Agenda, regular meeting — Bakersfield City Council, January 7, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

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Tree Maintenance Public Education
Continue to partner with Bakersfield College and Tree Foundation of Kern to share information and materials to support public awareness and understanding of tree maintenance requirements and needs.

Central City and
Citywide Tree Plan
• Community
Empowerment
• Ecosystem
Enhancement

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Measure
ID Measure Description Measure Source Sustainability and Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
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Partnerships to Support Tree Canopy Growth
Coordinate and partner with the North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR), the Tree Foundation of Kern, Resource Management Department, California State University (CSU) - Bakersfield, Bakersfield College, and other relevant agencies.

Partnerships may be used to facilitate education campaigns, host tree planting events, identify appropriate tree planting sites, complete tree inventories, and/or identify grant funding opportunities.

Central City and
Citywide Tree Plan
• Community
Empowerment
• Ecosystem
Enhancement
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Residential Tree Planting
Establish a citywide ‘Free Tree Program’ that provides residents with free trees to plant on their properties and support the program with ongoing care instruction workshops.

Tree species should be selected from the approved tree palette.

Central City and
Citywide Tree Plan
• Community
Empowerment
• Ecosystem
Enhancement
• Extreme Heat
Protection
• Inclusive Access

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Vegetative Barrier Expansion
Establish a program to install drought-tolerant vegetative barriers while ensuring consistency with applicable wildfire regulations and standards. Conduct a study to determine priority pollution-burdened areas of Bakersfield that may benefit most from vegetative barriers before planting.

New • Enhanced Public
Health 
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Community Gardens
Establish two new community gardens within the historically underserved areas of the MLK Jr. Blvd Corridor (MLK Area) the Niles & Monterey Corridor (NiMo Area).

Priority
Neighborhoods
Initiative
• Community
Empowerment
• Food Security

Policy Considerations
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Tree Ordinance Update
In partnership with the City’s Tree Advisory Group, consider updating the City’s tree ordinance to provide a more robust understanding of the urban forest as infrastructure, asserting management policies, assigning tree care responsibilities, establishing standards of care, and enforcement.

Central City and
Citywide Tree Plan
• Ecosystem
Enhancement
• Extreme Heat
Protection

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Measure
ID Measure Description Measure Source Sustainability and Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
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Tree Planting Standards Update
Consider a requirement that all new public and private developments include sufficient trees to help achieve the City’s goal of a 1-2% tree canopy coverage citywide. Parks and open space could be required to provide greater tree canopy coverage, at 2-3%. Trees in new developments may need to consider above- and below-ground infrastructure and utilities to support the growth and longevity of trees and tree roots.

Central City and
Citywide Tree Plan
• Ecosystem
Enhancement
• Extreme Heat
Protection

Note: FC = frontline community.

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3.7 INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION
Industry and innovation are engines of economic growth in localities around the state, but in Bakersfield, they also represent a major opportunity. From energy and agriculture to logistics and education, the city’s economic sectors are already evolving, and with the right support, they can become drivers of long-term resilience and sustainability. The city is already home to emerging technologies and partnerships in renewable energy and fuels, and the measures developed for this category build on that momentum by identifying ways to attract new industries, support workforce development, and align infrastructure investments with long-term community goals.

All measures in this category fall under the o pportunity area of Green Industries (GI) , which emphasizes the role of innovation in advancing both economic and environmental outcomes. This includes efforts to support industries like renewable energy and autonomous transportation , along incentives for carbon capture and renewable fuel production. It also includes foundational investments, such as zoning updates, infrastructure
improvements, and a dedicated economic development fund to help create the conditions for innovation to thrive.

Table 3. 7
below includes all Industry and Innovation measures developed for this plan, including where the measure was sourced from, and additionally, it identifies relevant sustainability and resilience benefits and whether the measure directly suppor ts benefits for frontline communities.

Table 3. 7 Industry and Innovation Measures
Measure
ID Measure Description Measure
Source
Sustainability and
Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
Supportive Measures
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Support and Attract Innovative Industries
Utilize zoning overlays and investment in public infrastructure to attract innovative industries and research, education, and technology collaboration opportunities to Bakersfield. Existing industries and public institutions are already supportive of innovation and advancement with CSUB and Bakersfield College, as well as growing economic sectors of renewable energy, agri-tech, and warehousing/autonomous transportation.

Investment in infrastructure and telecommunication upgrades, financial tools, streamlined permitting, and high-quality amenities, to attract and retain businesses that contribute to or align with the City’s broader sustainability, innovation, and resilience goals. The City can market its advancement opportunities and available institutions and infrastructure to bring innovative industries that support high-paying jobs to the region.

New
• Community
Empowerment
• Economic Development
• Innovation Advancement

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Measure
ID Measure Description Measure
Source
Sustainability and
Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
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Economic Development Fund
Establish a dedicated economic development fund to support workforce training, infrastructure upgrades, small business growth, and other related initiatives.

New
• Community
Empowerment
• Economic Development
• Innovation Advancement

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Carbon Capture and Renewable Fuel Incentives
Develop an incentive program for oil and gas operations to invest in carbon capture and storage and renewable fuel production.

New • Economic Development
• Innovation Advancement
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Infrastructure Financing for Clean Energy in Industrial Areas Explore the use of financing tools, such as enhanced infrastructure financing districts, to support the development of microgrids, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure in industrial areas.

New
• Cost Savings
• Economic Development
• Infrastructure Resilience
• Innovation Advancement

Note: FC = frontline community.

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3.8 ADAPTATION
Adaptation is about preparing for the challenges that are already here and those that are yet to come. It’s about ensuring that Bakersfield’s communities, infrastructure, and systems are equipped to handle the kinds of disruptions that may become more frequent or more severe.

As discussed in
Chapter 2, Bakersfield faces a range of climate
stressors and climate hazards that can result in adverse impacts across the city. While the risks they present may not be new, their presence is becoming more prominent, and the city’s ability to adapt will shape how well it protects public health, maintains essential services, and supports frontline communities.

The measures included in this category, organized under the opportunity area of
Extreme Heat, Wildfire, and Flooding
(EHW), reflect a proactive approach to risk. Adaptation is not just a technical challenge; it is a necessity. It requires coordination, communication, and trust, and it demands that Bakersfield invest in effective solutions.

Table 3. 8 below includes all Adaptation
measures developed for this plan, including where the measure was sourced from, and additionally, it identifies relevant sustainability and resilience benefits and whether the measure directly supports benefits for frontline c ommunities.

Table 3. 8 Adaptation Measures
Measure
ID Measure Description Measure Source Sustainability and Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
Primary Measures
EHW-P-1
Community Resilience Centers Program
Develop a program that builds a connected, communitywide response to hazards such as extreme heat and poor air quality. The program may identify community cooling centers throughout Bakersfield, create a maintenance and upgrade schedule, and a communication platform/protocol for informing residents and CBOs of extreme heat and air pollution hazards and where they can seek relief. Many community centers and places of worship throughout Bakersfield operate as informal resilience centers for the communities they serve. The City would work with these organizations to identify needs for and support upgrades to equipment and filtration, as well as establish mechanisms for sharing information with CBOs about extreme heat and hazardous air pollution events.

Transformative
Climate
Communities
Plan
• Extreme Heat
Protection
• Inclusive Access
• Innovation
Advancement
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ID Measure Description Measure Source Sustainability and Resilience Benefits
Direct FC
Benefits
EHW-P-2
Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan
Develop a citywide framework for proactive planning for more frequent and severe extreme heat events, and recommendations to help mitigate extreme heat through infrastructure upgrades, education, programs, and policies.

New
• Extreme Heat
Protection
• Infrastructure
Resilience

Supportive Measures
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Flooding Preparedness
Develop an incentive and technical assistance program that assists homeowners and businesses to raise mechanical equipment, such as electrical and HVAC, in homes and buildings within the 100- and 500-year floodplains. The program can include an education and outreach component that provides information on how to determine if a property is in a floodplain, and what measures can be taken to reduce risks to mechanical equipment.

New
• Community
Empowerment
• Infrastructure
Resilience

EHW-S-2
Smoke-Ready Retrofit Assistance
Provide technical assistance and incentives for retrofitting homes and community-serving buildings to improve air quality. Eligible upgrades may include installation of high-efficiency HVAC filters (e.g., MERV 13+), weatherization to reduce smoke infiltration, and portable air purifier distribution, prioritizing low-income households and frontline communities.

Transformative
Climate
Communities
Plan
• Enhanced Public
Health
• Inclusive Access

Policy Considerations
EHW-C-1
Structural Hardening
Consider a policy to require structural hardening retrofits, such as roof and siding repairs/replacements, when existing buildings in the Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones are redeveloped such that more than 50 percent of the floor area is impacted.

New • Infrastructure
Resilience
EHW-C-2
Cool Pavements and High -Albedo Surfaces
Consider a policy that requires new development to use high-albedo materials for walls, surfaces, driveways, parking lots, walkways, patios, and roofs.

New
• Extreme Heat
Protection
• Infrastructure
Resilience
• Innovation
Advancement
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Notes: CBO = community -based organization; FC = frontline community .

CHAPTER 4
Community Benefits

4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS
SOAR Bakersfield is designed to be a plan that results in an array of benefits, where emissions reductions are just one of many positive outcomes. This chapter highlights
the broader value of implementing the plan.

Section 4.1
begins with an overview of the sustainability and
resilience benefits associated with plan implementation, which are grounded in community values and priorities.

These benefits offer a framework for understanding how
each measure can contribute to a more sustainable,
resilient, and livable city. This is followed by a discussion of frontline community benefits, which explores how the plan supports these communities.

Section 4.2 presents
the plan’s implementation scenario, which includes
estimated reductions in climate and air pollution that
may result from successful implementation of the
measures included in
Chapter 3.

4.1 SUSTAINABILITY AND

RESILIENCE BENEFITS
While all measures included in SOAR Bakersfield are
designed to reduce climate and air pollution, they are
also designed to deliver meaningful benefits to
residents across the city and ultimately support long - term sustainability and resilience. These benefits reflect the values and priorities expressed by community
members throughout the planning process, and they
serve as a lens for evaluating how each measure
contributes to a better Bakersfield.

Each measure in Chapter 3 is tagged with one or
more sustainability and resilience benefits, which
help clarify the types of positive outcomes residents
can expect . While not every measure delivers each
benefit, the collective impact of all measures, and
the plan as a whole, is designed to be comprehensive
and transformative. T able 4.1 below summarizes the
14 distinct sustainability and resilience benefits that were identified for SOAR Bakersfield , along with a
brief description of how each benefit supports
Bakersfield residents.
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Table 4.1 Summary of Sustainability and Resilience Benefits Benefit Description
Community Empowerment Engages or empowers residents to actively participate in opportunities that advance sustainability and resilience through education, outreach, partnerships, tools, and more.

Cost Savings Helps reduce financial burdens for residents by reducing costs for energy and transportation, and expanding access to rebates, incentives, and other forms of financial assistance. This may also include reduced energy costs for City operations.

Drought Resilience Improves resilience to drought through increased water efficiency and use of native plants.

Economic Development Stimulates local economic growth by creating job opportunities, supporting small businesses and workforce development, and/or attracting innovative industries to Bakersfield.

Ecosystem Enhancement Improves, restores, or protects natural spaces and habitats to support biodiversity and environmental health.

Enhanced Public Health Reduces exposure to harmful air pollutants that impact public health, particularly for people that live and work near heavy pollution sources and during events of wildfire smoke.

Expanded Mobility Options Provides safe, clean, and affordable ways for residents to get where they need to go.

Extreme Heat Protection Reduces exposure to extreme heat through increased shading and access to air conditioning.

Food Security Connects surplus edible food to residents in need and/or supports sustainable and locally produced food.

Infrastructure Resilience Strengthens critical infrastructure to withstand disruptions and maintain service during emergencies or peak demand periods.

Inclusive Access Ensures that all residents have fair and meaningful opportunities to benefit from public services, infrastructure, community investments, and more, regardless of background or circumstances.

Innovation Advancement Promotes the adoption of new technologies and practices that help to advance long-term sustainability and resilience in Bakersfield.

Resource Conservation Supports the reuse, recovery, and reduced consumption of valuable resources, such as water and recyclable materials.

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Frontline Community Benefits
SOAR Bakersfield is designed to benefit all residents and is grounded in the idea that all residents deserve to live in healthy, safe, and thriving communities . However, it places particular emphasis on supporting frontline communities. Frontline communities, as described in Section 2.4, have historically experienced a disproportionate share of the city’s challenges due to overlapping socioeconomic, demographic, and environmental factors. These communities are not only more vulnerable to climate and air pollution, but also to other cascading effects driven by inadequate infrastructure, limited mobility options, lack of economic opportunity, and more.

To address these disparities, SOAR Bakersfield was developed with a deliberate focus on frontline communities. The planning process prioritized engagement that ensured the voices of those most affected by climate and air pollution were central to shaping the plan’s direction. Community-based organizations (CBOs) provided critical insights into the lived experiences of frontline community residents, helping to identify barriers to participation, gaps in service delivery, and opportunities for meaningful change. Their input helped inform the measures presented in
Chapter 3 to not only reduce
climate and air pollution, but also to deliver the array of benefits presented in Table 4.1 above.

SOAR Bakersfield does not treat frontline community benefits as a secondary outcome. These benefits are embedded into the plan’s structure, with each measure tagged for its potential to deliver positive outcomes to frontline communities. Additionally, these benefits are not abstract, but rather, they are tangible and rooted in the broader transitions that SOAR Bakersfield supports. For example, shifting towards alternative transportation modes (e.g., rail, electric vehicles) on a wide scale will reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, which disproportionately affect frontline communities near major roadways and freight corridors. Similarly, expanding access to community resilience centers and increasing tree canopy coverage in heat vulnerable neighborhoods will help frontline community residents better cope during periods of extreme heat, reducing health risks and improving livability. Other examples include building energy efficiency upgrades that lower utility costs, food recovery programs that redirect edible food to residents in need, and investments in transportation infrastructure that improve mobility options.

These types of interventions position frontline communities as key beneficiaries in the City’s goal of long-term sustainability and resilience. They offer a pathway to correct historical imbalances and build a more just and inclusive future by aligning climate and air pollution reduction efforts with broader goals, like economic opportunity, improved public health outcomes, and more.

4.2 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SCENARIO
In addition to the suite of benefits already discussed, SOAR Bakersfield is designed to deliver measurable reductions in both climate and air pollution through a comprehensive suite of measures tailored to the city’s unique environmental, economic, and social context. The plan implementation scenario, which reflects a future in which Bakersfield fully and successfully enacts the measures outlined in Chapter 3, provides a quantitative lens for understanding the emissions reductions that could be achieved.
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Climate Pollution Reduction
Climate pollution reduction through SOAR Bakersfield
implementation helps to reduce global climate pollutants, thereby mitigating the current and future impacts of climate change. The impacts of climate change are expected to be exacerbated as global climate pollutants are allowed to increase, and it is a shared effort across cities, states, and nations to reduce climate pollution emissions and avoid a worst-case scenario.

As directed in Senate Bill (SB) 32 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1279 , the State of California aims to reduce annual climate pollution emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 85 percent below 1990 levels by 2045, along with achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Although Bakersfield is not statutorily required to meet these targets at the local level through this plan, successful implementation of SOAR Bakersfield would position the city t o make meaningful progress towards these targets (though not quite achieving them), as demonstrated in
Table 4.2. Locally, these targets are known as “local
emissions goals,” which are aligned with the state’s targets.

As shown in the table, the plan implementation scenario would result in total climate pollution reductions of approximately 836,000, 1,615,000, and 1,998,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) by 2030, 2040, and 2045, respectively. It should be noted that although the local emissions goals shown in the table use a 2022 baseline rather than the 1990 baseline used by the state for its climate pollution reduction targets, this approach is consistent with common practice among jurisdictions across California. Most cities, including Bakersfield, do not have a climate pollution inventory from 1990 and must use a more recent baseline year. Applying the state’s targets to Bakersfield’s 2022 climate pollution inventory yields goal emissions levels that are considered equivalent. Table 4.3 provides a breakdown of climate pollution emissions reductions by sector under the plan implementation scenario. Figure 4.1 complements this by illustrating Bakersfield’s projected emissions over time, along with the local emission goals that are aligned with the state’s targets. Further details can be found in Appendix I.

Table 4.2 Plan Implementation Scenario Climate Pollution Emissions Levels Compared with Local Emissions Goals and Legislative - Adjusted Forecast , City of Bakersfield
202 2 2030 2040 2045
Climate Pollution Inventory and Projected Emissions with Legislative Impact (MTCO2e) 2,653,000 2,834,000 3,149, 000 3,403, 000 Local Emissions Goals Aligned with State Targets (MTCO2e) N/A 1,683,000 (37% below 2022 levels)
854,000
(68% below 2022 levels)
424,000
(84% below 2022 levels)
Plan Implementation Scenario Emissions Levels (MTCO2e) N/A 1,998,000 (836,000 reduction)
1,535,000
(1,615,000 reduction)
1,405,000
(1,998,000 reduction)
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Table 4.3 Plan Implementation Scenario Climate Pollution Emissions Reductions by Sector , City of Bakersfield Sector
Climate Pollution Emissions Reductions (MTCO 2e per year ) 2030 2040 2045
Agriculture 0 0 0
Building Energy 53,000 120,000 153,000
Off-Road Equipment 32,000 101,000 129,000
Transportation 660,000 1,191,000 1,456,000
Waste 89,000 200,000 255,000
Water Supply 0 0 0
Carbon Storage1 2,000 4,000 5,000
Total 836,000 1,615,000 1,998,000
Notes: Totals may not sum due to rounding. MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent . 1 Carbon storage represents an increase in carbon stored in natural and working lands , and is not specific to a sector. As such, climate pollution emissions reductions from carbon storage do not appear in Figure 4.1.

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Figure 4.1 Climate Pollut ion Emissions with Plan Implementation Scenario Reduction Impact , City of Bakersfield

Air Pollution Reduction
Air pollution is a regional hazard that disproportionately impacts frontline communities, and the anticipated reduction of air pollution emissions from SOAR Bakersfield is a core benefit . Criteria and hazardous air pollutants create negative health impacts, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and increased cancer risk.

Although the majority of air pollution experienced in Bakersfield is emitted outside of the city boundary and throughout the Central Valley region (Kern COG 2022), reductions in local sources can reduce direct exposure to hazardous air pollutants, and make some impact on the local formation of ozone and particulate matter.

In addition to reducing climate pollution, SOAR Bakersfield is expected to deliver meaningful reductions in air pollution, both for criteria air pollutants and hazardous air pollutants . These estimated reductions, which are summarized in Table 4. 4 for 2030, 2040, and 2045 and broken down by individual pollutants, are modeled at the county level, but they reflect the c umulative impact of local action taken within Bakersfield’s jurisdiction as a result of this plan. Overall, these estimated reductions provide a clear indication of the plan’s potential to address air pollution , which is especially critical given Bakersfield’s (and Kern County’s) location within one of the most pollution -burdened air basins in the country. Further details and methodologies for estimating these reductions can be found in Appendix F.
2022 2030 2035 2040 2045
0 1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
per Year
Year
Implementation Scenario Impact
Water Supply
Agriculture
Off-road Equipment
Waste
Building Energy
Transportation
Business-as-Usual Emissions
Legislative-Adjusted Emissions
StateTarget Emissions
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Table 4. 4 Implementation Scenario Criteria and Hazardous Air Pollut ant Emissions Reductions by Pollutant , Kern County Pollutant
Air Pollution Emissions Reduction ( tons per year )
2030 2040 2045
Criteria Air Pollutants
Carbon Monoxide 3,099 7,041 8,543
Lead 0.00018 0.00039 0.00049
Nitrogen Oxides 1,403 2,874 3,472
PM2.5 126 267 323
PM10 631 1,411 1,710
Sulfur Dioxide 7 13 15
Volatile Organic Compounds 1,014 2,183 2,663
Hazardous Air Pollutants
1,3-Butadiene 1.79 4.48 5.34
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.00014 0.0003 0.00035
Acetaldehyde 14.91 32.76 39.12
Arsenic 0.00377 0.011 0.013
Benzene 12.58 28.77 34.25
Cadmium 0.00044 0.0011 0.0013
Chromium (VI) 0.00017 0.00029 0.00034
Formaldehyde 18 42.75 50.92
Nickel 0.057 0.12 0.14
Tetrachloroethylene 0.01 0.03 0.037
Lead 0.00018 0.00039 0.00049
Notes: PM2.5 = particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers ; PM10 = particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers .

CHAPTER 5
Implementing
SOAR Bakersfield

5. IMPLEMENTING SOAR BAKERSFIELD
SOAR Bakersfield is a vision for building sustainability and resilience in Bakersfield, identifying near-term
primary measures, supportive measures that require
additional planning and coordination, and policy
considerations. Implementation of SOAR Bakersfield
measures is anticipated to occur and evolve over the
next 20 years. It is expected to be an iterative and
collaborative process that requires continued
refinement and ongoing engagement with stakeholders
and community members.

Critical to the implementation of measures is the
availability of funding. The development of SOAR
Bakersfield, and the associated technical analyses, are intended to support the City in pursuit of additional
funding to implement existing plans and priorities, as
well as new programs, policies, and projects that were
identified through SOAR Bakersfield. It is a resource
that consolidates and analyzes the priorities of
community members, stakeholders, regional agencies,
and City departments, and will be used to secure
funding from external funding sources.

