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Home My WebLink About01/07/15 CC MINUTES* L cl o BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2015 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings - 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m. ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Rivera (seated at 3:31 p.m.), Maxwell, Weir (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Smith, Sullivan (seated at 3:31 p.m.), Parlier Absent: None 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) (one matter). b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) / 54957.6, Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn to Closed APPROVED Session at 3:31 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adjourn from APPROVED Closed Session at 4.58 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential NO REPORTABLE Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to ACTION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) (one matter). i 5 l Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION continued b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) / 54957.6. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Cie& of the Council of the City of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:18 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: None 2. INVOCATION by Rabbi Schianger, Chabad of Bakersfield. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Erick Soto, 5th grade student at Stella Hills Elementary School. ACTION TAKEN CONTINUED TO NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING r r "1 � 2 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 3 4. PRESENTATIONS ACTION TAKEN a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mary Jo Connor, Assistant Vice President Branch Operations Manager, Pacific Western Bank, honoring that institution's sponsorship supporting the cooperative effort by the City, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, and the Bakersfield Homeless Center to remove litter along freeway frontages. Ms. Connor accepted the Certificate and made comments. b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a picture plaque to Roger Perez, Executive Director, Kern County Museum, honoring the museum's beautification efforts. Mr. Perez accepted the plaque and made comments. Mayor Hall acknowledged Boy Scout Troops 147 and 47, with Scoutmasters Krista Snider and Stacey Offman, in attendance at the meeting to earn their community recognition badge for debate. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Ryan Nance spoke in support of SB 7, regarding Prevailing Wage. b. Marvin Dean congratulated the Counciimembers who won the election; expressed gratitude to Mayor Hall for his recent attendance to a ribbon cutting ceremony; spoke in support of the High Speed Rail; and submitted written material. C. Jason Cater, Executive Director for Bike Bakersfield, spoke in support of Consent Calendar item 8.c. regarding NACTO Guidelines. 7. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 4 WORKSHOPS ACTION TAKEN a, Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) Update. (deferred from the 12110114 meeting) TRIP Manager Budak made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and recommended acceptance of the report. Councilmember Maxwell requested that in the next update, Council be provided with an idea of what the forecast was, how much money was budgeted on each project and how much of that money has been spent. Councilmember Maxwell requested information on how the gas tax and development impact fees we receive from the State are determined, and what causes both to increase and decrease, and would like to know how much activity and growth we need in the future in order to maintain the kind of money we are making today. Councilmember Maxwell requested staff receive input from citizens concerning the design of 24+" Street as well as the aesthetics. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to approve staWs APPROVED recommendation on item 6. a. APPOINTMENTS a. One appointment to the Golden Empire Transit District Board, due to the expiration of term of Cindy Parra, whose term expired January 6, 2015. City Clerk Gafford announced applications were received from Cindy Parra and Mary Jane Wilson (ballots were used), Ward 1 Parra Ward 2 Wilson Ward 3 Parra Ward 4 Parra Ward 5 Wilson Ward 6 Parra Ward 7 Parra `I i 5 1 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 5 7. APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to appoint APPROVED Cindy Parra to the Golden Empire Transit District Board, term to expire on January 7, 2019. b. Appointments of four (4) Regular Committee Members and four (4) Alternate Committee Members to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, due to the expiration of terms of Anna C. Smith and Isaiah Crompton; Jenifer Pitcher and Ray Scott, Brenda Ratliff and Brooks Douglas; and Brian Wargo and Chris Parlier. City Clerk Gafford announced that 5 applications have been received from the following: Anna Smith; Jenifer Pitcher; Brooks Douglas; Paul Ynez; and Ray Scott. Councilmember Rivera nominated Anna Smith, as the Regular Member representing Ward 1. Councilmember Weir nominated Ray Scott, as the Regular Member, and Jenifer Pitcher, as the Alternate Member representing Ward 3. Councilmember Smith nominated Brooks Douglas, as the Regular Member representing Ward 4. Councilmember Parlier nominated Paul Ynez, as the Regular Member representing Ward 7. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to approve the APPROVED Regular and Alternate Member nominations to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. C. Appointments to City Council Committees and other special Committees and Boards by Vice - Mayor Hanson for 2015 -16. Vice -Mayor Hanson announced his APPROVED appointments to the committees and made a motion to approve the appointments as follows: ! r J r.` Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 — Page 6 7. APPOINTMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Item 8.c. continued BUDGET AND FINANCE Rivera - Chair Parlier Weir COMMUNITY SERVICES Sullivan - Chair Smith Rivera PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Smith - Chair Weir Hanson SAFE NEIGHBOR Parlier- Chair Rivera Sullivan LEGI LATIVE AND LITIGATION Maxwell - Chair Sullivan Parlier PERSONNEL Weir - Chair Maxwell Hanson WATER Hanson - Chair Smith Maxwell SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Weir - Appointee Maxwell - Alternate LAFCO Rivera- Appointee Parlier - Alternate KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Hanson (through March 31, 2015)- Appointee Smith (effective April 1, 2015)- Appointee Smith (through March 31, 2015) - Alternate Hanson (effective April 1, 2015) - Alternate 7. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 7 APPOINTMENTS continued Item 8.c. continued PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON Smith - Appointee SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD SPECIAL CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE Sullivan- Appointee Maxwell - Alternate KERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Parlier- Appointee 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the December 10, 2014, Regular City Council Meeting and December 16, 2014, Special City Council Meeting. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from November 25, 2014 to December 18, 2014 in the amount of $27,329,104,67 Self Insurance payments from November 25, 2014 to December 18, 2014 in the amount of $586,776.72 totaling $27,915,881.39. Ordinances: C. First Reading of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 13.12.030 to Include NACTO Guidelines. d. Adoption of Ordinance Levying a Special Tax for the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 and following Fiscal Years solely within and relating to the City Police and Fire Services Community Facilities District No. 2014 -1 (Old River Ranch Development). (FR 12110114) e. Adoption of Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zone district from R -1 (One - Family Dwelling) to R -1-4,5 (Small Lot One - Family Dwelling) on 28.0 acres located at the southeast corner of Panama Lane and Reliance Drive. (ZC # 14 -0267 - Panama Lane Properties, LLC, McIntosh & Associates representing Panama Lane Properties), (FR 12110114) ACTION TAKEN REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ORD 4799 ABS SMITH ORD 4800 R vi6 , is 7 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Resolutions: f, Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 001 -15 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 authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector, g. Resolution determining that Holmatro rescue RES 002 -15 equipment cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $69,500, h. Resolution approving and adopting the 2014 RES 003-15 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan update and authorize staff to re- certify the plan with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Sewer connection and construction fees assessment for 18 N. Stine Road: 1, Resolution confirming assessments for RES 004 -15 sewer connection and construction and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. 2. Agreement with Barbara Williams to pay AGR 15 -001 sewer connection and construction fess through the Kern County Tax Collector, j. Resolutions of Intention (ROI) to add the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each: 1, ROI No. 1828 to add Area 5 -76 (2000 ROI 1828 White Lane) 2. ROI No. 1829 to add Area 5 -75 (575 ROI 1829 Panama Lane) 6 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 9 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: k. Agreement with Covanta Delano, Inc, for the sale of wood chips from the Mount Vernon Recycling Facility (Anticipated Annual Revenue to City is Estimated at $60,200). Labor Management Agreements for Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Program; 1, Agreement with Bakersfield Police Officers Association, 2, Agreement with Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Local 246. M. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Lennar Fresno Inc, for Tract 6757 Phase 3 located south of McKee Road and west of Mountain Ridge Drive, n, Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Lennar Homes of California for Tract Map 6916 Phase 1 located north of Berkshire Road and east of Mountain Vista Drive, o. Americans with Disability Act; Agreement with Disability Access Consultants (not to exceed $57,780) to update the City's Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan related to the Americans with Disability Act. 2. Transfer and Appropriate $57,780 from the Capital Outlay Fund Balance to the Non - Departmental Operating Budget within the General Fund, ACTION TAKEN REMOVED BY STAFF AGR 15 -003 AGR 15 -004 AGR 15 -005 AGR 15 -006 AGR 15 -007 9 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 — Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued IS 11 Beltway Operational Improvements Project (TRIP): 1, Consultant Agreement with NV 5 (not to exceed $9,429,589,31; 80% federally funded and 20% locally funded with Transportation Development Funds and County Contribution) for construction management services, 2. Amendment No, 4 to Agreement 11 -100 with Parsons Transportation Group ($544,665.00, 80% federally funded and 20% locally funded with Transportation Development Funds and County Contribution; revised not to exceed $44,054,941.00) for design support during construction of the Beltway Operational Improvements Project, Rosedale Highway Widening Project (TRIP): Accept bid and award contract to A, Teichert & Son, Inc, dba Teichert Construction ($16,014,592.40; funded with federal, local, and domestic water enterprise funds), to construct the Project, 2. Amendment No, 4 to Agreement No, 12 -095 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. ($221,604.56; revised not to exceed $3,305,253.02; 88.53% federally and 11.47% locally funded), for design support services during construction of the Project. 3. Appropriate $325,215 Federal Earmark funds and Appropriate $1,615,000 Local County TRIP funds to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budgets in the respective Federal and Local funds for the Rosedale Widening Project. ACTION TAKEN REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ' i60 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN r. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No, 14 -305 AGR 14- 305(1) with Vulcan Materials Company ($83,393; revised not to exceed $997,403), to the contract for the supply of HUD funded street materials. S. Amendment No, 1 to Agreement No, 14 -139 REMOVED FOR with Kutak Rock LLP ($175,000; revised not to SEPARATE exceed $285,000), to provide outside legal CONSIDERATION services in the matter of City of Bakersfield v, All Persons Interested in the Matter, etc., et al. t, Contract Change Order Nos, 12, 14, 15, and 20 AGR 12 -165 CCO 12, CCO 14, to Agreement No, 12 -165 with Security Paving CCO 15, CCO 20 Company, Inc. (net increase of $60,477,34; revised not to exceed $29,780,842.05; change orders funded with Traffic Development Funds), for the construction of the Westside Parkway Phase 6C Project. u. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement AGR 14 -073 No, 14 -073 with Zim's Integrated Mechanical CCO 2 Services, Inc. ($10,681,48; revised not to exceed $670,383.16), for the project known as HVAC Replacement /Upgrade: Development Services Building. V. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement AGR 14 -071 No. 14 -071 with Smith Construction Company, CCO 2 Inc. ($71,473.02; revised not to exceed $795,432,04), for the project known as Bakersfield Waste Water Treatment Plant 3 Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation, W. Contract Change Order No, 1 to Agreement AGR 14 -205 No. 14 -205 with Angelus Waterproofing & CCO 1 Restoration, Inc, ($15,600.00; revised not to exceed $59,205.00), for the Community Development Parking Deck Ramp Expansion and Recoating Project. Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP: X. Agreement with Samuel and Debra Borland AGR 15 -010 ($290,000) to purchase real property located at DEED 8123 4400 La Mirada Drive for the Centennial Corridor Project. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 — Page 12 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Bids: Y. Extend bid from Lehr Auto Electric, ($56,855,82) for fourteen Panasonic Toughbook Laptops for the Police Department. Accept bid from Bakersfield Truck Center ($173,162,38) for a replacement three axle dump truck for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division. aa. Accept bid from Bakersfield Truck Center ($248,256.50) for a replacement 3,000 gallon liquid asphalt distributor (oil truck) for the Public Works Department, Streets Division, ab. Award bids from Wastequip Mfg, Co. ($53,847,57), for 98 steel 3 yard containers and 49 lid locks and award bid from Toter, LLC, ($37,840.00) for 64 plastic 3 yard containers for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, Total bid $91,687.57. ac, Accept bid and approve contract to Cen -Cal AGR 15 -011 Construction (not to exceed $181,475) for the annual contract for canal liner repair, Miscellaneous: ad. Appropriate $46,002.70 State grant revenues to the Police Operating Budget within the S,L.E.&F. Fund. ae. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. af. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossing and Major Thoroughfare Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ag. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. ah. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area Fees prepared In accordance with California Government Code §66006, ai. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Annual Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. aj. Audit Reports to be referred to Budget and Finance Committee: 1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. 3. Post (SAS 114) Audit Findings and Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. 4, Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2014. 5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Q Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 14 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Successor Agency Business: ak, Receive and file Successor Agency payments from November 25, 2014 to December 18, 2014 in the amount of $560,830,72. City Clerk Gafford announced that a memorandum was received from staff requesting item 8,k, be removed from the agenda; and an additional memorandum was received from staff transmitting e -mail correspondence from Carla Celedon- Wilson, in support of item 8.c, Councilmember Smith announced that he would abstain due to conflict of interest, applicant is a source of income, on item 8.d. Councilmember Smith requested that items 8.c. and 8.q. be removed for separate consideration. Councilmember Maxwell requested that items 8.s. and 8.p. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 8.a. through 8.ak., with the removal of item 8, k., and separate consideration of items 8. c., 8.p., 8.q., and 8.s. C. First Reading of Ordinance amending Municipal CONTINUED TO NEXT Code Section 13.12.030 to include NACTO MEETING Guidelines, Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar Item 8.c. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to continue APPROVED Consent Calendar item 8.c. to the next NS WEIR, SULLIVAN, meeting, and directed staff to provide a PARLIER presentation to Council. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 15 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued P. Beltway Operational Improvements Project (TRIP): 1, Consultant Agreement with NV 5 (not to exceed $9,429,589.31; 80% federally funded and 20% locally funded with Transportation Development Funds and County Contribution) for construction management services. 2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement 11 -100 with Parsons Transportation Group ($544,665.00, 80% federally funded and 20% locally funded with Transportation Development Funds and County Contribution; revised not to exceed $44,054,941.00) for design support during construction of the Beltway Operational Improvements Project. Councilmember Maxwell requested in the next TRIP report, staff identify how much of the County contribution has been used in some of these projects and how much money is left. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent Calendar item 8.p. q. Rosedale Highway Widening Project (TRIP): 1. Accept bid and award contract to A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction ($16,014,592.40; funded with federal, local, and domestic water enterprise funds), to construct the Project. 2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 12 -095 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. ($221,604.56; revised not to exceed $3,305,253.02; 88.53% federally and 11.47% locally funded), for design support services during construction of the Project. 3. Appropriate $325,215 Federal Earmark funds and Appropriate $1,615,000 Local County TRIP funds to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budgets in the respective Federal and Local funds for the Rosedale Widening Project, ACTION TAKEN AGR 15 -008 AGR 11- 100(4) APPROVED AGR 15 -009 AGR 12-095(4) ` ., In4 1C`") Q z Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 16 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Item 8.q, continued Councilmember Maxwell directed staff to work with Caltrans on the traffic signal lights on Rosedale Highway to ensure the efficiency of widening Rosedale Highway with the addition of a third lane is amplified by the fact that the lighting system in that area is much improved. Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Item 8.q. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 14 -139 AGR 14- 139(1) with Kutak Rock LLP ($175,000; revised not to exceed $285,000), to provide outside legal services in the matter of City of Bakersfield v. All Persons Interested in the Matter, etc., et al. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar item 8.s. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None, 10. HEARINGS a. Public hearing to consider resolution making RES 005 -15 findings and updating the Capital Improvement Plan for the existing Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. A finding that the project is exempt from CEQA will also be considered. Community Development Director Mcisaac made staff comments. Hearing item l O.a. opened at 6:16 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing item 10.a, closed at 6:17 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt the APPROVED Resolution. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 17 11. REPORTS None, 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 13. NEW BUSINESS None, 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Maxwell requested staff contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company and ask them to re- pave the area they paved on 24th Street, close to A Street. Councilmember Maxwell commented that the Centennial Corridor Project EIR and final design have not yet been completed, yet the City has purchased 99 houses already; he asked how many of those houses will ultimately have to be re -sold because of design changes; he made reference to the family who spoke at the last Council meeting who have a property that was previously in the path of the 24th Street project and received a letter indicating the City is no longer interested in the acquisition of that property; and stated in the future, it would be nice to have a better idea of what the actual design of a project will be before buying properties. Councilmember Maxwell thanked Public Works Director Fidler for taking the time to go out and allow him to point out a few streets that he is concerned about, he stated that there are some sections of 21 s, Street, between Oak Street and Union Avenue, that look horrible; and asked if it is in the realm of possibility for the City to hire a consultant to give an overall idea of where the problems lie on our streets and how much it will cost to bring it up to at least a "C" level of service; and wished everybody a Happy New Year. Councilmember Smith stated that he looks forward to adopting the NATCO standards and receiving a report from Public Works on the tools that are available. ACTION TAKEN "IC -� 2i_67 Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 - Page 18 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Smith requested to receive reports from the Police Department, beginning with all of last year, on fatalities, injuries and what is happening on our streets, on a quarterly basis to work towards making our streets safer. Vice -Mayor Hanson asked staff for an update on the red light cameras on Old River Road and Ming Avenue. Public Works Director Fidler responded that staff, Traffic Engineering, and the Police Department have been working with Red Flex and providing them information on traffic data and accidents; he stated that it has probably been a slow process due to the holidays; and advised Vice -Mayor Hanson he will follow up with staff. Vice -Mayor Hanson thanked the Councilmembers for their gracious acceptance of working with the various committees and working outside the City. Vice -Mayor Hanson apologized to Mayor Hall that he had to cue him in on the Workshops recommendation; and wished everybody a Happy New Year. Councilmember Sullivan stated that she is very pleased with the make -up of the Council that will be working together for the next two years and welcomed Councilmember Parlier; she expressed her excitement for the new year and all of the important issues and decisions to make and is overall excited at what they are able to accomplish for the City of Bakersfield this coming year of 2015; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Councilmember Parlier thanked the Police Department for its interaction and connection with the community in the "Shop with a Cop" program along with providing over 400 food baskets, with the Kern County Sherriff's Department and W.A. Thompson as one of their contributors; and stated that this shows what a community Bakersfield is and the extra step the Police Department went to try and make families happy and full during the Christmas season. Bakersfield, California, January 7, 2015 — Page 19 2 1 3 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Councilmember Parlier thanked the City for its accomplishment of a twenty percent water reduction over the last year. Councilmember Parlier referred to Councilmember Maxwell's request for tracking of monies on projects, and asked if that could be incorporated into the same type spreadsheet for the goal completion matrix for TRIP which he discussed with City Manager Tandy, and wished everyone a Happy New Year. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjo�.--- -' .&.,..,,.....a :�� "& `''° ^ "" ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex OffO Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 79 2015 -PAGE 20 ��*THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK** -'-*