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John W. Stinson, Ci staff
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
County Host
Thursday, Februai'y 24, 1994
12:00 noon
Kern County Board of Supervisor's Conference Room
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, California
1. ROLL CALL
Called to Order at 12:25 p.m.
Councilmember Conni Brunni, City Committee Chair; Councilmember Kevin
McDermott; Councilmember Patricia Smith; Supervisor Pauline Larwood,
County Committee Chair; and Supervisor Mary Shell.
2. PRESENTATIONS
None
3.PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON ILLEGAL DUMPING AND UNIVERSAL COLLECTION
OF REFUSE
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Daphne Washington gave a brief update on the County's efforts to reduce
illegal dumping. She indicated that three months ago, the County launched
a program to focus on illegal dumping and have been monitoring complaints.
There does not appear to be an increase in the number of complaints. The
Environmental Health Department received a grant from the State to focus
on illegal dumping. They have identified a list of properties which are targets
of illegal dumping and are working with those property owners to develop
methods to prevent dumping on those properties. They are utilizing inmate
labor to do some of the cleanup and have designed a campaign for public
awareness and have designated February as "Illegal Dumping Prevention
Month." They have received cooperation from Channel 17, which is airing
public service announcements about the problem. Regarding the subject of
universal collection, Daphne explained that the County is utilizing a consultant
to assist them in their evaluation of the implementation of mandatory
collection. They have met with the franchise haulers and the City of
Bakersfield to determine the impacts of implementing universal collection on
the refuse haulers. They intend to bring a report to the Board of Supervisors
on March 16. Alan Tandy asked a question as to the County's intent with the
report, if it was focused on whether or not the County would implement
mandatory collection, or how they would implement mandatory collection.
Daphne responded that it would focus on how they would implement it, rather
than if they would implement it. Supervisor Larwood indicated that the
decision to implement mandatory collection would be made by the entire
Board of Supervisors.
B. UPDATE ON METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
The County indicated that there needs to be a master plan created for the
County Metropolitan Park Complex, which includes Sam Lynn ball diamonds.
They indicated they intend to move forward and continue to study the
problem. The County currently does not have a time-line developed for the
completion of the master plan and are looking to involve the public in the
development of the master plan for the area. There was discussion about
reviving the public involvement in the Metropolitan Park and Recreation Plan.
There appears to be continued interest in some sort of metropolitan-wide park
and recreation plan; however, there needs to be more information collected
regarding recreation programs. Lee Andersen and Bob Addison will prepare
an inventory of current recreation programs to provide to the committee at
their next meeting.
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C. SOUTIt BELTWAY STATUS
Fred Kloepper gave a brief report regarding the recent Kern COG meeting
where testimony on the environmental impact report for the Beltway was
received. The final document will return for certification late March or April.
Supervisor Shell indicated that there was good attendance at an informational
meeting in Lamont, approximately 50 people. Fred indicated that several
additional alternatives and options were reflected in the EIR document.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY/COUNTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Fred Kloepper gave a brief report on the concern regarding inconsistent City
and County development standards, particularly for roadways. Councilmember
Brunni expressed concerns over situations such as Renfro Road off of
Rosedale, where only one lane of roadway had been completed. Ted James
indicated that the County has adopted the City standard for roadways and
these types of situations should no longer occur; however, problems in some
older tracts which may have been approved under the old requirements could
be creating this situation. Fred indicated that the City is continuing to work
with the County regarding consistent standards.
6. ADJOURNMENT
1:45 p.m.
Others in Attendance: City staff: Lee Andersen, Community Services Manager;
Gene Bogart, Water/Sanitation Manager; Jack Hardisty, Planning Director; Fred
Kloepper, Assistant Public Works Manager; Judy Skousen, City Attorney; John W.
Stinson, Assistant City Manager; Alan Tandy, City Manager; County staff: Bob
Addison, Parks and Recreation Director; Bernie Barmann, County Counsel; Joel
Heinrichs, Resources Management Agency Director; Ted James, Planning and
Development Services Director; Adel Klein, Senior Deputy, County Administrative
Office; Steve Schuett, Assistant County Counsel; Daphne Washington, Waste
Management Department Director; Mary Weddell, Assistant County Administrative
Officer; and reporter Tracy Corrington, The Bakersfield Californian.
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