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B A K E R S F I E L D
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John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
For: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Ken Weir, Chair
Sue Benham
Irma Carson
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room -Suite 201
City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
ROLL CALL
The meeting was Called to Order at 11:59:36 AM
Present: Councilmembers Ken Weir, Chair; Sue Benham and Irma Carson
2. ADOPT MARCH 19, 2007 MINUTES
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Development Fee Update -Rojas
Assistant Public Works Director Jack LaRochelle, announced that as part of an
annual program, the Public Works department updates development related
fees. A summary of the proposed changes were sent to the Building Industry of
Kern County.
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Assistant to the Public Works Director Georgina Lorenzi and Director of
Recreation and Parks Dianne Hoover, presented the following fees for the
Committee's consideration:
The Specific Plan Conformance Fee -Anew fee to recover cost in the
plan checking process for areas that have specific plans. Staff has to
ensure that the plans not only conform to City standards, but also to the
unique standards identified in the specific plans.
Playground Equipment Inspection Fee - Upon completion of a
playground (built by either the City or a developer the City hires), the City
hires an outside consultant to inspect the playground and make sure the
playground apparatus is safe and meets the safety requirements set by
the federal government. This inspection helps the City avoid any risks or
liability when a new playground is opened.
Cassie Daniels of Home Builders Association of Kern County, wanted to thank
the Committee for allowing them time to review the proposed fees. The
feed back she received from members is that the Parcel Map Waiver (PMW)
fee is high. Jack LaRochelle explained that the increase in the Parcel Map
Waiver fee is due to the actual costs associated with reviewing the document.
B. Auditor Selection -Smith
Finance Director Nelson Smith, gave an overview of the Auditor Selection
process. A preliminary selection to identify qualified candidates was conducted
and three firms were selected to submit proposals. However one firm did not
submit their sealed dollar cost bid based on the requirements in the RFP and
was excluded from consideration. The two firms being recommended for
consideration are Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. and Brown Armstrong Paulden
McCown Starbuck Thornburgh & Keeter.
Councilmember Sue Benham requested explanation of what accounts for the
difference in hours estimated between the two firms. Nelson Smith explained
that the scope of work of the two firms is the same and both are well qualified
in governmental accounting.
Committee member Benham motioned to accept the Brown Armstrong bid due
to their familiarity with the City of Bakersfield and their lower cost.
5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Councilmember Sue Benham asked that the City's Public Information Officer
Contact the Bakersfield Californian and advise that it be noted in future articles,
that the City of Bakersfield is not a General Law City.
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Councilmember Benham requested that the Committee consider changing the
meeting time from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Committee agreed to schedule the
next meeting at 1:00 p.m. However, the matter will be noted on the next agenda
for formal action.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:11:26 PM .
Attendance Staff: Alan Tandy, City Manager; John Stinson, Assistant City Manager;
Christine Butterfield, Assistant City Manager; Rick Kirkwood Management Assistant;
Ginny Genarro, City Attorney; Jack LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director; Marian
Shaw, Civil Engineer; Nelson Smith, Finance Director; Sandra Jimenez, Assistant
Finance Director; Georgina Lorenzi, Assistant to Public Works Director; Dianne Hoover,
Recreation and Parks Director; Ken Trone, Recreation and Parks Supervisor.
Attendance Others: Eric Xin, Brown Armstrong; Andy Paulden, Brown Armstrong;
Gretchen Werner, Bakersfield Californian; Ben Reyes, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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