ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney
DATE: July 17, 2025
SUBJECT: First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code:
1. Amending Section 1.04.010 relating to definitions.
2. Amending Section 1.40.030 relating to administrative fines.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends First Reading of the proposed ordinance amendments.
BACKGROUND
Periodically, various Departments throughout the City request minor changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code (“BMC”). Generally, the changes are sought to make a section read better or to reflect current practice or correct typographical errors, or to comply with new rules and regulations.
The following is a list of ordinance changes that are being recommended by Staff:
1. BMC Section 1.04.010. This amendment clarifies that the authority granted to Department Directors and designees as it relates to the Bakersfield Municipal Code is also extended to the City Manager or designee.
2. BMC Section 1.40.030 . This amendment establishes a revised fee structure for administrative fines under the Bakersfield Municipal Code. Currently, each violation is subject to a $1,000 fine.
The revised fee structure imposes fines based on the number of violations, with the fine increasing with each violation. ie. $100, $500, $1,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is undetermined at this time.
COUNCIL GOALS
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS
1. 1.04.010 Redline Ordinance
2. 1.40.030 Redline Ordinance