SOAR Bakersfield presents measures that the
City can implement to reduce air and climate
pollution and build resilience in the face of
potential climate impacts . The measures are a
mix of new and existing initiatives . New
measures were identified and refined through
engagement with stakeholders, the public, and
City departments. Existing measures are
compiled from various plans, studies, and
programs developed by the City and other
regional agencies, such as Kern COG and GET.

A goal of SOAR Bakersfield is to create a
guiding document that supports the pursuit of
external funding sources, such as grants or
loans. SOAR Bakersfield does not create a
commitment of fund ing allocation by the City ,
and any actions to do so would require approval
from City Council.
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5.1 IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH
The three types of measures included in SOAR Bakersfield will have different considerations and timelines for implementation , some more defined than others. Generally, primary measures will be prioritized for identification of external funding and coordination with implementing partners, while supportive measures may be further refined and evaluated as City resources allow. Policy considerations have been identified as feasible for the City, however any policy commitments would require additional analysis and community and stakeholder engagement.

Primary Measures
Many of the primary measures are already in some state of design, planning, or implementation and need additional resources to be completed or extended. For example, the Turf Replacement Program is an in -progress initiative to replace turf and trees with low-water use species and upgrade irrigation systems across the city that is only partially funded. Additionally, the Low- income Energy Efficiency Program does not have a continuous funding source, but has established partnerships and administrative process es that can allow for continued operation with
appropriate funding.

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Other primary measures were identified by community members as high-priority programs and may not be as well defined. For example, a Community Resilience Centers Program has not yet been created and will need to be developed and better defined through addi tional analysis, planning, and community engagement. However, this program was identified as a high-priority measure by stakeholders and community members, and as such is included as a primary measure.

Many primary measures have been analyzed in detail such that these measures can be packaged for applications for external fundings sources. Information outlined for primary measures includes:
● Climate pollutant reduction potential,
● Air-pollutant reduction potential,
● Implementation timelines and milestones,
● Authority to implement, and timelines for obtaining authority to implement,
● Metrics for tracking success,
● Cost estimates, and
● Potential funding sources.

These details for primary measures can be found in Appendix H.

Supportive Measures
The implementation details for the supportive measures are not as well defined as primary measures in SOAR Bakersfield; however, they include projects, programs, and initiatives that are expected to advance sustainability and resilience in Bakersfield and the Kern County region.

Supportive measures may require additional planning, regional collaboration, or community engagement before the associated projects and programs can be implemented. These measures differ from primary measures in that they are not targeted for the near-term identification of funding and resources for implementation by the City.

The City will continue to refine and better define the details of the supportive measures as staffing capacity allows.

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Policy Considerations
The policy considerations presented in SOAR Bakersfield may be adopted into relevant City planning documents as deemed feasible.

Many of the policy considerations will require additional analysis and community and stakeholder engagement to better define the scope and details prior to being formally adopted as City policies or as Municipal Code amendments. As such, these policy considerations may change substantially as the planning process evolves.

Implementation details are not defined for policy considerations as part of SOAR Bakersfield, but may be at a later time if the associated policies are incorporated into future planning efforts.

5.2 COMMUNITYWIDE COLLABORATION
SOAR Bakersfield is built on an extensive community engagement process; its continued success is dependent on community members, groups, and organizations continuing to stay involved as measures are implemented. As implementation of SOAR Bakersfield occurs, continued input from community members will be sought to ensure the appropriate direction is maintained and that there is buy-in for actions community members will need to take. The steps towards achieving a resilient and sustainable economy will need to be nuanced and detailed, and continued engagement will be necessary as both the City and community members learn more about the impacts and outcomes of specific measures. Important decisions will need to be made as SOAR Bakersfield implementation occurs, and these will be most successful with input from an informed and engaged community.

5.3 AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES
Implementation of SOAR Bakersfield measures will require coordination across various levels of government, community organizations, and institution s. The measures identify a number of projects, programs, and policies where the City will be the primary implementing agency. In many cases, the City of Bakersfield will have a supportive role in initiating or amplifying programs and projects led by other agencies. An initial milestone in the implementation of any measure included in SOAR Bakersfield will be approval or action by the Bakersfield City Council on the SOAR Bakersfield plan . Subsequent implementation of the individual measures will require additional action by City Council to approve any allocation o f City resources, if not already approved in an existing City program.

Measures may require the City to gain approval of authority to implement from external governmental agencies or utility providers.

For example, projects related to renewable energy may require the City to obtain interconnection agreements from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure may require appropriate Clean Water Act permitting.

For projects where the City only has a supporting role or the City is the sole implementing agency, the City may not need to obtain additional authority to implement from external agencies. A preliminary identification of the need to obtain additional authority to implement measures and key milestones is provided for primary measures in Appendix H.
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5.4 IMPLEMENTATION COSTS AND FUNDING
Implementation of SOAR Bakersfield will require administrative action and capital improvements by the City that incur upfront costs.

These costs will come in the form of increased staff time for program administration, capital costs for buildings and trans portation infrastructure, and other costs such as incentives, services, or subsidies. The costs of implementation of any measure in SOAR Bakersfield will be carefully considered alongside the net benefit to community members, efficiencies and cost savings for the City’s operations, and available funding mechanisms. Cost estimates of primary measures are included in
Appendix H, alongside potential
funding sources.

SOAR Bakersfield itself does not commit funds from the City’s general fund, and any future general fund allocations would require approval from City Council. The City will aim to leverage SOAR Bakersfield as a means to increase access to and competitiveness for external funding sources. These external funding sources may include:
● Federal, state, and local grants that can offer wide-ranging and flexible funding sources for the implementation of specific projects and programs.
● Loans, which can fund projects by borrowing money from lenders to pay for upfront costs.
● Other sources that may include public private partnerships, tax credits, development agreements, community benefit
agreements, and locally offered rebate and incentive programs through utilities and the Valley Air District.

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5.5 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Implementation of SOAR Bakersfield will require a skilled and trained local workforce, and can support opportunities for residents to secure high-quality jobs in growing economic sectors. Implementation of SOAR Bakersfield will support increased deployment of electric vehicles and chargers, heat pumps at homes and businesses, renewable energy installations, public transit service, land conservation, and waste diversion efforts. A Workforce Analysis was conducted to understand the workforce challenges and opportunities associated with implementation of SOAR Bakersfield and the larger statewide transition to a low-carbon economy, which is available in Appendix J.

The Workforce Analysis identifies six strategies the City can implement to support the development of a local workforce to implement these transitions, enabling wider availability of high-paying and high-quality jobs in skilled professions. These strategies would be further defined and implemented in partnership with various educational institutions, community-based organizations, and labor unions. Kern College Community District has been identified as a key early partner in the development and implementation of these strategies, which include:
● Update the City’s Procurement and Hiring Policies to Prioritize the Local Workforce
● Expand Education and Certification Opportunities for
Occupations with Growing Demand
● Partner with Community-Based Organizations to Improve Accessibility to High-Road Jobs
● Create Additional On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship Opportunities
● Address Housing Affordability by Implementing the
Housing Element
● Support Retraining for Carbon Capture and Storage and Renewable Energy Projects
Further detail on the context and implementation of these strategies is available in
Appendix J.

5.6 UPDATES AND REFINEMENTS
SOAR Bakersfield intends to support community members through quality-of-life improvements and economic opportunity, while addressing emissions of climate and air pollutant s and hazards from climate impacts. These improvements will occur against the backdrop of a dynamic environment where technology and solutions are evolving rapidly, and the City and community will need to be nimble to stay at the forefront. As such, the City may need to reevaluate SOAR Bakersfield on an ongoing basis. The City may consider the successes of individual measures, new technologies, and changes to the regulatory framework to develop additional, modified, or refined measures.

Works Cited

WORKS CITED
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
No references were cited in this chapter.

CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND
American Forests. n.d. Tree Equity Score National Explorer. Available: https://www.treeequityscore.org/. Retrieved August 15, 2025.

ALA. See American Lung Association.

American Lung Association. 2025. State of the Air: 2025 Report. Available: https://www.lung.org/getmedia/5d8035e5- 4e86-4205-b408-865550860783/State-of-the-Air-2025.pdf. Accessed July 17, 2025.

California Air Resources Board. n.d. What Are Criteria Pollutants? Available: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/criteria -pollutants.

Accessed July 11, 2025.
———. 2022. California Air Toxics Assessment 2017, San Joaquin Valley Dashboard. Available: https://california-air- toxics-assessment-californiaarb.hub.arcgis.com/apps/5dabd3e8e0f7477b82c2ad74694fc6ae . Accessed September 14, 2025.

California Energy Commission. 2025a. Cal-Adapt Annual Averages Tool. Available: https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual- averages. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
———. 2025b. Cal-Adapt Extreme Heat Days & Warm Nights Tool. Available: https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme- heat. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
———. 2025c. Cal-Adapt Extreme Precipitation Events Tool. Available: https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme- precipitation. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
———. 2025d. Cal-Adapt Local Climate Change Snapshot Tool. Available: https://cal -adapt.org/tools/local-climate- change-snapshot. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
———. 2025e. Cal-Adapt Wildfire Tool. Available: https://cal-adapt.org/tools/wildfire. Retrieved June 10, 2025.

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California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, California Energy Commission, and California Natural Resources Agency . 2018. California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment Report: San Joaquin Valley Region Report. Available: https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022 - 01/CA4_CCA_SJ_Region_Eng_ada.pdf. Accessed July 11, 2025.

CARB. See California Air Resources Board.

CEC. See California Energy Commission.

City of Bakersfield. 2002. Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. Available: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/6c7a0380 -7841-40d6-b3ef- 23ceb4fa0fd7. Accessed July 17, 2025.

EPA. See U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Kern COG. See Kern Council of Governments.

Kern Council of Governments. 2024. Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Available: https://www.kerncog.org/wp- content/uploads/2022/12/2022_RTP.pdf. Accessed April 12, 2025. ———. 2022. Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainability Communities Strategy Program Environmental Impact Report. Available:
https://www.kerncog.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022_RTP-SCS_PEIR.pdf. Accessed September 14, 2025.

OEHHA. See Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.

Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. 2023. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Results Map and Indicator Maps. Available:
https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen -40. Accessed July 25, 2025.

OPR, CEC, and CNRA. See California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, California Energy Commission, and California Natural Resources Agency.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2024a. What are Hazardous Air Pollutants? Available: https://www.epa.gov/haps/what-are-hazardous-air- pollutants. Accessed July 11, 2025.
———. 2024b. Ecosystem Effects of Ozone Pollution. Available: https://www.epa.gov/ground -level-ozone-pollution/ecosystem-effects-ozone- pollution. Accessed July 17, 2025.
———. 2025a. Criteria Air Pollutants. Available: https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants. Accessed September 11, 2025. ———. 2025b. Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM). Available: https://www.epa.gov/pm -pollution/health-and- environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm. Accessed July 17, 2025.

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———. 2025c. Basic Information about Carbon Monoxide (CO) Outdoor Air Pollution. Available: https://www.epa.gov/co-pollution/basic- information-about-carbon-monoxide-co-outdoor-air-pollution#Effects. Accessed July 17, 2025. ———. 2025d. Sulfur Dioxide Basics. Available: https://www.epa.gov/so2-pollution/sulfur-dioxide-basics#effects. Accessed July 17, 2025. ———. 2025e. Basic Information about NO2. Available: https://www.epa.gov/no2-pollution/basic-information-about-no2#Effects. Accessed July 17, 2025.
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CHAPTER 3: MEASURES
No references were cited in this chapter.

CHAPTER 4: COMMUNITY BENEFITS
———. 2022. Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainability Communities Strategy Program Environmental Impact Report. Available:
https://www.kerncog.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022_RTP-SCS_PEIR.pdf. Accessed September 14, 2025.

CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTING SOAR BAKERSFIELD
No references were cited in this chapter.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: January 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darin Budak, Recreation and Parks Director
DATE: November 25, 2025
SUBJECT: Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees
Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006 All Wards

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend acceptance of the report.

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Section 66006 requires a local agency to receive certain development‐related fees, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information as outlined in this code section. The attached Annual Compliance Report for park impact fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 provides this information.

On November 7, 1990 , Council adopted a park development and improvement fee program for the purposes of developing and improving parks and recreational facilities serving the residential development within the City of Bakersfield. Fees are collected based on the development’s share of cost to develop, improve, construct or enhance a public park.

On April 19, 1995, Council established an orderly process for the dedication, reservation and acquisition of park land within the city for the pu rpose of supplying public parks and recreation facilities. The subdivider shall dedicate, reserve land, pay a fee in‐lieu, or a combination thereof, at the option of the Advisory Agency, for park or recreational purposes.

Government Code Section 66006 requires the local agency to review the Annual Compliance Report made available to the public and subsequently at the next regularly scheduled public meeting, approve said Report. This item is intended to comply with Government Code Section 66006, therefore staff recommend Council accept the Annual Compliance Report.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This is an annual compliance report required by the State of California. The action to approve this report will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

RP 2024-25 PIF Compliance Report

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PARK IMPACT FEES

Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PARK IMPACT FEES
(California Government Code § 66006)

FY 2024-2025

MAYOR

Karen Goh

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

Eric Arias Councilmember, Ward 1
Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Ward 2
Ken Weir Councilmember, Ward 3
Bob Smith Councilmember, Ward 4
Larry Koman Councilmember, Ward 5
Zack Bashirtash Councilmember, Ward 6
Manpreet Kaur Councilmember, Ward 7

Submitted by

Christian Clegg
City Manager

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Christian Clegg City Manager
Virginia Gennaro City Attorney
Kristina Budak Water Resources Manager
Kevin Albertson Fire Chief
Darin Budak Recreation and Parks Director
Phil Burns Development Services Director
Greg Terry Police Chief
Zachary Meyer Public Works Director
Randy McKeegan Finance Director
Jennifer Byers Economic Development
Christi Tenter Human Resources

Annual Compliance Report for Park Impact Fees
(California Government Code § 66006)

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Summary of FY 2024-25 fiscal activity…………………………………………………….. 1

Annual reporting requirements……………………………..……………………………... 2

Description of fee………………………………….....……………………………………… 3

Amount of fee………………………………………..……………………………………….. 3

Beginning and ending fund balance…………………………………………………… 4

Fees collected and interest earned……………………………………………………… 4

Public improvements………………………………………………………………………… 4

Estimated timing of projects……………………………………………………………… 4

Inter-fund transfers/loans………………………………………………………………….. 4

Refunds………………………………………………………………………………………... 4

Public improvements………………………………………………………………………… Attachment A

Estimated timing of projects……………………………………………………………… Attachment B

Park Zone Map……………………………………………………………………………… Attachment
C

1 Introduction

Development Fee Types
As new residents move into the City of Bakersfield, they will require additional park and recreation services and capital facilities. In order to ensure that new development does not reduce the current level of service, the City of Bakersfield can charge n ew development to cover the cost of providing additional parkland and park facilities. Park development fees can be charged under two California Statutes; the Park Acquisition Fees (Quimby Act) and Park Development/Improvement Fees.

Park Development/Improvement Fee:

On November 7, 1990, Council adopted a park development and improvement fee program for the purposes of developing and improving parks and recreational facilities serving the residential development within the City of Bakersfield. Fees are collected based o n the development’s share of cost to develop, improve, construct or enhance a public park.

Park Acquisition Fee:

On April 19, 1995, Council established an orderly process for the dedication, reservation and acquisition of park land within the city for the purpose of supplying public parks and recreation facilities. The subdivider shall dedicate, reserve land, pay a fee in -lieu, or a combination thereof, at the option of the Advisory Agency, for park or recreational purposes.

Government Code Section 66006 requires that the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information. The specific information to be made available to the public is summarized on Page 2 of this Report.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006, after the information contained in the Report is made available to the public, the Council shall review the information in the Report at the next regularly scheduled public meeting. However, the public meeting must occur not less than 15 days after the information contained in the Report is made available to the public.

Summary of FY 2024-25 Fiscal Activity

South/Southwest Central Northeast
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 NOR Total
Fund Balance - Beginning 07/01/2024 7,125,136$ 1,629,184$ 2,044,345$ -$ 10,798,665$ Revenues
Park Development and Acquisition Fees 1,851,499 925,823 510,200 3,287,522 North of the River Recreation and Parks 524,867 524,867 Interest Income 17,332 4,291 2,139 283,574 307,335 Total Revenues 4,119,724
Expenditures
Capital Projects 167,595 355,838 1,416,140 - 1,939,573 Total Expenditures 1,939,573
Fund Balance - Ending 6/30/2025 8,826,371$ 2,203,460$ 1,140,544$ 808,441$ 12,978,816$ *https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/220/Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Reports Park Improvement Fund*

2 Government code Section 66006 (b) (1) sets forth the annual compliance reporting requirements as:

For each separate account or fund established pursuant to subdivision (a), the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:

(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

(B) The amount of the fee.

(D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

(F) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

(G) A description of each inter -fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter -fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

Items A through H listed above are reproduced on each report to ensure accuracy, understanding, and compliance.

3 (A) Description of fee

Park Development/Improvement Fees:
• The fee for park development and improvement is to finance the development, improvement, and/or enhancement of public parks and recreation facilities. Funds shall be used exclusively for projects as identified in the capital improvement plan, the Parks Element of the Bakersfield Metropolitan General Plan, or comprehensive park plan approved by the City Council. (Ord. 3327)
• The City will collect a park development, improvement, and enhancement fee for each new dwelling unit within city boundaries. These fees will be imposed and collected at the date of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, which ever occurs first. Fee may be paid at time of building permit issuance if a developer chooses. (BMC 15.82.040)

Park Acquisition Fees:
• The subdivider shall dedicate land so that a park and its development shall be sufficient in size, topography and design that bear a reasonable relationship to serve the present and future needs of the residents of the subdivision and be consistent with the policies of the Bakersfield Metropolitan General Plan. When a fee is to be paid in-lieu of land dedication, the subdivider shall, in-lieu of dedicating land, pay a fee equal to the value of the land which would otherwise be required for dedication. (Ord. 3646)

(B) Amount of fee

Park Development/Improvement Fee

• From July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Park Development and Improvement Fee was as follows*:

Residential – per living unit Fee
Single Family Dwelling $2,095
Duplex Dwelling Unit $2,095
Multiple Family Dwelling Unit $2,095
Mobile Home $2,095
Resolution No. 075-18 (available at: http://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/Welcome.aspx)

• From January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, the Park Development and Improvement Fee was as follows*:

Residential – per living unit Fee
Single Family Dwelling $3,142
Duplex Dwelling Unit $3,142
Multiple Family Dwelling Unit $3,142
Mobile Home $3,142
*Resolution No. 164-2024 (available at: http://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/Welcome.aspx)

4 Park Acquisition Fee
• The amount of in-lieu fee shall be determined in accordance with the following formula**:

Number of Dwelling Units x .0025 x APPDU* x Fair Market Value Per Buildable Acre *APPDU: Average Persons Per Dwelling Unit sdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfds **Ordinance No. 3646

• Park Development Fund

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $ 10,798,665
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $ 12,170,375

* Note: NOR is an entity that is separate and distinct from City fund balance. The City collects park improvement fees and interest earned on those fees on behalf of NOR and holds them in a separate trust account. Beginning and ending NOR trust balance:

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $ 3,829,101
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $ 4,637,541

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

Park Development/Improvement:
• North of the River Recreation and Parks Fees $ 524,867 • Park Development/Improvement Fees $ 3,029,069
• Interest Earned $ 19,823

Park Acquisition:
• Park Acquisition Fees $ 258,453
• Interest Earned $ 3,938

(E) Public Improvements
• See "Attachment A”

(F) Timing of projects
• See "Attachment B"

(G) Inter-fund transfers/loans
• No transfers were made during the fiscal year.

(H) Refunds
Park Development/Improvement
• No refunds were made during the fiscal year.

Project, Zone Fee Type: Project Description
Total Expendiures for
Park Development
Fund (Fund 321)
% of Total Project Cost
funded with park impact
fees and interest earnings
CITY
P5C13500, 1 Development Belcourt Park Developer Reimbursement 167,595.00 100.00% P1C01100, 2 Development Linnell-Brahma 357,338.17 6.26% P0K22600, 3 Development Mesa Marin Phase III 1,416,140.13 11.80%

0.00%

0.00%
TOTAL CITY 1,941,073.30
NOR
0%
TOTAL NOR 0.00
TOTAL CITY & NOR 1,941,073.30$
Attachment A
Summary of Expenditures for Park Improvement Fund
For Fiscal Year 2024-25
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2024-25

PROJECT SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT

RECREATION AND PARKS
Funding Project # - Name Project
Budget Ward
1860 - CARES/ARPA COVID RELIEF PP2C04800 - JASTRO PARKS IMPROVEMENTS (P2C048) $ 900,000 2 3110 - CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 25RP0001 - EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 100,000 Various 3110 - CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND PP4C50200 - BLOCK WALL REPAIRS (P4C502) 100,000 Various 3110 - CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND PP4C50300 - NEIGHBORHOOD MONU. RENO (P4C503) 150,000 Various 3120 - PSVS CAPITAL OUTLAY PP2C06800 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RE-INVE (P2C068) 2,000,000 Various 3120 - PSVS CAPITAL OUTLAY PP3C13100 - PARK AMENITIES & RENO. IM (P3C131) 1,000,000 Various 3170 - RECREATION FACILITY FUND PP2C06800 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RE-INVE (P2C068) 2,000,000 Various TOTAL 6,250,000
Attachment B
Attachment C

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: January 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: December 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares

Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends acceptance of the report

BACKGROUND:

Attached to this staff report is the City’s annual compliance report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. A local ordinance may require the payment of a fee as a condition of approval of a final map or as a condition of issuing a building permit for purposes of defraying the actual or estimated cost of constructing bridges over waterways, railways, freeways, and canyons or constructing major thoroughfares (GC §66484). Government Code Section §66006 requires that the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information as outlined in this Code Section. The attached Annual Compliance Report was made available to the public on December 17, 2025.

Pursuant to Government Code §66006, a local agency shall review the information made available to the public at the next regularly scheduled meeting but not less than 15 days after this information is made available to the public.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The review and acceptance of this report has no impact on the General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

FY 24-25 MBTD Compliance Report

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR BRIDGE

CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE

DISTRICT FEES

Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR BRIDGE

CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE

DISTRICT FEES

FY 2024-2025

City Council

Karen Goh …………………………………………….………………………………………Mayor
Eric Arias …….……………………………………………………………………Member/Ward 1
Andrae Gonzales ………………………………….………….........................Member/Ward 2 Ken Weir ………………….……………………………………………………....Member/Ward 3
Bob Smith ………………..………….……………………………………………Member/Ward 4
Larry Koman ……………………..………………….…...………………………Member/Ward 5 Zack Bashirtash ..…………………………...……………………………………Member/Ward 6 Manpreet Kaur.…...…………………………………………..…Vice Mayor/Member/Ward 7

Administrative Personnel

Christian Clegg……………………………………………………………………..City Manager Virginia Gennaro ……………………………………………………………………City Attorney Phil Burns ……………...…………………………………..…...Development Services Director Jennifer Byers ...…...……………………..Economic & Community Development Director Randy McKeegan .……………………………………………………………..Finance Director Kevin Albertson ……………….……………….………………………………………….Fire Chief Christi Tenter ..………………………………………..……………..Human Resources Director Greg Terry ……………………………………………………………………………...Police Chief Zac Meyer ……...…………………………………………....................... Public Works Director Darin Budak ……………...……………………………… Acting Recreation & Parks Director Greg Pronovost ……………………………………………..…..Technology Services Director Kristina Budak ……..……………………………………..…………..Water Resources Director

Annual Compliance Report for Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare District Fees

Table of Contents

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Annual reporting requirements …………………………………………………………………………..3 Miramonte Drive – Chase Avenue Planned Major Thoroughfare Area ………………………….4 Arvin-Edison Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area …………………………………5 Ashe Road Planned Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Area ………………………………………..6 West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare Area ……………………………………………………7 West Ming – Kern River Canal Bridge District ………………………………………………………….8 Taft Highway – Farmer’s Canal Bridge District ………………………………………………………...9 East Panama Lane – Central Canal (North Half) Bridge District …………………………………10 Eastside Canal Crossing Planned Major Thoroughfare Area ……………………………………..11

1 Introduction

A local ordinance may require the payment of a fee as a condition of approval of a final map or as a condition of issuing a building permit for purposes of defraying the actual or estimated cost of constructing bridges over waterways, railways, freeways, and canyons, or constructing major thoroughfares. (GC §66484)

There are eight Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Districts (BMTD) within the metropolitan Bakersfield area subject to Government Code §66006:

1. Miramonte Drive-Chase Avenue planned major thoroughfare area (Ward 3) - Miramonte-Chase BMTD was formed to pay for the extension of Miramonte Drive from the south Section line of Section 15, Township 29 South, Range 29 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian to Chase Avenue, and to construct two lanes on Chase Avenue from Miramonte Drive to Comanche Drive.

2. Arvin Edison Canal Crossing planned major thoroughfare area (Ward 1) – this thoroughfare area was formed to pay for the widening of canal crossing and public street at Madison Street.

3. Ashe Road planned bridge and major thoroughfare area (Ward 6) - Ashe Road BMTD was formed to pay for the construction of one railroad crossing and two canal crossings on Ashe Road between Panama Lane and the Southern Pacific Railroad (Buttonwillow/Asphalto branch).

4. West Beltway planned major thoroughfare area (Ward 5) – West Beltway BMTD was formed to pay for two lanes of the West Beltway to arterial standards from Ming Avenue to the Asphalto Railroad.

5. West Ming – Kern River Canal bridge district (Ward 5) – West Ming – Kern River Canal bridge district was formed to pay for two local collector crossings over the Kern River Canal in the West Ming Specific Plan Area.

6. Taft Highway – Farmers Canal bridge district (Ward 6) – this bridge district was formed as a condition of Resolution No. 50-12 to pay for the cost of widening the Farmers Canal crossing on Taft Highway.

7. East Panama Lane – Central Canal (North Half) Bridge District (Ward 1) – this bridge district was formed as a condition of approval for Zone Change 05-1507 and Vesting 2 Tentative Tract Map 7029 to pay for the cost to widen the East Panama Lane Crossing the Central Canal (North Half).

8. Eastside Canal Crossings planned major thoroughfare area (Ward 1) – this thoroughfare area was formed to pay for the widening of canal crossing at Redbank Road, construction of canal crossing at E Wilson Road and widening of canal crossing at Muller Road.

The amount of the fees collected, and any interest earned in the above bridge crossing and major thoroughfare areas (MBTA) are separated into individual funds in accordance with California Government Code §66484(e) and Bakersfield Municipal Code §16.32.060(F)(3). 3 Annual Reporting Requirements

Government Code Section 66006 (b) (1) sets forth the annual compliance reporting requirements as:

(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

(B) The amount of the fee.

(D) The amount of the fees collected, and the interest earned.

(G) A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001. 4 MIRAMONTE DRIVE – CHASE AVENUE PLANNED MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AREA

As of the date of this report, no BMTD fees have been collected and no expenditures have been made for the Miramonte Drive-Chase Avenue MBTA. The only GC §66006(b) (1) reportable items for these MBTDs are:

Requirement A – Description of fee
Requirement B - Amount of fee

(A) Description of fee

 Prior to filing any final tract of parcel map or issuance of a building permit, fees may be assessed and collected pursuant to Section 66484 of the California Government Code for the purpose of defraying the actual or estimated costs of constructing bridge crossings or major thoroughfares identified in the transportation or flood control provisions of the circulation element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. (BMC 16.32.060 (F)(1))

 Fees paid pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a planned bridge facility or major thoroughfare fund. A fund shall be established for each planned bridge facility project, or each planned major thoroughfare project. If the benefit area is one in which more than one bridge is required to be constructed, a fund may be established covering all the bridge projects in the benefit area. Money in the fund shall be expended solely for the construction or reimbursement for construction of the improvement serving the area to be benefited and from which the fees comprising the fund were collected, or to reimburse the city for the cost of constructing the improvement. (BMC 16.32.060 (F)(3))

(B) Amount of fee

 Miramonte Drive-Chase Avenue Planned Major Thoroughfare Area $3,779,003 ÷ 1019.61 acres = $3,706.32 / gross acre1

1Resolution No. 095-10 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/908623/Page1.aspx 5 ARVIN/EDISON CANAL CROSSING PLANNED MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units (EDU) within the MBTA boundaries1:

Arvin/Edison Canal Crossing Major Thoroughfare Area Fee Year Fee per gross acre
2024 $3,435.19
2025 $3,528.25

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $201,349.82
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $213,957.29

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 MTD fees $8,541.90 
 Interest Earned $4,065.57 

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 002-2022 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=1567961&dbid=0&repo=CITYRECORDS

6 ASHE ROAD PLANNED BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units (EDU) within the MBTA boundaries1:

Ashe Road Planned Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Area Fee Year Fee per gross acre
2024 $790.00
2025 $790.00

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $34,130.38
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $34,793.97

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 MTD fees $ 
 Interest Earned $ 663.59 
 Market Value Adjustment $ 

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 67-89 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/3732/Page1.aspx 7 WEST BELTWAY PLANNED MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units (EDU) within the MBTA boundaries2:

West Beltway Planned Major Thoroughfare Area Fee1
Year Fee per EDU
2024 $464.01
2025 $474.22

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $708,101.92
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $920,314.63

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 MTA fees $197,152.85
 Interest Earned $15,059.86

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 014-14 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/1050173/Page1.aspx

8 WEST MING – KERN RIVER CANAL BRIDGE DISTRICT

(A) Description of fee

• Prior to filing any final tract of parcel map or issuance of a building permit, fees may be assessed and collected pursuant to Section 66484 of the California Government Code for the purpose of defraying the actual or estimated costs of constructing bridge crossings or major thoroughfares identified in the transportation or flood control provisions of the circulation element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan.(BMC 16.32.060 (F)(1))

• Fees paid pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a planned bridge facility or major thoroughfare fund. A fund shall be established for each planned bridge facility project, or each planned major thoroughfare project. If the benefit area is one in which more than one bridge is required to be constructed, a fund may be established covering all the bridge projects in the benefit area. Money in the fund shall be expended solely for the construction or reimbursement for construction of the improvement serving the area to be benefited and from which the fees comprising the fund were collected, or to reimburse the city for the cost of constructing the improvement. (BMC 16.32.060 (F)(3))

(B) Amount of fee

• The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units (EDU) within the MBTD boundaries:

Fee per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)1

Fee Area No. 1 North of Kern River Canal $936.66 / EDU
Fee Area No. 2 South of Kern River Canal $597.55 / EDU

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $647,289.50
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $675,718.21

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

• MBTD fees $15,580.03
• Interest Earned $12,848.68

(E) Public Improvements

• N/A

(F) Timing of projects

• N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

• N/A

9 TAFT HIGHWAY – FARMERS CANAL BRIDGE DISTRICT

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

• The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the MBTD boundaries:

Taft Highway – Farmers Canal
Bridge District1
Year Fee per acre
2024 $533.53
2025 $549.53

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $22,126.31
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $22,556.22

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

• MBTD fees $
• Interest Earned $ 429.91
• Market Value Adjustment $

(E) Public Improvements

• N/A

(F) Timing of projects

• N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

• N/A

(H) Refunds

• N/A
10 EAST PANAMA LANE - CENTRAL CANAL (NORTH HALF) BRIDGE DISTRICT

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

• The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the MBTD boundaries:

East Panama Lane-Central Canal (North Half)
Bridge District1
Year Fee per acre
2024 $2,066.61
2025 $2,128.61

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $58,795.24
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $60,258.89

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

• MBTD fees $0.00
• Interest Earned $1,463.65
• Market Value Adjustment $

(E) Public Improvements

• N/A

(F) Timing of projects

• N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

• N/A

(H) Refunds

• N/A

1Resolution No. 013-18 is available at: http://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/weblink/0/doc/1379233/Page1.aspx 11 EASTSIDE CANAL CROSSING PLANNED MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

• The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the MBTD boundaries:

Fee per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)1

Fee Area No. 1 1 North Subdistrict $461.52 / EDU
Fee Area No. 2 1 South & 2 North Subdistrict $1,096.62 / EDU Fee Area No. 3 2 South & 3 North Subdistrict $1,020.62 / EDU Fee Area No. 4 3 North Subdistrict $385.53 / EDU
Fee Area No. 5 3 South Subdistrict $385.53 / EDU

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $ 45,099.13
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $ 39,836.32

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

• MBTD fees $ 10,757.50
• Interest Earned $ 784.62
• Market Value Adjustment $

(E) Public Improvements

• N/A

(F) Timing of projects

• N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

• N/A

(H) Refunds

• $16,805.00 Deertrail Abbey Court, LLC

1Resolution No. 052-21 is available at: https://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/weblink/0/doc/1489610/Page1.aspx

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: January 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: December 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees

Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Drainage Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends acceptance of the report.

BACKGROUND:

Attached to this staff report is the City’s annual compliance report for Planned Drainage Area Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. A local ordinance may require the payment of fees for the purposes of defraying the actual or estimated cost of constructing planned drainage facility expansions for the removal of surface and storm waters from local or neighborhood drainage areas (GC §66483). Government Code Section §66006 requires that the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information as outlined in this Code Section. The attached Annual Compliance Report was made available to the public on December 17, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The review and acceptance of this report has no impact on the General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

FY 24-25 PDA Compliance Report

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA FEES

Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA FEES

FY 2024-2025

City Council

Administrative Personnel

Christian Clegg……………………………………………………………………..City Manager Virginia Gennaro ……………………………………………………………………City Attorney Phil Burns ……………...…………………………………..…...Development Services Director Jennifer Byers ...…...……………………..Economic & Community Development Director Randy McKeegan .……………………………………………………………..Finance Director Kevin Albertson………….…………………….………………………………………….Fire Chief Christi Tenter ..………………………………………..……………..Human Resources Director Greg Terry ……………………………………………………………………………...Police Chief Zac Meyer ……...…………………………………………........................Public Works Director Darin Budak ……………...……………………………… Acting Recreation & Parks Director Greg Pronovost ……………………………………………..…..Technology Services Director Kristina Budak ……..……………………………………..…………..Water Resources Director

Annual Compliance Report for
Planned Drainage Area Fees

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Annual reporting requirements……………………………..…………………………………….. 3

Breckenridge planned drainage area……………………….................................................. 4

Brimhall planned drainage area………………………………………………………………….. 5

Fairview planned drainage area…………………………………………………………………. 6

Golden Valley planned drainage area…………………………………………………………. 7

Orangewood planned drainage area………………………………………………………….. 8

Pioneer planned drainage area………………………………………………………………….. 9

Riverlakes Ranch planned drainage area……………………………………………………… 10

Shalimar planned drainage area………………………………………………………………… 11

Tevis Ranch planned drainage area…………………………………………………………….. 12

1 Introduction

There may be imposed by local ordinance a requirement for the payment of fees for purposes of defraying the actual or estimated costs of constructing planned drainage facilities for the removal of surface and storm waters from local or neighborhood drainage areas and of constructing planned sanitary sewer facilities for local sanitary sewer areas. (GC §66483)

The planned drainage areas (PDA’s) are separated into individual accounts in accordance with California Government Code §66483 and Bakersfield Municipal Code §16.32.060(D).

There are currently nine planned drainage areas within the metropolitan Bakersfield area subject to Government Code Section 66006:

1. Breckenridge PDA (Ward 3) – This planned drainage area covers an irregularly shaped watershed of 6,458 acres in Northeast Bakersfield, from Paladino Drive in the north to Breckenridge Road in the south; from Morning Drive and SR 178 at the northwest to Breckenridge Road and Edison Road at the south, and extending east of Comanche Road.

The drainage system has been partially completed by a developer and is subject to a reimbursement agreement. The remaining system will be completed in portions by a combination of developers and the City.

2. Brimhall PDA (Ward 4) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the construction of a storm drainage system and sump for a 52 acre area of residential and commercial property at the north east corner of Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road. This drainage system was designed to consolidate the drainage issues of several small parcels in the area into one system for economies of scale.

3. Fairview PDA (Ward 1 and County) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the construction of a drainage system to serve the area between Pacheco Road and the Arvin-Edison Canal and South “H” Street and Union Avenue.

4. Golden Valley PDA (Ward 1) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the drainage facilities for the area of Hosking Avenue between South Union Avenue and east of South H Street. Portions of the system were built during the construction of Golden Valley High School. The Kern High School District has been reimbursed in full for its proportionate share of the construction costs incurred to upsize the storm drain lines. The remaining funds

2 will be used to reimburse developers or to offset costs incurred by the city which may construct additional portions of the drainage facilities.

5. Orangewood PDA (Ward 3 and County) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the construction of a drainage system serving the area east of Morning Drive, north of Breckenridge Road, and extending northward and eastward to the southeast boundary of the Breckenridge PDA.

6. Pioneer PDA (Ward 3 and County) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the construction of a drainage system serving the area north of Niles Street and SR 184, on both sides of Morning Drive.

7. Riverlakes PDA (Wards 3 and 4) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the drainage system serving the Riverlakes development – an area defined by the Friant-Kern Canal in the south and Norris Road on the north, between Calloway Drive and Coffee Road, with a section both north and south of Hageman Road east to Fruitvale Avenue.

Since improvements for the Riverlakes PDA are complete, fees are no longer assessed. The PDA’s FY 2017-2018 beginning balance of $118,095.43 was used to partially offset costs associated with capital improvement project #E4K103 that improved storm drains within the PDA.

8. Shalimar PDA (Ward 3 and County) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the drainage system serving an irregularly shaped area from SR 178 on the north to the Southern Pacific Railroad on the south, east of Sterling Road to Shalimar Road in the south portion of the area, to Morning Drive in the north portion of the area.

9. Tevis Ranch PDA (Ward 5) – This planned drainage area was created to pay for the construction of a drainage system to improve the efficiency of the existing drainage facilities in the area south of White Lane and between Old River Road and Buena Vista Road. The project consists of a storm drain system that will drain water from three existing retention basins to a single detention basin. The water will then be pumped into the Buena Vista Canal.

Each PDA’s fiscal year activity will be reported separately.

3 Annual Reporting Requirements

Government Code Section 66006 (b) (1) sets forth the annual compliance reporting requirements as:

(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

(B) The amount of the fee.

(D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

(G) A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

Items A through H listed above are reproduced on each report to ensure accuracy, understanding, and compliance.

4 BRECKENRIDGE PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

 Prior to filing any final map or parcel map, the subdivider shall pay or cause to be paid any fees for defraying the actual or estimated costs of constructing planned drainage facilities for the removal of surface and storm waters from the following local and neighborhood drainage areas pursuant to drainage plans adopted by the council therefore in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the California Government Code (Section 66483 et seq.) BMC §16.32.060(D)

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Development
Type
Drainage fee per
gross acre
Single Family $7,822
Multi-family & Mobile Home $12,125
Commercial & Industrial $16,740

 Breckenridge planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $1,710,348.94
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $2,035,055.97

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $ 288,154.06
 Interest Earned $ 36,552.97

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 136-05 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/460682/Page1.aspx

5 BRIMHALL PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Zone Cost per acre
R-1 $2,803
R-2 $4,057
C-1 $6,639

 Brimhall planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $6,911.02
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $7,043.00

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $1.00
 Interest Earned $130.98

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 222-04 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/350777/Page1.aspx

6 FAIRVIEW PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

$1,100,000.00 ÷ 645 acres = $1,700 / gross acre

 Fairview planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $15,612.86
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $15,908.71

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $0
 Interest Earned $295.85

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 58-81 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/74036/Page1.aspx

7 GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by multiplying the acreage within each zone by the cost per acre within the PDA boundaries1:

R-1 Zone: Price per acre = $5,120
Commercial Zone: Price per acre = $10,958

 Golden Valley planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $184,306.96
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $197,988.95

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $0
 Interest Earned $3,681.99

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 055-05 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/456048/Page1.aspx

8 ORANGEWOOD PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Fee per acre = $1,935

 Orangewood planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $10,907.99
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $11,114.69

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $0
 Interest Earned $206.70

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Kern County Municipal Code §18.50.060(K)

9 PIONEER PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Single Family (per gross acre) = $12,001.00
Multifamily (per gross acre) = $19,160.00

 Pioneer planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $199,696.57
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $203,480.69

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $ 0.00
 Interest Earned $3,784.12

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 063-14 is available at: https://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/weblink/0/doc/1064008/Page1.aspx

10 RIVERLAKES RANCH PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Area 1 = $1,000.00 / gross acre
Area 2 = $1,008.00 / gross acre
Area 3 = $1,833.00 / gross acre

 Riverlakes Ranch planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $ 720.80
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $ 734.46

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $ 0.00
 Interest Earned $13.66

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 89-91 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/3288/Page1.aspx

11 SHALIMAR PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

$1,689.50 per acre

 Shalimar planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $229,752.96
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $242,617.10

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $ 8,396.82
 Interest Earned $ 4,467.32

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Kern County Resolution No. 77-125

12 TEVIS RANCH PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA

(B) Description of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PDA boundaries1:

Price per acre = $715,357.42 ÷ 453 acres = $1,579

(I) Beginning and ending fund balance

 Tevis Ranch planned drainage area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $31,874.83
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $32,478.84

(J) Fees collected and interest earned

 PDA fees $0
 Interest Earned $604.01

(K) Public Improvements

 N/A

(L) Timing of projects

 N/A

(M) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(N) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 159-03 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/210240/Page1.aspx

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: January 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: December 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area fees

Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Compliance Report for Planned Sewer Area Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends acceptance of the report.

BACKGROUND:

Attached to this staff report is the City’s annual compliance report for Planned Drainage Area Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006. A local ordinance may require the payment of fees for the purposes of defraying the actual or estimated cost of constructing planned sanitary sewer facility expansions (GC §66483). Government Code Section §66006 requires that the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information as outlined in this Code Section. The attached Annual Compliance Report was made available to the public on December 17, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The review and acceptance of this report has no impact on the General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

FY 24-25 PSA Compliance Report

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PLANNED SEWER AREA FEES

Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

PLANNED SEWER AREA FEES

FY 2024 – 2025

City Council

Karen Goh …………………………………………….………………………………………Mayor
Eric Arias …….……………………………………………………………………Member/Ward 1
Andrae Gonzales ………………………………….………….........................Member/Ward 2 Ken Weir ………………….……………………………………………………....Member/Ward 3
Bob Smith ………………..………….……………………………………………Member/Ward 4
Larry Koman ……………………..………………….…...………………………Member/Ward 5 Zack Bashirtash ..…………………………...……………………………………Member/Ward 6 Manpreet Kaur……………...…...………………………………Vice Mayor/Member/Ward 7

Administrative Personnel

Christian Clegg……………………………………………………………………..City Manager Virginia Gennaro ……………………………………………………………………City Attorney Christopher Boyle …...…………………………………..…...Development Services Director Jennifer Byers ...…...……………………..Economic & Community Development Director Randy McKeegan .……………………………………………………………..Finance Director Kevin Albertson ……………………………….………………………………………….Fire Chief Christi Tenter ..………………………………………..……………..Human Resources Director Greg Terry ……………………………………………………………………………...Police Chief Zac Meyer ……...…………………………………………....................... Public Works Director Darin Budak ……………...……………………………… Acting Recreation & Parks Director Greg Pronovost ……………………………………………..…..Technology Services Director Kristina Budak ……..……………………………………..…………..Water Resources Director

Annual Compliance Report for
Planned Sewer Area Fees

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction …………………………………………………………………………... 1

Annual reporting requirements …………………………………………………… 3

Allen Road planned sewer area …………………………………………………. 4

Allen Road II planned sewer area ……………………………………………….. 5

Berkshire-Monitor planned sewer area ………………………………………….. 6

Brimhall planned sewer area ……………………………………………………… 7

Curnow planned sewer area ……………………………………………………... 8

Gosford planned sewer area ……………………………………………………… 9

Hooper Avenue & Kimberly Avenue planned sewer area …………………. 10

McAllister Ranch planned sewer area ………………………………………….. 11

Panama & Cottonwood planned sewer area ………………………………… 12

Panama & Monitor planned sewer area ……………………………………….. 13

Pierce & Oak planned sewer area ………………………………………………. 14

1 Introduction

There are currently eleven planned sewer areas within the metropolitan Bakersfield area subject to Government Code Section 66006:

1. Allen Road Planned Sewer Area (Wards 4 & 5) – This PSA is in County Service Area 71 and was formed in association with Assessment District No. 96-2 with the intention of funding a sewer trunk line on Allen Road from White Lane north to a point ¼ mile south of Rosedale Highway. The City funded its portion of the work with Sewer Enterprise Funds and bond proceeds from the Assessment District.

2. Allen Road II Planned Sewer Area (Ward 4) – This PSA is in County Service Area 71 and was formed to repay the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the fronting cost of extending the Allen Road Trunk Line from Rosedale Highway to Noriega Road.

3. Berkshire Monitor Planned Sewer Area (Ward 7) – This PSA was formed to reimburse the City for the construction of a sewer trunk line on Berkshire. Sewer Enterprise funds were used for this construction.

4. Brimhall Planned Sewer Area (Ward 4) – This PSA is in County Service Area 71 and was formed to reimburse the City for the construction of a sewer trunk line on Brimhall Road extending west from Allen Road about ¾ mile. Sewer Enterprise funds were used for this construction.

5. Curnow Planned Sewer Area (Wards 6 & 7) – This PSA was formed in response to the growth being experienced in southwest and south Bakersfield at the time. This PSA will fund the construction of a large sewer trunk line extending from Plant 3 along Curnow/Romero Road to Cottonwood Road. Portions of the line will be constructed by developers, with resultant reimbursement agreements.

6. Gosford Planned Sewer Area (Ward 5 & 7) – This PSA was formed in response to the growth being experienced in southwest Bakersfield. This PSA will fund the construction

2 of sewer trunk line along Gosford Road across Taft Highway to the south and to McCutchen Road to the north. Portions of the line will be constructed by developers, with resultant reimbursement agreements.

7. Hooper Avenue and Kimberly Avenue Planned Sewer Area (Ward 3) – This PSA was formed to reimburse the city for the construction of a sanitary sewer line around Kimberly Avenue and Hooper Avenue. In 2008 and 2009, two areas were annexed to the city.

The city and neighborhood residents desired sewer facilities in these areas. The city has constructed and is continuing to construct sanitary sewer lines to accommodate those residents who desire to connect to the City’s sewer system.

8. McAllister Ranch Planned Sewer Area (Ward 5) – This PSA was formed to fund the construction of a sewer trunk line on Panama Lane from Buena Vista Road to a point approximately 2 miles west of that intersection. The actual construction is to be completed as development occurs and will be subject to reimbursement agreements.

9. Panama & Cottonwood Planned Sewer Area (Ward 1) – This PSA was formed to fund the construction of segments 1 and 2 of sewer trunk line. Segment 1 includes manhole at intersection of Warwickshire Avenue and Madison Street to the south manhole on East Panama Lane. Segment 2 begins on the east side of Union on Berkshire Road to the manhole east of Moonstone Avenue.

10. Panama & Monitor Planned Sewer Area (Wards 1 and 7) – This PSA was formed to pay for the construction of a sewer trunk line on Monitor Street from Fairview to Panama Lane and in Panama lane from Monitor to approximately Parsons Way.

11. Pierce & Oak Planned Sewer Area (Wards 2 and 3) – This PSA was formed to pay for the construction of sewer lines to serve an industrial area between Buck Owens Boulevard (then Pierce Road) and Oak Street/the Kern River and from SR 204 to the Standard Pacific Railroad. These sewer lines will be constructed by the City as we accumulate enough funds to pay for them.

The above planned sewer areas (PSA’s) are separated into individual accounts in accordance with California Government Code §66483 and Bakersfield Municipal Code §16.32.060(D).

Each PSA’s fiscal year activity will be reported separately.

3 Annual Reporting Requirements

Government Code Section 66006 (b) (1) sets forth the annual compliance reporting requirements as:

(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

(B) The amount of the fee.

(D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

(G) A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

Items A through H listed above are reproduced on each report to ensure accuracy, understanding, and compliance.

4 ALLEN ROAD PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

 Prior to approval of any development entitlement including, but not limited to, any general plan land use designation amendment, rezoning, the filing of any final map or parcel map, the granting of a conditional use permit, or after the cancellation of a Williamson Act contract within an assessment district, the subdivider/property owner shall pay or cause to be paid any fees for defraying the actual or estimated costs of constructing planned sanitary sewers facilities for local sanitary sewer areas pursuant to sanitary sewer plans adopted by the council, or connection to sanitary sewer facilities therefore in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the California Government Code (Section 66483 et seq.) BMC §16.32.060(E)

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $1,984.93 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $2,143.33 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Allen Road planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $ 523,922.88
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $ 387,269.80

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 433,411.85
 Interest Earned $ 17,059.07
 Transferred to Sewer Enterprise $ (587,124.00)

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 103-98(1) available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/8719/Page1.aspx

5 ALLEN ROAD II PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $1,234.49 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $1,271.52 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Allen Road II planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $ 88.60
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $ 3,616.64

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 3,481.28
 Interest Earned $ 46.76
 Transferred to Sewer Enterprise $

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 084-07 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/624165/Page1.aspx

6 BERKSHIRE MONITOR PLANNED SEWER AREA

(I) Description of fee

(J) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

$1,222.00 per gross acre

(K) Beginning and ending fund balance

 Berkshire Monitor planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $ 0.00
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $ 53,285.66

(L) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 48,293.44
 Interest Earned $ 4,992.22
 Transferred to Sewer Enterprise $

(M) Public Improvements

 N/A

(N) Timing of projects

 N/A

(O) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(P) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 186-88 available at: https://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=3850&dbid=0&repo=CITYRECORDS

7 BRIMHALL PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of equivalent single family dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $163.54 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $178.85 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Brimhall planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $74,124.29
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $75,549.25

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 178.85
 Interest Earned $ 1,246.11

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 202-03 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/235135/Page1.aspx

8 CURNOW PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by both the number of acres and the number of dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $3,671 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $3,928 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Curnow planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $635,948.42
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $991,443.37

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $326,865.84
 Interest Earned $ 28,629.11

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 213-07 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/642261/Page1.aspx

9 GOSFORD PLANNED SEWER AREA

(B) Description of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by both the number of acres and the number of dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $1,357.26 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $1,484.30 per equivalent dwelling unit

(I) Beginning and ending fund balance

 Gosford planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $ 0.00
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $1,659,565.69

(J) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $1,656476.65
 Interest Earned $ 3,089.04

(K) Public Improvements

 N/A

(L) Timing of projects

 N/A

(M) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(N) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 213-07 is available at: https://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=1766383&dbid=0&repo=CITYRECORDS

10 HOOPER AVENUE & KIMBERLY AVENUE PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of dwelling units within the PSA boundaries1:

2023 - $12,708.02 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $13,089.26 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Hooper Avenue & Kimberly Avenue planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $12,252.96
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $12,338.50

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $0.00
 Interest Earned $0.00

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 069-11(1) is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/962718/Page1.aspx

11 McALLISTER RANCH PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PSA boundaries for commercial property and by the number of equivalent single family dwelling units for residential1:

2023 - $513.41 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $528.81 per equivalent dwelling unit

 McAllister planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $155,397.21
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $160,533.36

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 0.00
 Interest Earned $ 5,136.15

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 170-06 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/541898/Page1.aspx

12 PANAMA & COTTONWOOD PLANNED SEWER AREA1

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of dwelling units within the PSA boundaries2:

2023 - $1,227.99 per equivalent dwelling unit
2024 - $1,264.83 per equivalent dwelling unit

 Panama & Cottonwood planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $ 740.00
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $25,909.36

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $25,096.82
 Interest Earned $ 72.54

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 80-2021 available at: http://lf/weblink/0/doc/1498185/Page1.aspx

13 PANAMA & MONITOR PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 N/A – fee no longer charged

 Panama & Monitor planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $2,497.58
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $2,576.20

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 0.00
 Interest Earned $78.62

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

_____________________________
1 Resolution No. 94-84 available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/7875/Page1.aspx

14 PIERCE & OAK PLANNED SEWER AREA

(A) Description of fee

(B) Amount of fee

 The fee is calculated by dividing the construction costs of the improvements by the number of acres within the PSA boundaries1:

Benefit Area 1 fee = $605 per acre
Benefit Area 2 fee = $1,365 per acre

 Pierce Road – Oak Street planned sewer area

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/23 $64,310.90
Ending Balance @ 6/30/24 $66,436.36

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 PSA fees $ 0.00
 Interest Earned $ 2,125.46

(E) Public Improvements

 N/A

(F) Timing of projects

 N/A

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 N/A

(H) Refunds

 N/A

1 Resolution No. 73-84 is available at: http://lf/WebLink/0/doc/7855/Page1.aspx

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: January 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: December 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees

Review and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Compliance Report for Transportation Impact Fees prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends acceptance of the report.

BACKGROUND:

Attached to this staff report is the City's annual compliance report of the Transportation Impact Fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This report was prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006.

In April 1992, Council adopted a transportation impact fee program to fund improvements to the Metropolitan Bakersfield transportation system necessary to accommodate future growth. In January 1997, Council adopted Phase II of this program, which was designed to fund more projects and eliminate the need for developers to provide transportation impact studies for most projects. In September 2003, Council adopted Phase III of this program with the intent of updating the program and encouraging in-fill development by creating a Core and Non-Core area within the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan limits including individual fee structures for the respective areas. In July 2009, Council approved Phase IV of this program which adopted a regional program for projects in development through 2035.

Government Code Section §66006 requires that local agencies shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public specific information as outlined in this Code Section. The attached Annual Compliance Report was made available to the public on December 17, 2025.

Pursuant to Government Code Section §66006, a local agency shall review the information made available to the public at the regularly scheduled public meeting but not less than 15 days after this information is made available to the public.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The review and acceptance of this report has no impact on the General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

FY 24-25 TIF Compliance Report

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES

Prepared in accordance with California Government Code §66006

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR

TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES

FY 2024-2025

City Council

Administrative Personnel

Christian Clegg……………………………………………………………………..City Manager Virginia Gennaro ……………………………………………………………………City Attorney Phil Burns ……………...…………………………………..…...Development Services Director Jennifer Byers ...…...……………………..Economic & Community Development Director Randy McKeegan .……………………………………………………………..Finance Director Kevin Albertson……….……………………….………………………………………….Fire Chief Christi Tenter ..………………………………………..……………..Human Resources Director Greg Terry ……………………………………………………………………………...Police Chief Zachary Meyer ..……...…………………………………………...............Public Works Director Darin Budak ……………...…………………………………………Recreation & Parks Director Greg Pronovost ……………………………………………..…..Technology Services Director Kristina Budak ……..……………………………………..…………..Water Resources Director

Annual Compliance Report for
Transportation Impact Fees

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Annual reporting requirements……………………………..…………………………. 2

Description of fee………………………………….....………………………………….. 3

Amount of fee………………………………………..…………………………………… 3

Beginning and ending fund balance………………………………………………... 4

Fees collected and interest earned………………………………………………….. 4

Public improvements…………………………………………………………………….. 4

Estimated timing of projects……………………………………………………………. 5

Interfund transfers/loans………………………………………………………………… 5

Refunds…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Public improvements…………………………………………………………………….. Attachment A

Estimated timing of projects……………………………………………………………. Attachment B

1 Introduction

In April 1992, Council adopted a transportation impact fee program to fund improvements to the Metropolitan Bakersfield transportation system necessary to accommodate future growth.

In January 1997, Council adopted Phase II of this program, which was designed to fund more projects and eliminate the need for developers to provide transportation impact studies for most projects. In September 2003, Council adopted Phase III of this program with the intent of updating the program and encouraging in-fill development by creating a Core and Non-Core area within the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan limits including individual fee structures for the respective areas. In July 2009, Council approved Phase IV of this program which adopted a regional program and projects development through 2035.

Summary of FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Activity

Transportation Development Fund

Fund Balance – Beginning 7/1/2024 $68,256,567

Revenues
Traffic Impact Fees 17,697,220
Interest Revenue 1,432,986
Total Revenues 19,130,206

Expenditures
Operating Expenses 702,131
Capital Expenses 7,487,022
Total Expenditures 8,189,153

Fund Balance – Ending 6/30/25 $79,197,619

2 Annual Reporting Requirements

Government Code Section 66006 (b) (1) sets forth the annual compliance reporting requirements as:

(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

(B) The amount of the fee.

(D) The amount of the fees collected, and the interest earned.

(G) A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

3 (A) Description of fee

 Any person who applies to the city for the issuance of a building permit to make an improvement to land for one of the uses which is specified in the current resolution adopting the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule, and which will generate or attract additional traffic, shall be required to pay a transportation impact fee. (BMC 15.84.040)
 Funds collected from transportation impact fees shall be used for the purpose of capital improvements to transportation facilities associated with the “Regional Transportation Facilities List.” Such improvements shall be of the type as are made necessary by the new development. No funds shall be used for periodic or routine maintenance. Funds shall be used exclusively for capital improvements within the city or for projects outside the city but within the Bakersfield Metropolitan General Plan area which are a direct benefit to the city. (BMC 15.84.070)

(B) Amount of fee

 Phase III Transportation Impact Fee*:

*Resolution No. 218-08 (available at: http://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/0/doc/780751/Page1.aspx) **Average Daily Trip

Residential – per living unit Core Area
Non-Core
Area
Single Family Residence $3,661 $7,343
Multi-Family Residence $1,757 $3,524

Non-Residential per ADT**
Heavy/Light Industrial $92 $187

Office Commercial
Under 100,000 sq. ft. $68 $136
100,000 – 199,999 sq. ft. $80 $161
200,000 sq. ft. & over $90 $181

Retail Commercial
Under 10,000 sq. ft. $34 $70
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft. $55 $110
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft. $78 $155
100,000 sq. ft. & over Individual study Individual study

4 (B) Amount of fee – continued

 Phase IV Transportation Impact Fee*:

Residential – per living unit Core Area
Non-Core
Area
Single Family Residence $7,747 $12,870
Multi-Family Residence $3,740 $6,213

Non-Residential per ADT**
Heavy/Service Industrial $112 $186

Office Commercial
Under 100,000 sq. ft. $86 $143
100,000 – 199,999 sq. ft. $98 $163
200,000 sq. ft. & over $106 $175

Public/Government $95 $157

Retail Commercial
Under 10,000 sq. ft. $47 $78
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft. $66 $110
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft. $101 $167
100,000 – 199,999 sq. ft. $107 $178
200,000 – 299,999 sq. ft. $130 $216
300,000 – 399,999 sq. ft. $141 $233
400,000 – 499,999 sq. ft. $141 $233
500,000 – 999,999 sq. ft. $142 $236
1,000,000 sq. ft. & over $142 $236 *Resolution No. 084-09 (available at: http://docs.bakersfieldcity.us/WebLink/0/doc/836230/Page1.aspx) **Average Daily Trip

 Transportation Development Fund

Beginning Balance @ 7/1/24 $68,256,567
Ending Balance @ 6/30/25 $79,197,619

(D) Fees collected and interest earned

 Traffic Impact Fees $17,697,220
 Interest Earned (fund wide) $ 1,432,986

(E) Public Improvements

 See "Attachment A”

5 (F) Timing of projects

 See "Attachment B"

(G) Interfund transfers/loans

 There were no interfund transfers during the fiscal year.

(H) Refunds

 There were no refunds during this reporting period.

Attachment A
Project # TIF Project # Project Description
TDF Expenditures
(Funds 331 and 335)
% of Total Project Cost funded with
traffic impact fees and interest
earnings
KAV601, TRPA10, Q1G00100 B446 Admin Public Works 545,747$ 100.00% T0K209 B445.1 Bridge Retro Manor/Kern River 5,900,000$ 100.00% T0K244 B244 Street Improvement - Panama w/o Union 18,194 $ 100.00% T1K309 B615 Street Improvement - Berskshire 245 $ 100.00% T2K306 B440 Street Improvement - Wible / McKee 67,113 $ 100.00% T7K226 B245 Street Improvement - Panama at Grade Crossing 78,183 $ 100.00% P1K304 & P1K307 E335 Multi Use Path Fiant KRN/Hageman 269 $ 100.00% 25PWTE02 B465 Signal New - Calloway / Etchart 39,900 $ 100.00% TRBI10, 12, 14, 17, 18 E249 Beltway Op Imp - Enviro, Design, ROW 135 $ 100.00% TRCC10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 25, 27, 29, GDC010 E249 Centennial Corridor - South, Advanced PE, ROW 1,249,019 $ 38.85% TRCC20 E249 Centennial Corridor - North
TRCC30, 32, 33, 34, 48 E335 Centennial Corridor - Hageman Flyover 119,905 $ 47.90% TRCC 52, 53, PWTR01 E249 Centennial/99 connector 111,779 $ 100.00% TRRH30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, / GDC024E258, E259 Rosedale / 24th - Oak Interchange, Elm-D St, ROW 11,144 $ 86.39% TRSR32, 34, 35, 37, 38 E333 SR 178 Widening - Mesa Marin to Rancheria Rd 314$ 54.65% TRWB10, TRWB14 E231, E243, E245 West Beltway - SR 119 - N Belt (916)$ 95.52% KCWA6A / T3K066 / T8K139 / T8K140 / T9WP00 / T9WP03 / T9WP10 / T9WP20 / T9WP4A / T9WP40 / T9WP6A/ T9WP6B / T9WP6C / T9WP60 / WPRV14 / TRWP77 / TRWP84 / TRWP85 / TRWP87 / TRWP97 / TRCC29 / T2K318
B162, E331, B426, E177,
E319 Westside Parkway Project 154 $ 100.00% OTHER ITEMS: -$
Non-TDF Expenditures 45,568$
TOTAL EXPENDITURES (FUNDS 331 & 335) 8,189,154$
* FY 24/25 Expenses will be reduced by $45,568 in TDF Fund. Projects are not TDF funded.

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Attachment B
Project # Project Title Source Fund # FY2024-2025 FY2025-2026 FY2026-2027 FY2027-2028 FY2028-2029 Total Currnt/Future Year Proposed Projects:
26PWDE02 SIGNAL NEW: AKERS-MCKEE TDF 331 190,000$ 190,000$ 25PWTE02 SIGNAL NEW: CALLOWAY / ETCHART TDF 331 520,000$ 520,000$ 25PWTE01 SIGNAL NEW: MCCUTCHEN / MT RIDGE TDF 331 520,000$ 520,000$ FUTURE # ST IMPROVEMENTS BUENA VISTA - HARRIS TO BOLTHOUSETDF 331 980,000$ 845,500$ 1,825,500$ FUTURE # ST IMPROVEMENTS BRIMHALL RENFRO TDF 331 470,000$ 1,540,000$ 2,010,000$ 25PWDE06 ST IMPROVEMENTS GOSFORD NORTH & SOUTH OF PANAMATDF 331 954,000$ 954,000$ 25PWDE05 ST IMPROVEMENTS PANAMA - MTN VISTA TO OLD RIVERTDF 331 1,510,000$ 1,510,000$ T4K30600 ST IMPROVEMENTS ASHE - MCKEE TO BERKSHIRE TDF 331 1,680,000$ 1,680,000$ 26PWDE03 ST IMPROVEMENTS MORNING DR - PANORAMA TO EAGLE RIDGETDF 331 1,154,000$ 1,154,000$ T4K31000 ST IMPROVEMENT STINE RD - MCKEE TDF 331 980,000$ 980,000$ 6,164,000$ 1,344,000$ 1,450,000$ 2,385,500$ - $ 11,343,500$

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FIVE-YEAR PLAN

PUBLIC WORKS (TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FUND)
(TRIP PROJECTS REPORTED UNDER SEPARATE SECTION)
Attachment B
Project # Project Title Source Fund # FY2024-2025 FY2025-2026 FY2026-2027 FY2027-2028 FY2028-2029 Total Current Year Proposed Projects:
25PWTR01 7TH MOVEMENT CONSTRUCTIONTDF 335 572,000$ 572,000$ TRCC2900 HAGEMAN FLYOVER UTILITIES TDF 335 500,000$ 500,000$ 1,072,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,072,000$ Total Current Year Proposed Projects:

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FIVE-YEAR PLAN

PUBLIC WORKS - TRIP

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Bakersfield City Council
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