Bakersfield public meetings in 2024
104 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee is scheduled to meet on December 20, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.
Planning Commission
The agenda for the Bakersfield Planning Commission meeting on December 19, 2024, is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.
City Council Meeting 330
The Bakersfield City Council agenda for December 18, 2024 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a placeholder with no concrete decisions, proposals, or public hearings scheduled. No actionable items can be identified from the provided document.
Homelessness
The agenda for the Bakersfield, CA Homelessness meeting on December 17, 2024 contains no listed items. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The agenda for the Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission meeting on 2024-12-17 contains no listed items, descriptions, or attachments. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business to decide or discuss.
Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission will adopt the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive and file reports from the Community Outreach and Policy Subcommittees. The commission will continue discussion on its FY 24‑25 annual project. Newly appointed commissioners will select a subcommittee.
- Adoption of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Continued discussion on the Youth Commission's Annual Project for FY 24‑25
- Community Outreach Subcommittee updates
- Policy Subcommittee updates
- Selection of subcommittee for newly appointed commissioners
Special Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The Bakersfield Community Land Trust board will adopt minutes from three prior meetings. It will consider new business, including affirming the City Council's $6,500,000 agreement with Self‑Help Enterprises to operate the trust. The board will also vote on appointments to vacant director positions.
- Adopt minutes from July 18, September 18, and November 13, 2024 meetings
- Affirm City Council agreement with Self‑Help Enterprises ($6,500,000) to administer the Bakersfield Community Land Trust
- Consider board director appointments to vacant positions
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The Legislative and Litigation Committee is scheduled to meet on December 12, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.
Housing and Community Development Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The Multi‑Modal Transportation and Safety Committee will adopt the September 5, 2024 special meeting minutes. Staff reports on current multi‑modal transportation safety actions and a presentation on school‑zone traffic control per the CA‑MUTCD will be received and filed. The meeting also includes public statements and routine procedural items.
- Adoption of September 5, 2024 special meeting minutes
- Staff report on Multi‑Modal Transportation Safety Actions (Dec 10, 2024)
- Presentation of School Zone Traffic Control per the CA‑MUTCD
- Public statements (agenda and non‑agenda items)
- No new business items selected
Planning Commission
The agenda for the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting is procedural and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review staff updates on city efforts to address housing and homelessness. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the transition of guests from the Brundage Lane Navigation Center into permanent housing.
- Discussion on moving guests of the Brundage Lane Navigation Center into permanent housing
- November 2024 staff update on housing and homelessness efforts
- Adoption of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024
- Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
- Agenda text is procedural boilerplate
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new healthcare facility and a time extension for a parcel map. Staff recommends approval for both requests.
- Conditional Use Permit 24-0396 for a 35,000 square foot healthcare facility at 6738 Colony Street
- Extension of time for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 12416 involving 8 parcels and 2 drill site lots on 26.78 acres south of Santa Fe Way
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission will meet to adopt minutes from October 15, 2024. The body will also receive informational reports on eligible lists for several open and promotional city job positions.
- Closed session regarding potential litigation
- Eligible list for Assistant Planner (Open) 02222
- Eligible list for Assistant Planning Director (Open) 02211
- Eligible list for Budget Analyst-Revised (Promotional) 02225
- Eligible list for Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent (Open) 02231
Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission will adopt the minutes from its October 28, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive and file reports from the Community Outreach Subcommittee and the Policy Subcommittee for November. The commission will discuss and consider approval of its annual project for fiscal year 2024‑25.
- Adopt October 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Receive Community Outreach Subcommittee November meeting updates
- Receive November Policy Subcommittee updates
- Discuss and consider approval of the Youth Commission’s Annual Project for FY 2024‑25
Special Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The Bakersfield Community Land Trust is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is a staff update regarding the trust, which staff recommends the Board receive and file.
