HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/17 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
OCTOBER 11, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by public statements
that will encourage comments pertaining to the workshop and closed session matters only.
The Council will recess into closed session. Upon conclusion of the closed session, any
closed session action will be announced prior to adjournment of the meeting. At 5:15 p.m.,
the regular meeting will be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items.
WORKSHOPS
Regional Transportation Plan Update. City and Kern Council of Governments staff
Item 3a.
will provide an overview of the development of the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan and
related items.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding one item of existing litigation and
one item of pending litigation.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
Fiscal Outlook Update. At the request of the City Council, staff from the City
Item 6a.
Manager’s Office will provide the City Council with a long-term fiscal outlook.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be two appointments to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (Ward 5).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolutions
Sports Village Phase III Sports Lights. Over the past several months City staff has
Item 8g.
analyzed ways to reduce costs associated with the installation of sports lights in various
phases of construction of the Sports Village. Phase III of the project includes the construction
of a lighted championship soccer field. The sports lights are an important component of the
project, as the lights allow for use of the field during the evening hours. Evening activities
occur with most major soccer tournaments the facility is intending to host. Staff has
determined that purchasing the sports lights directly from the manufacturer reduces mark up
costs otherwise included if the City were to purchase the equipment through a general
contractor. As such, staff is recommending the Council approve a resolution allowing staff to
purchase the sports lights directly from the manufacturer. The sports lights will then be
provided to the general contractor to install. A separate item appears on this agenda to
award a bid to a general contractor to construct phase III of the Sports Village, including the
installation of the sports lights.
Bids
Bakersfield Sports Village. These two items consist of bid awards to construct
Item 8w & 8x.
additional improvements at the Bakersfield Sports Village. Item 8w proposes to award a
contract to the low bidder to construct the championship soccer stadium improvements
within the complex. This contract includes the installation of the field, field lighting and
auxiliary amenities such as fencing and an entry plaza to the field. Item 8x proposes to award
a contract to install field lighting for eight existing fields that currently do not have lights. The
installation of lights was part of the original plan for these fields, but was delayed due to lack
of funding. With funding now available, staff proposes to award this contract to install the
lighting. The addition of the sports field lighting will significantly increase the playable hours of
the fields; especially, during the fall, winter, and spring when there are less daylight hours.
Thomas Roads Improvement Program Project Construction. These two items
Items 8z & 8aa.
consist of bid awards to construct certain improvements within the 24 Street Widening
th
Project area and Centennial Corridor Project area, respectively. Item 8z proposes to award a
contract to construct soundwalls along the north side of the 24 Street Widening Project area
th
between Beech and Alder Streets. This work is intended to be completed prior to the
widening of the adjacent roadway in an effort to reduce overall impacts to the neighboring
residences. Item 8aa proposes to award contracts associated with the modification of the
City’s sewer system within the Westpark area to remedy conflicts that would have otherwise
occurred once construction of the Centennial Corridor Project begins in this area. This project
includes the abandoning and/or modification of existing sewer infrastructure and the
installation of a new sewer system.
HEARINGS
24 Street Crosswalks. The Recirculated Environmental Impact Report for the 24
Item 10a.
thth
Street Widening Project included crosswalks at both Alder/A Streets and Drake/D Streets.
During the refinement of the design, staff with the City’s design consultant for the project
expressed concern with keeping the Alder/A Streets crosswalk within the plans for the
project. The consultant identified multiple safety issues associated with the planned crosswalk
at this location as reasoning to consider removal. Simultaneously, City staff identified similar
safety issues with the crosswalk at Drake/D Streets. As a result, staff is recommending the
Council consider a resolution to remove both crosswalks from the project. If there is a desire
from the Council to consider other options to accommodate pedestrians within the project
area, staff is recommending the Council provide direction to evaluate other potential
locations for a crosswalk.
NEW BUSINESS
Cal Water Franchise Renewal. The City’s existing franchise agreement with Cal
Item 13a.
Water is set to expire in December 2017. The franchise agreement authorizes Cal Water to
utilize the City’s right-of-ways to provide domestic water service to its customers in return for
an annual payment made to the City. The process to establish a new franchise agreement
____________________________________________
Agenda Highlights – October 11, 2017 Council Meeting
Page 2
includes multiple steps. The two resolutions for Council consideration constitutes the first step
in the process. If these items are approved, staff will set a public hearing for the November 1
st
City Council meeting, where the public will have the opportunity to comment on a proposed
franchise agreement. Cal Water has requested a 25-year term for the agreement; however,
staff has proposed a five-year initial term with four additional five-year extensions, absent a
vote of the City Council to the contrary. Cal Water has indicated support for staff's
recommended term provisions, which will be incorporated into the franchise ordinance
provided to the City Council prior to the November 1 meeting date.
st
AT
Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
CH for
cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
____________________________________________
Agenda Highlights – October 11, 2017 Council Meeting
Page 3