ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Personnel and processes Committee
FROM: Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director
DATE: August 28, 2026
SUBJECT: Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Report
Staff Report on Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends receive and file OPEB report.
BACKGROUND:
Other Post-Employment Benefits (“OPEB”) are post -retirement benefits for state and local government employees that are in addition to pension benefits. For the City of Bakersfield this represents the Retiree Medical Program. Eligible retirees may enroll in medical insurance coverage, with cost-sharing defined by unit and hire date. The program is a “closed network,” as retiree medical plans do not have ongoing enrollment eligibility for all active employees.
The City has established an irrevocable trust to fund the long-term Retiree Medical program. The City has made specific efforts to fund the trust and is well above the norm when compared to the majority of cities across California.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
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