BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2025
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting – 5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Weir
2. INVOCATION
by Fr. Daniel Sous, St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Seth Hewett, City Fellow, Fire Department.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Troy Hightower spoke regarding the Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Arias requested staff meet with Mr. Hightower to discuss his recommendations.
2. Freddy Miranda spoke regarding advocating for a Fatih & Wellness Partnership Initiative.
3. Keith Wesley, Doctor of Divinity, made comments.
4. Tanbeer Brar spoke regarding made comments.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Kathy Kozlowski spoke regarding item 7.e.10.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of November 5, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
b. Payments:
7.b.1. Receive and file department payments from October 24, 2025, to November 6, 2025, totaling $23,560,331.03 as follows: department payments in the amount of $21,975,965.16, and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,584,365.87. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between October 24, 2025, to November 6, 2025. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)
c. Ordinances:
7.c.1. First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.020 by adding Annexation No. 713, South H No. 4, located at the northwest corner of South H Street and Cecil Brunner Drive. (Ward 2)
FR ONLY
7.c.2. Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code: (FR 11/5/25)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.)
1. Amending Section 3.20.105 relating to Purchasing and Contract Procedure.
ORD 5203
2. Amending Sections 15.66.020, 15.66.060 and 15.66.080 relating to Drilling for and Production of Petroleum.
REMOVED BY STAFF
3. Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15, 15.17,
15.19, 15.30, and Chapter 15.31 relating to the 2025 versions of the California Building and Construction Codes.
ORD 5204
7.c.3. Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code: (FR 11/5/25)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.)
1. Amending Section 17.10.20 relating to Residential Zones.
ORD 5205
2. Amending Section 17.12.020 relating to Mixed Use Zones.
ORD 5206
3. Amending Sections 17.65.010 and 17.65.030 relating to Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit.
ORD 5207
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution determining that Cellebrite Inseyets subscription renewal can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from Carahsoft Technology Corporation and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding for the purchase of Cellebrite Inseyets subscription renewal in the amount of $134,892.39 for the Police Department.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 135-2025
7.d.2. Resolution to dispense with bidding and Agreement (not to exceed $500,000) with HP, Inc for Managed Print Services:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
1. Resolution to dispense with bidding for purchase of HP, Inc., Managed Print Services
RES 136-2025
2. Agreement with HP, Inc. (not to exceed $500,000) for managed print services.
AGR 2025-210
7.e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Agreement with Kern County Forensic Services, LLC. (not to exceed $250,000), to continue forensic evidence collection and examination services. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-211
7.e.2. Agreement with the Panama-Buena-Vista School District (compensation to the City not to exceed $250,000 and termination date of June 10, 2026) to provide School Resource Officer Services. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-212
7.e.3. Agreement with Rosedale, Norris and Fruitvale School Districts (compensation to the City not to exceed $143,000 and termination date of July 31, 2026) to provide School Resource Officer Services. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-213
7.e.4. Agreement with Sierra Snow Surveys (not to exceed $861,300) to conduct snow survey measurements.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-214
7.e.5. Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation fka Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation (not to exceed $450,000) to provide on-call services for inspection, repair and maintenance. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-215
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.6. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Encanto Gardens IV for Tract 7408 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map located northeast corner of South Allen Road and Pensinger Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-216, DEEDS 9846, 9847, 9848, 9849, 9850, 9851
7.e.7. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc for Tract 7468 Phase 1 Developer is requesting to enter into an agreement so the final map located on the Southwest corner of South Wegis Avenue and Stockdale Ranch Drive can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-217, AGR 2025-218, DEEDS 9852, 9853, 9854, 9855, 9856, 9857
7.e.8. Transportation Impact Fee credit agreement with BN Bakersfield 1, LP (not to exceed $133,870.92) for the construction of Olive Drive to full ½ width on the westbound lane from the Tract 7093 Phase 2/3 boundary to the eastern tract boundary. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-219
7.e.9. Construction Management Agreement with NV5 (not to exceed $636,644.52) to provide construction management services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Digester Gas Booster Blower Replacement Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2025-220
7.e.10. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment and concurrent Zone Change No 24-0377
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements and the appropriation of funds.)
1. Agreement with Tortuga Bay Waterpark, LLC. ($223,637) for the preparation of an EIR.
2. Agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc. ($183,637) to assist the City in preparing the EIR.
3. Appropriate $223,637. (Tortuga Bay Waterpark, LLC) to the Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund. (Tortuga Bay Waterpark) (Ward 4)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See pages 6 & 7.
7.e.11. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-157 with Clifford and Brown ($750,000; revised not to exceed $1,100,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the agreement.)
AGR 2023-157 (3)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.12. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-294 with The Open Door Network (increase compensation $305,760; revised not to exceed $911,520 and extend term to December 13, 2026), to continue recycling and sorting materials at the Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-294 (2)
7.e.13. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-308 with Community Action Partnership of Kern (extend term to September 30, 2026) for HOME-ARP Supportive Services - Coordinated Entry System.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-308 (1)
7.e.14. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2022-276 with ENNIS-FLINT INC. (increase compensation by $30,000; revised not to exceed $670,546.25 and extend the term by one year), to continue the supply of traffic paint.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-276 (3)
7.e.15. Amendment No. 1 to Design Consultant Agreement No. 2024-180 with Ardurra Group, Inc. (increase Compensation; not to exceed $174,526 and extend term, extend time for completion), for design engineering services for Stormwater Lift Station Rehabilitation: Chester Avenue at BNSF Rail Crossing. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-180 (1)
7.e.16. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2025-164 with Willdan Energy Solutions (not to exceed $344,240) to allow for the procurement of a battery for our solar project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-164 (1)
7.e.17. Contract Change Order Nos. 10, 22, and 31 to Agreement No. 2024-235 (7th Movement) with Granite Construction Company (increasing compensation by $78,023.58; revised not to exceed $27,710,104.93) for the Centennial Corridor EB58 to NB99 Loop Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommend approval of the change orders.)
