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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Special Meeting -420 p.m.
Regular Meeting - 5:15 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Weir (4:38 p.m.), Councilmembers Arias,
Gonzales (4:36 p.m.) Smith, and Gray
Absent: Councilmembers Freeman and Parlier
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. REPORTS
a. Report on agreements with Highstreet IT Solutions and related partners for the
purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning software and implementation
services (total not to exceed $8,600,000) which includes:
1. Master Agreement (MA) including Oracle Ordering Document
($3,357,885)
2. Statement of Work (SOW) for Oracle Implementation ($4,152,400)
3. Statement of Work for Training Services (partnering with TransAmerica
Training Management, Inc.) ($254,071)
4. Statement of Work for Extended Cloud Services ($77,004)
5. Statement of Work for BRIDGES Integration services ($420,000)
6. Ordering Document for Teller Software and Services ($327,577)
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
City Manager Clegg provided staff comments.
Finance director McKeegan provided staff comments and gave a PowerPoint
presentation.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir.to receive and file report. Motion approved with
Covncilmember Freeman and Parlier absent.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 4:54 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith,
Gray and Parlier
Absent: Councilmember Freeman
INVOCATION
by Assistant City Manager, Gary Hallen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Nathan Chen, Senior at Stockdale High School.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Jim Redstone spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.g., requesting
the item pulled from the agenda.
2. Perla Lopez Flores, Malachi Payne, Lindsay Call, Patsy Romero, Bernado
Ochoa (provided written material), and Jackie Kaslow spoke regarding
their support for New Business item 12.a.
3. Holly Arnold spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.q. thanking
Council for their continued support.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Richard O'Neil, representative for Kern River Parkway Foundation,
spoke regarding Bakersfield Environmental Studies Area, (BESA) located
across from Cal State Bakersfield.
2. Rodney Bohannon, spoke regarding Code Enforcement violation
appeal regarding his property.
Councilmember Gonzales expressed that he would follow up with Mr.
Bohannon.
3. Ocie Crawford, invited Council to an awards banquet honoring
Ministers and Elected officials.
4. Miguel Rodriguez, Eddy Laine, Sierra Club (provided power point
presentation) and Sharon Briel (provided written material) spoke
regarding water concerns, Kern River Water usage and water
conservation.
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6. APPOINTMENTS
a. Two appointments (Ward 5 Alternate Member, and Ward 6 Regular member)
to Youth Commission to complete a term to expire July 31, 2024.
Staff Recommended Council determination.
City Clerk Drimakis announced that 5 applications for the appointments
have been received from Jaiden Bareng, Harjaisal Brar, Sanjna Mizar,
Samuel Chambless and Mayam Webster.
Vice -Mayor Weir nominated Harjaisal Brar on behalf of Councilmember
Freeman, Ward 5.
Councilmember Gray, Ward 6, nominated Maryam Webster.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to appoint Harjaisal Brar, as the alternate member
for Ward 5, and Maryam Webster, as the regular member for Ward 6 on the
Bakersfield Youth Commission, term to expire July 31, 2024. Motion passed
with Councilmember Freeman absent.
b. One appointment (at large) to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board to serve
a term to expire on December 31, 2023, due to the resignation of Ronald
Wolfe.
Staff recommends City Council determination.
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications for appointment were received
from the following individuals: Anthony Pallitto, Skye Dent and Ronald Wolfe.
The Council voted by ballot to appoint one (at -large) member to
Miscellaneous Civil Service Board. The following individuals appeared on the
ballot: Anthony Pallitto, Skye Dent and Ronald Wolfe.
Ward 1 Pallitto
Ward 2 Pallitto
Ward 3 Wolfe
Ward 4 Wolfe
Ward 5 Absent
Ward 6 Wolfe
Ward 7 Wolfe
Anthony Pallitto received 2 votes, Skye Dent received 0 votes, Ronald Wolfe
received 4 votes.
City Clerk Drimakis announce Ronald Wolfe received the most votes.
Vice Mayor Weir motioned to appoint Ronald Wolfe as (at -large) member to
the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board (term expires December 31, 2023).
Motion passed with Councilmember Freeman absent.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.
Minutes:
a. Approval of minutes of the July 13, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings.
Payments:
b. Receive and file department payments from July 1, 2022, to August 4, 2022, in
the amount of $87,652,971.89, Self -Insurance payments from July 1, 2022, to
August 4, 2022, in the amount of $7,762,887.91, totaling $95,415,859.80.
Ordinances:
C. First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 9, Division V of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.27 relating to Lawful
Possession of Catalytic Converters.
ITEM REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12.
d. Consider Zone Change No. 21-0138 on 2.83 acres located on the
south side of Planz Road, approximately 1,000 feet west of South H
Street. Applicant: Swanson Engineering representing Shri Durga
Temple, Inc., the property owner.
1. Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RES 127-2022
2. First reading of ordinance amending the�official zoning map of the
Bakersfield. Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the zone
classification from R-S (Residential Suburban) to R-2 CH (Limited Multiple
Dwelling Residential Church Combining on 2.83 acres.
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e. Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section
17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from R-1 (One -Family dwelling)
to R-1-4.5 (Small Lot One -Family Dwelling-4,500 square foot minimum lot size)
on 23.45 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Berkshire Road
and future Reliance Drive. Applicant: McIntosh and Associates representing
RGF Land Company, Inc., the property owner (ZC No. 21-0397) (FR 7/13/2022).
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Resolutions:
f. Resolution confirming approval by the City Manager de Code Enforcement
Manager's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for
which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of
certain weeds, debris and waste matter and authorizing collection of the
assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
RES 122-2022
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
g. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency
Formation Commission for the annexation of inhabited territory into the City of
Bakersfield known as Annexation No. 706 (Snow No. 16), located at the
northeast corner of Snow Road and Isaak Lane.
ITEM REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12.
h. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency
Formation Commission for the annexation of uninhabited territory into the City
of Bakersfield known as Annexation No. 708 (Rosedale No. 15), located along
the south side of Rosedale Highway, generally between Parker Lane and
Gibson Street.
RES 123-2022
Resolution to authorize sale of miscellaneous equipment to Farmworkers
Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD), a non-profit
organization for one dollar ($1.00).
RES 124-2022
Resolution adopting Council Policy on Stormwater Basin Facilities
Maintenance Assessments.
RES 125-2022
k. Resolution authorizing submittal of a Financial Assistance Application to the
United States Bureau of Reclamation for the Watersmart: Water and Energy
Efficiency Grants Program.
RES 126-2022
Kern Integrated Regional Water Management Plan:
1. Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield Adopting the 2020
Kern Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
RES 127-2022
2. Designation of City of Bakersfield as the Authorized Representative to
Submit a Proposal and Execute and Agreement with the State of
California for a round 2 IRWM Implantation Grant of on behalf of the
Kern IRWMP.
RES 128-2022
M. Resolution determining that pumps required for transferring digested sludge to
the centrifuges in the dewatering building at Wastewater Treatment Plant
No. 3 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures
and authorizing the finance director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to
exceed $55,000.
RES 129-2022
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
n. Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn Aerial Fire Engine
1. Resolution determining that a Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn
Aerial Fire Engine can most efficiently be obtained through
cooperative procurement bidding procedures from South Coast Fire
Equipment, on behalf of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed
$1,561,000.
RES 130-2022
2. Appropriate $1,561,000 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to fund
the purchase of a Pierce Fire engine.
o. Updates to Salary Schedule:
1. Amendment No. 18 to Resolution No. 179-19 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue- and White -Collar Units and
adopting sallary schedule and related benefits.
RES 179-19(18)
2. Amendment No. 14 to Resolution No. 160-19 setting salaries and related
benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory and
Management Units.
RES 160-19(14)
3. Revised Job Specifications: Fire Prevention//Environmental Officer 1/11
#21470/#21475 and Economic & Community Development Principal
Planner #59890.
4. New Job Specifications: Fire Equipment Technician #21465 and
Assistant Planning Director #88320.
Agreements:
P. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bakersfield and The
County of Kern for the use of iPads to be utilized in the expansion of the
Tele911 program.
AGR 2022-132
q. Contribution Agreements:
1. Agreement with Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra ($50,000) for cultural
and recreational activities at City owned facilities.
AGR 2022-133
2. Agreement with Bakersfield Art Foundation ($50,000) to support core
activities at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.
AGR 2022-134
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
r. Agreement with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation ($96,000) for a
full scope annual audit for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
AGR 2022-135
S. Agreement with Info -Tech Research Group ($463,334.55) for a five-year
agreement for research/advisory services for process improvements.
AGR 2022-136
Agreement with Nearmap US, INC. (not to exceed $128,156) for aerial imaging
subscription services.
AGR 2022-137
U. Agreement with Bakersfield Southwest Baseball and Aera Energy LLC
($250,000), for naming rights (I5-yearterm) of the 40-acre site located at the
corner of Stockdale Highway and Jewetta Avenue to be known as Aera Park
(Ward 4).
AGR 2022-138
V. Agreement with A-C Electric Company (not to exceed $578,000) for on -call
electrical maintenance and testing services for City facilities.
AGR 2022-139
W. License Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for Construction,
Operation, and Maintenance of the Friant-Kern Canal Multi -Use Path and
authorization for the Public Works Director to approve Amendments that result
in no fiscal impact.
AGR 2022-140
X. Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Railway Company ($433,440) to allow the City to build and operate a
multi -use trail over their railroad tracks for the Friant-Kern Canal Multi -Use Path
Project.
ITEM REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12.
Y. On -call Services for Maintenance and Repairs of Domestic Water Wells for City
of Bakersfield Water Resources Department Fiscal Years 2022/23, 2023/24, and
2024/25:
l . Agreement with Zim Industries, Inc. dba Bakersfield Well and Pump
Company (not to exceed $1,500,000).
AGR 2022-742
2. Agreement with South Valley Companies, Inc (not to exceed
($1,500,000) .
AGR 2022-143
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Z. Median Fee Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern (not to exceed $29,500) for construction of the median on
Calloway Drive north of Rosedale Highway.
AGR 2022-144
aa. Agreement with LGI Homes -California LLC for a covenant to construct and
dedicate Harvest Grove Park, Phase One, located within vesting tentative
tract map 6873.
AGR 2022-145
ab. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Bolthouse Land Company LLC.
(Developer) for Parcel Map 12447 Phase 1, located south of Stockdale
Highway and west of Heath Road.
AGR 2022-146
ac. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary
Lantana, LLC. (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 3 Located at the Southwest
Corner of Panorama Drive and City Hills Drive.
AGR 2022-147
ad. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary
Lantana, LLC. (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 4 Located at the Southwest
Corner of Panorama Drive and City Hills Drive.
AGR 2022-148
ae. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary
Lantana, LLC. (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 5 Located at the Southwest
Corner of Panorama Drive and City Hills Drive.
AGR 2022-149
af. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rosemary
Lantana, LLC. (Developer) for Tract 7337, Phase 6 Located at the Southwest
Corner of Panorama Drive and City Hills Drive.
AGR 2022-150
ag. Amendment No. 1 to Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement No. 2022-
122 with Lennar Homes of California, Inc, for the construction of Ashe Road to
full'/2 width from Tract 6663 phase 2 and 3 boundary to Berkshire Road. The
project also requires the construction of Berkshire Road to full'/2 width from
Ashe Road to the western side of the area labeled "not a part" as depicted in
the original tract map.
AGR 2022-122(i)
ah. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-195 with FTP BTM SOLAR, LLC to
change the Guaranteed Commercial Operational date for completing solar
photovoltaic upgrades for the City Hall South Power Purchase Agreement.
AGR 2020-195(2)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ai. . Amendments to License Agreement with American Youth Soccer
Organization, Region 73 (REGION 73) for the use of soccer fields and
concession building at Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Complex (KPSV) on
the North Side of Taft Highway, between Ashe Road & Gosford Road:
1. Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement 10-156 with REGION 73 five-
year term extension for the use eight (8) soccer fields at KPSV.
AGR 10-156(2)
2. Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement 12-049 with REGION 73 five-
year term extension for the use of four (4) soccer fields Constructed
within Phase 2 KPSV.
AGR 12-049(l)
aj. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-109 with EAM Solutions, LLC
(increase compensation $ 62,000; revised not to exceed $358,000 and
extend term by one year) to purchase and install a new computerized
maintenance management system for the Wastewater Division.
AGR 19-109(4)
ak. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 18-132 with Jim Alfter Cement
Contractor, ($1,600,000 revised not to exceed $7,418,976.50, and extend the
term one year) to continue the supply of concrete construction.
AGR 18-132(4)
al. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-223 with HF8,H Consultants, LLC
(increase compensation by $27,732; revised not to exceed $102,732), for the
rate study for the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
AGR 2020-223(3)
am. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 18-155 with NV5 (extend term to
November 30, 2022) for the 24th Street Improvement Project.
AGR 18-155(4)
Bids:
an. Accept bid and approve contract to Centennial Asphalt Company
$784,812.50) for an annual contract to supply asphaltic emulsions and
sealant for the Streets Division.
AGR 2022-151
ao. Accept bid and award contract to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
($66,033), to provide a Water Rate Study for the City's Water Resources
Department.
AGR 2022-152
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ap. Purchase of diesel -powered dump truck for Water Resources.
1. Increase cost to Gibbs International Truck Center, Bakersfield
($6,837.07) for a dump truck.
2. Appropriate $6,838 Equipment Management Fund balance to
the Public Works Department's Operating Budget to fund the
cost increase.
aq. Purchase of diesel -powered patch trucks for the Streets Division.
Increase cost to Gibbs International Truck Center, Bakersfield
($13,575.95), for two replacement patch trucks.
2. Appropriate $13,576 Equipment Management Fund balance to the
Public Works Department's Operating Budget to fund the cost increase.
Miscellaneous:
ar. Appropriate $125,700 of revenue from the County Share of Project Cost to the
Public Department's Improvement Program budget for Kern County's share of
project costs for the County Dump Road Project.
as. Appropriate $5,095,783 California Volunteers State Grant Revenue to the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund Economic and Community
Development Operating Budget.
Successor Agency Business:
at. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from July 1, 2022, to August 5,
2022, in the amount of $1,110,028.47.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
au. Resolution determining that a Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Engine can
most be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures
from South Coast Fire Equipment, on behalf of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to
exceed $856,700.
RES 731-2022
ay. Resolution determining that two self-contained compactors cannot be
reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing
the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $106,600.
RES 132-2022
aw. Agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association ($250,000) to
build out a revised chart of accounts and integration quality assurance
services for the Enterprise Resource Planning and accompanying software
systems.
AGR 2022-153
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ax. Agreements with Highstreet IT Solutions and related partners for the purchase
of Enterprise Resource Planning software and implementation services (total
not to exceed $8,600,000) which includes:
1. Master Agreement (MA) including Oracle Ordering Document
($3,357,8552) .
AGR 2022-154
2. Statement of Work (SOW) for Oracle Implementation ($4,152,400).
AGR 2022-155
3. Statement of Work for Training Services (partnering with TransAmerica
Training Management Inc.) ($254,071).
AGR 2022-156
4. Statement of Work for Extended Cloud Services ($77,004).
AGR 2022-157
5. Statement of Work for BRIDGES Integration Services ($420,000).
AGR 2022-158
6. Ordering Document for Teller Software and services ($326,577).
AGR 2022-159
ay. Agreement with Trans -West Security Services, Inc. (not to exceed $493,904.40),
to provide high -visibility security presence and patrols, as directed by the
Bakersfield Police Department, throughout the City of Bakersfield.
AGR 2022-160
oz. Agreement with ShotSpotter, Inc. (not to exceed $48,750), for a one-year
subscription of ShotSpotter Connect services.
AGR 2022-161
ba. Amendment No. 1 to Construction Projects Agreement No. 2021-183 with
Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA Gametime ($1,935,000; revised not to exceed
$8,170,182) to provide playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, site
accessories, surfacing and other related products and services for City parks.
(Citywide).
AGR 2021-183(1)
bb. Accept bid from CED Bakersfield ($141,049.75) for Acuity brand cobra head
streetlights and poles.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received for item 7.c.
transmitting public comments from George Hays; a staff memorandum was received
from Public Works Director Strakaluse for Items 7.w. and 7.x., correcting to reflect the
item affects Wards 3 and 4 only; and a staff memorandum was received from
Finance Director McKeegan for item 7.ax., transmitting the agreements.
Councilmember Arias requested item 7.c., be removed for separate consideration.
Councilmember Smith requested item 7.g., be removed for separate consideration.
Vice -Mayor Weir requested item 7.x., be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.bb., with
the removal of items 7.c., 7.g., and 7.x., for separate consideration. Motion passed
with Councilmember Freeman absent.
C. First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 9, Division V of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.27 relating to Lawful Possession of Catalytic
Converters.
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Motion by Councilmember Arias to remove this item from the agenda and
refer the item back to staff to provide an overview of the different bills related
to this topic being considered by the Governor and review the proposed
ordinance is aligned with state action. Motion passed with Councilmember
Freeman absent.
g. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency
Formation Commission for the annexation of inhabited territory into the City of
Bakersfield known as Annexation No. 706 (Snow No. 16), located at the
northeast corner of Snow Road and Isaak Lane.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to remove this item from the agenda and
refer the item back to staff for further review. Motion passed with
Councilmember Freeman absent.
X. Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Railway Company ($433,440) to allow the City to build and operate a
multi -use trail over their railroad tracks for the Friant-Kern Canal Multi -Use Path
Project.
AGR 2022-141
Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to remove this item from the agenda and refer the
item back to staff for further review. Motion failed.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.x. Motion
passed with Vice -Mayor Weir voting no and Councilmember Freeman absent.
Vice Mayor Weir requested staff provide a report presentation at an upcoming
Council meeting on the topic of the Friant Kern Canal Multi -Use Path Project.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. Council Consideration of multiple options concerning reducing the
accessibility of tobacco and vaping products in areas surrounding schools.
Staff recommends that Council consider options and provide direction.
A staff memorandum was received transmitting public comments from Karina Funez,
and Xavier Fuentes regarding agenda item 12.a.
City Manager Clegg provided a staff update.
City Attorney Gennaro provided additional comments.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales for the Safe Neighborhoods Committee to revisit
the topic and explore opportunities to engage and collaborate with the Youth
Commission and local partners to enhance enforcement and education to reduce
accessibility of tobacco and vaping products. Motion passed with Councilmember
Freeman absent.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales requested the Budget and Finance Committee review and
update the Equal Opportunity Areas (EOA) Program guidelines to ensure they
continue to promote economic development and revitalization.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review amending Ordinance 4926 to
extend the operational standards for large to small breweries and distilleries so that
they are not required to include and continuously operate a bona -fide food
component onsite and present a proposed ordinance for Council consideration.
Councilmember Gonzales requested the Planning and Development Committee
review the City of Los Angeles Single Room Occupancy Hotels Program operated by
the Skid Row Housing Trust to determine if a similar program to transform hotels into
affordable permanent housing would be feasible locally.
Councilmember Parlier requested staff provide a presentation at a future Council
meeting on the topic of broadband connectivity projects.
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13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Smith requested staff conduct a study to inquire and review the
feasibility of alternative actions to mitigate ongoing injury to public trust and
resources caused by diversions of Kern River water in reference to a letter received
from Water Audit California.
Councilmember Smith requested the Legislative and Litigation Committee review the
current policies on fireworks to determine if modifications or enhancements in
enforcement and education are needed.
Councilmember Arias requested staff provide an update on the status of the
metering the water supply provided to the County for golf course.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting in honor of the Del Oro High School Suns at
6:47 p.m.
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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JIULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield