HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 195-2022RESOLUTION NO. 1 9 5- 2 02 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR URBAN
GREENING PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have
provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated
the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing
necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources
Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the
Applicants governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the
State of California to carry out the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Bakersfield:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference
herein.
2. Approves the filing of an application for the Citadel Urban Greening
Project.
3. Certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in
the application.
4. Certifies that applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure
requirements; or will secure the resources to do so.
5. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the
State Labor Code.
b. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building
codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental
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laws and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable
permits will have been obtained.
7. Certifies that applicant will work towards the Governor's State Planning
Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect
the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in
Government Code Section 65041.1.
8. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not
limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on,
which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned
project(s).
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
DEC 1 6 2022 by the following vote:
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CD COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES,4' f7, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, KAUR
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER
SEN COUNCILMEMBER 1-
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J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: DEC 1 4 2022
By � o
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
CITY ATTORNEY /J
OSHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney
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Print Application
RFP Tdle:
Project Title:
Applicant
Organization:
Applicant Address:
Federal Taz ID:
General Fund Urban Greening Grant Program -2022
Citadel Urban Greening Project
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Ave. , Bakersfield , CA -
93301
956000672
Estimated Date of Completion:
Funds Requested($):
Other Sources of Funds($):
Total Budget($):
County: Kern CitylTown: Bakersfield
Project Citadel Street
Address:
16
Senate District 14
32
Assembly District 34,
US Congressional 21
District 23,
04/30/2024
1,419,099.00
27,500.00
1,446,599.00
Project Description:
The City of Bakersfield is proposing a multi -benefit urban greening project on a 4.13-acre piece of City property at the intersection of
East Belle Terrace and Citadel Street. Proposed infrastructure improvements will address Citadel's poor lighting, fragmented
pedestrian network, and help mitigate the urban heal island effect during Bakere8eld's triple digit summers by providing substantial
use canopy along an urban trail where there is currently none and installing solar -powered lights. The City is also planning to
reactivate the abandoned recreational space, which once served as a soccer field. Additionally, the project will take the unused
parking lot on East Belle Terrace and repave it with Decomposed Granite, creating a new permeable surface, while reducing the total
area of the parking lot to create a new pocket park with benches and drought tolerant demonstration planting. The project has been
designed with the goal of planting 70 new trees and 2,400 shrubs.
Latitude: Longitude:-118.989470000 Cordinates Represent: Project Site
35.346100000 Coordinates Determined Using: Google Maps
Project Director (Applicant's Representative Authorized in Resolution) (Signature required at bottom of this page)
Name:
Christian - Clegg
Tee:
Project Director: Authorized Representative
Phone:
661-326-3751
Email:
cclegg@bakersfieldcity.us
Project Manager-
Person with day to day responsibility for project (if
different from authorized representative)
Name:
Fidel - Gonzalez
Title:
Project Manager: Day to day contact
Phone:
661-326-3268
Email:
fonzalez@bakersfeldcity.us
I certify that the information contained in this project application, including required attachments, is complete and accurate
Signed:
Print Name:
Applicant's Authorized Representative as shown in Resolution
.ation Overview
RFP Title: General Fund Urban Greening Grant Program- 2022
Submitting City of Bakersfield
Organization:
Date:
Title:
Hall
Organization
Division:
Project Title:
Citadel Urban Greening Project
Project Description:
The City of Bakersfield is proposing a multi -benefit urban greening project on a 4.13-acre piece of City
intersection of East Belle Terrace and Citadel Street. Proposed infraslmclure improvements will
property at the
address Citadel's poor lighting, fragmented Pedestrian network, and help mitigate the urban heat island effect
during Bakersfield's triple digit summers by providing substantial tree canopy along an urban trail where there
is currently none and installing solar -powered lights. The City is also planning to reactivate the abandoned
recreational space, which once served as a soccer field. Additionally, the project will take the unused parking
lot on East Belle Terrace and repave it with Decomposed Granite, creagng a new permeable surface, while
reducing the total area of the parking lot to create a new pocket park with benches and drought tolerant
demonstration planting. The project has been designed with the goal of planting 70 new trees and 2,400
shrubs.
APPLICANT DETAILS
Applicant City of Bakersfield
Organization:
Applicant City Hall
Organization
Division:
Applicant Address: 1600 Truxlun Ave. , Bakersfield , CA-93301
PROJECT LOCATION
Latitude: 35.346100000 Longitude:-118.989470000
Watershed: 18030012
County: Kern
Estimated Date of 0413012024
Completion:
Project Address (or Citadel Street
nearest cross
street):
Nearest ChyRown: Bakersfield
Cordinales Project Site
Represent:
Coordinates Google Maps
Determined Using:
PROJECT BUDGET
Funds Requested($): 1,419,099.00
Other Sources of 27,500.00
Funtls($):
Total Budget($): 1,446,599.00
Applied
Funding Program
No
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)
Yes
Specified General Fund
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Fax
Email
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Applicant Information
Name: City of Bakersfield
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Address: 1600 Trurtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA, 93301 Submlner oo -ooc-,mac,
Phone:
Federal Tax 956000672 Submitter
ID:
Fax:
Submitter jheretlia@bakersfieldcity.us
Email:
Legislative Information Primary Additional District(s)
Senate District 16 14,
Assembly District 32 34,
US Congressional District 21 23.
Contacts Noire Phone Email
City of Bakersfield Juan Heredia 661-852-7027 jheretlia@bakersfieldcity.us
Cooperating Entities Role Name Phone Email
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Questionnaire - Phaset
STEP 1: PROJECT PROPOSAL
Project Summary
Describe the discrete project, including expected project deliverables. Include a brief description of current site
conditions and extent of public access for the proposed project, if applicable. Summaries are limited to 3,000
characters.
Answer: The City of Bakersfield is proposing a multi -benefit urban greening project on a 4.13-acre piece of City property
at the intersection of East Belle Terrace and Citadel Street. Currently, this piece of land contains an ADA-
compliant sidewalk around the edge of the property, a fenced area that that is an abandoned recreational space
with a sump and exposed irrigation pipes, an asphalt area adjacent to East Belle Terrace that serves as an
unused parking lot, and a strip of asphalt filling the area between the fencing and the sidewalk on Citadel Street.
Currently, this property struggles with illegal dumping and graffiti issues.
Proposed infrastructure improvements will address Citadel's poor lighting, fragmented pedestrian network, and
help mitigate the urban heat island effect during Bakersfield's triple digit summers by providing substantial tree
canopy along an urban trail where there is currently none and installing solar -powered lights. The City is also
proposing to reactivate the abandoned recreational space, which once served as a soccer field —as evidencilizk3
by the stadium -style lighting installations and the abandoned field that has been overrun with invasive a
exotic plant species.
This space is currently fenced off and locked behind gates. Due to the elevation of the field, an ADA accessible
path will be installed to provide public access to this newly revitalized green space. Once reactivated, the locked
gates will be removed to allow for public access.
The soccer field will be renovated with Hybrid Bermuda Natural Turf, providing carbon sequestration benefits.
The City hopes to retrofit the existing stadium lighting and is exploring the possibility of using future funding from
CDBG to support this expenditure outside of the scope of the Urban Greening project.
Additionally, the project will take the unused parking lot on East Belle Terrace and repave it with Decomposed
Granite, creating a new permeable surface, while reducing the total area of the parking lot to create a new
pocket park with benches and drought tolerant demonstration planting.
The project has been designed with the goal of planting 70 new trees and 2,400 shrubs to line the route along
Citadel and East Belle Terrace and surround the renovated soccer field.
Project Questions
Applicants must answer the following questions, as applicable. If a question does not apply to the project, indicate
"Not Applicable" with a brief explanation. Do not leave blank fields. Answers are limited to 3,000 characters each.
Statutory and Program Requirements
All applicants must meet certain requirements as specified in statute. Each applicant must answer the questions
below, as applicable.
1 Explain how the project meets the statutory criteria of 1) acquiring, creating, enhancing, or expanding community
parks and green spaces, and/or 2) using natural systems, or systems that mimic natural systems.
Answer: The proposed project meets the statutory criteria of the Urban Greening Program by creating new green spaces
and enhancing green spaces, through the creation of the pocket park on the intersection of Citadel and East
Belle Terrace, the planting of trees and shrubs along the route, and the reactivation and revitalization of the
abandoned soccer field area. This area will serve as an expansion of the existing Belle Terrace Park.
2 Explain how the proposed project will result in a net GHG benefit.
Answer: Carbon Sequestration: The project will plant an estimated 70 trees and 2,400 shrubs along East Belle Terrace
and Citadel Street, as well as the space surrounding the soccer field. Based on a sampling of the proposed
plant palette, the i-Tree Planting Calculator estimates that the tree plantings will sequester 573,118.2 pounds of
CO2 over a 40-year span with a 10 % tree mortality rate. The shrub plantings will provide added CO2
sequestration benefits.
3 Explain how the project provides multiple benefits. These could include, but are not limited to, reduced air pollution,
water pollution, consumption of natural resources, or consumption of energy.
Answer: Reduced Air Pollution: CalEnvimScreen 4.0 results ranks Census Tract 6029002500 in the 97th percentile on
Pollution Burden. The sampled project plant palette would remove 1,768.7 pounds of 03, 232.9 pounds of NO2,
and 17.7 pounds of PM2.5 from the atmosphere over a 40-year span with a 10% tree mortality rate.
Rainwater Runoff Avoided: Based on the i-Tree Planting Calculator, the project plant palette sampling will avoid
an estimated 132,436.5 gallons of rainwater runoff over a 40-year span with a 10%tree mortality rate.
Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled: The project will improve the walkability of 0.2 miles of sidewalk by providing
tree canopy along the route, which directly connects surrounding neighborhoods to MLK Jr. Elementary School
and Belle Terrace Park, thereby reducing the need to use a motor vehicle to take short trips to and from school
on hotter days.
4 Select only two of the project examples (a-j) from the list below and answer the corresponding questions. Provide a
qualitative description of the project as well as any quantitative information on this topic. ' NKF f-
a. Greening of existing public land and structures, including schools r in
ORIGINAL
b. Green streets and alleys that integrate green infrastructure elements into the street or alley design, Including
permeable surfaces, bioswales, and trees
c. Nonrmotorized urban trails that provide safe routes for both recreation and travel between residences, workplaces,
commercial centers, and schools
d. Tree Canopy
e. Neighborhood, city, regional, or county parks and open space
f. Wetlands
g. Urban heat island mitigation and energy conservancy efforts through greening, including green roofs
It. Muhl -objective stormwater projects, including the construction of permeable surfaces and collection basins and
barriers
1. Climate resilience and adaptation of urban areas that reduce vulnerability to climate impacts and improve the ability
of natural systems to buffer the Impacts of climate change
j. Economic, social, and health benefits including, but not limited to, recreational opportunities, workforce education
and training, contracting, and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities
Answer: I c. Non -Motorized Urban Trails d. Tree Canopy
a Greening of existing public land and structures, including schools
a.1 Describe the current environmental condition and use of the project site.
AnswerNot applicable.
a.2 How will the proposed project contribute to the economic, social, and/or recreational life of the community?
Answer: Not applicable.
b Green Streets and alleys that integrate green infrastructure elements Into the street or alley design, including
permeable surfaces, biosweles, and frees
b.1 How will the project convert the property Into a green street or alley?
Answer. Not applicable.
b.2 How will the project reduce vehicle miles traveled?
Answer: Not applicable.
c Non-mororized urban trails that provide safe routes for both recreation and travel between residences, workplaces,
commercial centers, and schools
c.1 Describe how the trail increases connectivity of the active transportation network such as filling gaps or otherwise
completing routes In a bike or trail plan or a lowatreet bikeway network.
Answer: A decomposed granite pathway will be installed nest to the existing ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk that leads
up to the elementary school, reducing foot traffic congestion along the route. Trees will be planted along the trail
to provide canopy, significantly improving walkability, of the route on hot days -of which there are many in the
City of Bakersfield, which is classified as Zone 9 with an annual average of 121 - 150 days of temperatures
greater than 86°F (California Heat Zones Map). According to data collected by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in 2021, Bakersfield recorded 66 days with temperatures of 100°F or
greater. Solar street lighting will be installed along the length of the sidewalk to ensure that users will not hay&AA
walk through dark areas at night.
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c.2 Identify the Intended users of the trail. `i 0ORIG
Answer: The trail will be primarily used by young children and their families who live near MLK Jr. Elements rl{ S&bdl'dntt
Belle Terrace Park.
0.3 Describe how the trail connects to or between parks, open space, or green infrastructure.
The trail will connect directly to the pocket park being created on the intersection of Citadel and East Belle
Terrace and to the reactivated soccer field area, as well as improving connectivity to the existing Belle Terrace
.,_a......_wi. I ... md corns, the. street
Answer:
d.7 What species of trees and plants will be used? if proposing nonma rve species,
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Answer: The project will plant an estimated 70 trees (15-gallon), 400 (5-gallon) and 2,000 (1-gallon) shrubs. The
potential palette includes a diverse mix of native and non-native species selected from the "low" and "very low"
water use classification per the WUCOLS list which also demonstrate excellent benefits per the itreeloolS
calculators. This mini urban forest will provide food and habitat potential and year+ound educational interest for
the scores of children who will walk under their shade twice daily. Since Bakersfield averages less than 6.5' of
rain each year and has very few native trees to choose from, some non-native species which are non-invasive
and consistently perform well will be incorporated to increase biodiversity.
Potential Tree Palette:
Botanical Name - Common Name
Celtis sinensis - Chinese Hackberry
Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'- Oklahoma Redbud (Relative of Native)
Chilopsis linearis - Desert Willow (Native)
Gleditsia triacanlhos - Golden Locust
Lagerstroemia indice'Natchei -Crape Myrtle
Laurus nobihs'Saratii Sweet Bay (Sub. for Native Umbellularia ca)
Ligustrum lucidum - Glossy Privet
Pistachia chinensis - Chinese Pistache
Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak (Native)
Quercus lobata - Valley Oak (Native)
Quercus super- Cork Oak
Slyphnolobium japonicum - Japanese Pagoda Tree
Potential Shrub/Plant Palette:
Baccharis pilulads - Coyote Bush (Native)
Bouteloua gracilis - Blue Grams (Native)
Callistemon'Little John' - Bottlebiush
Ligustrum japonicum - Japanese Privet
Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass
Salvia clevelandii - Cleveland Sage (Native, Pollinators)
Although non-native, Wax Leaf Privet, Hackbeny, Chinese Pislache, and Japanese Pagoda Tree all thrive in the
heat of Zones 8/9 and each produces an abundance of fruil/berries loved by birds. Mockingbirds and California
Scrub Jays especially love the huge berry clusters of Privet Trees. Crape Myrtle, though non-native provides an
abundance of seed pods all winter long proving to be an important food source for many bird species precisely
when other food sources are scarce. The Crape Myrtle's small branch crotches are perfect for small bird's nests
such as Mourning Dove. Bottlebrush, an Australian native is loved by hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Past experiences using these species in Bakersfleld's streetscapes and parks have been positive as they
tolerate the conditions very well. These species provide a combination of deciduous and evergreen trees,
spring, summer, and fall flowers, fall color, and bird food for most of the year. The palette will preserve and
promote species diversity. The "pocket park" area will also serve as a mini water conservation demonstration
garden providing education for homeowners on viable species to grow in their own yards.
d.2 What are the environmental benefits of the species selected?
Answer, All trees listed on the plant palette are drought tolerant with low and very low water usage and have
thrive in hot, smog -ridden environments. Bakersfield also occasionally experiences frost in the Winter, which
has not adversely impacted the selected species. The long-term sustainability of the urban forest is a key
environmental benefit of the projects plant palette.
d.3 What consideration, if any, was given to pollen production in the project plant palette?
Answer: Pollen production was a secondary consideration for the selection of the project plant palette, given the small
number of available species that can thrive under the environmental conditions present in Bakersfield. When
appropriate, species which support pollinators such as Salvia and Callistemon will be included in the plant
palette. Plants which produce a lot of wind-blown pollen are typically undesirable as they aggravate allergies
and will be avoided when possible.
dA How was the initial size selected for the planting area considered to ensure the best chance for survival and growth?
Trees must not be larger than 155allon.
Answer: All the trees in this project are 15 gallon size per grant requirements. Shrub size (1 and 5 gallon) will be
specified based on survivability considerations from past experiences, rate of species growth, and availability.
Smaller plants typically experience less "transplant shock,' root in quicker and grow faster their first year but
they can be more sensitive to the temperature extremes common in Bakersfield. Smaller plants are also more
susceptible to damage in high traffic areas such as near paths and in these instances a larger size may be
preferred. Typically, vigorous and fast growing plants and those on the hillsides will be specified as 1 gallon for
cast -savings and ease of planting. In general, selecting specimens with good root development is more
important than plant or container size. The old adage "the right plant for the right place" and proper planting
technique are other important factors for survivability. Resources such as the Sunset Western Garden Book, the
National Arbor Day Foundation, the itreetools calculator and Cal Poly's "Select Tree" website will be consulted.
e Neighborhood, city, regional, or county parks and open space
e.1 Now many acres of green spacelpark will be created or enhanced?
Answer: Not applicable.
e.2 Describe any limits such as parking, hours of operation, available staffing, user fees, seasonal restrictions, or other
ecological considerations.
Answer: Not applicable.
f Wetlands
f.1 Describe how the project will protect, restore, enhance, or preserve wetlands using either common or scientific names
to identify elements.
Answer: Not applicable.
f.2 Bthe project includes restoration or reestablishment of wetlands, explain plans to employ habitat management
strategies designed to reduce mosquito production (e.g., Central Valley Joint Ventures Technical Guide to Best
Practices at: LINK FOUND HERE.).
Answer: Not applicable.
g Urban heat island mitigation and energy conservancy efforts through greening, including green rook
9.1 Describe what energy saving measures will be incorporated into the project. Energy saving measures may include, but
are not limited to, constructing green roofs, planting trees to shade buildings, walkways and spaces, and converting
asphalt to native plants and/or turf, or other permeable surfaces.
Answer: Not applicable.
g.2 Explain how the project will reduce GHG emissions by reducing energy demand and promoting resource efficiencies.
Answer: Not applicable.
h Multi -objective stormwater projects, Including the construction of permeable surfaces and collection basins and
barriers
h.1 Describe generally the type of stormwater facilities in the proposal (e.g., rain gardens, planters, bloswales, g rit/en-lpg�-F
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etc.)
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Answer Not applicable.
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h.2 How will the project be designed to reduce mosquito and methane production? (See: Central Valley Joint Ventures
Technical Guide to Best Practices at: LINK FQUNDffRU.
Answer: Not applicable.
h.3 What is the estimated volume of stormwater captured and treated? Explain your methodology.
Answer. Not applicable.
i Climate resilience and adaptation of urban areas that reduce vulnerability to climate impacts and improve the ability of
natural systems to buffer the impacts of climate change
i.1 How will the project specifically increase resilience to climate change?
Answer: Not applicable.
i.2 What approach "a used to determine said benefits?
Answer: Not applicable.
i.3 Identify the climate action plan applicable to the project.
Answer: Not applicable.
j Economic, social, and health benefits including, but not limited to, recreational opportunities, workforce education and
training, contracting and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities
j.l How will the project maximize access to workforce education, training, and quality jobs to residents of disadvantaged
communities and Individuals with barriers to employment?
Answer: Not applicable.
j.2 How will the project ensure supplier diversity and procure goods from local businesses, businesses located in
disadvantaged communities, or minority or womenowned businesses?
Answer Not applicable.
j.3 How will the project use state or local youth employment programs (e.g., California Conservation Corps, local
conservation corps or similar youth employment programs) and how will youth employment elements be Integrated
into the program?
Answer: Not applicable.
j.4 Using the list below, Indicate which of the following apply to the project and explain how the selected benefits will be
achieved.
• Improved mental health (e.g., social networking, overall wellbeing)
• Increased physical activity (e.g., effects on obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.)
• Reduced risk of skin cancers
• Increased access to locally grownisustainable food sources
• Increased access to natural environments, parks, open space, etc.
• Other co -benefits to public health (examples include reducing urban heat island effects, increasing safe active
transportation -e.g., pedestrian walking and bicycling, and serving an area of high -density population)
Answer: Not applicable.
Statutory and Program Priorities
Each applicant must answer the questions below, as applicable.
5 Describe how the project will accomplish two of the following:
a. Provides park or recreational benefits to a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community
b. Proposed by a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community
c. Develops partnerships with local community organizations and businesses in order to strengthen outreach to
disadvantaged communities, provides access to workforce education and training
d. Uses interagency cooperation and integration
e. Uses existing public lands and facilitates the use of public resources and investments, including schools. _
Answer: The City of Bakersfield, with a population of 403,455 residents, has historically struggled with high le O�K'
poverty. In the 2020 census update, the City of Bakersfield became recognized as a malonty-Hispani L ,il- - -
Latino area (50.2 % of the City's population). The most recent available census data on income and poverty from
the American Communities Survey indicates that 17.4%of the population lived in poverty pre -pandemic. Other
challenges include persistent and high levels of air pollution, exposure to groundwater threats and hazardous
waste, and the increasing impacts of climate change and the urban heat island effect.
The proposed project is located in Census Tract 6029002500, which scores in the 100th percentile on
CalEnviroScreen 4.0. The pollution burden percentile is 97. According to 2014- 2018 American Community
Surveys data, Census Tract 6029002500 contains a population of 9,152 residents living in 2,365 households
with a median household income of $30,737. This census tract is also designated as an SB 535 Disadvantaged
Community and an AS 1550 Low-lnwme Community.
The proposed project will facilitate the use of public resources by repurposing City -owned property to expand
access to green and recreational spaces, reduce air pollution, improve active transportation infrastructure, and
mitigate the urban heat island effect. Currently, the pathway at the cross-section of East Belle Terrace and
Citadel Street leading to MILK Jr. Elementary School is a sidewalk surrounded by an empty lot that contains a
mix of dirt, gravel, and patches Of wom pavement. This area frequently requires litter abatement, and the
fencing is a common target for graffiti. Improving connectivity to MILK Elementary, a brand new STEAM school,
will build on investments made by the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) in this disadvantaged area. In
building this new school BCSD made an intentional decision to invest in a historically marginalized area of the
City, which suffers from high unemployment rates and a lack of investment in infrastructure. Furthermore,
development of the new soccer field and parklet will expand access to green spaces and recreational
opportunities. The proposed improvements will have significant benefits for the adjacent school, students and
children in the area, and the neighborhood as a whole —with the potential to become the heart of the
oelnithorhnod_
Discuss any demographic, social, and/or cultural issues that are important to the local community ana net win
influence design, Implementation, and maintenance of the project.
Answer: In 2020, Bakersfield City School District opened a state-of-theart new elementary school named after Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Citadel Street serves as a major active transportation artery to and from school for families in the
surrounding area. 20.5%of the population within the project's Census Tract, with 9,052 residents total, are
children aged 10 or younger. This neighborhood is part of one of the poorest areas in the state of California.
Southeast Bakersfield has historically suffered from a lack of investment in its infrastructure and communities.
Bakersfield residents are also passionate about trees. The City's urban forest experienced significant losses
during the last five-year drought, and as the state of California endures another drought it increases the urgency
of investing in renewing that urban forest and bringing trees to disadvantaged areas. For a City like Bakersfield,
where residents are subjected to high levels of air pollution, these trees are about more than just platamaking.
Expanding the size in Bakersfield provides a path forward to addressing some of the conditions that contribute
to this area's severely disadvantaged status. This project will also improve the resiliency of that urban forest by
planting 70 drought tolerant trees.
One other issue considered in the design is that streetscapes were previously watered with overhead spray type
sprinklers that overflowed into the streets and were often vandalized. Each newly planted tree will have a point
source type system dedicated to that tree, preventing overflow into the streets.
The Recreation and Parks staff will maintain the trees, the irrigation systems, and the newly created green
7 Has the project been identified as a priority by the local jurisdiction. If SO, please discuss.
Answer'. No, this specific project has not been identified as a priority in any relevant local planning processes. However,
urban greening (especially park and steel trees) is covered in Municipal Code Title 12 Streets, sidewalks, and
public places; Chapter 12.40 Street Trees; section 12.40.030 Establishment of comprehensive plan staled that
"it is for the best interests of the city that a comprehensive plan for the planting and maintaining of trees within*
the city should be developed and established! This project is consistent with the Comprehensive PI
If identified as a priority, describe efforts by the local jurisdiction to provide resources for project
resources are unavailable, please explain.
Answer: The city submitted an application to the Clean California Local Grant Program to fund elements of this proposal.
Bakersfield has long struggled with a lack of financial resources and a -lean" municipal government. In 2018.
voters in Bakersfield passed Measure N—also known as the Public Safety and Vital Services Measure. This
sales tax has provided resources to expand staffing and address the fiscal stability issues that the city faced.
However, the city's limited financial resources still restrict its ability to fund larger -scale projeetsYequiring the
pursuit of outside funding sources to meet the area's needs.
9 How does the project incorporate participation of local agencies, businesses, nonprofits, nongovernmental
organizations and citizens' groups in project planning, design, or implementation?
Answer: Using existing design standards for tree planting, various organizations are invited to join in tree planting days in
the parks. The Tree Foundation of Kem is a great resource in organizing local college students, high school
students, PG&E employees, and local oil companies to participate in park tree planting days. This is also an
important element in continuing to receive the Tree City USA designation from the National Arbor Day
Foundation.
10 Identify how the project will expand acreage and/or access to open space In the critically underserved or
disadvantaged community?
Answer: The property being proposed as the project site was previously within the jurisdiction of the County of Kem; this
piece of land that once featured active recreation activities fell into a stale of neglect over the years. That
property is currently fenced off and the gates are locked to the public. With the planned conversion of this land
into a publicly -accessible green space, the gates will be opened to the public to allow for access and usage of
the space.
11 Does the proposed project affect California Native American tribes?
Answer: The proposed project does not affect California Native American tribes.
12 If the project affects California Native American tribal communities, describe the past, present, and future meaningful
outreach and collaboration efforts with the local tribes.
Answer: Not applicable, see answer to question#11.
Disadvantaged Communities
For the purposes of this section, points will be awarded to projects in which one or both of the disadvantaged
community criterion are met.
13 Identify where the project will be located In relation to the disadvantaged minus tract by providing geographical
location information. (See Appendix E in the guidelines for the disadvantaged community criteria).
Answer: The proposed project site is located at the cross-section of East Belle Terrace and Citadel Street, across the
street from Belle Terrace Park and immediately abutting the north border of the property for Martin Luther King
Jr. Elementary School. This is within the northern half of the boundaries of Census Tract 6029002500.
14 Describe how the applicant or partnering community -based organizations made efforts to meet with and involve
disadvantaged community residents about the project prior to the proposal deadline.
Answer: City of Bakersfield staff visited the site on December 8, 2022 just as school was dismissed for the day at Martin
Luther King Jr. Elementary. During this visit, staff were able to speak with the local crossing guard who is
familiar with the City's Recreation and Parks Director and provided feedback on the many improvements that
needed to be made to the area. It was apparent through the site visit that many parents walk this path to pick up
their children at the end of the school day and do not have a shaded place to wait for them.
In addition to the site visit, the City has previously engaged with the school district prior to the construction of the
new elementary school to ensure that the school was annexed into the City so that it would be eligible to receive
services from the City of Bakersfield.
Furthermore, City staff and elected officials have engaged in outreach with community members in the
southeast extensively and the persistent call for enhanced infrastructure and beautification in this are Ti r',M
among the feedback.
15 Discuss how the project addresses an important and meaningful community need
Answer: An article from the Bakersfield Californian article, dated April 20, 2017, indicated that Bakersfield has the worst
or in the United States consistently every year. Asthma, allergies and lung disease rank high in health concerns
and risks to children as well as aduhs. Planting trees, sustaining a tree canopy and maintaining a healthy variety
of trees throughout the community will assist in reducing these issues over the long tens. Air pollution in the City
will always be a concern mainly due to the geography and topography. It is well documented that planting trees
will assist in cleaning the air, and there have been many community meetings with the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District and local politicians to discuss mitigation. The City wants to be part of the solution by
planting and maintaining more trees.
In addition, opportunities for physical activity are an extremely important need for the region. Based on the 2016
Community Health Needs Assessment released by Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, only 33.8% of school -aged
children in Kern County engaged in physical activity. Throughout Kern County, 18.2% of children (ages 0-12)
were considered overweight compared to the stale average of 13.6%while 18.5%of teens (ages 12-17) were
obese compared to the state average of 14.6%. Improving active transportation infrastructure and access to
recreational facilities is key to helping to improve the obesity epidemic.
Extreme Heat Threat
Each applicant must answer the questions below, as applicable.
16 Determine if the project is located within a census tract that is estimated to have a significant increase in the annual
number of heal -related health events in addition to high heat vulnerability, as Identified in the California Heat
Assessment Tool (See Appendix F in the guidelines for instructions on how to use this tool) and input the variable and
indicator here.
Answer: According to the California Heat Assessment Tool, Census Tract 6029002500 is projected to have 3.78 heat -
related health events per year for the period of 2021 - 2040, Based on the program criteria, this qualified as
moderate vulnerability. For the period of 2051 - 2070, this is projected to increase to 4.08. Additionally, the
duration of heat events is anticipated to increase —the period 2021 - 2040 projection anticipates an average of
0.38 days per heat event, while the 2051 - 2070 projection increases to 2.67 days per heat event.
17 Explain how the proposed project will help reduce the extreme heal threats of the project area.
Answer: The project will provide anticipated benefits through carbon sequestration, reducing air pollution, and
addressing the urban heat island effect through an increase in tree canopy.
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act
Each applicant must answer the question below, as applicable.
18 Was this project eligible to receive funding from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act of
2008?
Answer: Theorefically, the recreational elements of this proposed project have a nexus with the project eligibility
requirements of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (also known as the
State Parks Program or SPP). The most recent funding cycle for SPP was held in 2020. This project was not
conceived of until late 2021, when an application for certain elements of the project was submitted to the Clean
California Local Grant Program. The proposal has since been reworked to align more strongly with the goals of
the Urban Greening Program and significantly expand the projeci's scope and impact.
Additional Project Characteristics
Each applicant must answer the questions below, as applicable.
19 Explain how the project addresses environmental, social, economic, or public health issues or proviae oanmes rrv.
previously discussed?
Answer: The planting of trees and shrubs along with the expansion of non -motorized infrastructure will both sequester
emissions and reduce vehicle miles traveled. Corresponding improvements in air quality resulting from a
reduction in airborne pollutants will positively impact public health. Poor air quality is the root cause of asthma,
allergies, and lung disease for many residents of Bakersfield. CalEnvineScreen 4.0 ranks Census Tract
6029002500 in the 95th percentile on Cardiovascular Disease and the 87th percentile on Asthma. ImphF7�
active transportation route and between MILK Elementary and surrounding neighborhood will further mexercise, which will help to reduce obesity and the many ailments that are caused by being overweight.
Southeast Bakersfield also suffers from incredibly high rates of poverty and unemployment. CalEnviroScre in
4.0 ranks Census Tract 6029002500 in the 1001h percentile on Unemployment, the 95th percentile on Poverty,
the 85th percentile on Linguistic Isolation, and the 90th percentile on Educational Attainment. This project will
have a direct impact on increasing property values and improving the neighborhood's aesthetic, improving the
economic conditions in the area.
Additionally, the City has engaged with a local conservation carps, the Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps to
discuss pensioning on the implementation of the Citadel project. Contracting for these services would require the
City to go through a procurement process. If awarded funding by CNRA, the City will continue to engage with
the Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps and notify them when the project goes out to bid. Furthermore, the City
will prioritize youth employment opportunities as part of the scoring for the contract.
20 Describe how the project uses anti -displacement strategies.
Answer: There will be no displacement of any residents due to this project. As such, no anti -displacement strategies
have baen incomoraled into the project.
21 Describe the type of irrigation system included in the project.
Answer: Each of the 24" tree planter boxes will be served by a sprinkler and bubbler(s). Irrigation lateral lines will be
installed between the tree planter boxes. The system will be managed by a central control system installed in an
SB-1655 enclosure.
Project Readiness
Each applicant must answer the questions below, as applicable.
22 Describe the status of the following Items, including anticipated timing for completion of each:
• Preliminary designs
• Environmental documentation
• Necessary permits and long -tens operation and maintenance commitments and agreements
• For projects including an acquisition: detailed appraisal and/or comparable sales data; preliminary title report;
negotiations with a willing seller.
Answer: The City has already completed several pre -construction work tasks required to deliver this project, including a
cost estimate, 30 % preliminary design, and the solicitation of community feedback on the project scope.
If awarded, the City will proceed with completing the design for the project. This process will incorporate town
hall meetings in partnership with Bakersfield City School District to solicit additional feedback on the design prior
to finalization. After the completion of design, the City will need to submit the final design of the project for
clearance through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In accordance with the requirements of the Urban Greening Program, the City of Bakersfield is committing to
take on the operation and maintenance commitment for this project for a period of at least 25 years. If awarded,
fha rim, of ankerafeld will formalize its maintenance commitment with CNRA.
23 List all other sources of funding and amounts already committed to the project and expected timing of Tunas.
Answer: At this point in time, there are no other funding sources committed to the project.
24 Nfunding is not received from other sources, is the requested grant amount sufficient to compiere me prole, -
Answer; Not applicable, see answer to #23.
25 List the legal owners for each parcel within the project footprint and the status of notifications, negotiations,
agreements, etc. to implement the project
Answer: The planned project site is currently owned by the City of Bakersfield, which is the entity applying for funding
through the Urban Greening Program.
26 List all entitles with jurisdiction over the project and the status of notifications, agreements, meetings, etc. I pF 841
Answer: The City of Bakersfield is the only entity with jurisdiction over the project. G
Each applicant must answer the questions below, as applicable.
27 Describe your organization's experience in completing this type of project.
The City of Bakersfield was previously awarded an $835,504 Urban Greening Program grant for a greening
project on Kentucky Street. This award was successfully managed and the project was completed by the City in
2021. The Kentucky Street Project was recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Southern
San Joaquin Branch as the winner of the 2021 Outstanding Small Project award, as well as by the Kem Council
of Governments as the recipient of the Ken Volpe Environmental Resources and Conservation award.
Answer:
The project included 34,000 square feet of new Sidewalk, the installation of solar -powered street lights, the
planting of trees and shrubs along the new pathway, the creation of a Class II bicycle lane and a Class IV
bicycle track, implementation of an efficient imgabon system with a solar powered controller, a 3" layer of mulch
from the City's green waste facility, and a bioswale.
28 Describe all past state grants from other agencies including the project name and year.
Answer: In addition to streetscape projects, City administration is highly experienced in successfully administering
grants. The following are recent grants that have both been closed out or are currently being administered.
Urban Greening Program
Project Name: Kentucky Street Greening Project
Project Start: 4/1/2019
Project End: 8/30/2021
Grant Amount: $835,504
Match Amount: $32,000
Total Project Cost: $867,504
California River Parkways Grant Program (Proposition 50)
Project Name: Kern River Upland and River Edge Restoration
Project Start: November 1, 2007
Project End: August 31. 2013
Grant Amount: $1,422,700
Match Amount: $375,800
Total Project Cost: $1,798,500
Proposition 84 Round 2Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grants
Project Name: Urban Bakersfield Water Use Efficiency Project
Project Start: August 18, 2014
Project End: November 30, 2017
Grant Amount: $624,157
Match Amount: $201,297
Total Project Cost: $825.454
Water -Energy Grant Program
Project Name: Smart Irrigation Controller Project
Project Start: December 16, 2015
Project End: December 31, 2017
Grant Amount: $681,739
Match Amount: $31,000
Total Project Cost: $712.739
2002 Resources Bond Act — youth Soccer
Project Name: Jefferson Park Basketball Courts
Project Start: October 18, 2017
Project End: December 31, 2021
Grant Amount: $360,000
ORIGINALS
Match Amount: N/A
Total Project Cost: $350,000
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