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SPECIAL MEETING
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MINUTES OF THE
JOINT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008
BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AND
KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
City Host
City Council Chambers
1501Truxtun Avenue
Special Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
1. INVOCATION by Pastor Jeff Chandler, First Presbyterian
Church.
2. FLAG SALUTE by Skyler Blair, 1 sl Grade Student at
The Little Red School House.
3. ROLL CALL
Kern County Board of Supervisors:
Present:
Absent:
Supervisors McQuiston, Maggard,
Watson, Rubio
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Bakersfield City Council:
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Hanson,
Councilmembers Benham, Weir, Couch,
Hanson, Scrivner
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4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL
5. OPENING REMARKS BY MICHAEL J. RUBIO
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6.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ACTION TAKEN
A. Kevin Knutson spoke regarding freeway studies.
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7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Update on City-County Solid Waste
Memorandum of Understanding (Joint
Agenda Item)
NO ACTION TAKEN
County staff update by Kern County Waste
Management Department Director Daphne Harley
and City Public Works Director Raul Rojas.
Councilmember Weir requested information
regarding the current status of a Comprehensive
Recycling Waste Reduction Plan for the Greater
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area and the feasibility of
partnering with private sector sources to build and
operate the facility. Public Works Director Rojas
and Solid Waste Superintendent Moretti responded.
Councilmember Weir asked for a public/private
partnership be explored.
Councilmember Maggard expressed support for
exploring the feasibility of a private sector
partnership.
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Supervisor Watson asked for information
regarding the impact of transfer stations on air
quality.
Supervisor Watson requested information regarding plans
to involve the haulers in the process, what potential impact
air quality could have on business and requested an overall
analysis encompassing the impact additional transfer
stations would have on cost and air quality. Kern County
Waste Management Department Director Harley
responded.
Supervisor Watson requested information regarding
the cost of processing waste versus reducing air
pollution.
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BUSINESS ITEMS continued
Item 7.A. continued
Supervisor McQuiston stated he felt it premature to bring
aboard a consultant prior to the SWMAC meeting later in
the month. Additionally, he made comments regarding the
inclusion of private sector entities in the process and the
potential of financial savings should the private sector be
utilized; furthermore, every effort should be made to assure
the integrity of groundwater.
Councilmember Weir recognized Larry Moxley, Kern
Refuse Disposal, and requested he respond to questions
and asked for a brief synopsis of the proposal.
Supervisor McQuiston requested that the material
presented to SWMAC be presented to the Board of
Supervisors..
Chairperson Rubio made comments and requested that the
Report be received and filed.
Councilmember Scrivner suggested the decision
regarding hiring a consultant be delayed until after the
SWMAC meeting.
B.
Summary Update on TRIP Projects (Joint Agenda
Item)
City Staff presentation by Public Works Director Raul Rojas
and County Staff presentation by Dave Price Director of
Resource Management.
Mayor Hall requested information regarding the length of
time needed to compete the interchange at Hwy. 178 and
Fairfax. Mr. Rojas responded.
Councilmember Weir commended staff on the Hwy. 178
and Fairfax interchange project.
Council member Couch requested staff assure minor
adjustments are made to property boundaries on the west
side of the Allen Rd. bridge project as agreed upon by the
City and homeowners.
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ACTION TAKEN
NO ACTION TAKEN
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BUSINESS ITEMS continued
ACTION TAKEN
C. Update on the General Plan (Joint Agenda Item)
NO ACTION TAKEN
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City Clerk McCarthy announced correspondence was
received from staff regarding this item and has been
provided to Council and the Board.
City Planning Director Jim Movius and County
Planning Director Ted James provided an update.
8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Supervisor McQuiston expressed appreciation for the
hospitality shown by the City.
Supervisor Maggard thanked the City for hosting the
meeting and commented on progress made as a result
of the joint meetings.
Supervisor Watson thanked the City for extending
hospitality to the Board and noted his satisfaction at the
advance of transportation projects.
Councilmember Benham requested staff address a
constituent's concern and provided contact
information.
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Councilmember Couch thanked the Board for attending
the joint meeting. Councilmember Weir thanked everyone
and stated he is looking forward to future progress.
Councilmember Sullivan expressed appreciation for the
evening's staff presentations. Councilmember Scrivner
bade everyone good evening.
Vice-Mayor Hanson made comments regarding the positive
tenor of the meeting.
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CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL J.
RUBIO
ACTION TAKEN
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Chairman Rubio requested the City adopt an
ordinance, mirroring the one in place in Kern County,
in a effort to reduce the number of merchants selling
tobacco to minors.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Chairman Rubio thanked everyone for participating in
the evenings' meeting.
Vice-Mayor Hanson requested the appropriate
committee address Chairman Rubio's request.
10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor Hall thanked those in attendance at the meeting.
11. ADJOUNMENT
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Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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