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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/22 PUBLIC SAFETY/VITAL SERVICES AGENDABAKER FIELID Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS) Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:00 p.m. City Hall South 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 City Council Chambers AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCTION 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2022 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid -Year PSVS Budget Recommendations - Staff recommends the Committee find the proposed mid -year PSVS allocations consistent with the projects, programs and services described within the Measure. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT BAKER,S'FIELD of Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS) Of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 p.m. Mechanics Bank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 The Potato Room MI N UTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Biscar, Dewey, Perez-Andreesen, Keller, Ortiz, Koman, Abernathy, Singh, Prince Absent: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 26, 2021 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING Motion by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen, second by Committee Member Keller, to adopt the minutes from the April 26, 2021 Oversight Committee meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Orientation Role and Scope of the Citizens Oversight Committee Brown Act Training City Manager Clegg, Deputy City Attorney Rudnick and City Clerk Drimakis made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. B. Overview of Measure Implementation History and Budget Bakersfield Public Safety Vital services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee April 26, 2021 Page 2 City Manager Clegg and Finance Director McKeegan made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. C. Overview of Mid -Year Budget Process City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. D. Selection of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Motion by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen, second by Committee Member Keller, to elect Nick Ortiz to serve as the Committee Chairperson. The motion was unanimously approved. Motion by Committee Member Koman, second by Committee Member Keller to elect Fredrick Prince to serve as the Committee Vice Chairperson. The motion failed due to Substitute Motion. Substitute Motion by Committee Member Singh, second by Committee Member Abernathy, to elect Cathy Abernathy to serve as the Committee Vice Chairperson. The motion was approved with Committee Members Perez- Andreesen, Keller, Ortiz and Prince voting no. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Member Biscar expressed her thanks at being appointed to the Committee. 6. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 1:21 p.m. ATTEST JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield BAKERSFIELD February 11, 2022 To: Citizens Oversight Committee From: Christian Clegg, City Manager CC Subject: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid -Year Recommendations — New Business 1. Mid -Year Budget Update Presentation 2. Budget Adjustments as outlined in Exhibit "A" STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends hearing the presentation and approval of the various FY2021-22 mid -year recommendations as outlined in Exhibit "A". BACKGROUND: During the February 16th Citizens Oversight Committee, staff will be providing a mid -year update to the Committee. This overview will include implementation progress for the first six months of the fiscal year, a fiscal update on PSVS fund balance and revenue trending and several mid -year recommendations for the Committee to consider. The following summary is intended to provide an overview of the various PSVS additions that staff will be recommending as part of the mid -year update. Staff will be seeking the Committee's recommendation on these items and plan to include these as part of the comprehensive mid -year budget update that will be provided to the City Council on March 2, 2022. • As discussed with the Committee during the February 10, 2022, meeting, the Fiscal Year 2021- 22 year end fund balance is $20 million. This figure is comprised of revenues that exceeded revised projections, savings from positions that were vacant for any part of the year ending June 30, 2021, and appropriations within operating budgets that were not encumbered or expended by June 30, 2021. Staff will be recommending the use of these one-time funds to allocate to several major City Strategic Programs being proposed - $20 Million (Additional detail in Exhibit "A"). ■ $5 million for the next phase of Regional Public Safety Radio System Project ■ $10 million for partial funding toward upgrading the City's 25 year -old Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. ■ $2 million allocation to the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund ■ $1 million allocation to the City Facilities Reserve Fund to remain on track to reach 60 days general fund reserve status per adopted City reserve policy ■ $2 million towards Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) Implementation • Based on revenue trends, staff is conservatively estimating PSVS revenues will exceed current year projections by $19 million. Staff will be recommending the partial use of these funds to allocate to several ongoing programs and services that directly correlate with City Council goals and PSVS