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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/22 CC MINUTES.4175 1 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 15, 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 (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Gonzales (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier Absent: None. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) (1)/54957.6. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:32 p.m. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:11 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) (1)/54957.6. Vice -Mayor Weir stated the evaluation will continue to the next meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 2 � ',4 1 7 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice- Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Freeman, Gray, Parlier Absent: None. 2. INVOCATION Captain Clinton Trimmer, of The Salvation Army of Bakersfield 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Isaac Morgan, graduate of Stockdale High School and Youth Commissioner for Ward 5. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to Rob Duchow, President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Board of Directors, declaring National Boys & Girls Clubs Week in Bakersfield during the week of June 27, 2022. b. Proclamation to Mrs. Natalie Diaz, declaring June 2022 as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Month in Bakersfield. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Emma De La Rosa, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability expressed appreciation to Councilmembers regarding their budget priorities and recommendations; spoke on items 7.c. and 1 1.a; and submitted written material. 2. Rosa Lopez, Economic Justice Coalition spoke on item 1 1.a., expressed appreciation to those Councilmembers regarding their community concerns for the budget and Public Safety Services. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Carmen Carpio spoke regarding the care and neutering of stray cats; remodifying City Claim regulations of damaged property caused by the City. 2. Rupneet Mann, Chaten Sibia, Gurchan Singh, expressed their appreciation to Councilmember Parlier. 3. William Aguliar spoke regarding his concerns of an abandoned property that is near his property; submitted written material. 4. Michelle Harp spoke regarding backyard hens. Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 3 i ,417T, 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued 5. Paul Glover spoke regarding backed up traffic at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Bernard Street; submitted written material. Vice -Mayor Weir asked Public Works to investigate Mr. Glover's concerns and report back to Council. 6. Melissa Darag, Director of Council for Educational Travel, USA, spoke regarding Host an International Exchange Student Program; and submitted written material. 7. Gema Perez, Greenfield Walking Group, expressed their appreciation to Councilmember Parlier. Councilmember Parlier thanked his family, constituents of Ward 7 and Councilmembers and stated he will not seek re-election. 6. APPOINTMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.) Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the June 1, 2022, and June 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from May 20, 2022 to June 2, 2022 in the amount of $28,902,431.24 and Self Insurance payments from May 20, 2022 to June 2, 2022 in the amount of $712,884.64, totaling $29,615,315.88. Ordinances: None. Resolutions: C. Resolution authorizing the application and necessary steps for Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Implementation Grant funds. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. SEE PAGE 11 1 Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 4 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued d. Resolution declaring the real property located at 7821 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA "Exempt Surplus" and authorizing its sale pursuant to Gov. Code Sect. 54220-54234 RES 097-2022 e. Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement Project: Resolution of the City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement Project. RES 098-2022 2. Appropriate $1,491,250 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Clean California Local Grant Program Funds to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program Budget within the Federal and State Road fund for the Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement Project. f. 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 4-260 (3700 River Boulevard) - Ward 3 RES 099-2022 2. Area 4-263 (Northeast corner of East 19th Street and Gage Street) - Ward 2 RES 100-2022 3. Area 4-265 (3800 Rosedale Highway) - Ward 3 RES 101-2022 4. Area 4-266 (235 Mount Vernon Avenue) - Ward 1 RES 102-2022 g. Resolution of Intention No. 2147 adding territory, Area 4-259 (240 Chester Avenue) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report. R012147 Agreements: h. Agreement with JAB Communications (not to exceed $70,000) for low voltage installation services. AGR 2022-103 Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 5 4779 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued i. Agreement with Sustainovation LLC (not to exceed $60,000) for Training and Operations Support Consulting. AGR 2022-104 j. Agreement with Historic Resources Group (not to exceed $155,750) to perform Cultural Resource Survey services. AGR 2022-105 k. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bakersfield, Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University, and the Center for Strategic Policy Innovation. AGR 2022-114 Agreement with SineWatts, Inc. (not to exceed $150,000), to advance technology deployment and commercialization hub in the City of Bakersfield. AGR 2022-106 M. Agreement with Building Electronic Controls, Inc. (not to exceed $205,000), to Design and Build a Fire Alarm System at the Bakersfield Convention Center. AGR 2022-107 n. Design Consultant Agreement with Engel & Company, Inc. (not to exceed $53,200), for providing design services for the Hosking Avenue overpass transportation Art Project. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. SEE PAGE 11 o. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-179 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (revised not to exceed $3,899,275.83), to purchase additional body -worn camera (BWC) and "Interview Room" equipment. AGR 19-179(4) P. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-187 with Telecom Law Firm, PC (extend term to June 30, 2023, and update Exhibit B) for wireless siting application review. AGR 2020-187(2) q. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-144 with CCS Facility Services ($82,140; revised not to exceed $164,280 and extend term by one year) to continue the supply of janitorial maintenance. AGR 2021-144(1) 418E Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued r. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-171 with Kern Turf Supply, Incorporated (Extend term by one year only), to continue the supply of irrigation parts and supplies. AGR 2021-171(1) S. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-101 with RM Industries ($42,000; revised not to exceed $172,328.52 and extend term by one year) for janitorial services at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. AGR 19-101(4) t. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-136 with HF&H Consultants, LLC. (extend the term for six months), for consulting services related to Senate Bill 1383 compliance and perform a rate study at the Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility. AGR 2021-136 (i) U. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-223 with HF&H Consultants (extend term to December 31, 2022) to finalize Revenue Program Study Update Project. AGR 2020-223(2) V. Freeway Litter Program: 1. Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 13-072 with the Bakersfield Homeless Center ($550,640; revised not to exceed $5,715,604) and extend term one year, to June 30, 2023, for litter and debris removal services. This amendment also reflects a name change with the Bakersfield Homeless Center to The Open -Door Network. AGR 13-072(11) 2. Memorandum of Agreement with Kern Council of Government to provide continuation of funding ($225,000), for the freeway litter program for fiscal Year 2022-23. AGR 2022-109 W. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-172 with the Bakersfield Homeless Center staffing at Bakersfield Animal Care Center contractor name change. AGR 18-172(1) X. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-173 reflecting name change from Bakersfield Homeless Center to The Open -Door Network. AGR 18-173(1) Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 7 4781 1 1 1 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Y. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-071 with Turnkey Construction and Solar Inc., (increase compensation by $4,884; revised not to exceed $319,583) for the purchase and installation of 30 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports at sic City owned sites. AGR 2021-071(2) Z. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-123 with Management Partners; ($70,000; revised not to exceed $140,000 and extend term for one year, to June 30, 2023) to provide on -call professional planning and project management services to the Economic & Community Development Department. AGR 2021-123(1) aa. Amendments to various Consultant agreements for On -Call Civil Engineering and Survey Services for Non -Federally funded Capital Improvement Program Projects (extend term one year to June 20, 2023; no additional compensation, no expansion of scope of work): 1. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 17-085 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. AGR 17-085(4) 2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 17-086 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. AGR 17-086(4) 3. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 17-087 with Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers. AGR 17-087(4) ab. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 19-159 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. (extending one year term), for professional engineering services. AGR 19-159(3) ac. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-099 with Live Oak Associates, Inc. ($53,247; revised not to exceed $185,785 and extend term for two years), for the long-term monitoring program for the Buena Vista Lake Shrew within the City's 2800 Acre water recharge facility. AGR 19=099(2) ad. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-210 with Aqueous Vets, ($2,000,000; revised not to exceed $4,000,000) to provide granular activated carbon (GAC) media for water treatment vessels. AGR 2021-210(2) Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 8 4 1 $ 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ae. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-211 with Carbon Activated Corporation, ($1,000,000; not to exceed $2,000,000) to provide granular activated carbon (GAC) media for water treatment vessels. AGR 2021-2 71(1) of. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-130 with Granite Construction Company ($8,000,000; revised not to exceed $24,000,000 and extend the term by one year) to continue the supply of street materials. AGR 2020-130(2) ag. Centennial Corridor Project, Eastbound State Route (SR) 58 to Northbound SR 99 Project: 1. Amendment No. 12 to Agreement No. 14-288 with Parson's Transportation Group ($1,500,000; revised not to exceed $40,552,625.31) for the design of the Eastbound SR 58 to Northbound SR 99 Connector Project (a part of the Centennial Corridor Project). AGR 14-288(12) 2. Appropriate $1,500,000 from the Local Transportation Development Fund (TDF) balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program Budget within the local TDF fund for design of the project. ah. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-254 with Peterson - Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc. ($122,748; revised not to exceed $215,286), for the Bridge Joint Sealant for Allen Road Bridge Project. AGR 21-254 CCO 1 Bids: ai. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford ($178,589.03) for the purchase of a Graffiti Van with Walk in Box. aj. Accept bid from Lehr, Reno, Nevada ($95,899.84) for Panasonic laptop computers and vehicle docking stations. ak. Accept bid from Lassen Solution Group in Folsom, California ($94,844.32) for Logitech conference room equipment. al. Accept bid from Blue Violet Networks in Fountain Valley, California ($66,534,09) for security cameras and equipment for various City locations. am. Accept bid and approve contract to Wm. B. Saleh Co. in Bakersfield ($42,236) for repainting living quarters for Fire Station 1 and apparatus bays for Fire Stations 7 and 9. AGR 2022-170 Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued on. Pavement Rehabilitation 2021-2022 RSTP: California Avenue between Union Avenue and Washington Street: 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Granite Construction ($6,324,776) for said project. AGR 2022-111 2. Appropriate $400,000 Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) Fund balance and $400,000 Additional SB-1 Fund Revenue to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program Budget within the SB-1 fund for said project. 3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $250,000 in City - controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction for said project. Miscellaneous: ao. Appropriate $2,500,000 in fund balance to the Water Resources Operational Budget account within the Domestic Enterprise Fund. ap. Appropriate $365,642 State grant revenues to the Police Operating Budget within the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. aq. Appropriate $561,069 State of California Department of Resources recycling and Recovery (Cal Recycle) Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistant Grant to the Public Works Operating Budget within the Refuse Fund for expenditures related the implementation of SB 1383. ar. Authorize the Finance Director to write off accounts receivable in various funds totaling $123,432.64 and forward non -bankrupt accounts to a collection agency for additional collection efforts. as. Acceptance of Audit Reports for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year 1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. 2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. 3. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. 4. Independent Auditors Report - Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2021. 5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 10 41-84 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ITEM 7.as. CONTINUED 6. Independent Auditors Report - Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, Convention Center, Dignity Health Amphitheatre & Valley Children's Ice Center for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. 7. Agreed Upon Procedures Report (Public Safety and Vital Services) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. at. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant Round 3: Landscape Analysis of Needs, Demographics, and Funding and Outcome Goals and Strategies. Successor Agency Business: au. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from May 20, 2022, to June 2, 2022, in the amount of $1,289.09. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: ay. Resolution dispensing with bidding for the purchase of Motorola portable radios not to exceed $200,000. RES 103-2022 aw. Resolution determining that the installation of radio equipment on BPD motorcycles cannot be reasonably obtained through usual Bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $60,000. RES 104-2022 ax. Fire Vehicle Exhaust Extraction Systems: 1. Resolution determining the installation of the Plymovent systems to eliminate vehicle exhaust emissions from fire stations, cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $219,400. RES 105-2022 2. Agreement with Air Exchange (not to exceed $219,400) for the installation of the Plymovent systems. AGR 2022-712 ay. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-104 with Asela Environmental, Inc., DBA Alert Disaster Restoration (not to exceed $1,241,435), for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown and Old Town Kern area. This agreement is funded within the FY 22/23 Public Safety and Vital Services fund budget. AGR 2020-104(3) Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 11 ��85" 1 1 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued az. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-006 reflecting name change from Bakersfield Homeless Center to The Open -Door Network. AGR 2020-006(3) ba. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2021-009 reflecting name change from Bakersfield Homeless Center to The Open -Door Network. AGR 2021-009(4) bb. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-027 with Curtis Electrical Construction, Inc. ($10,965; revised not to exceed $112,955) for the Beach Skate Park Lighting Project. AGR 2022-027 CCO I bc. Accept bid from Lehr, Reno, Nevada ($96,812.70) for Panasonic Toughbook mobile data computers (MDCs) and Accessories. City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received regarding item 7.a., transmitting minutes from the June 1, 2022, and June 6, 2022, City Council meetings and regarding item 7.d. transmitting revised resolution. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.bc., with the removal of items 7.c. and 7.n. for separate consideration. Motion unanimously approved. C. Resolution authorizing the application and necessary steps for Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Implementation Grant funds. RES 096-2022 Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.c., and to have staff report back with the projects included in the application and to provide a list of those projects that are not included but were recommended by community members, with a rational as to why they were not included in this particular application and potential opportunity to fund these projects in some other manner in the future, additional funded source also needs to be included. Motion unanimously approved. n. Design Consultant Agreement with Engel & Company, Inc. (not to exceed $53,200), for providing design services for the Hosking Avenue overpass transportation Art Project. AGR 2022-108 Motion by Councilmember Gray to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.n. Motion unanimously approved. Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 12 4186 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS (Staff recommends conducting Consent Calendar Public Hearing and approving staff recommendations) a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2022-2023 CMD budget confirming the park landscaping assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends adopting the resolution.) RES 106-2022 b. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2022-2023 CMD budget confirming the street and median landscaping assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends adopting the resolution.) RES 107-2022 C. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for 25 Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts ("TSMD") and the 2022-2023 CMD budget confirming the assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends adopting the resolution.) RES 108-2022 d. Public Hearing regarding converting or retrofitting light fixtures to light emitting diode fixtures at the Mechanics Bank Arena and Bakersfield Convention Center, in accordance with California Government Code Section 4217.12 et seq.: (Staff recommends approval of the resolution and the agreement.) 1. Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with formal bidding procedures. Agreement with Advanced Lighting Services (not to exceed $190,066.11) to provide turnkey services. RES 109-2022 2. Agreement with Advanced lighting Services (not exceed $190,066.11) to provide turnkey services. AGR 2022-113 Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. opened at 6:08 p.m. No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. closed at 6:09 p.m. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. Motion unanimously approved. I Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 13 418� 9. HEARINGS a. Public hearing to consider an increase in Water Rates for the City of Bakersfield's Domestic Water System: (continued from the 06/01/22 meeting) (Staff recommends concluding the public hearing on this item and adopting the resolution.) 1. Resolution establishing water rates for City Domestic Water Service Area and Fairhaven Service Area. RES 710-2022 No one spoke. Hearing item 9.a. closed at 6:11 pm. Motion by Vice -Mayor to approve the staff recommendation. Motion unanimously approved. 10. REPORTS None. 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Budget (Staff recommends approval of the resolutions and salary schedule.) 1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City of Bakersfield, CA for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. RES 171-2022 2. Resolution Establishing the -City of Bakersfield Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23. RES 112-2022 3. Approval of the Publicly Available Pay Schedule in compliance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013, and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting 11 public comments in opposition of the budget. City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Gonzales thanked the staff for all their hard work on this budget. Councilmember Arias thanked the staff in taking the Council's changes and modifications and thanked the community for providing their input as well. Asked for clarification regarding grant matching funds for affordable housing trust fun Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve the staff recommendation. Motion unanimously approved. Bakersfield, California, June 15, 2022 - Page 14 4 1 8 8 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.29 the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Shopping Carts -Containment. (Staff recommends First Reading of the Shopping Cart Containment Ordinance.) FR ONLY: City Attorney Gennaro made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Lieutenant Burdick added additional comments. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to approve the staff recommendation. Motion unanimously approved. 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gonzales expressed appreciation to Councilmember Parlier for his service and years of leadership in the community. Mayor Goh made comments regarding the passing of Harold Hanson, who was a former Councilmember for 21 years. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned with a moment of silence and in memory of former Councilmember Harold Hanson at 7:02 p.m. 14.4m ZJe. - . 0- voki&q KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: AA�' LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 1