SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS



BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN



1115 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California



Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 25, 1998



10:00 A.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

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*1) Reappointment of Wayne D. Montgomery as Fourth Supervisorial District Member to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire July 9, 2002 - MADE REAPPOINTMENT
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

























Pe-Pz

All Ayes

2) 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! -



JIM AHL HEARD REGARDING FUND RAISING EFFORTS FOR THE KERN COUNTY BURN SURVIVORS' GROUP; RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENT

BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
3) 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



ASSESSOR-RECORDER

Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*4) Unusual Travel Request for Michael Clark, Departmental Systems Coordinator, to attend IBM AS 400 "Concepts And Facilities" Workshop (Course #S6049) in San Diego, California, from September 14-18, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,710 - APPROVED
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*5) Request from Mountain Meadows Community Services District to change the election of Directors from odd to even numbered years and to consolidate with other elections - AUTHORIZED ELECTIONS DIVISION TO PERFORM THE RELATED SERVICES REQUESTED AND ORDERED THE CONSOLIDATION COMMENCING IN YEAR 2000
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Pz-Pe

All Ayes

6) Request by Supervisor Perez for the Board to adopt a position of opposition on Proposition 9, the Utility Rate Reduction and Reform Act - ROY WEYGAND, PRESIDENT OF KERN COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION; PAUL HERZOG, REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR PROPOSITION 9; STAN SHIRES; DWIGHT ENSOR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON; AND LINDA QUINONES-VAUGHN, PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC AND CALIFORNIANS FOR RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY (CARE), HEARD; ADOPTED POSITION OF OPPOSITION; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN APPROPRIATE CORRESPONDENCE
NOTE: MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENT WAS MADE AT THE 2:00 P.M. SESSION (SEE ITEM NO. 3)
EMPLOYERS' TRAINING RESOURCE
WITH-

DRAWN

7) Notification of anticipated retroactive approval of On-the-Job Training Agreement with Step 2, in an estimated amount of $52,050, for the period May 19, 1998 to November 30, 1998, to be paid by the Department of Human Services using CalWORKs funds -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*8) Proposed Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Education to provide activities that create and support paid internships and work experience for JTPA eligible youth in a California School-to-Career partnership system under 8%-30% State Education Coordination and Grants funds, in an amount of $144,602, for Fiscal Year 1998-99 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 673-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*9) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Fresno Workforce Development to participate in the development of a strategic plan, staff development, training and capacity building for local and regional one-stops within the Central Valley Service Delivery areas, in an amount not to exceed $3,500 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED ETR DIRECTOR TO SIGN
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*10) Proposed Mutual Aid Agreement for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Services with East Kern Airport and Avtel Services, Inc., effective August 25, 1998 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 674-98
HUMAN SERVICES
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*11) Proposed authorization for the Auditor-Controller's Office to reimburse the Department of Human Services' revolving fund in the amount of $57,924.01 and to pay providers of services in the amount of $9,590 - APPROVED
KERN MEDICAL CENTER
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*12) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Business Office Assessment and Support Services with Healthcare Resources Group, Inc. (prior notification August 18, 1998), extending term of agreement to December 31, 1998, in an additional amount not to exceed $280,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 675-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*13) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Professional Local Area Network Consulting Services with Advance Communication and Consultants (prior notification August 18, 1998), from August 1, 1998 to July 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $45,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 676-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*14) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Professional Communication Consulting Services with Advance Communication and Consultants (prior notification August 18, 1998), from August 1, 1998 to July 31, 2000), in an amount not to exceed $45,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 677-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*15) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Professional Dental Services with Mansoor Giliani, D.D.S. (prior notification August 18, 1998), from June 1, 1998 to May 31, 2000, in amount not to exceed $90,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 678-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*16) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Professional Physician Medical Services with Nationwide Medical Services (prior notification August 18, 1998), from June 1, 1998 to May 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 679-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*17) Proposed retroactive approval of Agreement for Professional Interim Registered Nurses Services with Clinical One (prior notification August 18, 1998), from June 1, 1998 to May 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 AT 10:00 A.M.



Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*18) Proposed Professional Medical Services Agreement with John Digges, M.D., from August 31, 1998, to August 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $130,000 annually - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 680-98
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*19) Proposed Agreement with Norman Shapiro, M.D. for provision of professional psychiatric services, from August 25, 1998 to June 30, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $98,600 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 681-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*20) Proposed Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. to provide a full continuum of mental health services for fifteen severely mentally ill County clients in its mental health rehabilitation facility, from September 1, 1998 to August 31, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $657,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 682-98
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*21) Proposed Agreement with Proteus, Inc., for storm damage work with JTPA Title III flood disaster funds, no fiscal impact - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PARKS DEPARTMENT TO SIGN
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*22) Proposed Agreement with Beardsley School District for delinquency prevention services, from September 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $25,596 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 683-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*23) Proposed Agreement with Standard School District for delinquency prevention services, from September 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 684-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*24) Proposed Agreement with Kern County Superintendent of Schools Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership for delinquency prevention services, from September 15, 1998 to September 14, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $140,820 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 685-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*25) Proposed Agreement with Greenfield Union School District and Kern County Superintendent of Schools Substance Abuse Prevention Education Partnership for prevention/truancy reduction services, from September 15, 1998 to September 14, 1999, and proposed addition of one (1) Deputy Probation Officer I/II position for this program, effective September 1, 1998, with funding from Greenfield Union School District and Kern County Superintendent of Schools Substance Abuse Prevention Education Partnership, in an amount not to exceed $67,600 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 686-98; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE; APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,042 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,042 TO PROBATION BUDGET UNIT 2340



Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*26) Submission of Probation Department's 1997-98 Annual Report Itemizing Revenues and Expenditures of the Juvenile Inmate Welfare Fund - RECEIVED AND FILED
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*27) Proposed Agreement with Trustees of the California State University for HIV/AIDS Alternate Test Site, from September 1, 1998 through August 31, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $8,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 687-98
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*28) Request to resubmit grant application to the Rural Health Policy Council, in the amount of $25,000, for a tuberculosis clinic at the Lamont District Office of the Department of Public Health - APPROVED
RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*29) Notice of expiration of terms of office for third and eighth members of the Board of Retirement - DIRECTED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK TO CONDUCT ELECTION FOR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*30) Application to hold a parade, Boron Chamber of Commerce, October 3, 1998 - FOUND THAT THE SHERIFF HAS NOTED HIS APPROVAL ON THE PERMIT AND THAT THE PARADE WILL NOT RESULT IN THE UNDUE OR UNMANAGEABLE OBSTRUCTION OR HINDRANCE OF TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT IS TO BE HELD; WILL NOT LEAD TO BREACH OF THE PEACE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER DISORDERLY OR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT; WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH OTHER PARADES PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PERMITS, AND THAT THE SHERIFF HAS FACILITIES TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE THE PARADE; APPROVED PERMIT; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*31) Expenditure by the Sheriff of Inmate Welfare Funds pursuant to Penal Code Section 4025 for upgrading the video surveillance system at the Ridgecrest Jail complex; Funding: No impact on County General Fund - APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,360 FROM SHERIFF'S INMATE WELFARE FUND #24057 TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES; APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,360 FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES TO SHERIFF'S BUDGET UNIT 2210
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*32) Sheriff's annual report itemizing expenditures of inmate welfare funds - RECEIVED AND FILED
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*33) Progress report with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System - RECEIVED AND FILED
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*34) Treasurer's Pooled Cash Portfolio Summary and Detail Reports, and Cash Receipts and Disbursements - RECEIVED AND FILED
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*35) Proposed Resolution of Sale of Tax-Defaulted Property - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 98-268
VETERAN'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

*36) Proposed Certificate of Compliance for Participation in Fiscal Year 1998-1999 County Subvention Programs and Agreement for Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 688-98
CLOSED SESSIONS



COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Pa-Pe

All Ayes

37) Request for closed session regarding Meet and Confer, KCPA, CCAPE -
COUNTY COUNSEL
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

38) Request for closed session regarding anticipated litigation (one case), significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(E) of Government Code Section 54956.9 -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

38A) Results of closed session regarding anticipated litigation (one case), significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(E) of Government Code Section 54956.9 - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. (ITEM NO. 30)
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

39) Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Garza v. Regents, University of California, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC049523 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

39A) Results of closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Garza v. Regents, University of California, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC049523 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. (ITEM NO. 31)
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

40) Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Airlines Taxation Cases, Judicial Council Proceeding No. 2414 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

40A) Results of closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Airlines Taxation Cases, Judicial Council Proceeding No. 2414 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. (ITEM NO. 32)
Pa-Pe 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, August 25, 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

FORD CITY/TAFT HEIGHTS SANITATION DISTRICT
Pa-Pz All Ayes #1) Purchase Order No. 906236; Raise, Repair and Construct Sewer Manholes, Ford City/Taft Heights Sanitation District - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PER SECTION 15302(C) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; AUTHORIZED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS AND AUTHORIZED THE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY REQUISITION FOR THE PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
2) 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














Pz-Pa

All Ayes

3) 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]) -



MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS ON ITEM #6 FROM AUGUST 25, 1998, 10:00 A.M.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS



AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT

Pa-Pz All Ayes *4) Unusual travel request for David O. Harrison to attend the ASIS 44th Annual Seminar and Exhibits September 12 through September 17, 1998, in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,866 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY



COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE








Pz-Pa

Pz-Pa

All Ayes

5) Proposed Establishment of Bay Networks, Inc., as the County-wide Standard for Network Equipment - ROY WEYGAND, PRESIDENT OF KERNTAX, HEARD



Motion to Approve - MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN



RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENT; CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998, AT 2:00 P.M.

Pa-Pz All Ayes *6) Proposed Ordinance adding Chapter 2.95 to the Kern County Ordinance Code establishing the Mental Health Services Department and creating position of Director of Mental Health Services to serve at the pleasure of the Board; and proposed approval of related job specification - WAIVED READING AND INTRODUCED ORDINANCE; APPROVED JOB SPECIFICATION



Legislative Matters
Pa-Pz All Ayes *7) Proposed Position of Support for Extension of Federal Landfill Gas Tax Credit - ADOPTED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CORRESPONDENCE


COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

General Services



S.D. #5

Pa-Pz All Ayes *8) (1960.8198) Proposed Agreement for Engineering Services with Cornelius Consulting Group, in the amount of $45,000, to provide electrical engineering services for the new Department of Public Health Facility - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 689-98
Pa-Pz All Ayes *9) (1960.8198) Proposed Agreement for Engineering Services with Mechanical Design Concepts, in the amount of $55,000, to provide mechanical and plumbing engineering services for the new Department of Public Health Facility - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 690-98
Pa-Pz

All Ayes

*10) (1960.8198) Proposed Agreement for Engineering Services with Hillman, Biddison & Loevenguth, in the amount of $70,000, to provide structural engineering services for the new Department of Public Health Facility - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1998, AT 2:00 P.M.



All S.D.'s
Pa-Pz All Ayes *11) Proposed addition of two part-time positions in General Services, Communications Division - APPROVED ADDITION OF ONE PART-TIME VIDEO SERVICES TECHNICIAN I/II POSITION AND ONE PART-TIME VIDEO SERVICES PRODUCER POSITION TO BUDGET UNIT 1510; REFERRED TO PERSONNEL TO AMEND DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 8/25/98
Pa-Pz All Ayes *12) Continuation of Local Emergency - EXTENDED LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO-WEEK PERIOD


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Community Development Department

Pa-Pz All Ayes *13) Proposed Consultant Services Contract with Arellano Associates for Assistance Necessary to Complete Federal Empowerment Zone Round II Application - FUNDING: $46,000; CDBG; Budgeted - APPROVED IN SUBSTANTIVE FORM SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY COUNTY COUNSEL; AUTHORIZED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR TO SIGN



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Engineering & Survey Services



S.D. #1

Pa-Pz All Ayes *14) Tract 5611, Unit 4; East Side of Calloway Drive Between Norris Road and Snow Road, Northwest Bakersfield Area; Release of Laborers and Materialmen Security; B & B Builders, Inc. - RELEASED THE LABORERS AND MATERIALMEN LETTER OF CREDIT NO NZS245400, ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,161.00



S.D. #2
Pa-Pz All Ayes *15) Tract No. 5039; Southeast Corner of Felsite Avenue and Clark Street, Rosamond; Release of Claim and Exoneration of Bond; American Motorists Insurance Company (continued from 8/18/98) - APPROVED THE RELEASE OF CLAIM AND EXONERATION OF BOND; AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; RELEASED THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND LABORERS AND MATERIALMEN BOND #3SM79798100, IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,293.00 ($112,195.00 FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND $56,098.00 FOR LABORERS AND MATERIALMEN) AND MONUMENT BOND #3SM79798200 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4025.00 BOTH BONDS UNDERWRITTEN BY AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE COMPANY


S.D. #3
Pa-Pz All Ayes *16) Tract 5606, Unit B; Northwest Corner of Jenkins Road and Hageman Road, Rosedale Area; Release of Laborers and Materialmen Security; Batey Development, Inc. - RELEASED THE LABORERS AND MATERIALMEN LETTER OF CREDIT NO. NZS279696, ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,440.00
S.D. #5
Pa-Pz All Ayes *17) Contract 99008, Plans, Specifications and Notice to Contractors and Subcontractors for Lamont 1998 Flood Repairs - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15304(G); AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING AND SURVEY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED ROADS DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20150 OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; BID OPENING DATE IS TO BE SEPTEMBER 23, 1998, 11:00 A.M., AT 2700 "M" STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
All S.D.'s
WITH-

DRAWN

*18) Request for Proposal for Building Permit Processing System -



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Roads Department



S.D. #1

Pa-Pz All Ayes *19) Proposed Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Improvements to Roadway Adjacent to Existing Public at Grade Crossing for Famoso Road at Mile Post B-292.4, Famoso, Kern County, California (no cost to County) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 691-98
S.D. #2
Pa-Pz All Ayes *20) Contract No. 98008, Contract Change Order No. 1 for Construction on Rosamond Blvd. at Mojave-Tropico Road in the amount of $1,932.74 (increase) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
S.D. #4
Pa-Pz All Ayes *21) Contract No. 99007, Plans, Specifications and Notice to Contractors for Construction of Asphalt Concrete (Windrow Stockpile) on Gun Club Road - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER SECTION 15301(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 SEPTEMBER 9, 1998, 11:00 A.M.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT



S.D. #1

Pa-Pz All Ayes *22) Purchase Order No. 906231; Enlarge Paved Area and Relocate Existing West Fence at McFarland/Delano Transfer Station - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PER SECTION 15301 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; AUTHORIZED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY REQUISITION FOR THE PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
S.D. #2
Pa-Pz All Ayes *23) Purchase Order No. 906235; Grading and Drainage Maintenance at Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PER SECTION 15301 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; AUTHORIZED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PLANS; AUTHORIZED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY REQUISITION FOR THE PURCHASING AGENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL
Pa-Pz All Ayes *24) Budget Transfers - APPROVED #4 THROUGH #8
Pa-Pz All Ayes *25) Travel Requests (Out of State) - APPROVED D. SALTON TO LINCOLN, NB; A. ERENBERG TO SAN ANTONIO, TX; AND K. EMERY TO ATLANTA, GA
Pa-Pz All Ayes *26) Minutes for the Week of June 30, 1998 - APPROVED
Pa-Pz All Ayes *27) Miscellaneous Letters and Documents - FILED
Pa-Pz All Ayes *28) Miscellaneous Departmental Referrals by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED
Pa-Pz All Ayes *29) Claims and Lawsuits filed with and referred by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED
CLOSED SESSION
COUNTY COUNSEL
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

30) Request for closed session regarding anticipated litigation (one case), significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(3)(E) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (from 8/25/98, 10:00 a.m., Item #38) -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

31) Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Garza v. Regents, University of California, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC049523 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) (from 8/25/98, 10:00 a.m., Item #39) -
Pa-Pe

All Ayes

32) Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit entitled Airlines Taxation Cases, Judicial Council Proceeding No. 2414 (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) (from 8/25/98, 10:00 a.m., Item #40) -
Pe-Pa

RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1998 AT 2:00 P.M.



______________________________

Clerk of the Board





______________________________

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

27) MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED
Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
A) Status of the Repair and Demolition Fund
B) Report on Audit Activity by the County Auditor-Controller-County Clerk's Office during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1998
Clerk of the Board
C) Received, certified, and forwarded to Recorder for Recordation as follows:

1) Parcel Map No. 10423 (S.D. 4)

2) Parcel Map No. 10459 (S.D. 1)

3) Parcel Map No. 10526 (S.D. 1)

Community Development Department
D) Rehabilitation Payment Loan, Loan Proceeds Control Account with Trinidad Morales
E) County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-time Home buyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Octavio Rodriguez
F) County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Ruben Robles
G) County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Noelia G. Alvardo and Cornelio G. Alvardo
H) County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Assistance Program with Esperanza Montoya
I) County Loan Agreement, Home Investment Partnerships Program, Owner Rehabilitation Program with Anna L. Orr
County Counsel
J) Response to Minor Audit Findings by the Auditor-Controller Office
Engineering Survey Services
K) Press Release re formation of Planning Group to Address Local Flood Issues (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Local Agency Formation Commission
L) Memo re City of Bakersfield's proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Treasurer and Tax Collector
M) Investment Portfolio Reports
Weights and Measures
N) 1997/98 Annual Statistical Report
Miscellaneous
O) Letter from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP re Safety-Kleen Systems (formerly Laidlaw Environmental Services) preparation of an environmental impact report for the Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) waste classification proposal as part of its Regulatory Structure Update (RSU) (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, County Counsel, Planning and Waste Management)
P) Letter from Department of Social Services re annual review of Emergency Food Assistance Program (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Q) Letter from Assemblyman Roy Ashburn re Senate Bill 1477, streets and highways maintenance, reconstruction and repair from storm damage (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
R) Letter of invitation from California Department of Education to Wendy Wayne to attend California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD), infant/toddler capacity building forums for September 14-16, 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Health Department and Human Services)
S) Letter from Employment Development Department (EDD) re Certification of the Welfare-to-Work (WtW) Local Plan (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Human Services)
T) Letter from California Department of Mental Health re Notification of Approved Community Treatment Facility (CTF) Regulations (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Mental Health)
U) Letter and invitation from Million Youth Movement for Benefit Reception on Thursday, August 20, 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
V) Letter and Agenda of meeting from California High-Speed Rail Authority for August 19, 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning, Roads and County Counsel)
W) Oath of Office from Golden Empire Transit District Board of Directors for Margo Perry (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Auditor-Controller-County Clerk)
X) Transmittal letter to report an illegal or threatened discharge of hazardous waste (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Environmental Health and Fire-Hazardous Material)
Y) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tehachapi approving annexation of territory to the City of Tehachapi identified as Annexation No. 71-Ashe Tract (LAFCO Proceeding No. 1240) (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
Z) Letter from U.S. Department of Agriculture re Public Release of the Draft California Unified Watershed Assessment (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
AA) Information letter re National Emergency Services Directory (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, General services and OES)
BB) National Institute of Justice, newsletter re the Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Communities Program (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO)
CC) PG&E newsletter re Current Issues in the Utility Industry (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and General Services)
28) LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD -APPROVED AND FILED
A) Application for Alcohol Beverage License: Rocky's Pizza, 650 Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA; Sirloins Pub and Grill, 8105 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA; El Puerto Seafood, 2105 Edison Highway, Bakersfield, CA; -REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel)
B) Letter from Angelina Carmen Morosa re failure of the Internal Revenue Service to rebutt and/or refute the factual information referenced within said letters dated February 13, 1998, March 13, 1998, May 2, 1998, May 21, 1998, and June 20, 1998 concerning Puerto Rico's action and notice and demand for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act -REFERRED TO ASSESSOR AND COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Treasurer)
29) CLAIMS AND LAW SUITS FILED WITH AND REFERRED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED
A) Claim in the matter of Cawelo Water District vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
B) Claim in the matter of Joe Dodder vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
C) Claim in the matter of Alex Heredia vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
D) Claim in the matter of Tommie Hurley and Orion Dodge vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
E) Claim in the matter of George Jackson vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
F) Correspondence re claim in the matter of James Jones vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
G) Claim in the matter of James Jones vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
H) Claim in the matter of Homer Keene vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
I) Claim in the matter of Kern Turf Supply, Inc. vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
J) Claim in the matter of Joseph Murphy vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
K) Claim in the matter of Patricia Breeze Pounds vs. Kern County -REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)