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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2021
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting- 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Parlier, Councilmembers Arias,
Gonzales, Weir, Smith (participated by telephone), Freeman,
Gray
Absent: None
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
January 6, 2021 Bakersfield City Council Meeting
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-
20, which includes a waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence
of the Council or the public_in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 6, 2020, the State of California also issued a new "Regional
Stay Home Order" that went into effect in Kern County.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of
Public Health, as well as the County Health Officer, in order to minimize the
potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Bakersfield hereby provides
notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and local health
emergencies, and in light of the Governor's orders, the following adjustments
have been made:
The meeting scheduled for January 6, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. will not
be physically open to the general public.
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Councilmembers may elect to
attend the meeting telephonically and to participate in the meeting to
the same extent as if they were physically present.
3. The public may a live video stream of the meeting
https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or, on your local
government channel (Kern County Television).
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4. THE ONLY WAY TO SUBMIT A COMMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THIS MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:
If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your
comment via email to the City Clerk at City_CIerk@bakersfieldcity.us no
later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Council meeting. Please clearly indicate
which agenda item number your comment pertains to.
If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific
agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at
City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the
Council meeting.
Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a
voicemail of no more than 3 minutes no later than 4:00 p.m. the Tuesday
prior to the Council meeting. Your message must clearly indicate whether
your comment relates to a particular agenda item, or is a general public
comment. If your comment meets the foregoing criteria, it will be
transcribed as accurately as possible.
All comments received during the meeting WILL not be read, but will be
provided to the Council and included as part of the permanent public
record of the meeting.
2. INVOCATION by Councilmember Arias.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Gray.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. JD Philips emailed comments expressing concern with road
maintenance, lighting maintenance, and homeless individuals in
parks.
b. Michael Walsh emailed comments regarding Bakersfield Police
Department protocols in providing Badge numbers when
requested.
C. The following individuals emailed comments expressing concern
with the boundaries of the project area defined by the Downtown
Corridor Enhancement Master Plan: Brett Nellis; Gregory Collins;
Adam Cohen; Troy Hightower; and Kevin Bush.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
d. The following individuals emailed comments in support of backyard
hens in residential areas: Emily Keverline; Shannon Dennis; Kim
Ouska; Sean Starr; Sam Han; Alyssa Hulse; MT Merickel; Misty
Caraan; Darrin Starr; Heather Merickel; Daphne Vasquez; Sarah
Samms; Kathleen Valenzuela; Hindsight Inc.; Sarah Appleton;
Heather Appleton; Nicole Lewis; Kirk Boland; and Janie Boland.
e. James Lautner and an unknown caller left voicemail comments in
support of backyard hens in residential areas.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. One appointment (at -large) to the Fire Department Civil Service
Board due to the term expiration of Dr. Ronald Eaves on
December 31, 2020.
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment have
been received from the following individuals: Dr. Ronald Eaves
(Incumbent); Ronald Wolfe; Patrick Bowers; R. Blake Smith; and
Brian Dale Spicer (ballots were used).
Ward 1 Eaves
Ward 2 Eaves
Ward 3 Eaves
Ward 4 Eaves
Ward 5 Eaves
Ward 6 Eaves
Ward 7 Eaves
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to reappoint Dr. Ronald Eaves to a 3 -
year term on the Fire Department Civil Service Board, term expiring
December 31, 2023. Motion passed.
b. Three appointments (at large) to the Miscellaneous Departments
Civil Service Board due to the term expirations of Tom Dorlis, and
Ronald Wolfe (terms expired December 31, 2020) and one vacant
position.
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: Ronald Wolfe (Incumbent);
R. Blake Smith; Kevin Oliver; Patrick Bowers; and Austin Hibler
(ballots were used).
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APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM 7.b. CONTINUED
Oliver
Ward 1
Wolfe
Ward 2
Wolfe
Ward 3
Wolfe
Ward 4
Wolfe
Ward 5
Wolfe
Ward 6
Wolfe
Ward 7
Wolfe
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to reappoint Ronald Wolfe to a three-
year term on the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board,
term expiring December 31, 2023. Motion passed.
Ward 1
Oliver
Ward 2
Smith
Ward 3
Oliver
Ward 4
Hibler
Ward 5
Bowers
Ward 6
Bowers
Ward 7
Oliver
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to appoint Kevin Oliver to a three-
year term on the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board,
term expiring December 31, 2023. Motion passed.
Ward 1
Bowers
Ward 2
Hibler
Ward 3
Bowers
Ward 4
Hibler
Ward 5
Bowers
Ward 6
Bowers
Ward 7
Bowers
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to appoint Patrick Bowers to the
Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board, term expiring
December 31, 2022. Motion passed.
C. One appointment (at large) to the Police Civil Service Board to
serve a term to expire on December 31, 2023, due to the term
expiration of Kelly Lucas (December 31, 2020.)
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: Kelly Lucas (Incumbent);
Kevin Oliver; Brian Dale Spicer; Ronald Wolfe; Ryan Newman;
Michael Shorr; Richard Williams; and Dr. Mark Schamblin (ballots
were used).
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7. APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM 7.c. CONTINUED
Ward 1 Lucas
Ward 2
Lucas
Ward 3
Lucas
Ward 4
Lucas
Ward 5
Lucas
Ward 6
Lucas
Ward 7
Lucas
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to reappoint Kelly Lucas to a three-
year term on the Police Civil Service Board, term expiring
December 31, 2023. Motion passed.
d. One appointment (at -large) to the Historic Preservation
Commission due the term expiration of Cheryl Long (March
30, 2020.)
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: Cheryl Long (Incumbent);
Michael McCoy; Jenny Lynn Clark; and Patrick Bowers (ballots were
used).
Ward 1
McCoy
Ward 2
McCoy
Ward 3
McCoy
Ward 4
Long
Ward 5
McCoy
Ward 6
McCoy
Ward 7
McCoy
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to appoint Michael McCoy to a
three-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission, term
expiring December 31, 2023. Motion passed.
e. Appointment of four Regular Committee Members and four
Alternate Committee Members to four year terms (Mayor
appointment, Wards 2, 5 & 6) to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee, due to the term expirations of regular members John
Enriquez (Mayor), Monica Cater (Ward 2), Crystal Pinthong (Ward
5), and Bob Lerude (Ward 6); and alternate members Heather
Pennella (Mayor), Norma Jean Jackson (Ward 2), Mathew Martin
(Ward 5) and Sophia L. Felix (Ward 6).
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
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APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM 7.e. CONTINUED
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: John Enriquez (Incumbent
Mayor Regular Member); Heather Pennella (Incumbent Mayor
Alternate Member); Monica Cater (Incumbent Ward 2 Regular
Member); Sophia Felix (Incumbent Ward 6 Alternate Member);
Crystal Pinthong (Incumbent Ward 5 Regular Member); Matthew
Martin (Incumbent Ward 5 Alternate Member); Dr. Lewis Betty; Sue
England; Jenny Lynn Clark; Austin Hibler; and Ian Journey.
Mayor Goh nominated John Enriquez, as the Mayor's Regular
Member, and Heather Pennella, as the Mayor's Alternate Member.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to reappoint John Enriquez, as the
Mayor's Regular Member, and Heather Pennella, as the Mayor's
Alternate Member, on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee.
Motion passed.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to reappoint Monica Cater, as
the Regular Member, representing Ward 2, on the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee. Motion passed.
Motion by Councilmember Freeman to reappoint Matthew Martin,
as the Regular Member, and Crystal Pinthong, as the Alternate
Member, representing Ward 5, on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Committee. Motion passed.
Motion by Councilmember Gray to appoint Sue England, as the
Regular Member, representing Ward 6, on the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee. Motion passed.
f. One appointment (at large) to the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat
Conservation Trust Group due to the term expiration of James
Buchanan (September 30, 2020)
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced an application for appointment was
received from Ian Journey.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to appoint Ian Journey to a two-year
term on the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Trust
Group, term expiring September 30, 2022. Motion passed.
g. One appointment to the Bakersfield Youth Commission due to
recent vacancy for Mayor's alternate appointment (term expired
on July 31, 2020).
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from Emily Bell and Heath Champagne.
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7. APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM 7.g. CONTINUED
Mayor Goh nominated Emily Bell as the Mayor's Alternate Member.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to appoint Emily Bell, as the Mayor's
Alternate Member, on the Bakersfield Youth Commission, term
expiring July 31, 2022. Motion passed.
h. One appointment to the Golden Empire Transit District Board (term
to expire January 6, 2025) due to the expiration of term of Carlos
Bello, whose term expires January 6, 2021.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from Carlos Bello (Incumbent) and Austen C. Hibler
(ballots were used).
Ward 1 Bello
Ward 2 Bello
Ward 3 Hibler
Ward 4 Bello
Ward 5 Hibler
Ward 6 Hibler
Ward 7 Bello
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to reappoint Carlos Bello to a four-
year term on the Golden Empire Transit District Board, term expiring
December 31, 2024. Motion passed.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the December 16, 2020, Regular City
Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from December 4, 2020, to
December 22, 2020, in the amount of $18,110,233.06; Self Insurance
payments from December 4, 2020, to December 22, 2020, in the
amount of $661,713.65; totaling $18,771,946.71.
Ordinances:
C. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district
from a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zone to a CC
(Commercial Center) zone on 1.38 acres located at 1001 Baker
Street. A resolution adopting Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration will also be considered. (ZC No. 20-0267)
FR ONLY
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
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 the demolishment of dangerous
buildings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern
County Tax Collector.
RES 001-2021
e. Repair of the Convention Center Orchestra Pit Stage Lift:
Resolution dispensing with normal bidding procedures due
to the necessity to successfully integrate work, supplies,
equipment or materials previously completed by
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation to repair the motor, the
pump and valve for the orchestra pit stage lift, not to
exceed $146,184.
RES 002-2021
2. Agreement with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation to repair
the orchestra pit stage lift, not to exceed $146,184.
AGR 2021-001
3. Appropriate and transfer $146,184 from the Facility
Replacement Reserve Fund to the Public Works Department
Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund
to a new capital improvement project for major repairs to
the Bakersfield Convention Center orchestra pit stage lift.
Resolutions to add the following territories to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting
the Public Works Director's Report for each:
Area 4-228 (127 & 129 E. 8th Street) - Ward 1
RES 003-2021
2. Area 4-232 (830 Butte Street) - Ward 2
RES 004-2021
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
g. 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. 2070 adding Area 4-229 (1406 & 1409 Monterey
Street) - Ward 2
ROI 2070
2. ROI No. 2071 adding Area 4-230 (1213 Columbus Street) -
Ward 3
R012071
3. ROI No. 2072 adding Area 4-231 (905 E. 18th Street) - Ward 2
8012072
4. ROI No. 2073 adding Area 4-234 (4500 Buck Owens
Boulevard) - Ward 3
R012073
h. Resolution of Intention No. 2047 for the vacation of the north 19.46
feet by 82.50 feet of R Street, located 302.25 feet north of California
Avenue.
R012047
Agreements:
i. Agreement with Keith Barnes DBA The Garden Spot to provide
concession services at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex.
AGR 2021-002
j. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Wincomp, LLC for
Tract 6663, Unit 2 located south of Panama Lane and west of Ashe
Road.
AGR 2021-003
k. Agreement with Old River Ranch, LLC. and RTS Orchards, LLC. for
the development of future public and private parks within in the
Old River Ranch Development.
AGR 2021-005
I. Agreement with Castle and Cooke California, Inc. ($573,737), for
the purchase of future right-of-way located at the west end of
Ming Avenue south of the Kern River.
AGR 2021-006
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
M.
Freeway Maintenance and Electrical Agreements with Caltrans for
the Westside Parkway Route Adoption.
AGR 2021-007, AGR 2021-008
n.
Clean City Initiative - Agreement with Bakersfield Homeless Center
($687,000) for litter and bulky item abatement services.
AGR 2021-009
o.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-041 with Kemira Water
Solutions, Inc. ($100,000; revised not to exceed $270,000; and
extend term one year), to continue the supply of Ferric Chloride.
AGR 19-041(2)
P.
Amendment No.1 to Agreement 18-067 with Kern Delta Water
District to clarify maintenance and inspection responsibilities for the
new improvements in the Stine Canal.
AGR 18-067(1)
q.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-060 with Bakersfield Kern
Regional Homeless Collaborative and County of Kern.
AGR 2020-060(1)
r.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-154 with Software One
($200,000; revised not to exceed $1,400,000) for additional
Microsoft Licenses.
AGR 19-154(1)
S.
Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-212 with Griffith
Company ($17,619.16; not to exceed $485,973.11), for the Street
Widening: Wible Road, between Esperanza Drive and Medallion
Rose Avenue Project.
AGR 19-212 CCO 2
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-144 with
American Landscape, Inc. ($17,782; revised not to exceed
$1,173,491.40) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Landscape
and Irrigation Improvements for McCutchen and Gosford Road
Project.
AGR 2020-144 CCO 1
Bids:
U. Accept bid and approve contract with Insituform Technologies
($444,905.50) for Sewer Rehabilitation within the Alta Vista Drive
area.
AGR 2021-010
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
V. Appropriate $37,845 plan check revenue to the Public Works
Department operating budget within the Development Services
Fund to fund review of fiscal year 2020/2021 2nd quarter Wireless
Facilities Right of Way Permit applications.
W. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual
Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees prepared in
accordance with California Government Code §66006.
X. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual
Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area Fees prepared in
accordance with California Government Code §66006.
Y. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual
Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees prepared in
accordance with California Government Code §66006.
Z. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual
Compliance Report for Bridge Crossing and Major Thoroughfare
Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code
§ 66006.
Successor Agency Business:
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
aa. Contract Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 2020-112 with
James E. Thompson, DBA JTS Construction ($43,511.86; revised not
to exceed $311,011.86), for the Convention Center Concrete
Flooring Reconstruction Project.
AGR 2020-112 CCO I
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a.
through 8.aa. Motion passed.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff
recommendations.)
None.
10. HEARINGS
None.
11. REPORTS
None.
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Vice -Mayor.
(To be determined by Council.)
Motion by Vice -Mayor Parlier to elect Councilmember Weir as
Vice -Mayor for the City of Bakersfield. Motion passed.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales welcomed newly elected Councilmembers
Arias and Gray; thanked Councilmember Parlier for his service as Vice -
Mayor; and congratulated Vice -Mayor Weir.
Councilmember Gonzales requested that the Planning & Development
Committee review park development fee credits for affordable housing
units, citing BMC 15.82.065, which allows for such fee reductions.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff develop a plan and timeline to
move into Phase 2 of the Brundage Lane Navigation Center plan and
add an additional 150 beds to the site.
Councilmember Gonzales requested the City Manager's Office, the Police
Department, and the Fire Department develop a logistical plan of action
for distributing COVID-19 vaccines as quickly as possible.
Councilmember Parlier requested that the Planning & Development
Committee review standards for massive apartment complexes; reviewing
the potential for overlays and elevations standards, not only for infill
projects, but in general.
Councilmember Parlier requested staff draft a letter to local state
representatives regarding the COVID-19 moratorium on Caltrans activities,
which prohibits Caltrans from addressing homelessness on their properties.
Mayor Goh requested staff explore alternate solutions for the severely
mentally ill, and those with severe substance addictions, in the homeless
population.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting, in memory and honor of John Hefner,
at 6:01 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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