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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/16 CC MINUTESA F BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL o MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2016 ro 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. I 75-190 7,579 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 2 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 AS RIVERA 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. AS RIVERA Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn from Closed APPROVED Session at 5:05 p.m. AS RIVERA 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 SEE PAGE I I 11 i Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016- Page 3 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. Wsftm- MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, A ATTEST' � 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. "580 :'58 1 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 4 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. "s8z Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 5 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. J 8 .f Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 — Page 6 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 FR ABS SMITH RES 087- I6 RES 088-16 i J Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 7 5_g 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. I 758s 8. 1 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 8 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 R011892 ROI 1893 j J I Bakersfield, California, June B, 2016 - Page 9 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. ?586 2587 8. Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 10 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. X588 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 2016 — Page 11 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. X. 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) Y . 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. Z. 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. X588 7599 Bakersfield, California, June B, 2016— Page 12 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. 2590 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 — Page 13 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 !� f 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 AB RIVERA items 8.p., 8.w., and 8.aj. 2591 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 14 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 NS SMITH, HANSON A8 RIVERA AGR 13-072(4) AGR 16-109 J 11 I a Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016- Page 15 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. 0 ?592 ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AS RIVERA RES 097-16 APPROVED NS MAXWELL AS RIVERA RES 098-16 I:Ib34•SDL] ?593 10. Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016—Page 16 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 SEE PAGE 18 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. j 11 i I I Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016— Page 17 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. 2594 ?595 11 10. Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 — Page 18 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): PAGE 16 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 PAGE 16 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 J Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 19 5 9 F 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 2 5 9 7 Bakersfield, California, June 8, 2016 - Page 20 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. MAYM of the City of Bakersfle d, CA ATiES CIN CLERK and Ex Offico berk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield r J