HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/23 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
00 May 10, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING
BAKERSFIELD
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REPORTS
Item 3a. 6th Community Choice Aggregation (All Wards) City staff will provide a presentation to Council
on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). This item receives and files the presentation, and
recommends Council undertake a feasibility study to examine CCA's effectiveness.
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AGREEMENTS
Item 7i. Economic Opportunity Area Grant to Clerou Tire for $XX,XXX (Ward 2) The City of Bakersfield's
(City) Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Incentive Program promotes business growth and
redevelopment in EOAs with financial assistance such as grants and development assistance. The City
received an EOA grant application from Clerou Tire Company (530 E. 21st St) for facade and site
improvements including exterior paint upgrades to the building and replacing existing chain-link fencing
with upgraded wrought iron fencing. These improvements would assist a longstanding business with
attracting and serving customers and create a positive visual impact in the community.This agenda item
recommends approval of the grant agreement for the full amount of $86,325.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND VITAL SERVICES
Item 7u. Affordable Housing Development-Renaissance at Baker(Ward 2)The Housing Authority of Kern's
(HACK) Renaissance at Baker project is proposing to construct 85 multi-family units of affordable housing
at 1001 Baker Street in Old Town Kern. HACK is requesting $1.35 million in HOME Investment Partnerships
Act funds, $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and $1.8 million from Public Safety and Vital
Services funds for the construction of the project. This agenda item recommends approval of a $4.35
million agreement with HACK to develop 85 multi-family housing units of affordable housing for the
Renaissance at Baker project between June 2023 and December 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 8b. Economic Opportunity Area Grant to James Narducci (Ward 2) The City of Bakersfield's (City)
Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Incentive Program promotes business growth and redevelopment in
EOAs with financial assistance such as grants and development assistance. The City received an EOA
grant application from James Narducci, dba Amestoy Hotel (622 E 215t St), for facade and site
improvements including lead abatement, upgrading windows and downspouts, canvasing awning
installation, limestone coating, and brick. These improvements would assist a longstanding business with
attracting and serving customers and create a positive visual impact in the community.This agenda item
is a public hearing to consider a EOA grant for James Narducci for the full amount of$106,317.57.
Prepared by: Juan Manuel Heredia, Administrative Analyst III cc: Department Heads
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