ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 10, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney
DATE: September 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code: (FR 8/27/25)
1. Amending Section 1.04.010 relating to general provisions.
2. Amending Section 1.40.030 relating to administrative fines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Adoption 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 esta blishes 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:
The adoption of the changes to the municipal code has no impact to the General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Amending Section 1.04.010 relating to Definitions.
2. Ordinance Amending Section 1.40.030 relating to Administrative Fines