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arnell Haynes / Kevin McDermott
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE coMMITTEE
Monday, April 13, 1998
12:15 p.m..
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order at 12.28 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Randy Rowles, Chair; Irma Carson; and
Kevin McDermott
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 23,1998 MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. BID APPEAL PROCESS
Staff presented a revised draft ordinance for the Committee's review. A
representative of the Kern County Contractor's Association raised concerns
regarding definitions contained in the ordinance and requested further clarity
on specifically how the ordinance would address the issue of a responsible
versus non-responsible bidder.
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Limitations placed on the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee's (ADRC)
ability to explore issues under cross-examination, length of the cross-
examination process and whether the ADRC shall issue,a written decision
based on a "finding of facts" was discussed by the Committee.
Staff was directed to further clarify specific language and definitions
contained in the ordinance and bring another draft of the ordinance to the
next meeting for additional discussion.
B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 30, 1997 THROUGH
JANUARY 1, 1998
Staff provided the Committee documentation which indicated the design for
the signal at Beech and 24th street was adopted by the City Council as part
of the fiscal year 1998-99 budget. This issue will go back to the Urban
Development Committee for additional project review. Prior to constructing
the signal, staff will include public meetings to receive input from the
residents.
The Committee recommended the budget amendments be forwarded to the
City Council for adoption.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. TAXICAB ORDINANCE REVIEW
Staff presented a revised draft ordinance for the Committee's review.
Specific language was included which brings the ordinance back into
compliance with the California Government Code regarding testing for
controlled substances and alcohol tests, also deleted language referring to
cab drivers who lease cabs from cab companies from acting as permittees
since that relationship is no longer allowed under state employment law
regarding independent contractors. In addition, the City Attorney is
recommending deletion of a section of the ordinance dealing with regulation
of advertising. The City Attorney feels this section is in conflict with the first
amendment.
The Committee directed staff to meet with industry representatives to receive
input and bring the ordinance back to the next meeting for further discussion.
B. AMENDMENT TO CITY AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT
The Committee received comments from the Finance Director regarding the
status of the working relationship with the auditors. The Committee made a
motion to adjourn to executive session for additional questions. When
executive session adjourned, the Committee recommended the amendment
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to the city audit services agreement be forwarded to the City Council for
approval.
C, BAKERSFIELD SPCA'S REQUEST FOR ANIMAL CONTROL TRUCK
The Executive Director of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(SPCA) requested a one-time contribution from the City to purchase a new
truck to expand and improve their service. The cost of the truck was not to
exceed $35,000.
The Committee directed staff to prepare a detailed administrative report to
forward to the City Council for approval of a one-time contribution from the
Council Contingency account.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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