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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/24 CC MINUTESBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 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, Gray and Kaur Absent: Councilmember Freeman 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS_ 2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements None. 2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements None. 3. REPORTS 7 None. 4. CLOSED SESSION 4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for the following two matters: 1. Estate of Abraham Torres Meza v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-102011 2. Dave De Palma v. City of Bakersfield, Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-23-100541 4.b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Property for sale located at 2157-2221 Mohawk St.,. Bakersfield, CA 93308, on the crest side of Mohawk from Rosedale Hwy to Westside Parkway. The property is 44.81 acres in size, zoned "M3 and M2", and is improved with multiple buildings; with an approximate 53,150 square feet of space on the Property. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Christian Clegg or Designee Negotiating Parties: Barry Hibbard, SVP ASU, or Designee Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:32 p.m. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:52 p.m. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for the following two matters: 1. Estate of Abraham Torres Meza v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-102011 2. Dave De Palma v. City of Bakersfield, Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-23-100541 City Attorney and staff was given direction for both items by a vote of 6-0. 4.b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Property for sale located at 2157-2221 Mohawk St., Bakersfield, CA 93308, on the west side of Mohawk from Rosedale Hwy to Westside Parkway. The property is 44.81 acres in size, zoned "M3 and M2", and is improved with multiple buildings; with an approximate 53,150 square feet of space on the Property. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Christian Clegg or Designee Negotiating Parties: Barry Hibbard, SVP ASU, or Designee Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase City Manager and staff was given direction by a vote of 6-0. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. 7 M Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM +17 1. ROLL CALL i Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Weir, Smith, Gray and Kaur Absent: Councilmember Freeman 2. INVOCATION by Pastor Mike Jenkins, God's Covenant Church of God in Christ. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Albert Abad, Senior at Stockdale High School. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting photographs from Eddy Laine. 1. Carmen Perez, Brooke Malley Ault, Tania Pena, Isaiah Ceja spoke requesting Traffic calming around Columbus and Loyola and for all schools. Vice Mayor Gonzales gave an invitation to the public to attend the Multi -Modal Transportation & Traffic Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember Weir requested staff meet with constituents speaking about traffic calming measures in the northeast near Essler and Auburn Streets. Councilmember Kaur requested the Multi -modal Transportation Committee discuss prioritizing traffic calming measures around school zones including a review of the area near Chipman junior High School on Eissler Street. 2. Marie Ellen Briones and Adam Zuniga (written materials provided) spoke regarding parking issues and nuisances in their neighborhood due to the Sportsplex on Ming Avenue. Councilmember Smith requested an update on the status of the conditional use permit for the Sports Complex located on Manning St and Ming Ave. 3. Kev M spoke regarding Deferred Business item 11.a. 5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements Brandi Ball and Dee Slade spoke in support of Consent Calendar item 7.f.2. 6. APPOINTMENTS 6.a. 2024-25 Youth Commission appointments to vacant positions. (Staff recommends Council determination.) City Clerk Drimakis announced four applications were received from Jacob Baldovinos, Maryam Webster, Presley Navejas and Sukhpreet Grewal. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 4 6. APPOINTMENTS continued Mayor Goh, nominated Jacob Baldovinos, alternate member. Councilmember Smith, Ward 4, nominated Presley Navejas, alternate member. Councilmember Gray, Ward 6, nominated Maryam Webster, regular member. Councilmember Kaur, Ward 7, nominated Sukhpreet Grewal, regular member Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to appoint Jacob Baldovinos, as the alternate member, Maryam Webster, as the regular member and Sukhpreet Grewal, as the regular member to the Youth Commission. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes: 7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the November 6, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings and November 13, 2024, Special Council Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.) b. Payments: 7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from October 25, 2024, to November 7, 2024, in the amount of $19,692,808.39 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $383,585.98 totaling $20,076,394.37. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) C. Ordinances: 7 None. d. Resolutions: 7.d.1. Resolution to apply for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 funding -in partnership with Kern County -Behavioral Health. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 167-2024 7.d.2. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to accept the funds. - (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 168-2024 7.d.3. Resolution declaring various real property as exempt surplus land Resolution declaring twelve city -owned properties located in Southeast Bakersfield "exempt surplus land" as per Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)B) (Wards 1 & 2) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 169-2024 7.d.4. Sale of Surplus Vehicle to The Open Door Network Resolution to Authorize sale of surplus vehicle (equipment) to The Open Door Network, a non-profit organization, for one dollar ($1.00). (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 170-2024 13 1!, Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.d.5. Resolution determining that a dump 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 $220,554 for the Water Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.) RES 171-2024 7.d.6 Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a forklift for the Water Department (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation.) 1. Resolution determining that a forklift 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 $125,836 for the Water Department. RES 172-2024 2. Appropriate and transfer $125,836 Domestic Water Enterprise Fund balance to the Public Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund. 7.d.7. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a radio tower trailer for the Technology Services Department. (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation to fund the purchase.) Resolution determining that a portable radio tower trailer can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Tower Solutions and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $300,000. RES 173-2024 2. Appropriate $300,000 Capital Outlay fund balance to the Public Works Department's Capital Outlay Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund. 7.d.8. Dispense with Bidding and Approve Agreement with XIT Inc dba XIT Solutions for Verkada Camera Installation (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.) Resolution to dispense with formal bidding procedures in the purchase of Verkada's hardware, software and services and authorizing the use of cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase thereof, not to exceed $500,000; and RES 174-2024 2. Agreement with XIT Inc. dba XIT Solutions for Verkada Camera Installation (not to exceed $500,000) for cloud -based video surveillance system at Bakersfield Amtrak Station to assist with crime deterrence and prevention, incident investigation, and operational efficiency. AGR 2024-301 7.d.9. Resolution to add Area 5-135 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report: (6600 S Union Ave): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 — Ward 1 (Staff recommend adoption of the resolution.) RES 175-2024 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.d.10. Resolution of Intent No. 2218 to add Area 4-291 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report (213 E 4th Street): Street Tier = 3; Park Tier = 0 — Ward 2 (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.) ROI 2218 7.d.11. Amendment No. 14 to Resolution No. 098-2023 setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory and Management Units (Fire Management) and adopting salary schedule and related benefits. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 098-2023 (14) 7.e. Agreements: 7.e.1. Agreement with Dasmesh Phulwari (not to exceed $125,000) for opioid abuse prevention, remediation, and abatement strategies. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-302 7.e.2. Agreement with Ascent Environmental Inc. (not to exceed $460,105), for professional services to prepare a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) . AGR 2024-303 1 7.e.3. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern ($700,000) for Home Repair and Weatherization Program to fund residential improvements that assist homeowners and tenants make necessary health and safety repairs to their homes. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-304 7.e.4. Agreement with Self -Help Enterprises (SHE) for $6,500,000 to administer and operate the Bakersfield Community Land Trust to create housing opportunities for low- income and moderate- income families within City of Bakersfield. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-305 7.e.5. Agreement with Open Door Network ($2,500,000) in ARPA funding to construct a new homeless shelter at 529 Dolores Street. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-306 7.e.6. HOME -ARP Agreements with The Open Door Network for $528,948 and Community Action Partnership of Kern for $247,852 (Staff recommends approval of the agreements.) Agreement with The Open -Door Network in the amount of $528,948 in HOME - ARP for Supportive Services. AGR 2024-307 2. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern in the amount of $247,852 in HOME -ARP for Supportive Services. AGR 2024-308 4798 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7.e.6. continued 3. Appropriate $5,458,039 HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME -ARP) Grant to the HOME fund of the Economic and Community Development Operating Budget. 7.e.7. Agreement with Willdan Engineering (not to exceed $400,000) for Code Enforcement Services with American Rescue Plan Act funding. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-309 7.e.8. Agreement with Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc. ($133,746.50), to provide construction management and inspection services for the CBK-25 PFAS Removal Project. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-310 7.e.9. Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for the 8th Movement Project Design Consultant Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group (not to exceed $6,904,104.85); agreement funded with 70% Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) and 30% State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Funds) for Engineering Design and Right -of -Way Acquisition Services for the Centennial Corridor Southbound State Route 99 to Westbound State Route 58 Connector (8th Movement). (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-311 7.e.10. General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 22-0263 Hageman/Lanco Project (Staff recommends approval of the agreement and the appropriation.) Agreement with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers Ltd. ($30,070) to prepare Environmental Impact Report (EIR). AGR 2024-312 2. Appropriate $30, 070 developer's contribution to the Development Services operating budget in the General Fund for the EIR Consultant: (Ward 2) 7.e.11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-157 with Clifford and Brown ($150,000; revised not to exceed $350,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-157 (2) 7.e.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-012 for employment of Christian Clegg as City Manager for the City of Bakersfield. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment). AGR 2020-012 (1) � 7.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-004 with Garden Pathways (increase compensation by $100,000; revised not to exceed $250,000 and extend term to June 30, 2025) for Peacekeeper services in support of the City's Violence Intervention and Prevention program. (Staff recommend approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-004 (1) Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.14. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-066 with Kern Community College District, Bakersfield College's Launchpad (increase $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $1,350,439 and extend term) for entrepreneurship technical assistance services and additional activities added to the scope of work. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-066 (1) 7.e.15. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-105 with Historic Resources Group (extend term to June 30, 2025) for cultural resource survey services. (Wards 2 & 3) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-105 (2) 7.e.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-007 with Staples Energy (extend term to December 31, 2026) for home repair and weatherization services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-007 (1) 7.e.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-035 with W.A. Consulting (extend the term to December 31, 2026), for an Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program grant for fagade improvement. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-035 (1) 7.e.18. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-059 with The Open Door Network (extend term to June 30, 2025) to continue effective strategies focused on preventing youth violence by promoting positive youth development and positive youth -adult relationships. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-059 (1) 7.e.19. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 2020-006 with The Open Door Network - Downtown Street Ambassadors Program. ($693,680; revised not to exceed $3,588,644.16 and extend term to December 31, 2025) to provide litter removal services within the Downtown and Old Town Kern areas. (Staff recommend approval of this amendment.) AGR 2020-006 (6) 7.e.20. Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 2021-009 with The Open Door Network ($1,256,320; not to exceed $5,380,340 and extend term to December 31, 2025) to continue the removal of litter and bulky waste Citywide. (Staff recommends approval of this amendment.) AGR 2021-009 (8) 7.e.21. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-156 with Carbon Supply Inc. (increase compensation by $1,500,000; revised not to exceed $3,500,000), for Granular Activated Carbon Changeout Services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-166 (2) 480 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.22. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-271 with Steve Holloway Painting Inc. (increasing compensation by $900,000; revised not to exceed $1,450,000) to provide on -call painting services to paint over graffiti in the Metropolitan Bakersfield area and to provide on -call general services maintenance. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-271 (1) 7.e.23. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-303 Silvas Oil Company Inc. (increase compensation_ by $1,500,000; revised not"to exceed $3,050,000) to continue supplying gasoline and diesel fuels, bobtail/partial loads. (Citywide) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2023-303 (1) 7.e.24. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-276 with Ennis -Flint Inc (increase compensation by $200,000; revised not to exceed $640,546.25 and extend the term by one year) to continue the supply of Traffic Paint. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-276 (2) 7.e.25. Amendment No. 17 to Agreement No. 14-288 with Parsons Transportation Group (Parsons), ($39,967.27; revised not to exceed $42,829,093.27) for final design of the State Route 58/State Route 99 Interchange Landscape Project (part of the Centennial Corridor Project). (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 14-288 (17) 7.f. Bids: 7.f.1. Accept bid and approve contract to J.L. Plank, Inc. dba Cen-Cal Construction (not to exceed $659,000), for the construction of HUD curb, gutter, and sidewalk for the Oleander area. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.) AGR 2024-313 7.f.2. Sewer Improvements along Cottonwood Road from Pacheco Road to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2. (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc. ($4,493,105) for the project; REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 11. 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $450,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 1) 7.f.3. Adaptive Signal Coordination Panama Ln from Gosford Rd to Akers Rd (REBID) (Staff recommends appropriation of grant funds, acceptance of bids, award of construction agreement, and authorization of a $100,000 City -controlled contingency during construction for this project.) Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 10 7 7.g. 7.h. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7.Q. continued , 1. Appropriate $1,327,594.08 in Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds into the Public Work's Capital Improvement Program budget in the Federal/State Road Fund for said project. 2. Accept bid and approve contract with Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc. for $979,404.64. AGR 2024-315 3. Authorize Change Order(s), as necessary, up to $100,000 in City -Controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said project` (Wards 5, 6, & 7) Miscellaneous: 7.g.1. Appropriate $188,019 from Wastewater Sump Maintenance Fund Revenue to Water Resources Operating Budget. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation of funds.) 7.g.2. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. (All Wards) (The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees is now available for review.) 7.g.3. Transformative Climate Communities Grant and Community Change Grant Program (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation and increased staff complement.) 1. Appropriate $510,827 Environmental Protection Agency Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change 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 Planner II (#25055) and one Planner 1 (#25065) to be funded by grant funds. 7.g.4. Payment of $200,000 to Ticor Title as Deposit for Potential Purchase of Real Property located at 2157-2221 Mohawk Street. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation and payment for the purchase of real property.) 1. Appropriate and transfer fund balance of $200,000 from the Facility Replacement Reserve to the Public Works capital improvement budget in Capital Outlay Fund for the initial deposit for a real property purchase. 2. Approve the payment of $200,000 to Ticor Title company for the initial deposit to assist in acquiring property at 2157-2221 Mohawk Street. (Ward 3) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12. Successor Agency Business: None. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 11 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 71 Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: 7.i.1. Agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing Inc. II ($2,612,638.32), for the construction of 37 affordable single-family homes located at 3403 Bernard Street. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-316 7J.2. Agreement with Letzring RAD, LP ($3,997,528.29), for the development of 150 affordable senior housing units located at 4215 Letzring Lane, Bakersfield (APN: 405-020-51-00-5). (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2024-317 7J.3. Construction Project Agreement for Jastro Park Pavilion Remodel Project (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the agreement.) 1. Accept Bid and approve Construction Projects Agreement with JL McDaniels Companies Inc., DBA McDaniels Construction (not to exceed $836,395) for the Jastro Park Pavilion Remodel project. AGR 2024-318 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in City -Controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction. (Ward 2) City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received for item 7.e.14. transmitting a signed agreement. Councilmember Arias requested item 7.f.2. be removed.for separate consideration. Vice Mayor Gonzales requested item 7.g.4. 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.f.2 and 7.g.4. for separate consideration. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. 7.f.2. Sewer Improvements along Cottonwood Road from Pacheco Road to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2. (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc. ($4,493,105) for the project; AGR 2024-314 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $450,000 in City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 1) 17 Motion by Councilmember Arias to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.f.2. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 12 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.g.4. Payment of $200,000 to Ticor Title as Deposit for Potential Purchase of Real Property located at 2157-2221 Mohawk Street. 17 (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation and payment for the purchase of real property.) Appropriate and transfer fund balance of $200,000 from the Facility Replacement Reserve to the Public Works capital improvement budget in Capital Outlay Fund for the initial deposit for a real property purchase. 2. Approve the payment of $200,000 to Ticor Title company for the initial deposit to assist in acquiring property at 2157-2221 Mohawk Street. (Ward 3) Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.g.4. with the removal of item 2. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution ordering the vacation of east 30' of street right-of-way of Progress Road, the easement is located within Parcels 1-3 of Parcel Map Waiver 21-0369. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the resolution.) RES 176-2024 8.b. Public Hearing to consider Zone Change No. 22-0025 - First Reading on 69-acres located at 75 East White Lane & 2572 South Union Avenue. The applicant is Swanson Engineering, Inc.., and the property owner is FBT, Inc. (Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolution and first reading of the ordinance.) Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. RES 177-2024 2. First -Reading of ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from M-3 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M-2 (General Manufacturing). (Ward 1) FR ONLY 8.c. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment and Zone Change 23-0330 on approximately 6.2 gross acres generally located on the northwest corner of Rosedale Highway and Sablewood Drive. (City staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.) 1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RES 178-2024 2. Resolution approving an amendment of the land use designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from OC (Office Commercial) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential). RES 179-2024 33 4 � Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 13 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued (—I item 8.c. continued j I 1 3. First reading of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from C-O/PCD (Professional and Administrative Office/Planned Commercial Development) zone to R-3 (Medium Density Multi -Unit Dwelling) zone. FR ONLY 8.d. Public Hearing to consider Specific Plan Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change No. 19-0342 on 2,072 acres located at the northwest corner of the Panama Lane and South Allen Road Intersection. Buena Vista Water Storage District, acting on behalf of co -property owner Rosedale Rio Bravo Water Storage District, is the applicant and property owner: (City staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.) 1. Resolution adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15091 Findings, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). RES 180-2024 2. Resolution approving an amendment of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan (MBGP) Land Use Element to change the designation from SR (Suburban Residential), LR (Low Density Residential), LMR (Low Medium Density Residential), HMR (High Medium Density Residential), HR (High Density Residential), and GC (General Commercial) to R-EA (Resource — Extensive). RES 181-2024 3. Resolution approving an amendment of the MBGP Circulation Element to remove all McAllister Ranch interior street alignments approved by Resolution 094-07. RES 182-2024 4. Resolution approving a Specific Plan Amendment to rescind the McAllister Ranch Specific Plan. RES 183-2024 5. First reading of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from R-1 (One Family Dwelling), E (Estate), R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development), R-3/PUD (Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development), C-1/PCD (Neighborhood Commercial/Precise Commercial Development), C-C-/PCD-PE (Commercial Center/Precise Commercial Development -Petroleum Extraction Combining) and DI (Drill Island) to A-WR (Agriculture -Water Recharge Combining). (Ward 5) FR ONLY Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. opened at 6:14 p.m. No one spoke. Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.d. closed at 6:16 p.m. z85 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 14 8. 9. 10. 11 12. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS continued item 8.d. continued Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearings 8.a. through 8.d. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. :I :r_1;11nC ? None. REPORTS None. DEFERRED BUSINESS 11.a. Review, accept, and adopt the Recreation and Parks Master Plan Update. (All Wards) (Staff recommends Council review, accept, and adopt the Recreation and Parks Master Plan.) City Manager Clegg and Assistant City Manager Anthony made staff comments. The following spoke regarding tree canopy's; Dr. Chris Cruz -Boone, Bob Coons, David Schaad, Sharon Briel, Antje Lauer, Gitika, Commuri, Maria Polite, Fred Chynoweth, Eddy Laine, Conway Lopez, Emma De La Rosa and Valentina Gutierrez Councilmember Gonzales requested staff include an additional element in the Parks Master Plan to include the disadvantage neighborhoods in southeast Bakersfield. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff prepare an update to the City's Tree Ordinance to include the recommendations included in the Parks Master Plan. Councilmember Kaur requested staff create a Tree Advisory Group to include local stakeholders and prepare a purpose statement and parameters of work for the advisory group. Councilmember Kaur requested staff included a tree canopy element as part of the Heat Island Mitigation Plan. Councilmember Arias requested the Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods Committee agendize the tree canopy topic for ongoing discussions. Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to approve staff recommendations with requested referrals. Motion approved with Councilmember Freeman absent. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Gonzales requested staff coordinate a City Council workshop to review the Making Bakersfield Downtown Vision Plan accomplishments and outstanding items in the next 90 days. Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 15 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting in memory of John Enriquez, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful at 7:15 p.m. �iir•1`'l KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: JU IE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield F1, 7 Bakersfield, California, November 20, 2024 - Page 16 ***THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK*** ri