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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/02 MINUTES JOINT SPCL l l l SPECIAL MEETING 1. FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County Host Board of Supervisors Chambers 1115 Truxtun Avenue Special Meeting - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ACTION TAKEN Bakersfield City Council Present: Absent: Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Salvaggio, Carson, Benham, Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan None Kern County Board of Supervisors Present: Absent: Chairman Perez, Supervisors McQuiston, Patrick, Parra None 3. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE A. PEREZ 4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS A. Tom Fallgatter, requested the City and County Intergovernmental Relations Committee explore the feasibility of forming a Metropolitan Planning Agency/Commission to coordinate the planning and growth issues in the City and County. Alexander Lark, Volunteer Executive Director of Bakersfield Senior Center, expressed appreciation and thanked City Council and Board of Supervisors for the assistance in the development of the 80-Unit Senior Housing Facility "Lynn Edwards Senior Residence". Submitted written material. B. Bakersfield, California, September 9, 2002 - Page 2 6. BUSINESS ITEMS ACTION TAKEN A. Proposed Criteria for Evaluating High Speed Rail Station Terminal Location (City Agenda Item) J Jack LaRochelle, City of Bakersfield Assistant Public Works Director, gave an oral report, provided written material, and answered questions. Dave Price, Kern County RMA Director, gave an oral report and answered questions. Supervisor McQuistion questioned the potential for cost differential between the High Speed Rail Authority funding and local community funding and suggested early identification of funding mechanism be used to fund the local share; and the potential for local job creation specifically relating to the maintenance facility. Additionally, he asked if the impacts of surface street transportation would be factored into the overall mode of transportation. Councilmember Maggard requested additional information on redevelopment potential for each location, ridership profiles, and revenue forecasts. J Couch requested City staff provide information regarding programs available through the FAA federal government that would allow for con- activity from a high speed rail station to an airport via rail if there are no intermediate stops in between and requested staffs provide Council and Board of Supervisors with copies of the Preliminary project study report regarding funding. Councilmember Couch requested staff provide a report regarding property tax increments and how it relates to redevelopment areas as compared to new development areas. Supervisor Perez requested staff review the route coming from Tehachapi and the Antelope Valley. Councilmember Benham requested the Vision 2020 Plan be added as part of the station siting criteria and used as a reference point in reviewing the urban sprawl implications. j l l l 6. Bakersfield, California, September 9,2002 - Page 3 BUSINESS ITEMS continued Motion by Supervisor Parra, seconded by Supervisor Patrick to approve criteria. Motion by Vice-Mayor Salvaggio to approve criteria. B. Status Report on West Side Parkway and Freeway Systems Study. (Joint Agenda Item) Raul Rojas, City of Bakersfield Public Works Director, gave a report, computer presentation and submitted written material; and introduced Ted Wright, City of Bakersfield Civil Engineer and Project Coordinator, who provided additional information. Craig Pope, Kern County Director of Roads, gave an overview of County projects on 7th Standard Road, South Beltway, and West Beltway. Councilmember Couch requested staff report back regarding the commencement of the wireless interconnect system of synchronizing signal lights, addition of right turn lanes at Fruitvale A venue and Coffee road, etc. Supervisor McQuiston requested staff provide a status report at the next joint meeting, regarding a timeline for a connection to 1-5, and suggested it also be provided to Kern COG. Councilmember Couch requested City staff provide a list of arterials that will go over the parkway. C. Status Report on Meadows Field Airport Terminal Project. (County Agenda Item) Ray Bishop, Director of Kern County Airports, gave a status report and slide presentation. Councilmember Maggard requested Mr. Bishop provide a memorandum to the City regarding air traffic conflicts in ascending and descending paths of the Bakersfield Air Park. D. Status Report on Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Update. (Joint Agenda Item) ACTION TAKEN APPROVED APPROVED NAT NAT NAT Bakersfield, California, September 9, 2002 - Page 4 6. BUSINESS ITEMS continued D. Ted James, Kern County Planning Department Director, gave a status report and answered questions. Jack Hardisty, City Of Bakersfield Development Services Director, gave a status report and answered questions E. Status Report on Joint Playground Project at the Metropolitan Recreation Center. (County Agenda Item) Bob Addison, Kern County Parks Director, gave a status report and slide presentation. Supervisor Patrick questioned access points on the property, additional equipment for families, consideration of a traffic signal on Chester A venue, and landscaping completion date. Councilmember Maggard requested staff explore the possibility of using CDBG funding for this project specific to the neighborhood and the feasibility of a City lease back option; also requested staff explore the feasibility of a pocket park at the vacant lot that fronts Chester on the west, across from Clock Tower. F. Proposal from Council Member Carson for Development of a Workshop regarding Conflict of Interest for City County Officials (City Agenda Item) Motion by Councilmember Carson, seconded by Supervisor Patrick to refer Item F. to City Attorney and County Counsel and respond. G. Proposed 2003 Schedule for Joint Meetings (Joint Agenda Item). Motion by Councilmember Benham, seconded by Supervisor Patrick to approve March 31, 2003 and September 15, 2003 for the Joint City/County meetings. 7. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBERS. Councilmember Couch referred comments by Mr. Fallgatter to the Urban Development Committee. ACTION TAKEN j NAT J APPROVED APPROVED J l l l 8. Bakersfield, California, September 9,2002 - Page 5 7. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBERS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Salvaggio requested County staff work with City staff and asked the Board of Supervisors for assistance regarding the following: · Letter or Resolution to Cal Trans District Director regarding Highway 99/White Lane Interchange Project. · Feasibility of installing a traffic light at Highway 119 near Highway 99 Interchange, replacing the 4-way STOP sign (Pumpkin Center), also provide both agencies with a timeline and options available. · Requested County review of constituent complaint at Kern Medical Center. · Requested aggressive construction schedules be jointly expedited for the completion of the bike path project and staffs to provide a progress report at the next joint City/County meeting. · Requested City Manager Tandy provide a status report regarding rehabilitation of the bike path between Manor Street and Beech Park, and how the project can be expedited. Councilmember Carson referred to City and County law enforcement, and local media the issue of drive by shootings and the feasibility of establishing an alert system, similar to "Amber Alert" to combat this serious problem. Councilmember Maggard requested staff place the issue of Air and Water quality and water availibility for discussion on the next joint meeting agenda. Supervisor Mcquiston stated he will look into the bike path issue. Councilmember Sullivan referred to staff the issue of including bathrooms in the joint playground project at the Metropolitan Recreation Center, and requested a report back. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY HALL Mayor Hall extended appreciation to staff, Board of Supervisors and Councilmembers. Bakersfield, California, September 9, 2002 - Page 6 9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE A. PEREZ ACTION TAKEN Chairman Perez stated he was pleased with the past joint meeting sessions and continuance of meetings which will build understanding. APPROVED J 1Q ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Parra to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. ATTEST: /J ;1556. CITY CLERK and Ex Off i Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield J J