BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2025
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 Kaur, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor Antonio Alfred, St. John Missionary Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Samir Singh, Junior at Stockdale High School
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation to Keith Powell, Recreation Supervisor; Keith Howell, Parks Superintendent; and Darin Budak, Director of Recreation & Parks Department for the City of Bakersfield, declaring July 2025 as National Recreation and Parks Month in Bakersfield.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Larissa Mitchell Reid, Savannah Powell Frye, Tomeka Powell, Natesha Johnson (written material provided), Amado Verastegui, Derrick Aaron, Leticia Davila and Glenda Braun spoke regarding small business support.
2. Zac Griffin spoke regarding the bike lanes grand jury report.
3. Tracy and Nicholas Spencer, Parkwood Apartments spoke regarding party hall on Wible Road (written material provided).
City Manager’s Office will follow up with Ms. Spencer.
4. Maria Polite, Antje Lauer (written material provided), Sharon Briel, Eddy Laine (written material provided) and Karin Urso spoke regarding trees.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Zac Griffin spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.g.7.
2. Troy Hightower spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 7.g.8.
Councilmember Arias requested that staff provide an update on the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Program (Consent Agenda Item 7.g.8), including a more detailed breakdown of the funding associated with the program.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the June 11, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from May 30, 2025, to June 12, 2025, totaling $23,997,504.66 as follows: department payments in the amount of $21,286,924.79 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $2,710,579.87. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between May 30, 2025, to June 12, 2025.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
c. Ordinances:
7.c.1. Adoption of ordinance amending the Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning map from C-2 (Regional Commercial Zone) and A (Agriculture Zone) to C-2 (Regional Commercial Zone) on approximately 2.63 acres located at the northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street. The applicant is LAV//Pinnacle Consulting & Engineering representing the Fred Giminiani 2008 Living Trust (GPA/ZC 24-0372). (Ward 7) (FR 05/28/25)
(Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.)
ORD 5200
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. 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 070-2025
7.d.2. Resolution of Local Support of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Projects for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 071-2025
7.d.3. Resolution of Local Support of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Projects for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28. (Ward 2, 3 & 7) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 072-2025
7.d.4. Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for three murals located at Garces Circle; SR 204, SR 178 and Q Street, and California Avenue and SR 99; which will be maintained by the Public Works Department. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 073-2025
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.d.5. Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 sewer user rates and authorizing collection by the Kern County Auditor-Controller’s Office (CPI Adjustments Only) (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 074-2025
7.d.6. Resolutions establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 refuse and recycling rates and authorizing collection by the Kern County Auditor-Controller’s Office:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
1. Resolution providing for the collection of residential and commercial refuse and recycling charges by the Kern County Auditor - Controller’s Office for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (CPI Adjustments Only).
RES 075-2025
2. Resolution providing for the collection of delinquent refuse charges by the Kern County Auditor - Controller’s Office.
RES 076-2025
7.d.7. Elevator modernization at the BPD Headquarters (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the resolution, agreement, and the City controlled contingency.)
1. Resolution determining that elevator modernization work can most efficiently be procured through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from TK Elevator Corporation and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding.
RES 077-2025
2. Approve contract to TK Elevator Corporation for elevator modernization at the Bakersfield Police Department Headquarters in the amount of$423,350.
AGR 2025-097
3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $26,650 in City controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction of the project for a total budget amount of $450,000.
7.d.8. Resolution of Intention No. 2238 to Vacate the Alley between F and G Streets located behind 1820 18th Street. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends the adoption of the resolution of intention.)
ROI 2238
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Housing Authority County of Kern ($1,400,000) in HOMEARP for Supportive Services consisting of $300,000 for Supportive Services and $1,100,000 for Affordable Housing. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-098
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.2. Agreement with Miller Mendel Inc. (not to exceed $119,000), for a web-based electronic Statement of Personal History software system designed and developed to assist with pre-employment background investigations.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-099
7.e.3. Design Consultant Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (not to exceed $172,250), for sewer lift Rehabilitation – Gosford Road and McCutchen Road. (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.)
AGR 2025-100
7.e.4. Agreement with K & I Services, Inc. (not to exceed $650,000), for organic and recyclable material hauling.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
AGR 2025-101
7.e.5. Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $158,400), for Well CBK- 85 Construction Project professional engineering services. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
AGR 2025-102
7.e.6. Agreement for Instructional Services and MOU to maintain upgrade and operate the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.)
1. Agreement for Instructional Services between the Kern Community College District and the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern.
AGR 2025-103
2. Memorandum of Understanding to maintain upgrade and operate the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility. (City of Bakersfield – County of Kern – Kern Community College District).
AGR 2025-104
7.e.7. Agreements with Willdan (ESCO) for Investment Grade Audit and Development and Implementation of Energy Efficiency Projects
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements.)
1. Agreement with Willdan Energy Solutions (no compensation at this time) to perform a preliminary Investment Grade Audit of City-wide facilities to develop energy savings projects.
AGR 2025-105
2. Agreement with Willdan Energy Solutions (not to exceed $52,500) to perform an Investment Grade Audit to find energy savings related to Zero Emissions Infrastructure for the City’s Fleet Services Division.
AGR 2025-106
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.8. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-091 with MJS Solutions, LLC (increase compensation $40,000, revised not to exceed $120,000; and extend term to July 11, 2026) to continue commercial cleaning services at the Bakersfield Police Department Training and Logistics Offices located at 4550 California Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93309.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-091 (1)
7.e.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-165 with Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic (reduce grant award by $20,043, revised not to exceed $429,957; and extend term to December 31, 2025) for a socioecological model focused on using a public health approach to expand on gun violence reduction efforts. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-165 (1)
7.e.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-054 with Galls, LLC. (extend the term date to July 1, 2026), for the purchase of Outer Vest and Ballistic Vest Inserts for the Bakersfield Police Department.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-054 (2)
7.e.11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-235 with Stay Focused Ministries (modify the scope of work, remove the fee schedule, and extend term to June 30, 2026) to implement a socioecological model focused on using a public health approach to expand gun violence reduction efforts.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-235 (1)
7.e.12. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2023-244 with Community Action Partnership of Kern (remove the fee schedule and extend term to June 30, 2026) to implement a socioecological model focused on using a public health approach to expand on gun violence reduction efforts.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
ARG 2023-244 (1)
7.e.13. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-214 with Compassion Christian Center (modify the scope of work, remove fee schedule, and extend the term to December 31, 2025) for intervention, prevention, and mentoring services to educate, motivate, and rehabilitate high-risk individuals of gun violence. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-214 (2)
7.e.14. Amendment No.1 to Agreement 2024-137 with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (extend term to December 31, 2025) to implement a socioecological model focused on using a public health approach to expand on the gun violence reduction efforts.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-137 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.15. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2022-183 with Critters without Litters, Inc. (increase compensation $220,000, revised not to exceed $830,000, and extend term to June 30, 2026), to provide for cat spay, neuter, and vaccination services for the City's Community Cat Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-183 (5)
7.e.16. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2025-052 with Open Door Network (extend term to July 31, 2025) to provide targeted outreach services to homeless individuals through the Community Connectors Pilot Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-052 (1)
7.e.17. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. PW20-150 with the Department of Toxic Substances Control ($28,637; revised not to exceed $160,262) to provide additional environmental sampling and assessment for a portion of land within the Westside Parkway right-of-way. (Wards 3 & 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-107
7.e.18. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-034 with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) (extend term to June 30, 2028) for the management of the Other Post- Employment Benefits Trust (OPEB) and Pension Stabilization Trust. (Staff recommends approval of amendment.)
AGR 2022-034 (1)
7.e.19. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-129 with Group Delta Consultants, Inc. (extend term one year to June 30, 2026; expand scope of work to include Fiscal Year 2025-26), for On-Call Asbestos Surveying Services for Capital Improvements Program projects.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-129 (2)
7.e.20. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-173 with Premier Valley Transport (increase compensation to $200,000, revised not to exceed $700,000; and to extend term to June 26, 2026) to continue moving and transporting material at the Mount Vernon Organics Recycling and Composting Facility.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-173 (1)
7.e.21. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-128 with Quad Knopf (QK, Inc), (extend term one year to June 30, 2026; expand scope of work to include Fiscal Year 2025- 26), for On-Call Environmental Services for Non-Federally funded Capital Improvement Program projects.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-128 (2)
7.e.22. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 19-126 with MIG, Inc. (increase compensation by $25,920; revised not to exceed amount of $516,632 and extend time of completion), for design engineering services for Mesa Marin Sports Complex Phase. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 19-126 (3)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.23. Amendments to Energy Services Agreements - Solar and Energy Storage at WWTP3 (Staff recommends approval of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-191 - (There will be updates to the PPA rates and construction milestone dates. PPA rate adjusts from $0.0793 per kW/hr to $0.1089 per kW/hr.)
