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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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