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MARCH 20, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by public statements that
encourage comments pertaining to closed session matters only. After receiving any public
statements, the Council will recess into closed session. Upon conclusion of the closed session, any
closed session action will be announced prior to adjournment of the meeting. At 5:15 p.m., the
regular meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m.
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding two items of existing litigation.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolutions
Item 8.e. Opposition to Senate Bill 246. During the March 6, 2019 Council meeting, Vice Mayor
Parlier requested staff draft a resolution and letter opposing Senate Bill 246. SB 246, if enacted, would
place a 10 percent severance tax on barrels of oil produced within the state of California.
Opponents of the bill have indicated that if enacted, the bill would have significant impacts on the
local oil economy, employment and revenues derived from the industry to pay for local government
services. Pursuant to the request by Vice Mayor Parlier, a resolution in opposition of SB 246 has been
drafted for Council consideration.
REPORTS
Item 11.a. Mid -Year Budget Update. Each year, staff provides an update to City revenues and
expenditures during the mid -point of the fiscal year. Additionally, staff may recommend proposed
changes to the budget during this update. Staff from the City Manager's Office and Finance
Department will provide a brief overview showing that General Fund revenues are tracking at or
above projections and department expenditures are tracking at or below projections through this
point in the year. Based on trends in the residential and commercial development industry, staff is
recommending the addition of two construction inspector positions to keep up with inspection
demands. These positions will be funded through fees paid by developers for these inspection
services. Additionally, due to ongoing and anticipated recruitment needs throughout the
organization, staff is also recommending the addition of two positions within the Human Resources
Division. No other changes are proposed.
Item 11.b. FY 2018-19 Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Proposed
Allocations. The Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure will go into effect on April 1,
2019. The first revenues from the Measure are anticipated to be received in the current fiscal year.
The first full years' worth of revenue will be received starting in FY 2019-20. In an effort to have the
most significant impact on enhancing services levels pursuant to the Measure, staff is requesting three
allocations in the current fiscal year totaling $14.5 million. All three allocations meet one or more of
the 13 priorities contained within the ballot measure. The first allocation of $900,000 will go toward the
remodel of the existing City -owned building at 4646 California Ave into a state -certified police
academy and training facility. The City currently does not have its own academy facility and based
on the goal of hiring 100 new police officers within the next three years, the City cannot fulfill this
objective without a standalone facility. This funding will go toward design, demolition and
construction activities at this site. When completed, this facility will allow the department to conduct
academies, as well as hold trainings that staff previously was sent out of town to attend. The second
allocation requests $1.5 million to purchase approximately 20 vehicles. These vehicles are associated
with new positions being proposed in FY 2019-20 as part of the Measure implementation plan. By
acquiring the vehicles in the current fiscal year, they will be purchased and equipped by the time the
new positions are filled after July 10. This will allow the new staff to have an immediate impact
throughout the community. This allocation includes vehicles for the Police Department Impact Team,
Animal Control, Fire Department and rapid response teams for homelessness issues and parks. The
third proposed allocation will place $12 million in a cash reserve, which will then be utilized to change
the way the City pays a portion of its annual retirement costs. This change in payment method results
in $8.7 million in savings to the taxpayer over a seven year period. The one-time infusion of $12 million
would only be used for cash flow purposes and would still be in the bank at the end of each year, as
well as at the end of the seven year period. Having additional reserves also improves bond ratings
and provides additional resources should a catastrophic event occur.
Approved: Alan Tandy, City ManagerAT
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