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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/24 CC MINUTES477 BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 24, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings-3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:37 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 3:52 p.m.), Weir, Freeman, and Kaur Absent: Councilmembers Smith, and Gray 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Walter Keenan spoke regarding a follow up on his concerns of short-term rental and Code Enforcement violations for his neighborhood. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff continue code enforcement action to address Mr. Keenan's concerns. 2. Penny Martinez, Wreaths across America, spoke regarding National Wreaths Across America Day, Bakersfield National Cemetery, December 14, 2024, 1 written materials provided. 3. Sharon Terrell expressed appreciation regarding the handling of her towing issue. 2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Michael Turnipseed and Bikramjit Pannu spoke regarding Reports item 3.a. 3. REPORTS 3.a. Recreation and Parks Department Master Plan (Staff recommends Council receive and file report.) 1. Recreation and Parks Master Plan presentation/report to Council from MIG, Inc., (Consultant). 2. Recreation and Parks Master Plan be made available for review. City Manager Clegg and Recreation and Parks Director Anthony made staff comments and Cindy Mendoza, MIG, Inc., consultant and Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Budak provided a PowerPoint Presentation. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to accept the presentation and make available the Recreation and Parks Master Plan for review. Motion was approved with Councilmembers Smith and Gray absent. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:54 p.m. 471 , Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 2 REGULAR MEETING - 5:47 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:48 p.m.), Weir, Freeman, and Kaur Absent: Councilmembers Smith and Gray 2. INVOCATION by Pastor Ronald Banks, Compassion Christian Center. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Kaylynn Bolden, High School City Intern, Independence High School Graduate. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a. Proclamation to Scott Thygerson, CEO of Kern Medical, Martha Leon, Executive Director of Kern Medical Center Foundation, and Rob Purdie, Patient and Program Development coordinator for the Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical, declaring August 2024 as Valley Fever Awareness Month in Bakersfield. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Emprezz Nontzikeleo expressed appreciation to Council and City Staff on newly paved streets in her neighborhood. 2. Cecilia and Valeria spoke in opposition to the conflict in Gaza. 5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Sandra Melgoza-Plascencia spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.c.2. 2. Wendell Wesley Jr. spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.d.4. 6. APPOINTMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes: 7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the July 10, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.) b. Payments: 7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from June 28, 2024, to July 11, 2024, in the amount of $16,336,606.23 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,562,756.03 totaling $17,899,362.26. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 3 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued C. Ordinances: 7.c.1. First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.050 by adding Annexation No. 721 consisting of approximately 40 gross acres to Ward 2, generally located along Highway 99 between Terrell Court and Madrid Avenue, north and east terminus of Elicia Drive, and south of Stockdale Highway between Stine Road and South Real Road. (Ward2) (Staff recommends first reading of ordinance.) FR ONLY - 7.c.2 Adoption of Ordinance relating to Zone Change 24-0339 Housing Element Rezones amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map on approximately 421 acres to comply with California's Housing Law. (FR 7/10/2024), (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7) (Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.) ORD 5178 d. 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. 17 (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 103-2024 7.d.2. Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission to annex inhabited territories into the City identified as Annexation No. 713 (South H No. 4), located at the northwest corner of South H Street and Cecil Brunner Drive. Notice of Exemption on file. (Ward 2) RES 104-2024 7.d.3. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of an asphalt paver for the Streets Division (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) Resolution determining that an asphalt paver can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Quinn Cat and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $739,772. RES 105-2024 2. Appropriate $19,772 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management nFund to complete the purchase of one unit. I Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 4 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.d.4. Purchase of tax -defaulted real properties (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and the agreement.) Resolution of the Bakersfield City Council authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase the tax -defaulted real properties (not to exceed $800,000) from the Kern County -Tax Collector for purposes of affordable housing. RES 106-2024 2. Agreement with County of Kern to purchase tax default real properties. AGR 2024-202 e. Agreements: 7.e.1. Agreement with the 15th District Agricultural Association dba Kern County Fair to provide security services for the 2024 Kern County Fair. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-203 7.e.2. Agreement with Flock Group Inc. (not to exceed $430,000), to expand access to footage of Automatic License Plate Reading (ALPR) cameras. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-204 7.e.3. Agreement with Diana R. Elrod Consulting ($127,625) for preparation of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, Update of Citizen Participation Plan, and Update of Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-205 7.e.4. Agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC. (not to exceed $152,362.50), for a 3-year subscription to Cityworks Online-Workgroup Server Asset Management System. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-206 7.e.5. Agreement with Woolpert Inc. (not to exceed $60,000), to implement Cityworks Software for the Recreation and Parks Department. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-207 7.e.6. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2022-183 with Critters without Litters, Inc. (extend term to June 30, 2024), for continued Spay and Neuter Services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-183 (4) 7.e.7. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-177 with McMurray Stern LLC (extend term by one year) to continue the installation of high -density space saver 17 storage system at the Bakersfield Police Department's Property and Evidence Facility. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-177 (1) Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.8. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 94-132 with Jim Webber (extend term to July 31, 2029) for Bakersfield Municipal Airport Long -Term Ground Lease Agreement for Hangar Space D8. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 94-132 (3) 7.e.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-010 with Harker Striping, Inc., dba Harker Striping and Signage (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 2023-010 (1) 7.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-194 with Kern Masonry Structures Inc. (increase compensation by $600,000; revised not to exceed $1,200,000), to continue block wall repair. (Citywide) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-194 (2) 7.e.11. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-171 with Kern Turf Supply (extend term by one year only) to continue the supply of irrigation parts and supplies. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-171 (3) 7.e.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-192 Centennial Asphalt Company (extend term by one year) to continue the supply of asphaltic emulsions and sealant for the Streets Division. (Citywide) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-192 (1) 7.e.13. Amendment No.1 to Design Consultant Agreement No. 2022-215 with Ordiz Melby Architects, Inc. (increase compensation by $60,000; revised not to exceed $133,666 and extend the term through December 31, 2026), for design work at a City owned property located at 3737 Stockdale Highway. (At Large, Ward 2 Closest) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-215 (1) Bids: 7.f.1. Pavement Rehabilitation 2023-2024 SB-1_Union Avenue from SR-204 to Columbus Street: (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City -controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. ($6,577,779), (� for the project. AGR 2024-208 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 2 & 3) 47 ? Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.f.2. Beale Avenue Overcrossing Improvements: (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Beador Construction Company, Inc. ($1,510,300), for the construction of said project; and AGR 2024-209 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $50,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Ward 2) 7.0. Construction Management Agreement for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Park Project: (Staff recommends acceptance of bid, approval of the agreement and approval of City - controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve Construction Management Agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. (not to exceed $172,000), for Construction Management for Phase A of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Park Revitalization project. AG 2024-210 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $28,000 in CITY -Controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the agreement. (Ward 2) 7 7.f.4. Extend bid for the purchase of 12 Police Utility Vehicles for the Police Department. (Staff recommend extension of bid and approval of the purchase.) 1. Extend bid from Jim Burke Ford for the purchase of 12 Police Utility vehicles in the amount of $624,664.20 ($52,055.35 per unit) for the Police Department. 2. Appropriate and transfer $318,921 Self -Insurance Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating budget withing the Equipment Management Fund. 3. Appropriate $305,743.20 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund. g. Miscellaneous: None. h. Successor Agency Business: None. I. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: None. 4718 Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received regarding item 7.c.2. transmitting additional correspondence from Mr. Hubsch, Friends of the Bakersfield Kit Fox and Environment and Sandra Melgoza-Plascencia, Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability and item 7.e.6. correcting terms of the agreement. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff create a policy that outlines the parameters of the use of that flock system and refer to Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods Committee. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 71 Motion was approved with Councilmembers Smith and Gray absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. Public hearing to consider Western Rosedale Specific Trail Plan Amendment No. 24-0227 eliminating the equestrian portion from the multi -use combination trail alignment along South Wegis Avenue, Stockdale Ranch Drive, and South Nord Avenue within the Stockdale River Ranch Project area. (Ward 5) (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of Western Rosedale Specific Trail Plan Amendment No. 24-0227.) RES 107-2024 8.b. Public hearing to consider resolution ordering the Summary Vacation of a Flowage and Drainage Easement located at 11425 Stockdale Highway. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 108-2024 Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. and 8.b. opened at 6:21 p.m. No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.a. and 8.b. closed at 6:22 p.m. Motion made by Vice Mayor Gonzales to approve Consent Calendar Public Hearings 8.a. and 8.b. Motion was approved with Councilmember Freeman abstaining due to personal financial effect and the appearance of a conflict of interest and Councilmembers Smith and Gray absent. 9. HEARINGS None. 10. REPORTS 10.a. American Rescue Plan Act Updated Framework including updated appropriations in applicable departmental budgets. (Staff recommends the approval of the updated expenditure framework along with the related appropriation.) (—I City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received transmitting Il I corrections due to scrivener's errors and transmitting correspondence from Sandra Melgoza-Plascencia, Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability. City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 8 10. REPORTS continued Vice Mayor Gonzales commented on a future report for the public showing the results of good work that the ARPA dollars has done. 7 Expressed deadlines Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff develop a one-time Capital Grand Fund for youth development for non -profits who wish to enhance their facilities. Motion made by Vice Mayor Gonzales to approve the updated expenditure framework along with the related appropriation. Motion was approved with Councilmember Weir abstaining and Councilmembers Smith and Gray absent. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff explore traffic calming and enhanced street lighting measures for Real Road between Stockdale Highway and California Avenue. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested that as we continue to expand both the Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) and service providers expand their sites that serve our unhoused populations, that the Council adopt a Good Neighbor Policy. This would include areas around Saint Vincent De Paul, the Mission, Open Door Network and even some of these permanent supportive housing projects that are coming online. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff explore the Entrepreneurship Grant Program presentation given at the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting and the inspiration of what local small business owners can do with a modest investment from the city. He requested that Council continue to support the program and directed staff to investigate a way to support the program in future years. Vice Mayor Gonzales spoke regarding the sale of the historic Crystal Palace and requested staff work with the next owner or potential buyer to sustain the same spirit an operation that makes it so special. He further requested that the city work with the current owner to see what incentives might be provided to a potential new buyer, with conditions that they sustain operations with that same "Bakersfield Sound" spirit and if it could be discussed during a future Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting. Vice Mayor Gonzales expressed his sadness on the passing of an important community stakeholder in the Downtown area, Kenny Reed, owner of Guthrie's Alley Cat. He further expressed his appreciation for his contributions to the Downtown area. 7 Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 9 720 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. v'�14 4M & KAREITGOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: Iw I J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 7 Bakersfield, California, July 24, 2024 - Page 10 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK*** n