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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/2014� BAKERSFIELD /�'/ StP�vPi TP��t;a� Staff: Steven Teglia Assistant City Manager Committee M Terry Maxwell Jacquie Sulliv Russell Johnsc REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Monday, November 17, 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 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 Richard Iger, Associate City Attorney Doug Mclsaac, Community Development Director Lt. Rene Chow, Bakersfield Police Department Tammy Davis, Animal Control Supervisor - Bakersfield Police Departm ^ - �- �- ' - r - -- -- � -- -- ^ - - - - � - -- --- - -- 1 " - - - - ' -- 1 - ^ - -- - -- - - - - �l- - ^ - - - - � Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Nov� 2. ADOPT SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Continued Discussion reaardinq the Mills Act Community Development Director Mclsaac presented a slide show brief overview of the Mills Act, which is a State law that was enactec Act allows, but does not require, local governments to enter into c owners of historic resources to provide for the preservation of thosE exchange for a reduction in property taxes. Mandatory terms include that the property must be listed on a nati local register of historic resources; the contract must provide maintenance and preservation of the building or resource; and the � be inspected for compliance at least every five years. The contract has an initial term of 10 years; and on the anniversai year, one additional year is automatically added to the terminatic contract is binding upon any subsequent owner of the resource. can be canceled by either the owner or the City; however, the va property and taxes would revert back to the pre-contract value, anc itself would not terminate until the end of the remaining term. If thE the contract for breach of terms, a penalty of 12.5% of the property' value is assessed against the owner. The County Assessor will use c formula to determine the new valuation of property taxes. The sc base year will range from 40-60�0. The reduction applies proporti� taxing entities. The City has a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Currently, there are listed, although there are many more that would qualify. Nomir placed on the register may be made by the property owners or the The ordinance requires review and approval by the Building Di� alternations. The program is voluntary. The criteria for consideration includes reflecting elements of the identification with an individual or event significant to the City' , , . , � , . , . , , , . . , � , , . Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Nov� Committee member Johnson asked what property tax revenue received for each of the 15 designate properties. Community Development Director said that information would obtained. Committee member Johnson asked how many, of the 15, had � interest in the Mills Act. Community Development Director answered that the owners of thE and Hayden Building are interested. Committee Chair Maxwell stated that several houses in the Oleand plaques in front, and there is a business at 18t" and Q Streets that r also, noting a designation. He asked how those were obtained. Development Associate Scanlan said that the Sunset-Oleander gro� a historical background of the area and prepared the plaques for The Kern Historical Society did the same thing in the Downtown currently working on plaques for other buildings Downtown. Committee Chair Maxwell asked if staff has contacted the Kern Hist to seek their input on the Mills Act. Community Development Director Mclsaac said that staff has plar them. Committee Chair Maxwell asked how many properties have been both of those groups. Development Associate Scanlan said that only the properties desig City Council are listed on the local register. Committee Chair Maxwell said that it is important to reach out to b� encourage a cooperative effort. Community Development Director Mclsaac said that the Historic Commission has been kept apprised of the discussion, and they will ii Historical Society to join the discussion. He noted that increas publicize the Mills Act would potentially generate more interest. Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Nov� City Attorney Gennaro noted that it is difficult to get removed frc environmental reasons, making it a disincentive for the property ov for designation. Any change to the property must be evaluated � historic features are retained. City Manager Tandy also noted that the requirements to be listed or Historic Register can be onerous versus the requirements to be listec register. Committee member Johnson said that if any property owner is interE listed on the local register, he would encourage staff to invite them � in the discussion when the required documents are drafted. If they at this time, he suggested tabling the issue until such time that they c his agreement to inviting the Kern Historical Society to participate in tl Committee member Maxwell asked staff to invite members of the h Society to attend an upcoming meeting of the Historic Preservatior and provide a short presentation on the Mills Act. B. Follow-up Report regarding Spay/Neuter Efforts Assistant to the City Manager Teglia reported that there has bee referral for the Committee to receive an update on the progress < and the incorporation of the shelter to Animal Control services introduced Animal Control Supervisor Davis and SPCA Director Jo� also the Director of the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBAC Mr. Teglia also introduced Police Lieutenant Chow, who oversee Control Division. Lieutenant Chow presented a slide show that overview of staffing, both in the field and at the CBACC; canvas: history of the establishment of the CBACC; and proactive prograrr responsible pet ownership, such as monthly and weekly clinics, mici temporary and remote licensing programs, and the spay/ne� program. New future proactive efforts were also covered. The information detailed statistics from the past year for impounc rescues and the number of animals that had been returned to Statistics from the efforts by Critters without Litters from the past yE disclosed. Assistant to the City Manager Teglia reported that the proactive effoi VPI"V CIIC'('ACCf11I• mr7nv C�At C�WYIAi"C I'1�7VA �nmr�liP�l with thP fAC'illli'AYYI Legislative and Litigation Comr Agenda S� Monday, Nov� There were no public comments. Committee member Sullivan said that she was very encouraged k She directed staff create a brochure that would be distributed, listin educational information about the leash law and other aspects of re ownership. Assistant to the City Manager Teglia reported that educational effc place at the shelter, schools, by Crime Prevention staff at Neighbo meetings, at the clinics, and by Critters without Litters. SPCA and CBACC Director Johnson said that counseling is providE adoption process and when a dog is returned to their owner. Assistant to the City Manager Teglia noted that the success of the pi not be possible without the efforts of the dedicated volunteers. �'� mentioned Ms. Keogh, who volunteers at the clinics and the CBACC. Committee Chair Maxwell asked how relations were going with the SPCA and CBACC Director Johnson replied that the working relati positive; both staffs cooperatively collaborate on a regular basis. Committee Chair Maxwell stated that one of the most positive thing� from the separation from the County is that there are now two succE one on each side of town. He added that staff provided a great rep 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee member Sullivan requested that staff provide a report to th� regarding the issue of squatters. City Attorney Gennaro said that her office would provide a report at a futur� Committee Chair Maxwell said he liked the idea of creating a brochure fc as it would be similar to the brochure that is being distributed related to systems. He thanked the other Committee members and staff for doing a good jok of the issues that came before them.