BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2024
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting – 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Weir, Smith, Freeman, Gray and Kaur
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor Ken Souers, Crossroads Christian Fellowship.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Jasmine Bashirtash.
4. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Goh, and City Manager Clegg, to Fire Chief Frando Recognition.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Eddy Laine (written material provided), Sharon Briel and Antje Lauer spoke regarding City activity at Truxtun Lake on the referral of forming a committee related to tree canopy.
2. Rick Andreatos spoke regarding assistance in the feral cat population.
Vice Mayor Gonzales requested the Trap Neuter Release Program be referred to Safe and Healhty Neighborhoods Committee.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Carl Nicita spoke regarding item 12.b.
2. Leah Carter, Maria Polite and Bill Baugher spoke regarding item 6.d.2.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
6.a.1. Approval of minutes of November 20, 2024, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Department Payments and Agreements:
6.b.1. Receive and file department payments from November 8, 2024, to December 5, 2024, in the amount of $34,944,015.20 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,704,842.00 totaling $36,648,857.20.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
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6.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between November 8, 2024, and December 5, 2024. (Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.)
c. Ordinances:
6.c.1. Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from M-3 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M-2 (General Manufacturing) on 69-acres located at 75 East White Lane and 2572 South Union Avenue. The applicant is Swanson Engineering, Inc., and the property owner is FBT, Inc. (ZC 22-0025). (FR 11/20/24) (Ward 1)
ORD 5192
6.c.2. Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from R-1 (One Family Dwelling), E (Estate), R-2/PUD (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development), R-3/PUD (Multiple Family Dwelling/Planned Unit Development), C-1/PCD (Neighborhood Commercial/Precise Commercial Development), C-C-/PCD-PE (Commercial Center/Precise Commercial Development-Petroleum Extraction Combining) and DI (Drill Island) to A-WR (Agriculture-Water Recharge Combining) on 2,072 acres located at the northwest corner of the Panama Lane and South Allen Road Intersection. The applicant is the Buena Vista Water Storage District and Rosedale Rio Bravo Water Storage District, and the property owner is the James Water Bank Authority. (ZC 19-0342). (FR 11/20/24) (Ward 5)
ORD 5193
6.c.3. Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from C-O/PCD (Professional and Administrative Office/Planned Commercial Development) to R-3 (Medium Density Multi-Unit Dwelling) on 6.2 acres located at the northwest corner of Rosedale Highway and Sablewood Drive. The applicant is Swanson Engineering, Inc. and the property owner is Leah Volkoff. (GPA/ZC 23-0330). (FR 11/20/24) (Ward 5)
ORD 5194
d. Resolutions:
6.d.1. Resolution declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, for the election of Councilmembers for Wards 2, 5 & 6. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 184-2024
6.d.2. Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield in support of the Kern Gateway Trail.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 185-2024
6.d.3. 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 186-2024
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.d.4. Resolution to authorize the sale of surplus SCBAs to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, a governmental entity, for one dollar ($1.00).
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 187-2024
6.d.5. Resolution Approving the Bakersfield Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy and Annual Report and Authorizing the Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Equipment Pursuant to the Policy.
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase. )
RES 188-2024
6.d.6 Resolution determining that Ford F150 Lightning crew cab pickup trucks can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Phil Long Dealerships and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $238,984 for the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 189-2024
6.d.7. Resolution determining that Ford F150 Lightning Crew Cab Trucks 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 $175,102 for the Construction Surveying Division and Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the purchase.)
RES 190-2024
6.d.8. Resolution determining that Ford Transit Vans can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Phil Long Dealerships and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $125,170 for the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department and for the Technology Services Department.
RES 191-2024
6.d.9. Dispense with Bidding and Approve Agreement with XIT Inc. dba XIT Solutions for Verkada Camera Installation at Mechanics Bank Arena, Convention Center, and Theater.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and agreement.)
1. Resolution to dispense with formal bidding procedures in the purchase of Verkada’s hardware, software and services and authorizing the use of cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase thereof, not to exceed $165,000; and
RES 192-2024
2. Agreement with XIT Inc. dba XIT Solutions (not to exceed $165,000) for cloud- based video surveillance system at Mechanics Bank Arena, Convention Center, and Theater.
AGR 2024-319
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.d.10. Dispense with Bidding Resolution for Blockwise Platform for the Bakersfield Police Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and agreement.)
1. Resolution determining that the Blockwise software, from Zencity Technologies US, Inc., cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $175,000.
RES 193-2024
2. Agreement with Zencity Technologies US, Inc. (not to exceed $175,000 and a term date of July 1, 2027), for purchase of Blockwise software to provide reporting and analytical services.
AGR 2024-320
6.d.11. Job Specification and Salary Resolutions 12.18.24 (Staff recommend approval of the new and revised job specifications and updates to salary Resolutions.)
1. Amendment No. 41 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for Temporary Unit.
RES 44-93 (41)
2. Amendment No. 15 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 098-23 (15)
3. New Job Specifications: Business Analyst Supervisor #57970.
4. Revised Job Specification: Finance Director #89350.
6.e. Agreements:
6.e.1. Agreement with Kern High School District (not to exceed $192,000 paid to City) for use of aquatic facilities for practice, swim meets, and water polo competition. (Wards 2 & 6)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-321
6.e.2. Capital Improvement Funding for Non-Profit Youth Development Organizations (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
1. Grant Agreement with the Bakersfield Police Activities League (not to exceed $1,000,000).
AGR 2024-322
2. Grant Agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County (not to exceed $900,000).
(Ward 2)
AGR 2024-323
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.e.3. Agreement with Acclamation Insurance Management Services for workers’ compensation claims management services not to exceed $6,934,619, for seven years. The agreement shall be as follows: $882,000 for year one, $917,280 for year two, $953,971 for year three, $992,130 for year four, $1,031,815 for year five, $1,062,770 for year six, and $1,094,653 for year seven. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-324
6.e.4. Agreement with Polydyne, Inc. ($197,285.63), to supply DAF Polymer for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-325
6.e.5. Agreement for approval payment plan with JimmyAsh, LLC ($277,323.10), for Sewer Connection Fee.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-326
6.e.6. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. for Tract 7395 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements, so the final map for Tract 7395 Phase 2 located southeast corner of Stockdale Ranch Drive and South Wegis Avenue can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
AGR 2024-327, AGR 2024-328
6.e.7. Agreement with NV5 ($597,453.06) to provide construction management and inspection services for the Kern River Backup Weir Reconstruction Project. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2024-329
6.e.8. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-060 with California Partnerships for Safe Communities (revised to expand scope of work, extend term to June 30, 2025, and increase compensation by $77,500) for continued support in strength and sustainability of the City’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-060 (1)
6.e.9. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-202 with the County of Kern, Public Health Department (adding $1,076,598; revised not to exceed $3,715,886) to the Compensation Amount to Implement the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-202 (2)
6.e.10. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-296 with The Open Door Network with The Open Door Network (increase compensation $200,000; revised not to exceed $400,000 and extend the term to December 31, 2025) to provide clean up services for sumps, canals and basins.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-296 (1)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.e.11. Amendment No. 1 to City of Bakersfield-RRBWSD Settlement Agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District (extending term one year) for pilot program concerning miscellaneous contract water. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
6.e.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-282 with CANNON (increase compensation $150,000; revised not to exceed $650,000 and extend the term to December 31, 2025) for the Programmable Logic Controller Upgrade Project. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment).
AGR 2021-282 (1)
6.e.13. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-042 with Speridian Technologies, Inc. (increasing compensation $179,403; revised not to exceed $3,065,229), to include Managed Services and Symbium system integration.
(Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-042 (2)
6.e.14. Amendments to multiple agreements with Highstreet IT Solutions for year-end close, training and cashiering system support
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-156 (increase compensation $92,290; revised not to exceed $346,361; and extend term to November 2025) for Whatfix training software.
AGR 2022-156 (1)
2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-157 (increase compensation $83,262; revised not to exceed $160,266; and extend term to March 2025) for Managed Care Services and Period Close activities.
AGR 2022-157 (1)
3. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-159 (increase compensation $90,808; revised not to exceed $696,808) for additional testing and project support of necessary Teller integrations with Community Development (Clariti) and Utility Billing (VertexOne) software systems.
AGR 2022-159 (2)
6.e.15. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 18-129 with American Towers, LLC (to expand the site area), for the cell tower lease on Elcia Drive. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 18-129 (2)
6.e.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-180 with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corp (extend the term one year) to complete the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-180 (1)
6.e.17. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-277 Applied LNG Technologies (increase compensation by $900,000; revised not to exceed $2,804,393.75 and extend the term by one year) to continue the supply of LNG Fuel. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-277 (2)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.e.18. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-275 MJS Solutions LLC (increase compensation by $80,000; revised not to exceed $224,000 and extend term one year) to continue the supply of Janitorial Services at the Amtrak/Greyhound Station. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-275 (2)
6.e.19. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-238 with CSI Services (increase compensation $40,000; revised not to exceed $180,000 and extend term to December 31, 2025) to inspect coated surfaces of dissolved air filtration tanks and primary clarifiers 1 through 4 at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 4. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-238 (2)
6.e.20. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2023-016 with AECOM Technical Services with AECOM Technical Services (extend the term to September 30, 2025) to provide services required for the Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Bar Screen Rehabilitation Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-016 (1)
6.e.21. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-126 with MIG, Inc. (extend time of completion, extend term of agreement) for design engineering services for Mesa Marin Sports Complex Phase 3. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 19-126 (2)
6.f. Bids:
6.f.1. Accept bid and approve purchase of four (4) 14,000 lb. dual rear wheel gas powered 4x2 crew trucks with 8x10 flat stake bed from Jim Burke Ford, Bakersfield, CA ($290,033.44) for the Streets Division within the Public Works Department. (Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the purchase.)
6.f.2. Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation at Romero Avenue (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City- controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with HPS Mechanical, Inc. ($1,531,368.98), for said project;
AGR 2024-330
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $150,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction of said project. (Ward 5)
6.f.3. Citadel St. Urban Greening Improvements
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with James E. Thompson, Inc. dba JTS Construction ($2,382,500) for said project;
AGR 2024-331
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 6.f.3. continued
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $100,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said project.
3. Appropriate an additional $19,099 in California Natural Resource Agency Funds (CNRA) to fully fund the reimbursable grant amount of $1,419,099. (Ward 2)
6.g. Miscellaneous:
6.g.1. Appropriate $380,000 received from Kern County Fair to the Police Operating budget received from the 15th District Agricultural Association dba Kern County Fair to the Police Operating budget within the General Fund for reimbursement of security services provided for the 2024 Kern County Fair.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
6.g.2. Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. (Staff recommends acceptance of the report.)
6.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
6.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-070 with Serological Research Institute (extend the term to January 3, 2026) to continue DNA testing services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-070 (1)
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.a. through 6.i.
Motion unanimously approved.
7. INSTALLATION CEREMONY
Presentation by Mayor Goh, and City Manager Clegg of Recognition plaque and gifts to Councilmembers Freeman and Gray.
Administration of Oath of Office. (new Council seated)
City Clerk Drimakis administered the Oath of Office to Andrae Gonzales, Ward 2, Larry Koman, Ward 5 and Zack Bashirtash, Ward 6.
8. RECESS TO RECEPTION
Mayor Goh recessed the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
9. RECONVENE MEETING
Mayor Goh reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
10. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Gonzales, Councilmembers Arias, Weir, Smith, Koman, Bashirtash and Kaur
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11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a.1. Election of Vice-Mayor
(To be determined by City Council)
Motion by Councilmember Arias to elect Councilmember Kaur as Vice-Mayor.
Motion unanimously approved.
12. APPOINTMENTS
12.a. One appointment (at-large) to the Fire Civil Service Commission due to a term expiration on December 31, 2024.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced two applications were received from Michael George and Nancy Chaffin-Joy.
Ward 1 Chaffin-Joy
Ward 2 George
Ward 3 Chaffin-Joy
Ward 4 George
Ward 5 George
Ward 6 George
Ward 7 Chaffin-Joy
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Michale George to the Fire Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion unanimously approved.
12.b. Two appointments (at-large) to Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission due to a term expiration on December 31, 2024, and an existing vacancy with a term expiration on December 31, 2026.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced two applications were received from Nila Hogan and Carl Nicita.
Ward 1 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 2 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 3 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 4 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 5 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 6 Hogan, Nicita
Ward 7 Hogan,Nicita
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Nila Hogan to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2027, and Carl Nicita to serve a term to expire December 31, 2026. Motion unanimously approved.
12.c. One appointment (at-large) to the Police Civil Service Commission due to a term expiration on December 31, 2024.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced three applications were received from Jacob Hall, Nancy Chaffin-Joy, and Ronald Wolfe.
Ward 1 Chaffin-Joy
Ward 2 Chaffin-Joy
Ward 3 Wolfe
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12. APPOINTMENTS continued
item 12.c. continued
Ward 4 Chaffin-Joy
Ward 5 Hall
Ward 6 Hall
Ward 7 Chaffin-Joy
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Nancy Chaffin to the Police Civil Service Board to serve a term to expire on December 31, 2027. Motion approved with Councilmember Bashirtash voting no.
12.d. One appointment to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (Mayor's Regular Member) to a term to expire January 2029.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced three applications were received from Heather Pennella, Sarah Huston and Selena Pena.
Mayor Goh nominated Nancy Pennella to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, regular member.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Nancy Pennella to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, regular member, to serve a term to expire January 2029. Motion unanimously approved.
12.e. One appointment to the Youth Commission (Ward 7 Alternate Member) to a term to expire July 2025.
(Staff recommends Council determination.)
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur, to appoint Guneet Kaur, to the Youth Commission Ward 7, Alternate Member, to serve a term to expire July 2025. Motion unanimously approved.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. HEARINGS
None.
15. REPORTS
None.
16. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
17. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Koman expressed congratulations to Vice Mayor Kaur.
18. CLOSED SESSION
None.
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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