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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/22 CC MINUTES4122 1 1 1 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2022 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings 3:30 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Gray, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Freeman 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements None. 3. REPORTS a. A public safety update and presentation will be provided by Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry and by Kern County District Attorney, Cynthia Zimmer. Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the update and report. Police Chief Terry made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Human Resources Director Tenter made staff comments and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Parlier asked the City Manager's Office to provide an update on Shotspotter and look at areas where it could be expanded. Councilmember Gonzales asked the City Manager's Office that during budget presentations additional time be given for Bakersfield Police Department discussion. He also stated there should be a conversation between the City Council and the Bakersfield Police Department to provide expectations regarding community policing. Kern County District Attorney Zimmer made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to receive and file. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. q 1 2 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 2 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. I 1 412� Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Gray, Parlier Absent: Councilmember Freeman 2. INVOCATION Father Sergio Perez, Assistant Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sophia Resolme, Junior at Bakersfield High School, and Youth Commissioner for Ward 2. 4. PRESENTATIONS None 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Arleana Waller thanked Councilmember Arias. 2. Judith Olsson thanked the Councilmembers. 3. Pastor Jordan spoke regarding the need for sidewalks and crosswalks by Martin Luther King school. 4. Isaiah Crompton spoke about monetary and other needs of Martin Luther King community garden. 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Three appointments to the Planning Commission due to the term expirations of Commissioner Daniel Cater (Ward 2), Commissioner Barbara Lomas (Ward 4), and the resignation of Commissioner Michael Bowers (Ward 1) whose term expires on April 30, 2023. Staff recommends City Council determination. City Clerk Drimakis announced that applications for Planning Commission appointment were received from: Daniel Cater, Ward 2 incumbent, Barbara Lomas, Ward 4 incumbent, Candance Neal, Camille (Emprezz Nontzikelelo) Hill (did not submit the supplemental questionnaire), and Jim Riccomini (did not submit the supplemental questionnaire). 4125 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 4 6. 7. APPOINTMENTS continued Councilmember Arias, Ward 1, nominated Candance Neal, Councilmember Gonzales, Ward 2, nominated incumbent Daniel Cater. Councilmember Smith, Ward 4, nominated incumbent Barbara Lomas. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve nominees. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the April 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from March 25, 2022, to April 07, 2022, in the amount of $12,813,451.32, Self -Insurance payments from March 25, 2022, to April 07, 2022, in the amount of $493,018.30, totaling $13,306,469.62. Ordinances: C. First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code: 1. Amending Section 3.20.125 relating to sale of surplus real property. 2. Amending Section 13.04.021 relating to Maintenance Districts. 3. Amending Sections 15.66.020, 15.66.030, 15.66.040, 15.66.050 and 15.66.080 relating to correctly identifying drilling for and production of petroleum agency. 4. Amending Sections 15.80.020, 15.80.080, 15.80.100 and 15.80.125 relating to the authority to implement dedication of land, payment of fees, or both for purposes of parks and recreation land. 5. Amending Sections 15.80.040 relating to minor land division fees within subdivisions. 6. Amending Sections 15.80.070 relating to which agency to rely on when determining the average person per dwelling for purposes of dedicating land. 7. Amending Sections 16.16.010 and 16.16.050 relating to tentative maps correctly identifying drilling for and production of petroleum agency. 8. Amending Section 16.20.060 relating to final tract maps correctly Identifying drilling and production of petroleum agency. 4126 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 9. Amending Section 17.22.020 and 17.22.040 relating to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. 10. Amending Section 17.47.020, relating to petroleum extraction combining district to correctly identifying drilling for and production of petroleum agency. 11. Amending Section 17.64.050 relating to modifications, conditional use permits, amendments and appeals to correctly identifying drilling for and production of petroleum agency. d. Adoption of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) to revised P.C.D. on 7.8 acres. Applicant: Ace Design, LLC representing Ovid Hospitality, LLC, the property owner. (FR 41612022) ORD 5079 e. Adoption of ordinance mending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from P.C.D. (Planned Commercial Development) to revised P.C.D. on 21.31 acres. Applicant: WD Partners representing Walmart Real Estate, the property owner. (FR 41612022) ORD 5080 Resolutions: f. Resolution approving the "Woolworth's Building", located at 1400 19th Street, as a Cultural Resource in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.72. Item pulled for separate consideration. Seepage 10. g. Resolution in support of State Senate Concurrent Resolution 75 (SCR-75) to designate the interchange at State Route 65 and State Route 99 in the County of Kern as the Kern County Sheriff's Office Deputy Phillip Campos Memorial Interchange. RES O47-2022 h. Resolution determining that HON furniture can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Stinson's Bakersfield and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $95,500. RES O48-2022 4 1 2 7 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolution determining that network connectivity equipment can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Graybar Bakersfield and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $29,000. RES O49-2022 Resolution dispensing with bidding and authorizing the Finance Director to negotiate an agreement with Tel-Tec Security Systems for installation and monitoring of building burglar alarms, not to exceed $103,400. RES 050-2022, AGR 2022-064 Resolution determining that parts and services required for the influent pump monitoring system for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $150,000. RES 051-2022, AGR 2022-065 Replacement of Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Media Vessels: Resolution determining that replacement hydrogen sulfide removal media vessels required for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $290,000. RES 052-2022 2. Appropriate $290,000 in Sewer Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for the replacement vessels. M. Resolutions to add the following areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each: 1. Area 2-84 (4500 District Boulevard) - Ward 6 RES 053-2022 2. Area 4-262 (1216 11 th Street) - Ward 1 RES 054-2022 3. Area 4-264 (3101 E. Brundage Lane) - Ward 1 RES 055-2022 412� Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Agreements: n. Settlement and Release Agreement of a claim filed by Maria De Las Nieves Rubio in the amount of $101,503.01. AGR 2022-066 o. Agreement with Solenis, LLC., (not to exceed $500,000 for a one-year term) to provide dewatering polymer for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3. AGR 2022-067 P. Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Services Agreements: Agreement for State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Services Round 2 (HHAP-2) with Bethany Services, Inc., Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management, $443,962.50. AGR 2022-068 2. Agreement for State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Services Round 2 (HHAP-2) with Bethany Services, Inc., Emergency Shelter Case Management, $200,000. AGR 2022-069 q. Agreement with Video Conference Gear (not to exceed $52,000) for audio/visual conference room equipment and installation. AGR 2022-070 r. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-039 (extend time of completion and contract term) with ECO Northwest to prepare deliverables and activities for the City's Affordable Housing Strategy. AGR 2021-039(2) S. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-071 with Turnkey Construction and Solar Inc. (extend term of agreement) for the purchase and installation of 30 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports at six city owned sites. AGR 2021-071(1) t. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-085 with Gilliam and Sons, Incorporated ($2,000,000; revised not to exceed $6,013,847 and extend the term by one year) to continue the supply of earthmoving and hauling services. AGR 2021-085(1) Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued U. Amendments to industrial cleaning service agreements for the Wastewater Division: l . Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-049 with Advanced Industrial Services (extend term by one year until April 30, 2023). AGR 2020-049(3) 2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-050 with Accelerated Environmental Services, Inc., ($20,000; revised not to exceed $140,000 and extend term by one year until April 30, 2023). AGR 2020-050(2) V. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 19-051 with Wastewater Solids Management, Inc., (extend term by one year to April 30, 2023), for providing digester cleaning services for the Wastewater Division. AGR 19-051(3) W. Amendment No. 1 to Improvement Agreement No. 2021-269 with Berkshire Properties, LLC., and MG 3 Partners, LLC., for Tract 7140 Unit 2, to assign responsibility of the Improvement Agreement to the new owner, DR Horton CA3, INC. AGR 2021-269(1) X. Amendment No. 1 to Improvement Agreement No. 2021-270 with Berkshire Properties, LLC., and MG 3 Partners, LLC., for Tract 7140 Unit 3, to assign responsibility of the Improvement Agreement to the new owner, DR Horton CA3, INC. AGR 2021-270(1) Y. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 20-092 with Nicholas Construction, Inc., ($62,878.98; revised not to exceed $1,548,478.98), for the Storm Water Pump Station: Police Department Pistol Range. AGR 20-092 CCO 1 Z. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-173 with Loop Electric, Inc., ($31,265.48; revised not to exceed $427,753.98), for the traffic signal and lighting installation at the intersection of Wible Road and McKee Road; and traffic Interconnect on Wible Road from McKee Road to Hoskings Avenue Project. AGR 21-173 CCO 1 aa. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-255 with Granite Construction ($29,057.60; not to exceed $3,404,748.60) for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project - Segment 2. AGR 2021-255 CCO 1 4 730 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ab. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-204with Griffith Company ($18,008.16; revised not to exceed $286,565.16), for the Multi -Use Path (CMAQ): Pacheco Road from Stine Road to Wible Road. AGR 2021-204 CCO 1 Bids: ac. Accept bid and approve contract to J. L. Plank, Inc., dba Cen-Cal Construction ($300,000) for the construction of HUD curb, gutter, and sidewalk for the Union and East Brundage area. AGR 2022-071 ad. Accept bid and approve contract to J. L. Plank, Inc., dba Cen-Cal Construction ($288,950) for the construction of HUD curb, gutter, and sidewalk for the East Truxtun area. AGR 2022-072 ae. Accept bid from Wesco Distribution, Inc., in Bakersfield ($424,635.85) for HolophaneO decorative streetlamps for Chester Avenue streetscape. af. Accept bid and approve contract with Rudnick Fence Co. ($46,981), for chain link fence Improvements: Union Avenue between W. Niles Street to Lincoln Street. AGR 2022-073 ag. Downtown Fleet Services Police Garage Remodel Project: 1. Accept bid and approve agreement with McMurtrey Lince, Inc., ($649,500) for the Project. AGR 2022-074 2. Appropriate $425,000 from Equipment Fund Balance to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program budget within the Equipment Fund for the Project. Miscellaneous: ah. Appropriate $4,904,700 from the Transportation Development Fund balance to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Budget to pay Settlement Agreement with Security Paving ($10,475,965.05). AGR 2022-075 Successor Agency Business: None Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: None Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 10 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum received transmitting the minutes for item 7.a. and an additional staff memorandum was received correcting the title of agenda item 7.i. to correct the not to exceed amount from $26,500 to $29,000. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Consent Calendar Items 7.a. through 7.ah. except item 7.f. Motion is passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. 7.f. Resolution approving the "Woolworth's Building", located at 1400 19th Street, as a Cultural Resource in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.72. RES O46-2022 Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve item 7.f. Resolution approving the "Woolworth's Building", located at 1400 19th Street, as a Cultural Resource in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.72. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman 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. 21-0302 on 11.22 acres located at 9700 and 9850 Camino Media Drive. Applicant: McIntosh & Associates representing Ron Takeuchi, the property owner. 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation from OC (Office Commercial) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential). 3. First reading of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling). Item pulled for separate consideration. See item 9.a., page 12. b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0322 on 24 acres located at 7100 South H Street. Applicant: James Marino representing Blyden L.P., the property owner. 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 4132 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 11 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued 2. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation: (a) from LR (Low Density Residential) and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial); and (b) from LR (Low Density Residential) to LMR (Low Medium Density residential). 3. First reading of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification: (a) from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-1 /PUD (One Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to C-2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development); and (b) from R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-1 /PUD (One Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development). Item pulled for separate consideration. See item 9.b., page 12. C. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0326 on 4.33 acres located at 3300 Rio Mirada Drive. Notice of exemption on file. Applicant and property owner: Vision Housing Ventures. 1. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation from HC (Highway Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential). 2. First reading of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-4 (High Density Multiple Family Dwelling). Item pulled for separate consideration. See Item 9.c., page 13 d. Public Hearing to consider resolution adopting fees Pursuant to the Cost Recovery System (Master Fee Schedule). RES 061-2022 City Clerk Drimakis announce three speaker cards were received for item 8.a, 8.b., and 8.c., Items pulled for separate consideration. Consent calendar hearing for item 8.d. opened at 5:48 p.m. There were no speakers. Consent calendar hearing for item 8.d. closed at 5:48 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve Consent Calendar Hearing item 8.d. Public Hearing to consider resolution adopting fees Pursuant to the Cost Recovery System (Master Fee Schedule). Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. 4133 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 12 9. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0302 on 11.22 acres located at 9700 and 9850 Camino Media Drive. Applicant: McIntosh & Associates representing Ron Takeuchi, the property owner. 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. RES 056-2022 2. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation from OC (Office Commercial) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential). RES 057-2022 3. First reading of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) to R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling). Development Services Director, Boyle made staff comments. Hearing item 9.a., opened at 5:51 p.m. The following individuals spoke in opposition: Anthony Martinez, Jorge Torres, and Ryan Nance (spoke on setting local hiring requirements for new building projects, and to list the pros and cons of local hiring). Tom Day spoke in favor of Hearing Item 9.a. No one spoke in rebuttal. Hearing closed at 5:56p.m. Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve Item 9.a. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0302 on 11.22 acres located at 9700 and 9850 Camino Media Drive. Applicant: McIntosh & Associates representing Ron Takeuchi, the property owner. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff research and provide an analysis of the current local hiring requirements including a comparison of other entity's best practices. I 4134 Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 13 1 1 1 9. HEARINGS continued b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0322 on 24 acres located at 7100 South H Street. Applicant: James Marino representing Blyden L.P., the property owner. T. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. RES 058-2022 2. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation: (a) from LR (Low Density Residential) and LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial); and (b) from LR (Low Density Residential) to LMR (Low Medium Density residential). RES 059-2022 Development Services Director, Boyle made staff comments. Hearing item 9.b. opened at 6:04 p.m. No one spoke in opposition. Jim. Moreno spoke in favor of 9.b. No one spoke in rebuttal. Hearing item 9.b. closed at 6:07 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Parlier to approve hearing item 9.b. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0322 on 24 acres located at 7100 South H Street. Applicant: James Marino representing Blyden L.P., the property owner. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. C. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0326 on 4.33 acres located at 3300 Rio Mirada Drive. Notice of exemption on file. Applicant and property owner: Vision Housing Ventures. 1. Resolution amending the land use map of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan by changing the land use designation from HC (Highway Commercial) to HR (High Density Residential). RES 060-2022 2. First reading of ordinance amending the official zoning map of Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone classification from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-4 (High Density Multiple Family Dwelling). Development Services Director Boyle gave a PowerPoint presentation. Hearing item 9c opened at 6:11 p.m. No one spoke in opposition 413� Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 14 9. HEARINGS continued Chris Mink with Quad Knoff spoke in favor. No one spoke in rebuttal. Hearing item 9.c closed at 6:11 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve item 9.c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 21-0326 on 4.33 acres located at 3300 Rio Mirada Drive. Notice of exemption on rile. Applicant and property owner. Vision Housing Ventures. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. 10. REPORTS None 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. Council Determination of Language for Charter Amendments) for the November 2022 General Election and Council Position/Nomination Concerning Submission of Argument For/Against the Measure: 1. Ballot measure language to be submitted to voters at the General Election on November 8, 2022, Concerning amendments to the City Charter governing appointment of the Fire Chief, and appointment of the Police Chief. 2. City Council's position on submitting an argument for for/against the ballot measure(s) and nomination of Council author(s), if applicable. Staff recommends Council determination. City Attorney Gennaro give a power point presentation Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve item 1 l.a. ballot measure Option 1. Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent. Motion by Vice Mayor Weir to approve City Council's position to not submit an argument for/against ballot measure. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith voting no and Councilmember Freeman absent. 12. NEW BUSINESS None 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Parlier requested staff release a public service announcement about water safety awareness. Councilmember Arias recognized Pastor Isiah Crompton and Pastor Jordan for public comments. 413.6. Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 15 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Councilmember Arias requested staff review the installation of a crosswalk and streetlight near the Martin Luther King Elementary School and expedite the project N possible. Councilmember Arias requested staff research the pay disparity between City and County dispatchers and present the information to Council. Mayor Goh stated she hoped to see everyone at the Great American Clean Up, Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 14. CLOSED SESSION (if continued from 3:30 meeting) None 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 1 413? Bakersfield, California, April 20, 2022 - Page 16 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK*** 1 1 1