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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF October 23, 2024
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting —5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:21 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:22 p.m.),
Weir (seated at 5:33 p.m.), Smith, Freeman and Kaur
Absent: Councilmember Gray
2. INVOCATION
by Marcos Ortega, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Grace Ochoa, Junior at Centennial High School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation to Gennessa Fisher, Peer Support Specialist for Kern County
Superintendent of Schools and Youth Action Board Chair and Cynthia Lira Martinez,
(� Peer Support Specialist for Kern County Network for Children and Youth Action
Board Co -Chair, declaring Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Bakersfield during
November 2024.
4.b. Excellence In Action CARES Awards 2024 Presentation.
Mayor Goh called for a recess at 5:49 p.m.
Meeting was called back to order at 5:52 p.m.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Carmen spoke in opposition to the conflict in Gaza.
2. Justin Pfeifer spoke regarding pedestrian safety.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the Multimodal Transportation Ad Hoc
Committee prioritize pedestrian safety improvements around school zones.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the Multimodal Transportation Ad Hoc
Committee transition into a standing Committee of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff develop a public online dashboard of all
traffic calming treatment requests and include information on their status and
the area of concern.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff analyze the California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and present to the Multimodal Transportation
Ad Hoc Committee a report on the minimum standards and outline standards
where the city may enhance standards on city streets and intersections
adjacent to schools.
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Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff establish a program to provide additional
crossing guard capacity in key intersections where resident concerns have
been established. If possible, this program should be included as a traffic
calming treatment in the Traffic Calming Tool Kit.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff work with California Public Policy Group
(CPPG) and the State Legislature in increasing fines for drivers who are
speeding and distracted driving in school zones.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff pursue a uniform and aggressive media
campaign related to distracted driving to educate the community.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff analyze the current compliment of Traffic
Patrol Officers monitoring city streets and provided an analysis of the
compliment needed to monitor a city our size compared to the list of
comparable cities. The goal is to increase the number of traffic enforcement
officers to enhance enforcement in the next fiscal year.
3. Jesse Land spoke regarding affordable housing.
4. Yolanda Hamen spoke regarding Golden Empire Transit District Board of
Directors (written material provided).
Councilmember Freeman requested staff reach out to the Council's appointees
of the GET Board to provide an explanation of the Board's reasoning for not
conducting a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
5. Aracely Kelly spoke regarding Lakeside School District bus transportation and
concerns for the children's education and requested a traffic signal light at Taft
Highway and Old River Road.
6. Wendell Wesley Jr. spoke regarding pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested staff conduct a traffic calming study for any
enhancements for the intersection of N Street and 11th Street.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of September 5, 2024, September 25, 2024, and
October 9, 2024, Special and Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from September 13, 2024, to September 26,
2024, in the amount of $29,552,368.63 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$666,699.48 totaling $30,219,068.11.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.b.2. Receive and file department payments from September 27, 2024, to October 10,
2024, in the amount of $18,608,071.68 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of
$440,054.12 totaling $19,048,125.80.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
C. Ordinances:
7.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.)
Amending Section 3.20.060 relating to Bidding.
2. Amending Section 5.32.050 relating to Massage Establishment Permits.
3. Amending Chapter 9.70 relating to Sleeping in Public Places.
4. Amending Section 12.56.020 relating to Definitions in the Parks Chapter.
5. Amending Sections 12.56.050 relating to Prohibited Acts in Parks.
FR ONLY
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Proposition 47 Grant Award
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution, appropriation, and increased
staff compliment.)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager's Office to accept funding in the
amount of $1,999,374 made available through the State of California Board of
State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
RES 142-2024
2. Appropriate $1,999,374 to the City Manager's Office Operating Budget within
the General Fund.
3. Request to increase City Manager's Office employee compliment by one
Administrative Analyst II (#26110) position to be funded by the grant
agreement.
7.d.2. Acceptance for Parks California Grant
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution and appropriations.)
Resolution approving the application and acceptance of Parks California Grant
in the amount of $250,000 to the City of Bakersfield, for the Saunders Park
Activation Through Art and Nature.
RES 143-2024
2. Appropriate $250,000 of Parks California Grant funds to a new project,
Saunders Park Activation Through Art and Nature Project, within the
Recreation and Parks Department Capital Improvement Program within the
Capital Outlay Fund. (Ward 2)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.3. Resolution determining that a Ford Utility Expedition 4WD 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 Fleet Division within the Public Works Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 144-2024
7.d.4. Resolution determining that the secondary clarifier drive units required for the proper
operation of the secondary clarifiers at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 cannot be
reasonably obtained thhrough'the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
finance director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to exceed $200,000.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 145-2024
7.d.5. Resolution determining that an F150 EV pickup truck can most efficiently be obtained
through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Downtown Ford
Sacramento and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof,
not to exceed $59,661 for the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department.
(Staff recommends adoption the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 146-2024
7.d.6. Resolution determining a 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 $123;041 for the Streets Division
within the Public Works Department. 7
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 147-2024
7.d.7. Resolution determining that air sweepers can most efficiently be obtained through
cooperative procurement bidding procedures from TYMCO, Inc., and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $2,113,315.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 148-2024
7.d.8. Resolution determining CNG powered roll -off trucks 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 $1,186,036 for the Solid Waste Division within the Public
Works Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 149-2024
7.d.9. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of CNG powered front loaders for the Solid
Waste Division
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
transfer to fund the purchase.)
1. Resolution determining CNG powered front loaders 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 $1,822,738.
RES 150-2024
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7.d.9. continued
2. Appropriate and transfer $52,738 Refuse Enterprise Fund balance to the
Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment
Management Fund to complete the purchase of three units.
7.d.10. Control system update for five Turblex blowers, including parts and labor, at
Wastewater Treatment Facility No. 3
(Staff recommends adoption of resolution and approval of agreement.)
Resolution determining that the parts required to update the Turblex blower
control system cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedures and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor, not to
exceed $495, 000.
RES 151-2024
2. Agreement with Howden USA Company, to provide labor services for the
Turblex blowers located at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3, not to exceed
$110, 000.
AGR 2024-252
7.d.11. Hexagon EAM Software for the Wastewater Division and Water Resources
Department
(Staff recommends adoption of resolution and approval of agreement.)
1. Resolution determining that the Hexagon Earn software cannot be reasonably
obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance
Director to dispense with bidding, not to exceed $180,638.
RES 152-2024
2. Agreement with EAM Solutions, LLC (not to exceed $1,80,638) for subscription
to provider's newest version of EAM software, now known as Hexagon EAM
software.
AGR 2024-253
7.d.12. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a 12-passenger Ford transit vehicle for the
Fire Department
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation to fund
the purchase.)
Resolution determining that a 12-passenger Ford transit van can most
efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures
from Downtown Ford Sales and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense
with bidding thereof, not to exceed $65,063 for the purchase of one unit for the
Fire Department.
RES 153-2024
2. Appropriate and transfer $31,469 Self -Insurance Fund balance to the to the
Public Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment
Management Fund.
3. Appropriate $33,594 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment.Management
Fund to complete the purchase of one unit.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.13. Resolution of Intention (ROI) to add the following territories to the Consolidated
Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public
Works Director's Report:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions of intention.)
ROI No 2211 adding Area 4-292 (210 Clyde Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier
=1 —Ward 2
ROI 2211
2. ROI No 2212 adding Area 4-293 (3019 Panama Street): Street Tier = 1; Park
Tier = 0 .5 — Ward 3
ROI 2212
3. ROI No 2213 adding Area 4-294 (1331 24th_ Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier
= 1 —Ward 2
ROI 2213
4. ROI No 2214 adding Area 4-295 (1120 Gage Street): Street Tier = 1; Park
Tier = 1 — Ward 2
ROI 2214
5. ROI No 2215 adding Area 5-133 (1903 Filson Street): Street Tier = 0; Park
Tier = 0 — Ward 1
ROI 2215
7.d.14. Resolution of Intent No. 2216 ordering the non -summary vacation of east 30' of street
right-of-way of Progress Road within Parcels 1-3 of Parcel Map Waiver 21-0369.
(Ward 5)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2216
7.d.15. Resolution of Intention No. 2217 to add territory, Area 5-135 (6600 S Union Avenue)
to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and
adopting the Public Works Director's Report; Street Tier = 1,; Park Tier = 0 Ward 1
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2217
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Magnet Forensics, LLC ($54,390) renewal of GrayKey Software
Subscription for a forensic tool used by the Bakersfield Police Department to assist
with data extraction from Apple products in active investigations.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-254
7.e.2. Agreement with AEG Management (not to exceed $300,000) for financial assistance
to host Jehovah's Witnesses 2025-2028 Conventions.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-255
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.3. Agreement with Kern Community College District ($366,923.21) for workforce
development services utilizing ARPA funds to assist workers impacted by the
pandemic.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-256
7.e.4. Attorney Retainer Agreement with Clifford and Brown Fiscal Years 2025-26
through 2029-30 for legal services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-257
7.e.5. Attorney Retainer Agreement with Marderosian and Cohen Fiscal Years 2025-26
through 2029-30. for legal services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-258
7.e.6. Attorney Retainer Agreement with Duane Morris (CEQA-Gen. Plan) to assist as
co -counsel in potential CEQA litigation, as well as legal advice involving the General
Plan Update for a flat fee of $500,000.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-259
,—+ 7.e.7. Agreement with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance ($100,000) for Fair Housing
services Community Development Block Grant funds for Fair Housing Program
Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-260
7.e.8. Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center ($90,000) for Operational Expenses
Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for operational expenses at 530
4th Street. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-261
7.e.9. Memorandum of Understanding Between Kern Council of Governments for Regional
Early Action Planning Grants of 2021
(Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and appropriation.)
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Kern Council of
Governments for $5,647,059 in Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021
Funding for the Bakersfield Senior Center Affordable Housing and Facility;
AGR 2024-262
2. Appropriate $5,647,059 Regional Early Action Planning State Grant Revenue
to the General Fund in the Economic and Community. Development
Department Operating Budget.
7.e.10. Agreements for FY2024-25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) with Homelessness
service providers to implement program activities:
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
Agreement with The Open -Door Network - ($70,000);
AGR 2024-263
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Item Te.10. continued
2. Agreement with The Mission at Kern County - ($70,000);
AGR 2024-264
3.
Agreement with The Open -Door Network (DV) — ($35,000);
AGR 2024-265
4.
Agreement with the Flood Bakersfield Ministries — ($25,000);
AGR 2024-266 .
5.
Agreement with The Open -Door Network — ($57,340.50); and
AGR 2024-267
6.
Agreement with The Open -Door Network — ($57,340.50)
AGR 2024-268
7.e.11. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment No. 23-0001 and
Site Plan Review No. 22-0223 (2401 Coffee Road)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
1. Agreement with Coffee Road Ventures, LLC ($302,838) for the preparation of
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
AGR 2024-269 7
2. Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ($252,365) to prepare EIR.
AGR 2024-270
3. Appropriate $302, 838 (Coffee Road Ventures, LLC contribution) to the
Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund. (Ward 4)
7.e.12. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with BN Bakersfield
1, LP Tract 7093 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements, so the
final map for Tract 7093 Phase 2 located northwest corner of Olive Drive and Allen
Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape
Agreement.)
AGR 2024-272, AGR 2024-273
7.e.13. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with LGI Homes — California, LLC for Tract
7141, Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map
for Tract 7141 Phase 3 located southeast corner of Morning Star Drive and Morning
Drive can be approved and recorded. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of Final Map and Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2024-274
7.e.14. Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the State Route 99 SB to State Route 58
WB Interchange (8th Movement) (Caltrans Agreement number 06-1800) a part of the
Centennial Corridor Project. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the cooperative agreement.)
AGR 2024-275
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.15. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 03-310 (City Attorney) for employment of
Virginia Gennaro as City Attorney for the City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment)
AGR 03-310 (9)
7.e.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-185 with the County of Kern and Bakersfield -
Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative to add BKRHC as a party to the agreement
and extend the terms by one year.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 19-185 (1)
7.e.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-274 with Kern County Superintendent of
Schools Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) and
Round 4 (HHAP-4) (increase compensation by $273,960.95; revised not to exceed
$555,360.95 and extend term to June 30, 2026) for Homeless Youth Case
Management.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-274 (1)
7.e.18. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023-150 with Unified Field Services Corporation
(increase compensation by $2,000,000; revised not to exceed $5,500,000) for On -
Call Construction Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-150 (2)
7.e.19. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-194 with J.L. Plank, Inc., DBA Cen-Cal
Construction (increase compensation by $730,100; revised not to exceed $1,460,200
and extend term by one year) to continue the service of canal liner repair.
(Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-194 (2)
7.e.20. Amendment No.1 to agreement No. 2023-299 with New Gen Engineering Group, Inc
(increase compensation by ($500,000; revised not to exceed $900,000) to meet
increased demand for construction inspection services for capital improvement
program projects and development.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-299 (1)
7.e.21. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-080 with Caltrans Cooperative Agreement
No. 06-1794 for Eastbound State Route 58 to Northbound State Route 99 Connector
(Centennial Corridor Project, 7th Movement) to identify additional funding sources.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-080 (1)
7.e.22. Construction Management Services on Centennial Corridor projects
(Staff recommends approval of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 18-177 with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc. (increasing compensation $60,000; revised not to exceed $5,049,224),
for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
AGR 18-177 (2)
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Item 7.e.22. continued
2. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 19-070 with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., for the Mainline Project (increasing compensation $120,000; revised not
to exceed $25,451,645.41) for additional construction management services
for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project and Centennial Corridor
Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2 & 3)
AGR 19-070 (6)
7.e.23. Contract Change Order No. 95 to Agreement No. 18-176 (BFC Project) with Security
Paving Company (increasing compensation by $80,000; revised,not to exceed
$51,778,031.52), for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order.)
CCO 18-176 (95)
7.e.24. Contract Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-138 with Kern Pacific
Construction (increasing compensation by $58,636.90; revised not to exceed
$828,183.74) for the Storm Drain Improvements — 20th Street & P street. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the contract change order.)
CCO 2023-138 (2)
7.e.25. Contract Change Order No. 163, 164, 165, 166 to Agreement No. 19-069 (Mainline
Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by $165,000;
revised not to exceed $151,717,002.72) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project.
(Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (163), (164), (165), (166)
7.e.26. Contract Change Order No. 130, 167, and 168 to Agreement No. 19-069 (Mainline
Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by $105,000;
revised not to exceed $151,822,002.72) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project.
(Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (130), (167), (168)
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Accept bid from Questivity, Inc. ($74,501.07), for SentinelOneO Software for the
Technology Services Department.
(Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the purchase.)
7.f.2. Accept bid from Spec Seats International Corporation ($284,968.13) for Foldable
Cushion Chairs for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the purchase.)
7.f.3. Accept bid and approve agreement with A-C Electric Company (not to exceed
$2,161,585) to update the runway lighting, rehabilitate taxiway "A" and the runway,
and install new precision approach path indication (PAPI) lights. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-276
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714. Accept bid and approve contract with Unified Field Services Corporation ($1,474,761)
for the CBK-25 PFAS Removal Project.
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.)
AGR 2024-277
715. Pedestrian Improvements Near Q St, Espee St, Jewett Ave Area - Phase I
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval -of contract, and approval of City -
Controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with Cen-Cal Construction ($505,350) for the
project.
AGR 2024-278
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.f.6. Adaptive Signal Coordination H St from Panama Ln to White Ln and Panama Ln from
Akers Rd to Parsons Way (RE -BID)
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with A-C Electric Company for $440,792.
AGR 2024-279
2. Authorize Change Order(s), as necessary, up to $40,000 in City -Controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said
project. (Wards 1 & 7)
7.f.7. Adaptive Signal Coordination Stockdale Hwy from Renfro Rd to Coffee Rd (RE -BID)
(Staff recommends acceptance of second -lowest bid and approval of contract.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., for
$351,260.
AGR 2024-280
2. Authorize Change Order(s), as necessary, up to $30,000 in City -Controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said
project. (Wards 4 & 5)
7.f.8. Accept bid for Signal Coordination Part 2 Project
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City -
controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc.
dba Agilitech (not to exceed $1,141,694.41) for the installation of new signal
coordination system along California Avenue between Mohawk Street and
Oak Street, Stockdale Highway between Coffee Road and H Street, and
Brundage Lage Lane between Oak Street and Hughes Lane.
AGR 2024-281
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $30,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said
project. (Wards 2 & 6)
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7.f.9. Streetlighting Improvements Sunset Avenue from Oak Street to A Street
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City -
controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract for Innovative Engineering (not to exceed
$899,036) for the installation of streetlights for the Streetlighting
Improvements: Sunset Avenue from Oak Street to A Street Project.
AGR 2024-282
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $40,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said
project. (Ward 2)
7.f.10. Landscape Improvements at Manor Street Bridge over Kern River (Revegetation)
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City -
controlled contingency.)
Accept bid and approve contract with River Partners ($326,100) for the
project.
AGR 2024-283
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $25,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project. (Ward 3)
7.f.11. Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation at Eucalyptus Lane
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, approval of
appropriation, and approval of City -controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with HPS Mechanical Inc. ($1,116,000) for
the project.
AGR 2024-284
2. Appropriate $350,000 from the Water Resources Department's Sewer
Enterprise Fund (SEF) fund balance into the Public Works Department's
Capital Improvements Program within the SEF fund for the project.
3. Authorize staff to approve, as.necessary, up to $100,000 in City -controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of
project. (Ward 3)
7.g. Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Appropriate $1,559,000 in National Opioids Settlement Funds to City Manager's
Office General Fund Operating Budget for at -large opioid abuse prevention and
remediation projects.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.2. Appropriate $1,000,000 California Arts Council State Grant to the General Fund
Economic and Community Development Operating Budget. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) 7
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.g.3. Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Grant Program
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation and increased staff complement.)
1. Appropriate $1,374,381 Transformative Climate Communities State Grant
Revenue to the Transformative Climate Communities Fund in the Economic
and Community Development Department Operating Budget;
2. Request to increase Economic and Community Development Department staff
complement by one limited term Project Manager (#89235) and one limited
term Administrative Analyst II (#26110) to be funded by the grant.
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.11. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Agreement with Auburn Oaks I, LP to construct affordable housing Agreement with
Auburn Oaks I, LP for $2,960,477 ($500,000 in Public Safety and Vital Services
(PSVS); $1,260,449 in Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) and $1,200,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the development of 60 affordable housing units
located at 6201 Auburn Street, Bakersfield CA 93306 (APN 434-010-02) in Northeast,
Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-285
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received for item 7.d.14.
correcting the date of the public hearing to November 20, 2024, and transmitting a
revised resolution of intention to reflect the correction, public notice will be provided
regarding the hearing.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.1.
Motion approved with Councilmember Gray absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Public Hearing to consider Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital ($151,216) for site improvements including the costs
associated with curb, gutter, and sidewalk accessibility improvements. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.)
AGR 2024-286
8.b Public Hearing to consider Agreement with Wall and 19th LLC ($123,091) for Fagade
Improvement Grant for quality fagade improvements and site enhancements.
(Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.)
AGR 2024-287
8.c. Public Hearing to consider Agreement with BKFD LLC ($500,000) for Facade
Improvement Grant for quality fagade improvements and site enhancements. (Ward2)
(Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.)
AGR 2024-288
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued
8.d. Public Hearing to consider Agreement with Saguaro Investors LLC ($774,986.73) for
Facade Improvement Grant for quality fagade improvements and site enhancements.
(Ward2)
(Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. opened at 6:23 p.m.
No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested Consent Calendar Public Hearings item 8.d.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. closed at 6:24 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearings 8.a.
through 8.c. Motion approved with Councilmember Gray absent.
9. HEARINGS
8.d. Public Hearing to consider Agreement with Saguaro Investors LLC ($774,986.73) for
Facade Improvement Grant for quality fagade improvements and site enhancements.
(Ward2)
(Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.)
AGR 2024-289
Hearing item 8.d. opened at 6:24 p.m.
Vice Mayor Gonzales abstained from Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 8.d. due to
campaign contribution.
No one spoke.
Hearing item 8.d. closed at 6:24 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Hearing item 8.d. Motion approved with
Vice Mayor Gonzales abstaining and Councilmember Gray absent.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Freeman made comments regarding the fagade improvements program.
Councilmember Freeman requested staff analyze the reduction of streets width and 1
change the standards in the General Plan and the requirement for future development.
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13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Kaur made comments and supported Councilmember Freeman regarding
the safety and widths of streets.
Councilmember Kaur requested staff provide a report on the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Facade Improvement Grant Program.
Councilmember Smith made comments in support of street safety including higher
enforcement and education.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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JU IE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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