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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-173 reflecting name change from
Bakersfield Homeless Center to The Open -Door Network.
AGR 18-173(1)
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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)
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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