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MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2025
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting —5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith,
Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Weir
2. INVOCATION
by Mayor Goh.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Madison Ma, Senior at Bakersfield Christian High School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Zac Griffin spoke regarding pedestrian fatalities.
Councilmember Smith requested an annual number update from the Police
Department.
2. Julie Gutierrez spoke regarding a project plan for vacant buildings.
3. Alissa Reed spoke regarding an Apprenticeship Readiness Program and
provided written materials.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff.develop a local hire Ordinance that includes
a set of standards for the outreach, recruitment, training, and hiring of local residents,
especially those from disadvantaged communities. Strategies should include support
for training organizations, support for local minority owned businesses. He also
requested staff develop a time schedule and provide annual updates to the City
Council.
4. Terry Maxwell spoke regarding traffic patterns downtown and provided written
materials.
5. Jes Sanders spoke regarding street safety.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Terry Maxwell spoke regarding 6.b. and 6.c.
6. APPOINTMENTS
6.a. One appointment (at large) to the Golden Empire Transit District due to a term
expiration on January 4, 2025.
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
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6. APPOINTMENTS continued
item 6.a. continued
City Clerk Drimakis announced two applications for appointment have been received
from Fabian Gallardo and Carlos Bello.
Ward 1
Bello
Ward 2
Bello
Ward 3
Absent
Ward 4
Bello
Ward 5
Bello
Ward 6
Bello
Ward 7
Bello
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Carlos Bello to the Golden Empire Transit
District to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2029. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
6.b. Two appointments (Wards 5 and 6) to the Planning Commission due to resignations
submitted by:
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
1. Larry Koman (Ward 5), appointment will fill the unexpired term ending
April 30, 2025
2. Zachary Bashirtash (Ward 6), appointment will fill the unexpired term ending
April 30, 2028
City Clerk Drimakis announced two applications for appointment have been received
from Allison Brandt Oliver and Matthew Martin.
Councilmember Koman nominated Allison Brandt Oliver to the Planning Commission
Councilmember Bashirtash nominated Matthew Martin to the Planning Commission
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint to the Planning Commission Allison Brandt
Oliver (Ward 5) to serve unexpired term ending on April 30, 2025, and Matthew Martin
(Ward 6) to serve unexpired term ending on April 30, 2028. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
6.c. Five appointments to the Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Oversight
Committee as follows:
(Staff recommends City Council determination.)
1. Ward 2 — Term expired November 2024
2. Ward 5 — Term expired November 2024
3. Ward 6 — Term expired November 2024
4. Mayor's appointment — Term expires January 6, 2025
5. At -large appointment — Term expires February 6, 2025
City Clerk Drimakis announced four applications for appointment have been received
from Mary Madland, Alan Avery, Cathy Abernathy and Paul Matthew Harman.
Mayor Goh nominated Paul Matthew Harman for the Mayor's appointment I
Councilmember Gonzales, no nomination
Councilmember Koman, nominated Alan Avery for Ward 5
Councilmember Bashirtash, nominated Cathy Abernathy for Ward 6
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6. APPOINTMENTS continued
item 6.c. continued
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, approve appointments to the Public Safety and Vital
Services Measure Oversight Committee; Paul Matthew Harmon (Mayor), Alan Avery
(Ward 5) and Cathy Abernathy (Ward 6). Motion approved with Councilmember Weir
absent.
Motion by Councilmember Bashirtash to appoint Mary Madland (At -Large) to the
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Oversight Committee. Motion failed.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to continue the recruitment. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent and Councilmembers Koman and Bashirtash voting no.
6.d. 2025-2027 Vice -Mayor appointments
(Staff recommends Council ratify Vice Mayor appointments.)
Appointments to City Council Committees and other special Committees and
Boards by Vice Mayor Kaur.
Vice -Mayor Kaur provided a PowerPoint presentation for her appointments to
the committees as follows:
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOBS
(Formerly Budget, Finance and Economic Development)
Councilmember Koman — Chair
Councilmember Arias
Councilmember Gonzales
PERSONNEL AND PROCESSES
(Formerly Personnel)
Councilmember Bashirtash — Chair
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Weir
LAWS AND LEGISLATION
(Formerly Legislation & Litigation)
Councilmember Arias — Chair
Councilmember Gonzales
Councilmember Weir
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Formerly Planning & Development)
Vice Mayor Kaur — Chair
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Koman
HOMELESSNESS
nCouncilmember
(Formerly Housing and Homelessness)
Gonzales — Chair
Councilmember Arias
Councilmember Koman
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6. APPOINTMENTS continued
item 6.d. continued
MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
(AD HOC to Standing Committee)
Councilmember Smith—' Chair
Councilmember Arias
Councilmember Kaur
SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS
Councilmember Arias — Chair
Councilmember Bashirtash
Councilmember Koman
WATER BOARD
Councilmember Smith — Chair
Councilmember Gonzales
Councilmember Kaur
KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Councilmember Smith - Appointee
Councilmember Arias —Alternate
KERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Councilmember Koman — Appointee
LAFCO
Councilmember Gonzales — Appointee
Councilmember Arias —Alternate
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
Councilmember Arias - Appointee
Councilmember Gonzales — Alternate
KERN RIVER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
Smith —Appointee
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Weir — Appointee
Motion by Vice -Mayor Kaur to approve the appointments. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of December 18, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Department Payments and Agreements:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from December 6, 2024, to December 19,
2024, in the amount of $22,794,950.98 and Self Insurance payments in the amount
of $450,769.25, totaling, $23,245,720.23.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed
between December 6, 2024, and December 19, 2024.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
C. Ordinances:
None.
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution confirming approval by the City Manager designee of the Code
Enforcement Manager's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City
for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain
weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous buildings and
authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 001-2025
7.d.2. Resolution to add Area 4-291 (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.)
RES 002-2025
7.d.3. 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 intentions.)
ROI No. 2219 adding Area 3-115 (Tentative Parcel Map 12522): Street Tier =
1; Park Tier = 0 — Ward 7
ROI 2219
2. ROI No. 2220 adding Area 3-121 (Tract 7408 & 7415): Street Tier = 3; Park
Tier = 1 — Ward 5
ROI 2220
3. ROI No. 2221 adding Area 4-287 (1209 M Street): Street Tier = 1.5; Park Tier
= 0.5 — Ward 2
ROI 2221
4. ROI No. 2222 adding Area 5-134 (9435 & 9601 S H Street): Street Tier = 1;
Park Tier = 0 — Ward 7
ROI 2222
7.d.4. Resolution of Intention No. 2223 to form Traffic Signal Maintenance District
designated as Area T-31 (Parcel Map 12514) and preliminarily adopting, confirming,
and approving the Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
ROI 2223
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Kern County Superintendent of Schools to provide School Resource
Officer Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-001
7.e.2. Agreement with American Emergency Products California for public safety vehicle
outfitting (not to exceed $4,800,000 for a one-year term, renewable annually
thereafter for four consecutive one-year periods) for Public Safety Vehicle Outfitting.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-002
7.e.3. Agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. ($738,363) for the
Development of Affordable Housing at 1209 M Street, Bakersfield, 93301. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 8.
7.e.4. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-255 with Ventura County Community
Development Corp., (not to exceed $770,000 and extend term to March 1, 2027)
for the Hope to Home Down Payment Assistance Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 9.
7.e.5. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-267 with Imagetrend LLC (increase in 1
compensation of $14,650; revised not to exceed $416,003) to allow an additional
module to streamline the fire permitting process.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-267 (1)
7.e.6. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 17-199 with United Ventures Bakersfield, LLC
current owners of Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield formerly named EZ 8 Motel
(increase total compensation of $180,000; revised not to exceed $227,100) for the
24th Street Improvement Project. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 17-199 (1)
7.e.7. Amendment No. 3 to Bakersfield Municipal Airport Long -Term Ground Lease
Agreement No. 94-163 with George B. Moss also known as G.B. Moss (extend term
to July 31, 2029) for Hangar Space D2. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 94-163 (3)
7.e.8. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-294 with The Open Door Network
(increase compensation by $305,760; not to exceed $605,760) and extend term to
December 13, 2025) to continue recycling and sorting materials at the Mt. Vernon
Organics Recycling & Composting Facility.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-294 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
J 7.e.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-103 with A and B Trucking Services, Inc.
{ (increasing compensation by $500,000; revised not to exceed $2,655,000) to
continue transportation services for the Public Works Department, Streets Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-103 (1)
7.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-013 with MJS Solutions LLC (no additional
compensation and extending the term one year), to provide on -call janitorial services
for various City of Bakersfield facilities.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-013 (2)
7.e.11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-070 with AECOM (increasing compensation
by $127,376.57; not to exceed $25,579,021.98) for additional construction
management services for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment).
AGR 19-070 (1)
7.e.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-249 with Accenture Movement Project for
the integration of the two companies. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-249 (1)
7.e.13. Contract Change Order Nos. 91, 97, 104, 124, 154 and 161 to Agreement No. 19-069
(Mainline Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by
$21,870.83; revised not to exceed $151,852,659.29) for the Centennial Corridor
Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (91), (97), (104), (124), (154), (161)
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Extend bid from Stommel, Inc., dba LEHR, Reno, Nevada, for the purchase of
Panasonic Toughbook Laptops ($112,400.45) for the Technology Services
Department.
(Staff recommends extension of bid.)
7.f.2. Purchase of half -ton extended cab 4x2 pickup for various Departments and Divisions
(Staff recommend acceptance of the bid and approval of the appropriations.)
1. Accept bid and approve purchase of nine (9) half -ton extended cab 4x2 pickup
trucks from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, CA ($397,465.58) for the Recreation
and Parks Department, Water Resources Department, and the Public Works
Department's Fleet Division, General Services Division, and Streets Division.
2. Appropriate $44,163 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating budget to complete the purchase of one unit
for the Fleet Division.
3. Appropriate and transfer $4,163 Domestic Water Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating budget within the Equipment Management
Fund to complete the purchase of one (1) unit for the Water Resources
Department.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7U.
4. Use previously approved contingency funds in the amount of$35,140 to
complete the purchase of seven (7) units for the Recreation & Parks
Department, and the Public Works Department's General Services Division
and Streets Division.
7.g. Miscellaneous:
None.
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.1. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7J.1. Resolution and Agreement with Peregrine Technologies not to exceed$1,518,000
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution and agreement.)
Resolution determining that Peregrine Technologies, Inc. cannot be
reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the
Finance Director to dispense with bidding not to exceed $1,518,000.
RES 003-2025
2. Agreement with Peregrine Technologies (not to exceed $1,518,000 and a
term date of June 30, 2030), for Data Centralizing Services.
AGR 2025-04 7
7.i.2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-028 with Citiguard, Inc. ($1,193,500; not to
exceed $3,482,948 and term date of January 31, 2026), to continue high visibility
private security patrols.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
REMOEVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 9.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum has been provided for items 7.e.4.
transmitting correspondence and for item 7.e.8. correcting a scrivener's error.
Councilmember Gonzales requested item 7.e.3. and 7.i.2. be removed for separate
consideration.
Councilmember Smith requested item 7.e.4. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 71, with
the removal of Consent Calendar items 7.e.3, 7.e.4. and 712. for separate.
consideration. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
7.e.3. Agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. ($738,363), for the
Development of Affordable Housing at 1209 M Street, Bakersfield, 93301. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-003
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.e.3. Motion
approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
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7.e.4. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-255 with Ventura County Community
Development Corp., (not to exceed $770,000 and extend term until March 1,
2027), for the Hope to Home Down Payment Assistance Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
Motion by Councilmember Smith to continue the item. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
7.i.2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-028 with Citiguard, Inc. ($1,193,500; not to
exceed $3,482,948 and term date of January 31, 2026), to continue high visibility
private security patrols.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-028 (2)
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 712. Motion
approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9.
HEARINGS
None.
10.
REPORTS
None.
11.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales made comments related to the presence of Customs and
Border Protection and requested Chief Terry make comments.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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JULIE D PIMAMKI—S, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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