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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/04_CC_AGENDA_PACKET Joint Meeting of the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Bakersfield City Council Monday, September 27, 2004 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This meeting will be televised live on Cox, Time Warner and Mediacom Cable Channel 16, and Chatter Cable Channel 44. An Assistive Listening device is available in the Board Chambers through the Clerk of the Board and City Clerk. Board of Supervisors Chambers, I 115 Truxtun Avenue, 1~t Floor, Bakersfield Jones randy Bammnn Genn~-o CITY COUNCIL ltarvey Hall, Mayor David Couch, Vice Mayor, Waid 4 Irma Carson, Ward 1 Sue Benham, Ward 2 Mike Maggard, Ward 3 Harold Hanson, Ward 5 Jacquie Sullivan, Ward 6 Mark Salvaggio, Ward 7 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jori McQuiston, Cbaimmn, First District Don Maben, Supervisor, Second District Barbara Patrick, Supervisor, Third District Raymond A. Watson, Supervisor, Fourth District Pete H. Pan'a, Supervisor, Fifth District CITY STAFF Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Pamela A. McCarthy, City. Clerk COUNTY STAFF Scott E. Jones, County Administrative Officer Bernard C. Barmann, County Counsel Denise Pennell, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors MEETING FORMAT This joint proceeding will be Chaired by Board of Supervisors Chairman Jon McQuiston. The governing bodies ma3' take action during this session on the agenda subject matter, receive and file materials related to the agenda topic, an&/or gi,,e direction to staff PUBLIC COMMENT PROTOCOL Persons may address the governing bodies on any agenda topic during the discussion of that item. People ~ ishing lo make comments on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board or Council, may make comments during the Public Presentations portion of the meeting. Statements are limited to 2 minutes per speaker. Speakers are requested to state their name before making the presentation. The Chairman, at his discretion, may limit the total time allotted to public comment to assure that all agenda items can be completed. Due to logistical complexities, video tapes will not be shown during this meeting Written conunents are encouraged Provide twenty (20) copies of x~r~ucn material lo the Clerks at tim time o['.',our presentation, or send written communication addressed to the Board of Supervisors, I 115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 9701, or the City Council, 1501 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 in advance of the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bakersfield City Council and the Kern County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Joint Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Dinner will be provided for City and County elected and appointed officials in the 3~ Floor Multi-Purpose Room at 4:45 p.m.. at their option. The public may attend and observe. Estimated Start Time 5:30 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:50 p,m. 7:20 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 2. 3. 4. 5. FLAG SALUTE ROLLCALL OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN JON McQUISTON OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL PUBLIC STATEMENTS - Persons may address the Governing Bodies during this portion of the meeting on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors or City Council. The Chairman, at his discretion, may limit the total time allotted to this portion of the meeting to assure that all agenda items can be completed. Statements are limited to 2 minutes per speaker. Please state and spell your name for the record. BUSINESSITEMS A. Consistent Development Standards (Joint Item) Strategic Planning for Future Fire Station Locations in Northwest Bakersfield - City Sewer Service Policy Update - City Medians, Landscape Maintenance, Deceleration Turn Lanes - City Recommended Action: Hear Staff Presentations B. Transportation Sales Tax (~ cent) Update (Joint Agenda ltem)- Recommended Action: Hear Staff Presentation C. Air Pollution Reduction by Railroads Update (Joint Agenda Item)- Recommended Action: Hear Staff Presentation D. Status Report on South Beltway (City Agenda Item) Recommended Action: Hear County Staff Presentation Joint City/County Meeting Agenda September 27, 2004 Page Two 7:50 p.m. 8:10 p.m, = BUSINESS ITEMS continued E. Standardization of Animal Control Policies (JointAgenda Item) - Recommended Action: Hear Staff Presentations F. Proposed 2005 Schedule for Joint Meetings (Joint Agenda Item)- Recommended Action: Approve 8:15 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:25 p.m. 7. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY L HALL 9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN JON McQUISTON 10. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (Government Code Section 54953.2) The Board of Supervisors Chamber is accessible to persons with disabilities. Disabled individuals who need special assistance to attend or participate in a meeting of the Board of Supervisors may request assistance at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Fifth Floor, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California or by calling (661)868-3585. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made (5) working days in advance of a meeting whenever possible. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Business Items ITEM: 6.A.1 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ron Fraze, Fire Chief September 22, 2004 Future Fire Station Locations and Acquisitions AP, PROVED DEPARTMENTHEAD '~'~ CITYATTORNEY¢ ~-~-~- CITYMANAGER"~--~/ RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: The Bakersfield and Kern County Fire Departments have operated under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) since 1984. As part of that agreement, future fire station locations have been identified for both the City and the County Fire Departments. Accordingly, each department should take the responsibility of securing these sites. The City has secured sites for future Fire Stations 12 and 17. As unprecedented development occurs in newly incorporated areas of Bakersfield, increasing portions of the City are falling in the area designated to be protected by the Kern County Fire Department. It is our concern that the fire station sites that will serve this new growth are not being secured. These areas will be developing at a rapid rate, therefore, it is imperative these locations are secured in a timely and economical manner. Another concern is the metropolitan area is growing beyond the scope of the original Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). In addition, sites other than those identified in the current JPA may need to be identified. This can be accomplished, along with other outdated issues, during the time in which the JPA is reviewed and updated. It is our intention of starting this revision, together with the County Fire Department, in the very near future. Chief Fraze is to give a presentation on future fire station locations and acquisition issues September 22, 2004, 527PM S:\SUSAN~,dmin Report Word\Fire Stn loc & acq - jt mtg 092704 doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Business Item MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 ITEM: 6A.2 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director September 20, 2004 Consistent Development Standards (Joint Item): Sewer Service Policy Update - City APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~ CITY ATTORN~E/Y/r''' CITY MANAGER ?// / RECOMMENDATION: Hear staff presentation. BACKGROUND: Just recently, Kern County adopted revised sewer standards that will ensure connection to sanitary sewers and greatly reduce the need for installation of septic systems. City staff will make a brief presentation commending the County on their recent sewer service policy improvements. September 22, 2004, 1:43PM: jrl Sewer Service Policy Update_Business Item 6A2 doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Business Item ITEM: 6.A.3. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director APPROVED DEPARTMENT H EAD,,-~ c,TY ^TTORN ? September 20, 2004 CI~ MANAGER Consistent Development Standards (Joint item): Medians, Landscape Maintenance, Deceleration Turn Lanes - City RECOMMENDATION: Hear staff presentation. BACKGROUND: Over the past several years, Kern County and the City of Bakersfield have been working together to establish consistent design standards within Metropolitan Bakersfield in accordance with our existing general plan. Much progress has been made to date. Two outstanding issues are construction of landscape medians and right turn deceleration lanes for commercial developments. City staff will make a brief presentation on Development Standards relating to medians, landscape maintenance, and deceleration turn lanes. September 22, 2004, 1:44PM: jrl Medians-Deceleration Lanes_Business Item 6A3 doc ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Business Item TEM: 6.B. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director September 20, 2004 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD ~',~'~..~ CITY ATTORN~/~ CITY MANAGER /_/~/ // Transportation Sales Tax (t/2 Cent) Update (Joint Agenda Item) RECOMMENDATION: Hear staff presentation. BACKGROUND: Metropolitan Bakersfield has more than a $3 billion transportation need over the next twenty years. Conventional revenue sources are unable to meet this need. In an effort to bridge the gap, the Kern County Citizens for Quality Transportation Group was formed. This group has met regularly for some time and has developed a program to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the March, 2006, ballot. City staff will make a brief presentation on the proposed Transportation Sales Tax measure. September 22, 2004, 1:47PM: jrl Half Cent_Transportation Sales Tax_Business Item 6B.doc RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY DAVID PRICE III, DIRECTOR Communily and Economic Development Department. Engineering & Survey Se~ces Department. Environmental Health Services Department. Planning Department. Roads Department Phones: (661) 862-8800 (800) 552 5376, Menu Option 5 Fax: (661) 882-8801 TTY Relay: (800) 735-2929 2700 "M" STREET, SUITE 350 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-2370 E-maih rma@co.kern,ca.us Web Page: http://www, co.kern,ca.us/rma/ JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 27, 2004 RESPONSE TO REFERRAL- ONE-HALF CENT SALES TAX COMMITTEE By: David Price III, RMA Director~ This report is in response to a referral from the last joint meeting asking that the County Administrative Office, Roads, and Planning report back regarding the formation of a one-half cent sales tax committee. Since that meeting, a group of local organizations and citizens has met regularly. They have also taken steps to create the membership, adopt Bylaws, and formally name the group as "Kern County Citizens for Quality Transportation" (KCCQT). The group has registered with the state Fair Political Practices Commission as a political action committee and was formed so that a campaign in support of a one-half cent sales tax for transportation funding could be undertaken. Future activities may also include sponsorship of additional transportation related projects if the members choose to keep the organization in existence for other related purposes. KCCQT has carefully considered the scope of the project and has determined that it should target the 2006 election cycle for placing a ballot measure before the electorate. Consideration is being given as to whether the primary or general election should be focus of that effort and no decision has been made. The group has invited public agency staff from the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, Golden Empire Transit, and Kern Council of Governments to serve as an information resource in support of developing the proposed project list and the related public education effort. Staff attends meetings and provides statistical, financial, and other information that is useful to the committee. Because a committee has been formed that is broadly representative of many community interests, staff believes that there is no need for the formation ora new committee to address this issue. Staff is prepared to continue its participation in non- political, public education related activities consistent with state law. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that both the Bakersfield City Council and the Kern County Board of Supervisors receive and file this report. Printed on Re~3,vled Pw~er ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT IJOINT CITY-COUNTY MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: Business Items ITEM: ~. ~. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director September 21, 2004 Air Pollution Reduction by Railroads Update DEPARTMENT H~AD~. ~f CITY ATTOR~~_~ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare resolution and place on City Council agenda for adoption. BACKGROUND: Railroad engines generate large amounts of air pollution. There are less polluting engines available which could be used in switching and local shuttling of rail cars. County staff will take the lead in the presentation of this matter but it is anticipated that a resolution urging the railroads to utilize the less polluting engines will be in order. JH:pjt Admin\9-27-cc&cbs RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY DAVID PRICE III, DIRECTOR Cemmunity and Economic Development Department. Engineering & Survey Se~ces Department. Environmental Health Sen'ices Department. Planning Department. Roads Department Phones: (661) 862-8800 (600) 55275376, Menu Option 5 Pax: (661) 862-8801 TTY Relay: (800) 735-2929 2700 "M" STREET, SUITE 350 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-2370 E-mail: rma@co.kem.ca.us Web Page: http://wvc,v, co.kern ca us/rma/ JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 27, 2004 RESPONSE TO REFERRAL - REDUCTION OF AIR POLLUTION BY RAILROADS By: David Price Ill, RMA Director This report is in response to a referral from the last joint meeting asking that County staff report back to the Board of Supervisors regarding the use of draft engines by railroads to transport trains in and out of the metropolitan areas to reduce air pollution. In response to the above referral and a related request by the Bakersfield City Council, the Resource Management Agency recommended on October 21,2003 a resolution for adoption by the Kern County Board of Supervisors (Board) encouraging the approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the mainline railroads operating within the San Joaquin Valley air basin. The Board approved the resolution as recommended by the Resource Management Agency. Subsequently, the Kern County Air Pollution Control Board determined that emission reductions likely to result from implementation of such an MOU would have a positive effect on East Kern air quality. Accordingly, that District Board on January 15, 2004 adopted a similar resolution in support of a San Joaquin Valley railroad MOU. Recently, staff has been advised by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District planning staff that a series of meetings has been initiated. Participants in these quarterly meetings include the state Air Resources Board, the railroads, and local air district staff. The hope expressed was that some progress in those ongoing negotiations would be achieved soon. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that both the Bakersfield City Council and the Kern County Board of Supervisors receive and file this report. Printed oil Rc ql'ch 'd Pope~' ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Business item MEETING DATE: September 27, 2004 ITEM: 6.D. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Raul Rojas, Public Works Director September 20, 2004 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEADT~ ',~'_,~ ~ CITY ATTORNEY ~,,~---7/~r Status Report on South Beltway (City Agenda Item) CITY MANAGER (-'//~j//-~-~ / RECOMMENDATION: Hear staff presentation. BACKGROUND: A little over three years ago, the City certified the environmental document for the South Belt~vay, Kern County has recently made progress towards adoption of the South Beltway. The City is encouraged by this progress and looks forward to an update from the County on the details, September 22, 2004, 4:42PM: jrl Status Report on South Be~tway_Bu$iness Item 6Ddoc JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE ON SOUTH BELTWAY TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR By: Ted James, Director, Kern County Planning Department ~ This report provides a status on the County's process to adopt a Specific Plan Line to reserve right-of-way for a future east-west 300-foot wide freeway alignment which is intended to provide a southerly by-pass from Highway 58 around the southern portion of the Metropolitan Bakersfield area extending west to Interstate 5. The City of Bakersfield and Kern County adopted a South Beltway Circulation alignment as part of the update of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan in 2002. As the County Planning Department was initiating the process of adopting the Specific Plan Line for unincorporated areas, Supervisor Parra requested that the Planning and Roads Departments evaluate an alternative alignment in the southeast portion of the Metropolitan Bakersfield area that extends south of the community of Lamont to better serve the southeast Metropolitan Bakersfield communities. In response, the Planning and Roads Departments prepared an alternative South Beltway alignment that required re- circulation of the previously prepared South Beltway Environmental Impact Report. The County has prepared a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Line which extends easterly of the City of Bakers field's adopted alignment around the community of Lamont along the Commanche Road alignment to Highway 58. The SEIR is currently being circulated for a 45-day public and agency review which ends on October 29, 2004. The SEIR is expected to identify issues related to flooding, loss of agricultural land and other issues. Upon the completion of the SE1R, and after further consultation with City of Bakersfield Public Works Department staff, the Planning and Roads Departments will make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors related to the adoption of a South Beltway Circulation Element amendment and Specific Plan Line. .amy Board of Supervisors approved differences from the City's adopted alignment would be referred by the County for consideration by the City of Bakersfield. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Bakersfield City Council and Ken~ County Board of Supervisors receive and file this report. 9 2704 i: adm',,j vb\pln ~so.belt~vay update.inf ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT JOINT CITY-COUNTY MEETING DATE: AGENDA SECTION: Business Items September 27, 2004 ITEM: ~. cc''. APPROVED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DEPARTMENT HEAD FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager CITY ATTORNEY DATE: September 21, 2004 CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Standardization of Animal Control Policies RECOMMENDATION: Hear Staff Presentations BACKGROUND: An agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern relating to animal care services became effective July 1, 2004. The five-year agreement was the result of numerous meetings between City end County staff whose efforts focused on finding a way to provide the most efficient and effective animal care services for the community. The agreement provided a venue for a co-located animal care facility allowing convenient and consistent services for both Bakersfield and Kern County residents, economies of scale for tax savings, and a computerized joint licensing and tracking system featuring one data base for both jurisdictions. As part of this agreement, the City retained the same animal control fees as the County and agreed to build an adjacent kennel to assist in the sheltering of animals which come in to the keeping of the County Shelter. Under the agreement, the County maintains operational control over the Shelter. Both the City and the County retain their own animal control field services. The desires expressed on the part of the City and County in this agreement, and in other actions such as the County instituting a three-dog limit in the metropolitan area, is a reflection of the current high level of cooperation and standardization on animal care and control between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. P:~Joint Meeting Admin 8-18-04.doc 9/22/2004: rlj RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY DAVID PRICE III, DIRECTOR C,'",munity and Economic Development Department, Engineering & Survey Services Department. Environmental Health Servfces Depadmenl · Planning Department. Roads Department Phones; (661) 862-6800 (800) 552-5376, Menu Op~ion 5 Fax: (661) 862-8801 TT'¢ Relay: (800) 735-2929 2700 "M" STREET, SUITE 350 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-2370 E mail: rma@co.kem.ca.us Web Page: h~p://www, co.kern.caus/rma/ JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 27, 2004 ANIMAL CONTROL ISSUES COORDINATION By: David Price III, RMA Director This report is in response to a request to initiate discussion concerning closer coordination on animal control related issues between the two jurisdictions. This issue has been brought forward by Supervisor Watson in recognition of the following circumstances: · The City and the County just three months ago executed an agreement through which animal shelter services are provided by the County for both City and County animals. · Recently, a series of adicles in the Bakersfield Cafifornian has raised public awareness to new levels concerning the number of unwanted animals that must be addressed by local authorities. As a result of that series, Supervisor Maben was requested by the Bakersfield Californian to coordinate a meeting of interested citizens on the issue. About 25 persons have been advised of such a meeting that was scheduled for September 22 at the Public Services Building. · As the community grows, this problem is one that affects both jurisdictions and its believed that no long term solution can be found until both entities address the underlying issues. · The County has just recently reconstituted its animal advisory committee. Some possible areas that may be of mutual interest to both jurisdictions include: 1. Joint City/County Animal Control Enforcement Plan, with possible expansion to other cities. 2. Joint City/County administrative penalty structure for non-licensed, unrestrained, noisy, and/or dangerous dogs. 3. Joint City/County appeals process to hear and decide owner-appealed cases. 4. Other issues, as appropriate. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that both the Bakersfield City Council and the Kern County Board of Supervisors discuss the report and make any appropriate referrals to staff. item b . ff. COUNTY OF KERN AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLERK OF THE BOARD AND CITY CLERK To: From: Date: Subject: Board of Supervisors and City Council Denise Pennell, Clerk of the Board, and Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk September 27, 2004 Schedule for 2005 Joint Mcctings .T~? e.nsure the Board and City Council are able to reserve the time necessary for future joint meetings it Is important to establish dates far in advance of the meetings. Members of both legislative bodies have demanding schedules, and finding dates when all members can meet is often challenging. The first joint meeting was held on September t3, 1999, with subsequent meetings held on the following dates: March 20, 2000 and September 11, 2000 March 19, 2001 and July 23, 2001 March 18, 2002 and September 9, 2002 March 31, 2003 and September 15, 2003 September 27, 2004 (the March 15, 2004 was canceled) Given the challenge of coordinating dates when all members can attend joint meetings, two meetings annually appear to be adequate to address issues affecting both jurisdictions. The proposed dates are free of known conflicts with the official duties of all members. THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Board of Supervisors and Bakersfield City Council consider and approve the following dates for the 2005 Joint City/County meetings: Monday, February 28, 2005 at 5:30 p.m., and Monday, September 19, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. Scott Jones, CAO Alan Tandy, City Manager Bernard C. Barmann, County Counsel Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney