SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS



BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN



1115 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California



Regular Meeting

Monday, February 23, 1998



2:00 P.M.



BOARD RECONVENED

Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra

ROLL CALL: All Present



SALUTE TO FLAG - Led by Supervisor Peterson



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 OR UNDERLINED



PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS


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! - BILL WILBANKS, ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, DISCUSSED STATUS OF COUNTY DUE TO RECENT STORM (NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM NUMBER 7)


BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS


2)


On their own initiative, Board members 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


HEARINGS


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY



Planning Department



Pe-Pz

All Ayes



*3)


Amendment of Zoning Map No. 166, Zone Change Case No. 32; Sierra National Bank by Robert Hogue and Associates; Southwest corner of State Route 58 and Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road, southeast of Tehachapi; A change in zone classification from MP (Mobilehome Park) [MSCL (Mobilehome Subdivision - Cluster Combining) in suspense] to E(5) RS (Estate - 5 acres - Residential Suburban Combining) or a more restrictive district; Planning Department recommendation: Continue to March 30, 1998; Categorically Exempt, Section 15303 (SD 2) (Tehachapi News) - CONTINUED TO MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1998, AT 2:00 P.M.


DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY



Planning Department



Miscellaneous



All S.D.'s



Pe-Pz

All Ayes



*4)


Amendment of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) Implementation Trust Group Bylaws to allow adjustments to minor operational procedures - APPROVED PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MBHCP IMPLEMENTATION TRUST GROUP BYLAWS


Pe-Pz

All Ayes



*5)


Announcement of Public Meetings and Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Re-Establishment of a County Planning Commission - RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT


Pz-Pa

All Ayes



6)


Report on Board of Supervisors Planning Agenda Format - ROY WEYGAND, PRESIDENT OF KERN TAX, HEARD; RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT; APPROVED PROPOSED FORMAT POLICY WITH MODIFICATION TO LOCATION OF DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Roads Department



HEARING



S.D. 2



Pz-Pa

All Ayes



7)


Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Oak Creek Overpass Project to acquire property owned by the following: (1) Frank and Hazel Oliver, APN 236-070-13 and 236-102; (2) Steven W. Oliver, APN 236-070-14; (3) Munschy and Munschy, APN 236-102-08: (4) Allen C. and Linda Kay Andrews, APN 236-101 and 236-101-06; (5) John F. and Delores B. Meily, APN 236-101 and 236-101-07; (6) Joseph White, John White, William White and Cheryl White Wilson, APN 236-101-03, 236-132-01, 236-131-01 and 02; and (7) Helen Oliver (deceased), Parcel M; in an estimated total amount of $394,140 - OPENED HEARING; JOHN MEILY AND CHERYL WILSON HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-063


Pz-Pa


ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998, AT 10:00 A.M.





Clerk of the Board







Chairman, Board of Supervisors





SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS



BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN



1115 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California



Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 1998

10:00 A.M.



BOARD RECONVENED

Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra

ROLL CALL: All Present



SALUTE TO FLAG - Led by Supervisor Patrick



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 OR UNDERLINED

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
WITH-

DRAWN

1) Proclamation proclaiming February 24, 1998, as Job Shadow Day in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; MADE PRESENTATION
Pz-Pe

All Ayes

2) Proclamation proclaiming March 2-8, 1998, as Scottish Heritage Week in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; MADE PRESENTATION TO RON LEWIS; RON LEWIS HEARD; HARVEY McCOWN, SAM WILLIAMS, AND HERALD YULE INTRODUCED
PUBLIC REQUESTS
Pz-Pe

All Ayes

3) Request of the Board of Trustees of the Lamont Storm Water District of Kern County to address the Board regarding flooding in Lamont - STEPHEN WALL; WILLIAM MOSESIAN; HAROLD LAWLER; DONALD WARD, ENGINEER; BILL WILBANKS, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES; CHUCK LACKEY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEY SERVICES; BERNARD BARMANN, COUNTY COUNSEL; AND SHERIFF CARL SPARKS, HEARD; REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, AND GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION TO CONDUCT A COUNTYWIDE STUDY, WITH SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THE LAMONT AREA, IN COORDINATION WITH ALL INVOLVED AGENCIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLUTION AND FUNDING SOURCE, FOR REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD
4) Request of William L. Carter, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Kern County, to address the Board

regarding the status of the Housing Authority - BILL CARTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND MAX BACERRA, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, HEARD; CINDY MOYES, FINANCE OFFICER, AND EDDIE GARCIA, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES, INTRODUCED

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*5) Appointment of Sherry Guess (replacing Jean Misemer) to the North Bakersfield Recreation & Park District, term to expire at the pleasure of the Board or December 20, 1998 - MADE APPOINTMENT



Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*6) Resignation of Anna M. Dezember from the Board of Zoning Adjustment, term to expire at the pleasure of the Board - ACCEPTED RESIGNATION; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO POST VACANCY NOTICE
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7) 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! - NO ONE HEARD
BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
8) On their own initiative, Board members 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
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS



FIRE DEPARTMENT

Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*9) Appropriation of unanticipated revenue received through donations - APPROVED THE APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,573 IN BUDGET UNIT 2415, REVENUE CODE 5405, AND APPROVED THE BUDGET TRANSFER FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO BUDGET UNIT 2415 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,573
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*10) Quarterly Report for Overtime Expenditures - RECEIVED AND FILED
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*11) Unusual travel request for Assistant Fire Marshal Kevin Scott to travel to Arlington, VA, April 13-21, 1998, for Fire Code Hearing (no cost to County) - APPROVED
HUMAN SERVICES
Mc-Pa

All Ayes

12) Proposed Sole Source Agreement with Child Welfare League of America for consulting services for Child Welfare Services, in an amount not to exceed $64,550, from March 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 095-98 AS AMENDED TO DELETE PORTION RELATING TO COMPUTATION OF CASELOAD
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*13) Proposed Memoranda of Understanding with Arvin Union School District, Buttonwillow Union School District, Wasco Union School District, and Bakersfield City School District for the purpose of applying for Planning and Operational grants for Healthy Start Programs - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS 096-98, 097-98, 098-98, 099-98, AND 100-98
KERN MEDICAL CENTER
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*14) Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Hospital Provider Agreement with Kern Family Health Care to include provision of services under the Healthy Families Program, from March 1, 1997 to February 28, 1998 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 101-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*15) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Occupational Therapy Services with Pascal Therapy Services to extend term of agreement to February 28, 2000, and increasing total amount payable to an amount not to exceed $21,400 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 102-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*16) Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Business Office Assessment and Support Services with Healthcare Resources Group, Inc., to extend term to July 30, 1998, increasing certain rates and increasing maximum amount payable to an amount not to exceed $300,000 over the term of the agreement - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 103-98
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*17) Proposed addition of one (1) Psychiatrist III-PT position and concurrent deletion of one (1) Mental Health System Medical Director-PT position in Budget Unit #4120, effective February 24, 1998 - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*18) Proposed agreement with Kern Health Systems for FY 1997-98 for provision of mental health services for the Healthy Families Program - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 104-98
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*19) Report on emergency conditions requiring replacement of Hart Park Maintenance Facility - RECEIVED AND FILED
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*20) Classifications of positions recommended by Civil Service Commission, effective February 28, 1998 - APPROVED; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*21) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 188-97 with Hasmukh C. Amin, M.D., for Child Immunization Tracking and Registration System (ITRS) to change contractor's business address - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 105-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*22) Proposed Agreement with Kern Family Health Care to provide services under the Healthy Families Program - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 106-98
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*23) Proposed Agreement for Morgue Facility Use Fee with Inland Eye and Tissue Bank, from February 24, 1998 to December 31, 1999 (anticipated revenue of $1,200 to County) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 107-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*24) Proposed Agreement for 1998 Operating and Financial Plan for Law Enforcement Services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 108-98
CLOSED SESSIONS
COUNTY COUNSEL
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

25) Request for closed session regarding significant exposure to litigation against the County (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)(3)(A) (one (1) case) -
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

26) Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit or proceeding formally initiated entitled Juan Francisco Valdez Barreras vs. County of Kern, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. 97-5175 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) -
Pe-Pa RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION; RECESSED TO 2:00 P.M.







Clerk of the Board







Chairman, Board of Supervisors



SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS



BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN



1115 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California



Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 1998



2:00 P.M



BOARD RECONVENED

Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra

ROLL CALL: All Present





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 OR UNDERLINED



PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS


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! - NO ONE HEARD


BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
2) On their own initiative, Board members 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
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS


AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 3) Proposed lease agreement with Federal Aviation Administration, Lease No. DTFA08-98-L-18134 for additional RVR sensors at Meadows Field - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 109-98
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 4) Proposed lease agreement with Federal Aviation Administration, Lease Contract No. DTFA08-85-L-11165 for the touchdown RVR at Meadows Field - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 110-98



COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 5) Request to Expand Scope of Two ADA Accessibility Upgrade Projects (Ridgecrest Court and Office on Aging Facility) - APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN AMOUNT OF $61,600 IN ADA COMPLIANCE BUDGET (BUDGET UNIT 1625, REVENUE ACCOUNT #4170); APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO BUDGET UNIT 1625 IN AMOUNT OF $61,600



COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

General Services



S.D. 1

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 6) Acceptance of Franchise F-410 for Burlando Heights Mutual Water Company - RECEIVED AND FILED
S.D. 3
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 7) Proposed Addition to Tenant Estoppel Certificate for Agreement for Lease of Portion of 2621 Oswell Street, Bakersfield - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15061; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO COMPLETE AND FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO INITIAL THE ADDITION UNDER SECTION (6), ITEM (7) ON PAGE 2 OF TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
S.D. 5
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

* 8) (1640.14) Plans and Specifications for the Law Library Remodel - APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REQUISITION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
All S.D.'s
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

9) Resolution requesting the Governor to proclaim state of emergency in Kern County and asking the Governor to request Federal Disaster Declaration in Kern County - CRAIG POPE, ROADS COMMISSIONER; CHUCK LACKEY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEY SERVICES; AND TED DAVIS, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, HEARD; APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 98-064 RENEWING AND RATIFYING PROCLAMATION THAT A FLOOD DISASTER AND STATE OF EMERGENCY EXISTS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF KERN AND REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIM THAT A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND/OR A CONDITION OF DISASTER EXISTS IN KERN COUNTY AND REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT DECLARE A FEDERAL DISASTER IN KERN COUNTY
COUNTY COUNSEL
Pe-Pz

All Ayes

10) Report re Solid Waste Charges and Proposition 218 in response to letter from Mary K. Shell (referred 1/27/98) - ROY WEYGAND, PRESIDENT OF KERNTAX, AND MARY SHELL, HEARD; APPROVED CONTINUATION OF LAND USE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 AND, SUBJECT TO THE OUTCOME OF THE BALLOT PROCEDURES, INCLUSION OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; DIRECTED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE REPORT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5473 FOR INCLUSION OF ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; SET HEARING FOR TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. AND DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A NOTICE OF HEARING IN A FORM PREPARED BY COUNTY COUNSEL; DIRECTED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE AND MAIL BALLOTS AND RELATED MATERIALS TO MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS; REFERRED TO CAO, COUNTY COUNSEL, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR RE-ASSESSING OR RECOVERING FUNDS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS WHO REFUSED TO PAY FEES FOR REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD; RECEIVED AND FILED
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*11) Proposed ordinance adding subparagraph (15) to Section 10.24.021, Chapter 10.24 of the Kern County Ordinance Code concerning establishing a handicap parking zone along the south side of Center Street - WAIVED READING; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*12) Proposed ordinance adding subparagraph (77) to Section 10.16.041, Chapter 10.16 of the Kern County Code concerning no stopping on Fairfax Road - WAIVED READING; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*13) Proposed ordinance adding subsection 10.16.049 and subparagraph (1) to Chapter 10.16 of the Kern County Ordinance Code concerning no stopping zones near the town of Shafter on Merced Avenue - WAIVED READING; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*14) Proposed ordinance adding subparagraph (5) to Section 10.16.140 of the Ordinance Code concerning no parking on North Lincoln Street in Taft (Continued from 2/10/98) - WAIVED READING; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Community Development



S.D. 1

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*15) Project Agreement Between the County of Kern and the City of Delano to Allocate Community Development Block Grant Funds for Implementation of the Delano Street Improvements Activity - FUNDING: $498,810; Federal CDBG; Budgeted; FY 1996-97 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 111-98
S.D. 5
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*16) Amendment to Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises to Reduce Commitment of HOME Program Funds for Development Costs in Connection with the 46-Unit Arvin Village Apartments Project in Arvin and to Amend the Implementation Schedule - FUNDING: $970,000; FY 1996-97 HOME Program - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CD PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO SIGN



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Engineering and Survey Services



S.D. 3

Pa-Pz

All Ayes

17) Hearing on Reestablishing Assessments within County Service Area No. 71, Zone of Benefit No. 9 (Harvest Manor Tract) for Fiscal Year 1998-99 - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; STAFF TABULATED THE VOTES IN FAVOR OF AND OPPOSED TO THE PROPOSAL; DETERMINED THE BALLOTS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL WERE IN A MAJORITY; APPROVED ASSESSMENTS OF $380.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND $160.00 FOR EACH YEAR THEREAFTER; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 98-065 CONFIRMING THE ENGINEERING & SURVEY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT; ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6475 ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENTS IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA 71.9.; INSTRUCTED THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE COUNTY CLERK
S.D. 3
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

18) Hearing on Annexation No. 9 to County Service Area No. 17 (Orangewood) Parcel Map No. 9857 - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; TALLIED THE BALLOTS; CONFIRMED THE WRITTEN ENGINEER'S REPORT; DETERMINED THE MAJORITY OF THE BALLOTS SUBMITTED WERE IN FAVOR OF THE ASSESSMENT: APPROVED ASSESSMENT OF $34.00 PER YEAR; ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6476 ESTABLISHING THE ASSESSMENT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 98-066 FOR ANNEXATION NO. 9 TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 17; APPROVED THE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH LAFCO



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Roads Department



S.D. 3

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*19) Relocation Assistance Reimbursements for Calloway Drive Project in the amount of $19,750.00, Blackwood Property at 9700 Greenacres Drive - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*20) Proposed Escrow Instructions for Right of Way acquisition of the Michael W. & Opal C. Blackwood property at 9700 Greenacres Drive (Calloway Drive), $52,000 (Parcel A) and Accept Grant Deed - APPROVED ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; ACCEPTED GRANT DEED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO EFFECT PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,000 PLUS ALL ESCROW AND CLOSING COSTS EXCEPT CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT



All S.D.'s

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*21) Proposed Request for Proposal to Provide General Civil Engineering Services for Closure of Solid Waste Landfills, County of Kern (Funding $100,000) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED THE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO INTERESTED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
S.D. 5
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*22) Contract No. 98016 Gatehouse Site Improvements at Bakersfield Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill (Bena); Rescind Award - RESCINDED AWARD OF BID TO GRIFFITH COMPANY AND REJECTED ALL OTHER BIDS
MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*23) Budget Transfers - APPROVED #172 THROUGH #175

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*24) Travel Requests (Out of State) - APPROVED L. TAYLOR TO DENVER, CO
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*25) Minutes for the Week of February 2, 1998 - APPROVED

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*26) Miscellaneous Letters and Documents - FILED

Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*27) Miscellaneous Departmental Referrals by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED
Pe-Pa

All Ayes

*28) Claims and Law Suits filed with and referred by the Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED



Pz-Pe


ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1998 AT 10:00 A.M.







Clerk of the Board









Chairman, Board of Supervisors



26) MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED
Board of Supervisors
A) Thank you letter from Supervisor Peter Parra to Wayne and Patricia Ketcherside for the donation of a boat and trailer to the Kern County Sheriff's Kern Valley Search and Rescue Unit
B) Letter from Supervisor Ken Peterson to Patricia Duncan re the concern of the internet access in public libraries (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Emergency Medical Services
C) Letter re Assistance from Ambulance Providers (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Local Agency Formation Commission
D) Proceeding No. 1237, Notice of Hearing in the matter of City of Bakersfield: Annexation No. 396 (Allen Road No. 2) (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
E) Proceeding No. 1238, Notice of Hearing in the matter of Wheelerridge Maricopa Water District: Annexation No. 8 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
F) Proceeding No. 1239, Notice of Hearing in the matter of City of Bakersfield: Annexation No. 397 (Brimhall No. 4) (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Library
G) 167 thank you letters to various people for the donation of books
Planning
H) Status Report on the West Mojave Coordinated Management Plan Process (SD 1 and 2) (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Miscellaneous
I) Letter from Kern County Housing Authority re OMS Sites: Arvin and North Shafter Farm Labor Camps (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
J) Letter from Rick Henson re naming the new Amtrak Station or Airport Terminal in honor of Bakersfield Native Merle Haggard (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, and Airports)
K) Letter from Trans-West re Review of KMC RFP process by Kern County Administrative Office (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, KMC and County Counsel)
L) Letter from Board of Supervisors, Marin County re election of Supervisor John B. Kress as President, Supervisor Annette Rose as Vice-President, and Supervisor Steve Kinsey as Second Vice-President for 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
M) Letter from Board of Supervisors, Monterey County re support for AB 390 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
N) Letter from Ghyselinck and Associates, Global Telecommunications Consulting re the proposed County Communications System (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and General Services)
O) Letter from Department of Health Services re Fiscal Year (FY) 1996/97 NDSHR Trust/Special Revenue Fund Balance Report (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Health and KMC)
P) Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Negotiation Advisory re Negotiations for 1-year Acquisition of water for in-stream flow purposes in San Joaquin Valley (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and RMA)
Q) U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Fact Sheet re Youth Gangs (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
R) News letter about the CALFED Ecosystem Restoration Program Plan from CALFED Bay-Delta Program (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
S) Resolution of the Plumas County Board of Supervisors supporting Assembly Bill 390, the Joint Strike Fighter Jobs Bill (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
T) U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Meeting Advisory re Bureau of Reclamation scoping meetings for Environmental Assessment of CVPIA Land Retirement Program (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
U) Notice of Modifications to Text of Proposed Regulations from Board of Corrections (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Sheriff)
V) U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation re Annual Klamath Project Operations Plan Draft Environmental Assessment (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
W) State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission, Bulletin re FPPC's appeal of the Proposition 208 decision (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and all Elected Officials)
X) Wildlife Conservation Board, Agenda of meeting for February 24, 1998
Y) Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield Agenda of meeting for Tuesday, February 17, 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel)
27) LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD -

APPROVED AND FILED

A) Application for Alcohol Beverage License(s)- College Inn, 2200 N. Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA.; Pasta Palace, 4107 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, CA.; Roberts Basque Restaurant, 4001 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA., -REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
B) Letter from Department of Conservation re the administration of the California Land Conservation (Williamson) and the Open Space Subvention Acts -REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
C) Letter from Department of Transportation re a survey of local agencies to determine the desire of the local agencies to perform federally mandated bridge inspections and scour evaluations for bridges within their jurisdiction -REFERRED TO ROADS (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
D) Letter from Cal/EPA, Department of Toxic Substances Control re Remedial action plan and apportionment of liability: Panorama Burn Dump Site -REFERRED TO WASTE MANAGEMENT (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
E) Letter from Assemblyman Roy Ashburn re funds available to local governments from the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) -REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (Copy to each Supervisor)
F) Letter from Bob Morton of Morton Recycling, Inc., requesting that Kern County use their recycled soil -REFERRED TO WASTE MANAGEMENT (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
G) Letter from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce re "pay as you throw" alternatives -REFERRED TO WASTE MANAGEMENT (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
28) CLAIMS AND LAW SUITS FILED WITH AND REFERRED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED
A) Claim in the matter of ASRC Contracting Company, Inc. vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
B) Claim in the matter of Stormy Baird vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
C) Claim in the matter of Evelyn Evaro, deceased, brought by Diana Evaro, Victor Rocha, Albert Rocha and Stephen Anthony Lopez vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
D) Claim in the matter of James R. Hunt vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
E) Claim in the matter of Desiree and Brad Melton vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
F) Claim in the matter of John F. Nunes, Jr. vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
G) Claim in the matter of Jose Hugo Corona Perez vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
H) Claim in the matter of Linda M. Taeza vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
I) Claim in the matter of Kevin Williams vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)