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January 9, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 4:00 p.m., followed by public statements that
encourage comments pertaining to the workshop item only. At 5:15 p.m., the regular meeting will be
called to order to address the agenda items listed for that meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING - 4:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
Item 3.a. Presentation from the Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC). At the
request of Council, staff from KEDC will be providing an update presentation regarding their economic
development activities.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS
Item 7.a.b. & c. Various Appointments. The Vice Mayor will be appointing members of the City
Council to serve on the standing Council committees and other special committees and boards
(specific appointments can be found as an attachment to item 7a.). In addition, Council will be
making one appointment to the Golden Empire Transit District Board and one appointment of a regular
committee member (Ward 1) and one alternate committee member (Ward 7) to the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ordinances
Items 8.c. Ordinance Changes. This item includes the first reading of multiple ordinance
changes that are considered to be minor in nature. Periodically during the year, various departments
request minor changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC). These changes are generally related
to making specific sections of the BMC read better, comply with new rules and regulations or to simply
correct typographical errors.
Agreements
Item 8.q. Amendment to an Agreement with SAGE Renewables to Expand the Scope of Work
Related to a Feasibility Study of a Solar Generation System at Rabobank Arena and Rabobank Theater
and Convention Center. The Public Works Department entered into an agreement with SAGE
Renewables (SAGE) to conduct a feasibility study for a solar generation system to support the
Rabobank Arena and Rabobank Theater and Convention Center. Recently the City expanded the
scope of work with SAGE to include the potential constructability of solar generation systems at multiple
additional City facilities. This item further expands the scope of work with SAGE to incorporate the
evaluation of a battery backup system at Rabobank Arena as part of the feasibility study for that
facility.
Bids
Item 8u. Acceptance of a Bid and Approval of a Contract with Madsen Roofing &
Waterproofing, Inc. for the Restoration of the Convention Center Roof. The current Convention Center
roof is over 56 years old. Despite repairs made by City staff, the roof continues to leak throughout the
facility, which has resulted in water damage over time. This contract will provide for the complete
restoration of the roof and will include a 25 -year warranty. The contract amount for this work is
$1,095,223 and funding for this project is already included in the Public Works Department Capital
Improvement budget.
Item 8w. Acceptance of a Bid and Approval of a Contract with Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. to Provide a Water Rate Study for the City's Water Resources Department. There are two primary
fee and rate components (Water Availability Fees and Monthly Water Rates) that support the
operation, expansion and maintenance of the City's domestic water system, which provides drinking
water to over 150,000 Bakersfield residents and businesses. The basis for the Water Availability Fees was
last conducted in 2006. In order to ensure that the City's water fees and rates are consistent with the
cost of providing water service, staff is recommending a two-part study utilizing Stantec Consulting
Services. Phase I will begin in 2019 and include the necessary analysis associated with the Water
Availability Fee Study. Phase II will begin in 2020 and will include the necessary analysis associated with
the Monthly Water Rate Study. The cost associated with this study is $84,124 and is currently budgeted
in the Water Department's Domestic Enterprise operating budget.
Miscellaneous
Item 8.ae. Staff Referral to the Planning and Development Committee Regarding Proposed
Amendments to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC) relating to Downtown Parking,
Banquet Halls and Truck Stops. This item includes several potential changes to the BMC that warrant
additional consideration and discussion via the Planning and Development Committee before they
are brought forward to the full City Council for consideration. There are several topic areas being
referred which relate to downtown parking requirements; regulations relating to banquet halls indoor
and outdoor activities; and adjustments to the zoning ordinance as it relates to the development of
truck stops in the City of Bakersfield.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 13. a. & b. Measure N, Bakersfield Public Safety/Vital Services Measure. As a result of the
recent passage of Measure N, the City is required to approve several agreements related to ensuring
the proper collection of the one -cent sales tax approved by the voters. These agreements are with
the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) which administers and collects
transaction use taxes for all applicable jurisdictions within the State. Item 13 a. authorizes the City
Manager to execute the necessary agreements and identifies specific City positions that are
authorized to examine confidential transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA as they relate to
Measure N. Item 13 b establishes the Citizens Oversight Committee for the Bakersfield Public
Safety/Vital City Services Measure as required by the Bakersfield Municipal Code. The item also
establishes the duties and activities of the committee as well as authorizing the City Clerk's Office to
initiate a recruitment to identify applicants for City Council appointment at the February 6t" City
Council Meeting.
Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Agenda Highlights - January 9, 2019 Council Meeting
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