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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
APRIL 11, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 4 p.m., followed by public statements that will
encourage comments pertaining to the workshop item only. There are no closed session items for
the 4 p.m. meeting. At 5:15 p.m., the regular meeting will be called to order to address the
remainder of the agenda items.
WORKSHOPS
24 Street Improvement Project. Staff from the Public Works Department will
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provide the City Council and public with an update on the 24 Street Improvement Project.
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REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
Police Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program. Over the past several months the
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Bakersfield Police Department and other City staff have been reviewing various aspects of body-
worn camera programs that have been implemented within agencies across the state. This work
included review of policies, procedures, technology and the implementation process of the
cameras. Staff presented these findings to the Budget and Finance Committee on March 26. At
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that time, staff recommended the implementation of a pilot program to equipment 16 sworn
personnel with body-worn cameras. As recommended, the pilot program will begin in the
summer and last for an initial period of 12 months. The Committee unanimously approve the
recommendation be forwarded to the Council for consideration. Police staff will provide the
Council a presentation on the program.
Downtown Parking Study. In fall 2017, the City received a $50,000 grant from the
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Kern Council of Governments to perform a parking study within the downtown area. The City
hired a consultant to perform the study and provide best practice recommendations to enhance
the parking management practices of the City within this area. The consultant recently
completed the study and generally found that parking supply far exceeds demand within the
downtown area. However, there are several highly utilized areas where more consistent timing
and enforcement is recommended to increase turnover and improve regular availability of on-
street parking. Additionally, the consultant recommends the installation of additional parking
malls in certain areas to increase parking availability in highly utilized areas. As part of the process,
staff held a community to meeting to receive additional feedback on the findings. In general,
several of the main issues raised at the meeting are anticipated to be addressed if the
recommendations are implemented. Staff from the City Manager’s Office will provide a summary
presentation of the study and the consultant will be available to answer questions. Staff is
requesting Council approval to move forward with several recommendations outlined in the
report.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be two appointments to the Planning Commission and three appointments to the
Historic Preservation Commission.
HEARINGS
FY 2018-19 HUD Action Plan. The City’s Action Plan is submitted annually
Item 10a.
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive
funding for eligible programs and projects utilizing Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Action Plan resources for FY 2018-19 total
$4,925,599. The Action Plan proposes to continue CDBG funding for curb, gutter and
sidewalk improvements within the East Terrace Way, Baker/Old Town Kern and Wilson Road
areas. Additionally, funding is proposed for the addition of LED streetlights within the Baker
Street and Oleander neighborhoods. CDBG funds are proposed to be allocated for public
services through the Bakersfield Senior Center, Bakersfield Police Department downtown
patrol, home accessibility improvements program and to provide Fair Housing services. The
Action Plan also sets aside HOME funds for new construction assistance and ESG funds for
continued street outreach, homeless shelter and services and re-housing assistance. The
Budget and Finance Committee reviewed this plan during its March 26 meeting and
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directed staff to continue community outreach and subsequently present the proposed
projects and activities at a public hearing for full City Council consideration. Staff is
recommending the Council approve the Action Plan as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
P/Q Property Letter of Intent. This item requests that Mayor Goh sign of a
Item 13a.
non-binding letter of intent to sell approximately 5 acres of City-owned vacant property
near the corner of California Avenue and P Street. This property is part of the South Mill
Creek area and is intended to be developed in a manner that will enhance and
supplement the surrounding redevelopment projects that have occurred over the past
several years, including nearby residential, commercial and entertainment facilities. The
City was approached in 2015 by a group interested in expanding its “Discovery” concept
into Bakersfield. The business is a mixed-use entertainment concept that includes a hip,
sophisticated bowling center, state of the art concert hall designed for national touring
acts and live entertainment and private event facilities. After a thorough review of the
concept and business model, staff successfully negotiated a draft letter of intent for
Discovery to purchase the property; and has included terms to ensure the property will be
developed in a manner that is consistent with the City’s vision. The terms include a
purchase price at a fair market value of $2.2 million and completion of the project within
two years of closing escrow.
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cc: Department Heads
Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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Agenda Highlights – April 11, 2018 Council Meeting
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