HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1994 BAKERSFIELD
Ald'a~andy, City Ma~rfiger Patricia M. Smith, Chair
Staff: Trudy Slater / Patricia J. DeMond
Lynn Edwards
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITYEE
Thursday, April 7, 1994
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmember Patricia M. Smith, Chair; Councilmember
Patricia J. DeMond; and Councilmember Lynn Edwards
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Minutes were approved as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
Agenda Summary Report
Legislative and Litigation Committee
April 7, 1994
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5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.13 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ENGAGING IN A PROSTITUTION OFFENSE
Discussion ensued on the issue, and Deputy City Attorney Michael Allford reported
that the State Attorney General had been asked to issue an opinion as to the legality
of local municipalities legislating in the area of prostitution related offenses due to
State intention to occupy that field. It was indicated that a response from the
Attorney General could be received within three to four months. The Committee
deferred action on this item until such time as the Attorney General's opinion is
received by the City.
2. AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.19 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING FOR PURPOSES OF
DRUG-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Discussion ensued on the issues of loitering for the purposes of drug-related
activities, and no concerns similar to those surrounding proposed Chapter 9.13
occurred. It was motioned, seconded and approved to send the March 17 version
of Chapter 9.19 back to the Council for implementation. As there have been
substantial changes in the document, it will require another first reading.
A committee report reflecting recommendations on both proposed Chapter 9.13. and
9.19 will be prepared for the meeting of April 20 as directed by Council.
6. NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY OF PASADENA REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION #7045
-ERADICATING RAMPANT VIOLENCE
Members of the committee reviewed the resolution from the City of Pasadena as
well as a proposed resolution from the National League of Cities. Staff were
directed to redraft the League's more general version to find a better fit for the City
of Bakersfield and report back at the next Committee meeting.
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Legislative and Litigation Committee
April 7, 1994
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2. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED ASSEMBLY BILL AB 2667 (McDONALD),
VEHICLES: FORFEITURES
As the law which allows for vehicles forfeitures is new, staff will gather information
on the actual impacts the passage of such a bill in the City of Bakersfield would have
upon the community. Staff will report back at the next meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Staff In Attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy, Acting City Attorney Judy Skousen, Police
Chief Steve Brummer, Deputy City Attorney Michael Afford, Police Lieutenant Bill Horton,
Administrative Analyst Trudy Slater
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