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Home My WebLink About07/14/21 CC MINUTES 3899 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL o MINUTES � 4MEETING OF JULY 14, 2021 RT 1 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 Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, and Freeman. Absent: Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Gray and Parlier 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. WORKSHOPS None. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel— Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (One matter). C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation—City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) / 54957.6. Motion by Councilmember Smith to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:37 p.m. Motion passed with Vice-Mayor Weir, Councilmember Gray, and Councilmember Parlier absent. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:39 p.m. 3900 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021– Page 2 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. NO REPORTABLE ACTION b. Conference with Legal Counsel— Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (One matter). NO REPORTABLE ACTION C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation—City.Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) / 54957.6. City Attorney Gennaro announced that the item was started briefly and would be continued at the August 4, 2021, meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:40 p.m. REGULAR MEETING- 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray (Telephonic appearance), Parlier (Telephonic appearance) Absent: Vice-Mayor Weir 2. INVOCATION by Fire Chief Anthony Galagaza. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Smith. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to Rick Anthony, Director of the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department, declaring Recreation and Parks Month in Bakersfield during July 2021. Recreation and Parks Director Anthony accepted the proclamation and made comments. 3901 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 3 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Ed Gaede WWII Veteran made statements regarding a WWII monument and provided written materials. City Councilmember Gonzalez requested this item be placed on the agenda for further discussion. b. Marci Cunningham expressed her disapproval and concern with E- bikes being allowed on the equestrian trails. Written materials were provided. C. Dustin Dodgin SASD Development Group made statements regarding the VA Clinic project and pending lawsuit. Mr. Dodgin requested the item be agenized for further discussion and consideration. Written materials were provided. Councilmember Gray made comments and requested that the City Attorney review all documents to make sure no city money is paid, draft document rescinding mitigated negative declaration and calendar for council consideration at a future meeting. d. Michael Turnipseed gave comments and expressed his concern with City spending and the distribution of TCC funds. He also commented on the spending of American Recovery Act funding. Councilmember Arias requested staff to conduct research into TCC and engage with the Strategic Growth Council. e. Riddhi Patel expressed her disapproval and concern with the proposed rules of decorum. f. Emma De La Rosa gave comments on the rules of decorum and encouraged the City Council to promote public participation and feedback. She provided additional comments on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Councilmember Arias requested staff reach out to Ms. De La Rosa regarding her comments today and to engage her in the affordable housing strategy. g. John McArthur emailed a comment regarding repairs to the lighting in Mill Creek Park. h. Comments in support of the Kern Taxpayer Association trails initiative were received from MReed and Michael Brooks. 3902 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 4 6. WORKSHOPS None. 7. APPOINTMENTS None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.) Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the June 16, 2021, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from June 4, 2021 to July 1, 2021 in the amount of$31,331,734.58, Self Insurance payments from June 4, 2021 to July 1, 2021, in the amount of$1,058,080.47, totaling $32,389,815.05 Ordinances: C. First reading of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.010 by adding Annexation No. 702 consisting of 49.23 gross acres located on the southwest corner of East Panama Lane and Cottonwood Road intersection. FR ONLY d. First reading of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.010 by adding Annexation No. 704 consisting of 79.34 gross acres located on the northeast corner of East Panama Lane and Cottonwood Road intersection. FR ONLY e. Adoption of three (3) ordinances amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code by adding Sections 17.04.653 and 17.04.656, and amending Sections 17.24.020 and 17.58.1 10 relating to wineries. (FR 06/16/2021) ORD 5052, ORD 5053, ORD 5054 f. Adoption of an Ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from A (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on 37.08 acres located at the southwest corner Panama Lane and Progress Road. (FR 6/2/2021) ORD 5055 3903 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 5 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolutions: g. 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 113-2021 h. Resolution adopting the Investment Policy of the City RES 114-2021 i. Resolution establishing Rules of Decorum for public meetings of the City Council, Commissions and Standing Committees RES 115-2021 j. Resolution to authorize sale of miscellaneous fire equipment to Santiago de Quer6taro, Mexico, a governmental entity and Bakersfield sister city for one dollar. RES 116-2021 k. Resolution determining that in 2021, being the second driest year on record, the City has a need and demand for all of its water. RES 117-2021 I. Resolution authorizing the City of Bakersfield's application for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus CDBG-CV2 2020 Homekey set-aside funds for the Housing Authority of the County of Kern Milestone project at 1622 Union Avenue Bakersfield. RES 118-2021 M. Resolution dispensing with bidding due to emergency repairs of asphalt paver, and authorizing Quinn Company to perform necessary repairs, not to exceed $76,000. RES 119-2021 3904 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 6 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued n. Resolution determining that BioxideO cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof for a period of one year, not to exceed $300,000. RES 120-2021 o. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territory into the City identified as Annexation No. 694 (Jewetta No. 1) generally located east of Jewetta Avenue approximately 120 feet south of Palm Avenue. A finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15319(a) will also be considered. RES 121-2021 P. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territory into the City identified as Annexation No. 695 (Jewetta No. 2) generally located on the northwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road intersection. A finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15319(a) will also be considered. RES 122-2021 q. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territory into the City identified as Annexation No. 697 (Taft Hwy No. 3) generally located north of Taft Highway approximately 1/4 mile west of Stine Road. A finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15319(a) will also be considered. RES 123-2021 r. Closed, New, and Revised Job Specifications: Amendment No. 10 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 Economic & Community Development Specialist #25025; Economic & Community Development Planner 1 #25065; Economic & Community Development Planner II #25055; and Fleet Equipment Mechanic 1/II #14330/14280. 3905 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ITEM 8.r.CONTINUED 1. Revised Job Specification: Economic 8, Community Development Specialist #25025 2. New Job Specification: Economic & Community Development Planner 1 #25065 3. New Job Specification: Economic & Community Development Planner 11 #25055 4. Close Job Specification: Economic Development Planner 1/11 #25065 5. Revised Job Specification: Facility Worker #13500 6. New Job Specification: Fleet Equipment Mechanic 1/11 #14330/14280 7. Close Job Specifications: Fleet Mechanic I #14330 and Fleet Mechanic II #14280 RES 179-19(10) S. Resolution of Intention No. 2102 to vacate the most southern five feet of the ten-foot public utility easement located within Lot 68 of Tract 6452, Phase 3, along Garden View Lane. R012702 Agreements: t. Agreement with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA) (not to exceed $100,000) of Community Development Block Grant funds for Fair Housing Program Services. AGR 2021-147 U. Agreement between AmeriNational Community Services, LLC, DBA AmeriNat ($45,000) to provide loan and related financial services for the City's Single-Family Rehabilitation, Multi-Family Rehabilitation, Commercial Loans, and Down Payment Assistance loan programs. AGR 2021-148 V. Agreement with Professional Audio Laboratories (Not to Exceed $70,000) to Convert 4mm Police Department Audio Tapes to a Digital Format. AGR 2021-149 3906 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 8 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued W. Contribution Agreements: 1. Agreement with Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra ($50,000) to support core activities at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. AGR 2021-150 2. Agreement with Bakersfield Art Foundation ($50,000) for cultural and recreational activities at City owned facilities. AGR 2021-151 X. Final Map and Maintenance Agreement with Auburn Oak Developers, LLC (Developer) for Tract 6383, Phase 2 located east of Morning Drive and south of Morningstar Avenue. AGR 2021-146 Y. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. (Developer) for Tract Map 6663, Unit 4 Located at the southwest corner of Ashe Road and Panama Lane. AGR 2021-152, AGR 2021-153 Z. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary Lantana, LLC (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 1 located southwest corner of Panorama Drive and City Hill Drive. AGR 2021-154 aa. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary Lantana, LLC (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 2 located at the southwest corner of Panorama Drive and City Hill Drive. AGR 2021-155 ab. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary Lantana, LLC (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 10 located at the southwest corner of Panorama Drive and City Hill Drive. AGR 2021-156 ac. Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 7354, Unit 4 located u south of Ming Avenue and west of Highgate Park Boulevard. AGR 2021-157 3907 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ad. Transportation Impact fee credit agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc (not to exceed $43,612.58), for construction of Allen Road for full extent of street line within tract boundary of Tentative Tract 7335. AGR 2021-158 ae. Transportation Impact fee credit agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. (not to exceed $130,933.05), for construction of west bound lane of Panama Lane along the frontage of the 40-acre parcel (APN: 535-010-14). AGR 2021-159 af. Agreement with Allied Weed Control, Inc. ($400,000), for the application of herbicides for Fiscal Years 2021/22 through 2023/24. AGR 2021-160 ag. Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($162,000; until December 31, 2023), to provide design and engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Dissolved Air Flotation Rehabilitation Project. AGR 2021-161 ah. On-call Construction Services for City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022- 2023: 1. Agreement with W. M. Lyles Company (not to exceed $1,000,000). AGR 2021-162 2. Agreement with Unified Field Services Corporation (not to exceed $1,000,000). AGR 2021-163 ai. On-call Electrical Services for City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022- 2023: 1. Agreement with Witcher Electric, Inc. (not to exceed $1,000,000). AGR 2021-164 3908 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 10 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ITEM 8.ai.CONTINUED 2. Agreement with A-C Electric, Inc. (not to exceed $1,000,000). AGR 2021-165 aj. Consultant agreements to provide on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Department for Fiscal Years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023: 1. Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $200,000). AGR 2021-166 2. Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group, Inc. (not to exceed $200,000). AGR 2021-167 ak. Digester Assessment and Digester Gas Reuse Study (Projects): 1. Approve agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (not to exceed $378,726), for providing consulting services for said Projects. AGR 2021-168 2. Appropriate $220,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for said Projects. al. Wastewater Division Agricultural Land for Effluent Disposal 1. Agricultural Lease Agreement with Old River Farming Company, LLC ($5,267.50 per year for five years), to conduct farming operations on City owned property located on the northeast corner of Cottonwood Road and Hosking Road. AGR 2021-169 2. Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 Master Plan. am. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18-099 with Allied Universal (not to exceed $432,337) for security services at the 18th and Eye Street Parking Garage. AGR 18-099(3) 3909 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued an. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-129 with American Towers LLC, for the cell tower lease on Elcia Drive to expand site area, amend commencement date and expiration date. AGR 18-129(1) ao. Amendment No. to Agreement No. 2021-042 with Metropolitan Recycling LLC ($50,000; revised not to exceed $515,000 and extend term through September 16, 2021) to accept commingled recyclables. AGR 2021-042(2) op. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 19-109 with EAM Solutions, LLC to increase total compensation ($57,000; revised not to exceed $296,000) for software licence renewal of Wastewater's computerized maintenance management system. AGR 19-109(3) aq. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-122 with Slater Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. (extend term by one year), for plumbing and boiler maintenance for the Wastewater Division. AGR 2020-122(1) or. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-130 with Granite Construction Company ($8,000,000; revised not to exceed $16,000,000 and extend the term one year), to allow the continuance of supplying street materials. AGR 2020-130(1) as. Vehicle Outfitting Services: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-087 with American Emergency Products ($2,100,000, not to exceed $3,500,000 and extend term through September 30, 2022), to continue outfitting City's emergency vehicles. AGR 2021-087(1) 2. Appropriate $1,450,000 from Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund. 3910 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 12 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued at. Construction Management Services for the Manor Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project. 1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-010 with AECOM (increase compensation by$228,044; revised not-to-exceed $1,077,528.68 and extend term and time for completion) for Construction Management Services for the Manor Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project. AGR 19-010(2) 2. Appropriate $250,000 Gas Tax Fund Balance to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Budget to provide local funds for Construction Management Services and other potential Engineering expenses for the Manor Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Ward 2 au. Contract Change Order Nos. 69, 72, 73, 92, and 95 to Agreement No. 18-135 with Granite Construction ($678,646.90; not to exceed $42,027,968.07) for Belle Terrace Operational Improvement Project. AGR 18-135 CCO 69, CCO 72, CCO 73, CCO 92, CCO 95 ay. Contract Change Order Nos. 11 and 47 to Agreement No. 18- 154 with Griffith Company ($510,504; revised not to exceed $30,617,283.18) for the 24th Street Operational Improvement Project. AGR 18-154 CCO 11, CCO 47 aw. Contract Change Order No. 22, 31, and 35 to Agreement No. 18- 176 with Security Paving Company ($52,879.20; revised not to exceed $49,798,510.11) for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. AGR 18-176 CCO 22, CCO 31, CCO 35 ax. Contract Change Order No. 32 to Agreement No. 19-069 with Security Paving Company ($36,391.40; revised not to exceed $147,765,176.15) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. AGR 19-069 CCO 32 Bids: ay. Accept bid and approve contract to Aramark, Bakersfield ($615,399.72) for an annual contract to provide industrial laundry services. AGR 2021-170 3911 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 13 8, CONSENT CALENDAR continued oz. Accept bid and approve contract to Kern Turf Supply, Inc., Bakersfield ($300,000) for the annual contract to supply irrigation parts and supplies. AGR 2021-171 ba. Agreement with Griffith Company ($701,107) to rehabilitate the pavement at the north apron of the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. AGR 2021-172 bb. Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric Inc. ($396,488.50), for Traffic Signal and Lighting System Installation at the Intersection of Wible Road and McKee Road; and, Traffic Interconnect on Wible Road from McKee Road to Hosking Avenue. AGR 2021-173 Miscellaneous: bc. Appropriate $50,000 Senate Bill 2 Planning Grant Program (PGP) funds to Economic and Community Development Operating budget in the General Fund. Successor Agency Business: Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: bd. Establish the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund: 1. Resolution establishing the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund RES 124-2021 2. Appropriate and Transfer $5,000,000 in PSVS affordable housing funds from the Economic and Community Development operating budget into the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund 3. Resolution to apply for Local Housing Trust Fund ("LHTF") Program Funds RES 125-2021 4. Appropriate and Transfer$1,644,357 in the City's Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds from the Economic and f[{r Community Development operating budget within the General Fund into the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 3912 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 14 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued be. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-061 with Mercy House for the Operations of the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. AGR 2020-061(1) of. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-079 (extend time of completion to December 31, 2021 and to extend term to January 31, 2022) to prepare a Market Analysis and Economic Development Strategy. AGR 2020-079(1) bg. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-104 with Asela Environmental, Inc. ($454,610; not to exceed $778,082.50) for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown and Old Town Kern area This agreement is funded within the FY 21/22 Public Safety and Vital Services fund budget. AGR 2020-104(2) Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through 8. bg. Motion passed with Vice-Mayor Weir absent. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS (Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff recommendations.) 0. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 20-0339, 3.5 acres located on Santa Fe Way approximately 0.25 miles south of Renfro Road. Applicant Justin Batey, representing Frontier Land Partners, LLC (property owner). 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration RES 126-2021 2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from LR (Low Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) RES 127-2021 3. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Ward 2 FR ONLY 3913 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021— Page 15 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 20-0397, 0.64 acres located at 2323 Chester Lane. Applicant Paul Dhanens Architect, representing John and Christine Romanini (property owner). 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration RES 128-2021 2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from GC (General Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential) RES 129-2021 3. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) and R-3 (Multiple- Family Dwelling) to R-4 (High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling) Ward 2 FR ONLY C. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0008, 0.15 acres located at 1108 H Street. Applicant Landmark Surveying and Engineering representing A Group, LLC (property owner). 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration RES 130-2021 2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from OC (Office Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) RES 137-2021 3. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) FR ONLY 3914 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 16 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. through 9.c. opened at 6:22 p.m. No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. through 9.c. closed at 6:22 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. through 9.c. Motion passed with Vice-Mayor Weir absent. 10. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider adoption of resolution concerning an appeal by Montbattan Homeowners regarding Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract Map 7383 to subdivide 26.08 acres into 24 single-family residential lots (ranging in size from 10,001 square feet to 17,999 square feet), one sump lot, and one remainder lot (developed with a church), in a E (Estate) and ECH (Estate-Church) zone located at the northwest corner of Reina Road and Old Farm Road. An Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration will also be considered. (Staff recommends adopting resolution upholding the appeal and approving Tentative Tract Map 7383 dated July 1,2021 by the Licensed Land Surveyor as amended). RES 132-2021 Hearing item 10. a. opened at 6,27 pm. Andrew Bosley and Johnathan Zinwald spoke in Favor, No one spoke in opposition. Hearing item 10. A. closed at 6:29 pm. Councilmember Smith motion to approve staff's recommendation.Motion passed with Vice-Mayor Weir absent. 11. REPORTS None. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 3915 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 17 13. NEW BUSINESS None. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gonzales stated the establishment of the housing trust fund deserves celebration. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff research and analyze Los Angeles's ordinance for anti-camping. Councilmember Freeman thanked public speaker Emma De La Rosa for her comments. Councilmember Freeman instructed the City Manager's Office to come back to Council with what is permitted within the Housing Trust Fund. Councilmember Freeman asked the City Managers Office to draft letters of opposition for SB9 and AB215. Councilmember Arias requested a letter of opposition to the AB 339 unless amended. Mayor Goh made comments regarding the importance of local control and emphasized that in her position on the Calcities board she will continue to push for local control. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the m eting at 6:39 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: JUILIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 3916 Bakersfield, California, July 14, 2021- Page 18 ****THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK