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BAKERSFIELD BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
THE SOUND OF5aw1AWl l3e�& AGENDA
M EETI NG OF MAY 223 2020
Mechanics Bank Arena, Truxtun Room, 1001
Truxtun Avenue
Special Meeting 9:30 AM
SPECIAL M EETING - 9:30 AM
1. ROLL CALL
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
May 22, 2020 Bakersfield City Council Special Meeting
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order
N-29-20, which includes a waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring
physical presence of the Council or the public in light of the COVI D-19
pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and
Department of Public Health, as well as the County Health Officer, in
order to minimize the potential spread of the COVI D-19 virus, the City
of Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared
federal, state, and local health emergencies, and in light of the
Governor's order, the following adjustments have been made:
1 . The meeting scheduled for May 22, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. will have
limited public access.
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Councilmembers may elect
to attend the meeting telephonically and to participate in the
meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present.
3. The public may participate in the meeting and address the City
Council as follows:
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your
comment via email to the City Clerk at
City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. the
Thursday prior to the Council meeting.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a
specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City
Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m.
the Thursday prior to the Council meeting.
• Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and
leaving a voicemail of no more than 3 minutes no later than 1 :00
p.m. the Thursday prior to the Council meeting. Your message
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must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a particular
agenda item, or is a general public comment. If your comment
meets the foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately as
possible.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
3. WORKSHOPS
Public comments will be received after Staff presentation.
a. City Council Priority Setting
4. ADJOURNMENT
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2019-2020 City Council Overarching Goals - Summary ShZaetSKnP �.a
Quality Public Safety - -
Provide consistent public safety and emergency services that support and enhance
proactive law enforcement, improve police and fire response times, and reduce crime with
emphasis on reducing gang violence, domestic violence, child abuse, assault, vehicle theft
and property crime.
Action Items
1.1 Hire 100 additional police officers and enhance support staff
1.2 Improve response times to all priority calls
1.3 Utilize Data-Driven Crime Reduction Strategies to Reduce Part 1 Crime
1.4 Maintain High Quality Fire Department Certifications
1.5 Maintain Effective Emergency Preparedness
1.6 Improve Public Education Efforts regarding Public Safety
Address - -
Increase shelter capacity and identify targeted funding for services for homeless persons,
providers for greater outreach, and more counseling to achieve a meaningful reduction in
homelessness.
Action Items
2.1 Increase Shelter Capacity
2.2 Increase Outreach Services
2.3 Rapid Response Team
2.4 Engage Actively with the Homeless Collaborative and Fund Homelessness Solutions
* Increase City Capacity to Manage Homeless Priorities
3 Maintain Fiscal Solvency
Plan for stable and consistent fiscal solvency through prudent management of general fund
reserves, facility replacement reserves, pension obligations, and evaluation for cost and
operational efficiencies.
Action Items
3.1 Fund the City's Cash Basis and Facilities Reserves to sustainable levels
3.2 Modernize and Enhance Financial Systems and Processes
* Legislative Advocacy
* Efficiencies Initiative
Quality of Life and Public Amenities
Improve and enhance the condition of public amenities, parks, and streetscapes to bolster
the quality of life for our community and leave a positive impression for visitors.
Action Items
4.1 Improve and Enhance City Parks and Amenities
4.2 Streetscapes
4.3 Neighborhood Parks
4.4 Park Safety
4.5 Protect the Kern River and the City's Water Supply
* Clean City Initiative
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2019-2020 City Council Overarching Goals - Summary Sheet
Streamline development processes and targeted investments and incentives in strategic
areas throughout the City to increase economic activity and job creation.
Action Items
5.1 Promote Business-Friendly Development and Permitting Processes
5.2 Create the Economic and Community Development Department
5.3 Implement Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Plan
' Economic Recovery Plan
Replace deteriorated streets, enhance infrastructure for pedestrian and bicycle safety, and
meet the current schedule for construction of all phases of the Thomas Roads Improvement
Program to improve the City's transportation network for all users.
Action Items
6.1 Completion of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)
6.2 Retrofit, maintain, and enhance, the City's infrastructure
6.3 Improve Pedestrian transit-related Health
6.4 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
6.5 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Provide superior customer service that empowers constituents to engage meaningfully with
Councilmembers and staff and demonstrates the commitment and pride that employees
and residents take in our community and its successes.
Action Items
7.1 Professional Investment in Employees
7.2 Market Bakersfield
Revitalize established areas of the city such as Downtown Bakersfield, historic areas, and
areas that are ineligible for federal funding for projects such as the installation of curb,
gutter, sidewalks, and related infrastructure.
Action Items
8.1 Urban Revitalization
8.2 Downtown Bakersfield Development
8.3 Housing and Mixed-Use Development
8.4 Sustainable Growth and Development
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Updated5/21/2020 Council Goals
FY 2019-2020
Completed Department Activities
Department Activities C IP U May 2020 Notes
1 1 a Completion of the Police Training Academy at X Complete
4646 California Avenue
1.1 b Completion of the August 2019 Academy X 25 recruits graduated on January 9,2020.There are currently 16 officers in the
current police academy and will graduate in July 2020.
1.3a Recruit for Crime Analyst and Lab Analyst X Complete
Retain Insurance Services Office,Inc.(ISO)Class Confirmation of the retention of Class 2ISO rating was received on December
1.4a 2 Rating X 23,2019.The reaccreditation date is effective April 1,2020.The Bakersfield Fire
Department Score improved over the previous rating,receiving a score of 82.24
Coordination of budgeted$450K from the City Contract services have been retained for Alert Disaster Relief,TransWest
2.2a to third party groups for enhanced support x Security,administrative costs for the Homeless Collaborative,and continuation
services of the Downtown Street Ambassadors Program
Allow for City staff to participate in Through coordination and incentive planned by the City Manager's Office and
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2.2c the PIT count X Human Resources,approximately 30+City staff members from across various
departments signed up to volunteer for the 2020 Homeless PIT Count.
Upgrade the Bakersfield Mobile App to include The Bakersfield CitySourced App triages public service requests for unauthorized
2.3a Upgrade
thezed encampment cleanup X encampments to the application Rapid Response team,either to the
unautRecreation and Parks RRT or Code Enforcement RRT.
Note-due to COVID-19,operation times and staff capacity have been
temporarily reduced to safely adhere to social distancing guidelines
As of April 2020.the Code Enforcement RRT has responded to:
Calls for Service-2798
Clean-up sites-559
Recruit dedicated staff to the 7-day a week Cubic yards of trash-2841
2.3b Rapid Response Team x Contacts with Individuals/Offers of services-1281
The Parks RRT has responded to the following:
Encampment service requests-49
Vandalism-46
Special projects/clean-ups:120
Trash weight:351,631 Ibs
Completion of MOU with the City and the
2.40 Homeless Collaborative for the City to become x Complete
an engaged administrative partner
4.1 c Playground improvements at Lowell Park and x Complete
Stiem Park
Park has been completed and was put into the one year maintenance period
4.3c Bridle Creek Park Development X on March 16,2020.Park official opening will happen when social distancing
requirements allow.
4.4a Contract with security firms for parks security X Three additional park security patrols have been added and are operating.
Water Resources staff with the help of a contractor completed a river channel
maintenance program near Bellevue Weir located behind Park at River Walk.
The project was completed the week of February loth and entailed moving
approximately 5 It of sand,that had accumulated In front of the weir over the
4.5a Water Resources River Restoration Project Report X years,upstream and downstream of the weir to fill in low spots,scoured areas,
and cover exposed bridge piles.This work also included removal of non-native
vegetation that had grown in the primary flood plain. This work was required to
ensure the weir would operate effectively and the river was clear of debris that
could cause future flooding. With this work,the City was able to restore the
River condition back to what it was in 2008.
The Belfway Project is substantially complete. However,there is an electrical
6.1 b Beltway Operational Improvements X issue with the storm water lift station on SR99 near Ming that needs to resolve
before Caltrans can accept the project.
6.1 c Kern River Bridge Improvements X The project is substantially complete,the contractor is just completing punch list
items. Expect to have the punch list items complete by June.
Highway Safety Improvement Program(HSIP)
6.3c opportunities to install additional countdown X Complete
pedestrian timers,and guard rail projects.
Completed Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan presented to City Council at the
6.4a Bike&Pedestrian Safety Study X February 191h,2020 meeting. Report was funded by a$200,000Sustainable
Communities Grant.
7.1 a Conflict De-Escalation Training X Complete
7 2a Participate in the Regional Bakersfield Branding X Complete
and Marketing Campaign
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City of Bakersfield Mayor
2019-2020 City Council Goals Karen K. Goh
Update Report
May 22, 2020 City Councilmembers
Willie Rivera Ward 1
Andrae Gonzales Ward 2
Ken Weir Ward 3
d oft Bob Smith Ward 4
Bruce Freeman Ward 5
Jacqui Sullivan Ward 6
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Contents
2019-2020 City Council Overarching Goals.................................................................................................................................................................................4
1. Provide Quality Public Safety Services.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Address Homelessness ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Maintain Fiscal Solvency.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4. Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5. Strengthen and Diversify our Economic Base...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. Enhance Infrastructure.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
7. Promote Community Pride and Foster a Culture of Customer Service.......................................................................................................................... 23
8. Invest in Urban Revitalization and Downtown Development........................................................................................................................................... 24
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2019-2020 City Council Overarching Goals
Quality Public Safety - -
Provide consistent public safety and emergency services that support and enhance proactive law enforcement, improve police and fire
response times, and reduce crime with emphasis on reducing gang violence, domestic violence, child abuse, assault, vehicle theft and
property crime.
2 Address Homelessness
Increase shelter capacity and identify targeted funding for services for homeless persons, providers for greater outreach, and more
counselinq to achieve a meaningful reduction in homelessness.
3 Maintain Fiscal Solvency
Plan for stable and consistent fiscal solvency through prudent management of general fund reserves, facility replacement reserves,
ension obli ations, and evaluation for cost and operational efficiencies.
Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities
Improve and enhance the condition of public amenities, parks, and streetscapes to bolster the quality of life for our community and
leave a positive impression for visitors.
Strengthen - Base
Streamline development processes and targeted investments and incentives in strategic areas throughout the City to increase
economic activity and job creation.
6 Enhance Infrastructure
Replace deteriorated streets, enhance infrastructure for pedestrian and bicycle safety, and meet the current schedule for construction
of all phases of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program to improve the Cit 's transportation network for all users.
p 7 Promote Community Pride, Image, Excellent - Service
NProvide superior customer service that empowers constituents to engage meaningfully with Councilmembers and staff and
v demonstrates the commitment and pride that employees and residents take in our community and its successes.
NInvest in Urban - Downtown Development
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1. Provide Quality Public Safety -
Provide consistent public safety and emergency services that support and enhance proactive law enforcement, improve police and fire
response times, and reduce crime with emphasis on reducing gang violence, domestic violence, child abuse, assault, vehicle theft and
property crime.
Action Item Justification Department Activities Impact May 2020 Update
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Hiring additional officers -Complete-25 recruits graduated on January 9,2020.
The City of Bakersfield has will increase the numbers There are currently 16 officers in the current police academy
seen an unfavorable rise in of officers on patrol, and will graduate in July 2020.
Hire 100 part 1 crime,including at allowing the department
gang violence,domestic --to reduce response times ongoing-vacancy listings have been advertised with
additional violence,assault,vehicle state and local associations including PORAC,NOBLE,and
1.1 police officers
theft,and burglary an � ShotSpotter activations,d to priority one calls and NAWLEE.PD has established a formal recruitment team-the
property crime.The Planning,Research and Training (PRT)Section-who have
Completion of an additional Police engage in proactive crime
and enhance Bakersfield Police Academy prevention strategies, attended job fairs locally an out of the area,including at
Department aims Support Staff further suppress and
Dtt ai for the colleges,military installations,the Kern High School District
benchmark of 1.3 sworn Regional Occupation Center Criminal Justice Academy,and
officers per 1,000 in 1.1c-Progressive Recruitment Efforts intervene in gang activity, maintained the recruitment booth at the Kern County Fair.In
population. and increase high visibility collaboration with Human Resources,the recruitment team
patrols in public areas. filmed a recruitment video in February 2020.New recruits are
now offered incentive pay of$3,000,split in two installments.
The first incentives were paid to the January 9,2020 graduates.
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Cr1 y I Now n of and professional personnel -In Progress-Communications Specialist:only one
\ the International current vacancy.
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Sp•ctaild aims to reduce the
Improve Police,the Bakersfield --In Progress-Qualifications being reviewed.Coverage
\ citywide average response
IV Police Department has maps being reviewed.
o response times time to 5:30,answer 95%of
1.2 worked diligently to reduce 1.2b-Implementation of the Regional all 911 calls within 15
to all priority Priority 1 response times to �-In Progress-As of March 2020,filled 7 Communications
n Radio Network seconds or less per
n calls under six minutes. National Emergency Specialist positions(3 vacant)and;5 Report Specialists
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Capacity must be built in 1.2c-Police and Fire Dispatcher Number Association (complete).Since 7/1/19 4 Fire dispatchers hired and 6 Police
order to reduce response Recruitment (NENA)Standard,and dispatchers. 6 openings in Police and 3 in Fire. New
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police reports. In 2019,the Communications Center maintained an average
of 80.33%of all 911 calls answered within 15 seconds or less
which is a decrease over 2018's percentage of 81.97,but an
improvement of the 2017 percentage which was 76.92%.
Lob st --Complete
1.3b-Recruit for detectives to bolster
the Violent Criminal Apprehension -In Progress-Nearing completion- 1 opening at this
Utilize Data- Team(VCAT),Special Enforcement Unit Consistent data-driven time
Driven Crime (SEU),and FBI Violent Crime Taskforce strategizing aims to reduce --Upcoming
Modern policing practices part 1 crime across the city
Reduction 1.3c-Implement the Citywide camera and provide staff with the
1.3 Strategies t0 involve using data to follow project tools to thoroughly In Progress-The Communications Center fielded 519
g trends and efficiently activations of the ShotSpotter program,entering calls for
Reduce Part 1 deploy resources. investigate,thereby1.3d-Expand the ShotSpotter Program increasing the quality of life service for police response.ShotSpotter expansion will be
proposed as a FY'21 PSVS project.
Crime for all residents.
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complete Phase 2 of the body worn camera program went to
Expand gun violence intervention City Council on February 19,2020.The full department
program through CALVIP grant deployment of cameras will be completed in June 2020.
"Many insurers use Public -Complete-Confirmation of the retention of Class 2 ISO
The City aims to not only rating was received on December 23,2019.The
1 4a_Retain Inc -ran,.e ce..,;.-e.nrs•,.e Protection Classification
Maintain High maintain public-safety reaccreditation date is effective April 1,2020.The Bakersfield
standards,but also fw�{!SO}�4sss-2 te (PPC)ratings as a measure tinq Fire Department Score improved over the previous rating,
Quality Fire of the risk of fire losses in a
O �.4 continually seeks receiving a score of 82.24.
U1 Department improvement in order to 1.4b-Obtain Center for Public Safety community,an important
item to consider when
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-In Progress-City staff from Fire,Public Works,Police,and
the City Manager's Office have attended all 4 planning
meetings are in the process of completing the risk assessment
for the City to be included in the updated plan for
consideration of possible FEMA funding.Staff have identified 5
Additional training and natural hazards that potentially pose a threat to the City:
1.5a-Continue Threat and Hazard public outreach will aid Drought,Flood,Wildfire,Earthquake,and Subsidence.
The City of Bakersfield must departments in identifying
Identification and Risk Assessment for
Maintain stay prepared for risk reduction opportunities, Ongoing-Trainings have been completed in
Metro Area;Participation in Kern
Effective emergency and disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan update improve inter- Evacuation Stair training,Temporary Traffic Control and
1.5 events such as wildfires, departmental readiness Flagging,Forklift Training,Crisis De-escalation,Smith System
Emergency flood,earthquakes and 1.5b-Improve Interdepartmental through training,and Defensive Driver,and Valley Fever Training,Crane operator
Preparedness
Pre d subsequent recovery improve response training,propane tank training and confined space entry and
p efforts. Readiness Through Risk and Safety capabilities and disaster rescue training.Trained multiple departments and divisions on
Training preparedness for all City of the City's online safety and personal development training
Bakersfield Departments, platform,TargetSolutions.
Internal service departments have been instrumental in
preparing and communicating to staff and the public in light
of the COVID-19 emergency order and social distancing
public health guidelines.
1.6a-Community Relations Unit
Outreach Activities
1.6b- Host Fire/PD Safety Clinics; Improved public S-Ongoing-Over 500 programs were presented by the
Education plays an including the annual Public Safety Day awareness can reduce fire, CRU in 2019;reaching 40,000 citizens.The CRU restored the
Improve Public invaluable role in threat fire loss,and prevent Crime-Free Multi-Housing trainings,continues to offer public
o Education Efforts prevention and Create Chief Adjutant position to injuries.Enhanced safety training in a variety of topics,and added 2 Community
1.6 preparedness.It is manage Police Department knowledge of situational Relations Specialists through the PSVS Measure.
regarding g g important to promote a community engagement and trust awareness can empower
v Public Safety safe community through building priorities under direction of the residents and M-Upcoming
outreach and awareness. Police Chief businessowners to protect Public Safety Day was scheduled to be held on May 2,2020,
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2. Address • - - -
Increase shelter capacity and identify targeted funding for services for homeless persons, providers for greater outreach, and more
counseling to achieve a meaningful reduction in homelessness.
Action Items Justification Depctiftnent Actvftes Impact May 2020 Update
M-In Progress-Mercy House has been selected as the site
operator for the Bakersfield Homeless Navigation Center;
approved on the May 6,2020 Council Meeting.Staff are
nearing completion of facility and infrastructure improvement
designs.The BHNC is anticipated to begin phased-in limited
capacity operations in the Fall of 2020.
=-Ongoing-The Development Services Department
Local shelters do not have administers Housing and Urban Development(HUD) Programs
the capacity to meet the 2.1 a-Begin operations at the to aid in the development of affordable housing.Additionally,
need for overnight housing.
Bakersfield Homeless Navigation Increased shelter capacity a resolution was passed by City Council conditionally
Center committing$1.7 million in PSVS funding to the Housing Authority
The count
showed
Point-in-Time(PIT) will give those of the County of Kern for the purpose of developing 28 units of
Increase Shelter count showed a 50% experiencing homelessness
2, Capacity 2.1 b-Permanent/Transifional Housing more options to be affordable housing.This agreement is expected to come
p y increase in homeless.Persons who camp development sheltered,as well as access before the City Council in June 2020.
throughout the City illegally 2 1c-Facilitate completion of two 40- to services and support. --In Progress-The Mission of Kern County shelter 40 bed
must have viable options
to relocate. bed expansion projects expansion($1.1 million in HEAP)is in the bid process,
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The Bakersfield Homeless Center 40 bed expansion plus
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expected to begin May 2020.
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It takes repeated positive �-Complete-Contract services have been retained for
interactions with a person Alert Disaster Relief,TransWest Security,administrative costs for
experiencing homelessness B supporting the Homeless Collaborative,and continuation of the
p g tG y pporting additional Downtown Street Ambassadors Program.
in order to build trust and outreach services,persons
open someone up to experiencing homelessness
Increase receiving services. will have access to more M-In Progress-Additional officers assigned to Impact
2.2b-Increase support and range for team;responds to core downtown areas and addresses
2.2 Outreach Additionally,those who +15%Officers Impact opportunities to improve
would benefit from mental p their situations and start the quality of life issues.
$erVIC2S health support require path to supportive and
2-:2e-- �ef�ity-slat# �-Complete•Through coordination and incentive
ongoing support into parti6pate in the 2020 PIT count permanent housing planned by the City Manager's Office and Human Resources,
addition to housing. solutions. approximately 30+ City staff members from across various
Develop a program to proactively departments signed up to volunteer for the 2020 Homeless PIT
address chronic homeless Count.
encampment locations
-Complete-The Bakersfield CitySourced App triages
public service requests for unauthorized encampments to the
application Rapid Response team,either to the Recreation
and Parks RRT or Code Enforcement RRT.
The rise in unauthorized Using the Bakersfield =-Complete-Note-due to COVID-19,operation times
campsites and illegal Graffiti team model,the 7- and staff capacity have been temporarily reduced to safely
waste dumping throughout day a week Rapid
A�#e-+�udeunoulhoriaed adhere to social distancing guidelines
the City has posed a Response team aims t As of April 2020,the Code Enforcement RRT has responded to:
health and safety hazard where legally possible,, Calls for Service-2798
Rapid Response for residents,business ,3 -RPGFI dedia�ted staff In the 7_ make contact within 48 Clean-up sites-559
Ul 2,$ , owners,and visitors. hours,abate and clear
Team Cubic yards of trash-2841
Staffing prior to FY'20 was unauthorized Contacts with Individuals/Offers of services-1281
frequently redirected from encampments,
2.3c-Implement an Internal project
regular duties to respond immediately relocate
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Q) to such situations,which Rapid Response Activities persons,and educate Encampment service requests-49
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-In progress-Nearing completion
The Code rapid response team has contracted with TAGRs,
LLC for project management software.This software will allow
the Rapid Response Teams to respond to encampments that
come in through the various sources(Bakersfield Mobile App,
complaint line,in-person complaints,etc.)and update the
incident in the field in real time;this will also allow the Rapid
Response Team to more efficiently gather information from
encampment occupants for distribution to outreach agencies.
The full roll-out to all RRT staff is anticipated by Summer 2020.
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-Ongoing-Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) -
The Jnited Way Youth Rental Assistance Project is underway
Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP)-City has
received funds.The application for this program was submitted
The City's role in the in February.$3,265,736 received in May.The RFP process will go
Homeless Collaborative will through the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative
City to beeeme cin engaged serve to increase capacity in May 2020,with applications due in June.
The rise in number of administrative nastner and enhance services COVID-19 Emergency Homelessness Funds:City has already
Engage Actively persons experiencing offered by strategically received funds.$200,000 to BHC for increased Operations due
with the homelessness is a 2.4b-Continue advocacy for State allocating funding across to COVID-19.$337,127 to assist with Quarantine Trailers and
nationwide issue that has funding to address homelessness the various stakeholders Services through a tri- art agreement with Bakersfield Kern
Homeless g p y g
hit California cities involved in homelessness
2.4 Collaborative particularly hard.The local 2.4c-Allocate Housing and Urban solutions.The City,along Regional Homeless Collaborative,and County of Kern.
and Fund Homeless Collaborative will Development Funding to provide for with local partners,aims to CARES COVID-19 Funding (Going to Council May 20th) City will
be updating and solutions such as the creation of make a meaningful still need to submit amendment to HUD after Council approval
o Homelessness enhancing their affordable housing,shelter capacity reduction in homelessness
to receive funds.
Solutions administrative structure,of building,and support services through by connecting more
Ni which the City will take an the Community Development Block people to services and ESG-CV:$1,125,407 will be used for Homeless Prevention and
active role. Grant(CDBG),Emergency Solutions opening opportunity to Case Management for households who are at risk of
Ni Grant(ESG),the HOME Investments develop more affordable becoming homeless due to COVID-19 crisis.
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Increase City within the new Economic and
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Maintain FiscalSolvency
Plan for stable and consistent fiscal solvency through prudent management of general fund reserves,facility replacement reserves, pension
obligations, and evaluation for cost and operational efficiencies.
DepartmentAction Items Justification .. a Update
3.1 a-Increase the General Fund
Reserves to$54 million to reach the
recommended level of two months of lllll�- Progress
An additional$3 million was requested(approved)resulting
Fund the City s General Fund reserves by FY 2024-25
Planning for economic in a total of$7.3 million being set aside in FY 2019-20 to
the City's
Cash Basis and uncertainties is crucial to Substantiating increase General Fund reserves. Staff will monitor revenue
3.1 b-Increase the Facilities Financial Reserves is a
Facilities long-term stability for local Replacement Reserve to$10 million by crucial tenet of activity and available funds at year-end to determine if the
jurisdictions to buffer from remaining$2.7 million can be allocated at that time.
3.1
Reserves to budget shortfalls which FY 2024-25 conservative fiscal
planning and will help -In Progress
can lead to an undesirable
sustainable Establish and fund a Section 115 protect the City from
decline in levels of services pension Trust fund economic uncertainties As of now$1 million has been budgeted to fund the Facility
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levels and personnel cuts. Replacement Reserve.Like the General Fund Reserve,staff
will need to review availability of funds at year-end to
Update Council Reserve Policy to diversity reserve categories for determine if additional amounts can be set aside.
anticipated future issues
3.2a-Initiate study by outside +2p-In Progress
consultants to examine current Staff has entered into a consulting agreement with GFOA to
financial systems strengths and review the existing ERP system.Consultant has begun work
Financial related processes weaknesses A review of the City's with all departments to assess system needs at all levels.
and procedures need internal finance systems Expected completion of this analysis is June 2020.
p Modernize and updating to improve 3.2b- Review all financial related
Enhance customer service and the procedures and processes and aims to improve and
N expedite customer M-Ongoing
current Enterprise Resource correlate to industry best practices
3.2 Financial interaction,improve Finance department has begun update of online payment
Planning(ERP)program such as those set by the Government relations with vendors and system with completion of phase 1 of implementation
Systems and does not meet all the Finance Officers Association(GFOA)
Ni sf local business,and planned by April 2020.Second phase will add business
o Processes needs of the 21 Century expedite department
municipality Develop a tong-term financial plicenses which should be completed in the summer of 2020.
n forecasting tool financial-associated tasks.
C) Updates to the small dollar purchase system with the
IN Conduct a comprehensive Risk inclusion of Purchase Cards is expected to be completed by
m Assessment July 2020.
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Engage in Increased Develop State and Federal Legislative
Regional,State and Programs
Legislative Federal legislative Acquire Legislative Advocacy services
advocacy to protect City
Advocacy interests and pursue
additional funding Develop grant monitoring function to
opportunities coordinate citywide grant funding
opportunities
Efficiency Study
Paperless Project
Organize a City initiative to Conduct analysis of claims history
identify opportunities for
Efficiencies organizational efficiencies Conduct analysis of Treasury business
that will save costs or allow licenses
Initiative for employees to redeploy
their time to more Complete the implementation of the
meaningful activities new computer maintenance
management software to enhance
preventive maintenance and asset
management
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Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities
Improve and enhance the condition of public amenities, parks, and streetscapes to bolster the quality of life for our community and leave
a positive impression for visitors.
Action Items Justification Department Activities Impact May 2020 Update
-In Progress
With the addition of softball Completed Phase III construction at Kaiser Permanente
The health demographics fields,soccer and youth Sports Village(KPSV).Currently working with design firm to
of Kern County indicate 4.1a- Kaiser Permanent Sports Village football,many more provide construction documents for Phase IV and overall
high obesity rates among Design phase 4 regional,state and evaluation of the master plan of all KPSV.All irrigated
Improve and children and adults. national events will be landscape improvements will utilize tertiary treated water.
Enhance City Additionally,heart disease 4.1 b-Tarina Homes @ Mesa Marin hosted in Bakersfield.
4.1 and diabetes rates are Design Phase 3 Currently,large �—In Progress
Parks and tournaments must use Mesa Marin Design Phase 3-The 50%construction plans
higher than average in this Amenities area. Reducing these 4: pproved b several locations for their a Cityof Bakersfield.The 90%plans are
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health indicators will games.By expanding field scheduled to be delivered in late June.Delays caused by
benefit the community. space,tournament COVID-19
directors will book events in
Bakersfield. 4 1 P_-Complete
The City underwent a long-
term drought that led to a Planting trees and
massive loss of trees that maintaining streetscapes 41.2a-In Progress-Nearing completion
staff have been working to 4.2a-Annual tree planting program will lead to cleaner roads All planting expected to be completed by June 30,2020.
replace ever since. 3,500 tree and 32,000 small plants planted citywide.
0 4.2 streetscapes Additional work still needs 4.2b-Downtown wayfinding and and will beautify and
�►1 improve aesthetics while
\ to be done to replace streetseape studies providing clean air M-Postponed-Deferred to a contingent CIP list to due
Ni landscaping and enhance benefits. general fund balance needs due to COVID-19.
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In Progress-This project continues to be under NEPA
review.Process expected to be complete in Spring 2020.
Beale Park restroom M-In Progress-California Parks and Water Bond(Prop 68)
4.3a- Beale Park Improvements Grant($3 million)formally awarded March 2020.Park design
Neighborhood parks are replacement will enhance firm selection process has started.Park construction
important amenities that visitor experience at the
Neighborhood recreation,and pride in 4.3b-Linnell Brahma Park area anticipate high use of anticipated to start Fall of 2020.The City has two years to
4.3 Parks promote outdoor activity, Development park.Residents in each complete the grant,and no matching funds are needed.
the community. 44E &idleC;seef(Perk Development the parks with local =-Complete-Park has been completed and was put
families. into the one year maintenance period on March 16,2020.
Park official opening will happen when social distancing
requirements allow.
Vandalism,broken parks Protecting the City's parks =-Complete-Three additional park security patrols have
equipment,and illegal 4de and green spaces is crucial been added and are operating.
waste dumping takes a
4.4 Park Safety perks-seGuFiky to ensuring we preserve
disproportionate amount family-friendly opportunities �-Postponed-Deferred to a contingent CIP list to due
of staff time and resources 4.4b-Parks security camera project for recreation. general fund balance needs due to COVID-19.
to address.
-or-Complete-Water Resources staff with the help of a
contractor completed a river channel maintenance
program near Bellevue Weir located behind Park at River
Walk. The project was completed the week of February 10ih
and entailed moving approximately 5 ft of sand,that had
Water is a precious natural 4�o- ; accumulated in front of the weir over the years,upstream
resource that provides our Protecting the City's water and downstream of the weir to fill in low spots,scoured
o Protect the Kern supply and ensuring the
City with a beautiful areas,and cover exposed bridge piles. This work also
amenity in the Kern River 4.5b-Downstream water purchases City has the benefit of the included removal of non-native vegetation that had grown
River and the and necessitates careful in the primary flood plain. This work was required to ensure
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Cif s Water conservation to buffer 4.5c-Conservation education the weir would operate effectively and the river was clear of
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IV Supply Groundwater restoration 4.5d-U more efficient water
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Upgrade MaxiCOM . City was able to restore the River condition back to what it
and quality is also an was in 2008.
C) important concern. SGMA education and advocacy
C) M-Ongoing-The intent of this goal is that the City deliver
water to various customers downstream when possible in-lieu
of an upstream water diversion from the river. The outcome
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2018,and 2019. The dry winter in 2020 will make it
challenging to put water in the river unless there is more rain
and snow.
=-Ongoing-Water Resources continues to monitor City
resident's water conservation efforts. The City reports
conservation numbers to the State Water Resources Control
Board monthly. The City's Water Resources Department
reports that water use in April was down 13%compared to
April 2013-the year before the drought started.That savings
was calculated before taking population growth into
account.When including population growth over that time,
the savings was even greater:22.1%.In April 2013,the
Residential Gallons Per Capita Day was 159.7,with an
estimated population of 135,541.Last month,the R-GPCD
was down to 124.4,with an estimated population of 155,723.
M-In Progress-Phase 1 modem and software
completed.Phase II to be completed in 3 to 4 months.Parks
staff currently programming and bringing MaxiCom online for
summer 2020.
Deploy cleanup work crews
Address litter,weeds
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Clean City for City gateways, program
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Streamline development processes and targeted investments and incentives in strategic areas throughout the City to increase economic
activity and job creation.
DepartmentAction Items Justification ..ct May 2020 Update
5.1 a-Implementation of an Online
Permitting Process
5.1 b-Staff training on the permitting
The City of Bakersfield tie-in Progress
process With a streamlined
prides itself on being Staff is working toward implementation with software vendor.
the City
Promote business friendly and has permitting process, The first two phases are complete including a test
Market and promote the City's aims to increase the
received feedback from environment. So far,staff has worked on the public portal,
Business- streamlined permitting process to number of permits granted,
the development promote development post GOVID-19 while cutting down on wait simple permit setup and some integration issues with our
Friendly community on ways to current permitting software.This is a large project that will
time,and ensuring staff is
Development improve the permitting take several months for complete implementation. Based on
p Leverage SB2 planning grant and other communicating and p p
process.Opportunities recovery
to development incentive programs trained on all aspects of current schedule the last phase will be complete in late
and Permitting assist in recovery from p p �
Processes COVID-19 and leverage the process with both October.
the C Treasury community outreach session internal departments and
ity's competitive on how to do business in the City applicants. -Upcoming
advantage.
Complete the General,Drainage,
Grading,and Landscaping revisions to
City Standards
Enhanced economic
development initiatives help The City aims to enhance
� knowledge of local
create a healthy economy Create and staff the Economic and
N with public investment and economic conditions,
Create the Community Development Deportment challenges and
encourage private opportunities, 6iii-In Progress
NiEconomic and investment in land,labor, 5.2a-Develop a Citywide Market Improve the City's offering The market analysis consultant is expected to return to City
capital and
5.2 Community entrepreneurship.Actions by Analysis and Economic Development of economic development Council on June 10m with a presentation.
n Development the City can have a positive Strategy services to attract new
n effect on local business business and employers,and .-Upcoming
I. Department employment,
Department 5.2b-Recruit a dedicated economic increase property values
and encourage private
development rant writer
I� income distribution patterns, p g investment by rehabilitating
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Implement Redevelopment Agencies 5.3a-Allocating up to$700,000 to fund The implementation of the Seven Economic Opportunity Areas are included for
by the State severely and begin implementation of the EOA EOA aims to increase the implementation.The areas are: (1) the Downtown
Economic assessed values of local Bakersfield, (2)the Bakersfield Airport, (3)the Highway 58/Mt.
S.3 limited the City's ability to Plan to provide assistance such as industrial and commercial Vernon, (4)the 34th Street Corridor, (5)the East Hills, (6)the
Opportunity redevelopment underutilize grants and small business loans to
Area (EOA) Plan properties for the benefit of encourage investment in our City properties and bolster Baker Street Corridor;and (7)Southeast.These areas were
the larger community. economic development selected based on their need for supplemental economic
development activities.
Small Business Assistance Program
Housing Assistance Program
Create Economic Development
Economic Stimulate recovery of the Incentive Tools
local economy following
Recovery Plan COVID-19 impacts Back to Work Program in partnership
with Clean City Initiative and
Infrastructure projects
Workforce Development projects with
local partners
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Enhance Infrastructure
Replace deteriorated streets, enhance infrastructure for pedestrian and bicycle safety, and meet the current schedule for construction of
all phases of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program to improve the City's transportation network for all users,
Action Items Justification Department Activit ies Impact May 2020 Update
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earing ringcompletio -n The 24�h Street
Improvements Project was awarded in September of 2018.This
project is currently under construction and is expected to be
completed in July 2020.
6.1 a-The 24th Street Improvement 111111111 - Complete - Construction of the Beltway Operational
Project Improvements Project completed in Spring of 2020.
-Complete -The Kern River Bridge Improvements Project,
Completion of
TRIP projects have beenIFRISFGVemenk These projects will facilitate which is the first phase of the Centennial Corridor Project
identified as necessary to completed in Spring of 2020.
the Thomas relieve the stress on regional mobility,
economic growth and
development,as well as
tS.l Roads
outdated infrastructure, �-In Progress-The Belle Terrace Project,which is the second
caused by years of rapid 6.1 d-Belle Terrace Operational reduce travel time through phase of the Centennial Corridor Project,was awarded in August
Improvement growth in population,inter- Improvements major transportation of 2018. This project is currently under construction with the
Program (TRIP) regional travel,and freight corridors.2 expected completion date in Fall of 2020.
movement? 6.1e-Stockdale b Enos
W4n Progress-The Stockdale Highway / Enos Lane
6.1f-Bakersfield Freeway Connector Roundabout project was awarded in November 2019 and the
project started construction in July 2019. Anticipated
Ocompletion date is Summer 2020.
Ni -In Progress-The Bakersfield Freeway Connector,which is
the third phase of the Centennial Corridor Project,was awarded
Ni in November of 2018.This project is currently under construction
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6.2a-Complete the Downtown Sewer
Study
6.2b-Maintain roads through SB 1,
Regional Surface Transportation
Program(RSTP),CDBG,and --In Progress-The Downtown Master Sewer Study and
Much of the City's Transportation Development Act(TDA) Downtown Master Storm Drain Study are still on-going.The data
infrastructure is old and Opportunities Understanding the acquisitions and field surveying
g portions of the work took longer
aging and was 6.2c-Enhance the aesthetics of conditions of our than anticipated.The new expected completion date for both
Retrofit, constructed under old infrastructure will help Master Studies is May 2020.
medians on arterial roads such as improve deficiencies in the
maintain, and standards.The existing Truxtun Avenue and Ming Avenue p
6.2 enhance, the infrastructure,including network,including --Ongoing
roads,buildings,sewer 6.2d-Update the Pavement rehabilitation,repair,and
City's lines,sidewalks,and Management System resurfacing to improve M-Postponed-Deferred to a contingent CIP list to due
infrastructure bridges,needs repair and driving experience,safety, general fund balance needs due to COVID-19.
consistent maintenance. lighting Improvement Project and have less wear&tear
on vehicles. --In Progress-Staff anticipates completing this project in
Street Improvements to widen Fall of 2020.
roadways
Evaluate pavement priority list using
new Pavement Management System
(PMS)to include projects into federally
funded trans ortation programs
6.3a-Congestion Mitigation and Air Strategic infrastructure can =-In Progress-Designed and prepare construction
Quality Improvement(CMAQ)
Transportation reduce idling &stop times documents for six federally-funded Congestion Management
opportunities to implement signal
O infrastructure has residual and additional bicycle Air Quality signal interconnect/synchronization projects. CMAQ
impacts to health and coordination and intelligent network infrastructure can funds received$2,207,133.
\ transportation systems
Ni Improve safety that are complex to encourage less vehicles on
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\ Pedestrian 6.3b-Active Transportation Program
N 6.3 nature of the central valley (ATP)opportunities to install additional cleaner air and less for Round 5 of ATP funding.Projects were chosen from
transit-related makes Bakersfield more bike lanes bike trails and sidewalks, opportunities for accidents. recommended projects from the 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian
,
n Health susceptible to air pollution, These projects can reduce Safety Study.
n which can be air emissions,improve
C) exacerbated by excessProgram(HSIP) safety features,and 1. California Ave(Oleander Ave to R St):Continental
traffic. onal nownidown � encourage active crosswalks,curb extensions,refresh traffic striping,ADA
addan transportation. ramps;
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2. Chester Ave (4th St to Brundage Ln):Continental
crosswalks,curb extensions,bike lanes/conflict striping,
refresh traffic striping,ADA ramps;
3. Garces Circle:Continental crosswalks,bike
lanes/conflict striping,refresh traffic striping,ADA ramps
4. North Bakersfield Bicycle Connectivity:Class II bike lanes
and Class III bike routes
-Complete
-Complete-Completed Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan
presented to City Council at the February 19th,2020 meeting.
Bicycle and pedestrian- Report was funded by a$200,000 Sustainable Communities
related traffic accidents Grant.
and near misses can By collecting meaningful
discourage users from data on bicycle and In Progress-The SOQ has now been completed and staff
active trans pedestrian safety and
Improve Bicycle transportation.The 6.4b- Street Light Study exploring additional ways anticipates awarding a contract at the June 24,2020 Council
City strives to earn the title meeting. Staff anticipates it will take 6 months to complete the
6.4 and Pedestrian to improve network
of a Bicycle Friendly 6.4c-Progress the City's Americans Street Light Study once the agreements are approved.
Safety Community by the League with Disabilities Act(ADA)transition conditions,the City aims to
of American bicyclists by plan with further upgrades to the public reduce the number of
bicycle and pedestrian- �`ongoing-The City has contracted with Disability Access
improving conditions and right-of-way and City facilities Consultants to continue the City's self-evaluation of the public
education for all road related accidents. right of way and parks facilities.This project is the first in a
users. phased in process that will work to complete the remaining
evaluation of the City.
In partnership with The enhancement and =-In Progress-The City was granted a 60 day extension to
education and data 6.5a- Kentucky Street Urban Greening expansion of the Kern River submit final design documents.Staff have worked with the
collection,the physical Project Multipurpose Path CNRA project manager to amend the scope of the project and
ti infrastructure of the encourages biking and will be submitting final plan documents soon.The project is still
Improve Bicycle transportation network 6.5b-Friant-Kern Canal Bike Path walking and pedestrian on schedule for completed construction by December 31,
should support all users.The accessibility.By building 2020.
ti 6.5 and Pedestrian City has previously 6.5c-Pacheco Rd Bike Path confidence in active
Q) Infrastructure adopted a Bicycle transportation,the City in Progress-The City received$3,364,140.00 of CMAQ
C) Transportation 6.5d-Rudd Road Bike Path aims to lay the groundwork funding for fiscal year 21-22 for the Friant-Kern Canal Project as
C) Plan,and strives to meet for wider bicycle and well as a regional ATP allotment to go towards the completion
complete streets best pedestrian options of this project.
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Project is currently on KCOG Contingency project list should
Federal funding become available.
--Upcoming-Applied for$1,770,600.00 of CMAQ funding.
Project is currently on KCOG Contingency project list should
Federal funding become available.
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:7. Promote Community Pride and Foster a Culture of Customer Service
Provide superior customer service that empowers constituents to engage meaningfully with Councilmembers and staff and demonstrates
the commitment and pride that employees and residents take in our community and its successes.
DepartmentAction Items Justification .. Update
PFGV*dee
0PPGF1„ "for The City of Bakersfield has 7.
�*„��T T always prided itself on Excellent customer service
Customer excellent customer service. 7.1 b-Customer Service Training will lead to greater 7.1a-Complete
Spngor-p Tr Rt To continue in this tradition, Opportunities
mflQ 7,1 additional opportunities for confidence in our services
professional development Employee Development Fund and enhanced 7.1b-Ongoing
Professional demonstrate to our partnerships within our
Development of
employees the value the Employee participation in state and community.
City places in their service. national associations
Employees
7.20--RadisiPalo In Ihe Region 4
llakemfield"Funding and MeWeting
Gew"peign
The City and our region 7.2b- Downtown Banner Program 13a-Complete
have blossomed over the The City aims to highlight
Market
years while maintaining a 7.2c-Bakersfield Marketing efforts the amenities,businesses, -Postponed-Deferred to a contingent CIP list to due
7.2 "small town"feel.Yet, through Visit Bakersfield general fund balance needs due to COVID-19.
Bakersfield there is"more to explore" and opportunities our
p community has to offer.
about Bakersfield for both Gateway image and aesthetic 72t-Ongoing
visitors and residents alike. improvements
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S. Invest in Urban Revitalization and Downtown Development
Revitalize established areas of the city such as Downtown Bakersfield, historic areas, and areas that are ineligible for federal funding for
projects such as the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalks, and related infrastructure.
Department ..
8.1a-The reinstated Economic
Development Department will oversee
Older parts of the City will the investment of$1.2 million for
benefit from modern redevelopment and urban renewal,
infrastructure upgrades including the aforementioned EOA
Urban revitalization can
and updates,such as Old zones Vm-In Progress
Urban Town Kern,34th Street,and attract private investment,
8.1 8.1 b-$700K has been allocated in the preserve historic character,
Revitalization other underutilized parcels and boost the livability of -In Progress-Public works staff have responded to
throughout the City.Some Capital Improvement Program(CIP) y infrastructure requests in Wards 1 and 2.
of these parcels do not budget for infrastructure improvements older areas of town.
qualify for CDBG funding to Wards 1 and 2
and require dedicated
investment. Develop low-income home
rehabilitation program
8.2a-Downtown Banner program
i-Postponed-Deferred to a contingent CIP list to due
The City has a strong 8.2b-Transformative Climate The City aims to instill even general fund balance needs due to COVID-19.
blueprint to work from in Communities(TCC)Planning Grant more pride in the
O the Making Downtown downtown area,create 8.2b-In Progress-The City has been granted an extension for
Downtown Bakersfield Vision Plan.In our current TCC planning grant and the planned community
8.2c-Downtown Parkin Stud Phase opportunities for job
N partnership with local 9 Y engagement is on hold.With the assistance of the Institute for
8.2 Bakersfield organizations,the Ili creation,promote Local Government(ILG),staff are evaluating ways we can
attractions,and increase
Ni Development Downtown area can be Continue implementation of Making the number of residents possibly do some online and virtual community engagement.
p developed even further for downtown to 10,000 b
customer convenience Downtown Bakersfield Vision Plan y --upcoming-Phase III of the downtown parking study
n and modern approaches 2030. involves Area 2-surrounding medical offices north of 24th street;
IN n General Plan Downtown Element to marketing. signage change to remove 30 minute parking.
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Though Bakersfield remains 8.3a-SB 2 Planning Grant
one of the more affordable Expanding opportunity in i-In Progress-The SB2 Planning Grant ($625,000)was
Housing and cities in California,with a p g o
growing population and 8.3b-Development of the Bakersfield housing capacity aims to awarded by HCD in February 2020.
8.3 Mixed-Use Commons create affordable,quality
volatile local industries,the
Development need for affordable housing,increase Upcoming
housing is greater than Conduct analysis for creating an homeownership.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
ever.
-In Progress-Consultant is preparing the administrative
draft of the General Plan Strategy and Options
Report. Anticipated to be submitted to staff on 5/27. Staff will
The time has come to 8.4a-Bakersfield General Plan update review and provide revisions back to consultant to be
update key planning finalized. It will then be present to City Council.
Sustainable documents for the City of Refreshing the meet
Bakersfield.These 8.4b-Bakersfield Consolidated Plan planning documents M-In Progress-Approved by council.Still needs to be
8.4 Growth and documents help set the promotes functional and submitted to HUD.Extension given by HUD.Submittal goal end
long-range economic of May.
Development foundation fur sustainable 8,4c - Bakersfield Habitat Conservation growth.
development and land Plan(BHCP) In Progress-Staff conducting internal review of the 9
use. BHCP chapters.After review,staff will have consultant finalize
and then a draft copy will be submitted to USFWS for
review/comment.
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