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MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 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. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Gonzales, Weir, Smith,
Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Arias
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
Michael Turnipseed spoke regarding homelessness and accountability of programs,
written materials provided.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review the material provided, by Mr.
Turnipseed of Kern Tax and discuss how the city will evaluate the performance
of programs and initiatives implemented to address homelessness over the last
five years.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. REPORTS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Security Paving Company, Inc. v.
City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-101097
Motion by Mayor Goh to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:38 p.m.
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.
Meeting was reconvened at 4:44 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Security Paving Company, Inc. v.
City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-101097
City Attorney was given direction by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Arias absent.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:28 p.m.),
Gonzales, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor C Wayne Bynum, Pastor of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By Liberty High School Girls Basketball Team, 2025 CIF Central Section Division 3
Champions, Imaree Curry, Bella Macias, Nevaeh Matthews, Zaley Manning, Elle Statler,
Jannah Davis, Aliyah Escalera, Abby Elizalde, Beyonce Fimbres, Reagan Young, Kaylee
Carter, Coach Amada Lacefield, Coach Stephon Renock, Damarius Alkins.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of February 26, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from February 14, 2025, to February 27, 2025,
totaling $19,298,912.78 as follows: department payments in the amount of
$18,801,788.12 and Self Insurance payments in the.amount of $497,124.66.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000
executed between February 14, 2025, and February 27, 2025.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
C. Ordinances:
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution to dispense with bidding procedures in the purchase of Dell storage
hardware and use of cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase of
Dell storage equipment, for The Drala Project, Inc., dba The Redesign Group.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
7.d.2. Resolution determining that a parking lot sweeper can most efficiently be obtained
through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from TYMCO, Inc., and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with °bidding thereof, .not to exceed
$197,076 for the Streets Division.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 026-2025
7.d.3. Resolution to dispense with bidding for the purchase of a Pickup Truck for the Police
Department. (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
1. Resolution determining that a Ford F150 Lightning Crew Cab Pickup Truck
can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from Rush Medium -Duty Truck Centers of California, Inc. dba
Rush Truck Center and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $67,724.
RES 027-2025
2. Appropriate and transfer $27,325 Self -Insurance Fund Balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management
Fund.
3. Appropriate $40,399 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management
Fund to complete the purchase of one unit.
7.d.4. Resolution to add Area 4-301 (1405 East 9t" 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.)
RES 028-2025
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Bejac Corporation ($442,161.52) for long tern rental of slow -speed
shredder for the Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling and Composting Facility.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-035
7.e.2. Final Map and Agreements with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc., Developer is
requesting to enter into agreements for the final map for Tract 7041 Phase 2, located
at the southwest corner of Berkshire Road and Mountain Vista Drive can be approved
and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the final map, improvement, landscape and private
landscape agreements.)
AGR 2025-036, AGR 2025-037, AGR 2025-038, DEED 9659, DEED 9660, DEED 9661
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.3. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with BN Bakersfield 1, LP, Developer is
requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map for Tract 7093 Phase 4 71
located at the northwest corner of Allen Road and Olive Drive can be approved and
recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the final map and improvement agreement.)
AGR 2025-039, DEED 9648, DEED 9649, DEED 9650, DEED 9651
7.e.4. Final Map and Landscape Agreement with Encanto Gardens IV, LLC, Developer is
requesting to enter into an agreement so thefinal map for Tract 7408 Phase 1,
located at the northeast corner of S. Allen Road and Pensinger Road, can be
approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the final map and landscape agreement.)
AGR 2025-040, DEED 9652, DEED 9653, DEED 9654, DEED 9655, DEED 9656, DEED 9657
7.e.5. Agreement with NV5, Inc. ($377,690.56), to provide construction management and
inspection services Pioneer Canal Headgate Replacement. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-041
7.e.6. Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (not to exceed
$47,530) to allow the construction of a sewer pipeline from South Allen Road. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-042
7.e.7. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-002 with Keith Barnes, DBA The Garden
Spot (extend term one year) to provide concession services at the Mesa Marin Sports
Complex. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-002 (2)
7.e.8. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2022-047 with San Joaquin Fence and Supply
(increase compensation by $1,600,000; revised not to exceed $4,300,000 and extend
term by one year) to continue the supply of installed fencing.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-047 (4)
7.e.9. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-077 with California Water Technologies,
LLC (extending term by one year) to continue the supply of ferric chloride for our
sewer system.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-077 (2)
7.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-147 with San Diego Landsystems, LLC
(increase compensation $71,200; revised not to exceed $614,800) to expand
streetscape and median pockets are currently not maintained within the existing
maintenance area. (Ward 4 & 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR2023-147 (2)
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{� 7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.11. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 2023-050 with Provost and Pritchard Engineering
Group Inc. (increase compensation $10,000; revised not to exceed $123,700), to
provide design and engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3
Septage Processing Unit Upgrade.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-050 (3)
7.e.12. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 14-026 with Overland, Pacific and Cutler
(extend the term to December 31, 2027) to complete work needed for the Centennial
Corridor. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment).
AGR 14-026 (5)
7.e.13. Contract Change Order No. 8 to Agreement No. 18-211 (Manor Street Bridge)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order and appropriation of funds.)
1. Final Contract Change Order No. 8 with Security Paving Company
(increasing compensation by $5,900,000; revised not to exceed
$17,258,846.53) for completion and close-out of the Manor Street
Bridge Project.
CCO 18-211 (8)
2. Appropriate $5,900,000 from the Transportation Development Fund
(TDF) balance into the Public Works Department's Capital
Improvement Program.
7.e.14. Kern River Backup Weir Reconstruction Project
(Staff recommend approval of the contract change order and appropriation.)
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-297 with Nicholas
Construction, Inc. ($190,000; revised not to exceed $5,499,010).
CCO 2024-297 (1)
2. Appropriate $450,000 from the Agricultural Water Fund Balance to the Water
Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for the project. (Ward 3)
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Reject bids for an annual contract for Organic and Recyclable Material Hauling for the
Solid Waste Division, Bid No. 23-24-28.
(Staff recommends the rejection of the bids.)
712. Extend bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson for the purchase of three Police Special
Motorcycle in the amount of $113,853.93 (37,951.31 each) for the Police Department.
(Staff recommend extension of bid and approval of the purchase.)
7.f.3. Corp Yard Building B Re -roof
(Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.)
Accept bid from Midstate Sheetmetal, Inc., Bakersfield, CA, ($131,150) for the
City Corp Yard Building B Re -roof.
AGR 2025-043
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7.h.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7J.3. continued
2. Reserve contingency funds in the amount of $20,000 for a total budget
amount of $151,150.
7.f.4. Pioneer Canal Headgate Replacement Project
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Nicholas Construction, Inc.
($2,301,594).
AGR 2025-044
2. Appropriate $1,200,000 from the Agricultural Water Fund Balance to the
Water Department's Capital Improvement Program budget for the project.
(Ward 4)
Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. 2025 SLESF Growth Funds Appropriation
Appropriate $601,059.08 State Grant Revenues to the Police Operating
Budget within the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.2. Complete Streets Ordinance Yearly Report.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 6.
Successor Agency Business:
None.
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 18-008 with Data Ticket, Inc. (to incorporate
additional Security and Permissible Use Provisions), for electronic processing of
parking fines.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 18-008 (2)
City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received per staff
for Consent Calendar item 7.d.1. requesting the item be removed from the agenda
and 7.e.7. transmitting an updated agreement.
Councilmember Smith requested 7.g.2. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.1. with the
removal of Consent Calendar item 7.d.1. and 7.g.2. for separate consideration. Motion
approved with Councilmember Arias absent.
7.g.2. Complete Streets Ordinance Yearly Report.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.g.2. Motion
approved with Councilmember Arias absent and Councilmember Weir voting no.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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�'''j 9. HEARINGS
7 None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.
4QM
KAR N GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
ULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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