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Home My WebLink About10/20/21 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS (00 ��U�M�� HIGHLIGHTS ��"�"°�� COUNCIL ��UK�� 0�v �. ��^��0��0 �� ~~~~" ~�~°~~"" ==, =~°=~^^ ~~~=~°"�~~"� "="~~"~ " ""�=° ��^��0�i��0_��w� THE SOUND OF,�,-2MI�Wpq#m�m REPORTS Item 3o' (AUUWards)Staff will provide a brief update on the various TRIP projects. CONSENT CALENDAR—RESOLUTIONS Item 01 Labor Agreement(AIIII Wards)Recent labor negotiation sessions between the City and the Bakersfield Firefighters Labor Organization (BFLO) and Bakersfield Police Officers Association (BPOA) were concluded and have resulted in updated terms to the existing Memorandums of Understanding(MOU's).The updated terms include: Bakersfield Fire Department: * 3.SY6wage increase all covered unit classifications; * Restructuring of the paramedic program to compensate those holding certification and those members performing active duties; * Increased compensation for bilingual duties; Bakersfield Police Department: * Extension of the existing term expiration from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2025; * Consumer Price Index (CP|) salary increases, of2Y6to4Y6, each July of the agreement; * One-time recognition bonus of$S,UUO; * Introduction of a Longevity Bonus and a Performance Retention Bonus, ranging from $3,000 to$20,000; Items listed above support key goals of the Bakersfield Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure and City Council Goals. Specifically,they focus on talent acquisition and retention. |n recent years, citywide turnover has increased, and overall employee tenure is rapidly decreasing on average. This is more prevalent inthe sworn ranks where retirement statistics are out pacing hiring progress. Staffing efforts are compounded by the addition of nearly I00 new positions added over the last three budget cycles to support key community priorities. Market competition for talent isatan all- time hi8handenhancementstocompensationpro8ramscanprovidethemnstsignificantandimmediateimpact. This concludes negotiations with two of the three labor groups at this time. Negotiation sessions continue with SE|U representatives. CONSENT CALENDAR—AGREEMENTS Item 8o' General Plan and Housing Element Update(AUU Wards)Cities are required by the State nf California todevelop both a General Plan and a Housing Element. General Plans serve to direct growth over the next 20 to 30 years. Housing Elements serve to assess the City's current and future housing needs. The Development Services Department completed a request for proposal (RFP) process for both the preparation of a comprehensive General Plan update, zone mapping, associated programmatic environmental impact report' and a General Plan Housing Element update. After careful consideration, staff recommends an agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare both a General Plan Update ($2'766'189) and a Housing Element Update ($Z98'S41) along with the associated environmental document. NEW BUSINESS Item 13a. Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) Design (Ward 1) Since October 2020, the BLNC has provided 750 individuals with wrap-around health, mental health, and housing services. 85 individuals have been placed into permanent housing. 14 individuals have been reunified with their families. While the BLNC has quickly become a critical asset in addressing homelessness, there is significant remaining need in our community. Despite the City and County funding the creation of 400 new shelter beds during 2020, doubling the number of available shelter beds in the greater Bakersfield area,there is still a demand for additional beds. The 2020 Point in Time Count identified that there are 842 unsheltered individuals in our community. This Spring,the BLNC reached full capacity as allowed under COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, and quickly reached the full 150-bed capacity this Summer when COVID-19 guidelines were relaxed. Client numbers fluctuate as individuals enter and exit, but the BLNC is regularly at full capacity and turns away an average of 64 individuals a week due to capacity. There are currently 45 individuals on wait lists for the BLNC. Based on this analysis,staff recommends further researching additional tenant improvements at the BLNC to improve homeless services by: • Expansion of guest capacity by up to 150 guests; • Expansion of service provider wing to accommodate additional case workers; • Establishment of a new recuperative care dorm in collaboration with local hospitals so they have a place to discharge unsheltered individuals who are still in need of care; • Expansion of pet capacity from 15 to 50 pets; Staff requests two action items to research and plan for the expansion of selected portions of the BLNC. First, staff is recommending Council approve a resolution to waive normal bidding requirements and to authorize RYMAC to provide related services to complete this project. The second item is an agreement with RYMAC for the conceptual design, exploratory demolition, and cost estimating of the most beneficial remodel of selective portions of the BLNC. The not- to-exceed amount for this agreement is $58,274.The BLNC project is budgeted with PSVS—Measure N funds. Approved: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager Y cc: Department Heads Prepared: Anthony Valdez,Assistant to the City Manager City Manager's File City Clerk's File News Media File