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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/17 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTSAGENDA HIGHLIGHTS � May 24, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING I�',' -;a REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m. NOTE: A separate special meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by Public Statements that will encourage comments pertaining to the workshop item. At 5:15 p.m., the Regular Meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items. WORKSHOPS Item 3a. Homelessness. As requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmember Gonzales, staff has arranged for a presentation on homeless services. The presentation will be given by three of the largest homeless service providers in Bakersfield, including the Bakersfield Homeless Center, Flood Ministries, and the Mission at Kern County. CLOSED SESSION There are no closed session items. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS Item 6a. Proposed Changes to Master Fee Schedule. Staff will provide an overview of proposed changes to the Master Fee Schedule. The fee schedule is the Council authorized listing of all general and development related fees and charges designed to recover the cost of providing services. Although the schedule is amended every two years, the last comprehensive examination occurred in 2008. Some of the proposed fee adjustments are substantial due to various factors that have increased the recovery costs over the years. Staff estimates the adoption of the fee schedule will generate $435,000 of additional revenues for the General Fund and Development Services Fund. A public hearing is scheduled for Council consideration on the June 7, 2017. CONSENT CALENDAR Agreements Item 8h. Citywide Banking and Merchant Services. The City has contracted with Bank of America for banking and merchant services for over 50 years. Through an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, staff now recommends contracting with Union Bank for these services. This contract will benefit the City by offering technologically advanced products and improved efficiencies in our banking processes. Furthermore, Union Bank offers advanced services at a price less than its competitors. Bids Item 8w. Pavement Rehabilitation of California Avenue (Oak Street to H Street). Staff is proposing to award Granite Construction approximately $3 million for a full -depth pavement reconstruction on California Avenue from Oak Street to H Street. The project is primarily federally funded and currently budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program. The project was bid under budget as well. HEARINGS Item 10a. Board of Zoning Adiustment Appeal - Roominghouse. The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) recently considered an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow an eight person roominghouse in an existing four bedroom residence, and a Zoning Modification to allow two parking spaces where a minimum four spaces are required. The applicant's roominghouse serves adults requiring mental health services, and does not have a State license to operate such a facility. The Board's decision allowed for a CUP for a maximum of six individuals, and expired within six months in order to allow the applicant to obtain a State license. However, based on evidence in the record, including information contained in the appeal, staff recommends denial of the application. Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager cc: Department Heads City Manager's File City Clerk's File News Media File Agenda Highlights - May 24, 2017 Council Meeting Page 2 W