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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 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 (seated at 3:33 p.m.),
Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales (seated at 3:35 p.m.),
Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier
Absent: None.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
March 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 March 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. will have
limited public access.
2. The meeting scheduled for March 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/AgendaPublic/ or, on your local
government channel (KGOV).
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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
a. Dustin Combs and Tanner Thompson (statement read by Assistant
City Clerk Legge), expressed concern with upcoming changes to
GET Bus schedule and routes.
b. Michael Turnipseed, Kern County Taxpayers Association, made
budgetary comments regarding Measure N spending allocations
and submitted written material.
C. Riddhi Patel spoke in support of Assembly Bill 1400 and other current
bills that support economic, racial, health, environmental, and
housing justice for the community.
d. Natalie Green expressed concern with the safety of the cul-de-sac
streets lining 24th Street and requested a temporary wall be put in
place until the permanent wall is constructed.
Councilmember Gonzales requested that in addition to the
decorative walls being planned for Westchester, on the south side
of 24th Street, that staff also look into an additional wall on the S
curve to help prevent further vehicle accidents; and asked staff to
explore other measures to reduce the speed.
Councilmember Gonzales requested an update on the traffic
calming toolkit.
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3. WORKSHOPS
a. Presentation from Golden Empire Transit.
(Receive and file presentation.)
City Manager Clegg made staff comments.
Karen King, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Empire Transit District,
made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
David Eymaud expressed concern with the proposed changes to
routes by GET.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to direct representatives on
the GET board to begin pursuing all services for the Senior
community, off of Highway 178; and to receive and file the
presentation. Motion passed.
b. Update on Economic Development Strategic Plan.
(Staff recommends the City Council receive and file.)
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Roger Dale, Natelson Dale Group, made additional comments and
continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Arias requested that staff polish and package the
Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) for marketing for
investment.
Councilmember Gonzales requested that staff develop a list of
seven to ten game changing projects the City might pursue, and
opportunities for their funding.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file the presentation.
Motion passed.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed session
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding
Cristian Hernandez v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior
Court Case No. BCV -19-101559.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at
5:27 p.m. Motion passed.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 6:03 p.m.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed session
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d) (1) regarding
Cristian Hernandez v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior
Court Case No. BCV -19-101559
NO REPORTABLE ACTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 6:04 p.m.
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
March 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 March 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. will have
limited public access.
2. The meeting scheduled for March 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 some extent as if they were physically present.
4. The public may participate in each meeting and address the City Council
as follows:
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View a live video stream of the meeting at
hftps://bakersfield.novusagendo.com/AgendaPublic/ 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.
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 Councilmember Gray.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Arias.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Johanna Coronado, TDH Associates, stated they submitted two
projects for consideration at the TCC meeting on March 11 th; and
submitted written material.
b. Joaquin Veleta expressed concern with broken glass and trash
near Panorama bluffs and Hart Park; and safety concerns of
highway passing lanes.
c. Jenifer VanAlstein and Shannon I_alare expressed appreciation for
efforts to beautify Old Town Kern and asked the City Council to set
aside funds for this next fiscal year to work on high impact projects
that will revitalize Old Town Kern.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
d. Riddhi Patel expressed concern with idle oil and gas wells in Kern
County; and spoke in support of Assembly Bill 1400, related to
healthcare coverage.
e. Manuel Carrizales, Stay Focused Ministries, spoke in support of the
California Violence Intervention and Prevention grant and looks
forward to working with the City to curb gang violence and drugs.
f. Alice Hutchings and Angela Wilson requested permission to have a
memorial in honor of their sons on Brimhall Road and the Park at
River Walk.
Councilmember Smith requested that staff discuss this memorial
request with him, with the possibility of it being placed at the Park
at River Walk.
g. James Osborne, Vice -President of Villagers Inc., requested the
Council's support of their non-profit organization that offers free
distance learning services.
h. The following individuals emailed comments expressing concern
with the City's treatment of domestic violence victims and the
confidentiality of addresses on the City's website: Jackie; Johnny
Valdez; M Smith; Tony McFadden; Sue Anne; and I KS.
i. Dennis Fox left voicemail comments regarding contact information
for the Water Board.
j. Andrew May emailed comments in support of the extension of Mill
Creek to Brundage Avenue; and requested lighting repairs at Mill
Creek park.
Greg Gordon emailed comments in support of protecting the
Second Amendment in Bakersfield.
I. Jeanette Acosta left voicemail comments expressing concern with
the homeless community and a lack of shelters.
M. Stephanie Bouey and George Hay emailed comments requesting
an update on the construction of a wall for the south side of 24th
Street.
6. WORKSHOPS
a. Clean City Initiative - Clean Teams Update.
(Staff recommends City Council receive and file.)
Assistant City Manager Huot made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
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6. WORKSHOPS continued
ITEM 6.a. CONTINUED
Public Works Director Fidler made additional staff comments and
continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Gonzales requested the app have the ability to
request curb side bulky waste pick up.
Councilmember Gonzales requested to see a map of the Clean
City Pop -Up Drop Off locations and asked staff to look into holding
more pop-up events in low-income neighborhoods.
Councilmember Gonzales requested that the marketing materials
for the Clean Cities Initiative be provided in Spanish.
Councilmember Parlier requested staff provide more specific
signage directing people to the drop-off events.
Councilmember Parlier requested that the Public Information
Officer inform the media of the Clean City events, and suggested
morning shows.
Councilmember Parlier requested staff present a city heat map for
the Clean City Teams of the hot spot activity and where those app
calls are being made.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff explore high school
volunteer requirements to encourage students to become involved
in the Clean City Initiative.
Councilmember Arias requested that the City promote the impact
of Measure N on the ability to provide the Clean City Initiative.
Councilmember Smith requested staff develop additional public
education programming to help decrease litter.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file. Motion passed.
b. Presentation from Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District.
(Staff recommends the City Council receive and file.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received
regarding item 6.b., transmitting articles submitted by
Councilmember Parlier.
City Manager Clegg made staff comments.
Terry Knight, Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District, made
comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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6. WORKSHOPS continued
ITEM 6.b. CONTINUED
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file. Motion passed.
Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 7:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
7:53 p.m.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Three (at -large) appointments to the Historic Preservation
Commission due to the March 30, 2021 term expirations of Cathy
Butler, Stephen Montgomery, and Susan B. Stussy.
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: Stephen Montgomery;
Cathy Ann Butler; and Susan Stussy.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received,
transmitting correspondence from Stephen Montgomery.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to reappoint Cathy Butler, Stephen
Montgomery, and Susan Stussy to the Historic Preservation
Commission, terms expiring March 30, 2024. Motion passed.
b. Appointment of three Alternate Committee Members (Wards 2, 4,
and 6) to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, due to the
December 2020 term expiration of Sophia L. Felix (Alternate Ward
6) and the resignation of Norma Jean Jackson (Alternate Ward 2)
and Nathan Meeks (Alternate Ward 4).
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
Applications for appointment were received from the following
individuals: Sophia Felix; Karen Ann Dewalt; Zachariah Garcia (for
Alternate Ward 2); Althea Gillete Turner (for Alternate Ward 6).
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to appoint Zachariah Garcia,
as the Alternate Member, representing Ward 2, on the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Motion passed.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to appoint Sophia Felix, as the
Alternate Member, representing Ward 4, on the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee. Motion passed.
Motion by Councilmember Gray to appoint Althea Gillete Turner, as
the Alternate Member, representing Ward 6, on the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Motion passed.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the March 3, 2021, Regular City Council
Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from February 19, 2021, to
March 4, 2021, in the amount of $19,735,071.87; Self Insurance
payments from February 19, 2021, to March 4, 2021, in the amount
of $1,261,522.92; totaling $20,996,594.79.
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 PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone to revised PUD zone to
facilitate development of a 72 -unit apartment complex on
approximately 3.48 acres, generally located at 7246 Stine Road.
Notice of Exemption on file. (ZC 20-0250)
FR ONLY
d. Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by amending Section 17.04.285 relating to food and/or shelter
service agency and adding Sections 17.04.602, 17.04.608, and
17.04.626 relating to supportive housing, target population, and
transitional housing, in order to provide for consistency with State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development
guidelines and requirements. (FR 03/03/2021)
ORD 5048
Resolutions:
e. Resolution authorizing participation in the State Emergency
Rental Assistance Program.
RES 031-2027
Resolutions repealing/amending/clarifying various sections of the
Council Policy and Procedure Manual Chapters One, Two, Three,
Four and Five:
1. Repealing Council Policy No. 1.1 - (Resolution No. 18-76): Fair
Employment Program
RES 032-2021
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.f. CONTINUED
2. Repealing Council Policy No. 1.2- (Resolution No. 6-74):
Retirement Appeals Board
RES 033-2021
3. Repealing Council Policy No. 3.3 - (ED/CD Ad -Hoc Report
No. 1-95): City Motto/Logo
RES 034-2021
4. Repealing Council Policy No. 3.4 - (Resolution No. 068-01):
Bakersfield Squiggle
RES 035-2021
5. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.1 - (Resolution No. 102-06):
Revised Land Based Financing Policy
RES 036-2021
6. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.7 - (Resolution No. 62-97):
Maintenance Agreement & License
RES 037-2021
7. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.8- (Resolution No. 81-97):
Budget Process
RES 038-2021
8. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.9 - (Resolution No. 94-00):
Investment Terms
RES 039-2021
9. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.11 - (Resolution No. 101 -1 1):
Audit Reporting Practices
RES 040-2021
10. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.13 - (Resolution No. 054-07):
Voluntary Curbside Recycle Incentives
RES 041-2021
11. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.15 - (Resolution No. 038-11):
Cash Basis Reserve Fund
RES 042-2021
12. Repealing Council Policy No. 4.17 - (Resolution No. 152-
01(5)): Financial Assistance Requests from Non -Profit Groups
RES 043-2021
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.f. CONTINUED
13.
Amending Council Policy No. 3.1 - (Resolution No. 42-83):
City Flag, Flower, Bird and Colors
RES 042-83(1)
14.
Amending Council Policy No. 4.10 - (Resolution No. 019-05):
Park Maintenance and Street Landscaping Assessments
RES 019-05(1)
15.
Amending Council Policy No. 4.19 - (Resolution No. 110-17):
Debt Management Policy
RES 110-17(1)
16.
Amending Council Policy No. 5.2- (Resolution No. 150-89):
Asbestos Testing and Mitigation
RES 150-89(1)
17.
Adding Council Policy No. 2.13 relating to No Campaign
Contribution Limit
RES 044-2021
18. Replacing Council Policy No. 4.15 - (Resolution No. 038-11):
Cash Basis Reserve Fund, with
a. New resolution adopting a Cash Reserve and Facility
Replacement Reserve Fund, and
RES 045-2021
b. Amending Resolution 091-19 (Cash Reserve and
Facility Replacement Reserve Fund) to specifically
add it to the Manual as an Exhibit, so it can be cross-
referenced.
RES 091-19(1)
g. Purchase of portable radios:
1. Resolution of the Bakersfield City Council dispensing with
formal bidding procedure in the purchase of Motorola
radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. and authorizing the use
of cooperative procurement contract for the purchase of
the radios in an amount not to exceed $350,000.
RES 046-2021
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.g. CONTINUED
2. Appropriate $350,000 Equipment Fund Balance to the
Technology Services Operating Budget to fund the
purchase cost of 45 portable radios for the Police
Department.
h. Resolutions 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. Area 4-238 (102 L Street) - Ward 1
RES 047-2021
2. Area 5-107 (2300 White Lane) - Ward 7
RES 048-2021
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. 2080 adding Area 2-79 (4500 New Horizon
Boulevard) - Ward 6
ROI 2080
2. ROI No. 2081 adding Area 4-236 (2631 Oswell Street)- Ward 2
ROI 2081
3. ROI No. 2082 adding Area 4-237 (322 Kincaid Street) -Ward 1
ROI 2082
4. ROI No. 2083 adding Area 4-240 (340 Clifton Street) -Ward 1
ROI 2083
Amendment No. 7 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 Police Digital Forensics Examiner 1/II.
RES 179-19(7)
Agreements:
k. Agreement with ReNNe Public Policy Group for legislative
advocacy services.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
I. Agreement with Kern High School District (not to exceed $50,000
paid to the City) for use of aquatic facilities for practice and swim
meets.
AGR 2021-054
M. Lease Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. ($2,000), for a portion
of the current Amtrak station located at 601 Truxtun Avenue to
create a multimodal facility.
AGR 2021-055, RES 049-2021
n. Approval of Caltrans Closure Statements for projects already
completed and accepted.
AGR I1 -151(C), AGR 12-145(C), AGR 14-068(C), AGR 13-087(C)
o. Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Summit
Capital Ventures, Inc. (not to exceed $14,292.15), for construction
of one westbound lane of Berkshire Road along the frontage of
Tentative Tract Map 6825 Phase 3.
AGR 2021-056
P. Independent Contractor's Agreements with the following
community-based organizations (CBO) to provide focused
deterrence strategy to reduce group -related violence and
provide supports and services in implementing the California
Violence Intervention and Prevention (CaIVIP) grant award
objectives:
1. Compassion Christian Center (not to exceed $287,500)
AGR 2021-057
2. Stay Focused Ministries (not to exceed $287,500)
AGR 2021-058
3. Wendale Davis Foundation (not to exceed $287,500)
AGR 2021-059
q. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement
with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc., a California Corporation and
John Balfanz Homes, Inc., a California Corporation for Tract Map
7317, Phase 6, located South of Stockdale Highway and East of
Heath Road.
AGR 2021-060, AGR 2021-061
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA20-006 with Hill, Farrer &
Burrill, LLP ($20,000; revised not to exceed $60,000) to provide
outside legal services for the 24th Street Project and major roadway
projects for TRIP.
AGR 2021-062
S. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA 19-005 with Clifford &
Brown ($60,000; revised not to exceed $100,000) to provide outside
legal services in the matter of Christopher Messick v. Civil Service
Board For The Bakersfield Police Department; City Of Bakersfield;
Lyle Martin; Does 1-30 Inclusive.
AGR 2021-063
t. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-058 with Olaguez
Transport, ($840,000; revised not to exceed $1,750,000) to continue
the service of hauling wood chips.
AGR 2020-058(2)
U. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-059 with K & I Services,
Inc. ($100,000; revised not to exceed $200,000), to continue the
service of hauling wood chips.
AGR 2020-059(1)
V. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 13-072 with the Bakersfield
Homeless Center ($50,000; not to exceed $4,207,324) for litter and
debris removal services.
AGR 13-072(9)
W. Council Chambers A/V and Broadcast project:
Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-242
with Pacific West Sound, Inc. (not to exceed $730,969.58) for
additional Audio Video switching equipment for the Council
Chambers AN and Broadcast upgrade project.
AGR 2020-242 CCO 2
2. Appropriate $30,970 of Equipment Fund Balance to the
Technology Services capital improvement budget.
Bids:
X. Accept bid and approve contract to Safeway Sign Company
($164,907.78) for an annual contract to supply traffic signs.
AGR 2021-064
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Y. Accept base bid and award a three (3) year contract to Nishikawa
Property Maintenance, Inc. (not to exceed amount of $214,092) for
the maintenance and field preparation of Kaiser Permanente
Sports Village Stadium Field (Ward 6).
AGR 2021-065
Z. Accept base bid and award a three (3) year contract to Nishikawa
Property Maintenance, Inc. (not to exceed amount of $354,060) for
the maintenance and field preparation of Mesa Marin Sports
Complex (Ward 3).
AGR 2021-066
Miscellaneous:
aa. Appropriate $1,592,845 in Federal Surface Transportation Block
Grant Urban Attributable funds to the Public Works Department's
Capital Improvement Program Budget within the TRIP fund for the
Stockdale Hwy and Enos Lane/SR-43 Roundabout Project.
ab. Staff Referral to the Personnel Committee Regarding CalPERS and
Other Post Employment Benefit Status Updates.
ac. Acceptance of Audit Reports for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year:
1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2020.
3. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with
Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30,
2020.
4. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with
Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield
Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year
ended June 30, 2020.
5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit
Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
6. Independent Auditors Report - Mechanics Bank Arena,
Theater, Convention Center, Dignity Health Amphitheatre,
and Valley Children's Ice Center & for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2020.
7. Agreed Upon Procedures Report (Public Safety and Vital
Services) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Successor Agency Business:
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
ad. Resolution determining that a Peterbilt 567 roll off truck can most
efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed
$283,000.
RES 050-2021
ae. Resolution determining that a front end wheel loader can most
efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from Quinn Cat and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $156,000.
RES 051-2021
af. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-104 with Asela
Environmental, Inc. ($43,712.50; revised not to exceed $323,472.50),
for expanded downtown biohazard cleanup services.
AGR 2020-104(1)
ag. Accept bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson ($130,125.62) for
Police Special Motorcycles.
ah. Accept bid and award a 1 -year contract to Total Group Inc. DBA
Total Landscape Maintenance (in an amount not to exceed
$300,000) to provide weed abatement services at various City
locations.
AGR 2021-067
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received
regarding item 8.c., transmitting the response to a conversation with a
constituent regarding the matter; and two additional staff memorandums
were received regarding item 8.m., one transmitting a notice of
exemption (NOE) and a related resolution connected to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the second transmitting
correspondence received.
Vice -Mayor Weir requested item 8.k. be removed for separate
consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through
8.ah., with the removal of item 8.k. for separate consideration. Motion
passed.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
k. Agreement with ReNNe Public Policy Group for legislative
advocacy services
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to refer item 8.k. to the Legislative and
Litigation Committee for comment and action. Motion passed.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff
recommendations.)
a. Eastside Canal Crossings Planned Major Thoroughfare Area
(Ward 1)
Resolution of the City of Bakersfield Adopting the Eastside
Canal Crossings Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and
Making Findings Thereto.
RES 052-2021
2. Adoption of an 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. (FR 02/17/21)
ORD 5049
b. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Cares Act
(Round 3)
1. Amend the 2019-2020 Action Plan to identify activities for
CDBG CV funding
2. Appropriate $2,532,071 Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security (CARES) funding to the HUD CDBG
Entitlements Development Services Operating Budget
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-013
to commit an additional $50,000 in Federal Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding to
Mission Community Services Corporation to provide
technical assistance and support to small businesses
AGR 2021-013(1)
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-014
to commit an additional $500,000 in Federal Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding to Access
Plus Capital to provide grants to support the expansion and
stabilization of microenterprises.
AGR 2021-014(1)
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CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 9.b. CONTINUED
5. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-015
to commit an additional $590,000 in Federal Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding to Access
Plus Capital to provide loans to small businesses.
AGR 2021-015(1)
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. and 9.b. opened at 7:59 p.m.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. and 9.b. closed at 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 9.a. and 9.b.
Motion passed.
HEARINGS
None.
REPORTS
None.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Solid Waste Division Recycling Program Presentation:
(Staff recommends the approval of all agreements and approval of the infer -fund
loan.)
1. Purchase and sale agreement with Bakersfield ARC, Inc.
(BARC) for $3,000,000 to acquire BARC's 6.93 -acre property,
located at 2260 South Union Avenue, which includes an
operational materials recovery facility (MRF). The agreement
also includes conditions for the City to lease the property
from BARC throughout the purchase and sale process.
AGR 2021-068, DEED 9242
2. Agreement with BARC for labor services ($150,000; to expire
at close of escrow of BARC property purchase) to sort
recyclable material at the BARC MRF.
AGR 2021-069
3. Agreement with BARC for labor services ($540,000 for a two-
year term with options to renew up to up to ten years) to sort
recyclable material at the BARC MRF.
AGR 2021-070
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12. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
ITEM 12.a. CONTINUED
4. Appropriate $3,000,000 (cost of BARC Property) Sewer
Enterprise Fund loan to the Refuse Enterprise Fund's capital
improvement budget.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received
regarding item 12.a., correcting the address of the BARC property
to 2260 South Union Avenue, and modifying the term of the
agreement referenced under item 12.a.3.
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve all of the
agreements and the inter -fund loan.
Councilmember Freeman asked Councilmember Gonzales to
consider amending his motion to include that staff should provide
an annual financial report of actuals versus the budget; and that
after two years, Council reviews whether they should continue to
operations.
Vice -Mayor Weir requested staff provide an explanation of the
enterprise fund used to purchase the BARC facility.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve the agreements
and the infer -fund loan, and direct staff to provide an annual
financial report at the end of each fiscal year, and that at the end
of two -years, Council reviews whether they should continue
operations. Motion passed with Vice -Mayor Weir and
Councilmember Gray voting no.
13. NEW BUSINESS
None.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Arias requested staff research the American Rescue Plan
funding and usage for broadband infrastructure.
Councilmember Arias requested staff provide a presentation to the Budget
and Finance committee on how the City is leveraging local dollars to
pursue State and Federal grants to address infrastructure in downtown,
greater downtown, and disadvantaged communities.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting in memory of the lives we have lost
due to COVID-19 at 8:44 p.m.
KAREN OH
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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