HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1990 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, January 23, 1990
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers
of City Hall at 6:00 p.m., January 23, 1990.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Councilmembers Edwards, DeMond, Smith (seated at
6:25), Brunni (seated at 6:05),
McDermott (seated at 6:05), Peterson,
Salvaggio
Absent: None
WORKSHOP
Mr. John Stinson, Assistant to the City Manager,
stated that this is the Pre-Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year
1990-91. The purpose is to provide an overview of budget
issues facing the City.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Mr. John Stinson reviewed highlights of the recently
completed survey for the City-wide Park District.
Mr. Paul Dow reviewed the issue of
pay for parks. He proposed the City
Maintenance District.
funding methods to
form a City-Wide
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. John Stinson stated
that staff will be meeting with the Park Committee to discuss
further the park maintenance district and coming back to
Council with recommendations.
SPACE NEEDS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
Mr. John Stinson introduced City Manager Dale Hawley
to begin the Public Safety and Public Services Capital
Improvements Workshop.
City Manager Dale Hawley provided an overview of
Space Needs for City departments and introduced Fire Chief
Dennis Needham to provide some short-term and long-range
capital improvement needs for the Bakersfield City Fire
Department.
Fire Chief Dennis Needham provided a history of the
Bakersfield City Fire Department and reviewed the space needs
issues.
Chief Robert Patterson provided a review of the
history of the Bakersfield Police Department's growth and
reviewed the space needs issues.
Public Works Director Ed Schulz
the space needs issues of the City Hall
Public Works Services.
provided a review of
Administration and
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CAPITAL INPRO~EMEI~ FINANCING
Mr. John Stinson introduced Finance Director Greg
Klimko to speak about Capital Improvements Financing.
Finance Director Greg Klimko reviewed two available
methods for financing capital facilities.
City Manager Dale Hawley provided a summary of the
space needs issues by stating:
" to maintain our level of service, we
need the employees and we have to have
space to put them in. These space needs
are primarily public safety related--Fire,
Police, Building Safety. We must plan for
the future. As Chief Patterson indicated,
even if we are successful in implementing
the plan now, it will be several years
before we can occupy or utilize the
proposed capital improvements. The City is
in competition with other public agencies
for capital improvement funding, so it is
necessary that we act decisively and
proactively to meet its needs so service
levels can be maintained. In the near
future, at a regular Council meeting, I
will be recommending that the City hire a
public opinion and marketing firm to
determine the level of voter support for a
bond and to identify the major issues and
concerns the public may have concerning the
proposed bond projects."
Mr. John Stinson spoke regarding adequate staffing to
maintain existing levels of service.
Mr. John Stinson introduced Public Works Director Ed
Schulz to comment on Road Funding.
Public Works Directoc Ed Schulz spoke of the
difficulties faced in financing the need to construct new
infrastructure and maintain the existing infrastructure for our
street and highway system.
Economic Development Director Jake Wager reviewed the
Central District Development Agency's cash flow.
Mr. Paul Dow provided a review of the background and
the future of solid waste management and recycling.
Personnel Director Sue Whitfield provided a review of
the Health Care Issues.
Assistant Planning Director Stan Grady provided a
review of the impact of the Transportation Control Requirements
of the California Clean Air Act on the City's Budget.
Planning Director Jack
of Planning Department issues
review process.
Hardisty provided an overview
being reviewed in the budget
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There being no further business to come
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott,
was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
before the
the meeting
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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