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MINUTES
MEETING OF May 22, 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, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Weir, Smith,
Freeman (seated at 3:32 p.m.) Gray, and Kaur (seated at 3:32 p.m.)
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. REPORTS
a. Highway Corridor Enhancement presentation on future and current beatification
plans.
(Staff recommends receiving and filing the presentation update.)
Public Works Director Strakaluse, Assistant Public Works Director Topete, Greg
Gharib and Jeff Lormand, Parsons Corporation, made staff comments and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff provide City Council a memorandum
outlining the projected timelines to complete the different highway corridor
enhancement projects along the corridors.
Councilmember Weir requested staff provide City Council a breakdown of all the costs
associated with the highway corridor enhancement projects.
4. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) regarding Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield,
et al. Kern Superior Court Case No. BCV-19-100312.
Motion by Vice -Mayor Gonzales to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:34 p.m.
Motion unanimously approved.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:14 p.m.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) regarding Jane Doe v. City of Bakersfield,
et al. Kern Superior Court Case No. BCV-19-100312.
By a vote of 6-0, City Attorney was given direction with Councilmember Weir
absent.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:14 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:17 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales (seated at 5:19 p.m.), Councilmembers Arias,
Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur
Absent: Councilmember Weir
2. INVOCATION
by Sgt. Elizabeth Avila, US Federal Chaplains Agency.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By Councilmember Arias.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting
correspondence from Kim Huckaby, Bakersfield Association of Realtors.
1. Sharon Terrell spoke regarding a follow up about the tow rates issue.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff assist Ms. Terrell with contact information
for her issue.
2. Bill Sandrini and Rocky Escobedo spoke regarding feather banners in front of
their businesses.
Councilmembers Smith and Gray requested staff meet with the business
owners to discuss the sign/flags/banner issues being experienced by small
businesses and a follow up report back to Council.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the signs ordinance be referred to the Planning
and Development Committee for discussion.
3. Valeria, Carmen Enriquez, and Kev spoke regarding support of Palestine.
4. Ian Journey, Justin Pfeiffer, Max Bunting, and Olivia Snider spoke regarding a
pump track for bicycling.
5. Irvin Pike spoke in support of Mayor Goh and the Councilmembers.
6. Ramon Matero spoke regarding the demolition of his home due to the Centennial
Corridor Project and concerns of safety in and around the area.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff review the traffic lights located at Real
Road and Stockdale Highway to ensure they are operating correctly.
7. Aishia Redden spoke regarding homelessness.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff assist Ms. Redden with resources.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Roman Matero spoke regarding item 7.e.7.
6. APPOINTMENTS
6. a. One appointment to the North of the River Recreation and Park District Appointment
of one member to complete an unexpired term set to expire December 31, 2025, to
the North of the River Recreation and Parks District.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced two applications for appointment were received from
Charles Howard and Steven Ruetgers. Vote by electronic vote.
Ward 1
Howard
Ward 2
Howard
Ward 3
Absent
Ward 4
Howard
Ward 5
Ruetgers
Ward 6
Abstained
Ward 7
Howard
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales, to appoint Charles Howard to the North of the River
Recreation and Park District, to serve a term expiring December 31, 2025. Motion
approved with Councilmembers Weir absent and Gray abstaining.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.)
Minutes:
7. a. Approval of minutes of the May 8, 2024, Special and Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
Payments:
7.b. Receive and file department payments from April 26, 2024, to May 9, 2024, in the
amount of $19,381,920.54 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$696,687.89, totaling $20,078,608.43.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
Ordinances:
7.c.1. Adoption 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), (FR 05/08/24)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.)
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Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution determining that Badger Meter water meters cannot be reasonably
obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director
to dispense with bidding and negotiate the purchase of Badger Meter water meters,
not to exceed $1,000,000.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 066-2024
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.2 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of 14 half -ton pickup trucks for the Fleet
Division
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of appropriations for the
purchase.)
Resolution determining that half -ton pickup trucks can most efficiently be
obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from National
Auto Fleet Group and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $605,617.
RES 067-2024
2. Appropriate rental recovery rates in the amount of $20,189 Equipment
Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating
Budget to fund the purchase of one unbudgeted unit.
3. Appropriate and transfer $9,475 Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management
Fund to complete the purchase of a unit for the Water Resources Department.
4. Appropriate $34,953 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management
Fund to complete the purchase of 14 units.
7.d.3. Resolution of Intention No. 2200 for 2024-2025 CMD Budget for Street and Median
Landscaping Assessments preliminarily adopting, confirming, and approving the
Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District ("CMD"
herein) and the 2024-2025 CMD budget and setting the time and place for hearing
protests regarding the amount of street and median landscaping assessments to be
levied throughout the CMD.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2200
7.d.4. Resolution of Intention No. 2201 for 2024-2025 CMD Budget for Park Landscaping
Assessments preliminarily adopting, confirming, and approving the Public Works
Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District ("CMD" herein) and the
2024-2025 CMD budget and setting the time and place for hearing protests regarding
the amount of park landscaping assessments to be levied throughout the CMD.
(All Wards)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2201
7.d.5 Resolution of Intention No. 2202 for 2024-2025 TSMD Budget for Traffic Signal
Assessments preliminarily adopting, confirming, and approving the Public Works
Director's Report for twenty-six Traffic Signal Maintenance District ("TSMD" herein)
and the 2024-2025 TSMD budget and setting the time and place for hearing protests
regarding the amount of traffic signal assessments to be levied throughout the TSMD.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2202
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Eidim Group Inc dba Eidim AV Tech (not to exceed $153,928.86), for
video upgrade services for software and equipment for the Traffic Operations Center.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-115
7.e.2. Agreement with RecTrac,LLC dba Vermont Systems (not to exceed $74,831.57), to
provide software support services for the Recreation and Parks Department.
(Staff recommend approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-116
7.e.3. Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with EeDee Fitness dba Camp
Transformation Center ($54,388) for site improvements located at 314 Truxtun Ave.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-117
7.e.4. Agreement with The Open Door Network ($110,000) for One Year of Homelessness
Diversion Services Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3
(HHAP-3) for One Year of Homelessness Diversion Services by The Open Door
Network.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-118
7.e.5. Agreement with the Open Door Network ($527,000) for One Year of Homelessness
Prevention Services Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-119
7.e.6. Agreement with Open Door Network ($1,000,000) for Emergency Shelter Capital
Operating Reserves for Family Congregate Shelter 100-Bed Expansion ($1,000,000)
utilizing HHAP-3 funding.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-120
7.e.7. Agreement with Renaissance at Baker LP ($2,056,205) for the Construction of
Affordable Housing Agreement lending up to $2,056,205 in Local Housing Trust Fund
funds to Renaissance at Baker LP for the purpose of developing 85 affordable
housing units located at 1001 Baker Street (APN-. 014-280-22) in Old Town Kern.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-121
7.e.8. Agreement with Clifford and Brown (not to exceed $100,000) to provide outside legal
services in the matter of Security Paving Company, Inc. v. City of Bakersfield (Manor
Street Bridge).
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-122
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.9. Industrial Cleaning Services for the Wastewater Division
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
1. Agreement with Accelerated Environmental Services, Inc. (not to exceed
$150,000 for a one-year term).
AGR 2024-123
2. Agreement with Advanced Industrial Services (not to exceed $150,000 for a
one-year term).
AGR 2024-124
7.e.10. Agreement with American International Environmental (not to exceed $200,000) for
landfill gas system services at Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill (BSL).
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-125
7.e.11. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc., a
California Corporation for Tract 6968 Phase 6 Developer is requesting to enter into an
improvement agreement, so the final map for Tract 6968 Phase 6 located Southwest
of Etchart Road and Coffee Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map and Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2024-126
7.e.12. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc., a
California Corporation for Tract 6968 Phase 7 Developer is requesting to enter into an
agreement, so the final map for Tract 6968 Phase 7 located Southwest of Etchart
Road and Coffee Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map and Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2024-127
7.e.13. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Deertrail Abbey
Court 1, LLC Tract 7152 Phase 1 Developer is requesting to enter into an
improvement agreement and landscape agreement so the final map for Tract 7152
Phase 1 located northeast corner of South Fairfax Road and (Future) East Wilson
Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape
Agreement.)
AGR 2024-128, AGR 2024-129
7.e.14. Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement with Castle and Cooke California,
Inc., for Tract 7354, Unit 6 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the
final map for Tract 7354 Unit 6 located West of So. Allen Road and South of Ming
Avenue can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2024-130
7.e.15. Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement with Castle and Cooke California Inc.
for Tract 7354 Unit 7 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final
map for Tract 7354 Unit 7 located West of So. Allen Road and South of Ming Avenue
can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map and Private Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2024-131
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.16. Amendment No. 1 to Department Agreement No. RP 2024-022 with Statewide Traffic
Safety and Signs Inc., DBA Statewide Safety Systems, ($60,000; not to exceed
$100,000), for delineation and traffic control services. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-132
7.e.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-136 Info -Tech Research Group for
Additional Advisory Seat for 3 years for IT research and advisory purposes.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-136 (1)
7.e.18. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-255 with Ventura County Community
Development Corporation Hope to Home program to allocate funds, increase
program delivery and admin costs, and increase the amount of down payment
assistance households for the Hope to Home Down Payment Assistance Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2020-255 (2)
7.e.19. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-065 with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc.
(extend term to December 31, 2024), to provide services required for the influent
pump monitoring system at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-065 (2)
7.e.20. Amendment No. 15 to Agreement No. 14-288 with Parsons Transportation Group
(Parsons) ($492,347.82; revised not to exceed $42,232,722.40) for additional
program, design and close out services for the Centennial Corridor Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 14-288 (15)
7.e.21. Contract Change Order No. 37, 39, and 72 to Agreement No. 19-069 (Mainline
Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by $100,424.99;
revised not to exceed $151,258,935.79) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project.
(Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (37), (39), (72)
Bids:
7.f.1. Pavement Rehabilitation 23-24 SB1 - Buena Vista Rd from White Ln to Stockdale
Hwy
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of
City -controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($3,367,155) for the
project.
AGR 2024-133
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $150,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project. (Ward 5)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.f.2. Bakersfield Auto -Mall Gateway Sign
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval
of City -controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with Square Signs, LLC dba Front Signs
($637,510.50) for said project.
AGR 2024-134
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $50,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction of
said project. (Ward 7)
7.f.3. Purchase of six Police Responder Trucks for the Police Department
(Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the appropriations to fund
the purchase.)
1. Accept bid from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, CA, for six police responder
trucks for the police department.
2. Appropriate rental recovery rates in the amount of $24,711 Equipment
Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating
Budget to be used towards the purchase of one unbudgeted unit.
3. Appropriate $20,199 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget to fund the remaining balance for the
purchase of six units.
Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. 2024 Federal Legislative Platform
(Council approval of the 2024 Federal Legislative Platform.)
Successor Agency Business:
None.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
None.
City Clerk Drimakis announced that a staff memorandum was received regarding item 7.c.1.
transmitting correspondence.
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
8.a. Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting Refuse and Recycling Rates for
Fiscal Year 2024-25
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
Resolution adopting increase to Fiscal Year 2024-25 refuse and recycling
rates.
RES 068-2024
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
Item 8.a. continued
2. Resolution providing for the collection of residential and commercial refuse
and recycling charges by the Kern County Auditor -Controller's Office.
RES 069-2024
8.b. Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting Sewer and Storm Sewer User
Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25
(Staff recommends approval of resolutions.)
1. Resolution adopting an increase to Fiscal Year 2024-25 sewer and storm
sewer user rates.
RES 070-2024
2. Resolution providing for the collection of residential and commercial sewer
and storm sewer service user flat rate charges by the Kern County Auditor
Controller's Office.
RES 071-2024
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. and 8.b., opened at &02 pm.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. and 8.b., closed at &02 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to approve Consent Calendar Public Hearing items
8.a. and 8.b. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
9. HEARINGS
None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Smith made comments regarding bicycle safety.
Councilmember Kaur expressed appreciation towards staff and the Central Valley
regarding the beautification of the signage plans for the Auto Mall.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff review pedestrian safety improvements
recently installed at Grand Lakes Road to determine if there can be an expansion to
include the northern and southern parts of the road.
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13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Freeman requested staff identify the city right-of-way jurisdiction and
Caltrans right-of-way jurisdiction along the corridor offramps to ensure proper
maintenance.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff establish a Parking Enterprise Fund, it should
encompass the parking structure located on 18th and Eye Streets. He also requested
staff work with existing parking structure owners (County, School District, Private
Property Owners, etc.) to develop a joint -use agreement to utilize their facilities
outside their regular business hours and usage.
Councilmember Arias requested staff analyze the current electric charging station
fees at the parking structure at 18th and Eye Streets.
Mayor Goh made comments regarding Memorial Day, remembering, and honoring
those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice and mentioned the many services
that will be held in our community.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned at 6:1 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield