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MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2022
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings - 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING 3:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias,Gonzales, Smith, Gray
Absent: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Freeman and Parlier
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
3. REPORTS
None
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding the
following:
1. Donald Whatley v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior
Court Case No. BCV-1 9-103470
2. Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-1 9-100312
b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code sectio54956.9(cl)(2),(e)(1)
(One matter).
Motioned by Councilmember Smith to move to closed session.
Motion passes with Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmember Freeman and
Councilmember Parlier absent.
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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:
1. Donald Whatley v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior
Court Case No. BCV- 19-103470
Item 4.a. 11. Donald Whatley, city attorney was given direction by
a vote of 4-0 with Vice Mayor Weir, Councillmember Freeman
and Councillmember Parlier absent.
2. Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-1 9-100312
Item 4.a.2. Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield, no recordable action
was taken.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code sectio54956.9(d) (2),(e) (1)
(One matter).
Item 4.b. Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9 (d) (2), (e) (1) (One matter).
No recordable action was taken.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING 5:15 P.M.
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Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias,
Gonzales, Smith, Gray
Absent: Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember Parlier
2. INVOCATION by Tom Touchstone from Valley Bible Church.
3. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Chris Bell, Senior at Bakersfield High School and
Mayors appointee for the Youth Commission.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation to the Ford Dream Builders - Team Hope for Our
Heroes, declaring Hope for Our Heroes Week in Bakersfield
during the week of January 24, 2022.
b. Proclamation to Dustin Contreras and Sandy Woo, Co -Directors of
declaring Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Bakersfield during
January 2022.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Gari Simmons is part of the Stockdale Action Committee and
expressed their support for item 8.a.
2. Nick Hill, spoke in support of Michael Bowers.
Mayor Goh announced pursuant to California Election Code Section
21628, item 9.a. Hearings must be heard at the noticed time of 6:00 p.m.
Therefore, Public Statements will be continued at the conclusion of the
hearing.
9. HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing regarding Redistricting Ward Boundaries. Will beheard at
6:00 p.m. pursuant to California Elections Code Section 21628(c)
No formal action Is recommended at this time.
A staff memorandum was received transmitting correspondence, written
materials and draft maps.
Mayor Goh addressed the Council regarding redistricting procedures.
City Manager Clegg briefly addressed the council. Brianna Carrier,
Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation.
Hearing item 9.a. opened at 6:00 p.m.
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9. HEARINGS continued
The following individuals spoke: Eliana Honeycutt (submitted draft maps),
Lori Pesante, Director of Civic Engagement and Government Relations for
the Delores Huerta Foundation (submitted draft maps).
Hearing item 9.a. closed at 6:20 p.m.
Councilmember Gonzales asked if population counts were included with
the maps. City Manager Clegg stated he would get back to
Councilmember Gonzales on that.
Mayor Goh returned to S.a. Public Statements
3. Patrick Jackson, President of the N.A.A.C.P. in Bakersfield, spoke in
support of Michael Bowers.
4. Dee Slade, spoke in support of Michael Bowers.
5. Theresa Goldner, Attorney for Michael Bowers, spoke in support of
Michael Bowers.
6. Traco Matthews, spoke in support of Michael Bowers.
7. Sammy Wells, President of Kern County's Turning Point U.S.A., spoke
in support of Michael Bowers.
8. Kevin Oliver, County Commissioner, Vice President of the County
Civil Service, spoke in support of Michael Bowers.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar Items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the January 5, 2022, Regular City Council
Meeting.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from December 24,2021,
to January 6, 2022, in the amount of $15,364,633.29, Self -Insurance
payments from December 24, 2021, to January 6, 2022, in the
amount of $387,888.86, totaling $15,752,522.15.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Ordinances
c. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district
from C-0 (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 6.5 acres located at the northeast corner of
Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road. Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration on file. (ZC No. 20-0055).
Item pulled for separate consideration
d. First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Solid Waste/ Recyclable
Materials/Organic Waste.
Item pulled for separate consideration
Resolutions:
e. Resolution of the Bakersfield City Council Removing Michael Bowers
as a Planning Commissioner and Directing the Clerk's Office to
Open Recruitment for a Replacement Planning Commissioner.
Item pulled for separate consideration.
f. Resolution approving participation in National Opioid Settlement
Agreement and authorizing the City Attorney and/or City Manager
to execute the related participation agreements.
RES 003-2022
g. Resolution determining that a Pierce Freightliner Air and Light fire truck
can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement
bidding Manufacturing, Inc. and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $570,000.
RES 004-2022
h. 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 1-133 (1650 Pepita Way) - Ward 4
RES 005-2022
2. Area 4-256 (1500 Pacific Street) - Ward 2
RES 006-2022
3. Area 5-112 (2305, 2321 Berkshire Road, 7405, 7615, 7803 S H
Street) - Ward 7
RES 007-2022
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
i. Sewer connection fee assessment for 431 Real Road:
Resolution confirming assessments for sewer connection fee and
authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
RES 008-2022
2. Agreement with Smith Roy & Katherine Family Trust, 431 Real
Road, to pay the sewer connection fee through the Kern County
Tax Collector.
AGR 2022-004
j. Amendment No. I to Resolution No. 009-19 establishing the Citizens
Oversight Committee for the Bakersfield Public Safety/Vital City Services
Measure.
RES 009-19(1)
Agreements
k. Approval of an agreement with Tempest Interactive Media LLC. (not
to exceed $122,000), for subscriptions of IDSS and Tempest
Destination Suite for Craft, and hosting Visitbakersfield.com.
AGR 2022-005
I. Agreement with SC Communications ($66,481.44) for the repair of
portable Public Safety radios.
AGR 2022-006
m. Agreement with Marderosian & Cohen (not to exceed $100,000) to
provide outside legal services for Douglas Greener in the matter of Jane
Doe v. City of Bakersfield; Douglas Greener; Does 1 -100 Inclusive.
AGR 2022-007
n. Agreement with Hinderlifer De Llamas and Associates (HDQ authorizing
tax and fee administration services for business license tax and fees
and transient occupancy tax.
AGR 2022-008
o. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Site Plan Review No. 21-0184
(Majestic Gateway Project)
1. Agreement with Majestic Realty Co. ($268,752) for the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
AGR 2022-009
2. Agreement with T&B Planning, Inc. ($223,960) to prepare EIR.
AGR2022-010
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
p. Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc., a California
Corporation ($124,000) for the purchase of real property located
south of Stockdale Ranch and east of Wegis Avenue for a
domestic water well and treatment tank site.
AGR 2022-011
q. Agreement with Woodside 06N, LP a California Limited Partnership
($150,000) for the purchase of real property located north of
Stockdale Ranch and east of the future Westside Parkway
alignment for a domestic water well site.
AGR 2022-012
r. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Improvement
Agreement with Woodside 06N, LP (Developer) for Tract 7317, Phase 5
Located at the west Corner of Stockdale Highway and Future
West Beltway Alignment.
AGR 2022-013, AGR 2022-014
s. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program ($151,300) Grant
Agreement with Jin Sushi Corporation.
AGR 2022-015
t. Economic opportunity area Incentive Program - Grant Agreements
with n Your Wildest Dreams.
1. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2021-248 to reduce EOA
grant funding amount to $24,892.60.
AGR 2021-248(1)
2. Approve Grant Agreement ($55,000) with In Your Wildest Dreams
for business expansion and new jobs created.
AGR 2022-016
u. Emergency Rental Assistance Amendment
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-041 with Housing
Authority of the County of Kern ($10,607,086.65); revised not to
exceed $44,346,192.28) for the addition of State Emergency
Rental Assistance Round 2 (SRA-2) grant funds to Emergency
Rental Assistance Program Services.
AGR 2020-041(2)
2. Appropriate $10,714,229 in State Emergency Rental Assistance
Round 2(SRA-2) grant funds to the Economic and Community
Development Department Operating Budget
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
v. Emergency Solutions Grant Amendment
Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2021-018 with Kern County
Network for Children - Dream Center ($25,000; revised not to
exceed $83,400 and extend term to July 31, 2022) for youth
specific short term rental assistance.
AGR 2021-018(1)
2. Appropriate $25,000 in Federal Emergency Solutions Grant,
Coronavirus2 (ESG-CV2) grant funds to the HUD CDBG
Entitlements Economic and Community Development
Department Operating Budget.
w. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CAI 9-004 with Clifford
& Brown ($100,000; revised not to exceed $140,000) to provide outs
ide legal services in the matter of Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield;
Douglas Greener; Does 1 -100 Inclusive.
AGR 2022-017
x. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-036 with Pavement
Recycling Systems, Inc. ($747,350; revised not to exceed $1,494,700 and
extend term one year) to continue the supply of cold planning services.
AGR 2021-036(2)
y. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-217 with BC Laboratories,
Inc. to acknowledge acquisition of BC Laboratories, Inc. by Pace
Analytical Services, LLC.
AGR 2021-217(1)
z. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-124 with Zim Industries, Inc.
dba Bakersfield Well and Pump Company ($5000,000; revised not to
exceed $2,000,000), for on -call services for maintenance and repair of
the City's agricultural and domestic water wells.
AGR 19-124(1)
aa. Amendment No. I to Agreement No. 2021-210 with Aqueous
Vets, ($1,000,000; revised not to exceed $2,000,000) to provide
granular activated carbon (GAC) media for 5 water treatment
vessels.
AGR 2021-2 10(1)
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1-1 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ab. Amendments with DR Horton CA3, Inc., for Tract 7342 Phase I
Located North of McCutchen Road and West of Mountain Ridge
Drive.
1. Amendment No. I to Improvement Agreement No. 2021-194
AGR 2021-194(l)
2. Amendment No. I to Landscape Improvement Agreement
No. 2021-195
AGR 2021-195(1)
ac. Contract Change Order No. 13 to Agreement No. 18-200 with
Griffith Company ($61,735. revised not to exceed $6,838,787.72)
for the Stockdale Hwy and Enos Lane/SR-43 Roundabout Project.
AGR 18-200 CCO13
ad. Contract Change Order No. 100 to Agreement No. 18-154 with
Griffith Company ($11,527.50; revised not to exceed $31,195,810.65),
for the 24th Street Operational Improvement Project.
AGR 18-154 CCO 100
ae. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 20-221 with Pipe and
Plant Solutions, Inc. ($58,334.20; revised not to exceed $806,074.20), for
the Sewer Cleaning Along Buena Vista Road and McCutchen Road
Project.
AGR 20-221 CCO 2
af. Contract Change Order No. 19 to Agreement No. 18-176 with
Security Paving Company ($112,193.99; revised (not to exceed
$50,489,131.73) for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project.
AGR 18-176 CCO 19
ag. Contract Change Orders No. 23, 35, 42 and 52 to Agreement
No. 19-069 with Security Paving Company ($349,809.59
revised not to exceed $148,237,885.74) for the Centennial
Corridor Mainline Project.
AGR 19-069 CCO23, CC035, CC042, CCO52
I--- BIDS
ah. Accept bid and approve contract with Burtch Construction
($519,858.73) for Street Improvements: Calloway Drive, Between
Olive Drive and Norris Road.
AGR 2022-018
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Miscellaneous:
ai. Appropriate $26,775 from Kaiser Permanente Southern
California Fund grant revenues to the Recreation and Parks
Operating Budget within the General Fund to provide swim
lessons and passes to children and adults (Operation Splash).
aj. Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations
regarding the City's erroneous IRS filing for 2019.
Successor Agency Business:
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
ak. Lease agreement with DP Cal Corporate Plaza LP (not to exceed
$1,542,674.76) for the City of Bakersfield to enter into a 3-year lease
agreement for 39,087 total rentable square feet of space at 4550
California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
ARG 2022-019
al. Approval of Public Safety and Vital Services Agreement with the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern ($ 1,000,000) too assist in the
acquisition and development of 40 affordable housing units
located at 1201 6th Street and 507 N Street (APN 009-440-18, 009-
440-21, and 009-440-24) in Bakersfield.
AGR 2022-020
am. Agreement with Trans -West Security Services, Inc. (not to exceed
$403,953), to provide annual park security service.
AGR 2022-021
an. Extend bid from Lehr Auto Electric, Sacramento, California
($79,191.45) for Panasonic Laptop computers.
Deputy City Clerk Reza announced staff memos were received
asking to remove item 7.c. to discuss separately, item 7.d. to be
removed from agenda, item 7.e., transmitting corrections to the title
and item 7.o. transmitting signed copies.
Vice Mayor Weir moved to approve consent items 7.c. through 7.an.
except for items 7.c., 7.d., 7.e., Motion passed with
Councilmembers Freeman and Councilmember Parlier absent.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.c. First reading of ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title
17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district
from C-0 (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 6.5 acres located at the northeast corner of
Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road. Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration on file. (ZC No. 20-0055)
First Reading Only.
Councilmember Gonzales spoke on the need for having a
sub -acute care facility in Bakersfield.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez to approve item 7.c. First
Reading Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zone district from
C-0 (Professional and Administrative Office) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 6.5 acres located at the northeast corner of
Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road. Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration on file (ZC No. 20-0055).
Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember
Parlier absent.
Te. Resolution of the Bakersfield City Council Removing Michael Bowers as
a Planning Commissioner effective April 8, 2022, and directing the
Clerk's Office to open recruitment for a replacement Planning
Commissioner.
Vice Mayor Weir acknowledged receiving Mr. Bowen's letter of
resignation and request the following changes to the resolution:
"Whereas" number 3 should read: WHEREAS, Councilmember Arias
(Ward 1) would like to appoint a Planning Commissioner of his choice,
and
"Whereas" number 5 should read, "WHEREAS, given Councilmember
Arias' desire to appoint a Planning Commissioner of his choice, it is
appropriate for the City Council to accept Mr. Bowers' resignation,
effective April 8, 2022 from the Planning Commission, and direct the
clerk's office to open recruitment for a replacement Planning
Commissioner"
"Now therefore" item 2 should read, "For the reasons stated above,
the Bakersfield City Council accepts Michael Bowers resignation
from the Planning Commission effective, April 8, 2022.
Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Item 7.e. Resolution, with
amendments, of the Bakersfield City Council Removing Michael
Bowers as a Planning Commissioner and Directing the Clerk's
Office to Open Recruitment for a Replacement Planning
Commissioner and approve changes to the Resolution.
Motion Failed.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Councilmember Gonzales stated he received only Ms. Goldner's
letter and asked for a copy of Mr. Bower's letter. City Attorney
Genaro informed the councilmember Gonzales that Ms. Goldners
letter was serving as Mr. Bower's letter of resignation.
Mr. Gonzales asked Ms. Goldner if that was the intent of her letter.
Ms. Goldner stated her letter was not intended to be used as Mr.
Bowers letter of resignation. Mr. Bowers would submit a letter of
resignation on April 7 and asked the council to amend the motion.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, accept a letter of resignation
from Mr. Bowers effective April 8, 2022 and have the clerk's office
open the application process immediately. Motion passes with
Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember Parlier absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approval of items.
a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
No.-0284 on 79.84 acres generally located at the southeast corner of
Hageman Road and Landco Drive. Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration on file. Applicant is McIntosh & Associates
representing Hageman Properties, LLC (property owner).
1. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from
HI (Heavy Industrial) to Sl (Service Industrial).
2. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal
Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning
map from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to M-2 (General
Manufacturing). First reading only
Item removed for separate consideration see 9.b.
b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. 21-0383 on approximately 65 acres generally
located north of Taft Highway between Gosford Road and
Ashe Road. Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration
on file. Applicant is the City of Bakersfield.
Resolution approving an amendment of the land use
map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land
use designation from GC (General Commercial) to OS-
P (Parks and Recreation) on 25 acres and from OS-P to
GC on 28 acres.
RES 009-2022
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
2. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal
Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning
Map from C-2/PCD (RegionalCommercial/Planned
Commercial Development) to RE (Recreation) on 25 acres,
from RE to C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 28 acres, and
from C-2/PCD to C-2 on 12 acres.
First reading only
c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. 21-0280 and Specific Plan Amendment 21-0396 on
40.18 acres generally located on the west side of Renfro Road at
Brimhall Road. Applicant is Cornerstone Engineering representing Lone
Palm Farms (property owner).
1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from
SR (Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 14.05
acres, from SR to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 13.92
acres, and from SR and GC (General Commercial) to HMR (High
Medium Density) on 12.21 acres.
3. First reading of ordinance amending Municipal Code Section
17.06.020 by changing the official zone map from E (Estate) to
R-1 4.5/PUD (Small Lot One Family Dwelling/ Planned Unit
Development Combining) on 14.05 acres and from E and C-
I /PCD (Neighborhood commercial/Planned Commercial
Development Combining) to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family'
Dwelling/ Planned Unit Development Combining) on 26.13 acres.
4. Resolution approving an amendment to the trail plan of the
Western Rosedale Specific Plan by removing a portion of the trail
alignment located south of Palm Avenue to Brimhall Road, then
west to Rudd Avenue.
Blue Memo transmitting correspondence received from Carl and
Vickey Rockberg in opposition.
Jordan Sisson is requesting item 8.a. be removed for separate
consideration.
Councilmember Smith requested item 8.c. be removed for
separate consideration.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.b. opened at 6:24 p.m.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.b. closed at 6:26 p.m.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar Public
Hearing item 8.b. Motion passed with Councillmember Freeman
and Councillmember Parlier absent.
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9. HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing regarding Redistricting Ward Boundaries. Will be heard at
6:00 p.m. pursuant to California Elections Code Section 21628(c)
No formal action is recommended at this time.
Moved forward on agenda see page I
b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
No. 21-0284 on 79.84 acres generally located at the southeast corner of
Hageman Road and Landco Drive. Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration on file. Applicant is McIntosh & Associates
representing Hageman Properties, LLC (property owner).
1. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from HI
(Heavy Industrial) to Sl (Service Industrial).
2. First reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal
Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning
map from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to M-2 (General Manufacturing).
First Reading Only
Hearing item 9.b. opened at 6:30 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to staff
recommendations: Jordan Sisson, Lozeau Drury, LLP (submitted
materials).
The following individual spoke in support of staff recommendation:
Barry Goldner, Applicant is McIntosh & Associates representing
Hageman Properties, LLC (property owner).
City Manager Clegg made staff comments
Development Services Director, Christopher Boyle made staff
comments.
City Attorney Genaro made staff comments.
Hearing item 9.b. closed at 6:45 p.m.
Motion from Vice Mayor Weir to table item 9.b. until the next
council meeting on February 2, 2022. Motion passed with
Councilmembers Freeman and Councilmember Parlier absent.
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9. HEARINGS continued
c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone
Change No. 21-0280 and Specific Plan Amendment 21-0396 on
40.18 acres generally located on the west side of Renfro Road at
Brimhall Road. Applicant is Cornerstone Engineering representing Lone
Palm Farms (property owner).
1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RES 0 10-2022
2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use map of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from SR
(Suburban Residential) to LR (Low Density Residential) on 14.05
acres, from SIR to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 13.92
acres, and from SR and GC (General Commercial) to HMR (High
Medium Density) on 12.21 acres.
RES 0 11-2022
3. First reading of ordinance amending Municipal Code Section
17.06.020 by changing the official zone map from E (Estate) to R-1
4.5/PUD (Small Lot One Family Dwelling/ Planned Unit Development
Combining) on 14.05 acres and from E and C-1 /PCD
(Neighborhood Commercial/Planned Commercial Development
Combining) to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/ Planned
Unit Development Combining) on 26.13 acres.
First Reading Only
4. Resolution approving an amendment to the trail plan of the Western
Rosedale Specific Plan by removing a portion of the trail alignment
located south of Palm Avenue to Brimhall Road, then west to Rudd
Avenue.
RES 012-2022
Hearing item 9c was opened at 7 p.m.
No one spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
The following individual spoke in favor of staff recommendations:
Mr. Darrel Whitten, Cornerstone Engineering submitted presentation
materials.
Hearing item 9.c. was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Councillmember Smith motioned item 8.c. be approved as
recommended by staff with the stipulation that bike lanes and wider
sidewalks are added in lieu of the trail plan. Motion passed with
Counclimember Freeman and Council Parker absent.
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10. REPORTS
a. FY 2022 City Council Goals Midyear Progress Report.
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the mid -year
report.
Deputy City Clerk Reza announced a staff memorandum was received
transmitting revised goals.
City Manager Clegg gave a presentation highlighting the city's
completed and in progress projects.
Vice Mayor Weir motioned to receive file. Motion passed with
Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember Parlier absent.
11. DEFFERED BUSINESS
None
12. NEW BUSINESS
None
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales stated he had been thinking about homelessness
and was proud of how far the city had come in addressing this issue.
However, he realizes there is more to do. He specifically addressed the issue
of conservatorship of the mentally disabled who are not able to care for
themselves, and the laws associated with this issue. He Believes as the
nineth largest city in the state, we should be having these conversations in
Sacramento and weighing in on this topic, utilizing our newly appointed
lobbyist.
Councilmember Gonzales made a referral for the City Council Ad Hoc
Committee on Homelessness to explore along with the Kern Behavioral
Health and Recovery Agency and consider opportunities for legislation and
advocacy at the state level.
Mayor Goh informed the council that the topic of conservancy comes up in
meetings with the governor all the time. It is recognized that something
needs to be done with mental health and substance abuse and there is a
group working on it.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST
JdLIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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