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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/21 CC MINUTESon& BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF DECEMBER 15,2021 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING -5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:19 p.m.), Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Parlier Absent: None 2. INVOCATION by Councilmember Smith. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Indiana Vargas, a junior at Bakersfield Christian Highschool and the Mayor's appointee to the Youth dommission. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Gail Douglas made comments the potholes on Brown Street from east Truxtun Avenue to California Avenue needing repairs. She stated she has reached out to staff already and the matter has not been addressed. various local businesses are using Brown Street as a pass through, they have large trucks which damage the street. Further expressed concern regarding the appearance of preferential treatment based on economic situation. Councilmember Gonzales stated he is aware of this concern, and referred the item to staff to repave the whole street and investigate using CDBG funds towards projects. b. Anna Levan, Executive Director of Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative made comments regarding the first Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil, to be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Union Cemetery. This event is to remember and honor the memory of people who passed away while experiencing homelessness. She further requested that city staff participate in the Homeless Point -In -Time count to be held January 26th from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. BMW Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 2 6. WORKSHOPS None. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. One appointment (at large) to the Fire Department Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2024, due to the term expiration of Michael George (December 31,2021.) Staff recommends City Council determination. City Clerk Drimakis announced one application for appointment was received from Michael George. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir, to appoint Michael George to the Fire Department Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion passed. b. One appointment (at large) to the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2024, due to the term expiration of Nila Hogan (December 31, 2021.) Staff recommends City Council determination. City Clerk Drimakis announced one application for appointment was received from Nila Hogan. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir, to approve Nila Hogan to the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Board to serve a tern to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion passed. C. One appointment (at large) to the Police Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2024, due to the term expiration of Steven Anderson (December 31, 2021.) Staff recommends City Council determination. City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were received from the following individuals: Steven Anderson, Mesha Muwanga, and Gina Thompson. Vote by ballot. Ward I Anderson Ward 2 Anderson Ward 3 Anderson Ward 4 Anderson Ward 5 Anderson Ward 6 Anderson Ward 7 Anderson Motion to by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Steven Anderson to serve on the Police Civil Service Board to a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion passed. Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 3 1--1 7. APPOINTMENTS continued d. One appointment (at large) to the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District due to the term expiration of Flom Core (December 31, 2021). Staff recommends City Council determination City Clerk Drimakis announced one application for appointment was received from Flom Core. Motion by Vice Mayor to approve Florn Core to serve on the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District. Motion passed. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items Minutes a. Approval of the minutes of the November 17, 2021, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from November 5, 2021 to December 2, 2021 in the amount of $33,808,071.31, Self -Insurance payments from November 5, 2021, to December 2, 2021, in the amount of $870,188.13, totaling $34,678,259.44. Ordinances: C. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone classification from C-0 (Professional and Administrative office) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone on 1.63 acres located at 250 Coffee Road. Notice of exemption on file. FR ONLY d. Adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Council Meetings. (FIR 11/17/21) ORD 5071 Resolutions: e. 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 215-2021 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 4 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued f. Resolution adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. RES 216-2021 9. Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to request a change to Freeway Agreement No. 10-071 with Caltrans to add the proposed Hageman Bike Path Overcrossing on State Highway 99. RES 217-2021 h . One CNG grapple truck for the Solid Waste Division 1 Repeal Resolution No. 106-2021 to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for the purchase of a CNG grapple truck. 