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Sue Benham, Chair
David Couch
Jacquie Sullivan
Staff: Trudy Slater
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMI'I'I'EE
of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Monday, March 10, 2003
1:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
Second Floor - City Hall, Suite 201
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT JANUARY 27, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MASSAGE
ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS TO ALLOW MOBILE MASSAGE
B.REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VOLUNTEER
AND ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAMS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
C.REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RESOLUTION
FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL FUNDING
D. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO CITIZEN
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE CITY'S CHARTER REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES
5. NEW BUSINESS
A.REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TEMPORARY
USE PERMIT PROCESS FOR OFF-SITE AUTO SALES AND RELATED ROADWAY SlGNAGE
B. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BUSINESS DISTRICT BEAUTIFICATION
C.REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING 2003
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
6. COMMI'I'I'EE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Alan Tandy, City'Manager
Sue Benham, Chair
Staff: Trudy Slater David Couch
Jacquie Sullivan
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMrrrEE
Special Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2003
1:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Called to order at 1:07 p.m.
Members present: Councilmember Sue Benham, Chair
Councilmember David Couch
Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan
2. ADOPT SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Richard Brand spoke of his concern about the replacing of local railroad ties and the
disturbance of contaminated dirt caused by their removal. This displaced dirt has over time
been exposed to numerous materials, including hazardous ones. He was concerned about
children crossing the contaminated dirt and facing possible exposures to contaminants.
Committee Chair Sue Benham directed staff to contact the appropriate authorities regarding this
situation.
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING DOWNTOWN
STREET CLOSURES
Upon Committee Chair Benham's request, members of the public expressed their concerns
about street faire closures. Concerns mentioned included street closures for extended
periods of time and the denial of access by businesses to their customers; street vendors
selling competing products with downtown merchants; loss of revenues due to access
denied to customers; the numbers of and extended lengths of streets being closed when
shorter routes would work; the desire of residents and visitors to be able to go wherever
they wanted during events, the need to have 17th Street left open as much as possible,
consideration should be given to closing two-way streets rather than one-way streets;
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January 27, 2003
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having car show events elsewhere; downtown street' closures in general not benefiting
downtown businesses; alcoholic sales issues; and the small impact an event has upon a
business a block or block and a half away.
Cathy Butler of the Downtown Business Association indicated she had been talking with
downtown business owners to come up with ways to reduce event disruptions to downtown
businesses and optimize their participation. Suggestions mentioned included a changed
parade route, adding an "antique venue" to the car show event, not having food vendors if
restaurants are open, car show event limited to a Friday after 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday
eliminating the Sunday venue, and the willingness of individuals in other cities to come to
talk with Bakersfield businesses to identify ways to successfully market their events.
Committee Chair Benham indicated she felt competing vendors should be avoided.
Committee Member David Couch indicated open discussion should be held between
concerned parties and suggested that the possibility might exist for downtown businesses to
attract customers in to their stores during events by selling non-duplicating products, such
as bottled water.
Committee Chair Benham indicated the map identified by Cathy Butler seemed to satisfy
some businesses, the City could not micromanage the events, and that the business
community had to work together to become part of the solutions. She doesn't want other
vendors competing with downtown vendors during events. She encouraged continuation of
open discussions.
Committee Member Jacquie Sullivan commended the open discussion held, further
emphasizing that not everyone will be pleased. Special events would happen in the
downtown, and she encouraged being creative for the benefit of the entire downtown
community.
Committee Member David Couch indicated his desire to work with Dale and John.
5, NEW BUSINESS
A. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
REMOTE CONTROLLED TRAINS OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
Several members of the public, including members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, spoke on the safety concerns they had regarding the operation of remote
contrOlled locomotives within Bakersfield City limits. Concerns identified included the
inability of the remote control operator to physically see possible obstructions to the
movement of remote controlled trains, such as adults and children, other equipment, and
faulty rails as well as the limited amount of training the remote control operator receives.
While depicted as a pilot, program, the appearance was of a full-grown program
implementation across the nation. The pilot project had been in Bakersfield for 4-5 days and
was being expanded for use by different railroad companies. The technology was unsafe,
could not be made to be safe, and was subject to terrorist attack because it was not
encrypted. Liability issues were also discussed as well as the length of "train yards" in
which the remote control locomotives would be used.
Upon being questioned on federal preemptions regarding railroads, City Attorney Bart
Thiltgen explained federal laws would take precedence over local ordinances. The City
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January 27, 2003
Page 3
could not ban a railroad from implementing remote control operated train technology. It
would be legal, however, for the Council to pass a resolution requesting the Federal
Railroad Administration and the Public Utilities Commission to implement operational
regulations to ensure the public's safety.
After lengthy discussion, it was motioned, passed' and seconded to proceed with a
resolution along the lines of the Marysville resolution neutrally conveying the City's concerns
about safety issues raised and urging the Federal Railroad Administration to implement
controls to ensure that the safety and well-being of citizens of Bakersfield will not be
jeopardized by the use of remote control locomotives. The resolution for Council approval
would be placed on the February 26, 2003 Council meeting agenda.
B. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
RESOLUTION FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL FUNDING
Administrative Analyst Trudy Slater indicated the Young-Overstarr federal legislation (HR
2950, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century) had been
tabled at the federal House committee level but was expected to resurface during the
upcoming year. She explained the $9 billion in bonds for high speed rail in California was
scheduled for the November 2004 ballot. City and county agencies are eligible to apply for
membership in the .High Speed Ground Transportation Association; annual membership is
currently $500.
Committee Chair Benham indicated high speed rail was an issue for Californians but given
current proposals to restructure the High Speed Rail Authority, it would be best to wait until
the situation is clarified before Committee action is taken. She would like to see a proposed
resolution at the Committee's March meeting.
C. REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND COMMI'I'I'EE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO
CITIZEN PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE CITY'S CHARTER REGARDING COUNCIL
SALARIES
Committee Chair Benham indicated Wesley Crawford Muhammad, who had requested the
referral to Committee, was not present. City Attorney Thiltgen explained changing the City
Charter would require a ballot measure on which the citizens of Bakersfield would have to
vote. City Clerk Pam McCarthy indicated she would send Mr. Muhammad a letter advising
him the Committee took no action and offer to provide him with information on procedures
for placing a Charter change measure upon the ballot should he desire it.
D. REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND COMMI'R'EE DETERMINATION OF CALENDAR FOR
UPCOMING YEAR
Administrative Analyst Slater handed out a revised proposed calendar to Committee
members indicating the only change between the handout and the one included in the
packet was the corrected dates for the Christmas/New Year's holidays. After discussion and
agreement by all Committee members, the calendar handed out was approved as the
Committee schedule for the upcoming year. The following Legislative and Litigation
Committee meeting dates for 2002 are set for: March 10, April 28, May 21, June 23, July
21, September 22, October 20, November 17, and December 15.
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January 27, 2003
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6.COMMI'R, EE COMMENTS
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Staff Attendees: City Manager Alan Tandy, Administrative Analyst Trudy Slater, City Clerk Pam
McCarthy; City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Police Lt. Tim Taylor;
City Treasurer Bill Descary; and Director of Environmental Services RalPh Huey.
Other Attendees: John Shaw, Ronnie Lee, Bill Wheeler, Trevor Weeks, Robin Word, Ronald
Marney, Diz Francisco, Tim Smith, Richard Brand, Terry Gray, Terry Maxwell, Cathy Butler, Art
Carlock, and James Burger
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ENCOURAGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO
SUPPORT LEGISLATION EARMARKED FOR GENERAL HIGH SPEED RAIL
FUNDING WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE CALIFORNIA SAFE,
RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT OF THE 21ST
CENTURY AND THE FEDERAL YOUNG-OVERSTARR HIGH SPEED RAIL
BILL.
WHEREAS, quick and efficient transportation systems are a necessary
component of the high quality of life of citizens throughout the United States, and
WHEREAS, as the populations within California and the United States
grow, the need for high-speed intercity rail transportation will become more critical, and
WHEREAS, the ever-increasing California population explosion makes it
imperative to find alternative transportation systems to help clean the air and reduce the
number of miles traveled by automobiles upon streets and highways, and
WHEREAS, legislation at both the State of California and the federal
levels are intended to provide needed passenger rail transportation corridors, and
WHEREAS, the November 2004 General Election Ballot contains the
Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act of the 21 st Century, which will
provide for the issuance of $9.95 billion of general obligation bonds, $9 billion of which
would be used in conjunction with available federal funds for the purpose of funding the
planning and construction of a high-speed train system in California and $950 million of
the bond proceeds would be available for capital projects on other passenger rail lines
to provide connectivity to the high-speed train system and for capacity enhancements
and safety improvements to those lines, and
WHEREAS, at the federal level the Rail Infrastructure Development and
Expansion Act for the 21st Century, commonly known as the Young-Overstarr High-
Speed Rail Bill, proposes bond funds of $36 billion dollars over a ten-year period to
complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor, and
WHEREAS, the California initiative and the proposed federal bill will
provide bond funding to support fast' and efficient public transportation within California,
and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities, the National League of Cities,
and the National Conference of Mayors are support organizations for California cities
across the nation.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield that the League of California Cities, the National League of Cities, and the
National Conference of Mayors are encouraged to support legislation earmarked for
general high speed rail funding at the local and state levels with particular attention to
the California Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act of the 21 st Century
and the federal Young-Overstarr High Speed Rail Bill.
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Possible Additional Language:
The City Council supports the continuance of the independence of administration
of high speed rail funding and programming issues within the California High Speed Rail
Authority and opposes the California Govemor's proposal to place the Authority within
the Department of California Transportation.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNClLMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNClLMEMBER
ABSTAIN:. COUNClLMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNClLMEMBER
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR oftheCity of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
BART J. THILTGEN
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE of the City of Bakersfield
Signs, Marquees and Awnings
Chapter 17.60
Parts
1 General Provisions and Definitions
2 Sign Requirements Generally ..
'3 Awnings, Marquees
Partl
General Provisions and Definitions
Section
1 Application
2 Other applicable laws
3 Definitions
4 Approved material
5 Building official
-' ' 6 Curb line
7 Electric sign
8 Incombustible material
9 Nonstructural trim
10 Plastic material
Section 10 Application
A. This chapter shall apply to all signs erected or maintained in the city of
Bakersfield.
B. No persons shall erect, maintain or allow, or cause to be erected,
maintained or allowed, any sign in the city except in strict conformity with
this chapter, including in conformity with all conditions of any permit
issued pursuant to this chapter.
Section 20 Other applicable laws
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed or construed to permit the erection
or maintenance of a sign in violation of any other applicable provision of this
code, and other applicable ordinances of the city.
Section 30 Definitions generally
For purposes of this chapter, certain words and abbreviations shall be
defined as specified in this Part 1.
Section 40 Approved material
"Approved material" means approved material as defined in the
Bakersfield building code.
Section 50 Building official
"Building official" means the building official of the city of Bakersfield.
Section 60 Curb line
"Curb line" means the line at the face of the curb nearest to the street. In
the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be as established by the director of public
works.
'.. Section 70 Electric sign
"Electric sign" means any sign containing electric wiring, but not
including signs illuminated by; external lighting.
Section 80 Incombustible material
"Incombustible material" means any material which will not ignite at or
below a temperature of one thousand two hundred degrees Fahrenheit during an
exposure of five minutes, and which will not continue to bum or glow at that
temperature. Tests shall be made as specified in the Bakersfield building code
standards thereof.
.Section 90 Nonstructural trim
"Nonsm~tural trim" means the molding, battens, caps, nailing strips,
latticing, cutouts, or letters which are attached to the sign structure.
Section 100 Plastic materials
"Plastic materials" means those made wholly or principally from
standardized plastics listed and described in the Bakersfield building code
standards thereof.
Part 20
Sign Requirements Generally
Sections
20.10 General requirements
20.20 Permit requirement
20.30 Exempted signs
20.30 Permit application
20.40 Permit fees
20.50 Design and construction- load and bracing systems
20.60 Design and construction - Allowable stresses
20.70 Construction materials
20.80 Clearance from fire escapes, windows and power lines
20.90 Projection into air space over public right-of-way
20.100 Dimension restriction
20.110 Electrical equipment
20.120 Signs across public fight-of way
20.130 Maintenance
20.140 Inspections - Building official authority
20.150 Investigation fee for signs erected without a permit
Section 20.10 General requirement
All signs shall comply with the regulations in this chapter.
Section 20.20 Permit requirement
No landowner, tenant, property manager of sign contractor shall have a
sign erected, re-erected, constructed, physically altered of maintained after the
effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives, except as provided
by this Code and in compliance with a permit issued by the building official. The
individual erecting, re-erecting or constructing a sign must:
A. Apply for and obtain a sign permit.
B. Comply with the permit.
C. Comply with all other sections of this chapter.
A. The following signs shall require a building permit from the building
official, in addition to any other permits required by this code:
1. A freestanding sign, any part of which extends six or more feet
above the ground;
2. A projecting sign, any part of which is below seven feet above
grade and projects two or more feet from the surface of the wall by
which it is supported;
3. Any freestanding or projecting sign, which projects three or more
feet into the public fight-of-my.
B. A sign for which a permit is not required under the provisions of this
Section shall nevertheless comply with all the provisions of this part except the
requirement for a permit or fee.
C. No permit issued under this part shall be deemed or construed to authorize
the erection, construction, alteration of display of any sign in an illegal or
unlawful manner, or in violation of any provision of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code or of any other ordinance of the city of Bakersfield.
Section 20.30 Exempted signs
The following signs shall not require a permit under Section 2.2 (these
exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the
responsibility of obtaining a permit for a permit required sign for the signs'
installation of for continued sign maintenance of compliance with the Bakersfield
Building Code or any other law of provision of this code or the Bakersfield
Municipal Code.)
A. The changing of advertising copy on signs specifically designed
and permitted for the use of replaceable copy, such as theater
marquees;
B. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of a sign structure. A change in
the structure, or appearance of a sign, including the size, shape,
and design, however, does require a sign permit. The installation of
a new sign face on an existing sign with a different design of letter
size also requires a sign permit;
C. Freestanding removable sandwich boards, marquees, and any
object that does not extend past three feet into the public right-of-
way.
Section 20.40 -.Permit application
Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms
furnished by the building official. Such application shall contain the location by
street and number of the purposed sign structures, as well as the name and address
of the owner, and the name, address and C-45 State Contractors License number
of the sign contractor or erector. The building official may require the filing of
plans or other pertinent information where in his or her opinion such information
is necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. After the sign application is
deemed complete, the application will be approved, conditionally approved or
denied within (14) working days. If the applicant wants to appeal the decision of
the buildil~ administrator, all appeal may be filed in accordance with the section
of this code.
Section 20.50 Permit fees
Application and permit fees for each sign permit shall be as set forth in the
schedule of fees established by the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
Section 20.60 Design and construction- Loads and
bracing systems
Signs and supporting structures shall be designed according to accepted
principles of en~neering and design. All bracing systems shall be designed and
constructed to transfer lateral forces to the foundation. For signs on buildings, the
dead and lateral loads shall be transferred through the structural frame of the
building to the ground.in such a manner as not to overstress any of the elements
thereof.
Section 20.70 Design and construction- Allowable
stress
A. The design of all building mounted signs, both vertical and
horizontal, exerted on the building shall not produce stresses
exceeding those specified in the Bakersfield Building Code and
shall conform to the requirements of the Bakersfield Building
Code.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A. above, portable signs shall be so
designed and/or weighted as necessary to resist tip-over under
wind gusts and continuous wind load.
Section 20.80 Construction materials
A. Supporting structures shall be securely built, constructed and
erected in conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
B. Materials of constmetions for signs and supporting structures shall
be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings inthe
Uniform Building Code.
C. No sign may be constructed of combustible materials except as
follows:
1. Freestanding sandwich boards and marquees may be
· constructed of wood;
2. Electric signs may use approved plastics in their
construction.
D. Nonstmctural trim may be of wood, metal, approved plastics of
any combination thereof.
Section 20.90 Clearance from fire escapes, windows
and power lines
A. No sign or supporting structure shall be erected in such manner
· " '~ that any portion of its surface of supports will interfere in any way
.~ with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe.
B. No sign shall obstruct any window to such an extent that any light
or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by any law.
C. Signs shall be so located as to maintain all required clearances
from overhead power and services lines.
Section 20.100 Projection into air space over public right-
of-way
Subject to the provisions set forth in this section, si~q may project into
the air space over a public right--of-way. The forgoing permi~ion to project
signs into the air space over a public right-of-way shall be revocable at the will of
the city council of the city of Bakersfield. and the building official at any time. No
part of any sign which projects into the air space over the public right-of-way:
A. Shall project to within twelve feet of the curb line;
B. Shall be below ten feet above grade; and
C. Shall interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic control device.
Section 20.110 Dimension restriction
No sign which projects into the air space over a public fight-of-way shall
have a depth or thickness in excess of two feet, nor a sign area which is in excess
of fifty square feet.
~Section 20.120 Electrical equipment
Electrical equipment used in connection with signs shall be installed in
accordance with the Bakersfield electrical code.
Section 20.130 Signs across public right-of-way
Every sign extending across the public right-of-way:
A. Shall maintain no more than a maximum of three feet into the
public right-of-way;
B. Shall maintain a maximum of no more than six feet of height;
C. Shall not be permanently anchored to the public right-of-way and;
D. Shall be removable at any time.
Section 20.140 Maintenance
All signs, together with all of their supports, braces and anchors, shall be
kept in repair and in a proper state of preservation.
Section 20.150 Inspections - building official authority
All signs for which a permit is required under this part shall be subject to
inspection by the building official.
Section 20.160 Investigation fee for signs erected without a
permit
A. Should any sign for which a permit is required by this chapter be
erected without first obtaining such permit, a special investigation
shall be made before a permit may be issued for such sign.
B. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether of not a permit is then or subsequently issued.
The investigation fee shall be set forth in the schedule of fees by
the building official. The payment of such investigation fee shall
not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions
of this chapter nor from any penalty prescribed by taw.
Part 30 Awnings and MarqUees
Section 30 Construction standards and restrictions
A. All cloth or canvas awnings shall be either movable of constructed
in such a manner so as to be collapsible, in which latter case their
construction shall meet the approval of the fire department of the
city of Bakersfield. All awnings shall be kept in good repair, and
ragged or dilapidated awnings are prohibited hereunder.
B. Metal or plastic awnings may be permitted under the provisions of
this part where such awnings conform to the following standards:
1. Metal awnings shall be of corrosive-resistant,
noncombustible material (metal);
2. Metal and plastic awnings shall be collapsible in a manner
to be approved by the fire department of the city of
Bakersfield;
3. Both metal and plastic awnings shall be designed to support
minimum loading of five pounds per square foot;
4. Any single section of metal or plastic awning shall mot
exceed twenty feet in length.
C. No awning of any kind permitted under this chapter shall have an
outermost edge whose vertical height exceeds twelve inches, or a vertical
projected height of the entire awning which exceeds five feet, or any
balance attachment from thc projection above thc plane of roof of thc
awning.
CrrY OF BAKERSFIELD
2002 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PROVIDES GOVERNMENTAL DECISION MAKING AT THE LEVEL
CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE. THEREFORE, IT IS INCUMBENT UPON ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS TO
PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP ON ISSUES WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD IMPACT THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD. THE FOM.OWlNG POUCY STATEMENTS REFUECT THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM OF
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FOR 2002.
GENERAL POUCY STAI'b'_MEN'r~
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES THE CITY'S RSCAL AUTONOMY AND CHARTER
CITY STATUS TO ALLOW DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OVER LOCAL, STATE AND/OR FEDERALLY
MANDATED PROGRAMS.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR GOVERNMENTAL DECISION MAKING AT THE
LEVEL CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE WHENEVER IT IS MOST UKELY TO PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE
AND EFFICIENT RESULT.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH MAINTAINS AND/OR ENHANCES THE CITY'S LAND USE
OECISION-MAKING AUTHORI'FY.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH FOSTERS MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE METHO0S FOR CreES AND
COUNTIES AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE ISSUES OF LOCAL
CONCERN.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH MAINTAINS THE PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL PUBUC UTIUTY
SERVICES (E.G., ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, WATER) IN A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH ALLOWS STATE OR FEDERAL CONTROL OVER AND USE OF
TRADITIONAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE SOURCES.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH SHIFTS TO THE STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTROL
OVER TRADITIONAL MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH DETRIMENTALLY IMPACTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT PLACES GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN COMPETITION FOR
UMITED FISCAL RESOURCES OR ENCOURAGES SHIFTING OF SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY WITHOUT
PROVIDING ADEQUATE FUNDING.
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QUALrrY OF I. JF~
DEV .... ~'._m~. _~?EMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS OF ISSUES SUCH AS URBAN
=L~'M~Nr, AIR QUALITY, WATER QUALITY TRAN
SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT. , SPORTATION, WASTE'WATER TREATMENT, AND
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH INCREASES CITY PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN
STATE AND FEDERAL ISSUES OF REGIONAL CONCERN .... .
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES INCREASED FUNDING OF CULTURAL,
RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES APPROPRIATE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
REPRESENTATION ON POMCY'MAKING BODIES WITH INTERJURISDICTIONAL POWERS (E.G., THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND THE KERN
COUNTY WATER AGENCY'S IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #4).
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES APPROPRIATE FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR THE
PROVISION OF LOCAL PUBUC SAFETY SERVICES.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH INCREASES THE COST OF OR ENDANGERS THE CLEAN,
RELIABLE SOURCE OF WATER .AVAILABLE TO THE CITY FROM THE KERN RIVER.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH EXPANDS THE CITES ABIUTY TO DEAL ON A STATE LEVEL
WITH STATE-MANDATED ISSUES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES MUNICIPAL CONTROL OVER PROGRAM SCOPE,
IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDS
FOR CITY PROGRAMS.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION OR A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT RETURNS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT REVENUES PREVIOUSLY CAPTURED BY THE STATE AND LIMITS THE STATE'S
AUTHORITY TO ACCESS REVENUES WHICH TRADITIONALLY FUND CITY SERVICES INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY TAX, VEHICLES UCENSE FEES, AND SALES TAX.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH CONSOUOATES SPECIAL DISTRICTS WITH OVERLAPPING
JURISDICTIONS AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE SUCH CONSOLIDATION IS CLEARLY OF BENEFIT
TO THE CITY.
OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH INTRUDES INTO THE CITY'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
PROCESS AND RIGHTS.
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TO THE C;ITY. ,.,,,,.,r.u ,,~u ;~d~ld LEGISLATION 18 OF CLEAR BENEFIT
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROMOTES CONTINUED DIVERSIFICATION OF THE LOCAL
ECONOMY.
........... ,',,--,,,.,,,,; ON AFFECTED AGENCIES.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH IMPROVES CITY GOVERNMENT'S ABILITY TO FINANCE
DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES THE CITY'S ABILITY TO FUND ITS CAPITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.*
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROMOTES THE USE OF LOCAL BAN~ WHERE POSSIBLE AND
LOCAL BRANCHES OF NATIONAL BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CITY INVESTMENT.
OPPOSE THE IMPOSITION OF FEES AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL TO FUND STATE PROGRAMS
NOT RE ,_I..~ATED TO MUNICIPAL. MATTERS.
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