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: Two appointments (at-large) to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board due to the term expirations of Patrick Bowers and James Hay on December 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination
BACKGROUND:
There are two vacancies on the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board, due to the term expirations of Patrick Bowers and James Hay on December 31, 2025. These appointments will expire on December 31, 2028.
Seven applications for appointments have been received from:
Hovik Beduryan
Patrick Bowers - Incumbent
Jerry Edwin Fernandez
Erica Kimmel
Michael King
Lindsey Parker
Ronald Wolfe
The Board is an advisory body to the City Council. It is composed of five Board members appointed by the City Council. Board members must be Bakersfield residents throughout their term and shall have no connection with City government. The Board formula tes rules and regulations governing the selection, promotion, and discipline of employees affected by Civil Service. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue).
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will not result in an impact to the City General Fund
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
Misc. Civil Service Board Recruitment Packet 02-03-2026