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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN 1115 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting
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Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick,
Peterson, Parra
SALUTE TO FLAG - Led by Supervisor Perez NOTE: Mc, Pz, Pa, Pe, Pr are abbreviations for Supervisors McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, and Parra, respectively. For example, Pa-Pe denotes Supervisor Patrick made the motion and Supervisor Peterson seconded it. The abbreviation (Ab) means absent, and (Abd) abstained NOTE: SUPERVISOR PETERSON INTRODUCED STUDENT MENTOR, ANDREW GULLOTTA, A SENIOR AND STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL; ANDREW GULLOTTA HEARD CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) OR A NUMBER SIGN (#) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION. BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS |
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| Pa-Pe
All Ayes |
1) | Resolution honoring Congressman William M. Thomas - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1999, AT 9:00 A.M. |
| Pr-Pa
All Ayes |
2) | Proclamation proclaiming October 16, 2000, as the Million Family March Day in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; MADE PRESENTATION TO WESLEY MUHAMMED; WESLEY MUHAMMED HEARD |
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3) | Request of Ronald Ruettgers to address
the Board regarding the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
regarding the proposed Morning Drive (State Route 184) overpass at Edison
and Union Pacific Railroad - JIM PARKER LEGAL COUNSEL, GREATER BAKERSFIELD
SEPARATION OF GRADE DISTRICT, AND RONALD RUETTGERS HEARD
REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND ROADS COMMISSIONER TO WORK WITH THE DISTRICT REGARDING INCREASED FUNDING LEVELS AND TO FURTHER EXPRESS TO CALTRANS THE BOARD'S POSITION OF SUPPORT TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE ROUTE 184; RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENT |
| Pa-Pz
All Ayes |
4) | Request of Kern County Child Care Council to address the Board regarding approval of State Preschool Priorities, and Position Statement letter to Governor Gray Davis regarding child care services in Kern County - PAM SANDERS, CHAIR, KERN COUNTY CHILD CARE COUNCIL, HEARD; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
| 5) | Request of Alan Fox to address the Board regarding Lease Agreement with International Flight Training Academy (IFTA) relating to aircraft noise levels and air traffic patterns - ALAN FOX AND SAM TRIVITT HEARD; THE BOARD REQUESTED THE AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CONCERNED CITIZENS REGARDING THIS ISSUE | |
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| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*6) | Appointment of Jay Rosenlieb as Third District Member to the Planning Commission, term to expire January 1, 2002 - MADE APPOINTMENT |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*7) | Appointment of Annette Gail Brown as First District Consumer Member to the Local Child Care and Development Planning Council, term to expire June 30, 2002 - MADE APPOINTMENT |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*8) | Reappointment of Paul Hendricks as Fourth District Member to the Water Resources Committee, term to expire December 31, 2001 - MADE REAPPOINTMENT |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*9) | Reappointment of Eugene T. Couture as Fourth District Member to the Mental Health Board, term to expire December 31, 2002 - MADE REAPPOINTMENT |
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10) | This portion of the meeting is reserved
for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under
the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members may respond briefly to statements
made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make
a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report
back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to
direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. SPEAKERS
ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION.
THANK YOU! - JAMES W. WALDEN PRESENTED A LETTER REQUESTING TO BE PLACED
ON THE NEXT BOARD AGENDA
RECEIVED AND FILED |
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may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may
ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action
to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code
Sec. 54954.2[a]) - SUPERVISOR PATRICK COMMENDED SUPERVISOR PEREZ ON HIS
RECENT INSTALLATION AS PRESIDENT OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES (CSAC)
SUPERVISOR PEREZ DISCUSSED CSAC'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE COMING YEAR |
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AGING AND ADULT SERVICES |
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| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*12) | Proposed Amendment No. 4 increasing County funding entitlement by $165 to Title III/VII California Department of Aging Contract FF-9899-33 for Nutrition Ombudsman In-Home Supportive Services, Preventive Health, Elder Abuse Prevention - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1030-99 |
| Pz-Pe
All Ayes |
13) | Proposed Implementation Plan of AB 1682 for In-Home Supportive Services - BOB JOHNSON, ORGANIZING DIRECTOR, UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA; SHARON SPENCER; TANYA PADIA; TOM RODRIGUEZ; MARY ANN PARKER; WARD WOLLESON, EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, COUNTY OF KERN (CCAPE-SEIU) HEARD; REFERRED REVIEW OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE AGING AND ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000, AT 9:00 A.M. |
| ASSESSOR-RECORDER | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*14) | Proposed Agreement for State-County Property Tax Administration Program (R & T Code Section 95.31) for calendar year 2000, in an amount not to exceed $1,211,318, and proposed deletion of one (1) Appraisal Assistant position and addition of one (1) Appraiser I/II/III position, effective April 1, 2000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1031-99; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE |
| AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*15) | Proposed Agreement with Moore Corporation Limited for Laser Warrant Printing System, from December 14, 1999 to December 14, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $43,539.13 - APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,795 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,795 FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO BUDGET UNIT 1110; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1032-99 |
| CLERK OF THE BOARD | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*16) | Proposed Resolution establishing the regular meeting dates of the Board of Supervisors - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-370 |
| COORDINATED TRIAL COURTS | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*17) | Proposed addition of two (2) Computer Telecommunications Technician I/II positions, and deletion of one (1) Departmental Systems Coordinator II and one (1) Senior Deputy Municipal Court Clerk, all in the Bakersfield Municipal Court Budget Unit 2125, effective December 14, 1999 - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE |
| DISTRICT ATTORNEY | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*18) | Proposed Software License Agreement with Communication Horizons LLC, for the purchase of Y2K Foxbase patch software, in an amount not to exceed $3,750 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*19) | Proposed retroactive approval of Base Hospital Agreement with Bakersfield Heart Hospital, from November 23, 1999 through June 30, 2001 (prior notification December 7, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1033-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*20) | Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Communications, to provide advertising for proper use of 9-1-1, from December 14, 1999 to August 1, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1034-99 |
| EMPLOYERS' TRAINING RESOURCE | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*21) | Proposed retroactive approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 192-99 with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for the School-to-Career Grant, to extend the term of the Agreement from April 6, 1999 through June 30, 2000 (prior notification September 28, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1035-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*22) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for the continued coordination and implementation of School-to-Career activities throughout the County, from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $677,386 (prior notification September 28, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1036-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*23) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with La Cooperativa Campesina de California for the USDA Freeze Disaster Project to provide supportive services and temporary employment opportunities to eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers affected by the freeze, from November 8, 1999 through June 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $894,676 (prior notification December 7, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1037-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*24) | Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 467-99 with Proteus, Inc. for JTPA Title III 40% funds for the Governor's Discretionary Freeze Project for the expansion of the work experience component, extending the term from July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, for a total amount not to exceed $1,384,325 (an increase of $287,438) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1038-99 |
| FIRE DEPARTMENT | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*25) | Proposed donation of surplus fire equipment (patrol vehicle) to the American Red Cross - APPROVED; DIRECTED COUNTY COUNSEL TO PREPARE NOTICE OF INTENT; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO PUBLISH NOTICE |
| HUMAN SERVICES | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*26) | Appropriation of unanticipated revenue for the provision of CalWORKs Child Care Services - APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,900,886 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET UNIT 5120 FOR PSS/GENERAL SERVICES |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*27) | Report on the CalWORKs Grant Program, a new process for selecting CalWORKs service providers - RECEIVED AND FILED |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*28) | Proposed approval of payment of registration fees for CalWORKs Child Care Provider Program participants to attend the Kern County Child Development Conference in Bakersfield on January 29, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $1,350 - APPROVED |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*29) | Proposed addition of two (2) Supervising Employment Counselors, one (1) Eligibility Supervisor, eight (8) Word Processing Technicians I/II, one (1) Bilingual Eligibility Technician I/II, one (1) Bilingual Social Service Worker I/II, one (1) Bilingual Group Counselor III, and one (1) Senior Office Automation Analyst, to Budget Unit 5120, effective December 14, 1999, and deletion of two (2) Job Developers I/II, one (1) Account Clerk I/II, eight (8) Typist Clerks I/II, one (1) Account Clerk III, and one (1) Computer Telecommunications Technician I/II, from Budget Unit 5120, effective December 14, 1999; fiscal impact, $202,227 annually (County cost approximately 1%) - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE |
| KERN MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*30) | Proposed addition of one (1) part-time Medical Staff Credentialing Technician, one (1) part-time Secretary, one (1) full-time Typist Clerk I/II, and deletion of one (1) full-time Medical Staff Credentialing Technician effective December 14, 1999; request for approval in concept of the new classifications of Coordinator of Institutional Review Board Research, Supervising Collection Clerk, and the flexible classifications of Collection Clerk I/II and Patient Account Assistant I/II - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JOB SPECIFICATIONS |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*31) | Proposed Agreement with Charles Wrobel, M.D., for professional neurosurgery medical services, from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $320,000 annually - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1039-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*32) | Proposed Agreement with Shannon Smith, M.D., for professional Family Practice physician services, from December 14, 1999 to December 13, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $94,153.60 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1040-99 |
| Pa-Pz
All Ayes |
33) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with Data General Corporation for computer support of UNIX Operating System and hardware microcode, from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $32,858 (prior notification November 23, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1041-99; DIRECTED KERN COUNTY PURCHASING TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER |
| Pa-Pz
All Ayes |
34) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with Data General Corporation for computer support of all McKesson HBOC STAR system peripheral equipment, from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $198,275 (prior notification November 23, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1042-99; DIRECTED KERN COUNTY PURCHASING TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER |
| Pa-Pz
All Ayes |
35) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with Data General Corporation for hardware support of McKesson HBOC Patient Care systems, from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $156,080 (prior notification November 23, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1043-99; DIRECTED KERN COUNTY PURCHASING TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER |
| Pa-Pz
All Ayes |
36) | Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement with Data General Corporation for hardware support of McKesson HBOC STAR Financial systems, from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $133,167 (prior notification November 23, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1044-99; DIRECTED KERN COUNTY PURCHASING TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*37) | Relief of Accountability of Patients Accounts - DISCHARGED KERN MEDICAL CENTER FROM ACCOUNTABILITY OF 2082 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $756,843.70 AND AUTHORIZED ASSIGNING 2053 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $705,977.77 TO COLLECTION AGENCIES |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*38) | Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Donald V. Jagger, M.D., for KMC to bill and retain proceeds for Dr. Jagger's professional services and to cover Dr. Jagger for malpractice insurance for those patients - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1045-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*39) | Proposed Amendment to Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West Central California, incorporating Medicare Plus choice language as mandated by the Health Care Financing Administration - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1046-99 |
