HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/22 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
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REPORTS
Item 3b. Citywide High-Speed Internet (A�1 aiirds). City Council will receive a workshop on SiFi
Networks and their proposal to implement a no cost, citywide high speed broadband infrastructure
within the City of Bakersfield's public right of way.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - RESOLUTIONS
Item 7e. Code Enforcement's Report on Securing, Abating, and Demolishing Properties (AI�I aiirds) A list
of subject properties were in violation of Chapters 8.27 and 15.24 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
The property owners were notified and failed to comply with notices to abate such public nuisance.
After a hearing duly noticed and held before the Building Director, the Director issued orders requiring
the property owner to abate the public nuisance. Owners of the listed properties failed to commence
the required work as ordered by the Building Director and were abated under the direction of the
Code Enforcement Manager. The costs incurred by the City can be assessed against the property
owner as provided for in Chapter 8.80 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. Property owners had been
given notice of their right to appear at the hearing on this matter before the City Manager designee
and to object to the correctness of the costs incurred by the City to remove the public nuisance. The
City Manager designee has approved the assessments associated with the properties. The Council will
need to confirm the approval of the City Manager designee of the costs incurred by the City for work
performed to remove the public nuisance and order that such costs be made a lien against the
property.
Items 7f Annexation of Inhabited Territory on Corner of White Lane and S. Union Ave (Waiird 1) The City
is actively identifying and annexing inhabited territories across the City. Annexing these pockets of
County islands will facilitate the delivery of public services, reduce confusion among residents, and
create a better sense of community. The resolution proposes an application to Kern County Local
Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCo") for the annexation of inhabited territory into the City of
Bakersfield known as Annexation No. 709 (White Lane No. 9). The annexation encompasses
approximately 105 acres of residential, commercial, and industrial uses located on the corner of White
Lane and South Union Avenue. The territory is adjacent to the City limits and is within the City's Sphere
of Influence boundary. If the annexation is approved, the territory will be annexed into Ward 1 .
Item 7j. Motorola Radios for Bakersfield Fire Department (A�1 gam es) This resolution facilitates the
purchase of 17 portable radios to replace existing non-functional, unrepairable units for use by the
Bakersfield Fire Department. The portable radios being purchased will be able to function with the
current radio system and at a minimum support basic communication functionality in the prospective
new digital radio system currently in the RFP stage of procurement.
CONSENT CALENDAR - AGREEMENTS
Item 7n. Amendment to the Economic Opportunity Area Plan (Wards 1, 2, 3) In 2016, the City Council
approved the City's Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Plan and seven designated EOA's. The plan is
a locally initiated program that uses tax increment financing to promote economic growth within the
EOA's.Staff recently modified the guidelines to respond to current operational procedures and provide
flexibility for the use of funds consistent with the Council approved Plan. During this review, it was noted
that a modification of the Plan is necessary to provide the opportunity for non-profit organizations to
participate in the EOA program. The current language provides that only a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit is
eligible. The recommended change to the qualified applicant section would provide that all non-
profits are eligible for participation in the EOA program.
Item 7t. S95,000 in Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program funds for Home Rescue Development
LLC ( aiird 2) The City received an Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program application from
Marco Gomez (Home Rescue Development, LLC) for their locations at 808 & 812 Baker Street within
the Old Town Kern EOA. Marco is requesting EOA funding for site improvements to cover the costs
associated with demolition of these damaged structures and asbestos, lead, and mercury testing as
required for demolition; all which are eligible costs within the EOA Program Guidelines. The proposed
project enhances aesthetics, promotes safety, and promotes business growth and development in the
community. The project will also help restore the tax base and is harmonious with the surrounding
properties and uses, and offers goods and services deemed desirable and appropriate within the Old
Town Kern EOA.
Item 7u. S93,880 in Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program funds for The Gentleman
Investments, LP ( aiird 2) The City received an Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Incentive Program
application from Coby Vance (The Gentleman Investments, L.P.) for their location at 1 101 181" Street
within the Downtown EOA. The applicant purchased the property to occupy and operate a private
club and lease two other spaces. Mr. Vance is requesting EOA funding for site improvements to cover
the costs associated with the installation of new ADA ramps and handrails, demolition and installation
of a new storefront, parking lot striping, and the demolition of asphalt in the alley and concrete fill; all
which are eligible costs within the EOA Program Guidelines.The proposed project enhances aesthetics,
promotes safety, and promotes business growth and development in the community. The project will
also help restore the tax base and is harmonious with the surrounding properties and uses, and offers
goods and services deemed desirable and appropriate within the Downtown EOA.
Item 7y. $75,000 to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.for a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan ( IIIII aiirds)
In accordance with the City's ongoing commitment to increasing roadway safety for all users, the City
will develop a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan. This plan will serve as a toolbox of solutions that
may be used to respond to neighborhood requests for reductions in cut-through traffic and excessive
vehicle speeds in residential neighborhoods. The plan will include clear guidance on what solutions
are appropriate for various issues such as vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, and various other factors that
may apply to unique factors at specific locations. The consultant for the study will be the Los Angeles
office of Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. Kimley-Horn has performed this service for other communities
and provides the City the opportunity to accelerate the start of this effort by referencing the City of
Lancaster's procurement process. It is anticipated the study will take 12 weeks to complete after
receiving notice to proceed. A presentation will be made to the City Council in effort to discuss any
elements from the study and receive input to make any desired adjustments to refine the final report
before the final draft.
Item 7z. Independent Contractors Agreements for Outreach and Mentorship Services for City's CaIVIP
Program ( IIIII aurds) In September 2020, the Board of State and Community Corrections' (BSCC)
awarded the City of Bakersfield a three-year $1,500,000 California Violence Intervention (CaIVIP)
Cohort 3 grant (Grant Award #BSCC 873-20) to implement a Focused-Deterrence Model. In July 2022,
the City of Bakersfield received a highly competitive three-year $3,114,625 grant from the Board of
State and Community Corrections, California Violence Intervention and Prevention Cohort 4 Grant
Program (CaIVIP) to implement a Socioecological Model focused on prevention initiatives by using a
public health approach to expand on the City's gun violence reduction efforts. The purpose of the
program is to implement a prevention initiative using a public health approach to expand on the City's
violence reduction efforts. The City aims achieve this through (1 ) Incident Response and (2) Individual
and Family Management Services. The City plans to enter into Independent Contractor's Agreements
with four community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide outreach and mentorship services, and
deliver of evidence-informed practices focused on prevention initiatives. These CBOs include the
Compassion Christian Center, Stay Focused Ministries, Wendale Davis Foundation, and Mothers Against
Gang Violence.
Item 7af. $405,000 MOU with County of Kern B ( III aurds) The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) and
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS) are using innovative strategies to partner on
handling behavioral health (BH) matters in our community. Over the past year BPD and Kern BHRS
partnered to pilot the efficacy of placing one BH clinician within a law enforcement communications
center alongside dispatchers. The one clinician diverted approximately 70% of the 600 plus assigned
calls, preventing a police officer response over 480 times to non-emergency calls. Increasing the
number of clinicians to three will provide for better shift coverage each week and should further
decrease an officer response to non-emergency BH calls. The PSVS Citizens Oversight Committee
unanimously recommended this project. The City Council approved this funding allocation through
the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. PSVS revenue ($405,000) has been appropriated to the Police
Department's operating budget within the Public Safety and Vital Services Fund to place three
Behavioral Health Clinicians in the BPD Communications Center and continue the Homeless Co-
Response Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR - MISCELLANEOUS
Item 7as. $927,974 Appropriation of federal Regional Surface Transportation Program for Pavement
Rehabilitation Project Along California Ave between Union Ave. and Washington St. (Waiird ' ) City staff
was successful in securing an additional $927,974 in RSTP funds for the California project. These funds
were secured after the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget was approved and have not yet been
appropriated. City staff proposes to appropriate the additional federal funding. Now that staff has
secured these additional RSTP funds, there is adequate funding available to fully fund the remainder
of the construction project without having to use local SB 1 funds, except for the local match
requirements. This frees local SB 1 funds for other local street rehabilitation projects. The California
Avenue from Union Avenue to Washington Street pavement rehabilitation project (California project)
is currently under construction with an anticipated completion date of November 23, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR- PUBLIC SAFETY & VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Item 7au. $3,114,625 in Matching Funds for California Violence Intervention & Prevention Program ( IIIIII
airds) In September 2020, the Board of State and Community Corrections' (BSCC) awarded the City
of Bakersfield a three-year$1,500,000 California Violence Intervention (CaIVIP) Cohort 3 grant (Grant
Award #BSCC 873-20) to implement a Focused-Deterrence Model. In July 2022, the City of Bakersfield
received a highly competitive three-year$3,114,625 grant from the Board of State and Community
Corrections, California Violence Intervention and Prevention Cohort 4 Grant Program (CaIVIP) to
implement a Socioecological Model focused on prevention initiatives by using a public health
approach to expand on the City's gun violence reduction efforts. Adoption of the resolution
authorizes the City Manager to accept the terms of the grant award and execute the grant
agreement, on behalf of the Bakersfield City Council. The grant award amount of $3,114,625 covers
program expenses for the term of three years (07/01/2022- 12/31/2025) and requires no less than
100% match from the City. The City plans to appropriate $3,114,625 in grant proceeds to the City
Manager's Office Operating Budget within the General Fund.
Prepared by: Juan Heredia, Administrative Analyst III cc: Department Heads
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