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Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for
Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS)
Of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Thursday, February 28, 2019
11:00 a.m.
Rabobank Convention Center
1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
The Truxtun Room
The meeting was convened at 11:00 am
City Manager Tandy informed the Committee that Mr. Pritesh Patel has submitted his
resignation and withdrawal to serve on the Committee due to personal conflicts. The
subject to appoint the ninth member of the Committee would be addressed by the City
Council at the March b, 2019 Council meeting.
1. INTRODUCTION OF CITY STAFF
City Manager Tandy introduced himself, Assistant City Managers Huot and Teglia, City Attorney
Gennoro, Deputy City Attorney Rudnick, Chief of Police Martin, Fire Chief Galagazo, Public
Works Director Fidler, Development Services Director Kitchen, Finance Director Smith, Recreation
and Parks Director Hoover, and AEG General Manager Eckerson.
2. SELF -INTRODUCTION OF OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Each member of the Oversight Committee provided a brief statement to introduce
themselves.
3. SWEARING IN CEREMONY
City Clerk Drimakis administered the Oath of Office to Barry Hibbard, Beatris Sanders, Brian Holt,
Frederick Prince, Jeremy Tobias, Kenneth Keller, Mitchell Rowland, and Wayland Louie.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Manager Tandy summarized the comments policy for public meeting. There were no public
comments.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Motion by Committee Member Louie, second by Committee Member Tobias, to elect
Beatris Sanders to serve as the Committee Chairperson. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member Louie, to elect
Barry Hibbard to serve as the Committee Vice Chairperson. The motion was unanimously
approved.
B. Orientation
Role of the Citizens Oversight Committee
City Manager Tandy provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the Oversight
Committee information provided to the Committee members in their welcome
packet including the 13 spending priorities included in the Measure and the primary
duties of the Committee.
ii. Summary of Ballot Measure and Pre -Election Public Outreach iii
Assistant City Manager Huot provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the
timeline of the implementation of the Measure including pre-election publi
outreach, Council action, and establishment of the Oversight Committee. His
presentation included comparable statistical information on Bakersfield's operations
efficiency, public safety staffing levels and response times, crime, and homelessness
to other jurisdictions in the state. He also provided an overview of the City's
innovative Open Budget platform which is a tool available to the public to located,
review, and retain current revenue and expenditure data at any time. The Measure
budget will be incorporated into this tool.
Committee Vice -Chair Hibbard requested staff provide a list of the third party entities
who perform the reviews and accreditations of the departments including the
criteria they use for the process.
Committee Chair Sanders requested staff provide information regarding the grants
opportunities including comparisons to other cities.
C. Overview of Measure Implementation Timeline and Revenue Projections
City Manager Tandy stated that the Measure tax will be collected beginning April 1,
2019. The fiscal year runs from July 1 It to June 30th, therefore the City will receive an
allocation of the tax in the current fiscal period of 2018-19 of approximately $14.5, 1111
million. He also reviewed the revenue projections for the 2019-20 fiscal year which is ■
expected to generate approximately $58 million.
D. Fiscal Year 2018-19 Measure Revenue Allocation Recommendation
City Manager Tandy provided an overview of the three spending proposals for the
FY 18-19 allocation. They are: Police Academy and Advanced Training Facility in the
amount of $900,000; Acceleration of Community Priorities to address homelessness,
in the amount of $1.58 million; and General Fund Reserves/Eliminate Interest
Payments in the amount of $12 million. The proposals for the fiscal year 19-20
allocations will also be presented on the next meeting. The item was information and
no action was requested.
City Manager Tandy introduced Chief of Police Martin who provided a
summarization of the Police Academy and Advanced Training Facility proposal;
Allocation amount of $900,000.
There was open dialogue between the Committee members and staff regarding the
benefits of the proposal.
City Manager Tandy summarized the Acceleration of Community Priorities to address
public safety and homelessness in the amount of $1.58 million to acquire specialized
vehicles and equipment.
There was open dialogue between the Committee members and staff regarding the
benefits of the proposal.
City Manager Tandy summarized the General Fund Reserves/Eliminate Interest
Payments in the amount $12 million to increase the City's General Fund Reserve and
reduce pension payments to CdIPERS. Mr. Tandy introduced Finance Director Smith
who provided a summarization of the General Fund Reserve policies and the
unfunded liability component of CaIPERS.
There was dialogue between the Committee members and staff regarding the
benefits of proposal.
E. Future Meeting Dates and Times
City Manager Tandy stated the Committee need to schedule additional meetings,
including a couple of meeting during the evening to allow for public comment.
The Committee decided to hold another meeting on Monday, March 11, 2019 at
11:00 am; additional discussion on the evening meetings will held at the next
meeting.
6. BOARD COMMENTS
Committee Chair Sanders thanked the Committee members for providing her the
opportunity to serve as Chair of the Committee.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:35 pm
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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