- Staff update on the Bakersfield Community Land Trust
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The agenda for the Bakersfield Community Land Trust meeting on 2024-11-13 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting and hold public hearings on three consent items—a Planned Development Review for two medical office buildings on 2.54 acres east of Wible Road, a Planned Development Review for a 27,342‑sq‑ft office on 19.35 acres north of Fairview Road for the Greenfield Union School District, and a Conditional Use Permit for a vocational school on 3.15 acres at 1400 Forum Way. The commission will also hear a non‑consent Conditional Use Permit for a banquet venue on 0.26 acre at 2612 'F' Street. Staff recommends approval for each item.
- Planned Development Review 24-0144: two medical office buildings on 2.54 acres east of Wible Road and south of Panama Lane
- Planned Development Review 24-0361: 27,342‑sq‑ft office on 19.35 acres north of Fairview Road east of Monitor Street for Greenfield Union School District
- Conditional Use Permit 24-0485: vocational school on 3.15 acres at 1400 Forum Way
- Conditional Use Permit 24-0426: banquet venue on 0.26 acre at 2612 'F' Street
Special Housing and Community Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will meet to receive and file several staff reports. These include updates on the Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan, chronic nuisance properties, and city facility assessments.
- Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan Update
- Chronic Nuisance Properties Update and 2024 Annual Report
- City Facility Assessment and City Space Downtown Planning update
- Adoption of August 27, 2024, meeting minutes
Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2024. Commissioners will adopt the September 30, 2024 special meeting minutes and receive reports from the Community Outreach and Policy Subcommittees. They will also discuss the commission's annual project for fiscal year 2024‑25. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Adoption of the September 30, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- Community Outreach Subcommittee Updates
- Discussion of the Youth Commission's Annual Project for FY 24-25
- Policy Subcommittee Updates
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will adopt the August 16, 2024 Regular Agenda Summary Report. It will receive updates on youth violence prevention programs and the Prosperity Neighborhoods Initiative. The meeting also includes public statements, roll call, and any deferred business.
- Adopt August 16, 2024 Regular Agenda Summary Report
- Youth Violence Prevention Programs Update (report)
- Prosperity Neighborhoods Initiative Update (report)
- Public Statements – agenda and non‑agenda items
- Deferred Business (no details provided)
City Council Meeting 330
The agenda contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive business recorded.
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will adopt the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive and file staff updates on the city's efforts to address housing and homelessness, the October 2024 monthly report, and a report on the City of Bakersfield's strategies to address affordable housing. No other actions or decisions are listed.
- Adoption of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff update on the city's efforts to address housing and homelessness (October 2024)
- Housing and Homelessness Monthly Report – October 2024
- City of Bakersfield's strategies to address Affordable Housing
- Roll call of committee members
Planning Commission
The Bakersfield Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 3 meeting. It will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one to increase beds from six to ten at an existing residential care facility owned by Heritage Living, Inc. at 3801 Paseo Airosa, and another to allow a recycling center on a 0.22‑acre parcel at 2732 Brundage Lane. Staff recommends approval of the first permit and denial of the second.
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 3, 2024
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0192: increase beds from 6 to 10 at 3801 Paseo Airosa (staff recommends approval)
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0390: permit recycling center at 2732 Brundage Lane (staff recommends denial)
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission will review nepotism waivers for four specific staff positions. The board will also receive an informational list of eligible candidates for 12 open or promotional city roles.
- Nepotism waiver request for Darin Budak, Director of Recreation and Parks
- Nepotism waiver request for Pete Jackson, Building Director
- Nepotism waiver request for Rory Ludeke, Fleet Service Worker I
- Nepotism waiver request for Scott Craig, Fleet Mechanic II
- Review of eligible lists for 12 positions including Public Works Director and Budget Officer
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The Legislative and Litigation Committee agenda for October 10, 2024 shows no specific items, resolutions, or discussions. It consists only of placeholders and standard headings without any substantive entries. No decisions or proposals can be identified from the provided document.
Housing and Community Development Committee
The Housing and Community Development Committee of Bakersfield held a meeting on October 10, 2024. The agenda provided by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. contained no specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings.
- Meeting held on October 10, 2024
- Agenda provided by eSCRIBE Software Ltd.
- No specific decisions or ordinances listed
- No public hearings scheduled
- No contracts or rezonings discussed
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee will adopt the September 5, 2024 special meeting minutes. It will receive and file staff reports on grant‑funded projects and opportunities and on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. No new business items are listed for discussion.
- Adopt September 5, 2024 special meeting minutes
- Receive staff report on grant‑funded projects and opportunities
- Receive staff report on Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
- No new business items presented
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several land-use changes, including a large-scale groundwater banking project and a trucking yard expansion. The body is also considering a residential rezoning and a commercial parcel subdivision.
- McAllister Ranch Groundwater Banking Project: Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 2,072 acres at Panama Lane and South Allen Road
- Zone Change No. 22-0025: Proposal to change 69 acres at 75 E. White Lane and 2572 S. Union Avenue to General Manufacturing for a 1,202-space truck parking yard
- GPA and Zone Change 23-0330: Proposal to rezone 6.18 acres at Rosedale Highway and Sablewood Drive from Office Commercial to High Density Residential
- Tentative Parcel Map 12522: Proposal to subdivide 20 acres into 7 parcels at McCutchen Road and Ashe Road
Special Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission will adopt its FY 2024-2025 meeting calendar and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year. The commission will also receive a presentation on meeting decorum and protocol and discuss sub‑committee structures. Minutes from the July 15, 2024 special meeting will be adopted.
- Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Youth Commission meeting calendar (October 2024 through June 2025)
- Election of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Bakersfield Youth Commission by ballot of regular members for FY 2024-2025
- Presentation on the Decorum and Protocol of Youth Commission Meetings
- Discussion of Youth Commission Sub‑committees (informational)
- Adoption of the July 15, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
City Council Meeting 330
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will adopt the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive and file a staff report on the city’s September 2024 efforts to address housing and homelessness. The committee will also receive and file a presentation from BHRS CARE Court. No other actions are listed.
- Adoption of August 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Staff update on the city's efforts to address housing and homelessness (September 2024 report)
- BHRS CARE Court presentation
- Public statements (agenda and non‑agenda items)
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will adopt the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will consider a proposal to raise the Park Development and Improvement Fee and refer it to the full City Council. The committee will also receive an update on the East Hills Mall development.
- Adoption of June 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Proposed increase of the Park Development and Improvement Fee (to be referred to Council)
- East Hills Mall development update (report to be received and filed)
Planning Commission
The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders and a video link are present. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The Bakersfield Community Land Trust board will review a presentation on risk and insurance matters for its operations, prepared by Conor Boughey of Alliant Insurance Services. Staff recommends the board receive and file the presentation. The board will also discuss staff's efforts to recruit new board members, with staff recommending further discussion.
- Presentation of risk and insurance issues for community land trusts (Alliant Insurance Services)
- Update on staff's efforts to recruit new board members
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission will adopt the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. It will receive an informational certification of the eligible list for multiple open positions. The board will consider staff‑recommended nepotism waivers for several employees and a revised job specification for a Management Assistant position.
- Adoption of Miscellaneous Civil Service Board minutes, August 20, 2024
- Certification of the eligible list for open positions (e.g., Administrative Analyst I‑Fire, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer, etc.)
- Staff‑recommended approval of nepotism waivers for listed employees
- Staff‑recommended approval of the revised Job Specification, Management Assistant 86090
City Council Meeting 330
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or legislative items are listed.
Special Multi Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee
The Special Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee will vote to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2024 regular meeting. Staff will present a bi‑monthly report on multi‑modal transportation safety actions for the committee to receive and file. The committee will also receive and file a presentation discussing the Active Transportation Plan.
- Adoption of June 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Receive and file Bi‑Monthly Report on Multi‑Modal Transportation Safety Actions
- Receive and file Active Transportation Plan Discussion presentation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting and consider the Planning Director’s report on a minor reduction of a commercial retail site between State Route 178 and Mall View Road. A public hearing will address a zoning modification to reduce lot width from 55 ft to 50 ft on the Gosford Road and Berkshire Road corner. Another public hearing will consider a proposal to subdivide about 36.40 acres into 11 parcels in a C‑2/PCD zone near the same corridor.
- Approve Planning Commission minutes of August 15, 2024
- Accept Planning Director’s report for Planned Development Review No. 24‑0356 – reduce site size from 346,233 sq ft to 339,393 sq ft for a commercial retail center between SR 178 and Mall View Road
- Public hearing on Zone Modification 24‑0018 – lot width reduction from 55 ft to 50 ft for lots at the southwest corner of Gosford Road and Berkshire Road (R‑1 zoning)
- Public hearing on Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 12541 – subdivide ~36.40 acres into 11 parcels in C‑2/PCD zone between SR 178 and Mall View Road, ~1/3 mile west of Oswell Street
- Staff recommends approval of the subdivision proposal and to refer the zone modification back to staff
Special Personnel and Processes Committee
The Special Personnel and Processes Committee will consider staff recommendations to approve the 2025 health care plan renewals and to receive and file the related Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB). The meeting also includes adoption of the August 28, 2023 special meeting minutes and a period for public statements.
- Adoption of August 28, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
- Discussion and recommendation on 2025 health care plan renewals and OPEB
- Agenda and non‑agenda public statements
- Roll call and committee comments (procedural)
- Adjournment
Special Housing and Community Development Committee
The Special Housing and Community Development Committee will adopt the minutes from its April 25, 2024 regular meeting. It will then consider the city’s Sign Ordinance for commercial centers and discuss how the ordinance is being enforced, including prohibited signs and examples. Staff will recommend receiving and filing the related documents and providing direction.
- Adoption of April 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Review of Sign Ordinance in Commercial Centers and Enforcement of Sign Standards
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will adopt the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive and file the August 2024 staff report on the city’s housing and homelessness initiatives. The committee will also receive a report on the city’s strategies for quality of life, homelessness, housing, and behavioral health. No other actions are listed.
- Adoption of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff update on the city's efforts to address housing and homelessness (August 2024 report)
- Update on the city’s strategies for quality of life, homelessness, housing, and behavioral health
- Public statements (agenda and non‑agenda items)
- Roll call of committee members
Special Youth Commission
The Special Youth Commission meeting agenda for 2024-08-26 contains no listed items or decisions.
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The agenda for the Bakersfield Community Land Trust meeting on 2024-08-21 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Bakersfield Civil Service Commission will adopt the July 30, 2024 special meeting minutes and certify the eligible list for several open positions. It will vote on nepotism waivers for multiple Assistant Code Enforcement Officers and other staff. The commission will also consider new job specifications, a reclassification, and revised job specifications for wastewater and hydrographic positions.
- Adopt July 30, 2024 special meeting minutes
- Approve nepotism waivers for several Assistant Code Enforcement Officers
- Approve new job specification for Hydrographic Manager (88700)
- Approve reclassification of Hydrographic Supervisor to Hydrographic Manager
- Approve revised job specification and title change for Wastewater Manager to Assistant Water Director‑Waster (88690)
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will meet on August 16, 2024. It will adopt the May 3, 2024 Special Agenda Summary Report and receive updates on the Blue Zones and TCC programs. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Adopt May 3 2024 Special Agenda Summary Report (PDF attached)
- Receive and file Blue Zones Update presentation (PDF attached)
- Receive and file TCC Update presentation (PDF attached)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is considering several subdivision maps and a zone modification for residential and commercial properties. The body will also review a report on land use alternatives to identify areas for future growth and economic development.
- Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7473: Proposal to subdivide 38.46 acres into 185 residential lots at South Allen Road and Chamber Boulevard
- Zone Modification 24-0463: Request to reduce structure setbacks in the WM-R2 zone at South Allen Road and Chamber Boulevard
- Tentative Parcel Map 12511: Proposal to subdivide 10.70 acres into 2 parcels at Cottonwood Road and East Pacheco Road
- Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7389: Request to extend the expiration date to August 18, 2027, for 30 residential lots south of Snow Road and west of Allen Road
- General Plan Update Land Use Alternatives Report regarding future growth and development patterns
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The Legislative and Litigation Committee will adopt the June 6, 2024 regular agenda summary report. It will also receive and file the RPPG August 2024 Legislative and Funding Advocacy Quarterly Update and related grant activity documents. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, public statements, committee comments, and adjournment.
- Adopt June 6, 2024 Regular Agenda Summary Report
- Receive and file RPPG August 2024 Legislative and Funding Advocacy Quarterly Update
- Review RPPG City of Bakersfield Grant Activities Report (8-2-2024)
- Review Bakersfield Position Matrix (8.5.24)
Housing and Community Development Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee held a meeting on August 6, 2024. The agenda was procedural and did not include any substantive items for discussion or decision.
Planning Commission
The Bakersfield Planning Commission is meeting to review a Planning Director's report on a planned development. The body will also consider a time extension for one conditional use permit and a referral for another.
- Planned Development Review No. 24-0345
- Extension of Time for Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0239
- Conditional Use Permit 24-0303 (referred back to staff)
Special Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission will adopt the minutes from its June 18, 2024 meeting. It will review an informational list of eligible civil‑service positions. The commission will consider and likely approve nepotism waivers for several employees and a reinstatement request. It will also consider a series of job reclassifications.
- Adopt minutes of the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board meeting held June 18, 2024
- Certify eligible list for positions such as Associate Planner, Building Inspector III, Clerk Typist I‑II, and others (informational item)
- Approve nepotism waiver for Noeli Topete, Associate Planner (02157)
- Approve reinstatement request for Grant Woolard
- Approve reclassification of Administrative and Fiscal Services Specialist II to Accountant I
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will adopt the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on permanent housing placements from the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. Staff recommends the committee receive and file the presentation. No other actions are listed on the agenda.
- Adoption of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of permanent housing placements by the Brundage Lane Navigation Center
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will adopt the June 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes. It will receive and file a presentation on the City of Bakersfield's Entrepreneurship Grant Program. The meeting also includes standard roll call, public statements, staff report, committee comments, and adjournment.
- Roll call of committee members
- Adoption of the June 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Presentation on the City of Bakersfield's Entrepreneurship Grant Program (staff recommends receiving and filing the presentation)
Special Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The Bakersfield Community Land Trust special meeting will consider adopting the minutes from the April 22, 2024 regular meeting. Staff recommends the board receive and file a presentation on Community Land Trust Programs. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public statements, and adjournment.
- Adoption of the April 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes (Staff recommends adoption)
- Presentation on Community Land Trust Programs (PDF attachment)
- Public statements (agenda item and non‑agenda item)
- Standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, director comments, adjournment
Planning Commission
The Bakersfield Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 20, 2024 meeting and hold consent‑calendar public hearings on three items. Commissioners will review a zone modification request to waive parking requirements for a mixed food container park and restaurant between 824 and 908 19th Street. They will also consider a one‑year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 21‑0200 for a 200‑unit apartment complex at 4301 Verdugo Lane and a conditional use permit to expand the Pacific Health Education Center at 5300 California Avenue.
- Approve Planning Commission minutes of June 20, 2024
- Zone Modification No. 24‑0209: waive parking requirements for a mixed food container park and restaurant between 824 19th St. and 908 19th St.
- Extension of time (one year) for Conditional Use Permit No. 21‑0200 for a 200‑unit apartment complex at 4301 Verdugo Lane
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24‑0228: expand Pacific Health Education Center from 37,800 sq ft to 45,300 sq ft at 5300 California Ave.
- Consent‑calendar public hearings for the above items
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Bakersfield Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024, does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Special Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to adopt minutes from the June 17, 2024 special meeting. The session includes an opportunity for members to share farewell comments with departing commissioners.
- Adoption of June 17, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- Farewell comments to departing commissioners
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review the May 2024 staff update regarding City efforts to address housing and homelessness. The meeting also includes a presentation on homelessness prevention and affordable housing development related to the Kern County Strategic Plan.
- Adoption of June 4, 2024, special meeting minutes
- May 2024 staff update on City efforts for addressing housing and homelessness
- Presentation on homelessness prevention and affordable housing development
Youth Commission
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are documented in this record.
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The committee will review the March 25 and April 22, 2024 meeting minutes for adoption. Staff will also present the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the committee to receive and file.
- Presentation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Adoption of March 25, 2024 and April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission is reviewing eligible lists for various city positions. The meeting also includes staff recommendations to approve nepotism waivers for seven individuals and a new job specification for Assistant Public Works Operations Manager.
- Nepotism waivers for seven individuals
- New job specification for Assistant Public Works Operations Manager
- Review of eligible lists for various city roles
Special Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission will discuss an updated framework for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 20, 2024, regular meeting.
- Discussion on Updated Framework for the FY 2024-2025 Youth Commission
- Adoption of May 20, 2024, regular meeting minutes
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The committee will discuss the Active Transportation Plan and review a report on multi-modal transportation safety actions. Members will also consider adopting the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting.
- Discussion of the Active Transportation Plan
- Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions
- Adoption of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council Department Budget Presentation
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific department budgets or meeting details are present in the document.
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The committee will consider adopting the April 25, 2024, agenda summary report. The meeting also includes a quarterly update regarding legislative and funding advocacy and grant activities.
- Adoption of April 25, 2024, Regular Agenda Summary Report
- RPPG June 2024 Legislative and Funding Advocacy Quarterly Update
- City of Bakersfield Grant Activities Report
Housing and Community Development Committee
The provided text for the June 6, 2024, Housing and Community Development Committee meeting contains only procedural software interface labels. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are documented in this record.
Special Homelessness Committee
The committee will review an update on City efforts to address housing and homelessness for April 2024. Members will also hear a presentation regarding the 2024 Kern County Point in Time Count Report.
- Presentation of 2024 Kern County Point in Time Count Report by BKRHC
- April 2024 staff update on City housing and homelessness efforts
- Adoption of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
Homelessness
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting management system. It contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics related to homelessness or any other subject.
Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with roll call, public comments, and adoption of minutes from March 18 and April 8, 2024. The commission will receive a presentation from the Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation and discuss commissioner terms. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.
- Adoption of March 18, 2024 Regular and April 8, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- Presentation by Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
- Discussion on Commissioner Terms
Special Council Department Budget Presentation
The Bakersfield City Council is holding a special meeting for the first FY2024-25 department budget workshop. Departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, and others will present their proposed budgets. Staff recommends the Council receive and file the presentations. The meeting includes public statement periods for both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Budget Workshop No. 1 for FY2024-25
- Presentations from 12 departments including Police, Fire, and Public Works
- Public statements on agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting at Council Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
This agenda for the Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee meeting on May 20, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Bakersfield Community Land Trust
This agenda for the Bakersfield Community Land Trust meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
City Council Meeting 330
The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, votes, or actions listed for the Bakersfield City Council.
City Council Department Budget Presentation
This agenda is for a Bakersfield City Council meeting focused on a department budget presentation. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific budget details, items, or decisions are listed.
Special Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from Recreation and Parks Department Park Rangers and on the City's California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its October 26, 2023 regular meeting and receive a deferred update on Park Rangers. All items are for information or routine approval, with no votes on new policy or spending.
- Presentation from Recreation and Parks Department Park Rangers
- Staff presentation on City's California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program
- Adoption of October 26, 2023 Regular Agenda Summary Report
- Deferred Park Rangers Update
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The Bakersfield Legislative and Litigation Committee will hold a regular meeting to adopt prior meeting minutes and review the 2024 Federal Legislative Program. The agenda includes public statements and committee comments, but the main substantive item is the review and approval of the federal legislative program.
- Adoption of November 8, 2023, Special and December 7, 2023, Regular Agenda Summary Reports
- Review and Approval of 2024 Federal Legislative Program
Housing and Community Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will consider proposed changes to the Municipal Code regarding offsite review requirements, now called the 'Nexus of Proportionality,' and will receive a parking analysis for Downtown and Old Town Kern. The committee may provide direction on code changes and consider recommendations to increase parking garage demand and profitability.
- Review of proposed Municipal Code changes on offsite review requirements (Nexus of Proportionality)
- Discussion of what triggers offsite conditions on projects in the city and downtown Core
- Receive and file Downtown and Old Town Kern Parking Analysis
- Consider recommendations to boost parking garage demand and profitability
- Adoption of minutes from November 14, 2023 and February 8, 2024 meetings
Special Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
The Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield's Public Safety and Vital Services Measure will review the department's strategic initiatives and budget proposals for fiscal year 2024-25, including position requests and one-time costs. The committee will determine whether the proposals align with the measure's spending priorities and make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes adoption of the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Review of PSVS Department Strategic Initiatives Overview FY24-25
- FY 2024-25 PSVS Position Requests (Exhibit A)
- FY 2024-25 One Time Budget Requests (Exhibit B)
- FY 2024-25 PSVS Recurring Operating Costs (Exhibit C)
- Adoption of April 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive a staff update on the city's housing and homelessness efforts, and discuss implementation of Proposition 1, a state behavioral health services program and bond measure, with Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.
- Adoption of March 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Staff update on city's efforts to address housing and homelessness (March 2024)
- Discussion of Proposition 1 implementation with Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Youth Commission
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The Youth Commission meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled.
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Bakersfield Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee is meeting to consider two items: a proposed gate fee at the Organics Recycling and Composting Facility for commercial debris, which staff recommends referring to full Council with the FY24/25 budget, and an informational presentation on Bakersfield Sports Village conceptual commercial renderings. The committee will also adopt the March 25, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Proposed gate fee at Organics Recycling and Composting Facility for commercial debris (all wards)
- Bakersfield Sports Village conceptual commercial renderings (informational only)
- Adoption of March 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
Special Bakersfield Community Land Trust
The Bakersfield Community Land Trust is holding a special meeting to formally establish itself. The board will confirm its initial directors, appoint city directors, select a chair and vice chair, adopt bylaws and a conflict of interest policy, and elect officers. They will also discuss setting up a bank account, applying for tax-exempt status, and planning future meetings.
- Confirm initial Board of Directors and appoint City Directors (Andrae Gonzales, Bruce Freeman, Bob Smith)
- Adopt resolution ratifying Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Elect officers: President Christian Clegg, Treasurer Randy McKeegan, Secretary Julie Drimakis
- Approve resolution to establish bank account and authorize signatures for checks
- Approve applying for EIN, Statement of Information, and federal/state tax exempt status
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
This meeting agenda for the Bakersfield Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions or discussion topics, offering no concrete actions for residents to track.
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
The Citizens Oversight Committee for Bakersfield's Public Safety and Vital Services Measure will review and vote on the FY 2024-25 budget proposals, including new positions and one-time and recurring costs. The committee will also adopt minutes from a prior special meeting and take public comments.
- Review of FY 2024-25 PSVS position requests (Exhibit A)
- Review of FY 2024-25 one-time budget requests (Exhibit B)
- Review of FY 2024-25 recurring operating costs (Exhibit C)
- Adoption of April 27, 2023 special meeting minutes
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
This agenda contains no substantive items — it is only boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system with no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no actionable content is provided.
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The Multi-Modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive updates on the California High Speed Rail Authority and a referral for bicycle pump track and mountain biking facilities. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 13, 2024 meeting. Both staff reports are for receiving and filing, with no final decisions expected.
- Update from California High Speed Rail Authority, including Bakersfield Station Board Presentation
- Bicycle Pump Track and Mountain Biking Facilities Referral Update 2024
- Adoption of February 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes
City Council Meeting 330
This agenda for the Bakersfield City Council meeting on March 27, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text includes only system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no actual meeting content.
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive a staff update on the city's housing and homelessness efforts, adopt the February 27, 2024 meeting minutes, and discuss emergency shelter expansion options with Mercy House and Kern County. The committee is expected to provide direction on the shelter expansion and receive the staff report.
- Adoption of February 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Staff update on housing and homelessness efforts for February 2024
- Discussion on Emergency Shelter Expansion Options with Mercy House and Kern County
- Public statements on agenda and non-agenda items
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will consider adopting the February 26, 2024 meeting minutes, review the city's 2022 audit reports (including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) and recommend they be sent to the City Council for final approval, and receive a presentation on 2023 CalPERS pension and 2022 OPEB trust updates. No new business items are listed.
- Adoption of February 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
- 2022 Single Audit Report and Agreed Upon Procedures reports
- Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, Convention Center financials for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
- 2023 CalPERS pension and 2022 OPEB trust actuarial updates
Youth Commission
The Bakersfield Youth Commission is meeting to continue planning its FY 2023-2024 annual project, a collaboration with the Kern Community Foundation for the Give Big Kern at the Park campaign on April 20, 2024 at Riverwalk Park. The commission will also receive an update on its FY 2024-2025 budget and consider adopting the February 5, 2024 special meeting minutes. Public comments are invited.
- Continue planning FY 2023-2024 annual project with Kern Community Foundation for Give Big Kern at the Park on April 20, 2024 at Riverwalk Park
- Receive and file update on Youth Commission Budget FY 2024-2025
- Adopt February 5, 2024 special meeting minutes
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
This meeting agenda for the Bakersfield Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or actionable content.
Homelessness
The Housing and Homelessness Committee is meeting to receive a staff update on the city's housing and homelessness efforts and to discuss the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative's Regional Action Plan. The committee will also adopt minutes from the January 23, 2024 special meeting. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.
- Discussion of Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative - Regional Action Plan
- Staff update on city's efforts to address housing and homelessness
- Adoption of January 23, 2024 special meeting minutes
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will receive a presentation on HOME-ARP Notice of Funding Availability award recommendations and discuss referring the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-25 HUD applications to the full Council. The agenda also includes adoption of the January 29, 2024 meeting minutes and public statements.
- Presentation on HOME-ARP Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations
- Annual Action Plan Process for FY 2024-25 HUD Applications (CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA)
- Adoption of January 29, 2024 regular meeting minutes
Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee
The Multi-Modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive staff reports on transportation safety actions, discuss Safe Routes to Schools and Parks, and review a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Mapping Portal. The agenda also includes adoption of the October 24, 2023 meeting minutes and public statements. No votes on substantive items are listed; most items are for discussion and filing.
- Adoption of October 24, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda Summary Report
- Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions (revised)
- Discussion of Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
- Neighborhood Traffic Calming Mapping Portal report
Housing and Community Development Committee
The Bakersfield Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive and file reports on the General Plan and Housing Element update, and a Downtown Housing Capacity Analysis. The agenda also includes adoption of the November 14, 2023 special meeting minutes and public statements. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; the main items are informational reports.
- Adoption of November 14, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
- General Plan and Housing Element update — staff recommends receive and file
- Downtown Housing Capacity Analysis — staff recommends receive and file
Legislative and Litigation Committee
The Bakersfield Legislative and Litigation Committee will receive and discuss federal and state legislative and funding updates from its advocates, Summit Strategies and Renne Public Policy Group. The committee will also adopt prior meeting summary reports. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Adoption of November 8, 2023, Special and December 7, 2023, Agenda Summary Reports
- Federal Legislative and Funding Update from Summit Strategies, including 2024 DC Meetings Debrief
- State Legislative and Funding Update from Renne Public Policy Group, including January 2024 Legislative Summary
Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Bakersfield Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Business Security Grant Program and the EOA (Economic Opportunity Area) Program, and to provide direction on proposed EOA updates and maps. The agenda also includes adoption of the November 27, 2023 minutes and a review of upcoming committee topics. Most items are informational or for direction, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Staff update on Security Grant Program (receive and file)
- EOA Program Update with proposed 2024 updates and maps (council direction requested)
- Adoption of November 27, 2023 agenda summary report
- Review of upcoming Committee Topics (informational)
City Council Meeting 515
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document is mostly empty placeholders with no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.
Special Homelessness Committee
The Bakersfield Housing and Homelessness Committee is holding a special meeting to receive a staff report on the city's housing and homelessness efforts, and to discuss healthcare for homeless individuals. The meeting also includes adoption of the November 28, 2023 minutes and public statements. The staff report is an information item only, and the healthcare discussion requires no action.
- Staff update on city's housing and homelessness efforts (information item)
- Discussion on healthcare for homeless individuals (no action needed)
- Adoption of November 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes