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Home My WebLink About06/15/22 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS 0�» �. ��,��0��0 �� U�� UU N��U�� ^��0�i��ww °~~^~� ~^~~' ~-~^=°- "~~~~~^~~^^� ^~^~� ^ ^^~~° THE SOUND OF�MI�,Upq#m�m CLOSED SESSION Items 4, One Item (AUUWards) CONSENT CALENDAR-AGREEMENTS Item 7c (Wards 2 avid 3) The Transfornnative Climate Communities (TC[) Program, a grant program administered by the California Strategic Growth Council (SG[), "...funds the development and implementation of neigh bo rhood-I eve I transformative climate community plans that include multiple, coordinated greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged oonnnnunities." |n the 2nd round ofTC[funding, the City was awarded o T[[ Planning Grant to help accomplish some of the planning and community outreach needed to complete an application for T[C Implementation funding. The [ity's focus area is downtown and portions of surrounding historic neighborhoods of Old Town Kern, Oleander, Sunset, and Lokevievv/IVILK. The City's goals for TCC funding are to continue Bakersfield revitalization efforts in its downtown and historic neighborhoods for their transformation into livable, sustainable, and thriving communities. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution to authorize submitting aTCC Implementation application and execute necessary agreements. Item 7d. 7821 Wible Road (Ward '7)As part of the Wible Road Widening project the City acquired the real property located at 7821 VVib|e Road which is approximately 2 acres in size. Construction of the widening project is now 100%complete and the City wishes to sell the portion of the property which was not needed for construction. Upon adoption of the resolution, staff will develop a competitive bid process to identify an affordable housing developer to develop the subject site. Staff recommends the resolution declaring the land exempt surplus to a||ovv staff to begin the process. Item 7k, Agrivoltaics (AIIII Wards) Agrivoltaics is the use of land for both agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy generation.This system looks at agriculture and solar energy production as compliments to the other instead of as competitors. By allowing working lands to stay working, agrivoltaic systems could help farms diversify income and develop energy resilience. Agrivoltaics is a new technologythat is undergoing continued research and development work to identify multiple opportunities and benefits, including the development of larger scale demonstration projects. In November ofZ0Z1, the Economic and Community Development Department (ECO) entered into an agreement with the Center for Strategic Policy Innovation to assist the City in developing relationships to further the development of this technology in the City and in conjunction with university research opportunities at [SU Bakersfield. Through the relationship with the Center, the City was introduced to the Arizona State University Laboratory for Energy and Power Solutions (LEAPS) vvho has advanced work in the technology development and modernization in rnicroQrid and agrivo|taics projects. This is the first of several relationships the City anticipates to engage in furthering the development of technology and innovation park and other strategies related to the Economic Development Strategic Plan Item 7ag. Centennial Corridor Protect, Eastbound State Route (SR) 58 to Northbound SR 99 Project (Ward 2) The Centennial Corridor Project will connect SR 58 east of SR 99 to the Westside Parkway west of SR 99.The project will provide both a regional and local freeway that significantly improves local circulation and facilitates regional traffic movement. The Centennial Corridor Project will be the largest project in the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) and will tie together many of the previously constructed TRIP projects to create a central, east-west, access- controlled transportation corridor through the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area. Parsons Transportation Group completed the design of the Centennial Corridor Project which is currently under construction. This amendment includes the environmental revalidation and design of the new connector from eastbound SR 58 to northbound SR 99 to a 60%level. Staff are recommending appropriation of$1,500,000 from the Local Transportation Development Fund (TDF) balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program Budget within the local TDF fund for the design of the project Item 7aq. Implementation Grant for Organics Waste Collection (Alll Wards)On May 6, 2022, staff was notified the City of Bakersfield was awarded the Cal Recycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant. The grant provides local agencies with one-time assistance for implementation of SB 1383 regulation requirements. SB 1383,the state's new organic waste regulations,went into effect January 1, 2022, and requires the City to reduce the amount of organic material dumped into landfills by 75%and increase edible food recovery by 20% by 2025.Among other things,the City must provide organic collection service for all residences and businesses, establish edible food recovery programs for food generators;conduct education and outreach; and monitor compliance and conduct enforcement.This requires an investment in additional equipment and staff starting in Fiscal Year 2022-23. Item 7as. Acceptance of Audit Reports for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year (All Wards) The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee met on May 23, 2022 and reviewed the audit reports with City staff and the independent outside audit firm of Brown Armstrong. As a result of that meeting the Budget and Finance Committee recommended the various reports be accepted by the City Council. HEARINGS 9a. Domestic Water Rates (Wards 2-7) Staff is proposing to increase quantity rates, readiness to serve charge and the private fire protection service charge by 5%. The specific dollar increase to each user is variable depending on the size of water meter installed at a specific property and actual water usage. This rate increase would represent an average monthly water bill increase from $28.87 to $30.37 based on average water use of 15 CCF per month. If approved, the City's water rates will continue to be the lowest in the metropolitan area. Based on several factors which attribute to increased costs, including electricity, removal of the groundwater contaminant 123-TCP, system repair and maintenance,and additional capital improvement projects, it has been determined thatthis rate increase for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is necessary to help meet these costs. Staff recommends City Council take all additional public testimony, close the public hearing and take action to adopt the proposed rate increase. DEFERRED BUSINESS 11a. Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Budget (AllWards) The City released its Proposed Budget for FY 2022-23 on May 4, 2022. On May 9th and June 6th, staff presented department and division proposed budgets to the City Council. A noticed public hearing for the FY 2022-23 budget was held on June 1, 2022. The FY 2022-23 budget totals $735,303,000. The budget is comprised of the operating budget, including transfers, totaling$642,174,000 and the capital improvement budget totaling$93,129,000.The proposed budget reflects the funding of the City's operating cost, including $113,581,000 in Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) Measure appropriations and the funding of various capital improvements, including street and road resurfacing, park and recreation facilities, and improvements to other City-owned facilities for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The proposed budget makes significant, sustained investment in action items associated with all City Council Goals. Select highlights of the proposed budget include: • Proposed addition of 1 new sworn Police Captain in the Field Services Division • Proposed addition of 11 new civilian police positions • Continuation of private security services in strategic partnership with the Bakersfield Police Department • Continued support of the Class II ISO-rated Bakersfield Fire Department through facility enhancement projects and specialized equipment acquisitions totaling $1,345,000 across all funds • Continued operational PSVS Measure funding of $3.1 million for the 150-person capacity Brundage Lane Navigation Center; with an additional $1.8 million FY 23 PSVS Measure funding for costs associated with a 169-bed expansion expected to open in the Fall or Winter of 2022 • Over $8 million allocated across multiple funding sources to Recreation and Parks improvement projects and facility enhancements in all wards of the City • Addition of 1 new Park Technician position to assist the Park Construction and Facilities Planner given the significant increase in park capital projects • Addition of 5 positions within the Code Enforcement Division to create a targeted Special Projects subsection within the division to focus on chronic nuisance properties • Continued funding of$1.7 million for implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan • Continued funding of$1 million for business assistance tools • Increased investment in Economic Opportunity Areas • Operating and capital funding for local streets and right-of-way improvements across all funding sources totaling nearly$60 million (excludes proposed landscaping, dedicated multi-use path and non-right-of-way infrastructure projects • Additional $2,050,000 in utility surcharge funds to continue with the construction of the Friant-Kern Canal Multi-Use Path & Hageman Road Multi-Use Path • Continued PSVS Measure funding for the Clean City Teams and Pop-Up Drop Off Events as part of the Clean City Initiative • Continued PSVS Measure funding for the downtown ambassador litter removal teams and waste removal program • Continued PSVS Measure funding for the downtown private security and waste cleanup teams • $3.75 million of PSVS Measure funds for construction of downtown corridor and streetscape enhancement projects along Chester Avenue from Brundage Lane to Truxtun Avenue and design of improvements for H Street, from Brundage Lane to Truxtun Avenue As proposed, the budget includes the addition of 42 full time positions throughout the operations, including the addition of 1 sworn Police Captain position in direct response to the City Council priorities of enhancing public safety services. Additional positions included in the budget provide for the creation of a targeted Special Projects subsection within the Code Enforcement Division to focus on chronic nuisance properties.The budget also includes 3 positions within the City Manager's Office to support and expand the efforts of the California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CalVIP) program. Out of the 42 new positions included within this budget, 25 are funded by Public Safety and Vital Services Measure and 7 are proposed to be funded by historical general fund resources. The remaining positions are funded by enterprise or special funding sources. NEW BUSINESS 12a. First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.29 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Shopping Carts-Containment(AllWards)At the May 24, 2022 Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee meeting,the City Attorney's Office presented a PowerPoint presentation, at the request of the Vice Mayor, that outlined the history of Council/Staff discussions surrounding abandoned shopping carts and possible solutions. A draft containment ordinance was also presented, reviewed, and discussed. Ultimately,the Committee voted unanimously to send the draft containment ordinance to the June 15, 2022 City Council meeting for first reading and requested that the City Attorney make a similar presentation at said time. The Committee also requested the City Manager develop a subsidy program for businesses and explore a contract for a one-time City-wide cart retrieval cleanup before the ordinance goes into effect. Staff recommends Council move forward with First Reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 9.29 to the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Shopping Cart Containment. Prepared by:Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager cc: Department Heads City Manager's File City Clerk's File News Media File