HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/24 CC MINUTES 330 & 515BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JULY 101 2024
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings — 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 4:15 p.m.), Weir, Smith, Freeman
(seated at 3:40 p.m.), Gray, and Kaur
Absent: Vice Mayor Gonzales
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2. a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Michael Gridley spoke regarding issues with his neighbor.
Mayor Goh requested staff reach out to Michael Gridley to discuss his Code
Enforcement property violation case concerning the removal of a block wall.
2. Walter Keenan expressed his concerns regarding a short-term rental Airbnb in
his neighborhood.
3. Antje Lauer spoke regarding item 7.e.8. on the 5:15 p.m. agenda; General
Tree Services agreement and submitted written materials.
4. Eddy Laine and spoke regarding shade and tree removal.
5. Sharon Briel spoke regarding opposition to the General Tree Services
agreement.
6. Paul Linfesty spoke regarding a sidewalk improvement program in his
neighborhood that caused damage to a tree in front of his house.
7. Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding the Shot Spotter program and provided
written material.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff share the feedback received from
several constituents regarding the ongoing maintenance of city trees with
contractors.
Councilmember Kaur requested staff review any case studies that exist where
cities have been able to reduce the temperatures within their cities and explore
the elements that may be incorporated locally.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding UC Campus and provided written materials.
3. REPORTS
3. a. Workforce Development Initiative — Medical Education
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains will provide a brief report on a regional
workforce development initiative.
(Staff recommends Council receive report.)
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3. REPORTS continued
item 3.a. continued
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains
presented the report.
Councilmember Weir requested staff present an update on the City's vision to include
a local University California School of Medicine that aligns with Assemblymember's
Dr. Jasmeet Bains workforce development initiative and present it to the City Council
in the next 30-60 days.
Motion by Councilmember Weir to receive and file the report. Motion was approved
with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent.
3.b. Public Safety Update and presentation will be provided by Bakersfield Police
Department Chief Greg Terry.
(Staff recommends the Council receive and file the report.)
Police Chief Terry made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Arias requested staff analyze the safety data to understand the
increases in occurrences of domestic violence, what resources are available in the
community, and how the city may support those resources.
Motion by Councilmember Weir to receive and file the report. Motion was approved
with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 matters)
Motion by Councilmember Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:19 p.m.
Motion approved with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:54 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 matters)
By unanimous direction 6-0, with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent, the City Council
authorized the City Attorney to initiate litigation in both matters.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:54 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:58 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 6:01 p.m.),
Weir (seated at 5:59 p.m.), Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur
Absent: Vice Mayor Gonzales
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor Bart Hight, New Life Church, Northwest.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Braden Mendiburu, High School City Intern, Senior, Liberty High School, and
Youth Commissioner.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation to Keith F. Powell, Recreation Supervisor II of Recreation and Parks
Department, declaring July 2024 as Recreation and Parks Month in Bakersfield.
4.b. Proclamation to Andie Sullivan, Director of the Kern County Library, celebrating the
anniversary of the Kern County library system and highlighting the rich past of
community service and commitment to libraries.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Johnny Olaguez spoke regarding inability to meet with city staff and requested an
email indicating he is no longer permitted onto city property due to pending
litigation.
2. Cecilia, Valeria, and Carmen spoke in opposition to the conflict in Gaza.
3. Kev spoke regarding the removal of trees downtown and in opposition to the
conflict in Gaza.
4. Brian made comments about the Council meeting procedure and in opposition to
the conflict in Gaza.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.a Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the June 26, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.b Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from June 14, 2024, to June 27, 2024, in the
amount of $24,242,670.25 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$1,264,726.39 totaling $25,507,396.64.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.c Ordinances:
None.
7.d Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolutions to add Areas 4-284, and 5-128 to the Consolidated Maintenance District
and approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Report:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
Area 4-284 (2421 Haley Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 — (Ward 3)
RES 100-2024
Area 5-128 (SPR 22-0221): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 — (Ward 7)
RES 101-2024
7.e Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers ($63,154.79) for one-time Capital
Purchasing Costs related to the 50-bed Brundage Lane Navigation Center
Emergency Shelter Expansion.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-196
7.e.2. License Agreement with the County of Kern for Shared Use of City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern Parking Facilities Shared Use of the Kern County Parking Structure,
Civic Center Justice Building Parking Lot, Juror Parking Lot, and Mechanics Bank
Arena, Theater and Convention Center Parking Lot. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-197
7.e.3. Agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc., (not to exceed $400,000 for a four-
year term expiring June 30, 2028) for scheduled and on -call maintenance and repair
services for the Bakersfield Amtrak Railroad track from H Street to Union Avenue.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-198
7.e.4. Cooperative agreement with County of Kern and the City of Shafter ($1,500,000)
for improvements to Seventh Standard Road and State Route 43 including design,
utility relocation and right-of-way acquisition. (County)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-199
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.5. Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 2021-009 with The Open Door Network
($64,480; not to exceed $4,124,020.16 and extend working hours) to cover nights
and weekends and hire an additional supervisor.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-009 (7)
7.e.6. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-011 with WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI
(increase compensation by $500,000 and extend term to July 31, 2025) to provide
on -call pavement striping and marking services for Public Works Street Maintenance
Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-011 (1)
7.e.7. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2020-130 with Granite Construction
(increase compensation by $9,500,000; revised not to exceed $44,500,000 and
extend term by one year) to continue the supply of street materials.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2020-130 (5)
7.e.8. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-180 with General Tree Service, Inc.
(increase compensation by $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $3,720,000 and extend
the term by one year) to continue the supply of tree trimming services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-180 (3)
7.f Bids:
7.f.1. Pavement Rehabilitation 23-24 RSTP - Panama Lane from Gosford Road to Stine
Road:
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of
City -controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with Granite Construction Co. ($6,577,779)
for the project.
AGR 2024-200
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $300,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project. (Wards 6 & 7)
7.f.2. Median Improvements at Various Locations — Jewetta Avenue, Camino Media,
Hosking Avenue, and Panama Lane.
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, appropriation of
funds, and approval of City- controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with Cen-Cal Construction ($1,860,900) for
the project.
AGR 2024-201
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7J.2. continued
2. Appropriate $964,170 from the State of California's Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) fund balance into the Public Works
Department's Capital Improvements Program within the HSIP fund for the
project.
3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $50,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project. (Wards 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7)
7.g Miscellaneous:
None.
7.h Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.i Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
None.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received regarding item 7.e.3
transmitting the signed agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Weir to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i.
Motion was approved with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. Public hearing to consider a resolution adopting sewer connection fees for fiscal year
2024-25.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received requesting item 8.a. be
removed from the agenda and be presented at the August 28, 2024, Council Meeting.
8.b. Public Hearing to consider first reading of an ordinance for Zone Change 24-0339
Housing Element Rezones changing zone classifications from A (Agriculture) Zone, E
(Estate) Zone, R-1 (Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone, R-1-HD (Single -Unit Dwelling -
Hillside Development) Combining Zone, R-2 (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone,
R-3 (Medium Density Multi -Unit Dwelling) Zone. R-4 (High -Density Multi -Unit
Dwelling) Zone, C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) Zone, C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) Zone, C-2 (Regional Commercial) Zone, and OS (Open
Space) Zone to MX-1 (Mixed -Use Neighborhood) Zone, MX-2 (Mixed -Use Transit)
Zone, R-1 (Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone, R-2 (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone,
R-2-HD (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling — Hillside Development) Combining Zone,
R-3 (Medium Density Multi -unit Dwelling) Zone, and R-4 (High -Density Multi -Unit
Dwelling) Zone on approximately 421 acres throughout the City of Bakersfield to
facilitate compliance with California's Housing Element Law.
(Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7)
(City staff and the Planning Commission recommend first reading of the ordinance.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting additional
correspondence in opposition.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a and 8.b. opened at 634 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
item 8.b. continued
Emma De La Rosa requested Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.b. be
removed for separate consideration.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.a. closed at 6:35 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 8.b. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION. See page 7.
9. HEARINGS
9.a. Public Hearing to consider a resolution for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7356
(Phased) McIntosh & Associates representing Castle & Cooke California, Inc. is
proposing to subdivide approximately 63.5 acres into single-family residential lots and
various private and public lots for streets, landscaping, and other ancillary uses in the
WM-R1 (West Ming -One Family Dwelling) zone generally located at the southwest
corner of Ming Avenue and Highgate Park Boulevard. Soluri Meserve, a Law
Corporation representing Friends of the Bakersfield Kit Fox and Environment,
submitted an appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of the request. (Ward 5)
RES 102-2024
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting additional
correspondence in opposition.
Planning Development Director Johnson made staff comments provided PowerPoint
Presentation.
Councilmember Freeman abstained from the item due to personal financial effect and
the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Hearing item 9.a. opened at 6A0 p.m.
Dante Almaguer spoke in opposition.
Scott Thayer, McIntosh & Associates, spoke in support and provided written
materials.
Hearing item 9.a closed at 6A4 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Smith denying the appeal and upholding the Planning
Commission's decision to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7356. Motion was
approved with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent and Councilmember Freeman abstaining
due to personal financial effect and the appearance of a conflict of interest.
8.b. Public Hearing to consider first reading of an ordinance for Zone Change 24-0339
Housing Element Rezones changing zone classifications from A (Agriculture) Zone,
E (Estate) Zone, R-1 (Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone, R-1-HD (Single -Unit Dwelling -
Hillside Development) Combining Zone, R-2 (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone,
R-3 (Medium Density Multi -Unit Dwelling) Zone, R-4 (High -Density Multi -Unit
Dwelling) Zone, C-O (Professional and Administrative Office) Zone, C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) Zone, C-2 (Regional Commercial) Zone, and OS (Open
Space) Zone to MX-1 (Mixed -Use Neighborhood) Zone, MX-2 (Mixed -Use Transit)
Zone, R-1 (Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone, R-2 (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) Zone,
R-2-HD (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling — Hillside Development) Combining Zone,
R-3 (Medium Density Multi -unit Dwelling) Zone, and R-4 (High -Density Multi -Unit
Dwelling) Zone on approximately 421 acres throughout the City of Bakersfield to
facilitate compliance with California's Housing Element Law.
(Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7)
(City staff and the Planning Commission recommend first reading of the ordinance.)
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9. HEARINGS
item 8.b. continued
HEARING ITEM 8.b. continued from page 6.
FR ONLY
Planning Development Director Johnson made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Hearing item 8.b. opened at 6:34 p.m.
Emma De La Rosa spoke in opposition and provided written correspondence.
Hearing item 8.b. closed at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve Hearing item 8.b. Motion was approved
with Vice Mayor Gonzales absent.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Smith expressed appreciation towards Public Works Director Strakaluse for
all his work and wished him well in his new endeavor.
Councilmember Smith expressed appreciation to City Staff regarding the Fireworks show.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:55 P.M.
4OLM
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield