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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
a AGENDA
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m. and reconvenes at 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS (Regarding Workshop & Closed Session item(s) only during this portion of the meeting)
3. WORKSHOPS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the August 20, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from August 8, 2008 to August 21, 2008 in the amount of
$9,268,042.81 and self-insurance payments from August 8, 2008 to August 21, 2008 in the
amount of $595,484.01.
Ordinances:
(ward ~) c. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone
Map No. 123-12) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from P (Parking) to C-2
(Regional Commercial) on 31,500 square feet located on the south side of Ming Avenue,
east of Castro Lane. (ZC 08-0224) (Applicant: McIntosh and Associates/Property Owner:
General Growth Properties, Inc.) (FR 08/20/08)
(Ward 4) d. Adoption of Ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone
Map No. 101-26) of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning from E (Estate) to C-2/PCD
(Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on 6.72 acres and from C-2
(Regional Commercial) to C-2/PCD on 8.28 acres located at the northwest corner of Allen
Road and Brimhall Road. (ZC 07-2041) (Applicant: Porter & Associate/Property Owner:
Lone Palm Farms) (FR 08/20/08)
Resolutions:
(Ward 3-7) e. Resolutions ordering judicial foreclosure of delinquent assessments (544 parcels totaling
$216,170) for the following Assessment Districts:
1. AD 94-1 (Renfro/Hughes)
2. AD 94-2 (Gosford/VUhite)
3. AD 96-1 (BII/SM/FW/CP)
4. AD 99-2 (Seven Oaks West)
5. AD 01-1 (Ming ~ Allen/Hampton Place)
6. AD 01-2 (Seven Oaks West II/River WaIWSouthern Oaks)
7. AD 01-3 (Mountain Vista/San Lauren)
8. AD 02-1 (Avalon/Belsera/Montaire/The Woods)
9. AD 03-1 (Brighton Place/Silver Creek II)
10. AD 03-2 (Buena Vista Ranch/Belsera II/Montera II/Olive Park II)
11. AD 03-3 (Seven Oaks West III/Brighton Place II/Fairway Oaks South/Cosmo)
12. AD 04-1 (Countryside/The Homestead/Cherry Hill/Olive Park III)
13. AD 05-3 (Liberty IlNillage Green/Tesoro-Encanto/Lin/Rider/Diamond Ridge)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
(Ward 3) f. Resolution adding Area 4-86 (7001 Auburn Street) to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Ward 1,4,5) g. Resolutions adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
1. Area 1-85 (Tract 6794)
2. Area 3-79 (Panama, Gosford NW)
3. Area 5-52 (Fairfax, E Wilson NW)
(Ward 4,5) h. Resolutions adding the following territories to the Traffic Signal Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
1. Area TS-16 (White Lane, Buena Vista Road)
2. Area TS-17 (Calloway, Sebeck NW)
(Ward 1,5,7) i. Resolutions of Intention adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Directors
Report.
1. No. 1613 -Area 5-53 (Redbank, Glebe SW)
2. No. 1614 -Area 5-54 (S Fairfax, Redbank SE)
3. No. 1616 -Area 4-87 (Chester Ave E, Between 36th & 38th)
4. No. 1617 -Area 3-80 (Panama, Gosford SW)
5. No. 1618 -Area 5-55 (Panama, Cottonwood SE)
6. No. 1619 -Area 5-56 (8601 S H Street)
7. No. 1620 -Area 5-57 (Massey, E Pacheco NW)
(Ward 7)
Agreements:
j. Bakersfield Regional Transportation Impact Fee Update Study:
1. Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. ($55,000) for the preparation of
cost estimates derived from the analysis of the Bakersfield Regional Transportation
Impact Fee Update Study.
2. Appropriate $55,000 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works
Department Capital Improvement Budget.
k. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for GPA/ZC No. 07-0655 (Bakersfield Gateway Project)
located along the east side of State Route 99 between Hosking Avenue and Berkshire Road,
west of South H Street.
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-299 with Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc.
($45,401) for preparation of EIR.
2. Appropriate $45,401 (developer's contribution) to the Development Services
Operating Budget in the General Fund for preparation of EIR.
I. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-349 with Granite Construction Company
($5,000,000; revised not to exceed $10,000,000) and extending the term for one (1) year for
street materials.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Bids:
m. Replacement (60) Touch Screen Toughbook Computers:
1. Rescind bid award to Paradigm System Solutions, Inc. ($221,659.65).
2. Award bid to Capital Datacorp ($271,413.78).
Miscellaneous:
n. Reclassification of one (1) Clerk Typist II position to Accounting Clerk II in the
Telecommunications Division of the Public Works Department.
o. Reclassification of one (1) Police Lieutenant position to Assistant Chief of Police.
p. Appropriate $5,118 State Grant Revenues (CAL-NMET) to the Police Department Operating
Budget within the General Fund toward the cost of surveillance equipment.
q. Acceptance of State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant ($3,850) and appropriate
$3,850 contribution to the Police Department Operating Budget within the General Fund for
the purpose of purchasing car seats and educating the community on proper use and
installation of child restraint systems.
City's position on 2008 League of California Cities Resolutions.
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items a through r.
5. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
subdivision (b)(1)(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One matter)
RECONVENED MEETING -approximately 6:30 p.m.
6. ROLL CALL
7. INVOCATION by Pastor Pat Sheahan, Northminster Presbyterian Church.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Ethan Helston, 4th Grade Student at Columbia Elementary School.
9. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
10. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Barbara Fowler, proclaiming September 2008
as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Bernard J. Herman, 2008 John Brock
Community Service Award winner, declaring September 4, 2008 as Bernard J. Herman Day.
11. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
12. APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Trust Group due to
the expiration of term of Thomas Blackmon, term expires September 2008.
Staff recommends Council determination.
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13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS
14. HEARINGS
15. REPORTS
16. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Report on utilization of a $1,500,000 State Grant for equipment to sort recyclables.
1. Issuance of bids to purchase equipment.
2. Issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for a service provider to sort recyclables.
Budget and Finance Committee recommends issuance of equipment purchase bids and the RFP.
17. NEW BUSINESS
18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
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City Manager
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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
September 3, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING 5:15 ~.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolutions
Item 4e. Resolutions Ordering Judicial Foreclosure of Delinquent Assessments Due to the downturn in the
economy, depressed housing market, and abandonment of development construction, an administrative
foreclosure process was initiated. Delinquencies on the 13 Districts listed in the Administrative Report include
544 parcels totaling $516,170.
Agreements
Item 4J.
amount of X55.000. On March 5, 2008, the City entered into an agreement with Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. to perform analysis of the Bakersi:leld Regional Transportation Impact Fee Update Study. Preparation of
cost estimates based upon the analysis is now required. Parsons will identify construction cost estimates and
revise roadway configurations to produce an acceptable level of service. The terms and amounts of the
agreements are the same as last year's contracts.
Item 4k.
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includes retail and restaurant facilities, a theater and possibly a hotel covering 93 acres located along the east
side of State Route 99, between Hosking Avenue and Berskshire Road, west of South h Street. The
amendment is necessary to cover considerable reviews and revisions to the project. No City funding is
required for this contract. All costs are paid by the applicant.
Item 41. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-349 with Granite Construction Company Extending the Term
for One year for Street Materials in an amount not to exceed $10 000 000 The original agreement was in the
amount of $5,000,000. The agreement allows for four consecutive one-year extensions, if all parties agree.
Extending the agreement allows the City to continue working with a good provider, and saves staff time and
efforts required if this item were to be re-bid.
Bids
Item 4m. Rescind Bid Award to Paradigm System Solutions Inc and Award Bid to Capital Datacorro for 60
Replacement Touch Screen Touahbook Computers for the Police Department in the amount of $271 413 78
On August 20, 2008, Council awarded the contract to Paradigm System Solutions Inc. Upon receipt of the
order, the vendor discovered they made an error and were unable to supply the product at the price quoted. At
the vendor's request, the bid offer is being revoked.. Staff recommends awarding the contract to the next
lowest bidder, Capital Datacorp.
Miscellaneous
Item 4r. Resolution Supporting League of California Cities Resolutions The Legislative and Litigation
Committee traditionally reviews the proposed League of California Cities annual resolutions and takes a
position. However, since the Committee was not scheduled to meet in August, Committee Chair Sue Benham
directed the City Manager and City Attorney to review the proposed resolutions and forward their
recommendations directly to the City Council for approval and to the City's Conference Voting Delegate, Vice-
Mayor Harold Hanson, to vote accordingly. The City Manager and City Attorney recommend the support of four
resolutions approved by the General Assembly.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of potential litigation.
CONTINUATION OF THE REGULAR MEETING -APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be one appointment each to the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Trust Group.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item ~8a. Utilization of a $1.500.000 State Grant. At the August 25, 2008 meeting of the Budget and Finance
Committee, staff presented a report on several aspects of the City's overall recycling program. In order to
make use of the $1,500,000 State Grant, the Committee directed staff to proceed with the issuance of the
equipment bids and Request for Proposals for sorting services. Staff will return the results to Council for action
in December.
Approved:
Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City Manager / PIO
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
DATE: August 22, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Approval of minutes of the August 20, 2008 Regular Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: August 22, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~s
SUBJECT: Approval of department payments from August 8, 2008 to August 21, 2008 in the amount of
$9,268,042.81 and Self Insurance payments from August 8, 2008 to August 21, 2008 in the
amount of $595,484.01.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of payments totaling $9,863,526.82.
BACKGROUND:
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 18, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER /eS
SUBJECT: Adoption of an ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section
17.06.020 (Zone Map No. 123-12) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the zoning from a P (Parking) zone to a C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone
on 31,500 square feet located on the south side of Ming Avenue, east of Castro Lane
(ZC # 08- 0224 -McIntosh and Associates representing General Growth Properties Inc.)
(Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on August 20, 2008.
On April 17, 2008, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on this zone change
request. The item was continued to the July 17, 2008 meeting, and the Planning Commission
recommended adoption by the City Council of an area smaller than originally requested. The original
zone change request consisted of changing the zoning from a P (Parking) zone to a C-2 (Regional
Commercial) zone on 4.06 acres. Planning Commission is recommending approval to re-zone on
31,500 square feet to C-2 zone. The applicant has agreed to the smaller area to be re-zoned. The site
is located in front of the main entrance on Ming Avenue to the Valley Plaza Shopping Mall. The site is
proposed for commercial development. The applicant's reason for the request is to bring the zoning into
conformance with the General Commercial General Plan Land Use designation on the subject property.
No one spoke during the public hearing. The applicant spoke and on July 17, 2008 agreed to the
conditions of approval recommended by staff. The Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council also adopt the recommended conditions. The conditions are to address traffic circulation along
Ming Avenue and in the parking lot, aesthetics, and pedestrian access.
In mid-June, the applicant amended the application and proposed the following changes to the original
proposal in response to the Planning Commission's and staffs comments. As shown in attached Exhibit
°2", the applicant amended the request as follows:
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• Removal of 1 of the 2 pads along Ming. The proposed pad is located east of the pedestrian
walkway;
• Provide a deceleration lane on Ming to the Castro Lane (westerly) entrance;
• A pedestrian walkway with trees and benches from the Ming Avenue bus stop to
the mall entrance;
• Provide a new bus shelter and trees on Ming.
The applicant has agreed to conditions to provide apedestrian-friendly corridor from the existing bus stop
on Ming Avenue to the main mall entrance. The pedestrian corridor is a 5-foot wide meandering sidewalk
with trees and landscaping on both sides of the sidewalk. Additional trees would be planted adjacent the
new bus shelter along Ming Avenue. Also, the applicant has agreed to upgrade the Ming Avenue bus stop
to connect the pedestrian corridor, provide a new covered shelter with bench, trash receptacle, additional
landscaping adjacent the bus stop including at least 5 more shade trees, security lighting, and be
handicap accessible. GETBus and the City must approve the bus stop plan prior to construction.
For purposes of orderly development, the Planning Commission recommends the boundaries of the
proposed zone change be reduced to only include the one pad along Ming Avenue (Condition No.3 & 4).
This would limit development to the one pad location as proposed by the applicant. If the remaining area,
such as the area now shown as parking area were re-zoned to C-2, the City would have no means to limit
the number of structures in the G2 area through the Site Plan Review process. The reduction in acreage
to be re-zoned would be from 4.06 acres to approximately on 31,500 square feet. Also, the location of the
pad is to be set back from Ming Avenue, south of the existing liquid amber trees to provide visual relief
from Ming Avenue and allow future opportunity of another deceleration lane along the Ming Avenue street
frontage.
Based upon an initial environmental assessment, staff has determined the proposed project will not
sign~cantly affect the physical environment or existing residential development in the area, therefore a
Negative Declaration was prepared and advertised.
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director
DATE: August 15, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD-~~~rr
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Adoption of an ordinance approving a Negative Declaration and amending Section
17.06.020 (Zoning Map No. 101-26) of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the zoning from an E (Estate) zone to a C-2/P.C.D. (Regional
Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) zone on 6.72 acres, and from a G2
(Regional Commercial) zone to a G2/P.C.D. zone on 8.28 acres, totaling a zone change
of 15 acres to C-2/P.C.D. located at the northwest comer of Allen Road and Brimhall
Road. (ZC # 07-2041 -Porter 8 Associates representing Lone Palm Farms) (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on August 20, 2008.
On July 17, 2008, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on this zone change
request, and recommend adoption by the City Council. The zone change request consists bf changing the
zoning from an E (Estate) zone to a G2/P.C.D. (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development)
zone on 6.72 acres, and from a C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone to a G2/P.C.D. zone on 8.28 acres,
totaling a zone change of 15 acres to C-2/P.C.D. The reason for the request is to bring the zoning into
conformance with the GC (General Commercial) General Plan Land Use designation on the subject
property. The site is currently undeveloped. The C-2/P.C.D. zoning requires that prior to development, the
Planning Commission approve a site plan and elevations through a Development Plan Review. The
applicant has stated that Development Plan Review will take place at a later date.
No one spoke in opposition to the project at the Planning Commission hearing.
Based upon an initial environmental. assessment, staff has determined the proposed project will not
significantly affect the physical environment or existing residential development in the area, therefore a
Negative Declaration was prepared and advertised.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ./VS
DATE: August 25, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ~S
SUBJECT: Resolutions ordering Judicial Foreclosure of Delinquent Assessments (544 parcels totaling
$216,170) for the following Districts (Wards 3, 4, 5, 6 8 7)
1. Renfro/Hughes (A.D. 94-1 )
2. Gosford/White (A. D. 94-2 )
3. BII/SM/FW/CP (A.D. 96-1)
4. Seven Oaks West (A.D. 99-2)
5. Mingi~AAIIeNHamption PI (A.D. 01-1)
6. Seven Oaks West II/River WaIWSouthern Oaks (A.D. 01-2 )
7. Mountain Vsta/San Lauren (A.D. 01-3)
8. Avalon/Belsera/MontairelThe Woods (A.D. 02-1 )
9. Brighton Place/Silver Creek II (A.D. 03-1 )
10. Buena Vista Ranch/Belsera II/Montana II/Olive Park II (A.D. 03-2)
11. Seven Oaks West III/Brighton Place II/Fairway Oaks South/Cosmo (A.D. 03-3)
12. Countryside/The Homestead/Cherry HilUOlive Park III (A.D. 041 )
13. Libertyllnrllage Green/Tesoro-Encanto/Lin/Rider/Diamond Ridge (A.D. 05-3)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has issued Limited Obligation Bonds for each of the Assessment
Districts listed above. The Districts are generally formed at the request of a developer who requests
assistance from the City in financing certain public improvements such as sewer lines, water lines, streets,
curb 8 gutter, storm drains and other incidental costs. Liens are placed on each property within the
District boundaries and the bonds are repaid from the annual assessments levied and collected on annual
property tax bills. These bonds are issued pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 of the California
Streets and Highways Code.
In each of the above Districts, the City has covenanted with the bond holders to initiate an administrative
foreclosure process no later than October 1 in any year when delinquencies within a given District near or
exceed 5°~6 of the annual levy placed on the tax bill to pay the annual principal and interest on the bonds.
Delinquencies on each of the above referenced Districts have reached the above threshold for the 2007-
08 tax year. The 13 Districts listed above include 544 delinquent parcels totaling $216,170.
The City is under no obligation to use City funds to make the debt service payments, but we do have an
obligation to make a good faith effort to collect the annual assessments and pursue collection of
delinquent assessments.
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In April 2008 the City Manager administratively froze the processing or acceptance of new applications for
the formation of Assessment Districts. This action was taken in response to current difficulties in the
municipal bond market, national real estate market problems, and the depressed real estate market in
Bakersfield. Additionally, there are several developers who have abandoned their construction sites and
there are other developer projects that have demonstrated a major slow down in building activity.
The Budget and Finance committee reviewed the issue of the application freeze at their July 28, 2008
meeting. The committee listened to the staff report regarding developer projects that have been
abandoned, along with reports of escalated delinquency and foreclosure actions associated with
Assessment Districts. The committee requested quarterly updates on the various issues associated with
Assessment Districts within the City of Bakersfield.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: August 20, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEA
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CITY MANAGER /e5
SUBJECT: Resolution adding Area 4-86 (7001 Auburn Street) to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and
authorizing collection of assessments by the Kem County Tax Collector. (Ward 3)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: On July 30, 2008 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 1604 to add the
above territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section 13.04.021 of the Municipal
Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of parks and/or
street landscaping. The area will be under park and/or streetscape zones of benefit and will be assigned
the appropriate tier levels when parks and/or street landscaping have been installed.
The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received letters from the owners of the property described above which waive
the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the City to
expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owners also have
submitted Proposition 218 ballots indicating their consent to the assessment.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a
covenant has been drafted and will be supplied to the subdividers)/developer(s) to be recorded with the
subdivision maps.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: August 20, 2008
PROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER Ie.S
SUBJECT: Resolutions adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Wards 1, 4, 5)
1. Area 1-85 (Tract 6794)
2. Area 3-79 (Panama, Gosford NW)
3. Area 5-52 (Fairfax, E Wilson NW)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND: On August 20, 2008 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No's. 1610, 1611, and
1615 to add the above territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by Section
13.04.021 of the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the
maintenance of parks and/or street landscaping. The areas will be under park and/or streetscape zones
of benefit and will be assigned the appropriate tier levels when parks and/or street landscaping have been
installed.
The addition of this territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received letters from the owners of the properties described above which
waive the public hearing concerning inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the
City to expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owners also
have submitted Proposition 218 ballots indicating their consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit,
covenant have been drafted and will be supplied to the subdividers)/developer(s) to be recorded with the
subdivision maps.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: August 20, 2008
PROVED
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CITY ATTORNEY p
CITY MANAGER M'
SUBJECT: Resolutions adding the following territories to the Traffic Signal Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Wards 4 & 5)
1. Area TS-16 (White Lane, Buena Vista Road)
2. Area TS-17 (Calloway, Sebeck NW)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND: On August 20, 2008 the Council adopted Resolution of Intention No's. 1607 and 1612
to add the above territories to the Traffic Signal Maintenance District as required by Section 13.04.021 of
the Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Traffic Signal Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of
parks and/or street landscaping. The areas will be under park and/or streetscape zones of benefit and will
be assigned the appropriate tier levels when parks and/or street landscaping have been installed.
The addition of this territory to the Traffic Signal Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition 218.
The City of Bakersfield has received letters from the owners of the properties described above which
waive the public hearing conceming inclusion in the Traffic Signal Maintenance District. This allows the
City to expedite the maintenance district process, to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owners also
have submitted Proposition 218 ballots indicating their consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the Traffic
Signal Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit,
covenant have been drafted and will be supplied to the subdividers)/developer(s) to be recorded with the
subdivision maps.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: August 20, 2008
AP,PRnOVED
DEPARTMENT HEA M `-'
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intentions (ROI) adding the following territories to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works
Directors Report. (Wards 1, 5, 7)
1. ROI #1613 adding Area 5-53 (Redbank, Glebe SW)
2. ROI #1614 adding Area 5-54 (S Fairfax, Redbank SE)
3. ROI #1616 adding Area 4-87 (Chester Ave E, between 36`h & 38`h)
4. ROI #1617 adding Area 3-80 (Panama, Gosford SW)
5. ROI #1618 adding Area 5-55 (Panama, Cottonwood SE)
6. ROI #1619 adding Area 5-56 (8601 S H Street)
7. ROI #1620 adding Area 5-57 (Massey, E Pacheco NW)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of resolutions.
BACKGROUND: A written request has been received by the City Engineer from the owner(s) of the
parcels to be included into the Consolidated Maintenance District as required by section 13.04.021 of the
Municipal Code. Inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District will provide for the maintenance of a
public park and street landscaping. This area will be under the park and streetscape zones of benefit and
will be assigned appropriate tier levels when a park has been constructed and street landscaping has
been installed.
The addition of these territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District is not prohibited by Proposition
218.
The City of Bakersfield has received letters from the owner(s) of the properties described above which
waives the public hearing conceming inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District. This allows the
City to expedite the maintenance district process to satisfy the subdivision requirement. The owner(s)
have also submitted a Proposition 218 ballot indicating their consent to the assessments.
In order to provide future property owners with disclosure regarding the inclusion of land in the
Consolidated Maintenance District and the estimated maximum annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit, a
covenant has been drafted and will be supplied to the subdividers)/developer(s) to be recorded with the
subdivision map. A copy of this covenant is attached for reference.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~ ~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
August 19, 2008
Bakersfield Regional Transportation Impact Fee Update Study (All Wards):
1. Consultant Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. ($55,000) for the
preparation of cost estimates derived from the analysis of the Bakersfield Regional
Transportation Impact Fee Update Study.
2. Appropriate $55,000 Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Capital Improvement Budget.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENTiHEAD
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CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of agreement and appropriation.
BACKGROUND: On March 5, 2008, the City entered into Agreement No. PW08-027 with Parsons
Transportation Group, Inc. The contractor was to perform an analysis of the Bakersfield Regional
Transportation Impact Fee Update Study. This agreement has been fuffilled.
The City now requires the preparation of cost estimates based upon the findings of the earlier analysis.
Parsons will review the travel demand model and identify construction cost estimates for east west
roadways in metropolitan Bakersfield (the County will prepare similar estimates for the north-south
roadways). Parsons will also revise roadway configurations to produce an acceptable LOS (level of
service) and revise cost estimates to reflect changes in the roadway configurations.
Parsons Transportation Group is an experienced, well-qualified specialist in the field of highway and
traffic system engineering.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD ~
DATE: August 13, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY ~
CITY MANAGER ~S
SUBJECT: Amendment to agreement and appropriation of funds to prepare Environmental Impact
Reports for General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 07-0655 (Bakersfield Gateway
Project) located along the east side of State Route 99, between Hosking Avenue and
Berkshire Road, west of South H Street. (Ward 7).
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-299 with Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc.
for ($45,401.00) for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
2. Appropriate $45,401.00 (developers' contribution) to the Development Services
operating budget in the General Fund for the EIR consultant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amendment to the agreement and appropriation of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The current contract amount with Jones and Stokes Associates Inc., the EIR consultant, preparing the
EIR for the Bakersfield Gateway Project at the northeast corner of State Route 99 and Hosking Road is
$162,134. With this addition the contract with Jones and Stokes will increase $45,401 to total
$207,535. No City funding is required for this contract. This increase is necessary to cover
considerable reviews and revisions to the project description by the applicant and associated EIR
discussions for water supply and infrastructures beyond what was originally anticipated. The funds to
cover the consultant costs and staffs time and materials to process the EIR come from the project
applicant.
The. project consists of an amendment to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan and concurrent Zone Change covering approximately 93 acres. The project
includes anchor retail, a national destination specialty retail, lifestyle commercial facilities, restaurant,
theatre, and possible hotel, totaling approximately 965,000 square feet. The central design feature is a
clustering of in-line shops, restaurants, entertainment, and major tenants, in a walkable, highly-
amenitized setting. Parking will be located on the perimeter of the site, creating ready access for
vehicles while preserving a predominantly pedestrian, outdoor-oriented sense of urban place.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nelson Smith, Finance Director
DATE: August 22, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD-~"=yam-
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER /~
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-349 with Granite Construction Company
($5,000,000, revised not to exceed $10,000,000) and extending the term for one (1) year
for the annual contract for street materials. (Citywide)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of amendment to the Agreement.
BACKGROUND: On September 26, 2007, City entered into agreement for the Annual Contract for Street
Materials for the Public Works Department, in the amount of $5,000,000. The Agreement allows for four
(4) consecutive one-year extensions, if all parties agree. City staff and Granite Construction Company
agree to the extension under the same terms and conditions. Extending the Agreement allows the City to
continue working with a good provider and saves staff time and efforts required if this item were to be re-
bid. Sufficient funds are budgeted to cover this contract amendment.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: , i*p
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: August 21, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Bid for Sixty (60) replacement touch screen toughbook computers.
1. Rescind bid award to Paradigm System Solutions Incorporated ($221,659.65).
2. Award bid to next lowest bidder, Capital Datacorp in the amount of $271,413.78.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rescinding award to Paradigm System Solutions and re-
awarding items to Capital Datacorp.
BACKGROUND: On August 20, 2008, Council awarded items totaling $221,659.65 to Paradigm System
Solutions Incorporated. Upon receipt of the order the vendor discovered they made an error and are
unable to supply the product at the price quoted. As a result, the vendor, Paradigm System Solutions
Incorporated, has requested to revoke their bid offer and be relieved of the obligation to supply the order.
Staff has reviewed this request with the City Attorney's office and we recommend rescinding the bid award
and awarding the bid to the next lowest bidder. The next lowest bid for the items is from Capital Datacorp
in the amount of $271,413.78. Bids received, not including the revoked bid, are as follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Capital Datacorp $271,413.78
North Highlands, Califomia
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc $272,963.64
Millington, Indiana
Technology Integration Group $280,402.50
Dublin, Califomia
Super Warehouse Gov $282,887.70
San Diego, Califomia
Howard Technology Solutions $283,821.75
Ellisville, Mississippi
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Javier Lozano, Human Resources Manager
DATE: August 20, 2008
SUBJECT:
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Reclassification: Clerk Typist II (1 position) to Accounting Clerk II -Telecommunications
Division, of the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND:
Wayne Hopfe, Communications Coordinator, has requested the reclassification of the Clerk Typist
II (1 position) in the Telecommunications Division to Accounting Clerk II.
The incumbent is performing work well within the scope of the Accounting Clerk II job
classification. She coordinates and performs duties related to preparing, processing,
maintaining and checking a variety of financial records including over $1.2 million in inventory.
Public Works has salary savings to cover the increased cost. SEIU concurs with the proposed
reclassification. The reclassification was approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board at
their August 19, 2008 meeting.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM : r-(, D,
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council ~ _
Javier Lozano, Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD,
August 14, 2008
Police Lieutenant Reclassification
RECOMMENDATION:
CITY ATTORNEY /
CITY MANAGER
Staff recommends reclassification of one Police Lieutenant position to Assistant Chief of Police.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department is requesting the reclassification of a Police Lieutenant position to Assistant Chief
of Police. Beginning in the fall of 2008, through December 2009; there is the potential for a significant
number of police upper management to retire. This represents a significant loss of critical organizational
knowledge and leadership to the Bakersfield Police Department, and the need to plan for the future.
