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BAKERSFIELD, CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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