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Home My WebLink About12/05/2016 (2) B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: Commission Members: Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst Kobie Budak Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant Kiara Frink Viridiana Gallardo-King, Associate Attorney Elyse Honaker Lorryn Carter Katie Collins Alejandro Ruiz Elizabeth Reyes Luke Garcia SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YOUTH COMMISSION of the City Council - City of Bakersfield December 5, 2016 4:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor Bakersfield, California 93301 A G E N D A 1. INTRODUCTIONS 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Orientation (Presentation) 4. ADJOURNMENT Documents Presented At Bakersfield Youth Commission December 5, 2016 Meeting 1/30/2017 1 City of Bakersfield Government Overview Youth Commission City Facts •Incorporated: 1898 •Form of Government: Council‐Manager •Population: 379,110 •9th largest City in California •52nd largest City in the United States (> St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Anaheim) •Area: 150 square miles •Number of Employees: 1,521 •Miles of Streets: 1,441 •Parks & Acreage: 59 Parks / 769 acres 1/30/2017 2 Mayor •Elected by citywide vote to a four‐year term •Serves as official head of the City for legislative & ceremonial purposes •Presides at all City Council meetings •Promotes development of the economic & industrial base for the City •Does not hold any administrative authority •Only votes in the event of a City Council tie Willie Rivera Ward 1 Chris Parlier Ward 7 Jacquie Sullivan Ward 6 Jeff Tkac Ward 5 Bob Smith Ward 4 Andre Gonzales Ward 2 Ken Weir Ward 3 1/30/2017 3 City Council •Consists of seven Councilmembers •Elected by voters in wards (i.e., defined boundaries) •Resides in the ward he or she represents •Serves four‐year terms •Appoints City Manager & City Attorney Organizational Chart Citizens of Bakersfield Mayor City Council City Attorney City Manager Police Fire Public Works Finance Recreation & Parks Water Resources Community Development 1/30/2017 4 Fiscal Year 2016‐17 Budget BudgetAmount Operating Budget$407,419,200 CapitalImprovement Budget$54,077,840 Total$461,497,040 City Manager Providesdirection&leadershipfortheadministration&operations ofallmunicipalservicesfortheCityasdirectedbytheCityCouncil,& servesasthepointforthemanagementofCitydepartments •Divisions o City Clerk’s Office o Human Resources o Risk Management o Information Technology o Convention & Visitors Bureau •VisitBakersfield.com 1/30/2017 5 Financial Services DeliversfinancialinformationthatallowsCityCouncil&City managementtomakeknowledgeabledecisionsregardingthe bestuseofresourcesavailable •Divisions o Accounting o Treasury o Purchasing o Real Property Management City Attorney •RepresentstheCityinlegalproceedingsasplaintiff&defendant •ProvidesadviceorwrittenopinionstoallCitydepartments •MakesrecommendationstoCityCouncilfororagainstthe settlementordismissaloflegalproceedings •Approvesastoformbonds,contracts,&ordinances •Expertise o Municipal Law o Litigation 1/30/2017 6 Police •Administration o Internal Affairs o Public Information o Planning, Research & Training o Communications Center o Records o Crime Analysis o Crime Prevention •Operations o Traffic o SWAT Team & Bomb Squad o Directed Policing Unit •Investigations o Various Details •Vice/Narcotics •Burglary & Auto Theft •Warrant Fugitive o Crime Scene Unit •Animal Control o Field o Care Center o Homeless/SPCA Enforcesfederal&statelaw,aswellaslocalordinances;&serves& protectspeople&propertywithinthecitylimits Fire •Administrative Services •Suppression o Training o Arson •Fire Safety Services o Prevention o Communications o Environmental Programs Providesemergencyresponsethroughstructuralfire&wildfiresuppression, emergencymedicalservices,urbansearch&rescue,hazardousmaterials response,firesafetyeducation,fireprevention,interagencycollaboration,& communityalliance 1/30/2017 7 Public Works •Administration •Thomas Roads Improvement Program •Engineering •General Services •Streets •Equipment •Wastewater •Solid Waste Operates&maintainsexistingCityfacilities,&plans&designsfuture publicfacilitiesfortheCity Water Resources •Agricultural Water o Providesfortheproperdistribution&deliveryof KernRiverwaterfromtheIsabellaLakeReservoir tocanalheadgates&agriculturalcustomers o Performsscheduled&requiredrepairstoriver weirs,headgates,canals,turn‐outs,&facilities& maintainstheKernRiverLeveesystem o Maintains&repairsdrainagebasinsintheCity •Domestic Water o Providessafe&dependablewatersupplyin quantitiestomeetcustomerdemandsforhigh qualitydrinkingwateratacompetitiveprice o Implementsstate&localdroughtregulations OverseesthedivisionsofAgriculturalWater&DomesticWateroperations 1/30/2017 8 Recreation & Parks •Recreation o After School Programs o Activity Centers o Aquatic Centers •Parks o Park Maintenance o Streetscape Maintenance o Urban Forestry •Managestheacquisition,construction&maintenanceofparks,streetscapes, openspace,&trails •Providesrecreation,social,&culturalactivitiesforyouth,adults,&families •Includes59Cityparkstotaling568acres,alongwiththeKernRiverParkway& CentennialPlaza Community Development •Planning o Advanced Planning o Current Planning o Permitting & Zoning •Building o Inspections o Code Enforcement •Economic & Community Development o Federal & State Housing & Development Funding o Successor Agency Projects & Requirements Providesprofessional&technicalservicesthatsupportthedevelopment ofabalancedcommunity,preservationofexistingneighborhoods,& developmentofnewneighborhoods 1/30/2017 9 •City‐owned facilities •Managed by AEG •Arena opened in 1998 •Convention Center opened in 1962 •Hosts concerts, sports events, conventions & theater shows throughout the year •Notable events include: CIF State High School Wrestling Championships, Condors hockey games & concerts Bakersfield Youth Commission The Bakersfield Youth Commission engages & empowers local youth to have a voice on relevant issues pertaining to municipal policies, programs & projects. 1/30/2017 10 Objectives o Identify the concerns & needs of local youth o Develop & propose plans that support or improve such programs o Provide recommendations to the Mayor & Council o Respond to requests referred by the Mayor & Council o Report to the Mayor & Council, as requested o Identify outside funding sources, including grant opportunities, to achieve the Commission’s goals & objectives o Host an annual youth conference to identify local youth issues Qualifications, Attendance, & Terms •Qualifications o Must be a current high school student at the time of appointment & reside in the ward he/she represents o 3:00 GPA (preferably) •Attendance o Expected to attend all meetings o Unexcused absences from three consecutive meetings results in resignation from the Commission •Terms o Appointed to a two‐year term with a possibility of a one‐year reappointment o Mayor & Council have the discretion to extend or terminate terms 1/30/2017 11 Meetings, Benefits, & Communication •Meetings o Meets 1st Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers o Open to the public & follows Robert’s Rules of Order o Staff generates meeting minutes & distributes to the Mayor & Council •Non‐Monetary Benefits o Participates in active leadership roles o Networks amongst civic leaders o Makes a difference in the community o Develops critical thinking skills to solve real‐world problems •Communication o Communicates with the Mayor & Council by: •Directly contacting their appointed Councilmember •Directly presenting at a Council meeting, as requested •Indirectly contacting through Commission meeting minutes •Staffing Needs o City Manager designates staff to assist the Commission o Commission may contact designated staff if having questions or comments Ralph M. Brown Act Definition: All meetings of the legislative body shall be open and public, and all persons are allowed to attend, except where the Brown Act authorizes. •Broad Coverage o Elected o Appointed o Decision‐making o Advisory (ie. Bakersfield Youth Commission) 1/30/2017 12 •Public Participation o Agenda posted in advance o Right to attend, record, broadcast and participate •Exemptions o Closed Session o Social, ceremonial, or educational gatherings •What is a Meeting? o A meeting occurs whenever a majority of members gather to discuss business within their charge. •EXCEPTION: Members may NOT e‐mail or text each other to agree on any action to be taken, even if a majority of members are involved (violates the Brown Act). Ralph M. Brown Act Agenda •Gives Notice about a public meeting o Includes meeting time and location o Is publicly accessible and is posted 72 hours before the meeting o Include all action items on the agenda with a brief description •Discussion is limited to items on the Agenda o Ensures public is aware of all debate and discussion on items o Questions can be asked about agenda items, but members must not discuss non‐agenda items o Members may respond to public comments but not take action 1/30/2017 13 Roberts Rules of Order •A motion is required whenever the members are voting on and action. o EXCEPTION: “Informational Only” items •Chairperson calls for a motion and any member can make such motion •Second motion made by any other member •All members approve/disapprove •A majority vote (quorum) is needed in order for the motion to pass (5) Councilmember Rivera Ward 1 1/30/2017 14 Questions?