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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/2019AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER December 13, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Update on City-County Coordination  Myths are interesting. There are rumors floating about that the City and County are not cooperating on the homeless issue. In fact, the City is actively collaborating with Kern County on multiple fronts to address this regional issue. Some truths follow: Homeless Collaborative. The County Administration Office (CAO) and City Manager’s Office (CMO) jointly recognized the need for City and County participation in the Collaborative, as well as the need for funding to get the best possible Executive Director and four additional staff. Over the summer, joint meetings were held with key service providers and we worked with the County to form the new Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative (BKRHC), with an Executive Board staffed by the CMO, the CAO and leaders of our local service provider organizations. The Board has met four times and brings the key providers involved in homelessness together for regular discussions with the City and County. To date, they have been productive discussions. There is an active recruitment for an Executive Director, the bank account, insurance, logo and related issues have already been put in place. Community Prosecution Program. In November, the City funded 2 Prosecutors for the County District Attorney’s Office to work on the new Community Prosecution Program. The purpose of this program is to support prosecution of quality of life crimes which are impacting our community. General Information December 13, 2019 Page 2 Kern County Low Barrier Facility. Since Spring this year, City staff has been meeting with the County to coordinate and support their new facility on Golden State. As the County has indicated, this project will be a temporary low barrier facility that allows the homeless to walk-up to receive services. On October 29, 2019, I personally endorsed and thanked the Kern County Board of Supervisors for the project at special board meeting held that day. On November 9, 2019, the County indicated there may be an opportunity to add an additional 100-150 beds at their site if the City were to partner on the effort. During a subsequent site visit, County staff indicated they may be able to add a 2nd dormitory structure on the east end of the site. City staff requested cost and operational information related to this potential expansion and awaits receipt of those details. On November 15, 2019, the County CAO sent an email requesting an annual contribution towards the operational costs of the initial 150-bed facility, and indicated that the additional 100 beds might be added at some time in the future. On December 5, 2019 I responded to the County and noted that the City would support the Golden State facility in a number of ways; including: (1) offering the use of Weill Park for day use, (2) upgrading street lighting in the area, (3) installing street improvements to M Street adjacent to the facility, (4) providing increased police services in the vicinity of the facility, and (5) through continuation of the new Downtown Cleanup and Private Security programs to support improved quality of life in the Downtown area. I also stated “we are happy to discuss any other ideas you may have about how the city can assist you.” I also noted that the City Staff is reluctant to fund temporary infrastructure. The current site is temporary as it sits on the High-Speed Rail adopted routing path. We received a brief response stating that the County would be proceeding to finish construction of their facility on Golden State. Copies of the email exchanges are attached. As directed by the City Council on November 6 and November 20, Staff continues to work on multiple methods to bring new Emergency Beds online. We have learned that there are a variety of sub-populations among the homeless, with specific service needs for each group. As such, the City has supported a number of efforts to bring more emergency beds online: 40 New Beds at the Mission: In 2018, City staff reached out to the Mission to ask if they could add additional beds to their facility, given that the State HEAP program would provide special one-time funding for Shelter expansions. Staff worked with the Mission to create a plan for expansion, and on January 23, 2019, brought an Agreement to the City Council to provide $1.1 million to the Mission to add 40 beds to their facility. Since that time, City staff has been working closely with the Mission to get their Conditional Use Permit processed. In September, Staff helped set up and attend community meetings for the project, and the CUP was unanimously approved on October 8. We are excited that the Mission is holding a “Project Reveal” on Friday, General Information December 13, 2019 Page 3 December 13 to celebrate the beginning of construction of this important project. This project will bring 40 additional beds for homeless single-men within our community. 40 New Beds at the Bakersfield Homeless Center (BHC): At the November 7, 2018, City Council meeting, Staff presented the attached memo to the City Council identifying $1.1 million to add 40 beds to the BHC. Staff has been working with the BHC over the last year to complete that work, which entails movement of the Jobs Training and Rapid Rehousing Programs at the existing campus to a new location on Union Avenue, and then renovating the vacant space to accommodate 40 new dorm beds and accompanying restroom/shower facilities. Staff is in communication with the BHC on a nearly daily basis to discuss this project and other programs and partnerships between the City and the BHC. This project will bring 40 additional beds for homeless women within our community. New Low Barrier Emergency Shelter: As directed by the City Council on November 6, 2018, Staff secured an agreement with the owner of the second potential site for the new Emergency Shelter and scheduled community meetings in each of the two neighborhoods. The first meeting was held on December 10 with approximately 100 people in attendance and the second meeting will be held on December 16. Staff also established a Project Website with more informational materials for the public (https://bakersfieldcity.us/shelter) and established an email for the public to submit comments (CommunityOutreach@bakersfieldcity.us). Staff also asked the commercial realtor to continue to monitor listings for other M-2 properties that come on the market and has had conversations with the BHC about the addition of more beds beyond the 40 already funded. This