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Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 25, 1994
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo
SUBJECT: Final staff recommendations for use of FY 94-95 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for non-profit activities.
Eight non-profit proposals requesting FY 94-95 CDBG assistance were received last year totalling
approximately $1,106,058. On February 17, 1994, a peer review group consisting of community residents
representing the public, private, and non-profit sectors met to review and discuss the relative merits of each
request. The group provided valuable input to staff concerning the applications. Based on our analysis we axe
recommending that CDBG funds be used to fund three non-profit projects. It is our conclusion that the
projects we are recommending for funding have the potential of making a significant contribution to the
community. Certainly the final funding phase for the Clinica Sierra Vista project represents the first major
revitalization effort on Lakeview Avenue. In addition, once in operation the health clinic will offer a
significant improvement in the delivery of health services to an impacted community. The proposal to fuad
the Small Business Development Center will also help address two critical needs in Southeast Bakersfield.
Funding this project may help up to fifty Southeast Bakersfield businesses. This could include start-up
businesses or existing small businesses seeking to expand. Another critical need we have observed over the
years is the capacity of locally based non-profits to seek out grants and then manage them in an effective way.
We have also noted that while well intended, many non-profits are unable to develop and follow a "business~
plan that would sustain the organization or improve its ability to deliver its product. Based on our observation
staff asked the SBDC to modify its funding proposal to include a non-profit capacity building component. The
final project being recommended for funding has been providing a much needed service to our community for
over forty years. The Crippled Children's Society has secured a new and larger facility at 1819 Brundage
Lane. This facility, when operational, will more than double the under roof space available for services and
programs. Specifically, the Crippled Children's Society will now be able to expand its services to include a
recreational program as well as providing access to new social service programs.
In total we are recommending funding in the amount of $171,000. Of this total amount $16,000 would be
funded from current year's savings. The City Council will be asked to act on the SBDC proposal through a
CDBG amendment presently being processed by staff.
'Staff has prepared a summary of all non-profit applications that were submitted fOr consideration.
Recommended for Fundin~
A. HEALTH FACILITIES
1. Clinica Sierra Vista
This organization has submitted an application for CDBG funds in order to complete the project
initiated in FY 93-94. Acquisition of the parcels has been completed. These funds will be used to
purchase the furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for the health clinic to be located at 815 Lakeview
Avenue. This project will have a significant impact on the revitalization of the Lakeview community.
Staff recommendation: Recommend $100,000 in CDBG funding for FY 94-95.
B. HANDICAPPED CENTER
1. Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Kern Countvt
Relocation cost and renovation of new non-profit headquarters (15,596 sq. ft.) at 1819 Brundage Lane.
The relocation cost is estimated at $10,000. The non-profit intends to contribute approximately $36,000
towards the reconstruction of this facility. Proposal is eligible for CDBG funding and qualifies as a
presumed low/moderate income clientele activity (i.e., handicapped persons). Facility to be owned and
operated by the non-profit. Estimated total cost for rehabilitation is $81,000.
Staff Recommendation - Recommend $55,000 in CDBG funding for FY 94-95.
C. PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC has proposed to provide primary assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs located
in the Southeast Bakersfield Incentive Area. An SBDC consultant would provide services form the
Vida Scott Center located at the Belle Terrace Park. Services to be provided include the following:
Counseling for up to 250 businesses; assistance will be provided to 20 business start-ups; and up to
four training classes for a total of 1,040 hours will be offered. Staff believes that this type of direct
assistance to small businesses located in Southeast Bakersfield will result in increased employment and
an improved economic climate. The SBDC has requested $16,200 in CDBG funds, ff the City were
to favorably consider this request it would be funded from public services category of CDBG. HUD
statutes limit the funding of public services to 15% of any one years of CDBG funds (including
program income) based on the proposed CDBG budget we have already hit the 15% cap. As an
alternative we are recommending that savings from FY 91-92 and FY 92-93 funds be reprogramn~d
through a CDBG amendment and that the program be implemented prior to June 30, 1994.
Staff recommendation - Recommend that a CDBG amendment for $16,200 be initiated and that the
program be implemented prior to June 30, 1994 in order to comply with the 15% public service cap.
Staff further recommends that one important grant condition is that this is a one year project only.
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'Not Recommended for Fundint~
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, A. HEALTH FACILITIES
1. Kern Medical Center's (KMC) Elder Life Project
Request for $281,000 to design and renovate approximately 4,000 sq.ft, of indoor space and
approximately 500 sq.ft, of outdoor space into an adult day health care facility at 1111 Columbus
Avenue. Proposal is eligible for CDBG funding and qualifies as a presumed Iow/moderate income
clientele activity (i.e., senior citizens). KMC will own the facility and operate the Adult Day Health
Care program. This program was initially going to be operated by Clinica Sierra Vista, Inc. (CSVI).
However, we were recently informed that CSVI is no longer involved with this project due KMC's
interest in becoming the primary provider for adult day health care at this site. In addition, the County
Community Development Program Department (CDPD) is also reviewing the Elder Life application
for FY 94 CDBG assistance. County CDPD has revised the project's cost estimate to about $500,000
to reflect prevailing wage construction costs. Due to the change in Elder Life providers (from CSVI
to KMC), we have requested additional project information from KMC concerning their proposed
programming, fiscal operation, and timeline. Upon receipt of this information we will re-evaluate
KMC's request for possible CDBG assistance.
Staff Recommendation - Unless KMC is able to adequately respond in a very rapid fashion, we
would recommend deferring funding consideration for FY 94.
B. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
1. Golden Empire Gleaners, Inc..
Request is for $40,000 to purchase a new 1½ ton truck to replace one of the worn tracks in their food
distribution fleet. The new vehicle will be used for collection and distribution of food for Kern County
low-income residents. Purchase of this equipment is m~t eligible for CDBG funding. In addition,
proposal is ~aot eligible as a public service activity since CDBG funds cannot be used to maintain the
current level of service (public service must be either a new service, or a quantifiable increase in the
level of a service above that which has been provided in the past year).
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
2. Bakersfield $~nior Center, Inc, (BSCB
Request is for $53,500 to purchase a new vehicle equipped with handicapped accessibility for their fleet
and allow BSCI to continue service to seniors and handicapped persons. The new vehicle will replace
a grounded vehicle due to high costs of maintenance. Purchase of this equipment is not eligible for
CDBG funding. In addition, proposal is not eligible as a public service activity since CDBG funds
cannot be used to maintain the current level of service (public service must be either a new service,
or a quantifiable increase in the level of a service above that which has been provided in the past year).
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
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~ 'C. YOIfI'H CENTER
1. Impact Community Youth Center (ICYC}
Request for $210,000 to purchase Strongbow Stadium at 2201 V Street for a community youth center.
ICYC proposes to provide anti-drug and ga.ng prevention activities for local youth. Proposal is eligible
for CDBG funding and qualifies as an area.benefit activity (low/moderate income area is approximately
68.1%). ICYC is a new non-profit organiiation and the proposed youth center is their fh'st community
activity.
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
D. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES
1. Ebony Counseling Center Acquisition
Request for $281,653 to pay-off existing mortgage debt at 1301, 1313, and 1317 California Avenue.
The 1301 property is used by Ebony for administrative and counseling services. The buildings at 1313
and 1317 are leased to non-profit and for-profit entities. Proposal to refinance (i.e., pay-off) real estate
debt is not eligible for CDBG assistance.
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
E. PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
1. Friendship House Center
Request for $49,000 to remodel administrative offices (1,360 sq.ft.) and adjacent multi-purpose room
(1,800 sq. ft.) at 2424 Cottonwood Road. Proposal is eligible for CDBG assistance and qualifies as an
area benefit activity (low/moderate income area is approximately 89.1%). The cost estimate does not
reflect prevailing wage rates. A more accurate cost estimate is approximately $70,000. We have been
informed that the non-profit organization currently does not have a full-time executive director and
intends to fill this position at a later date. In addition, the Friendship House received an Agency
Review by United'Way in 1993 which advocated greater attention to financial management practices
and long range planning. The Chairman of the Board has verbally informed us that they may wish to
postpone their request for assistance until such time they have recruited a full-time executive director
and addressed some of the recommendations submitted by United Way.
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
F. HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION
1. A Philip Randolph Community Develo0ment Cor0oration
Request for $60,000 to provide technical assistance and fund the acquisition of up to 5 vacant lots for
single family housing. Proposal is eligible and qualifies for CDBG assistance. The non-profit
organization is under review by the County Employers Training Resource (ETR) and has been directed
to improve its financial management practices concerning its use of ETR funds.
Staff Recommendation - Recommend no FY 94 CDBG funding.
In addition, in order to fulfill the City's prior commitment to Clinica Sierra Vista for approximately $300,000
in real property medical equipment for it's proposed medical facility at Lakeview and Clarendon, we are also
recommending that we set aside $100,000 in FY 94 CDBG funds. This will augment the $200,000 already
budgeted in prior fiscal years for real property medical equipment. This recommendation raises the total non-
profit assistance for FY 94-95 to approximately $155,000.
As you are aware, in my memo dated December 9, 1994, regarding proposals received for FY 94-95
assistance, we also received a request for $95,000 by Mr. Vernon Strong to develop property at the northwest
corner of East California and Beale Avenue. Since this request is for economic development assistance by a
for-profit entity, Mr. Strong may be eligible to apply for assistance Under the Business Loan Program that was
budgeted and approved in the FY 93 CDBG application. He will be informed that he can make application
to this program.
Finally, on January 14, 1994, we received a request for approximately $16,200 from the Weill Institute Small
Business Development Center for technical and microloan assistance to entrepreneurs/microenterprises within
the southeast incentive area. Their proposal is still under review. Certain issues dealing with SBDC's proposed
services in relation to other lenders (i.e., Kern Small Business Loan Fund, SBA, Mid-State Development) and
technical assistance providers (i.e., NEDA, SCORE, ETR) need to be resolved before we can make any
recommendation concerning their request
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding our recommendations.
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RESIDENT PREVAlUNG WAGE TASK FORCE APPUCANTS
(February 14, 1994)
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT
Budget
and
Finance
Com.
Recom-
mended
(Feb.14,
199, )
Abril, Michael Steven
Arnold, Carolyn Pointek
Bedard, Mary Burke
Benavides, Jose Rodolfo
Braun, John Albert
Bywater, Colon Glen
Callagy, Patdcia Gall
CHILKO~ JAMES ANDREW X
Dean, Marvin
Durbin, James C.
Embrey, Bobby Lynn
Grindstaff, John E., Jr.
Harrison, Scott William
HAWLEY~ JAMES DALE X
Kane, Daniel J.
LeDiaev, Dave Michael
LENClONI~ JOHN X
Lusich, G. Jerry
McCARTHY~ ROBERT EDWIN X
Mulock, Florence Mar~urite
Osbum, Terry W.
Painter, James R.
Patterson, Robert Allen
Rankin. Randy Wayne
Reaves, Anita Lynn
Sabol, Michael Albert
Scott, Richard A.
TARJAN,, JOHN RICHARD X
WEYGAND~ LEROY CHARLES X
NON-RESIDENT PREVAlUNG WAGE TASK FORCE APPUCANTS
(NOT TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMI'I'rEE)
Ashlock, Timothy McColan
Fowler, Gregory J.
Freer, Bart L.
Lasater, Gary L.
Meek, Stanley Ray
Michelson, John J.
