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KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ,~!
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Bakersfield
City Council will hold a Special Joint Meeting on Monday, September 22, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.,
in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.
Estimated
Start Time
5:30 p.m. 1. FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL J. RUBIO
4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL
5:40 p.m. 5. 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.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
s:oo p.m. A. Update on General Plan Review Process (Joint Agenda Item) -Hear City Staff Presentation by
Planning Director Jim Movius and County Staff Presentation by Ted James
s:t5 p.m. B. Update on Lake Isabella Dam (City Agenda Item) -Hear Presentation by Corp of Engineers
6:25 p.m C. Presentation on Golden Empire Transit District (County Agenda Item) -Hear Presentation by
Karen King, GET Chief Executive Officer
s:ao p.m. D. Update on Metropolitan Bakersfield Transfer Station Project and Recycling Facility (Joint
Agenda Item) -Hear County Staff Presentation by Waste Management Director Daphne Harley
and City Staff Presentation by Public Works Director Raul Rojas
s:5o p.m. E. Update on Fire Station Locations - (City Agenda Item) -Hear County Staff Presentation by
Fire Chief Dennis Thompson and City Staff Presentation by Fire Chief Ron Fraze.
~:2o p.m. F. Proposed 2009 Schedule for Joint Meetings. (Joint Agenda Item) -RECOMMENDED
ACTION: ESTABLISH MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M. AND MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M. AS FUTURE MEETING DATES.
Joint City/County Meeting Agenda
September 22, 2008
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7:30p.m. 7. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
7:35p.m. 8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL
r4o p.m. 9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL J. RUBIO
7:45 p.m. 1 O. ADJOURNMENT
Res ctfully s itt ,
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City Manager
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+, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Business
ITEM NO: (~_
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPRCO'VED®
FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director DEPARTMENT HEAD J~
DATE: September 9, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Status Report regarding updating the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan j
RECOMMENDATION:
No action necessary.
BACKGROUND:
Work has been continuing by both City and County staff, PMC (the General Plan consultant firm), and the
technical consultants on the Update to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
Public Outreach Issues Report
This report summarizes the results of the public outreach efforts for both the General Plan Update and the
KemCOG Blueprint project. The report contains information gathered from the four public workshops, the Vision
2020 web site, statistically valid telephone survey conducted by a consultant retained by KemCOG, and
individual emails and comments received by staff.
PMC is preparing the Final Public Outreach Issues Report, incorporating City and County staff review comments.
The Final Report will be available prior to the Joint City and County Planning Commission meeting currently
planned for October/November. The Final Report will also be posted on the Cityand County web sites.
Public Outreach Meetings -Second Series
The second round of public outreach meetings, in association with KemCOG, has been completed, and the
results of all the public meetings have been incorporated in the Public Outreach Issues Report. The results of
these meetings and issues identified are being utilized by PMC in the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and
Constraints Report.
ExistinQConditions Oo~ortunities and Constraints Report
Staff, PMC and the technical consultants have been preparing the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and
Constraints Report for the General Plan Update. Staff had substantial review comments on both the first and
second drafts of this report. Technical consultants have met with City and County staffs, and other entities to
define issues relating to water availability, transportation, noise, and funding sources for public services.
Anticipating the adoption of new legislation (SB 375) has required additional internal staffconsultation, so future
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policy and implementation measures in the MBGP Update could address this legislation. (A brief synopsis of SB
375 is provided below.)
PMC's draft text (developed from issues identified by PMC and technical consultant analyses, staff discussions,
as well as new legislation) includes potential policy changes for the General Plan Update. Potential changes
include:
• Modifying the current "centers" concept with criteria and performance standards to create a new
"village centeri' concept, and clarifying criteria and standards for mixed-use development
• Creating some form of "urban reserve" designation for some areas within the MBGP which are
without urban services or are in agricultural production (larger lots and development utilizing septic
systems could be allowed)
• Should development be proposed within the "urban reserve" areas, identify performance standards
and compliance criteria for any proposed development in newly created "urban reserve" areas (this
could reduce the number of projects requiring EIR documents)
• Including a density transfer process and similar mechanisms to encourage "in-fill development' and
to .respond to criteria outlined in SB 375
• Identifying certain roadway segments as having thresholds below Level of Service (LOS) C, and if
area is already below LOS C, further degradation would be precluded
Reducing densities in some areas which would degrade roadway segments below LOS C, and to
address fiscal constrains to circulation system improvements
• Modifying noise standards to better define "background" noise; create revised noise standards
The revised Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report should be delivered to staff for review and
comment by the end of September.
Service Caoacity Analvs~ Mem
The PMC Project Team is completing service capacity analysis memos for traffic, sewer and water that will look
at capacity and resource availability issues under the existing General Plan land uses for the following three
scenarios: Existing (2008), General Plan Horizon (2035), and Build-out. The results of these analyses will be
used to develop an alternative land use plan for the General Plan Update. In addition, the results of the Existing
(2008) Scenario analysis will be incorporated into the E~asting Setting Report.
General Plan Update Document
Staff will be reviewing the proposed changes to existing policies and implementation measures immediately
following approval of the text of the E~asting Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report.
EIR Consultant Selection
Staff received proposals from three qualified consultant firms in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) to
prepare the EIR for the General Plan Update. Staff conducted interviews, and are in negotiations with one firm.
The EIR consultant contract should be executed by mid-0ctober.
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Upon completion of the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report, a second Joint City/County
Planning Commission workshop will be held to solicit Commissioner and public comments on the identified
issues/constraints and opportunities. Staff anticipates this Joint workshop will be held in October or early
November.
SB 375 Synopses
If signed by the governor, SB 375 would make significant changes in land use and transportation policy in order
to meet new greenhouse gas reduction goals. SB 375 would require metropolitan planning organizations (Kern
COG for our area) to include sustainable community strategies in the regional transportation plans (RTPs) for the
purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, align/coordinate planning for transportation and housing, and
create specified incentives for the implementation of the strategies.
The bill requires RTPs to develop a "preferred growth scenario" (PGS) that is consistent with the state planning
priorities, identifies sufficient housing for all populations in the region, identifies significant resource and farmland
in the region that would be excluded from development, complies with the federal Clean Air Act, inventories the
region's greenhouse gas emissions, and establishes measures to reduce these emissions. The PGS would be
included in the RTP.
The bill requires future projects and improvements identified in the Regional Transportation Improvement
Program (RTIP) to be consistent with the RTP and PGS in order to receive funding after January 1, 2009.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TED JAMES, AICP, Director
2700 "M" STREET, SUITE 100
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-2323
°hone: (661) 662-8600
Ax: (661) 862-8601 TTY Relay 1.900.795.2929
E•Mall: planning~co.kern.ea.us
Web Address: www.co.kem.ea.us/planning
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DAVID PRICE Ill, RMA DIRECTOR
Community & Economic Development Department
Engineering & Survey Services Department
Environmental Health Services Department
Planning Department
Roads Department
JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORSBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 22, 2008
Report on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Update
By: Ted James, Kern County Planning Director
Jim Movius, City of Bakersfield Planning Director
Background
State law requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan to
guide maintaining or improving the chazacter of existing development and guiding the location
and nature of future development including provisions for adequate infrastructure and services.
At the February 27, 2006 Board of SupervisorsBakersfield City Council meeting, the County
and City directed staff to pursue a joint update of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan
(MBGP) which encompasses a 400 squaze mile program azea.
The MBGP was last updated in 2002. Substantial changes in development patterns, community
needs and community infrastructure requirements warrant the General Plan Update process. The
MBGP will contain six of the seven State-mandated Elements (Land Use, Circulation,
Conservation, Open Space, Noise and Safety) of the General Plan. The Housing Elements of the
City and County aze being prepared separately and will be incorporated by reference. Public
Services and Facilities, Parks, Downtown Development and Historical Resources will also be
included in the General Plan Update.
Goals of General Plan Update
The Goals of the General Plan update aze to:
Update General Plan data assumptions.
Assess community priorities and vision for the future development of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield area.
Address issues of special interest including air quality, traffic and circulation, agricultural
land conversion, and the promotion of land use patterns (mixed use/higher density) that
promote reduction in vehicle miles traveled.
Provide an "urban reserve concept" in undeveloped peripheral areas that streamlines the
land use permitting process through California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
analysis of cumulative growth and the incorporation of standardized performance
measures that mitigate environmental issues and ensure logical extension of urban
services.
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Provide an environmental impact report that generally evaluates the proposed General
Plan and the cumulative impacts of projected growth and development.
Current Status of the General Plan Update
Work has been continuing by both City and County staff, PMC (the General Plan
consultant firm), and the technical consultants on the Update to the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan. Several reports are being prepared that address Public
Outreach Issues, Existing Conditions, and Opportunities and Constraints which
collectively form the basis for developing a draft General Plan update document.
Public Outreach Issues Report
This report summarizes the results of the public outreach efforts for both the General Plan
Update and the KernCOG Blueprint project. The report contains information gathered
from the four public workshops, the Vision 2020 web site, a statistically valid telephone
survey conducted by a consultant retained by KernCOG, and individual emails and
comments received by staff.
PMC is preparing the Final Public Outreach Issues Report, incorporating City and
County staff review comments. The Final Report will be available prior to the Joint
City/County Planning Commission meeting currently planned for Fall, 2008. The Final
Report will also be posted on the City and County web sites.
Public Outreach Meetings -Second Series
The second round of public outreach meetings, in association with KernCOG, have been
completed, and the results of all the public meetings have been incorporated in the Public
Outreach Issues Report. The results of these meetings and issues identified are being
utilized by PMC in the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report.
Service Capacity Analysis Memos
The PMC Project Team is completing service capacity analysis memos for traffic, sewer
and water that will look at capacity and resource availability issues under the existing
General Plan land uses for the following three scenarios: Existing (2008), General Plan
Horizon (2035), and Buildout. The results of these analyses will be used to develop
alternative land use plan scenarios for the General Plan Update. In addition, the results of
the Existing (2008) Scenario analysis will be incorporated into the Existing Setting
Report.
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Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report
Staff, PMC and the technical consultants have been preparing the Existing Conditions,
Opportunities and Constraints Report for the General Plan Update. Staff had provided
review comments on both the first and second drafts of this report. Technical consultants
have met with City and County staffs, and other entities to define issues relating to water
availability, transportation, noise, and funding sources for public services.
Proposed draft text (developed from issues identified by PMC and technical consultant
analyses, staff discussions, as well as new legislation) will include potential policy
changes for the General Plan Update. Potential changes include:
- Modifying the current "centers" concept with criteria and performance
standards to promote for mixed-use development
- Creating some form of "urban reserve" designation for some peripheral
areas within the MBGP which are without urban services or are in agricultural
production (larger lots and development utilizing septic systems could be allowed
under certain circumstances).
- Identifying performance standards and compliance criteria for any
proposed development in newly created "urban reserve" areas (this could reduce
the number of projects requiring EIR documents)
- Including a density transfer process and similar mechanisms to encourage
"in-fill development" to respond to criteria outlined in SB 375 (See below)
Identifying certain roadway segments as having thresholds below Level of
Service (LOS) C, and if area is already below LOS C, further degradation would
be precluded
Reducing densities in some areas which would degrade roadway segments
below LOS C, and to address fiscal constraints to circulation system
improvements
- Modifying noise standards to better define "background" noise
The revised Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report should be
delivered to staff for review and comment by the end of September.
Senate Bill 375
New legislation has passed the State legislature and is awaiting the Governor's signature
that would make significant changes in land use and transportation policy in order to
meet greenhouse gas reduction goals. SB 375 would require regional transportation
planning organizations (Kern Council of Governments) to include "Sustainable
Communities Strategies" in the regional transportation plans for the purpose of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, align/coordinateplamm~g for transportation and housing and
create specified incentives to encourage compact development and transit-oriented
projects. This yet to be signed legislation would make the receipt of State transportation
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funds contingent on local government jurisdictions that include strategies that reduce
vehYcle miles traveled, encourage compact growth, promote transit, as well as other
strategies as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with State-
mandated reduction targets. The Staff intends to address the inclusion of SB 375
strategies in the General Plan if the legislation is signed into law.
General Plan Update Document
Staff will be reviewing the proposed changes to existing policies and implementation
measures following approval of the text of the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and
Constraints Report. Each element of the General Plan will be updated and made
internally consistent with other elements and planned land use and circulation maps will
be prepared.
EIR Consultant Selection
Staff received proposals from three qualified consultant firms in response to the Request
for Proposal (RFP) to prepare the EIR for the General Plan Update. Staff conducted
interviews, and are in negotiations with a firm. The EIR consultant contract should be
executed by mid-October.
Joint CitylCounty Planning Commission Meeting
Upon completion of the Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints Report, a
second Joint City/County Planning Commission workshop will be held to solicit
Commissioner and public comments on the identified issues/constraints and
opportunities. Staff anticipates this Joint workshop will be held in the Fall, 2008.
Public Circulation of Environmental Impact Report and Public Hearings
Once a draft General Plan Update document and planned land use and circulation maps
are prepared, aprogram-level environmental impact report will be prepazed and
circulated for public review that will evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed
General Plan Update. Mitigation will be incorporated as policies and implementation
programs in the General Plan. Following EIR preparation, hearings will be scheduled
before the County and City Planning Commissions who will make recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors and City Council.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Business
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 ITEM: (~, ~,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council/Kem County Board of Supervisors APPROVED
FROM: Florn Core, Water Resources Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE: September 2, 2008 CITY ATTORNEY ~' `--
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Presentation and Status Report on Lake Isabella Dam Safety Assurance Proje .
RECOMMENDATION:
Hear Report.
BACKGROUND:
Ronn Rose, Geologist and Technical Lead for the Dam Safety Assurance Program and Calvin Foster,
Area Manager for the United States Army Corps of Engineers will provide a status report and update
regarding the Lake Isabella Dam situation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Business
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 ITEM: (~ , ~
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pamela McCarthy, City Cle~~
DATE: September 10, 2008
SUBJECT: Presentation on Golden Empire Transit District
DEPARTMENT HEA~~„~-._ ~C~ ~ ~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Hear Presentation.
BACKGROUND:
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Kern County Administrative Office
aunty Administrative Center
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Fifth Floor • Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639
Telephone 661-868-3198 • FAX 661-868-3190 • TTY Relay 800-735-2929
RONALD M. ERREA
County Administrative Officer
September 22, 2008
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Administrative Center
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Bakersfield City Council
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
REQUEST TO PRESENT INFORMATION
The County Administrative Office received a request from Karen King, the new Chief Executive Officer
for Golden Empire Transit (GET) to address the Board and the Council to provide information on GET's
future plans.
Therefore, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Board and the Council hear the presentation.
Sincerel ~
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Ronald M. E ea
County Administrative Officer
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JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Reports
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 ITEM: b,~,
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: August 25, 2008
SUBJECT: Update on Recycling Program Efforts
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND: As the City seeks to develop with the County a long term, comprehensive refuse
recycling program, work is progressing in three main areas, briefly summarized below:
Recvclins~ Facility Study
At the May 21, 2008 City Council Meeting, staff was directed to develop a scope of work and a budget
for a joint City/County consultant study of the cost and advisability of a material recovery facility (MRF)
for recycling. The intent was to use a consultant which was already under contract with the County.
However, this approach would have required most of the work to be subcontracted to other consultants
who specialize more in cost estimates for recycling facilities. Therefore, the City has issued a new
request for proposals (RFP) for the study. Proposals are due on September 26, 2008. Staff will review
the proposals with input from the County staff since the cost of the study will be shared under the
City/County memorandum of understanding (MOU) for recycling studies. A consultant agreement will
then be presented for City Council approval.
Recycling Collection Pros rams
The City's blue cart recycling program now has about 6,000 participating households, with ongoing
promotional efforts. Staff is conducting a study on blue cart recycling for multiunit dwellings and
business locations, and will report back in December. Several suggestions for streamlining billing
procedures and building participation in the blue cart program were presented to the City Council's
Budget and Finance Committee on August 25th for further consideration.
State Grant Utilization
The City is also following through with the use of a $1,500,000 State grant for recycling equipment, by
issuing bids to purchase equipment. The City is also issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a
service provider to sort recyclables, using the grant funded equipment, to improve the program
economics.
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KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Daphne B. Harley, Director
2700 "M" Street, Sufte 500
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2372
(661)862-8900
(800) 552-KERN (option 6)
Fax: (661)862-8905
htto://www. co.kem.ca.us/wmd/
JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
September 22, 2008
UPDATE ON CITY AND COUNTY ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MOU FOR
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD REFUSE TRANSFER STATION
By: Daphne Harley, Kern County Waste Management Director
and
Kevin Barnes, City Solid Waste Director
I. KERN COUNTY SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PLANNING
On May 13, 2008, HF&H Consultants facilitated a Waste Management Planning Workshop to
outline the progress, needs and opportunities currently challenging the waste management
industry and Kern County solid waste system. The workshop was designed to gain a better
understanding of the Board's goals and objectives for the waste management system. As a
result, the Board of Supervisors directed the Waste Management Department to work with
HF&H Consultants to develop a Kem County Comprehensive Solid Waste System Ptan. The
Board also directed the Department and HF8~H to coordinate this effort with the City of
Bakersfield.
On May 21, 2008, as directed, Daphne Harley and Robert Hi~on .attended the City of
Bakersfield City Council meeting, and proposed to the City Council that the independent
study of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) options requested by the City Budget and Finance
Committee be consolidated into the larger County Comprehensive Solid Waste System Plan
to be conducted by HF&H. The City Council requested City staff to evaluate this proposal
and determine if consolidating the studies would meet the objectives of the City Council and
the Budget and Finance Committee.
HF&H, Waste Management Department staff and City staff worked together to develop a
comprehensive scope of work. After much discussion, it was determined that fhe City of
Bakersfield would prefer to issue a separate Request For Proposal (RFP) for an independent
study of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) options. However, County staff would participate in
the proposal selection process and the independent MRF study would be provided to the
County and HF&H for inclusion into the County Comprehensive Solid Waste System Plan.
In early August, 2008, the Waste Management Department and HF&H finalized the scope of
work for the County Comprehensive Solid Waste System Plan. The work authorization was
finalized on August 14, 2008. The City of Bakersfield issued an RFP on August 18, 2008 for
the more focused Metropolitan MRF/Recycling study. Other City of Bakersfield options for
maximizing the participation and efficiency of the current voluntary curbside program is being
evaluated by City staff and a report is expected back to the City Council in December 2008.
The City Budget and Finance Committee affirmed the approach of City staff on August 25,
2008.
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MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 AGENDA SECTION: Business Items
ITEM:
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
DATE: September 12, 2008
SUBJECT: Fire JPA /Station 18 or 68
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DEPARTMENT HEAD ~~
CITY ATTORNEY ~~ 'ti
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council and County Board of Supervisors should discuss the
issue of Fire Station 18 (known as 68 by the County). If consensus cannot be reached on Station
operation responsibility the matter should go to non binding arbitration to seek clarification of the JPA.
BACKGROUND:
On September 19, 2005, the city of Bakersfield and the county of Kem renewed their long standing
agreement regarding fire services in the form of an updated JPA (Joint Powers Agreement). The
mutual intent of this agreement is to provide cost-effective, uniform fire protection within the
metropolitan Bakersfield area.
The cornerstone of the amended JPA expressly states that fire services will be provided by the party
that is responsible for the immediate needs of its citizens. In that context, the JPA states the following
criteria for determining who will build and staff fire stations in the metropolitan area:
1. Fire Protection Services, section A, number 11, paragraph 2:
"Therefore, to the extent that future Fire Stations should be built, City and County agree that
they be constructed, equipped, and staffed at the sole cost of City as long as the majority of the
land area and population (as estimated for build out of areas pursuant to the Metropolitan
Bakersfle/d General Plan) to be served by said future stations are located in incorporated areas.
Otherwise, said future stations and all associated costs shall be provided by the County.
County or city is to receive payments for services from the Fire Fund or the Fire Fund
equivalent based upon the entity providing fire services pursuant to this agreement."
Based on this contractual agreement, the City reserved the land and negotiated a funding agreement
for Fire Station 18 located near the comer of Kratzmeyer and Allen Roads. The majority of the land
area and population to be served by Fire Station 18 will be located in City (incorporated) area.
Verification documents are attached.
Meetings between the Fire Departments have failed to develop an agreement on the interpretation of
the JPA. Therefore, City Manager Alan Tandy wrote CAO Ron Errea a letter on March 19, 2008
clarifying the City position. Discussions and meetings that have taken place since that time have failed
to develop an agreement.
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The next stage in the
Board of Supervisors.
binding arbitration.
process is therefore to have a discussion between the City Council and County
If that fails to resolve the issue the JPA sets forward, that the next stage is non
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGENDA SECTION: Business
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2008 ITEM: ~v 'F'
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pamela McCarthy, City Clel~~
DATE: September 10, 2008
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAi~ ~ ~~
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Proposed 2009 Schedule for Joint Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving Monday, March 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. and Monday, September 28, 2009 at
5:30 p.m. as future meeting dates.
BACKGROUND:
COUNTY OF KERN AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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CLERK OF THE BOARD AND CITY CLERK ~
To: Board of Supervisors and City Council
From: Kathleen Krause, Clerk of the Board, and Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2008
Subject: Schedule for 2009 Joint Meetings
To ensure 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 13, 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 (March 15, 2004 was canceled)
February 28, 2005 and September 19, 2005
Febniaty 27, 2006 and September 18, 2006
March 19, 2007 and September 17, 2007
February 4, 2008 and September 22, 2008
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 and both Clerks concur with the
recommended dates. -
THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Board of Supervisors and Bakersfield City Council
consider and approve the following dates for the 2009 Joint City/County meetings:
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., and Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
cc: Ronald M. Errea, County Administrative Officer
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Bernard C. Barmann, County Counsel
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney