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Home My WebLink About12/05/2016 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 Budget Amount Operating Budget $407,419,200 Capital Improvement Budget $54,077,840 Total $461,497,040 City Manager Provides direction & leadership for the administration & operations of all municipal services for the City as directed by the City Council, & serves as the point for the management of City departments •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 Delivers financial information that allows City Council & City management to make knowledgeable decisions regarding the best use of resources available •Divisions o Accounting o Treasury o Purchasing o Real Property Management City Attorney •Represents the City in legal proceedings as plaintiff & defendant •Provides advice or written opinions to all City departments •Makes recommendations to City Council for or against the settlement or dismissal of legal proceedings •Approves as to form bonds, 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 Enforces federal & state law, as well as local ordinances; & serves & protects people & property within the city limits Fire •Administrative Services •Suppression o Training o Arson •Fire Safety Services o Prevention o Communications o Environmental Programs Provides emergency response through structural fire & wildfire suppression, emergency medical services, urban search & rescue, hazardous materials response, fire safety education, fire prevention, interagency collaboration, & community alliance 1/30/2017 7 Public Works •Administration •Thomas Roads Improvement Program •Engineering •General Services •Streets •Equipment •Wastewater •Solid Waste Operates & maintains existing City facilities, & plans & designs future public facilities for the City Water Resources •Agricultural Water o Provides for the proper distribution & delivery of Kern River water from the Isabella Lake Reservoir to canal head gates & agricultural customers o Performs scheduled & required repairs to river weirs, head gates, canals, turn‐outs, & facilities & maintains the Kern River Levee system o Maintains & repairs drainage basins in the City •Domestic Water o Provides safe & dependable water supply in quantities to meet customer demands for high quality drinking water at a competitive price o Implements state & local drought regulations Oversees the divisions of Agricultural Water & Domestic Water operations 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 •Manages the acquisition, construction & maintenance of parks, streetscapes, open space, & trails •Provides recreation, social, & cultural activities for youth, adults, & families •Includes 59 City parks totaling 568 acres, along with the Kern River Parkway & Centennial Plaza 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 Provides professional & technical services that support the development of a balanced community, preservation of existing neighborhoods, & development of new neighborhoods 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?