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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH 17, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as well as the County Health
Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the upcoming City Council meeting will have
limited public access. Councilmembers may elect to attend remotely and the public may view a live video stream of the
meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or through the local government channel (Kern County
Television). Detailed Public Participation Instructions are included in the Agenda package, and include opportunities to
submit comments via Email, Voicemail or through in-person appearance (social distancing procedures will be in place).
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WORKSHOPS
• Item 3a. Golden Empire Transit (All Wards) At the request of Council, Golden Empire Transit will provide an update
on their operations in the City of Bakersfield.
• Item 3b. Economic Development Strategic Plan (All Wards) The Natelson Dale Group — an economic and financial
consulting firm —will share an update on the City's Economic Development Strategy and invite a conversation about
the City's target industries and vision for the future.
CLOSED SESSION
Items 4a. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing and Potential Litigation (All Wards)
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WORKSHOPS
• Item 6a. Clean Cities Initiative (All Wards) Staff will give an update on the initiative which was launched at the end
of January to improve the look of the City and quality of life for residents through reducing the amount of litter,
debris and illegal dumping throughout the City.
• Item 6b. Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District (All Wards) At the request of Council, the Kern Mosquito and
Vector Control District will provide an update on their operations in the City of Bakersfield.
APPOINTMENTS
• Item 7a -b. Various Appointments
o Three appointments (at -large) to the Historic Preservation Commission
o Three alternate appointments (Wards 2, 4 & 6) to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
CONSENT CALENDAR - ORDINANCES
Item 8c. 72 Unit Affordable Housing Development (Ward 7) The proposed ordinance changes a zone district from
PUD (Planned Unit Development) to a revised PUD zone to facilitate development of a 72 -unit apartment complex
on approximately 3.48 acres, generally located at 7246 Stine Road. As proposed, the complex will consist of 4 two-
story buildings, 1 single -story building, and a single -story community building with offices, lounge, computer room,
and laundry services. The apartment buildings will consist of 18 one -bedroom units, 36 two-bedroom units, and 18
three-bedroom units for an overall total of 72 units.
CONSENT CALENDAR - RESOLUTIONS
• Item 8e. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (All Wards) The U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
established the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) program to assist households that are unable
to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City received a total of $11,421,298 under the federal
program, which allows for 100% reimbursement for rent and utility costs (including arrears) for those households
impacted by COVID. On March 3rd, the City Council approved an agreement with the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern (HACK) to begin administering the Federal ERAP for the City. The soft opening of the program began
on March 8th with an official start date of March 15th. The program is known locally as the Rental and Utility
Assistance Program (RUAP). The Council follow-up action for the March 1711 hearing is to approve a Resolution with
the State of California to finalize participation in the ERAP.
• Item 8f. Council Policy and Procedure Manual (All Wards) The City Attorney has proposed various updates to the
City Council's Policy and Procedure Manual.
CONSENT CALENDAR - AGREEMENTS
• Item 8k. Legislative Advocacy Services (All Wards) The City anticipates continuing to play a more active legislative
advocacy role as the 9th largest city in the State. The City Council acknowledged this opportunity by including
Legislative Advocacy as an Action Item within the City Council Goals. Based on their proposal and performance during
the interview process, staff recommends an annual contract in the amount of $96,000 for three years with the
professional legislative advocacy firm ReNNe Public Policy Group (RPPG). RPPG's seasoned team of advocates,
municipal policy experts, lawyers and former senior local government officials represent decades of experience and
relationships in Sacramento.
• Item 8m. Lease Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Ward 2) Greyhound Lines Inc., currently provides passenger
bus service and parcel shipping services out of its station located at 18th and G Streets in downtown. Due to an
evolving business climate, Greyhound staff determined they no longer have a need for a facility of that size. City staff
determined the relocation of Greyhound bus services to the existing City -owned Amtrak Station site achieves various
major objectives of the City Council. The proposed lease has an initial term of 10 years with two 5 -year extension
options. Rent shall be paid at the initial rate of $2,000 per month for the first year, increasing to $3,000 on the first
anniversary, and then an annual CPI adjustment each year thereafter.
• Item 8p. California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CaIVIP) Program (All Wards) On September 3, 2020, the
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) awarded the City a multi-year $1,500,000 CaIVIP grant. The
program is intended to reduce violence citywide while also minimizing incarceration and promoting opportunity for
young people at highest risk of violence while strengthening community -police relations, particularly with residents
who are at disproportionately high risk of involvement in violence. Staff proposes Agreements with community-
based organizations (CBO) to provide focused -deterrence strategy to reduce group -related violence and provide
supports and services in implementing CaIVIP objectives: (1) Compassion Christian Center (not to exceed $287,500);
(2) Stay Focused Ministries (not to exceed $287,500); (3) Wendale Davis Foundation (not to exceed $287,500).
CONSENT CALENDAR — MISCELLANEOUS
• Item 8aa. Stockdale Hwy and Enos Lane/SR-43 Roundabout Project (Ward 4) On November 28, 2018, the City
Council awarded the Stockdale Hwy and Enos Lane/SR-43 Roundabout construction project to Griffith Company, Inc.
The construction phase of this project is complete with minor punch list items remaining. Initially $2,921,490 in
Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds and local Transportation Development
funds were allocated towards the construction phase of this project. City staff was successful in securing an
additional $1,592,482 in Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Urban Attributable funds for this project.
• Item 8ab. CalPERS and Other Post Employment Benefit Status Updates (All Wards) During the Fiscal Year 2020-21
mid -year budget update presentation, Vice Mayor Weir and Councilmember Freeman requested additional
information regarding the City's CalPERS cost projections and the City's other post -employment benefit program
funding status. In an effort to provide a detailed, comprehensive review of this information, staff is recommending
these topics be referred to the Personnel Committee for the initial briefing. After review by the Committee, relevant
information can be reported back to the full City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget process in May.
CONSENT CALENDAR — PUBLIC SAFETY/VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Item 8af. Biohazard Waste Cleanup in Downtown and Old Town Kern (Ward 2) On September 25, 2019 the City of
Bakersfield and Asela Environmental, Inc. entered into Agreement No. 19-183, in the amount of $90,740 to provide
biohazard waste clean-up in the downtown and Old Town Kern areas of Bakersfield. The program is praised by
residents and downtown businesses alike for its effectiveness at keeping streets and sidewalks clean. The proposed
amendment would expand the current service area based on calls for service. The additional $43,712.50 cost of this
three-month amendment was anticipated in the mid -year budget adjustments recently recommended for approval
by the PSVS Oversight Committee. If successful, the expanded program may be included as a component of the
contract renewal process for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
CONSENT CALENDAR — HEARINGS
Item 9b. Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) Funding (All Wards) In response to COVID-
19, the US Congress has authorized the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide
supplemental Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) funding to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The funds must assist communities which are highly impacted in the following
areas: communities with a high proportion of individuals and businesses with high job loss, and communities with
households most at risk of transmission and risk of eviction. HUD has informed the City that it is providing $2,532,071
in CDBG-CV supplemental allocations. Staff recommends the following HUD CARES funds allocations based on urgent
need as well as needs analyses conducted through the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan:
o CDBG-CV Administration - $47,071
o Small Business Forgivable Loans - additional $590,000 ($2,090,000 in CDBG - CV 1)
o Microenterprise Expansion/Response Grant — additional $500,000 ($70,000 in CV 1)
o Small Business Technical Assistance - additional $50,000 ($87,347 in CV 1)
o Bakersfield Senior Center Covid-19 Impacted Operations — additional $60,000 ($25,000 in CV 1)
o CAPK Food Bank Storage Expansion — $1,200,000
o Mission at Kern County Homeless Intervention Services Center Cooling Units - $25,000
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 12a. Solid Waste Division Recycling Program (All Wards) At the February 17th City Council meeting, staff discussed
revenue loss from the blue -cart recycling program and options to mitigate recycling costs. The Council authorized staff
to negotiate a purchase price with Bakersfield ARC, Inc. (BARC) for their property and operational materials recovery
facility (MRF) equipment. Staff operated BARC's MRF for six months through a pilot program and the results showed it
would reduce recycling costs. BARC now wants to sell its 6.93 -acre property that contains an existing MRF, a 2,800 square
foot office building and truck scales. Based on the premise the City purchases the site and operates it for a 10 -year period,
staff estimates the refuse system ratepayers will save over $1,000,000 in operating costs and own an asset valued over
$3,000,000 as compared to keep the current blue cart sorting arrangements status quo. Upon conclusion of negotiations,
City staff and BARC have agreed upon a sale price of $3,000,000 for the City to purchase BARC's property. The purchase
and sale agreement includes a lease condition to allow City staff to restart the MRF pilot program while the property is
transferring from BARC to the City. Staff recommends Council approve a purchase and sale agreement, two labor services
agreements, and an interfund loan to accomplish the project.
Approved: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager - cc: Department Heads
Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Administrative Analyst III City Manager's File
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