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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1993  ~ B A K E R S F I E L D Alan Tardy, City Manager Staff: John W. Stinson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE County Host Wednesday, July 28, 1993 12:00 Noon County Administrative Conference Room 1. Brown Act This item was placed on the Agenda by the County Counsel who wanted to confirm that the meetings of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee were subject to the Brown Act. The County Counsel reminded all the participants that the discussion was limited to the items on the Agenda, and it was agreed that the City of Bakersfield would prepare the notices for the meetings. 2. South Beltway Alignment Councilmember McDermott expressed cOncerns of the City regarding the review of additional options for route alignments for the South Beltway. Mary Shell expressed concern that residents of Lamont were not aware of the Beltway and opposed it going through Lamont. Councilmember McDermott expressed concern over losing the reservation of right-of-way, due to delays, particularly since the City has the ability to proceed with the portion west of Union Avenue. There was discussion regarding the possibility of adopting the alignment west of Union Avenue and continuing to study the alignment east of Union Avenue. There was discussion about expediting the alignment study by limiting the options for COG to review. There were also concerns expressed by County staff and Board Members 'that the consultant's review of the alignment east of Union Avenue failed to consider flood control impacts and impacts on the Lamont community. There were also Comments made regarding the level of interest CalTrans had in the project and that, in the short term, the project is most likely to become an expressway and_ the mechanism to reserve right-of-way for a future freeway. County representatives suggested that the City Council approach Kern COG regarding the options to expedite the process. 3. Metro Park Plan City staff gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed Park Plan that was presented to the City Council. The presentation included the possl'blity of including the North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District and County Parks as part of an area assessment district for parks. There was discussion about the financial need to proceed with a cooperative plan, due to the impacts of State budget cuts. It was suggested that there could be parallel maintenance districts with either the City, County or North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District. There was discussion that the Recreation and Park District had set aside funds to study the feasibility of an assessment district. Pat Smith asked about including cultural arts as part of the Metro Park Plan. Staff indicated that a recent Measure in Fresno provided approximately $5 million in funding for various cultural arts, senior citizen and other non-profit group recreation programs and facilities. There was discussion regarding development fees for park construction and the difference in the requirements for park development fees within the City and unincorporated areas. It was suggested that staff meet with Henry Agonia, Manager of the North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District, and with their Board of Directors. 4. Property Tax Exchange City staff expressed some concerns regarding the proposed change in the policy of the County regarding property tax exchanges at the time of annexation. They included the impact on development and possible delays to proposed annexations. County Administrative Officer Joe Drew made a brief presentation regarding the need for the County to review their policy for property tax exchanges as a result of State budget actions. He also indicated there is a need to determine service responsibility and funding through property tax and other tax sources. Mr. Drew indicated that there would be a Task Force to review property tax splits and service responsibilities, which would include staff from the County Administrative Office, a representative of the Kern County City Manager's Association and a City of Bakersfield representative. City Manager Alan Tandy indicated the need to expedite this study and also expressed concern about creating a win/lose situation where we are fighting over existing dollars. Concern was also expressed to the Board of Supervisors regarding the County solving their fiscal problems in much the same manner as the State by looking to the City for relief. 2 5. Public Comment An additional item to the Agenda was Public Comment. There was no Public Comment made at that time. 6. Set Next Meeting Next meeting set for September 10, 1993, at noon. Attending: City Chair Conni Brunni, Kevin McDermott, Patricia Smith, Alan Tandy, John Stinson, Henry Ross, Ed Schulz, Frank Fabbri, Larry Lunardini. Supervisor Mary K. Shell, Gina Hartnett (representing Supervisor Ben Austin), Supervisor Pauline Larwood, Joe Drew, Mary Weddell, Adel Klein, Steve Schuett, Joel Heinrichs, Bob Addison.