Kern County Board of Supervisors Summary of Proceedings, March 18, 1997

		SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
		BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California
		Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 1997
		10:00 A.M.
		BOARD TO CONVENED
		Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra ROLL CALL: 4 Present; 1 Absent-Supervisor Perez
		SALUTE TO FLAG - Led by Supervisor McQuiston
		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.
		CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK () WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION
		STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS SHOWN IN CAPS AFTER EACH ITEM

9710000	1)	Introduction of the 1997 Treasury Oversight Committee (TOC) Members and slide presentation of TOC functions - PHIL FRANEY MADE INTRODUCTIONS AND SLIDE PRESENTATION ON TOC FUNCTIONS
		RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711190 (11940)	2)	Don Dudley, Human Services Director, to give brief presentation detailing the events of the Kern Works Public Presentation of February 27, 1997, and request Board to make presentations of Certificates of Recognition to individuals for their contributions to this event - APPROVED; MADE PRESENTATIONS TO DON CLARK AND CHRISTINE RUIZ; MRS. BUTLER ACCEPTED FOR BOB BUTLER
Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711940	3)	Proclaim the month of March as "Social Work Recognition Month" - APPROVED; MADE PRESENTATION TO DON DUDLEY, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES; PETER BRYAN, KERN MEDICAL CENTER; DR. MARVIN SOUTHARD, DIRECTOR OF KERN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT; AND KAREN COOLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HAVEN COUNSELING CENTER, HEARD; SOCIAL WORKERS RECOGNIZED
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711940	* 4)	Proclaim March 9th through March 15th, 1997, as Employ the Older Worker Week in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; REFERRED TO CLERK OF THE BOARD FOR PREPARATION
		APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Mc-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710000	5)	Appointment of Donna D. Mackay (replacing Allen Jaffe) as First Supervisorial District Member to the Board of Trade, to serve at the Pleasure of the Board - DONNA AND JOHN MACKAY INTRODUCED; MADE APPOINTMENT
		DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
		AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK
Mc-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711028 (9921)	6)	Agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick LLP for Financial Audit Services for Kern Medical Center in an amount not to exceed $79,000 - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, 3/25/97, AT 10 A.M.; REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW OF AGREEMENT FOR REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD
		BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979461	* 7)	Authorization for payment of expenses incurred by Bill Schroeder for emergency system database maintenance services for the civil case processing system - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR/CONTROLLER TO PAY EXPENSES OF $759.65
		BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WITH- DRAWN 979528	* 8)	Request from Supervisor Perez for a letter of support for the acquisition of a donated F4-C plane for the Boron Twenty Mule Team Museum -
		CLERK OF THE BOARD
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979083	* 9)	Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District - ADOPTED AMENDED CODE
		EMPLOYERS' TRAINING RESOURCE
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711107 (11756)	*10)	Request for retroactive approval for Laura Whitaker, Chairman of the Private Industry Council (ETR Board of Directors), to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) National Youth Forum in Washington, D.C. on March 2, 1997 through March 5, 1997, in the amount of $2,190, with $878 to be funded by JTPA monies - APPROVED
		HEALTH
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710513	*11)	Amendment Number 1 to Agreement with the American Red Cross of Kern County for Case Management Services increasing the scope of work in an amount not to exceed $41,233 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 114-97
		HUMAN SERVICES
WITH- DRAWN 9711346	*12)	Proposed resolution allowing the County to implement an electronically based system for delivering public assistance payments -
Pr-Pz 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711107	*13)	Retroactive emergency travel for Lani LaDou, to travel to New York, New York, February 27-28, 1997, required for the placement of a dependent child of the court - APPROVED
		KERN MEDICAL CENTER
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710513	*14)	Acceptance of Ryan White Care Act Title-II Grant in the amount of $25,000 - ACCEPTED
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710510	*15)	Appointment of Medical Staff Membership of Todd Christensen, M.D.; Thomas Larwood, M.D.; and Keven Schmidt, D.O. - APPROVED
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9712140	*16)	Relief of Accountability of Patient Accounts - DISCHARGED KERN MEDICAL CENTER FROM ACCOUNTABILITY OF 2,283 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $1,300,257.60 AND ASSIGN 2,232 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $1,232,689.81 TO COLLECTION AGENCIES
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711940	*17)	Resolution Honoring and Commending Dr. Hal Burton Stewart, III, Director of Pharmacy Services, upon his retirement after 27 years of service to the County of Kern - ADOPTED RESOLUTION; REFERRED TO BOARD OF TRADE FOR PREPARATION
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979921	*18)	Request for Authorization for Kern Medical Center to submit an application for Title III-C funds for FY 1997 through FY 2001 Planning Cycle for Greater Bakersfield and South East Desert Program Areas - APPROVED
		MENTAL HEALTH
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711130	*19)	Proposed "Golden Handshake" retirement for one Mental Health System Administrator II position effective August 2, 1997, and deletion of one Mental Health System Administrator II position effective August 2, 1997 - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-076; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979230	*20)	Agreement amendment with KCEOC, Inc. for FY 1996-97 in an amount not to exceed $119,827.00 (decrease due to loss of Drug/Medi-Cal funding and change in SSI eligibility requirements) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 115-97
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979230	*21)	Agreement amendment with Ebony Counseling Center, Inc. for FY 1996-97 in an amount not to exceed $435,361.00 (decrease in Drug/Medi-Cal revenue and increase in Federal funding) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 116-97
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979230	*22)	Agreement amendment with Turning Point, Inc. for FY 1996/97 in an amount not to exceed $82,078.00 (decrease in Medi-Cal productivity) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 117-97
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979230	*23)	Agreement amendment with Catholic Social Services, Inc. for FY 1996-97 in an amount not to exceed $73,916.00 (increase in funding levels and services) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 118-97
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979230	*24)	Agreement amendment with Desert Counseling Clinic, Inc. for FY 1996-97 in an amount not to exceed $1,141,917.00 (decrease in Drug/Medi-Cal revenue) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 119-97
		OFFICE ON AGING
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 978384	*25)	Office on Aging Needs Assessment - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED OFFICE ON AGING TO TRANSMIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AS PART OF THE PLANNING PROCESS IN PREPARATION OF THE FY 1997/98 THROUGH 2000/01 AREA PLAN TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING
		PARKS AND RECREATION
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979359	*26)	Revision to Golf Course Policy for the three (3) County golf courses to clarify existing policies governing play, No Fiscal Impact - APPROVED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979486	*27)	Five-Year Agreement with Olcese Water District to purchase water for Kern River County Park at the rate in effect for the Rio Bravo Service area of the District (currently 70.3 cents per 100 cubic feet), No Fiscal Impact - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 120-97
Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 978887 (4671)	28)	Proposed enactment of urgency ordinance amending Section 13.04.150 of Chapter 13.04 of the Kern County Ordinance Code relating to Park Security Officers, No Fiscal Impact - WAIVED READING; ENACTED URGENCY ORDINANCE; REFERRED TO PARKS DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE REPORT TO THE BOARD REGARDING USE OF EXTRA-HELP PARK RANGERS FOLLOWING THE HOLIDAYS AND HIGH USE PERIODS
		SHERIFF
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 979999 (11082)	*29)	Appropriation of unanticipated revenue in the amount of $56,916.00 in Grant Funding from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to develop a Regional Node to the Gang Reporting, Evaluation and Tracking System (G.R.E.A.T.) - APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,916.00 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,916.00 FROM GENERAL FUND #00001 ACCOUNT 1970 APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO BUDGET UNIT 2210
Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711106	*30)	Request for authorization and budget transfer of $1000.00 provided by the Kern Council of Governments to fund the Kern County Sheriff's Department's Bicycle Safety Rodeo - APPROVED THE APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM SHERIFF'S CSU TRUST FUND #22143 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1000.00 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AUTHORIZED BUDGET TRANSFER OF $1000.00 FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO SHERIFF'S BUDGET UNIT 2210
WITH- DRAWN 9711107	*31)	Retroactive travel request for Commander Chris Davis to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the 1997 International Security Exposition, March 12, 1997, through March 13, 1997 -
		MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711106	32)	Budget Transfers - APPROVED #163 THROUGH #165
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711107	33)	Travel Requests (out-of-state) - APPROVED R. DAVIS, D. HICKS, AND T. THORP, TO LAS VEGAS, NV; J. SILLIMAN TO HONOLULU, HAWAII
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9711108	34)	Minutes for week of February 18, 1997 - APPROVED
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz	35)	Miscellaneous Letters and Documents - FILED
Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz	36)	Departmental referrals by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED
		CLOSED SESSION
		County Administrative Office
WITH- DRAWN 9710064	36A)	Request for Closed Session regarding Meet and Confer with Kern Law Enforcement Association, Kern County Firefighters Union, Kern County Public Employees Association, Kern Prosecutors Association, and Kern Faculty Association -
		County Counsel
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710064 (9624)	37)	Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit or proceeding formally initiated entitled Connie Vannoy by Jean Courtney, Guardian ad Litem v. Kern Regional Center, et al., KCSC Case No. 213497. (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) -
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710064 (9624)	38)	Request for closed session regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)(3)(A) -
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab-Pz 9710064 (9624)	39)	Request for closed session regarding significant exposure to litigation (one case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C) -
		RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION; RECESSED TO 2:00 P.M.
		___________________________________ Clerk of the Board
		___________________________________ Chairman, Board of Supervisors

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997

2:00 P.M.
BOARD RECONVENED

Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra
ROLL CALL: Four Present; One Absent: Supervisor Perez
*CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION
BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS AFTER EACH ITEM
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT
S.D. #3
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
972703
*40) Proposed removal of old terminal building at Meadows Field Airport to allow Federal Express Corporation to expand their facility (no cost) - APPROVED
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9710510
*41) Proposed Agreement with O'Melvany & Myers LLP, Bond Counsel, re Review of Health Care Financing and Responses to RFP for affiliation with Kern Medical Center, in an amount not to exceed $11,500.00 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 121-97
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
979379
*42) Proposed Amendment 3-97 to County Administrative Procedures Manual Chapter 1 concerning quarterly reports on marketing and business related expenses and Chapter 8 concerning the budget process - APPROVED
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
979383
(10220)
*43) Request for Qualifications: Program to Assist the County of Kern in Purchasing Pooled Electrical Power (from 2/4/97, 2/25/97 and 3/11/97) - APPROVED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO EVALUATE BIDS AND SELECT CONTRACTOR FOR RECOMMENDATION TO YOUR BOARD
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
976363
*44) Agreement for Construction of Golden Valley Produce Public Infrastructure Improvements pursuant to County's Economic Incentive Policy - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 122-97
Legislative Matters
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711190
*45) Report re Kern County Valley Floor Habitat Conservation Plan Funding Proposal in the Proposed 1997-1998 State Budget - RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-077 IN SUPPORT OF 1997-1998 STATE BUDGET FUNDING REQUEST; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CORRESPONDENCE TO APPROPRIATE LEGISLATORS
General Services Division
S.D. #2
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711975
*46) (8920.40931) Request for subcontractor substitution for the Ben Austin Greenfield Senior Center Improvements - FOUND THAT EVANS PLUMBING FAILED TO EXECUTE A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH JTS CONSTRUCTION; APPROVED SUBSTITUTION OF CO-OPP PLUMBING FOR PLUMBING PORTION OF CONTRACT
S.D. #3
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9712314
*47) Plans and specifications for the Sheriff's Department Building "F" Recarpet - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15301(a); AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REQUISITION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9712318
*48) (1650.7272) Plans and specifications for North of the River Veterans Memorial Building Lighting Retrofit - APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REQUISITION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
S.D. #5
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9712068
*49) (1960.8137) Change Order No. 4 for Arvin Library, providing for an increase of $5,257.02 and allowing additional time (from 3/11/97) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711915
*50) (8211.8355) Change Order No. 4, providing for an increase of $7,095.00 for the Kern Medical Center Surgical Facility Addition - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
All S.D.'s
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
979757
*51) Report re Fleet Services Car Washing Services - RECEIVED AND FILED
COUNTY COUNSEL
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711190
52) Report on referral regarding local official notification of testing chemical or biological agents on human subjects - JOHN CAMPBELL AND TERRENCE STEVEN HEARD; RECEIVED AND FILED

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Community Development Department
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9710511
*53) Environmental Clearance Certification, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Request for Release of Funds (RROF) for a HOME Program Project with Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) to Construct the Arvin Village Apartment Complex in Arvin, California - APPROVED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR OF THE CDPD TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION TO HUD; CONCURRED WITH THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DOCUMENTED BY THE CITY (AS LEAD AGENCY UNDER CEQA) IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS PROJECT

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Engineering and Survey Services
S.D. #1
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711946
*54) Tract Map 5526 Unit 2, north side of Norris Road, 1/4 mile east of Calloway Drive, northwest Bakersfield; release of Faithful Performance Security for street, water and sewer 1-Year guarantee period; Norris Road Venture - RELEASED THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AMENDED LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER NBS201511, ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,770
S.D. #3
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711812
*55) Parcel Map No. 9851, release of lien - AUTHORIZED RECORDATION OF RELEASE OF LEIN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Roads Department
All S.D.'s
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
979565
*56) Certification of Compliance with Federal Transit Administration Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Program Regulations - AUTHORIZED ROADS DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE AND FILE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION UNDER FTA REGULATIONS
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9712319
*57) Contract No. 96024, Plans, Specifications, and Notice to Contractors for Construction on Renfro Road between Johnson Road and State Highway 58, STPL-5950(048) - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15302(c); AUTHORIZED ROADS TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED ROADS TO PUBLISH PURSUANT TO SECTION 20392 OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS CODE; BID OPENING DATE IS TO BE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997, 11:00 A.M.

S.D. #4
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
979386
*58) Special Event Permit for Frazier Down Hill Derby from H.J. Schmeling, May 26, 1997, on Mt. Pinos Way between Monterey Trail and Fresno Trail - MADE FINDING THAT EVENT WOULD NOT RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC; THAT THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT EVENT WOULD LEAD TO BREACH OF PEACE, RIOT OR OTHER DISORDERLY CONDUCT; THAT EVENT WOULD NOT CONFLICT WITH OTHER PERMITS GRANTED; THAT TEMPORARY CLOSURE IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF PERSONS; APPROVED

S.D. #3 & #5
WITH-
DRAWN
9712297
*59) Contract No. 97005, Accept Low Bid for Construction of Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting System on East Brundage Lane at Fairfax Road, CML 5950(096) (from 3/11/97) -

WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
ALL S.D.'s
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
977727
*60) Agreement for Consultant Services for Development of a Musical Image with Impact Media Images, LLC, Funding $2,350 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 123-97

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997
Pr-Mc
4 Ayes
1 Ab/Pz
9711170
*61) Proposed ordinance adding subsections (56), (57), (58), (59), (60), (61), (62) and (63) to Section 10.16.041 of the ordinance code of the County of Kern concerning no stopping zones on Oswell Street - ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6377
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
9710520 62) 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
9710609 63) 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]) - NONE

Pr-Mc ADJOURNED TO MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1997 AT 2:00 P.M.

Clerk of the Board

Vice-Chairman, Board of Supervisors

35) MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED
DEPARTMENTAL
Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
979432 A) Revenue Recap Report and Statement of Condition, Budgetary Appropriations as of February 28, 1997
9711028 B) Review of Current Internal Controls over Cash and Cash Receipts and Financial Records of the Board of Trade
Local Agency Formation Commission
9710505 C) Proceeding No. 1213 in the matter of City of Bakersfield: Annexation No. 391 (Greenlawn Cemetery) Resolution No. 97-03 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505 D) Proceeding No. 1214 in the matter of City of Shafter: Annexation No. 68 Resolution No. 97-04 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505 E) Proceeding No. 1222 in the matter of City of Tehachapi: Annexation No. 69 Resolution No. 97-05 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505 F) Special Meeting on March 12, 1997 re Commissioner's Workshop (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Planning Department
9712079
(8887)
G) Kern County Home Rule Program Status Report (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9712320 H) Letter to Mr. Christopher Rush re Enviromental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact, Purge and Clean Cylinders and Cable Installation for Precision Impact Range Area and Multiple Threat Emitter Simulators at Edwards AFB, California (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Resource Management Agency
9712165 I) Status Report on SB 1299 Draft Regulations and Application to the State to be designated a Permit Consolidation Zone (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9711940 J) Memorandum re Commendation Letters received by RMA Personnel (Copy to each Supervisor)
Sheriff's Department
9711247 K) Letter re Demonstration of new Automated Crime Report System (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Miscellaneous
9711450 L) Memorandum from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District re Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Attendance Records (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
977460 M) Letter from Office of Historic Preservation, Department of Parks and Recreation re listings of Errea House and Shafter Research Station properties to be considered by the State Historical Resources Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
9710220 N) Letter from PG&E re Notice of Filing for Changes in Core Transport Gas Rates (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, General Services and County Counsel)
9711940 O) Letter of appreciation to the Board of Supervisors from Birdie Hearron (Copy to each Supervisor)
978199 P) Fact Sheet from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention re Juvenile Firesetting and Arson (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Probation)
978199 Q) Board of Corrections Information Bulletin 97-2 re Juvenile Crime Enforcement and Accountability Challenge Grant (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Probation)
9712039 R) Invitation to California Elected Women's Association for Education and Research breakfast at CSAC Legislative Conference (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505 S) Letter from City of Bakersfield, Office of the City Attorney re Chester No. 3 Annexation No. 393, LAFCO Proceeding No. 1220 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9711940 T) Letter from Greater Bakersfield Ministries re 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting (Copy to each Supervisor)
9711190 U) Letter from Lee P. Farrell and Bulletin from Committee to Restore the Constitution re Remedy to Monetary Crisis (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
36) LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED
978778 A) Applications for Alcohol Beverage Licenses from Billy Lee Dye, 319 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93312; Delores J. Jordan, 19378 HWY 178, Onyx, CA 93255; Tacos Mexico Lindo, 1501 S. Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307; The Old Hacienda, 5303 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 - REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO,County Counsel)
979449 B) Letter and Publication from Senator K. Maurice Johannessen re FEMA 1995 flood recovery problems - REFERRED TO CAO (Copy to each Supervisor, General Services and Office of Emergency Services)
9711900 C) Summons in a Civil Action in the matter of Juan Francisco Valdez Barreras, Noemi Baca Martinez and Leodegario Alvarez a minor by and through his guardian ad Litem, Delores B. Rivera vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900 D) Claim in the matter of Deborah French vs Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900 E) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Patrick Gonzalez vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900 F) Claim in the matter of Victor Melendez vs Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900 G) Claim in the matter of Kim S. Mellinger, Jeffrey S. Mellinger, Angela Mellinger and Samantha Mellinger vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)

		TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
		2:00 P.M.
		BOARD RECONVENED
		Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra ROLL CALL: Four Present; One Absent: Supervisor Perez
		CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK () WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION
		BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS AFTER EACH ITEM
		DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
		AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT
		S.D. #3
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 972703	*40)	Proposed removal of old terminal building at Meadows Field Airport to allow Federal Express Corporation to expand their facility (no cost) - APPROVED
		COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710510	*41)	Proposed Agreement with O'Melvany & Myers LLP, Bond Counsel, re Review of Health Care Financing and Responses to RFP for affiliation with Kern Medical Center, in an amount not to exceed $11,500.00 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 121-97
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979379	*42)	Proposed Amendment 3-97 to County Administrative Procedures Manual Chapter 1 concerning quarterly reports on marketing and business related expenses and Chapter 8 concerning the budget process - APPROVED
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979383 (10220)	*43)	Request for Qualifications: Program to Assist the County of Kern in Purchasing Pooled Electrical Power (from 2/4/97, 2/25/97 and 3/11/97) - APPROVED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO EVALUATE BIDS AND SELECT CONTRACTOR FOR RECOMMENDATION TO YOUR BOARD
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 976363	*44)	Agreement for Construction of Golden Valley Produce Public Infrastructure Improvements pursuant to County's Economic Incentive Policy - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 122-97
		Legislative Matters
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711190	*45)	Report re Kern County Valley Floor Habitat Conservation Plan Funding Proposal in the Proposed 1997-1998 State Budget - RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-077 IN SUPPORT OF 1997-1998 STATE BUDGET FUNDING REQUEST; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CORRESPONDENCE TO APPROPRIATE LEGISLATORS
		General Services Division
		S.D. #2
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711975	*46)	(8920.40931) Request for subcontractor substitution for the Ben Austin Greenfield Senior Center Improvements - FOUND THAT EVANS PLUMBING FAILED TO EXECUTE A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH JTS CONSTRUCTION; APPROVED SUBSTITUTION OF CO-OPP PLUMBING FOR PLUMBING PORTION OF CONTRACT
		S.D. #3
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9712314	*47)	Plans and specifications for the Sheriff's Department Building "F" Recarpet - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15301(a); AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REQUISITION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9712318	*48)	(1650.7272) Plans and specifications for North of the River Veterans Memorial Building Lighting Retrofit - APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED GENERAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REQUISITION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
		S.D. #5
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9712068	*49)	(1960.8137) Change Order No. 4 for Arvin Library, providing for an increase of $5,257.02 and allowing additional time (from 3/11/97) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711915	*50)	(8211.8355) Change Order No. 4, providing for an increase of $7,095.00 for the Kern Medical Center Surgical Facility Addition - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
		All S.D.'s
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979757	*51)	Report re Fleet Services Car Washing Services - RECEIVED AND FILED
		COUNTY COUNSEL
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711190	52)	Report on referral regarding local official notification of testing chemical or biological agents on human subjects - JOHN CAMPBELL AND TERRENCE STEVEN HEARD; RECEIVED AND FILED
		RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Community Development Department
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710511	*53)	Environmental Clearance Certification, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Request for Release of Funds (RROF) for a HOME Program Project with Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) to Construct the Arvin Village Apartment Complex in Arvin, California - APPROVED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR OF THE CDPD TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION TO HUD; CONCURRED WITH THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DOCUMENTED BY THE CITY (AS LEAD AGENCY UNDER CEQA) IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS PROJECT
		RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Engineering and Survey Services
		S.D. #1
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711946	*54)	Tract Map 5526 Unit 2, north side of Norris Road, 1/4 mile east of Calloway Drive, northwest Bakersfield; release of Faithful Performance Security for street, water and sewer 1-Year guarantee period; Norris Road Venture - RELEASED THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AMENDED LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER NBS201511, ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,770
		S.D. #3
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711812	*55)	Parcel Map No. 9851, release of lien - AUTHORIZED RECORDATION OF RELEASE OF LEIN
		RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Roads Department
		All S.D.'s
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979565	*56)	Certification of Compliance with Federal Transit Administration Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Program Regulations - AUTHORIZED ROADS DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE AND FILE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION UNDER FTA REGULATIONS
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9712319	*57)	Contract No. 96024, Plans, Specifications, and Notice to Contractors for Construction on Renfro Road between Johnson Road and State Highway 58, STPL-5950(048) - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15302(c); AUTHORIZED ROADS TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED ROADS TO PUBLISH PURSUANT TO SECTION 20392 OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS CODE; BID OPENING DATE IS TO BE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997, 11:00 A.M.
		S.D. #4
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979386	*58)	Special Event Permit for Frazier Down Hill Derby from H.J. Schmeling, May 26, 1997, on Mt. Pinos Way between Monterey Trail and Fresno Trail - MADE FINDING THAT EVENT WOULD NOT RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC; THAT THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT EVENT WOULD LEAD TO BREACH OF PEACE, RIOT OR OTHER DISORDERLY CONDUCT; THAT EVENT WOULD NOT CONFLICT WITH OTHER PERMITS GRANTED; THAT TEMPORARY CLOSURE IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF PERSONS; APPROVED
		S.D. #3 & #5
WITH- DRAWN 9712297	*59)	Contract No. 97005, Accept Low Bid for Construction of Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting System on East Brundage Lane at Fairfax Road, CML 5950(096) (from 3/11/97) -
		WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
		ALL S.D.'s
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 977727	*60)	Agreement for Consultant Services for Development of a Musical Image with Impact Media Images, LLC, Funding $2,350 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 123-97
		CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997
Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711170	*61)	Proposed ordinance adding subsections (56), (57), (58), (59), (60), (61), (62) and (63) to Section 10.16.041 of the ordinance code of the County of Kern concerning no stopping zones on Oswell Street - ENACTED ORDINANCE G-6377
		PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
9710520	62)	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
9710609	63)	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]) - NONE
Pr-Mc		ADJOURNED TO MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1997 AT 2:00 P.M.
		Clerk of the Board Vice-Chairman, Board of Supervisors

	35)	MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED
		DEPARTMENTAL
		Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
979432	A)	Revenue Recap Report and Statement of Condition, Budgetary Appropriations as of February 28, 1997
9711028	B)	Review of Current Internal Controls over Cash and Cash Receipts and Financial Records of the Board of Trade
		Local Agency Formation Commission
9710505	C)	Proceeding No. 1213 in the matter of City of Bakersfield: Annexation No. 391 (Greenlawn Cemetery) Resolution No. 97-03 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505	D)	Proceeding No. 1214 in the matter of City of Shafter: Annexation No. 68 Resolution No. 97-04 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505	E)	Proceeding No. 1222 in the matter of City of Tehachapi: Annexation No. 69 Resolution No. 97-05 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505	F)	Special Meeting on March 12, 1997 re Commissioner's Workshop (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
		Planning Department
9712079 (8887)	G)	Kern County Home Rule Program Status Report (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9712320	H)	Letter to Mr. Christopher Rush re Enviromental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact, Purge and Clean Cylinders and Cable Installation for Precision Impact Range Area and Multiple Threat Emitter Simulators at Edwards AFB, California (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
		Resource Management Agency
9712165	I)	Status Report on SB 1299 Draft Regulations and Application to the State to be designated a Permit Consolidation Zone (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9711940	J)	Memorandum re Commendation Letters received by RMA Personnel (Copy to each Supervisor)
		Sheriff's Department
9711247	K)	Letter re Demonstration of new Automated Crime Report System (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
		Miscellaneous
9711450	L)	Memorandum from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District re Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Attendance Records (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
977460	M)	Letter from Office of Historic Preservation, Department of Parks and Recreation re listings of Errea House and Shafter Research Station properties to be considered by the State Historical Resources Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
9710220	N)	Letter from PG&E re Notice of Filing for Changes in Core Transport Gas Rates (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, General Services and County Counsel)
9711940	O)	Letter of appreciation to the Board of Supervisors from Birdie Hearron (Copy to each Supervisor)
978199	P)	Fact Sheet from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention re Juvenile Firesetting and Arson (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Probation)
978199	Q)	Board of Corrections Information Bulletin 97-2 re Juvenile Crime Enforcement and Accountability Challenge Grant (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Probation)
9712039	R)	Invitation to California Elected Women's Association for Education and Research breakfast at CSAC Legislative Conference (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9710505	S)	Letter from City of Bakersfield, Office of the City Attorney re Chester No. 3 Annexation No. 393, LAFCO Proceeding No. 1220 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
9711940	T)	Letter from Greater Bakersfield Ministries re 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting (Copy to each Supervisor)
9711190	U)	Letter from Lee P. Farrell and Bulletin from Committee to Restore the Constitution re Remedy to Monetary Crisis (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
	36)	LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED
978778	A)	Applications for Alcohol Beverage Licenses from Billy Lee Dye, 319 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93312; Delores J. Jordan, 19378 HWY 178, Onyx, CA 93255; Tacos Mexico Lindo, 1501 S. Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307; The Old Hacienda, 5303 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 - REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO,County Counsel)
979449	B)	Letter and Publication from Senator K. Maurice Johannessen re FEMA 1995 flood recovery problems - REFERRED TO CAO (Copy to each Supervisor, General Services and Office of Emergency Services)
9711900	C)	Summons in a Civil Action in the matter of Juan Francisco Valdez Barreras, Noemi Baca Martinez and Leodegario Alvarez a minor by and through his guardian ad Litem, Delores B. Rivera vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900	D)	Claim in the matter of Deborah French vs Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900	E)	Summons and Complaint in the matter of Patrick Gonzalez vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900	F)	Claim in the matter of Victor Melendez vs Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
9711900	G)	Claim in the matter of Kim S. Mellinger, Jeffrey S. Mellinger, Angela Mellinger and Samantha Mellinger vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)