AGR 2024-235 CCO 10, 22, 31
7.f. Bids:
7.f.1. Reject bids for Cellebrite Inseyets® Annual Subscription Renewal for the Police Department.
(Staff recommend rejection of bids.)
7.f.2. Accept bid and approve contract with GHC Pipeline LLC ($1,805,200.50) for sewer improvements on Eye Street from Wall Street to 23rd Street. (Ward 2) (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City - controlled contingency.)
AGR 2025-223
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.f.3. Accept Bid and Approve Contract with Best Weigh Scale Company, Inc. ($166,697.55) for installation of a second facility truck scale at Mount Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends acceptance of bid, approval of agreement.)
AGR 2025-224
7.f.4. PFAS Treatment Program - Phase 1
(Staff recommends acceptance of proposal, approval of agreement and appropriation.)
1. Accept proposal and approve agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (not to exceed $726,301) to provide engineering services for six well sites: CBK-8, CBK-9, CBK-26, CBK-31, CBK 33, CBK -43.
AGR 2025-225
2. Appropriate $800,000 of Litigation Revenue to Domestic Water Fund Capital Improvement budget.
7.g. Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Appropriate and transfer $350,000 from the Water Availability Fees Fund to the Domestic Water Fund for the purchase of land for water well site CBK-84 within Old River Ranch Tract 6577.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation and transfer.)
7.g.2. Appropriate $8,801 to the Public Works Department’s Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of portable generator for the Water Department (unbudgeted).
(Staff recommends approval of appropriation.)
7.g.3. Appropriate $7,140 to the Public Works Department’s Operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase of a pressure washer for the General Services Division (unbudgeted).
(Staff recommend approval of the appropriation.)
7.h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
7.i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
None.
City Clerk Drimakis announced staff memorandums were received regarding item 7.c.2.2., requesting the item be removed from the agenda and item 7.f.3. correcting the not to exceed amount to $183,367.30.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.i. with the removal of item 7.c.2.2. and Councilmember Koman requesting item 7.e.10. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
7.e.10. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment and concurrent Zone Change No 24-0377
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements and the appropriation of funds.)
1. Agreement with Tortuga Bay Waterpark, LLC. ($223,637) for the preparation of an EIR.
AGR 2025-221
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7.e.10. continued
2. Agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc. ($183,637) to assist the City in preparing the EIR.
AGR 2025-222
3. Appropriate $223,637. (Tortuga Bay Waterpark, LLC) to the Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund. (Tortuga Bay Waterpark) (Ward 4)
Motion by Councilmember Koman to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.e.10 Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. Public Hearing to consider a resolution to Vacate the Street Right of Way located in front of 7410 Niles Street. (Ward 3)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 137-2025
8.b. Public Appeal Hearing of Planning Commission’s Approval of Zone Change No. 25- 0001 and adoption of its proposed mitigated negative declaration. McIntosh & Associates, representing Camino Media Properties, LLC, is proposing a Zone Change on approximately 11.22 acres generally located at 9700 Camino Media. (Staff recommendation to refer item back to staff.)
1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the official zoning classification from R-2/PUD (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R-4 (High Density Multi- Unit Dwelling) zone. (Ward 5)
Consent Calendar Public Hearings items 8.a. and 8.b. opened at 5:45 p.m.
No one spoke in opposition or in favor of staff’s recommendations.
Consent Calendar Public Hearings items 8.a. and 8.b. closed at 5:45 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearings items 8.a. and
8.b. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
9. HEARINGS
9.a. Public appeal hearing to consider Planning Commission’s approval of General Plan Amendment No. 21-0424 Williamson Act Cancellation No. 25-0001, Exclusion from Agricultural Preserve No. 10, and its proposed mitigated negative declaration. Next Gen Engineering Group Inc., representing ORR Development 2, LLC, is proposing a General Plan Amendment, Williamson Act Cancellation No. 25-0001, and Exclusion from Agricultural Preserve No. 10 on approximately 28.91 acres generally located on the north side of McCutchen Road at Mountain Vista Road. (Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s recommendation.)
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9. HEARINGS continued
item 9.a. continued
The request includes:
1. Resolution adopting a General Plan Amendment to change land use designation from R-IA (Resource – Intensive Agriculture) to LMR (Low- Medium Residential)
2. Resolution adopting the tentative Cancellation of a Williamson Act Land Use Contract and Exclusion of 28.91 acres from the boundaries of an Agricultural Preserve.
3. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”), submitted the appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of the request.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum was provided requesting the item be referred back to staff.
Hearing item 9.a. opened at 5:48 p.m.
No one spoke in opposition or in favor of staff’s recommendations.
Hearing item 9.a. closed at 5:49 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Koman to refer Hearings item 9.a. back to staff and re-notice to a later date. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
10. REPORTS
None.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Gonzales expressed appreciation to Fire, Police and Public Works staff on the wet weekend.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff prepare a report on calls-for-service received related to flooding in the urban core and citywide and provide it to the City Council on a periodic basis so that it may be utilized for the planning of storm drainage upgrades in the future.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review the city's sign ordinance policy as it applies to Highway 58, east of Highway 99 and present the city council with a revision that resembles the County's sign ordinance policy for the same area.
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13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued
Councilmember Gonzales requested an update on the Vacant Property Ordinance, activities including any iterations to address chronic vacant properties that continue to be a hazard for the community be presented to the entire City Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Smith spoke regarding a letter received from Sierra Club regarding trimming and planting of trees and provided an update regarding the Jail bed taskforce.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:55 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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