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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 20, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING – 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by public statements that
will encourage comments pertaining to the closed session item only. Upon conclusion of the
closed session, any closed session action will be announced prior to adjournment of the meeting.
At 5:15 p.m., the regular meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda
items.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding one item of existing litigation.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolutions
HOME Loan for Tegeler Hotel. The Tegeler Hotel, located at 1908 H Street
Items 8e
in downtown Bakersfield, includes 53 single occupancy rooms and is utilized as affordable
housing for low-income residents. Constructed in the late 19 century, the structure was
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originally the Petroleum Exchange Building and was later converted to its existing use.
Recently, a developer proposed a major rehabilitation of the entire building, including
electrical, plumbing and exterior improvements. The total estimate cost to rehabilitate the
building is approximately $11 million. Due to the nature of the building and its use as
affordable housing, the developer is seeking several sources of funding and tax credits to
complete the project. The inclusion of City HOME funds will assist the developer in obtaining
all sources of funding to complete the project. By assisting in this project, the City stands to
achieve several objectives, including: sustaining much needed affordable housing for
extremely low-income individuals specifically in the downtown area, upgrade a
deteriorating structure within proximity of several entertainment venues, restaurants and
attractions and restore some of the historic character of the property, which was
constructed over 100 years ago. Staff is requesting the approval of a resolution committing
the HOME funds for this project.
HEARINGS
FY 2018-19 Revised HUD Action Plan. The City’s Action Plan is submitted
Item 10a.
annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to
receive funding for eligible programs and projects utilizing Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. After the draft Action Plan was
approved by the Council in April, the federal government announced an increase in
funding allocations for several of the HUD programs. Overall, the City expects to see an 8
percent increase in HUD funding in FY 2018-19 compared to staff’s original projections. Staff
is proposing two additional Install curb, gutter and sidewalk projects and an increase to
homeless outreach services to be funded through an increase in CDBG funding.
Additionally staff is proposing to fully fund the “Residents at East Hills” project to the original
request of $1 million in HOME funds. Staff has conducting the necessary noticing and
outreach for this revised plan. Staff is now requesting the City Council re-approve the draft
plan, and authorize staff to forward that revised plan to HUD.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget. Staff will present the Fiscal Year 2018-19
Item 12a.
Budget, with staff recommended amendments, for Council adoption in addition to
proposing a resolution establishing the City of Bakersfield appropriations limit for the
upcoming fiscal year.
Sales Tax Measure. At the June 6, 2018 City Council meeting, the Council
Item 12b.
directed the City Attorney and other staff to bring back the necessary documents to place
a one-cent sales tax measure on the November 6, 2018 ballot for voter consideration. Such
a measure, if approved by the voters, would generate an estimated $50 million annually
help the City fund the top priorities identified by the community including maintaining and
improving public safety services, keeping public areas safe and clean, retaining and
attracting jobs/businesses, and working with community partners to address homelessness.
The revenue generated by this measure is locally controlled, meaning none of the revenue
generated by the measure can be taken by the State. All proceeds would be invested for
the benefit of Bakersfield residents. The proposed ballot measure safeguards the use of
public funds and ensures transparency and accountability. The measure requires citizens’
oversight, the publishing of an annual report and annual mandatory financial audits to
ensure that all funds are spent as pledged. Specifically, the City Council would be required
to appoint a citizens’ oversight committee that would meet regularly for the purposes of
ensuring the proceeds of any revenue pursuant to the related ordinance are expended
in a manner consistent with the priorities of this ballot measure. Staff is recommending the
Council approve the necessary actions to place this item before the voters on November
6, 2018 ballot. If approved, the measure would become operative in April 2019.
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cc: Department Heads
Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
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Agenda Highlights – June 20, 2018 Council Meeting
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