Economic Development

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Expand 1. Identify infrastructure needs for Complete Identify Connecting Kern County - this is an ongoing committee Connecting Kern telecommunication high tech/communications and Brochure for the County created by Connecting Kern County County s and other technology cluster groups/CSUB- Connecting Kern County was convened; communications infrastructures to Business School infrastructure invented; deployment of broad band services support new and resulted; grant resources sought and obtained 3.01.1 existing industries. State, Great Valley Center, and Kern River Valley Revitalization project are tracking the internet access and speed needs. Kern River Valley broad band and other satellite internet service providers continue to deploy new technology solution.

2. Inventory existing public and Complete Inventory completed. State of CA - Revitalization of internet, County Director of private high tech and Kern Valley broad band - new technology Information Technology 3.01.2 communications infrastructure in conjunction with valley-wide I.T. Directors 3. Develop and implement a Complete Mapping completed years ago - electronic tracking system Mayor's Technology technology plan for Greater Council and Bakersfield to include public and Connecting Kern 3.01.3 private wiring grids, digital County access, technology support structures, building codes, etc. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Apply for grants (California Complete HUD Grant consider for Lamont/Weedpatch broad band Consortium of Trade and Commerce Agency, services but later not required by developer Education and HUD, etc.) Great Valley Center Grant received and used Government Resources (KHSD, 3.01.4 KCSOS, BC, CSUB and County of Kern) No need to have lead liaison Attract new types of 1. Complete a cluster industry Complete Clusters identified by KEDC targeted specific industries with Kern County and Kern businesses analysis specific to Greater and potential to offer high wage paying jobs and career Economic consistent with our Bakersfield; identify new Ongoing Flagship #1) Cluster network development strategies, Flagship Development Vision. industries to target and a #2) Human resources and skills development, Flagship #3) Corporation (KEDC) marketing strategy for their Land use and infrastructure planning, Flagship #4) Tourism attraction/growth marketing and branding Kern County, and Flagship #5) Financing entrepreneurship and innovation ladders Community Development - Economic Development plan and 3.02.1 consolidated plan- working on contract for the next 5 years (Implement HUD program) KEDC Stewardship role in 2007 Collaborative effort with community college, CSUB, community college, KEDC Permitting and processing - working with planning dept (roads) Permitting advisory group created by KEDC

2. Develop Cluster Task Forces Complete Aerospace and Defense Kern Economic to identify and recommend and Healthcare Development incentives necessary to attract Ongoing Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing Corporation (KEDC) investment capital in those 3.02.2 Value Added Ag sectors Tourism Energy and Natural Resources ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Target growth companies that Complete CEWTP Grant -Clean Energy Workforce Training Program City, County to develop meet clean air requirements, and and specific incentives to 3.02.3 create sustainable employment in Ongoing attract companies jobs paying higher wages meeting these criteria

4. Conduct a review of Complete Exit interviews conducted Kern Economic companies that fit the criteria and Development identified over the last three Ongoing Corporation (KEDC) 3.02.4 years but that chose not to relocate here to determine the specific reasons for not selecting Bakersfield 5. Develop a marketing plan, Complete Targeted plan in Industrial and Commercial Kern Economic 3.02.5 specific to targeted companies, and Development that addresses issues identified Ongoing Corporation (KEDC) 6. Ensure the development of a Complete Chambers created International Business and Trade Connecting Kern regional technology group with Committee working together on foreign trade zones, export County and KEDC 3.02.6 public and private membership promotion and encouraging investment

Build on existing 1. Form a Joint Economic Complete Sub clusters and programs created KEDC, Kern High economic base: Commission (Cluster Group Task and Permit advisory group (Public/private coalition) School District and Taft Agriculture (for Force) to review existing Ongoing Alliance for Women in Energy College example; applied industries identified as industries Wind Energy Association (representing sub cluster) technology, value- to build upon, and create synergy Independence High School (Energy Academy Program) 3.03.1 added agriculture, with other horizontal or vertical Cuesta - Energy partners with Energy focus group at CSUB genetic technology) groups to support the building on Taft College's Energy program - On-going effort to try to get a 4 and Energy (for the strength of these industries year program example: natural via incorporation and use of gas, micro-energy technology generating) ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Create a post- 1. Develop a high level task force Not Task force not completed but several efforts and achievements graduate Research to discuss focusing research and Complete were made. Including: Pre-engineering or computer sciences and Development postgraduate programs on programs, schools focusing on higher math grades/skills, partnership with adding value to existing higher focus on science in high desert areas, Aerospace industry and industries such as high tech Academy at Tehachapi High, ETR Focusing on job training for 3.04.1 universities agriculture to create an alignment green jobs, working with local educational institutions and and a competitive advantage employers to develop training classes to meet employers' similar to that found in Silicon needs Valley-Stanford and Sacramento- Taft College became certified for Energy Program in 2009 UC Davis ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Form an advisory group to In CSUB's ―Engineering Program‖ was set up as a collaboration CSUB assist in the planning and Progress with other cooperating universities due to insufficient numbers implementation of the newly of students were adequately prepared to enter an engineering approved CSUB Engineering program in the CSUB market, there is no current need for Program additional engineering programs in the CSU system. The following grants were obtained to attempt to improve the readiness of local students for pre-engineering. $500,000 from Chevron to increase number of high school graduates majoring in STEM fields (2009) $2.6 million from US Department of Education for joint program (CSUB, CSUMB, Cal Poly SLO, KCSOS, Tulare Office of Education) to improve teacher quality in math, science, special education (2009) $170,000 from NSF to enhance geoscience curriculum in Kern County schools and facilitate transition from high school through college to geoscience careers (2009) $900,000 from NSF to encourage talented STEM majors to become high school math and science teachers (2009) $296,000 from NSF supporting math and science partnerships between CSUB and area high schools (2009) $79,000 from N1H to prepare minority CSUB students for PH.D. programs in biomedical research (2009) USDA summer fellowship for economics professor to learn of funding sources and opportunities to prepare Hispanic students for careers in agriculture and environmental management (2009) $4.9 million from US Department of Education to build institutional capacity to serve underrepresented students in 3.04.2 STEM majors in Hispanic-serving institutions (2009) $300,000 Andrew W. Mellon Grant and $25,000 National Park Service grant supporting faculty and student research relating to plant physiology and ecosystems in fire-ravaged areas (2008 and 2009) $50,000 from Workforce Staffing to underwrite instructional costs for an occupational safety and health (OSH) curriculum and to assist with OSH internship opportunities (2008) $400,000 from NSF to fund 40 scholarships for students majoring in STEM disciplines (2008) $1 million from Chevron to work with middle school and high school math and science teachers to provide mentored ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Form a task force to determine Not On-going efforts to forecast our local economy specifically the the university’s role relating to Complete region are being focused on. Working on funding plan. maintaining 3.04.3 databases/information systems and conducting applied research. Develop funding plan Encourage and 1. Identify needs of small Complete Chamber of Commerce on-going efforts. San Joaquin Valley CSUB, BC - Business provide business business and existing family Partnership was awarded grant to serve central valley Assistance Center and development and businesses and develop an workforce investment areas. The purpose was to establish San SBDC , Chamber of entrepreneurial action plan to encourage and Joaquin Valley network of entrepreneurial centers (2-4 year Commerce - training for opportunities provide business development colleges serving student and community population) modules for small and entrepreneurial opportunities KEDC and Chamber continue to partner to promote both businesses 3.05.1 tactics through their network with businesses. (Entrepreneur focus). Car shows to help with area development Grant writing workshop, Monthly luncheon to promote business networking strategic writing opportunities (Sponsor by Chick-Fil- Challenges include needing instructors to take the lead at local A) colleges 2. Create business development Complete KEDC staff organized industry cluster groups that had as their KEDC - Business and entrepreneurial initiatives and initial purpose - the sharing of best practices. Future plans are Enhancement 3.05.2 centered in the industry cluster Ongoing to provide input to government as to how to reduce Program, KCCD, WIB groups to be formed governmental red tape for business

Align the offerings 1. Survey high tech and other Complete Partnership Plus Program also conduct surveys and CSUB, BC, and GBCC of higher education industries to determine what skills and connection of education and businesses. As well as business 3.06.1 with the needs of will be required to prepare Ongoing to business. the new economy students to work in the ―new Renewable energy. economy‖ ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Develop courses that focus on Complete *Alternative and conventional energy academy programs in CSUB, BC and KHSD the workforce needs of high tech and high schools and other industries based on Ongoing An occupational safety and health curriculum has been information gained in surveys developed with industry support as a program option in the Environmental Resource Management major (2009). CSUB - Business School has proposed a B.S. in Applied Studies degree program to articulate with transferable technical programs offered by community colleges or military technical education programs deemed equivalent to Baccalaureate work 3.06.2 by the American Council on Education. The program is under review in 2009-2010. The technical program would be transferred in to satisfy the area of emphasis requirement. The required core is designed to address the following competencies: 1) Professional communication skills 2) Analyzing organizational behavior and external environments of organizations, and 3) Managerial and leadership skills (2009) Mentoring alliance for H.S. girls (mentorship programs) 3. Partner with high tech and Complete * Chevron's STARS program WIB, CSUB, other industries to develop and * ETR utilizing ARRA fund, have funded training classes in a Community businesses internships for students Ongoing variety of topics including medical office workers and green jobs * The Environmental Resource Management program has partnered with Work Force Staffing to develop internship 3.06.3 opportunities relating to occupational safety and health (2008) * CSUB's Career Development Center was expanded to assume responsibility for internships and student service learning and has been renamed the Center for Community Engagement and Career Education (2009) * Internships for students through Partnership program ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Develop marketing plan to Not Started on tactic but was not completed. Shared efforts educate the public about the Complete continued to support this tactic. higher education programs ETR made significant effort in this area which included the currently in place that prepare production of a youth career education campaign, a monthly 3.06.4 students for the new economy newsletter emphasizing career pathway/earning projections as they relate to education and career, DVD highlighting industry representative and jobs and continued marketing. Other training opportunities available are highlighted at Careersinthevalley.com 5. Inventory, evaluate and Complete * KEDC going after training grants CSUB, BC, KEDC, WIB prepare a plan to apply for and * SBA affiliated Small Business Development Center (SBDC) existing federal funding, grants Ongoing serving Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties now is hosted by CSUB and foundation awards which can (effective May 2010). The SBDC institutionalizes support fund technological training services for small business at CSUB to include seeking programs in our community external funds supporting technology related areas college, state university and * Aera Energy Concentration in Occupational Safety and private institutions Health Management has been developed within the Environmental Resource Management degree program to 3.06.5 provide baccalaureate level preparation for the safety fields * CSUB's School of Business & Public Administration has forwarded a degree completion proposal (B.S. in Applied Studies) to CSUB's Academic Senate. The purpose of the newly proposed degree is to articulate a baccalaureate with technical programs offered through community colleges. The degree requires an area of specialization that is to be met through transferable course work in community college technical programs ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Create a 1. Utilize the Workforce Complete Activities going on but will need to push for a higher priority WIB, KEDC, CSUB and permanent on- Investment Board to identify and ETR continues to partner with Central Valley WIB's in the KCCD going nexus current and future employer Ongoing regional industry cluster for solicitation and procurement of between needs. One critical source of data grants community is ―cluster groups‖ teams SJVB grant - limited funding focus on high demand business comprised of business occupations in the valley. Taft College is participating in this employment representatives from current and effort 3.07.1 needs and local targeted growth industries (for Employer Forum held May 2009 - surveyed employer needs educational example: oil, film, tourism, high 2008 - central valley WIB surveyed logistics and distribution, requirements tech, communications, manufacturing, agriculture business, renewable energy and retirement, value-added health care industries for job openings in the near future. agriculture) Information available at careersinthevalley.com Need a long term plan Need to revisit what is taught and how things are taught

2. Produce an annual ―State of Not State of the Workforce - not done annually but one completed the Workforce‖ report detailing Complete in 2002. strengths and weaknesses of the ETR produces annual state of the workforce report 3.07.2 local workforce, its preparation system, metrics and action plans for improvement ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Develop a system- 1. Develop plans to expand Complete Partnership Plus Program continues through the Chamber Greenfield school wide workforce business and education and (Brooke contact Christine Frasier) district and Rosedale preparation programs such as Academies, Ongoing Ready to Start Program continued and have been extended to Union school district - program, pre- School-to-Career, vocational Panama Buena Vista (Challenges - teacher training needed, Ready to Start kindergarten classes, business mentoring, job infrastructure issue) Programs. KHSD, through University shadowing, and internships Results generated from this project identified positive KCCD and CSUB system, that outcomes for participating students and challenges concerning 3.08.1 integrates quality teacher academic Due to lack of funding the emphasis is now on helping foster instruction, relevant youth and youthful offenders vocational KHSD opened energy and utility academy program at education, and Independence High School workforce ETR will be working with the district to use this to help farm responsibility skills workers and solar panel installation (soft skills) 2. Develop a Public Relations In Career and College exploration KCSOS program educating the Progress Careersinthevalley.com 3.08.2 community on various career, education and training opportunities in the community Develop a plan to 1. Develop a plan to promote, Complete EDA funding potential. Kern Energy Technology Incubator KEDC promote, publicize publicize and obtain adequate and Group - working on developing funding and obtain funding to successfully implement Ongoing adequate funding a technology incubator concept 3.09.1 to successfully implement a technology incubator concept ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Identify, support 1. Develop ―mega-group‖ to help In Ongoing meetings but no "mega-group" Greater Bakersfield and coordinate coordinate existing efforts and Progress Chamber of Commerce existing private- eliminate duplication public collaborations such 3.10.1 as KEDC, Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Vision 2020 2. Establish and communicate a Complete City and County to communicate Chamber and KEDC specific legislative agenda for and Chambers need to continue to facilitate Legislative committee 3.10.2 economic growth, including Ongoing in place potential public funding NOR sent out letters of support Develop a fast- 1. Develop permit information in a Complete * See August 2003 report (Brooke contact Richard) City, County track process for consistent format between City and * No electronic tracking for County but have Planner of the Day establishing a and County. Use existing Ongoing * City has web-based tracking system business in Greater business model for City and *KEDC references Zucker report offering over 150 Bakersfield. County to establish a simplified recommendations for the county. Looked at prioritizing projects 3.11.1 and timely business application that produces 100 or more jobs but that brings other issues process * Use the Riverside County model

2. Provide business permitting Complete * City and County website Governmental information, application, and * Chamber needs to continue to be the facilitator and bring consortium on 3.11.2 permitting capabilities as a part of these groups together technology a common web portal Lots of energy around putting effort into improving the permit process ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Develop and Develop and implement a plan to Not Dr. Grammy's economic outlook annual report for Kern County implement a plan to develop statistics measuring the Complete strongly reflects Bakersfield; however, there is not a report develop statistics economy and other relevant data specific to Greater Bakersfield. KEDC Foundation will measuring the for Greater Bakersfield. commission annual forecast 3.12.1 economy and other relevant data for Greater Bakersfield.

Education and Life Long Learning

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Establish core 1. Determine what the core Complete State Standards/Frameworks are in place State competencies and competencies and standards of New pre-school learning foundations have been developed by standards of achievement are for each grade the State although they service as a guide only and are not achievement for level K-12 in reading, writing, 4.01.1 mandatory each math, problem solving, and the Prekindergarten - application of technology 12 grade in all subject areas 2. Communicate standards of Complete Ready to Start Program serving 900 students in 4 districts has Ready to Start & achievement to parents to help and a strong parent component that helps parents understand School Districts them understand what is Ongoing requirements for Kindergarten. State funded pre-school (Greenfield, Panama- expected programs have a parent participation component. Successful to Buena Vista, Rosedale 4.01.2 the Parents. The Ready to Start is a program to prepare the & Beardsley / kids for school but does not go over the standards Standard). State Preschool Programs throughout Kern County 3. Ensure that testing process Complete Aligned with standards State and Federal measures student performance 4.01.3 relative to set standards of achievement 4. Educate the public on the Complete KCSOS website has STAR testing results. The Californian has Kern County strengths and weaknesses of and articles, counselors, explore one-on-one, Parent/Teacher Superintendent of state mandated testing for Ongoing conferences and The Californian has articles Schools (KCSOS) and 4.01.4 students K-12 school districts developed K-12 standards; Media ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Achieve seamless 1. To improve student Complete State Early Learning Foundations will improve transition Burke Foundation transition between performance, design and and between pre-school and kindergarten. Greater collaboration Focus Group, CSUB, grade levels implement seamless transitions Ongoing among educational institutions led to improved transition Superintendent of between grade levels, between between grade levels Schools, Chamber of pre-Kindergarten, elementary and BC and CSUB - has summer bridge programs. BC - Mesa Commerce, BC high schools, and between high focused programs schools and post secondary Partnership - CSUB and BC has a transfer center. At BC - host education counselor articulation day with students, CSUB has Council of Counselor forum. Jim Burke Education forum. Education Leadership Forum - bringing Elementary, High School, higher education at table. There is an Alliance for Minority Participation - AMP, hosted by CSUB that focuses primarily on students' math skills .CSUB Onsite Admission days each semester. We also have the STEM collaboration with CSUB and our advisors conduct outreach to the high schools) CSUB counselor at BC. BC/CSUB STEM project to strengthen the "pipeline" of potential students pursuing degrees in the sciences, math, and engineering. Fran Pavley Legislation: encouraged communication between pre-school and kindergarten teachers. While this legislation did not have 4.02.1 funding and no mandates, it did encourage early education programs throughout the states to link with Kindergarten programs. Los Angeles Unified School District unveiled a new transition kindergarten program. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will create an innovative, new transition kindergarten pilot program, scheduled to begin in September 2010. The voluntary pilot program is intended to boost the academic success of the district’s youngest kindergarteners by providing them with a year of preparation before entering kindergarten. Model transition programs are taking place in several locations throughout California. These include early education programs placed on elementary school campuses, prekindergarten round ups to orient children and their families to the Kindergarten experience. (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement). 2 + 2: Students can receive high school credits. Early assessment program students are assessed during Jr. Year so senior year can be used to shore up areas that need to be addressed. If successful, then they have already finished their qualifications. STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Target reading 1. Implement ―reading first‖ Complete Target Reading First Collaborative was formed and operated CSUB, KCSOS, skills first efforts in elementary and junior and for approx. 8 years to introduce children to reading at an early Bakersfield City School high schools considering these Ongoing age. Website was developed (www.targetreadingfirst.org). District (BCSD) and elements: Building blocks to reading success, community reading other feeder schools to • ―Reading recovery‖ training for programs. Kern High School appropriate teachers CSUB has a program partnered with Chevron. District (KHSD);, Ready • Time for teachers to contact Grants used to fund family literacy programs. to Start, United Way, parents United Way has funding and expanded the base of the First 5; Bakersfield • Parent component in daily community reading. College reading homework Community reading program operated by KCOCS. • Silent reading time during Building blocks to reading success, community reading school day programs, and Ready to Start was implemented. 4.03.1 DEAR - Drop Everything and Read. Target Foundation Funds Literacy. One Book One Bakersfield has included books for children in their annual event to encourage reading in Kern County. Read 180. Read by 9 and 9 (Read by 3rd. Grade). Ready to Start serves 900 students each year entering Kindergarten. A parent component is offered in all 4 school districts. Community Connection for Child Care partners with United Way on the Born Learning campaign, which offers suggestions to parents on how they can be their child’s first teacher ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Mandate the use of pre- Not Authority does not exist to mandate. Community Connection for reading programs for all licensed Complete Child Care pre-school/child care facilities at KCSOS. (CCCC) provides information and technical assistance in helping providers raise the quality of their care. CPIN - California pre-school Instructional Network: provide professional development for Pre-School Teachers. First Five Kern provides kits for all new parents with information with a variety of issues including family literacy. Recently 4.03.2 completed State Early Learning Foundations provide guidelines for pre-school teachers in several disciplines BC's Early Childhood Mentor Program also offers professional development for pre-school teachers and a monthly professional development seminar specifically for directors of early childhood programs. KAEYC also offers professional development

3. Provide information on, and Complete Cal-SAFE: California School Age Families Education Community Connection access to, reading and literacy First 5 Parent kits are available to parents for Child Care, First 5, programs for every woman CCCC sponsors events for parents and care givers to teach KCOCS, School seeking prenatal care Readiness Providers 4.03.3 parents about family literacy GET offers the Reading Express where Children's books are and Other programs, available on all buses Golden Empire Transit

Evaluate and 1. Change kindergarten eligibility Not SB 1298 was passed last year and addressed a number of implement deadline to September utilizing Complete issues related to data and requires the Department of structural changes legal authorization granted in Education to begin using a common identifier for records from 4.04.1 to improve student AB25 center-based early childhood programs through higher performance. education ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Legislate mandatory preschool In Proposition 82 failed in 2006 to establish preschool for all of State and Federal and kindergarten Progress California's children. In 2009, AB 2759 passed which will consolidate and streamline existing Title 5 child development 4.04.2 programs that serve pre-school aged children

3. Extend class size reduction to Not Some districts have attempted to implement this. Other grades 4, 5, & 6 Complete districts, due to budget constraints have had to eliminate the 4.04.3 class size reduction for grades 1, 2, 3. State mandates maximum class size.

4. Extend class size reduction to Not Overcome by budget 4.04.4 junior high and high school Complete State mandates maximum class size. 5. Add one period to high school Not On-going lobbying in Sacramento by High School District Complete Association 4.04.5 Students are taking more core classes in middle school

6. Implement the principles of Complete Partnership academy - Funded career focused program - KHSD, Region 8 Avid ―Project 2000‖ and health, criminal justice. How to use technology to benefit Ongoing student achievement. 9th. grade retention program. Digital HS initiatives. Project 4.04.6 2000 - put more kids in College Prep curriculum in area of math. Collaboration of team of teachers and professional learning communities

7. Develop a plan to establish Complete Community service program encourages high school students BC, CSUB, School cross-age tutoring programs in all and tutoring at elementary schools. Districts elementary schools Ongoing After school programs. 4.04.7 Various programs at BC and CSUB provide tutoring at different locations. Foster Youth Tutor Program with Network for Children ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Increase 1. Develop high school curricula Complete U-PLANit website developed by KCSOS offers career and Chambers of engagement of that meet the needs, abilities and and college information targeted at middle school students. Website Commerce, KCSOS, junior high and career goals of all students Ongoing will include financial aid information and a high school planner. private sector high school Other programs exist as well including the Chamber's students by Expansion of Partnerships Academies Plus effort (lasted for a offering more yr) 4.05.1 choices, incentives Career Pathways required for H.S. graduation. Kern County and awards, and College Night. better awareness NOR - scholarship $500 for students living in North of the River of scholarships and (4 scholarships to 4 high schools) per year other financial assistance available. 2. Offer alternative learning Complete Expansion of academies in high schools. BC has an CSUB, KHSD, BC, environments or schools (e.g. and engineering week Zero (bring in eng school students to get an Bakersfield Adventures academies and schools within Ongoing early start experience) for the Mind schools for academically at risk Summer algebra institute held at churches at CSUB. or gifted) KHSD Community Tutoring Programs has teachers going to churches Online learning. 4.05.2 Early start programs hosted by CSUB to focus on remedial development focus. Valley Oaks Charter School supports home schooling. Plan is in place for a children's museum and science center called "Bakersfield Adventures for the Mind."Work is being done in concert with CSUB. After school programs in science at area elementary schools

3. Offer specialized high Not Concept is evolving at individual schools as specialized schools—e.g. fine arts, academic Complete programs within comprehensive high school 4.05.3 Fine Arts, Engineering programs at Centennial. HSD have specialty programs with comprehensive high school. Flexible transferable options ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Increase school day by one or Not On-going lobbying in Sacramento by High School District two periods so as to give more Complete Association 4.05.4 choices and flexibility to students. Students are taking more core classes in middle school

5. Create enrichment Not Challenges with budget constraints opportunities in vocational Complete Virtual Enterprise program. On-going exploration of funding training scheduled after the for use of available facilities. regular day so more students can Jobsplus programs - link students with mentors in areas of 4.05.5 take advantage of them interests. Strides made in the past are suffering due to the current budget climate. Bakersfield Adult School offering afternoon and evening vocational classes

6. Incorporate vocational Complete Efforts to add an additional period is limited by budget. Efforts State education into college prep and other than additional period include: 2 +2 program, California 4.05.6 programs by adding an optional Ongoing Partnership Academies, A to G certifications for Career extra period. Technical Education ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

7. Require that all before and Complete All after school programs that are Federal or State funded KHSD, Partnerships after school programs at school and require an academic component. Boys and Girls Club Plus, Boys and Girls sites have an academic Ongoing operates at 4 locations and has satellite programs at 19 Club, Workforce component (e.g. homework club, schools campuses. Investment Board (WIB tutoring) Greater increase of after school programs so the overall levels ) are higher but many are in jeopardy due to current economy. Funding has impacted the progress of after school programs. Volunteer after school programs are still on-going (especially in 4.05.7 athletics) State Prop 49 operates at mini school districts (after school programs) Required if State and Federal Funds are received. After School Programs are not required of schools receiving state and federal funding unless the funding is specifically for that purpose. Prop. 49 and federal after school program funds are competitive grants. Athletics are not considered After School Programs in this context 8. Expand student attendance Complete Leaders in Life (High School): High school leadership KCSOS, KHSD, and performance incentive conference. Student Leadership Conference (6-8th. Grades). Bakersfield Service programs to additional schools as Project BEST (Black Excellence Scholarship and Teaching) Clubs 4.05.8 needed, and recruit additional sponsoring businesses and organizations to help fund ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

9. Increase the awareness of Complete Local universities host college information events. KHSD and KCSOS in students and their parents about and xpansion of Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) coordination with local the numerous scholarships and Ongoing classes and school sites. AVID participation: 22 middle schools universities grants available by further and 17 comprehensive high schools. Council of Counselors informing guidance counselors, from CSUB. 4.05.9 creating Public Service BC has Articulation Day and Career Pathways, individual time Announcements, holding more with counselors, Cash for College students fill out forms. college nights, expanding school U-PLANit Website offers information. BC Transfer Day. sponsored field trips to colleges Kern County College night attracts thousands of students. and universities, especially for Project BEST junior high students

Recruit, develop 1. Improve teacher compensation Complete Teacher recruitment and retention strategies have been KCSOS and school and retain the best by offering signing bonuses, and implemented and the teacher voluntary retention rate has districts including and brightest increasing minimum entry level Ongoing improved to 90% (2005). teacher organizations. teachers and salary, removing salary caps, and Requires Union negotiation. CSUB participated with Tulare KCCD administrators, establishing local reward system County Office of Education has quality enhancement grant for 4.06.1 improve (e.g. bonuses, merit pay) that recruitment of teachers. KCCD Leadership Academy (1 yr accountability and recognize exemplary program w/possible internships) reward superior performance performance and professional growth 2. Implement professional Complete Added to the existing programs. Principle Training Program KCSOS and school development programs to teach and AB430 - State Program on going for 5 years. CSUB - Planning. districts; CSUB ; BC, leadership and promote Ongoing Phase has been started for ED in Education. Superintendent KAEYC excellence in principals and Leadership Forum at KCSOS. 4.06.2 administrators CPIN provides professional development to pre-school directors. Kern Association for the Education of Young Children (KAEYC) offers workshops for pre-school staff ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Shorten the duration of the Complete CSUB program BBest program. CSUB credentialing process and Internship program at CSUB. Developed a 4 year blended 4.06.3 Ongoing math program - get degree and credential. In process of revising the teacher credential program

4. Modify the tenure system for Not Requires a change in legislation improved accountability (teachers Complete 4.06.4 re-elected based on performance and merit) 5. Assess teacher and Not Requires change in legislation and funding administrator performance by Complete 4.06.5 surveying parents, students, and teachers and using survey results in performance evaluations 6. Develop an organizational Complete Required by law and regularly updated KCSOS, KHSD chart that identifies clear lines of and authority including responsibilities Ongoing 4.06.6 by and between school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers

7. Carefully observe and assess Complete KHSD teacher mentor program. Teacher credentialing KCSOS , school teachers within the initial 2 years requirements have changed to require 2 year mentoring districts, teacher of employment program thru BTSA. Evaluations are a part of the tenure organizations 4.06.7 process. Part of BTSA - Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

8. Implement career ladders for Complete Panama Buena Vista school district and others have increased KCSOS , school teachers and administrators with and pay for increased educational hours, teacher coaches and districts, teacher 4.06.8 appropriate financial rewards to Ongoing teacher mentors. Percent of higher qualified teachers and organizations encourage professional master degreed teachers has increased development Engage parents as 1. Develop and implement Complete Parent universities such as math, science, reading nights to KCSOS and local active participants ―twilight‖ programs that make use help students and other types of parent projects such as school districts; and champions of of school facilities after the encouraging fathers to come to the schools with the children. neighborhood 4.07.1 their children’s regular day and encourage KCSOS offers several programs aimed at increasing parent collaboratives. Boys & education. children and parents to learn participation Girls Club, PAL, SAL, together Ready to Start

2. Develop and implement first Complete First 5 Kern provides Kits to all new parents including family First 5 Kern and local visitor programs (Baby Steps and literacy. Nurse Family Partnership program sponsored by the hospitals others) so that every family Kern County Health Dept., funded by First 5 Kern supports 4.07.2 experiencing the birth of a child teen, first time mothers. has a positive educational The Baby Steps Project was implemented with which had contact within the first few weeks positive results. However, due to budget constraints, the of the birth project has been discontinued Raise the 1. Create a high level of Complete Ongoing efforts are made to have this permeate throughout the KCSOS and educational awareness that reading and math and Bakersfield area businesses that provide expectations of skills are critical Ongoing funding for these 4.08.1 students, teachers, projects (e.g. United parents, and Way, Kaiser the community to: Permanente and many more.) 2. Create an expectation that all Complete While difficult to measure, these events and programs such as: Local universities students will graduate from high California High School exit exam. Kern County College Night school with the basic and AVID helped increase expectations 4.08.2 qualifications to pursue post secondary education if they choose to do so ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Increase the value placed on Complete Various different recognition programs within the individual Local school districts 4.08.3 teachers and administrators school, districts and within the community

4. Start academic and career Complete U-PLANit website developed by KCSOS, Chambers KCSOS, KHSD, CSUB, advising in elementary and junior Partnership Plus Programs and other local efforts. Web based BC, and Chambers high schools covering CSU, UC, was field tested in 2010. STEM and MESA - students, faculty 4.08.4 and other college and staff talk about the importance of steps to college. requirements, and work force requirements, skills, and knowledge 5. Develop well-defined ―maps for Complete Career Pathways at BC. KCSOS, KHSD, CSUB, success‖ for students illustrating U-PLANit website has planning information, virtual tours of BC, and Workforce academic and vocational paths, Investment Board 4.08.5 universities, career planning modules (www.uplanit.org) showing that all roads lead eventually to some post- secondary education ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

6. Develop a marketing plan that Not A system wide marketing plan has not been developed; includes the following Complete however, individual marketing plans have been done by components: individual school district. Home to School, district and school • A public awareness campaign website, and school mandated accountability report card. that proclaims the value and Bakersfield Life has top student profiles. importance of high educational Energy for Learning Classroom Grants from Chevron. Jim performance for all students Burke Teacher of the Year Awards, Bakersfield Californian • Promotion of local student Scholar Athletes highlighted every year. Individual schools and successes educational entities do promotion. CSU Bakersfield Hall of • Promotion of teachers and Fame - graduates. Bakersfield City started their own 'Hall of 4.08.6 administrators who are making a Fame' difference ―San Joaquin Valley Rocks: Inspiring Future Geoscientists" is • Inform families on the value and hosted by the Cal State Bakersfield geology department, and is importance of education funded by a $173,000 grant from the National Science • Inform families and students on Foundation. the value of vocational education • Public education about the diverse needs of students and the responsibility of the education system to respond with unique strategies ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Support 1. Enlist the community’s support Complete Bond issues have passed KCSOS and school improvements to, on efforts to pass legislation and Arts Council of Kern has programs during, after and summer districts; Greater and maximize the fund school construction by: programs at the schools. GRC - Education Advocate (locally Bakersfield Chamber of use of, school • Identifying key decision leaders and in Sacramento) Commerce buildings and • Developing ―business‖ group to AKC hosts seminars, workshops and performances during the (GBCC); Kern County infrastructure. support education needs days and evenings at KCSOS facilities. Hispanic Chamber of • Developing and maintain an Commerce (KCHCC), alumni group that is dedicated to KCCD support of the school/district (other than athletics) • ―Negotiating‖ support from the 4.09.1 community in exchange for school site access. • Developing relationships with specific industries having a natural self-interest in the improvement of schools (e.g. Realtors, Architects, Developers) • Identifying ―interest groups‖ to support specific improvements (e.g. music, art, science)

2. Explore other ways of funding Not There are legal challenges associated with this tactic. school infrastructure more Complete Association of California school administrators, State PTA, CA equitably than taxing across the school Boards Association, and a number of school districts in board 4.09.2 CA have filed a law suit against the State Legislature and Governor to force them to adequately fund CA public schools (May 2010) ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Conduct resource mapping to Not Although resource mapping has not been completed, individual assess the current utilization level Complete schools and districts are working to utilize their facilities at for school facilities and to nontraditional times for the purpose of extended opportunities determine how and parent interaction as noted in 4.5.5 - budget constraints 4.09.3 much additional use might be impact these schools' ability to staff and utilize the facilities available, especially at non- after hours traditional times such as evenings and weekends

4. Quantify the amount of Not additional use, the potential Complete 4.09.4 demand, cost involved in increasing utilization 5. Create a task force of Not Task force has not been created but local districts continue to representatives from school Complete share facilities such as: Boys and Girls Club districts, agencies and organizations to address the barriers and opportunities of school facility use at non- traditional times; present a use 4.09.5 protocol and funding options to the Greater Bakersfield area school district boards; the goal being to gain approval of a menu of activities and resources that are no cost to students and that are fun and educational 6. Maintain a web-based Not Has not been done system wide but individual districts have inventory of school facilities, Complete been maintaining a list 4.09.6 times available, rules for use, and costs ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Develop and 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of Complete Standard testing results. At BC this also includes: Tech Prep, KCSOS, KHSD, expand mentoring, existing programs and potential VTEA, & High School/ROP Connections; Apprenticeship Workforce Investment ―school-to-career,‖ new programs Programs; Contract Education and community service; work Board and local and vocational experience and internship; an excellent connection with universities apprenticeship business and industry through its advisory boards. High school programs with district adopt the pathways graduation requirements (CTE). businesses, Chambers has provided leadership in helping establishing 4.10.1 unions, and guilds vocational opportunities by working with KCSOS. High school to better prepare districts. ETR has fund job opportunities for students. students for the (Employees Training Resource) workforce, as well as encouraging these organizations to help in course development.

2. Replicate the most successful Complete At individual school level, this has been confirmed to happen programs at additional schools, on many fronts developing partnerships to 4.10.2 support them and using businesspersons to model appropriate workplace skills and behaviors 3. Publicize the findings Not 4.10.3 Complete 4. Determine current and future Complete BC - extensive use of CTE advisory councils Local universities knowledge and skills needed by CSUB School of Business and Public Administration has an the business community that Executive Advisory Council that meets quarterly to discuss students should learn in school, 4.10.4 needs of the school and vice versa and revise school curricula as needed and appropriate to align with workforce needs ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Create public /private Complete CareerPlus online job listing resource Workforce Investment partnerships that involve and (Trade school program) Youth Build Grant Board, Partnerships business in the course Ongoing BC picked up program (Build & Sell houses) Plus, KCSOS and development and that secures Chevron - Project Lead the Way school districts, media new funding Chevron - in support with BC (MESA) Black Chamber - JR for teachers/administrators who CA Partnership Academies Black Chamber wish to implement promising CTE Advisory Committees Program practices in vocational education 2009 CA Jr. Black Chamber of Commerce 4.10.5 - Apprenticeship (HS to College) activity. Support by Business (Mentor) Feb - Leadership Dev (50-60 kids) - Career goals, life skills and dinner with Judge Hachett for the annual Fundraiser Gala Change public 1. Prepare a ―Case for Support‖ Not While no comprehensive case has been prepared, Workforce policy to increase to be used to advocate for the Complete Investment Board received $12 Million for Youth Council; funding for following: Community Colleges received SB70 for funding vocational • Increase the ADA cap for ROP KHSD continues to advocate increase ADA cap for ROP education and programs in the high school programs utilize diverse district funding sources to • Increase resources to youth 4.11.1 build technological workforce development through training programs ETR in our community • Increase funding to community college, state colleges, a primary source of university and adult vocational training private institutions. • Increase funding to public universities for programs that offer vocational skills training ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization 2. Develop an advocacy Not 4.11.2 campaign for increased funding Complete for the above programs 3. Conduct annual evaluation of Not 4.11.3 progress Complete 4. Develop and implement a plan Not While there is no particular plans but there are some to apply for existing federal Complete applications for funding for Community College (partnerships) funding, grants, and foundation 4.11.4 awards to fund technological training programs in community college, CSUB, and private institutions Educate the 1. Develop and implement a Not No system wide plan in place but progress is being made by community on the communications plan to educate Complete these: OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at CSUB value of lifelong the community on the value of Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning at BC provides non-credit learning and lifelong learning course focusing on community members 55 and older develop Bakersfield Adult School promotional videos - promote the adult learning values of lifelong learning 4.12.1 capability designed to allow people to ―retool‖ their skills to prepare for professional and life opportunities. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Conduct needs assessment Not No system wide plan in place and plan to meet the lifelong Complete learning needs of Greater Bakersfield’s residents • Develop an understanding of Greater Bakersfield’s adult education needs, inventory the current adult education capability, and identify gaps and duplications 4.12.2 • Submit a report on the gaps and duplications to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, the local school districts, and the local institutions of post secondary education • Change the adult education’s capability to reduce or eliminate gaps and duplications and meet the lifelong learning needs of Greater Bakersfield’s residents

Quality of Life

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1. Attain air quality 1. Support the efforts of the Complete Heightened awareness of air quality issues through increased San Joaquin Valley Air standards California Air Resources Board and outreach and public education programs. Project Clean Air still Pollution Control (CARB), other state and local Ongoing exists. The SJVUAPCD has expanded its education and District (SJVUAPCD) 5.01.1 agencies, and Valley industry regulation efforts. Solar power plants are being and have been built. City Water is using solar to power treating plant #4. Large solar power generation facility north of Bakersfield, additional small city solar plants 2. Leverage Project Clean Air by Complete Heightened awareness of air quality issues through increased San Joaquin Valley Air increasing membership, and outreach and public education programs. Project Clean Air is Pollution Control 5.01.2 community support and funding Ongoing the umbrella non-profit for clean cities program and coordinates District (SJVUAPCD) by the Valley Air Pollution the Blue Sky Partner coalition

2. Encourage the 1. Expand the use of alternative Complete Greater use of alternative fuel and low or zero emission Board of Trade, San use of alternative fuel and low or zero emission and vehicles in Bakersfield. San Joaquin Valley Clean Cities Joaquin Valley Clean fuel and low or vehicles in Bakersfield for public Ongoing Coalition members indicate an annual growth rate in their fleets Cities Coalition, City zero emission and private use to achieve 10% of 17 percent, which is the estimated rate needed to achieve and County vehicles usage the goal of 10 percent usage by the year 2020. City and County in Greater have purchased a significant number of LEV for their fleets. Bakersfield. 100% of GET buses are CNG. City's fleet is moving to zero 5.02.1 Included in General emissions and electric vehicles. County BOS passed new Plan policies relating to new purchase of vehicles for fleet in alignment with this tactic. GET is replacing older less efficient vehicles (first generation CNG with newer ones). There are on-going efforts to pursue grants that promote education and the use of alternative vehicles, deploy vehicles and create infrastructure ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Create the private and public Not Efforts continue to provide this infrastructure. Many private infrastructure necessary to Complete efforts have stopped due to lack of use or have been converted 5.02.2 support alternative fuel vehicles to an alternate usage

3. Add curriculum at local Complete Included in the Elite Automotive Program at Bakersfield Bakersfield College, colleges to train mechanics to College. General industry (John Deere and Cummins) have BC Foundation, PG&E, service alternative fuel vehicles programs. County of Kern has a training program for County Clean Cities Coalition, KHSD 5.02.3 employees on working with new vehicles. KHSD has programs training high school kids on this program. KCCD is planning to partner with Fresno City College to increase the number of alternative fuel vehicle classes in Bakersfield

4. Create ordinance to encourage Not An ordinance is not needed. County has a policy for going to City, County, school districts and Complete low emission alternative vehicles. The City Council has a set 5.02.4 other public agencies to use objective to use alternative fuel vehicles. Financial incentives alternative fuel vehicles are provided through State and Federal programs 3. Reduce 1. Encourage more right-turn Complete Right turn lanes are required at major intersections as part of City, County planning emissions from lanes and the development standards for new development and, and roads departments mobile sources by Ongoing depending on the level of traffic generated by a development, 5.03.1 improving traffic may be required at other entrances. The number of right turn flow lanes continues to increase. City and County are adding them in association with road reconstruction and/or widening projects when we can acquire additional right of way

2. Encourage beltway freeway to Complete TRIP funds have been committed to parkways and freeways to Kern COG, City & get cars off the ―stop and go‖ and reduce "stop and go". A major report given to City each month County, Caltrans 5.03.2 surface streets; investigate Ongoing in improvements. City received addition ARRA funding to ―systems‖ approach. support freeway construction ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Encourage carpool parking lots Not Churches have provided carpool parking lots and carpool lanes on the Complete Kern COG working with Tejon Ranch on HAL (Healthy Air beltways. Living), Increased outreach to churches and abandoned shopping centers to identify other potential ride share locations, 5.03.3 Air District Rule 9410 - new regulation requiring commute plans for business / larger work sites to identify opportunities for reducing single occupant vehicles. (Include current number of car pool lanes and ride share parking lots).

4. Create a walkable city to Complete Castle & Cooke Windermere designed to be extremely friendly. Tree Foundation, encourage pedestrians, and Other C&C have pedestrian friendly features. Kern COG & Bike Smart Growth discourage ―maze‖ developments Ongoing Bakersfield have a program encouraging more people to Coalition, SJVUAPCD, and ―island cities‖ such as walk/bike "Safe Routes to Schools" (SRTS) , PBV school Downtown Business Laurelglen. Make shopping areas district also encouraging walking & cycling, Blueprint project Association (DBA), 5.03.4 friendly to pedestrians. through Kern COG. City planning have standards for Chamber of requirements of sidewalks, trees, etc., legislative movements, Commerce, transit such as (SB 375) requires consideration of transportation and organizations. land use and focus on sustainable community plan. Other goals relating to trees and traffic promote people parking and walking. Mill Creek Development project

4. Reduce air 1. Encourage local officials to Complete Global Green and Aera Energy partnered for steam generation; Elected officials, Nisei pollution advocate state incentives for and bio-energy plant using methane from cows is completed. SCE Farmers League, farm associated with biomass plants to divert Ongoing and PG&E offering incentives and rebates for creating corporations and co- agriculture agriculture waste and reduce alternative energy. The challenge is that we could use more bio ops, Farm Bureau activities agriculture burns. mass and co-gen plants/facilities. Economic incentives went 5.04.1 away and it became cheaper for SB 700 - will eliminate agriculture burn as of the end of 2010. Air pollution stats have changed due to stricter standards/changes in the matrix for measuring. (Get specific stats from EPA and Air District) - Improvements through compliance ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Encourage agriculture burn Complete Due to State mandates, there is very little agriculture burn. Farm Bureau, farm alternatives There is one biomass cogeneration plant available, common corporations and co- 5.04.2 practices is to turn under the weeds and row crop for in-place ops decomposition 3. Create buffer zone between Complete AB32 requires growth boundaries City & County Planning 5.04.3 city and farmland and Ongoing 5. Increase tree 1. Create a Master Plan for Complete The Tree Foundation has planted over 12,000 trees in public City, County, Tree shade canopy to Greater Bakersfield for and locations since 1994. General Plan incorporates these Foundation, Ad Hoc 30% and the greenbelts, water elements, and Ongoing elements in the text. Private parking lots and development are Tree Advisory number of trees in landscape corridors (connectors) required to meeting planning standards, which require 30% Committee, Kern River 5.05.1 Greater Bakersfield shade at maturity. The City/County general plan is in the Parkway Foundation from 1 million to 3 process of being updated and could be incorporated into this million by 2020 process

2. Conduct workshops in tree Complete Tree Foundation has Citizen Forester classes at least once per Tree Foundation planting and maintenance and and year. Master Gardener classes though the UC Extension 5.05.2 proper pruning Ongoing program held twice a year teach skills. Expanding Citizen forester class at satellite locations

3. Launch campaign to get each Not 5.05.3 person in Greater Bakersfield to Complete plant five trees 4. Review and revise commercial Not Planning ordinances strengthened regarding landscaping and and residential development Complete shade coverage from trees for commercial. No progress on 5.05.4 specifications for landscape residential requirements ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Institute shade requirements Not There are no specific requirements for shade on school on school playgrounds Complete playground in Greater Bakersfield area. However, existing schools have added trees to their playgrounds and all new 5.05.5 schools being built make shade for the playground and their buildings as a priority. Other educational efforts include the Tree Foundation's education program for kids and planting trees on school grounds 6. Create 20 major 1. Create Ad Hoc Tree Advisory Not Although there is not an Ad Hoc Tree Advisory Committee in tree-covered Committee to develop seamless Complete place, The Tree Foundation and Kern River Pkwy Foundation corridors that tree ordinances in Greater are fulfilling the role of the group. Would like to see this connect to and Bakersfield to ensure a healthy, strategy remain a focus (Review maps for tree line corridors) 5.06.1 include the Kern vibrant, sustainable, urban forest River Parkway, safe bike paths, and GET bus routes by 2020 2. Update the tree ordinance for Not Greater Bakersfield. Include Complete incentives for developers to 5.06.2 exceed minimum number of trees as well as specify species to minimize air pollution and maximize shade canopy 3. Create a healthy, vibrant, Complete City and County maintain this as an on-going effort. Additional City, County, Tree sustainable urban forest through and education is needed on the benefit of trees for developer and Foundation, Ad Hoc maintaining and replacing current Ongoing property owners Tree Advisory trees. Encourage City, County Committee, Developers 5.06.3 and adjacent property owners to plant and maintain trees in existing tree wells and planting strips ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Encourage Golden Empire Not GET does not own the property where the bus stops sit. Trees Transit (GET) ridership by Complete are promoted to provide shade, but there is no current program 5.06.4 planting trees to shade bus stops to campaign with property owners to plant trees

5. Create plan to ensure that all Not Although the ordinance is not at the 50% requirement for parking lots are 50% shaded at Complete shade, it has been increased to 40% shade in parking lots maturity by selecting, planting, and maintaining large canopy 5.06.5 shade trees within and surrounding parking lots through the tree ordinance. Plan will help mitigate ―heat island effect 6. Encourage use of reflective Not roofing materials and/or consider Complete 5.06.6 roof gardens on parking structures to help mitigate ―heat island effect.‖ 7. Finish Chester Ave. greenbelt Complete Streetscape complete City, County, from 24th Street north to Kern Superintendent of 5.06.7 River Bridge Schools, North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District 8. Create landscaped gateways, Not White Lane south bound on-ramp is attractively landscaped. freeways and arterial roads. Complete The other ten Hwy 99 on-ramps and off-ramps are either have 5.06.8 Increase freeway and entry point mature trees with minimal landscaping or just weeds. landscape standards ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

9. Implement public landscaping Complete The Garces Circle currently is the only roundabout that exists City, County projects such as roundabouts and improves flow of transportation. Challenge is there is no and streetscapes current planning in City/County roads to encourage them to • Consider a metropolitan-wide look at this. Planning department finds additional difficulties maintenance district or privatize with use of roundabouts and needs education and accepted maintenance flow. • Develop joint, city-county 34th. Street Memorial Medical Plaza streetscape improvements 5.06.9 standards for the metropolitan The County has used redevelopment funds to improve the area with defined urban and Oildale community streetscape; this includes the North Chester suburban zones. Frontage Road betwee n the Norris Road and China Grade • Leverage grant monies for Loop. The project design consists of a covered stage area, new privately lead beautification street lights, widening of the median between Frontage Road projects and North Chester and much more. The project location is on the East Side of North Chester Avenue extending North of Norris Road to China Grade Loop 10. Incorporate more water Complete Mill Creek Linear Park; Central Park, six water spray parks. Mill City, County venues, fountains, and/or trees in and Creek encourages walking/biking and has trees & water. Mill parks Ongoing creek development provides opportunities for outdoor dining. • Adopt standards to require trees River Walk Parkway also fulfills this strategy 5.06.10 • Encourage use of water through policies • Incorporate art requirements in buildings 7. Leverage 1. Complete a landscaped bike Complete Landscaped bike path in place Kern River Parkway Proposition 12 and path from Lake Ming to Enos Foundation, City, 13 funding to Lane by 2002 County, Tree create a greenbelt Foundation, Kern 5.07.1 corridor along the County Kern River with a bike path from Lake Ming to Buena Vista Lake ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization 2. Create a landscaped bike path Not 5.07.2 from Enos Lane to Buena Vista Complete Lake by 2006 3. Create a master landscaping Not 5.07.3 plan for the Kern River Corridor Complete 4. Develop a green, landscaped Not river shoreline along the Kern Complete 5.07.4 River at Beach Park that includes recreational uses 8. Provide 1. Improve river use for Complete Additional parks added: Yokuts, River Walk, Aera Park - City Parks and additional recreation with barbecues, chess and Baseball fields, River Oaks Park, Mill Creek Park Recreation District recreational and tables, etc in parks along the Ongoing 5.08.1 other activities river. along the Kern River. 2. Landscape Kern River Complete Call boxes, bike patrols and information signs, reflectors in City Public Works, Parkway for safety including needed areas Bakersfield Police 5.08.2 lighting, call boxes, and bike Department, Service patrols. Clubs 3. Start annual Greater Not 5.08.3 Bakersfield cultural heritage Complete festival along the river. 4. Provide seasonal art exhibits Complete Mill Creek Park is nucleus for events, additionally many Arts Council of Kern, and sales along the river; and activities are held at city parks along the river. AKC Bakersfield Art increase frequency with time as Ongoing participating in Grand Opening at Mill Creek and holds twice Association, City Parks popularity of the event grows. annual "gallery on the green" at the Park at River Walk. AKC and Recreation 5.08.4 hosts concerts, movies and festivals at parks throughout Greater Bakersfield area. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Provide maps and parkway Complete Permanent maps provided by East Bakersfield Rotary Club. Kern River Parkway information at Kern River Parkway information markers in place Foundation, Kern 5.08.5 parkway access points. Publicize County Water Agency, the parkway entrances, exits, The Bakersfield parks, etc. Californian 6. Provide easier public access to Not the Kern River bottom at Beach Complete 5.08.6 Park by creating entrances to safe areas of the river. 9. Keep water in 1. Support Governor’s $23 million Complete Drilled 8 wells that are ready to operate and help keep water in City, County, Kern the Kern River Kern River Restoration project to the river County Water Agency 5.09.1 year-round through keep water in Kern River through Beach Park Beach Park 2. Center high density and Complete Mexicali is making a canal frontage along Mill Creek Park. Mill City, Redevelopment retail/restaurant development Creek Deli is open Agency, Water Districts 5.09.2 along the river and downtown canals/river walks 10. Develop a 1. Establish a dynamic, Complete Arts Council of Kern has assumed this role Arts Council of Kern cultural/museum public/private, multi-cultural master plan Citizen Arts Advisory Committee incorporating the to carry out and lobby for arts, 5.10.1 museums, a new cultural and parks projects with a performing arts full-time, paid fund-raising center and Metro coordinator. Park. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Form a public/private In Plans are under development, funding sources are being Arts Council of Kern, partnership to develop an Progress finalized. Project is a collaboration with all viable arts Arts Culture and integrated master plan for organizations and community leaders. Tourism (ACT) development for arts, museum, cultural and other resources. Provide a visualization of the 5.10.2 cultural/museum master plan to develop public support for a bond to implement the master museum/entertainment plan. The funds are to be shared among those groups participating in the plan development. 3. Design and build a Performing Not Although, no significant progress has been made on a Arts Center to encourage cultural Complete Performing Arts Center. Arts District does include theatres activity. Coordinate with the long- sponsored by the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and range plan of the Bakersfield the City. The economic downturn has stalled the full center. 5.10.3 Symphony Orchestra to build a However a smaller Arts Center is being developed in 1,500-seat concert hall. Provide Downtown. We are still in need of an acoustically appropriate incentives to make it happen. performing arts venue. Create a theatre district. Provide free parking. 4. Convene monthly meeting of In Although, there are no formal monthly meetings being Arts Council of Kern, leaders from major Bakersfield Progress convened, the smaller theatres are working together on All local theaters, music attractions and community projects and communicating. This group is under theater arts venues and community developments to share leaders. 5.10.4 guild, and defined as a group marketing plan. ("That's the information and plans Ticket"). Arts Council of Kern is helping to facilitate funding for this project. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

11. Ensure that 20 1. Create an event to bring Complete Bakersfield has 4 museums, 2 of which are accredited. Bakersfield Museum of cultural activities culturally diverse groups together and Bakersfield Museum of Arts has a mission to inspire and Arts, Arts Council of and exhibits are to support development of a Ongoing engage diverse audiences by providing a broad spectrum of Kern located throughout multi-cultural museum creative visual arts experiences through the exhibition and our community and preservation of fine art, educational programs, community represent our outreach, and special events. We have done that the past year diverse community alone through exhibits on: segments. • Harlem Renaissance (together with a related Big Read grant) 5.11.1 • Colors of China • Hobos to Street People (homelessness) • Day of the Dead (celebrated this day with the creation of family alters on the grounds) • Japanese art • Western art There are far more than 20 activities and exhibits annually throughout the community

2. Celebrate cultural diversity in Complete Beale Band concerts, Gospel Fest, Cinco de Mayo Festival, NOR Recreation parks by installing murals, and KRABfest, Central Park Farmers markets, concerts, festivals District, City Parks 5.11.2 landscaping, sculptures and other Ongoing and street fairs. Murals include, but are limited to: stop the Department , Arts lasting displays. violence at the MLK Center, Greenfield Park, Hart Park and Council of Kern Sister City Gardens... much more! 3. Develop rotating seasonal Complete There has been an increase in cooperation and coordination of CSUB, Fox Theatre exhibits to celebrate diverse local and efforts within the arts community to improve local cultural and Association, Centennial 5.11.3 cultures at CSUB, Fox and Ongoing arts offerings Garden, Arts Council of Centennial Garden and other Kern public venues. 4. Draft plan for public art to Not Although there is no formal plan, there are guidelines coordinate efforts of the art Complete established through the Arts council of Kern. The Arts Council 5.11.4 exhibits. of Kern is responsible for public art in the County. The group is called upon by Cities to help facilitate the call to artists and the completion of the art. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

12. Inspire 1000 1. Increase the level of public art Complete Murals and sculptures are increasing throughout Downtown. Arts Council of Kern, individuals and including outdoor mosaics and and Examples include but are not limited to Wall Street Alley mural, Bakersfield Police businesses to open sculpture gardens. Ongoing Younger Sculpture Garden, Downtown signal box art Department Graffiti enhance their program, Bakersfield 5.12.1 neighborhoods Economic through murals and Redevelopment other public art media by January 2010. 2. Sponsor a contest to design an Not 5.12.2 art plan for use throughout the Complete community 13. Assure broad- 1. Establish a recreation master Complete City of Bakersfield Parks and Recreation has well defined plan. City, County park based recreation plan based on the North County Parks and Recreation has developed a plan districts. programs in all Bakersfield Recreation and Park neighborhoods of District model for use in all 5.13.1 Greater Bakersfield neighborhoods. at area parks, schools and community based organizations. 2. Strengthen existing recreation Complete Civic groups are working with the City on various programs City Parks and districts through development of throughout the City parks. Recreation District, foundations and increased public A city-wide parks needs assessment was completed and a Mayor awareness of parks. City Council recreation master plan has been adopted. 5.13.2 should direct a needs assessment specific to each ward. Stimulate civic action by bringing neighborhoods together for mutual purposes. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Develop incentives for water Not Although there are no commercial water parks due to park developers to encourage Complete neighborhood opposition or financial viability, spray parks are 5.13.3 attractive development in Metro abundant. McMurtrey Aquatic Center is very popular Park/downtown 4. Create a partnership between Complete Cooperation among all groups has created diverse program GET, Kern Regional Golden Empire Transit (GET) and and opportunities transit, schools, Boys & 5.13.4 city parks to transport children to Ongoing Girls Club, City Parks parks during the summer and Recreation, County Parks and Recreation 5. Create neighborhood parks on Complete Developers can include neighborhood parks in their Public/private vacant land and add restrooms to and developments. To accommodate larger groups and activities, partnerships, City, all parks Ongoing the City has been focusing on more regional parks such as neighborhood River Walk, Aera Park, and creating Mill Creek Park out of associations, Keep 5.13.5 Central Park. Bakersfield Beautiful Restrooms are included in parks that have features that keep Foundation people there for a longer period of time. The cost to maintain restrooms in neighborhood parks is prohibitive. 6. Increase volunteer leadership Complete High school students participate in homework help and they City Council, Parks and for recreation programs, including and are candidates for lifeguards Recreation District, 5.13.6 high school students Ongoing KHSD, Private High Schools 14. Coordinate 1. Focus on youth activities to be Complete Boys and Girls Club has increased number of neighborhood Kern County Network regular, on-going sponsored by community based and programs. for Children, City, schedule of organizations Ongoing Community activities include the annual fishing derby, family County Parks and community-wide fun day and many other activities under the joint City-County Recreation events at area Gang Task Force. departments, Boys and parks, schools, etc. Girls Club, Kern County 5.14.1 (cultural fairs, Museum, Non-profit recreational fairs, and faith based groups job fairs, fishing (The Garden, Stay derbies, etc.) Focused, Stop the Violence, Project 180, etc.) ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Work with the Chamber of Complete Kern County Family Magazine publication lists events. Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade to and County Board of Trade has an easy to use and submit on-line Commerce, Kern Co. develop a master list of all events Ongoing calendar. Board of Trade, City, and activities for youth to be Bakersfield Californian publishes monthly and weekly County Parks and 5.14.2 published in local newspapers calendars both in print and on-line. Recreations and magazines and posted on City and NOR Parks and Recreation publish their activities in department, Kern appropriate web-sites print and on-line County Family Magazine

15. Create a 1. Make a formal request to the Complete Intent of the tactic is complete. Uninsured organizations or County of Kern Risk streamlined City, County and the Kern County individuals can get a liability certificate from any one of the Management universal Insurance Association and Self liaison organizations for an affordable premium. Churches are Department; City of insurance/liability Insured Schools of California eligible for these same certificates when conducting events on Bakersfield Risk plan for schools, (SISC) to investigate and if city or county property where liability insurance is required. Management 5.15.1 churches, etc. needed, create a universal The County's Risk Management Division has a Special Event Department; Self- liability form and/or waiver Liability Insurance program that has been in effect for the last Insured Schools of nine years. The Program has a very simple and easy process, Kern (SISK) whereby the insurance premium amount based on proposed event and facility usage, and the premium is collected and certificate of insurance issued. 16. Offer free 1. Create free, family-oriented Complete Free movies and concerts at River Walk summer band Kern County Museum, events to families activities, similar to those offered concerts at Beale Park. Level of free activities is dependent on Kaiser Permanente, at various sites at the Marketplace. available public and private finances Boys & Girls Club, 5.16.1 throughout Greater The Youth & Family Vision Force found that on the average, CSUB, BC Bakersfield. one free event for families is held in our community on a weekly basis. 17. Structure home 1. Develop incentives to offset Complete Agreements made on project by project basis with Sierra Club City, County building regulations costs of quality of life programs and for project impact mitigation. 5.17.1 to perpetuate our and encourage quality of life Ongoing current affordable behaviors for builders housing ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Encourage communication Complete Communication was enhanced through the downtown and Building Industry between builders, community and southeast Bakersfield charrettes. Kern Regional Blueprint Association (BIA), groups, non-profits and citizenry Ongoing (2008) held meetings in each quadrant of the city and had Smart Growth through meetings, forums and participation from all of the listed stakeholders. Each General Coalition, Tree Livable Communities Summit Plan (2002, 2007-2011) meetings bring together the Foundation, Citizen stakeholders for communication and consensus building. Advisory Committee KEDC is completing the County economic development update. This is done every five years. Task forces are formed 5.17.2 as needed to respond to specific sector needs. The target industry sectors are: o -Value-added Agriculture o -Energy and Natural Resources o Transportation and Logistics o -Healthcare Service o -Aerospace and Defense o -Tourism, Recreation, and Entertainment (Board of Trade)

18. Provide 1. Utilize joint powers Complete Joint Powers Agreement would not affect ordinances; however Bakersfield Police consistent safety agreements and consistent there is an agreement for mutual aid for emergencies between Department (BPD), and law enforcement of ordinances for City and County law enforcement. Kern County Sheriff 5.18.1 enforcement policing incorporated and (KCSO) throughout Greater unincorporated areas Bakersfield 2. Develop a plan to integrate Complete The BPD took the lead in helping to facilitate grant funding for a BPD, KCSO BPD and KCSO data and voice County central crime data system so they are now able to communication capability share information across departments. Software is purchased 5.18.2 that will share data between the entities. Will be in place in early 2010 ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Design an effective model of Complete BPD continues to expand their successful neighborhood watch BPD, KCSO, ―community policing‖ in all and program and incorporate crime analysis and statistics to target City/County, CBOs neighborhoods within Greater Ongoing areas/issues and to direct patrols. The Crime Prevention Unit (community based 5.18.3 Bakersfield (unify and expand) within the BPD has also expanded the Business Watch organizations) and Program. This mirrors the design of traditional neighborhood collaboratives watch program but instead networks with businesses within specific areas and industries 4. Conduct public awareness Complete Neighborhood and Business Watch programs also are a BPD, KCSO, Media campaign of community policing and proactive effort to educate the community and utilize them as Ongoing resources. BPD and KCSO have a Crime Prevention Specialist working on getting information on crime prevention programs. 5.18.4 BPD's Public Information Officer conducts a morning show on TV 17 every Monday (Police Beat) in an effort to utilize media to educate public and engage the community on trends and crime. Police Beat is also used to ask the public for help and information when needed. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Conduct a written needs Complete Within the last 5 years the BPD has conducted feedback Chief's Liaison survey to define residents’ and process which included community meetings for the purpose of Committee - comprised specific safety concerns and Ongoing identifying needs and concerns of the community so they can of 18 ethnic leaders establish metrics to measure build on the mission of the department and direct services. from the community. progress in improving community There continues to be significant progress in regarding this The group meets safety strategy. The BPD and Sheriff’s Department continues to use quarterly. sub-stations. The BPD is beginning to utilize GIS Mapping to help coordinate how they district their Officers. The tool can also help focus prevention and education activities based on the data to keep the community informed and involved in their 5.18.5 own neighborhoods to prevent crime. Before the funding crisis the BPD was able to put 13 Officers assigned geographically to schools which helped to greatly reduce the number of calls due to their presence and community based policing activities. Because of funding cuts the officers had to be re-assigned. New COPPS Grant - 17 police officers in two Directed Policing Units which will focus on neighborhood crime and quality of life issues. East and west area commands being set up to enable more activities. The efforts are tied into crime prevention to have lasting effect on reduction of crime 6. Develop safer community Complete The BPD crime prevention unit teaches environmental design City, County, CBOs, spaces by ensuring all streets, and in various classes to enhance safety. Mill Creek Park created collaboratives, DBA, parks, shopping centers and Ongoing through the efforts of City Developmental services, and KEDC, BPD, PW other public spaces are clean, Economic Development Department replacing the less safe well lit and landscaped Central Park 5.18.6 Arts Council and the City Graffiti Task Force has placed public art on signal boxes in Downtown to reduce graffiti. BPD contributes to safer community spaces and crime prevention through environmental design. Resources are dedicated to assisting developers apartment, managers, etc. on assessments and recommendations. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

19. Attack root 1. Coordinate interagency efforts Complete Kern Chiefs Association and a joint City/County gang task Kern Chiefs causes of crime in to look beneath immediate and force, work with the Kern County Network for Children (KCSOS Association, BPD Greater Bakersfield problems and consider Ongoing Program), Boys and Girls Club, PAL and KC Mental Health for underlying causes or risk factors nutrition and parenting education. for crime and develop and BPD works with the Kern County Network for Children and implement crime mitigation plans. other agencies on GIS mapping that layers statistics on issues Consider economic factors such mentioned in the tactic to generate qualitative crimes and 5.19.1 as education, unemployment, analysis which directs patrols and resources. housing, nutrition; social factors such as inequality, lack of family support, access to services; family structure factors such as parental inadequacy, conflict, criminal behavior and family violence 2. Obtain grant funding for root Complete BPD has secured funding and employs 2 full-time Crime BPD cause crime analysis coordinator and Analysis Coordinators. They are continuing to look for grants to 5.19.2 Ongoing supplement. They are also looking for funding for enhanced mapping system to monitor and determine trends and take "upstream" actions 20. Continuously 1. Adopt universal curbside Not Universal curbside recycling is not implemented, but it is improve the household recycling, keeping Complete available at a reasonable cost to everyone in the Greater 5.20.1 cleanliness of costs reasonable for residents Bakersfield area. However, universal pickup has become Greater Bakersfield and business owners mandatory 20. Continuously 2. Implement ―Keep America Complete Leadership Bakersfield implemented Keep Bakersfield Keep Bakersfield improve the Beautiful‖ campaign Beautiful committee which conducts the "Keep America Beautiful committee 5.20.2 cleanliness of Beautiful" campaigns on the local level Greater Bakersfield ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization 3. Work with Kern High School Not District (KHSD) to educate Complete students about littering; integrate 5.20.3 anti-litter campaigns with high school community service program 4. Conduct free monthly or Complete City and County residents can call for free curbside large item City, County Waste 5.20.4 quarterly bulky item pick-up pick up Management throughout Greater Bakersfield 21. Increase 1. Create an inclusive, diverse Not There is not a Citizen Advisory Committee. The Supervisors inclusiveness by Citizen Advisory Committee Complete and Council Members make an effort to have diversity on the encouraging boards and commissions. members of California Women Lead conducts workshops to increase the 5.21.1 minority number of women on commissions and boards. There is a communities to Latina Leaders in Kern County Network of support for Hispanic serve on civic Women boards and commissions 2. Circulate ―board make-up‖ Not The Tree Foundation matrix has not been maintained or shared matrix created by Tree Complete 5.21.2 Foundation to other boards and groups to enable them to evaluate their own diversity. 3. Citizen Advisory Committee to Not No action. Community groups and City and County clerk reach serve as a Complete out to improve diversity 5.21.3 clearinghouse/resource center for diverse candidates for board service ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Involve more of the community Complete Bucheon, Republic of Korea sister city is very active and Bakersfield Sister City in our Sister Cities programs vibrant. Have had two way student exchanges past few years. Last year 100 people associated with the Bakersfield Youth 5.21.4 Symphony went and gave three performances. Sister Cities have been established in Mexico and India to try to increase involvement with Bakersfield residents with ties to those countries 22. Encourage 1. Encourage CSUB and BC to Complete CSUB Education program has the following core learning CSUB, BC inclusiveness and create programs in curriculum to objectives: Candidates will be able to: tolerance of other teach tolerance. Students should o - Describe nature and scope of culture and ethnicity in cultures with ―take it on the road.‖ the United States and local area schools elementary school o - Explain the effect of ethnic, racial, gender, disability curricula and life- giftedness and socio-cultural factors on learning and long learning teaching classes o - Describe cultural characteristics, concepts, 5.22.1 components and universals o - Specifically describe a cultural group in this country and define key cultural/ethnic concepts applied to classroom settings o - Demonstrate skills for working with students from various cultural/ethnic backgrounds o - Describe the implications of culture to language acquisition and development 23. Celebrate 1. Publish profiles of multi-cultural Complete Más magazine published by Bakersfield Californian strives to Hispanic Chamber of cultural diversity role models in the media and in provide positive promotion of the Hispanic Culture through: * Commerce, African- through role public service announcements Improving communications *Building and understanding * American Coalitions, models of different churches/synagogues. 5.23.1 Celebrating culture * Highlighting leaders * Being incorporated ethnicity for others into schools and used as a learning tool Bakersfield Californian to emulate in their own lives ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization 2. Establish an annual multi- Not cultural citizen of the year award Complete 5.23.2 for a person who has encouraged inclusiveness 24. Create a 1. Create visitation programs Complete Interfaith group still active. Faith in Action is trying to live out Ministerial Association tolerant community between religious groups in and the true meaning of community: fostering lasting by working with Bakersfield Ongoing bonds/relationships with one-another throughout all of Kern and through faith- County block-by-block, home-by-home, calloused hand-by- based calloused hand. And those relationships are between decision 5.24.1 organizations that makers and community residents; they are between our can provide disenfranchised students and Superintendents etc. The leaders and role substance is in the relationship and that is what we hope models for others becomes contagious not only in Kern County but in the rest of in the community to the world. That basic precept of love, unity and peace is this emulate pursuit of happiness Perpetuate the 8.1 Offer free family days at Complete There are many free activities throughout our community. The family-friendly museums and senior centers and Kern Senior Network continues to promote and link seniors to culture of our city Ongoing intergenerational activities. through 5.25.1 The BPD has been working behind the scenes to build support intergenerational for an inter-generational pre-school that would pair seniors with activities; include pre-schoolers. Several successful models exist in other single parent communities families. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Assemble booklet to help event Complete The Kern Senior Network has developed resource and referral organizers be more sensitive to and information for seniors and continues to collect and distribute the needs of seniors at events Ongoing information throughout our community. The Senior Collaborative whose mission is to develop a shared vision of serving seniors, their families, and the community by building 5.25.2 an interdependent system to address issues and opportunities. Their goals are to bring public and private interest together and identify key issues and problems regarding our senior population as well as find solutions and encourage inter- generational cooperation. They were recently accredited by KCNC 9.1 Provide Develop residential and Complete The Kern County Mental Health System of Care continues to resources for teens outpatient facilities for mentally ill and participate in several evidence-based programs. Unfortunately, that are mentally ill and /or chemically dependent. Ongoing due to the budget crisis we are actually seeing a reduction and/or chemically services. 5.26.1 dependent Kern’s Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) has started a group of teens with mental health issues called ―Outspoken Young Minds‖ that provides an opportunity for youth to provide advocacy ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5.27.1 Provide youth Create a task force to address Complete The Transitional Age Foster Care Task Force meets quarterly exiting the foster the issues of youth exiting the to improve the success of foster youth exiting the system. One care system with foster care system and develop outgrowth of the group has been the formation of the Urgent scholarships, and build long term strategies to Action Team which works to ensure that each youth has a housing, etc., to support the youth in the transition "plan" such as a place to live, ability to pursue educational or encourage higher to age 21 employment opportunities, transportation housing, etc. A education as well wraparound program keeps children with their birth families, as technical with relative caretakers or foster families, by providing schools intensive, comprehensive, integrated support services in their home. This reduces out-of-County placement and overall cost and has better long-term results for the youth. KCNC opened the Dream Center Foster Youth Resource Center & Coffee Shop, (operated by Dagny’s) as a way of supporting Kern’s foster youth. There continues to be significant progress regarding this strategy 5.27.2 Support legislation extending Not benefits to foster children after 18 Complete 5.28.1 Offer leadership 11.1 Create Leadership Complete Youth Leadership Bakersfield Class was developed by the a training for high Bakersfield for youth Chamber Leadership Bakersfield Group and continues to be a school students. successful program

5.28.2 11.2 Offer leadership and Not Programs are offered by community and non-profit groups citizenship courses at all grade Complete levels 5.29.1 Promote and Coordinate, strengthen and Not support youth expand youth advisory councils Complete councils throughout the community. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5.29.2 Hold and expand youth policy Complete The first Annual Leaders In Life Youth Conference took place conferences where youth develop Spring of 2004. Over 1,200 students attended the one-day goals, strategies, and action event planned by youth. It continues today and is coordinated plans and are responsible for by KCSOS making action steps happen 5.30.1 Provide a myriad of Expand on-site, affordable day Complete The Local Investment in Child Care Constructing Connections choices for those in care centers at large government, and (LINCC) program funding has finished. Early Childhood Council need of child care business & employment sites Ongoing of Kern continues to advocate with agencies and government to include child care in their planning process including the faith-based communities. The cities of Taft and Delano have adopted supportive child care language into their General Plans as well as Ridgecrest. California City is still in draft form

5.30.2 Provide incentives for businesses Not to provide child care benefits Complete 5.30.3 Provide 24-hour ―drop-in‖ day Not care within walking distance of Complete transit centers and major workplaces ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Benchmark communities that are Complete The Early Childhood Council of Kern has developed a Early Childhood known for producing quality child and comprehensive, county-wide, early care and education Council of Kern care. Ongoing strategic plan. It is a road map for not only the Council, but any agency, organization or community group interested in improving the child delivery system in our community. The 5.31.1 Council has also completed their community wide needs Increase incentives assessment. These two documents build upon each other for a for child care comprehensive look at child care in our County and strategies providers so it which will help to provide greater direction. There continues to becomes a viable be significant progress in regarding this strategy form of employment Encourage low interest rate loans Complete Community Connection for Child Care and the LINCC project Community for child care facilities and had projects with local banks to assist those needing loans for Connection for Child Ongoing a child care facility. CCCC is working on making this easier. Care 5.31.2 Providers with a sound business plan are generally able to get conventional loans for their business

Expand and enhance affordable Complete Various early childhood organizations offer a myriad of choices Community and accessible training programs and and opportunities. Information is accessible on the CCCC and Connection for Child 5.31.3 for child care providers Ongoing Early Childhood Council websites Care

Expand the number of LiveScan Complete Live Scan machines may be accessed at the KC Sheriff's Kern County Sheriff’s machines throughout our Department, Department of Human Services, and Community Office 5.31.4 community that are free and Connection for Child Care accessible

Downtown

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Encourage mixed 1. Change zoning and ordinances Complete Mixed zoning since 1995 * City,* County, EDCD use development to create mixed use that includes a developments that further 6.01.1 diverse mixture of encourage use of incentives and housing, and processes which represent the commercial uses unique context of development in downtown 2. Create demand for infill Complete Demand created by: * City development using incentives by and * Mill Creek project * County connecting existing facilities with Ongoing Federal Courthouse * State greenbelts and publicizing the * EDCD 6.01.2 Incentives and Grants lower costs that come when the City received grant to pay for street work towards greenbelt * Private Developers infrastructure is already in place (South end of 13th. and 14th. Streets) * Current building Owners

3. Identify uses consistent with Complete * EDCD is encouraging consistency through personal contact * City Planning 6.01.3 downtown character and provide with potential business owners * EDCD for consistent zoning with uses 4. Encourage business uses Complete * Building at 900 Truxtun Various businesses downtown and * Housing authority building and organizations in Ongoing McMurtrey Aquatic Center the Downtown and * Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Recreation District of Bakersfield 6.01.4 * Convention and Visitor's Bureau * Maya Theater * Padre Hotel renovation * Rabobank Arena * Various other business and organizations ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Create energetic, mixed-use Complete * 50 unit senior housing on 20th and V Streets, which includes Various businesses downtown with abundant after- and retail shops and organizations work activities Ongoing * 19th. and S Streets mixed use retail and restaurants - part of within the City of Mill Creek project Bakersfield * JC Penny building - vocational school * 24th and L Streets- Village at Town Center * Downtown Arts District including new Art Galleries - Metro 6.01.5 * First Fridays *Senior residence (R Street) and cottages * Senior Residence (California and M Street) * Federal Courthouse in progress * Trolley * Downtown Street Fair * Various other business and organizations 6. Develop a marketing plan with Not This strategy was dropped as a part of the 1st Quarter updates 6.01.6 DBA and Association of Realtors Complete and the Vision 2020 document was revised

Encourage the 1. Ensure that funding is Complete The Charrette was completed in May 2001 which led to an *City of Bakersfield Charrette process available for completion of the overall plan for the Downtown area. Many of the *Bakersfield Chamber to develop design Charrette recommendations that came out of the Charrette have been of Commerce concepts for the implemented by the City. Examples include Mill Creek, the Downtown area designated Arts District, Wall Street Alley, downtown housing, 6.02.1 and get it Chester Avenue streetscape translated along with this vision into an official downtown plan 2. Encourage active participation Complete Downtown and Baker Street Charrettes successfully captured City of Bakersfield 6.02.2 by community representatives in community input and provided guidance for work. the Charrette process ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Ensure that goals of Vision Complete * Outcomes of the Charrette process include Mill Creek, Wall * City of Bakersfield 2020 are incorporated and that Street Alley and Arts Districts * Bakersfield Chamber the outcomes of the Charrette * Many of Vision 2020 elements incorporated into City Council of Commerce 6.02.3 process become Vision 2020 goals for public garden, mural, water elements * EDCD action items *Downtown Bakersfield Charrette Report (http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/cityservices/devsrv/pdfs/charrette -1.pdf) Develop parks of 1. Change zoning and ordinances Complete * Zoning and Ordinances are complete various sizes to to encourage development of and * Pedestrian friendly atmosphere is on-going provide green parks Ongoing Parks space for walking, * Trees planted relaxing, sitting, * Enhance downtown streets to look like a park jogging, biking and Trolley picnicking. Provide * Trolley services the downtown during the day 6.03.1 a pedestrian River walk friendly * Jogging trail along Mill Creek atmosphere by linking the parks by * Plans to extend Central Park historic trolleys, a river walk, or water taxis on a canal system 2. Provide incentives to Complete * Housing fees includes money that can be used towards * City developers and/or property parks, developers can negotiate to develop the parks * DBA owners to develop parks * Tree Foundation of 6.03.2 * Planning encourages usage of the extra space from projects be used as green space e.g. Mill Creek project will have green Kern County space under the power lines * Arts Council of Kern ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Provide free and 1. Create half day or hourly rates Not Although the tactic has not been completed, the City completed * EDCD accessible parking which are affordable and Complete a parking study in 2003 and continues to collect data and * City of Bakersfield to include encourage uses of parking review other models relating to this strategy/tactic (i.e. strategically placed structures reviewing diagonal parking vs. parallel parking in streets) large parking structures, open 24 hours to provide 6.04.1 overlapping uses; island parking; park & ride perimeter parking, as well as more creative ways to integrate parking downtown 2. Encourage downtown Not 6.04.2 merchants to provide validation Complete for parking structures 3. Develop ways to provide Not * City currently has 1 parking structure 6.04.3 consolidated parking structures Complete * City has considered sharing parking structures

4. Establish a parking authority Not 6.04.4 Complete 5. Implement recognizable and In * Code is in place 6.04.5 consistent signage on parking Progress 6. Adopt ordinances for parking Complete * Take advantage of code in place 6.04.6 signs (public vs. private) 7. Develop and launch a Public Not 6.04.7 Relations campaign for parking Complete 8. Develop joint use parking Not * City/County have agreement for County structure related to 6.04.8 agreements, Parking Authorities, Complete Rabobank events trolley/bus transportation * Trolley carries passengers during the day ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

9. Implement parking ordinances Complete Ordinances has been changed City Planning changes as needed Businesses can combine parking 6.04.9

10. Provide incentives to Complete Downtown businesses only need half of the usual parking City Planning 6.04.10 developers that are tied to and spaces parking issues Ongoing Expand the Streetscape and sidewalk areas: downtown street · Wall Street Alley landscaping and art - 2002 light design and Old Town Kern streetscape design, Chester Ave, 19th St. from Eye to H and incorporate Chester Ave. in front of Kern County Museum benches, garbage Complete Chester Ave. from 24th to Garces Circle cans, tables and 1. Expand program to sidewalk and Eye, 18th, 19th 6.5.1 chairs. areas instead of center area Ongoing Complete $1.25 MM in federal funds secured for Baker St., including 2. Pursue funding for expanded and courtyard plaza 6.5.2 areas Ongoing 3. Encourage expansion of the Complete Baker St. area will adopt design downtown design to include and 6.5.3 additional areas Ongoing 4. Encourage businesses to include awnings and consistent signage to complement the Not 6.5.4 theme Complete Develop a River 1. Develop strategies to make Mill Creek project Street to become a downtown canals more Art Museum center for accessible and attractive through Village Artisans community innovative design while City Council, Water activities and maintaining functionality and Districts, Developers, 6.06.1 outdoor enjoyment. public safety Complete Insurance Companies ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Locate art shows or other Complete · Art museum cultural events at or near and 6.06.2 waterways Ongoing 3. Tie scenic waterways and Mill Creek project senior living areas with safe walkways for seniors and the 6.06.3 community at large Complete City Planning 6.06.4 4. Develop a ―River Street‖ plan Complete Mill Creek project City Encourage the use 1. Enact changes in ordinance for of various water water elements elements, fountains, pools, and ponds to enhance the parks, town squares, etc. Ensure the system Not 6.07.1 is in place. Complete 2. Provide incentives to Not 6.07.2 developers for water elements Complete 3. Establish an Arts Commission to oversee design of water Not 6.07.3 elements Complete Encourage private 1. Enact ordinance changes · Ordinances allow courtyards and landscaped spaces courtyards and landscaped spaces that provide opportunities for formal and informal leisure use and activities. (e.g. the alley/court at the Superintendent of 6.08.1 Schools Office) Complete City ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization 2. Provide incentives to Not 6.08.2 developers Complete Encourage the use 1. Encourage collaboration of · Flags for the art district of trees and Downtown Business Association, flowers, lighting, Tree Foundation, Arts Council, street furniture, art and City Government. signage, flags. Use surface material that enriches the paving options on our streets, Complete sidewalks, and and DBA, Tree Foundation, 6.09.1 curbing. Ongoing Arts Council 1. Obtain historic designation on · Lopez House at Museum City Historic Recognize historic City, State or Federal registers Complete Preservation buildings, sites and and Commission, Kern 6.10.1 neighborhoods. Ongoing County Museum 2. Provide incentives to developers and property owners to preserve and enhance historic Not 6.10.2 structures Complete 3. Provide history of historic Complete Downtown has historical information on buildings building/sites to be placed in a and Historical preservation 6.10.3 visible area. Ongoing commission Develop 1. Place outside kiosks along Kiosks downtown provide city history permanent pedestrian walkways, in parks, Kern County Historical historical displays and other ―districts.‖ Society, Kern County that depict the Museum, And City history of our Historic Preservation 6.11.1 community Complete Commission. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

1. Publicize the availability of · Historical trolley tours available upon request brochures for self-guided walking tours. The Arts Council of Kern created a brochure of public art downtown. The Arts Council of Kern County Historical Kern & DBA have also created an Society, Kern County arts and culture map of Museum, Convention & Develop Historic downtown Bakersfield. Locate Complete Visitors Bureau, Arts Walking and the electronic copies of these at and Council of Kern and 6.12.1 Trolley Tours. Kernarts.org Ongoing DBA 2. Work with Visitors and Convention Bureau to provide Not 6.12.2 docents for group tours. Complete

Community Planning

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Provide 1. Encourage City and County to Complete The City and County have worked on addressing the consistent City, County planning consistent urban agree on and work together to standard issue as it relates to streets and sewers. Discussed at services within develop consistent urban joint City Council/ Supervisor meetings. Consistent road and defined services transportation standards apply for metro. County adopted metropolitan area ordinances are not allowing new development on septic 7.01.1 systems in greater Bakersfield area. Joint meeting with City- County and in the Metropolitan General Plan Update.

2. Utilize joint powers agreement Complete Mutual Aid agreements are in place for Public Safety. A joint Kern County Sheriff’s to avoid inconsistent services power agreement (JPA) is not needed if ordinances between Office, BPD including, but not limited to, the the two jurisdictions have consistent standards given the following areas: Development; existence of NOR Park District in the Northwest; it is not just a public safety departments; and City/County issue involving recreation. Metropolitan General 7.01.2 recreation. This joint program Plan. Fire departments have mutual response agreement. JPA between the City and County is to on Bakersfield Metropolitan. JPA on Fire. Kern Sheriff and BPD provide consistent services and Share Communication channels. There are issues with the to build upon the jointly agreed JPAs. Metropolitan plan 3. Establish a joint City and Not While there is not a formal City and County task force, the County task force to identify Complete Planning Department staffs communicate and recommend 7.01.3 inconsistencies and concentrate consistency in ordinances when appropriate; Planning efforts to be consistent commissions jointly meet as needed. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

4. Develop ordinances jointly In City and County attempt to align their ordinances when City, County Planning between the City and County Progress possible. Habitat Conservation Plan is complete. City has 7.01.4 accommodated more ordinances. Core values have been the vehicle that has driven consistency moving forward. This effort is more strategic and ongoing as a result of general plan. 5. Revise Metropolitan General Complete General Plan update in progress. This was included in the City, County Plan to include policy and goal and 2002 update and will be included in the current. 7.01.5 sections that encourage Ongoing consistent urban services 6. Encourage annexations of Complete City has developed a well define process that involves the City county islands into the City communities. For example: Fair grounds and Kimberly 7.01.6 Road/Coffee northwest has been annexed by the City.

7. Develop a public relations Complete City has developed a well define process that involves the City Planning, LAFCO campaign to educate and inform communities. 7.01.7 the public regarding the inconsistencies and the need for consistency 8. Discourage annexation that Complete City has developed a well define process that involves the City, County Planning, 7.01.8 creates ―islands‖ communities LAFCO Provide property 1. Develop ordinances that Complete The City Impact Fee program includes fee reductions for infill City Planning owners with modify fees or set a fee structure development. 7.02.1 incentives to for infill development create in fill or redevelopment 2. Develop ordinances that allow Not The Economic & Community Development Department has the use of development Complete programs which fulfill this strategy, but are outside of the 7.02.2 agreements as incentives for infill ordinance process. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Create ordinances that would Complete Waivers granted when appropriate. City Planning 7.02.3 modify or lower fees, taxes and parking requirements 4. Create ordinances that would Complete "One stop" permitting implemented where available. 7.02.4 expedite the approval process 5. Update the related policies in In General Plan update in progress. 7.02.5 the Metropolitan plan Progress 6. Reduce time delays for Complete A wide area traffic study is available for developers to use, City Planning and development in the downtown eliminating the need for additional studies in areas such as the Roads 7.02.6 area through programs for downtown core. Environmental planning is minimal in a expedited environmental planning developed area such as downtown. review and traffic studies Require non- 1. Create ordinances supporting In A goal of contiguous development and sensible growth is in the City, County planning contiguous the strategy Progress General Plan. Ordinances that formally support and define development to contiguous development within the Greater Bakersfield Area provide all are not in place. necessary 7.03.1 infrastructure or provide economic disincentives through variable fees 2. Encourage a joint powers Not Although this is not complete, a joint powers agreement for agreement between the City and Complete planning is not an appropriate approach. However, City and 7.03.2 County County are striving to develop a common strategy for development through the General Plan process.

3. Update the policies in the Not This could be included as a strategy within the General Plan 7.03.3 Metropolitan plan Complete which is currently being updated. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Encourage the 1. Encourage a joint powers In The General Plan is a jointly constructed document that City, County planning City and County agreement between the City and Progress provides a common vision on what growth is acceptable and to work together County. Update the related desired in the community. The plan is the forum by which City on land use and policies in the Metropolitan plan and County develop a common understanding around development development and land use in the Greater Bakersfield area. The issues to provide Metropolitan General Plan update is in progress. Joint Powers 7.04.1 a combined Agreements are in place for those services which are vision on what amenable to that type of agreement. growth is acceptable or desired

2. Adopt agreements for shared In The City and County ruling bodies meet in joint session at least Board of Supervisors services and shared tax revenues Progress twice each year. The meetings are not as productive as hoped. and City Council 7.04.2 However, City and County have adopted a common transportation impact fee and solid waste/recycling program. Progress has been made and efforts continue. Implement a point 1. Develop a point system that Not Although the City and County have not implemented a point system that employs ratios, factoring in the Complete system as defined in this tactic, they have instead developed a requires certain available land, growth and more appropriate criteria-based system for agriculture land criteria be met in population, before permitting new conversion. 7.05.1 order to develop area to be developed. The further additional away from the existing agricultural land infrastructure, the higher the fees. This provides an incentive for tying into the infrastructure 2. Adopt policies in the Not Based on the change identified in 7.5.1, discouraging 7.05.2 Metropolitan general plan update Complete premature agriculture land conversion is in the General Plan. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Develop policies 1. Implement a point system that Not Although the City and County have not implemented a point for specific provides incentives for infill Complete system as defined in this tactic, they have encourage infill 7.06.1 incentives for development through grants. New metro general plan includes residential in-fill "Smart Growth Policy" in the update. in blighted areas 2. Consider bonus density in Complete City has implemented a program as a result of State law which City Planning 7.06.2 ordinances allows higher density housing in areas with complete infrastructure. 3. Implement ordinances and Complete General Plan contains many applicable policies regarding infill City and County 7.06.3 adopt policies in the Metropolitan development. These policies are reflected in the ordinances. Planning general plan/housing element 4. Use redevelopment Complete Redevelopment agency. City established 3 redevelopment Economic & mechanisms to identify blighted agencies and areas. Community 7.06.4 areas Development Department 5. Adopt differential pricing on Complete Traffic impact fees were implemented. Credits can apply with City Planning and fees pre-existing uses and redevelopment. Reduction of parking Roads 7.06.5 standards. Consistent permit fees of that for blighted areas.

Streamline and 1. Work with City program to Complete Additional down payment assistant program is part of this new Economic & provide reduce the red tape. Possibilities stimulus package and applies to bank own properties. Community 7.07.1 incentives for first include requiring one inspection Development time homebuyer’s stating all items that need to be Department in blighted areas completed up front ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Provide assistance to first time Complete The City has an active development program which received a Economic & homebuyers in completing the and onetime large infusion of Federal stimulus monies. The Community HUD and Community Ongoing program has an active realtor training program. The funds are Development 7.07.2 Development Department available for low to moderate income home buyers to purchase Department process foreclosed properties and the process has been streamlined. Our program is a model for other California cities. Federal program for new home owners. 3. Adapt program to make it more Not While City staff helps applicants, the overall process is outside customer service friendly Complete their area of control. The rules for the process are dictated by 7.07.3 the funding agencies.

Provide stricter 1. Work with neighborhood Complete The County worked with the East Bakersfield Collaborative to City and County Code code enforcement collaboratives install light bulbs on front porches through the use of the PG&E Enforcement to help maintain grant. County continues to work with local collaboratives in 7.08.1 neighborhoods other areas to improve the overall conditions. Examples: East and increase Bakersfield and Oildale. visual standards 2. Identify resources to guide the Not City and County staff when possible provide informal referrals property owner through the Complete to community groups that may be able to assist. 7.08.2 assistance programs when they cannot afford to do the repairs 3. Encourage cooperation of City Complete County code enforcement acts on behalf of EHS City, County and County and Environmental 7.08.3 Health Services on Code enforcement 4. Empower City and County staff Complete This is encouraged on both sides as part of their routine work City, County 7.08.4 to notify each other of code activities. violations ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Establish a process where Not Although, due to budget constraints there is not a formal homeowners who cannot correct Complete program for this, community groups such as Realtors and code violations can voluntarily service organizations, and corporations continue to work with 7.08.5 have those violations corrected needy residents as they become known to them. by the city or county at no or reduced cost 6. Encourage scheduled curbside Complete There is quarterly bulky item curbside pickup provided by both City and County Waste 7.08.6 pickup of bulky items City and County Waste Management Departments. Management

7. Expand liens to other Complete City and County can impose administrative penalties against City, County code properties in order to provide owners. enforcement 7.08.7 incentives for property owners to clean up 8. Implement a public relations Not 7.08.8 program to educate Complete neighborhoods Involve youth in 1. Identify targeted Complete Ongoing efforts by a variety of organizations which relate to Community Based re-developing neighborhoods, programs, and and youth's involvement in improvement of blighted neighborhoods Organizations, blighted resources involving youth Ongoing include but not limited to: graffiti removal program, Kern County supported by City, 7.09.1 neighborhoods Network for Children programs, adopting streets for clean up, County and private Greenfield Walking Group, PAL, SAL, and much more. providers

Provide financial 1. Use Block Grant Funds Not or other Complete incentives for 7.10.1 urban areas in the County to be annexed into the City 2. Modify fees or hookup fees Complete City occasionally has programs to reduce costs associated with City Public Works 7.10.2 and sewer hookup. Department Ongoing ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Eliminate special districts upon Not Tactic is unclear. City Special Districts such as Park and annexation Complete Recreation would replace the County Park and Recreation 7.10.3 District. As long as the homeowner is receiving services from any given special district they will continue to be billed for it. Retrofit existing 1. Develop a program, identify Complete Improvements are made as funds are available or as City and County neighborhoods to funding requirements and grant and neighborhoods agree to be assessed. For example, a group in be more sources Ongoing Northeast neighborhood agreed to be assessed to pay for pedestrian streetscaping on Oswell. Additionally the County provided friendly and curb, gutter and sidewalks in an East Bakersfield neighborhood 7.11.1 provide for in response to street maintenance and neighborhood pedestrian improvement requests. friendly thoroughfares in new developments 2. Reduce street size standards Complete Windermere Community has this standard in place. This is City and County project specific and has to allow for fire and trash pickup. Planning 7.11.2 Looking at standardization and new Metro General Plan (The City has a standard and the County will adopt this through the General Plan Process) 3. Lower speed limit on Complete This is done where appropriate per the vehicle code BPD 7.11.3 residential streets 4. Implement traffic calming Complete This is not encouraged as an effective way to calm traffic but BPD, City and County devices speed bumps are still utilized. New standards for subdivisions Planning 7.11.4 are being utilized to eliminate long, straight roads.

5. Adopt ordinances for off street Complete City and County handle this within the Planning ordinances City and County 7.11.5 parking Planning ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Adopt incentives 1. Identify areas for commercial Complete The Economic & Community Development Department has Economic & for improving redevelopment, including spot programs which fulfill this strategy. Community 7.12.1 utilization of areas Development existing problem Department commercial areas 2. Adopt policies in support of the Complete The General Plan has policies supporting the strategy City, County Planning, 7.12.2 strategy City Council, Board of Supervisors 3. Update the Metropolitan plan In An update was completed in 2002; it is currently undergoing City, County Planning 7.12.3 Progress another update. 4. Implement ordinances that Not No ordinances yet. However, incentives are offered on a case- provide incentives such as tax Complete by-case basis. 7.12.4 increases rebates or modification of fees Provide 1. Adopt ordinances to modify Complete Planning Documents contain these ordinances. City, County incentives for fees 7.13.1 reuse of commercial zones 2. Provide pedestrian access Not Don't understand what the goal of this tactic. 7.13.2 Complete Use pocket 1. Identify problem areas and set Complete The Economic & Community Development Department has Economic & redevelopment up programs for development of programs which fulfill this strategy. Community 7.14.1 the pocket areas Development Department Redevelop 1. Use mixed use to get funding Not 7.15.1 individual city from housing fund Complete blocks 2. Use of transit villages to obtain Not Not appropriate for how the redevelopment is proceeding Kern COG and City additional funds. Place them near Complete 7.15.2 Amtrak or GET stations and they will qualify as "transit oriented developments"

Transportation

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Create additional 1. Create additional revenue Not 1/2 cent sales tax was proposed to help create additional revenue sources source to become a self-help Complete revenue, however, it failed at the ballot box. Other alternatives to increase community in order to qualify for to get self-help funding being evaluated. 8.01.1 priority for state funding at a higher level and federal transportation funding Increase 1. Include provisions for Complete General Plan Update in progress. Integrating all the trail plans City, County pedestrian pathways and bike routes for and and going to develop a gap analysis looking at the whole 8.02.1 pathways and developing areas in the Ongoing system in order to get the gaps fill and link the paths to bike routes Metropolitan general plan update development.

2. Adopt and implement policies Complete The bike path has been significantly expanded. Focusing on City, County, Cycling to retrofit existing areas gaps so we have a truly connected system. County and City Groups are working together on a climate change action plan and how 8.02.2 this impacts the development of the bike path. Looking at setting goals for miles travel and working on the air district on this focusing on the N/S route. Encourage 1. Update the Metropolitan plan Complete TRIP Funds, Alignment agreed upon by County, City and City, Kern COG, 8.03.1 completion of Caltrans. County, Caltrans route 58 2. Design policies to implement Complete This is included in the Planning Documents. Ongoing through Kern COG, City, strategy route adoption process and environmental review is in County, Kern 8.03.2 progress. Transportation Foundation, Caltrans Recognize the 1. Modify fees within three blocks Complete Fee modifications are offered on a case-by-case basis. City link between land of GET station, etc and 8.04.1 use and Ongoing transportation ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Provide for more compact Complete Planning Documents encourage compact development in City 8.04.2 developments, less sprawl and and higher density higher density developments Ongoing 3. Encourage annexation for Complete Annexation process is well documented and available LAFCO 8.04.3 consistent, well-planned projects/development 4. Develop incentives for higher Complete Incentives are offered on a case-by-case basis. City 8.04.4 density development around transportation areas 5. Create a policy in the Complete The General Plan policy accommodates high and high-medium City, County Metropolitan update density residential adjacent to existing and planned 8.04.5 commercial, multi-family, and principal transportation corridors

Encourage joint 1. Update the Metropolitan plan Complete General plan was completed and the next edition is in GET, Kern COG metropolitan progress. GET just received funding through Kern COG for a transit master transit development plan. policies/goal 8.05.1 consensus between City, County and public 2. Enact a joint agreement Complete Formation of Kern County Citizens for Quality Transportation, a GET, Kern COG, MTIS, between the City and County broad-based group to identify additional revenue sources to supported by the City, 8.05.2 fund local transportation infrastructure needs. County

Expand the public 1. Obtain additional operations Complete Kern COG with stakeholders have developed a systemic plan Kern COG, GET transportation funding for public and employee transportation to businesses.. County 8.06.1 system has developed relationships with business and large employers - IKEA and CBCC ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Become a ―self help‖ county for Not 1/2 cent sales tax proposed; failed at the ballot box. Other higher state and federal Complete alternatives to get self-help funding being evaluated. • 8.06.2 transportation funding Formation of Kern County Citizens for Quality Transportation, a broad-based group to identify additional revenue sources to fund local transportation infrastructure needs Streamline the 1. Advocate at the state level Not Ongoing efforts to streamline the processes continue state and federal (Caltrans and CTC) to enter Complete 8.07.1 environmental dialogue with the Bureau of Land review process Management and Dept. of Fish and Game Obtain 1. Leverage the work of the Kern Complete The City has obtained consensus and identified the location of City, County and community Transportation Foundation which the high-speed rail station and submitted the proposal to the Community consensus on the is creating a broad concern list State 8.08.1 location for the for proposed sites high-speed rail station in Greater Bakersfield 2. Adopt a location for the high In City and County have recommended location - Downtown Kern COG, Cal Trans, 8.08.2 speed rail station Progress CTC, High Speed Rail Authority Provide a long 1. Extend the length of the Complete Runway was extended to 7700 ft and a second runaway was Airport Director, County term plan for runway to 5000 feet extended to 11,000 ft. Submitted an environmental assessment 8.09.1 airport to the FAA to move the Threshold so the airport can use both infrastructure runways for commercial flights

2. Create ―Airport Ambassadors‖ Complete Community art work a significant addition to the Meadows Field Community Groups who can help raise funds or Airport Thomas Terminal 8.09.2 corporate sponsorships for the fountain and entry design of the new terminal ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

3. Solicit in-kind labor by the City Complete Airport is complete. County has adopted a new airport master City, County and County plan. (City and County are working together and have made 8.09.3 good progress through in-kind efforts by putting money towards the airport enhancement).

4. Redesign Highway 65 as it Complete TRIP Funds, Bridges, on ramps and off ramps constructed Caltrans, Kern COG relates to the airport and the new 8.09.4 terminal and work with the County to nominate the project for Cal Trans funding 5. Protect airport usage and Complete County and City have agreement Airport Director, County 8.09.5 airspace through appropriate land use planning Educate 1. Develop and fund public Complete Ongoing fund raising for projects. Ongoing support from City County, Bakersfield community on service announcements – ―Fly and and County for the "fly Bakersfield First" campaign. Board of Trade, topics such as Bakersfield First‖ Ongoing Convention and cargo Visitors Bureau 8.10.1 opportunities, international gateways and flight availability 2. Identify additional funding Complete Ongoing fund raising for projects. Ongoing support from City County, Bakersfield and and County for the "fly Bakersfield First" campaign. Board of Trade, 8.10.2 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau 3. Solicit support of City, County Complete Billboards and ads continue to encourage residents in Kern City, County and 8.10.3 and business leaders to ―Fly County and surrounding counties to fly from Bakersfield. Community Bakersfield First.‖ 4. Encourage large businesses Complete The Airport has made it known that if there are a large Airport Director, County and corporations to have them discrepancies on fees, the Airport will notify and work with 8.10.4 check fares out of Bakersfield airlines to reduce fares and call the airport if fares are not in line with LAX prices ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Install better signage that is Complete Following reconstruction of roads, signage has improved, but Caltrans 8.10.5 recognizable and consistent still needs work 6. Rename the airport. Name the Complete The Airport retained Meadows Field but the terminal is named 8.10.6 terminal for Meadows and William Thomas Terminal rename the airport 7. Encourage new airport Complete Airlines are using electric tugs and vehicles to a large extent Airport terminal to use electric equipment 8.10.7 and vehicles. Have low emission rental vehicles available at the airport 8. Present a statement of support Complete All involved showed strong support at the Board of Supervisors Chamber of Commerce and show of presence at Board of 8.10.8 Supervisors by Kern Transportation Foundation (KTF) and Vision 2020 Reconstitute the 1. Urge the Kern Transportation Complete All involved showed strong support at the Board of Supervisors Chamber of governance of the Foundation, Vision 2020, the City Commerce, County Kern Council of and the County make a showing and KTF Governments to Kern COG on the community's (Kern COG) to support of the airport expansion provide for more influence for the 8.11.1 largest population center, Greater Bakersfield (for ex: the need for support of the airport and airport expansion)

Image – “How We See Ourselves”

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Create a process 1. Develop Image Vision Force Complete Image Vision Force continues to be a force and incorporates all Greater Bakersfield and structure to into a collaborative partnership and lead organizations Vision 2020 Image ensure focus and group to address image issues Ongoing Vision Force completion of facing Greater Bakersfield. This activities in a will include securing commitment collaborative of current members and fashion to recruiting additional members. 9.1.1 measurably improve the image of Greater Bakersfield among internal (residents) and targeted external audiences. Identify funding 1. Secure funding from partners Complete Successfully funded for 2 initial projects and continue to fund Collaborative needs and capture (where available) as well as other new projects (ex. Private/business donations for new signage) Partnership Group 9.2.1 potential sources of identified sources. established in step 1 funding to carry out goals. 2. Involve the help of a grant Not Grant funding was not needed due to community contributions 9.2.2 writer/editor to review funding Complete solicitation documents. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Hire a 1. Conduct research that will Complete Completion on Dec. 1, 2001 - Marketing Consultant funded by Collaborative marketing/public reveal the perceptions and private industry. A research firm was hired to conduct a Partnership Group relations agency to attitudes about Greater baseline study of Bakersfield’s image among business (Vision 2020 Image conduct baseline Bakersfield among residents. decision-makers and travelers. The researchers also studied Force) research. how local residents themselves felt about their community. It 9.3.1 became clear that improving our city’s image would require work both internally and externally. The complete consultants’ report is available online at http://bakersfieldvision2020.com/actionplanprogressreports.htm l 2. Research will reveal the Complete A research firm was hired to conduct a baseline study of Collaborative perceptions of Greater Bakersfield’s image among business decision-makers and Partnership Group Bakersfield among business travelers. The researchers also studied how local residents (Vision 2020 Image decision-makers and travelers. themselves felt about their community. It became clear that Force) improving our city’s image would require work both internally 9.3.2 and externally. The complete consultants’ report is available online at http://bakersfieldvision2020.com/actionplanprogressreports.htm l ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

Launch an internal 1. Focus the marketing campaign Complete On-going efforts to promote brand continues. A marketing Collaborative and external on creating the image for and consulting firm was hired and the new Bakersfield brand, Partnership Group marketing Bakersfield envisioned by Ongoing ―Bakersfield: Life as it Should Be,‖ logo and tagline were (Vision 2020 Image campaign based residents who participated in the developed. A brand strategy and marketing toolkit were Force) on the data Vision 2020 process. developed and are now available for use by local businesses, gathered in the schools, organizations and individuals to project a positive and baseline research 9.4.1 consistent image of Greater Bakersfield. The materials in the phase and the toolkit include a logo, print ad, a usage manual and photo tactics and collections. A ―company store‖ has been developed for messages purchase of promotional material and a website has been proposed by the developed specific to the brand. Visit the store at Vision 2020 Image http://www.bakersfieldlifeasitshouldbe.org/ Vision Force. ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

2. Implement the campaign to Complete Highway signage, new website - life in Bakersfield, partnership Collaborative include the following tactics:• with blood drives, historical Downtown trolley tours, Partnership Group Internal campaign• Fast facts merchandise, media exposure. Others on-going. A marketing (Vision 2020 Image publication• Reward residents consulting firm was hired and the new Bakersfield brand, Force) and local businesses for ―Bakersfield: Life as it Should Be,‖ logo and tagline were promoting Greater• Radio developed. A brand strategy and marketing toolkit were advertising and feature stories• developed and are now available for use by local businesses, TV advertising and feature schools, organizations and individuals to project a positive and stories• Print advertising and consistent image of Greater Bakersfield. The materials in the feature stories• Partnering with toolkit include a logo, print ad, a usage manual and photo collaboratives, non-profits, collections. A ―company store‖ has been developed for businesses and other purchase of promotional material and a website has been organizations promoting Greater developed specific to the brand. Visit the store at Bakersfield• Highway signage• http://www.bakersfieldlifeasitshouldbe.org/ Publish positive statistics about 9.4.2 the community• Create Bakersfield-enhancing quality of life indicators and use them to promote the community• External campaign• Fast facts publication• Pitch stories to publications throughout California• Primary portal website with information on Bakersfield • Presentations and displays at county fairs and state conventions • Highway signage • Publish positive statistics about the community •Create Bakersfield-enhancing quality of life indicators ID Strategy Tactics Status Achievements Lead Organization

5. Monitor and 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of Not Financial restrictions stopped progress on the post campaign evaluate the the internal and external complete research. effectiveness of the campaigns by conducting post 9.5.1 marketing campaign research and campaign comparing the results with the baseline data