To develop future leaders and build organizational structure to gain the best possible oversight of
department staff and function, the police department recommends a reorganization of the upper command
staff. Currently, the upper command staff consists of the Chief, the Assistant Chief, and four Captains.
The new structure would maintain the same number of authorized positions as the current with the
addition of a second Assistant Chief. The additional Assistant Chief position would be created by
reclassifying an existing Lieutenant position. With the reorganized structure, the upper command staff
would then be divided between Administration/Investigations, with the one Assistant Chief and two
Captains over each area. We believe this plan will provide the maximum amount of promotional
opportunity for current mid-level managers to move to the command level, and provide a model for equal
divisional oversight of department personnel. The cost of the position reclassfication of a Lieutenant to an
Assistant Chief is approximately $41,000. Due to salary savings, there will be no impact to the FY
2008/09 police operating budget.
The recommended reclassification will be submitted to the Police Civil Service Board on September 2,
2008 for approval.
APPROVED
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
W. R. Rector, Chief
August 22, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ ti~~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ,e-S
Appropriate $5,118.00 State Grant Revenues (CAL-MMET) to the Police Department
Operating Budget within the General Fund toward the cost of Surveillance Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Police Department has entered into an agreement with the Kern County Sheriff s Department, the
Kern County District Attorney, the Kern County Probation Department, and the Shaffer Police Department as a
member of the California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET). CAL-MMET
is a grant funded program administered through the Kern County Sheriff s Department.
The CAL-MMET Executive Board has just received approval of a grant adjustment, from the State Office of
Emergency Services. Part of the adjustment includes an approval to purchase equipment for the Bakersfield Police
Department. However, since CAL-MMET monies are disbursed on a reimbursement basis, the City must purchase
grant approved items before a claim for payment can be submitted. This appropriation allows the BPD to purchase
the grant approved items.
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ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police DEPARTMENT HEAD uJ>L~Z
DATE: August 22, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Accept a State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship grant, in the amount of $3,850; and
appropriate the $3,850 contribution to the Police Department operating budget in the
General Fund for the purpose of purchasing car seats, and educating the community on
proper use and installation of Child Restraint Systems.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance of the grant money and the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield Police Department has been awarded a Good Neighbor Citizenship grant in the
amount of $3,850.00 from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The Police Department
will use this grant to purchase child safety carseats, child booster safety carseats and to print education
materials for the purpose of educating the community on the proper use and installation of Child Restraint
Systems (CRS).
Educating the community on the importance of proper usage of child restraint systems will help to
decrease the amount of injury and death to children involved in vehicle collisions. For parents with
financial hardships, replacing damaged, recalled,,or seats which children have outgrown will also keep
children safer while traveling in vehicles. The items purchased with the State Farm Good Neighbor
Citizenship grant will be used to educate many members of the community including children of
elementary age. There will also be the opportunity for hands on experience, along with materials to read
should the parents have further questions.
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ITEM: ; h,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD pp
DATE: August 22, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY C..
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: City Positions on 2008 League of California Cities Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION:
Committee recommends acceptance of recommendations.
BACKGROUND:
The Legislative and Litigation Committee traditionally reviews the proposed League of California Cities
annual resolutions and takes a position for each resolution as to support, oppose, or remain neutral.
However, since the Committee was not scheduled to meet in August, Committee Chair Benham
directed the City Manager and City Attorney to review the proposed resolutions and forward their
recommendations directly to the City Council for Council direction.
The resolutions, as approved by the General Assembly at the Annual Conference, will provide
important policy guidance for the League during the upcoming year. The recommendations of the City
Manager and City Attomey for the four resolutions are as follows:
Resolution 1: League By-Laws Amendments Support
Resolution 2: 2-1-1 California Telephone Service Support
Resolution 3: Extension of Federal Section 45 Production Tax Credit Support
Resolution 4: Comprehensive Statewide Water Infrastructure Plan Support
The City Manager and City Attorney are forwarding these recommendations to Council for approval and
direction to the City's Conference Voting Delegate, Vice-Mayor Hanson, to vote accordingly. As the
City's representative, the Voting Delegate has the authority to forward the Council's agenda as
proposed resolutions change during the course of the Annual Conference, in keeping with the Council's
historical directive.
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session
ITEM: GJ , ~ ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DEPARTMENT HEAD ~~
DATE: August 22, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY ~G'
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Potenfia/ Litigation
Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(3)(A) of Government Code section
54956.9. (One matter)
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MEETING DATE: September 3, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Presentations
ITEM: (p, a„
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
August 22, 2008
Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Barbara Fowler, proclaiming September
2008 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month in Bakersfield.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD :~"".. fl
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER /~S
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM: ~ ®,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPR VED
FROM: Mayor Harvey L. Hall DEPARTMENT HEA
DATE: August 22, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Bernard J. Herman, the 2008 John Brock
Community Service Award winner, declaring September 4, 2008 as Bernard J. Herman Day
in the City of Bakersfield.
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM: ( , ~ ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
August 21, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD WL'C.
CITY ATTORNEY ~ GJ~r
CITY MANAGER ~S
One appointment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Trust Group
due to the expiration of term of Thomas Blackmon, term expires September 2008.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination.
BACKGROUND:
One appointment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Trust Group due to the expiration
of term of Thomas Blackmon, public member, whose term expires September 2008.
Applications to fill the expired term have been received from the following individuals:
• Donna L. Carpenter
• Louise Antoinette Palmer
The Trust Group is comprised of five members including one representative from the City of Bakersfield;
one from the County of Kern; and three advisory members. Mandatory advisors to the Trust Group
include the California Department of Fish and Game; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and an appointed
City/County "member of the public" who serves a two year term in which the City and County alternate the
appointment. The public member is not required to live in a specific ward, however he/she must be a City
resident and possess some knowledge of the workings of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat
Conservation Trust Group.
The Trust Group develops and adopts rules and regulations governing the conduct of the Agency and
assists in the implementation of a joint City of Bakersfield/County of Kern conservation program which
addresses State and Federal Endangered Species Law. The public member acts in an advisory capacity
to the Trust and provides input on decisions regarding preserve land acquisition and management.
Meetings are held on scheduled dates at the Kern County Administrative Building.
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
August 25, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
Report on Utilization of a $1,500,000 State grant for equipment to sort recyclables.
a. Issuance of bids to purchase equipment.
b. Issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for a service provider to sort
recyclables.
A PROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD
RECOMMENDATION: The Budget and Finance Committee recommends issuance of equipment
purchase bids and the RFP for sorting services.
BACKGROUND: At the August 25, 2008 meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee, staff presented
the attached report on several aspects of the City's overall recycling program, including:
1. Consultant proposals are due on September 26th for the study of material recovery facility
(MRF) costs and advisability. This study will be shared with the County as discussed at the
May 21, 2008 City Council meeting.
2. The blue cart recycling program now has about 6,000 participating households, with ongoing
promotional efforts.
3. Staff is conducting a study on blue cart recycling for multiunit dwellings and business locations,
and will report back in December.
4. Several suggestions for streamlining billing procedures and building participation in the blue
cart program were provided. Staff requests further consideration by Council and direction as to
which items to develop.
5. Actions needed for use of the $1,500,000 State grant for recycling equipment.
a. Issuance of bids to purchase equipment.
b. Issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for a service provider to sort recyclables.
The Committee directed staff to proceed with issuance of the equipment bids and RFP for sorting
services. Staff will do so and return results to Council for action in December.
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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2008
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Hanson,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Weir,
Couch, Sullivan, Scrivner
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
3. WORKSHOPS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation;
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 for City v. North
Kern Water Storage District, et al (Kern County
Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-260360-
AEW/Tulare County Superior Court Case No.
224933)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Government Code Section
54956.9 for John M. Tarabino, et al v. City (Kern
County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-
257620 SPC).
c. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to adjourn to Closed
Session at 5:18 p.m.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to adjourn from Closed
Session at 6:25 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 2
RECONVENED MEETING - 6:33 p.m. ACTION TAKEN
5. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Hanson,
Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Weir,
Couch, Hanson, Sullivan, Scrivner
Absent: None
INVOCATION by Pastor Michael Foutz, Christ Church of the
Valley.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Bailey Schwetzer, Norris
Middle School.
Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced that
correspondence was received from staff regarding agenda
item 17.b., which she read into the record, as follows: "In
light of threatened litigation on this issue, staff believes that
consideration of the resolution is inappropriate and
recommends that it be removed from the agenda."
8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation; NO REPORTABLE
Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (a) of ACTION
Government Code Section 54956.9 for City v. North
Kern Water Storage District, et al (Kern County
Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-260360-
AEW/Tulare County Superior Court Case No.
224933)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing NO REPORTABLE
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to ACTION
subdivision (a) of Government Code Section
54956.9 for John M. Tarabino, et al v. City (Kern
County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-
257620 SPC).
c. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to STAFF GIVEN
Government Code Section 54957.6. DIRECTION
9. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to
Lucas Pauliukonis, proclaiming August 20, 2008, as
Lucas Pauliukonis Day.
Lucas Pauliukonis accepted the Proclamation and
made comments.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 3
9. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificate of
Appreciation to Brent Rush, PG&E, for donating
$25,000 for the purchase of Public Access
Automated External Defibrillators to be located at
various City facilities.
Brent Rush accepted the Certificate of Appreciation
and made comments.
Scarlett Sabin, Executive Director of the local
chapter of the American Heart Association, spoke in
support of the AED program.
10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Ron James of Ridge Communications, Inc., spoke in
support of Agenda Item 12.kk. and asked if staff
could be authorized to meet with him regarding the
radio tower lease.
Mayor Hall asked Assistant City Manager Stinson to
contact Mr. James regarding this matter.
b. Alex Younes spoke regarding unsanitary conditions
at the dog park on Kroll Avenue and suggested
having a designated dog park that is not a sump.
Mayor Hall asked Assistant City Manager Stinson to
contact Mr. Younes and advise him of the process.
c. Erik Pederson spoke regarding a new Paul Mitchell
School in Bakersfield and asked the Mayor and City
Council to call Senator Ashburn to ask for his
support to speed up the state licensing process for
governing vocational schools.
Mayor Hall suggested to Mr. Pederson that he contact
the other state legislators as well.
Councilmember Scrivner provided his business card
and asked Mr. Pederson to contact him regarding this
matter.
d. Art Powell, representing community activists and as
the First Vice President of the NAACP, spoke of
their concern regarding canceling the election.
11. APPOINTMENTS
None.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 4
12. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION TAKEN
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the July 30, 2008
Regular City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Approval of department payments from July 18, ABS WEIR
2008 to August 7, 2008 in the amount of
$24,772,253.28 and self-insurance payments from
July 18, 2008 to August 7, 2008 in the amount of
$329,952.63.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Ordinances:
c. First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No.
123-12) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from P (Parking) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 31,500 square feet located on the
south side of Ming Avenue, east of Castro Lane.
(ZC 08-0224) (Applicant: McIntosh and
Associates/Property Owner: General Growth
Properties, Inc.)
d. First Reading of Ordinance approving a Negative FR
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map No.
101-26) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from E (Estate) to C-2/PCD (Regional
Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on
6.72 acres and from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to
C-2/PCD on 8.28 acres located at the northwest
corner of Allen Road and Brimhall Road. (ZC 07-
2041) (Applicant: Porter & Associate/Property
Owner: Lone Palm Farms)
e. Adoption of Ordinance amending Sections 1.12.010 ORD 4522
and 1.12.040 of the Municipal Code by adding
Annexation No. 526 consisting of 90.87 acres
located on the east and west sides of Fairfax Road,
south of Redbank Road to Ward 1, Annexation No.
493 consisting of 1,813.08 acres located west of S.
Allen Road, south of the Kern River and Annexation
No. 574 consisting of 139.89 acres located south of
Seventh Standard Road, east of Allen Road
and north of Snow Road to Ward 4. (FR 07/30/08)
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 5
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4523
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map
No. 124-20) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-2/PCD
(Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial
Development) on 17.5 acres located on the
northeast corner of Union Avenue and Panama
Lane. (GPA/ZC 07-0761) (Applicant: Edward
Garrone/Property Owner: McKinzie Real Estate)
(FR 07/30/08)
g. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4524
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map
No. 103-22) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-3
(Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-2/PCD (Regional
Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on
7.69 acres located southeast of Mt. Vernon Avenue
and State Route 178. (GPA/ZC 07-1541) (Applicant:
KSA Group Architects/Property Owner: Protestant
Episcopal Bishop of San Joaquin) (FR 07/30/08)
h. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4525
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map
No. 101-23) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from A (Agriculture) to C-O/PCD
(Professional and Administrative Office/Planned
Commercial Development) on 6.2 acres located
along the north side of Rosedale Highway, generally
between Allen Road and Jenkins Road. (GPA/ZC
08-0612) (Applicant: E&R Surveying &
Consulting/Property Owner: Edward and Joseph
Kosareff) (FR 07/30/08)
Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4526
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map
No. 102-29) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing) on 4.68 acres located at the
southwest corner of Langley Road and EI Toro Viejo
Road (future). (GPA/ZC 08-0590) (Applicant: Mark
J. Smith/Property Owner: Langley World Properties,
LLC) (FR 07/30/08)
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 6
12.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
j. Adoption of Ordinance approving the Negative ORD 4527
Declaration and amending Title 17 (Zone Map
No. 123-18) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from C-2 (Regional Commercial) to R-1 CH
(One Family Dwelling/Church Overlay) on 13.37
acres and from R-2 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) to R-1 CH on 11.80 acres located north of
Harris Road and east of Buena Vista Road.
(GPA/ZC 07-2271) (Applicant: Ordiz-Melby
Architects/Property Owner: St. Johns Lutheran
Church of Bakersfield) (FR 07/30/08)
k. Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 17 (zone Map ORD 4528
No. 123-28) of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to C-2/PCD
(Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial
Development) on approximately 20 acres located at
the southwest corner of Panama Lane and Ashe
Road. (GPA/ZC 06-1052) (Applicant: Maurice J.
Etchechury/Property Owner: John M. Antongiovanni
Trust) (FR 07/30/08)
Resolutions:
I. Resolution ordering the summary vacation of the RES 127-08
north portion of Parcel 2 of County Road 1949 I
ocated off Church Avenue near College Park.
m. Resolution ordering the summary vacation of a RES 128-08
portion of the public access easement at 9600 Lake
Victoria Drive.
n. Wall-mounted Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Dispenser:
Resolution determining that the purchase RES 129-08
and installation of awall-mounted LNG
dispenser at the Liquefied Compressed
Natural Gas (LCNG) fueling station in the
City's Corporation Yard cannot be
reasonably obtained through the usual
bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding
therefore, not to exceed $115,000.
2. Agreement with NorthStar, Inc. ($105,200) AGR 08-134
for the purchase and installation of the
LNG dispenser.
3. Appropriate $15,000 Refuse Fund Balance
to the Public Works Department's Capital
Improvement Budget.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 7
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
o. Resolution approving application proposing RES 130-08
proceedings for annexation of uninhabited
territory to the City identified as Annexation No. 594
consisting of 49.74 acres located on the west side of
Cottonwood Road between E. Fairview Road and E.
Panama Lane.
p. Resolution approving application proposing RES 131-08
proceedings for annexation of the following
uninhabited County owned territories to the City
identified as Annexation No. 597:
1. Mt. Vernon Sanitation District consisting of
1557.72 acres located south of Casa Loma
Drive, east of Mt. Vernon Avenue.
2. Fairgrounds and Armory consisting of 16.51
acres located south of Belle Terrace,
west of Union Avenue.
3. Belle Terrace Park consisting of 21.12 acres
located south of Belle Terrace and west
of Cottonwood Road.
4. Kern Delta Park consisting of 17.48 acres
located south of Highway 58, east of
Cottonwood Road.
5. Kern Medical Center, Juvenile Hall and
Heritage Park consisting of 94.52 acres
located on the west side of Mt. Vernon
Avenue, south of Bernard Street.
6. County Community Services Facility
consisting of 7.57 acres located at the
northeast of corner of Cottonwood Road and
Belle Terrace.
7. County Sump consisting of 13,835 square
feet located at the northeast corner of
Virginia Avenue and S. Williams Street.
8. County Sump consisting of 2.32 acres
located at the northeast corner of
Cottonwood Road and Casa Loma Drive.
9. East Side Canal consisting of 41,746 square
feet located east of Virginia Avenue,
between Lake and Kentucky Streets.
q. Resolution authorizing an application be submitted RES 132-08
by the Fire Department for live scan fingerprinting.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 8
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Resolution confirming approval by the Assistant City
Manager of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's
report regarding assessments of certain properties
in the City for which structures have been secured
against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds,
debris and waste matter and authorize collection of
the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
s. Resolution adopting the re-designation of the
National Highway System Intermodal Connector.
t. Resolution regarding the annexation of agricultural
land and opposing proposed LAFCO policy
changes.
u. Resolution setting salaries and related benefits for
employees of the General Supervisory, Police
Supervisory (Non-Safety) and Management Units.
v. Resolution adding Area 2-39 (Mustang Square) to
the Consolidated Maintenance District and
confirming the assessments, approving the Public
Works Director's Report and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
ACTION TAKEN
RES 133-08
RES 134-08
RES 135-08
RES 136-08
RES 137-08
w. Resolution of Intention No. 1607 to add territory, ROI 1607
Area TS-16 (White Lane, Buena Vista Road SE) to
the Traffic Signal Maintenance District and
preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving the
Public Work Director's Report.
x. Resolution of Intention No. 1612 to add territory,
Area TS-17 (Calloway, Sebeck NW) to the Traffic
Signal Maintenance District and preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report.
Resolution of Intention No. 1610 to add territory,
Area 1-85 (Tract 6794) to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting,
confirming and approving the Public Works
Director's Report.
z. Resolution of Intention No. 1611 to add territory,
Area 3-79 (Panama, Gosford NW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report.
RO/ 1612
RO/ 1610
R011611
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 9
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
aa. Resolution of Intention No. 1615 to add territory,
Area 5-52 (Fairfax, E Wilson NW) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily
adopting, confirming and approving the Public
Works Director's Report.
Agreements:
bb. Final Tract Map and Improvement Agreements with
Vaughn Building Company, Inc. for Tract 6421
Phase 1 located north of Auburn Street and east of
Fairfax Road.
cc. Agreement with Rick Maharrey dba Kern County
Slow-Pitch Softball (not to exceed $45,900) to
provide officiating services for City Adult Softball
Program.
dd. Agreement with Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc. - ESRI ($64,715.27) to provide
licenses and software support for server and client
software.
ee. Contributions to Bakersfield Museum of Art and
Bakersfield Symphony:
1. Agreement with Bakersfield Museum of Art
($27,500) for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
2. Agreement with Bakersfield Symphony
($55,000) for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
ff. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 06-363 with
Bakersfield Southwest Baseball, Inc. for
construction of baseball fields at Aera Park.
gg. Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric
Company (estimated City share - $73,433.50) for
the permanent relocation of electrical distribution
and transmission facilities that are in conflict with the
State Route 178 and Fairfax Road Interchange
Project (TRIP).
hh. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 05-376 with
State of California Department of Transportation for
the 24th (State Route 178) Widening Project to
transfer lead agency status for the California
Environmental Quality Act from the State to the City
and to transfer oversight of the National
Environmental Policy Act from Federal jurisdiction to
the State. (TRIP)
RO/ 1615
AGR 08-135
AGR 08-136
AGR 08-137
AGR 08-138
AGR 08-139
AGR 08-140
AGR 06-363(1)
AGR 08-141
AGR 05-376(1)
12.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 10
CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ii. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 03-319 with AGR 03-319(1)
ESC Enterprises granting sole and exclusive right to
operate food and beverage concession business at
the Aquatic Center and Ice Center.
jj. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 07-312 with AGR 07-312(1)
PCL Industrial Services, Inc. for a ground lease at
the Bakersfield Municipal Airport, 2000 S. Union
Avenue ($108,000 per year).
kk. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 90-279 with AGR 90-279(1)
Nextel Spectrum Acquisition Corporation for radio
tower lease at 8101 Ashe Road.
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 07- AGR 07-307
307 with A-C Electric Company ($36,457; revised CCO 1
not to exceed $154,633.25) for traffic signal and
lighting system installation at Ming Avenue and SR
99 Southbound On-ramp.
mm. Contract Change Order Nos. 6, 7 and 8 to
Agreement No. 07-304 with Security Paving
Construction ($24,795; revised not to exceed
$29,413,367.14) for the State Route 178 and
Fairfax Road Interchange Project (TRIP).
Bids:
nn. Reject bids for the construction of Sewer Main
Rehabilitation Project - Gosford & McCutchen
Roads to District Boulevard.
oo. Accept bid from Paradigm System Solutions, Inc.
($221,659.65) for sixty (60) replacement touch
screen toughbook computers for the Police
Department.
pp. Accept bid and award annual contract to BG
Promotions (not to exceed $44,688.28) for
imprinted recreation garments for the Recreation
and Parks Department.
Miscellaneous:
qq. Appropriate $25,000 PG & E Grant Revenue for the
Bakersfield Defibrillator Project to the Recreation &
Parks Department Operating Budget in the General
Fund.
rr. Appointment of voting delegate and alternates for
2008 League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
AGR 07-304
CCO 6
CCO 7
CCO 8
AGR 08-142
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 11
12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ss. Payment to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
($64,500) for mitigation fees for Allen Road Bridge
over Kern River.
tt. Appropriate $7,000 K.N.E.T. Asset Forfeiture
Revenues to the Police Department Operating
Budget within the General Fund toward the cost of
equipment for the K.N.E.T. unit of the Police
Department.
uu. Appropriate $67,076 Federal Grant Revenues
(Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant-
Congressionally Mandated Award the U.S.
Department of Justice) to the Police Operating
Budget in the General Fund.
vv. Construction assistance for an affordable senior
rental housing project on 18th Street in Old Town
Kern:
Agreement authorizing a six month AGR 08-143
$2,000,000 loan and appropriate funds from
the Equipment Fund to the Redevelopment
Agency to provide construction assistance
required for the Senior Plaza Rental
Development located at 18th and 19th Streets
and to be immediately repaid from future
bond proceeds.
2. Authorize repayment of the principal amount
of $785,000 and accrued interest from the
Redevelopment Agency to repay the 2006
Equipment Fund loan for the South Mill
Creek Project.
3. Transfer and appropriate $785,000 and
accrued interest from the Southeast
Redevelopment Project Area Operating
Fund to the Debt Service fund for the
repayment of this debt.
Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced
correspondence was received from Ron James
regarding item 12.kk.
Councilmember Weir announced he would abstain due
to conflict of interest, source of income, on item 12.b.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to approve Consent APPROVED
Calendar items 12.a. through 12.w.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 12
13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS ACTION TAKEN
None.
14. HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving the RES 138-08
sale of real property located at 508 18th Street by DEED 6900
the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency to
Southwest Consulting, Inc. for the development of
the 19th Street Commercial Project.
Economic Development Director Kunz made staff
comments.
Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m.
Michael Keel spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to approve
the Resolution.
b. Public Hearing to consider Amendment No. 1 to
Resolution No. 133-07 establishing Underground
Utility District No. 2, Division 31 (Sports Village).
Public Works Director Rojas made staff comments.
Hearing opened at 7:06 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan to approve
the Amendment.
c. Public Hearing to consider Resolution of Necessity
to determine whether the public interest and
necessity require acquisition by eminent domain of a
portion of property located between Langley Road
and the Cross Valley Canal, west of Mohawk Street
for the Westside Parkway project. (Property
Owners: Wanamaker, et al) (Civ. Proc. Code
§1240.010)
APPROVED
AB COUCH
AGR 133-07(1)
APPROVED
RES 139-08
DEED 6901
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 13
14.
HEARINGS continued
Item 14.c. continued
ACTION TAKEN
Public Works Director Rojas made comments.
Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Benham to approve
the Resolution. APPROVED
15.
16.
REPORTS
None.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Resolution approving the Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue and White RES 140-08
Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and
benefits.
City Manager Tandy made staff comments.
Vice-Mayor Hanson thanked staff and the
Councilmembers who worked diligently in this
regard.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to approve the
Resolution. APPROVED
b. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with North
Kern Water Storage District for water rights. AGR 08-144
City Manager Tandy made staff comments.
Vice-Mayor Hanson thanked City Manager Tandy,
Water Resources Manager Core, and City Attorney
Gennaro, as well as Kevin Andrew, Dick Diamond,
Dana Mund and the Board of Directors of North
Kern Water Storage District.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to approve the
Agreement. APPROVED
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 14
17.
NEW BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN
a. PG&E Gas and Electricity Franchise Renewals:
Resolution amending Resolution No. 008- RES 008-08(2)
08(1) to extend the terms of existing PG&E
franchise agreements for the use,
transmission, and distribution of gas and
electricity within the City for a period of an
additional 90 days (to December 18, 2008,
or until adoption of new franchise
ordinances, whichever occurs first) under the
existing terms and conditions.
2. Resolution of Intention No. 1608 Ro11608
acknowledging the intent to grant electric
franchise.
3. Resolution of Intention No. 1609 RO11609
acknowledging the intent to grant gas
franchise.
Assistant City Manager Stinson made staff
comments.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to approve the q ppROVED
Resolution and Resolutions of Intention.
b. Resolution providing for the appointment of City
Councilmembers and cancelling the November 4,
2008 election for Wards 2, 5 & 6.
City Manager Tandy made staff comments.
City Attorney Gennaro, at the request of
Councilmember Couch, made additional staff
comments.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Hanson to not approve gppROVED
the Resolution.
18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Couch advised that York Company
has bought out Bragg Company, which is contracted
by Risk Management, and he asked if there will be any
impact to the current contract with Bragg.
Councilmember Couch requested that notifications of
cancellation of committee meetings be streamlined by
e-mail only, instead of both a-mail and hard copy.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 15
18. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Scrivner asked the City Attorney and
Planning to provide a report about the new lingerie
shop on Chester Avenue and if there are any options
open to the City regarding its appearance.
Councilmember Benham advised she had requested
City Attorney Gennaro send a letter to the president of
the Downtown Business Association explaining the law
and constraints on this City and requested a copy of
that letter be provided to Councilmember Scrivner.
Councilmember Benham asked Recreation and Parks
staff contact the citizen who started a walking program
at Stiern Park to see if she has any ideas to expand this
to other parks, particular with regard to the new linear
park, and then report back fo Community Services
Committee.
Vice-Mayor Hanson asked City Manager Tandy to make
comments regarding the federal courthouse.
City Manager Tandy provided an update.
Mayor Hall commended the BPD-GHOST team for their
efforts in stopping graffiti in our community.
Mayor Hall commended Fire Chief Fraze for his efforts
in coordinating 1,200 volunteers from Valley Bible
Church who will be working on various community
service projects on September 27th.
Mayor Hall commended Fire Chief Fraze for his effort
with SanJoaquin Hospital in developing a burn center
facility in collaboration with the Grossman Center in
Van Nuys, which is one of the foremost burn centers on
the West coast.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 2008 -Page 16
19. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield