ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, Cit Clerk
DATE: December 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Two appointments (at large) to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission due to term expirations on December 31, 2025
of Patrick Bowers and James Hay
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council consideration.
BACKGROUND:
There are two vacancies on the Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission due to the term expirations of Patrick Bowers and James Hay on December 31, 2025. The three year term of this appointment will expire on December 31, 2028.
Applications for appointment have been received from:
Hovik Beduryan
Jerry Edwin Fernandez
Ronald Wolf
The Board is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of five Board members appointed by the City Council. Board members must be Bakersfield residents throughout their term and shall have no connection with City government. The Board formulates rules and regulations governing the selection, promotion, and discipline of employees affected by Civil Service. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Commissioners receive twenty-five dollars per regular meeting attended.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Misc Civil Service Board Recruitment Packet 12-04-2025