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Home My WebLink About02/10/22 PUBLIC SAFETY/VITAL SERVICES SPECIAL4 THE SOUND OFba14,!j(4Cia,ERI{ r Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS) Thursday, February 10,.2022 12:00 p.m. Mechanics Bank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 The Potato Room AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE'APRIL 26, 2021 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Orientation i. Role and Scope of the Citizens Oversight Committee ii. Brown Act Training B. Overview of Measure Implementation History and Budget C. Overview of Mid -Year Budget Process D. Discussion and Recommendation Regarding selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson b. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS) Of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Thursday, April 26, 2021 1 1:00 P.M. Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, and Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 The Potato Room MI N UTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Sanders, Vice Chair Hibbard (Seated at 1 1:02 am) Committee Members Perez-Andreesen, Holt, Keller (left the meeting at 2:25 p.m.), Louie, Prince, Rowland, Tobias. Absent: None 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 09, 2021 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING Motion by Committee Member Louie second by Committee Member Perez- Andreesen to adopt minutes from the April 09, 2021, Oversight Committee Meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair announced that a staff memorandum was provided transmitting public comments received after the publication of the agenda. A. Rich O'Neal with the new committee Sanitation for the Homeless. Provided comments and written material to the committee. B. Curtis Bingham provided comments and praise to city staff. C. Troy Hightower, Local Consultant, made comments regarding the use of PSVS funds and the B3k funds. D. Joanna Coronado provided written material and comments to the committee as a follow-up Bakersfield Public Safety Vital services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee April 26, 2021 Page 2 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Public Safety/Vital Services Measure Phase III Spending Proposals Police Department Proposal - Chief of Police Terry Motion by Committee Member Hibbard, second by Committee Member Prince to approve $10.5 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Member Louie abstaining and Committee Member Keller Absent. Committee Member Prince did not agree with the summary of payroll benefits exceeding forty percent of payroll budget exceeding Measure N. Fire Department Proposal - Fire Chief Galagaza Motion by Committee Member Tobias, second by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen to approve $420 thousand spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Member Keller Absent. iii. Recreation & Parks Department Proposal; Acting Recreation & Parks Director Budak Motion by Committee Member Holt, second by Committee Member Hibbard to approve $5.2 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with C Committee Member Keller Absent. Committee Member Perez-Andreesen requested that excess funds are allocated to the Recreation and Parks Department. Chair Sanders requested that projects are identified with a sign or label indicating they were funded by PSVS. iii. Public Works Department Proposal - Public Works Director Nick Fidler Motion by Committee Member Holt, second by Committee Member Louie to approve $8.2 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion failed with Committee Members Hibbard, Perez-Andreesen, Rowland, and Tobias voting no and Committee Member Keller absent. Bakersfield Public Safety Vital services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee April 26, 2021 Page 3 Vice -Chair Hibbard stated the general public does not see the freeways as a priority. Bike trails, parks and Uplands impact the citizens today and is a priority. Committee Member Tobias supported many aspects of the proposal but agreed that there is too much emphasis placed on the freeways and that we let the State off the hook. Committee member Rowland agreed and stated he would like to see Chester improvement, Mill Creek bollards, sidewalks and crosswalks instead of funding for hardscapes on freeways. Committee Member Perez-Andreesen stated that the funds should go to Parks and not on landscaping of freeways. Chair Sanders encouraged the Council to look at line items and come up with prioritization of projects while encouraging 133K to see the value of enhancing freeways and what it has done for Economic Development in other cities. i. Development Services Department Proposal; Development Services Director Boyle Motion by Committee Member Hibbard, second by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen to approve $1.3.5 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Member Keller Absent. ii. Economic & Community Development Proposal; Assistant City Manager Kitchen Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member Louie to approve $7.1 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Vice -Chair Hibbard voting no, Committee Members Holt and Perez-Andreesen abstaining, and Committee Member Keller Absent. Committee Member Prince stated that for all requests to add employees, salaries and benefits should not exceed 40% of PSVS annual budget. Viche Chair Hibbard cautioned the Council moving forward with economic development plans that are developed by planners as they like to talk about things are conceptual rather than the practical application of investing money into the community. . iii. Human Resources Department Proposal; Human Resources Director Tenter Motion by Committee Member Tobias, second by Committee Member Prince to approve $198,000 spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Member Keller Absent. iv. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Public Safety/Vital Services Measure Phase III Spending Proposals; Assistant City Manager Huot Bakersfield Public Safety Vital services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee April 26, 2021 Page 4 Motion by Committee Member Hibbard, second by Committee Member Prince to approve $2 million spending proposal as consistent with the measure and recommend to the City Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Member Keller Absent. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT at 3:23 p.m. ATTEST JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield From: 09119daUDGIMailmn To: mffidl= Cc: BLLQ9=; Edd4J&=; JdULqftftda=; Katherine/Steve Winters White Wolf VgUDgM; JgfldtbAft_Ygtg5; aidlItEd am9fl Subject: Comment for PSVS meeting Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:39:50 AM Maria; Could you read the following comments into the Public Statements for tomorrow's PSVS meeting? "The Kern River Parkway Foundation would like to request that the City Of Bakersfield build a small,single unisex restroom atTruxtun Lake parking lot. This restroom is much needed to serve the fishermen, volleyballers, frisbee golfers, and bicyclists who use this area of the Parkway. We envision this restroom, to be similar to the one at the Panorama Vista Preserve. The estimated cost will be $30,000. We feel that Measure N funding would be an appropriate use for this capital improvement. Please call me if you have any further questions. Thankyou and sincerely, Richard Oneil President Kern River Parkway Foundation PO Box 1602 Bakersfield, Ca 93002 661-706-1096" Sent from my iPhone 2/10/2022 REC'D & PLACED ON FILE ZA0 SERVICES COMMITTEE 1 d9 wbk PSVS Citizens Oversight Committee VO Connie Perez-Andreesen Ward 2 February 2, 2022 November 2024 Nicholas Ortiz Ward 4 February 2, 2022 November 2022 Cathy Abernathy Ward 6 February 2, 2022 November 2024 Frederick Prince Mayor's appointment February 2, 2022 January 6, 2025 r 11 1�111��Wl , 11 fl, 791 "/ MKIN X111 I 2 1 2/10/2022 3 ,a Milk F3SVS Citizens Oversight Committee Overview of Roles and Responsibilities of the PSVS Measure N Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) -P Overview of the Brown Act * Overview of PSVS Budget and History * Overview of PSVS Mid -Year Budget Process 91 PSVS'Tax Overview On November 6, 2018 voters within the Citv of Bakersfield passed the Bakersfield Public Safety and' Vital Services Measure. The Measure is a locally controlled one -cent sales tax measure that provides over $92 million annually to the City of Bakersfield to address top Community priorities. The Measure increased the sales tax rate from 7.25 to 8.25 percent within the incorporated city limits of Bakersfield. - The City receives 2 percent of the 8.25 percent rate. IM N 2/10/2022 PSVS'Tax Overview Effective Date and Sunset Pursuant to state law, the Measure became effective for retailers engaged in business within the incorporated city limits of Bakersfield starting April 1, 2019. Revenues associated with the Measure were first received by the City in June 2019. There is no sunset term contained within the Measure. Oversight and Transparency Requirements In keeping with the City' s fiscally conservative, award -winning budget approach, the Measure requires: • Establishing a nine -member citizen's oversight committee • Publishing of an annual report • Annual financial audits • Distinct accounting procedures to track the expenditures of Measure revenues These req uirements ensure the proceeds of any revenue generated by the Measure are expendedin a manner consistent With the priorities of the community 5 M Oveirs'light Committee Term and Compensation - Each committee member serves a term concurrent with their nominating Councilmember. All committee members must reside within the City of Bakersfield for the duration of the term. The city council may remove any Committee member for any reason by a simple majority vote. - There is no monetary compensation for serving on the Committee. I 3 2/10/2022 9d M06A Rde of Oversilght Committee Q* Bakersfield Municipal Code, Section 3.38.085; Resolution 009-19 -Provide independent verification that the revenues collected are consistent with the projects, programs and services described within the measure - Advise City Council on goals and objectives association with the funds • A verification and accountability check • City Council adopts the budget and sets priorities for the City 7 DLJtles of Oversilght Commilttee • Hold public meetings to receive public comment, review presentations from City staff, and discuss spending priorities • City staff presentations will be provided in advance of the annual budget process to allow for comprehensive review and comment • May make recommendations on funding priorities for the Measure • The Committee votes on whether recommended budget items are consistent with the 13 PSVS Spending Priorities 8 8 0 2/10/2022 � � �� °�� °��°�� om��mm�� Priorities ��~� 1. Increasinq policestaffi to improve police response times, reduce crime, and increase neighborhood police patrols 2. Improving rapid response toassaults and robberies 3. Maintaining/improving road response togang violence 4. Investigating and proactively preventing property crimes, burglaries, and vehicle thefts 5. Keeping public areas safe and clean 5. Strengthening the capacity ofthe Special Enforcement Unit T Expanding the School Resource Officer Program O. Maintaining nfully staffed and equipped Class ||Rated Fire Department S. Reduupg homelessness h with service providers toincrease outreach, sheltering, and construction of-affbrdab|ehousing 10. Addressing the fiscal stability ofthe City ofBakersfield n. Creating jobs thro h economic development, business retention/attraction, and vvorkfo/cedeve|opmant 12. Enhancing amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and attract visitors 13. Enhancing neighborhoods through additional code enforcement and improved park maintenance e �� Funding N�� wm��"m Impacts �Capital Improvement Projects • Brundage Lane Navigation Center ~ Affordable Housing • Neighborhood Parks • Mechanics BankAnana Effective Government • Fiscal Reserves • Fiscal Planning ° Risk Assessment • Legislative Advocacy °New QrExpanded Programs and Services • Clean City Initiative • Economic Opportunity Areas ~ Urban Redevelopment •ShmiSpotterExpansion �Increased Staffing • Public Safety Hiring/Enhanced PD Recruitment Efforts ~Econorono& Community Development Department • Rapid Response -QearnS ~ Support Staff 10 141 2/10/2022 'm mffibh PSVS Funding History 00 PSVS ACTUAL EXPENDITURES 2020-21 BY DEPARTMENT $78,957,775 Kc.,mve" 1, 9,( uuusrr O-d.pvvw 13,UW,OW Devolop.nth 2,670,80 3n Recreatim & Pak% 9,512,190 4,517 b9 an 11 12 kdwafiw S,Nvico. 7,5 V,443 lollm 2/10/2022 Administrative Services 1,691,048 7,537,443 9,228,491 Police Deportment 11206,000 1' ,5944066 21,826,861 42,706,917 Fire Department 143,500 3,798,912 6,454,657 10,397,069 Public Works 2,451,573 4,511,214 6,962,787 Recreation & Parks 589,000 12,013,150 9,512,190 22,114,340 Development Services 470,000 1,571,457 2,670,,801 4,712,258 Economic & Comm Development 13,411,966 13,444,609 26,856,575 Reserves 13,000,000 61,390,000 113,000,000 3Z300,000 15,488,500 60,832,162 78,957,775 155,278,437 Administrative Services 500,000 5,150,000 5,650,000 Police Department KOM() 10,887,000 3,173,400 14,960" Fire Department 1,047,600 1,333,000 2,380,600 Convention Centor/Areno 2,451,048 315,000 2,766,048 Public Works 1,230,000 2,160,000 3,390,000 Recreation & Parks 10,9102,000 8,,359,480 19,261,480 Economic & Comm Development 9,322,000 9,700,000 19,022,000 f001000 36,339,648 30J90,880 67,430,528 13 14 2/10/2022 W PSVS Mid -Year �Budget Process (03 • Mid -year recommendations are new or expanded staffing programs, services and projects not included in the adopted budget for the current fiscal year • Significant actions are not typically recommended at mid -year • Two funding mechanisms: • Fund balance (one-time funding) • Revenues exceeding projections (ongoing funding) • One-time fund balance allows for strategic investments into large, known projects, programs and costs • Allows City to maximize use of ongoing funds for priority projects, programs and services — reduces "competition" for 16 16 2/10/2022 dd 011h PSVS Mid -Year Budget Process Q* e Limiting Fiscal Year 2021-22 mid -year proposals to strategic priorities * Oversight Committee meeting of February 16 will seek Committee verification that the proposals are consistent with the 13 PSVS funding priorities -P Administrative Report will be providledto the Committee to review these proposals *in odvance 7 I% Staff Contact The City Manager's Office is designated as the coordinator of the Committee The City Manager' s Office will coordinate meeting dates and times, prepare meeting agendas and coordinate with the various City departments on presentation that will be made to the Committee - Staff can be contacted at (661) 326-3751 IR IE FT"M"R I - Ldftbi, � I WC 2/10/2022 REC'D & PLACED ON FILE AT BAKERS FI W%,W, 2 SERVICES COMMITTEE 1 Purpose: To pro"in"O"'Al ... . ........... "ff"6"Nsiparency and public participation in local government Definition: All meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting, unless an exception applies. Broad Coverage — Elected — Appointed — Decision -making — Advisory (ie. Citizens Oversight Committee 2 E 2/10/2022 Public Participation —Agenda posted in advance — Right to attend, record, broadcast and participate Exemptions — Closed Session — Social, ceremonial, or educational gatherings 3 • A meeting o& of'members gather to discuss business within their charge. • Includes meetings by teleconference or communications by other electronic means like email. — CAREFUL: Members may NOT e-mail or text each other to agree on any action to be taken if a majority of members are involved (violates the Brown Act). — Don't talk to each other about committee business when there are a majority of members at social or ceremonial events, conferences or meetings of another organization 4 2 2/10/2022 0 Gives Notice about a public meeting — Includes meeting time and location — Is publicly accessible and is posted 72 hours before the meeting — Include all action items on the agenda with a brief description - Discussion is limited to items on the Agenda — Ensures public is aware of all debate and discussion on items — Questions can be asked about agenda items, but members must not discuss non -agenda items — Members may respond to public comments but not take action 5 • A motion is required whenever the members are voting on an action. — 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 quorum is needed in order for the motion to pass (For Citizens Oversight Committee, quorum is 5) M 3 RMIXIM 0