1 FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 21, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Larry Koman, Andrae Gonzales
Members Absent: Eric Arias
City Staff Present: Anthony Valdez, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Byers Economic and Community Development Director Cari Cowling, Assistant City Clerk
Virginia "Ginny" Gennaro, City Attorney
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1. ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 12:04 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 March 24, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
Moved by: Andrae Gonzales
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
For (2): Larry Koman, and Andrae Gonzales
Absent (1): Eric Arias
Approved (2 to 0)
2 4. STAFF REPORT
a. Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations
Economic & Community Development Department Director Jennifer Byers made comments
Public Comment:
Lilly J. Parker - Bakersfield Senior Center
Councilmember Arias made a recommendation to look at the Pinewood Glen Retirement Community project at midyear for possible funding.
Moved by: Andrae Gonzales
Staff recommends Committee receive and file AHTF funding recommendations.
For (2): Larry Koman, and Andrae Gonzales
Absent (1): Eric Arias
Approved (2 to 0)
1. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations PowerPoint
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.
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LARRY KOMAN, CHAIR
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK