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" BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
o MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 29, 2016
No
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
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Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson,
Councllmembers Rivera (seated at 3:33
p.m.), Maxwell, Weir, Smith, Sullivan
(seated at 3:35 p.m.), Parller
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None,
CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), City
of Bakersfield v. CPUC (Cal Water), CPUC
Application No. 15- 07 -015.
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation —
City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54957(b)(1) /
54957.6.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn to Closed
Session at 3:31 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adjourn from Closed
Session at 4 :57 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:18 p.m.
APPROVED
AS RIVERA,
SULLIVAN
APPROVED
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4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing
Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), Clty
of Bakersfield v. CPUC (Cal Water), CPUC
Application No. 15- 07 -015.
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation —
City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54957(b)(1) /
54957.6.
Vice -Mayor Hanson announced the City
Manager's annual performance evaluation will
be continued to the July 20th meeting.
5. WORKSHOPS
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING -5:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hall, Vice -Mayor Hanson,
Councilmembers Rivera, Maxwell, Weir,
Smith, Sullivan, Parller
Absent: None
2. INVOCATION by Mayor Hall
ACTION TAKEN
STAFF WAS GIVEN
DIRECTION
CONTINUED TO
JULY20, 2016
MEETING
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ACTION TAKEN
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Parlier
Mayor Hall acknowledged Political Science class students,
from Bakersfield College and Taft College, in attendance at
the meeting to learn about City government.
4. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation by
Mayor Hall to July 4fh Celebration sponsors:
Sam Williams, Sunshine Metal Clad; Bret
Kingsbury, KS Industries; Rudy Valles, California
Water Company; Rob Duchow, Southern
California Gas Company; Kristen Doud and
Denise Newton, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company; Chuck Haddad, Nissan of
Bakersfield and Haddad Dodge; Jacob
Panero, Kern Refuse; Barry Zoeller, Tejon Ranch;
and Councilmember Rivera, on behalf of E &B
Natural Resources and California Independent
Petroleum Association.
Mayor Hall presented the sponsors with
Certificates of Appreciation and made
comments.
b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Certificates
honoring the Kern High School District's 2016 First
in Class Students in the Greater Bakersfield
Area.
Mayor Hall was joined by Councilmember
Sullivan for this presentation, and recognized
the following students and presented them with
certificates:
First In Class recipients:
• Madeline C. Kuney, Jacob S. Lee -
Bakersfield High School
• Desirae D. Boles, Neal T. Mathew,
Hirmand D. Sarafian, Kyra L. Turley -
Centennlal High School
• Kaylee M. Holland - East Bakersfield High
School
• Aaron L. Aguilar, Jeremiah J. De Leon -
Foothlll High School
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4. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN
ITEM 4.b. CONTINUED
First in Class recipients continued:
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• Frances M. Meyer - Frontier High School
• Teresa Duarte Dionicio- Golden Valley
High School
• Jordan N. Holmes, Andrew B. Ramirez -
Highland High School
• Christina W. Pipkin - Independence High
School
• Wade W. Frey, Stacey Kim, Haylee C.
McDonnell, Lucy T. Mosher, Andrew
Rodriguez - Liberty High School
• Maria E. Santos - Mira Monte High School
• Navdeep Kaur, Parents of Cassandra N.
Nickerson, Clarice Eve W. Poblete,
Henna Singh, Jineava Z. To - Ridgevlew
High School
• Gemolene Rae P. Acupon, Ryan S. Bae,
Ryan C. Bowers, Stephanie Chao, Shivanl
Gupta, Andre A. Paradise, Jacqueline L.
Staiger, Parent of Jaeden G. Watson -
Stockdale High School
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m, and
reconvened the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Joyme Seeger spoke regarding her concern
for public safety due to narrow traffic lanes on
College Avenue, from Fairfax Road; street
needs to be repaved; the property at 3025
Fairfax Road has an abundance of trash and
debris; and submitted written material.
Councilmember Weir requested staff look into
these concerns and let him know what can be
done to alleviate the problem.
b. Charles Webb spoke in opposition to the
acquisition and demolition of further properties
for the Centennial Corrldor Project; and
submitted written material.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
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7. APPOINTMENTS ACTION TAKEN
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the June 6, 2016, Budget
Presentation Meeting and the June 8, 2016,
Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from
May 27, 2016 to June 16, 2016, In the amount of
$21,118,508.87 Self Insurance payments, from
May 27, 2016 to June 16, 2016, In the amount of
$427,136.77, totaling $21,545,645.64.
Ordinances:
C. First reading of ordinance amending the FR
Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the zone district
from City RS (Residential Suburban) to City C -2
(Regional Commercial) on 0.53 acres located
at the northeast corner of Baldwin Road and
Ming Avenue. An exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act was made for this
project. (ZC # 16 -0091 - Community
Development- Planning on behalf of Felix
Banuelos).
Resolutions:
d. Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 107 -16
Manager designee of the Chief Code
Enforcement Officer's report regarding
assessments of certain properties in the City for
which structures have been secured against
entry or for the abatement of certain weeds,
debris and waste matter and the demolishment
of dangerous buildings and authorizing
collection of the assessments by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
e. Resolution calling for and giving notice of the RES 108.16
General Municipal Election for the Office of
Mayor and for Councilmembers for Wards 2, 5,
and 6, and requesting consolidation with the
County of Kern for the Statewide General
Election to be held on Tuesday, November
8, 2016.
f. Resolution establishing the Southeast Economic RES 109 -16
Opportunity Area.
g. Resolution ordering Judicial Foreclosure of RES 110 -16
delinquent assessments within Assessment
District No. 05-1 (City in the Hills) pursuant to the
Improvement Bond Act of 1915, and ordering
that the tax collector be credited with those
assessments.
h. Resolution authorizing the Police Department to RES 111 -16
apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant ($145,769)from the U.S.
Department of Justice to purchase equipment,
provide training, and fund overtime.
i. Resolution approving the Memorandum of RES 112 -16
Understanding setting salaries and related
benefits for the employees of the Blue and
White Collar Units.
j. Resolution approving the Memorandum of RES 113 -16
Understanding setting salaries and related
benefits for the employees of the Bakersfield
Police Officers Association (BPOA).
k. Disposal of Real Property:
1. Resolution declaring real property surplus RES 114 -16
to the City and authorizing the Finance
Director to negotiate its sale for the
property located north of Ming Avenue
and west of Buena Vista Road.
Agreement with Bolthouse Properties, AGR 16 -113
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
I. Revised Master Agreement with the State of
California, Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) for Federal -Aid Projects:
1. Resolution authorizing the Public Works
Director or Designee to execute Program
Supplemental Agreements with the
California Department of Transportation
in order to receive federal funding for
transportation projects.
2. Agreement with Caltrans (Master
Agreement No. 06- 5109FI5).
M. 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. Area 1 -113 (7823 Downing Avenue) -
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2. Area 1 -114 (3279 Chester Lane) - Ward 2
3. Area 4 -149 (NWC of Brundage Lane & N
Street) - Ward 1
4. Area 4 -150 (SWC of Oak Street &
California Avenue) -Ward 2
5. Area 4 -151 (1100 Sumner Street) - Ward 2
6. Area 4 -152 (SEC of Sacramento Street &
Monterey Street) - Ward 2
Agreements:
n. Agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc. ($150,000),
for providing On -Call Environmental Services for
Non - Federally- Funded Capital Improvement
Program Projects for the City for Fiscal Years
2016 -2017 and 2017 -2018.
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ACTION TAKEN
RES 115 -16
AGR 16.114
RES 116 -I6
RES 117 -16
RES 118 -16
RES 119 -I6
RES 121 -16
AGR 16.115
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
O. Agreement with Allied Weed Control, Inc. AGR I6 -116
($390,180) for the application of herbicides for
Fiscal Years 2016 -2017 through 2018 -2019.
P . Agreement with Group Delta Consultants, Inc. AGR 16 -117
($100,000), for providing On -Call Asbestos
Survey Services for Fiscal Years 2016 -2017 thru
2018 -2019.
q. Agreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc. AGR 16 -118
(not to exceed $24,900), for labor negotiation
and consulting services for July 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2016. (deferred from the
06108116 maeffng)
r. Memorandum of Understanding between the AGR 16.119
City of Bakersfield, Kern Delta Water District,
and Arvin- Edison Water Storage District related
to the potential expansion of the City's tertiary
treatment capabilities at Waste Water
Treatment Plant Number 3.
S. Agreement with Nicholas Construction, Inc. (not AGR 16 -120
to exceed $407,000), for Phase 1 of the Five
Arsenic Wells Treatment Project.
t. Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement AGR 16 -121
with Froehlich Signature Homes, Inc. (not to
exceed $95,545.82), for constructlon of
improvements on Wible Road and Hosking
Avenue along the frontage of Tentative Tract
Map 6454.
U. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 16 -122
Lennar Fresno, Inc. for Tract 6757 Phase 5,
located at the southeast corner of McKee
Road and Ashe Road.
V. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 16 -123
Lennar Fresno Inc., for Tract 6758 Phase 4,
located east of Ashe Road and north of Taft
Highway.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
W. Agreements with Clifford & Brown for legal
services regarding General Miscellaneous Issues
for ($75,000) and General Personnel Issues for
($75,000).
X. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CAI 6-003
with Clifford & Brown ($60,000) to provide
outside legal services In the matter of Klaie v.
City of Bakersfield.
Y. Amendment No. 1 to Utility Agreement No. 13-
052 with Pacific, Gas, and Electric (no change
In compensation) for relocation of existing
facilities for the SR -178 and Morning Drive
Interchange project.
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ACTION TAKEN
AGR 16 -124
AGR 16 -125
AGR 16 -126
AGR 13- 052(1)
Z. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 13 -088 AGR 13- 088(1)
with AmeriNotlonal Community Services, LLC
($46,500, revised not to exceed $130,500) to
provide loan and related financial services for
the City's Single - Family Rehabilitation, Multi-
Family Rehabilitation, and Down Payment
Assistance loan programs.
` aa. Amendment No. 1 to Design Consultant
Agreement No. 14- 288 with Parsons AGR 14- 288(1)
Transportation Group ($11,320,054; for a
revised total contract amount of $29,053,660
(Agreement funded with 88.53% Federal
Earmark Funds and 11.47% Traffic Development
Funds)) for Final Design Services for the
Centennial Corridor Project,
ab. Amendments to Various On -Call Engineering
Services Agreements for Subdivision Plan and
Map Checking:
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 15- AGR 15- 048(1)
048 with Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.
(reducing total not to exceed
compensation from $75,000 to $40,000
and extend term one year).
2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 15- AGR 15- 049(1)
049 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc.
(reducing total not to exceed
compensation from $75,000 to $40,000
and extend term one year).
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ITEM 8.ab. CO"NUED
3. Amendment No. 1 To Agreement No, 15- AGR 15- 050(1)
050 with Infrastructure Engineering Corp.
(reducing total not to exceed
compensation from $75,000 to $40,000
and extend term one year).
ac. State Route 99 /Hosking Commercial Center
Project:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No, 14- AGR 14- 138(2)
138 with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., for
preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the SR 99 /Hosking
Commercial Center project located at
the northwest corner of South H Street
and Hosking Avenue, with State Route 99
to the west and Berkshire Road to the
north.
2. Appropriate $1,390.17 (additional
developer contributlon) to Community
Development Department operating
budget in General Fund.
ad. Contract Change Order No, 47, No. 48 and No.
AGR 15 -009
49 to Agreement No. 15-009 with Teichert
CCO 47, CCO 48,
Construction ($199,665.59; revised not to
CCO 49
exceed $16,766,980.51; Change Orders funded
with Domestic Water Enterprise funds
{$211,529.35} and County TRIP funds {- 1,863.76})
for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project.
(TRIP)
ae. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement
AGR 16.026
16 -026 with DOD Construction LTD ($36,000;
CCO2
revised not to exceed $960,500) for the
Domestic Water Well CBK 54 Block Pumphouse
Project.
Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP:
af. Agreement with Jolene Billiard, Trustee of the
AGR 16 -127
DEED 8455
Jolene Billiard Trust dared 1/10/2003
($1,699,495) To purchase real property, fixtures
and equipment and goodwill located at 4601
California Avenue and 5041 Easton Drive for the
Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
ag.
Agreement with David and Debra Blouin
AGR 16 -128
DEED 8456
($365.000) to purchase real property and
purchase fixtures and equipment with tenants
($41,805) totaling $406,805, located at 1117
Wible Road, for the Centennial Corridor Project.
(TRIP)
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Agreement with Alan Prebllsky ($400,000) to
AGR 16 -129
purchase real property and purchase fixtures
DEED 8457
and equipment with tenants ($21,200) totaling
$421,200 located at 3899 Stockdale Highway,
for the Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
al.
Agreement with Lindsay S. Hutchison, Trustee of
AGR 16 -130
the Lindsay S. Hutchison and Mary Ellen
DEED 8458
Hutchison Revocable Living Trust ($240,000) to
purchase real property located at 800 Del Rey
Court for the Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
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Agreement with Eric Alan Prebllsky ($129,000) to
AGR 16 -131
purchase real property located at 20 Stine
DEED 8459
ak.
Road for the Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
Agreement with Anastasiya Clamp ($150,000)
AGR 16 -132
to purchase real property located at 10
DEED 8460
Morrison Street for the Centennial Corridor
Project. (TRIP)
al.
Agreement with Dynamic Realty Solutions LLC
AGR 16 -133
($152,500) to purchase real property located at
DEED 8461
19 North Stine Road for the Centennial Corridor
Project. (TRIP)
am.
Agreement with Rosclle J. Heeren, as Trustee of
AGR 16 -134
the Duane Wesley Heeren and Roscile J.
DEED 8462
Heeren Trust Agreement of 1983 ($240,000) to
purchase real property located at 4404 Marella
Way for the Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
on.
Agreement with FANNIE MAE ($159,000) to
AGR 16 -135
purchase real property located at 140 Dunlap
DEED 8463
Street for the Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN
ca. Accept bid and approve contract with Interior AGR 16 -136
Demolition, Inc. ($248,194), for the demolition of
improvements at 4305 Marella Way, 4309
Marella Way, 4313 Marella Way, 4401 Marella
Way, 4409 Marella Way, 4420 Marella Way, 4224
La Mirada Drive, and 4316 La Mirada Drive for
the Centennial Corridor Project (TRIP).
ap. Accept bid and approve contract with Interior AGR 16 -137
Demolition, Inc. ($221,783), for demolition of
improvements at 4300 Kentfleld Drive, 4301
Kentfleld Drive, 4305 Kentfield Drive, 4309
Kentfleld Drive, 4316 Kentfield Drive, 4317
Kentfield Drive, and 4404 Kentfleld Drive for the
Centennial Corridor Project. (TRIP)
Bids:
aq.
Accept bid and approve contract to Loop AGR 16 -138
Electric, Inc. ($285,920) for vehicle loop cutting
and horizontal boring services.
ar.
Accept bid and approve contract with Cen- AGR 16 -139
Cal Constructlon ($141,000) for Roadway
Widening on Berkshire Road from Wible Road to
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250' East.
as.
Accept bid from Pape Kenworth ($214,081.95)
for the purchase of a replacement knuckle
boom trash loader truck with dump body for
the Public Works Department, Solid Waste
Division.
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Accept bid and approve contract with D.O.D AGR 16 -140
Constructlon ($615,500) for State Farm Sports
Village Phase 3- Playground Improvements.
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Accept bid and approve contract with Pacific AGR 16 -141
Aquascape ($295,869) for State Farm Sports
Village Phase 3 -Lake Improvements.
ay.
Purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt Paver:
1. Accept bid from Quinn Company,
Bakersfield, in the amount of $438,026.29
for a replacement hot mix asphalt paver
for use by the Public Works Department
Streets Division.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ACTION TAKEN
ITEM 8.m. CONTINUED
2. Transfer $438,027 fuel savings to the
vehicular equipment account within the
Equipment Management Fund to
complete this purchase.
aw. Purchase of LNG Four Axle Dump Truck
1. Accept bid from Pape Kenworth,
Bakersfield ($440,788.70) for two
replacement LNG four axle dump
trucks for use by the Public Works
Department Streets DIVISIOn,
2. Transfer $41,000 fuel savings to the
vehicular equipment account within the
Equipment Management Fund to
complete this purchase.
Miscellaneous:
Successor Agency Business:
City Clerk Gafford announced staff memorandums
were received for the following Items: Item 8.g.,
amending the exhibit to the Resolution; item 8.k.,
correcting the Ward from Ward 5 to Ward 4; and Item
8.at., providing additional background information.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent
APPROVED
Calendar items 8.a. through 8.aw.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public hearing to consider an increase in Water
REMOVED FOR
Rates for the City of Bakersfield's Domestic
SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
System: (continued from the 06/08/16
Water S y
SEE PAGE 15
meeting)
1. Resolution establishing domestic water
rates for City Domestic Water Service
Area and Fairhaven Service Area.
Bill
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN
b. Public Hearing to consider West Ming - Kern
River Canal Bridge District:
1. Resolution adopting the West Ming - RES 123.16
Kern River Canal Bridge District and
approving the boundaries of the area,
the construction costs, and fee
schedule.
2. Adoption of Ordinance amending ORD 4853
subsection (F)(1) of Section 16.32.060 of
the Municipal Code relating to Bridge
Crossings and Major Thoroughfares.
(FR 06108116)
C. Public Hearing to consider approval of the
issuance of taxexempt multi - family housing
bonds by the Housing Authority of the County
of Kern:
Resolution of the City Council of the City RES 124 -16
of Bakersfield approving the issuance by
the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern of multifamily housing bonds (not to
exceed $6.5 million) for the acquisition
and rehabilitation of affordable housing
at 2300 South Union Avenue.
2. Indemnification agreement between the AGR 16 -142
City of Bakersfield and the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern.
City Clerk Gafford announced a staff memorandum
was recelved regarding item 9.c., correcting the
address listed in the Administrative Report from 2300
South White Lane to 2300 South Union Avenue.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings opened at
6:11 p.m.
Dennis Fox requested the removal of item 9.a. for
separate consideration.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing Items 9.b. and 9.c.
closed at 6:12 p,m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent APPROVED
Public Hearing Items 9.b. and 9.c.
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10. HEARINGS
None.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public hearing to consider an Increase in Water
Rates for the City of Bakersfleld's Domestic
Water System: (continued from the 06108116
meeting)
Resolution establishing domestic water
rates for City Domestic Water Service
Area and Fairhaven Service Area.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 9.a, opened at
6:12 p.m.
Dennis Fox spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 9.a, closed at
6:19 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt Consent
Calendar Public Hearing item 9.a.
11. REPORTS
None.
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Update of Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 173-06
identifying the specific events for which the
Mayor and Councllmembers may receive
advance reimbursement. (deferred from the
06108116 meeting)
City Clerk Gafford announced a staff
memorandum was received transmitting an
amended Resolution No. 173 -06, In the event
Exhibit A of the Resolution was modified.
Councilmember Rivera stated he will continue
his involvement on executive boards with the
League of Cities and will use his monthly
Council salary to help cover the cost; and
asked those Hems be removed from
consideration.
ACTION TAKEN
THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM
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RES 122 -16
APPROVED
RES 173 -06(1)
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued ACTION TAKEN
Motion by Councilmember Padier to amend Exhibit A APPROVED
of Resolution No. 173 -06, and add the Kem County NOES WEIR
Economic Development Corporation Kem County
Economic Summit to the list of reimbursement of
expenditures.
b. Fiscal Year 2016 -17 Budget
1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the RES 125.16
Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets for the City of Bakersfield,
California for the Fiscal Year 2016 -17.
2. Resolution Establishing the City of RES 126 -16
Bakersfield Appropriations Limit for Fiscal
Year 2016.17,
Assistant City Manager Huot made staff
comments and recommended adoption of
the Resolutions.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Hanson to adopt the APPROVED a
Resolutions. J
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Report regarding the July 4th and illegal
fireworks.
Mayor Hall announced this item was placed on
the agenda at the request of Councilmember
Sullivan.
Fire Chief Greener made staff comments and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Sullivan thanked Fire Chief Greener
for his report on fireworks; advised the public of the
free fireworks display being held at The Park at
Riverwalk on July 4th; and thanked the sponsors that
made this event possible.
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Vice -Mayor Hanson stated he will complete Interviews
for potential Youth Commission members tomorrow
and feels the toughest part of the process will be
to only select two kids to serve for his Ward.
Vice -Mayor Hanson advised he recently returned
from a League of Cities meeting, in Monterey; he
takes his role, representing Bakersfield, on the board
seriously; and encouraged everyone to read the
Initiatives on the ballots carefully.
Councilmember Smith made comments regarding the
adoption of the budget and memorandums of
understanding with City employees; and feels City
employees demonstrate great team effort by their
continuation to work hard despite the lack of raises.
Councilmember Smith stated the 1 Sm and Eye Sheet
parking garage has received a lot more use since the
improvements made last year; and stated because of
the increased revenue, the City can now pay for
security services without taking money from the
general fund.
Councilmember Smith requested an update on the
Frianf -Kern Canal project be provided to the Planning
and Development Committee.
Councilmember Smith requested staff provide the
Council with a report on the State legislation of
electronic bikes; the difference between motor
vehicles and electronic bikes; and where they are
allowed in our community.
Councilmember Smith thanked staff for the installation
of new bike racks downtown and expressed
appreciation for the grant from Kem Council of
Governments that made it possible.
Councilmember Maxwell inquired about verbiage on
a few Administrative Reports; commented on the
additional $11 million being paid to Parsons
Transportation Group; and questioned whether
Parsons Transportation Group is capable of being an
unbiased entity at this point due to their vested Interest
In the City.
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Maxwell stated there have been
several home and vehicle break -ins recently; would
like to see the Police Department partner with
Nextdoor Neighbor, a private social network for
neighborhood communities, in any way possible; and
urged everyone listening to look into Nextdoor
Neighbor in their area.
Councilmember Maxwell requested Police
Department staff contact him to set up a meeting
with the Hill House and discuss plans to address the
criminal activities in their area.
Councilmember Rivera thanked staff and Mr. Bush,
from Kem County Black Chamber of Commerce, for
their work towards the establishment of the Southeast
Economic Opportunity Area; and feels it will greatly
benefit Ward 1 and southeast Bakersfield.
Councilmember Rivera stated he has several items he
would like to place on an agenda for the Safe
Neighborhoods Committee, and requested staff work
with him and Councilmember Parker to schedule a
meeting within the next two weeks.
Councilmember Rivera said it is important to realize
the value of being involved in statewide organizations
and groups; he serves on an executive board for the
League of Cities and does his best to represent
Bakersfield and the Central Valley; and also
encouraged his colleagues to be involved with these
groups.
Councilmember Parlier thanked staff, especially
Assistant City Manager Huot, for their diligent work on
the future expansion project of Ming Avenue,
between Hughes Lane and Baldwin Road.
Councilmember Parker requested staff amend the
Ordinance for the Youth Commission to allow for at-
large appointments rather than Ward specific, and
exempt the 3.0 GPA requirement for students with
recognized learning disabilities.
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14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN
Councilmember Parker reminded everybody about
the fireworks display on July 4m at The Park at
Riverwalk and thanked all of the sponsors and Mayor
Hall for his presentation.
Mayor Hall announced that the City will be honored
with a Helen Putnam Award for Excellence by the
League of Cities, recognizing Bakersfield for litter
clean -up programs; and thanked Danitza ROmO, from
the City Manager's office, for preparing the
application for the award.
Mayor Hall thanked Public Works Civil Engineer Marian
Shaw, for her 25 years of service with Subdivisions and
various Public Works projects, and wished her well on
her upcoming retirement on July 22^x.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
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