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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/2022 Staff: Christian Clegg Committee Members: City Manager Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales – Chair Councilmember, Ken Weir Councilmember, Eric Arias REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield February 28, 2022 12:00 p.m. City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 First Floor, Conference Room A AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Councilmember Andrae Gonzales Councilmember Ken Weir Councilmember Eric Arias Staff present: Christian Clegg, City Manager Brianna Carrier, Assistant to the City Manager Kevin Truelson, Assistant to the City Manager Josh Rudnick, Deputy Attorney Randy McKeegan, Finance Director Paul Saldana, Economic Development Director Misty Eaton, Community Development Coord. Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director Caryn Claiborne, Revenue Supervisor II Stuart Patteson, Deputy Public Works Director Zachary Meyer, Assistant Public Works Director Additional Attendees: Members of the Public 2. ADOPT DECEMBER 7, 2021, AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT /s/ Christian Clegg AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022, Agenda Page 2 The report was adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS There were no public statements. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Committee Discussion and Recommendations Regarding FY 2022-23 CDBG, HOME, ESG Action Plan –Saldana/McKeegan Director of Economic Development, Paul Saldana presented on the HUD Budget & Action Plan for the FY 2022-23. Director Saldana noted that the project areas are part of a larger strategic plan to move towards total revitalization over a period of years. Director Saldana clarified for the committee that the administrative costs of $792,000 covers the salary and benefits and operating expenses for staff of the CDBG unit. Further explaining that when there are remaining funds, that they are carried over to the following fiscal year. Committee Member Gonzales asked that staff consider for the future how are we serving disadvantaged children and families in the area of the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. After discussion, a motion by Committee Member Eric Arias and seconded by Committee Member Ken Weir, was made for staff recommendation to be taken to full council for consideration. Motion carried. B. Committee Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Wastewater Rate Study Results: Equity and Phased-in Rate Increase – Strakaluse Public Works Director, Gregg Strakaluse provided a summary of presentation content noting the wastewater fund is healthy and can continue to provide high level service through fiscal year 25-26 and maintain adequate reserves. Director Strakaluse introduced Rick Simonson, with consulting firm HF&H who provided presented on Wastewater Rate Study Results. Committee Member Ken Weir requested examples of where we could have different tiers for connection fees based on the limited discretion. City Manager Clegg recommended that the committee move forward with Proposition 218 due to the time frame to send out notices and bring back connection fee conversation to a later meeting for further discussion. After discussion, a motion by Committee Member Ken Weir and seconded by Committee Member Eric Arias, was made for staff recommendation to AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022, Agenda Page 2 be taken to full council for consideration regarding the rate study in terms of wastewater treatment rates and staff to come back with additional discussion on sewer connection fee. Motion carried. C. Committee Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Solid Waste Rate Study and Phase I Rate Increase – Strakaluse Public Works Director, Greg Strakaluse introduced the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Noting that in contrast of Wastewater, without a rate increase, fund balance will dramatically decrease into future years. Part of the challenge comes from Senate Bill (SB) 1383 and the State’s strict standards on how to meet goals for organics reduction, adding to the increasing costs of materials. Consultant Ricky Simonson with HF&F provided a presentation on the Solid Waste Rate Study that includes solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials from residents and businesses as well as operating the Mt. Vernon Green Waste Recycling Facility, Materials Recycling Facility, and Composting Facility. After discussion, a motion by Committee Member Eric Arias and seconded by Committee Member Ken Weir, was made for staff recommendation on Solid Waste Rate Option 1 (13% rate increase in year 1 plus CPI increases in years 2 through 5) to be taken to full council for consideration. Motion carried. D. Committee Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2022 Committee Meeting Schedule – Carrier The committee meeting schedule was adopted as submitted. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS There were no comments made. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned.