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Home My WebLink About02/23/22 CC MINUTES4 0 ; 1 SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2022 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray Absent: Councilmember Parlier 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements A staff memorandum was provided transmitting emailed correspondence regarding items not listed on the agenda from Michael Brooks, Peter Friedman, Chris Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Hayden McDaniel, Brett Nellis, Sean Phillips, Brandon Thomas, and Jared Williams. 3. REPORTS a. Report by California Water Service regarding status of proposed rate increase. Staff recommends receive and file report. PowerPoint presentation provided by Kevin McCusker, Manager of Community Affairs at California Water Service, and Tammy Johnson, District Manager at California Water Service Company. Written materials provided. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to receive and file report. Motion passes with Councilmember Parlier absent. 1 A07' Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 5 4956.9(d) (1) regarding Gilberto Fajardo v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USDC Eastern District Case No. 1:16-CV-00699-DAD-JLT (one matter) Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to move to closed session. Adjourned to closed session at 4:54 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:18 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 5 4956.9(d) (1) regarding Gilberto Fajardo v. City of Bakersfield, et al. USDC Eastern District Case No. 1: 1 6-CV-00699-DAD-JLT (one matter) By a vote of 6-0, City Attorney was given direction with Councilmember Parlier absent. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m. 1 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 3 4 0 t b REGULAR MEETING - 5:20 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier (arrived at 6:03 p.m.) Absent: None. 2. INVOCATION By Pastor Josephate Jordan from Christ First Ministries. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE By Aditya Kakarla, Youth Commissioner for Ward 5, and freshman at Stockdale High School. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Lori Pesante Director of Civic Engagement and Government Relations for the Delores Huerta Foundation spoke on the City's Public Comments policy. 2. Ocie Crawford, spoke on medical issues, provided written materials. 3. Curtis Bingham, Sr. gave a blessing to the city. 6. APPOINTMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items. Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the February 2, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: None. 9 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 4 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Ordinances: b. Adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to Solid Waste/Recyclable Materials/Organic Waste. (FR 2/2/2022) ORD 5076 Resolutions: C. Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Notification of intent to comply for CalRecycle Approval Pursuant to Senate Bill 619. RES 019-2022 d. Resolution of Intention (ROI) to add the following areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each: l . ROI No. 2125 adding Area 3-1 16 (5741 Taft Highway) -Ward 6 ROI 2125 2. ROI No. 2127 adding Area 4-257 (1 1 101 Highway 178) Ward 3 ROI 2127 3. ROI No. 2128 adding Area 4-258 (2700 Oswell Street) - Ward 3 ROI 2 728 4. ROI No. 2129 adding Area 5-1 13 (1720 Planz Road) - Ward 7 ROI 2 729 5. ROI No. 2130 adding Area 5-1 14 (3516 Lotus Lane) - Ward 1 ROI 2130 6. ROI No. 2131 adding Area 5-1 15 (2300 Short Street) - Ward 1 ROI 2131 e. Resolution of Intention No. 2126 to amend Area 4-69 100 E. California Avenue to add additional parcels (ATN 016-500-01-00-3 and 016-500- 02-00-6) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Directors Report. R012126 1 4000 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: f. Agreement with George Hills Company, Inc. (not to exceed $1,800,000 for a five-year term, starting April 1, 2022), to adjust liability claims and perform property damage subrogation services for the City of Bakersfield. AGR 2022-033 g. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-039 (extend time of completion and contract term) with ECONorthwest to prepare deliverables and activities for the CITY's Affordable Housing Strategy to extend the performance period. AGR 2021-039(1) h. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. F19-002 with Randy's Towing LLC (increase annual maximum payment from $40,000 to $100,000), for towing needs of City vehicles for both Police Department and Fleet Division. AGR 2022-032 i. Amendment to agreements for on -call maintenance services at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 and Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3: No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-105 with Crider Construction, Inc. - extend term by one year and increase compensation by $170,000 (not to exceed $370,000). AGR 2020-105(1) 2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-106 with B.R. Frost Company - extend term by one year and increase compensation by $170,000 (not to exceed $370,000). AGR 2020-106(1) Bids: j. Accept bid and approve contract to Safeway Sign Company ($199,992.42) for an annual contract to supply traffic signs. AGR 2022-029 k. Accept bid and approve contract to American, Incorporated, Visalia, California ($267,700) for evaporative cooling unit replacement at Wastewater Plant 3. AGR 2022-030 ' Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Accept bid and approve contract to Cen-Cal Construction, Bakersfield ($147,886) Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk on Brown Street. AGR 2022-031 M. Accept bid from Kambrian Corporation ($40,272.16) for Manage Engine Annual Subscriptions for the Technology Services Department. Miscellaneous: n. Appropriate $45,000 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. Successor Agency Business: None. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: None. City Clerk Drimakis stated a staff memorandum was received transmitting the minutes from the February 2, 2022, meeting. Vice Mayor Weir moved to adopt Consent Calendar Items 7.a. through 7.n. Motion passed with Councilmember Parlier absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approval of items. None. Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 5:38 p.m. until the public hearing notice time of 6 p.m. City Clerk Drimakis announced a Spanish speaking interpreter was available. The meeting was called back to order at 6 p.m. 4082 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 7 9. HEARINGS Staff recommends Council comment and to provide staff direction. a. Third Public Hearing regarding redistricting ward boundaries. Will be heard at 6 p.m. pursuant to California Elections code Section 21628(c) Assistant to City Manager Brianna Carrier made a staff presentation and provided a PowerPoint presentation. City Clerk Drimakis stated a staff memorandum had been provided transmitting correspondence and submitted maps. Hearing Item 9.a. was opened at 6 p.m. Public Map Submission Lori Pesante Kern Equitable Maps Coalition (provided written materials), and Eliana Honeycutt. Harveen Kaur, Sara Jhanjar, Manmeet Kaur, Jasmine Kaur, Mavpreet Kaur, Inderpal Singh spoke in favor of the map submitted by Jakara Movement. Heather Pennella, Jason Sperber, Lonnie McConnel, Daisy Torrez, Helen Kotowske, Jennifer Clayton, Maritza Cipriani, and Carlos Bello, spoke on communities of interest. Hearing closed at 6:52 PM. Councilmembers discussed public comments and proposed changes made during open hearings. City Manager Clegg gave a summary of requested redistricting changes to bring to the next council meeting. 10 REPORTS None. 11. DEFFERRED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. '�043 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 2022 - Page 8 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gray made an announcement regarding two senate bills, one that will allow children 12 and over to be vaccinated without parental consent, and one that removes exceptions for not getting vaccinated. Fruitvale School District is fighting mandated vaccinations. Councilmember Gray requested staff author a letter of opposition for SB 871, COVID- 19 vaccination mandate for enrollment in schools and childcare settings for Council consideration at the March 2, 2022, Council meeting. Councilmember Arias announced a job fair to be held on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Martin Luther King Park. This will be the first job fair since the Covid outbreak. Councilmember Parlier thanked Public Works and Solid Waste for bulk waste pickup. Mayor Goh presented a certificate to Jacquie Sullivan regarding National Motto, In God We Trust. 14. CLOSED SESSION (if continued from 3:30 meeting) None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 1