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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/24 CC MINUTES722- BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF August 14, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings — 3:30 p.m. and a15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Councilmembers Weir, Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur (seated at 3:41 p.m.) Absent: Councilmembers Arias 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements Walter Keenan expressed his appreciation to staff and the Council regarding the Airbnb concerns in his neighborhood. 2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding item 3.a. and provided written materials. 3. REPORTS 3.a. Community Choice Aggregation Program for Electrical Service Update. (Staff recommends Council receive and file update, authorize staff to initiate an implementation plan and dispense with standard bidding procedures and solicit proposals to conduct a final plan.) City Manager Clegg and Assistant City Manager Hallen made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and introduced Adam Belknap, Baker and Tilly, Managing Director who provided additional comments and continued the PowerPoint Presentation. Motion by Councilmember Freeman for staff to continue exploring the Community Choice Aggregation and Alternating Direct Current per the comments of both Councilmembers Weir and Smith. Motion was approved with Councilmembers Arias absent. 4. CLOSED SESSION 4.a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)/54957.6 Motion by Councilmember Weir to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:40 p.m. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:24 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 4.a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)/54957.6 47 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 2 No reportable action. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 6:25 p.m. 7 7 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING - 5:26 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Weir, Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur Absent: Councilmember Arias 2. INVOCATION by Rev. Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Pastor of Compassion Christian Center. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Rocio Guzman, City Hall Fellow for the Police Department. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a. Proclamation to Pryscyla Russell and Gigi the Warrior, declaring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Bakersfield during September 2024. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Kenny Harmer, Pete Leverony, Gail Malouf (written material provided) and Anna Byrd spoke in opposition of rezoning. Councilmember Weir requested staff reach out to the community representatives for a path forward or a compromise that can be reached and for the City Attorney to give the community representative the name of the attorney suing the City on the similar zone change. 2. Valencia Chambers requested assistance regarding her housing situation and discrimination in the shelter. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff assist Ms. Chambers to discuss the issue related to the homeless shelter she is residing at including the access to cold water. 3. Jessica McConnell regarding animal abuse, animal dumping and other cruelty animal concerns. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff provide an update on Animal Care Services specifically the TNR program and spay/neuter efforts at a future workshop to the City Council. 4. Cecilia spoke in opposition to the conflict in Garza. 5. Ernie Lopez spoke regarding nuisance property and safety concerns of a landlord. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff reach out to Mr. Lopez to discuss the issue related to the property located at 1129 A Street. 6. Wendell Wesley Jr. spoke regarding sidewalk safety on city streets and the need of wheelchair accessible ramps. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff review the traffic calming measures that they may be implemented on N Street, between California Avenue and 9th street. 72 5 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 4 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued 5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements None. 6. APPOINTMENTS 6.a One appointment to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board At large appointment to a term to expire December 31, 2026, due to the term expiration of Kevin Oliver. (Staff recommends City Council determination) Motion by Councilmember Freeman to continue the recruitment and bring back to a future Council Meeting. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Gonzales and Councilmember Kaur voting no and Councilmember Arias absent. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes: 7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the July 24, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.) b. Payments: 7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from July 12, 2024, to August 1, 2024, in the amount of $72,628,022.38 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $10,722,972.54 totaling $83,350,994.92. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) C. Ordinances: 7.c.1. First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 et. seq. of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Bakersfield Youth Commission. (Staff recommends first reading of ordinance.) FR ONLY 7.c.2. Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.050 by adding Annexation No. 721, Centennial No. 1, consisting of approximately 40 gross acres to Ward 2, generally located along Highway 99 between Terrell Court and Madrid Avenue. (FR 07124/24) (Ward 2) (Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.) ORD 5179 d. Resolutions: 7.d.1. Resolution dispensing with bidding under Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to design/build for the Bakersfield Police department Training Facility Project. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 109-2024 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.d.2. Resolution determining that Ford Utility Expedition 4WD 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 recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 110-2024 7.d.3. Resolution determining that Ford F250 crew cab four-wheel drive pick-up truck 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 $61,833 for the Bakersfield Fire Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 111-2024 7.d.4. Resolution determining that backhoe loaders 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 $352,191 for the Streets Division within the Public Works Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 112-2024 7,11 7.d.5 Resolution determining a backhoe loader 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 $272,474 for the Water Resources Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 113-2024 7.d.6 Resolution determining an excavator 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 $472,527 for the Water Resources Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 114-2024 7.d.7 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a Compact Track Loader for the Water Department (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) Resolution determining that a compact track loader 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 $117,740. RES 115-2024 2. Appropriate and transfer $1,370 River & Agriculture Water Fund balance to the Equipment Management Fund within the Public Works Department's Operating budget. 727 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Item 7.d.7. continued 3. Appropriate and transfer $1,370 Domestic Fund balance to the Equipment 71 Management Fund balance within the Public Works Department's Operating budget to complete the purchase of one unit. 7.d.8 Sewer Connection and Construction Fee assessments for 128 McDonald Way (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.) 1. Resolution confirming assessments for sewer connection and construction fees and authorizing the collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 116-2024 2. Agreement with Leonel Perez and Lilian Perez, as Trustees of The Perez Family Trust Dated October 7, 1999, to pay sewer connection and construction fees through the Kern County Tax Collector. (Ward 2) AGR 2024-211 e. Agreements: - 7.e.1. Agreement with Panama Buena Vista Union School District for School Resource Officer Services. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-212 7.e.2. Agreement with Panama Buena Vista Union School District for School Resource Officer Services. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-213 7.e.3. Agreement with Duane Morris (flat fee of $1,000,000) for legal services through fiscal year 2024-2025. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-214 7.e.4. Agreement with A-C Electric (not to exceed $400,000) to install Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-215 7.e.5. Agreement with All American Carpet, Inc. (one-year term with an automatic extension of time option for up to three years) to provide on -call floor covering removal, installation and repair services. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-216 7.e.6. Agreement with Montrose Environmental Solutions (not to exceed $484,042) for n Development of Kern River Channel Maintenance Plan, Permitting, CEQA. I (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-217 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page '7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.7. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Capital Reef Properties, LLC., for Tract 7263, Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map located northeast corner of Reliance Drive and Berkshire Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 7) (Staff recommends approval of the final map and improvement agreement.) AGR 2024-218 7.e.8. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with The Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno for Parcel Map 11989, The developer is requesting to enter into an agreement, so the final map located at the northwest corner of Reina Road and Old Farm Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends approval of the final map and improvement agreement.) AGR 2024-219 7.e.9. 4th Street Active Transportation Improvements (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) Design Consultant Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $349,515), for the Design of Active Transportation Improvements along 4th Street from Chester Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. ITEM REMOVED BY STAFF 2. Create a project and transfer $349,515 from the Safe Routes to School — ARPA project (T3K324) currently budgeted within the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program Budget to fund the design of Active Transportation Improvements along 4th Street. (Ward 2) 7.e.10. Agreements for Underground Utilities Maintenance Services (Staff recommends approval of the agreements.) 1. Cen-Cal Construction (not to exceed $2,000,000); AGR 2024-220 2. Sierra Construction & Excavation Inc. (not to exceed $2,000,000); AGR 2024-221 3. Nicholas Construction, Inc. (not to exceed $2,000,000; and AGR 2024-222 4. United Field Services Corporation (not to exceed $2,000,000) AGR 2024-223 7.e.11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. PW23-055 with Western Oilfields Supply Company DBA Rain for Rent (additional $160,000, revised not to exceed $200,000) to provide pump rentals for the Wastewater Division. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-224 I 7.e.12. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-286 with Creative Financial Staffing, LLC. (not to exceed $120,000) for Temporary Recruitment Services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-286 (2) 4 72 9 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-148 with AmeriNational Community Services ($36,000; revised not to exceed $81,000 and extend term two years) for Financial Services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-18 (1) 7.e.14 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-071 with UKG Kronos Systems LLC (increase pay compensation $4,680; revised not to exceed $73,185), to allow additional professional services to implement Single Sign On privileges, which will allow uniform login for Public Safety (PD) staff. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-071 (1) 7.e.15 Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2020-158 with Precision Fertilizer Spreading with Precision Fertilizer Spreading (extend the term by one year) to continue the supply of hauling & spreading biosolids. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2020-158 (4) 7.e.16 Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2020-159 with Kern Sprinkler Landscaping (increase compensation by $400,000) to continue the supply of On -Call Irrigation & Landscape Service. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2020-159 (4) 7.e.17. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-161 with AECOM (additional $13,800; revised not to exceed $175,800), to provide design and engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Dissolved Air Flotation Rehabilitation Project. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-161 (2) 7.e.18. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-170 Vestis formally known as Aramark (increase compensation by $615,399.72 and extend term by three years) to continue the supply of industrial laundry service. (Citywide) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-170 (1) 7.e.19 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-209 with Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. to extend term by one year for analyzing water samples to monitor TCP levels in the groundwater and to verify removal of TCP, as required by Division of Drinking Water (DDW) for City of Bakersfield, Municipal Water System. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-209 (1) f. Bids: 7.f.1. Reject Bid for the Adaptive Signal Coordination for Calloway Drivefrom Rosedale Hwy to Olive Drive. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends rejecting the bid and reviewing the project for potential cost savings.) 47 70 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued .17 7.f.2. Reject Bid for the Adaptive Signal Coordination for White Lane from Buena Vista Road to Wible Road. (Wards 5 & 6) (Staff recommends rejecting the bid and reviewing the project for potential cost savings.) 713. Reject Bid for the Adaptive Signal Coordination for Panama Lane from Gosford Road to Akers Road. (Wards 5,6, & 7) (Staff recommends rejecting the bid and reviewing the project for potential cost savings.) g. Miscellaneous: 7.g.1. Appropriate $81,194 State Grant Revenue for the Waste Tire Enforcement Grant Program to the Development Services Operating Budget in the General Fund. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) h. Successor Agency Business: 7.h.1 Receive and file Successor Agency payments from July 12, 2024, to August 1, 2024, in the amount of $1,157,066.62. (Staff recommends report be received and filed.) i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: 7.i.1. EOA Grant Agreement with Pacific West Sound ($77,780.98) for Facade and Site Improvements. (Ward 2) (Staff recommend approval of the grant agreement.) AGR 2024-225 7.i.2. Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (not to exceed $199,550), for conceptual site renderings and plans for the Old Town Kern Core Area Vision Plan. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-226 City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received regarding 7.e.1. transmitting minutes that were inadvertently left out of the agenda and 7.e.9. removing the item from the agenda. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i. Motion was approved with Councilmember Arias absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. Public hearing to consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-111 with James Narducci (extend the term to August 13, 2025, and increase grant award by $63,843, not to exceed $170,160.57) for an Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program business fagade and site improvements grant. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement amendment.) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. SEE PAGE 10. 431 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 10 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued 8.b. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Ordering the Summary Vacation Portion of Storm Drain Easement at 3201 and 3221 F Street, the easement is located within property of Parcel A and B of Parcel Map Waiver 07-2035, 3201 and 3221 F Street. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. SEE PAGE 10. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested Consent Calendar Public Hearings item 8.a. be removed for separate consideration. Councilmember Weir requested Consent Calendar Public Hearings item 8.b. be removed for separate consideration. 9. HEARINGS 8.a. Public hearing to consider Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-111 with James Narducci (extend the term to August 13, 2025, and increase grant award by $63,843, not to exceed $170,160.57) for an Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program business fagade and site improvements grant. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement amendment.) AGR 2023-111 (1) Economic Community Development Director made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Hearing item 8.a. opened at 6:17 p.m. No one spoke in opposition. James Narducci spoke in support. Hearing item 8.a. closed at 6:21 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales, to approve Hearings item 8.a. with the condition of a lease agreement or a plan of operation for the restaurant facility prior to the full reimbursement of the amended amount. Motion was approved with Councilmember Arias absent. 8.b. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Ordering the Summary Vacation Portion of Storm Drain Easement at 3201 and 3221 F Street, the easement is located within property of Parcel A and B of Parcel Map Waiver 07-2035, 3201 and 3221 F Street. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 117-2024 Acting Public Works Director Meyers made staff comments. Hearing item 8.b. opened at 6:28 p.m. No one spoke in opposition or support. Hearing item 8.b. closed at 6:28 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Weir to approve Hearings item 8.b. Motion was approved with Councilmember Arias absent. Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 11 10. REPORTS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Kaur requested staff a study on developing a heat island mitigation plan including a tree management plan (element) and present the research before the summer of 2025 in hopes of implementing a few strategies. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff research the possibility of expanding the home repair and weatherization program and other grant programs to include a mechanism in which renters living without adequate air conditioning units in their homes during extreme heat conditions, can apply for the purchase of a functioning unit. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff provide an update on all Illegal dumping efforts. He also requested staff work on promoting programs via a comprehensive ad marketing campaign and research the possibility of partnering with local nonprofits (like Goodwill) to designate areas at their location to receive items not accepted by them which can them be retrieve by the Clean City Initiative Teams Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff to investigate AB626, amended health and safety code to establish a micro enterprise kitchen. What discretion does the City have, are there any ordinances we to adopt for this to be permissible in the City. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. M t'vqt10 41 KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: 1�w L'Iy� JULI DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield .7 33 Bakersfield, California, August 14, 2024 - Page 12 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK*** 7, 7 7,