1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 22, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Andrae Gonzales
Members Absent: Ken Weir
Eric Arias
City Staff Present: Christian Clegg, City Manager
Josh Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney II
Jenni Byers, Economic Development Director
Mario Orosco, Budget Officer
Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager
Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
Michelle Cruz, Management Assistant
Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager
Juan Heredia, Administrative Analyst III
Luda Fishman, Solid Waste Director
Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director
Zack Meyer, Assistant Public Works Director
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1. ROLL CALL
2 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. STAFF REPORT
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of the March 25, 2024, regular meeting minutes
No action taken
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Bakersfield Sports Village Conceptual Commercial Renderings
No Action taken
b. Proposed Gate Fee at the Organics Recycling and Composting Facility for Commercial Debris
No Action taken
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Chair Gonzales, requested an update on the downtown entertainment district and the status of potential developers.
Chair Gonzales made a referral for Economic Development to research opportunities on how Bakersfield can play a role or support the Olympics coming to Los Angeles.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:32 p.m.
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ANDRAE GONZALES, CHAIR
BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield