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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/04 CC MINUTES275 MINUTES OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2004 City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave. Department Budget Presentation Meeting - 12:00 Noon PREMEETING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Couch, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Maggard, Hanson, Sullivan, Salvaggio Absent: None ACTION TAKEN DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS a. General Government Assistant to the City Manager Darnell Haynes a made computer presentation and provided written materials. Councilmember Hanson requested clarification regarding Workmen's Compensation costs and measures in place to prevent fraudulent claims. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Benham requested staff assist Council with subject matter preparation during the summer for the joint City/County meeting scheduled in September, including: · 1000'- 1500'rule relating to sewers · Issues regarding the south beltway coordination of law enforcement efforts relating to gang and graffiti issues Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the Proposition 218 ballot measure. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding feasibility of a ~ cent sales tax for Police and Fire Departments. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Saivaggio complimented Assistant to the City Manager Haynes on the General Government presentation. NAT Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 2 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued Item 2.a. continued Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding Council Goals. City Manager Tandy responded Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding the permanence of transfers for Assistant City Manager Christensen and Assistant to the City Manager Haynes. City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Salvaggio expressed appreciation for the City Clerk's staff. Vice-Mayor Couch requested Council review and revise stated Council Goals. Vice-Mayor Couch requested staff provide line item information regarding operating costs for the City Council and Mayor's offices. Vice-Mayor Couch requested Council seek means to reduce the Council operating budget. Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the purchase of mobile computer equipment in 2002/2003. Director of Information Technology Trammell responded, Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding capabilities of the City to provide service to the public via the internet. Director of Information Technology Trammell responded. Councilmember Maggard requested staff not cancel anymore Joint City/County meetings. Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding the opening of the Aquatics Center. City Manger Tandy responded. Councilmember Sullivan requested staff invite the McMurtreys to the opening of the Aquatics Center. Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding transportation provided by the City to open City pools. Interim Recreation and Parks Director Christensen responded. Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding Animal Control services. City Manager Tandy responded. Vice-Mayor Couch re-emphasized the necessity of economic restraint during the McMurtrey Aquatic Center Grand Opening. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 3 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS b. Fire Department Fire Chief Fraze made a computer presentation and provided written material. Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding staffing issues. Chief Fraze and City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding staffing of Station 5. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding a plan for implementation of developer fees in the future for the purpose of providing Fire services. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the use of fire stations for 'Safe Havens' for children and unwanted newborns. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding regulations for use of Homeland Security Funds for staffing. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding the joint City/County training facility. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Sullivan complimented the presentation. Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding developers meeting Fire Code requirements and cleanup of contaminated sites. Chief Fraze responded. Councilmember Sullivan requested information regarding fire hydrants. Chief Fraze responded. Vice-Mayor Couch requested the Fire Department coordinate with the County to automatically dispatch a second responding truck to situations that meet pre-determined specifications. ACTION TAKEN NAT 272 Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 4 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued Item 2.b. continued Councilmember Benham requested an analysis to determine if the level of fire and police service are keeping pace with the population growth; if warranted raise development fees to cover costs of providing the necessary level of service in new areas. Councilmember Maggard requested application of development fees be analyzed. City Clerk McCarthy announced item 2.d. would be heard before item 2.c. d. Police Department Chief Matlock introduced Captain Lynn and Assistant Chief Rector, who made a computer presentation and provided written material. Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding staffing levels of the gang unit. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Maggard requested information pertaining to net revenue levels and changes in County administrative costs that are passed on to the City. Councilmember Carson requested information regarding use of Homeland Security Funds. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Salvaggio congratulated Chief Matlock on his impending retirement and complimented Captain Lynn and Assistant Chief Matlock on the presentation. Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding increase of jail booking fees. Chief Matlock and City Manager Tandy responded. Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding graffiti. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Salvaggio requested information regarding an increase in crime statistics. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Hanson requested information regarding quality of life crimes. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Hanson made comments regarding Iow staffing levels. ACTION TAKEN NAT Bakersfield, California May 17, 200 - Page 5 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS continued Item 2.d. continued Councilmember Sullivan requested Chief Matlock contact her requested staff investigate establishing community committees to perform immediate abatement of graffiti and providing them with paint color coordinated to the particular area. Vice-Mayor Couch congratulated Chief Matlock on his upcoming retirement. Councilmember Maggard requested staff provide figures regarding the amount of State spending last year versus this year and the amount of purported cuts made; contrast the figures with the amount of spending for the City in the same time frame. Councilmember Maggard requested information regarding the prosecution of taggers; staff to solicit aide from the District Attorney's office and the presiding judge in impressing upon offenders and the public the severity of the graffiti problem. Councilmember Maggard requested staff reevaluate punitive action measures against taggers and requested staff provide cost analysis regarding strengthening the anti-graffiti program. Councilmember Benham requested information regarding rates of apprehension for graffiti offenders. Chief Matlock responded. Councilmember Benham requested information regarding obtaining grants for the purpose of greffitl removal. Councilmember Benham complimented Chief Matlock on his leadership of the Police Department. c. Development Services Department Development Services Director Hardisty made comments, introduced Planning Director Grady and acting Building Director Leonard who made a computer presentation and provided handouts. Councilmember Maggard requested information on the feasibility of performing area-wide EIRs. Development Services Director Hardisty responded. Vice-Mayor Couch complimented the Planning Department for performing their services in an excellent manner. ACTION TAKEN NAT P, 79 Bakersfield, California May 17, 200- Page 6 3. ADJOURNMENT ACTION TAKEN Vice-Mayor Couch adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offici~Clerk of the City of Bakersfield, California