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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 28, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
NOTE: A separate special meeting will be called to order at 2 p.m., followed by public statements that
encourage comments pertaining to closed session matters only. After receiving any public statements,
the Council will recess into closed session. Upon conclusion of the closed session, any closed session
action will be announced prior to adjournment of the meeting. At 3 p.m., the regular meeting will be
called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items.
SPECIAL MEETING – 2 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with the City’s labor negotiator.
REGULAR MEETING – 3 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
City Council Goals. During the April 10, 2019 and May 22, 2019 Council meetings, staff
Item 6.a.
presented information regarding the update of the City Council Goals. The City Council Goals are the
primary document that guide staff in determining resource allocations and proposed projects. During
and after the April 10 and May 22 meeting, various Councilmembers provided staff feedback on the
proposed content and format of an updated version of the City Council Goals document. Staff will
provide the Council a summary of this feedback and request that the Council consider adopting the
revised overarching goals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolutions
Economic Development Team. One of the 13 community priorities of the Bakersfield
Items 8.J.
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure was the enhancement of the City’s economic development
activities. Since the dissolution of redevelopment in 2012, the City has not had a dedicated team of
individuals tasked with attracting and retaining business or overseeing urban renewal and workforce
development types of activities. With the passage of the PSVS Measure, the FY 2019-20 proposed
budget include the reestablishment of an economic development team. This item formally creates the
job specifications for the positions that will carry out this important task. These positions are proposed
to be added to the City’s complement in FY 2019-20 and the hiring of these individuals will begin after
the start of the new fiscal year.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
FY 2018-19 Budget Adjustments. Due to first quarter sales tax revenues coming in
Item 12.a.
better than anticipated, staff is requesting three amendments to the current year budget. This includes
adding $1 million to the Police Department budget to account for additional overtime and callback
costs due to increased demands for services, mandatory court appearances and special project work.
Staff is also recommending the City Council add $1 million to the City’s Facility Reserve Fund and $1
million to the Public Safety and Vital Services Cash Reserve Fund. Reserve funds help mitigate the
effects of unanticipated situations such as natural disasters and significant unforeseen events, as well
allow the City to temporarily buffer against cuts to staffing levels, programs or services in response to
economic downturns and State revenue takeaways. Staff is recommending the City Council approve
these three amendments.
FY 2019-20 Budget Adoption. Staff will present the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget, with
Item 12.b.
staff recommended amendments, for Council adoption in addition to proposing a resolution
establishing the City of Bakersfield appropriations limit for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition, staff
will present information on a proposed plan to implement a multi-year goal of developing a general
cash reserve and increasing the City’s facility replacement reserve. Staff is recommending a resolution
be adopted that formalizes this reserve plan.
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Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
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Agenda Highlights – June 28, 2019 Council Meeting
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