AGR 2020-191 (2)
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2020-199 - (There will be updates to the Energy Storage System Size, ESA rates, and construction milestone dates.
The Energy Storage System adjusts from 3,000 kW to 2,248.4 kW, and the ESA rate adjusts from $53.90 to $170.76.)
AGR 2020-199 (2)
7.e.24. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-264 with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. (expanding scope to include support services during the construction; increasing total compensation $168,565.84; revised not-to-exceed $874,448.50), for the Friant-Kern Multi-Use Path Project. (Wards 3 & 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-264 (2)
7.e.25. Freeway Litter Program
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment, memorandum of agreement and delegated maintenance agreement.)
1. Amendment No. 16 to Agreement No. 13-072 with The Open Door Network (increasing compensation by $807,000; revised not to exceed $8,460,244 and extending term by six months) to continue litter and debris removal services
AGR 13-072 (16)
2. Memorandum of Agreement with Kern Council of Governments to provide continuation of funding ($225,000) for the freeway litter program for Fiscal Year 2025-26
AGR 2025-108
3. Delegated Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to provide continuation of funding ($252,000) and additional funds ($400,000) for the freeway litter program for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
AGR 2025-109
7.e.26. Various Amendments to Design Consultant Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (extend term one year to June 30, 2026; no additional compensation, no expansion of scope of work) for Non-Federally funded Capital Improvement Program projects during Fiscal Years 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023- 2024:
(Staff recommends approval of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-130 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
AGR 2021-130 (2)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 7.e.26. continued
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-131 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc.
AGR 2021-131 (2)
3. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-132 with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group.
AGR 2021-132 (3)
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Reject all Bids received for the Street Lighting Improvement Project for South Chester Avenue from Wilson Road to Union Avenue. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends rejection of all bids.)
7.f.2. Reject all bids received for the Street Lighting Improvement Project for Easton Drive from California Avenue to California Avenue. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends rejection of all bids.)
7.f.3. Reject all Bids received for the Street Lighting Improvements on Stine Road from Hosking Avenue to Panama Lane. (Ward7)
(Staff recommends rejection of all bids.)
7.f.4. Reject all Bids received for the street lighting improvement project for Chester Avenue from 34th Street to Columbus Street. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends rejection of all bids.)
7.f.5. Reject all Bids received for the street lighting improvement project for Pacific Street from Baker Street to Williams Street. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends rejection of all bids.)
7.f.6. Accept Bid and Award Contract for City Hall South Annex Remodel (Staff recommends acceptance of the 2nd Low Bid, approval of contract, and approval of City-controlled contingency.)
1. Accept Bid and approve contract with JL McDaniels Companies, Inc. (DBA McDaniels Construction) for $792,599.37
AGR 2025-110
2. Authorize Change Order(s), as necessary, up to $80,000 in City controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said project. (Ward 2)
7.f.7. Pavement Rehabilitation 24-25 SB1 - South H Street from White Lane to Ming Avenue
(Staff recommend acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($3,128,155) for the above referenced project.
AGR 2025-111
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $300,000 in City controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Ward 1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.g. Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Appropriate $2,350,000 Refuse Enterprise Fund Balance to the Public Works Department’s Operating Budget within the Refuse Enterprise Fund. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.2. Appropriate $160,285 in various State Grants to the Public Works Solid Waste Division’s operating budget to fund the salary and operations for several community programs.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.3. Appropriate $186,406 received from Kern County to the Police Operating budget within the general fund for reimbursement of the Street Interdiction Team (SIT) for activities related to Assembly Bill 109.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.4. Appropriate $2,500,000 Equipment Fund Balance to the Public Works Department’s operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.5. Appropriate $1,715,565.22 Kern County Illegal Dumping Fund to the Public Works Department's operating budget operating budget within the Refuse Enterprise Fund to fund the illegal dumping program.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.6. Appropriate $100,000 CalAPP Grant to the Development Services Operating Budget within the General Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.7. Appropriate $28,512 in State Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds to the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvement Program budget within the Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund for Class I Bike Path along County Dump Road. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends the appropriation of funds.)
7.g.8. Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Grant Program (Southeast Strong)
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation of funds.)
1. Appropriate $17,143,688 Transformative Climate Communities State Grant Revenue to the Transformative Climate Communities Fund in the Economic and Community Development Department Operating Budget.
2. Appropriate $3,606,931 Transformative Climate Communities State Grant Revenue to the Transformative Climate Communities Fund in the Public Works Capital Improvement Budget. (Ward 2)
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2022-160 with Trans-West Security, Inc. (increase compensation $500,000, revised not to exceed $1,993,904.40; extend term to June 30, 2026), to provide high-visibility patrol services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-160 (3)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.i.2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-163 with Valley Pressure Pros Inc. (not to exceed $885,300), for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown and Old Town Kern area. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-163 (2)
Assistant City Clerk Cowling announced staff memorandums were received for items transmitting corrected minutes, 7.e.8. correcting a Scrivner’s error and 7.e.20. correcting the agreement number.
Councilmember Smith abstained from Consent Calendar item 7.d.8. due to a family’s involvement in the project.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i. Motion approved with Councilmember Smith abstaining from Consent Calendar item 7.d.8. and Councilmember Weir voting no
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. HEARINGS
None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
11.a. Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Budget
1. Resolution approving and adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City of Bakersfield, CA for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RES 78-2025
2. Resolution Establishing the City of Bakersfield Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RES 79-2025
3. Resolution approving and adopting the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Bakersfield, CA for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RES 80-2025
Assistant City Clerk Cowling announced a staff memorandum was received transmitting correspondence.
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
The following individuals spoke in support of the budget:
Jeannette Beeson, Linda Willis, and Dave Dmohowski.
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11. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
item 11.a. continued
The following individuals spoke in opposition of the budget:
Rosa Lopez, Harveen Kaur, Samuel Bautista, Valerie Pinto, Sandra Castellon, Mary Madland, Eddy Laine, Anna Huerta, and Robert Hooks.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff continue to develop strategies to enhance transparency and foster greater community engagement in the budget process.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff continue to strategize and develop a comprehensive plant to maximize the leveraging of state match funding with local resources for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, to be presented during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year budget review.
Vice Mayor Kaur requested staff incorporate community townhall meetings to engage the public in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year budget review and integrate this approach into future budget cycles.
Councilmember Gonzales left the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Councilmember Koman requested staff develop a plan to phase out the City's reliance on fund balance appropriations to achieve structural balance over the next three years and present the plan to the Council within 30 days.
Councilmember Koman requested staff develop a formal policy outlining the future use of fund balance and present it to the Council for consideration.
Councilmember Koman requested staff provide a report on the City's financial status following the conclusion of the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Councilmember Koman requested staff coordinate a Council-led operational review of all departments and units, incorporating input from staff at all levels.
The review should aim to identify opportunities for program improvements and adjustments; transitions to self-supporting enterprises; potential outsourcing of activities; strategies to increase revenues in alignment with community priorities; and staffing adjustments or consolidations to enhance operational efficiency.
Councilmember Koman requested that staff provide a comprehensive reconciliation of balance transfers, including an educational component to enhance understanding of their purpose and application.
Councilmember Gonzales joined the meeting at 6:56 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Koman to defer all Capital Improvement Projects until the mid-year budget. Motion fails with Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith and Bashirtash voting no.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt 1. Resolutions approving and adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City of Bakersfield, for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, 2. Resolution establishing the City of Bakersfield Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26, 3. Resolution approving and adopting the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Bakersfield, for the Fiscal Year 2025-26. Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir and Bashirtash voting no.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Bashirtash requested a discussion on the Equal Opportunity Area Grant Program and its underlying policy, including potential revisions or adjustments to the program.
Councilmember Arias requested staff review the ongoing illegal dumping issues occurring behind 3502 Hale Street and evaluate the potential deployment of mobile cameras at the location to help deter such activities. Due to the scale of the dumping, he also emphasized the need for a coordinated, multi-departmental effort to effectively address and clean up the existing accumulation.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 7:37 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