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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 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. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Koman (seated at 3:33)
and Bashirtash
Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Motion by Mayor Goh to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:30 p.m.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting was reconvened at 4:32 p.m.
Councilmember Gonzales left the meeting at 4:32 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3.a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
No reportable action.
5. REPORTS
5.a. Update on City Council Priority Initiatives and Council Referrals
(Staff recommends the City Council provide feedback and direction on the prioritization
of initiatives and referrals.)
City Manager Clegg made staff comments, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
additional written materials.
Councilmember Gonzales returned to the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Bashirtash to approve staff recommendations. Motion
approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
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3.
4.
5.
6.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith (seated at 5:23 p.m.),
Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir
INVOCATION
by Pastor Joe Gomez, Victory Outreach Bakersfield — Bold.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Bakersfield 2025 Title Holders, Erica Kimmel, Mrs. Bakersfield, Isabella Edwards, Ms.
Bakersfield, Jorja Meador, Miss Bakersfield, Kim Price, Pageant Coordinator.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Lisa Smith spoke regarding continued safety concerns regarding the 14 remanent
lots and provided written materials.
2. Charlie Van De Voorde, Be Finally Free Inc., spoke regarding referrals to the
Brundage Lane Navigation Center.
Councilmember Gonzales requested Assistant City Manager Staff speak
with Mr. Van De Voorde with Be Finely Free and review the Brundage Lane
Navigation Center referral system process.
3. Antje Lauer, Sharon Briel (written materials provided), Eddy Laine (written
materials provided) and Maria Polite (written materials provided) spoke regarding
the tree plan.
4. Emprezz Nontzikelelo made comments in appreciation of Councilmember
Gonzales.
5. Robert Hooks made comments in support of farmers and diversity, equity and
inclusion efforts.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
APPOINTMENTS
6.a. One appointment (at large) to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board to a term to
expire December 31, 2026, due to the resignation of Ronald Wolfe.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced that applications for the appointment were received
from Frankie Sutton and Ronald Wolfe.
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6. APPOINTMENTS continued
item 6.a. continued
Motion by Councilmember Bashirtash to continue the Miscellaneous Civil Service
Board appointment. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir
absent.
6.b. Eight appointments to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
1. Ward 2 — Regular and,alternate members, terms expired December 2024
2. Ward 3 - Regular member, resigned September 16, 2024
3. Ward 5 - Regular and alternate members term expired December 2024
4. Ward 6 - Regular and alternate members, terms expired December 2024
5. Mayor's appointment - Alternate member, term expired January 2025
City Clerk Drimakis announced applications were received from Vicheka Ek, Selena
Pena, Sara Huston Matthew Martin, Jamie Little and Frankie Sutton.
Councilmember Gonzales nominated Sara Huston, Ward 2 regular member,
no appointment for alternate member.
Councilmember Koman nominated Vicheka Ek, Ward 5 regular member and Selena
Pena for alternate member.
Councilmember Bashirtash nominated Matthew Martin, Ward 6 regular member and
'17 no appointment for alternate member.
Mayor Goh no appointment for alternate member.
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to appoint Sara Houston, Ward 2 regular member,
Vicheka Ek, Ward 5 regular member, Selena Pena, Ward 5 alternate member, Matthew
Martin, Ward 6 regular member to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. Motion
approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of March 1, 2023, September 5, 2024, February 6, 2025,
Special City Council Meetings and February 12, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from January 31, 2025, to February 13, 2025,
totaling $16,818,232.36 as follows: department payments in the amount of
$16,405,364.83 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $412,917.53.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000
executed between January 31, 2025, and February 13, 2025.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
C. Ordinances:
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution establishing the Proposition 47 Local Advisory Committee.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 020-2025
7.d.2. 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 021-2025
7.d.3: Resolution approving an application to the Kern County Local Agency Formation
Commission to annex territory (Annexation 722 Ashe No.13) into the City located
along the east side of Ashe Road, generally between Romero Road and Engle Road.
Use of a Notice of Exemption will also be considered. (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 022-2025
7.d.4. Cybersecurity products and services with Tec-Refresh
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.)
Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding for
purchase of Tec-Refresh products and services. 7
RES 023-2025
2. Agreement with Tec-Refresh for purchase of cybersecurity products and
services not to exceed $704,248.41.
AGR 2025-2023
7.d.5. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of a forklift for the Solid Waste Division
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
purchase.)
Resolution determining that a forklift can most efficiently be obtained through
cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Hyster-Yale Group Material
Handling Equipment and Solutions and authorizing the Finance Director to
dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $108,179 for the Solid Waste
Division.
RES 024-2025
2. Appropriate and transfer $92,135 Refuse Enterprise Fund balance to the
Public Works Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
3. Appropriate $16,044 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
7.d.6 Resolution to add Area 4-299 (2105 Eye Street) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works
Director's Report, Street Tier = 1; Park,Tier = 0 (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 025-2025
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.7. Resolution of Intention No. 2225 to add Area 4-301 (1405 E. 9th Street) to the
Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and
adopting the Public Works Director's Report Street Tier = 1.5; Park Tier = 1.5 (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2225
7.d.8. Job Specification Updates and Salary Resolution
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions and revised job specifications.)
1. Amendment No. 17 to Resolution No. 098-23 setting salaries and related
benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory and
Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits.
RES 098-2023 (17)
2. Amendment No. 9 to Resolution No. 052-23 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting
salary schedule and related benefits.
RES 052-2023 (9)
3. Revised Job Specification: Fire Chief #89400 and Assistant Director of
Recreation and Parks #88900.
7.e. Agreements:
71 7.e.1. Agreements for Intensive Case Management Services
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
Agreement with Psychiatric Wellness Center (not to exceed $858,750)
AGR 2025-024
2. Agreement with Garden Pathways Inc., (not to exceed $831,300)
AGR 2025-025
7.e.2. Agreement with GEOCONVERGENCE, LLC (not to exceed $200,000), for
Geographic Information System Services to map city offices and create 3D floorplans
for wayfinding, space planning and potentially mobile asset tracking.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-026
7.e.3. Consideration to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dilip O. Desai,
Trustee of the Asha Desai Irrevocable Trust, (not to exceed $10,500,000, contingent
on award of grant) for real property located at 3210 Wible Road. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-027
i-1 7.e.4. Agreement with Encanto Gardens IV LLC for the development, dedication, and
reimbursement of Encanto Gardens Park located along Allen Road, East of Alisa
Lange. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-028
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.5. Agreement with EVALCORP, Inc. (not to exceed $100,500), for Independent
Evaluation Services for the Bakersfield Homeless Services and Prevention Initiative.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-029
7.e.6. Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Buena Vista 6577 LLC (not to
exceed $130,330.33), for construction of additional lane on west half of Buena Vista
Road along the frontage of Tract 6577 Phase 4 and 6. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-030
7.e.7. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Deertrail VAG 1
LLC, Developer is requesting to enter into agreements for the final map for Tract
6859 Phase 2, located south of McKee Road and west of Gosford Road be approved
and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape
Agreement.)
AGR 2025-031, AGR 2025-032, DEED 9635, DEED 9636
7.e.8. Final Map Improvement Agreement with Deertrail Abbey Court 1, LLC, Developer is
requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map for Tract 7152 Phase 2,
located northeast corner of South Fairfax Road and (future) East Wilson Road, to be
approved and recorded. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2025-033, DEED 9637, DEED 9638, DEED 9639
7.e.9. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-263 with Tyack's Tire Inc. (increase
compensation $70,000; revised not to exceed $230,000), to continue repair and
replacement services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-263 (2)
7.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-065 with Nishikawa Property Maintenance
Inc. ($89,913.60; not to exceed $432,529.60 and extend term for one year), for
continued sports field maintenance for Bakersfield Sports Village maintenance.
(Ward 7)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-065 (2)
7.e.11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-066 with Nishikawa Property Maintenance
Inc. (increase compensation $125,862; revised not to exceed $654,922 and extend
term by one year), for continued sports field maintenance at the Mesa Marin Sports
Complex. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-066 (2)
7.e.12. Contract Change Order No. 29 to Agreement No. 18-176 with Security Paving
Company (increases compensation by $50,765.10; revised not to exceed
$51,898,387.03), for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order).
CCO 18-176 (29)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.13. Contract Change Order No. 136 to Agreement No. 19-069 with Security Paving
Company (decreasing compensation by $4,348.70; revised not to exceed
$151,903,840.08) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommend approval of the change order.)
CCO 19-069 (136)
7A. Bids:
7.f.1. Reject bids for Street Corridor Improvements along Chester Avenue from Brundage
Lane to Truxtun Avenue. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends the rejection of the bids.)
7.g. Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Review and Approval of the 2025 State Legislative Advocacy Platform.
(Staff recommends Council approval of the 2025 State Legislative Advocacy Platform.)
7.g.2. Review and Approval of the 2025 Federal Legislative Advocacy Platform.
(Staff recommends Council approval of the 2025 Federal Legislative Advocacy
Platform.)
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.0. Construction Project Agreement for Park Ranger Office Tenant Improvements
(Staff recommends acceptance of bid and approval of the agreement.)
Accept Bid and approve Construction Projects Agreement with James E.
Thompson, Inc. dba JTS Construction for the Park Ranger Office Tenant
Improvement Project (not to exceed $842,500).
AGR 2025-034
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $84,500 in City -Controlled
contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction.
7.i.2. Transfer ($8,000,000) of Public Safety and Vital Services Affordable Housing Funds
from the Public Safety and Vital Services Economic and Community Development
Capital Improvement Budget to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of transfer.)
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.11.
Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
9.a. Appeal Hearing to consider Traffic Impact Fees Imposed on Planet Fitness, located
at 11425 Stockdale Hwy at "The Village @ River Oaks' (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends City Council deny the appeal and uphold the Traffic Impact Fee
imposed on Appellant.)
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9. HEARINGS continued
item 9.a. continued
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was received by staff
announcing the appellant's attorney requested continuance of the hearing due to
medical reasons.
REMOVED BY STAFF
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
11.a. Continued Discussion regarding Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 2020-255 for the
Hope to Home Down Payment Assistance Program with Ventura County Community
Development Corporation (VCCDC), (increase maximum purchase price to limits
provided by HUD; increase grant funding to $770,000; and extend term to
March 1, 2027), for continued operation of the Hope to Home Down Payment
Assistance Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2020-255 (3)
City Manager Clegg made staff comments.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve the amendment. Motion approved with
Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Weir absent.
12. NEW BUSINESS - 7
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff research model's other cities have used to
set up a Tree Advisory Board, including how they have defined and outlined the
parameters of the Board.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff to find resources to expedite a previous
referral made by him to launch a distracted driver campaign throughout greater
Bakersfield.
Councilmember Arias requested staff provide the City Council with an update on the
latest information related to Federal Grant Funding specifically expenditures
already or previously awarded by the city, that will be awarded or allocated during
future federal funding years or phases to assess any potential fiscal impacts to the
city.
Councilmember Smith requested staff expedite the comprehensive Muni Code
updates to address several referrals previously made by him and CM Freeman related
to subdivision street standards, redesign of existing arterial streets, and design
requirements of new streets.
Councilmember Smith requested staff provide him with a copy of the police press
release of the pedestrian fatality that occurred on Union Avenue recently.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST: ,
JULIE DRI AKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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