Bakersfield public meetings in 2025

Youth Commission

The Commission will review the FY 25-26 budget and discuss various service opportunities. Members will also continue discussions regarding the FY 2025-26 Annual Project and a presentation on the Sister City Youth Ambassadors Trip.

• Information on the Sister City Youth Ambassadors Trip
• Discussion of the FY 25-26 Youth Commission Budget
• Discussion of service opportunities
• Discussion of the FY 2025-26 Annual Project including Little Libraries

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting 330

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Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several municipal appointments, including roles for the Fire Civil Services Commission and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. The agenda also includes a proposed zone change for 11.22 acres at 9700 Camino Media and multiple equipment purchases.

• Zone Change No. 25-0001 for 11.22 acres at 9700 Camino Media
• Appointment of Thomas Edmonds to the Fire Civil Services Commission
• Joint application with CAPK for Homekey+ program up to $35,000,000
• Purchase of a stencil truck for $170,785
• Purchase of a cone setting truck for $124,887

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

The Bakersfield Civil Service Commission will review minutes from October 21, receive informational updates on certified eligible lists for various city positions, and consider staff recommendations to approve five specific job reclassifications. These administrative actions adjust municipal job classifications, which determine staffing qualifications for departments that provide local services.

• Reclassification of Administrative Analyst I to Fiscal and Administrative Services Supervisor
• Reclassification of Assistant Wastewater Lab Technician to Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician
• Reclassification of Clerk Typist I to Administrative and Fiscal Service Specialist I
• Reclassification of Engineering Technician I to Hydrographer
• Reclassification of Supervisor I to Supervisor II

Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee

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Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

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Housing and Community Development Committee

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Special Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will review a presentation regarding MLK Park clean-ups by TYM4Change. The committee will also receive an update on the Police Department Real Time Information Center.

• TYM4Change presentation on MLK Park Clean-Ups
• Update on Police Department Real Time Information Center
• Adoption of August 8, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

Special Police Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the certification of an eligible list for Police Dispatcher I/II. They are also considering a request to extend the filing deadline for the Police Chief position and a nepotism waiver for two officers.

• Certification of Eligible List for Police Dispatcher I.II (Open) 02362A
• Extension of filing deadline for Police Chief (Open) 02384
• Nepotism waiver for Senior Police Officer Amy Droege and Police Officer Kacie Moss
• Overview of BPD Investigations Division

Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

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Fire Civil Service Commission

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Planning Commission

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Police Civil Service Commission

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Water Board

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Special Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will continue discussions regarding the FY 2025-26 budget and merchandise quotes. The meeting also includes discussion on additional service opportunities and the commission's annual project involving school sustained gardens.

• Discussion of the FY 2025-26 Youth Commission Budget and merchandise quotes
• Discussion of the FY 2025-26 Annual Project regarding School Sustained Gardens
• Discussion of additional service opportunities
• Department Spotlight Series presentation

Homelessness

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Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

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Youth Commission

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Laws and Legislation Committee

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land use requests including residential care facilities and retail modifications. Items include a revised sign plan for Crossroads Plaza and a change from a grocery store to a hardware store at Mustang Square Center.

• Revised comprehensive sign plan for Crossroads Plaza on Gosford Road
• Addition of five beds at the recovery station located at 316 Kentucky Street
• 12-bed Residential Care Facility requested for 12411 Riverfront Park Drive
• Change from a grocery store to a hardware store at 3300 Buena Vista Road

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review multiple municipal code amendments regarding zoning, building codes, and petroleum production. The agenda includes several contract approvals for public safety, school resource officers, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.020 for Annexation 713
• Amendments to municipal codes regarding purchasing, petroleum production, and building/construction codes
• Ordinance amendments relating to residential zones, mixed-use zones, and accessory dwelling units
• Cellebrite Inseyets subscription renewal for the Police Department ($134,892.39)
• Managed Print Services agreement with HP, Inc. (not to exceed $500,000)

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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City Council Meeting 330

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Special Personnel and Processes Committee

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Personnel and Processes Committee

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Special Homelessness Committee

The Homelessness Committee will hold a special meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes roll call, public statements, and the adoption of minutes, but contains no specific new business items.

Fire Civil Service Commission

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Special Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review an overview of the Mills Act Contract Program. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding the Old Town Kern Vision Plan project summary and completion update.

• Overview of Mills Act Contract Program
• Presentation of the Old Town Kern Vision Plan

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including public statements and reports. The agenda also includes a closed session conference with a labor negotiator.

• Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission is considering updates to job specifications and exam requests for the Police Chief position. The commission will also review an extension for the Police Lieutenant promotional list and receive a report on the Field Services Division.

• Extension of Eligible List for Police Lieutenant (Promotional) 02218 from December 4, 2025 to June 4, 2026
• Revised Job Specification for Police Chief 89500
• Request to Open Exam for Police Chief (Open) 02384
• Overview of Field Services Division report

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several municipal code amendments regarding purchasing, petroleum production, and building codes. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for equipment procurement, property abatement, and zoning standards.

• Ordinance amending Section 3.20.105 relating to Purchasing and Contract Procedure
• Ordinance amending sections relating to Drilling for and Production of Petroleum
• Resolution to authorize sale of surplus equipment to City of Queretaro, Mexico for $1.00
• Purchase of Fire Department turnout clothing and boots not to exceed $395,700
• Purchase of four aerial bucket trucks for $799,375

Special Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and its annual project. The meeting also includes a report on additional service opportunities and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of the FY 2025-26 Youth Commission Budget
• Discussion of Youth Commission's FY 2025-26 Annual Project
• Report on Additional Service Opportunities
• Adoption of September 20, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of September 22, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

Homelessness

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Youth Commission

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Special Housing and Community Development Committee

The Committee will receive an update on short-term rentals to determine if a new ordinance should be brought to the City Council. Members will also discuss the 2025 annual report for the Chronic Nuisance Property and Vacant Building Registry.

• Short Term Rental Update and Direction
• Chronic Nuisance Property and Vacant Building Registry Annual Report 2025
• Adoption of August 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several public appeal hearings regarding residential lot subdivisions and banquet venue operating hours. The agenda also includes multiple contract amendments, fund appropriations, and a report on sewer user rates.

• Public appeal for 208 single-family residential lots at Old River Road and Mc Cutchen Road
• Public appeal regarding operating hours for a banquet venue at 2930 Union Avenue
• Contract amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $3,329,250
• Street right of way vacation for 7410 Niles Street
• Sewer connection and construction fee assessments for 7609 Hooper Avenue

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the first quarter financial performance of the General Fund. Staff has recommended that the council receive and file the report.

• First Quarter General Fund Budget Update

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review several revised and new job specifications. The meeting also includes informational updates on eligible lists for various city positions.

• Revised job specification: Assistant Planner 25040
• Revised job specification: Economic and Community Development Technician 25025
• Revised job specification: Economic and Community Development Coordinator 25055
• Revised job specification: Economic and Community Development Specialist 25065
• Revised job specification: Economic and Community Development Supervisor 59895

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the zoning of 11.22 acres east of Old River Road. The applicant, Camino Media Properties, LLC, seeks to rezone the land from R-2/PUD to R-4 High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling. Staff recommends approval of the zone change and a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Zone Change 25-0001: Rezoning 11.22 acres at 9700 Camino Media from R-2/PUD to R-4
• Mitigated Negative Declaration consideration for the Camino Media project

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

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Fire Civil Service Commission

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Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

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Housing and Community Development Committee

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City Council Meeting 330

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Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The council is scheduled to confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several departmental payments and procurement requests. Items include purchasing police motorcycles, a water truck, and various professional service contracts.

• Purchase of five BMW Police Motorcycles for $194,000
• Purchase of one water truck from Golden State Peterbilt for $305,886
• Agreement with AAA Oil, Inc. for fuel not to exceed $2,623,000
• Contract with Toter, LLC for refuse and recycling containers up to $787,756.90
• Change order for Centennial Corridor Mainline Project increasing compensation by $31,000

Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee

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Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request to subdivide 43.41 acres into 226 single-family lots near Mountain Vista Drive and Panama Lane. Additionally, the body will review a hotel construction proposal and an extension of time for a parcel map at Hosking Avenue and South H Street.

• Extension of Time for Tentative Parcel Map 12327 (12 acres at Hosking Avenue and South H Street)
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7501: subdivision of 43.41 acres into 226 single-family lots, 5 landscape lots, and 1 sump lot
• Planned Development Review 25-0004: hotel construction on 3.62 acres at Hosking Avenue and South H Street

Police Civil Service Commission

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Laws and Legislation Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports regarding state legislative advocacy, grant funding, and federal legislative advocacy. Staff recommends that the committee receive and file these updates.

• Quarterly Update on State Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding - September 2025
• Quarterly Update on Federal Legislative Advocacy - September 2025
• Adoption of the May 30, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several resolutions and agreements, including an ice plant upgrade at Valley Children's Ice Center and a sewer lift station rehabilitation. The meeting also includes discussions on property abatement, health care plan renewals, and workforce development plans.

• Ice plant upgrade at Valley Children's Ice Center: $2,790,738 agreement with CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.
• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation at Fairfax Rd and Paladino Dr: $2,265,800 contract with GSE Construction Company
• Dispense with bidding for RoFAS Septage Units: up to $1,611,031
• Agreement with Kern Community College District for Workforce Development Plan: not to exceed $847,500
• Agreement with Citiguard, Inc. for Bakersfield Amtrak/Greyhound Station security: not to exceed $900,000

City Council Meeting 330

The Bakersfield City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding several ongoing legal matters. These discussions involve multiple lawsuits filed against the City of Bakersfield in both Kern County Superior Court and United States District Court.

• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Kyle Peterson v. Cristina Moreno Gonzalez, et al.
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Jeffery Dibbern v. City of Bakersfield, et al.
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Bianca Analy Ortega v. City of Bakersfield, et al.
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Robert Watson v. City of Bakersfield, et al.
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield, et al.

Homelessness

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Special Police Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several new business items. These include an eligible list for Police Dispatcher I/II and a new job specification for a Police Activity League (PAL) Program Coordinator. The body will also consider a request to continue a personnel appeal hearing scheduled for October.

• Approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Eligible List certification for Police Dispatcher I/II (Open) 02362
• New Job Specification for Police Activity League (PAL) Program Coordinator 57190
• Request for continuance of a personnel appeal hearing set for October 13-17

Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission is scheduled to approve minutes from its June 23 meeting and adopt its meeting calendar for fiscal year 2025-2026. Members will also hold a ballot election to choose the commission chair and vice chair for the upcoming fiscal year. Standard agenda items include public comments, staff reports, and deferred business.

• Adoption of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar
• Ballot election for Chair and Vice Chair positions

Special Homelessness Committee

The Homelessness Committee will receive a presentation regarding Day Center contributions to homelessness. Representatives from The Mission at Kern County and St. Vincent de Paul will share information on their respective programs and impacts.

• Presentation on Day Center contributions to Homelessness by The Mission at Kern County and St. Vincent de Paul
• Adoption of the July 22, 2025, regular meeting minutes

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The committee will review updates to the Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program. Members will also receive an overview of the Mills Act and related historic resource reports.

• Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program updates
• Overview of the Mills Act
• Bakersfield Historic Resources Survey Report
• Bakersfield Citywide Historic Context Statement

Special Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will review a report regarding meeting decorum and protocol. Staff will also present a workshop regarding goal setting for the commission.

• Report on the Decorum and Protocol of Bakersfield Youth Commission Meetings
• Staff Presentation on Goal Setting Workshop for Youth Commission

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request to annex approximately 105 acres near White Lane and S. Union Avenue for City sewer services. Additionally, McIntosh & Associates is proposing a land use change for 28.91 acres.

• Annexation of approximately 105 acres at White Lane and S. Union Avenue for sewer services
• General Plan Amendment to change land use from R-IA to LMR
• Cancellation of a Williamson Act Land Use Contract for 28.91 acres
• Exclusion of 28.91 acres from the Agricultural Preserve

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Special Police Civil Service Commission

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Special Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider the approval of two eligible lists. These lists pertain to promotional and open employment opportunities within the fire department.

• Approval of Eligible List: Fire Plans Examiner (Promotional) 02368
• Approval of Eligible List: Fire Prevention Environmental Officer I.II (Open) 02367
• Adoption of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting 330

The Bakersfield City Council will review an update regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Staff has recommended that the Council receive and file the report.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan Update

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council is reviewing several items including municipal code amendments, land trust establishment, and various service agreements. The agenda includes multiple procurement requests for city equipment and infrastructure projects.

• Annexation of Belle Terrace No. 1 near Washington Street and East Belle Terrace
• Purchase of EV mowers for $156,384 and a road roller for $197,050
• Agreement with Community Action Partnership for Low Income Energy Project up to $4,630,005.60
• Contract with A-C Electric for $1,217,934 for traffic and lighting at Mountain Ridge Drive
• Establishment of the Bakersfield Community Land Trust

Fire Civil Service Commission

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed General Plan Amendment to update the City of Bakersfield's 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2023-2031. This item includes a proposed Notice of Exemption and a draft resolution.

• General Plan Amendment to update the 6th Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031
• Approval of August 21, 2025, Planning Commission minutes

Personnel and Processes Committee

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Police Civil Service Commission

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City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will discuss the prioritization of city initiatives and Council referrals. The council will also hold a closed session regarding existing litigation involving Stephanie Deniece Martin.

• Discussion on City Council Priority Initiatives and Council Referrals
• Closed session regarding Stephanie Deniece Martin v. Griffin Michael Turner; City of Bakersfield; and Does 1 to 10 (Case No. BCV-23-104141)

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several municipal actions including equipment procurement for public works, various community service agreements, and youth commission appointments. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

• Purchase of John Deere commercial mowers not to exceed $157,196
• Purchase of two electric vehicle loaders for $1,154,981
• Purchase of a wheel loader for the Water Department for $342,806
• Bakersfield Police Department grant funding of $75,000 for alcohol policing
• Naming rights agreement with Valley Strong Credit Union not to exceed $1,000,000

Homelessness

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Planning Commission

The Bakersfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five land use requests during its August 21 meeting. Staff recommends approval for two conditional use permits and three vesting tentative tract maps that would expand a care facility, add a banquet venue, and subdivide over 77 acres into residential lots. These decisions could change local zoning classifications and increase housing density in Wards 3 through 6.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-0007: Expand a residential care facility from 6 to 8 beds at 6401 Redinger Street
• Conditional Use Permit 24-0010: Approve a banquet venue at 2930 Union Avenue in the C-2 zone district
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7500: Subdivide 39.92 acres into 208 single-family residential lots near Old River Road and McCutchen Road
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7512: Subdivide 36.63 acres into 71 single-family residential lots near Muirlands Parkway and South Allen Road
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7488: Subdivide 1.17 acres into six single-family residential lots southeast of Kauai Lane and Trackside Drive

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee will review the August 2025 bi-monthly report on transportation safety actions. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2025, regular meeting.

• August 2025 Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions
• Adoption of June 17, 2025, regular meeting minutes

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will receive a presentation from the City Attorney regarding a potential charter amendment. This item seeks feedback and direction from the Council.

• Potential amendment to Charter to increase Council salary

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will consider several items including youth commission appointments, department payments totaling over $91 million, and multiple service agreements. Discussion includes funding for the Amtrak station, police information center services, and various public works projects.

• Proclamation declaring International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2025
• Certificate of Recognition for 500th permanent housing placement at Brundage Lane Navigation Center
• Resolution for $1,116,555 in Transportation Development Act funds for Amtrak Station maintenance
• Resolution to purchase a utility truck with crane from Bakersfield Truck Center for $287,183
• Agreement with Constant Technologies, Inc. for Police Real Time Information Center up to $415,000

Fire Civil Service Commission

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Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will review a report from the Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention. The presentation covers a problem analysis update, an impact assessment, and grant opportunities.

• Presentation by the Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention regarding Problem Analysis, Impact Assessment, and Grant Opportunity
• Adoption of the April 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

Housing and Community Development Committee

The Housing and Community Development Committee will review the draft guidelines for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Forgivable Loan Program. Staff recommends that the committee receive, file, and approve these new program guidelines.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Forgivable Loan Program guidelines

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a large residential subdivision and various conditional use permits. The agenda also includes the receipt of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Subdivision of 78.07 acres into 253 single family residential lots southwest of Muirlands Parkway and South Allen Road
• Comprehensive sign plan for the 1000 Block of 19th Street requested by Elevate Architecture
• Conditional use permit for a water well and treatment system at 5501 Verdugo Lane
• Conditional use permit for a food service facility and storage warehouse at 825 & 827 Chester Avenue
• 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission is reviewing eligible lists for several police officer positions. The commission will also consider six nepotism waivers related to the Police Sergeant promotional process.

• Approval of Police Officer (Open) 02167A eligible list
• Approval of Police Officer-Academy Graduate, Lateral (Open) 02341 eligible list
• Approval of Police Sergeant (Promotional) 02346 eligible list
• Six nepotism waivers for Police Sergeant (Promotional) 02346 candidates
• Overview of Special Operations Division report

Personnel and Processes Committee

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Laws and Legislation Committee

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City Council Meeting 330

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A. This action includes approving several legal agreements related to the bond issuance.

• Issuance of up to $65,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of City of Bakersfield Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2025A

Special Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review various eligible lists for open city positions. The meeting also includes discussions on revising a job specification for the Planning Director and approving new or reclassified job roles.

• Review of 33 eligible lists for various city positions
• Revised Job Specification: Planning Director 89450
• New Job Specification: Program Coordinator 26365
• Reclassification: Human Resources Analyst I to Enterprise Business Analyst
• Reclassification: Secretary II to Program Coordinator

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several resolutions and agreements including grant applications for park revitalization and water resources. The agenda also includes multiple contract amendments for city services such as software maintenance, street striping, and workforce development.

• Grant application for Phase III of the MLK Park Reimagining and Revitalization Project
• Grant application to the State Water Resources Control Board Expedited Grant Funding Program
• Agreement with Dell Marketing L.P. for Microsoft subscriptions not to exceed $4,012,956.03
• Agreement with Employers Training Resource for Workforce Development not to exceed $296,201
• Amendment to Harker Striping for pavement marking services up to $1,000,000 increase

Homelessness

The Bakersfield Homelessness Committee will review the 2025 homeless Point-in-Time count results presented by the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative. The body will also adopt minutes from its June 24 meeting and receive staff reports for filing. No binding votes or policy changes are scheduled for this session.

• Presentation of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count results
• Adoption of the June 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of monthly staff reports
• Public statements period for agenda and non-agenda items

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee is reviewing funding recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Staff recommends that the committee receive and file these award recommendations.

• Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items including residential subdivisions, assisted living facilities, and industrial lot extensions. The agenda includes requests for zone changes and conditional use permits across various city wards.

• Subdivision of 32.66 acres into 176 residential lots at Olive Drive and Rosedale Ranch Parkway
• Phased development of a 119-bed assisted living facility and multi-family housing on Mt. Vernon Avenue
• Construction of a kitchen and transitional residence for the Bakersfield Rescue Mission at King Street and Sumner Street
• Zone change for a convenience store and fuel station at 5075 Gosford Road
• Extension of time for 16 acres of industrial and manufacturing lots on Taft Highway

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission will review the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission is also considering the certification of an eligible list for the Deputy Fire Chief (Promotional) position and a nepotism waiver for Timothy Ortiz.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Deputy Fire Chief (Promotional) 02355 Eligible List
• Nepotism Waiver for Timothy Ortiz, Deputy Fire Chief 02355

Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee

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City Council Meeting 515

The City Council is considering several items including maintenance district additions, community engagement plans, and housing tract final maps. The agenda also includes infrastructure contracts for sewer improvements, road paving, and median construction.

• Addition of Areas 4-303, 4-305, and 4-306 to the Consolidated Maintenance District
• Agreement with Circle of Life Development Foundation for MLK Community Garden Initiative up to $728,904
• Sewer Improvements along Buena Vista Road Phase 2 design agreement with Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. for $1,191,370
• Contract with Griffith Company for California Avenue pavement rehabilitation for $6,377,155
• Contract with Cen-Cal Construction for Truxtun Ave and Beale Ave median improvements for $311,750

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including closed sessions regarding legal matters. The council will meet with legal counsel concerning existing litigation and the initiation of new litigation.

• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Evangelos Demestihas v. City of Bakersfield (Case No. BCV-22-103041 and BCV-24-100510)
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the initiation of litigation

Special Bakersfield Public Benefit Corporation

The Bakersfield Public Benefit Corporation will hold a special meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes public statements and the adoption of minutes from an October 17, 2018, meeting.

• Adoption of the October 17, 2018 special meeting minutes

Special Police Civil Service Commission

The Bakersfield Police Civil Service Commission will meet to review personnel actions for the police department. Commissioners are scheduled to certify eligible candidate lists for open and promotional police officer positions, extend a detective promotional list, and approve nepotism waivers for several applicants. The meeting also includes an overview of the BPD Training Division and potential scheduling for personnel hearing appeals.

• Certification of eligible lists for Police Officer (Open) 02167 and Senior Police Officer (Promotional) 02329
• Extension of the Detective (Promotional) 02121 list through January 10, 2026
• Nepotism waivers for seven applicants including Victor Barrera, Jesse Flores, Matthew Tafoya, Trent Alexander, Jonathan Berumen, Aaron Brown, and Austin Haycock
• Appointment of hearing officers and scheduling dates for potential personnel hearing appeals

Planning Commission

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Police Civil Service Commission

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Special Personnel and Processes Committee

The Personnel and Processes Committee will review an overview of rules regarding personnel administration and performance management. The committee will also receive a report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Hiring Freeze.

• Overview of rules and practices related to personnel administration and performance management
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Hiring Freeze Overview
• Adoption of the May 7, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council Meeting 330

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City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several items including a zoning change for property near Taft Highway and Michele Street. The agenda also includes multiple service contracts, rate adjustments for sewer and refuse services, and infrastructure projects.

• Zoning change for 2.63 acres at Taft Highway and Michele Street
• Sewer user rates and refuse/recycling rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• $423,350 contract for elevator modernization at BPD Headquarters
• $1,400,000 agreement with Housing Authority County of Kern for supportive services and affordable housing
• Payments totaling $23,997,504.66 from May 30 to June 12, 2025

Homelessness

The Homelessness Committee will review a presentation from Flood Ministries regarding three specific outreach programs. The committee will also consider the adoption of meeting minutes and a monthly staff report.

• Presentation by Flood Ministries on Kern Riverbed Outreach, Community Vitality and Family Reunification, and Street Outreach
• Adoption of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Homelessness Committee Monthly Report - June 2025

Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will adopt minutes from its April 28 regular and June 2 special meetings, discuss a deferred annual project, and formally recognize commissioners as their terms end. The agenda contains no new policy proposals or budget items; the meeting serves as an administrative wrap-up for the current commission year.

• Adopt minutes from the April 28 regular and June 2 special meetings
• Discuss a deferred annual project for youth programming
• Recognize graduating commissioners as the current term concludes
• Allow public comments on agenda and non-agenda topics

Planning Commission

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Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

The committee will review a report on multi-modal transportation safety actions. Members will also receive an update regarding the city's public messaging efforts to address distracted driving.

• Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions
• Update on the City's public messaging relating to addressing distracted driving
• Adoption of February 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

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Housing and Community Development Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the Eviction Protection Program. Members are also asked to consider a revision of the Administrative Citation Program fee schedule.

• Presentation by Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance on the Eviction Protection Program
• Revision of Administrative Citation Program fines and fee schedule
• Adoption of February 19, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including public statements and reports. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several ordinances to amend ward boundaries for Wards 4, 5, and 7. The meeting also includes discussions on department payments, infrastructure project updates, and multiple service agreements.

• Ordinances to amend Ward 5, Ward 7, and Ward 4 boundaries
• Purchase of four Altec aerial trucks for $799,375
• Negotiation of Badger Meter water meters not to exceed $1,500,000
• Legal services agreement with Duane Morris for $800,000
• Department payments totaling $27,087,940.08

City Council Department Budget Presentation

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Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review several personnel matters including the certification of eligible lists for Fire Engineer and Supervising Fire Dispatcher positions. The agenda also includes requests for nepotism waivers and a request to open an exam for Deputy Fire Chief.

• Certification of Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322 Eligible List
• Certification of Supervising Fire Dispatcher (Open) 02340 Eligible List
• Nepotism Waiver for Vincente Herrera, Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322
• Nepotism Waiver for Lyle Drake, Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322
• Nepotism Waiver for Graham Payne, Supervising Fire Dispatcher (Open) 02340

Planning Commission

The Bakersfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three main proposals at its June 5, 2025 meeting. Staff recommends approving a tract map to subdivide 42.84 acres into 229 single-family homes in Ward 5. Commissioners will also review a mitigation declaration for consolidating the South Kern and Old River Mutual Water Companies into the city water system, which includes construction on Old River Road south to SR-119, Par Street, and Beam Street. Finally, the commission will evaluate whether the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan aligns with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7494 (Phased) to subdivide 42.84 acres into 229 single-family residential lots in an R-2 zone at the southeast corner of Stockdale Highway and South Wegis Avenue
• Mitigated Negative Declaration for consolidating South Kern and Old River Mutual Water Companies into the City of Bakersfield Water System, including water infrastructure construction on Old River Road south to SR-119, Par Street, and Beam Street
• Capital Improvement Plan Fiscal Year 2025-2026 review for consistency with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan

Police Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the eligible list for Clerk Typist I.II-Police positions. The meeting also includes discussions on nepotism waivers and a police officer reinstatement request.

• Certification of Clerk Typist I.II-Police (Open) 02336 Eligible List
• Nepotism waiver for Lanie Gonzales, Clerk Typist I.II-Police (Open) 02336
• Nepotism waiver for Desiree Ortiz, Clerk Typist I.II-Police (Open) 02336
• Nepotism waiver for Daniell Schaub, Clerk Typist I.II-Police (Open) 02336
• Reinstatement request for Timothy Hensley, Police Officer

Special Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss supplies required for its annual project. Commissioners are also scheduled to review the upcoming youth conference agenda and practice a presentation.

• Discussion of supplies needed for the Youth Commission's Annual Project
• Review of the Youth Conference schedule and presentation practice

Special Laws and Legislation Committee

The Special Laws and Legislation Committee will review quarterly advocacy updates regarding state and federal policy. Staff recommends the committee receive and file these reports.

• May 2025 State Legislative and Funding Advocacy Quarterly Update – California Public Policy Group
• May 2025 Federal Legislative and Funding Advocacy Update – Summit Strategies
• Adoption of August 8, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several land annexations across various wards and a $26 million joint application for permanent supportive housing. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions to dispense with bidding for heavy equipment and municipal vehicle purchases.

• Annexation of approximately 1,058.92 acres near Taft Highway and Gosford Road
• Annexation of approximately 92.37 acres at Snow Road and Calloway Drive
• Annexation of approximately 207.54 acres east of Zerker Road
• Homekey+ permanent supportive housing application for 1101 Panama Lane up to $26,000,000
• Purchase of a Spartan Heavy Rescue Fire Truck not to exceed $2,064,471

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will review the Proposed Budget Book for Fiscal Year 2025-26. City staff recommends that the Council receive and file the document.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget Book

Homelessness

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Laws and Legislation Committee

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Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Special Council Department Budget Presentation

The City Council is conducting the second budget workshop of the fiscal year. The session includes presentations regarding departmental budgets for several city services.

• Human Resources budget presentation
• Public Works budget presentation
• Development Services budget presentation
• Economic and Community Development budget presentation
• Recreation and Parks, Water, and other department presentations

Youth Commission

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Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

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Planning Commission

The commission will review a general plan amendment for residential land near McCutchen Road, a wireless tower height modification at Polo Community Park, and a planned development for retail and dining near South H Street.

• General Plan Amendment to change 28.92 acres from R-IA to LMR near McCutchen Road and Mountain Vista Road
• Zone modification to increase wireless tower height from 65 feet to 80 feet at 11801 Noriega Road
• Planned Development Review for a 31,300 square foot convenience store, fuel station, and restaurants at Hoskings Avenue and South H Street

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including public statements and reports. The agenda includes closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation involving the City of Bakersfield v. 3M Company.

• Conference with Labor Negotiator
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding City of Bakersfield v. 3M Company

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will consider several items including a first reading of an ordinance regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for property management, maintenance districts, and equipment purchases. Additionally, the council will review various service agreements and financial appropriations.

• First Reading of Ordinance regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Purchase of a water jetter truck for $524,320 from Golden State Peterbilt
• Agreement with Green Machine Sales, LLC for sorting line upgrades up to $5,147,934
• Agreement with Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Company Inc. up to $2,340,000
• Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for LPR cameras up to $3,000,000

Police Civil Service Commission

The Commission is reviewing an eligible list for Police Officer-Academy Graduate-Lateral examinations. The agenda also includes several waiver requests for Senior Police Officer promotional candidates and a nepotism waiver.

• Certification of Police Officer-Academy Graduate-Lateral (Open) Examination 02119E Eligible List
• Nepotism Waiver for Tommy Rodriguez
• Waiver Requests for Tyler Helton, Scott Christensen, Imaad Nuriddin, and Kimberly Grimaldi
• Report on BPD Community Engagement Division
• Closed session appeal hearing for a Police Trainee

Personnel and Processes Committee

The Personnel and Processes Committee will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to review public statements, adopt minutes from an August 2024 special session, and receive a staff update on personnel matters. The agenda contains only procedural items and a routine information report. No substantive policy changes, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for action.

• Adoption of minutes from the August 28, 2024 special meeting
• Review and filing of the May 7, 2025 Personnel and Processes Update report
• Public statements on agenda and non-agenda items

City Council Department Budget Presentation

The City Council will conduct the first of several budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2025. The session includes presentations regarding various city departments.

• Technology Services budget presentation
• City Attorney budget presentation
• Finance budget presentation
• Police budget presentation
• Fire budget presentation

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request to increase pylon sign heights at the EZ Trip Travel Center. They will also review a proposal to subdivide 83.97 acres into 363 single-family residential lots. Additionally, commissioners will select a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming term.

• Sign height increase from 35 feet to 75 feet at 2201 Taft Highway
• Subdivision of 83.97 acres into 363 single-family lots near Morning Dr. and Paladino Dr.
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for May 2025 through April 2026

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review the March 31, 2025 special meeting minutes. The body is also scheduled to continue discussion on its annual project and review a presentation for the FY 24-25 annual project.

• Adoption of March 31, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Continued discussion and planning of Youth Commission’s Annual Project
• Review of FY 24-25 Youth Commission Annual Project Presentation

Special Public Safety and Vital Services Measure

The Citizens Oversight Committee will review the 2026 PSVS Request. Staff recommends that the committee determine if the proposals are consistent with the ballot measure's spending priorities before making a recommendation to the City Council.

• Review of the 2026 PSVS Request
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Housing and Community Development Committee

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Special City Council Meeting

The Bakersfield City Council will hold a special meeting on April 23, 2025. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several items including Planning Commission appointments and multiple service agreements. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Draft Consolidated Plan 2025-2030.

• Two Planning Commission appointments for Wards 3 and 5
• $134,968 grant for Police Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot
• Agreement with Ardurra Group Inc. for $284,895 for design engineering services
• Agreement with Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative for $437,850.04
• Contract with AC Electric Company for $428,955 for adaptive signal coordination

City Council Meeting 330

Staff and Rincon Consultants will present a report on the General Plan Policy Frameworks. The council will seek input regarding these frameworks for inclusion in the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update.

• Report on the General Plan Update Framework
• Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update

Homelessness

The Homelessness Committee will hold its regular meeting to review routine administrative updates. Staff recommends members receive and file two progress reports on homelessness initiatives and a Community Vitality and Rapid Response Team update to track program progress and community response efforts. The agenda also covers adopting March 25, 2025 minutes and hearing public statements. This session contains only procedural items with no substantive policy decisions or budget actions scheduled.

• Adopt March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive and file April 2025 Homelessness Committee Report
• Receive and file Community Vitality and Rapid Response Team update
• Hear public statements on agenda and non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal by McIntosh & Associates to subdivide 5.28 acres at the northwest corner of McCutchen Road and Reliance Drive. The project involves creating five industrial parcels within an M-1 Light Manufacturing zone.

• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 12615: subdivision of 5.28 acres into 5 industrial parcels at McCutchen Road and Reliance Drive
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from March 20, 2025

Public Safety and Vital Services Measure

The Citizens Oversight Committee will review a presentation regarding expenditures and revenues for the Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) measure. Staff recommends that the committee receive and file the presentation of the FY 2025-26 recommended budget.

• Presentation of PSVS FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget expenditures and revenues
• Adoption of April 24, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

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Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes and new business. The commission is considering the certification of a Fire Battalion Chief eligible list and a request to open a Fire Engineer exam.

• Certification of Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional) 02224 Eligible List
• Request to Open Exam for Fire Engineer (Promotional) 02322

Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will meet to review the February 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Staff also recommends that the committee receive and file a Safe Neighborhoods Update report.

• Adoption of February 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Safe Neighborhoods Update report

Public Safety and Vital Services Measure

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Special Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee

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• Agenda contains only webpage template fields and no meeting items.

Special City Council Meeting

The Bakersfield City Council will conduct a Council Goals Workshop. Staff recommend the Council engage in discussion and provide direction regarding these goals.

• Council Goals Workshop

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several board and committee appointments, including positions for the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions to dispense with bidding for equipment purchases and property declarations.

• Declaration of 901 Union Avenue as exempt surplus land for Homekey+ permanent supportive housing
• Purchase of a tire roller from Quinn Cat for $319,898
• Purchase of Dell hardware and equipment not to exceed $500,000
• Purchase of an Atlas Copco portable pump for $49,038
• Grant agreement with DV Therapy for $99,900

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will review a report regarding the Rosedale Ranch Asset Positioning and Investment Readiness Program. Staff recommend that the council receive and file the final presentation from Newmark, Inc.

• Rosedale Ranch Mega Site Overview report from Newmark, Inc.

Planning Commission

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Special Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will meet to discuss outreach efforts regarding the commission's annual project. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from previous meetings held on February 24 and March 10, 2025.

• Discussion on Outreach Efforts for the Youth Commission's Annual Project
• Adoption of February 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Adoption of March 10, 2025 special meeting minutes

Laws and Legislation Committee

The Laws and Legislation Committee will review a report regarding state legislative advocacy and grant writing. The committee will also consider the adoption of the August 8, 2024, regular agenda summary report.

• Update on State Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing
• Adoption of August 8, 2024, Regular Agenda Summary Report

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will review several items including a $35 million joint application for permanent supportive housing at 901 Union Avenue. The agenda also includes proposed changes to domestic water and sewer rates via Proposition 218 notices.

• Resolution for Homekey+ Program: up to $35,000,000 for permanent supportive housing at 901 Union Avenue
• Agreement with The Open Door Network: not to exceed $1,000,000 for homelessness prevention and diversion services
• Appropriation of $4,500,000 for roadway improvements north of Panama Lane and west of Allen Road
• Authorization of Proposition 218 notices for Domestic Water System Rates (FY 2025-26 through 2029-30)
• Authorization of Proposition 218 notices for Sewer User Rates beginning Fiscal Year 2025-2026

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will review a proposal to update and automate the administrative citation process. The council will also hold a closed session regarding existing litigation involving Jonathan Wharton.

• Administrative Citations Process Update and Automation Proposal
• Closed session regarding Jonathan Wharton v. City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. BCV-23-103909)

Homelessness

The Homelessness Committee will review staff reports and updates regarding homelessness. The agenda includes an update from the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative.

• Adoption of November 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Homelessness Committee Staff Report 3.25.2025
• Homelessness Committee Monthly Report - February 2025
• Update from the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative
• BKRHC Budget Information and Audit

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee is reviewing a proposed increase to the refuse rate structure. The committee is also considering a new gate fee for commercial debris at the Organics Facility.

• Proposed rate increase for refuse rate structure
• Proposed gate fee at the Organics Facility for commercial debris

Youth Commission

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use amendments, including a large-scale residential rezoning near Alfred Harrell Highway. Other items include a request for a wireless telecommunications facility on Stine Road and a parcel map extension on Rivani Drive.

• Extension of time for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 11698 on 40 acres near Rivani Drive
• Construction of a 65-foot tall wireless telecommunications facility on Stine Road
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 2.63 acres at Taft Highway and Michele Street
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 37.43 acres east of Alfred Harrell Highway

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

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City Council Meeting 515

The City Council is reviewing several items including department payments totaling over $19 million and multiple land development agreements. The agenda includes requests to dispense with bidding for a parking lot sweeper and a police pickup truck.

• Department payments from February 14 to February 27 totaling $19,298,912.78
• Purchase of a parking lot sweeper from TYMCO, Inc. not to exceed $197,076
• Purchase of a Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck for the Police Department not to exceed $67,724
• Agreement with Bejac Corporation for $442,161.52 for slow-speed shredder rental
• Contract change order for Manor Street Bridge increasing compensation by $5,900,000

City Council Meeting 330

The Bakersfield City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion concerns existing litigation involving Security Paving Company, Inc. v. City of Bakersfield, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-101097.

• Closed session regarding Security Paving Company, Inc. v. City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. BCV-24-101097)

Special Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review the FY 24-25 Annual Project presentation. The body will also discuss purchasing items related to the annual project.

• Approval of the FY 24-25 Youth Commission Annual Project presentation
• Discussion on spending categories for the Annual Project

Planning Commission

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Personnel and Processes Committee

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City Council Meeting 330

The Bakersfield City Council will meet on February 26, 2025, at City Hall to receive a staff update on current priority initiatives and council referrals. The council will provide feedback and direction on which items staff should prioritize through the end of the fiscal year. Members will also convene in closed session to confer with labor negotiators under state law before adjourning.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
• Staff presentation and council direction on priority initiatives and referrals through fiscal year end
• Public statements permitted for non-agenda and agenda items

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will consider several board appointments and a variety of municipal agreements. The agenda includes resolutions for property abatement, land annexation, and updates to job specifications and salaries.

• Appointment of one member to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
• Eight appointments to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
• Resolution for a $704,248.41 cybersecurity agreement with Tec-Refresh
• Purchase of a forklift for the Solid Waste Division not to exceed $108,179
• Real property purchase and sale agreement for 3210 Wible Road up to $10,500,000

Homelessness

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Youth Commission

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will meet to adopt minutes from its January meeting and receive presentations on police youth diversion programs and court updates. Commissioners will also review reports on their annual project and community outreach subcommittee activities. The commission will vote on selecting a logo for future advertising materials.

• Adoption of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Bakersfield Police Department's Youth Diversion Program and 2024 Youth Court update
• Continued discussion of the commission’s annual project report
• February updates from the Community Outreach Subcommittee
• Vote to select a logo for advertising materials

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two proposals to subdivide land into residential lots. One project involves 176 lots at Olive Drive and Rosedale Ranch Parkway, while the other involves 28 single family lots near Old Farm Road and Reina Road.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7450: subdivision of 32.66 acres into 176 residential lots at Olive Drive and Rosedale Ranch Parkway
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7492: subdivision of 6.69 acres into 28 single family residential lots northwest of Old Farm Road and Reina Road

Special Housing and Community Development Committee

The committee will review proposed amendments to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 12.36.010 regarding offsite improvement requirements. Members will also receive reports on development activity and the Hotel Motel Closure Inter-Agency Taskforce.

• Review of amendments to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 12.36.010 (Construction by Builder)
• Development Activity report
• Hotel Motel Closure Inter-Agency Taskforce report

Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

The committee will review several staff reports regarding transportation safety. These include updates on multi-modal safety actions, the neighborhood traffic calming process, and communication from BPD regarding traffic collisions.

• Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions
• Report on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Process and Communication from BPD on Traffic Collisions
• Multimodal Transportation and Safety Report

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

The Bakersfield Civil Service Commission will review certified eligible lists for several open city positions and consider approval of January meeting minutes. Staff recommends approving a revised job specification for the Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks. One hiring list item is marked informational only.

• Review of certified eligible lists for open positions including Planning Director, Fleet Equipment Mechanic I, and Clerk Typist I.II
• Vote on revised job specification for Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks (88900)
• Approval of minutes from the January 24, 2025 meeting

Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review the October 25, 2024, regular agenda summary report for adoption. The meeting also includes an information-only administrative report from the Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention.

• Adoption of October 25, 2024, Regular Agenda Summary Report
• Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention Administrative Report

City Council Meeting 330

The Bakersfield City Council meeting includes a closed session for legal counsel to discuss five matters involving existing litigation. The agenda contains no public items or legislative actions scheduled for the regular portion of the meeting.

• Closed session: Blas Parra v. City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. BCV-18-100718)
• Closed session: Ana Hernandez, et al. v. City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. BCV-23-101127)
• Closed session: Kyle Peterson v. Cristina Moreno Gonzalez, et al. (Case No. BCV-21-101694)
• Closed session: Ingrid Crawford Smith, et al v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. 1:18-CV-01526-DAD-JLT)
• Closed session: Jeffery Dibbern v. City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. 1:22-CV-00723-BAK)

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council is reviewing several items including department payments totaling over $31 million, property abatement resolutions, and multiple service agreements. Discussion includes public safety equipment upgrades, municipal maintenance district additions, and various infrastructure and development agreements.

• Department and self-insurance payments totaling $31,504,763.33
• Resolution to sell surplus fire engines to the City of Queretaro, Mexico for $1.00
• Police EOD robot upgrades and repairs not to exceed $210,000
• Naming Rights Agreement with Dignity Health for the Arena, Convention Center, and Theater
• Economic Opportunity Area Grant Agreement with Animal Solutions for $77,900

Special Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan budget. Staff recommends forwarding reviewed allocation amounts for CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and HUD projects to the full City Council for final approval. These federal grant programs fund local housing, homelessness prevention, and community development initiatives that impact city residents.

• Review of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan budget
• Staff recommendation to forward CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and HUD project allocations to the full City Council
• Adoption of minutes from the January 27, 2025 regular meeting

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold several closed sessions regarding legal matters and property transactions. These include discussions on existing litigation, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. Additionally, negotiators will meet regarding the purchase of properties at 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. and 1430 Truxtun Ave.

• Litigation: Security Paving Company, Inc. v. City of Bakersfield (Case No. BCV-24-101097)
• Litigation: Martinez Steel Corporation v. Security Paving Company, Inc.; The City of Bakersfield, et al. (Case No. BCV-23-102922)
• Property negotiation: 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. (APN# 332-580-05)
• Property negotiation: 1430 Truxtun Ave. (APN# 006-201-09, 01, 04 & 10)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple requests for residential subdivisions and community developments. These items include time extensions for tract maps near Ashe Road and new subdivision proposals in various parts of Bakersfield.

• Extension of time for Tract Maps 6746 through 6750 on the west side of Ashe Road
• Tentative Parcel Map 12569 for residential development on Niles Street
• Second Revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7263 at Berkshire Road and Reliance Drive
• Planned Unit Development 23-0142 for a 275 single-family home community at Berkshire Road and Mountain Vista Drive

Housing and Community Development Committee

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Laws and Legislation Committee

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Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review reports regarding the FY 2024-25 Annual Project. The meeting includes updates from the Community Outreach Subcommittee and a report on school outreach for the annual project.

• Community Outreach Subcommittee January Meeting Updates
• Report on Outreach to Schools for Annual Project
• Continued Discussion of Youth Commission FY 2024-25 Annual Project

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review the City of Bakersfield’s fiscal year 2023 financial audits and receive an overview of the Economic Opportunity Area program. Staff recommends the committee accept the audit reports and provide direction on the Downtown Competitive Program selections. These agenda items address municipal financial oversight and local economic development funding.

• Acceptance of eight fiscal year 2023 audit reports covering city finances, compliance, and venues like Mechnaic Bank Arena
• Review of the Economic Opportunity Area program overview and selection process for the Downtown Competitive Program
• Adoption of minutes from the September 23, 2024, regular meeting

Special Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

The Commission will elect officers and adopt minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes reviewing eligible lists for various city positions and considering changes to job specifications and employee classifications.

• Election of Officers
• Revised Job Specification: Finance Director 89350
• New Job Specification: Business Analyst Supervisor 57970
• New Job Specification: Grant Administrator 59885
• Reclassification: Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer I to Business Analyst Supervisor

City Council Meeting 330

The City Council will review a resolution to adopt the Active Transportation Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation involving the City of Bakersfield.

• Resolution adopting the Active Transportation Plan
• Closed session regarding Tina Marie Tyson v. City of Bakersfield, et al.
• Closed session regarding Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield; Bakersfield Fire Department, et al.

City Council Meeting 515

The City Council is considering several contract amendments for road improvements, security systems, and construction projects. The agenda also includes resolutions for the purchase of fire engines, a ladder truck, and a hybrid vehicle.

• Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract 7401 on Berkshire Road
• Amendment to Tel Tec Security Systems Inc. up to $400,000
• Amendment to Quad Knopf, Inc. for H Street Corridor Improvements up to $797,335
• Purchase of two Pierce Enforcer fire engines not to exceed $2,240,313
• Purchase of one Pierce Enforcer ladder truck not to exceed $2,078,553

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land development requests, including residential lot subdivisions and extensions of time. The agenda also includes various conditional use permits for single-family residences, food service remodeling, and a recycling center.

• Subdivision of 32.66 acres into 176 residential lots at Olive Drive and Rosedale Ranch Parkway
• Extension of time for 119 residential lots at Reina Road and Renfro Road
• Subdivision of 0.87 acres into 4 parcels at 2006 Planz Road
• Conditional use permit for a new single-family residence northwest of Rancheria Road and Highway 178
• Conditional use permit for building remodeling and extended hours at 316 Baker Street

Special Bakersfield Community Land Trust

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City Council Meeting 515

The City Council will consider several board and commission appointments, including roles for the Golden Empire Transit District and Planning Commission. The agenda also includes multiple contract amendments, service agreements, and property maintenance resolutions.

• Appointment of one member to the Golden Empire Transit District
• Appointment of two members to the Planning Commission
• Five appointments to the Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Oversight Committee
• Agreement with American Emergency Products California for $4,800,000 for vehicle outfitting
• Agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. for $738,363 at 1209 M Street

City Council Meeting 330

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Planning Commission

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