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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2000 BAKERSFIELD ~~E.44~/?~ Patricia J. DeMond, Chair Alan Tandy, City ~[~nager Mike Maggard Staff: Darnell Haynes Mark Salvaggio AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL MEETING BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 7, 2000 12:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room 1. ROLL CALL Call to Order at 12:07 p.m. Present: Councilmembers: Patricia J. DeMond, Chair; Mark Salvaggio and Mike Maggard (left at 2:48 p.m. after Item 5C) 2. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 20, 1999 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. UPDATE AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REQUEST FROM KERN COUNTY FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL FUNDING The Committee had requested additional information before evaluating the County's request for $3 million from the City to help finance the construction of a new air passenger terminal at Meadows Field. Information has been provided to the Council and includes a list of Citywide projects that need to be budgeted and information on funding sources including the tobacco settlement monies received by the County. If the Committee recommends $1.5 million or less, staff proposed that we set aside cash on an annual basis and meet the obligation with cash paid over a three-year term. If the Committee decides to recommend $3 million, budgeting set aside of that much cash in the short term is more difficult. On a yearly basis, $500,000 represents 25% of our average capital improvement program. The list of the many Citywide capital improvement projects and services that need to be funded was reviewed. Committee member Maggard felt that although we do not want to sell short the services we are able to provide to City citizens, this is an o, ,ooo. FILE COPY AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 7, 2000 Page -2- opportunity to do something positive for the long-term future of the community by participating in building the new air terminal. The City will be receiving $714,000 in booking fee reimbursement money. This source of funding is expected to be more than one-time. The City did receive $512,000 in one-time ERAF money. At the last Council meeting these funds were allocated for an enhanced street resurfacing project in order to avoid the need for a loan that was built into the budget.. The County will receive $1.5 million in ERAF one-time money. Also, for this fiscal year the County · will receive $9.24 million from the Tobacco settlement and $8 million each year for the next 19 . years. The tobacco funds are a new source of funds outside the current County budget. County Administrative Officer Scott Jones stated that the ERAF money is just a small share of funds compared to the amount of the property tax shift and' was used to balance the current County budget. The Board has not decided how the Tobacco settlement money will be used. He shared information that the County does not receive the Proposition 10 money that was mentioned in a City memo as a possible source of funds. That money is paid to the Proposition 10 Commissi.on and is not in the Board's control or included in the County budget. City staff is recommending the transfer of the airpark (Bakersfield Municipal Airport) and its fund balance of $.5 million be part of the financial assistance given to t~l~e County. There is logic in having one authority operating all of the air facilities as it makes financial planning sense. From an air traffic standpoint, County air traffic control could assure that aircraft are flying proper flight paths. The County already has people trained in airport operations as they manage four or five small airports/airparks around the County and they have more expertise than the City. Scott Jones responded that there has been no change in the position of the Board of Supervisors who are not in favor of accepting the City's airpark. The Committee discussed the issues about the administration of the airpark that are making the County hesitant, besides the fact that taking on the airpark would mean extra work for the County. There are some issues with the pilots that would need to be resolved. There was discussion regarding the fact that the County has not contributed to various improvements of great benefit to metro and countywide residents, such as Centennial Garden and the Amtrak Station, while the City has contributed significant funds to County projects, such as the Beale Library and the Calloway Separation of Grade. The Committee agreed to support the County with financial assistance for the new terminal using one-time monies, but could not come to a consensus on the amount of funding. Committee Chair DeMond made a motion that the Committee submit two reports to the Council, a Majority Committee Report from her and Committee member Salvaggio, and a Minority Committee Report from Committee member Maggard. The Committee unanimously aPproved the motion. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 7, 2000 Page -3- The Majodty Report recommended entedng into a memorandum of understanding with the County for a City contribution of $1.0 million over a two-year term with, yearly payments, consisting of $.5 million per year to pay for waiting room areas. An additional $.5 million fund balance from the airpark (Bakersfield Municipal Airport) would also be transferred contingent upon the County agreeing to take over operation of the airpark. The agreement is to include a stipulation that the County formally agree to accept operation of the airpark by June 30, 2001 in order to put a hold on the $.5 million airpark fund balance. The Minodty Report recommended entedng into a memorandum of understanding with the County for a City contribution of $2.5 million over a five-year term with yearly payments, consisting of $.5 million per year to pay for lobby, concessions, hold rooms and ticketing areas. An additional $.5 million fund balance from the airpark (Bakersfield Municipal Airport) would also be transferred contingent upon the County agreeing to take over operation of the airpark. The agreement is to include a stipulation that the County formally agree to accept operation of the airpark by June 30, 2001 in order to put a hold on the $.5 million airpark fund balance. Committee member Maggard indicated the Minority Report should include the specific terminal components that the City contribution is paying for so that citizens could identify what the City contribution accomplished. Main Lobby $1,426,000 Hold Rooms 787,750 Ticketing 502,550 Concessions 270,000 The Committee directed staff to prepare the reports for the February 23rd Council meeting. B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM DAVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES, WASHINGTON D.C. LOBBYIST This item was deferred. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE 1998-99 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FINANCIAL STATEMENT Councilmember Maggard asked staff to get a copy of the auditor's management letter and any other correspondence, which was not included in the final audit report. This item was deferred. B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT FUND This item was deferred. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 7, 2000 Page -4- C. ' DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF FY 2000-01. CDBG, HOME AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) ANNUAL SPENDING PLAN Jake Wager gave an overview of the allocations and recommendations in the Action Plan information that Was sent to the Council in the Budget and Finance Committee packet. The City's entitlements for FY 2000/01 include: CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding of $2,787,000 plus $100,000 of anticipated program income from repayment of loans, etc.; HOME funding of $1,193,000; and ESG (Emergency Shelter Grants) funding of $99,000. -Staff provided information that should there be requests for assistance during the .year especially by firms proposing to bring in a large number of new jobs, this information will be brought to this -Committee for consideration and funding recommendations to Council. City Council's approval of the submittal to HUD does not restrain the Council from later making budget adjustments by amendment and re-advertising under Federal Rules. The Committee discussed the types of activities being recommended for funding. Committee member Salvaggio requested that in future years staff make sewer projects a higher priority. Jim Goodgame, Superintendent, Greenfield Union School District, spoke in support of funds for a health clinic and childcare facility in south Bakersfield as their request is not being recommended for funding. Committee member Salvaggio stated he would like staff to continue to work with the Greenfield Union School Distdct on how they could determine their eligibility for HUD funding on their project.. Marvin ~Dean, Southeast Bakersfield Business and Property Owners Association, spoke in support of housing assistance and gave an update for information only regarding their goal of infill housing development on vacant lots and upgrading properties of existing homeowners. - Bill Williams, Bakersfield Rescue Mission Board of Directors, spoke regarding the need for additional funding for the Rescue Mission. Jolene Billinger, Director; Bonnie Hulsey; and Frank Tripicchio, Valley Achievement Center, spoke regarding their request not being recommended for funding and the need for funding for the school and their work with autistic children. David Milts and David Goh, President, Bakersfield Garden Project, spoke regarding their project not being recommended for funding and the need for funds for rehabilitation of the YMCA building. Floyd Castillo, acting Director, Bethany Services, spoke regarding their work at the Homeless Center and the importance of their funding. Stella Casas, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, spoke regarding their request not being recommended for funding. Staff will contact all the agencies that were not recommended for funding assistance to advise them of how the funding recommendations were reached. They also will work with the agencies on future grant applications. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 7, 2000 Page -5- The Committee voted unanimously to authorized staff to publish the public notice for the Action Plan as there is a time deadline. The FY 2000/01 Action Plan will be put on the City Council agenda for the April 26th meeting for Council action and approval. The application must be submitted to HUD by May 16, 2000 for their approval. D. SET FUTURE MEETING DATES Meetings were set for April 17th, May 15th and June 19th. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Staff present: City Manager Alan Tandy; City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Assistant City Manager John Stinson; Assistant to the City Manager Darnell Haynes; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Economic Development Director Jake Wager; Community Development Coordinator George Gonzales; Finance' Director Gregory Klimko; Public Works Engineering Manager Jack LaRochelle; Public Works Fleet Superintendent Ernie Medina; and Public Works Operations Manager Joe Lozano; Assistant to the Public Works Director Georgina Lorenzi; General Services Superintendent Brad Underwood; Police Chief Edc Matlock; Fire Chief Ron Fraze; Deputy Fire Chief Gary Hutton; and EDCD Business Manager David Chesney. Others present: Scott Jones, Kern County Administrative Officer; Ray Bishop, Director, Kern County Airport; Stella Casas, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance; David Milts and David Goh, Bakersfield Garden Project; Jim Goodgame, Greenfield Union School District; Bill Williams, Warren Plaskett and Curt Kennedy, Bakersfield Rescue Mission; Jena Nunez, Kern County Mental Health Association; Graham Kaye Eddie, Makabusi Inc.; James Burger, The Bakersfield Californian; Doug Minner, Larkin Hamilton; Bill Carter, Kern County Housing Authority; Jolene Billinger, Director; Bonnie Hulsey; and Frank Tripicchio, Valley Achievement Center; Ralph Martinez, KCEOC; Dave Cross, architect; Floyd Castillo, Bethany Services; Marvin Dean, Southeast Bakersfield Business and Property Owners Association; Norma Rojas-Mora; Floyd Steller; and Karen Dierks. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council DWH:jp S:/Darnell/B FOOfebO7summary.wpd BUDGET AND F~NANCE COMMITTEE REVISED :2000 MEETING SCHEDULE OBudget and Finance Committee © City Council Meeting Holiday 12:00 r~oon 1:30 pm or shortly thereafter Budget Hearing or Department Presentations at City Council Meeting JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S I 1 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 18~19 20 21 22, 20 ,,,~:~ 22~ 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25t 26~ 27 28 29 27 28 29 26 27 28~ 29~ 30 31 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 I 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 91 101 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9~ 11__~ 13 14 15 14~ 16 1~ 18 19 20 11 1~62 13 15 16 17' 16 18 19 20 21 22 21 23 25 26 27 18 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25l 261 27 28 29 28 30 31 25 27 29 30 3O JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S I 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 ~ 12 3 i 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15~ 17 19 10 11 121 13t 14 15 16 16(17~j 18~ 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 25 26 27 28 28 27 28 29~ 31 24 25 26/ 27t 28 29 30 30 31 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 34 5 8 7 I 2 34 1 2 8 9 10~ 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17~18 19 20 21 12 13 141 151, ,16 ,,1,7 18 10 11 121 131 14 15 16 22 23 241 251 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 ~ ~ 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 26 27 28~30 24iii~~ 26 27 28 29 30 31 REVISED 02/07/00