ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: February 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code section 1.12.010 by adding Annexation No. 715 Cottonwood No. 6
consisting of approximately 239.39 acres generally located east of Cottonwood Road at Pacheco Road intersection (Ward1) (FR 1/21/26)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on January 21, 2026.
This ordinance amends the ward boundaries to include Annexation No. 715 in Council Ward 1. This annexation was recently approved by the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission and the Certificate of Completion was recorded on June 13, 2025.
Annexation No. 715 (Cottonwood No. 6) encompasses approximately 239.39 acres generally located east of Cottonwood Road at Pacheco Road intersection. The parcels have General Plan designations of HR (High Density Residential), LMR (Low Medium Density Residential), LR (Low Density Residential), and OS (Open Space). The parcels are City pre-zoned R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling), R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling), R- 3 (Medium Density Multi -Unit Dwelling), R-4 (High-Density Multi-Unit Dwelling), R-5 (Very-High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling), and OS (Open Space). This annexation was initiated by the City of Bakersfield. This area will be added into Ward 1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The exchange of property tax revenues for this annexation is covered under the Master Tax Split Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding 15-277) between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance with exhibits