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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/21 CC MINUTES1 1 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings- 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING -3:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Smith, Gray, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Freeman SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility February 17, 2021 Bakersfield City Council Meetings 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. 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 order, the following adjustments have been made: 1. The meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. will have limited public access. 2. The meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. will have limited public access. 3. 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. 4. The public may participate in each meeting and address the City Council as follows: View a live video stream of the meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagendo.com/AgendaPublic/ or, on your local government channel (KGOV). 3766 3767 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 2 If you wish to comment on 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. 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. If you are watching the live stream of the meeting and wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please email your written comment to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us. All comments received during the meeting may not be read, but will be. included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. WORKSHOPS a. Quarterly Homeless Update Part 1: Presentation by Executive Director of Mercy House on progress at the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. (Staff recommends the Council receive and file presentation.) Assistant City Manager Kitchen made staff comments. Larry Haynes, Executive Director of Mercy House, made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Theo Dues, Program Manager for Brundage Lane Navigation Center, made additional comments. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff pursue the idea of recuperative beds at the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file the presentation. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. 1 3768 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 3 3. WORKSHOPS continued b. Quarterly Homeless Update Part 2: Presentation by Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative Executive Director. (Staff recommends the Council to receive and file presentation.) Anna Laven, Deborah Johnson, and Heather Kimmel, Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative, made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff explore developing a discretionary fund for use by the BLNC for services such as tow trucks for client vehicles, transporting clients to family, and similar scenarios. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file the presentation. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding Kylie Deckard v. City of Bakersfield, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV -19-101657 Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:33 p.m. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:56 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding Kylie Deckard v. City of Bakersfield, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV -19-101657 By a 6-0 vote, with Councilmember Freeman absent the City Attorney was given direction. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 4:56 p.m. Wiest Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 4 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier Absent: None SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility February 17, 2021 Bakersfield City Council Meetings 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. 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 order, the following adjustments have been made: 1. The meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. will have limited public access. 2. The meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. will have limited public access. 3. 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. 4. The public may participate in each meeting and address the City Council as follows: View a live video stream of the meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/Agenda Public/ or, on your local government channel (KGOV). If you wish to comment on 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. 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. 3770 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 5 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. If you are watching the live stream of the meeting and wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please email your written comment to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us. All comments received during the meeting may not be read, but will be included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting. 2. INVOCATION by Public Works Director Fidler. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Human Resources Director Tenter. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to the Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition declaring Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month in Bakersfield during February 2021. Jana Slagle, Chair of the Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition, and Roland Maier, Executive Director of First 5 Kern, accepted the Proclamation and made comments. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Troy Hightower requested a status update on the street light study. Mayor Goh requested that staff follow up with Mr. Hightower regarding the street light study. b. Michael Harless spoke in support of the continuation of night services from Golden Empire Transit; and stated the bus stop at Brundage Lane and Union Avenue is in need of repair. C. G.N.M. emailed comments expressing concern with the City's efforts protecting victims and the confidentiality of addresses on the City's website. d. Rich O'Neil emailed comments regarding a request to use Measure N funding for a feasibility study on Kern River Parkway improvements, maintenance, and enhancements. e. Johanna Coronado emailed comments expressing concern with public noticing of Public Safety and Vital Services Committee meetings. 3771 6. 7. 8. Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 6 WORKSHOPS a. Workforce Development and Innovation Lab Update. (Staff recommends Council receive and Me presentation.) City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Amy Thelen, Bitwise Industries, made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ryan Alsop, Kern County Chief Administrator, made additional comments. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file the presentation. Motion passed. APPOINTMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items. Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the February 3, 2021, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from January 22, 2021, to February 4, 2021, in the amount of $15,028,887.80; Self Insurance payments from January 22, 2021, to February 4, 2021, in the amount of $397,269.46; totaling $15,426,157.26. Ordinances: Resolutions: C. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territory into the City identified as Annexation No. 705 (Panama No. 26) located on the southwest and southeast corners of the Panama Lane and Progress Road intersection. Use of a Notice of Exemption will also be considered. RES 018-2021 d. Resolution determining that Holmatro rescue equipment is the Bakersfield Fire Department standard and it cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $130,000. RES 019-2021 3772 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued e. Purchase of a wheel loader: 1. Resolution determining that a wheel loader with a waste handler package can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Coastline Equipment Company and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $350,000. RES 020-2021 2. Appropriate $350,000 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works Operating Budget to fund the purchase cost for a wheel loader with a waste handler package for the Solid Waste Division. f. Eastside Canal Crossings Planned Major Thoroughfare Area: 1. Resolution of Intention No. 2077 to establish the Eastside Canal Crossings Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and preliminarily approving the boundaries of the area and the cost and fee schedule. R012077 2. Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares. (First Reading) FR ONLY g. Sewer connection fee assessment for 13019 King Palm Court: Resolution confirming assessments for sewer connection fee and authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 021-2021 2. Agreement with Robert Bryan and Heidi Bryan, 13019 King Palm Court, to pay sewer connection fee through the Kern County Tax Collector. AGR 2021-029 h. Amendment No. 28 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit. RES 44-93(28) 3773 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021- Page 8 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued i. New Job Specifications and Change to Salary Schedule: 1. Amendment No. 6 to Resolution No. 179-19 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Operations Support Specialist 1/II #26070 RES 179-19(6) 2. New Job Specification: Operations Support Specialist #26070 Agreements: j. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program - Grant Agreement with Bitwise Industries - 1723 18th Street ($50,000). REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION k. Agreement with Tempest Interactive Media, LLC., (not to exceed $65,200) for the design and development of the Visit Bakersfield website and database system. AGR 2021-031 Agreement with Telstar Instruments (not to exceed $200,000) for electrical services at the Mount Vernon Recycling Facility for a one- year term, renewable annually thereafter for three consecutive one-year periods. AGR 2021-032 M. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with ORR Development, LLC (Developer) for Tract 7044 Unit 1 located on the southeast corner of Berkshire Road and Mountain Vista Drive. AGR 2021-033, AGR 2021-034 n. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-033 with San Joaquin Fence and Supply (extend term one year) for the continued supply of installed fencing. AGR 2020-033(1) o. Amendment 2 to Agreement No. 19-001 with Liberty Composting, Inc. ($250,000; not to exceed $490,000 and extend term one year), to continue accepting recycled wood material at the Mount Vernon Recycling Facility. AGR 19-001(2) 1 1 1 1 3774 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued P. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PD21-002 with California Partnership for Safe Communities ($40,000; revised not to exceed $525,000) to provide technical assistance, training, evaluation and analysis in implementing the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CaIVIP) grant award objectives (Grant Award #BSCC 873-20) . AGR 2021-035 Bids: q. Accept bid and approve contract to Pavement Recycling System, Incorporated (not to exceed $497,350) for an annual contract for cold planing services. AGR 2021-036 CBK-65 Facilities: 1. Accept bid and award contract to Unified Field Services Corporation (not to exceed $1,991,888.36) to construct the Project. AGR 2021-037 2. Award Consultant Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc (for an amount not to exceed $185,000) for Construction Management Services. AGR 2021-038 S. Purchase of a half -ton crew cab pickup: 1. Accept bid from Elk Grove Auto Group (30,799.38) for a half - ton crew cab pickup for the Public Works Department, Streets Division. 2. Appropriate and transfer $31,000 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget to complete this purchase. Miscellaneous: Successor Agency Business: t. Receive and file successor agency payments from January 22, 2021, to February 4, 2021, in the amount of $69,866.45. 3775 S. 9. 10. Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021- Page 10 CONSENT CALENDAR continued Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: U. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-265 with California Air Systems, Inc. ($2,000; revised not to exceed $42,500), for the installation of kitchen hood system components at the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. AGR 2020-265 CCO 1 V. Accept bid from Lehr Auto Electric ($666,448.50) for Panasonic Toughbook mobile data computers and accessories. A staff memorandum was received regarding item 8.a., transmitting revised minutes of the February 3, 2021 City Council meetings. Councilmember Gonzales requested item 8.j. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through 8.v., with the removal of item 8.j. for separate consideration. Motion passed. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program - Grant Agreement with Bitwise Industries - 1723 18th Street ($50,000). AGR 2021-030 Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 8.j. Motion passed. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS (Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff recommendations.) None. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 19-0405. McIntosh & Associates, representing Price Environmental Services, LLC (property owner), is proposing a General Plan Amendment/Zone Change located on the northwest corner of the South Union Avenue and Astor Avenue intersection. The request includes: (1) an amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use Element designation from LR (Low Density Residential) and SR/LR (Suburban Residential/Low Density Residential) to SI (Service Industrial) on 2.64 acres; and (2) a change in zone classification from R -S-1 A (Residential Suburban 1 Acre Minimum) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) or a more restrictive zone classification on 2.64 acres (1.45 acres in the City limits and 1.19 outside the limits to be prezoned M-1). Negative Declaration on file. 3776 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 11 10. HEARINGS continued ITEM 10.a. CONTINUED (City staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the Resolutions adopting Negative Declaration and approving the General Plan Amendment and a first reading of the Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map.) Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration RES 022-2021 2. Resolution approving the General Plan Amendment RES 023-2021 3. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map: a. Changing the zone classification from R -S-1 A (Residential Suburban 1 Acre Minimum) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) or a more restrictive zone classification on 1.45 acres within the City limits; and FR ONLY b. Changing the pre -zone classification from R -S-1 A (Residential Suburban 1 Acre Minimum) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) or a more restrictive zone classification on 1.19 acres outside the City limits. FR ONLY Planning Director Johnson made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Hearing item 10.a. opened at 6:04 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing item 10.a. closed at 6:04 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Arias to approve the staff recommendation. Motion passed. 11. REPORTS None. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 3777 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 12 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Solid Waste Division Recycling Program Update. (Staff recommends Council authorizing staff to submit a leiter of interest to BARC to purchase their recycling facility and negotiate a sale price.) City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Public Works Director Fidler made additional staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Parlier requested staff look into advocating on behalf of the refuse haulers to reduce tipping fee costs. Motion by Councilmember Gray to not send a letter of interest at this time, that staff will continue to research various options available to the City, include BARC and refuse haulers in the study and discussion; and return to the City Council with multiple options, including pros and cons of each. Motion failed with Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, and Parlier voting no. Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve the staff recommendation. Motion passed with Vice -Mayor Weir and Councilmember Gray voting no. Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:21 p.m. b. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Mid -Year Budget Update (Staff recommends the City Council approve the mid -year appropriations as outlined in Exhibit "A" attached to this staff report.) Assistant City Clerk Legge announced a staff memorandum transmitting correspondence was received regarding item 13.b. City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Assistant City Manager Huot and Finance Director McKeegan made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Freeman requested the long range financial plan include scenarios for low, medium, and high revenue growth projection rates; and requested this information be compared with other cities. Vice -Mayor Weir requested additional security services to expand beyond the downtown area into other wards. Vice -Mayor Weir requested staff address the tumbleweed and landscaping issues along Highway 178. 3778 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021- Page 13 13. NEW BUSINESS continued ITEM 13.b. CONTINUED Councilmember Parlier requested additional security services for Ward 7, specifically the Auto Mall area. The following individuals expressed concern regarding the fiscal update and proposed allocations: Eddy Laine, Sierra Club (submitted written material); Mike Turnipseed, Kern County Taxpayers Association; and Riddhi Patel. Councilmember Parlier and Councilmember Gray left the meeting at this time. Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Councilmember Arias requested staff review the needs for parks beyond existing playground equipment and discuss improvements such as lighting and maintenance. Councilmember Arias requested that the ward -specific CIP account amounts for Wards 1 and 2 be expanded, and considered for additional wards. Councilmember Parlier and Councilmember Gray returned to the meeting at this time. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff also look into enhancements for parks, not just deferred maintenance. Councilmember Gonzales requested that staff present, during the budget process, a 10 -year summary of spending for all respective wards and on what the City has done to invest in all parks. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to approve the staff recommendation. Motion passed. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Parlier requested a clean-up of cardboard dumped at the southwest corner of Wible Road and Hosking Road, and the graffiti on the sump fence, at the northwest corner of Wible Road and Loyalton Avenue. Councilmember Arias requested staff reach out to Sally Westlake, from California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's office, to provide a presentation to the Council on how the City can partner with them to keep the streets safe. Councilmember Weir requested that the issue of the required 10 -year redistricting process be brought to the Legislation & Litigation Committee, and asked staff to provide the committee with the criteria, process, steps, timeline, and resources necessary to carry out this process. 3779 Bakersfield, California, February 17, 2021— Page 14 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR .of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: U�u JU IE DRIMAKIS, CMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 1 7- L