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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF May 8, 2024
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: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Smith, Gray,
and Kaur
Absent: Councilmembers Weir and Freeman
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1) (One matter)
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1) (One matter)
By a vote of 5-0, City Attorney was given direction with Councilmember Weir absent
and Councilmember Freeman abstained due to a potential source of income.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 4:00 p.m. meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Smith, Freeman,
Gray and Kaur
Absent: Councilmember Weir
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor Kevin Edwards Sr., Rising Star Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By Vice Mayor Gonzales.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a Proclamation to Jermey Tobias, CEO of CAPK, and Savannah Oates, Advocacy &
Public Relations Manager and Chair of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Community
Development at CAPK, declaring Community Action Month in Bakersfield during May
2024.
4.b Proclamation to Alex Esparza, Maintenance Craftworker II for the City of Bakersfield,
and Gregg Strakaluse, Director of Public Works for the City of Bakersfield, declaring
National Public Works Week in Bakersfield during the week of May 20, 2024.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was provided transmitting
correspondence.
1. Sharon Terrell spoke regarding towing rates.
Mayor Goh requested staff follow up with Ms. Sharon Terrell to discuss the
issue of towing fees and rates.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff provide a report on towing fees and rates
including if they are established by the city or county.
2. Ramon Matero spoke regarding the 3:30 Council Meeting time change and lane
widths.
3. Valeria, Jose Rangel, and Kev spoke in support of Palestine.
4. Irvin Pike spoke in appreciation of the City Council and the Mayor.
5. Sandra Plascencia and Wendell Wesley Jr. spoke regarding the City allocating
$2 million for an Eviction Prevention Pilot Program.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Committee discuss the topic of eviction.
6. Paul Linfesty regarding noticing for City Council Meetings and public speaking
procedures.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Ramon Matera spoke in support of item 7.d.1 and asked what size the property is
and how it will be used.
2. Kev spoke in opposition to item 7.g.3.
3. Sandra Plascencia spoke regarding item 7e.6. and expressed appreciation to the
City and the Greenfield Walking Group regarding the safe routes to school
project.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.)
Minutes:
7.a. Approval of minutes of the April 24, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
Payments:
7.b. Receive and file department payments from April 12, 2024, to April 25, 2024, in the
amount of $18,135,361.53 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$507,792.25, totaling $18,643,153.78.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
Ordinances:
7.c.1. Zone Change 23-0287
(Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolution and first
reading of the ordinance.)
1. Adoption of Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RES 057-2024
2. First Reading 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-2/PUD (Limited -Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development).
(Ward 5)
FIR ONLY
Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution to ratify purchase (not to exceed $1,400,000.01) of blighted, chronic
nuisance property located at 901 Union Avenue at foreclosure auction. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 058-2024
7.d.2 Resolution Ratifying Side Letter of Agreement by and Between COB and the
Service Employees International Union, Local 521.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 059-2024
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.3. Resolution determining urgent repairs to Fire Engine EQ 6369 cannot be reasonably
obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding because of necessity to integrate with existing equipment, not
to exceed $90,000.
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution.)
RES 060-2024
7.d.4. Resolution determining that utility vehicle can most efficiently be obtained through
cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Phil Long Dealerships and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed
$65,465 for the Bakersfield Fire Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 061-2024
7.d.5 Resolution determining that the purchase of office supplies cannot be reasonably
obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director
to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $800,000.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 062-2024
7.d.6. Purchase of Meridian Vehicle Barriers
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.)
Dispense with bidding resolution with Meridian Defense Group,LLC.
RES 063-2024
2. Agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC. ($395,000) to
provide meridian mobile vehicle barriers to the Bakersfield Police
Department.
AGR 2024-108
7.d.7. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of two dump trucks for the Streets Division
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
Resolution determining that CNG-powered dump trucks can most efficiently
be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from E.M.
Tharp Inc., dba Golden State Peterbilt and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $663,312.
RES 064-2024
2. Appropriate $143,312 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management
Fund to complete the purchase of two units.
7.d.8. Repeal and replace resolution 159-2022, dispense with bidding for the purchase of
80 vehicles for the Fleet Division
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
Repeal and replace Resolution No.159-2022 to National Auto Fleet Group for
the purchase of 80 vehicles.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 7.d.8. continued
2. Approve resolution determining that up to 80 vehicles can most efficiently be
obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from National
Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, a Sourcewell contractor, and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $3,195,255.
RES 065-2024
Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Revel Media Group, LLC (not to exceed $958,000), for LED Bowl
Ribbon Replacement at Mechanics Bank Arena. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-109
7.e.2. Agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting Inc. (not to exceed $179,500),
to maintain and enhance City website for virtual webmaster and content
management.
(Staff recommend approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-110
7.e.3. Agreement with Ski West Village (not to exceed $55,000) for hosting the Annual
Goode Water Ski National Championships, The Goode Water National
Championships will be held in the calendar years 2024 and 2025 in Arvin, Ca.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-111
7.e.4. Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Tract 6874 phase 1 with Norris Road
LLC, (not to exceed $87,989.42) for construction of additional lane on north half of
McCutchen Road along the frontage of Tract 6874 Phase 1. (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends approval of this agreement.)
AGR 2024-112
7.e.5. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-019 with DP Cal Corporate Plaza
Page 3 of 649 LP., to correct an error made on Amendment No. 1 section 6b
"Monthly Base Rent" to include the updated fee schedule.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-019 (2)
7.e.6. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-101 with Kimley-Horn (expanding scope to
include 100% Design and Grant Assistance (increasing compensation $1,582,800;
revised not to exceed $2,031,740) for the Monitor Street Safe Route to Schools
Project. (Wards 1 & 7)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-101 (1)
7.e.7. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-194 with Kern Masonry Structures, Inc.
(increase compensation by $200,000; revised not to exceed $600,000), to continue
block wall repair.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-194 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.8. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-042 with Speridian Technologies, LLC,
increasing compensation $246,350; revised not to exceed $2,787,333) to add
additional functionality within the CLARITI Community Development Software extend
timeline and complete business -critical configuration.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-042 (2)
7.e.9. Contract Change Order No. 11, 67, 153, and 156 to Agreement No. 19-069
(Mainline Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by
$19,000; revised not to exceed $151,322,926.95) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline
Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (11), (67), (153), (156)
Bids:
7.f.1. Reject bids for the tenant improvements of City owned facility located at 3737
Stockdale Hwy. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends rejection of bid.)
7.f.2. Accept bid and approve contract to Ferguson Enterprises LLC ($397,428.93) for an
annual contract to supply fire hydrants and hydrant parts. (Citywide)
(Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of contract.)
AGR 2024-113
7.f.3. Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Septage Processing Unit Upgrade
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and appropriation of
funds.)
Accept bid and approve contract with W. M. Lyles Co. ($324,900) for Septage
Processing Unit Upgrade.
AGR 2024-114
2. Appropriate $395,000 in Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance to the Public Works
Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for project.
3. Authorize staff to approve, as needed, up to $25,000 in Citycontrolled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project.
Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Appropriate $77,515 Park Improvement Fund balance from Southwest Developer
Reimbursement - Zone 1 for the reimbursement to Sierra Oaks Partners, LLC, for
their completion of Belcourt Park. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.2. Appropriate $92,700 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES) to the Fire Department Operating budget within the General Fund to
provide training to local Regional Task Force members and for the purchase of
necessary equipment and training consumables.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.g.3. Appropriate and Transfer Funds to fund a new Capital Improvement Project at the
Police Headquarters $115,500 to a new Public Works Department Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Budget to fund the reconfiguration of current police
headquarters office space to accommodate new staff.
(Staff recommends approval of CIP appropriation and transfer of funds.)
Successor Agency Business:
None.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Amendment No. 5 to Design Consultant Agreement No. 2021-257 with MIG, Inc.
($80,784; not to exceed $3,632,826) (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-257 (5)
7.i.2. Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-159 with Burtch Construction
($12,451.32; revised not to exceed $674,387.79) for the Park Access Improvements
Phase II at San Miguel Grove Park. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the contract change order.)
CCO 2023-159 (3)
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i.
Motion was approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
9.a. HUD Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG - $3,878,710), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME - $1,801,273),
Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA - $1,080,283), and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG — $334,506) (Total — $7,094,772).
(Staff recommends approval of the 2024-2025 Action Plan, and authorization to the
City Manager to execute all documents required to submit the Annual Action Plan.)
Economic Development Services Director Byers made staff comments and provided
a PowerPoint Presentation.
Hearing item 9.a. opened at 6:06 pm.
Sandra Plascencia spoke in opposition.
No one spoke in support.
Hearing item 9.a. closed at 6:09 p.m.
Development Services Director Boyle made additional comments.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt staff recommendations. Motion approved
with Councilmember Weir absent.
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10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Arias expressed appreciation to staff, California Violence Intervention,
and Protection Program (CaIVIP) and community -based organizations and requested
staff provide the presentation of the successes to full Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Gray provided the Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee Meeting
update which was held on April 19, 2024.
Councilmember Freeman requested updates for the recommendations from the
Planning & Development Committee Meeting regarding current Park Fees charged
associated with new residential construction and research alternative ways to
minimize increases to the fee and unbuilt neighborhood parks where there are
insufficient funding available for construction.
Vice Mayor Gonzales expressed appreciation to staff for quickly responding in the
purchasing of the hotel located at 901 Union Avenue, which will assist with additional
homelessness housing.
Councilmember Kaur wished all a Happy Mother's Day and requested staff to explore
opportunities to support community -based solutions to domestic violence.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Off icio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield