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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/24 CC MINUTES 330 & 5154e,7 t. 11 �COVIPORAT-'rtJ� BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 12, 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, Gray, and Kaur (seated at 3:45 p.m.) 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements Terry Maxwell spoke regarding safety concerns on 24th Street. b. Agenda Item Public Statements None. 3. REPORTS a. Recreation and Parks Adopt -A -Park Program Presentation. (Staff recommends Council receive and file presentation.) Recreation and Parks Director Anthony made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Transitional Youth Mobilizing for change continued the PowerPoint presentation and provided written materials. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff analyze the possibility of installing small single - syringe collection units and an informational kiosk with signage at Martin Luther King Park and other city parks. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to receive and file. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir abstaining. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Alton Lee Gordon v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-101511 (one matter) b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(e)(1) (one matter) Motion by Vice -Mayor Gonzales to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:53 p.m. Motion unanimously approved. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:46 p.m. Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 2 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Alton Lee Gordon v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-101511 (one matter) By a unanimous vote, the City Attorney was given direction. b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(e)(1) (one matter) No reportable action. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 4:47 p.m. �;�c' Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Weir, Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur 2. INVOCATION by Councilmember Kaur. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE By Priscilla Franco, City Fellow, Senior, Cal State Bakersfield. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation to Rob Duchow, Board President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, declaring the week of June 24, 2024, as National Boys & Girls Clubs Week in Bakersfield. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5. a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Jayme Seeger spoke regarding housing and shelter as a right, the struggles of renters and the homelessness problem. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested an appointment to speak to Ms. Seeger at a later date. 2. Kev spoke regarding the war in Gaza. 3. Linda Mull spoke regarding her difficulty residing in shared housing. Mayor Goh requested staff assist Ms. Mull with resources. 4. Roman Matera made comments about forming a new organization called the Bakersfield Urbanists. 5. Carmen spoke in support of the eviction protection program and in support of a cease fire resolution. 6. Wendell Wesley spoke regarding the new Bakersfield Urbanists and a request for the city to help them obtain the old Grey Hound location and the furniture store on Chester Avenue. 7. Ian Journey spoke regarding the support of a bike pump track and provided a PowerPoint presentation. 8. Rocky Studer spoke regarding the support of a bike pump track. 5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements None. 6. APPOINTMENTS 6. a. One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, Appointment of one Alternate Member (Ward 6) to complete a term to expire December 31, 2024, to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. (Staff recommends Council determination.) n Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 4 6. APPOINTMENTS continued item 6.a. continued City Clerk Drimakis announced one application for appointment was received from Laurel Sheffield. Motion by Councilmember Gray, to appoint Laurel Sheffield to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, to serve a term expiring December 31, 2025. Motion was unanimously approved. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (Staff recommends adoption of Consent Calendar items.) Minutes: 7.a. Approval of minutes of the May 20, 2024, Special Department Budget Presentation Meeting and the May 22, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.) Payments: 7.b. Receive and file department payments from May 10, 2024, to May 30, 2024, in the amount of $32,907,356.06 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,015,576.24, totaling $33,922,932.30. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) Ordinances: None. Resolutions: 7.d.1. 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 072-2024 7.d.2 Resolution calling for the General Municipal Election for Wards 2, 5, and 6 and requesting consolidation with the County of Kern for the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 073-2024 7.d.3. Resolution approving the FY 24-25 Capital Project List funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act 2017 and authorize the Public Works Director to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 074-2024 7.d.4. Resolution determining that a brush truck 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 $288,257 for the Recreation and Parks Department. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 075-2024 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.d.5 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of an electric dump truck for the Recreation and Parks Department: (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) Resolution determining that an electric dump truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from PB Loader Corporation and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $199,601 for the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12. 2. Appropriate $199,601 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of one unit. 7.d.6. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a utility vehicle for the Fire Department (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) Resolution determining that a 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. RES 077-2024 2. Appropriate $65,465 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of one unit. 7.d.7. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a side loading garbage truck for the Solid Waste Division (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) Resolution determining that a side loading garbage truck 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 $549,293. RES 078-2024 2. Appropriate $318,432 Equipment Management Fund Balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of one unit. 3. Appropriate and transfer $230,861 Self -Insurance Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of one unit. 7.d.8. Sewer Connection Assessment for 13006 Monarch Palm Avenue (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.) Resolution confirming assessments for sewer connection fee and authorizing the collection of assessment by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 079-2024 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7d.8. continued 2. Agreement with Marco A. Palacios and Rosemary C. Palacios, 13006 Monarch Palm Avenue, to pay the sewer connection fee through the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 5) AGR 2024-135 7.d.9. Resolutions of Intent to add the following areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District 6-12-24 and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report: 1. ROI 2198 adding Area 4-290 (888 Oak Street) ; Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = .5 (Ward 2) ROI 2198 2. ROI 2199 adding Area 5-130 (Tract 7152): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 (Ward 1) ROI 2199 3. ROI 2203 adding Area 4-285 (800 S Baker Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0.5 — (Ward 2) ROI 2203 4. ROI 2204 adding Area 4-288 (529 Dolores Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 — (Ward 2) ROI 2204 5. ROI 2205 adding Area 4-289 (181 Quantico): Street Tier = 0; Park Tier = 0 — (Ward 2) ROI 2205 6. ROI 2206 adding Area 5-129 (2240 S Union Avenue): Street Tier = 0; Park Tier = 0 — (Ward 1) ROI 2206 7.d.10. Job Specification Updates and Salary Resolutions (Staff recommends adoption of the new and revised Job Specifications and Resolutions.) 1. Amendment No. 10 to Resolution No. 098-23 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory and Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. RES 098-2023 (10) 2. Amendment No. 5 to Resolution No. 052-23 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. RES 052-2023 (5) 3. Revised Job Specification: Traffic Painter #14190 and Senior Traffic Painter #17190 4 6 8 U Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7d.10. continued 4. New Job Specifications: Project Management Officer #88085; Project Manager #89235; Tourism and Community Promotions Supervisor #57465; Senior Air Conditioning Technician #17580; Senior Water Systems Technician #13360; Wastewater CMMS Analyst #25075 Agreements: 7.e.1. Agreement with Meliora Public Safety Consulting, LLC. (not to exceed $142,000), for Public Safety Trainings for the Bakersfield Police Department. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-136 7.e.2. Agreement with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (not to exceed $105,556) to continue to provide training and technical assistance services for the City's Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. (Staff recommend approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-137 7.e.3. Agreement with the County of Kern ($608,400) for Regional Radio Project Management Services by Federal Engineering. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-138 7.e.4. Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with B-Champ LLC ($32,760), for site improvements located at 2603 G Street, Bakersfield CA 93301. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-139 7.e.5. ARPA Workforce Development Program Subrecipient Agreements (totaling $383,076.79) for Workforce Development Services: (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) Locked -In Mindset LLC ($39,400) AGR 2024-140 Aerospace Valley Futures, Inc. dba The Ennovation Hub ($90,000) AGR 2024-141 The Open Door Network ($253,676.79) AGR 2024-142 7.e.6. Attorney Retainer Agreement with Clifford and Brown (not to exceed $100,000) to provide outside legal services for Ricardo Robles in the matter of Hernandez et al v. City of Bakersfield et al (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-143 7.e.7. Contractor Agreement with Quinn Company (not to exceed $200,000) for Repair of Construction and Off -Road Equipment and to provide on -call repair and maintenance services for City's Fleet Division Caterpillar Equipment. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-144 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.8. Tourism -Related Event Venue Grant — Funds Awarded (totaling $669,700) to eleven (11) applicants: (Staff recommends approval of the agreements.) 1. Agreement with Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science ($23,000) (Ward 2) AGR 2024-145 2. Agreement with Bakersfield Community Theatre ($23,800) (Ward 2) AGR 2024-146 3. Agreement with Fox Theater Foundation, Fox Theater ($90,000) (Ward 2) AGR 2024-147 4. Agreement with Fox Theater Foundation, Nile Theater ($20,000) (Ward 2) AGR 2024-148 5. Agreement with California State Soccer Association — South ($50,000) AGR 2024-149 6. Agreement with Kern County Racing Association ($15,000) AGR 2024-150 7. Agreement with Bakersfield Civic Light Opera Association ($130,000) (Ward2) AGR 2024-151 8. Agreement with Temblor Brewing Company ($50,000) (Ward 3) AGR 2024-152 9. Agreement with Bakersfield Southwest Baseball ($15,000) (Ward 6) AGR 2024-153 10. Agreement with Ovation Repertory Theatre ($227,900) (Ward 2) AGR 2024-154 11. Agreement with Metro BMX ($25,000) (Ward 3) AGR 2024-155 7.e.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CM22-003 with Advanced Data Storage Inc. (increase compensation $100,000; revised not to exceed $140,000, and extend term to July 1, 2027), for records management and storage, secure document destruction, climate controlled media storage and rotation, scanning and imaging services, and electronic record keeping services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-156 7.e.10. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 94-131 with John Harmon (extend term to July 31, 2029) for Bakersfield Municipal Airport Long -Term Ground Lease Agreement for Hangar Space D4. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 94-131 (3) Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-054 with GALLS, LLC. (increase compensation $327,000; revised not to exceed $550,062 and extend the term date to July 1, 2025), for the purchase of Outer Vest and Ballistic Vest Inserts for the Bakersfield Police Department. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-054 (1) 7.e.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-078 with Tel-Tec Security Systems Inc. (increase compensation $30,000; revised not to exceed $250,000), to allow for additional work on ongoing security systems projects. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment) AGR 2023-078 (1) 7.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-102 with Versaterm Safety US INC. (formerly SPIDR Tech, inc., revised contractor to Versaterm) for software allowing automated text and/or email correspondence from the Bakersfield Police Department. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-102 (1) 7.e.14. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-144 CCS Facility Services (increase compensation by $84,700; revised not to exceed $331,120 and extend term by one year) to continue the supply of janitorial maintenance for City Hall North. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-144 (3) 7.e.15. Amendment to agreements for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) changeouts services for the domestic water system (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-155 with Aqueous Vets (extend term by one year and increase compensation by $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $2,000,000). AGR 2023-155 (1) 2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-156 with Carbon Supply Inc., (extend term by one year and increase compensation by $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $2,000,000). AGR 2023-156 (1) 7.e.16. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2018-157 with Alta Planning + Design (expanding scope to include design revisions; increasing compensation $55,845; revised not to exceed $487,437) for the Garces Memorial Circle Enhancements Project. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2018-157 (2) 7.e.17. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement 19-070 with AECOM (increasing compensation $253,609.78; revised not to exceed $25,331,645.41) for additional construction management services for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 19-070 (5) Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 10 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Bids: 7.f.1. Reject bid for the Adaptive Signal Coordination for Stockdale Hwy from Renfro Rd to Coffee Rd (Wards 4, 5 & 6) (Staff recommends rejecting the bid.) 7.f.2. Reject bid for Adaptive Signal Coordination H St from White Ln to Panama Ln and Panama Ln from Akers Rd to Parsons Way. (Wards 1 & 7) (Staff recommends acceptance rejecting the bid. 7.f.3. Extend bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson for the purchase of one Police Special Motorcycle for the Police Department: (Staff recommends extension of the bid and approval of the purchase.) 1. Extend bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson for the purchase of one Police Special Motorcycle in the amount of $37,951.31 for the Police Department. 2. Appropriate and transfer $22,458 Self -Insurance Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund. 3. Appropriate $15,494 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Fund Balance to complete the purchase of one unit. 7.f.4. Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric (not to exceed $489,100) for an annual contract for vehicle loop cutting and streetlight repair services. (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.) AGR 2024-157 7.f.5. Storm Drain Improvements Within Existing Tract 5416 Sundance Way, Bold Venture Court, and Mohican Drive (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Total -Western, Inc. ($1,489,989) for said project. AGR 2024-158 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary. up to $100,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction of said project. (Ward 4) 7.f.6. Kern Island Canal Bridge Repair (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) Accept bid and approve contract with Synergy Construction & Development Corporation ($78,098.57) for the construction of said project; and AGR 2024-159 2. Authorize staff to approve. as necessary, up to $10,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said project. (Ward 1) Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 11 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.f.7. Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Digester Gas Booster Blower Replacement Project 1. Accept bid and approve contract with W. M. Lyles Co. ($4,082,300) for the Digester Gas Booster Blower Replacement Project. AGR 2024-160 2. Appropriate $2,861,530 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for project. 3. Authorize staff to approve up to 10% of the agreement amount in City - controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. Miscellaneous: 7.g.1. Appropriate $17,375.97 from the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District grant to the Fire Department Operating budget within the General Fund to implement an emergency medical services (EMS) bicycle program. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) 7.g.2. Appropriate Transformative Climate Communities State Grant Revenue ($100,000) to the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Fund in the Economic & Community Development Department Operating Budget. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) 7.g.3. Acceptance of FY 2021-22 Transportation Development Act Funds Audit Reports (Staff recommends acceptance of audit reports.) 1. Independent Auditor's Report, Fund Financial Statements, and Supplementary Information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. 2. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Successor Agency Business: None. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: 7.i.1. Design Consultant Agreement for Antongiovanni Park Site (Staff recommends approval of the agreement, budget transfer, and contingency.) Design Consultant Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering Inc. (not to exceed $399,760) for the design of Antongiovanni Park. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12 and 13. Budget transfer of $600,000 from Stone Creek Restroom Renovation Project, Project No. P4C511 to the new Antongiovanni Park Design project. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in CITY -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during project design, including all necessary utility service connections to the park site. (Ward 7) A 6 B Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 12 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.i.2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2020-061 with Mercy House ($7,453,459.78; and extend term to June 30, 2026) for the operation of the Brundage Lane Navigation Center located at 1900 East Brundage Lane. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 13. 7.i.3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-163 with Valley Pressure Pros, Inc. (increase compensation $295,100; revised not to exceed $590,200 and extend term by one year), for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown and Old Town Kern area. This agreement is funded within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Public Safety and Vital Services fund budget. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-163 (1) 7.i.4. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-159 with Burtch Construction (increase compensation $325,618.21- revised not to exceed $1,000,000 and extend the term through December 31, 2025) for park parking lot and access improvements. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-159 (1) City Clerk Drimakis announced that a staff memorandum was received regarding item 7.d.8. transmitting the corrected property owner name. Councilmember Freeman requested item 7.d.5., 7.i.1. and 7.i.2. bE� removed for separate consideration. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i. with the removal of Consent Calendar items 7.d.5., 7.i.1. and 7J.2. for separate consideration. Motion was approved with Councilmember Weir voting no. 7.d.5 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of an electric dump truck for the Recreation and Parks Department (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) 1. Resolution determining that an electric dump truck can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from PB Loader Corporation and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $199,601 for the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department. RES 076-2024 2. Appropriate $199,601 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of one unit. Motion by Councilmember Freeman to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.d.5. Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir and Gray voting no. 7.i.1. Design Consultant Agreement for Antongiovanni Park Site (Staff recommends approval of the agreement, budget transfer, and contingency.) Design Consultant Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering Inc. (not to exceed $399,760) for the design of Antongiovanni Park. AGR 2024-161 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 13 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7.0. continued 2. Budget transfer of $600,000 from Stone Creek Restroom Renovation Project, Project No. P4C511 to the new Antongiovanni Park Design project. 3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in CITY -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during project design, including all necessary utility service connections to the park site. (Ward 7) Motion by Councilmember Freeman to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.i.1. Motion unanimously approved. 7J.2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2020-061 with Mercy House ($7,453,459.78; and extend term to June 30, 2026) for the operation of the Brundage Lane Navigation Center located at 1900 East Brundage Lane. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2020-061 (4) Motion by Councilmember Freeman to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.i.2. Motion unanimously approved. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. Public Hearing to consider an Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with Pacific Tire California and Chester ($114,800) for site improvements located at 1501 California Avenue, Bakersfield Ca 93301. (Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.) AGR 2024-162 8.b. Public hearing to consider Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, Park Landscape Assessment and Tax Collection and resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2024-25 CMD budget confirming the park landscaping assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends receiving protest statements (if any), overriding protests (if any) and adopting the resolution.) RES 080-2024 8.c. Public hearing to consider Fiscal Year 2024-25 street and median landscaping assessments and resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for the Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and the 2024-25 CMD budget confirming the street and median landscaping assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends receiving protest statements (if any), overriding protests (if any) and adopting the resolution.) RES 081-2024 8.d. Public Hearing to consider Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessments and Tax Collection for 26 Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts and resolution approving and adopting the Public Works Director's Report for 26 Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts (TSMD) and the 2024-25 CMD budget confirming the assessments and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends receiving protest statements (if any), overriding protests (if any) and adopting the resolution.) RES 082-2024 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 14 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d., opened at 6:25 pm. No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d., closed at 6:26 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to approve Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. Motion unanimously approved. Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 6:26 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:38 p.m. 9. HEARINGS 9.a. Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. (Staff recommends City Council hear public testimony.) City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was provided transmitting correspondence. Assistant City Manager Hallen made staff comments. Hearing item opened at 6:39 p.m. The following spoke in opposition: Sandra Plascencia, Wendell Wesley, Natalie Santamaria, Maria De La Vega, Nadine Escalante, Jagmeet Singh, Pastor Freddie Le Lewis, Emma De La Rosa, and Veronica Monterosa. No one spoke in support. Hearing item closed at 6:56 p.m. Councilmember Arias requested staff allocate $2.1 million ARPA dollars for homelessness prevention services including the eviction protection program, in addition to rental and utility assistance. Councilmember Freeman requested staff provide a breakdown of all funding sources being used to pay for complete street improvements. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to accept all comments. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir voting no. 10. REPORTS None. 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 15 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff review the Vacant Building Ordinance and amend it to include that vacant structures must be insured and review the dumpster lock program. Council Member Smith requested staff review the signage ordinance regarding the feather banners. Councilmember Weir left the meeting at 7A9 pm. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. in memory of former Councilmember Rollie Moore. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST \, JUILIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 4689 Bakersfield, California, June 12, 2024 - Page 16 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK***