BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2026
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 Arias (seated at 3:50 p.m.), Gonzales (seated at 3:32 p.m.), Weir, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Smith
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statement
None.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. APPOINTMENTS
None.
4. REPORTS
3.a. 2026 Regional Transportation Plan discussion by KernCOG (Staff recommends receive and file.)
Jay Schlosser, Executive Director of Kern Council of Governments made comments and provided written materials.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to receive and file. Motion approved with Councilmember Smith absent.
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for the following two matters:
1. The People of the State of California ex. Rel. Rob Bonta, Attorney General of the State of California v. City of Bakersfield and The Bakersfield Police Department Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101928
2. County of Kern v. City of Bakersfield, ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER CONCERNING THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD’S
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEWER USER RATES FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31, and DOES 1-100, inclusive Kern County Superior Court Case No.: (26CUB02363)
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:00 p.m.
Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:17 p.m.
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6. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for the following two matters:
1. The People of the State of California ex. Rel. Rob Bonta, Attorney General of the State of California v. City of Bakersfield and The Bakersfield Police Department Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101928
No Reportable Action
2. County of Kern v. City of Bakersfield, ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER CONCERNING THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD’S
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEWER USER RATES FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31, and DOES 1-100, inclusive Kern County Superior Court Case No.: (26CUB02363)
No Reportable Action
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:17 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 5:20 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 5:25 p.m.), Gonzales, Weir, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Smith
2. INVOCATION
By Pastor James Ranger, New Life Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Alexander Murrillo, Finance Department, City Summer Intern.
4. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation to Darin Budak, Director, and Keith Howell, Assistant Director, of Recreation & Parks Department for the City of Bakersfield, declaring July 2026 as National Recreation and Parks Month in Bakersfield.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Steve Miles, Honor Flight Kern County, requested funding.
2. Natesha “T” Johnson, Executive Director of Bakersfield College Launchpad, made comments and expressed gratitude to the City.
3. Jacee Medina, Gianna Maskarino and Stephen Montgomery, Sierra Club spoke regarding continuing Kern River Flow.
4. Jokabht Brambila spoke regarding kid zone in Kern County Court (written materials provided).
5. Max Bacerra, Tina Lai, Jessey Bowman and Eric Mora spoke regarding illegal dumping in Del Oro neighborhood.
Councilmember Arias requested staff focus on increasing enforcement efforts along Martin Luther King corridor to deter illegal dumping and ensure that the appropriate municipal codes are stated on the signage being installed by developers of larger parcels to deter trespassing and illegal dumping.
Councilmember Arias requested City Attorney to speak with Mr. Bacerra regarding proper signage for the area.
Councilmember Arias requested staff identify funding to assist developers in abating illegal dumping occurring on large parcels in southeast Bakersfield on an ongoing basis.
6. Antje Lauer (written materials provided) and Eddy Laine spoke regarding tree canopy.
7. The following speakers submitted speakers but did not get to speak: Nadine Escalante, Maria Mendoza, Terry Maxwell, and Conway Lopez.
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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
The following spoke regarding Deferred Business Item 10.a.:
1. Jennifer Haratani, Michelle Peters, Robert Miller and Christi Trotter spoke in support of additional mobile spay and neuter services funding.
2. Michael Bailey, Ariel Dyer, Jason Cosper and Ramona Pojoga made comments regarding use of Flock cameras and privacy concerns.
3. Eddy Laine and Rosa Lopez spoke regarding the budget process and increasing funding for trees.
4. Michale Turnipseed made comments regarding the budget.
5. Terry Maxwell spoke in opposition of the public comment’s procedures, Brundage Navigation Center and H Street Project.
Mayor called for a recess at 6:31 p.m. meeting was reconvened at 6:41 p.m.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
6.a.1. Approval of minutes of June 10, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
6.b.1. Receive and file department payments from May 27, 2026, to June 9, 2026, totaling $40,845,000.10 as follows: department payments in the amount of $18,290,308.78 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $22,554,691.32. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)
6.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between May 27, 2026, to June 9, 2026.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
c. Ordinances:
6.c.1. Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning classification from R-S 2.5A (Residential Suburban
2.5-acre minimum) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) on approximately 3.71 acres, generally located on the northwest corner of Stine Road and Ryzona Drive for Zone Change 22-0372. The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (Ward 7) (FR 5/27/26)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.)
ORD 5219
6.c.2. Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning classification from R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling) to C-2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on approximately 5.39 acres located at the southeast corner of Ashe Road and McKee Road for Zone Change 24-0040. The applicant is McIntosh and Associates. (Ward 7) (FR 5/27/2026)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.)
ORD 5220
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
d. Resolutions:
6.d.1. Resolution approving final Williamson Act Cancellation No. 25-0001 and exclusion from Agricultural Preserve No. 10 Next Gen Engineering Group Inc., representing ORR Development 2, LLC, is proposing a 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. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 072-2026
6.d.2. 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. (Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 073-2026
6.d.3. Resolution providing for the collection of residential and commercial sewer service user flat rate charges by the Kern County Auditor - Controller's Office. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
RES 074-2026
6.d.4. Resolutions to add multiple areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District and approving, confirming, and adopting the Development Services Director’s Report:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
1. Resolution adding Area 3-123 (8339 Buena Vista Road): Street Tier = 2; Park Tier = 1.5 – (Ward 5)
RES 075-2026
2. Resolution adding Area 4-308 (1509 Potomac Avenue): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 076-2026
3. Resolution adding Area 4-309 (1213 Murdock Street): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 077-2026
4. Resolution adding Area 4-310 (340 S. Owens Street): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 078-2026
5. Resolution adding Area 4-311 (209 E. 10th Street): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 079-2026
6. Resolution adding Area 4-313 (346 S. Owens Street): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 080-2026
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 6.d.4. continued
7. Resolution adding Area 4-314 (418 S. Williams Stret): Street Tier = 0.5; Park Tier = 0.5 – (Ward 2)
RES 081-2026
8. Resolution adding Area 4-316 (420 S. Brown Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)
RES 082-2026
9. Resolution adding Area 4-324 (1017 22nd Street): Street Tier = 2; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)
RES 083-2026
10. Resolution adding Area 4-326 (809 Chester Avenue): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – (Ward 2)
RES 084-2026
11. Resolution adding Area 5-142 (3615 Shellmacher Avenue): Street Tier = 0; Park Tier = 0 – (Ward 1)
RES 085-2026
12. Resolution adding Area 5-143 (2617 Norman Avenue) Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 1)
RES 086-2026
6.e. Job Specifications and Salary Updates
6.e.1. Job Specification and Salary Resolution Updates (Staff recommends adoption of the revised job specifications and resolutions.)
1. Revised Job Specifications: Grants Administrator #59905
2. Class Specification Audit and Request for General Language Updates
3. Amendment No. 47 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit.
4. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 145-2025 setting salaries and related benefits for the General Supervisory and Management Unit.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12.
6.f. Agreements
6.f.1. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) (not to exceed $630,000) for Intensive Case Management Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12.
6.f.2. Agreement with Valley Pressure Pros Inc. (not to exceed $330,460), for the provision of biohazard cleaning services in the Downtown, Central, and Old Town Kern area. (Wards 1, 2 & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-107
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.f.3. Agreement with Solenis, LLC (one-year term; not to exceed $210,000) to provide DAF Polymer for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-108
6.f.4. Agreement with Solenis, LLC (not to exceed $1,500,000, two-year term), to provide Centrifuge Polymer for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-109
6.f.5. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreements with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc, Tract 7041 Phase 2 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map for Tract 7041 Phase 2 located at the southwest corner of Berkshire Road and Mountain Vista Drive can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement, Landscape and Private Landscape Agreements.)
AGR 2026-110, AGR 2026-111, AGR 2026-112, DEEDS 10028, 10029, 10030, 10031
6.f.6. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-078 with TeamDynamix Solutions LLC (not to exceed $56,727.15) for project management software. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-078 (2)
6.f.7. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2022-155 with Highstreet LLC (not to exceed $5,649,950), for Project Scope Adjustments necessary for completion of Human Capital Management Software System.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2022-155 (3)
6.f.8. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2024-054 with GALLS, LLC ($198,000; revised not to exceed $748,062; and extend term to July 1, 2027), for the purchase of Outer Vest and Ballistic Vest Inserts for the Bakersfield Police Department. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-054 (3)
6.f.9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-169 with Old River Farming Company, LLC (extend lease term by five years and acknowledge company name change) to operate and manage City owned farm fields.
AGR 2021-169 (1)
6.f.10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-190 with MJS Solutions, LLC ($22,400; revised not to exceed $142,400 and extend term to January 31, 2027), 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 2024-190 (2)
6.f.11. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 2022-183 with Critters without Litters, Inc. ($220,000; revised not to exceed $1,050,000 and extend the term to June 30, 2027), to provide for cat spay, neuter, and vaccination services for the City's Community Cat Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-190 (2)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.f.12. Freeway Litter Program
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment and memorandum of agreement.)
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-244 with The Open Door Network (not to exceed $477,640 and to extend term to June 30, 2027) to continue litter abatement services.
AGR 2025-244 (1)
2. Memorandum of Agreement with Kern Council of Governments to provide continuation of funding ($225,000) for the Freeway Litter Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AGR 2026-113
6.f.13. Litter Abatement Services for Clean City Initiative (CCI) Program (Staff recommends approval of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-242 with Jack Davenport Sweeping Services (not to exceed $1,729,197 and extend term to June 30, 2027);
AGR 2025-242 (1)
2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-243 with The Open Door Network for CCI Cleanups (not to exceed $1,741,380 and extend term to June 30, 2027).
AGR 2025-244 (1)
6.f.14. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-165 with BSK Associates (increase compensation by $40,000; revised not to exceed $280,000) to provide geotechnical and materials testing services for the Water Department. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-165 (1)
6.f.15. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2025-058 with Ardurra Group Inc. (to increase compensation by $73,405; revised not to exceed $428,075), to provide Design Services for L-208 TCP Removal Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-058 (2)
6.f.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-186 with Alpha Welding (extend term one year) to provide On-Call Wastewater Maintenance for the Wastewater Division. (Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-186 (1)
6.f.17. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-187 with BR Frost Company (extend term one year) to provide On-Call Wastewater Maintenance for the Wastewater Division. (Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-187 (1)
6.f.18. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-189 with GSE Construction Company Inc. (increase compensation by $800,000; revised not to exceed $1,600,000 and extend term one year), to provide On-Call Wastewater Maintenance for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-189 (2)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.f.19. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-188 with Crider Construction Inc. (increase compensation by $500,000; revised not to exceed $1,000,000 and extend term one year), to provide On-Call Wastewater Maintenance for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommend approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-188 (2)
6.f.20. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-137 with Sender Construction LLC (increase compensation $120,000; revised not to exceed $620,000) for a combined power coordination, construction management and project management for the Regional Radio Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-137 (1)
6.f.21. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-101 with K & I Services Inc. (increase compensation by $675,000, revised not to exceed $1,325,000; and extend term to June 25, 2027), to continue the transportation of organic and recyclable materials at the Mount Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility and City’s Materials Recovery Facility. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-101 (1)
6.f.22. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-173 with Premier Valley Transport Inc. (increase compensation to $220,000, revised not to exceed $920,000; and to extend term to June 26, 2027), to continue moving and transporting material at the Mount Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2024-173 (2)
6.f.23. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-129 with Group Delta Consultants, Inc. (expand scope of work to include Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and extend term to June 30, 2027), for On-Call Asbestos Surveying Services for Capital Improvements Program projects.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-129 (3)
6.f.24. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-128 with Quad Knopf, Inc. (dba QK, Inc.) (expand scope of work to include Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and extend term to June 30, 2027), for On-Call Environmental Services for Non-Federally funded Capital Improvement Program projects.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-128 (3)
6.f.25. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-186 with Parsons Transportation Group (extend term to June 30, 2028) to provide Engineering Services for the Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation Program.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-186 (3)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.f.26. Amendments for Design Consultant Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (extend term one year to June 30, 2027; no additional compensation, no expansion of scope of work) for non-federally funded Capital Improvement Program projects during Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24. (Staff recommends approval of the amendments.)
1. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-130 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
AGR 2021-130 (3)
2. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2021-131 with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc.
AGR 2021-131 (3)
3. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2021-132 with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group.
AGR 2021-132 (4)
6.g. Bids:
6.g.1. Pavement Rehabilitation 2025-2026 SB1 Hageman Road from Old Farm to Calloway; Coffee Road to Knudsen Drive
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, approval of appropriation, and approval of City-controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($7,532,735) for said project;
AGR 2026-114
2. Appropriate $4,400,000 from the Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) fund balance into the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvements Program within the SB-1 fund for said project;
3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $375,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Ward 4)
6.g.2. Pavement Rehabilitation 2025-2026 SB1 Truxtun Avenue from Coffee Road to Bahamas Drive
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, approval of appropriation, and approval of City-controlled contingency.)
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Cen-Cal Construction ($5,219,999) for said project;
AGR 2026-115
2. Appropriate $400,000 from the Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) fund balance into the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvements Program within the SB-1 fund for said project;
3. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $250,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of project. (Wards 2, 3, & 6)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.h. Miscellaneous:
6.h.1. Appropriate $1,791,526.06 from the Kern County Illegal Dumping Fund to Solid Waste Division's operating budget within the Refuse Enterprise Fund to fund the illegal dumping program.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
6.h.2. Appropriate $2,200,000 Equipment Fund Balance to the Public Works Department's operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
(Staff recommend approval of the appropriation.)
6.h.3. Appropriate $1,687,000 Pension Rate Stabilization Contribution to Section 115 Trust (Staff recommends the approval of the appropriation for the required trust contribution.)
6.h.4. Appropriate $450,000 Fund Balance to the City Attorney's Office Operating Budget within the General Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
6.h.5. Authorize the Finance Director to write off accounts receivable in various funds totaling $167,018.84 and forward non-bankrupt accounts to a collection agency for additional collection efforts.
(Staff recommends approval.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12 & 13.
6.h.6. Increase in Compensation for Agreement No. 2022-019 with DP CAL Corporate Plaza, LP to correct a miscalculation in total compensation as outlined in Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-019 ($550,000; revised not to exceed amount of $3,974,389.24).
(Staff recommends approval of the increase in compensation.)
6.i. Successor Agency Business:
None.
6.j. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
6.j.1. Agreement with Mercy House ($7,929,751.90) for Brundage Lane Navigation Center Operation. (Ward 1)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-116
6.j.2. Agreement with ResearchFDI (not to exceed $205,000) for attracting and recruiting new business to the City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 13.
6.j.3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-136 with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (extend term one year) for professional consulting services such as risk assessments, audits, and policy and procedure development.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 13.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
6.j.4. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-299 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. ($672,678.28; revised not to exceed $3,653,697.35), for a body worn camera system for the Bakersfield Police Department.
(Staff recommends approval of amendment.)
AGR 2024-299 (2)
6.j.5. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2022-160 with Trans-West Security, Inc. ($250,000; revised not to exceed $2,243,904.40), to provide high-visibility patrol services throughout the City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 13.
City Clerk Drimakis announced that Consent Calendar items 6.e.1. contains a staff recommendation to adopt resolutions approving salaries and benefits for specified units.
Councilmember Weir requested Consent Calendar item 6.e.1, 6.f.1 and 6.h.5. be removed for separate consideration.
Councilmembers Weir and Bashirtash requested Consent Calendar item 6.j.2. be removed for separate consideration.
Councilmember Bashirtash requested Consent Calendar item 6.j.3 and 6.j.5. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.a. through 6.j. with the removal of Consent Calendar items 6.e.1., 6.f.1., 6.h.5. 6.j.2., 6.j.3. and 6.j.5. for separate consideration. Motion approved with Councilmember Smith absent.
6.e.1. Job Specification and Salary Resolution Updates (Staff recommends adoption of the revised job specifications and resolutions.)
1. Revised Job Specifications: Grants Administrator #59905
2. Class Specification Audit and Request for General Language Updates
3. Amendment No. 47 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit.
RES 44-93 (47)
4. Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 145-2025 setting salaries and related benefits for the General Supervisory and Management Unit.
RES 145-2025 (1)
6.f.1. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) (not to exceed $630,000) for Intensive Case Management Services.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-106
6.h.5. Authorize the Finance Director to write off accounts receivable in various funds totaling $167,018.84 and forward non-bankrupt accounts to a collection agency for additional collection efforts.
(Staff recommends approval.)
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.e.1., 6.f.1. and 6.h.5.
Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir and Bashirtash voting no and Smith absent.
6.j.2. Agreement with ResearchFDI (not to exceed $205,000) for attracting and recruiting new business to the City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)
AGR 2026-117
City Manager Clegg and Economic & Community Development Manager Cater made additional staff comments.
6.j.3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-136 with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (extend term one year) for professional consulting services such as risk assessments, audits, and policy and procedure development.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2025-136 (1)
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.j.2. and 6.j.3. Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir and Bashirtash voting no. Smith absent.
6.j.5. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2022-160 with Trans-West Security, Inc. ($250,000; revised not to exceed $2,243,904.40), to provide high-visibility patrol services throughout the City of Bakersfield.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
NOT APPROVED.
Motion by Councilmember Bashirtash to continue the item to a future meeting. Motion approved with Councilmember Smith absent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. HEARINGS
8.a. Public Appeal Hearing to consider a resolution for the Planning Commission's Approval of Director Review 25-0002 and Modification No. 25-0007 and its Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. Scout Services requested a Director’s Review and Approval No. 25-0002 to installation of a lattice tower to accommodate the City’s public safety radio system and related installation of new equipment shelter and generator equipment, and Zone Modification No. 25-0007 to permit a tower height of 150-feet and located within 300-feet of residentially zoned property located at 1000 Buena Vista Road. Bo Koenig submitted an appeal the Planning Commission’s approval. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Director’s Review and Approval No. 25-0002 and Zone Modification No. 25-0007, and adoption of the Notice of Exemption.)
NOT APPROVED.
City Manager Clegg and Building Director Burns made staff comments and introduced Technology Services Assistant Director Reed who provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
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8. HEARINGS continued
item 8.a. continued
Hearing opened at 7:28 p.m.
The following spoke in opposition:
Bo Koenig (written materials provided), Mark Merrifield and Kristin Zaben
The following spoke in support:
Fire Chief Albertson and Police Chief Stratton
Rebuttal in opposition by the following:
Yolanda Hwee and Bo Koenig
Rebuttal in support:
None.
Hearing closed at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor called for a recess at 7:55 p.m. meeting was reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
Technology Services Director Pronovost made additional staff comments.
Brady Weston, Motorola System Engineer made additional comments.
Motion by Councilmember Koman to continue for Council direction and action to August 5, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion approved with Councilmember Smith absent.
9. REPORTS
None.
10. DEFERRED BUSINESS
10.a. Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions.)
1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City of Bakersfield, CA for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RES 087-2026
2. Resolution Establishing the City of Bakersfield Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RES 088-2026
City Clerk Drimakis announced that a staff memorandum was provided transmitting correspondence received.
City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Finance Director McKeegan made additional comments.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget with the inclusion of $500,000 for the tree planting and urban canopy expansion, $100,000 for the spay and neuter services and $900,000 to the Fire Rescue Apparatus. Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir voting no and Smith absent.
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10. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
item 10.a. continued
Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt staff recommendations with the inclusion of the spay and neuter services and the rescue apparatus. Motion failed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Bashirtash left the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff review the draft resolution provided by Public Speaker Jokabht Brambila regarding the establishment of a dedicated "Kids Zone" childcare space within the Kern County Courthouse and present it to City Council for consideration at a future meeting.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting in honor of America’s 250th Birthday at 9:05 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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