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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/24 CC MEETING MINUTES 5:15d L] 1 E 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" . 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. A 60 1 Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 2 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. 1 I Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 3 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.) Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 4 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). ROI 2191 Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 5 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) Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 6 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) Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 7 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) Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 8 7 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. 4608 Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 9 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. Bakersfield, California, February 28, 2024 - Page 10 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. � 4949907 40V-Z�/ 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 1