grand
Opening.
ACTION TAKEN
Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 3
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
b. Fire Department
Fire Chief Fraze made a computer presentation and provided
written material.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding
staffing issues. Chief Fraze and City Manager Tandy
responded.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the
Joint Powers Agreement. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding
staffing of Station 5. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding a
plan for implementation of developer fees in the future for the
purpose of providing Fire services. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the
use of fire stations for 'Safe Havens' for children and
unwanted newborns. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding
regulations for use of Homeland Security Funds for staffing.
Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the
joint City/County training facility. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Sullivan complimented the presentation.
Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding
developers meeting Fire Code requirements and cleanup of
contaminated sites. Chief Fraze responded.
Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding fire
hydrants. Chief Fraze responded.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested the Fire Department coordinate
with the County to automatically dispatch a second responding
truck to situations that meet pre.determined specifications.
ACTION TAKEN
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Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 4
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued
Item 2.b. continued
Councilmember Benham requested an analysis to determine if
the level of fire and police service are keeping pace with the
population growth; if warranted raise development fees to cover
costs of providing the necessary level of service in new areas.
Councilmember Maggard requested application of development
fees be analyzed.
City Clerk McCarthy announced item 2.d. would be heard
before item 2.c.
d. Police Department
Chief Matlock introduced Captain Lynn and Assistant Chief
Rector, who made a computer presentation and provided
written material.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding
staffing levels of the gang unit. Chief Matlock responded.
Councilmember Maggard requested information pertaining to
net revenue levels and changes in County administrative costs
that are passed on to the City.
Councilmember Carson requested information regarding use
of Homeland Secudty Funds. Chief Matlock responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio congratulated Chief Matlock on his
impending retirement and complimented Captain Lynn and
Assistant Chief Matlock on the presentation.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding
increase of jail booking fees. Chief Matlock and City Manager
Tandy responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding
graffiti. Chief Matlock responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding
an increase in crime statistics. Chief Matlock responded.
Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding
quality of life crimes. Chief Matlock responded.
Councilmember Hanson made comments regarding Iow
staffing levels.
ACTION TAKEN
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Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 5
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued
Item 2.d. continued
Councilmember Sullivan requested Chief Matlock contact her
requested staff investigate establishing community committees
to perform immediate abatement of graffiti and providing them
with paint color coordinated to the particular area.
Vice-Mayor Couch congratulated Chief Matlock on his
upcoming retirement.
Councilmember Maggard requested staff provide figures
regarding the amount of State spending last year versus this
year and the amount of purported cuts made; contrast the
figures with the amount of spending for the City in the same
time frame.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the
prosecution of taggers; staff to solicit aide from the District
Attorney's office and the presiding judge in impressing upon
offenders and the public the severity of the graffiti problem.
Councilmember Maggard requested staff reevaluate punitive
action measures against taggers and requested staff provide
cost analysis regarding strengthening the anti-graffiti program.
Councilmember Benham requested information regarding
rates of apprehension for graffiti offenders. Chief Matlock
responded.
Councilmember Benham requested information regarding
obtaining grants for the purpose of graffiti removal.
Councilmember Benham complimented Chief Matlock on his
leadership of the Police Department.
c. Development Services Department
Development Services Director Hardisty made comments,
introduced Planning Director Grady and acting Building
Director Leonard who made a computer presentation and
provided handouts.
Councilmember Maggard requested information on the
feasibility of performing ama-wide EIRs. Development Services
Director Hardisty responded.
Vice-Mayor Couch complimented the Planning Department for
performing their services in an excellent manner.
ACTION TAKEN
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Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 6
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Mayor Couch adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
MAYOR ~the Ci~ ~ Bakemfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California
MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 26, 2004
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave.
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard (seated at 5:18 p.m.),
Hanson, Sullivan, Salvaggio
Absent: None
2. WORKSHOP
a. Budget Presentations.
1. City Attorney
City Attorney Gennaro made a computer presentation and
provided handouts.
Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding
savings through contracting with outside counsel. City
Attorney Gennaro responded.
Councilmember Benham complimented City Attorney
Gennaro on the Attorney's Office presentation.
Vice-Mayor Couch expressed appreciation to City Attorney
Gennaro for the budget presentation and requested
information regarding outside counsel contracts. City
Attorney Gennaro responded.
Vice-Mayor Couch congratulated staff on the recent decision
and looks forward to a positive conclusion to the power plant
issue.
Councilmember Sullivan complimented CityAttorney Gennaro
on the Attorney's Office presentation.
Councilmember Salvaggio made comments regarding staff's
handling of the WalMart lawsuit.
ACTION TAKEN
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 2
WORKSHOP continued
2. Finance Department and Revenue Overview
Finance Director Klimko introduced Assistant Finance Director
Nelson Smith, who made a computer presentation and
presented handouts.
Vice-Mayor Couch made comments regarding GASB
compliance.
Councilmember Hanson made comments regarding salary
increases.
Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the
GASB issue.
Finance Director Klimko gave a revenue overview.
Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the
presentation. Finance Director Klimko responded.
Vice-Mayor Couch made comments regarding the Movies in
the Parks program.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Daniel Schaar spoke regarding stolen property.
Councilmember Benham requested Mr. Schaar meet with
Assistant Chief Rector regarding police response time.
b. Trudy Unger spoke regarding cede enforcement.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested the City Attorney contact Ms.
Unger.
ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of May 12, 2004.
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 3
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Payment:
Approval of department payments from April 30, 2004 to May
13, 2004 in the amount of $6,157,704.18 and self insurance
payments from April 30, 2004 to May 13, 2004 in the amount
of $103,090.42.
Ordinances:
First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020
(Zone Map No. 102-23) fo Title 17 of the Municipal Code by
changing the zoning from a Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) zone to a Revised Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) zone to allow a Recreational Vehicle
Park with 227 spaces and related uses on 16.32 acres
located on the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible
Roads. (ZC 04-0220)
First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 12.44.031 of
the Municipal Code relating to special permits for downtown
promotions.
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Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
124-07 to change the zoning district from A-20A (Agriculture-
20 Acre Minimum) to R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) on 60 +/-
acres located along the north side of Panama Lane
approximately one-fourth mile west of Buena Vista Road, (ZC
03-1473)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the proposed amendment to Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 123-26 to change the
zoning from R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) to PCD
(Planned Commercial Development) on 15 acres located 570
feet south of Panama Lane, adjacent on the west side of
Wible Road and upholding the appeal of the applicant, as
revised. (ZC 03-1537)
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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ORD 4187
ORD 4188
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 4
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map No.
123-26 from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to R-l/CH (One
Family Dwelling-Church) on 7.28 + acres, located south of
Panama Lane, east of Stine Road, north of the Arvin-Edison
Canal (Ridgeview Family Worship Center). (ZC 03-1540)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
approving the proposed amendment to Title 17 of the
Municipal Code and Zoning Map No. 103-13 to change the
zoning from R-l(One Family Dwelling) to R-2-CH (Limited
Multiple-Family Dwelling-Church) on 29.56 acres located
adjacent on the south side of Paladino Drive, approximately
a quarter mile west of Morning Drive and upholding the
appeal of the Development Services Director. (ZC 03-1545)
Adoption of Ordinance adopting the Negative Declaration and
amending Section 17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 102-30) of Title
17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from an R-2
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) zone to a PUD (Planned
Unit Development) zone on 9.97 acres to allow development
of 68 multiple family units (17 four-plex buildings) and a
private recreational area located on the north side of Brimhall
Road, 1,000 feet east of Jewetta Avenue. (Engineer:
Mclntosh & Associates/Developer: Lakshmana Arasu) (ZC
O4-0158)
Resolutions:
Resolution ordering Change of Proceeding and authorizing
additional improvement work for Assessment District No. 98-1
(Brimhall IV/Stockdale Highway Commercial/Gosford
Industrial).
ACTION TAKEN
ORD 4189
ORD 4f90
ORD 4191
RES 188-04
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 5
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
k. Assessment District No. 04-1 (Countryside/The
Homestead/Cherry Hill/Olive Park III):
Resolution accepting petition and determining to
undertake special assessment proceedings.
2. Resolution of Intention No. 1336.
3. Resolution approving boundary map.
Agreement with Wilson & Associates for assessment
engineering services.
Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Bond
Counsel, for legal services.
Agreement with Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP, Disclosure
Counsel, for legal services.
Resolution of Intention No. 1337 ordering the vacation of the
south 126 feet of the the 30 foot wide alley between Oak
Street and Olive Street extending from Palm Street to
Dracena Street.
m. Bakersfield Police Activities League "Pass Through" Grant:
Resolution authorizing the City to act as the unit of
local government to "pass-through" funding, not to
exceed $172,000.00, to the Bakersfield Police
Activities League in compliance with Title V Grant
funding.
Appropriate $172,000.00 in Title V Grant funding to
the Police Department General Fund Operating
Budget for "pass through" to the Bakersfield Police
Activities League.
Resolutions of Application proposing proceedings for
annexation of uninhabited territory to the City property
identified as Annexation No. 463 located on the south side of
McKee Road, between Wible Road and State Highway 99,
and, Annexation No. 464 located south of McCutchen Road
generally east of Ashe Road.
ACTION TAKEN
RES18~
ROI 1336
RES 190-04
AGR 04-120
AGRO~121
AGRO~I~
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RES 19'1-04
RES '192-04
RES 193-04
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 6
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Changes to Salary Schedule, New Job Specification and
Position Reclassification:
Amendment No. 12 to Resolution No. 122-01
approving Memorandum of Understanding for
employees of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory and Management Units and adopting
salary schedule and related benefits for Utilities
Manager.
2. New Job Specification for Utilities Manager
Reclassification of Wastewater Manager position to
Utilities Manager position.
Amendment no. 10 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting
salades and related benefits for the Temporary Unit
(Service Maintenance Worker-Temp)
Resolution approving a grant application by the Police
Department for receipt of the State of California Off Highway
Motor Vehicle Recreation Trust Funds for off-highway vehicle
enforcement funding and equipment purchase.
q. Sale of Real Property:
Resolution declaring real property located north of
8400 Stockdale Highway surplus to the needs of the
City.
Agreement with Bakersfield University Partners, a
California limited partnership to purchase property
located north of 8400 Stockdale Highway for
$200,000.00.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 198-03 changing the July
and August meeting dates of Regular City Council Meetings
for 2004.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 122-01(12)
RES44-9~f~
RES f94-04
REMOVEDFOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERA~ON
RES 198-03('1)
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 7
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
s. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements:
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with GMAC
Model Home Finance and Lennar Bakersfield, Inc.,
Tract 6077 Unit 11 located north Pacheco Road and
east Mountain Vista Drive.
Final Map for Tract 6140 Phase 8 and Improvement
Agreements with ADH Corporation for Tract 6140
Phases 7 & 8 located south of State Route 58 and
east of Oswell Street.
Final Map and Improvement Agreements with
Bakersfield Land Development for Tract 6061 located
north of Reina Road and east of Allen Road.
Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Granite
Pointe, LLC, for Tract 6095 Phase 3 located south of
Berkshire Road and east of Wible Road.
Pipeline License Agreement with Burlington Northern and
Santa Fe Railway Company ($3,500.00) to allow the City to
construct the Allen Road Sewer Project where it crosses the
railroad tracks near Allen Road and Hageman Road.
Agreement with Berkshire Properties, Inc. to purchase real
property at the southeast corner of 24t~ and Oak Streets for
$2,220,000.00 for a future interchange realignment and
drainage.
Agreement with Greenfield County Water District for street cut
repairs.
w. Goland and Roy v. Wright, City, et al case:
Agreement with Michael G. Marderosian,
Marderosian, Runyon, Cercone, Lehman & Armo to
provide outside legal services (not to exceed
$50,000.00)
Agreement with Larry F. Peake, Wall, Wall & Peake,
to provide outside legal services for Landon Wright
(not to exceed $50,000.00)
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 04-124
AGR 04-125
AGR 04-126
AGR 04-127
AGR 04-128
AGR 04-129
AGR 04-130
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 04-132
AGR 04-133
AGR 04-134
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 8
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Amendment No. 2 to Traffic Impact Fee Agreement No. 02-
354 with Stuart Thomas, Inc., dba Lennox Homes, increasing
impact fee credit by $431,367.00 for a total credit of
$1,000,000.00 and including additional tract eligible to receive
credit.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 02-258 increasing
compensation by $800,000.00 (for a revised not to exceed
compensation of $3,800,000.00) with Granite Construction
Company for street materials in the Streets Division.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 01-166 with Delta Micro
Imaging for Development Services Department document file
conversion to Laser Fiche or Micro Fiche formats.
aa.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 03-260, Transportation
Impact Fee Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, inc.,
for tracts located on Buena Vista Road and Allen Road
increasing Impact Fee Credit by $231,319.00 for a total credit
of $559,405.00.
Bids:
bb.
Accept bid from Three Way Chevrolet ($34,490.97) for one
replacement utility vehicle for the Fire Department.
CC.
Accept bid to award annual contract to Jim Alfter Cement
Contractor, not to exceed the budgeted amount of
$800,000.00 for concrete work within the City.
dd.
Accept bid to award annual contract to Kern Turf Supply, Inc.,
not to exceed budgeted amount of $65,000.00 for irrigation
parts and supplies for Parks Department.
ee. ThinkCentre PC's and Monitors (375):
Accept bid from Insight Public Sector ($201,040.00)
for 150 replacement computers and monitors.
Authorize purchase of 225 replacement computers
and monitors ($301,560.75) from Insight Public Sector
if funds are approved in FY 2004-2005 Budget.
ACTION TAKEN
AGR 02-354(2)
A GR 02-258(2)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 03-260(I)
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
AGR 04-136
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
ff. Assistance League of Bakersfield:
Appropriate $1,050.00 US Environmental Protection
Agency, Brownfield Revolving Loan Program Funds to
the Old Town Kern Operating Budget to address
environmental cleanup issues associated with a
commercial building located at 1924 Q Street.
Appropriate $10,000.00 Old Town Kern Project Area
Operating Fund Balance to the Economic and
Community Development Operating Budget for
escrow closing costs and final environmental testing
for 1924 Q Street.
gg.
Appropriate $170,000.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to
the Public Works Department's operating budget for
unanticipated operational expenses.
hh.
Appropriate $176,500.00 from Office of Emergency Services
Revenue to the General Fund Fire Department Operating
Budget to reimburse expenditures.
ii.
Authorization for City Manager to submit a Community Voice
Opinion regarding Governor Schwarzenegger's budget
proposal.
Motion by Vice Mayor Couch to adopt Consent Calendar items
4.ao through 4.ii., with the removal of items 4.c., 4. q., 4. u., 4.z.,
4. cc., 4.ff. and 4.ii for separate consideration.
First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 17.06.020
(Zone Map No. 102-23) fo Title 17 of the Municipal Code by
changing the zoning from a Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) zone to a Revised Planned Commemial
Development (PCD) zone to allow a Recreational Vehicle
Park with 227 spaces and related uses on 16.32 acres
located on the southwest corner of Pacheco and Wible
Roads. (ZC 04-0220)
ACTION TAKEN
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
APPROVED
FR
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 10
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
q. Sale of Real Property:
Resolution declaring real property located north of
8400 Stockdale Highway surplus to the needs of the
City.
Agreement with Bakersfield University Partners, a
California limited partnership to purchase property
located north of 8400 Stockdale Highway for
$200,000.00.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to adopt the Resolution and
approve the Agreement.
Agreement with Berkshire Properties, Inc. to purchase real
property at the southeast corner of 24th and Oak Streets for
$2,220,000.00 for a future interchange realignment and
drainage.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to approve the Agreement.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 01-166 with Delta Micro
Imaging for Development Services Department document file
conversion to Laser Fiche or Micro Fiche formats.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to approve the Amendment.
CC.
Accept bid to award annual contract to Jim Alfter Cement
Contractor, not to exceed the budgeted amount of
$800,000.00 for concrete work within the City.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson to award the Contract.
ff. Assistance League of Bakersfield:
Appropriate $1,050.00 US Environmental Protection
Agency, Brownfield Revolving Loan Program Funds to
the Old Town Kern Operating Budget to address
environmental cleanup issues associated with a
commercial building located at 1924 Q Street.
ACTION TAKEN
RES f95-04
AGR 04-f23
DEED 6084
APPROVED
AGR 04-131
DEED 6085
APPROVED
AGR 01-166(2)
APPROVED
AGR 04-135
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 11
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 4.ff. continued
Appropriate $10,000.00 Old Town Kern Project Area
Operating Fund Balance to the Economic and
Community Development Operating Budget for
escrow closing costs and final environmental testing
for 1924 Q Street.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to appropriate funds.
ii.
Authorization for City Manager to submit a Community Voice
Opinion regarding Governor Schwarzenegger's budget
proposal.
Vice-Mayor Couch requested the City Manager's assistance in
obtaining an exception from the Bakersfield Californian
regarding the policy of none publication of submissions with
multiple authors to the Community Voice Opinion; additionally
he requested all Councilmembers make a point to sign the
Community Voice Opinion submission.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to authorize the submission.
CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
Public Hearing to consider an increase in the monthly
readiness to serve charge and quantity rate for the City
Domestic Water system.
Resolution establishing domestic water rates for Ashe,
Fairhaven and Riverlakes Ranch service areas of the
City Domestic Water System.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence had been
received from one citizen opposing the increase in water
rates.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
Hearing opened at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to continue the hearing to the June
23, 2004 Council meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator.
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 12
6. CLOSED SESSION continued
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. 1) Melanie Billings v City, et al and, 2)
Goland and Roy v Wright, City, et al.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to recess to Closed Session at 6:20
p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Couch to recess from Closed Session at
7:02 p.m.
RECONVENED MEETING - 7:10 p.m.
7. ROLLCALL
Present:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers
Carson, Hanson, Sullivan, Salvaggio
Absent: Benham
8. INVOCATION by Pastor John May, Rio Bravo Valley Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Andrew Hudson, 5t~ Grade Student at
Olive Drive Elementary School.
10. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
NO
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section REPORTABLE
54957.6; Conference with Labor Negotiator. ACTION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. 1) Melanie Billings v City, et al and, 2)
Goland and Roy v Wright, City, et al.
11. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Debra Smith, Director, Emerging Markets and
Public Programs, for HealthNet, of a HealthNet grant in the
amount of $25,000.00 for the MLK Afterschool Program.
Interim Recreation and Parks Director Christensen introduced
Debra Smith.
NO
REPORTABLE
ACTION
Debra Smith made comments.
12.
13.
14.
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 13
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution making application to
LAFCO to amend the City's Sphere of Influence and approval
and adoption of a Negative Declaration.
City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was
received from Jeremy T. Tobias, City of Shafter, in opposition
to staff's recommendation.
Staff comments by Development Services Director Hardisty.
Hearing opened at 7:33 p.m.
Lorraine Unger, representing the Sierra Club, spoke in
opposition to the staff recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:37 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor. Couch to adopt the Resolution, approved
the Negative Declaration and direct staff to make application to
I_AFCO to expand the sphere of influence.
Councilmember Maggard requested staff develop a strategy and
report to Council, regarding development of joint boundaries
with Shafter, how to interface commercial areas, and how to
coordinate Route 15 funding.
Councilmember Benham returned.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Correction of construction financing timeline detail for
Agreement No. 04-002(1) with D.W. Sivers Company to sell
real property.
City Clerk McCarthy announced a correction to page 2 of the
submitted material, to include the following language, "with no
free standing fast food pads."
City Manager Tandy made staff comments.
Motion by Councilmember Carson to approved the correction
with the amended wording included.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
AB BENHAM
AGR 04-002('1)
APPROVED
15.
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 14
MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Carson requested an update regarding cell phone bill
boards. Assistant City Manager Stinson responded.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff remove graffiti on
masonry walls on the west side, near Ming Ave. of South H
Street.
Councilmember Salvaggio commended Jack Turman for purchasing
an anti-graffiti unit.
Councilmember Salvaggio congratulated Bill Rector on his promotion
to Police Chief.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff repair the end of a
cement median on White Ln. just west of Wible Rd.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff contact a citizen
regarding purported drug dealing in an apartment complex on
Castleford and supplied contact information.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff investigate crowing
roosters on Laurel Drive and determine acceptability according
to the Municipal Code.
Councilmember Benham requested graffiti abatement on Union
Ave. between Hwy. 178 and Columbus Ave.
Councilmember Benham requested staff replace a citizen's Toter
which has been defaced by graffiti and provided contact
information.
Councilmember Benham requested the City Attorney explore
obtaining grants for the purpose of community prosecutions for
graffiti and property crimes.
Councilmember Hanson recognized Sing Lum sixth grade student
Eliza Esprito, who placed first in the Junior Division of the State
Science Fair.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff check for dead trees in
Campus Park.
Councilmember Hanson requested staff investigate a citizen in
Haggin Oaks rasing dogs in violation of the Municipal Code.
ACTION TAKEN
15.
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 15
MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Hanson requested an update regarding non-
profit license fees.
Councilmember Hanson thanked Cheryl Perkins for assistance in
contacting Mr. Scales.
Councilmember Sullivan congratulated Bill Rector on his selection as
the next Chief of Police.
Councilmember Sullivan requested Assistant Chief Rector
contact her regarding efforts to develop new anti-graffiti
measures/programs.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff fill a pothole on the
west side of Ashe Rd. in the right hand lane near White Ln.
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff fill potholes in the alley
behind Reader Ave.
Councilmember Sullivan requested community help in the effort to
eliminate County islands.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the referral
process. City Manager Tandy responded.
Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding
maintenance ofjunction boxes and mailboxes, which have been
defaced with graffiti.
Councilmember Maggard requested staff contact GET regarding
maintaining and upgrading roadway conditions in bus stop
areas and report back to Council.
Vice-Mayor Couch made comments regarding the natural gas vehicle
which has been loaned to the City.
Vice-Mayor Couch congratulated Bill Rector on his selection as the
new Police Chief.
Vice-Mayor Couch thanked Police Captain Lynn on his service to the
City,
Vice-Mayor Couch thank the City Attorney for the memo
regarding maintenance of railroad crossings, requested staff
prepare a Resolution implementing process and bring forward
for Council approval.
ACTION TAKEN
15.
16.
Bakersfield, California May 26, 2004 - Page 16
MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS continued
Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff assure Eagle Scouts are
recognized; additionally recognized Nathan Campbell on
attaining Eagle Scout status.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
MAYOR ofthe CityofBakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California