Measure priorities, as outlined below, but covered in more detail in Exhibit "A".: Strategic Programs - $2,000,000: ■ $2 million to fund the Downtown Redevelopment Strategic Plan Strategic Positions - $1,580,653: ■ Park Ranger Program (18 Park Ranger I, 1 Park Ranger III, 1 Administrative Analyst 1): $2,399,650 annual cost/ $1,281,912 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs and purchasing 10 new PST trucks & equipment ■ Police Financial Services (Supervisor Accountant): $135,000 annual cost/ $48,750 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs ■ Technology Services (Division Manager X2): $296,424 annual cost/ $85,706 three - months cost including one-time start-up costs ■ Clean City & Homeless Clean-up (Field Supervisor II): $123,500 annual cost/ $70,225 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs and a new truck & equipment ■ General Services Division (Administrative Analyst 1/11): $92,700 annual cost/ $27,175 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs ■ Economic Development (Economic Development Manager): $147,351 annual cost/ 38 838 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs ■ Economic Development (Administrative Analyst 1/II): $104,187 annual cost/ $28,047 three -months cost including one-time start-up costs *All the positions listed above will be funded for the remaining 3 months of FY2021-22. The FY 2021-22 annual cost for the strategic positions outlined above is $1,580,653. Ongoing annual salary/benefits costs for the above positions will be $3,298,812. Staff will be providing additional context and background for each of these items as part of the presentation to the Committee. Additionally, staff will be seeking the recommendation from the Committee on these items finding that they are consistent with the projects, programs and services described within the PSVS Measure. FY 2021-22 PSVS Mid -Year Budget Requests Summary Imp ONE-TIME PSVS FUNDS A m ONGOING PSVS":FUNDS Quality Public Safety Services(CCG#1) AMOUNT Quality Public Safety Services (CCG #1) AMOUNT Police/Fire Dept. Regional Radio System $ 5,000,000 Park Ranger Program (PRP) $ 1,281,912 Police Financial Services Accounting Supervisor 48,750 Clean City Field Supervisor II 70,225 Quality Public Safety Services (CCG #1) Total: $ 51000,000 Quality Public Safety services (CCG #1) Total: $ 1,400,887 Maintain Fiscal Solvency (CCG #3) AMOUNT Maintain Fiscal Solvency (CCG #3) AMOUNT ERP Financial and HR System $ 10,000,000 Technology Services Dept. Division Managers (X2) $ 85,706 Section 115 Pension Trust Fund 2,000,000 Facility Reserve 110001000 Maintain Fiscal Solvency (CCG #3) Total: $ 13,000,000 Maintain Fiscal Solvency (CCG #3) Total: $ 85,706 Strengthen & Diversify our Economic Base (CCG #5) AMOUNT Strengthen & Diversify our Economic Base (CCG #5) AMOUNT Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation $ 2,000,000 Downtown Redevelopment Fund $ 2,000,000 Economic Development Manager 38,838 Economic Development Administrative Analyst 1/11 28,047 Strengthen & Diversify our Economic Base (CCG #5) Total: $ 2,000,000 Strengthen & Diversify our Economic Base (CCG #5) Total: $ 2,066,885 Enhance Infrastructure (CCG #6) AMOUNT Public Works Dept. Administrative Analyst 1/11 $ 27,175 Enhance Infrastructure (CCG #6) Total: $ 27,175 ON=TIME FUNDS Grand Totals 20 000 00 ONGOING FUNDS Grand Total � 3� s0 53 �• EXHIBIT "A" FY 2021-22 PSVS Mid -Year Budget Requests A summary of proposed mid -year PSVS requests for FY 2021-22 is detailed below. These proposals are intended to be additional positions, programs and projects that continue or enhance upon initiatives budgeted in the current and prior fiscal years. The dollar figures represent the new funding requested by strategic category and by the department in which the.funds would be budgeted. ONE-TIME FUNDS Quality Public Safety Services (City Council Goal #1) ➢ Bakersfield Police Department / Fire Department - $5 Million ❖ Regional Public Safety Radio System Project Additional Allocation of $5 Million: The City's public safety radio system is the primary means of emergency response communication for the Bakersfield Police Department and Fire Department staff. The current system is over 20 years old and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. In recognition of the importance of regional collaboration, the City and the County of Kern have been working jointly to upgrade separate antiquated systems to one modern, digital radio system that covers the entire county. Staff from both agencies have been working to finalize the request for proposal documents and expect the RFP to be issued prior to the end of the current fiscal year. The City's total cost share for the project is estimated to be $17 million. The City Council previously approved a $12 million allocation to the project. This allocation would add an additional $5 million in one-time funding to the project. This funding will assist the City in completing the first phase of the project upon awarding of a contract. Maintain Fiscal Solvency (City Council Goal #3) ➢ City Manager's Office (Finance Department) /Strategic Initiatives - $13 Million ❖ ERP & Financial System - $10 million The City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform is the City's primary software that provides for day-to-day core business processes and databases across most City operations. The ERP houses most major organizational functions of the City including payroll, purchasing, accounts receivable, personnel management and budgeting. The City is currently utilizing an ERP that is over 25 years old and does not meet the current needs of the organization. The existing ERP creates significant workflow inefficiencies, provides inadequate data mining options and results in data duplication across multiple other platforms the City utilizes to conduct business. The existing ERP significantly limits the City's ability to fully engage in modern business practices, including robust online service offerings, payment processing and permitting. In 2019, staff contracted with the Government Finance Officers Association to perform an analysis of the City's existing ERP and made recommendations for the City to move forward with an RFP with the intent of replacing its current ERP. Proposals are currently being reviewed from for prospective replacements and the estimated cost to purchase and implement a new ERP system is in excess of $20 million. In the prior year the City appropriated $5 million in PSVS funds and $1 million in General fund balances thatwere available atthe end of the year. Priorto awarding an agreement with a vendorfor the purchase and implementation of a new ERP, staff will finalize a cost sharing plan to reflect the shared usage of the program across all departments and related operating funds of the City. The objective is to identify a formula that results in a. proportionate share of the costs being accounted for based on factors such as number of employees within a specific fund and operational share of the usage of the new system. Funds that will share in the cost of the ERP will include the general fund, Public Safety and Vital Services fund, enterprise funds (refuse and sewer) and internal service funds (equipment, self-insurance). Maintain Fiscal Solvency (City Council Goal #311 ❖ Section 115 Pension Trust Fund - $2 million The City has established what is called a Section 115 Trust to fund the City's retiree medical program (OPEB) and has seen good results, building a trust balance in excess of $90 million and funding that associated liability at over 80%. Analysis of the liability and investment performance has shown that, with the City continuing to make the required contributions, by 2036 the earnings on the trust should cover the anticipated cost of the plan going forward. There are fewer options available to reduce the CalPERS liability. Steps have been taken locally with the voter approved Measure D in 2010 and at the State level with the passage of PEPRA in 2013. Additional contributions could be made to PERS, but there has been reluctance to consider that option due to past investment performance at CalPERS. A separate Section 115 trust could be established in what is called a Pension Rate Stabilization fund. Those funds would remain within the City's control and be managed by the City's own investment consultant. The deposits could then be held in the trust to either offset the pension liability or cover significant spikes in required contributions should the need arise. ❖ Facility Reserve - $1 million Additional Facilities Reserve Allocation of $1 Million: As part of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, the City Council established a cash reserve and facility reserve plan reserve plan via a resolution (#091-19). The goal of the plan is to increase the City's rainy -day fund equal to 60 days of general fund revenues by Fiscal Year 2021-22. In addition, that plan looked to build sufficient reserves to cover unforeseen repair or replacement costs for City facilities by FY 2024-25. This plan will meet or exceed the general fund reserves of several comparable cities within California. The Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget included an allocation of $13 million of PSVS funds to continue to invest in the City's rainy -day fund allowing the City to meet that rainy day reserve goal a year earlier than planned. Staff is proposing an additional $1 million of one-time PSVS revenues be allocated to the City's facilities reserves as part of the mid -year budget adjustments. This additional $1 million will help continue to advance the plan approved by the City Council. Strengthen and Diversify our Economic Base (City Council Goal #5) ➢ Economic and Community Development Department - $2 Million ❖ Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) Allocation of $2 million: The EDSP was approved by the City Council in September 2021 representing a five-year plan to address economic vitality and create new job opportunities for residents. Several ongoing initiatives are occurring in conjunction with partners such as B3K, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield College, and other economic and workforce development entities. The additional appropriation request for mid -year will support the City's cooperative efforts to develop projects around the targeted industries of advance manufacturing, energy, and business services. Funding will also be used to support the City's economic opportunity area which provides assistance to businesses in targeted areas of the community as well as the "Reinvent Retail" initiative in the EDSP to assist in the repurposing of obsolete retail facilities. ONGOING FUNDS Quality Public Safety Services (City Council Goal #11 ➢ Recreation and Parks Department - $1,281,912 ❖ Recreation and Parks Department is proposing a new Park Ranger Program (PRP) to address various safety concerns and fulfill essential spending priorities that are outlined in the PSVS measure. The PRP's primary focus will be public and staff safety. By providing consistent, routine patrols, the department will be able to deter a significant number of incidents that have been reported by both the public and staff. Reclaiming our public spaces for the enjoyment of all residents has become a priority and imminent issue for the community. The PRP will essentially have the same enforcement powers as Code Enforcement, enabling them to abate violations of the Bakersfield Municipal Code in a more focused and consistent manner. Recreation and Parks Department is requesting a total of twenty (20) operational and administrative positions and necessary equipment/vehicles as listed in the table below: RANGER. . . PROGRAM PRP) PARK Sub -Total for Annual Salary Mid -Year No. of Each Position & Benefits Request 3 POSITION TITLE Positions with Benefits Total Months Total PARK RANGER 1 18 $ 118,053 $ 2,124,946 $ 531,237 PARK RANGER III 1 158,114 158,114 39,529 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I 1 1 1 116,582 116,582 29,146 Park Ranger Prograrn Salary & Benefits Total: $ '2,399,642 $ 599,912 *One -Time Start Up Costs (Desks, Computers, Phones, Furniture) $ 100,000 *One -Time Vehicle Purchase: Ten (10) PST Caliber Trucks & Equipment $ 582,000 Park Ranger Program -proposal GRAND TOTAL: $ 1,281,912' *All Salaries Based on Code Enforcement Officers Quality Public Safety Services (City Council Goal #11 );> Bakersfield Police Department - $48,750 ❖ One (1) Accounting Supervisor position and necessary office equipment within the Police Department to increase the capacity of the BPD Business Office by assuming daily operational controls and work product audits. This position would provide assessment and review of contracts/purchases, staff development, assigned budget maintenance work, and process developments to provide for a more innovative and compliant program. As staffing and programs have grown in the Police Department, it has become increasingly difficult to manage all financial aspects of the department with existing staffing. This position was identified as a strategic addition that would have the most impact in moving forward department initiatives that may otherwise have delayed implementation. Accounting Supervisor: $135,000 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary/ Benefits (3 months) $ 33,750 One -Time Start -Up Costs: • Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 15,000 Accounting Supervisor Mid -Year Total Cost: 48 750 Maintain Fiscal Solvency (City Council Goal #3) ➢ Technology Services Department - $85,706 ❖ Two (2) Division Manager positions and necessary office equipment within the Technology Services Department to provide leadership and mentoring to supervisory staff and to assist in the development of departmental operational procedures, effective change management strategies, and employee engagement and retention plans. The Division Managers will improve communication throughout the department, providing consistent support for documentation and enforcement of policies. This request begins the process of building up the supervisory and management structure to support the continued growth of the department. Growth of the management capacity of the Department is important for addressing strategic initiatives such as protection against increased cybersecurity threats. In addition, oversight of projects is needed as the City pursues innovative technology tools to address community priorities. Division Manager (X2): $296,724 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary/ Benefits (3 months) $ 74,106 One -Time Start -Up Costs: Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 11,600 Division Manager (X2) Mid -Year Total Cost: LR5..706 Enhance Infrastructure (City Council Goal #6) ➢ Public Works Department - $97,400 ❖ One (1) Field Supervisor II position and necessary equipment/vehicle within the Solid Waste Division to facilitate the daily coordination and extensive supervision of the Clean City Teams program, coordinate with the City Manager's Office and other cross -departmental partnerships, team assignments, deployment details, safety reviews, documentation, reporting, and supporting contractors. Field Supervisor II (Clean Cities): $123,500 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary / Benefits (3 months) $ 30,875 One -Time Start -Up Costs: • Y2 Ton Extended Cab Pickup $ 35,000 • Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 4,350 Field Supervisor II Mid -Year Total Cost: 70 225 ❖ One (1) Administrative Analyst 1/11 position and necessary office equipment within the General Services Division to provide additional assistance to facilitate PSVS functions of the division's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and other projects that may arise. Given the significant increase in one-time capital project funding for the City, we have been challenged to deliver projects as timely as anticipated. This position was identified as a key role that would have a significant impact in moving priority projects forward to completion. Administrative Analyst 1/11: $92,700 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary/ Benefits (3 months) $ 23,175 One -Time Start -Up Costs: • Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 4,000 Administrative Analyst 1/11 Mid -Year Total Cost: 27 175 Strengthen and Diversify our Economic Base (City Council Goal #5) ➢ Economic and Community Development Department - $2 Million ❖ Downtown Redevelopment Fund Allocation of $2 Million: The EDSP as well as the "Making Downtown Bakersfield" plan provide opportunities for evaluation and redevelopment of opportunity properties in the downtown area, assisting development with targeted financial assistance and other projects that would enhance the character and marketability of the urban core of the community. Opportunities include public/private master development for land assembly and development, similar to property the City is redeveloping at the intersection of Q Street & California Avenue. This fund would create the resources to incentivize redevelopment in the Downtown core that is not currently being driven by the private market, with the intent of creating the synergy that would create subsequent private investments in the area. Strengthen and Diversify our Economic Base (City Council Goal #5) ➢ Economic and Community Development Department - $66,885 ❖ One (1) Economic Development Manager position and necessary equipment/vehicle within the Economic & Community Development Department, will plan, organize, coordinate, administer and direct implementation of PSVS funded projects and programs within the Department, such as the Economic Development Strategic Plan, neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment activities. This position will provide the analytical and operational support needed for the Business Success Team. Economic Development Manager: $147,351 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary/ Benefits (3 months) $ 36,838 One -Time Start -Up Costs: • Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 2,000 Economic Development Manager Mid -Year Total Cost: 38 838 ❖ One (1) Administrative Analyst 1/11 position and necessary equipment/vehicle within the Economic & Community Development Department, will assist with the development of fiscal and economic impact models of projects, develop and maintain performance metrics for PSVS funded and other department activities. The position will provide technical and administrative support to the Department including monitoring and preparing reports on the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of the department. Administrative Analyst 1/11: $104,187 Salary/Benefits (Annual Cost) • Salary/ Benefits (3 months) $ 26,047 One -Time Start -Up Costs: • Workstation / Computer / Phone / Equipment 2,000 Administrative Analyst 1/11 Mid -Year Total Cost: 28 047 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFbWe" Ve�& CITY CLERK'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 16, 2022 TO: CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMEBERS FOR BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY AND VITAL SERVICES MEASURE FROM: JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OVERSIGHT OMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, PUBLIC STATEMENTS This memorandum is to transmit public comments received. Last Name First Name Item Subject Type Received Laine Eddy 3 Public Comment Email 2/15/2022 Attachments LR From: Eddy a n To: 01y Cler Subject: San Miguel Grove. February 15, 2022 Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:37:21 PM Sent from my iPhone BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF5akQ4kfV64W CITY CLERK'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 15, 2022 TO: CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMEBERS FOR BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY AND VITAL SERVICES MEASURE FROM: JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, NEW BUSINESS, ITEM 5 a. This memorandum is to transmit a correction to the first page of the attached PSVS Committee Meeting Agenda Packet Memo. The first bulleted item erroneously notes "the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 year end fund balance is $20 million." The bulleted item should correctly read "the Fiscal year 2020-2021 year end balance is $20 million. RECEIVED & PLACED ON FILE AT BAKERSFIELD PSVS COMMITTEE MEETING OF SIERRA CLUB 28y J EpDy LA,COMAS Kern-Kaweah Chapter April 5, 2021 Beatris Sanders, Chair Public Safety & Vital Services Committee. City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Re: Recommendations for FY 2021-22 being discussed at the PSVS committee meeting. Dear Ms. Sanders and members of the committee: As the city seeks to acquire an allocation of the water of the Kern River we support this effort. That said there are a number of serious issues related to the river environment that we believe we need to be addressed. We see other related issues that we see as not being fully addressed. At present much of the river (now far too often a dry riverbed) is being trashed! This includes San Miguel Grove, Uplands of the Kern and, to a lesser extent, Beach and Yokuts Park. San Miguel Grove is particularly a tragic example of what should be a natural open riparian area is strewn with all manner of trash, left by unlawful campers and others using the place for a dump, leaving the area strewn with all manner of waste, filth, broken glass and drug related paraphernalia including sharps. We need these parks and other areas of the Kern River along the city portion of the Kern River Parkway between Yokuts Park and San Miguel Grove need to be restored to conditions that permit the general public to enjoy the natural beauty of the river and nearby riparian areas in a reasonably safe and appropriate manner. Specific short-term suggestions (as this situation needs immediate attention); 1. New municipal law enforcement personnel hired specifically to protect the Kern River, Kern River Parkway and adjoining areas for public safety. This will require specific allocation of funding set aside for this to work. 2. City law enforcement on bikes patrolling the city portion of the Kern River Parkway Bike Path noted above with regular random daily patrols. 3. Continue to coordinate with Flood Ministries and other community organizations and groups to assist the placement of the homeless into the E. Brundage Lane Homeless Shelter and other available facilities providing temporary housing, social services and medical treatment This may include providing transportation. 4. Coordinate with the Kern County Mental Health Department so that people who are clearly a danger to themselves because of their mental conditions receive services as needed. S. Litter removal and graffiti removal needs to be performed on a rotating basis at least once every two weeks. 6. Monthly reports provided to the city council regarding these issues. Long-term suggestions (Kern River -related and other issues): 1. fund a study to develop a plan to address long-term issues along the Kern River. The goal: the revitalization of the city's Kern River parks and riparian areas for public use. Note natural habitat needs to be respected and certain areas along the Kern River need to be restored. We note homeless intrusions into the areas near the Kern River in all probability have violated the county's zoning ordinance chapter 19.73.110, page 391 requires that Stephen Montgomery, Chapter Chair P O Box 3357, Bakersfield CA 93385-3357 661-496-6585 http://kernkaweah.sierraclub.org chair@kemkaweah.sierraclub.org Beatris Sanders, April 5, 2021 "native vegetation...remain undisturbed." Such a study/plan would need to provide options to set aside certain Kern River area(s) for habitat restoration —including the planting of native trees and vegetation and the removal of invasive species. It should be noted that: (a) state and federal grants are also available for such efforts —including the. Department of Interior's Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Habitat Restoration Program (HRP), and (b) such efforts clearly meet staff goals for FY 2021-2022 to focus "on major initiatives meant to significantly and positively impact the entire community" (taken from the staff presentation to the PSVS Committee on March 25). 2. Given the millions of dollars being committed to Recreation & Parks we suggest the creation of a City Recreation & Parks Commission to advise this PSVS Committee and Council with regard to parks related issues and proposals. Presently it is unclear how the public is engaged in this process of allocating these funds (or "public stakeholders" as was noted in staffs presentation to the PSVS Committee on March 25). 3. A related issue —we encourage a study and plan to develop options for the possible consolidation of current park maintenance districts. Another aspect of this would be options reflecting the possibility of the city Recreation & Parks absorbing Kern County -operated parks in Greater Bakersfield (with contributions from the County of Kern for maintenance or development of a parks maintenance district jointly operated by the city and county). 4. Another related issue is the current discussion about electric bikes, scooters and similar electric means of transportation on the Kern River Parkway Bike Path. The serenity of the users of the bike path needs to be the first priority. We would encourage policy makers to listen to the advice of the Kern River Parkway Foundation (the founders of our fine network of bike paths) with regard to this issue. S. We repeat our concern that Measure N dollars need to be prioritized to reach parks in the urban core. Attached is information regarding the expenditure of these funds through FY 2020-21. Please note that only 10% of these funds have reached central core "neighborhood parks" (using the terminology in the ballot measure and defining the urban core as five miles from Bakersfield City Hall). The issue of equity remains. Of the over $17 million Measure N dollars already allocated to parks with $4.6 million planned for FY 2021-22, no dollars have been allocated to or are planned to be allocated for these parks in the urban core: Beale, Centennial, Central at Mill Creek, Kroll, Lowell, Planz, Saunders, Uplands of the Kern and Weill Parks. Yet several of these parks (Plan and Uplands of the Kern) are in serious need of attention. How are the needs for these parks assessed? What happened to "Enhancing neighborhoods" as indicated in Measure N language? An additional suggestion: The purchase of Kern County -owned property (that includes two buildings) adjacent to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. These two acres are not maintained and detract from maintenance efforts in MLK. These buildings can be re -purposed to serve the needs of the surrounding community. Staff concern about the lack of a plan for this property is inconsistent with a previous staff recommendation that $1.5 million in Measure N funding be used to develop a plan for a portion of Kaiser Permanente that was undeveloped (a recommendation that was adopted). 6. Options regarding the potential use of future Measure N funds need to be provided to the PSVS Committee — thus permitting the members opportunities to provide greater input/direction with regard to these funds. We appreciate your time and consideration of our concerns. Sincerely, Stephen Montgomery, Chapter Chair Cc: Mayor Karen Goh and members of the council Kern-Kaweah Chapter Sierra Club PO Box 33S7 Bakersfield CA 93385`3357 663-496-6585 SUMMARY OF PSVS (MEASURE N) FUNDING FROM CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FY 2019-2020 AND FY 2020-2021 BUDGETS FOR PARKS (as of February 8, 2021) Taken from July 15, 2020 Bakersfield City Council Workshop Presentation by Diane Hoover, Parks and Recreation Director (this assumes that items noted as contingencies are being implemented with PSVS funding during FY 2020-2021). FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 (all contingency) $18,902,000 $1,076,000 Total funding: $19,928,000 for parks--$17,352,000 for Mesa Marin and Kaiser Permanente Sports Complexes (87.1% for these two complexes). Note: Priority 13 on the 2018 ballot measure was, "Enhancing Neighborhoods through additional code enforcement and improved park maintenance." All Wards (page 7) Drought Related Trees $800,000 (FY 2019-20) Small Plant Replacement $750,000 (FY 2019-20) Park Access Improvements $200,000 (contingency) FY 2020-21) Total (8.8% of total) $1,750,000 Ward 1 (page 10) MLK, Jr. Park Access Improvements $63,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) Total (0.31 % of total) $63,000 Ward 2 (page 13) Beach Park Skate Park Lights $250,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) Jefferson, Beale, Jastro Trash Encl. $75,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) Total (1.6% of total) $325,000 Ward 3 (page 17) Four Softball Fields $7,500,000 (FY 2019-20) Pickleball and Basketball $352,000 (FY 2019-20) Siemon Park Access Siemon Trash Enclosure $84,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) $25,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) NOTE: Mesa Marin Projects were not reflected on page 17, but were provided in previous documentation about PVSP funding. Again, there is no public transportation available to Mesa Marin. It is eight 8 miles from downtown Bakersfield. It is located in Ward 3. Total (39.9% of total) Ward 4 (page 20) Ward 5 (page 23) Ward 6 (page 26) Design Construction Patriots Park Access Improvements Grissom Park Access Improvements $7,961,000 No PSVS funding listed No PSVS funding listed $1,500,000 (FY 2019-2020) $8,000,000 (FY 2019-2020) $230,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) $45,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) NOTE: Kaiser Permanente is not listed on page 26. However, in previous information provided to the public and PSVS Committee these design and construction items were listed as being provided solely by PSVS funding in FY 2019- 2020. Again, there is no public transportation available to Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente is 13.5 miles from downtown Bakersfield. (Remaining question: Is $3 million in Phase IV construction included in the $8 million?) Total (49.5% of total) Ward 7 (page 29) Improvements (Wilson Park?) Total (0.27% of total) TOTAL Compiled by Eddy Laine $9,775,000 $54,000 (contingency) (FY 2020-21) $54,000 $19,928,000 February 8, 2021 2 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PARKS WITHIN FIVE MILES OF BAKERSFIELD CITY HALL (1600 Truxtun) These are the 20 of the 59 parks on the City's Parks list as of 04/02/21. Note: San Miguel Grove is 3.1 miles from City Hall, but was not on the list. BEALE PARK (500 Oleander)-1 mile BEACH PARK (3400 21St Street)-1.5 miles CENTENNIAL PARK (400 Monclair)-2.8 miles CENTRAL PARK AT MILL CREEK (500-19th St.)-1 mile DR. MARTIN LUTHER L. KING, JR. (1000 S. Owens)-2.3 miles JASTRO PARK (2900 Truxtun Ave.)-0.8 miles JEFFERSON PARK (801 Bernard)-3.2 miles JOSHUA PARK (505 Homaker Pl.)-1.6 miles KROLL PARK (7501 Kroll Way)-1.6 miles LOWELL PARK (800 4T11 St.)-1.4 miles McMURTREY AQUATIC CENTER (1325 Q St.)-0-8 miles PLANZ PARK (1601 Planz Rd.)-3.5 miles QUAILWOOD (7400 Quailwood Dr.)-4.9 miles SAUNDERS PARK (3300 Palm St.)-2 miles SIEMON PARK (3300 Redlands Dr.)-4.7 miles UPLANDS AT THE KERN RIVER PARKWAY (4415 Chester Ave.)-2.8 miles WAYSIDE PARK (1200 Ming Ave.)-3.1 miles WEILL PARK (2601 Q Street)-1.3 miles WILSON PARK (2400 Wilson Rd.)-3.3 miles YOKUTS PARK (4200 Empire Dr.)-1.7 miles Compiled by Eddy Laine, Sierra Club (661-345-4736)--April 2, 2020 RECEIVED & PLACED ON FILE AT BAKERSFIELD PSVS COMMITTEE MEETING OF 2Mo/ 2 z 1)6t) BA.ts1XXss $ a . 6y . , CYt 0 �- FIA)A� BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND oFC5»kwk, ✓ n. FY 2021-22 Mid -Year PSVS Budget Update FEBRUARY 16, 2022 1 Budget Overview Year to Date: Revenues have generally met or exceeded initial budget estimates Property Tax and Development Fee: Revenue is Meeting Budget Transient Occupancy Tax: Projected 20% Over Budget Sales Tax Revenue: Bradley -Burns Tax: 8% Over Budgeted Amounts (+$7M) PSVS (TUT) Tax: 16% Over Budgeted Amounts (+$19M) Increase in Sales Tax Revenue: Reserved for FY 2022-23 2 2/16/2022 1 2/16/2022 Budget Overview FY 2020-21 Year -End Balances General Fund and PSVS with significant available funds Final Revenue over budget & Expenditures under budget •Available Funds - General Fund $29.4M / PSVS $20.3M -General Fund amount higher in part from ARPA allocations Mid -Year adjustments appropriating Year -End balances 3 PSVS One-time Recommendations Strategic Programs: Majority of Funding Enterprise Resource Planning Financial and HR System: $10,000,000 Digital Public Safety Regional Radio System Upgrade: $5,000,000 Section 115 Pension Trust Fund: $2,000,000 Facility Reserve Fund: $1,000,000 Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation: $2,000,000 Strategic Programs Total - $20,000,000 4 2 2/16/2022 PSVS Ongoing Recommendations Programs: $2,000,000 Downtown Redevelopment Fund Strategic Positions: $1,580,653 Park Ranger Program: 20 positions plus 10 new vehicles Police Financial Services: Accounting Supervisor Technology Services: Division Manager (X2) Clean City & Homeless Clean-up: Field Supervisor II General Services Division Capital Projects: Administrative Analyst 1/II Economic Development: Economic Development Manager Economic Development: Administrative Analyst I/11 PSVS O W Enterprise Resource Planning Software Current ERP (Naviline) is over 25 years old Modern systems can improve efficiency up to 20% Replacement project began in 2019 Proposals currently under review • Final selection planned by June 2022 Estimated cost in excess of $20 million $6 million set aside in FY 2020-21 Additional contribution from General Fund 0 3 2/16/2022 Digital Public Safety Regional Radio System Upgrade Current Public Safety Radio System Analog system is over 20 years old No longer supported by the manufacturer Proposed Public Safety Radio System • Modern digital radio system will cover entire Kern County • Will provide enhanced services countywide for Police & Fire Multi -year project in partnership with County of Kern City's total cost share is estimated to be $17-19 Million • $12 million set aside in FY 2020-21 • $5 million FY 2021-22 Mid -year PSVS funding recommendation Pension Stabilization Trust Contribution Section 115 Pension Trust: Irrevocable contribution to an essential government function Non-taxable Protected from City general creditors City Retiree Medical Liability Trust $90 Million balance • Combined balance reduces fees Proposed $2 Million Initial Contribution In conjunction with GF contribution Local Control Re ve Available to Mitigate Risk 0 al 2/16/2022 City Facility Reserve Plan FY 2018-19 Beginning Reserve Balances: $16.9 Million Resolution 091-19: Council establishes reserve goals • Establish a 60-day reserve (of GF operating) by FY 2021-22 • Build up facility reserves — at least $5 Million by FY 2024-25 • Begin funding Pension Stabilization Trust Z, 10 5 DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD NIGH SPEED BAIL STATION AREA PLAN MAY 201E unPSNe %i Do ©© Downtown Bakersfield Corridor Enhancement Master Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation $2 Million The request will support the City's cooperative efforts to develop projects around the targeted industries of advanced manufacturing, energy, and business services. Funding will also be used to support the City's economic opportunity area which assists businesses in targeted areas of the community as well as the" Reinvent Retail" initiative in the EDSP to assist in the repurposing of obsolete retail facilities. 2/16/2022 13 t✓ BAKERSFIELD ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mid -Year Cost Annual Cost $ 36,838 $ 147,351 $ 26,047 $ 104,187 $ 62,885 $ 251,538 $ 4,000 $ 1,200 $ 66,885 $ 252,738 14 7 2/16/2022 d t✓ BAKERSFIELD RECREATION & PARKS Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee FY 2021-22 Mid -Year Request The Departmentof Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life through o variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. 1 w. ` 15 t✓ Park Ranger Program Request ew Personnel Request The Department is requesting the following positions and equipment under the Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) measure for the FY 2021-22 Mid -Year Budget. The proposed positions will create a new Park Ranger Program (PRP) within the Recreation and Parks Department. Each request has been carefully analyzed and is critical in the initial creation of the new PRP. The requests below total $1,281,912 salaries including benefits, start-up costs, vehicles, and equipment. 18 Park Ranger I 1 Park Ranger III 1 Administrative Analyst Park Ranger Program will address the following priorities within the PSVS measure: Keeping public areas safe and clean Parks Enhancing amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and attract visitors i e Enhancing neighborhoods through additional code enforcement and improved park maintenance Betf er! 16 2/16/2022 17 d Park Ranger Program Objectives 1. Enforce park rules and regulations during all park hours. 2. Deter vandalism and licentious behavior. 3. Present a calming and consistent peacekeeping presence. 4. Provide a safe park environment for public and city staff. 5. Settle disputes on permitted activities and rentals. 6. Prevent the formation of illegal park encampments. pars I�Idf e Be f er! 18 Q7 2/16/2022 PSVS One-time Recommendations Strategic Programs: Majority of Funding Enterprise Resource Planning Financial and HR System: $10,000,000 Digital Public Safety Regional Radio System Upgrade: $5,000,000 Section 115 Pension Trust Fund: $2,000,000 Facility Reserve Fund: $1,000,000 Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation: $2,000,000 Strategic Programs Total - $20,000,000 19 PSVS Ongoing Recommendations Programs: $2,000,000 Downtown Redevelopment Fund Strategic Positions: $1,580,653 Park Ranger Program: 20 positions plus 10 new vehicles Police Financial Services: Accounting Supervisor Technology Services: Division Manager (X2) Clean City & Homeless Clean-up: Field Supervisor II General Services Division Capital Projects: Administrative Analyst 1/11 Economic Development: Economic Development Manager Economic Development: Administrative Analyst 1/II 20 10 2/16/2022 Committee Action Staff recommends that the Committee find the proposals are consistent with the priorities of PSVS Committee recommendations and feedback will be provided to the City Council during the March 2nd Council Meeting Proposals will be forwarded to the City Council for inclusion within the FY 2021-22 Mid -Year Budget 21 Budget Calendar Action Date March 24 PSVS Oversight Committee Meeting — Intro & Overview April 14 Department Presentations to PSVS Oversight Committee April 21 Department Presentations to PSVS Oversight Committee May 4 City Manager's Budget Overview Presentation to Council 22 11