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Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for
Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS)
Of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Special Meeting 10 a.m. - Cancellation Notice - Meeting Cancelled due to lack of
Quorum
Thursday, February 23, 2023
10:00 AM
City Hall South
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair.
b. Adoption of Minutes from the April 21, 2022, Oversight Committee
Meeting.
G. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget Recommendations.
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
5. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 2/23/2023 3. b.
TO:
Bakersfield Public Safety Vital Services Measure Committee
FROM:
Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
CREATED BY:
Julie Drimakis
DATE:
2/14/2023
WARD:
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Minutes from the April 21, 2022, Oversight Committee
Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ April21, 2022 Minutes Backup Material
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BAKERSFIELD
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Special Meeting of the Citizens Oversight Committee for
Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS)
Of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Thursday, April 21, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South,
1501 Truxtun Avenue
MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL at 12:03 pm
Present: Chair Ortiz, Vice -Chair Abernathy, Committee Members Madland,
Perez-Andreesen, Koman, Singh, and Prince.
Absent: Committee Members Dewey and Keller.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of Minutes from the April 14, 2022 Oversight Committee
meeting
Motion by Committee Member Koman, second by Committee Member
Perez-Andreesen, to adopt the minutes from the April 14, 2022 Oversight
Committee meeting. Motion was approved with Committee Members
Dewey and Keifer absent.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Fiscal Year 2022-23 PSVS Budget Overview
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and introduced Economic and
Community Development Director Saldana who provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Bakersfield Public Safety Vital services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee Minutes
April 21, 2022
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Assistant to the City Manager Valdez, Community Development Director
Boyle, Recreation and Parks Director Anthony, Public Works Director Strokoluse
also made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentations.
Motion by Committee Member Singh, second by Committee Member
Abernathy, that the recommended ongoing expenses for Quality Public
Safety Services ($4,335,957) is consistent with the measure and recommend
to the Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members
Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Koman, second by Committee Member Perez-
Andreesen, that the recommendations for Addressing Homelessness
($1,800,000) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for
approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members Dewey and Keller
absent.
Motion by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen, second by Committee
Member Singh, that the recommendations to Maintain Fiscal Solvency
($37,000) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for
approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members Dewey and Keller
absent.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member
Koman, that the recommendations to Enhance Quality of Life & Public
Amenities ($1,794,213) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the
Council for approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members
Abernathy and Madland voting no; Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member Perez-
Andreesen, that the recommendations for Quality Public Safety Services
($9,050,000) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for
approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members Abernathy and
Madland voting no; Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member
Abernathy, that the recommendations to Address Homelessness ($560,000) is
consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for approval.
Motion was approved with Committee Members Dewey and Keller absent,
Motion by Committee Member Perez-Andreesen, second by Committee
Member Prince, that the recommendations to Maintain Fiscal Solvency
($2,585,000) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for
approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members Madland and
Prince voting no; Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member Singh,
that the recommendations to Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities
($8,510,000) is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for
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April 21, 2022
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approval. Motion was approved with Committee Members Abernathy and
Madland voting no; Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Prince, second by Committee Member Perez-
Andreesen, that the recommendations to Enhance Infrastructure ($13,230,000)
is consistent with the measure and recommend to the Council for approval.
Motion was approved with Committee Members Abernathy and Madland
voting no; Dewey and Keller absent.
Motion by Committee Member Singh, second by Committee Member
Madland, that the recommendations to Invest in Urban Renewal and
Downtown Development ($3,750,000) is consistent with the measure and
recommend to the Council for approval. Motion was approved with
Committee Members Dewey and Keller absent, Prince abstaining.
S. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None
6. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Chair Ortiz made comments on the value of individual perspectives.
Committee Member Prince requested that comments be forwarded to the Council.
Committee Member Koman requested some discussion in terms of a
recommendation to the Council as to what the restrictions should be for recurring
costs. He further reiterated Chair Ortiz's comments regarding diverse committee that
represents the community and it is great that a consensus can still be reached based
on different perspectives.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
ATTEST
JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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MEETING DATE: 2/23/2023 3. c.
TO:
Bakersfield Public Safety Vital Services Measure Committee
FROM:
Christian Clegg, City Manager
CREATED BY:
Julie Drimakis
DATE:
2/14/2023
WARD:
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget Recommendations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Admin Report
❑ ErhibitA
❑ FY2022-23 PSVS Mid -Year Budget Recommendations
Summary
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Staff Report
Exhibit
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February 10, 2023
To: Citizens Oversight Committee
From: Christian Clegg, City Manager CC
Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget Recommendations— New Business
• FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget Additional Detail as outlined in Exhibit "A"
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends hearing the presentation and approval of the various FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget
recommendations as outlined in Exhibit "A".
BACKGROUND:
Each year the City Council adopts a budget, which commits finite resources to accomplish goals and
objectives. The City's FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget Presentation will provide an overview of the
following items:
• Recommending strategic allocations of one-time PSVS funds.
• Remaining funds to be set aside as contingency or reserves for the next fiscal year.
The following summary is intended to provide an overview of the various PSVS additions that staff will
be recommending as part of the FY 2022-23 mid -year budget update. Staff is seeking the Citizens
Oversight Committee's recommendation on these items and plans to include these as part of the
comprehensive mid -year budget update that will be provided to the City Council on March 8, 2023.
The City's FY 2021-22 year-end PSVS balance is $19 million. These figures are comprised of revenues
that exceeded revised projections, savings from positions that were vacant for any part of the year
ending June 30, 2022, and appropriations within operating budgets that were not encumbered or
expended by June 30, 2022.
Staff will be recommending the use of these one-time funds to allocate to several major City Strategic
Programs being proposed - $7,676,813 (Additional detail in Exhibit "A").
$600,000 allocation for the Police Department Training Facility Payment
$300,000 allocation to the Family Reunification Initiative
• $1.1 million allocation for Private Security Services
$150,000 allocation to the Clean City Teams Software System Purchase
• $2,626,813 allocation towards Affordable Housing Trust Fund
$300,000 allocated toward a Shopping Cart Containment Subsidy Program
$1.6 million allocation to the City Rainy-Day/Cash Basis Reserve Fund
$300,000 allocation for the Animal Shelter Operating & Capital Improvement Projects
$300,000 allocation to the Park Amenities and Renovation Improvements (PART) Fund
$400,000 allocation to Support Funding for Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance
Based on revenue trends, City staff, and our outside revenue consultant are estimating that the General
Fund Bradley Burns sales tax will meet projected revenues. However, City staff is conservatively
estimating PSVS revenues will not meet the projected FY 2022-23 revenue of $101 Million. It is
estimated that actual revenues will be $3 to $4 million below the originally budgeted amount.
Fortunately, there is the capacity to address this deficit through a greaterthan anticipated fund balance
in PSVS available due primarily to higher vacancy rates.
Staff will be providing additional context and background for each of these items as part of the
presentation to the PSVS Citizens Oversight 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.
EXHIBIT "A"
FY 2022-23 PSVS Mid -Year Budget Requests
Below is a summary of proposed mid -year PSVS requests for FY 2022-23. These proposals are intended
to be additional 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 the strategic
category and by the department in which the funds would be budgeted.
Oualitv Public Safetv Services (City Council Goal #1)
➢ Bakersfield Police Department -$600,000
v Police Department Training Facility Payment Allocation of $600,000: In 2019, the City of
Bakersfield converted a property that had been acquired as part of the right-of-way
acquisitions needed for the Centennial Corridor freeway connector project to the new
Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) training facility. That property was originally purchased
with local Transportation Development Funds (TDF) before the construction of the road
project moved forward. Those transportation dollars need to be reimbursed with PSV5 funds
as the facility is currently being used to address the goal of providing quality public safety
services of the tax measure. The fair market value of the facility at the time of the transfer
was estimated at $2 million. This is the second PSVS funds allocation of $1 million intended
to be used towards the repayment of the TDF loan.
Address Homelessness (City Council Goal #2)
➢ City Manager's Office - $300,000
:• Family Reunification Initiative Allocation of $300,000: The City of Bakersfield wishes to
fund a dedicated street outreach and diversion team that will focus solely on identifying
individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of
experiencing homelessness, and reconnecting them with family, friends, or other personal
support networks by means of supportive services. The team would meet vulnerable
populations where they are in a way that is suitable to the target population of individuals
and families experiencing homelessness. This includes expanding the outreach effort to
include individuals who are discharged from medical and correctional facilities into
homelessness, or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
The team would be responsible for building relationships and communication with the
various institutions that discharge individuals. The team will work with service partners
throughout the City of Bakersfield to identify those at risk or experiencing homelessness,
engage the individuals and their families to offer supportive housing services, assess the
individual's needs and housing options, refer individuals to services and benefits, relocate
individuals through a warm hand-off to supportive networks, and follow up with the
individuals to ensure they remain in permanent housing.
The City estimates the cost of funding the program to a non-profit service provider
including one (1) team staffed with four (4) full-time equivalent (FTE) employees to be
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$300,000. This estimate includes operations, program costs, and transportation for a one-
yearterm.
➢ Bakersfield Police Department - $1.1 Million
Private Security Services Allocation of $1.1 Million: The Police Department is requesting
additional private security patrol resources to address the various safety concerns and
priorities as defined by the Public Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS). Although the
Police Department is still not yet at full staffing, there has been enough staffing growth to
enable us to increase our efforts to reduce crime and improve the safety, resilience, and
quality of life in our retail, construction, and commercial centers. We are developing a n i-
faceted strategy that includes dedicated police resources, assisted by private patrol and
technology resources.
The Police Department intends to expand the use of private security services for specific
and dedicated patrols (vehicle, bicycle & foot), to supplement new police resources that are
being dedicated to reducing the high level of property damage, theft, and burglary crimes
being perpetrated against our business community. These additional resources will enable
the department to better identify root causes contributing to crime and disorder and
develop and implement sustainable solutions.
Public Works Department - $150,000
Clean City Teams Software System Purchase Allocation of $150,000: Allocation of this
funding will be consistent with procurement policies. The analysis, which is being conducted
by the City Manager's Office, will offer recommendations regarding the reorganization and
realignment of existing programs, the potential inclusion of additional teams, software
implementation and/or upgrades, and other elements as determined by its findings. This
requested amount was estimated utilizing approximations for the cost of procurement and
implementation of software that would promote a more seamless continuity of services and
collaboration between the various departments, divisions, programs, and teams. Approval
of the amount would ensure recommendations could be administered in a coordinated
efficient manner.
Y Economic and Community Development Department - $2,926,813
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation of $2,626,813: This Affordable Housing Trust
Fund request will allow the City to meet the required match for the $2,126,813 Local Housing
Trust Fund ("LHTF") award from the California Housing & Community Development
Department. The award was made on October 11, 2022, and final agreements are in process
with the State. The remaining $500,000 of the request will allow the city to meet annual
contribution obligations under the prior LHTF award.
The funding would provide additional resources to the Affordable Housing Trust fund
which would be available under a Notice of Funding Availability that will be issued this Spring.
Following a review of projects, project agreements will be brought back to City Council for
consideration.
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Shopping Cart Containment Subsidy Program Allocation of $300,000: On July 13, 2022, the
City Council approved Ordinance 5097 which requires property owners of retail
establishments to develop a shopping cart containment program. To offset the initial cost,
the City Council adopted Resolution 114-2022 establishing a one-time incentive to assist
property owners in complying with Municipal Code 9.29 to be administered by the Economic
and Community Development Department. The requested PSVS funds allocation will allow
the city to facilitate the Smart Cart Containment Subsidy Program.
Fiscal Solvency (City Council Goal #3
> Finance Department - $1.6 Million
Mid -Year City Rainy-Day/Cash Basis Reserve Fund Allocation of $1.6 Million: As part of the
Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, the City Council established a City Reserve Policy via a resolution
(#172-2022). The City Reserve Policy established three (3) designated reserve accounts
including the Rainy-Day/Cash Basis Reserve, Pension Rates Stabilization Reserve, and the
Facility Replacement Reserve. The City Reserve Policy serves as a framework on how to use
City resources prudently and describes how much the City desires to retain in reserve and
describes acceptable uses of reserves.
At a minimum, the City's goal is for the Rainy-Day/Cash Basis Reserve fund balance to be
equal to at least 16.7% of City expenses which would be equal to approximately two (2)
months of City operations. This reserve amount is based on industry best practice estimates
from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Staff is proposing an additional
$1.6 million of one-time PSVS fund revenues be allocated to the City's Rainy-Day/Cash Basis
Reserve as part of the mid -year budget adjustments. This additional $1.6 million will help
continue to advance the plan.
Enhance Ouality of Life and Public Amenities (City Council Goal #411
> City Manager's Office - $300,000
} Animal Shelter Operating & Capital Improvement Projects Allocation of $300,000: An
amount of $300,000 was earmarked and requested for operating and capital improvement
purposes in response to efforts to continue investing in the City's Animal Shelter and the
results of a master plan study.
An amount of $112,823 is being requested from the PSVS Midyear budget to cover the
full compensation amount for the new agreement with the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (SPCA); the equivalent of one month's payment. On September 21, 2022,
The City of Bakersfield entered into Agreement 2022-185 with the SPCA for the management
of the shelter portion of the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC) for a term
beginning October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and a not -to -exceed compensation amount of
$1,100,404. The funding for the operational activities within the CBACC is administered
through the Bakersfield Police Department Business Office as an extension of their
management of Animal Control.
The remaining allocation of $187,177 is needed to supplement further facility capital
improvements at the CBACC. In FY 2022-23, an amount of $500,000 was set aside for capital
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investment into the facility. With this funding, the City hired a consultant to complete a
Master Plan study to recommend a prioritized and phased approach to this capital
investment. It is clear from the recommendations that additional investment will be needed
to address conditions at the shelter beyond the funding that is currently available. Phase 1
recommendations include a security fence, expanded kennel space, a modular cat building,
yard improvements, Animal Control office expansion, and other site reconfigurations. The
additional $187,177 in capital investment will help accelerate the design and potential
construction of some of these improvements. The funding for the facility portion of the
CBACC is administered by the General Services division of Public Works.
Recreation & Parks Department - $300,000
Park Amenities & Renovation Improvements (PART) Funding Allocation of $300,000: The
Park Amenities and Renovation Improvements (PARI) has been a successful program. The
original funding of $500,000 was approved by Council in FY 2022-23 budget process to
address repairs and enhancements from increased public use and vandalism within the City's
Park system. The original funds have been currently committed to various improvements at
Stonecreek Park, Siemon Park, Jastro Park, and ADA drinking fountain replacements. The
Recreation and Parks Department Is requesting $300,000 in additional funds to continue
providing these amenity improvements throughout the remainder of the current fiscal year.
PARI fulfills the PSVS Priorities of "keeping public areas safe and clean" & "enhancing
amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and attract visitors."
Economic and Community Department- $400,000
Support Funding for Endangered Species Act ( ESA) Compliance Allocation of $400,000: The
Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) has expired and the City
Council has directed $1,000,000 (prorated) to provide assistance to developer projects
required by wildlife agencies to complete a project -specific Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
/ Incidental Take Permit (ITP) while the City works toward adoption of a new HCP. Similarly,
City -projects are no longer exempt from Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance per the
MBHCP and these funds could additionally assist City -sponsored projects required to
complete a project -specific HCP/ITP. Funding may be applied to mitigation costs determined
by the project -specific HCP/ITP.
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FY 2022-23 PSVS Mid -Year Budget Recommendations Summary
ONE-TIME PSVS FUNDS
Quality Public Safety Services)CCG 41)
Police Department Training Facility Payment
Quality Public Safety Services)CCG WI)Total:
AMOUNT
$ 600,000
$ 600,OD0
Maintain fiscal solvency (CCG 8)
City Rainy-Day/Cash Basis Reserve Fund $
Maintain Fiscal Solvency)CCG 93)Total: $
AMOUNT
1,600,000
1,600,000
Address Homelessness (CCG 42)
Family Reunification Initiative
Private Security Services
Clean City Teams Software System Purchase
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Shopping Cart Containment Subsidy Program
Address Homelessness)CCG M2) Total:
AMOUNT
$ 300,000
1,100,000
150,000
2,626,813
300,000
$ 4,476,813
Enhance Quality of Ufe& Public Amenities)CCG p4)
Animal Shelter Operating&Capital Improvement Projects $
Park Amenities& Renovation Improvements (PARI)
Support Funding for Endangered Species Act Compliance
Enhance Quality of Life&Public Amenities (COG k4) Total: $
AMOUNT
300,000
300,000
400,000
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ONE-TIME PSVS Funds Grand Total: 7 676 813