HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
June 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Committee Members:
Manpreet Kaur
Bob Smith
Larry Koman
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of February 19, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes Staff recommends adoption of minutes
4. REPORTS
a. Presentation by the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance on the Eviction Protection Program
Staff recommends Committee receive and file the presentation b. Administrative Citation Program Revision of Administrative Fines Staff recommends approval and authorization of the revised Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Adoption of Minutes TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: June 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of February 19, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes.
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of minutes will have no fiscal impact.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes
1 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
February 19, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Bob Smith, Larry Koman
Members Absent: Manpreet Kaur Chair
Staff Present: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager, Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney, Phil Burns, Development Services Director Julie Drimakis, City Clerk, Ashley Zambrano Deputy City Attorney
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1. ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
None
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of November 4, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes Moved by: Larry Koman
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
Approved
4. REPORTS
a. Development Activity
2 Development Services Director Burns made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Moved by: Larry Koman
Staff recommends to receive and file the report
Approved
1. PowerPoint presentation
b. Hotel Motel Closure Inter-Agency Taskforce
Assistant City Manager Hallen made staff comments.
Development Services Director Burns made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Moved by: Larry Koman
Staff recommends to receive and file the report or provide alternative direction to staff
Approved
1. PowerPoint presentation
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Offsite Review Requirements - Nexus Proportionality
Review amendments to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 12.36.010, Construction by Builder, relating to a referral on offsite improvement requirements – “Nexus of Proportionality.”
Development Services Director Burns made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff recommends the comm ittee review amendments to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 12.36.010, Construction by Builder and provide direction as to any additional changes for triggering offsite improvement requirements.
Moved by: Bob Smith
Motion to refer to the City Council
Approved
1. PowerPoint presentation
6. NEW BUSINESS
3 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Councilmember Smith asked for additional information on the Development Activity report in the future.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
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MANPREET KAUR, CHAIR
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Reports TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
FROM: Jennifer M. Byers, Economic and Community Development Director DATE: June 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Presentation by the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance on the Eviction Protection Program.
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Committee receive and file the presentation
BACKGROUND:
On June 26, 2024, the City Council approved Agreement No. 2024-170 with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) to implement a pilot program for Eviction Protection to include legal services and educational workshops. As part of the ongoing homelessness crisis and emergency shelter needs, staff assessed system gaps and determined that an emerging priority was to address the new cases of homelessness resulting from tenant evictions.
The goal of the Eviction Protection Program was to offer mutually beneficial mediation services between tenants and landlords when necessary and provide legal aid for low-income tenants encountering housing issues. GBLA has extensive exp erience in both federal and state housing law, and currently operates several specialized housing projects to help meet specific housing and homelessness prevention needs in Bakersfield.
As the one-year pilot program is coming to term, GBLA will provide a presentation regarding the Eviction Protection Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The action to approve the update from GBLA has n o fiscal impact to the General Fund, however the services rendered by GBLA encumbered funds from ARPA and other sources.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Reports TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: June 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Administrative Citation Program Revised Administrative Fines
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval and authorization of the revised Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
BACKGROUND:
Under the current Municipal Code Section 1.40, each violation of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is subject to a flat administrative fine of $1,000. This one-size-fits-all approach does not distinguish between minor and major violations, nor does it provide a scalable deterrent for repeat offenders.
To improve compliance and enforcement efficiency, staff propose implementing a tiered fine structure designed to encourage corrective behavior and reduce repeat violations.
PROPOSAL:
The revised fee structure would impose the following penalties for administrative citations:
First offense: $100
Second offense (within 12 months of the same violation): $500 Third and subsequent offenses (within 12 months of the same violation): $1,000 Unless otherwise prescribed in ordinance or State Law
This approach targets repeated non -compliance while allowing for proportional penalties based on the severity and frequency of violations.
RATIONALE:
The tiered system creates a stronger incentive for compliance, particularly for recurring violations, by escalating fines in response to repeated offenses. This structure is more equitable and more effective in changing behavior than the current flat-rate model.
Staff have also reviewed similar administrative citation schedules from other jurisdictions to ensure the proposal is consistent with the best practices and effective enforcement strategies. (Please see attached Exhibit A)
This change supports ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as unlawful dumping, encroachment violations, zoning violations, unregistered vacant structures, chronic nuisance properties, and any other Bakersfield Municipal Code violations.
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NEXT STEPS
Staff will take the direction of the Committee. Potential options include:
1. Direct Staff to work with City Attorney’s office to modify the municipal code to implement the revised administrative citation fee schedule.
2. Provide Alternate direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the update will not result in any further financial impact on the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
Administrative Fee Revision Memo
Exhibit A
MEMORANDUM
6/12/2025
TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
Manpreet Kaur, Chair
Larry Koman
Bob Smith
FROM: Phil Burns, Development Services Director
Michael Doyle, Building Director, Jose Gonzalez, Acting Code Enforcement Manager Darin Budak, Director of Recreation & Parks, Billy Owens, Park Ranger Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Citation Program revised administrative fines ________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval and authorization of the revised Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
BACKGROUND:
Under the current Municipal Code Section 1.40, each violation of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is subject to a flat administrative fine of $1,000. Thi s one -size-fits-all approach does not distinguish between minor and major violations, nor does it provide a scalable deterrent for repeat offenders.
To improve compliance and enforcement efficiency, staff propose implementing a tiered fine structure designed to encourage corrective behavior and reduce repeat violations.
PROPOSAL:
The revised fee structure would impose the following penalties for administrative citations:
First offense: $100
Second offense (within 12 months of the same violation): $500 Third and subsequent offenses (within 12 months of the same violation): $1,000 Unless otherwise prescribed in ordinance or State Law This approach targets repeated non -compliance while allowing for proportional penalties based on the severity and frequency of violations.
RATIONALE:
The tiered system creates a stronger incentive for compliance, particularly for recurring violations, by escalating fines in response to repeated offenses. This structure is more equitable and more effective in changing behavior than the current flat-rate model.
Staff have also reviewed similar administrative citation schedules from other jurisdictions to ensure the proposal is consistent with the best practices and effective enforcement strategies. (Please see attached Exhibit A)
This change supports ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as unlawful dumping, encroachment violations, zoning violations, unregistered vacant structures, chronic nuisance properties, and any other Bakersfield Municipal Code violations.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will take the direction of the Committee. Potential options include:
1. Direct Staff to work with City Attorney’s office to modify the municipal code to implement the revised administrative citation fee schedule.
2. Provide Alternate direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the update will not result in any further financial impact on the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS
Violation Fines by Comparable Jurisdictions
(Administrative Citations)
City Administrative
Jurisdiction 1st Violation 2nd
Violation
3rd
Violation
4th
Violation
5th
Violation
Stockton ✓ $200 $500 $500 – –
Fresno ✓ (Illegal
Dumping) $100 $1,000 $200 $1,500 $500
Oxnard ✓ $50 $100 $250 – –
Anaheim ✓ (3-month
period) $100 $250 $750 $750 $1,000
Modesto ✓ $100 $250 $500 – –
Sacramento ✓ Level D: $100 Level C:
$2,499.99
Level B:
$2,500–
$4,999
Level A:
$5,000–
$25,000
–
Burbank ✓ $100 $200 $500 – –
Glendale ✓ $100 $200 $500 – –
Pasadena Civil
Fine
schedules
vary by
department
– – – –
San
Bernardino ✓ $100 $200 $500 – –
Ontario ✓ $100 $200 $500 – –
Clovis ✓ $100 $500 $1,000 – –
Exhibit A