BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JULY 9, 2025
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings – 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Arias
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statement
1. Carlos Lopez spoke regarding early release vehicle impound and appeal process.
Mayor Goh requested staff follow up with Mr. Carlos Lopez regarding his concern about an appeal hearing.
2. Michale Torres spoke regarding street safety on 30th and Q Streets.
Mayor Goh requested staff follow up with Mr. Michael Torres regarding his concern about pedestrian safety in the area of 30th and Q Streets.
City Manager Clegg and Councilmember Gonzales made staff comments regarding pedestrian safety in the area mentioned.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. REPORTS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) regarding Evangelos Demestihas v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-103041 consolidated with:
Evangelos Demesthas v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-100510
4.b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) (one matter).
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur adjourn to Closed Session at 3:41 p.m.
Closed Session reconvened at 4:44 p.m.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) regarding Evangelos Demestihas v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-103041 consolidated with:
Evangelos Demesthas v. City of Bakersfield Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-100510
No reportable action.
4.b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) (one matter).
No reportable action.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Gonzales (seated at 5:16 p.m.), Weir, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Arias
2. INVOCATION
by Reverend Joe Baca, Diocesan Priest of Fresno, Bakersfield Fire Department Chaplin.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by John Eoh, City Hall Intern, Ward 6 Youth Commissioner, Senior at Centennial High School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the June 25, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from June 13, 2025, to June 26, 2025, totaling $22,834,404.75 as follows: department payments in the amount of $21,501,623.10 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,332,781.65. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between June 13, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
c. Ordinances:
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution of Intentions Nos. 2239, 2240, and 2241 adding Areas 4-303, 4-305, and 4-306 to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director’s Report for each:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions of intention.)
1. ROI No. 2239 adding Area 4-303 (4023 O Street): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 3)
ROI 2239
2. ROI No. 2240 adding Area 4-305 (2300 & 2312 Eye Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – (Ward 2)
ROI 2240
3. ROI No. 2241 adding Area 4-306 (1031 M Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)
ROI 2241
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Termination of Agreement No. 2024-140 with Locked-In Mindset LLC, to perform American Rescue Plan Act funded workforce development services. (Staff recommends termination of the subrecipient agreement.)
7.e.2. Memorandum of Understanding with Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative and County of Kern for regional coordination of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6 Application (HHAP). (Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding.)
AGR 2025-112
7.e.3. Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center (not to exceed $223,056) for Community Engagement Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 8.
7.e.4. Agreement with Circle of Life Development Foundation (not to exceed $217,844.14) for Community Engagement Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-114
7.e.5. Agreement with Circle of Life Development Foundation (not to exceed $217,844.14) for Community Engagement Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-115
7.e.6. Agreement with Circle of Life Development Foundation (not to exceed $728,904) for MLK Community Garden Initiative. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-116
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.7. Agreement with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (not to exceed $239,650.61) for Displacement Avoidance Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-117
7.e.8. Agreement with 3C Capital Fund (not to exceed $120,010) for Displacement Avoidance Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-118
7.e.9. Agreement with Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District enabling the Conveyance of South Fork ‘Onyx Ranch’ Water via the Kern River Channel. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-119
7.e.10. Design Consultant Agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. ($1,191,370), for Sewer Improvements along Buena Vista Road Phase 2. (Wards 5, & 7) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-120
7.e.11. Final Map and Agreements with TPG AG EHC III (LEN) CA 2, LP and Lennar Homes of California, LLC Tract 6880 Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 6880 Phase 3 located at the northwest corner of McCutchen Road and Gosford Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-121, AGR 2025-122, DEEDS 9734, 9735, 9736, 9737, 9743
7.e.12. Final Map and Agreements with TPG AG EHC III (LEN) CA 2, LP and Lennar Homes of California, LLC Tract 6880 Phase 4 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 6880 Phase 4 located at the northwest corner of McCutchen Road and Gosford Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-123, AGR 2025-124, DEEDS 9728, 9729, 9730, 9731, 9732, 9733
7.e.13. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with D.R. Horton CA3, Inc for Tract 7039 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 7039 Phase 2 located at Northwest Corner of Reina Road and Renfro Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-125, AGR 2025-126, DEEDS 9761, 9762, 9763
7.e.14. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with D.R. Horton CA3, Inc for Tract 7039 Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 7039 Phase 3 located at Northwest Corner of Reina Road and Renfro Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-127, AGR 2025-128, DEEDS 9764, 9765, 9766
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.15. Final Map and Agreements with Encanto Holdings, LP. And South Allen Partners, LLC Tract 7334 Phase 1 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 7334 Phase 1 located at the northeast corner of South Allen Road and Panama Lane can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-129, AGR 2025-130, DEEDS 9722, 9723, 9724, 9725
7.e.16. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. Tract 7405 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 7405 Phase 2 located northwest corner of E. Panama Lane and Cottonwood Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.)
AGR 2025-131, AGR 2025-132
7.e.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-224 with Blackhole Technologies, Inc. (increase compensation $200,000: revised not to exceed $400,000 and extend term to September 13, 2026), to continue on-call repair and maintenance services for City’s Fleet Division vehicles and equipment.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-224 (1)
7.e.18. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2021-171 with Kern Turf Supply, Inc. (increase compensation by $20,000; revised not to exceed $320,000 and extend term by one year), to continue the supply of irrigation parts and supplies. (Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-171 (4)
7.e.19. Contract Change Order No. 98 to Agreement No. 18-176 (BFC Project) with Security Paving Company (increase compensation by $25,000; revised not to exceed $52,012,387.03) for the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2) (Staff recommends approval of the change order.)
CCO 18-176 (98)
7.e.20. Contract Change Order Nos. 85, 170, 171, 175 to Agreement No. 19-069 (Mainline Project) with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by $112,755.11; revised not to exceed $152,018,595.19) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (85), (170), (171), (175)
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Median Improvements at Truxtun Ave and Beale Ave (Staff recommend acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Cen-Cal Construction ($311,750) for the project.
AGR 2025-133
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Item 7.f.2. continued
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $25,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Ward 2)
7.f.2. Pavement Rehabilitation 24-25 RSTP - California Avenue between Stockdale Highway to Real Road.
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.)
1. Accept Bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($6,377,155) for the project.
AGR 2025-134
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 2, & 6)
7.f.3. Pavement Rehab 2024-2025 RSTP Ming Avenue from Buena Vista Road to Gosford Road.
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City- controlled contingency.)
ITEM REMOVED BY STAFF.
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($5,192,735) for the project.
2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $200,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 5, & 6)
7.g. Miscellaneous:
None.
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
7.h.1. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from June 13, 2025, to June 26, 2025, in the amount of $444,879.05.
(Staff recommends report be received and filed.)
7.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7.i.1. Agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (not to exceed $200,000) for multidisciplinary internal audit and specialization services. (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-136
7.i.2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-285 with Auburn Oaks I, LP (to include language requested by California Department of Housing & Community Development), for grant funding to be used for the development of affordable housing rental projects. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-285 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.i.3. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2020-061 (not to exceed $7,831,000) for Mercy House to operate the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDEARTION. See page 8.
7.i.4. Regional Public Safety Radio Project
(Staff recommends approval of the change order, agreement and appropriation.)
1. Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-137 with Motorola Solutions (increase compensation $1,430,194.79, revised not to exceed $28,430,194.80) for Civil Remediation and Development Services for the Bakersfield Police Department Site, and additional Consolettes and equipment for Police and Fire.
CCO 2023-137 (1)
2. Agreement with Sender Construction LLC not to exceed $500,000 for Construction Management and Power Coordination Services.
AGR 2025-137
3. Appropriation of $2,000,000 in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) savings in the Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) Fund to cover these additional costs to the Regional Radio System Project No. POI109.
Assistant City Clerk Cowling announced staff memorandums were received for items 7.e.9. transmitting the signed agreement, 7.f.3. removing the item from the agenda and 7.i.4. transmitting the signed agreement.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i. with the removal of Consent Calendar items 7.e.3. and 7.i.3. for separate consideration and
7.f.3. removed from the agenda. Motion approved with Councilmember Arias absent.
7.e.3. Agreement with Bakersfield Senior Center (not to exceed $223,056) for Community Engagement Plan. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-113
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.e.3.
Motion approved with Councilmember Arias absent.
7.i.3. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2020-061 (not to exceed $7,831,000) for Mercy House to operate the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2020-061 (5)
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.i.3.
Motion approved with Councilmember Weir voting no and Councilmember Arias absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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9. HEARINGS
None.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Smith expressed appreciation for all the successes of City progress.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
______________________________
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