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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
June 5, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by public statements that
encourage comments pertaining to closed session matters only. After receiving any public statements,
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.
SPECIAL MEETING – 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
There will be a conference with legal counsel regarding one item of existing litigation.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
ORDINANCES
First reading of an ordinance amending Section 17.04.078 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Item 8.d.
Code relating to small breweries. Following a referral made by Councilmember Gonzales on April 10,
2019, the Planning and Development Committee discussed removing the requirement that small
breweries and distilleries continuously operate with a bona-fide food service at their May 21, 2019
meeting. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) allows for small breweries to operate
without an onsite kitchen, but a small distillery requires a kitchen to provide onsite consumption of
distilled spirits. The proposed ordinance separates the definition of a small brewery and small distillery
and makes it clear that a bona fide food service/restaurant component onsite is not a requirement for
a small brewery.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Parks Director to apply for the Statewide
Item 8.h.
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant (Proposition 68) and enter into
agreements with the State of California. The Recreation and Parks Department is applying for a
Statewide Park Program grant to fund the creation of a new park on a 5-acre parcel that is designated
park land in the Linnell-Brahma neighborhood in Ward 1. The project includes amenities such as a
playground, basketball courts, pickleball courts, picnic areas, open space, a multi-use path, exercise
stations, benches, and outdoor lighting. The estimated total cost for the proposed project is $3 million
and does not require an in-kind match. Applicants are required to pass this authorization resolution as
part of the application process. The grant is due August 5, 2019.
Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2019-20 sewer and storm sewer user rates (no proposed
Item 8.j.
rate increases). City staff have proposed no increase to the residential and commercial sewer flat rate
fees, commercial surcharge fees and miscellaneous sewer fees for Fiscal Year 2019-20. The current rate
for a single-family home of $215 remains among the lowest rate among comparable jurisdictions.
HEARINGS
Public Hearing to consider resolutions adopting refuse and recycling rates for Fiscal
Item 10.a.
Year 2019-2020. City staff is proposing an increase of 3.2% to refuse and recycling rates. This increase
matches the Consumer Price Index (CPI) provided to private contract haulers for the 2019-20 Fiscal
Year. This increase in necessary to cover the cost of rising fuel prices, truck parts, and utilities in the City’s
hauling and recycling operations. Refuse and recycling fees have increased only four times of the last
ten years and the rates will remain among the lowest of comparable cities.
The proposed rate schedule also includes a new service for commercial food waste recycling in
response to state mandate. The service fee of $41.34 per month provides for weekly pick up and use
of a small food waste recycling cart for businesses that do not have space for larger food waste
recycling bins currently offered.
Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating and Capital Improvement
Items 10.b.
Program Budgets. Each year, a public hearing is required to receive public comment prior to adoption
of the budget. The Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget is proposed at $610,960,000, which is comprised of a
$514,882,666 operating budget and a $96,077,334 capital improvement budget. Final adoption of the
budget is scheduled for June 28, 2018.
NEW BUSINESS
Police and Fire Vehicle Graphics and Decals By request of Councilmember Sullivan,
Item 13.a.
staff have agendized the discussion of and possible action for the concept of placing “In God We
Trust” decals on City-owned Police and Fire patrol vehicles. Staff defers to Council determination as it
relates to this matter. Should Council choose to take action at this time, potential action could include,
but not limited to: approval, denial, designating the decision to the respective Chiefs after consulting
with their staff, or no action.
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Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
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Agenda Highlights – June 5, 2019 Council Meeting
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