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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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