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Home My WebLink About05/20/15 CC MINUTES2266 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 20, 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 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Parlier Absent: Sullivan 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)/54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Truxtun Court Partners, et al, v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 278941, DRL. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn to Closed APPROVED Session at 3:31 p.m. AB SULLIVAN Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn from Closed APPROVED Session at 4:55 p.m. AB SULLIVAN 1;67 4. Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 2 CLOSED SESSION ACTION a, Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) / 54957.6. Vice -Mayor Hanson announced the Council completed the City Manager's annual evaluation with favorable results and thanked City Manager Tandy for his services. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956,9(d)(1) regarding Truxtun Court Partners, et al. v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. S- 1500 -CV- 278941, DRL, 5. WORKSHOPS None. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjoui ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Off # Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson, Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: None 2. INVOCATION by Pastor Hayward Cox, Church of God. ACTION TAKEN EVALUATION WAS FAVORABLE CITY ATTORNEY WAS GIVEN DIRECTION Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 — Page 3 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Zeria Martin, 6th grade ACTION TAKEN student at Columbia Elementary School, 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Jason Cater, Executive Director of Bike Bakersfield, declaring May, 2015 Bike Month. Mr. Cater accepted the Proclamation and made comments. b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of a Proclamation to Ian Parks, local President of the American Public Works Association, declaring May 17 -23, 2015, National Public Works Week, Mr, Parks accepted the Proclamation and made comments. C. Presentation to Mayor Hall of a check for $31,000 by David Womack, Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente Kern County, and Kristin Weber, Senior Community Benefit Specialist, Kaiser Permanente Kern County, to fund the Recreation and Parks Department's Operation Splash program. Mr, Womack and Ms. Weber presented the check to Mayor Hall and made comments on behalf of Kaiser Permanente Kern County, Mayor Hall accepted the check and made comments. Recreation and Parks Director Hoover made additional staff comments. Z 4 IN Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 4 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN a. Karen King, CEO of Golden Empire Transit District, spoke regarding a new Intelligent Transportation System which provides dispatchers and planners with Improved tools for planning and dispatching including features such as: GPS allowing to track real time bus locations, real time passenger information, and audible announcements at stops; customers can access their website on www.getbus.org, or by downloading the G.E.T app, or call 661 -869 -2438. b. Curtis Bingham, Sr., Street Evangelist, expressed appreciation and gave blessings to Mayor Hall, Councilmembers, and the Police Department for the work they do for the City. C. The following individuals spoke regarding the over population of dogs and cats and in support of restrictions for "backyard breeders" and holding citizens accountable to spay and neuter their pets: Annabelle Jimenez; Stacy Enns (submitted written material); Bianca Morales; and Steve Torris. Councilmember Parlier requested this issue be re- addressed by the Legislative and Litigation Committee. d. Dennis Fox made comments regarding water issues. 6. WORKSHOPS a. Department Budget Presentation: 1. Police Department Police Chief Williamson made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Hall asked Police Chief Williamson to inform the Council about the Chiefs Liason Committee. Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 5 6. WORKSHOPS continued ACTION TAKEN Police Chief Williamson explained to the Council that the liaison committee consists of members of the community from challenging areas that provide valuable input and engage in conversations working toward finding solutions to issues within communities needing additional police engagement. 2. Water Resources Department Water Resources Manager Chianello made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Vice -Mayor Hanson reminded everyone in the City of Bakersfield to be cautious with water usage. Councilmember Smith reiterated the importance of the sprinkler nozzle program and urged people to consider switching to more efficient nozzles in an effort to conserve water. 7. APPOINTMENTS None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the May 6, 2015, Regular City Council Meetings, Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from April 24, 2015 to May 7, 2015 in the amount of $11,847,821.93, Self Insurance payments, from April 24, 2015 to May 7, 2015 in the amount of $228,177.20, totaling $12,075,999,13, D 2270 ��?1 Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 6 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Ordinances: C. Zone Change No. 15 -0015; McIntosh & Associates, representing Diamond Farming Company, the property owner, has applied for a Zone Change to establish pre- zoning on 563.74 acres located along the south side of Stockdale Highway, between Nord Avenue (future alignment) and the Union Pacific Railroad. A categorical exemption applies to this project. (ZC # 15 -0015) First Reading of Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code to change the zone district located along the south side of Stockdale Highway, generally between Nord Avenue (future) and the Union Pacific Railroad (ZC No. 15- 0015). Resolutions: d. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Kern Council of Governments for allocation of Transportation Development Act funds for Fiscal Year 2015 -16 ($420,361) for the maintenance of the Bakersfield Amtrak Station during said fiscal year, e. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex uninhabited territory to the City identified as Annexation No. 653 located at the southwest corner of Taft Highway and Chevalier Road. f. Resolution determining that the installation of the Rain Bird Maxicom irrigation Systems cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $200,000. g. Resolution determining that Globe@) Turnout Clothing is the Fire Department standard and it cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $154,000. FR RES 050 -15 RES 051 -15 RES 052 -15 AGR 15 -122 RES 053 -15 Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN h. Resolution determining that certain Vaughan RES 054-15 Chopper Pumps for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $ 135,000, Resolution specifying the reimbursement by RES 055-15 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal -OES) to the City of Bakersfield for Fire Department members compensation rates in accordance with the current City Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). j. Resolutions adding the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each; 1. Area 2 -59 (northeast corner of Ming RES 056 -15 Avenue & Hughes Lane) 2. Area 4 -132 (southwest corner of 20th RES 057 -15 Street & F Street) 3. Area 4 -133 (southeast corner of Gilmore RES 058 -15 Avenue & Buck Owens Boulevard) 4. Area 5 -78 (3000 Gateway Avenue) RES 059 -15 k. Resolutions of Intention (ROI) adding 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. 1843 adding Area 2 -60 (4516 ROI 1843 District Boulevard) 2. ROI No. 1844 adding Area 4 -134 (318 S. ROI 1844 Owens Street) 3. ROI No. 1845 adding Area 4 -135 (1415 & R01 1845 1422 E, 9th Street) � Z72 t, ?3 Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 8 S. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Agreements: I. Agreement with PG &E ($12,007,00) to purchase AGR 15 -123 18 streetlights located along Kimberly Avenue and Hooper Avenue in order to realize electricity cost savings, M. Agreement with the County Sanitation District AGR 15 -124 No. 2 of Los Angeles County for the sale of wood chips from the Mount Vernon Recycling Facility (Anticipated Annual Revenue to City is estimated at $71,500). n. Agreement with ABS Surplus -O LLC, and REMOVED BY STAFF Indemnification of Albertsons, to allow the City to utilize a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista Road on July 4, 2015, to accommodate additional parking for the Fourth of July Event at The Park at River Walk, o. Cooperative Agreement with the State of REMOVED FOR California Department of Transportation SEPARATE (Caltrans) for the construction of the SR -99 and CONSIDERATION Rosedale Highway Off -Ramp Project (TRIP), P. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No, 14 -141 AGR 14- 141(1) with Sierra Construction and Excavation, Inc. ($1,000,000; revised not to exceed $2,000,000 and extend term one year), for the continued annual maintenance and repairs on the City's domestic water system, Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP: q. Agreement with Lorena Alvarez ($136,500) to AGR 15 -126 purchase real property located at 14 Dunlap DEED 8203 Street for the Centennial Corridor Project, r. Agreement with Joseph Balbona ($121,000) to AGR 15 -127 purchase real property located at 105 Dunlap DEED 8204 Street for the Centennial Corridor Project, S. Agreement with Mario Hernandez - Orozco and AGR 15 -128 Martha Hernandez ($272,000) to purchase real DEED 8205 property located at 4501 Woodlake Drive for the Centennial Corridor Project. Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 — Page 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Bids: Miscellaneous: Appropriate $31,500 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), U. Appropriate $200,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance (Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2) to the Public Works Department's Operating budget to fund electricity and repair and maintenance costs, V. Appropriate $15,000 State Grant Revenue to the California Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fund Operating Budget for wireless service. W. Appropriate $48,333 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant funding to the Public works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the Bikeway and Pedestrian Pathway Fund for bike routes /lanes on various streets in Southwest Bakersfield, Successor Agency Business: Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced memorandums were received from staff regarding items 8.c. and 8.j.; in addition, a memorandum was received from staff requesting that item 8,n. be removed from the agenda. Councilmember Maxwell requested that item 8.o. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar items 8.a. through 8. w., with the removal of item 8.o. for separate consideration. 4274 475 Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 - Page 10 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN o. Cooperative Agreement with the State of AGR 15 -125 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the construction of the SR -99 and Rosedale Highway Off -Ramp Project (TRIP). Councilmember Maxwell requested this issue be brought to Council for determination whether or not the $7.4 million should be earmarked for the Hageman Flyover Project instead of the Centennial Corridor Project; and borrow the funds necessary for the completion of the Centennial Corridor Project. Councilmember Maxwell requested the City Attorney provide the Council with an update of the Centennial Corridor validation action during Closed Session at the next meeting. Public Works Director Fidler advised Councilmember Maxwell that the federal earmarks are identified as components of the Beltway Operational Improvement Program and the money cannot be directed to the Hageman Flyover Project without going through the federal approval process again, City Manager Tandy advised staff will provide the Council with a clarifying memorandum with a more precise answer to Councilmember Maxwell's question. Motion by Councilmember Maxwell to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar item 8.o. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None, 10. HEARINGS None. Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 — Page 11 Z 21 7 6 11. REPORTS a. Department Budget Presentation: 1. Public Works Department Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation, In response to a question by Councilmember Maxwell, Public Works Director Fidler advised they have an additional $100,000 for improvements and are willing to take Councilmember Maxwell on a tour of the downtown area to look for areas in need of lighting improvements. Councilmember Maxwell asked to be kept updated on the 24th Street traffic signal synchronization so he can provide current information to his constituents. Councilmember Smith expressed concern with odors emitting from the garbage dumpster on Eye Street, near the parking garage; and requested a report on how other cities address issues with dumpsters located in the downtown alleys and the possibility of drafting an Ordinance. Councilmember Sullivan requested that an organizational chart, showing the number of employees under the Public Works Department, be included in the Public Works budget presentation each year. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None, 13. NEW BUSINESS None. ACTION TAKEN -77 Bakersfield, California, May 20, 2015 — Page 12 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS ACTION TAKEN Councilmembe► Maxwell requested information regarding how the contract for the operation of the State Farm Sports Village soccer fields is awarded; and asked this information be provided prior to the Recreation and Parks budget presentation at the next meeting. Councilmember Maxwell requested a current update on exactly how much money has been spent and how much money is remaining for the Centennial Corridor Project. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex Offici erk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield