ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: February 3, 2026
SUBJECT: One appointment (at -large) to the Historic Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Roger Mobley.
term set to expire on March 31, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council determination
BACKGROUND:
There is one (at -large) appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission (Commission) due to the resignation of Roger Mobley, to complete a term set to expire on March 31, 2027. Commission members serve three-year terms.
Applications have been received from:
- Cornelio Gutierrez-Lozano
- Erica Kimmel
The Commission is an advisory body of the City Council. Members must be Bakersfield residents but are not required to live within specific wards throughout their three-year terms. The Commission is composed of five members; nominations are made by the full City Council.
The Commission reviews applications for cultural resources designations and historic districts, and items referred by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and the City Council. The Commission conducts public hearings on designation applications and subsequently makes recommendations to the City Council. Commission meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. or as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will not result in an impact to the City General Fund
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. HPC Recruitment Packet 02-03-2026