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MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2016
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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 Maxwell, Weir (seated
at 3:31 p.m.), Smith, Sullivan (seated at
3:33 p,m.), Porller
Absent: Councllmember Rivera
City Clerk Gafford announced, at the request of staff,
Workshops Items 5.a. and 5.b. will be moved forward on the
agenda to be heard before Closed Session.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None,
5. WORKSHOPS
a. Status report regarding preparation of the
Pavement Management System.
Public Works Director Fidler made staff
comments.
Margot Yapp, Vice -President with NCE, made
comments and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Councilmember Maxwell requested staff
provide him with a list of the City's worst sheets
that are in need of repair.
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5. WORKSHOPS Continued
ACTION TAKEN
b. Update on State Water Conservation
Regulations.
City Clerk Gafford announced staff received
one phone call, from Katrena Besich, in support
of re -opening spray parks.
Water Resources Manager Chianello made
staff comments and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Recreation and Parks Director Hoover made
additional staff comments and recommended
7 of the 9 spray parks be re -opened for four
hours per day, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt a 9%
APPROVED
water Conservation target and re -open the
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spray parks, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956,9(d)(2).(e)(1)
(two matters).
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn to Closed
APPROVED
Session at 4:19 p.m.
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Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn from Closed
APPROVED
Session at 5:05 p.m.
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Meeting reconvened at 5:13 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential
NO REPORTABLE
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
ACTION ON BOTH
MATTERS
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1)
(two matters).
S. WORKSHOPS
a. Status report regarding preparation of the
MOVED FORWARD
Pavement Management System,
ON AGENDA
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S. WORKSHOPS ACTIONTAKEN
b. Update on State Water Conservation MOVED FORWARD
ON AGENDA
Regulations. SEE PAGE 2
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
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MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, A
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio/%k of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
REGULAR MEETING -5:16 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson,
Councilmembers Maxwell, Weir, Smith,
Sullivan, Parlier
Absent: Councilmember Rivera
2. INVOCATION by Pastor Angelo Frazier, Riverlakes
Community Church,
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Selena Naranjo, 7th grade
student at Sierra Middle School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Hall to
Cody Naylor, California Public Utilities
Commission, declaring June 2016, National
Safety Month.
Mr. Naylor accepted the Proclamation, made
Lcomments, and submitted a handout.
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4. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN
b. Presentation of a plaque by Mayor Hall to
Brian Guiniling, of Cruz Thru Carwash, honoring
The companies' beautification efforts at the
1101 Calloway Drive location.
Mr, Guinlling accepted The plaque and made
comments.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Camillo Javier Soso stated he is concerned with
overflowing garbage and the condition of the
streets and alleyways near Martin Luther King,
Jr. Boulevard and from Virginia Street to Brown
Street.
Councilmember Parker requested staff reach
out to Mr. Soso to see ff they can mitigate his
concerns.
b. Dennis Fox stated the State of California Fish
and Game Commission will be attending a
meeting in Bakersfield in a couple of weeks;
believes this is an opportunity for the City to
access funding for the Habitat Conservation
Plan; and submitted written material.
C. Barbara Hardin and Jen White (submitted
written material) spoke in support of shelter
workers and the City of Bakersfield Animal Care
Shelter.
d. Louis Gill, CEO of Alliance Against Family
Violence and Sexual Assault and the Bakersfield
Homeless Center, Thanked the City for their
investment in both organizations through
Emergency Services Grant funds, stated both
shelters are always full; they are able to help
people get back into permanent homes
because of the rapid re -housing tool; and
thanked Mayor Hall for his Ideas on starting a
successful job development program at The
Mount Vernon Green Waste Facility, the Animal
Care Center, and the Freeway Clean-up
program.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
d. Harry Halterman spoke regarding the increased
crime around his rental properties in Ward 2;
there has been 3 major Incidents in the last two
weeks; he has contacted Crime Prevention to
request a property survey to give advice on
what steps he can take to make it more safe;
and requested the Council's help with the
situation.
Councilmember Maxwell requested Police staff
reach out to Mr. Halterman to assist with starting
a Neighborhood Watch program in his area,
and provide him with information on other
available programs.
e. The following individuals spoke In opposition to
the 24th Street Widening Project: Judith
Harniman; Robert Braley; Vanessa Vangel
(submitted written material); Valerie Munoz:
and Charles Webb.
f. The following individuals spoke in support of an
investigation into the euthanization of a dog
named Pumpkin, and the enforcement of
California Penal Code 597f: Kenneth Gregg;
Mlnoo Seyedan; Teri Kahn; Susan Madigan;
Stacy Enns; and Susan Bennett.
Councilmember Parker requested this matter
be referred to the Community Services
Committee.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment of an Alternate Member to
the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
(KBBC), representing Ward 7, due to the
resignation of Mark Tarango, whose term
explres November, 2018.
Motion by Councilmember Parlier to appoint APPROVED
Grant Obenshein as an alternate member to AB RIVERA
the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee,
representing Ward 7, term to expire November,
2018.
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8. CONSENTCALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the May 18, 2016,
Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
May 6, 2016 To May 26, 2016, in the amount of
$22,346,403.37 Self Insurance payments, from
May 6, 2016 to May 26, 2016, in the amount of
$484,189.34, totaling $22,830,592.71.
Ordinances:
C. First reading of an ordinance amending
Municipal Code Sections 1, 12,040 and 1, 12,070
by adding Annexation No. 652 consisting of
136.24 acres located generally south of
Seventh Standard Road and west of the
Calloway Canal and Annexation No. 660
consisting of 10.29 acres located at the
northwest comer of Heath Road and Stockdale
Highway to Ward 4; and Annexation No. 653
consisting of 30.10 acres located at the
southwest corner of Taft Highway and Chevalier
Road to Ward 7.
Resolutions:
d. Resolution confirming approval by the City
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.
e. Resolution authorizing the Bakersfield Police
Department (BPD) to accept funding in the
amount of $99,770.00, made available through
The Grant Assistance Program (GAP) of the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC).
ACTION TAKEN
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RES 088-16
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
f. Resolution adopting Sewer Connection Fees RES 089.16
Pursuant to Section 14.12.380 of the Municipal
Code.
g. Collection of delinquent refuse and sewer
charges by the Kern County Audlfor-Controller's
Office on Fiscal Year 2016/17 Property Tax Rolls:
Resolution providing for the collection of RES 090.16
delinquent refuse fees.
2. Resolution providing for the collection of RES 091-16
delinquent sewer fees.
h. Resolution dispensing with bidding procedures RES 092-16
due to emergency repairs of the Mt. Vernon
Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural
Gas (LCNG) fueling station located on South
Mt, Vernon Avenue, and authorizing Clean
Energy to perform necessary repairs, not to
exceed $80,000.
Inspection, maintenance and repair of Stertil-
Koni heavy-duty lifts at various Fleet Facilities:
Resolution determining that service for RES 093-16
inspection, maintenance and repair of
Stertil-Konl heavy-duty lifts cannot be
obtained through the usual bidding
procedures and authorizing the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding
therefore, not to exceed $90,000 over a
three-year term.
Agreement with Southwest Lift & AGR 16-101
Equipment, Inc. (not to exceed $90,000
over a three-year term) to perform
inspections, maintenance and repairs of
the Stertil-Konl heavy-duty lifts located at
the three Fleet Services facilities.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
j. Resolutions to add the following territories to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and
approving, confirming, and adopting the Public
Works Director's Report for each:
1. Resolution to add Area 4-147 (Southeast
corner of E. Brundage Lane &
Cottonwood Road) - Ward 1
2. Resolution to add Area 4-148 (Southwest
corner of M Street & 26th Street) - Ward 2
3. Resolution to add Area 5-83 (Southeast
corner of Panama Lane & Colony Street)
- Ward 7
k. Resolutions of Intention (ROI) to add the
following areas to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and preliminarily
approving, confirming, and adopting the Public
Works Director's Report for each:
1. ROI No. 1888 adding Area 1-113 (7823
Downing Avenue) - Ward 3
2. ROI No. 1889 adding Area 1-114(3279
Chester Lane)- Ward 2
3. ROI No. 1890 adding Area 4-149
(Northwest corner of Brundage Lane & N
Street) - Ward 1
4. ROI No. 1891 adding Area 4-150
(Southwest corner of Oak Street &
California Avenue) - Ward 2
5. ROI No. 1892 adding Area 4-151 (1100
Sumner Street)- Ward 2
6. ROI No. 1893 adding Area 4-152
(Southeast corner of Sacramento Street
& Monterey Street) - Ward 2
RES 094-16
RES 095-16
RES 096-16
ROI 1888
901 1889
ROI 1890
ROI 1891
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ROI 1893
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
I. Establishment of the West Ming - Kern River
Canal Bridge District:
1. Resolution of Intention No. 1887 to ROI 1887
establish the West Ming - Kern River
Canal Bridge District and preliminarily
approving the boundaries of the area,
the construction costs, and fee
schedule.
2. First reading of ordinance amending FR
subsection Fl of Section 16.32.060 of the
Municipal Code relating to Bridge
Crossings and Major Thoroughfares.
Agreements:
M. Agreement with Zayo Group LLC, a Delaware AGR 16-102
Limited Liability Company, for Street Utility Cut
Guarantee.
n. Agreement with ABS Surplus -0 LLC, and AGR 16-103
indemnification of Albertson, to allow the Clty
to utilize a vacant lot at the southwest corner of
Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista Road on
July 4, 2016, to accommodate additional
parking for the Fourth of July Event at The Park
at River Walk.
o. Agreement with The Segal Company for health AGR 16-104
care consulting services, not to exceed
$351,550 ($86,850 in FY 2016/17, $86,850 in FY
2017/18, $86,850 in FY 2018/19 and $91,000 in FY
2019/20).
P. Agreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc. REMOVED FOR
in an amount not to exceed $99,600 (FY SEPARATE
2016/17 ($49,800) and FY 2017/18 ($49,800)), for CONSIDERATION
labor negotiation and consulting services.
q. Agreement with Professional Dynamics, Inc. AGR 16-106
($135,000; not to exceed $45,000 annually for a
three year period, to provide utilization review
services; and $120,000; not to exceed
$40,000 annually for a three year period, to
provide nurse case management services, for a
total of $255,000), for the Self -Insured Workers'
Compensation Program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
r. Storm Drain Agreement with Kern Delta Water AGR 16-107
District (not to exceed $2,000 annually) for
discharge of storm water into the Buena Vista
Canal.
S. Amendment to Ming Lake Temporary Services AGR 16.108
Agreement with County of Kern for
replenishment of water.
t. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 15-144 AGR IS -144(1)
with Commercial Cleaning Systems Inc.,
($56,720; revised not to exceed $113,440 and
extend the term one year), to continue
Janitorial service at City Hall North.
U. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 15-174 AGR 15-174(1)
with Carollo Engineers, Inc. ($20.000; revised not
to exceed $70,000) to provide on-call civil
engineering services for the Wastewater
Division.
V. Amendments to Various Consultant
Agreements for additional on-call engineering
services for the Capital Improvement Program:
I . Amendment No. 210 Agreement No. 13-
AGR 13-099(2)
099 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc (no
change in compensation and extend
term one year).
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No, 13-
AGR 13,100(2)
100 with Quad Knopf, Inc (no change in
compensation and extend term one
year).
3. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No, 13-
AGR 13-101(2)
101 with Ruettgers & Schuler Civil
Engineers (no change In compensation
and extend term one year).
W. Freeway Litter Program:
1. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 13-
REMOVED FOR
072 with the Bakersfield Homeless Center
SEPARATE
($561,588; revised not to exceed
CONSIDERATION
$1,963,816 and extend term one year)
for litter and debris removal services.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
ITEM 8.w. CONTINUED
2. Memorandum of Understanding with
REMOVED FOR
SEPARATION
Kern Council of Governments (Kern
COG) to provide continuation of
CONSIDERATION
funding ($150,000) for freeway litter
program for Fiscal Year 2016/17.
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Contract Change Order No. 44 and No. 45 to
AGR I5-009
Agreement No. 15-009 with Teichert
CCO 44, CCO 45
Construction ($144,803.26; revised not to
exceed $16,567,314.92; change orders funded
with County TRIP funds) for the Rosedale
Highway Widening Project. (TRIP)
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Contract Change Order No. 7 to Agreement
AGR 15-145
No. 15-145 with Klassen Corporation ($16,349.76;
CCO7
revised not to exceed $1,922,983.53) for the
Bakersfleld Fire Station No. 8 Remodel Project.
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Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement
AGR IS -129
No. 15-129 with SJE Rhombus ($24,947.98;
CCO3
revised not to exceed $1,135,107.98) for the
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System Upgrade Project,
Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP:
Bids:
Co.
Reject all bids for Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Phase Il.
ab.
Accept bid and approve contract with A -C
AGR 16-110
Electric Company ($610,000) for State Farm
Sports Village Phase 3 - Electrical
Improvements.
DID.
Accept base bid and approve contract with
AGR I6-111
Klassen Corporation ($653,782.00) for the State
Farm Sports Village Phase 3 - Structures and
Building Improvements.
ad.
Accept bid from KME Fire Apparatus
($190,068.85) for the purchase of a
replacement fire patrol unit for use by the Fire
Department.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ae. Street Improvements on Brimhall Road at
Calamity Lane:
1. Accept bid and approve contract with AGR 16-112
Bowman Asphalt ($399,942.00) for said
project,
2. Appropriate $60,000 Transportation
Development Fund balance and
$130,000 Sewer Enterprise (Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 3) Fund balance to
the respective funds for said project.
of. Extend bid for two replacement four door
midsize sedans:
Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford,
Bakersfield ($40,426.26) for two
replacement four door midsize sedans
for the Police Department,
Appropriate $28,925 Equipment Fund
Balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget to fund
the amount of purchase costs recovered
Through fleet rental rates for said
vehicles.
3. Transfer and appropriate $11,502 Self -
Insurance Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget
within the Equipment Management Fund
to fund the amount of purchase costs to
be paid by the Self -Insurance Fund.
ag. Extend bid for six replacement four door police
special sedans:
1. Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford,
Bakersfield ($137,760.36) for six
replacement four door police special
sedans for the Police Department.
2. Appropriate $121,500 Equipment Fund
Balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget to fund
the amount of purchase costs recovered
through fleet rental rates for said
vehicles.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ITEM 8.09. CONTINUED
3. Transfer and appropriate $16,261 Self -
Insurance Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget
within the Equipment Management Fund
to fund the amount of purchase costs to
be paid by the Self -Insurance Fund.
Miscellaneous:
an. Pre -Application Process for Inhabited
REPEALED RES 230-06
Annexations.
ai. Authorize the Finance Director to write off
accounts receivable in various funds totaling
$106,555.49 and forward non bankrupt
accounts to a collection agency for additional
collection efforts.
aj. Update of Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 173-06
REMOVED FOR
identifying the specific events for which the
SEPARATE
Mayor and Councilmembers may receive
CONSIDERATION
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advance reimbursement.
LSuccessor
Agency Business:
alk. Receive and file Successor Agency payments
from May 6, 2016 to May 26, 2016 in the amount
of $3,275.00.
Councilmember Smith announced that he would
abstain, due to a conflict of interest, the proposed
action may have a financial effect on a business entity
In which he has a financial interest, on item 8.c.
Councilmember Weir requested item 8.p. be
removed for separate consideration.
Vice -Mayor Hanson requested Items 8.w. and 8.aj. 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
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items 8.p., 8.w., and 8.aj.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
p. Agreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc. CONTINUED TO
in an amount not to exceed $99,600 (FY JUNE 29, 2016
2016/17 ($49,800) and FY 2017/18 ($49,800)), for MEETING
labor negotiation and consulting services.
Motion by Councilmember Weir to continue this APPROVED
item to the next meeting in order to extend the AB RIVERA
contract to the end of the year; include
specific goals and expectations regarding
labor matters; and evaluate the contract after
a six month period to determine the
performance level of the contractor.
aj. Update of Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 173-06
identifying the specific events for which the
Mayor and Councilmembers may receive
advance reimbursement.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to approve the
Kern Economic Development Corporation Kern
County Economic summit meeting and exclude
the Hems with the League of Cities in California.
Motion by Councilmember Weir to reject
Consent Calendar item 8.aj.
Motion by Councilmember Parlter to continue
Consent Calendar Hem 8.aj. to the next
meeting so that Councilmember Rivera is
present.
W. Freeway Litter Program:
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 13-
072 with the Bakersfield Homeless Center
($561,588; revised not to exceed
$1,963,816 and extend term one year)
for litter and debris removal services.
Memorandum of Understanding with
Kern Council of Governments (Kern
COG) to provide continuation of
funding ($150,000) for freeway litter
program for Fiscal Year 2016/17.
CONTINUED TO
JUNE 29, 2016
MEETING
APPROVED
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AGR 13-072(4)
AGR 16-109
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM &w. CONTINUED
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent
Calendar item 8.w.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Certification of the 24th Street FEIR and
approval of Project.
City Clerk Gafford announced the following
correspondence was received regarding item
9.a.: two e -malls, with attachments, from
Andrea Marks, with Minner and Associates,
Stinnett-Koo; a letter from Vanessa Vangel; a
letter from Judith Harniman; and one e-mail
from Charles Webb.
City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments.
Councilmember Maxwell made comments and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to approve the
certification of the FEIR and approval of the 24M
Street Improvement Project.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Protest hearing to consider Resolution
approving and adopting the Public Works
Director's Report for the Consolldated
Maintenance District and the Fiscal Year 2016-
2017 budget, confirming the park landscaping
assessments, and authorizing collection of
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
b. Protest hearing to consider Resolution
approving and adopting the Public Works
Director's Report for the Consolidated
Maintenance District and the Fiscal Year 2016-
2017 budget, confirming the street and median
landscaping assessments, and authorizing
collection of assessments by the Kern County
Tax Collector.
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ACTION TAKEN
APPROVED
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RES 097-16
APPROVED
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RES 098-16
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CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
C. Protest hearing to consider Resolution RES 100-16
approving and adopting the Public Works
Director's Report for 20 Traffic Signal
Maintenance Districts and the Fiscal Year 2016-
2017 budgets, confirming the assessments and
authorizing collection of assessments by the
Kern County Tax Collector.
d. Public Hearing to consider resolutions adopting
REMOVED FOR
refuse and recycling rates for Fiscal Year
SEPARATION
2016/17 (Proposed 3.0% rate increase):
CONSIDERATION
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1. Resolution adopting increases to Fiscal
Year 2016/17 refuse and recycling rates.
2. Resolution providing for the collection of
residential refuse and recycling charges
by the Kern County Auditor -Controller's
Office.
e. Public Hearing to consider resolutions adopting
REMOVED FOR
residential and commercial sewer rates for
SEPARATION
Fiscal Year 2016/17 (Proposed 2.4% rate
CONSIDERATION
increase):
SEEPAGE 18
1. Resolution adopting Increases to Fiscal
Year 2016/17 residential and commercial
sewer rates.
2. Resolution providing for the collection of
residential and commercial flat rates by
the Kern County Auditor- Controller's
Office.
I. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution
RES 105-16
ordering the vacation of a flowage easement
to the City over 4520 New Horizon Boulevard.
City Clerk Gafford announced notices were mailed to
101,150 residential and commercial customers
regarding items 10.d, and 10.e.; 10 correspondence
Items were received: 9 letters protested both refuse
and sewer rate increases; 1 letter regarding two
parcels; 1 protest was for both refuse and sewer rates;
and 1 protest was for refuse rates only.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings opened at 7:45
p.m.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Maxwell requested Consent
Calendar Public Hearing items I O.d. and I O.e. be
removed for separate consideration.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings 10.a., 10.b., IO.c.,
and I O.f. closed at 7:48 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED
Calendar Public Hearing items 10.o., 10.b., 10.c., and AS RIVERA
10.1.
11. HEARINGS
0. Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2016-17
Operating and Capital Improvement Program
Budgets.
Assistant City Manager Huot made staff
comments.
Hearing item l l.a. opened a17:50 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing Item l l.a, closed at 7:51 p.m.
b. Public Hearing to consider adopting Domestic CONTINUED TO
Water Quantity Rates, Monthly Readiness -to- JUNE 29, 2016
Serve Rates and Monthly Private Fire Protection MEETING
Service Rates for Fiscal Year 2016/17 (Proposed
3.5% Rate Increase).
City Clerk Gafford announced a staff
memorandum was received transmitting
additional protests to the domestic water rate
increase from the following individuals: Mary E.
Madsen; Plruza and Jeffrey Woolford; Erika Nerl;
Cecilia Anzalone; and Joanne Klein.
Water Resources Manager Chianello made
staff comments and recommended opening
the public hearing to receive testimony and
continue the public hearing to the June 29TM
meeting.
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HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
Hearing item l l.b. opened of 7:53 p.m.
Dennis Fox spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation.
Mayor Hall announced Hearing Rem l l.b. will
remain open and be continued to the meeting
of June 29, 2016.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
d. Public Hearing to consider resolutions adopting
THIS ITEM WAS
refuse and recycling rates for Fiscal Year
CONTINUED FROM
2016/17 (Proposed 3.0% rate increase):
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1. Resolutlon adopting Increases to Fiscal
RES 101-16
Year 2016/17 refuse and recycling rates.
2. Resolution providing for the collection of
RES 102-16
residential refuse and recycling charges
by the Kern County Auditor -Controller's
Office.
e. Public Hearing to consider resolutions adopting
THIS ITEM WAS
residential and commercial sewer rates for
CON71NUED FROM
Fiscal Year 2016/17 (Proposed 2.4% rate
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increase):
1. Resolution adopting increases to Fiscal
RES 103-16
Year 2016/17 residential and commercial
sewer rates.
2. Resolution providing for the collection of RES 104-16
residential and commercial flat rates by
the Kern County Auditor- Controller's
Office.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 10.d. and 10.e.
opened at 8:00 p.m.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing Items 10.d. and 10.e.
closed at 8:01 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED
Public Hearing items 10.d. and 10.e. AB RIVERA
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12. REPORTS
None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
None.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Weir announced the community
meeting for northeast Bakersfield, held at Rio Bravo
Country Club, a couple of weeks ago, was a success;
and expressed his appreciation to staff for working
hard to make the meeting informative.
Councilmember Smith commented on the Freeway
Clean-up Program and stated it has been a great
project that has helped change the way Bakersfield
looks.
Councilmember Smith thanked staff for working on the
contract change order for stamped concrete on the
medians on Rosedale Highway.
Councilmember Smith expressed his appreciation to
staff for obtaining funding for the addition of bike lanes
in Ward 4.
Vice -Mayor Hanson stated he received a letter from
Guaranty Solar regarding the PACE program and
requested staff look into it and report back to the
Council.
Councilmember Parlier commented on the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful Committee and the litter clean-
up programs; and thanked Mayor Hall for his efforts
in the beautification of our City.
Councilmember Parlier stated he received a call from
a Wesffair business owner who complained of
multiple vagrants sleeping on the sidewalk in front of
her business and harassing customers; and requested
staff contact her to assist her with her concerns.
ACTION TAKEN
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Sullivan stated she attended the first,
of four, Beale Park Band concerts, last Sunday; and
advised they are held every Sunday in June, with the
last concert being a patriotic theme.
In response to questions from Councilmember Sulllvan,
Recreation and Parks Director Hoover advised the
Movies in the Park schedule is listed on the City's
website, the Recreation and Parks brochure, and on
KGOV; the movies are free to the public; and will
begin at dusk at parks in each Ward.
Mayor Hall informed the Council that he will be
traveling out of state on business and will not be
available for the August 117m Council meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
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