HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1993 B A K E R S F I E L D
Alan T~jady, City Manager
City Staff: John W. Stinson
AGENDA
City/County Intergovernmental Relations Committee
City Host
Monday, November 8, 1993
12:00 noon
Convention Center - Grape Room
AGENDA SUMI~RY REPORT
1. Status of Analysis of Illegal Dumping related to Implementation of Gate Fees
for Commercial Refuse
David Price, AsSistant Resource Management Agency Director, indicated that
the County conducted a public information campaign at the.time the gate fees
were enacted. He stated the need for heightened awareness of the illegal
dumping problem and the need to continue educational efforts. He also
suggested that the County would be trying to 'encourage community action
programs for cleanups by local volunteer groups such as the Boy Scouts and
others. He indicated that the study regarding universal collection which was
going to the Board of Supervisors on the 9th would address the issue of illegal
dumping as part of that review. He discussed a lack of understanding
regarding gate fees and that some people assume that the gate fees for
commercial collection also apply, to residential collection. There is also a need
to educate residents regarding the green waste and wood waste programs as
part of landfill diversion efforts.
2. Update on Status of South Beltway Alignment
John Stinson gave a brief update on the status of the South Beltway
Alignment EIR. He indicated that through conversation with Ron Brummett
of Kern COG, that Kern COG had amended the existing contract with Harlan
Bartholomew and it was anticipated that the draft report would be available
early February and then would be subject to the required 45-day public review
period. It is anticipated that the review would be completed in March or April
and Kern COG would certify the project at that time. It is anticipated that
the City and County would adopt the specific plan line in approximately June
1994.
3. Traffic Mitigation Concerns regarding Development in Unincorporated Areas
of Metropolitan Bakersfield
Councilmember McDermott expressed concerns regarding approval of
development in northwest Bakersfield by the County which did not require
sufficient mitigation of transPortation impacts. County counsel suggested that
the City contact the developer. The City Attorney indicated that City staff has
done so, and that the developer appears to be relying on the County decision.
City staff, however, indicated that they would contact the developer again.
4. Update on Transportation Impact Fees
David Price, Assistant Resource Management Agency Director, discussed the
staff review of transportation service levels by County staff. It appears they
are looking at recommending a level of Service D, and would be taking a
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors later this month. There was
considerable discussion regarding potential traffic impacts if Service Level D
were accepted, and what if any, impacts the change in the level of service
would have on traffic mitigation fees. City staff indicated they would
recommend a Level of Service C. There were also comments and concerns
raised regarding potential loss of funding if the City and County were to
accept a Level of Service D. There could be losses of both State and Federal
grant funds if a lower service level were to be adopted. There were also
concerns expressed regarding potential CEQA issues if there were a change
to Level of Service D. These environment issues might require that an
environment impact report be done regarding this particular change. It is
anticipated that the transportation fees would be scheduled for adoption for
1994-95 Fiscal Year in approximately July 1994. They would be brought to
both the Board of Supenfisors and City Council sometime in April for review.
5. Appointment of Habitat Conservation Board
The Joint Powers Agreement setting up the administration of the Habitat
Conversation Plan provided for an appointment of a public member. The City
and County were to take tums alternately appointing the member. It had not
been decided who would appoint the member first. It was determined by
those in attendance that a coin-toss would be a fair way to determine who
goes first. The coin was tossed by independent third party, with the City
calling heads, toss was tails, the County will pick first. This was for a two-year
term on the Habitat Conservation Board.
6. Metro Park Plan Update
John Stinson gave a brief update of the Council's reaction to the proposal by
the County to form a Metropolitan County Service Area to fund area-wide
improvements and maintenance for facilities such as the Kern River Parkway,
the County Metropolitan Park Complex, and recreation programs. Concerns
were brought up about the formation of the Joint Powers Agreement to
provide for City input and representation regarding ongoing funding concerns
and the issue of assessing tier-two assessments within the North Bakersfield
Recreation and Park District which happened to be within the City of
Bakersfield. Staff indicated they will be meeting later this week to further
refine the details of the proposed plan.
7. Public Comment
None.
8. Set Next Meeting
Tentatively set for January 19, with the County as host.
Attendance: Lee Andersen, Bernie Barmann, Jack Hardisty, Adel Klein, Fred
Kloepper, Pauline Larwood, Kevin McDermott, David Price,
Steve Schuett, Judy Skousen, Patricia Smith, John W. Stinson,
Alan Tandy, Gail Waiters, and Mary Weddell. Public in
attendance included: Don Lindsay.
Mary K. Shell (absent due to a funeral)
Conni Brunni (absent due to a family emergency)
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