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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/14 CC MINUTESBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 7, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings - 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Johnson Absent: Mayor Hall, Councilmember Hanson, Councilmember Sullivan City Clerk Gafford announced that Workshops item 5.a. will be moved forward on the agenda, after Public Statements. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 5. WORKSHOPS a. 2014 Council Goals Update Phase 2: Proposed Revisions Requested by City Councilmembers. Assistant to the City Manager Smiley made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Maxwell stated that the Council Goals as presented, appeared like an extension of the goals the Council has had in the past; he suggested there be three goals total, with one major and two minor goals: (1) Public Safety as the major goal, with a subtitle to improve the relationship and morale in the Police Department; (2) One minor goal of business growth and job creation; (3) A secondary minor goal of community focus, focusing on matters such as improvements on the litter situation and homelessness; and suggested that the Council attend a presentation with a guest speaker on how to set goals for individual wards and for the City. ACTION TAKEN «� �av` Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 2 5. WORKSHOPS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Johnson asked that the following adjustments be made to the Council Goals: (1) To make it a target action to meet hiring and recruitment goals to ensure that all vacant positions in the Police Department are filled (2) Possibly consider removing, or revising, the goal for the completion of the Creekview Villas as this project does not appear to have an end in sight (3) Goal 4.2 on page 9, add a goal to actively promote water conservation to the residents of Bakersfield. Councilmember Rivera thanked Ms. Smiley for all of her work on the Council Goals; he stated he agreed with Councilmember Maxwell's suggestion to come up with a smaller set of goals; he would like to see the Bakersfield Municipal Airport, and the Neighborhood Watch Program stand out in the goals more; and also feels that a workshop with a presentation on how to set goals is a good idea. Vice -Mayor Weir asked that the following wording be added to Goal number 7: "To take full advantage of any and all opportunities to reduce or eliminate unfunded liabilities." CityWanager Tandy stated he would like to remind the Council that the Creekview Villas and Millcreek Courtyard 'projects are mandated projects as a result of the Proposition 1 C loan, and they must be completed in order to avoid a potential $11.5 million claim from the State agency that gave the City the grant; and reassured that these projects are on the verge of completion. Assistant to the City Manager Smiley advised the Goals will be brought back at the May 21, 2014 City Council meeting with the revisions that were requested. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4). (one potential case). Motion by Councilmember Smith to adjourn to Closed APPROVED Session at 3:54 p.m. AB HALL, HANSON SULLIVAN Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adjourn from APPROVED Closed Session at 4:12 p.m. AB HALL, HANSON SULLIVAN Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 3 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION ACTION TAKEN a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to NO REPORTABLE Government Code Section 54957,6. ACTION b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of NO REPORTABLE Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to ACTION Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4). (one potential case), 5. WORKSHOPS a, 2014 Council Goals Update Phase 2: Proposed ITEM WAS MOVED Revisions Requested by City Councilmembers. FORWARD ON AGENDA 6. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfielgr, CA ATTEST: vewu_� ., zz� CITY CLERK and Ex Off ici erk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Smith, Johnson Absent: Councilmembers Hanson, Sullivan 2. INVOCATION by Rabbi Schlanger, Chabad of Bakersfield. 1932 193 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 4 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Andres Nevarez, 3rd grade ACTION TAKEN student at Our Lady of Guadalupe School. Mayor Hall announced that an incorrect notice was sent from the Water Resources Department to the Olcese Water District; the notification advised that all deliveries of water were to stop on May 5th for the Rio Bravo Golf Course and surrounding areas; he stated the information was inaccurate and the notification should not have been sent; that the Water Resources Manager confirmed that all deliveries will continue uninterrupted; and he apologized for the error and any inconvenience this may have caused. City Clerk Gafford announced that Consent Calendar items 8c, and 8r, are being pulled at the request of staff. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Dee Ann Graham, American Legion Post 26 President, and Delores Ryan, Post Parliamentarian, declaring May 2014, Poppy Month, Ms, Graham accepted the Proclamation and made comments. b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates of Appreciation to Isaiah Crompton, representing Stop the Violence, and Sean Battle, representing Garden Pathways, for litter cleanup efforts performed in Wards 1 and 2. Mr, Crompton and Mr, Battle accepted the Certificates and made comments, C. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a retirement plaque and gift certificate to Henry Estrada, Mr. Estrada accepted the Plaque and made comments, d. Presentation by David Womack, Kaiser Permanente representative, of a check for $35,000 to Mayor Hall for the purpose of funding Operation Splash (swimming lesson subsidy), at four city pools for the 2014 season, Mayor Hall and Recreation and Parks Director Hoover accepted the check and made comments. 19 PA Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 5 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN a. The following individuals spoke in opposition of the recent action the High Speed Rail Authority took to certify the Final EIR for the Fresno to Bakersfield track: Bill Descary; Carol Bender (submitted written material); Anil Mehta; and Michael Kennedy, Principal of Bethel Christian School, b. Marvin Dean thanked Mayor Hall, Councilmember Rivera, Community Development Director Mclsaac, and Planning Director Eggert, for attending the 7th Annual Public Contracting Expo; he also thanked Councilmember Maxwell and Planning Director Eggert for their attendance at the High Speed Rail meeting in Fresno; and stated he is In support of the High Speed Rail. C. Bryan Burrow, President and CEO of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, extended an invitation to their final season concert on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 p, m, at the Rabobank Theater; he stated it will be Maestro John Farrer's last concert, after serving 39 years with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and they will be acknowledging his accomplishments, and contributions to the community, with a reception following the concert, d. Cynthia Pollard, with Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, gave recognition to another graduating class from the Chamber's Youth Leadership Bakersfield program; this program allows students to be exposed to various subjects including: agriculture, ethics and leadership, government, health, and human services; she expressed gratitude to Mayor Hall for his presentation to the class during the leadership and ethics day; and thanked Chief Williamson for the presentations given regarding law enforcement and career opportunities, SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, Canine Unit, and the Police Pistol Range; and submitted written material, 195 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 6 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN e, Michelle Newell, representing Aera Energy, stated they are excited to be a sponsor and a proud participant in the Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Bakersfield because it gives them an opportunity to help impact the future leaders of this community and be a part of their learning experience. f. Liz Keogh spoke regarding a voucher program for spaying and neutering dogs and asked the City allocate money from the current fiscal year budget for the vouchers; and suggested this item be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. Councilmember Rivera asked that Ms. Keogh's suggestion for a voucher program, be referred to the next Budget and Finance Committee meeting. g. Wayne Miles spoke regarding an issue his neighborhood near McKee Road has been experiencing with GIC Transport; he stated that trucks are constantly speeding on McKee Road and the noise and smell coming from their yard Is a nuisance to residents in their neighborhood; he asked that the City address these Issues; and submitted written material. Councilmember Johnson thanked Mr. Miles for sharing his concerns and referred this item to the City Attorney's office, he would like the City Attorney to look into ways to help facilitate the removal of this nuisance from the neighborhood. h. Mark Caputo, a resident from Westpark neighborhood, spoke In opposition to the Centennial Corridor project; he stated that it should have been put to the vote of the citizens of Bakersfield; that an offer has been presented to the City Attorney and he recommend it be put on the Agenda for the May 21 st City Council meeting. Councilmember Maxwell directed the City Attorney to follow up on the offer from Westpark and then bring it back to the City Council for an update. 19eg Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 7 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN i, Chad Hathaway, co- founder of Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government, spoke regarding the Open Gov, software program that was presented to the City Council on March 5th, then referred to the April 281h Budget and Finance Committee; he stated that no action was taken on the approval of this program and he encourages the City Council to reconsider this program, as it will provide more transparency and ease of access to the general public so they can better understand where their tax dollars are being spent. Councilmember Rivera requested this item be brought back to a future meeting and have the representatives from the Open Gov program have an opportunity to describe the program a little bit more. Bob Kierejczyk, with Ad Art Sign Company, spoke regarding a recent RFP that was issued for the retrofitting of the LED sign for the Convention Center; he stated that there was a discrepancy between what the bid specifications stated and what City officials present on the bid walk stated, which resulted in his company submitting design work for the wrong sized sign; he asked that the Council take a second look at this and perhaps Issue another RFP with the correct bid specifications. k. Robert Braley spoke regarding the costs associated with TRIP projects and asked the Council request a complete and accurate presentation, at a public meeting, from the City Manager on all the TRIP project costs and sources of financing; and submitted written material. 6. WORKSHOPS a, Presentation of Proposed FY 2014 -15 Budget. City Manager Tandy made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation, 1987 P1 7. Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 8 WORKSHOPS continued ACTION TAKEN Assistant to the City Manager Huot presented the financial overview and provided a PowerPoint presentation. City Manager Tandy made additional comments. APPOINTMENTS a. One appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Patricia Duffel, whose term was to expire March 30, 2015. City Clerk Gafford announced one application was received from Stephen Montgomery, Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Steven Montgomery to a 3 -year term on the Historic APPROVED AB HANSON, Preservation Commission, whose term expires on SULLIVAN March 30, 2018. b. One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, due to the resignation of Antonio Martinez (Ward 1), whose term was to expire December 2014. City Clerk Gafford announced one application was received from Anna Corrinne Camp Smith, Mayor Hall made comments regarding the resignation of Antonio Martinez, due to medical reasons; and stated that he should be recognized for the outstanding work that he did while a member of the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, Motion by Councilmember Rivera to appoint Anna APPROVED Smith to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, AB HANSON, SULLIVAN term expires December 2014. C. One appointment to the Planning Commission due to the expiration of term of Barbara Lomas, (Ward 4), whose term expired April 30, 2014, Motion by Councilmember Smith to re- appoint APPROVED AB HANSON, Barbara Lomas to a 4 -year term on the Planning SULLIVAN Commission, whose term expires on April 30, 2018. Rk 1988 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION TAKEN Minutes: a, Approval of minutes of the April 16, 2014, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b, Receive and file department payments from April 4, 2014, to April 24, 2014, in the amount of $20,676,372,09 and self- insurance payments from April 4, 2014, to April 24, 2014, In the amount of $440,282.79, totaling, $21,116,654.88, Ordinances: C. Zone Change 14 -0050; SmithTech USA, REMOVED BY STAFF representing SB /RBLI Land Company (North Kern ll), LLC (property owner), has applied for a zone change on 20,01 acres located at the southwest corner of Coffee Road and future Etchart Road, 1, First Reading of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map In Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -2 /PUD (Limited Multi- family Dwelling /Planned Unit Development) zone to R -1 (One - Family Dwelling), A previously adopted Negative Declaration for GPA /ZC No, 05 -1932 applies to this project, Resolutions: d. Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 061 -14 Manager designee of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties In the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous buildings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector, 19P9 8 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN e. Resolution of Intention No. 1788 preliminarily R01 1788 adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2014 -2015 budget and setting the time and place for hearing protests regarding the amount of park landscaping assessments to be levied throughout the CMD. Resolution of Intention No. 1789 preliminarily R01 1789 adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2014 -2015 budget and setting the time and place for hearing protests regarding the amount of street and median landscaping assessments to be levied throughout the CMD. g. Resolution of Intention No. 1790 preliminarily R01 1790 adopting, confirming and approving the Public Works Director's Report for 19 Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts (fSMD) and their 2014- 2015 budgets and setting the time and place for hearing protests regarding the amount of Traffic Signal assessments to be levied for each TSMD. h. Resolution of Intention No. 1780 ordering the R01 1780 vacation of a strip of right -of -way 6' /s feet wide along the south side of the alley west of V Street between 20th Street and 21 st Street within block 216 and 217 of Godey Tract, Agreements: Agreement with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith AGR 14 -063 LLP (not to exceed $125,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of Citizens Against the 24th Street Widening Project v. City, et al., KCSC Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 281556, KCT, challenging the City's certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 24th Street Widening Project. j. Agreement with Brown Armstrong AGR 14 -064 Accountancy Corporation ($49,600) for a full scope annual audit of the 2013 -14 fiscal year. Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued k. Agreement with Diane Swan ($95,000) to purchase real property located at 421 Truxtun Avenue for the Amtrak Parking Lot Expansion Project. Agreement with LNV, Inc. ($380,000), to purchase real property for APN Nos, 531 - 010 -27, 28 and 533 - 011 -18 thru 28, located on the southeast and southwest corner of Morning Drive and State Route 178. (TRIP) M. Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for construction of the Rosedale Highway Widening Project. (TRIP) n. Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the State Route 99 at Hosking Avenue Interchange Project. (TRIP) o. Design Consultant Agreement with T.Y. Lin International (not to exceed $3,490,000; agreement funded with 88.53% Federal Earmark Funds and 11.47% Traffic Development Funds) for engineering design services for the 24th Street Improvement Project. (TRIP) P. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. PW11 -084 with Penny Lawn Service, Inc. ($14,000; revised not to exceed $52,160), for landscape maintenance at the Municipal Airport. q. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 11 -086 with the City Fire Department, Kern County Fire Department and Kern Community College District, to maintain, upgrade and operate the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility, r. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. CAI 2-013 with California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC ($65,000; revised not to exceed $85,000), to provide outside legal services in the matter of City v. Anthony C, Evans and Carol Ross Evans, etc., et al. ACTION TAKEN AGR 14 -065 AGR 14 -066 AGR 14 -067 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AGR 14 -070 AGR 11- 086(1) REMOVED BY STAFF 1990 199 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 12 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 90 -279 with Nextel of California, Inc., to transfer ownership of an equipment shelter at 8101 Ashe Road to the City. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 11 -127 with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation ($50,000; revised not to exceed $210,000 and extend term one year) for elevator maintenance. U. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -091 with Safeway Sign Company (extending term one year), for continued supply of traffic signs. V. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 10 -080 with Commercial Cleaning Systems, Inc. ($48,330; revised not to exceed $221,818 and extend term one year), for the annual contract for janitorial maintenance at City Hall North. W. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 12 -086 with Loop Electric, Inc. (extending term one year), for the annual contract for vehicle loop cutting. X. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -184 with Bethany Services /Bakersfield Homeless Center ($5,611.37), for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds for Emergency Shelter Operations. Y. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -185 with the Mission at Kern County ($5,611.36), for Emergency Grant Funds for Emergency Shelter Operations. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 11 -100 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. ($2,800,457; revised not to exceed $43,510,276; amendment - 88.53% federally funded $2,479,245 and 11.47% locally funded $321,212), for additional professional services for program delivery /engineering and environmental support for TRIP; and preliminary engineering and coordinating /managing completion of the environmental document for the Centennial Corridor Loop (SR -58 Connector) Project. (TRIP) AGR 90- 279(3) AGR 11-127(4) AGR 13- 091(1) AGR 10- 080(5) AGR 12- 086(2) AGR 13- 184(1) AGR 13- 185(1) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued aa, Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -155 with Granite Construction, Inc. ($17,647.50; revised not to exceed $3,035,579,50), for the project known as Mohawk Street Improvements from Rosedale Highway to Siena Lane, bb. Contract Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No, 13 -140 with Security Paving Company, Inc, ($60,000; revised not to exceed $14,225,216), for the State Route 58 Gap Closure Project. (TRIP) CC. Contract Change Order No, 9 to Agreement No. 12 -165 with Security Paving Company, Inc, ($13,277,38; revised not to exceed $29,401,923.13; change order funded with STIP Funds (100 %)), for the construction of the Westside Parkway Phase 6C Project. (TRIP) Bids: dd. Accept bid and approve contract with Smith Construction Company, Inc, ($716,994.17), for the rehabilitation of Primary Clarifiers No. 1 through 4 at Wastewater Treatment Plant No, 3. ee, Accept base bid plus additive alternate No, 1 and approve contract with Daktronics, Inc. ($181,750), to furnish and replace marquee at Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. ff. HVAC Replacement /Upgrade - Community Development Building: 1, Accept bid and approve contract with Zim's Integrated Mechanical Service, Inc, ($646,317), for construction of the project, 2. Appropriate $250,000 Facility Reserve Funds to the Community Development Department's Capital Improvement budget within the Capital Outlay Fund, ACTION TAKEN AGR 13 -155 CCO 1 AGR 13 -140 CCO 4 AGR 12 -165 CCO 9 AGR 14 -071 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION 1992 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 14 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Miscellaneous: gg. Transfer and appropriate $54,125 Transient Occupancy Tax Fund Balance to the City Debt Service Fund to account for the annual loan payment associated with the PG &E On -Bill Financing Program. hh. Transfer and appropriate additional development fee revenues from the Development Services Fund to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund for repairs and Improvements to the Community Development Building, ii. Appropriate $35,000 from Kaiser Permanente Southern California Fund grant revenues to the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget within the General Fund to provide swim lessons and passes to children and adults. (Operation Splash) jj. CalOES Grant Appropriation for the Police Department: 1. Appropriate $121,369 State Grant Revenues (from the California Office of Emergency Services) to the General Fund Police Operating Budget, for the Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Specialized Response Program, kk, Synthetic Turf Median Projects: 1, Approve the addition of seven median test project sites to the City's Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 for a total of $111,489. 2. Appropriate $7,700 median trust funds, transfer $35,945 savings from Milicreek Park Plaza project, and transfer $67,844 savings from Westside Parkway Phase 1 project to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund, Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 15 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN II. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Action Plan Amendment No. 11, reprogramming $11,222,73 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funding, Successor Agency Business: mm. Receive and file successor agency payments from April 4, 2014, to April 24, 2014, In the amount of $638.91. City Clerk Gafford announced that at the request of staff, items 8,c, and 8,r, have been pulled from the agenda; and that staff memorandums were also received regarding items 8.1, 8.ee„ and 8,ff, Councilmember Rivera requested that item 8.ff. be removed for separate consideration. Councilmember Maxwell requested that items 8.n., 8.o., 8.z., and 8.ee. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 8.a. through 8.mm., with the removal AB HANSON, of items 8.n., 8.o., 8.r., 8.z., 8.ee., and 8.1f. for SULLIVAN separate consideration. n. Cooperative Agreement with the State of AGR 14 -068 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the State Route 99 at Hosking Avenue Interchange Project. (TRIP) In response to questions from Councilmember Maxwell, City Manager Tandy and Acting Public Works Director Fidler explained that the City could not change the off ramp for the Hosking Avenue Interchange Project from a partial clover leaf to a diamond interchange since it is a Caltrans facility and they exercise absolute and total control over the design criteria, Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar Item 8.n. AB HANSON, SULLIVAN 1994 1995 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 16 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN o. Design Consultant Agreement with T,Y, Lin AGR 14 -069 International (not to exceed $3,490,000; agreement funded with 88,53% Federal Earmark Funds and 11.47% Traffic Development Funds) for engineering design services for the 24th Street Improvement Project. (TRIP) In response to a question from Councilmember Maxwell, Finance Director Smith explained that the $3,490,000 mentioned in this agreement, for design and right -of -way, is in the current year budget. Acting Public Works Director Fidler advised that the City has received E76 authorization to proceed with the design for this project; and stated that if the Federal Highway Administration or Caitrans finds that the City is not invoicing for design, they will consider taking away that obligated money from the City. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue Consent Calendar item 8.o. to the next meeting, to allow time for the Council to receive an update on the CEGA lawsuit prior to making a decision to approve more money spent on this project. FAILED NOES WEIR, SMITH, RIVERA AB HANSON, SULLIVAN Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar item 8.o. NOES MAXWELL AB HANSON, Z. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No, 11 -100 SULLIVAN with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. AGR 11- 100(3) ($2,800,457; revised not to exceed $43,510,276; amendment - 88.53% federally funded $2,479,245 and 11.47% locally funded $321,212), for additional professional services for program delivery/engineering and environmental support for TRIP; and preliminary engineering and coordinating /managing completion of the environmental document for the Centennial Corridor Loop (SR -58 Connector)Project, (TRIP) Councilmember Maxwell requested a memorandum be provided to the Council, outlining the billing that happens between now and the RFQ, so that they can see how the money is being spent. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar Item 8.z. AB HANSON, SULLIVAN 8. ff. a Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 — Page 17 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ee. Accept base bid plus additive alternate No, 1 and approve contract with Daktronics, Inc. ($181,750), to furnish and replace marquee at Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center, Finance Director Smith responded to a question from Councilmember Maxwell, stating that he provided a memorandum responding to the items in the bid protest letter from Ad Art Sign Company; and explained that the City described the specifications on the bid for a larger sized sign, and this company bid a smaller size, which led the City to go to the first bidder with the lowest cost providing the product they requested, Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent Calendar item 8.ee. HVAC Replacement /Upgrade - Community Development Building; Accept bid and approve contract with Zim's Integrated Mechanical Service, Inc. ($646,317), for construction of the project. Councilmember Rivera requested a conversation regarding a possible new bid preference policy to help our local economy and asked that it be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the Committee consider that while the City's current local bidder preference is just for goods and not for services, that it could be argued that in some services you are getting a good, such as an air conditioner. Motion by Councilmember Rivera to adopt Consent Calendar item 8.ff. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS a, Public Hearing to consider the Resolution ordering the vacation of the alley within block 112 of East 19th Street and East 21 st Street, between Sonora Street and Inyo Street, ACTION TAKEN AGR 14 -072 APPROVED AB HANSON, SULLIVAN AGR 14 -073 APPROVED AB HANSON, SULLIVAN RES 062 -14 1996 1997 Ito] Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 18 CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued b. Public Hearing to consider Resolution adopting revised Pioneer Planned Drainage Area, City Clerk Gafford announced that correspondence has been received from Perry Anthony regarding Item 9.b. Consent Calendar Public Hearings items 9,a, and 9,b opened at 7:48 p,m, No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearings Items 9.a. and 9,b, closed at 7:49 p,m, Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar Hearing items 9.a, and 9.b. HEARINGS None. REPORTS a. Department Budget Presentations: 1. General Government Assistant to the City Manager Huot made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation, In response to a question from Councilmember Smith, Assistant to the City Manager Huot explained staff hopes to have more information regarding the graffiti app and others, in the next week or two, given the variety of potential services that would be provided, 2, City Attorney's Office City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation, 3. Financial Services Finance Director Smith made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation, ACTION TAKEN RES 063 -14 APPROVED AB HANSON, SULLIVAN Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 19 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution supporting Public Investment of Kern RES 064 -14 County Employees' Association Funds in the City and throughout Kern County. City Manager Tandy made staff comments and recommended approval of the Resolution. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt New Business APPROVED item 13.a. AB HANSON, SULLIVAN 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Johnson requested staff examine a pending bill in Sacramento regarding groundwater management programs and its impacts to Bakersfield; and requested it be referred to the Water Board. Councilmember Johnson requested staff look into financial support for the Water Association of Kern County's bus marketing campaign; and contact the Association to determine if it's not too late to provide support in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500. Councilmember Maxwell requested staff provide a short presentation regarding the status of the money to be used for landscaping for the Westside Parkway. Councilmember Maxwell request Parsons provide a presentation to Council regarding the status of the design and landscaping for the 24th Street Widening Project. Councilmember Maxwell requested staff investigate who has been given the authorization to stop traffic at Bakersfield College and check air pollution emissions by vehicles. Mayor Hall indicated that he is proud of the fact the Mayor's Office has had a budget surplus each year he has been in office. rw I IM Li 1998 1999 Bakersfield, California, May 7, 2014 - Page 20 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST; — �e" - za�"' CITY CLERK and Ex Off/lottlerk of the Council of the Cl of Bakersfield