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Home My WebLink About01/25/2010S A K E R S � � Staff: John W. Stinson Assistant City Manager � F I E L D AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, January 25, 2010 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Ayenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 The meeting was called to order at 12:07:2b PM 1. ROLL CALL Committee members present Staff present: Committee Members: Harold Hanson, Chair Ken Weir Irma Carson Councilmember Harold Hanson, Chair Councilmember Ken Weir Councilmember Irma Carson Alan Tandy, City Manager John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Ginny Gennaro, City Attorney Nelson Smith, Finance Director Sandra Jimenez, Asst. Finance Director Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney Justin Crumley, Associate Attorney Phil Burns, Building Director Art Chianello, Waste Water Manager Bob Trammell, I.T. Director Steve Womack, Gen. Manager - Rabobank Carrie Willer, Director of Finance - Rabobank Georgina Lorenzi, Asst. to the Public Works Director Other present: Randy Arvizu, Pacific Pools & Spa Bob Joyce, Attorney - KCCA Heidi Valenzuela, CSLB Eric Xin, Brown Armstrong CPA's Maro Medina, KCCA Kirsten Andreassend, CSLB Jialan Su, Brown Armstrong CPA's Scott Thackrey, KUZZ News 2 3. Steven Mayer, Bakersfield Californian Marvin Dean, KMCA AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT � Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, January 25, 2010 Page 2 Joel Chrisco, Paradise Pool Service Co. ADOPT OCTOBER 20, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted 12:09:20 PM PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 12:09:32 P 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation regarding Issues Related to Unlicensed Swimming Pool Contractors - Burns 12:05:50 PM The Kern County Contractors Association (KCCA) approached the City's Building Division with concerns that owner-builders are pulling more permits than they have in the past and are using unlicensed subcontractors. KCCA is requesting that the City require a list of subcontractors prior to permit issuance. Building Director Phil Burns stated that the City's responsibility is to enforce the State Building Codes. Contractors licensing falls under the jurisdiction of the California State Licensing Board (CSLB). Mr. Burns also provided statistical information, background and findings related to KCCA's concerns. Kirsten Andreassend and Heidi Valenzuela, investigators for CSLB, gave an overview of their responsibilities, the CSLB process, and provided educational handouts that are distributed to the public. Their proactive work includes performing "sweeps" and "stings" every six weeks. Mr. Burns added that the City Building Department has taken action in the process by implementing the owner-builder form "Notice to Property Owner", as required by Assembly Bill AB2335, to educate property owners of their responsibility and potential liability. Bob Joyce of Lebeau Thelen Attorneys at Law, attorney for KCCA, believes that if the City were to implement more information requirements at the permitting process, the problem can be eliminated. KCCA requests that the City impose upon the owner-builder, at the permitting process, the same standards that are imposed upon a licensed contractor. City Attorney Ginny Gennaro responded that the City does not have the laws in effect currently to do what Mr. Joyce is suggesting. However, there will be issues with enforcement. Mario Medina, owner of Crystal Pools, stated that his business has suffered due to owner-builders who employee unlicensed contractors. City Manager Alan Tandy asked if it is possible to supplement the permit application with a plain-language document, requiring the owners signature, outlining the responsibilities and liabilities. Committee member Ken Weir made a motion to develop a plain language form. Motion was approved by all Committee members. City Attorney Gennaro added that staff will move forward with the recommended changes. Staff does not need to report back to the Committee on this issue. . Marvin Dean of the Kern Minority Construction Association, provided handouts to the Committee regarding Proposed Local Contracting SBE/ DBE/UDBE Federal Stimulus Transportation Program. Mr. Dean is requesting a meeting with various groups and City S:\Council Committees\2010\Budget and Finance\January\January 25 Agenda Summary.doc AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, January 25, 2010 Page 3 Staff to develop a program that wili be funded with Federal Stimulus Transportation Funds. Mr. Dean would like to report back to the Committee the results of these meetings. Committee member Irma Carson asked that staff provide a list of contractors that receive stimulus funds and how many of them are using minority subcontractors. Assistant to the Public Works Director Georgina Lorenzi will work with the City's Economic and Community Development Department to provide a list. B. Review, Discussion and Committee Recommendation regarding the Annual Financial Reports - Smith 1:07:51 PM Finance Director Nelson Smith provided a brief overview of the Brown Armstrong audit, which included the following reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009: � Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) • Agreed Upon Conditions Report • Single Audit Report (Draft) - Schedule of Federal Expenditures • Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements Relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan • Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) • Independent Auditors Report - Rabobank Eric Xin, and auditor for Brown Armstron Paulden McCown Starbuck Thornburgh 8� Keeter, summarized the audit process :and the reported findings in the City's I.T. Department , as outlined in the agreed upon conditions. However, no other significant deficiencies were found. Committee Chair Harold Hanson asked if any of the findings in I.T. were critical. Mr. Xin replied that the findings were not critical but should be addressed prior to future audits. City Manager Alan Tandy commented that in respect to the finding related to duplicate staffing, the City would most likely be unable to comply due to its current budget situation. Mr. Xin responded that this finding may be resolved in alternative ways. Committee member Ken Weir made a motion to recommend acceptance of the audit reports and forward to the fuil Council. Motion was approved by all Committee members. C. Review, Discussion and Committee Recommendation regarding the Annual Financial Reports - Smith 1:l 9:07 PM Assistant to the Public Works Director, Geogina Lorenzi provided a brief overview of the Transportation Development Act audit for funds provided to improve the City's bike paths and the operation of the AMTRAK S�iation. There were no reported findings for this audit. Committee member Ken Weir made a motion to recommend acceptance of the audit report and forward to the full Council. Motion was approved by ali Committee members. D. Discussion and Committee Recommendation regarding the 2010 Committee Meeting Schedule - Stinson / Kirkwood 1:20:00 PM Adopted as submitted. S:\Council Committees\2010\Budget and Finance\January\January 25 Agenda Summary.doc AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, January 25, 2010 Page 4 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None 1:2Q:24 PM 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:20:38 PM S:\Council Committees\2010\Budget and Finance\January\January 25 Agenda Summary.doc