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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/25 CC MINUTESBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meetings — 3:30 p.m. and 5.15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM 1. 2 3. 4. n ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 3:44 p.m.) Gonzales, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmember Weir PUBLIC STATEMENTS 2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements None. 2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements None. REPORTS None. CLOSED SESSION 4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following five matters: 1. Blas Parra, by and through his guardian ad litem, Joseph Etienne v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-18-100718 2. Ana Hernandez, by and through her.guardian ad litem, Rudy Hernandez, Yubani Lares, Roque Lares, Silvia Lares v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-23-101127 3. Kyle Peterson v. Cristina Moreno Gonzalez, The City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101694 (lead case) (Consolidated with Tiffany J. Peterson, individually and as Successor -In - Interest to Nicholas Brendan Peterson; Johnathon M. Hernstedt-Deal Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-102578 4. Ingrid Crawford Smith, et al v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:18-CV-01526-DAD-JLT (Consolidated with A.J.C., v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:19-CV-01302-DAD-JLT & James Raymond v. Warren Martin United States District Court Case No. 1: 1 8-CV-00307-DAD-J LT) 5. Jeffery Dibbern v. City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:22-CV-00723-BAK Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:32 p.m. Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 2 4. CLOSED SESSION continued The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:09 p.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 1. Blas Parra, by and through his guardian ad litem, Joseph Etienne v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-18-100718 2. Ana Hernandez, by and through her guardian ad litem, Rudy Hernandez, Yubani Lares, Roque Lares, Silvia Lares v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-23-101127 3. Kyle Peterson v: Cristina Moreno Gonzalez, The City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101694 (lead case) (Consolidated with Tiffany J. Peterson, individually and as Successor -In - Interest to Nicholas Brendan Peterson; Johnathon M. Hernstedt-Deal Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-102578 4. Ingrid Crawford Smith, et al v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:18-CV-01526-DAD-JLT (Consolidated with A.J.C., v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:19-CV-01302-DAD-JLT & James Raymond v. Warren Martin United States District Court Case No. 1: 1 8-CV-00307-DAD-JLT) 5. Jeffery Dibbern v. City of Bakersfield, et al. United States District Court Case No. 1:22-CV-00723-BAK No reportable action on all five matters. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Y Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 3 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir 2. INVOCATION by Pastor Al Gascon, Christ's Church of the Valley. 3. PLEDGE.OF ALLEGIANCE by Ridgeview High School Virtual Enterprise, Audrina Natividad, Yahaira Mata, Ravijot Sahota, Jocelyn Olivas, Sofia Pasumbal, Abigail Arellano, Miguel Garcia, Teacher and Ed Taylor, Advisor. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a. Proclamation to Kristy Torres, Chair of the Safe Surrender Coalition and Erin Rodgers, Member of the Safe Surrender Coalition, declaring February 2025 as Safely Surrender Baby Awareness Month in Bakersfield. 5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Rocky Studer spoke regarding a bicycle pump track. i 2. Lisa Smith spoke regarding continued safety and access concerns at remanent parcels relating to the Centennial Freeway project. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff investigate some type of signage that can help constituents understand which government entity is responsible in addressing concerns surrounding remnant lands and the area adjacent to Highway 58. 3. Adrian spoke in favor of recent road safety improvements. 4. Robert Hooks spoke in opposition to the elimination of DEI and Federal funding programs. 5. Hector Hernandez spoke regarding the school walkout in opposition to the federal immigration efforts. 6. Olivia Snider expressed continued support for pedestrian and bike safety improvements. 5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements 1. Cindi Wade spoke in support of Consent Calendar item 7.e.2. 2. Jessica Kirchner, Fernando Villa, Courtney Haddick and David Henderson spoke 7 in support of Consent Calendar item 7.e.5. 6. APPOINTMENTS 6.a. One appointment (Ward 6 Alternate Member) to the Youth Commission to a term to expire July 2025 due to an existing vacancy. (Staff recommends Council determination.) Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 4 6. APPOINTMENTS continued City Clerk Drimakis announced three applications were received from John Hyo-Jin Eoh, Malakhi Jayden Lopez and Oscar Cerano. 7 Councilmember Bashirtash, Ward 6, nominated John Hyo-Jin Eoh, alternate member. Motion by Councilmember Bashirtash to appoint John Hyo-Jin Eoh, as the alternate member, to the Youth Commission. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes: 7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the January 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings. (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.) 7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between January 10, 2025, and January 30, 2025. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) C. Ordinances: 7 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 011-2025 7.d.2. Resolution to Authorize sale of surplus fire engines (equipment) to the City of Queretaro, Mexico, a governmental entity, for one dollar ($1.00). (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 012-2025 7.d.3. Dispense with Bidding Resolution for EOD Robot Upgrades and Repairs for the Bakersfield Police Department: (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) 1. Resolution determining that the ANDORS hazardous duty robot upgrades and I repairs, with Remotec, Inc. cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to Dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed$210,000. RES 013-2025 484 8 Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7.d.3. continued 2. Agreement with Remotec, Inc. (not to exceed $210,000 and a term date of June 30, 2026), for EOD robot upgrade and repair services. AGR 2025-006 7.d.4. Resolution to add Area T-31 (Parcel Map 12514) to the Traffic Signal Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.) RES 014-2025 7.d.5. Resolutions to add Areas 3-115, 3-121, 4-287, and 5-134 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming and adopting the Public Works Director's Reports for each: (Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.) Resolution adding Area 3-115 (Tentative Parcel Map 12522): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 - Ward 7 RES 015-2025 2. Resolution adding Area 3-121 (Tract 7408 & 7415): Street Tier = 3;Park Tier = 1 -Ward 5 n RES 016-2025 - 3. Resolution adding Area 4-287 (1209 M Street): Street Tier = 1.5; Park Tier - 0.5 -Ward 2 RES 017-2025 4. Resolution adding Area 5-134 (9435 & 9601 S H Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 - Ward 7 RES 018-2025 7.d.6 Resolution of Intention No. 2224 to add Area 4-299 (2105 Eye Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director's Report. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.) ROI 2224 7.e. Agreements: 7.e.1. Naming Rights Agreement with Dignity Health for the Arena, Convention Center, and Theater. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 11. 7.e.2. Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with Animal Solutions ($77,900) for fagade improvements, including the costs associated with exterior painting, stone masonry upgrades, and related work. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2025-008 am Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 6 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.3. Agreement with BSK Associates (not to exceed $324,350) to provide Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Services for the Wastewater Division. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2025-009 7.e.4. Agreement with Compass Equipment Inc. ($442,161.52), for long term rental of slow - speed shredder for the Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling and Composting Facility. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. 7.e.5. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Site Plan Review 24-0027 and Zone Modification 24-0032 (Stockdale/Jewetta Religious Campus) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) Applicant/Reimbursement Agreement with HKS Inc. ($209,524.80) for the preparation of an EIR. AGR 2026-010 2. Consultant Agreement with Impact Sciences ($174,604) to prepare EIR. AGR 2025-011 3. Appropriate $209,524.80 (HKS Inc. contribution) to the Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund. (Ward 2) 7.e.6. Agreement with Dee Jaspar and Associates Inc. ($149,208.50), to provide construction management and inspection services for the CBK-83 Tank and Booster Station Project. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2025-012 7.e.7. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Jeremy Willer Construction, Inc. Tract 6426 Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 6426 Phase 3, located south of Paladino Drive and west of Rivani Drive, can be approved and recorded. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.) AGR 2025-013, AGR 2025-014 7.e.8. Final Map Improvement Agreement and Landscape Agreement with LGI Homes California LLC for Tract 6873 Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map for Tract 6873 Phase 3, located North of McCutchen Road and East of Gosford Road, can be approved and recorded. (Ward 7) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.) AGR 2025-015, AGR 2026-016 7.e.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16-080 with the Housing Authority of Kern and n Kern Villa San Dimas, LLC for the Assignment and Assumption of the Assigned I Documents for the Villa San Dimas Affordable Housing Development Loan Agreement from the Housing Authority of the County of Kern to Kern Villa San Dimas, LP. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 16-080 (1) BMW Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 7 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.10. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2022-237 with Flood Ministries, Inc. (increase compensation $300,000, revised not to exceed $900,000), for Street Outreach; Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4). (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-237 (3) 7.e.11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-277 with Unified Field Services Corporation to establish an escrow account in lieu of retention. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-277 (2) 7.e.12. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 15-263 with California Eminent Domain Law Group (amending fee schedule) to provide outside legal services for needed acquisitions for major road projects that require land acquisitions through the power of eminent domain. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment). AGR 15-263 (3) 7.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-021 with Trans West Security Services Inc. (increasing compensation by $60,000; revised no to exceed $463,953 and extend the term to January 19, 2026), to provide security services for various locations for the City of Bakersfield. f"" (Staff recommend approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-021 (1) 7.e.14. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-032 with Telstar Instruments (increasing compensation by $200,000; revised not to exceed $1,245,000; and extending term by one year) to continue electrical services at the Mount Vernon Recycling and Composting Facility and City Materials Recovery Facility. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2021-032 (1) 7.e.15. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-125 with American International Environmental (increase compensation $220,000, total not to exceed $420,000, and extend term to May 22, 2026) for landfill gas system services at Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill (BSL). (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-125 (2) 7.e.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-029 with Safeway Sign Company (increase compensation $20,000; revised not to exceed $415,112.42; extend term by one*year) to continue the supply of traffic signs. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2022-029 (1) n 7.e.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-059 with K and I Services Inc. (increase compensation $180,000; revised not to exceed $1,036,000), to continue the supply of wood chip hauling and other materials. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2020-059 (1) Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.18. Amendment ,No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-007 with Clean Energy ($20.0,000, not to exceed $400,000) to continue performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs of 71 the Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) fueling facilities located at the Corporation Yard and South Mt. Vernon Avenue (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-007 (1) 7.e.19. Amendment No. 5 toAgreement No. 2021-036 with Pavement Recycling Systems Inc. (increase compensation by $700,000; revised not to exceed $3,642,050 and extend term one year), to continue the supply of cold planning services. (Staff recommend approval of this amendment.) AGR 2021-036 (5) 7.e.20. Amendments to various agreements with Ruettgers and Schuler Civil Engineers: (Staff recommends approval of this amendment.) 1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-132 (Assignment to change business name, address and Federal Tax ID numbers from Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers to Provost & Pritchard AGR 2021-132 (2) 2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-072 (Assignment to change business name, address and Federal Tax ID numbers from Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group) for Panama Lane At -Grade Crossing. AGR 2023-072 (2) 3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-102 (Assignment to change business name, address and Federal Tax ID numbers from Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group) for Bakersfield Police Department Property Facility Addition. AGR 2023-102 (1) 4. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-185 (Assignment to change business name, address and Federal Tax ID numbers from Ruettgers & Schuler Civil Engineers to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group) for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services. AGR 2024-185 (1) 7.e.21. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-157 with Loop Electric, Inc. (increasing compensation $330,000; revised not to exceed $819,100), to continue the supply of vehicle loop cutting and streetlight repair service. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 2024-157 (1) 7.e.22. Amendment No. 12 to Agreement No. 12-120 with TY LIN International (extending term to June 30, 2026) for closeout activities associate with the State Route 178 Widening Project. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.) AGR 12-120 (12) m Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 9 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 7.e.23. Contract Change Order Nos. 22 and 158 to Agreement No. 19-069 (Mainline Project) with Security Paving Company (decreasing compensation by $60,508.22; revised not to exceed $151,908,188.78) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3) (Staff recommends approval of the change orders.) CCO 19-069 (22), (158) 7.f. Bids: 7.f.1. Accept bid and approve contract with DOD Construction LTD ($659,000) for the Construction of HUD Funded Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk for the East Truxtun Area. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.) AGR 2025-017 7.f.2. Accept bid and approve contract with J.L. Plank, Inc., dba Cen-Cal Construction ($659,000) for the Construction of HUD Funded Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk for the Alta Vista Area. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.) AGR 2025-018 7.0. CBK-83 Tank and Booster Station Project (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and appropriation of funds.) ' 1. Accept bid and approve contract with Nicholas Construction, Inc. ($3, 070, 004). AGR 2025-019 2. Appropriate $900,000 from the Domestic Water Fund to the Water Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for the project. (Ward 5) 7.f.4. Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation at Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes Avenue (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.) Accept bid and approve contract with GSE Construction ($1,207,800) for the project. AGR 2025-020 2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $120,000 in City controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Ward 5) 7.f.5. Adaptive Signal Coordination White Ln from Wible Rd to Buena Vista Rd (RE -BID) (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, authorization of change order, and approval of contract.) n 1. Accept Bid and approve contract with Innovative Systems Inc, DBA Agilitech for $820,734.48. AGR 2025-021 Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 10 7. 7.g. 7.h. 7. i. CONSENT CALENDAR continued item 7.0 continued 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, 5, 6, & 7) Miscellaneous: 7.g.1. Appropriate $77,219.41 in grant revenues received from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) 7.g.2. Appropriate $150,000.00 in grant revenues received from Kaiser Permanente Foundation for the Sports and Education Academy to the Recreation and Parks Operating Budget within the General Fund. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.) 7.g.3. Acceptance of the Audit Reports for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year (Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee recommends acceptance of the fiscal year 2023 audit reports.) 1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 3. Auditor Communication with Those Charged.with Governance (SAS 114 Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 4. Independent Auditors Report — Compliance with Contractual Requirements relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. 5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit) of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 6. Independent Auditors Report — Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, Convention Center, Dignity Health Amphitheatre & Valley Children's Ice Center for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 7. Agreed Upon Procedures Report (Public Safety and Vital Services) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 8. Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Successor Agency Business: 7.h.1. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from January 10, 2025, to January 30, 2025, in the amount of $167,354.40. (Staff recommends report be received and filed.) Public Safety/Vital Services Measure: 7.i.1. Agreement with Shan Shan Sheng DBA East West Fine Arts ($600,000) for public art sculpture at Central Park. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 11 n 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received per staff for Consent Calendar item 7.e.4. requesting the item be removed from the agenda and 7.0. requesting the item be removed from the agenda for further analysis. Councilmember Gonzales requested item 7.e.1. be removed for separate consideration. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i., with the removal of Consent Calendar items 7.e.4. and 7.11.1. and removal of Consent calendar item 7.e.1. for separate consideration. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent. 7.e.1. Naming Rights Agreement with Dignity Health for the Arena, Convention Center, and Theater. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.) AGR 2025-007 Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.e.1. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. HEARINGS 9.a. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing on Behalf of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. (Staff recommends Council conduct a public hearing, adopt the resolution and approve the Indemnification Agreement.) Conduct a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to receive comments relating to the plan of finance for the issuance by the Housing Authority of Kern of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 of the Authority's Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing rental housing projects. 2. Adopt Resolution approving the plan of finance for the issuance by the Housing Authority of Kern of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 for the construction of a 51-unit affordable housing complex located on APN: 132-010-29 in Bakersfield California and certain other matters relating thereto. RES 019-2025 3. Indemnification Agreement between the City of Bakersfield (City) and the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. AGR 2025-022 City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Economic and Community Development Director Byers made staff comments. Hearing item 9.a. opened at 6:14 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing item 9.a. closed at 6:16 p.m. Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 12 9. HEARINGS continued Motion by Councilmember Koman to adopt Hearing item 9.a. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent. 10. REPORTS 10.a. Public Safety Update and presentation will be provided by the Bakersfield Police Department Chief Greg Terry Public Safety Update regarding 2024 Traffic Collisions. (Staff recommend the Council receive and file the report.) City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Assistant Chief of Police Stratton made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Smith requested staff review the area around Liberty High School, near Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road, to determine which infrastructure improvements may be implemented to help improve the flow of traffic and safety of all in the area. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to receive and file the report. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent. Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 10.b. Update on the Making Downtown Bakersfield Vision Plan A status update on the policy and physical implementation strategies in the Making Downtown Bakersfield Vision Plan. (Wards 2 & 3) City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Economic and Community Development Director Byers made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Assistant City Manager Valdez made additional staff comments. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff analyze the priorities of the Downtown Master Plan and realign them to synchronize with current priorities of the Council and present the information to the Finance and Economic Development and Jobs Committee. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff analyze the Police Department's ability to enhance patrolling in the downtown area between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 am. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review the possibility of an ordinance that requires all property owners of downtown to place metal lids and locks on their dumpsters. Councilmember Arias requested staff research the possibility of initiating a Downtown Circulator Bus in partnership with Golden Empire Transit. Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to receive and file the report. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir -absent. BMW Bakersfield, California, February 12, 2025 - Page 13 '�°'� None. 11. DEFERRED BUSINESS I 12. NEW BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS Councilmember Smith expressed his appreciation for all the work that has done to revitalize downtown. Councilmember Arias expressed his appreciation for all the work that has been done in the City and announced an invitation to the groundbreaking of the new sewer line near Del Oro High School and Martin Luther King. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff search for new funding sources outside of Public Safety and Vital Services for the Public Art Program and Initiative. He also requested staff reconsider what type of public art projects that are local and small. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff reallocate the funding set aside for the Public Art Program Initiative to public safety related program such as street improvements and/or streetlights. Councilmember Gonzales requested staff provide an analysis of the protocol of awarding a "Key of the City" and establish a resolution recognizing former City Councilmembers Freeman and Gray as recipients for Council consideration. Councilmember Koman made comments regarding the grand opening of Centric Health Clinic near Mercy Hospital Southwest and expressed support in the removal of the East West Fine Arts Agenda item. Mayor Goh made comments regarding the Big City Mayors' meeting in Sacramento, advocating for funding and regulatory reform to address homelessness, public safety housing and youth jobs. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. KAREN GOH MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield I ! 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