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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
July 14, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
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 COVID-19 virus, the upcoming City Council meeting will have
limited public access. Councilmembers may elect to attend remotely and the public may view a live video stream of the
meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or through the local government channel (Kern County
Television). Detailed Public Participation Instructions are included in the Agenda package, and include opportunities to
submit comments via Email, Voicemail or through in-person appearance (social distancing procedures will be in place).
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Item 4. Various Items (All Wards)
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 4a. Recreation and Parks Month (All Wards) Proclamation to Rick Anthony, Director of the City of Bakersfield
Recreation and Parks Department, declaring Recreation and Parks Month in Bakersfield during July 2021.
CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC SAFETY/VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Item 8bd. Establish the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund (All Wards) To expand opportunity for housing
capacity, create affordable housing options for homeless and cost burdened residents, and increase homeownership
and affordable rents, City staff recommends the creation of the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund and
authorization to apply for State matching funds. For the past few years, the City has been allocating $5 million dollars
a year in PSVS dollars to affordable housing development. The City has the opportunity to apply for a State match of
its local PSVS dollars through the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program administered by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development Department.
Item 8be. Brundage Lane Navigation Center Budget (All Wards) On May 6, 2020, the City Council approved a 3-year
agreement with Mercy House Living Centers to open and operate a 150-bed Brundage Lane Navigation Center
(BLNC). The BLNC was designed to accept people with their partners, pets and possessions, and provide a unique
low-barrier environment where clients can be housed, cared for, and connected to housing. A successful first 8
Staff recommends the addition
months at BLNC has led to 62 formerly homeless individuals connected to housing.
of $265,447 to the Brundage Lane Navigation Center Annual Operating Budget to assist with minimum wage
increases, increased janitorial and logistics staff, the transition from an outside food provider to an in-house
kitchen staff, and the addition of a culinary training program for clients.
Item 8bg. Downtown Bioharzard Cleaning Services (Wards 1, 2 & 3) Since September 15, 2019, the City Council has
approved a contract with Asela Environmental for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown and
Old Town Kern area of Bakersfield. The program has been praised by residents and downtown businesses alike for
its effectiveness. Due to its success, the area of contracted services has been expanded over time and staff are
proposing an expansion of the biohazard cleaning areas in an amount not to exceed $454,610.00 for contract services
to begin on or after June 27, 2021. This contract has already been funded within the FY 21/22 Public Safety and Vital
Services fund budget.
cc: Department Heads
Approved: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager
City Manager’s File
Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Administrative Analyst III
City Clerk’s File
News Media File