| Pr-Pz
All Ayes |
40) | Notification of proposed retroactive Amendment to Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, incorporating Medicare Plus choice language as mandated by the Health Care Financing Administration - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1047-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*41) | Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with ARAMARK Healthcare Support Services, Inc., amending Exhibits C (2000 Fiscal Year Budget) and E (patient satisfaction requirements) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1048-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*42) | Proposed appointment of Fidel B. Huerta, M.D.; John P. Miller, M.D.; Minal M. Patel, M.D.; Shannon K. Smith, M.D.; Amany S. Azab, M.D.; Iyengar Malini, M.D.; Sui-Keung Chung, M.D.; John P. Gruen, M.D.; and William J. Meyer, Ph.D., M.D. to Kern Medical Center's Medical Staff - APPROVED |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*43) | Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Tillinghast-Towers Perrin for actuarial work, in an additional amount not to exceed $25,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1049-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*44) | Proposed formation of a limited liability company and proposed operating Agreement for Valley Mobile MRI, LLC, a limited liability company by and between Kern Radiology Medical Group and County of Kern, effective December 14, 1999 to December 31, 2029, with an initial capital contribution by Kern Medical Center of $120,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1050-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*45) | Proposed authorization for payment to the Sierra Pacific Anesthesia Medical Associates, Inc., from November 5, 1999 to February 3, 2000, under existing agreement while new agreement is being finalized, in an amount not to exceed $168,675 per month - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR/CONTROLLER TO PAY |
| MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*46) | Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 700-99 with Your Problems Solved, Inc., for the reallocation of funds to compensate for mileage expenses accrued while providing attendant care services for County mental health clients residing in the East Kern area, for Fiscal Year 99-2000; no fiscal impact (State; Mandated/Budgeted) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1051-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*47) | Proposed authorization to submit a grant application and process resolution for Emergency Housing and Assistance Program funding (EHAP) to the State Department of Housing and Community Development, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000, in an amount not to exceed $60,411 (funding to the County) - ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-371 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BY MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR |
| Pz-Pr
All Ayes |
48) | Notification of anticipated retroactive approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3417-99 with Citizens For Betterment of Community And Country, Inc., for the provision of increased perinatal residential substance abuse treatment services, from November 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $188,000 (State, Medi-Cal; Budgeted/Mandated) - RECEIVED AND FILED |
| PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*49) | Proposed retroactive Agreement with Henderson In-Home Health care for case management services, from November 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $13,590 (prior notification November 23, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1052-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*50) | Proposed acceptance of the Tuberculosis Local Assistance Award, Tuberculosis Federal Funds Award, and Housing Funds award for fiscal year 1999-2000, in an amount totaling $277,197 - AUTHORIZED DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ACCEPT FUNDS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*51) | Proposed Agreement with Delano Regional Medical Center for clinical services, from February 1, 2000 through January 31, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $9,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1053-99 |
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*52) | Request to hire retired County employee, Coyt Davis, as Microbiologist, at Range 54.3, Step E, on an extra-help basis for a period not to exceed 120 working days or 960 hours, whichever is greater, effective December 17, 1999 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES TO HIRE |
| SHERIFF | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*53) | Unusual travel request for Senior Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hunt to attend the 110th Delinquency Control Institute in Los Angeles, from January 2, 2000 to February 11, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $6,463 - APPROVED |
| TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR | ||
| Pe-Pr
All Ayes |
*54) | Request to convert temporary Programmer/Analyst I Position to permanent Programmer/Analyst I position, effective February 10, 2000 - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE |
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All Ayes |
55) | Request for Closed Session regarding Meet and Confer, KLEA, KCFFU, and CCAPE - |
| Pa-Pe
All Ayes |
56) | Request for Closed Session regarding Director of Chamber of Commerce Recruitment - |
| COUNTY COUNSEL | ||
| Pa-Pe
All Ayes |
57) | Request for Closed Session: Report involving trade secret; discussion will concern proposal by Kern Medical Center for a new service or program (Government Code Section 54954.5 (h), Health and Safety Code Section 1462 (c), and Civil Code Section 3426.1 (d)) - |
| Pz-Pe | RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION; RECESSED TO 2:00 P.M. |
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN 1115 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting
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| BOARD RECONVENED
Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick,
Peterson, Parra
NOTE: SUPERVISOR PEREZ INTRODUCED DELEGATES FROM THE TAIWAN TAI PEI ECONOMIC CULTURAL OFFICE, DIRECTOR-GENERAL JASON WONG HEARD CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) OR A NUMBER SIGN (#) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION. BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS |
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1) | This portion of the meeting is reserved
for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under
the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members may respond briefly to statements
made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make
a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report
back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to
direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. SPEAKERS
ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION.
THANK YOU! - CAROL MIRANDA EXPRESSED CONCERN WITH ACCESS TO PHARMACY SERVICES
AT KERN MEDICAL CENTER BY DISABLED CITIZENS
REFERRED TO CAO AND KMC TO REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR DISABLED ACCESS AT KERN MEDICAL CENTER'S PHARMACY |
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may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may
ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action
to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code
Sec. 54954.2[a]) -
NO ONE HEARD |
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Planning Department |
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All Ayes |
3) | Request from Kern County Planning
Department to amend the Kern County General Plan related to high groundwater
policies Countywide (All S.D.'s)
Specific Request: Amend the text of the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Element of the Kern County Year 2000 General Plan to clarify policies related to high groundwater (Map Code 2.3) areas Countywide (GPA #115, Map #500) (General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3); Published Bakersfield Californian) (from 12/7/99) - OPENED HEARING; HEARD IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT: FRED PORTER, PORTER-ROBINSON ENGINEERING; SCOTT UNDERHILL, APPLICANT; PHIL RUDNICK; PAUL MOONEY; NORMAN TIBBETTS; ANTHONY BOND; GENE PARKS, KERN RIVER VALLEY VISITORS COUNCIL; ALLAN JAFFE, WEILL INSTITUTE; JOHN MCNALLEY; HEARD IN OPPOSITION: ARA MARDEROSIAN; STEVE CUNNINGHAM; SHIRLEY KEELER; MARCUS MAGNESS, THOMAS & SNELL, ATTORNEYS AT LAW; RUTH GELMAN; DEBRA DISHINGTON; DENISE REED; CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-372 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AS REQUESTED; RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENTS |
| Pr-Pz
All Ayes |
4) | Request from Lake Isabella One
by Porter-Robertson Engineering and Surveying to change the permitted uses
from Resource Management - Shallow Groundwater and Specific Plan Required
to General Commercial and from Residential and Agriculture to General Commercial
on approximately 30 acres located on the west side of Lake Isabella Boulevard
at Erskine Creek Road in the Community of Lake Isabella (SD 1)
Specific Request: (a) Amend the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Element of the Kern County General Plan from Map Code(s) 8.5/2.3 and 4.3 to Map Code(s) 6.2 (GPA #2, Map #64-6) (b) Amend the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Element of the Kern County General Plan from Map Code(s) 8.5/2.3 to Map Code(s) 6.2 (GPA #3, Map #41-31) (c) A change in zone classification from E (20) RS to C-2 PD (ZCC #17, Map #64-6) (d) A change in zone classification from A to C-2 PD (ZCC #24, Map #41-31) (e) A Precise Development Plan for development of a fast-food restaurant with a drive thru, in a C-2 PD District (PD Plan #6, Map #64-6) (f) A Precise Development Plan for development of a drug store or a similar retail development, in a C-2 PD District (PD Plan #17, Map #41-31) |
| (Negative Declaration; Published Kern Valley Sun) (from 12/07/99) - OPENED HEARING; HEARD IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT: FRED PORTER, PORTER-ROBINSON ENGINEERING; SCOTT UNDERHILL, APPLICANT; PHIL RUDNICK; PAUL MOONEY; NORMAN TIBBETTS; ANTHONY BOND; GENE PARKS, KERN RIVER VALLEY VISITORS COUNCIL; ALLAN JAFFE, WEILL INSTITUTE; JOHN MCNALLEY; HEARD IN OPPOSITION: ARA MARDEROSIAN; STEVE CUNNINGHAM; SHIRLEY KEELER; MARCUS MAGNESS, THOMAS & SNELL, ATTORNEYS AT LAW; RUTH GELMAN; DEBRA DISHINGTON; DENISE REED; CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED AMENDED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDED MITIGATION MEASURE MONITORING PROGRAM; ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 99-372 THROUGH 99-376 AND ENACTED ORDINANCES G-6648 AND G-6649 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS WITH THE ADDITION OF THE 2.3 (SHALLOW GROUNDWATER) CONSTRAINT MAP OF DESIGNATION; APPROVING ZONE CHANGES AS REQUESTED; AND APPROVING PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLANS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS WITH A REVISED CONDITION 9 AND AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION 10, BOTH PERTAINING TO SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND SEWERS, WITH APPROVALS NOT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UNLESS THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) AND APPLICANT(S)/BUYER(S) SIGN AND FILE THE REQUIRED INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL, WITH THE KERN COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 30, 1999 | ||
| Pa-Pe
All Ayes |
5) | Request from Randall and Betty
Clagg by Robert Hogue and Associates to change the permitted uses from
20-acre minimum lot size to 5-acre minimum lot size on 29.64 acres located
at 21134 Jury Street, Tehachapi (SD 2)
Specific Request:
(a) Amend the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Element of the Kern County General Plan from Map Code(s) 5.8 and 5.8/2.4 to Map Code(s) 5.7 and 5.7/2.4 (GPA #8, Map #165) (b) A change in zone classification from E (20) RS MH to E (5) RS MH (ZCC #57, Map #165) (Negative Declaration; Published Tehachapi News) (from 12/7/99) - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. |
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*6) | Request from Alan and Barbara
Jensen by Delmarter and Deifel to cancel a .80-acre portion of 156 acres
of a Land Use Contract and enter into a Contract Amending Land Use Contract
on 19.20 acres located on the southwest corner of Merced Avenue and Wasco
Avenue, west of Shafter (SD 4)
Specific Request: Cancellation of a .80-acre portion of an approximate 156-acre parcel of a Land Use Contract and approval of a Contract Amending Land Use Contract on 19.20 acres (Cancel #99-6, Map #78) (General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3); Published Shafter Press) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-377 APPROVING CANCELLATION SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF PENALTY FEE; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD CONTRACT AMENDING LAND USE CONTRACT; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO ISSUE A TENTATIVE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION AND ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF PENALTY FEE AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OTHER CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE TENTATIVE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION |
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*7) | Request from Geraldine Miller
and John and Jamie Miller by Delmarter and Deifel to cancel a 1.02-acre
portion of a 38.87-acre Land Use Contract and enter into a Contract Amending
Land Use Contract on 38.87 acres located on the northwest corner of Prospect
Avenue and Palm Avenue, Wasco area (SD 4)
Specific Request: Cancellation of a 1.02-acre portion of an approximate 38-acre parcel of a Land Use Contract and approval of a Contract Amending Land Use Contract on 38.87 acres (Cancel #99-10, Map #55) (General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3); Published Wasco Tribune) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-378 APPROVING CANCELLATION SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF PENALTY FEE; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD CONTRACT AMENDING LAND USE CONTRACT; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO ISSUE A TENTATIVE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION AND ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF PENALTY FEE AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OTHER CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE TENTATIVE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION |
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8) | Request from La Paloma Generating
Company, LLC, by Kuhs, Parker and Stanton to appeal the Hearing Officer's
decision approving Tentative Parcel Map 10652 and Zone Variance 4, Map
118 on 446.07 acres located on the northeast and west side of Reserve Road
at the intersection of Skyline Road, McKittrick area (SD 4) Specific
Request:
An appeal of the Hearing Officer's decision on November 29, 1999, to conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map 10652 proposing to divide a 446.07-acre parcel into four parcels resulting in a 397.97-acre agricultural parcel and parcels containing 26.00 acres, 11.48 acres, and 10.62 acres for the construction and operation of a natural gas-fired power plant, and to approve Zone Variance 4, Map 118, to allow a 10.62-acre parcel and an 11.48-acre parcel, where the minimum parcel size is 20 acres (Section 19.12.060), in an A (Exclusive Agriculture) District (Appeal #1, Map #118) (General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3); Published Bakersfield Californian) - |
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*9) | Request from the Kern County
Planning Department for the Creation of Farmland Security Zones within
nine different Agricultural Preserves for the purpose of defining boundaries
within which Farmland Security Zone contracts may be considered, affecting
101,648.73 acres located Countywide (All SD's)
Specific Request: Creation of Farmland Security Zones within Ag. Preserve Nos. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, and 19 for the purpose of defining boundaries of those areas within which Farmland Security Zone contracts are being considered (Farmland Security Zones) (General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3); Published Bakersfield Californian) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 99-379 THROUGH 99-387 APPROVING FARMLAND SECURITY ZONES |
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*10) | Proposed Williamson Act Land Use Contracts for 2000 Calendar Year - Contract 99-15 and Amending Land Use Contract, Sierra View Ranch Co., Ltd., et al, 11 miles west of Mettler, Ag. Preserve No. 12, 12.16 and 17.50 acres - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD |
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*11) | Notice of Nonrenewal by Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc., 93.32 acres, Ag. Preserve No. 13 - DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL AND TRANSMIT COPY OF RECORDED DOCUMENT TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT |
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*12) | Proposed recision of existing Williamson
Act Contracts and approval of proposed Farmland Security Zone (FSZ) Contracts
for 2000 Calendar Year:
FSZ Contract 99-1, Bos Family Trust, east of Buena Vista Recreation area, Ag. Preserve No. 10, 995.45 acres; FSZ Contract 99-2, J.B. Farms Company, LLC, two miles southwest of the intersection of I-5 and Bear Mountain Boulevard, Ag. Preserve No. 10, 20 acres; FSZ Contract 99-3, John and Ondrea Bos, north side Stockdale Highway at I-5, Ag. Preserve No. 9, 481.55 acres; FSZ Contract 99-5, Kelsey Revocable Living Trust, east of McFarland, Ag. Preserve Nos. 6 and 7, 116.7 acres; FSZ Contract 99-6, G & D Scarbrough Family Limited Partnership, north side of Cecil Avenue, 2 miles west of Highway 65, east of Delano, Ag. Preserve No. 14, 18.98 acres; FSZ Contract 99-7, Ring Family Trust and Nicks Family Trust, north and south sides Phillips Road, 1/2 mile east of Zachary Avenue, Ag. Preserve No. 6, 234.9 acres; FSZ Contract 99-9, West Valley Ranch, northeast corner Zachary Avenue and McCombs Avenue, south of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 6, 137.41 acres; FSZ Contract 99-10, William Brown Family LLC, west side of Porterville Highway (SR 65), south of Garces Highway (SR 155), Ag. Preserve No. 14, 215 acres; FSZ Contract 99-11, John and Ruby Fisher, east of Delano, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 135.12 acres; FSZ Contract 99-12, Shafter Family Trust, one mile north of Bear Mountain Boulevard, 1/2 mile east of General Beale Road, Ag. Preserve No. 19, 161.1 acre; FSZ Contract 99-13, John and Beverly Fisher, east of Delano, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 93.98 acres; FSZ Contract 99-16, Louis Pandol, northwest corner of Stradley Road and Hanawalt Avenue, west of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 79.09 acres; FSZ Contract 99-17, Pandol and Sons, east side Famoso-Porterville Highway, north Pond Road, east of Delano, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 315.12 acres; FSZ Contract 99-20, Matt and Linda Pandol, southwest corner Stradley Avenue and Taylor Avenue, west of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 79.09 acres; FSZ Contract 99-22, Juraj and Dinka Milicic, west side Wallace Road, 1/4 mile north of Pond Road, east of Delano, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 182.52 acres; |
| FSZ Contract 99-27, Paramount Orchards
Partners IV, various locations, Ag. Preserve Nos. 1, 5, 6, and 7, 33,828.33
acres;
FSZ Contract 99-28, Paramount Land Company, various locations, Ag. Preserve Nos. 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 47,802.62 acres; FSZ Contract 99-29, Belridge New Farming, LLC, south of Lost Hills area, Ag. Preserve No. 5, 4, 355.34 acres; FSZ Contract 99-30, Paramount Orchards Holdings, Inc., western county, Ag. Preserve No. 5, 736.36 acres; FSZ Contract 99-31, Paramount Orchards Partners II, southwest corner Sherwood Avenue and Wallace Road, east of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 267.53 acres; FSZ Contract 99-32, Paramount Orchards Partners III, east and west sides of Zachary Avenue at Sherwood Avenue, east of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 165.71 acres; FSZ Contract 99-33, West Valley Acquisition Corporation, western county near Blackwell's Corner, Ag. Preserve No. 1 and 5, 11,088.83 acres; FSZ Contract 99-34, Zafar Family Limited Partnership, north side of Whisler Road, 1/2 mile west of Kyte Avenue, southeast of McFarland, Ag. Preserve No. 7, 138.27 acres - RESCINDED EXISTING WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACTS FOR THE SAME AREAS AND APPROVED FARMLAND SECURITY ZONE CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD AND TRANSMIT COPY OF RECORDED DOCUMENT TO PLANNING |
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13) | Report regarding dairy siting in Kern County - LOREN HODGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE KERN COUNTY FARM BUREAU; RODNEY PALLA, DAIRYMAN; ROY WEYGAND, PRESIDENT, KERN COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION; CAROLINE FARRELL, ATTORNEY WITH CENTER ON RACE, POVERTY & THE ENVIRONMENT; MARY BERGLAND; MARTY LEVINE; KIRK GOLDING; CATHY SMITH; DALE SCALES HEARD; INTRODUCED INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19.12.030(E) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL DAIRIES; REFERRED PROPOSED DAIRY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR REPORT; REFERRED PROPOSED DAIRY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION |
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*14) | Contract Change Order No. 1 for construction related to Downtown Arvin Revitalization Program, Landscaping Improvements, Phase III, an increase of $15,757.65 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*15) | Environmental Clearance Certification and Request for Release of Funds for the Department of Public Health Facility, Bakersfield, California - APPROVED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT PURSUANT TO HUD REGULATIONS AT 24 CFR 58.42; APPROVED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15070 AND 15074; AUTHORIZED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15075 AND SECTION 711.2 OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CODE; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF CDPD TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION TO HUD |
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16) | Report on review of SB 574 which authorizes local entity use of Mobile Home Park Resident Ownership Program funds for low and moderate income housing - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. |
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17) | Report on opportunities for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Local Economic Development - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. |
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*18) | Hearing regarding proposed Shafter Memorial Park Cemetery District - Underground Utility District along Heinrich Street between Santa Fe Street and Gilead Avenue - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; APPROVED FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-388 ESTABLISHING DISTRICT; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND NOTIFY AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNER AS DIRECTED IN THE RESOLUTION |
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*19) | Request for approval to issue Request for Proposal for design of the Delano Child Development Center - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING & SURVEY SERVICES TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS |
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*20) | Request for approval to issue Request for Proposal for preparation of at-grade crossing geometry and a detailed flood study of the Brown Road At-Grade Crossing of Little Dixie Wash - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING & SURVEY SERVICES TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS |
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*21) | Request for approval to issue Request for Proposal for a drainage study and design of the East Bakersfield Curb & Gutter Improvements - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING & SURVEY SERVICES TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS |
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Roads Department |
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*22) | Proposed Bus Loading Zone on the north side of Foothill Drive west of Morning Drive - APPROVED; REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE |
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*23) | Proposed No Stopping Zone on Roberts Lane, west of Brandon Way - APPROVED; REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE |
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*24) | Proposed No Stopping Zone on Niles Street at the Catalpa Way/Barlow Street intersection - APPROVED; REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE |
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*25) | Request for approval of FTA Section 5311 Operating Assistance Grant from Caltrans, Contract #649023, in an amount not to exceed $165,199 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ROADS DIRECTOR TO SIGN |
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*26) | Request for approval of Caltrans Contract #649252 for the purchase of one (1) replacement CNG Bus, in an amount not to exceed $212,472 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ROADS DIRECTOR TO SIGN |
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*27) | Consent to Assignment of Agreement with Oxford Tire Recycling of Northern California for removal of waste tires to Total Tire Recycling - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1054-99 |
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28) | Proposed solid waste management agreements for Howard's Garbage Service, Inc., Price Disposal, Inc., South Side Sanitation, Inc., Superior Sanitation Service, Inc., Valley Garbage Service, Varner Bros., Inc., and Varner & Son, Incorporated, to extend term of non-exclusive franchises to June 30, 2024, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement - RUTH GELMAN; LARRY MOXLEY; BECKY KAISER; BARBARA FOWLER HEARD; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS 1055-99 THROUGH 1061-99; RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENTS |
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*29) | Proposed Retroactive Agreement with Kern Economic Development Corporation for payment of $95,735 for Job Creation Investment Fund Activities, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 (prior notification October 12, 1999) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1062-99 |
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*30) | Proposed Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement with Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company for dental benefit plan administration - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1063-99 |
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*31) | Request to adopt amended plan documents for Kern$Flex and Kern$Flex I Plans - ADOPTED |
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32) | Proposal to establish One-Stop Career Services Center complex in southeast Bakersfield and entering into joint powers agreement with Kern County Superintendent of Schools to construct facility - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. |
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*33) | Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Kern GEONET for purchase of aerial imagery data and request for transfer from Appropriations for Contingencies in the amount of $20,000 - |
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*34) | National Association of Counties Acts of Caring award application submitted by Parks for Isabella Volunteer Lake Patrol program - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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35) | Status report on Citizens Advisory Committee's recommendations for legislative revisions - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. |
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*36) | Proposed Amendment No. 99-14 to County Administrative Procedures Manual and Repeal of Ordinance Code Section 3.28.040 regarding use of family sick leave - APPROVED; WAIVED READING; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE |
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*37) | Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Memorandum of Understanding with the Central California Association of Public Employees to clarify language regarding professional licensure expense reimbursement - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1064-99 |
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*38) | Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with United Healthcare for Health Insurance Plan Administration to extend term to March 31, 2000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1065-99 |
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*39) | Proposed addition/deletion of positions in County Administrative Office - 1) APPROVED ADDITION OF ONE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK-C POSITION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 14, 1999; 2) APPROVED DELETION OF ONE WORD PROCESSING TECHNICIAN I-C, II-C POSITION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 14, 1999; AND 3) REFERRED TO PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE |
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*40) | Proposed revised job specification for Kern County Chamber of Commerce Director - APPROVED |
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*41) | Request to establish interest bearing trust fund to separately account for tobacco litigation settlement revenues - APPROVED; REFERRED TO AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK |
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*42) | Proposed Resolution supporting expansion of Fort Irwin in San Bernardino County - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-389; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*43) | Proposed Resolution supporting extension of public comment period to 120 days on Forest Service Notice of Intent regarding National Forest System Roadless Areas - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-390; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*44) | (1960.8196) Change Order No. 3 for the Shafter/Wasco Courtroom addition and communications upgrade, providing for an increase of $6,883.49 and allowing additional time - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*45) | Proposed Resolution consenting to transfer of Cable Television Franchise Ordinance No. F-426 from Mountain Cablevision, Inc., to SunTel Communications, LLC - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15061; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO COMPLETE AND FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 99-391 |
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*46) | (1650.7142) Accept bid from Black Oak Construction, Inc., for the Probation Department Training Center remodel, in the amount of $150,000 - ACCEPTED; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS |
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*47) | (1960.8242) Change Order No. 9 for the Sagebrush Medical Plaza Mental Health Clinics & Elderlife expansion, an increase of $14,184 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*48) | (8211.8355) Change Order No. 20 for the Kern Medical Center Surgical Facility addition, an increase of $270,000 for the construction of a catheterization lab and recovery suite previously deleted by Change Order No. 7 dated April 4, 1997 - MADE FINDING THAT A NEW BID PROCESS WILL NOT PRODUCE DIFFERENT RESULTS AND WOULD BE UNDESIRABLE AND IMPRACTICAL; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*49) | (8996.8240) Proposed Agreement with Ladco Construction, Inc., for the Kern Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy, in the amount of $247,310 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 1066-99 |
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*50) | (8996.8435) Change Order No. 4 for the Kern Medical Center Emergency Fuel System improvements, a decrease of $15,708.78 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
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*51) | Request for approval to waive approximately $2,000 in rental fees and salary costs for use of various County locations for "First Night Bakersfield 2000" - APPROVED |
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*52) | Proposed Ordinance adding Section 10.16.055, subparagraph (1) to Chapter 10.16 of the Kern County Ordinance Code concerning a no stopping zone on "A" Street in Taft - ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6650 |
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*53) | Proposed Ordinance adding subparagraph (96) to Section 10.16.041 of Chapter 10.16 of the Kern County Ordinance Code concerning a no stopping zone on Manor Street - ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6651 |
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*54) | Budget Transfers - APPROVED #058 THROUGH #065 |
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*55) | Minutes for week of November 8, 1999 - APPROVED |
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*56) | Miscellaneous Letters and Documents - FILED |
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*57) | Miscellaneous Departmental Referrals by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED |
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*58) | Claims and Lawsuits filed with and referred by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED |
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| Auditor-Controller-County Clerk | ||
| A) | 1999 County of Kern Comprehensive Annual Financial Report | |
| B) | Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program Audit Report for June 30, 1999 | |
| Community Development | ||
| C) | County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Severiano Soto Jr. | |
| D) | County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Arnulfo De Lira and Lucia De Lira | |
| Local Agency Formation Commission | ||
| E) | Proceeding No. 1268, Resolution No. 99-24, Minute Book No. 46 in the matter of County Service Area #91: Formation (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| Mental Health | ||
| F) | Letter re Kern County Mental Health Board Officers for the year 2000 Officers (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| Planning | ||
| G) | Press Release re postponement of the Borba Dairy development (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| H) | Letter from Congressman Bill Thomas re Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill and Workforce Investment Act Funding (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| I) | Letter from John Powers, Jr. of Response Equipment Company re incidents involving terrorism, especially terrorist use of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Fire-Haz Material and Sheriff) | |
| J) | Notice of Meeting Cancellation for December 10, 1999 to January 28, 2000 from California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| K) | Letter from Robert Murray in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| L) | Letter from Dennis and Joan Blackburn in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| M) | Letter from Donna St. John in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| N) | Letter from Law Offices of Patrick E. Jennison in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| O) | Letter from Lakeside Union School District in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| P) | Letter from Trang Tran in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| Q) | Letter from Liane Whitson in opposition of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| R) | One hundred-ninety two (192) cards in support of Borba Dairy (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) | |
| S) | Letter from Steve Cunningham in opposition of restaurant development in Lake Isabella (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, County Counsel and Planning) | |
| T) | Letter from Kern County Superintendent of Schools re school district recognition of the Linns Valley-Poso Flat Union School District in Kern County and the Hot Springs Elementary School District in Tulare County (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, County Counsel and Planning) | |
| U) | Letter from United States Department of Agriculture re Environmental Impact Statement for U.S. Forest Service roadless areas (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| V) | Agenda of meeting for December 14, 1999 from Calfed Bay-Delta Program (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| W) | Newsletter from American Land Rights Association, National Inholders Association (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| X) | Press release from California Legislative Senate Rules Committee re Senate and Joint Committee Interim Hearing (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| Y) | Notice from Antonio Villaraigosa, Speaker of the Assembly re Assembly and Joint Committee Interim Hearing (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| Z) | News Release from U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation re Scoping meeting to be held on preparation of environmental documents for refuge water supply agreements (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| AA) | Newsletter from Sequoia National Forest re President's roadless initiative (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) | |
| BB) | Notice of Default and election to sell under Deed of Trust with Trustee Corps (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, General Services and Property Management) | |
| 57) | LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD -APPROVED AND FILED | |
| A) | Letter from Los Angeles Board of Supervisors re delegation requesting changes in the Medi-Cal Maintenance Need Income Levels (MNL) for Recipients of Medi-Cal -REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (Copy to each Supervisor) | |
| 58) | CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS FILED WITH AND REFERRED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED | |
| A) | Claim in the matter of Christian Robertino Aguirre-Hodge vs. Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| B) | Claim in the matter of Lonnie Sullivan vs. Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| C) | Claim in the matter of Bradley Morisoli vs. Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| D) | Claim in the matter of Joseph Taylor vs. Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| E) | Claim in the matter of Brenda Oliver vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| F) | Application for leave to present Late Claim in the matter of Adal Gonzales vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| G) | Claim in the matter of Debbie Barrios vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| H) | Claim in the matter of Mike and Brenda Stuck vs. Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) | |
| I) | Claim in the matter of Harry Craig vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |