HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1976 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, July 2, 1976
Minutes of a recessed meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 12:00 Noon, July 2, 1976.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Executive Session.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session to discuss litigation matters in regards
to the acquisition of the Kern River Water.
New Business.
Approval of Agreement by and between
the City of Bakersfield and Rosedale
Rio-Bravo Water Storage District
amending the Kern River Water Service
Agreement dated August 31. 1961, to
provide for the long-term sale and
delivery of Kern River Water.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Agreement by and
between the City of Bakersfield and Rosedale Rio-Bravo Water
Storage District amending the Kern River Water Service Agreement,
dated August 31, 1961, to provide for the long-term sale and
delivery of Kern River Water, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 6-76, as follows:
"Unemployment Compensation Act Amendments"
The City has been notified by Congressman
Ketchum of certain "Unemployment Compensation
Act Amendments" which have passed the House
Ways and Means Committee. HR 10210 proposes
to increase the amount of employer contribution
towards unemployment insurance from 5% to 7%
on wages of employees up to $8,000. The bill
also blankets in states and local governments.
The City has never paid into the unemployment
fund money for unemployment compensation.
HR 10210, if enacted into law, would create a
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financial obligation on the City of around
$400,000 annually. This is based upon 700
employees plus part-time and temporary help.
The amount would continue to rise whenever
additional employees are added to the work
force. The amount the County would pay would
be approximately $3,350,000 annually. Other
local government entities would likewise have
to pay into the fund.
The amount of local taxes which will have to
be raised in order to meet the requirements of
HR 10210 is considerable.
HR 10210 is scheduled for debate on the floor
any time after July 19, 1976. Congressman
Ketchum will at that time introduce amendments
seeking to delete from HR 10210 those provisions
relating to state and local governments.
The Legislative Committee recommends vigorous
opposition to HR 10210 and also support for
Congressman Ketchum's amendments to the bill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Legislative Report
No. 6-76 regarding "Unemployment Compensation Act Amendments," was
approved and the Mayor was requested to prepare the necessary
communications expressing the Council's vigorous opposition to
HR ]0210 and also support Congressman Ketchum's amendments to the
bill.
Executive Session.
The Council recessed to an Executive Session for the
purpose of meeting with Mr. Nicholas Counter, City's Labor Negotiator
to discuss labor negotiations.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:25 P.M.
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