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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/18 CC MINUTESBAK BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Lfeo Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings- 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING -3:30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gan, Councilmembers Rivera (seated at 3:37 p.m.), Gonzales, Weir, Freeman, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: Vice-MayorSmith 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. WORKSHOPS None. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding Anthony Ramirez, et al. v. City of Bakersfield, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. S -1500 -CV -282107, DRL b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) (e) (1) (one matter). Motion by Councilmember Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:32 p.m. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:18 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 5:24 p.m. L ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AS SMITH 2946 2947 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 - Page 2 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION ACTION TAKEN a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing BY A 6-0 VOTE, WITH Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to VICE -MAYOR SMITH Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) ABSENT, THE CITY regarding Anthony Ramirez, of al. v. City of ATTORNEY WAS Bakersfield, et al., Kern County Superior Court GIVEN DIRECTION Case No. S -1500 -CV -282107, DRL. b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential NO REPORTABLE Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to ACTION Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) (e) (1) done matter). 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:25 p.m. REGULAR MEETING -5:15 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Rivera, Gonzales, Weir, Freeman, Sullivan, Parlier Absent: Vice -Mayor Smith Mayor Goh acknowledged a Boy Scout in attendance at the meeting to learn about City government. 2. INVOCATION by Rabbi Rosenstein, Temple Beth EI Synagogue. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Jackson Jordan, 6th grade student from Veterans Elementary School. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to David Womack, Kern County Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente, declaring Kaiser Permanente of Kern County Day on January 18, 2018. Assistant City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received regarding item 4.a., clarifying the proclamation honors Kaiser Permanente's 30th Anniversary in Kern County, which was officially on January 18, 2018. Mr. Womack accepted the proclamation and made comments. 2948 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 — Page 3 4. PRESENTATIONS continued ACTION TAKEN b. Certificate of achievement presented to Kenneth Vetter for 40 years of service on the Police Department Civil Service Board. Steve Anderson, Chairman of the Police Civil Service Board, made comments. Mr. Vetter accepted the certificate and made comments. C. Proclamation to the Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition declaring Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month in Bakersfield during February 2018. Ms. Heidi Carter Escudero accepted the proclamation, made comments and provided written materials. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. The following individuals spoke regarding cost of living increases for City staff: Jason Suchin; Omar Flores; and Walt Baker. b. Ray Scott, Price Disposal, and CTE Advisory Chairman for the Kern High School District, advised the Kern High School District and Kern County Superintendent of Schools will host a Career Expo on February 22, 2018; and submitted written material. C. Matthew Gardner spoke regarding possible solutions for community issues including crime and homelessness. d. The following individuals spoke in support of medical marijuana: La Nell Hart (submitted written material); Michael Evans; Marileni Coyetano, President of Weed for Warriors Bakersfield; Douglas McAfee; David Abbosi, Central Valley Cannabis Association (submitted written material); and Sebastian Vazquez. e. Mona Sidhu spoke regarding the prosecution of a hate crime by the Kern County District Attorney; and submitted written material. 2949 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 -Page 4 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued ACTION TAKEN Jack Becker, Director of Bike Bakersfield, expressed appreciation for street and bicycle lane improvements and encouraged the City to continue to make streets safer for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers of motor vehicles. 6. WORKSHOPS a. Mid -year budget update: 1 . Mid -year budget update presentation. 2. Budget adjustments as outlined in Exhibit A. (Staff recommends hearing the presentation and approving the budget adjustments as outlined in Exhibit A.) City Manager Tandy made staff comments. Assistant City Manager Huot and Finance Director Smith made additional staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Rivera requested staff provide the current vacant staffing complement and the respective dollar amounts. Councllmember Fortier requested staff explore the possibility of parking lot solar systems in order to help with increasing electrical costs. Councilmember Freeman requested staff provide a preliminary budget that includes the desired staffing complement and cost of living increases. Councilmember Freeman requested staff to explore developing a budget contingency. Councilmember Freeman requested staff examine N the labor unions can provide assistance with balancing the budget. Motion by Councilmember Weir to approve the APPROVED staff recommendation. AS SMITH APPOINTMENTS J J None. i A Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 — Page 5 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION TAKEN Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the January 10, 2018, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from December 29, 2017, to January 25, 2018, in the amount of $49,211,845.94, Self Insurance payments from December 29, 2017, to January 25, 2018, in the amount of $639,570.91, totaling $49,851,416.85. Ordinances: Resolutions: C. Resolution confirming approval by the City RES 006-18 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. d. Resolution removing David Strong as a Planning RES 007-18 Commissioner and directing the City Clerk's Office to open a recruitment for a replacement Planning Commissioner. e. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to RES 008-18 enter into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Bakersfield Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Plan. f. Resolution of Intention No. 1954 to order the ROI 1954 vacation of a 20 foot wide alley running east and west, bounded by Sumner Street, Sonora Street, East 21 st Street, and Sacramento Street. 2950 2951 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 - Page 6 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN g. East Panama Lane - Central Canal (North Half) Bridge District: 1 . Resolution of Intention No. 1957 to ROI 1957 establish the East Panama Lane - Central Canal (North Half) Bridge District and preliminarily approving the boundaries of the area, the construction costs, and fee schedule. 2. First reading of ordinance amending FR Subsection (F)(1) of Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to bridge crossings and major thoroughfares. Agreements: h. Agreement with Thuon Cong Tran and Kim- REMOVED FOR Uyen Thi Coo ($190,000) to purchase real SEPARATE property located at 7721 Wible Road for the CONSIDERATION Wipe Road Widening Project. L ShotSpotter effectiveness evaluation: REMOVED FOR SEPARATE 1. Agreement with California State CONSIDERATION University, Bakersfield (not to exceed $110,000), to evaluate the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter Pilot Program. 2. Appropriate $105,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections Trust Account to the Police Department operating budget within the General Fund. j. Utility agreement with California Water Service AGR 18-020 Company ($2,316,848) for the relocation of potable water facilities in conflict with the Centennial Corridor Project (TRIP) k. Master license agreement with Mobilitie LLC for AGR 18-021 the installation of wireless communication equipment on City street lights. P1 J 2952 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 — Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN �!^^ I. Amendment No. 2 to Ground Lease Agreement AGR 03-016(2) No. 03-016 with Kurt Sickles, assigning Hangar Space A3 at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport to Ken Kerr. M. Amendment No. 1 to Ground Lease Agreement AGR OS -056(1) No. 05-056 with Kurt Sickles, assigning Hangar Space A8 at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport to Billy Ray Cox. n. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CAI 6-006 AGR 18-022 with Kutak Rock ($160,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of King and Prows v. City of Bakersfield. o. Amendment No. I to Relinquishment AGR 17-117(1) Agreement No. 17-117 with the State of California Department of Transportation to relinquish a portion of State Route 184. P. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 17-025 AGR 17-025(2) fi�rr^^ with K & I Services for hauling wood chips from E the Mount Vernon Green Waste Facility to multiple locations. q. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 14-189 with AGR 14-189(2) Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. ($225,813.72; revised not to exceed $11,358,623.72), for additional professional services for the Thomas Roads Improvement Program. r. Amendments to agreements with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for Class II bicycle lane improvements: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16- AGR 16-166(1) 166 extends the project completion date to September 29, 2018, for Class II bicycle lane improvements along Riverlakes Drive between Olive Drive to Coffee Road. 2953 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 -Page 8 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ITEM 8.r. CONTINUED Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16- AGR 16-167(1) 167 extends the project completion date to September 29, 2018, for Class II bicycle lane improvements along Noriega Road (Jewetto Avenue to Olive Drive) and Verdugo Lane (Olive Drive to Hageman Road). Mount Vernon Green Waste Facility operations: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 17- AGR 17-029(1) 029 with J&M Land Restoration, Inc. ono change in compensation), to extend the term by one year and increase the scope of work to provide wood chip spreading services on additional locations. 2. Appropriate $60,000 in County share of project costs and $50,000 in Refuse Fund balance to the Public Works Department's operating budget within the Refuse Fund to provide funding in Fiscal Year 2017-18 for wood chip spreading services. TCP Mitigation Project: 1. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 17- AGR 17-084(5) 084 with W.M. Lyles ($266,460; revised not to exceed $22,278,172) for Phase 1 design/build services. 2. Appropriate $266,460 in fund balance to the Water Resources Capital Improvement Program Budget within the Domestic Water Fund. Property Acquisition Agreements - TRIP: Accept bid and approve contract with Interior AGR 18-023 Demolition, Inc. ($122,168), for demolition of improvements at 4700 Easton Drive, Phase 24 for the Centennial Corridor Project. 2954 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 - Page 9 CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN V. West Beltway Project: AGR 18-024 1. Agreement with Bolthouse Land Company, LLC ($1,705,000), for the purchase of future right of way. 2. Lease agreement with Bolthouse Land AGR 18-025 Company, LLC. 3. Appropriate $450,000 in Transportation Development Fund balance (TRIP Local) to the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund STRIP Local) for land acquisition. Bids: W. Reject bids for the annual purchase of traffic signal equipment by the Public Works Department, Design Engineering Division. X. Accept the bid and approve the contract to AGR 18-026 Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. (not to exceed $67,514.42), for the annual contract to supply ferric chloride. y. Accept the bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield ($122,033.79), for one replacement walk-in graffiti van for use by the Public Works Department, General Services Division. Z. Accept the bid and approve the contract with AGR 18-027 Granite Construction Company ($432,300) for construction of the Street Improvements on Hosking Avenue from Monitor Street to Union Avenue Project. aa. TCP Mitigation Project: 1. Award purchase to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (not to exceed $2,153,192.50), for 10 TCP vessel treatment systems. 2955 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 —Page 10 B. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN ITEM 8,aa. CONTINUED 2. Appropriate $2,153,193 in fund balance J to the Water Resources Capital Improvement Budget within the Domestic Water Fund. ab. Purchase of three axle side loading refuse trucks: Accept bid from Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield ($1,440,969.65) for four replacement three axle side loading refuse trucks. 2. Appropriate $1,225,427 in Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to purchase side loading refuse trucks. 3. Appropriate and transfer $215,543 in Refuse Fund balance to the Public Works operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to purchase side loading refuse trucks. Miscellaneous: ac. Quitclaim of a water facility easement back to DEED 8861 Beech A/C Properties, LLC, in the area bound by McCutchen Road to the south, Berkshire Road to the north, and the extension of Reliance Drive to the west. Successor Agency Business ad. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from December 29, 2017, to January 25, 2018, in the amount of $306,457.95. Councilmember Parker requested Hems 8.h. and 81 be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Councilmember Weir to adopt Consent APPROVED Calendar Items 8.a. through 8.ad., with the removal of AB SMITH items 8.h. and 81 for separate consideration. 2956 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 - Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN h. Agreement with Thuan Cong Tran and Kim- AGR 18-018 Uyen Thi Cao ($190,000) to purchase real DEED 8863 property located at 7721 Wible Road for the Wible Road Widening Project. Motion by Councilmember Parlier to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Nem 8.h. A8 SMITH i. ShotSpotter effectiveness evaluation: Agreement with California State University, Bakersfield (not to exceed $110,000), to evaluate the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter Pilot Program. 2. Appropriate $105,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections Trust Account to the Police Department operating budget within the General Fund. Souncilmember Parlier requested staff provide periodic updates regarding this program to the ate Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee. AGR 18-019 Motion by Councilmember Parker to adopt APPROVED Consent Calendar Nem 8.i. A8 SMITH 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 10. HEARINGS a. Public hearing to consider resolution making RES 009-18 findings and to update the Capital Improvement Plan for the existing Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. A finding that the project is exempt from CEQA will also be considered. Hearing item 10.a. opened at 7:08 p.m. No one spoke. 2957 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 -Page 12 10. HEARINGS continued ACTION TAKEN Hearing item 10.a. closed at 7:09 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Weir to adopt the APPROVED J resolution. AB SMITH 11. REPORTS None. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 13. NEW BUSINESS None. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gonzales congratulated Fire Chief Greener on receiving the Darrel Hildebrand Distinguished Leadership award from the Kern Council of Governments. Counctimember Rivera requested staff draft a letter of support for four assembly bills authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas related to Valley Fever. Mayor Goh requested staff examine whether Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee alternate members can hold different board positions. Councilmember Weir requested staff analyze the assembly bills authored by Assembly Member Salas and Assembly Member Fong, and return to the Council with a recommendation. Councilmember Fortier requested staff draft a letter of support for the assembly bill "Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018." J Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018 - Page 13 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. MAYOW of the City of Ba rsfield, CA ATTEST: CITY CLERK an Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN 2958 2959 Bakersfield, California, February 7, 2018- Page 14 ***-,THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK -- i c J