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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/22 CC MINUTES4251 1 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 2022 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Special and Regular Meetings-4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING - 4:00 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Freeman, Gray, and Parlier Absent: Mayor Goh, and Councilmember Smith 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) (e) (2) One matter regarding Cal. Labor Code Section 500, et seq and 29 U.S.C. 201, et seq. Motion by Councilmember Parlier to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:12 p.m. Motion passed with Mayor Goh and Councilmember Smith absent. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:19 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) (e) (2) One matter regarding Cal. Labor Code Section 500, et seq and 29 U.S.C. 201, et seq. By a vote of 6-0 for both items, City Attorney was given direction with Councilmember Smith absent. 6. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the 4:00 p.m. meeting at 5:20 p.m. 4252 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 2 REGULAR MEETING - 5:24 PM 2 3 4. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Mayor Weir, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Freeman, Gray, and Parlier Absent: Mayor Goh, Councilmember Smith INVOCATION by Councilmember Gray. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Boy Scouts of America Southern Sierra Council Troop No. 194. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to Dr. Olga Meave, Chief Executive Officer for Clinica Sierra Vista, declaring Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Bakersfield during the week of October 19, 2022. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements Michael Turnipseed (provided written material) and Emma De La Rosa, Leadership Counsel, spoke regarding item 12.b. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was provided transmitting correspondence. 1. Dr. Girish Patel (written material provided), Kamal lyer, Gitesh Patel, Anil Mehta, spoke regarding recognizing the Hindu Community in the month of October. Councilmembers Gonzales and Freeman expressed their appreciation in the Hindu Community. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff work with the Mayor's office to discuss her proclamation process to publicly recognize the Hindu community in the month of October in future years. Councilmember Freeman supported the request. 2. Ray Scott, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, spoke regarding upcoming events and expressed his appreciation to the Hindu Community. Councilmember Gray expressed her appreciation to Keep Bakersfield Beautiful for their hard work. 3. Carol and Myrtle (turtle) Lair, spoke regarding Riverwalk Park and Truxtun Lake. 4253 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 3 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued 4. Eddy Laine, Antje Lauer, Sierra Club, (written material provided) spoke regarding water management. 5. Michael Turnipseed, spoke regarding amending the agenda to allow the public to comment on items. City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was provided transmitting correspondence. Councilmember Arias asked City Manager Clegg to clarify regarding low water basin notices. Councilmember Arias requested staff review and possibly implement a notification process to residents when the water levels in recharge basins will be low/at their lowest. He requested a report to full Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Freeman requested staff provide the County a specific deadline date to provide their documentation regarding their water rights for the Golf Course. 6. APPOINTMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.) Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the October 5, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings. Payments: b. Receive and file department payments from September 23, 2022, to October 6, 2022, in the amount of $17,146,293.88 and Self Insurance payments from September 23, 2022, to October 6, 2022, in the amount of $517,112.47, totaling $17,663,406.35. Ordinances: C. First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.040 by adding Annexation No. 694 to Ward 4, consisting of 7.76 gross acres located east of Jewetta Avenue, approximately 120 feet south of Palm Avenue. FR only d. First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.050 by adding Annexation No. 695 to Ward 5, consisting of 8.75 gross acres located on the northwest corner of the Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road intersection. FR only ,a A 2 5 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 4 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Resolutions: e. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territory into the City identified as Annexation No. 710 (South Real Road No. 1) generally located at the northeast corner of Brave Avenue and South Real Road. RES 162-2022 Resolution determining that Ram Air dryer equipment is the Bakersfield Fire Department standard, and it cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $64,100. RES 163-2022 g. Resolution determining that PB Loader dumping stake bed trash trucks can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from PB Loader Corporation and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $477,900. RES 164-2022 h. Emergency demolition of 2011 Chester Avenue: Resolution approving and ratifying the contract awarded to Gilliam & Sons Inc. ($353,615), for the abatement of a 7,524 sq ft URM building at 2011 Chester Avenue due to catastrophic fire damage requiring an emergency demolition to preserve public health and safety. RES 165-2022, AGR 2022-208 2. Appropriate funds not to exceed $353,615 from the Economic & Community Development Department's Urban Redevelopment Fund (PSVS) to the Development Services Operating Budget to be reimbursed through the lien process for the emergency demolition. 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 4-269 (3208 Jewett Avenue) - Ward 3 RES 166-2022 2. Area 4-271 (11 1 Lake Street) - Ward 2 RES 167-2022 3. Area 4-272 (905 South Haley Street) - Ward 2 RES 168-2022 4. Area 4-270 (1 101 18th Street) - Ward 2 RES 169-2022 42 55 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued j. 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 4-273 (405 Lake Street) - Ward 2 RES 170-2022 2. Area 5-118 (3522 Lotus Lane) - Ward 1 RES 171-2022 k. Resolution of Intention (ROI) to add the following territories to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for each: 1. ROI 2156 adding Area 4-288 (910 20t" Street) - Ward 2 ROI 2156 Agreements: I. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program ($99,999) Grant Agreement with 1623 19th Street, LLC. AGR 2022-209 M. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program ($35,000) Grant Agreement with Garrison's. AGR 2022-210 n. Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. (not to exceed $65,000), for annual subscription for Bakersfield Fire Department's patient health records system. AGR 2022-2 71 o. Reimbursement Agreement with North Kern Water Storage District (not to exceed $268,384.50 for 2022 through 2025, $89,461.50 annually) for Weather Modification Program. AGR 2022-212 P. Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement with Jeremy Willer Construction, Inc. (Developer), for Tract 6968, Phase 4 located north of Snow Road and west of Coffee Road. AGR 2022-213 q. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Jeremy Willer Construction, Inc. (Developer) for Tract 6968, Phase 5 located north of Snow Road and west of Coffee Road. AGR 2022-214 A25� Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued r. Agreement with Ordiz Melby Architects (not to exceed $73,666) for the architectural/engineering design work for City owned property located at 3737 Stockdale Highway, future site for the Park Ranger Program. (At Large, Ward 2 Closest) AGR 2022-215 Median maintenance and license agreement with the City of Shafter for the maintenance of an identified area along Seventh Standard Road. AGR 2022-216 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-244 with MJS Solutions LLC ($18,000; revised not to exceed $72,999.96 and extend term one month) to continue the supply of Janitorial Services at the Amtrak Station. AGR 2021-244 (1) U. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-229 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (extend term by one year), for providing consulting services for the Plant 3 Recycled Water Expansion Project. AGR 2021-229 (1) V. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. ED21-014 with Datafy, LLC (previously See Source, LLC) (not to exceed $106,340), for premium consumer insights reporting which includes monthly analysis of geolocation data, credit card spending analysis, and advertising spend. AGR 2022-217 W. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. PW20-033 with Rain for Rent ($39,000; revised not to exceed $79,000) for providing equipment rentals and on -site delivery for the Wastewater Division. AGR 2022-218 X. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-061 between Mercy House and the City of Bakersfield ($4,956,177.09, in General Fund dollars) for the operation of the Bakersfield Homeless Navigation Center located at 1900 East Brundage Lane. AGR 2020-06 7 (2) Y. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-048 with Cen Cal Construction ($20,326.08; revised not to exceed $650,239.58) for the Street Improvements: North of Brundage Lane and West of Union Avenue, Phase 8 Project. 2022-048 CCO i Bids: Z. Accept bid and approve contract to DOD Construction LTD ($270,900) for the construction of HUD curb, gutter, and sidewalk for the. Madison area. AGR 2022-219 4257 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued aa. Accept bid and approve contract to DOD Construction LTD ($21 1,500) for the construction of HUD curb, gutter, and sidewalk for the Oleander area. AGR 2022-220 Miscellaneous: None. Successor Agency Business: None. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: ab. Independent Contractor's Agreement with Harder+Company Community Research, Inc. (not to exceed $350,000), to conduct in-depth and comprehensive evaluation, analysis, and evaluation related training and support intentionally designed ensure quality implementation and sustainability of the California Violence Intervention Prevention (CaIVIP) Cohort 4 grant award program objectives. AGR 2022-221 ac. Agreement with Self Help Enterprises ($500,000) to assist in the acquisition and development of 24 affordable housing units located at 231 Quantico Avenue (APN 142-200-12-00-8) in East Bakersfield. AGR 2022-222 ad. Agreement with Self Help Enterprises ($1,000,000) to assist in the acquisition and development of 56 affordable housing units located at 1885 Madison Street (170-100-10-00-8) in Southeast Bakersfield. AGR 2022-223 City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received for item 7.ac. transmitting the signed agreement. Motion by Councilmember Parlier to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.ad. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider an Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program ($250,000) Grant Agreement with Strong Realty located at 828 East California Avenue within the Old Town Kern EOA. (Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.). AGR 2022-224 425S Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 8 9. HEARINGS continued City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received revising the agreement and reducing compensation. Economic Community Development Director Saldana provided a PowerPoint presentation and made staff comments. Hearing Item 9.a. opened at 6:13 p.m. No one spoke in opposition. Valerie Strong, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Hearing Item 9.a. closed at 6:18 p.m. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review the list of eligible expenses for improvements that qualify for EOA Program funding to ensure they support economic activity. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve staff recommendation. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 10. REPORTS a. Update on City of Bakersfield efforts to ensure public safety. Staff recommends that the Council provide direction. City Manager Clegg provided staff comments and a PowerPoint presentation. Motion by Councilmember Parlier to receive and file the report. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. b. Update on City of Bakersfield efforts to address the homelessness crisis. Staff recommends that the Council provide direction. City Manager Clegg provided staff comments and a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Weir requested staff continue with the homelessness efforts including the expansion of project homebound program, additional city beds (including safe camp, tiny homes, permanent housing as appropriate), homeless prevention, sober living startup costs, and robust team coordination as outlined in the homeless 3.0 response. Staff should collaborate with local partners on the different concepts. Staff to provide update to Council at a future meeting. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to support Expansion of Project Homebound, Additional City Beds, Homeless Prevention, Sober Living Startup Costs, Robust Team Coordination, and Safe Camps. Friendly amendment by Councilmember Gonzales to include acceleration of additional permanent supportive housing units. Motion passed with Councilmember Smith absent. 4259 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 9 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution adopting City Reserve Policy establishing funding benchmarks and strategies for the Rainy -Day, Facility Replacement, and Pension Rate Stabilization reserves. Staff recommends approval of the resolution adopting the City Reserve Policy as referred by the Budget & Finance Committee. RES 172-2022 Finance Director McKeegan provided staff comments and a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Freeman requested staff present to the Budget and Finance Committee an outline of the criteria used to allow spending of the city's rainy - day fund withing the city's reserve policy. Motion by Vice -Mayor Weir to approve staff recommendations. Motion passed with Councilmembers Smith and Parlier (leff dais at 8:56 p.m.) absent. b. Resolution adopting a City Public Safety & Vital Services Measure "N" Financial Management Policy that establishes ongoing cost spending limits and documents methods the City will use to demonstrate prudent financial management over Measure N tax generated revenue. Staff recommends approval of the resolution adopting the City Public Safety & Vital Services Measure "N" Financial Management Policy as referred by the Budget & Finance Committee. RES 173-2022 City Manager Clegg provided staff comments and a PowerPoint presentation. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to set the cap for personnel expenses at 60 percent and ongoing costs at 70 percent. Motion passed with Councilmembers Smith and Parlier absent. 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS None. 1 4260 Bakersfield, California, October 19, 2022 - Page 10 14. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Weir adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: U�e &4�ak� J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 1 1 1