AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
June 10, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 PM
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REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 PM
ORDINANCES
Items 6. c.2 Adoption of Short Term Rental Ordinance (All Wards ) The proposed Short -Term Rental (STR) Ordinance would establish Chapter 17.74 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to regulate STR operations within the city through a permitting, enforcement, and taxation framework.
The ordinance requires STR operators to obt ain an annual permit in addition to a business tax certificate, comply with operational standards, maintain liability insurance, designate a local 24 - hour contact, and remit Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) to the City. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the ordinance on May 7, 2026, following a public hearing with no public opposition. Subsequent amendments approved during first reading of the ordinance on May, 27, 2026 , include reducing the required liability insurance coverage from $1 million to $500,000 and requiring STR booking platforms to collect and remit TLT directly to the City. The ordinance is exempt from CEQA under the common -sense exemption. Administration an d enforcement will be overseen by the Development Services Department, with permit fees established to recover program costs.
PUBLIC SAFETY / VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Items 6.j.1 Senior Center Mixed -Use Project (Ward 2) Since 2022, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern and the Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) have partnered to redevelop the existing Bakersfield Senior Center at 530 4th Street into a four-story mixed-use facility that combines senior services with affordable housing. The project will include a modern senior center, offices, and 35 affordable one -bedroom units for extremely low -, very low -, and low -income seniors and one manager’s unit. The housing component will be developed and managed by Bakersfield Senior LP , while the BSC will continue to provide programs and services that support healthy aging, social engagement, and overall wellness. Project financing includes multiple funding sources, including the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) funding and Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) funds . The project leverages local and state funding resources without requiring additional City matching funds.
HEARINGS
Item 8.a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget (All Wards) Each year, a public hearing is required to receive public comment prior to the adoption of a budget. The Fiscal Year 2026 -27 budget is proposed at $92 6,782,551, which is comprised of a $811,512,708 operating budget and a $115,269,843 capital improvement program budget. Final Adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 10. b 'H' Street Corridor Improvements Project (Ward 2 ) The ‘H’ Street Corridor Improvements Project was initially approved in fiscal year 2022/2023 to design and implement Complete Streets Improvements including roadway reconfiguration, pavement grind and overlay, enhanced pedestrian, cyclist and other multimo dal safety and capacity improvements; improved signage, lighting, and drainage; pavement markings; and aesthetic improvements to landscaping and hardscaping along H Street stretching from SR58 to SR204. Staff secured Quad Knopf, Inc. (QK) for the design an d preparation of construction documents for this project. The City and QK desire to enter into Amendment No. 2 to expand the scope of work to include additional design review and adjustments to the plans after public feedback and increase compensation in the amount of $150,100, for a total compensation of $947,43 5.00. This project (T3K325) has a total budget of $16,905,806 and is funded through a combination of State and Federal ATP Funding ($3,154,000), CMAQ Funding ($11,059,158), General Fund ($300,188), PSVS ($931,345), and State Gas Tax ($1,461,115). Sufficient funds are available to award the construction contract, cover the contingency, and amend the design agreement.
Prepared by:
Jaritza Nunez, Management Fellow CC: Department Heads
Alex Hinojosa, Management Fellow City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
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