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AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
CITY/COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
City Host
Friday, February 10, 1995
12:00 noon
Convention Center - Bank Room
1001 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
1. KERN RIVER PARKWAY COMMISSION
Judy Salamacha made a brief presentation on behalf of Mayor Bob Price
regarding the Creation of a Kern River Parkway Commission. This item was a
result of comments made at the Mayor's Bakersfield Vision Conference regarding
coordination of activities related to the Parkway between the City, County and
private entities. There was concern expressed that this proposal would duplicate
work being done by the Kern River Foundation. It was suggested that more be
done to expand and support the existing Foundation rather than create a new
entity. No further action was taken.
2. GOVERNMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS TASK FORCE
Judy Salamacha 'made a brief presentation on behalf of Mayor Bob Price
regarding the creation of a Governmental Effectiveness Task Force to be made
up of representatives from (1) Board of Supervisors member, (1) City Council
member, and (9) community members. This item was also a result of comments
made at the Mayor's Bakersfield Vision Conference. It was discussed that the
purpose of this group would be to find ways for the City and County to work
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together. It is not intended to duplicate the Grand Jury, Mayor's Advisory
Committee, Council on Competitiveness or other existing bodies. Councilmember
McDermott suggested that the Intergovernmental Relations Committee should
serve the function of encouraging City/County cooperation and coordination. It
was discussed that the Committee should meet more often and any action
recommendations from the Vision task force could be brought forward to the
Intergovernmental Committee (or separately to the full Board of Supervisors
and/or City Council) for review. No further action was taken.
3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANNING INCLUDING CSA 71
Alan Tandy made a brief presentation regarding the City's current wastewater
planning process. He indicated there were several alternatives that were being
studied and that it was difficult to analyze the options with the uncertainty about
what the County would require for wastewater treatment for several proposed
developments (Pacificana, McAlister Ranch) in western Bakersfield. Also, due to
the uncertainty of the County's current annexation policy, it also created difficulty
in anticipating how development would occur and the manner in which
wastewater services would be provided. Joel Heinrichs indicated there was no
dispute with city staff on the technical issues; however, there was concern that the
City was fulfilling its obligations regarding CSA 71. He further indicated that more
analysis needs to be done to determine the most cost effective method to provide
sewer service and that the County wants to stay with CSA 71. Board member
Shell indicated that with the significant level of debt to fund the improvements to
wastewater facilities, we will need a firm commitment from developers. City and
county staff are to work further on cost figures related to this issue and report
back in 60 days.
4. COMMUNITY SPORTS COMPLEX (UPDATE)
Councilmember McDermott gave an update on the proposed Community Sports
Complex. He explained that consultant Dan Young had made a presentation to
the City Council regarding potential sites. He also discussed the survey that was
done to measure interest in funding the facility. The survey was positive, but
detailed funding mechanisms need to be worked out as well as better defined
cost estimates. The California League is still supportive of Bakersfield as a
location for minor league baseball.
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5. PROPERTY TAX SPLIT NEGOTIATIONS (UPDATE)
Alan Tandy made some brief statements regarding the resolution of the property
tax split negotiations. He indicated that the cities are interested in a positive
resolution and is working with Wade McKinney, City Manager of Shafter, to meet
with County staff to explore alternatives. The Kern County City Manager's
Association recently met (7 of 11 cities in attendance) and have indicated that
sales taxes are not on the table as part of these negotiations.
6. SET NEXT MEETING
County Host - Thursday, March 23, 1995
Attendance:
Committee members: Patricia Smith (Chair), Patricia DeMond, Kevin McDermott,
Mary Shell, Ken Peterson. City staff: Alan Tandy, JOhn Stinson, Bob Sherfy, Raul
Rojas, Fred Kloepper, Florn Core. County staff: Joe Drew, Mary Weddell, Adel
Klein, Bob Addison, Chuck Lackey, Bill Wilbanks, Joel Heinrichs, Ted James,
Steve Schuett. Others: Judy Salamacha, and reporter Liz Barker.
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