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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings — 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING — 3:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales (seated at 3:37 p.m.), Councilmembers Arias,
Weir (seated at 3:37 p.m.), Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur (seated at 3:34 p.m.)
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Sandra Plascencia, Veronica Ramirez, and Wendell Wesley spoke regarding
Reports item 3.b.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding the parking issue portion of the
Ordinance in 9.a. and thanked City Manager Clegg for a positive meeting
regarding permissions of streamlining.
2. Kevin Moreno and Noe Garcia spoke regarding Reports item 3.b.
3. REPORTS
a. Workshop - Cal Water Update
(Staff recommends receive and file update.)
Tamara Johnson, District Manager, Cal Water and Raphel Molina, Assistant
Manager, Cal Water, made comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to receive and file update. Motion unanimously
approved.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget Recommendations
1. FY 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget Allocations as outlined in Exhibit "C".
2. FY 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget Adjustments & Appropriations as outlined in
Exhibit(s) "A-B, D-E"
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3. FY 2023-24 Mid —Year Budget Appropriations as outlined in Exhibit "F".
(Staff recommends that City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid -Year
Budget Appropriations and Adjustments as outlined in Exhibits "A-F".)
Deputy City Clerk Reza announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting
correspondence from Sandra Plascencia.
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Arias to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid -Year budget
update with $250,000 be set aside for security deposit assistance through an RFP
process to allow other organizations who offer homeless facilities can compete and
submit their applications for that funding. Motion unanimously approved.
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4. CLOSED SESSION
None.
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 4:43 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:17 p.m.),
Weir, Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur (seated at 5:17 p.m.)
2. INVOCATION
By Councilmember Smith
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By Cheyenne Coronado, Junior at Independence High School
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation to the Safely Surrender Baby Coalition declaring Safe Surrender
Baby Awareness Month in Bakersfield during February 2024.
b. Retirement presentation to David Lyman, Convention & Visitors Bureau Manager, for
nearly 40 years of service to the City of Bakersfield.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Terry Maxwell spoke regarding 24'h Street traffic and accident concerns and the
landscape that was promised.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff reach out to Mr. Maxwell to discuss his
issues regarding the left turn lane at 24th Street and Beech Street.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff review the current conditions of the
landscaping along 24th Street.
2. Gabriela Mota, Gassan Kanafani, Lorena Salinas, Bisan, Motaz, Matt Burnham,
Martin Higuera, and Novi McClanahan spoke and requested a resolution to call
for a ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
1. Approval of minutes of the February 14, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
1. Receive and file payments from February 2, 2024, to February 15, 2024,
in the amount of $18,196,433.81 and Self Insurance payments in the amount
of $439,781.67, totaling $18,636,215.48.
(Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
C. Ordinances:
None.
d. Resolutions:
Resolution confirming approval by the City Manager designee of the 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 the demolishment
of dangerous buildings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the
Kern County Tax Collector.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 019-2024
2. Resolution authorizing submittal of application and administration of
Zero -Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program
through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
(SJVAPCD).
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 020-2024
Resolution approving application for Specified Grant Funds from the Budget
Act of 2023 Sec. 19,561. (B) (5) $2,000,000 to the City of Bakersfield, for the
MLK Jr. Park Rehabilitation Project.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 021-2024
4. Resolution determining that a vacuum truck can most efficiently be obtained
through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Vacall and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to
exceed $579,093.
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution.)
RES 022-2024
Resolution adding Area 3-120 (8801 Gosford Road) to add to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming,
and adopting the Public Works Director's Report: Street Tier = 0; Park Tier =0.
(Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution.)
RES 023-2024
6. Resolution of Intention No. 2191 to order the vacation of 11.25' of right-of-way
on both westside of O Street and east side of Jewett Avenue abutting 4023 O
Street. (Ward 3)
(Staff Recommends approval of the resolution of intention).
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
e. Agreements:
1. Agreement with Downtown Business Association, Inc. ($50,000), to award a
Business Security Improvements Grant. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-049
2. Agreement with Youth Connection of Kern ($80,000) for Youth Violence
Prevention Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-050
3. Agreement with Jesus Valencia ($98,000) to purchase real property located at
1201 Niles Street for the Niles/Monterey Prosperity Neighborhood Area.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-051
4. Agreement with Christian Benavente ($85,000) to purchase real property
located at 1509 Potomac Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307, for the Dr. Martin
Luther King Prosperity Neighborhood Area. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-052
5. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 12438 Agreement Developer and the City are
entering into an agreement to defer the requirement of dedication of Street
Right of Way along South H Street adjacent to APN 515-020-39 (northwest
corner of South H Street and Hosking Road). (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-053
6. Agreement with GALLS, LLC. (not to exceed $233,062), for the purchase of
Outer Vest and Ballistic Vest Inserts for the Bakersfield Police Department.
(Staff recommends the approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-054
Agreement with Amarok LLC (not to exceed $566,295.28), to Install and
Monitor an Electric Fence for the City of Bakersfield Corporation Yard.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends the approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-055
8. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-067 with Solenis LLC ($750,000,
revised not to exceed $1,500,000 and extend term to April 30, 2025), to
provide dewatering polymer for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-067 (2)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-155 with HIGHSTREET IT
SOLUTIONS, LLC ($448,850; revised not to exceed $4,601,250), for the
completion of the Oracle ERP Financials and HCM system implementation
project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-155 (1)
10. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2021-087 with American Emergency
Products (extend term through December 31, 2024) to continue outfitting
City's vehicles.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-087 (4)
11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-263 with Tyack's Tires Inc.
(increase compensation $80,000; revised not to exceed $160,000 and extend
term one year), to continue tire repair and replacement services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-263 (2)
12. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2021-032 with Telstar Instruments
(increasing compensation by $200,000; revised not to exceed $1,045,000 and
extending term by one year) to continue electrical services at the Mount
Vernon Organics Processing Facility and Materials Recovery Facility. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-032 (5)
13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-024 with AECOM Technical
Services ($19,000; revised not to exceed $171,000) to provide design and
engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Booster Blower
Replacement Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-024 (1)
14. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 16-094 with Golden Empire Towing, Inc.
(increase annual maximum payment from $100,000 to $200,000), to continue
light -duty, medium -duty, and heavy-duty towing services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 16-094 (2)
15. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-063 with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.
(extend term by one year), to continue the supply of sodium hypochlorite.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-063 (1)
16. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-062 with Loop Electric
Inc. ($28,840.34; revised not to exceed $324,000.04), for the Yellow Flashing
Beacons at Calloway Drive and Manhattan Drive and Monitor Street and
Kyner Avenue Project. (Wards 1 & 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order.)
CCO 2023-062 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
f. Bids:
1. Extend bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson ($75,902.62) for the purchase of
two Police Special Motorcycles for the Police Department.
(Staff recommends extension of bid and approval of the purchase.)
2. Accept bid and approve purchase of Trailer Mounted Rodent Control
Compressor for the Fleet Division 2024.
(Staff recommend acceptance of the bid and approval of the appropriation to
fund the purchase.)
1. Accept bid from H&M Gopher Control, Tulelake, CA, for two (2) trailer
mounted rodent control compressors at $16,453.06 per unit for the
Recreation and Parks Department.
2. Appropriate $23,903 Equipment Management Fund balance to the
Public Works Department's Operating Budget to fund the purchase of
two units.
3. Accept bid and approve purchase from Great Western Installation, Logan, UT,
($191,742.20), for bicycle shelters, hoop "U" style bicycle racks, and silhouette
bicycle racks for the Public Works Department.
(Staff recommends acceptance of bid and approval of the purchase.)
4. Accept Bid and approve Contract with PTM General Engineering Services,
Inc.
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval
of City -controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with PTM General Engineering
Services, Inc. (not to exceed $237,037), for installation of traffic signal
heads and reflective backplate improvements for the Traffic Signal
Modifications: Various Locations project; and
AGR 2024-056
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $25,000 in City -
controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during
construction of said project.
5. Traffic Signal Modifications on Beale Ave at Monterey Street and Niles Street
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval
of City -controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric Inc. (not to exceed
$623,899) for the installation of new traffic signals on Beale Avenue at
Monterey Street and Niles Street.
AGR 2024-057
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $30,000 in City -
controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during
construction of said project. (Ward 2)
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
g. Miscellaneous
1. Appropriate $10,000 Fire Trust - Hazmat Penalty Funds to the Certified
Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fund Operating Budget for remodel of
an outbuilding for SCBA and hazmat equipment repairs.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
2. 2024 SLESF Growth Fund Appropriation
Appropriate $544,082.46 State Grant Revenues to the Police Operating
Budget within the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
3. 2022 Audit Reports to be referred to the Budget and Finance
Committee
(Staff recommends referral to the Budget and Finance Committee.)
1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2022.
2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2022.
3. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance
(SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
4. Independent Auditors Report — Compliance with Contractual
Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional
Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30,
2022.
5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit
Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022.
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,
2022.
7. Agreed Upon Procedures Report (Public Safety and Vital
Services) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. 8. Single
Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
None.
Deputy City Clerk Reza announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting a missing
exhibit for Consent Calendar item 7.d.6.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i.
Motion unanimously approved.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
a. First reading of text amendments to Bakersfield Municipal Code Title 17 by adding,
deleting, and amending various Chapters primarily related to residential zoning and
mixed -use zoning to address evolving community needs, enhancing housing options,
and providing compatibility with the City's long-term development goals in support of
the Bakersfield General Plan comprehensive update; specifically, the Housing
Element.
(City Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with provisions for
residential in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-2 (Regional Commercial) zones.)
Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 5:59 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Reza announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting
correspondence.
Development Services Director Boyle made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Hearing item 9.a. opened at 6:21 p.m.
Jess Frederick (written materials provided), Terry Maxwell, Scott Thayer, Senior Vice
President, Castle & Cooke and Dave Dmohowski, Home Builders Association of Kern county
spoke in opposition to staff's recommendations.
Blaine Neptune, McIntosh & Associates, Max Baccera, Pacificus IV Company, Alexa Mora,
Mora Partners spoke in support of staff's recommendations.
Hearing item closed at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Arias to adopt staffs recommendations and table the
discussion regarding staff recommendations for parking modifications. Motion
approved with Vice Mayor Gonzales and Councilmembers Weir and Smith voting no.
10. REPORTS
a. Budget Presentation by the Youth Commission - $7,500 for FY 24-25
(Staff recommends Council Determination.)
Youth Commissioners, Carter Beardsley, Harjaisal Brar, Natalie Tarango and
Gurnoor Batth made comments.
Motion by Councilmember Freeman to adopt the budget with an addition of a five
percent contingency. Motion unanimously approved.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
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13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gray requested staff provide information regarding the City's
preparedness to respond if there were ever a large influx of migrants settling in
Bakersfield and what impacts it would have on the city.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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