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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF MAY 19, 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, Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier
Absent: None.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
May 19, 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 May 19, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. will have
limited public access.
2. The meeting scheduled for May 19, 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,comlAgendaPublicl 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
None.
3. WORKSHOPS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager; Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) (1) /
54957.6.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at
3:32 p.m. Motion passed.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:02 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager; Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) /
54957.6.
Vice -Mayor Weir announced the City Manager received a
satisfactory evaluation.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:02 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias,
Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray
Absent: Parlier
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
May 19, 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 May 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. will have
limited public access.
2. The meeting scheduled for May 19, 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://baker,sfield.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.
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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 with 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_CIerk@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 Chinazo Okey-Dike and Lindsey Hardin, HR Co -
Directors of the Stockdale High School Virtual Enterprise team.
Mayor Goh presented the Mayor's medal to Ms. Okey-Dike and Ms.
Hardin in recognition of receiving first place in the Virtual Enterprises'
national Human Resources Competition.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation to Nick Fidler, Director of the City of Bakersfield Public
Works Department, declaring National Public Works Week in
Bakersfield during the week of May 16, 2021.
Public Works Director Fidler accepted the proclamation and made
staff comments.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. The following individuals spoke in opposition to allowing e -bikes on
equestrian trails: Deborah Mazone; Mickey Rivers; Larry Mumford;
Marci Cunningham; Rich O'Neil; Marion Vargas; and Teri Morley.
b. Reverend Angelo Frazier spoke regarding an article he wrote in the
Bakersfield Californian on the lack of decorum at recent City
Council meetings.
C. Curtis Bingham, Sr. expressed appreciation to the City Council and
law enforcement.
d. 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.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
e. The following individuals emailed comments in support of the
extension of Mill Creek to Brundage Lane: Joe Walker; matt.buddie;
and Bryce Williams.
f. Dennis Dean emailed comments in opposition to e -bikes on
equestrian trails.
g. Matthew Hunt emailed comments in opposition to the restoration
of the train station in Old Town Kern.
h. Brandon Williams emailed comments in support of bikesharing in
Bakersfield and in opposition to the proposed geofence.
i. Monica Jara Guerra left voicemail comments in opposition to AB
1316.
6. WORKSHOPS
None.
7. APPOINTMENTS
None.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the May 5, 2021 and May 10, 2021, Regular
City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from April 23, 2021 to May
6, 2021 in the amount of $11,743,103.00, Self -Insurance payments
from April 23, 2021 to May 6, 2021, in the amount of $388,728.14,
totaling $12,131,831.14.
Ordinances:
Resolutions:
C. Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Project List to
be funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act
of 2017.
RES 074-2021
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. 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
$368,000.
RES 075-2021
2. Appropriate $368,000 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.
e. 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 1-130 (SEC of Palm Avenue and .Rudd Avenue) -Ward 4
RES 076-2021
2. Area 2-80 (4730 Belle Terrace) - Ward 2
RES 077-2021
3. Area 4-235 (624, 630, & 700 T Street) - Ward 1
RES 078-2021
4. Area 4-243 (2027 19th Street) - Ward 2
RES 079-2021
f. Resolution of Intention to add the following areas to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving,
confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for
each:
ROI No. 2096 adding Area 2-81 (NWC Stockdale Highway
and Heath Road) - Ward 4
R012096
2. ROI No. 2098 adding Area 4-244 (227 & 231 L,Street) - Ward 1
R012098
3. ROI No. 2097 adding Area 4-245 (1824 G Street) - Ward 2
R012097
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
g. Resolution of Intention No. 2095 to form Traffic Signal Maintenance
District designated as TS -29 (400 Old River Road) and preliminarily
approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's
Report.
R012095
Agreements:
h. Agreement with Spin (Skinny Labs Inc.) (not to exceed $701,000) for
infrastructure and services for the Stationless Bike Share Program.
AGR 2021-102
Agreement with Skydio, Inc. ($1,499) for software license(s) which
includes acceptance of terms that indemnify the vendor, Skydio,
Inc.
AGR 2021-103
j. Agreement with Cordico Inc ($28,000 annually for a three-year
term, totaling $84,000) for a mobile application dedicated to
Bakersfield Police Department employee wellness.
AGR 2021-104
k. Final map and improvement agreement with Western Pacific
Housing Inc., a Delaware corporation for Tract Map 6759, Unit 5
located South of Taft Highway and West of Mountain Ridge Drive.
AGR 2021-105
I. Final map and private improvement agreement with Castle &
Cooke California, Inc. for Tract Map 7355 Unit 1 located at the
Southwest corner of Ming Avenue & Highgate Park Boulevard.
AGR 2021-106
M. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-091 with Sitrep Security
Solutions ($54,000; revised not to exceed $148,000 and extend the
term one year), to continue access control and concierge services
at City Hall North.
AGR 2020-091(1)
n. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-110 with Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc., to add the ArcGIS Monitor module
with no change in the compensation amount.
AGR 18-110(1)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
o. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. PW20-170 with Stars and
Stripes Tree Care ($60,000; revised not to exceed $100,000 and
extend term 18 months) to continue providing alley hazard
services.
AGR 2021-107
P. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-189 with
Cen-Cal Construction ($10,108.12; revised not to exceed
$913,589.12), for the Kentucky Street Urban Greening Project
between Beale Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue Project.
AGR 2020-189 CCO 1
q. Contract Change Order Nos. 19, 27, 36, 83, 85, 87 and 93 to
Agreement No. 18-154 with Griffith Company ($243,380.49; revised
not to exceed $30,106,779.18) for the 24th Street Operational
Improvement Project.
AGR 18-154 CCO 19, CCO 27, CCO 36, CCO 83, CCO 85, CCO 87, CCO 93
r. Contract Change Order No. 34 to Agreement No. 18-176 with
Security Paving Company ($66,000; revised not to exceed
$49,716,794.39) for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project.
AGR 18-176 CCO 34
Bids:
S. Reject bid for the purchase of a compressed natural gas -powered
Patch Truck for the Public Works, Streets division.
t. Accept bid from SHI International Corporation, Somerset, NJ,
($41,679.77) for Juniper@ warranty renewal Technology Services
Department.
U. Accept bid from Engineered Air, Inc., Bakersfield ($54,627.28) for
trailer mounted air compressors for the Streets Division.
V. Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford ($84,850.95) for the purchase of
three 3/4 -ton regular cab pickups for the Recreation and Parks
Department.
W. Deer Peak Park and Stonecreek Park Playground Rehabilitation:
Accept Bids from JTS Construction ($316,365) for playground
rehabilitation at Deer Peak Park and D. L: Brown
Construction, Inc. ($244,500) for playground rehabilitation at
Stonecreek Park. Total bid amount is $560,865.
AGR 2021-108, AGR 2021-109
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM 8.w. CONTINUED
2. Appropriate $30,000 Capital Outlay Fund balance available
from savings realized in the Deer Peak Playground project
and appropriate to the Stonecreek playground project to
cover the amount not budgeted in the Park Improvement
Fund.
X. Beale Park Restroom Project:
Accept bid and approve contract with S&B Sons, Inc. (not to
exceed $493,758.40) for the restroom replacement at Beale
Park.
AGR 2021-110
2. Appropriate $183,000 Park Improvement Fund balance from
Central Core Developer Reimbursement - Zone 2 to the
Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Budget within
the Park Improvement Fund for the Beale Park Restroom
Replacement Project.
Miscellaneous:
Successor Agency Business:
Y. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from April 23, 2021,
to May 6, 2021, in the amount of $1,761.30.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
Z. Agreement with Moss Adams ($67,725) for the City of Bakersfield
Risk Assessment and Policy/Procedures Review.
AGR 2021-111
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received
regarding item 8.h., transmitting exhibits A, B, and C, which were
inadvertently left out at the time the administrative report was submitted.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through
8.z. Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff
recommendations.)
None.
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10. HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider Substantial Action Plan Amendments to
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action
Plans:
(Staff recommends approval of the Action Plan Amendments.)
1. FYI 8/19 Amendment No. 7: Transfer funds from Brentwood
Crossings ($251,148.57 HOME) to Renaissance at Baker and
reduce the remaining balance to 0.
2. FYI 9/20 Amendment No. 7: Transfer funds from Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set -Aside
($209,978.10 HOME) to Renaissance at Baker and reduce
the remaining balance to 0.
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3. FY20/21 Amendment No. 1: Transfer funds from Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set -Aside
($229,090.65 HOME), and New Construction; Assistance
($659,782.68 HOME) to Renaissance at Baker ($888,873.33
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City Manager Clegg made staff comments.
Hearing item 10.a. opened at 5:58 p.m.
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No one spoke.
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Hearing item l O.a. closed at 5:58 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve the Action Plan
amendments. Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.
b. Public hearing to consider Resolution No. 083-07(2)i to amend the
Panama and Union Planned Sewer Area bounday and sewer area
fee schedule.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 083-07(2)
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments.
Hearing item 10.b. opened at 6:00 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing item 10.b. closed at 6:01 p.m.
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Motion by Councilmember Arias to adopt the resolution. Motion
passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.
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10. HEARINGS continued
C. Public hearing to consider adoption of resolution and ordinance for
the Panama and Cottonwood Planned Sewer Area:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and ordinance.)
1. Resolution adopting the Panama and Cottonwood Planned
Sewer Area and Making Findings Thereto.
RES 080-2021
2. Adoption of Ordinance amending Section 16.32.060 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Sewer Facilities to
Include the Panama and Cottonwood Planned Sewer Area.
(FR 5/5/21)
ORD 5051
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments.
Hearing item 10.c. opened at 6:02 p.m.
No one spoke.
Hearing item 10.c. closed at 6:04 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Arias to adopt the resolution and
ordinance. Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.
d. Public hearing to consider Resolution No. 225-06(1) to amend the
Verdugo Lane Planned Sewer Area boundary and approving the
amended fee schedule.
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution.)
RES 225-06(1)
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments.
Hearing item 10.d. opened at 6:05 p.m.
Dave Buck spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
No one spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Hearing item 10.d. closed at 6:07 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt the resolution. Motion
passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.
11. REPORTS
None.
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation by NCE on Pavement Management System Update.
(Staff recommends that Council receive and file the presentation and report.)
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments.
Margot Yapp, NCE Engineering & Environmental Services, made
comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff provide the numbers
needed to be included in the budget to bring us up to 70% within
the next three -years.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and rile the presentation.
Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent.'
b. Presentation of Street Light Study prepared by JMPE.
(Staff recommends that the Council receive and rile the presentation.)
A staff memorandum was received regarding item 13.b.
transmitting written correspondence from Johanna Coronado.
Public Works Director Fidler made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and rile the presentation.
Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent."
COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts
with the bike share program. _
Mayor Goh stated this is EMS week and expressed appreciation to all
those who are involved with Emergency Medical Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST: `
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J LIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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