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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/30/2009 B A K E R S F I E L D W John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager Harold Hanson, Chair Ken Weir For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, March 30, 2009 — 12:00 p.m. City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA First Floor, Conference Room A The meeting was called to order at 12:17:10 PM �. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Councilmember Harold Hanson, Chair Councilmember Ken Weir Councilmember Irma Carson Absent: None Staff present- Alan Tandy, City Manager John W. Stinson, Asst. City Manager Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Steve Teglia, Administrative Analyst Ginny Gennaro, City Attorney Rhonda Smiley, Asst. to the City Manager Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney Nelson Smith, Finance Director Lyle Martin, Asst. Police Chief Raul Rojas, Public Works Director Donna Kunz, EDCD Director Bethelwel Wilson, Associate Attorney John Wilburn, Solid Waste Supervisor Arnold Ramming, Civil Engineer Brad Underwood, Asst. Public Works Director Janet Wheeler, Public Relations — TRIP Ted Wright, Program Manager— TRIP Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director Sal Moretti, Solid Waste Superintendent Luda Fishman, Business Manager Geogina Lorenzi, Asst. to the Public Works Director Others present: Nancy Ewert, Kern County Waste Management District Suzanne Grant, KUZZ News AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 2 2. ADOPT FEBRUARY 23, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion Regarding Billing Blue Cart Recycling Program on Tax Roll — Rojas Public Works Director Raul Rojas stated the current billing procedure for the voluntary blue cart recycling program is to send a bill quarterly to individuals enrolled in the program. The proposed billing procedure would have the fee added to the tax roll; which would be paid by the homeowner. Solid Waste Director Kevin Barnes stated that a phone survey of about 250 current customers was conducted with positive results, more than half of the customers wishing to proceed with the new billing option. Staff stated notices would need to be mailed to residents currently enrolled in the voluntary program because it is a property tax related issue. Committee chair Harold Hanson asked how this would affect renters who wish to continue in the program. Mr. Rojas clarified that this fee would be added to the property taxes, making the homeowner responsible. It would be up to the homeowner and renter to make arrangements amongst themselves. Committee member Ken Weir made a motion to bring this matter to Council at the following scheduled Council meeting. 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding Participation of Local Contractors and Minority Businesses in Federal Stimulus Construction Projects and Bid Preference — Stinson Assistant City Manager John Stinson provided a memorandum regarding the discussions between himself, City Manager Alan Tandy, and Marvin Dean of Kern Minority Construction. In these discussions Mr. Dean indicated that he is working with Employers Training Resource on job training issues relative to local contracting and with the County. Mr. Dean also requested that the City look at its redevelopment agreements to see if language can be included to address hiring within the community for local projects. During these discussions, Mr. Dean indicated that he would like to request approximately $50,000 from the City for the purposes of providing an outreach and referral service. Assistant City Manager Stinson recommended that the Committee defer any further action to allow staff the opportunity to research and meet again with Mr. Dean and get additional AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 3 information regarding his proposal, as well as determine what potential funding might be available. In regards to the low-income, Section 3 requirements, Committee member Irma Carson asked what type of reporting exists to measure the successfulness of the "good faith" effort. Economic and Community Development Director Donna Kunz responded that the City has in place a formal checklist when the bids are received that outlines the Section 3 requirements. Staff will then call the contractors and follow up on these requirements prior to the award of the bid. Ms. Kunz added that currently contractors are not penalized if they do not meet the Section 3 requirements as long as they follow the federal guidelines. Committee member Carson asked if there is outreach to identify if minority contractors are bidding on Public Works projects. Public Works Director Raul Rojas responded that Purchasing and Public Works carry a list of contractors who request notification of Public Works projects. Mr. Rojas added that there is an extra step with federally funded projects where outreach is required. Ms. Kunz commented that the majority of developers use local contractors for the City's infrastructure projects. The contractors in turn use local sub-contractors. However, developers are not subject to the Section 3 requirement on private development as they would be on federally funded projects. Committee member Carson also inquired if the federal stimulus money can be utilized for the outreach effort. Mr. Rojas advised that the federal stimulus money may only be used for construction and that each contractor must have an outreach program of their own to satisfy the Section 3 requirement. However, it is not mandatory that they meet those required goals. Marvin Dean of Kern Minority Construction thanked staff and the Committee for giving this issue much discussion and that he will assist the City with its efforts. Mr. Dean provided a brief summary of recommendations he received from the County to meet this goal. He also asked that the City put a mechanism in place that mirrors the County. Committee member Carson asked that staff research possible funding sources and meet with Mr. Dean again to discuss. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:05:04 P.M. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:\Council Committees\2009\Budget and Finance\March\March 30 Agenda Summary.doc