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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 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 (seated at 4:23 p.m.),
Weir, Smith, Freeman (seated at 3:31 p.m.) and Gray
Absent: Councilmember Kaur
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
3. REPORTS
3.a. Improvements to the Development Review Process.
(Staff recommends receive and file presentation.)
City Manager Clegg, Assistant City Manager Hallen, Building Director Burns and
Economic and Development Director Byers made staff comments, additionally Jeff
Eittreim, Vice President, Bolthouse Properties and Troy Hancock, Director, California
Dairies made additional comments and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Michael Turnipseed, Dave Dmohowski and Blaine Neptune spoke regarding item 3.a.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to receive and file the presentation. Motion was
approved with Councilmember Kaur absent.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL - 7
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales (seated at 5:18 p.m.), Councilmembers Arias,
Weir, Smith, Freeman and Gray
Absent: Councilmember Kaur
2. INVOCATION
by. Pastor Letty Stepp, Bakersfield Christian Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Eknoor Singh, Junior at Stockdale High School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Nathaniel Catalan spoke regarding appointments item 7.a.
2. Zac Griffin spoke regarding the design of the Garces Circle.
3. Cecilia spoke opposition to the conflict in Gaza.
4. Carmen spoke regarding cruelty to animals by Sherriff deputies.
5. Nila Hogan, Executive Director, Youth Empowerment, Preston Hogan, Sophia
and Jazzy spoke regarding support for a peer -to -peer mentoring program for
youth.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Carter Beardsley and Tanvi Thallapalle spoke regarding appointments item 7.a.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
- 6.a.1. Approval of minutes of the August 14, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
6.b.1. Receive and file department payments from August 2, 2024, to August 15, 2024, in
the amount of $20,141,919.28 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$276,288.36 totaling $20,418,217.64.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
C. Ordinances:
6.c.1. First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code
(Staff recommends first reading of the proposed ordinance amendments.)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 6.c.1. continued
1. Amending Sections 12.56.020 and 12.56.045 relating to Park Ranger
definition, as well as their duties. and authority.
2. Amending Section 17.06.050 relating to Designation of Zones.
3. Amending Sections 17.10.010, 17.10.020 and 17.10.030 relating to
Residential Zones.
4. Amending Section 17.12.020 relating to Mixed -Use Land Use Regulations and
Allowable Uses.
5. Amending Chapter 17.32 relating to Agriculture Zone.
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6.c.2 Adoption of the following ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 et. seq. of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Bakersfield Youth Commission.
(FR 08/14/24)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.)
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d. Resolutions:
6.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 118-2024
6.d.2. Resolution declaring the real property located at the northeast corner of California
Avenue and P/Q Street "exempt surplus land" as per Government
Code Section 54221(f)(1)(J)(i). (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 7.
6.d.3. Resolution determining that replacement parts to repair six aeration basins at
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual
bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding
therefor, not to exceed $204,800.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 120-2024
6.d.4. Resolution dispensing with bidding due to limited time authorizing the installation of a
fire suppression system at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) by HPS Mechanical,
Inc., not to exceed $379,995.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 121-2024
6.d.5 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of five street sweeper trucks with mounted
xbroom for the Streets Division:
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation to fund
the purchase.)
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6.e.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 6.d.5. continued
1. Resolution determining street sweeper trucks 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 $2,971,792 for the Streets Division.
RES 122-2024
2. Appropriate $1,096,792 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
6.d.6 Resolutions of Intent 2209 and 2210 to add Areas 5-132 and 2-90 to the CMD
Consolidated Maintenance District (CMD) and preliminarily approving, confirming,
and adopting the Public Works Director's Report:
(Staff recommends adopting the resolutions of intention.)
1. ROI No 2209 adding Area 5-132 (1821 Lacey Street); Street Tier =1;
Park Tier = .5 — (Ward 1)
ROI 2209
2. ROI No 2210 adding Area 2-90 (5001 & 5101 District Boulevard);
Street Tier =1; Park Tier = 0 — (Ward 6)
ROI 2210
6.d.7. Updated Salary Resolution 8.28.24
(Staff recommends adoption of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 12 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 (12)
2. Amendment No. 7 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 (7)
3. Amendment No. 40 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related
benefits for the Temporary Unit.
RES 44-93 (40)
Agreements:
6.e.1. Agreement with Greenfield Union School District for School Resource Officer
Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the, agreement.)
AGR 2024-227
6.e.2. Agreement with Environmental Systems. Research. Institute, Inc (not to exceed
$1,253,855) for all annual software licenses and maintenance services for
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-228
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.e.3. Agreement with Govinvest, Inc. (not to exceed $50,000) to continue Software as a
Service (SaaS) for twelve months of the Pension Module, Live Compensation Study
Module, and Labor Module access.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-229
6.e.4. Agreement with West Publishing Corporation (not to exceed $114,964.20) for Fiscal
Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2029-30 to provide the on-line library West Proflex.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-230
6.e.5. Agreement with Schofield Electrical Systems, Inc. for Interactive Display and Kiosks
Installation (not to exceed $137,466 and a term date of one year) for Interactive
Display and Kiosks Installation for the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD).
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-231
6.e.6. Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation to Modernize the Elevator at the18th and
Eye Street Parking Garage
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement and the City controlled contingency.)
1. Accept proposal and approve Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation (not to
exceed $298, 550).
AGR 2024-232
{ 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $30,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction of
the project. (Ward 2)
6.e.7. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WR24-001 with M and S Security Services Inc.
to increase compensation by $60,000 (revised not to exceed $100,000), to provide
security services for the Water Department.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-233
6.e.8. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-166 with Governmentjobs.com, INC. dba
Neogov (correcting compensation amount from $42,603.19 to $62,603.19, total not to
exceed remaining $627,296.59), for software for Human Resources Department.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-166 (1)
6.e.9. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-212 Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Co.,
Inc. (extend term by one year), to continue the supply of Oil Transport &Spreading
Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-212 (3)
6.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 09-164 with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (extend date to
vacate to November 1, 2026, or November 1, 2028, if extension is granted) for a
Surface Lease agreement granting city use of Warner Communications site located in
a County Pocket.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 09-164 (2)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.e.11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-139 with A-C Electric Company (extending
term to August 31, 2025), to continue on -call electrical maintenance and testing
services for City facilities.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-139 (2)
6.e.12. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2022-186 with Adventist Health Bakersfield
(increasing compensation $1,250,000, revised not to exceed $2,250,000, and extend
term to December 31, 2026) related to the Blue'Zones Project. (Citywide)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-186 (1)
6.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-191 with Asela Environmental Inc. dba
Alert Disaster Restoration dba ADR Services (Increasing compensation by $800,000;
revised not to exceed $1,300,000) to provide on -call pressure washing, biohazard
abatement, mold remediation and fire and water damage repair for the City of
Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-191 (1)
6.f. Bids:
6.f.1. Accept bid and approve contract with California Commercial Pools, Inc. ($189,000),
for pool circulation pump installation at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of
City -controlled contingency.)
AGR 2024-234
6.f.2. Extend bid from Kern Machinery, Inc. for the purchase of four electric mowers
($26,063.85 per unit including taxes and fees) in the amount_ of $104,255.40 for the
Recreation and Parks Department.
(Staff recommends extension of the bid and approval of the purchase.)
6.g. Miscellaneous:
6.g.1 Appropriate $397,650 California Transportation Development Act Article 3
grant funds to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program budget
and $5,000 to the Public Works Department Operating Budget for the following
projects and programs: Bicycle Facilities Improvements, Bike Safety Education
Program, and Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons on Chester Avenue at 22nd
Street and on Truxtun Avenue at Pine Street.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
6.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
6.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
None.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Councilmember Gray requested Consent Calendar item 6.d.2. be removed for separate
consideration.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.a. through 61
with the removal of Consent Calendar item 6.d.2. for separate consideration. Motion
was approved with Councilmember Kaur absent.
6.d.2. Resolution declaring the real property located at the northeast corner of California
Avenue and P/Q Street "exempt surplus land" as per
Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(J)(i). (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 119-2024
Motion by Councilmember Gray to adopt Consent Calendar item 6.d.2. Motion
approved with Councilmember Kaur absent.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.a 2024-25 Youth Commission appointments
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
Applications were received from the following:
Nathaniel Catalan, Thomas Woods, Tanvi Thallapalle, Guneet Kaur, Carter Beardsley
Mia Clifford, Rachel Sun, Japji Kaur,.Kaitlyn Ocampo, Jagriti Jha and Naomi Worthy.
The following were appointed as regular members:
Ward 1 — Carter Beardsley
Ward 2 — Mia Clifford
Ward 3 — Nathaniel Catalan
Ward 4 — Kaitlyn Ocampo
Ward 5 — Tanvi Thallapalle
Ward 6 — None
Ward 7 — None
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales, to appoint Carter Beardsley, Mia Clifford, Nathaniel
Catalan, Kaitlyn Ocampo and Tanvi Thallapalle as regular members to -the Youth
Commission. Motion approved with Councilmember Kaur absent.
The following were appointed as Alternate members:
Mayor — None
Ward 1 — Naomi Worthy
Ward 2 — Thomas Woods
Ward 3 — Rachel Sun
Ward 4 — None
Ward 5 — Japji Kaur
Ward 6 — None
Ward 7 — None
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales, to appoint Naomi Worthy, Thomas Woods,
Rachel Sun and Japji Kaur as alternate members to the Youth Commission. Motion
approved with Councilmember Kaur absent.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
11.a. Review, accept, and adopt the Recreation and Parks Master Plan.
(Staff recommends Council review, accept, and adopt the Recreation and Parks Master
Plan.)
City Manager Clegg and Recreation and Parks Director Anthony made staff
comments.
Antje Lauer, Stephen Montgomery and Rich O'Neil, made public comments and
requested item be continued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to continue the item to a future meeting to provide
more analysis and additional .information related to park fees. Motion approved with
Councilmember Kaur absent.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the following three ordinances be updated: permitting
of camping at parks, prohibition of tents in parks, and the shopping cart ordinance;
implementation of vendor to pick up carts.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff develop a better standard for bike lanes to
address conversion of arterials to create a.safe bike lane, than that implemented on
Buena Vista Road.
Councilmember Gray made comments regarding the shopping cart incentive, the bike
lanes and requested an update regarding Towers to Tunnels for veterans.
Councilmember Smith made positive comments regarding the bike lanes.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting with well wishes for a safe Labor Day Holiday
at 6.29 p.m
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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