2. Approve resolution determining that a grapple truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $363,400. RES 218-2021 Three Axle High Cube Dump Truck for the Solid Waste Division I Repeal Resolution No. 006-2021 to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for the purchase of a high cube dump truck for the Solid Waste Division. 2. Approve resolution determining that a dump truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $294,200. RES 219-2021 Three Axle Dump Truck for the Streets Division 1. Rescind bid award to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for a dump truck. 2. Approve resolution determining that a dump truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $258,000. RES 220-2021 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 5 8 CONSENT CALENDAR continued K. Two CNG roll off trucks for the Solid Waste Division Repeal Resolution No. 0 12-2021 to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for the purchase of two CNG roll off trucks. 2. Approve resolution determining that two roll off trucks can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $578,700. RES 221-2021 Two Axle Vacuum Truck for the Streets Division Repeal Resolution No. 067-2021 to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for the purchase of a vacuum truck for the Streets Division. 2. Approve resolution determining that a vacuum truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $429,500. RES 222-2021 M. One CNG roll off truck for Development Services' Rapid Response Team I Repeal Resolution No. 050-2021 to Golden State Peterbilt, Bakersfield for the purchase of a CNG roll off truck. 2. Approve resolution determining that a roll off truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $289,400. RES 223-2021 n. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 21 JAG/Byrne Grant: Resolution to accept the terms of this grant award and its required certifications and assurances. RES 224-2021 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 6 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 2. Appropriate $137,466 in Federal BJA FY 21 JAG/Byrne Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Police Operating Budget within the General Fund to implement an interactive digital display system. 0. 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 4-254 (2100 Brundage Lane) - Ward 2 RES 225-2021 2. Area 4-255 (7350 Willis Avenue) -Ward 3 RES 226-2021 3. Area 5-110 (300 E. Planz Road) - Ward I RES 227-2021 4. Area 5-111 (2625 S. Chester Avenue) - Ward I RES 228-2021 P. Arvin/Edison Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area Resolution of Intention No. 2121 rescinding Resolution of Intention No. 2114 and declaring intention to establish the Arvin/Edison Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area and preliminarily approving the boundaries of the area and the cost and fee schedule. ROI 2121 2. First reading of an ordinance amending Section 16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares. FR ONLY q. Amendment No 9 to resolution No. 160-19 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory, and Management Units. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION- SEE PAGE 15 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 7 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Update to Salary Schedule due to State Minimum Wage Increase Amendment No. 30 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit. RES 44-93(30) 2. Amendment No. 13 to Resolution No. 179-19 approving memorandum of understanding for employees of the Blue -and White -Collar Units. RES 179-19(13) Labor Agreement Amendments: 1 Amendment No. 14 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. RES 179-19(14) 2. Amendment No. I I to Resolution No. 160-19 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory, and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. RES 160-79(11) t. Revised Job Specification, New Job Specification and Change to Salary Schedule 1. Amendment No. 12 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 Fleet Service Writer. RES 179-19(12) 2. Amendment No. 10 to Resolution No. 160-19 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory, and Management Units Revised Job Specification Technology Systems Analyst 1/11 #25101. RES 760-19(10) 3. New Job Specification: Deputy Public Works Director #88055 4. New Job Specification: Fleet Service Writer# 14340 4 0 2 6 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 8 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: U. Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates (HDL) authorizing tax and fee administration services for business license tax and fees and transient occupancy tax. REMOVED BY STAFF V. Agreement with County of Kern to receive funding for Illegal Dumping Mitigation Activities. AGR 2021-278 W. Agreement with Citizen Communications ($66,830) for a three-year subscription for Solid Waste recycling management software service. AGR 2021-279 X. Agreement with Lehigh Outfitters (not to exceed $85,000 per year) for employees to purchase safety footwear for two years. AGR 2021-280 y- Agreement with Meliora Public Safety Consulting, LLC (not to exceed $114,500) for Executive Coaching and Succession Planning Services AGR 2021-281 Z. Agreement with Cannon ($500,000; three-year term) for Programmable Logic Controller Upgrade Project at Wastewater Treatment Plants No. 2 and No. 3. AGR 2021-282 aa. Agreement with BSK Associates Engineering & Laboratories ($108,120; three-year term) to provide groundwater monitoring and reporting services for the Wastewater Division. AGR 2021-283 a b. Agreement with Soils Engineering, Inc. ($950,125), to provide materials testing services for calendar years 2022 and 2023. AGR 2021-284 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 9 1—., 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ac. Thomas Roads Improvement Program Close Out: I Program Management Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for an amount not to exceed $479,520.74. AGR 2021-285 2. Appropriate $ 479,520.74 of Transportation Development TRIP Local Match Fund Balance to the Public Works Department operating budget. ad. Consultant agreements to provide on -call construction inspection services for development projects and the Capital Improvement Program, during calendar years 2022 and 2023. I Agreement with McIntosh & Associates Engineering, Inc., (not to exceed $400,000). AGR 2021-286 2. Agreement with V & A, Inc., (not to exceed $400,000). AGR 2021-287 3. Agreement with AEC OM, (not to exceed $400,000). AGR 2027-288 4. Agreement with M KN, (not to exceed $400,000). AGR 2021-289 ae. Agreement with Lennar Homes of California ($155,000) for the purchase of real property located south of Panama Lane and west of Ashe Road for a domestic water well site. AGR 2021-290 of. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Improvement Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. and John Balfanz Homes, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 6712, Phase 1 Located South of Union Avenue and East of Panama Lane. AGR 2021-29 1, AGR 2021-292 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 10 8. CONSENT CARENDAR continued 09. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Private Landscape Agreement with ORR Development, LLC (Developer) for Tract 7043, Unit I located north side of McCufchen Road and west of Independence High School. AGR 2021-293, AGR 2021-294 ah. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Castle & Cooke California, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 7355, Unit 2 Located at the Southwest Corner of Ming Avenue and Highgate Park Boulevard. AGR 2021-295 ai. Agreement for 2021 State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Services Round 2 (HHAP-2) with Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative ($22,146.64) for the Removing Financial Barriers to Housing Project. AGR 2027-296 aj. Approval of FY2021-22 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Agreements Bethany Services/ Bakersfield Homeless Center ($70,000) for ESG funds to support Emergency Shelter Services at 1600 East TruxfunAvenue. AGR 2021-297 2. The Mission at Kern County ($70,000) for ESG funds to support Emergency Shelter activities at 816 E. 21 St Street; AGR 2021-298 3. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ($32,000) for ESG funds to support Emergency Shelter services administered at 1921 1 9th Street; AGR 2021-299 4. Flood Bakersfield Ministries ($24,477) for ESG funds to support Street Outreach services administered at 601 24 th Street; AGR 2021-300 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 5. Bethany Services/Bakersfield Homeless Center ($54,122.50) for ESG funds to support Rapid Re- Housing Program services administered at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue;and AGR 2021-301 6. Bethany Services/Bakersfield Homeless Center ($54,122.50) for ESG funds to provide Homeless Prevention Program services administered at 1600 East Truxtun Avenue. AGR 2027-302 ak. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2020-21 1 -Flood Outreach Services -Community Development Block Grant. AGR 2020-211 (1) al. Amendment No 2 to Agreement No. 96-342 with the County of Kern to extend the effective date of the current shared use parking facility for 6 months to allow time for staff to negotiate new terms. AGR 96-342(2) am. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-154 with Software One (increasing compensation by $19,000; not exceed $1,419,000) to purchase Microsoft Azure and Power BI licenses. AGR 19-154(2) an. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 17-184 with Gutierrez & Associates ($18,240, revised not to exceed $197,620 and extend term to December 31, 2022) for the Bakersfield Police Shooting Range Project. AGR 17-184(3) ao. Professional security services: I Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2020-246 with M & S Security, Inc. ($250,000; revised not to exceed $390,000), for professional security services. AGR 2020-246(1) 2. Appropriate $250,000 from the fund balance to the Water Resources Domestic Water Enterprise Fund. Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 12 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ap. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-201 with W3i Engineering (extend term until June 30, 2022) for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Digester Mixing Pump Project and Wastewater Treatment Plants No. 2 and 3 Sludge Recirculation Pump Replacement Project. AGR 19-201(2) aq. Amendment No. 1 for Agreement No. 19-126 with MIG, Inc. (Extend term of agreement), for Mesa Marin Sports Complex Phase 3. AGR 19-126(1) ar. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-168 with IBI Group (expand completion, extend term of agreement) for the Downtown Corridor Enhancement Project. AGR 2020-168(2) as Amendment No. 2 to Utility Agreement No. 17-120 with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) ($61,933.28; revised not to exceed $626,169.38) for the Belle Terrace Operational Improvement Project. AGR 17-120(2) at. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 12-120 with T.Y. LIN International, for the extension of time for closeout activities associated with the State Route 178 Widening Project. AGR 72-120(9) au. Contract Change Order Nos. 5 and 99 to Agreement No. 18-154 with Griffith Company ($84,872.90; revised not to exceed $31,164,971.95) for the 24th Street Operational Improvement Project. AGR 18-154 CCO 5, CC099 ay. Contract Change Order No. 41 to Agreement No. 19-069 with Security Paving Company ($90,000; revised not to exceed $147,868,676.15) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. AGR 19-069 CCO 41 aw. Contract Change Orders No. 46 and 52 to Agreement No. 17- 044 with Security Paving Company (-$382,416.01; revised not to exceed $42,042,194.48) for the Kern River Bridge Improvement Project. AGR 17-044 CCO 46, CCO 52 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Bids: ax. Reject bids for the purchase of front wheel drive passenger vans for the Police Department. ay. Accept bid and approve contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc ($114,400), for the annual contract to supply sodium hypochlo(ite. AGR 2021-303 az. Accept bid and approve contract to Johnson Controls Inc. in Bakersfield ($84,691.08) to install an HVAC system in the Bakersfield Condors office area at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center. AGR 2021-304 ba. Accept bid and approve contract with Granite Construction Company ($1,119,940) for the Stockdale Ranch Multi -Use Path. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION- SEE PAGE 15 bb. Green Waste Facility Grading and Drainage Improvement Project Accept bid and approve contract with HPS Mechanical, Inc. ($1,596,725) for this project. AGR 2021-306 2. Appropriate $960,000 of County's share of project costs and $215,000 in Refuse Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Budget within the Refuse Fund to provide funding for this project. bc. Purchase of a walk-in box van for the Streets Division. I Increase cost to Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield ($8,438) for a replacement boxwn 2. Appropriate and transfer $8,438 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to fund the cost increase. Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 14 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Miscellaneous: bd. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. be. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. bf. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. bg. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. bh. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. bi. Adoption of the 2022 State Legislative Program. Successor Agency Business: Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: bj. Agreement between Flood Ministries Bakersfield Inc. (Flood) and the City of Bakersfield ($199,840) in Public Safety Vital Services (PSVS) funds for targeted outreach and engagement services to unhoused populations along the Kern Riverbed. AGR 2021-307 bk. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2020-266 with California Adoption Highway Co. ($570,240; revised not to exceed $1,128,960 and extend term one year) for litter and bulky item removal citywide through City of Bakersfield's Clean City Initiative Program. AGR 2020-226(1) bl. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-006 with Bakersfield Homeless Center ($408,406; revised not to exceed $1,169,604 and extend the term one year) to provide General cleanup services to Downtown and Old Kern neighborhoods of Bakersfield. AGR 2020-006(2) Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 15 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued bm. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-009 with Bakersfield Homeless Center ($1,011,920; revised not to exceed $1,898,420 and extend term one year) for litter and bulky item removal through City of Bakersfield's Clean City Initiative Program. AGR 2021-009(3) Ion. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. PW 20-091 with JMPE Electrical Engineering (expand scope of work: increase compensation $81,200 revised not to exceed $109,700; extend time of completion: extend term of agreement) for the Street Light Study Project. PW 20-091 (1) bo. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-075 with Greyshift LLC ($35,935), to purchase upgraded device and licensing. AGR 2021-075(1) City Clerk Drimakis announced that a staff memorandum was received regarding item 8.t. correcting a typographical error incorrectly listing the job title as Technology Systems Analyst instead of Deputy Public Works Director. A staff memorandum was received removing item 8.0 per staff request as the agreement was not signed by the vendor prior to the meeting. An additional staff memorandum was received regarding item 8.y. transmitting the signed agreement. Vice Mayor Weir requested item 8.q be removed for separate consideration Councilmember Smith asked for item 8.b.a. be removed for separate consideration Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.a. through 8. b.o., except for items 8.q for separate consideration, revision on 8J., 8.u. removed and 8.b.a. for separate consideration. Motion is unanimously approved. 40 3 A Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 16 8. CONSENT CALENDAR continued q. Amendment No 9 to resolution No 160-19 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employee of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units. Councilmember Freeman requested that the position analysis be shared with the Councilmembers prior to the items coming before the Council so there is better understanding. Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve item 8q. Motion Approved with Vice Mayor Weir voting no. RES 160-19(9) ba. Accept bid and approve contract with Granite Construction Company ($1,119,940) for the Stockdale Ranch Multi -Use Path. Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve item 8.ba. Motion passed. AGR 2021-305 9. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS (Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approval of items.) a. Public Hearing to consider a resolution dedicating public right- of-way within City property forfuture Kirkcaldy Drive. RES 229-2021 b. Public Hearing to consider the Resolution of the summary vacation of a portion of a ten -foot -wide drainage and access easement located in Parcel 15 of Parcel Map No. 10726, at 9030 Rosedale Highway. RES 230-2020 Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. and 9.b. opened at 5:49p.m. Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 9.a. and 9.b. closed of 5:49 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Consent Calendar Hearing Items 9.a. and 9.b. Motion passed unanimously. EM Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021- Page 17 10. HEARINGS None. 11. REPORTS None 12. DEFERRED BUSINESS None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Agreement with RYMAC General Contracting, Inc. to complete tenant improvements to the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. AGR 2021-308 I Approve Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2021 - 245 increasing the compensation amount of Agreement No. 2021-245 by $6,014,704. to allow for the completion construction phase of the BLNC tenant improvement project. AGR 2021-245(1) 2. Appropriate and transfer $5,814,704 from Public Safety Vital Services - Measure N unappropriated sales tax revenues to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Project budget within the PSVS-Measure N Capital Outlay Fund. Staff recommends approval of the agreement and fund transfer Motion by Gonzalez to approve staff recommendation for Hem 13. a. Motion by Freeman to approve New Business Item 13.a. excluding kennel and funds in support of the kennel. Motion failed with Councilmembers Arias, Gonzalez, Smith and Gray, voting no. Mayor called Councilmember Gonzalers original motion for consideration. Motion passed with Vice Mayor Weir and Councilmember Freeman voting no. 0 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021— Page 18 14. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gonzalez congratulated Councilmembers Grey and Arias on their one-year anniversary on council. Councilmember Gonzalez requested staff review current zoning policies to designate banquet venues as a by -right -use in community commercial zones in the downtown area. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff write a letter to Caltrans requesting they make safety improvements to Union Avenue (traffic calming elements, sidewalk, and lighting improvements). He also requested staff prepare a resolution requesting action. Councilmembers Arias and Smith supported the request. Councilmember Gray reflected on her past year of service sitting on the Bakersfield City Council and expressed her gratitude to her fellow colleagues and the City of Bakersfield for the opportunity to serve. Councilmember Gray also thanked the Bakersfield Police Department and the Fire Department and their staff for all they do, as well as the staff from every department for all that they do to keep this city running. Council member Parlier announced the expected arrival of their second grandchild. Vice Mayor Wier stated he would like to form an Ad Hoc Committee on homelessness, and that he would serve as chair and would be joined by Councilmembers Arias and Gray, The Committee will meet monthly for 12 months and will provide direction on issues, options, and opportunities provide vetted recommendations to the council policies and resources allocations. Councilmember Arias thanked staff for their hard work and supported Councilmember Gonzales' referral regarding safety along Union Avenue. He further requested staff research alternatives to reduce the accessibility of tobacco and vaping products in areas surrounding schools for Council consideration and action. Councilmembers Smith expressed his support for Councilmember Gonzales' motion for making Union Avenue safer and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021— Page 19 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST JOLIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 0 3 8 Bakersfield, California, December 15, 2021— Page 20 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK***