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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/2014� BAKERSFIELD /�'/ StP�vPi TP��t;a� Staff: Steven Teglia Assistant to the City Manager Committee M Terry Maxwell Jacquie Sulliv Russell Johnsc REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Monday, September 22, 2014 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 The meeting was called to order at 12:02 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 Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst - City Manager's Office Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant - City Manager's Office Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney Andrew Heglund, Deputy City Attorney Debbie Scanlan, Development Associate - Community Developmen Additional Attendees: f1 "" " -I" " I1 ' '"'_ 1' -" "_l Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Sept� 2. ADOPT AUGUST 18, 2014 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was adopted as submitted. Committee member Johnson absta vote, as he did not attend the entire meeting in August. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion reqardinq a Resolution in Support of the Local Oil and G Committee member Johnson recused himself from the discussic conflict. City Attorney Gennaro introduced the draft resolution that had been the last Committee meeting. Both Committee Chair Maxwell an� member Sullivan confirmed that it addressed the goals of the Commi The two Committee members unanimously agreed to forward the d to the full Council for approval on October 22, 2014. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion reqardinq a Resolution in Support of Proposition 13 City Attorney Gennaro introduced the draft resolution that had be by Committee member Johnson at the previous City Council meetin< Committee member Johnson stated that he referred the item c attempts by State legislators to remove Proposition 13 rights from tc believes that it is a benefit by keeping property tax rates low. He mc to forward the draft resolution to the full Council for approval on Octc Committee the City of taxes. Chair Maxwell asked that stronger language be used 1 Bakersfield supports the spirit of Proposition 13, which City Attorney Gennaro suggested that it can be added as the thi clause, and the Committee agreed. The motion was unanimously approved. Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Sept� resolution outlining the specific details to be followed. An alternativE direct staff from the Community Development Department to crea policy that would be followed whenever an application was receive� Assistant to the City Manager Teglia reported on another memo tr included in the meeting packet, providing supplemental commei overview from the Community Development perspective. Public Speaker, Steve Montgomery said that one advantage of the � when property owners receive a financial incentive to maintain histo it benefits the community as a whole by creating a better visual � area, and, therefore, maintaining individuality. Public Speaker, Brady Bernhart voiced his support for the Mills Act. great incentive program for property owners to maintain their pro long term, and that it should be made available to them. Committee member Johnson asked if the owners of the properties meeting material would ultimately request to participate in the progr� City Manager Tandy said that if the City Council adopts an ordi property owners would be notified and given the option. Committee member Johnson asked how the City's property tax reve affected if those property owners did participate in the program. City Manager Tandy said that he did not believe there would be reduction, as some are already tax exempt. City Attorney Gennaro noted that there would be an administrative in the process, which might dissuade some property owners from par� Committee member Johnson asked if comparable cities had beer determine if they have implemented the program; and if they ha were impacted by it. Assistant to the City Manager Teglia noted that staff had providec background on the Mills Act for discussion. Should the Comrr additional research would be conducted and provided at a futur meeting. Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Sept� Ms. Scanlan responded that no protection is involved in the Act. It i� for owners of historic properties to qualify for a reduction in taxes. City Attorney Gennaro stated that Deputy City Attorney Rudnick per preliminary research of other cities with similar ordinances, and founc cost recovery fee to be between $300 and $500. Mr. Rudnick reported that there would be a cost for an application on a historic register, if the property is not already designated as suc designation is made, then the property owner could apply to part Mills Act program. If the application is approved, regular inspections which, by statute, are required every five years. Committee member Johnson asked if the use of the property would to its original purpose once it qualified under the program. City Attorney Gennaro said that specific policy would be agreed upc Council, memorialized in an ordinance and/or resolution and then contract with the property owner. She noted that there would c should the property owner desire to dissolve the contract. Committee member Johnson stated that he would like to see morE and discuss the item further. Committee member Sullivan reported that she is in favor of such an Committee Chair Maxwell reported that he regularly receive Downtown business owners, asking about incentives for historic pr requested that staff provide some additional information and draft Committee discussion. The information should include what prograr may have in place, how it may have affected planned capital proje Committee member Johnson added that he would like to know if thE an influx of property owners signing up for the program in other cities. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee member Johnson thanked the other Committee members for v of the draft resolution supporting Proposition 13, and to forward it to the ful for consideration on October 22, 2014.