BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
September 23, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members
Andrae Gonzales
Eric Arias
Ken Weir
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. STAFF REPORT
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of the June 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes.
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Proposed Increase of Park Development and Improvement Fee Staff recommends the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee refer the proposed increase in the Park Development and Improvement Fee to full Council for approval.
b. East Hills Mall Development Update
Staff recommends to receive and file report.
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: Minutes TO: Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: September 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Adoption of the June 24, 2024 Regular meeting minutes
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
BACKGROUND:
Minutes
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
June 24, 2024 Minutes
1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Andrae Gonzales
Eric Arias
Members Absent: Ken Weir
City Staff Present: Christian Clegg, City Manager
Josh Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney II
Jenni Byers, Economic Development Director
Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager
Joe Conroy, City Managers office
Cecilia Griego, ECD Principal Planner
Jason Cater, ECD Manager
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1. ROLL CALL
2 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. STAFF REPORT
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of the March 25, 2024, and April 22, 2024, regular meeting minutes
Moved by: Eric Arias
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
Approved with committee member Weir absent
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan Jenni Byers, Economic Development Director made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Christian Clegg, City Manager, made staff comments.
Jason Cater, Economic & Community Development Manager made staff comments.
Cecilia Griego, Economic & Community Development Principal Planner, made staff comments.
Moved by: Eric Arias
Staff recommends to receive and file presentation.
Approved with committee member Weir absent
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None.
3 7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
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ANDRAE GONZALES, CHAIR
BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: NEW BUSINESS TO: Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Darin Budak, Acting Recreation and Parks Director DATE: September 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Proposed Increase of Park Development and Improvement Fee
All Wards
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee refer the proposed increase in the Park Development and Improvement Fee to full Council for approval.
BACKGROUND:
This report is a follow-up to Council from July 24, 2024 presentation regarding the City’s Park Development and Improvement Fee (Fee). These Fees are assessed for each building permit that is issued for new construction residential unit. Staff was requested to provide recommendations based on current construction environment for new parks. Staff recommends that the Fee be increased from the current $2,095.00 per residential unit to $3,142.00 per residential unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Park Develop ment and Improvement Fee is collected for future park sites within new residential tracts. The increase in the fee will help reduce funding gaps that currently occur in new park construction.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation
September 23, 2024
Committee Presentation
Recommendation
2 • Recreation and Parks Staff is recommending an increase to developer fees from $2,095.00 to $3,142.00
• Total increase: $1,047.00
How will the increase in fees impact the cost for
developing a park?
Alondra Park
1. Acquired 2023
2. 5.08 Acres
3. 80% Community Developed
Small
Neighborhood
Park
3 • Example: Alondra Park – Ward 5 in the Southwest area of Panama Ln and Old River Rd
Scenario with Current Park Build
4 Cost with $2095 fee
Cost with Fee Increase to $3142
Semi Base Park Build
Current Park Build
Park Amenities – Current and Reduced
Scenario with Semi Base Park Build
6 Cost with $2095 fee
Cost with Fee Increase to $3142
Thank you
Recreation & Parks Department |
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager
DATE: September 19, 2024
SUBJECT: East Hills Mall Development Update
East Hills Mall Development
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File a report from the development team of the new “City Lights” proposed development.
BACKGROUND:
This report is in response to a referral from Council Member Arias in January 2024 regarding progress made on the former East Hills Mall that was demolished. The proposed redeveloped site will be called “City Lights” and the development team will provide a presentation on what this site was used for and what the approved future proposed development plans to provide for the City of Bakersfield.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to the fact that this is a privately held development, no City General Fund will be used for this proposed project.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Economic Opportunity for All
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation
Large Site Plan