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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/21 CC MINUTES3 9 9 1 BAKERSFIELD, CITY COUNCIL o MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2021 7F O Coaincil Chambers, City Hall, 7507 Traixtun 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 (seated 3:32 p.m.), Gonzales, Weir, Freeman, Gray, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Smith 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. REPORTS C3 . HF8.H Consultants Presentation on SB1383, Mondcotory Organics Recycling Program for the Solid Waste Division. (Sfoff recommends fo receive and Clerk Typist Najera announced that a staff memorandum was received pulling this item from the agenda. 4_ CLOSED SESSION C:3 . Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956-9((d)(1) regarding the following: 1 . Angel Mendez v. City of Ba Kersfield, et col. Kern County Superior Court Case No_ BCV -20-100858 2_ Nash Perry v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USIDC, Eastern [District of California Case No. 1 :18-CV-01512-JLO-JLT Consolidated with: 3. Jason Okamoto, et al. v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USCIC, Eastern C)istrict of California Case No. 1 :19 -CV -OI 1 25-E>A[D-JLT b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. 3 9 9 2 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 2 Property: Surplus property of the County of Kern located at 999 E. California Avenue (and 1016 S. Owens Street), Bakersfield, CA 93307, at the southwest corner of the intersection of E California Avenue and S Owens Street. The property is 2.61 acres in size, is zoned "Open Space", and is improved with two buildings; 1) an approximate 7,439 square -foot community building with a kitchen, and 2) an approximate 944 square -foot ancillary building. There is also a parking lot and green space as part of the Property Agency Negotiators: City Manager Christian Clegg or Designee Negotiating Parties: Kern County Chief Administrative Officer Ryan J. Alsop or Designee Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:35 p.m. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:13 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding the following: Angel Mendez v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV -20-100858 By a 6-0 vote, with Councilmember Smith absent the City Attorney was given direction. 2. Nash Perry v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USDC, Eastern District of California Case No. 1: 1 8 -CV -01 512-JLO-JLT Consolidated with: 3. Jason Okamoto, et al. v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USDC, Eastern District of California Case No. 1:19 -CV -01 125-DAD-JLT No reportable action. b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. No reportable action. Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 3 C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. Property: Surplus property of the County of Kern located at 999 E. California Avenue (and 1016 S. Owens Street), Bakersfield, CA 93307, at the southwest corner of the intersection of E California Avenue and S Owens Street. The property is 2.61 acres in size, is zoned "Open Space", and is improved with two buildings; 1) an approximate 7,439 square -foot community building with a kitchen, and 2) an approximate 944 square -foot ancillary building. There is also a parking lot and green space as part of the Property Agency Negotiators: City Manager Christian Clegg or Designee Negotiating Parties: Kern County Chief Administrative Officer Ryan J. Alsop or Designee Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase By a 6-0 vote, with Councilmember Smith absent, staff was given direction. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:14 p.m. D 3994 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021— Page 4 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Weir, Freeman, Gray, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Smith 2. INVOCATION by Mayor Goh. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilmember Parlier. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to Jayme Stuart, Child & Family Services Coordinator for the Kern County Network for Children & The Dream Center, declaring National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Bakersfield during November 2021. Ms. Stuart accepted the proclamation and made comments. b. Presentation by Shayla Woods -Collins, Human Resources Manager to winners of the 2021 Excellence in Action Awards, the Extra Mile Award and S.T.A.R. Award in recognition of outstanding service to the City of Bakersfield. Excellence in Action Awards for 2020 by Department: Development Services: Jason Humphreys, Development Services Technician- Building Division Finance: Dawn Tamayo, Payroll Technician; Terrie Morning, Accounting Clerk II- Accounts Payable Fire: Brad Ward, Battalion Chief; Ted Sturgeon, Captain Human Resources: Zoe Finch, HR Specialist Public Works: Joe Catalan, Engineer I- Traffic Engineering; David Ante- General Services, Building Maintainer; Tony Pinedo- General Services, Building Maintainer; Ligia Schneider, Accounting Clerk 11 - Solid Waste Division; Brian Friday, Heavy Equipment Operator- Solid Waste Division Recreation and Parks: Andrew Yasania, Light Equipment Operator Water Resources: Luda Fishman, Business Manager 1995 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 5 4. PRESENTATIONS continued S.T.A.R. AWARD- Police Academy Mentorship Team- Officer Aldair Duenas; Senior Officer Maxwell Didario; Sergeant Clint Blackburn; Sergeant Andrew Tipton; Lieutenant Joshua Finney Extra Mile Award: BCARES Program Team- Jeff Shealey, Technology Systems Analyst I; Mitch Smith, Technology Systems Engineer I; David Paquette, Code Enforcement Officer III- Building Division - Code Enforcement; Steven Rodrigue, Code Enforcement Officer III - Building Division- Code Enforcement; Randy McKeegan, Finance Director; Tera Loveless, Assistant Finance Director; Aaron Kennedy, Assistant Technology Services Director 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Curtis Bingham gave blessings to the Council and law enforcement. b. Ocie Crawford made comments regarding defending and upholding the Constitution and provided written materials. C. Emprezz Nontzikelelo spoke in favor of the recent renaming of a portion of Cotton Wood Road. She further thanked Animal control for their efforts and requested re -surfacing of roads with potholes including on Eureka Street. She further encouraged the community to participate in the TCC process. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff provide an update on when the resurfacing for Eureka Street will be scheduled for. d. Hector Hernandez, Raymond Douglas, Jose Perez, William Street, Michael Adams, Abel Torrez city employees spoke in favor of a bonus for employees who worked during the COVID pandemic and encouraged the Council to consider a fair contract that provides additional compensation for staff. a. Emma De La Rosa made comments regarding the Recreation and Parks master plan. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff speak with Ms. De La Rosa regarding the areas in Ward 2 prone to flooding and develop a strategy for improved storm drainage. Councilmember Parlier requested Ward 7 be included as part of the strategy. 3996 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021— Page 6 6. WORKSHOPS None. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. Three (3) appointments for Mayor, Ward 2, and Ward 4 voting members to serve on the Bakersfield Youth Commission due to current vacancies. Terms of the new appointments will expire July 31, 2023. Clerk Typist Najera announced applications were received form Emily Bell, Ethan Taft, Sophia Resolme, Alexander Fan, Jordyn Toler, Sanjna Mizar, Indiana Vargas Avellan, Carter Beardsley, Emma Martinez, Madison Christensen and Audrey Fister. Mayor Goh nominated Emily Bell. Councilmember Gonzales nominated Sophia Resolme. Vice -Mayor Weir nominated Sanjna Mizar on behalf of Councilmember Smith. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Emily Bell (Mayor's), Sophia Resolme (Ward 2) and Sanjna Mizar (Ward 4) to the Youth Commission, terms to expire July 31, 2023. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent and Councilmember Parlier not voting. b. Three (3) appointments for Mayor, Ward 2, and Ward 3 alternate members to serve on the Bakersfield Youth Commission due to current vacancies. Terms of the new appointments will expire July 31, 2023. Clerk Typist Najera announced applications were received form Ethan Taft, Sophia Resolme, Alexander Fan, Jordyn Toler, Indiana Vargas Avellan, Carter Beardsley, Emma Martinez, Madison Christensen and Audrey Fister. Mayor Goh nominated Indiana Vargas Avellan. Councilmember Gonzales nominated Ethan Taff. Vice -Mayor Weir nominated Jordyn Toler. Vice -Mayor Weir nominated Carter Veardsley on behalf of Councilmember Smith. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Indiana Vargas Avellan (Mayor's alternate), Ethan Taff (Ward 2 alternate) Jordyn Toler (Ward 3 alternate), and Carter Beardsley (Ward 4 alternate) to the Youth Commission, terms to expire July 31, 2023. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 13997 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021— Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.) Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the October 20, 2021, Special and Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from October 08, 2021, to October 21, 2021, in the amount of $22,102,252.02. Self Insurance payments from October 08, 2021, to October 21, 2021, in the amount of $901,587.80, totaling$23,003,839.82. Ordinances: C. First reading of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1. 12.030 by adding Annexation No. 679 to Ward 3, consisting of 56.2 gross acres located along the south side of Rosedale Highway generally between the Calloway Canal and Fruitvale Avenue. d. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1. 12.070 by adding Annexation No. 680 to Ward 7, consisting of 63.18 gross acres located along the north and south sides of Harris Road and the east andwest sides of AkersRoad. e. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1. 12.010 by adding Annexation No. 691 to Ward 1, consisting of 39.49 gross acres located on the northeast corner the Feliz Drive/Cottonwood Road intersection. f. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1. 12.010 by adding Annexation No. 700 to Ward 1, consisting of 1.01 gross acres located northwestof the South Union Avenue and Astor Avenue intersection. g. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1. 12.030 by adding Annexation No. 703 to Ward 3, consisting of 1.04 gross acres located southeast of the Hageman Road and Landco Drive intersection. Resolutions: In. 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 authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 200-2021 39 9 8 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 8 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolutions to add the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each: 1. Area 1-132 (10920 Cilantro Avenue) - Ward 4 RES 201-2021 2. Area 4-252 (1001 Chester Avenue) - Ward 2 RES 202-2021 j. Resolution determining that the grease storage tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures because of the necessity to integrate with existing equipment, and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $75,000. RES 203-2021 Resolution and agreement for purchase and installation of Maxicom Irrigation Control Modems for the Recreation and Parks Department. 1. Resolution determining that the Recreation and Parks Department Maxicom Irrigation Control Modem upgrade can only be purchased from a single vendor and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $75,765. RES 204-2021 2. Agreement with Kern Turf Supply, Inc. ($75,765) for the Recreation and Parks Department Maxicom Irrigation Control modem upgrade. AGR 2021-246 Agreements: Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center ($60,000) for COVID-19 impacted operations and services at 530 4th Street. AGR 2021-247 M. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program ($88,310.24) Grant Agreement with In Your Wildest Dreams. AGR 2021-248 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 9 i 13 9 9 9 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued n. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 7317, Phase 7 located south of Stockdale Ranch Drive. AGR 2021-249 o. Renewal of annual subscription renewal for the Bakersfield Fire Department's patient health records system. Approval of Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc (not to exceed $45,000). AGR 2021-250 2. Appropriate $45,000 from General Fund balance to the Bakersfield Fire Department Operating Budget for this subscription. P. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-199 with Bakersfield ARC Inc. to remove grounds maintenance from the scope of work. AGR 2021-199(1) q. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18-180 with J. L. Plank, Inc., DBA Cen-Cal Construction ($400,000; revised not to exceed $1,600,000; extend term one year) to continue the service of canal liner repair. AGR 18-180(3) r. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 19-041 with Kemira Water Solutions Inc. ($50,000; revised not to exceed $320,000), to continue the supply of ferric chloride. AGR 19-041(3) S. Contract Change Order Nos. 43, 45 and 46 to Agreement No. 18- 176 with Security Paving Company ($578,427.63; revised not to exceed $50,376,937.74) for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. AGR 18-176 CCO 43, CCO 45, CCO 46 Bids: t. Extend bid from Lehr Auto Electric, Sacramento, California ($308,132.85) for Panasonic Toughbooks and Accessories. A 0 0 0 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021— Page 10 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued U. Accept bid and approve contract to DOD Construction LTD ($391,584) for the construction of HUD curb, and gutter for the Castro area. AGR 2021-251 V. Accept bid and approve contract to DOD Construction LTD ($391,584) for the construction of HUD curb, and gutter for the Madison area. AGR 2021-252 W. Accept bid and approve contract to DOD Construction LTD ($151,584) for the construction of HUD curb, and gutter for the Oleander area. AGR 2021-253 X. Accept bid and approve contract to Peterson -Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc. in Irvine, California ($92,538) for bridge joint sealant for Allen Road bridge project. AGR 2021-254 Y. Rosedale Highway Widening Project - Segment 2 1. Accept the bid and award the contract to Granite Construction Company ($3,375,691.00) to construct the project. AGR 2021-255 2. Approval of a construction management agreement with VSA, Inc. ($352,581.70) for construction management services. AGR 2021-256 3. Appropriate $800,000 Local Transportation Development Fund balance (TDF) to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement budget within the TDF fund. Miscellaneous: Z. Appropriate $65,600 inspection fee revenue to the Public Works Department operating budget within the Development Services Fund for inspection of fiber optic cable installation by Verizon/MCI Metro. Successor Agency Business: 4-0 0 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: aa. Recreation and Parks Master Plan Update 1. Resolution determining that the Recreation and Parks Department master plan update will be best performed by the original consultant of the existing plan and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $522,085 RES 205-2021 2. Agreement with MIG, Inc. ($522,085) for Recreation and Parks Department master plan update. AGR 2021-257 ab. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield ($63,004.01) for a crew cab pickup with Tommy lift and stake bed for the Development Services Department. ac. Accept Bid and Approve Contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. ($87,558), for Street Lighting Modifications at Various Intersections. AGR 2021-258 Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 8.a. through 8. ac. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS (Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff recommendations.) None. 10. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to Consider Arvin/Edison Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area 1. Resolution adopting the Arvin/Edison Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and making findings thereto. 2. Adoption of an Ordinance amending Subsection (F) (1) of Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares. (FR 10/20/21) NO ACTION TAKEN -4002 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 12 10. HEARINGS continued Clerk Typist Najera announced a staff memorandum was received requesting the hearing to be conducted and public testimony received, but no action to be taken. Staff will re -notice the item and bring it back to Council at a later date Hearing item 10.a. opened at 6:25 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing item 10.a. closed at 6:25 p.m. 11. REPORTS a. Update on Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Planning Efforts. Councilmember Arias requested staff work with RPPG to advocate with state representatives the mitigation of fees that impact local affordable housing. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to receive and file the presentation. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 13. NEW BUSINESS None. 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Parlier referred to the Planning and Development committee and requested staff review the possibility of renaming a portion of White Lane4 near the Automall to drive regional commerce and present the report at a future Committee meeting. He requested discussions consider the development of signage from the freeway to the Automall as well. Councilmember Gonzales made comments regarding the positive impact of Economic Opportunity Area funding for Downtown revitalization and thanked staff for their efforts. Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021- Page 13 4043 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review pedestrian safety as part of Downtown Revitalization and develop a policy to allow for marked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations in particular two-lane streets in the urban core. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting in honor of our Veterans at 7:08 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: I I . ' JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 4 Bakersfield, California, November 3, 2021— Page 14 """THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK""