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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1997 BAKERSFIELD AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT CITY/COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE County Host Thursday, September 11, 1997 12:15 p.m. Convention Center- Oleander Room 1. ROLL CALL Call to Order at 12:15 p.m. 2. PRESENTATIONS None 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. PERMIT CONSOLIDATION ZONE APPLICATION (SB 1299) - UPDATE Dave Price gave an update on the progress of this project. CalEPA has acknowledged the County and City are preparing separate programs, which is acceptable provided they are "seamless" to the customer. Staff of both jurisdictions have been working closely together to achieve this. Ralph Huey indicated that MOUs with other involved agencies were being completed and the required public hearings would be held some time in October. Chief Kelly indicated a high level of cooperation between City and County staff. B. PROPOSITION 218 IMPLEMENTATION - UPDATE Dave Price gave an update of the County's efforts to comply with Proposition 218. He indicated that the required elections were held for County Service Areas (CSAs). All gained approval, except two landscape maintenance areas. Daphne Washington gave an update on County Waste Management's efforts to comply with Proposition 218. She indicated they are continuing to change the land use fees to comply with the law. They have addressed a recent issue regarding mobile home parks and will be sending bills to property owners in several Weeks. She indicated that it is the County's intent to eliminate the land use fee and go to gate fees. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT CITY/COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, September 11, 1997 Page -2- Judy Skousen indicated the City was in full compliance with Proposition 218. Alan Tandy expressed concerns that there was no benefit to moving the billing of disposal fees from the County to the City. Bernard Barmann stated that a portion of Proposition 218 language was targeted at Kern County's land use fee and that the County must be very careful in the way Prop. 218 is implemented. Alan Tandy indicated concerns regarding the great potential for increased illegal dumping due to a shift towards gate fees without mandatory waste collection in the metro Bakersfield area. Daphne Washington indicated a report is being taken to the Board on September 23r~ regarding these issues. Judy Skousen indicated that the County could bill property owners for services they provide and still comply with Proposition 218. C. SEPARATION OF GRADE PROJECTS (Q STREET, GALLOWAY DRIVE, ETC.) Jack LaRochelle gave an update on the Q Street separation of grade project and the proposed Amtrak station. Craig Pope gave an update on the Galloway separation of grade project including the widening between the railroad tracks and Rosedale Highway. He indicated construction should begin by January 1999. The street widening will be done on a partial basis using "no parking" zones, due to costs of acquiring right of way as the most viable solution. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. KERN COUNTY MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL Carola Enriquez gave an overview of the Museum Partnership Study Group and the partnership between the County, the Museum Foundation and the Board of Education to fund and operate the Museum. A public workshop was held earlier in the week which received much public support. B. FEDERAL BUILDING ACQUISITION Alan Tandy explained that the City's position and motives regarding the Federal Building have been unfairly portrayed. He acknowledged the Health Department needs a new facility. He stated that contacts with County staff have resulted in a perception of no interest in City assistance to find an appropriate location for the Health Department which would provide adequate space and meet parking requirements at reasonable expense to taxpayers. He indicated there are a number of ways the City could assist from land assembly to some form of financial assistance depending on certain constraints. There was also the possibility of tax assistance if the county were to lease a site from a private owner. Vice-Mayor Rowles indicated support of City offered financial assistance and that the City is looking for a win-win solution. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT CITY/COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, September 11, 1997 Page -3- Dr. Jinadu stated that the department needs to be centrally located and accessible and recommends continued pursuit of the Federal Building. Supervisor Para stated we need to "wait and see" what becomes of the federal legislation. Supervisor Peterson said finding a new location for the Health Department is his number one priority. Alan Tandy suggested the formation of a small working committee from IGRC members and staff to find a viable solution. The county agreed that such an approach would be helpful. Para, Peterson, and DeMond all stated their interest in participating. The County Administrative Office and City Manager's Office will work together to set a date. C. CROSSING GUARDS Supervisor Peterson asked that the issue of funding for Crossing Guards and support for related legislation be placed on the next agenda for discussion. 6, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Attendance: Pat Smith, Pat DeMond, (Kevin McDermott absent), Randy Rowles, Ken Peterson, Pete Para, Alan Tandy, John Stinson, Judy Skousen, Mike Kelly, Ralph Huey, Jack LaRochelle, Jack Hardisty, Jake Wager, Adel Klein, Bernie Barmann, Alan Krauter,// Dave Price, Craig Pope, Carola Enriquez, Dr. Jinadu, Ross Elliott, Daphne Washington, Ron Talbot, Steve Chambers Ala~'n~t'y, Ci~nage~ JWS:jp cC: Honorable Mayor and City Council