HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
POST-MEETING 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 *1. PowerPoint Presentation
b. Administrative Citation Program Revision of Administrative Fines Staff recommends approval and authorization of the revised Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
*1. PowerPoint presentation
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
Eviction
Protection
Program
Overview of Presentation
• Case Summary
• Education & Outreach
• Program Barriers
• Highlights
• Future Program Goals
• Final Thoughts
EPP Case Summary
284
Total EPP Cases
EPP Case Summary
Habitability
Categories
Rental
Increses
Termination
Notices
Security
Deposits
Unlawful
Detainers
Pre-Eviction and Eviction Matters
124
28 57
19 130
17 Education & Outreach
Campaign
Community
Presentations
Language and Number of
Presentations
English Spanish
8 8
1 Punjabi
Education & Outreach
Campaign
13 170
Education & Outreach
Campaign
In March 2025, the Eviction
Protection Program launched a
Marketing Ad campaign with
Golden Empire Transit to
increase the awareness of the
Eviction Protection Program
within the targeted area for 1
month.
EPP
Barriers
Barriers:
• In-person attendance low
Solutions:
• Expansion of community
presentations on social media
• Collaborate and partnered with
other agencies to provide
incentives to boost attendance
&
Solutions
EPP
Highlights
Client #1
Issue: Habitability
Client’s Goal: Assistance with resolving
habitability issues in their home. Alternatively,
the client would like to move out and the
landlord to provide relocation benefits.
Action: Sent letter to client’s landlord to
address habitability issues in the client’s home
and negotiate relocation options.
Result: Landlord paid the client relocation
benefits. The client located alternative housing
with a different property management
company.
EPP
Highlights
Client #2
Issue: Habitability | Notice
Client’s Goal: Assistance with a 30-day
termination notice and help resolving
habitability issues in their home.
Action: Sent letter to client’s landlord to
address a 30-day termination notice and
requested repairs.
Result: Landlord rescinded the termination
notice and scheduled repairs in the client’s
home.
Future Program
Goals
Trainings Litigation Staff Increase Awareness
Final Thoughts
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
Housing and Community Development Committee – June 12, 2025 City Wide
Housing and Community Development
Committee Meeting
Administrative Citation Fee Schedule
Background
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
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
Comparable Cities
Comparable Cities
Jurisdiction Administrative
Citations
1st Violation 2nd Violation 3rd Violation 4th Violation 5th Violation City of Stockton $200 $500 $500
City of Fresno
Illegal Dumping
$100
$1,000
$200
$1,500
$500
$3,000
City of Oxnard $50 $100 $250
City of Anaheim
3 month period
$100 $250 $750 $750 $1000
City of Modesto $100 $250 $500
City of Sacramento Level D
$100
Level C
$2,499.99
Level B
$2500 to $4,999
Level A
$5,000 to 25,000.
City of Burbank $100 $200. $500
City of Glendale $100 $200 $500
City of Pasadena Civil Fine schedules very by departments.
City of San Bernardino $100 $200 $500
City of Ontario $100 $200 $500
City of Clovis $100 $500 $1000
Next Steps
Next Steps
• Direct staff to work with City Attorney’s office to modify the Municipal Code to implement the revised administrative
citation fee schedule.
• Provide alternate direction to staff.
Program Highlights
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
In March 2025 Bakersfield City Council Approved Staff recommendation to move forward with and improved Administrative Citation process, utilizing a third-party service provider. As Staff continues to develop the program this provides an overview of the Policy and Procedure.
Administrative Citations are an alternative to issuing Criminal Citations for violation of the Municipal Code violations.
Program Highlights
WHO:
In general, the responsible person can be issued an Administrative Citation:
• The person who caused the violation
• The owner of the property upon which the violation exists • The owner of the business in violation
• The property manager of the property upon which the violation exists • The tenant or person in possession of the property in violation
Program Highlights
WHAT:
BMC 1.40 General Penalty
Sec. 1.40.020 Administrative Citations, “Whenever an enforcement officer charged with the administrative enforcement of the Bakersfield Municipal Code determines that a violation of a provision has occurred, the enforcement officer shall have the authority to issue an administrative citation to any person responsible for the violation.” Unless otherwise expressly provided in this code, a violation of any provision of this code, or a failure to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this code, or counseling, aiding or abetting a violation or failure to comply shall be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor or an administrative citation pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.40.010
Program Highlights
HOW:
Section 1.40.020. of the Code describes the requirements for issuance of an administrative citation.
Additional guidance for the issuance of an administrative citation is included below:
Administrative citation warning
A Warning may be served prior to the first administrative citation
The Warning shall include the following
• Date
• Location
• Code/Ordinance
• Corrective action
• Timeline to correct
• Issuing officer
Methods of issuance
• Personal Service (mailing options)
• Posting
Program Highlights
Administrative Citation
Issued once the warning compliance date passed
May be issued to multiple parties for the same violation Multiple violations can be included on a single citation Each Citation shall contain the following information (1.40.020):
• Date
• Location
• Code/Ordinance
• Corrective action
• Fine info
• Info on repeat offences
• Appeal process
• Issuing officer
Program Highlights
The amount of the fine for the violation;
• $0 for the warning (with corrected by date)
• $100.00 for the first citation;
• $500.00 for the second citation;
• $1,000.00 for the third citation; and
• The fine amounts shall be cumulative where multiple citations are issued.
Once issued, you cannot dismiss without management approval.
Program Highlights
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
If violator wishes to contest the administrative citation, a toll-free number will be provided on the citation to post the entire amount of the citation and follow BMC 1.40.040 and
1.40.050 appeal process.
A review will be scheduled and conducted, and the decision will be sent to the violator.
A hardship waiver must be submitted with the appeal.
Upon receipt of a request for appeal:
The supervisor will review the appeal request and file with the enforcement officer to determine if there is any basis for dismissal of the citation prior to an appeal hearing. • Approve the dismissal of any citation
• Direct staff to schedule a hearing.
Complete appropriate paperwork with vendor.
Program Highlights
Potential Action
Questions?