information will be presented to Council on January 22, 2020. This project is intended to bring additional beds for homeless individuals with pets, partners and possessions within our community. Notable Items  The first of two community outreach meetings (right) about the proposed homeless shelter locations was held on Tuesday, December 10 at the MLK Community Initiative General Information December 13, 2019 Page 4 Meeting at Jerusalem Mission Church. City Staff from various departments including the City Manager’s Office, Public Works, Development Services, Recreation & Parks, and the Bakersfield Police Department attended the meeting. Assistant City Manager Jacqui Kitchen gave a presentation to residents in attendance, explaining the shelter proposals for both possible locations: 1900 East Brundage Lane and 601 Brown Street. Those in attendance were then allowed to talk to Staff about their concerns and ask questions about the proposals. They also had the option to fill out a comment card if they wished. Those comment cards will be provided to the City Council. A second meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday, December 16 at the MLK Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street). The public is of course invited to attend. The community is also welcome to submit comments via CommunityOutreach@bakersfieldcity.us.  As mentioned earlier, the City has contributed $1.1 million in Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds to The Mission at Kern County’s 40-bed expansion project. On Friday, December 13, The Mission held a groundbreaking (below) for the project, which when completed, will provide the facility with 324 total beds. The contribution is part of the City’s three-point plan to address homelessness in Bakersfield: 1. Acknowledge the crisis (November 2018); 2. Support and strengthen existing providers; 3. Implement Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N) funds for new programs.  Last week, we conveyed that Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N) revenues exceeded projections for the most recent quarter. With this new information, along with previous quarterly data, staff has revised PSVS Measure revenue projections for the fiscal year. With these revised projections, staff pleased to be able to recommend several mid-year appropriations from PSVS Measure revenue that will fund programs, services and projects that correlate to the priorities of the Measure. Most of these proposals either accelerate activities that were General Information December 13, 2019 Page 5 planned in future phases of PSVS implementation or continue services such as the private security contracts through the end of the fiscal year. Earlier in the week, the Citizens Oversight Committee met to review these proposed mid-year allocations, which included: 1. Accelerating implementation of the balance of Police Department body cameras; 2. Early acquisition of certain Fire Department equipment for Phase II of the Measure Implementation Plan; 3. Funding for homeless-related services through the end of the fiscal year; 4. Funding for the e-permitting project within the Development Services Department; 5. Funding for reserves pursuant to the adopted City Council reserve plan. Upon review of each item, a majority of the Committee recommended the proposals. More information on each proposal is included in the enclosed staff report to the Committee. These items will be brought to the Council in the coming weeks for review and approval.  The Recreation & Parks Department’s $1.5 million tree and shrub planting project continues to make progress (right). Since starting in October, contractors have planted more than 2,220 trees in southwest and northwest Bakersfield and more than 23,000 shrubs and plants around the City. The project is completely funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N). By the end of May 2020, contractors are expected to have planted 32,000 plants and 3,500 trees around Bakersfield. One of the tenets of the PSVS Measure is improving quality of life for residents, something this project will accomplish with the improved aesthetics in City parks, neighborhoods and streetscapes.  The Bakersfield Animal Care Center has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the ASPCA for upgrades to the lighting in General Information December 13, 2019 Page 6 kennels A, B and C. The grant was made possible due to the center’s long-standing Rescue Relocation partnership with the ASPCA. The lighting will better “highlight” the animals in the center’s care in hopes of getting them adopted faster, thereby saving more lives. The funds have already been received and may only be used for lighting purposes. The City’s General Services Department has already determined that this project is feasible with the allocated funds. The center was previously awarded a grant that fully paid for a van for transporting and relocating animals, including cats which were treated through the center’s Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program.  Visit Bakersfield has unveiled new signage on its building at 515 Truxtun Avenue (below). This new signage makes the visitor center more visible to those at the nearby Amtrak station, as well as to people passing by on the street. In addition to larger, darker letters on a light gold-colored band, both sides of the building sport a large blue decal with an “i,” the international symbol for “information,” along with Visit Bakersfield’s web address. Visitors have lately commented on how easy it was to find the visitor’s center, something rarely heard before the new signage was installed. Traffic Advisories  Nighttime closures for Westside Parkway/Truxtun Avenue on-ramp The nighttime closure to place temporary concrete barrier rail on the westbound Westside Parkway on-ramp from Truxtun Avenue has been rescheduled to Sunday, December 15 and Monday, December 16, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting. In addition to the nighttime ramp closures, the outside lane on Truxtun Avenue to the westbound Westside Parkway on- ramp will be closed for two weeks. The temporary barrier rail will remain in place while permanent barrier rail is constructed and the concrete is cured. The ramp will operate with a single General Information December 13, 2019 Page 7 lane during this period. The closure is not expected to affect east-west traffic on Truxtun Avenue or the eastbound off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue. Additional nighttime closures are planned for the on-ramp from Tuesday, December 17 through Thursday, December 19. These closures will also be in effect from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. each night, weather permitting. These ramp closures are needed to remove the bird protection equipment from the new bridge crossing over this ramp. Westbound motorists will need to enter the Westside Parkway from Mohawk Street during the nighttime closures. Truxtun Avenue will remain open to eastbound traffic and no impacts are anticipated for the eastbound Westside Parkway off-ramp while this work is underway. Work may be rescheduled without notice due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving in the vicinity of this work. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. Reports  Recreation and Parks Department monthly report for November.  Streets Division work schedule for the week of December 16. Event Notifications  Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank (formerly Rabobank) Arena, Theater & Convention Center. November 15, 2019 Jacqui, Golden State is under construction now. Foundation work is underway. We are finalizing the various aspects of operations. We plan to have the facility open in January. The County will pay for all of the up front capital costs. Once up and running, an annual contribution from the City towards the operational costs would be helpful. I believe this contribution from you can come directly from grant money you receive from the State. That, along with an overall agreement/understanding that we are directing all of our services, collectively, toward the goal of ensuring that the facility is working to transition people from the streets to the facility and in to services and ultimately more permanent shelter...public safety, street teams, etc. We'll have initial capacity for up to 150 beds. Once we are operating and optimizing those operations and management of the facility, if there is the need to expand bed capacity we can, 50 at a time. The site can accommodate an additional 100 beds, for a total of 250. However, that should be a decision based on the efficacy of our operations and needs subsequent to getting it up and running. Only then do we make a decision to expand. Meanwhile, you work to ensure the expansion of the 80 additional beds at The Mission and Homeless Center...getting that done. I'm told that both Carlos and Louis have capacity for even more beds at their facilities, if need be. You continue to work to ensure the success of your efforts in and around the downtown area with street teams, etc. This collectively gives us an additional 330+ shelter beds over the next year. Meanwhile, the Homeless Center continues with their plans to do an expansion, which they've been contemplating for some time, for even more space. Separately, but concurrently, we work to finalize in detail a plan to address the drug and property related crime issues with our DA and law enforcement agencies, which will result in more arrests and more beds being used in our jail. This plan will require a contribution from both of us. A decision by you to spend millions purchasing a large property for a shelter is put on hold, pending the efficacy of all of those things listed above, along with the need. It may be that we'll need something like that, but we also may find that we don't. While there are those that were in the meeting we had Tuesday that would like to see you move this direction, I understand that you have others you answer to that may have a different opinion. I'll leave working that all out to you. However, what I've listed here is a game plan for you to consider, and hopefully champion. I'll continue to wait to hear from you on this. The Very Best, Ryan J. Alsop Chief Administrative Officer Kern County (661) 868-3198 On Twitter @KernCAO December 5, 2019 Ryan, Sorry to be slow responding to your 11/15 email but we have been busy here. Please review what is below and we will then continue discussions on several homelessness related topics. Alan Tandy Thank you for your email of November 15, 2019 concerning several homelessness related issues. Members of the City Council also asked that the City work with you as we believe we have been. Your email addresses several issues; including the Community Prosecution Program with the DA, the City’s addition of 80 new beds at the Mission and BHC, and the County’s Emergency Shelter. Regarding the DA program, the City of Bakersfield is interested in the reopening of 100 jail cells for drug use related crimes of this type but we have never seen a budget. The first talk was $1.6 million a year then the talk grew to $4 million and as high as $5.0-$7.0 million. The City would like to see a budget. The City also believes this is a perfect use for AB109 funds. The City has entered into a contract with the District Attorney to pay $300,000 for two Deputy District Attorneys to improve prosecution for the types of crimes that have been disruptive to the community such as break-ins, theft, and other drug use related crimes. Regarding the 80 new Emergency Shelter beds, the City is continuing to work with the Mission and the Bakersfield Homeless Center to add 40 beds at each facility, for a total of 80 new emergency beds. Regarding the County’s 150-bed Emergency Shelter, the City publicly endorsed the County’s effort to take action on the homelessness issue with your Shelter proposal. In addition to this support, we also anticipate having a financial and support role in the following areas: 1. Police costs will clearly increase. On November 1st, our Police Department was made aware that you intend to have a Sheriff located within the facility from 3pm – 3am; however, we are awaiting your follow-up visit to them for discussion of the internal services that will be needed outside of those hours, and within the surrounding neighborhood outside of the facility. 2. The quality of life services that the City is now providing downtown will cost more when 150 homeless are added to the downtown area. These include downtown cleanups, feces and urine removal and private security to supplement the Police Department. 3. To supplement the day facilities on your site, the City offers Weil Park for day use and we can commit, with Council approval, to cleanup and the provision of restrooms. This will allow additional space for clients to go during the day. 4. The City will review and with Council action, upgrade street lights outside of the complex on the logical routes of entry and exit. 5. The City will improve M Street surface in the vicinity of the complex. We are happy to discuss any other ideas you may have about how the City can assist you. My Staff also accepted your invitation to visit the site on November 19th regarding the potential addition of 100 more beds, for a total of 250. At that visit, there was discussion about the possible future addition of beds in the unused warehouse area of the site. City staff requested additional information related to the details and cost of this addition and await receipt. Since the County is building on the High Speed Rail alignment and since you have acknowledge that the shelter is temporary we are reluctant to put in more temporary infrastructure. City outreach on the Public Safety and Vital Services measure showed an overwhelming community concern with homelessness and the problems surrounding that including crime and disruption to business and residential property. To that end we have been analyzing shelter sites and under City Council direction, we will continue to do that analysis until the City Council reaches a decision on January 22nd or thereafter. The overwhelming impact of forty community meetings in regard to measure N, the Oversight Committee meetings, sessions with GRC and those held in conjunction with Congressman McCarthy and Vice Fong as well as daily input from citizens is that Bakersfield needs to build a long term shelter. The money to do that has been budgeted and is available now. More shelter space is the only way to get the homeless off the streets. Again, we are happy to discuss these and alternative ideas. Alan Tandy December 6, 2019 Alan, Thanks. We’ll be proceeding to finish construction of our facility on Golden State to immediately address the downtown Bakersfield homeless emergency. Sincerely, Ryan J. Alsop Chief Administrative Officer Kern County (661) 868-3198 On Twitter @KernCAO B A K E R S F I E L D Development Services Department Jacquelyn R. Kitchen, Development Services Director MEMORANDUM TO: DATE: November 8, 2018 FROM: SUBJECT: Alan Tandy, City Manager Jacqui Kitchen, Development Services Director Item 13b – Source of Homeless Housing Funds Councilmember Rivera requested additional details related to available funds for a 40-person shelter facility at the Bakersfield Homeless Center Item 13b at the November 7, 2018 City Council included a presentation related to a variety of funding sources and potential projects to address homelessness. One source included approximately $1.1 million in available funds for a 40-person shelter facility at the Bakersfield Homeless Center. The sources of those funds are as follows: Fund Amount Available Funding Source Notes 1 $562,000 CDBG FY 14/15 CDBG Allocation (Unspent), plus project savings. These funds do not have an expiration date, but will accumulate to City’s entitlement maximum. 2 $325,887 NSP NSP Program has ended but generates occasional income. These funds will be receipted into CDBG and required to comply with the CDBG program rules. 3 $250,000 Sales Sale Proceeds from the Creekview Villas Condominiums. As detailed in the attached exhibits, the CDBG funds are generally the result of incremental savings from past projects and have accumulated due to a recent change in the federal accounting system. In the past, the savings were applied to the next year’s projects and carried forward. However, in 2015 HUD switched from this First-In-First-Out (FIFO) accounting practice to Grant-Based Accounting. The transition between accounting methods in the federal system (IDIS) and the City’s internal system created an accumulation of the funds noted above. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 B A K E R S F I E L D Development Services Department Page | 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 26, 2018 TO: Jacquelyn Kitchen, Development Services Director FROM: Misty Eaton, Business Manager SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FUNDS AVAILABLE TO COMMIT After some research and calculations I have come to the conclusion that Economic Development has approximately $562,000.00 uncommitted Community Development Block Grant funds. These funds are available to commit to an allowable HUD project. Background The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) has historically operated on a first-in-first-out basis (FIFO). Under FIFO, funds were disbursed against the oldest grants with funds available. This system left prior year uncommitted funds, project savings and program income available to fund current year projects. This amount built significantly over many years. In 2015 HUD made a switch to Grant Based Accounting. Under grant based accounting, funding/commitments and disbursements are made against specific user-defined grant years. This accounting practice was implemented to strengthen the linkage between an annual grant allocation and the actual expenditures of those funds, streamlining year end reconciliation between IDIS and local financial systems. Beginning in FY 2015 IDIS started to specifically tie activity funding/commitments to activity draws and to a specific grant or grants. “Pre-2015” amount available for funding aggregates the FY 2014 grant and prior year grants. Pre-2015 source will continue to fund and draw on a FIFO basis. The switch between accounting methods in IDIS and how the department’s internal account tracking was done has created a surplus of funds that haven’t been committed to projects or drawn over the past three years. Pre- 2015 Funds Breakdown The FY 2014-2015 Entitlement was 3,201,247.00 with an estimated $7,000 of program income. $3,208,247 was applied to projects per the Action Plan. 2622 Administration/Planning $ 641,649.00 2619 Fair Housing Services $ 25,000.00 VARI Home Access $ 30,000.00 2629 East CA C&G $ 853,693.00 2641 Lake St. C&G $ 651,593.00 2630 Planz Park Restroom $ 358,000.00 2664 Jefferson Park Shade $ 54,280.00 2701 MLK Gym Rehab $ 101,850.00 2628 Bakersfield Sr. Center $ 85,000.00 2620 Sec 108 Loan Payment $ 65,734.00 2621 Sec 108 Loan Payment $ 341,448.00 Total $3,208,247.00 EXHIBIT 1 City of Bakersfield ● 1715 Chester Avenue ● Bakersfield, California ● 93301 Using the FIFO system $1,280,677.09 of the 2014/2015 Action Plan projects were funded with previous year entitlement. $1,625,954.25 was funded from 2014-2015 entitlement funds, leaving $1,582,292.75 in 2014-2015 funds available to commit. FY14/15 Action Plan Total $3,208,247.00 Funded with FY14/15 Grant $1,625,954.25 Remaining FY14/15 Funds $1,582,292.75 $853,598.28 of the remaining 2014/2015 funds were applied to previous fiscal years projects. 2598 Union Brundage C&G $ 86,780.47 2616 Planz C&G $ 227,048.96 2617 Beale C&G $ 207,955.24 2618 Oleander C&G $ 133,606.65 2649 Baker St. Commercial $ 66,868.76 2515 Fire Station 1 $ 131,338.20 Total $ 853,598.28 $207,000.00 of the remaining funds was applied to recent Action Plan Amendments. 2758 CapK Solar $ 132,000.00 2715 AAFV $ 50,000.00 2793 Bakersfield SR. Gates $ 25,000.00 Total $ 207,000.00 Once the last Action Plan Amendment project; the Bakersfield Senior Center Gates is complete $7,018.00 will be drawn leaving $514,676.47 2014/2015 funds available to commit. Action Plan Total $ 3,208,247.00 Funded with 14/15 grant $(1,625,954.25) Previous FY projects $ (853,598.28) Recent Amendments $ (207,000.00) 2793 Bakersfield Sr. Gates $ (7,018.00) FY14/15 Funds Available $ 514,676.47 Beginning in FY 2015 when IDIS began to specifically tie activity funding/commitments to activity draws and to a specific grant or grants the internal tracking became an easier process. Funds available to commit as seen in the table below are from project savings and program income. 2015-2016 Available to Commit $ 21,000.00 2016-2017 Available to Commit $ 27,000.00 2017-2018 Available to Commit TBD Total $ 48,000.00 B A K E R S F I E L D Development Services Department Page | 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 14th, 2018 TO: Jacquelyn Kitchen, Development Services Director FROM: Misty Eaton, Business Manager SUBJECT: Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) FUNDS AVAILABLE TO COMMIT Background The Neighborhood Stabilization Program was established under the Federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008 due to the number of home foreclosures, number of homes financed by a subprime mortgage related loan, and number of homes in default or delinquent. The funds are treated as CDBG Funds under Title I. They were considered a “Special Allocation” of 2008 CDBG Funds. The City received $8,982,836 (effective 2009) from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The City had 18 months to legally obligate the funds and all funds were supposed to be expended within five years (2014). The City used the NSP funds as outlined in the substantial amendment to the City’s FY 08-09 Action Plan/ConPlan, and later amended. $2,095,784.37 Down Payment Assistance ($50,000 for homebuyers (up to 120% of the AMI) purchasing REOs in NSP areas. $ 40,000.00 Homebuyer Counseling $1,486,966.63 Acquisition of REO units (HACK) $ 264,000.00 Rehab of REO Unites purchased by HACK $4,303,077.00 Acquisition and Rehabilitation of a Multi-Family complex (HACK up to 120% AMI) $ 585,000.00 Acquisition and Rehabilitation of a Multi-Family complex (HACK up to 50% AMI) $ 7,021.00 Establish Land Bank $ 200,987.00 Admin $8,982,836 Over the past nine years, $325,887 has been collected as program income from proceeds of home sales in the down payment assistance program. HUD is making the CDBG transfer option available to NSP grantees an option to utilize funds. However use of the transfer feature is solely at the discretion of the grantee. Once NSP funds are transferred into a CDBG program, they will always be CDBG funds and subject to all CDBG requirements but no NSP requirements. In this case, staff is recommending a transfer of the NSP generated program income to the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to allow those funds to be used in the rehabilitation of the Bakersfield Homeless Center Shelter. Staff will take the following steps to complete this transfer: -Receipt program income on-hand into DRGR. Program income which has not been receipted into DRGR will need to receipted into the system in order to reconcile the program income with information reported in our quarterly performance reports (QPR’s). Additionally, staff will use this time to reconcile the program income receipted into DRGR to ensure that our internal tracking system is consistent with DRGR. -Request transfer form from the HUD Field Office. Staff will submit a request to our HUD Field Office detailing the information in the transfer request. HUD must approve all program income transfers from NSP to CDBG prior to their occurrence. EXHIBIT 2 City of Bakersfield ● 1715 Chester Avenue ● Bakersfield, California ● 93301 - Receipt the Program Income into Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS). Once the HUD Field Office approves the transfer, staff will proceed with receipting the program income into IDIS, consistent with the standards practice for receipting CDBG program income into the system. - Conduct Substantial Action Plan Amendment: Once the program income is receipted into IDIS, A Substantial Action Plan Amendment will be required for the corresponding CDBG Action Plans to create a project from the receipted program income’s use. Note, the corresponding Action Plan which will need to be amended depends upon the timing in which the program income is receipted into the system. City Manager’s Office 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850 NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING – NEW HOMELESS SHELTER OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT: The City of Bakersfield invites the public to provide comments and learn more about the development of a new Homeless Shelter to serve the needs of the local homeless population in Bakersfield. The public is encouraged to comment by attending a second community meeting – listed below – or by sending an email to CommunityOutreach@bakersfieldcity.us MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: This is the second of two community outreach meetings and will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at MLK Community Center, 1000 South Owens Street, Bakersfield, CA. BACKGROUND: According to the 2019 Point-in-Time count, there are more than 1,150 homeless individuals in Bakersfield. 643 are unsheltered, which is an increase of 108% from 2018. There are currently fewer than 400 emergency beds in Bakersfield. This lack of available beds has led in part to increased calls for service to public agencies and impacts to quality of life for residents. The City is working to address concerns raised by local citizens through a number of new programs, including the construction of a new “Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter” which allows residents to have partners, pets and possessions. Earlier this year, the City Council directed Staff to evaluate potential locations that would be suitable for a shelter. Therefore, Staff visited and studied existing facilities in Bakersfield and other Cities to learn more about “Best Practices” for operating and locating a shelter. After searching available properties, Staff has identified two potential locations for the shelter: Site 1 – 1900 E. Brundage Lane (Calcot Ltd.): a 7.24-acre office complex with 34,832 sq-ft of office space and 34,975 sq-ft of warehouse space; able to accommodate 150 beds for the first 3 years with potential for additional beds in the future; includes existing office space to allow service providers to be co-located on-site; includes space for a future Bakersfield Police Department substation; includes adjacent 10-acres of vacant land which can be redeveloped in the future for economic growth. Site 2 – 601 Brown Street: a 1.89-acre property with 9,500 sq-ft of office space and 22,800 sq-ft of warehouse space; able to accommodate 150 beds for the first 3 years with potential to add beds in the future; office trailers or warehouse renovation would be needed to allow service providers to be on-site; a dining tent and other portable amenities would need to be installed. The Facility would be professionally run in accordance with a Good Neighbor Policy to ensure the Facility is safe, clean and has minimal impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The Facility would host service-providers on-site to ensure that homeless residents are connected with resources to help transition to permanent housing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional information can be obtained at the community meetings or at the project website: https://bakersfieldcity.us/shelter. Dated: December 11, 2019 AVISO DE REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA – NUEVO REFUGIO PARA PERSONAS SIN HOGAR OPORTUNIDAD DE COMENTAR: La Ciudad de Bakersfield invita al público a proporcionar comentarios y aprender más sobre el desarrollo de un nuevo refugio para personas sin hogar para satisfacer las necesidades de la población local de personas sin hogar en Bakersfield. Se alienta al público a comentar y asistir a la segunda reunión comunitaria, los detalles siguen a continuación, o enviando un correo electrónico a CommunityOutreach@bakersfieldcity.us HORA DE LA REUNIÓN Y LUGAR: Esta es la segunda de dos reuniones de alcance comunitario y se llevará a cabo a las 6 p.m., el lunes 16 de Diciembre de 2019 en el MLK Community Center, 1000 South Owens Street, Bakersfield, CA. ANTECEDENTES: Según el recuento de puntos en el tiempo de 2019, hay más de 1,150 personas sin hogar en Bakersfield. 643 no tienen refugio, lo que representa un aumento de 108% desde 2018. Actualmente hay menos de 400 camas de emergencia en Bakersfield. Esta falta de camas disponibles ha provocado en parte un aumento de llamadas de servicio a las agencias públicas y a impactado la calidad de vida de los residentes. La Ciudad está trabajando para abordar las inquietudes planteadas por los ciudadanos locales a través de una serie de nuevos programas, incluida la construcción de un nuevo "Refugio para personas sin hogar de baja barrera" que permite a los residentes tener socios, mascotas y posesiones. A principios de este año, el Concejo Municipal ordenó al personal que evaluara las ubicaciones potenciales que serían adecuadas para un refugio. Por lo tanto, el personal visitó y estudió las instalaciones existentes en Bakersfield y otras ciudades para obtener más información sobre las "Mejores Prácticas" para operar y ubicar un refugio. Después de buscar propiedades disponibles, el personal ha identificado dos ubicaciones potenciales para el refugio: Sitio 1 - 1900 E. Brundage Lane (Calcot Ltd.): Un complejo de oficinas de 7.24 acres con 34,832 pies cuadrados de espacio de oficina y 34,975 pies cuadrados de espacio de almacén; capaz de acomodar 150 camas durante los primeros 3 años con potencial para camas adicionales en el futuro; incluye espacio de oficina existente para permitir que los proveedores de servicios se ubiquen en el sitio; incluye espacio para una futura subestación del Departamento de Policía de Bakersfield; incluye 10 acres adyacentes de tierra vacante que se pueden reconstruir en el futuro para el crecimiento económico. Sitio 2 - 601 Brown Street: Una propiedad de 1.89 acres con 9,500 pies cuadrados de espacio de oficina y 22,800 pies cuadrados de espacio de almacén; capaz de acomodar 150 camas durante los primeros 3 años con potencial para agregar camas en el futuro; se necesitarían tráilas de oficina o renovación de bodegas para permitir que los proveedores de servicios estén en el sitio; se necesitaría instalar una carpa de comedor y otras comodidades portátiles. La Instalación se administraría profesionalmente de acuerdo con una Política de Buen Vecino para garantizar que la Instalación sea segura, limpia y tenga un impacto mínimo en los vecindarios circundantes. La instalación alojaría a proveedores de servicios en el sitio para garantizar que los residentes sin hogar estén conectados con recursos para ayudar con la transición a una vivienda permanente. INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL: Se puede obtener información adicional en las reuniones de la comunidad o en el sitio web del proyecto: https://bakersfieldcity.us/shelter. Fecha: 11 de Diciembre de 2019 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Department of Recreation and Parks Date: December 11, 2019 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: 2019 November Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION November Summary Highlights: November in the Recreation and Parks Department included the largest youth softball tournament in the City of Bakersfield to date. This 51 team tournament used all available fields in the city, and was held during the same weekend as the Bakersfield Marathon! These types of activities bring people from all parts of California to our wonderful city. On another note, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center closed earlier than normal this year for extended maintenance. This year-round facility is getting a facelift with new counters, floors, filters and deep cleaning. Several walks and runs were held in November every weekend in popular parks and along the Kern River Parkway with city staff involved in set ups and cleanups before, during and after these numerous events. Most of the events are sponsored by nonprofits whose proceeds benefit the community. The department also stepped up maintenance with mass trimming projects throughout the city’s streetscapes, power washed playgrounds and cleared overgrowth in the San Miguel Grove area. The Rapid Response Team cleared trash from camps, repaired vandalism in park restrooms and installed gates and ballards where needed. Check out the Recreation and Parks Department new Winter/Spring brochure online, or pick up a copy at a nearby city facility. Upcoming events in December include Santa’s Workshop and Kwaanza at MLK Center and of course the popular Polar Bear Plunge on January 1st, 2020. Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 2 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. CIP/CDBG Project Updates: • Stiern Park Safety Surfacing and ADA Improvements (CDBG) – Demo and removal of existing concrete areas has begun by Cen Cal Construction. Demo and removal of existing south parking lot exit has occurred; work continues. • Lowell Park Picnic Rehab and ADA Improvements (CDBG) - Demo of existing concrete areas has begun. City’s RRT staff relocated drinking fountain water supply/drain lines, completed irrigation modifications, and relocated existing driveway bollard posts. New concrete ADA areas including new truncated domes have been installed. • McMurtrey Aquatic Center Pool Filter Renovation Project – Equipment submittals have been reviewed and approved; equipment expected to be shipped on 12/11/19. Wall Repairs: In Progress: 1. Panama Lane & Monitor St (N/W Corner) 2. White Lane & W/O Rose Garden St. (South Wall) 3. 9700 Block of Norris Rd W/O Calloway Dr. (Guard Shack) 4. New Stine Rd & Ming Ave (North Side) 5. 2800 Block of Wilson Rd, near Elaine 6. Corner Jewetta Ave & Donerail Dr. 7. 7900 Block of Ming Ave (Northwall West) of Calle Salida 8. 12600 Block of Chambers Blvd & W/O Edingal Ct (South Wall Caps) 9. Ashe Rd & Club View Dr (Eastern Pre-Cast Wall) 10. (S/W Corner) Entrada Del Aqua Way & Pensigner Rd 11. 5600 Block of Wilson Rd & Westholme Blvd 12. 18th St & Q St S/E Corner (Planter) 13. Spring Creek Loop & Stone Ridge Way 14. San Lauren (blocks are down) Completed: 1. Rabobank Arena Fountain (Seat Wall Caps) 2. 10800 Paladino Dr. (South Wall) 3. W/S Riverlakes Dr. & S/O Northshore Dr. 4. Riverlakes Dr & Southshore Dr (N/E Corner) 5. 5200 Block of Taft Hwy (North Wall) 6. Harris Rd & Spring Creek Loop (N/E Corner) 7. Amberton Park (Raised Planters) 8. Ming Ave & Grandlakes Dr. (N/E Corner-Seven Oaks Sign) 9. Hughes Ln & Blue Mountain Wy. (S/E Corner), Pacheco Rd. @ China Peak Wy. (N/E Corner & Mt. Susan Wy. (N/E Corner) (Brookhaven Signs) Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 3 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Reservations: • 84 park reservations and an estimated 13,630 guests in attendance for the month of November. PARKS UPDATES Area 2 • Large softball tournament held at Mesa Marin, Patriots, Beach and Wayside on November 16th & 17th. Area 6 • Delivered mobile bleacher to Cal State Bakersfield on 11/15/19 for the Bakersfield City Marathon. • Assisted with repairs of the Marque at Mechanics Arena. • Assisted with mass trimming projects. • Trimmed Brimhall Road during the month of November. • Removed weeds/brush at San Miguel Grove. • Truxtun Avenue center divider artificial turf debris removed. • Pumped water from tunnel under Manor Street at San Miguel Grove. Joshua Park • Removed litter, weeds and trimmed trees. Lowell Park • Pressure washed playground equipment and restrooms. MLK • Completed weed clean-up at the Community Garden. • Pressure washed playground equipment and restrooms. Sister Cities • Prepared for Sister City Festival by pressure washing, trimming and planting shrub. Trimming: • Trees Trimmed: 48 Clearance: 27 Removals: 0 Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 4 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. RECREATION Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of November totaled 41,090 as compared to last year’s total of 47,582. Aquatics/Attendance: 544 544 compared to 1,273 in 2018. Attendance was lower than prior years due to the extended maintenance closure. McMurtrey operated only one week in November for programming due to major renovation projects. McMurtrey Aquatic Center: • Bakersfield Christian High School utilized the competition pool for their water polo season. • Renovations at the center began on November 11th . The constant year-round use of the McMurtrey Aquatic Center for the past fifteen years is showing its wear on mechanics, locker rooms and outside areas. Contractors completed warranty work on the locker room floors, replaced counter tops, and began the process of retrofitting sand filters in the pump room. The next phase of the extended shut down will include: draining and cleaning of both pools, pool tile repairs, annual deep cleaning of locker rooms and office, and waxing of slides. • 100 Mile Club - 400 active members that swam 13,365 miles through the month of November. The club has swum a combined total of 196,776 miles. Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 5 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Aquatic Grant Activities • First 5 Kern Grant Make A Splash – Program was selected for 2020-2025 First 5 Kern grant funding and due to its ongoing success, funding will be increased by 28.6%! This will allow the important work of providing discounted swim lessons, parent water safety workshops, and free guardian CPR and First Aid courses to continue. 14 participants passed a free Parent CPR/AED and First Aid class. • USA Swimming Make A Splash - Staff successfully served 70 deserving youth with a discounted swim lesson. Staff submitted the 2020 USA Swimming Make a Splash grant application to continue providing 70 income eligible youth the opportunity to participate in $5 swim lessons. • Donations: $94.75 Athletics/Attendance: 22,115 • Total monthly attendance was 22,115 compared to 20,026 last October which is a 10% increase. This increase is attributed to the largest youth softball tournament of the year. Athletic Programming Adult Softball • The fall league season concluded on November 18. Trophies and commemorative t-shirts were awarded to teams finishing first in their divisions; second places received trophies, donated by Kern Trophies. 19,350 21,825 24,697 25,822 26,346 20,026 22,115 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 Athletic & Adaptive Program Attendance November 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 6 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Softball Tournaments • The Kern High School District held a kickball tournament for its employees at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex. The kickball tournament was a first for the facility and the KHSD. • An NSA youth softball tournament with 51teams was held on November 16 and 17 at Beach Park, Patriots Park, Wayside Park and the Mesa Marin Sports Complex, during the Bakersfield Marathon. League of Dreams – Autism on the Run • This event was held on November 2 at Yokuts Park. The total estimated attendance for the event was 500, in partnership with the League of Dreams. Adult Adaptive Co-Rec Softball League • The fall season ended on November 14. All participants were rewarded with t-shirts and medals to commemorate another great season with us. • Donations: 8,820.00 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 3,215 • Attendance was up by 3% from last November. • Donations: $1,863.90 Saunders Recreational Facility/Attendance: 1,276 • Hockey Program: 25 teams/ Total Attendance: 700 • Soccer Program: 8 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 576 Silver Creek Community Center/Attendance: 310 • Two rentals for the month of November. 3,232 3,206 3,215 3,190 3,195 3,200 3,205 3,210 3,215 3,220 3,225 3,230 3,235 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CenterNovember Attendance 2017 2018 2019 Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 7 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Special Event Reservations/Attendance: 13,630 November 2: Kaiser Permanente Sports Village, GEYF Football – 1600 Guest November 9: Yokuts Park, Valley Achievement Center Walk/Run – 300 Guests November 9: TPRW, CASA of Kern County Super Hero Run – 500 Guests November 16: TPRW, Arthritis Foundation - Central Walk to Cure Arthritis – 300 Guests November 28: TPRW, California Classic Events Turkey Run - 300 Guests Upcoming/Ongoing Events: • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center will be hosting Santa’s Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 20th from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. A variety of rooms decorated as Winter Wonderland will be on display with Santa handing out gifts to participants. • The Kwanzaa program will be held Friday, December 27th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Activities to include African Art, performances by the Oblinyanko Drum & Dance Ensemble, African folktales and vendors with cultural merchandise. • Polar Bear Plunge – January 1, 2020 at McMurtrey Aquatic Center 11:00 am. Ages 7 and up, $5 to plunge. • For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks Department, please visit the website at www.bakersfieldparks.us. Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 8 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Public Safety & Vital Services • Rapid Response Project Data for the month of November: Location Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc Cost Weight Approx. lbs Comments Beach, Wilson, W/S Tree Branch & Mulch Turf Removal 11/1/2019 1515 0 0 Lowell Park Encampment Clean-Up 11/5/2019 4 4 $0.00140 Harris Rd/Mountain Vista Replace existing irrigation clock 11/5-6/1911.36.3$5,985.53 0 34th St O St Encampment Clean-Up 11/6/2019 6 6 $0.008060 Ming Ave/El Portal 2" Main Line Repair 11/6-7/2019 19.313$132.06 0 California Ave Tree Planting 11/9/2019 40.344$0.00 0 1600 Truxtun Ave Tree Planting 11/9/2019 7.3 5 $184.04 0 Jastro Park Restroom Security Gates 11/8-13 /2019 2211.3$532.62 0 Jastro Park Restroom Security Gates 11/14-19/2019 1919$0.00 0 California Ave Tree Planting Project 11/13-15/2019 3744.3$348.56 0 California Ave Tree Planting Project 11/16/2019 1827$32.75 0 California Ave Tree Planting Project 11/19/2019 6 6 $0.00 0 White Ln/Railroad Tracks Encampment Clean-Up 11/20/2019 7.37.3$0.00 0 Linnell-Brahma Park Tumbleweed Clean-Up 11/20-21/2019 15.316.3 0 0 Jastro Park Restroom Security Gates 11/21/2019 10.310.3$0.00 0 Lowell Park Irrigation Service Request 11/21/2019 3 1.3$45.89 0 Centenniel Park Vandalism Restroom Security Gates 11/22/2019 3 3 $13.04 0 Jefferson Park Vandalism Pool Pump Building 11/22/2019 11 8 $143.45 0 San Miguel Grove Tunnel Clean-Up/Wash Out Holes 11/22-23/2019 1116.3 0 0 California AveBubbler Installation 11/23-27/2019 1410.3$88.42 0 White Ln/Railroad Tracks Encampment Clean-Up 11/26/2019 25.325.3$214.209520 California AveBubbler Irrigation Installation 11/30/2019 12 6 0 0 Jastro Park Vandalism/Storage Doors 11/30/2019 4.3 3 $169.44 0 Total 321.73087,890.00$ 17,720.00 Rapid Response Team November 2019 Project Data Report Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 9 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. North East of White Ln. on the Railroad Tracks Before Pictures – Encampment Cleanup North East of White Ln. on the Railroad Tracks After Pictures – Encampment Cleanup Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 10 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Lowell Park Illegal Encampment Cleanup Before Pictures Lowell Park Illegal Encampment Cleanup After Pictures Department of Recreation and Parks November 2019 Monthly Report Page 11 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. California Avenue Medians/Tree Planting Project between South H St. and A St. Page 1 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Week of December 16_2019_Work Schedule Week of December 16, 2019 – December 20, 2019 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Maintenance Grind & Pave on S. Half Moon between Ashe and Olympia Maintenance Grind & Pave on N. Half Moon between Ashe and Olympia Reconstructing various streets in area west of Akers north of White Lane Blade Seal on California Ave between Union and Williams Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned sewer and storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the City Asphalt work on various GET Bus Stop throughout the City of Bakersfield Concrete work in the Oleander HUD area Concrete work in the Wilson Rd HUD area Concrete work in the East Belle Terrace area HUD area Concrete work in Belle Terrace between Chester and P St Leaf pick-up throughout the City starting October 15th going through January 2020. NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of street sweepers are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month only when possible. Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, December 16, 2019 City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Between Panama Lane & Woodmere Dr. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. -- Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Oswell to Sterling – Red Bank to Frwy 58 Stockdale to Bell Terrace – New Stine to S. Montclair Isla Verde north of W. Columbus Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct. Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. – Oswell St. & Leeta St. City areas between Workman St. & Sterling Rd. – 58 Hwy. & Baja Dr. Between Morning Dr. & Park Dr. – College Ave. & Willis Ave. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. – White Ln. & Panama Ln. Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – White Ln. & Pacheco Rd. Isla Verde north of W. Columbus Thursday, December 19, 2019 City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd. Between El Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr. Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr. Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr. Lake Ming & Alfred Harrold area along with Bedford Greens area Friday, December 20, 2019 Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd. Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. Between Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. & White Ln. – Old River Rd., east to the PG&E easement. Between White Ln. & Asperata Dr. – Gosford Rd,, west to the PG&E easement. Between White Ln. & Cederwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) 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