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Home My WebLink About08/18/2014� BAKERSFIELD /�/ St�v� Te�� Staff: Steven Teglia Assistant to the City Manager Committee I Terry Maxwe Jacquie Sulli Russell Johns REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Friday, August 18, 2014 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember Terry Maxwell, Chair Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember Russell Johnson City Staff: Alan Tandy, City Manager Steve Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Chris Huot, Assistant to the City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Andrew Heglund, Deputy City Attorney Doug Mclsaac, Community Development Director Additional Attendees: Nick Ortiz, Western States Petroleum Association Tracy Leach, Kern Citizens for Energy Representative from Senator Vidak's Office \ I ' "' _ I_ _ ""' _ I ll_ _ \ I _ _I' _. Legislative and Litigation Comm Agenda Sur Monday, A� 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Efforts to Support Local Oil Companies (Related to Restri< Directives) Assistant to the City Manager Teglia stated that this item was plc agenda by Committee Chair Maxwell, who asked to receive an � the oil industry about the status of their operations and what chc being faced both statewide and locally. Mr. Teglia introducec representative from the Western States Petroleum Association ( Tracy Leach, from Kern Citizens for Energy. Mr. Ortiz reported that Kern County produces, refines and transport� oil in California. The industry is heavily regulated by the Californi Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). SB-4, which was enacted in September, 2013, provides for a ne� structure that governs well stimulation, more commonly known � fracturing, or fracking. The various Petroleum Associations are cc ensuring that all timelines and provisions of the Bill are implemE challenge is that the permanent regulations do not go into effe� 2015, so the language of the Bill is still undergoing revisions. The rec ultimately cover oil and gas development, ground water protectio and endangered species. Mr. Ortiz asked for the City's support on Kern County's efforts to c Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which is a requirement of SB-4. will be conducted by an EIR Consultant who will be sequesterE applicants to ensure impartiality. The report will be very comprer will allow the County to retain local control over all oil and gas ope local water, air district and fish and wildlife agencies will also use tl their permitting needs. The final analysis will be conducted in certc by the agencies that are responsible for the necessary permitting. study of well stimulation, independent of both the industry and r being overseen by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory California Council on Science and Technology. WSPA is collaborating with Tracy Leach of Kern Citizens for Energy, of local leaders and small business owners, who are supportive of t benefits, whether they are jobs, tax revenue or philanthropy. Speci than 50,000 people are employed in the industry, both directly ar . . ,:1L. ...,. I ..... I� ...... .... � � .,... � .... F (h A /l/l/l /l/l/l /l/l/l A �.I �.1:1: ,.., ... �..I I. , ..... ,.....� 1L. �..... (h A Legislative and Litigation Comm Agenda Sur Monday, A� Statewide campaigns are underway to educate the public. Committee member Johnson recused himself from any further disc� Committee member Sullivan voiced her support to join the coalition Committee Chair Maxwell asked Deputy City Attorney Heglunc support for the coalition might cause any problems for the City. Mr. Heglund said he would research the information in more suggested that a resolution would be the formal method of suK County in their efforts. City Manager Tandy asked if consideration had been given to that would object to the oil industry's efforts. Mr. Ortiz noted that all opposing viewpoints and comments considered, such as those from the agricultural and environmental i Ms. Leach reported that there has been at least one farming op has signed on in support. Others will be approached, such as Grir Bolthouse Farms. Committee Chair Maxwell requested that a sample resolution be the Committee for discussion at the next meeting. Once the langu put in final form, the resolution can be forwarded to the full discussion and approval. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee member Sullivan said she looks forward to further discussion on 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.