HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2001 OF THE
JOINT SPECIAL-MEETING
OF THE
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AND
KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County Host
Monday, March 19, 2001 - 5:30 p.m.
Board of SupervisOrs Chambers
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Califomia
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barbara Patrick ACTION TAKEN
1. FLAG SALUTE led by Vice-Mayor Mark Salvaggio
2. ROLL CALL
Bakersfield City Council
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice MayOr Salvaggio, Councilmembers
Carson, Benham, Maggard '(seated at 5:40 p.m.) ..
Couch, Hanson, Sullivan
Absent: None
.... Kern County Board of Supervisors .........................................
Present: Chairman Patrick, Supervisors McQuiston, Perez,
Peterson, Parra
Absent: None
3. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN BARBARA
PATRICK
4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY HALL
Bakersfield, California - March 19, 2001- Page 2
5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ACTION TAKEN
A. Lois Chaney, Kern Transportation Foundation, spoke
regarding a pending announcement by the California
High Speed Rail Authority of the final alignment for
station terminal locations. She requested that elected
officials consider establishing a standing .joint
committee of City and County staff to develop
common goals regarding, this issue. Dave Pdce,
Director, Resource Management Agency, responded
that a report will be brought to the Board in the near
future with a recommendation to establish a local task
force, submitted wdtten material.
B. Barbara Fowler, requested the County consider, as a
condition to participating in funding the multi-use
stadium, a-refund from the City-of Bakersfield of legal
expenses incurred by Palm/Olive residents resulting
from the annexation issue.
C. Dave Cross heard regarding potential development of
a supermarket/shopping center at the northwest
comer of Union Avenue and California Avenue, and
submitted wdtten material.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Metropolitan Transportation / URS Greiner Study -
Status Report. Joint Agenda Item
Craig Pope.Director of Roads, Kern County, and Jack
LaRochelle, .Intedm City Public Works Director, gave
an oral presentation.
B. Intemet Portal / Assessment of E-Commerce
Readiness - Status Report - County Agenda Item
· Janette-Pell, Manager, Kem County Information
Technology Services, gave an oral presentation.
Joel Heindchs, President, eGovEdge presented a
letter to the City and County and expressed concerns
regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Bakersfield, Califomia- March 19, 2001 - Page 3
6. OLD BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN
B. Councilmember Couch requested a review of the
process by the City Manager's Office.
SupervisOr Perez requested clarification on the
revised phased approach to providing this service to
citizens as opposed to the original proposal contained
in the RFP. Ms. Pell described the various phases '
and the proposed timeline of the project.
Supervisor Parra .questioned the intent of the
committee relative to commercial advertising.
Councilmember Maggard commented that there
should be interaction between governmental services
and community events and urged the committee to
reconsider this service.
Supervisor Peterson requested a review of legal
issues by County Counsel relative to advertising and
the relationship with bakersfield, com.
Councilmember Carson expressed concerns with
advertising content and limitations on the portal site.
......... Supervisor McQUiSton discuSsed ·transaCtiOn fees for
on-line services and the issue of limiting commercial .-
sites.
Chairman Patrick stated she would like additional
information from County staff on the RFP process
regarding the issue of commercial advertising.
At the request of Councilmember Couch and
Supervisor Perez, referred to the City Attorney,
County Counsel, and City and County staff to
issue a joint response to the concerns expressed
relative to commercial advertising and the RFP
process.
Itwas agreed the RFP process should be held in ~i.
suspense until such time as a joint report is preSented "
to the .City Council and'Board of Supervisors..
Bakersfield, Califomia- March 19, 2001 - Page 4
6. OLD BUSINESS continued
ACTION TAKEN
B. Chairman Patdck recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m.,
reconvened at 6:40 p.m. and announced that all
members were present.
Janette Pell, ITS, completed her presentation
regarding assessment of E-Commerce Readiness.
C. County's Anti-Graffiti Efforts - Status Report - City
Agenda Item
Bill Wilbanks, Assistant County Administrative Officer-
..General Services, and Brad Underwood, Public
Works Operations Manager, City of Bakersfield, gave
an oral presentation.
7. NEW *BUSINESS
A.Energy Shortage - Opportunities for' Cooperation -
County Agenda Item
Bill Wilbanks, Assistant County Administrative Officer-
General services, gave an oral presentation.
B. County Partnership for Multi-Use Stadium City
Agenda Item
Councilmember Carson requested a consideration by
the County to assist with funding for the multi-use
stadium.
Bob Campbell; Barbara Fields; Graham Kaye'Eddie,
representing the Bakersfield Soccer League,
submitted written material; and Roy Malahowski made
public statements.
Motion by Supervisor Perez, seconded by APPROVED
Supervisor Peterson, to refer this issue to County
Administrative Officerto report back to the Board.'
Bakersfield, California - March 19, 2001 - Page 5
7. NEW BUSINESS .continued ACTION TAKEN
C. Landfill Use Fee for City Residents- CityAgenda Item
Kevin Barnes, Director of Solid Waste, City of
Bakersfield, and Daphne Washington, Director of
Waste Management Department, County of Kern,
gave an oral .presentation.
-Roy Malahowski made a public statement.
D. Uniform Development Standards - Joint Agenda Item
Alan Chdstensen, Assistant City Manager, City of
Bakersfield and Dave Pdce, Director, Kem County
Resource Management Agency, gave an oral
presentation.
City and County staff were directed to explore
possibilities of implementing uniform
development standards and report back with
priority recommendations for future policy
considerations.
Motion by. Supervisor Perez, seconded by
-l' APPROVED
Supervisor parra to receive and .. file ..a
documents.
8. CLOSING COMMENTS 'BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Sullivan expressed appreciation to'the
County for their consideration of a partnership for the multi-
use stadium.
Councilmember Maggard.- commented on the
effectiveness of the joint process and further requested
City and County staff investigate blighted areas in the
community, specifically the areas of Columbus Street
and Niles Street, and report back at the next joint
meeting regarding a cooperative solution.
Bakersfield, California - March 19, 2001' Page 6
8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CiTY COUNCIL MEMBERS ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Carson expressed appreciation to Jack
LaRochelle and URS Greiner for the additional altemative
presented on the metro transportation study. She further
expressed appreciation to the Board of SuPervisors for their
consideration of the multi-use stadium.
Councilmember Salvaggio responded to Mr. Cross' eadier
request regarding,the'need for a majodty grocery store to be
located in Southeast Bakersfield. He indicated that the .City
of Bakersfield has identified a. site in that area with
committed funding by the City.
Coun'Cilmember :Benham thanked City and County staff for
their presentations, and the Board of Supervisors for their
support and assistance since being elected to office.
COuncilmember Couch voiced 'his appreciation to City and
County staff and his colleagues for the joint process. ':
Councilmember Hanson appreciated the experience and
further encouraged citizens to. contact their legislators
regarding the 'energy cdsis.
9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY HALL
Mayor Hall expressed appreciation to the Board for their
participation in the NCAA Elite Eight reception and for their
hospitality; and further commended City and County staff for
their presentations and spidt of cooperation.
10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF 'SUPERVISORS
Supervisor McQuiston expressed appreciation to City and
County staff.
Supervisor Peterson thanked those responsible for a strong,
coordinated effort, and further requested consideration by
the City Council regarding reimbursement of legal fees to
Olive Drive and Palm Avenue residents.
Bakersfield, California - March 19, 2001 - Page 7
10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION TAKEN
continued
Supervisor Perez thanked both City and County staff for
their coordinated efforts to work together, as well as City
and County officials' willingness to discuss items of
importance to both agencies.
Supervisor Parra reviewed some of the collaborative efforts .:
of the City and County: the South Union transportation
-~ project; upgrade of the railroad crossing on Washington
Avenue; and relocation of the .Food Bank to Cottonwood
Road'. He further discussed construction of a govemmental
community services center on East Belle Terrace and-
Cottonwood.
11. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN BARBARA
PATRICK
. Chairman Patrick commented on the joint efforts of the City
and County, and looks forward to a cooperative
arrangement with the City relative to targeted
redevelopment areas; and requested discussion of the ·
Kern County Museum and Metro Park to be placed on
the next joint meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
.;
Motion by Supervisor Peterson to adjourn at 8:15 P.m. APPROVED
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
**~ ~ SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS ~
'i SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE *
KERN ..COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
County Host
Board of Supervisors Chambers
11'15 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barbara Patrick.
1. FLAG SALUTE - Led by Vice.Mayor Mark Salvaggio
2. ROLL CALL
Kern County Board of Supervisors
PRESENT: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra
Bakersfield City Council
PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Carson, Benham, Maggard (seated at 5:40 p.m.), Couch,
Hanson, Sullivan, Salvaggio
3. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN BARBARA PATRICK
4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY HALL
5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Lois Chaney, Kern Transportation Foundation, heard regarding a pending
announcementby the 'California High Speed Rail Authority of the final alignment for
station terminal locations. She requested thatelected officials consider establishing
a standing joint committee of City and County staff' to .develop common goals
regarding this issue. David Price, Director, Resource Management Agency,
responded that a report will be brought to the Board in the near future with a
recommendation to establish a local task force.
Barbara Fowler requested the County consider, as a condition to participating in
funding the multi-use stadium, a refund from the City of Bakersfield of legal
expenses incurred by Palm-Olive residents resulting from the annexation issue.
David Cross heard regarding potential development of a supermarket/shopping
center complex at the northwest corner of Union Avenue and California Avenue.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Metrooolitan TransportatiOn / URS Greiner Study - Status Report - Joint
Agenda Item - Craig Pope, Director of Roads, Kern County, and Jack
LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director, gave an oral presentation.
Summary of Proceedings Page 2 .,
Special Joint City/County Meeting March 19, 2001 ..
B. Internet Portal / Assessment of'E-Commerce Readiness - Status RePort -
Count_v Agenda Item - Janette Pell, Manager, Kern County Information
Technology Services, gave an oral presentation.
Joel Heinrichs, President, eGovEdge presented a letter to the City and
County and expressed concerns regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP)
process:
Councilmember Couch requested a review of the process by the City
Manager's office.
Supervisor Perez requested clarification on the revised phased approach to
providing this service to citizens as opposed to the original proposal
contained in the RFP. Ms. Pell described the.various phases and the
proposed timeline of the project.
Supervisor Parra questioned the intent of the committee relative to.
commercial advertising.
Councilmember Maggard commented that there should be'interaction
-between governmental services and community events and urged the
committee to reconsider this service.
Supervisor Peterson requested a review of legal issues by County Counsel
relative to advertising and the relationship with bakersfield, com.
Councilmember Carson expressed concerns with advertising content and
'limitations on the portal site.
Supervisor McQuiston discussed transaction fees for on-line services and
the issue of limiting commercial sites.
Chairman Patrick stated she would like additional information from County
staff on the RFP process regarding the issue of commercial advertising.
At the request of Councilmember Couch and Supervisor Perez, REFERRED
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, COUNTY COUNSEL, AND CITY AND COUNTY
STAFF TO ISSUE A JOINT RESPONSE TO THE CONCERNS
EXPRESSED :RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING AND THE RFP
PROCESS.
It was agreed that the RFP process should be held in suspense until such
time as a joint report, is presented ~to the City Council and Board of
Supervisors.
· ~. Summary of'Proceedings Page 3
Special Joint City/County Meeting March i9, 2001
RECESSED AT 6:20 P.M.
RECONVENED AT 6:40 P.M. - Chairman Patrick announced that'all
members were present.
Janette Pell, ITS, completed her presentation regarding Assessment of E,
Commerce Readiness
C. County's Anti-Graffiti Efforts - Status Report - Cit_v Agenda Item
Bill Wilbanks, Assistant County Administrative Officer-General Services, and
Brad Underwood, Public Works Operations Manager, City of Bakersfield,
gave oral presentation.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Energy Shortage -.Opportunities for Cooperation - County Agenda Item
Bill Wilbanks, Assistant County Administrative Officer-General Services,
gave oral presentation.
B. County Partnership for Multi-Use Stadium - City Agenda Item
Councilmember Carson requested a consideration by the County to assist
with funding for the multi-use stadium.
Bob Campbell; Barbara Fields; Graham Kaye-Eddie, representing the
Bakersfield Soccer League; and Ray Malahowski heard.
Pz-Pe REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO REPORT BACK
ALL AYES TO THE BOARD. ..
C. 'Landfill Use-Fee for City Residents - City Agenda Item
Kevin Barnes, Director of Solid Waste, City of Bakersfield, and Daphne
Washington, Director of Waste Management Department, County of Kern,
gave oral presentation.
Ray Malahowski heard..
D. Uniform Development Standards - Joint Agenda Item
Alan Christensen, Assistant CitY Manager, City of Bakersfield, and Dave
Price, Director, Kern County Resource Management Agency, gave oral
presentation.
City and County staff were directed to explore possibilities of
implementing uniform development standards and report back with
priority recommendations for future policy considerations.
Summary of Proceedings Page 4
Special Joint City/County Meeting March 19, 2001
PZ-Pr RECEIVED AND FILED ALL DOCUMENTS
ALL AYES
8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Sullivan expressed appreciation to the County for their
cOnsideration of a partnership for the multi-use stadium.
Counciimember Maggard commented on the effectiveness of the joint
process and further requested that City. and County staff investigate
blighted.areas in the community, specifically the areas of Columbus
Street and Niles Street, and report back at the next meeting regarding
a cooperative solution.
Councilmember Carson expressed appreciation to Jack LaRochelle and
URS Greiner for the additional alternative presented on the metro
transportation study. She further expressed appreciation to the Board of
Supervisors for their consideration .of the multi-use stadium.
Councilmember Salvaggio responded to Mr. Cross's earlier request
regarding the need for a major grocery store to be located in Southeast
Bakersfield. He indicated that the City of Bakersfield has identified a site in
that area with committed funding by the City. ~
Counc-ilmember Benham thanked City and County staff for their
presentations, and the Board of Supervisors for their support and assistance
since being elected to office. :
Councilmember Couch voiced his appreciation to City and County staff and
his colleagues for the joint process.
Councilmember Hanson appreciated the experience and further encouraged
cEizens to contact their legislators regarding the energy crisis.
9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY HALL
Mayor Hall expressed appreciation to the Board for their participation in the
NCAA Elite Eight reception and for their hospitality; and further commended
City and County staff for their presentations and spirit of cooperation.
10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Supervisor McQuiston expressed appreciation to City and County staff.
Summary of Proceedings
Special Joint City/County Meeting Page 5
March 19, 2001
Supervisor Peterson thanked those responsible for a strong,' coordinated
effort, and further requested consideration by the City Council regarding
reimbursement of legal fees to Olive Drive and Palm Avenue residents.
Supervisor Perez thanked-both City and County staff for their coordinated
efforts .to work together, as well as City and County officials' willingness to
discuss 'items of importance to both agencies.
Supervisor Parra reviewed some of the collaborative efforts of the City and
County: the South Union transportation project; upgrade of the railroad
· ' crossing on Washington Avenue; and relocation of the Food Bank to
Cottonwood Road. He further discussed construction of a governmental
community services center on East Belle Terrace and Cottonwood.
11. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN BARBA'RA PATRICK
Chairman patrick commented on the joint efforts of the City and County, and
looks forward to .a cooperative arrangement with the City relative to targeted
redevelopment areas; and requested discussion of the Kern County
Museum and Metro Park 'be placed on the next joint meeting agenda.
Pe- 12. ADJOURNED at 8:15 p.m.
//~e~ise Pennell
C~l~rk of the Board "
~arbara Patrick
Chairman, Board of Supervisors