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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2021
Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue
Special Meeting- 5:15 p.m.
SPECIAL 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
April 21, 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.
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:
1. The meeting scheduled for April 21, 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 view a live video stream of the meeting
http://kern.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=241 or, on your
local government channel (Kern County Television).
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_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than
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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
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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 Vice -Mayor Weir.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Emma De La Rosa emailed comments about the City's
annual progress report hearing date.
b. Troy Hightower emailed comments and questions regarding the
California High Speed Rail agreements and citywide electric
vehicle charging stations.
C. 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: Jared Freeman;
JGarcia; Jackie Mortensen; and Sue Anne.
d. Leslie left voicemail comments in support of defunding the Police
department.
e. Daniel Baron provided email and voicemail comments in support
of citywide electric vehicle charging stations.
John McArthur and Michael Martin emailed comments requesting
lighting maintenance at Mill Creek Park.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
g. Johanna Coronado emailed comments requesting the use of
Measure N funds for TCC projects.
h. Tony Merz and Miranda Whitworth emailed comments in support of
the revitalization of Old Town Kern.
Stephen Montgomery emailed comments in support of preserving
the Sumner train depot.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Three appointments to the Planning Commission due to the term
expiration of Commissioner Oscar L. Rudnick (Ward 3) and
Commissioner Larry Koman (Ward 5) whose terms expire April 30,
2021 and the resignation of Commissioner Bob Bell (Ward 6) whose
term expires on April 30, 2024.
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were
received from the following individuals: Cassie Bittle for Ward 3,
Larry Koman for Ward 5, and Zach Bashirtash for Ward 6.
Vice -Mayor Weir nominated Cassie Bittle as the Commissioner
representing Ward 3.
Councilmember Freeman nominated Larry Koman as the
Commissioner representing Ward 5.
Councilmember Gray nominated Zach Bashirtash as the
Commissioner representing Ward 6.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint the nominations to the
Planning Commission, terms expiring April 30, 2025. Motion passed.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the March 17, 2021, Regular City Council
Meetings and the March 31, 2021 Special City Council Meeting.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from March 5, 2021 to
April 8, 2021, in the amount of $45,519,864.16, Self Insurance
payments from March 5, 2021 to April 8, 2021, in the amount of
$1,504,010.13, totaling $47,023,874.29.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Ordinances:
C. Adoption 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 3/17/2021)
ORD 5050
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 053-2021
e. Resolution determining that six utility body (gardening) trailers for
the Recreation and Parks Department cannot be reasonably
obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing
the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof not to
exceed $55,000.
RES 054-2021
f. Resolution dispensing with bidding procedures due to urgent
repairs needed to the Morbark Grinder dispensing and authorizing
PAPE Machinery to perform necessary repairs, not to exceed
$136,000.
RES 055-2021
g. Resolution determining that sewer pumps required for the Gosford-
McCutchen Sewer Lift Station cannot be reasonably obtained
through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $65,000.
RES 056-2021
h. Resolution authorizing the submittal of application and
administration of New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Grants
through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
(SJVAPCD).
RES 057-2021
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
i. Citywide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:
Resolution dispensing with normal bidding procedures and
determining that Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers
Alliance- NJPA) is the most efficient way to obtain contract
pricing from a cooperative procurement bidding process
and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $330,000.
2. Accept and approve agreement with Turnkey Construction
& Solar, Inc. ($314,699).
3. Accept and approve Master Services and Subscription
Agreement with Chargepoint, Inc.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
j. 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 2-79 (4500 New Horizon Boulevard) - Ward 6
RES 059-2021
2. Area 4-236 (2631 Oswell Street) - Ward 2
RES 060-2021
3. Area 4-237 (322 Kincaid Street) - Ward 1
RES 061-2021
4. Area 4-240 (340 Clifton Street) - Ward 1
RES 062-2021
k. 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. 2087 adding Area 4-223 (99 & 120 Washington
Street) - Ward 1
ROI 2087
2. ROI No. 2088 adding Area 4-233 (1029 E. California Avenue) -
Ward 1
ROI 2088
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.k. CONTINUED
3. ROI No. 2089 adding Area 4-242 (381 1 River Boulevard) -
Ward 3
R012089
4. ROI No. 2090 adding Area 5-109 (200, 220 S. Union Avenue) -
Ward 1
R012090
Agreements:
Agreement with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation
($63,700) for a full scope annual audit of the 2020-21 fiscal year.
AGR 2021-073
M. Agreement with Virgin Pulse, Inc. ($45,000), to provide a wellness
program to City employees for the period of September 2021
through September 2022.
AGR 2021-074
n. Agreement with Grayshift LLC. ($18,000) for annual software
renewal for Bakersfield Police Department Investigations.
AGR 2021-075
o. Reimbursement Agreement with Sandoval Construction &
Excavation, Inc (not to exceed $83,700) for the installation of a
16" Ductile Iron waterline rather than a 16" PVC waterline in VTT
6577.
AGR 2021-076
P. Cal Water Services Company Agreement:
License Agreement with Cal Water Services Company to
install SCADA along the Kern River and Carrier Canal in the
Bakersfield metropolitan area.
AGR 2021-077
2. Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District Encroachment
Permit No. 2021-21.
AGR 2021-078
q. Agreements with the California High Speed Rail Authority:
1. Memorandum of Understanding with the High -Speed Rail
Authority regarding the station site planning process.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.q. CONTINUED
2. Authorization for Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 15-
238 with the California High Speed Rail Authority (not to
exceed $401,606.71) extending the term of the
reimbursement agreement to reimburse the City for actual
costs incurred by the City.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
r. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement
with DR Horton CA3, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 6824, Unit 3 located
at the southeast corner of Mountain Vista Drive and Panama Lane.
AGR 2021-080, AGR 2021-081
S. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with FJC1, LLC Developer)
for Tract 6352, Phase 3 located south of HWY 178 and west of
Bedford Green Drive.
AGR 2021-082
t. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Woodside 06N, LP,
(Developer) for Tract 7317, Phase 4 located north of Stockdale
Ranch Drive.
AGR 2021-083
U. Accept and Approve License Agreement with Kern County Water
Agency (KCWA) for the Heath Road Alignment Multi -use Bridge.
AGR 2021-084
V. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-134 with Thyssenkrupp
Elevator Corporation ($50,000; revised not to exceed $120,000), to
continue to provide preventative maintenance, routine services,
quarterly/monthly inspections and emergency repairs to all City
facility elevators.
AGR 2020-134(1)
W. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-014 with Trans -West
Security Services, Inc. ($100,000; revised not to exceed $460,000
annually), to provide high -visibility patrol services throughout the
City of Bakersfield.
AGR 2020-014(1)
X. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-121 with Info -Tech
Research Group ($55,000; revised not to exceed $179,000 for a
term of three years) to provide research and advisory services for
process improvements.
AGR 2020-121(1)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Y. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-042 with Metropolitan
Recycling Corporation (MRC), ($165,000; revised not to exceed
$465,000 and extend term through July 15, 2021) for the
acceptance of commingled recyclables.
AGR 2021-042(1)
Z. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-256 with Sierra Snow
Surveys ($75,000 per year; revised not to exceed $150,000 per
year), to conduct snow surveying.
AGR 2020-256(1)
aa. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 17-053 with Solenis, LLC
($500,000; revised not to exceed $2,360,000 and extend term by
one year to April 30, 2022) to provide dewatering polymer for
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 and to acknowledge a price
increase from $1.218 to $1.278 per pound of polymer due to rise
in raw material costs.
AGR 17-053(5)
ab. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-051 with Wastewater
Solids Management, Inc. ($150,000; revised not to exceed
$300,000 and extend term by one year to April 30, 2022), for
providing digester cleaning services for the Wastewater Division.
AGR 19-051(2)
ac. Amendments to industrial cleaning service agreements for the
Wastewater Division:
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-049 with
Advanced Industrial Services ($150,000; revised not to
exceed $300,000 and extend term by one year until April
30, 2022) .
AGR 2020-04(2)
2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-050 with
Accelerated Environmental Services, Inc. ($60,000; revised
not to exceed $120,000 and extend term by one year until
April 30, 2022).
AGR 2020-050(1)
ad. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-034 with
W.M. Lyles Co. ($14,750.65; revised not to exceed $709,570.65), for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Polymer Feed System
Replacement Project.
AGR 2020-034 CCO 1
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ae. Contract Change Order Nos. 31, 60, 76, 80, 84 and 91 to
Agreement No. 18-154 with Griffith Company ($192,221.40; revised
not to exceed $29,861,283.69) for the 24th Street Operational
Improvement Project.
AGR 18-154 CCO 31, CCO 60, CCO 76, CCO 80, CCO 84, CCO 91
af. Contract Change Orders No. 156, 208, and 217 to Agreement
No. 14-241 with Security Paving Company ($83,817.92; revised
not to exceed $90,466,987.05) for the Beltway Operational
Improvements Project.
AGR 14-241 CCO 156, CCO 208, CCO 217
ag. Council Chambers AN and Broadcast project:
1. Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-242
with Pacific West Sound, Inc. (not to exceed $755,864.06) for
additional Audio Video switching equipment for the Council
Chambers AN and Broadcast upgrade project.
AGR 2020-242 CCO 3
2. Appropriate $24,900 of Equipment Fund Balance to the
Technology Services capital improvement budget.
Bids:
ah. Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford ($49,249.60) for the purchase of two
midsize pickups with extended cabs for the Development Services
Department.
ai. Accept bid and approve contract to Gilliam and Sons,
Incorporated ($4,013,847), for the Annual Contract for Earthmoving
and Hauling.
AGR 2021-085
aj. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($117,366.10) for four replacement
pickups for the Solid Waste and Streets Divisions.
ak. Accept bid from Dell Marketing L.P. ($117,705.64) for Dell Optiplex
3080 computers for the Technology Services Department.
al. Purchase of a service truck with hydrant valve for Water Resources
1. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield ($133,657.70) for
a replacement service truck.
2. Appropriate $134,000 Equipment Fund Balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget to fund the purchase
cost for a service truck.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
am. Appropriate and transfer $40,000 from the Facility Replacement
Reserve Fund to the Economic and Community
Development/Community Facilities capital improvement budget
within the Capital Outlay Fund for replacement of video
equipment at the Mechanics Bank Arena necessary for events
and broadcasting.
an. Appropriate $334,609 State grant revenues to the Police Operating
Budget within the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
ao. Initiation of new street rehabilitation capital improvement projects
funded by Senate Bill 1 funds:
1. Appropriate $750,000 of SB 1 fund balance to the Public
Works Department Capital Improvement Budget; and
2. Transfer $350,000 Capital Improvement Budget savings to
fund the new projects within the SB 1 fund.
ap. Freeway Litter Program
Authorization for the Public Works Director to issue letters of
request and acceptance to Caltrans, to add $50,000 in
additional freeway maintenance funds beyond those
provided in Exhibit A, Table 2, in Agreement No. 13-070 with
Caltrans.
2. Appropriate $50,000 of Caltrans State Grant Funds to the
Public Works Department Operating Budget within the
Refuse Fund.
aq. Settlement approval in the matter of Cristian Hernandez v.
Bakersfield City School District; City of Bakersfield in an amount
not to exceed $125,000.
ar. Settlement approval in the matter of Vickie Jo and John Macon v.
City of Bakersfield in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
as. Revised Job Specifications:
1. Technology Systems Analyst 1/II # 25101
2. Heavy Equipment Operator - Water # 13220
Successor Agency Business:
at. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from March 5, 2021,
to April 8, 2021, in the amount of $3,001,753.50.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
au. Resolution adopting updated recruitment and retention incentives
for the Bakersfield Police Department.
RES 063-2021
ay. Resolution determining that the purchase of a used rear loader
truck for the Public Safety and Vital Services funded Rapid
Response Team cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual
bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $112,000.
RES 064-2021
aw. Accept bid and approve contract to Nagle Earthworks
($525,455.59) for parking lot and access improvements at five
City park locations for the Recreation and Parks Department.
AGR 2021-086
ax. Accept bid from Zoll® Medical Corporation ($74,506.58) for
recertified Zoll@ cardiac monitors for the Fire Department.
ay. Agreement with American Emergency Products California
($1,400,000) for police vehicle outfitting services for a one-year
term, renewable annually thereafter for four consecutive one-year
periods.
AGR 2021-087
az. Accept bid and approve contract to Toledo Industrial Coatings
($72,285) to polish concrete flooring at the Convention Center.
AGR 2021-088
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received
regarding item 8.j., correcting a scrivener's error on the resolution for area
4-240.
Vice -Mayor requested items 8.11. and 8.q. be removed for separate
consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through
8.az, with the removal of items 8.i. and 8.q. for separate consideration.
Motion passed.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Citywide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:
1. Resolution dispensing with normal bidding procedures and
determining that Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers
Alliance- NJPA) is the most efficient way to obtain contract
pricing from a cooperative procurement bidding process
and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $330,000.
RES 058-2021
2. Accept and approve agreement with Turnkey Construction
& Solar, Inc. ($314,699).
AGR 2021-071
3. Accept and approve Master Services and Subscription
Agreement with Chargepoint, Inc.
AGR 2021-072
q. Agreements with the California High Speed Rail Authority:
Memorandum of Understanding with the High -Speed Rail
Authority regarding the station site planning process.
AGR 2021-079
2. Authorization for Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 15-
238 with the California High Speed Rail Authority (not to
exceed $401,606.71) extending the term of the
reimbursement agreement to reimburse the City for actual
costs incurred by the City.
AGR 15-238(2)
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.i. and 8.q.
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
None.
14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
City Manager Clegg stated that staff will review submitted public
comments and will respond as appropriate; advised that the City will
have greater capacity with rapid response teams to be able to respond
to issues such as the Kern River Parkway; and stated that they are looking
into opportunities, during the next budget cycle, for private security to
patrol the area.
Councilmember Smith made comments on the condition of the Kern River
Parkway and expressed the need for more than one team to work the
area.
Councilmember Freeman asked staff to look into the validity of the
statements made in an editorial he read regarding the electrical load in
the State's infrastructure.
Councilmember Gray thanked staff for their cleanup efforts and progress
at San Miguel Grove and the river bed.
Councilmember Parlier requested lateral bonuses along with referral
bonuses be allowed for Police dispatchers.
Councilmember Arias expressed gratitude to staff for their efforts along
the Kern River Parkway and asked that they engage with the County on
this matter.
Mayor Goh advised that it is National Crime Victim's Rights week; and
invited everyone to work together to be Clean City ambassadors.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned them ing at 5:46
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
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J LIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield