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Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1989
Minutes of the Budget Hearings of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 5:15 p.m., June 6, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medders,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk williams called the roll as follows:
Present:
Mayor Medders,
Absent: None
Councilmembers Anthony, Smith, DeMond,
Ratty, McDermott,
Salvaggio, Peterson
(seated at 6:15 p.m.)
HEARINGS
Oral Report regarding Fiscal Year 1989-90
Operating, Capital Improvement and
Redevelopment Agency Budgets.
John Stinson stated that the Budget is being presented
to Council. This hearing is for public input and the budget will
be presented to the Budget and Finance Committee for review,
which will present a report at the June 14th meeting. The final
Budget will be adopted June 28, 1989.
Operating Budget 1989-90.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for
participation. No protests or objections being received,
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the
portion of the hearing for Council comment.
public
and no
public
Capital Improvements Budget 1989-90.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Dan Crisp, 44 LeBarge, spoke regarding franchise fees
pertaining to the Operating Budget. With regard to the Capital
Improvements Budget, Mr. Crisp spoke regarding traffic signal at
Gosford and White Lane. Mr. Crisp also voiced concern regarding
the intersection of Pin Oak Park and White Lane having no traffic
signal or crosswalks.
John Stinson responded to Mr. Crisp's inquiry that the
amount of franchise tax paid by cable TV is approximately
$405,000.
No further protests or objections being received, and
no one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council comment.
Councilmember Salvaggio requested John Stinson prepare
a list of major Budget issues within the next week.
Community-Wide Improvements Project List.
Dale Hawley advised that items 16, 17 and 18 are new
projects added to the Projects List.
Mayor Medders declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, and no
one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Medders closed the public
portion of the hearing for Council comment.
Councilmember Peterson was seated at 6:15 p.m.
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Councilmember Ratty suggested fees be adjusted so that
maintenance funds are protected, and possibly have a workshop to
discuss fees.
Councilmember
Committee will review
schedule a workshop.
McDermott indicated Urban Development
the fees and will be asking staff to
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember McDermott reminded Council
Saturday is the Walkabout in the vicinity of Harris
unincorporated area regarding annexations.
that this
and Akers
Councilmember Smith asked if there is any way staff
could look into Fairfax and 178 funding from State for an
overpass.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilmember DeMond, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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