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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2022 /S/ Christian Clegg Staff: Committee Members: Christian Clegg, City Manager Councilmember, Ken Weir – Chair Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager Councilmember, Patty Gray Crystal Rubio, Administrative Analyst III Councilmember, Eric Arias Special Meeting of the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council – City of Bakersfield Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12:00 p.m. City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was convened at 12:05 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee Members: Councilmember, Ken Weir, Chair Councilmember, Patty Gray Councilmember, Eric Arias City Staff: Christian Clegg, City Manager Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager Kevin Truelson, Assistant to the City Manager Mario Orosco, Budget Officer Eric Galvan, Communication Coordinator Crystal Rubio, Administrative Analyst Aliya Varela, Administrative Analyst Josh Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney Jeff Burdick, Bakersfield Police, Lieutenant Paul Saldana, Economic and Development Services Nina Carter, Homeless Services Principal Jason Cater, Principal Planner Chris Boyle, Development Services Director Additional Attendees: Members of the public 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS There were no public statements. Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Special Meeting January 25, 2022 Agenda Page 2 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and recommendations regarding City of Bakersfield programs related to homelessness – Valdez Assistant to the City Manager Valdez provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining a general overview of where the city currently stands on homelessness efforts, expenditures, city Initiatives, collaborating partners and topics for further discussion. Valdez noted the Ad Hoc Committee will meet monthly for the next twelve months to enable better discussion and collaboration. Committee member Arias thanked everyone for their great work and contributions. He requested additional information regarding the affordable housing strategy and inquired about the strategic plan to reduce the backlog of individuals receiving vouchers and accessibility to affordable housing. Principal Planner Cater stated an affordable housing strategic plan will be presented to the full City Council at future council meeting. Committee member Gray inquired about affordable housing placements, in particular who qualifies, what are the requirements, etc. Principal Planner Cater provided the committee with an overview of the rental assistance program and the affordable housing voucher program. A member of the public stated not all property crimes are committed by homeless transients B. Overview of How the City of Bakersfield Tracks Homeless Services Contractor Performance and Metrics – Valdez Assistant to the City Manager Valdez provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the performance management and metrics of contractors, who have partnered with the City to collaborate on services. C. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2022 Committee Meeting Schedule –Valdez The committee meeting schedule was adopted as submitted 4. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Chair Weir requested a timeline of the future planning function outlined in staff’s presentation. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.