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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/02 MINUTES JOINT SPCL MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2002 City Host City Hall Council Chambers 1501 Truxtun Avenue - 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING INVOCATION by Rev. Sara Haldeman-Scarr, Church of the Brethren FLAG SALUTE by Mahogany Blank, 4~ Grade Student, Van Horn Elementary School 3. ROLL CALL Bakersfield City Council Present: Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan Absent: None Kern County Board of Supervisors Present: Absent: Chairman Perez, Supervisors McQuiston, Patrick, Peterson, Parra None 4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL 5. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE PEREZ 6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS The following individuals spoke regarding the location of the High Speed Rail Station: Dave Cross; Graham Kaye- Eddie; Herman Ruddell, Downtown Business and Property Owners Association; Kenneth Hersh; Marvin Dean, Southeast Business and Property Association; and Mike Hayes. Pauline Larwood, Smart Growth Coalition, spoke regarding the General Plan Update and possibility of reviewing environmental documents. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California, March 18, 2002 - Page 2 BUSINESSITEMS High Speed Rail Station Terminal Location. - Joint Agenda Item Alan Tandy, City Manager, introduced Jack LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director, who gave a computer presentation and provided written material. Scott Jones, County Administrative Officer, introduced Craig Pope, Kern County Roads Commissioner, who presented the County's view on this issue. Councilmember Maggard requested City and County staff begin the process of evaluation of the EIR as soon as possible. Supervisor McQuiston requested more time to review information. Councilmember Couch requested staff provide the Board of Supervisor with a copy of the KTF Study, Kern COG Study and Business Plan. Use of STIP Funds for Roadway Rehabilitation - City Agenda Item. Alan Tandy, City Manager, introduced Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, who gave a computer presentation and provided written material. Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt staff recommendation to approve the $20 million reallocation of Westside Parkway ROW savings for street rehabilitation and discuss proposal for dedicating 10% of future metro area STIP funds for street rehabilitation and requested staff notify Kern COG of Council action. ACTION TAKEN NAT APPROVED ALL A YES CITY COUNCIL General Plan Adoption Process/Update -JointAgenda Item Alan Tandy, City Manager, introduced Jack Hardisty, City of Bakersfield Development Services Director, who gave an oral report. Scott Jones, County Administrative Officer, introdu,~d Ted James, Kern County Planning Director, who gave an oral report. Bakersfield, California, March 18, 2002 - Page 3 I~, '~ BUSINESS ITEMS continued Couch requested Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director, meet with Mrs. Larwood to respond to her questions regarding Ag policies, strengthening of Downtown and Air Quality component. Councilmember Salvaggio requested City and County staff take into consideration more action items and also provide both agencies with the same information for future meetings. Motion by Couch to accept report and implement recommendations to endorse the process for adoption. Kern County Museum - "History for the Future Campaign" -County Agenda Item Scott Jones, County Administrative Officer, introduced Carola Rupert-Enriquez, President, Kern County Museum Foundation, who gave a report, provided written material and a video presentation. Airport Terminal - Status Report - County Agenda Item Scott Jones, County Administrative Officer, introduced Ray Bishop, Director of Airports, who gave a status report and provided written information. Coordinating Roadway Improvements - City Agenda Item Alan Tandy, City Manager, introduced Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, who provided a brief update. Schedule for 2002 Joint Meetings - Joint Agenda Item Alan Tandy, City Manager, reported both agencies have discussed future meeting dates and recommends September 9, 2002 for the next regular meeting, and reserving June 17, 2002 and December 2, 2002 contingent upon circumstances necessitating the need for those meetings to occur. Motion by Councilmember Couch to adopt recommendation. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED ALL A YES CITY COUNCIL NAT NAT NAT APPROVED ALL A YES Motion by Supervisor Peterson, seconded by APPROVED Supervisor Patrick, to adopt recommendation, ALL A YES ~' ~ Bakersfield, California, March 18, 2002 - Page 4 10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS Supervisor Patrick stated it was a pleasure being here and acknowledged her staff members Stephanie Lynch and Betty Erickson. Supervisor Peterson stated it was a pleasure to be here and looks forward to the next meeting. Supervisor McQuinston stated it would be beneficial to share administrative reports and information to review both sides of every issue and would like to receive the information 72 hours in advance. Councilmember Sullivan thanked Council and Supervisors for working together for the benefit of our community. Councilmember Maggard requested respective staff assist Council and Supervisors to be on the same page on issues; commended Craig Pope, Road Commissioner; and looks forward to additional information regarding the maintenance facility. Councilmember Carson thanked Supervisors, Councilmembers, and staff for this meeting. Salvaggio stated he appreciates this meeting and assured those who have contacted him, that he has been in contact with Supervisor Perez who is working hard to provide a traffic signal at Taft Highway and Highway 99; also thanked Supervisor Peterson for appointing him to the Kern County Water Resources Committee. Councilmember Benham thanked everyone who participated tonight. Councilmember Couch thanked the Board of Supervisors and staff. Councilmember Hanson also thanked everyone. ACTION TAKEN CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE PEREZ Chairman Perez thanked the City for continued hospitality and stated it's a pleasure to join forces to address City/County issues. 10. Bakersfield, California, March 18, 2002 - Page 5 CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL Mayor Hall extended appreciation to the Board of Supervisors and stated it's good to see enhancements made and willingness to do things, which will be advantageous to everyone. ACTION TAKEN 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. MAYOR'of the City of Bakersfi~d,--C'A ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offic~Cl~rk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 7~4