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City Council Approves Expansion of Cloud-Based Phone System to Cover Entire City
The city council authorized the city manager to finalize and execute an amendment to the service agreement with GoTo Connect Technologies USA LLC for a cloud-based phone system. This amendment expands the service from the police department to the entire city, replacing the aging and difficult-to-maintain MITEL PBX system. The new agreement includes free desktop phones, no upfront cost, and a nominal monthly fee per phone. The move to a unified cloud-based system will enable four-digit extension calling across the city, improving internal communication. The estimated cost is $20 per line, with approximately 90 phones citywide, not exceeding $21,600.
City Council Praises Expansion of Youth Internship Program
During the council reports, a discussion occurred regarding the city's youth internship program. It was noted that five interns are currently working for the city, having gone through an interview process and resume writing. The program, funded by a grant, aims to provide work experience to local youth who may have difficulty finding jobs elsewhere. The grant allows for eight internship positions, with hopes to hire three more interns in the near future. Interns are assisting in various departments, including landscaping and facilities maintenance. Council members expressed appreciation for the program's success and its positive impact on local youth.
City Council Amends Election Resolution for November 2026 General Election
The city council adopted a resolution amending a previous resolution (2026-4341) to include a clause for the November 3rd, 2026 general election. This amendment, required by election code 10002, formally requests the Kern County Board of Supervisors to permit the Kern County Elections Division to provide necessary services for the election and confirms the city's agreement to pay for these services. This administrative correction ensures proper procedure for conducting the election.
Caltrans Provides Update on State Route 46 Roadway Improvement Project
The city council received an update on the Costco State Route 46 roadway improvement project. The project aims to improve safety and traffic operations by installing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 46 and State Route 43, enhancing ADA accessibility with pedestrian crosswalk work at X and J Streets, reducing delays, improving corridor movement, and supporting economic development. The scope includes utility relocations, reconstructing the intersection into a single-lane roundabout with the capacity for two lanes, widening State Route 46 between F and J Streets, replacing the BNSF rail bridge, and lowering the roadway profile. Construction is slated to begin in November 2026, with completion expected in October 2029. Traffic impacts will include lane closures, some at night, and full freeway closures for specific bridge work and roadway reconstruction at F and J Streets.
City Council Approves Amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The city council adopted a resolution approving an amended salary schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027. The amendment corrects an error where the non-exempt classification of Water Supervisor was incorrectly identified as range 44, when it should have been range 46. This correction is required to comply with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements for publicly available pay schedules.
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