HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1989 MINUTES CCBakersfield, California, June 10, 1989
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in Challenger Park at Harris and
Akers Roads at 9:00 a.m., June 10, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Medders, Councilmembers Anthony, DeMond,
Peterson, McDermott,
$alvaggio, Smith
Councilmember Ratty
HARRIS NO. 5 ANNEXATION
Staff reviewed the Contents of the public information
packet to be distributed to the neighborhood. Staff and
Councilmembers also discussed how street lights, crossing guards,
stop signs, signals, sidewalks, sewer and fire hydrants could be
provided in the area.
Councilmember McDermott suggested that various
Councilmembers disperse through the neighborhood as follows:
Mayor Medders - Stacey Street
Councilmember Anthony - Harris Road
Councilmember DeMond - Akers Road
Councilmembers Peterson and Smith - Margalo Avenue
Councilmember McDermott - De Ette Avenue
Councilmembers, citizens and staff joined together in
teams of two to walk through the neighborhood and discuss annexa-
tion with residents.
Council adjourned until 11:30 a.m. Council reconvened
at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the neighborhoods reaction to
annexation.
The issues of most concern to the residents were high
speed traffic, park patrol, traffic control at the intersection
of Harris and Akers Roads, continuity in zoning regulations,
especially the ability to keep animals, and cost of sewer
service.
The Councilmembers felt that most of the residents were
neutral and positive for annexation. Of the residents found
home, it was estimated that 29 percent were not in favor of
annexation, 25 percent were in favor of annexation and 46 percent
were neutral or open to annexation.
Given the results of this canvas~of the neighborhood, it
was agreed to proceed with annexation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember McDermott, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CA
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