Mott, Harold George
Watem, Jon William
Wilson, Edwin Walter
(prvlcdl)
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
February 10, 1994
TO: HONO~BL~,,,./i MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GAIL~L~W~AITERS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: PREJVAILING WAGE AD HOC TASK FORCE
Thirty-nine applications were received by the City Clerk's Office for
consideration to serve on the Prevailing Wage Ad Hoc Task Force. Of those 39,
29 were determined to be residents of the City of Bakersfield, and one
application was received after the submittal deadline. These applications are
being forwarded to the Budget and Finance Committee members for action to be
taken at the Committee meeting of February 14, 1994; and to the remaining Council
for information only.
Staff would like to bring to the Committee's attention a number of items as they
relate to next steps in this process:
1. A decision needs to be made regarding whether the late applicant
will be considered for nomination. It should be noted that this is
the only applicant representing academia. This applicant will not
be included in the count of 29 until the Committee makes a decision
about his inclusion into the pool.
2. Since the Committee must recommend to the full Council a list of
candidates to serve on the Task Force, you have the option of
nominating candidates individually or, if you prefer, as a group.
3. While the Task Force membership is made up of seven members, that
does not restrict the Committee from recommending that the full
Counc(1 make its selection from a list of names larger than seven.
4. To assist you in reviewing the applications prior to the Committee
meeting, staff has provided you with a blank rating sheet that lists
the names of the applicants in alphabetical order. The rating sheet
has five columns wherein you can indicate the criteria used in
determining each applicant's suitability. Some areas you may want
to consider that you can glean from their applications would be: a)
familiarity with the issue of prevailing wage; b) active
participation in the community; and c) an understanding of how
policy decisions are made in the City.
Prevailing Wage Ad Hoc Task Force
February 10, 1994
page 2
5. A tally of the 29 applicants reveals representation from the
following categories:
Citizen representing trade union ............... 2
Non-union contractor ........................... 4
Union contractor ............................... 4
Someone knowledgeable of City budget process...5
Someone from academia .......................... 0
A practicing attorney .......................... 2
Citizen-at-large .............................. 11
Other (government contractor) .................. 1
In addition, nine of the 29 applicants checked more than one
category. The Committee may want to consider using this information
to provide for a more balanced representation as it moves toward the
final nomination phase.
6. At the meeting, the Committee should be prepared, to discuss the
charge, expectations and any guidelines for which the Task Force
should be conducting business. Some of those things may include:
timeframe allotted to complete the work; what the final work product
should be and how it will be acted upon; the nature of staff support
and its availability; and ongoing communication with the Committee
and/or Councilmembers.
Finally, nine applications were received which were determined as non-residents
of the City. They are available should you want to review them. Please contact
staff as soon as possible should you have additional questions or comments about
this information.
cc: City Manager
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION C OF
SECTION 5.51.010 AND SUBSECTION B 29
OF SECTION 17.22.020 AND REPEALING
SECTION 17.04.610 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Subsection C of Section 5.51.010 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.51.010 Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different
meaning clearly appears from the context, the words,set out in
this section shall have the following meanings:
C. 6Temporary promotional activities" means any
temporary business of selling pumpkins, Christmas trees, arts and
crafts or produce (other than at a farmers' market certified by
the Kern County agricultural commissioner). It also means any
temporary business offering small-scale entertainment on any
property within the city. "Temporary promotional activities"
does not include any~business occupying a structure upon a
permanent foundation constructed in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 15.12 of this code, any farmers' market
certified by the Kern County agricultural commissioner, any
seller of fireworks, any food vendor operating a pushcart on a
sidewalk as permitted in Chapter 5.45 of this title, or any
occasional sales of beverages or foodstuffs by persons under the
age of fifteen years adjacent to the residence of the person
involved in such sales.
SECTION 2.
Subsection B 29 of Section 17.22.020 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.22.020 Uses permitted.
The following uses are permitted in a C-1 zone:
B. Any one or more of the following uses:
29. Temporary promotional activity as defined in
Chapter 5.51 of this code,
SECTION 3.
Section 17.04.610 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with
provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall'become
effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its
passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY Ghat the foregoing Ordinance was
passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a
regular meeting thereof held on ., by the
following vote:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
LAWRENCE M. LUNARDINI
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
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BOB PRICE
MAYOR
February 22, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor Bob Price ~
SUBJECT: Opening of Expo in Wakayama, Japan in July 1994.
OUr sister city of almost 32 years, Wakayama, Japan,. is opening the largest over
water resort expo in the world this year. As part of that celebration, 'they have
invited all of their sister cities to come and be part of that opening'ceremony as well
as providing a display which will be in the expo during the opening months plus
some other official events.
AlSo traveling to this event will be the Bakersfield Junior Symphony comprising about
80 young people plus chaperones, instruments, etc. who will be giving two official
performances plus I imagine some performances in other areas of. Japan while they
are there.
Since our sister city has always been very faithful to send representatives to us
including the mayor, several council people and ranking staff members, I believe it is
important that we reciprocate for this occasion. For instance, in 1992 during the 30
year anniversary they sent 270 plus people and, as you are all aware, we had a ¢
parade and a very gala event. In times past, they have paid the expenses on at least
one occasion for the mayor, city manager and one other staff member to go to
Wakayama. They are, in fact, paying all expenses for five junior high students and
two chaperones to go to Japan as part of an exchange program, but they are not
paying any of the expenses of city officials for this event. The cost for the official trip
is $1,885.00 plus meals.
1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 . (805) 326-3770
City Council Memorandum
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February 22, 1994
I would request that the council approve sending the mayor, his wife and at least one
council person and their spouse. This should be the minimum delegation. If it were
convenient to do so, it would be good if the city manager could 'also be included or
someone from the city. manager's staff.
If the council approves of this or some different level, I will put it in the 1994-95
budget, and I'm willing to put the traveling expenses of all of the delegation into the
mayor's budget as part of the sister city activities. The reason for this memo at this
time is we must pay a deposit on this trip prior to our budget being Settled. I have
the money in my reimbursable expenses to pay that deposit but do not want to do so
until I have council approval for the travel itself. Sending the mayor is not without
precedent as the council did send Don Hart, Mary Shell I believe and, I know, Tom
Payne in years past. Perhaps this should be referred to the Budget Review and
Finance Committee for discussion and I, of course, will yield to whatever the council
decides.
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy * City Manager
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 5, 1994 Gail E. Waiters
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMrR'EE
MEETING SCHEDULE
At its public meeting of March 28, 1994, the Budget and Finance Committee of
the Bakersfield City Council approved a calendar for 1994 establishing a regular time,
place, and dates to hold its meetings. Based on Committee action taken at the meeting,
the regular meetings will be on selected Mondays (see attached calendar), at 12:15 p.m.,
in the City Manager's Conference Room, Second Floor, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA.
Meetings will be open to the public.
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING SCHEDULE
April 5, 1994
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COMMITTEE MEETING COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 14 Wednesday, February 23
Monday, February 28 Wednesday, March 9
None Wednesday, March 23
Monday, March 28 Wednesday, April 6
Monday, April 11 Wednesday, April 20
None Wednesday, May 4
Monday, May 9 Wednesday, May 18
None Wednesday, June 1
None Wednesday, June 15
None Wednesday, June 29
None Wednesday, July 13
Monday, July 25 Wednesday, July 20
None Wednesday, August 10
Monday, August 29 Wednesday, August 24
None Wednesday, September 7
Monday, September 12 Wednesday, September 28
Monday, October 3 Wednesday, October 12
None Wednesday, October 19
None Wednesday, November 2
Monday, November 14 Wednesday, November 16
Monday, December 5 Wednesday, December 7
None Wednesday, December 14
NOTE: Special meetings will be called as necessary during the month of June to
accommodate [he budget process.
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