AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
June 24, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 PM
REPORTS
Item 4.a 2026 Regional Transportation Plan discussion by KernCOG (All Wards) REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 PM
AGREEMENTS
Items 6. f.1 Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) (All Wards ) In October 2024, the City of Bakersfield was awarded $1,999,374 in grant funding through the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to address homelessness through supportive mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and diversion programs. To implement the program, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on October 7, 2024, for Intensive Case Management services. Following the competitive procurement process, Psychiatric Wellness Center (PWC) was selected to provide services and was awarded an agreement not -to- exceed $858,750. On May 6, 2026, PWC notified the City of its intent to terminate its agreement effective July 13, 2026. To ensure continuity of services and maintain compliance with BSCC grant requirements, the City issued a ne w Request for Proposals on May 11, 2026, seeking a qualified provider to continue delivering intensive case management services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Following the competitive procurement process, CAPK was selected to provide the services. The proposed agreement will utilize the remaining available Category 1 grant funding, in an amount not to exceed $630,000.
Items 6.f.12 Freeway Litter Program (All Wards) On May 1, 2013, Council adopted the "Freeway Litter Program" and approved associated agreements with The Open Door Network, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG). These agreements allow Caltrans and Kern COG to provide the funding for freeway litter removal services, while The Open Door Network crews perform the work. On December 17, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with The Open Door Network to provide litter abatement services that are within Caltrans jurisdiction. Proposed Amendment No. 1 will extend the term of the agreement by one year and will expire on June 30, 2027. The agreement provides for a one -year renewal at the discretion of the City and would add $477,640 to the agreement. If approved, the revised not to exceed compensation would be $716,458 . Kern COG has provided funding for freeway litter removal services since the program's inception. The proposed MOA continues the partnership between Kern COG, The Open Door Network, and the City to meet the Council's goal of beautification of the City. The MOA provides $225,000 of funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Funding for this amended agreement will come from Caltrans ($252,640) and Kern COG ($225,000). Thus, there will be no impact on the City’s General Fund.
Items 6.f.13 Litter Abatement Services for Clean City Initiative (CCI) Program (All Wards) On December 17, 2025, the City Council approved agreements with Jack Davenport Sweeping Service
and The Open Door Network to provide litter abatement, bulky waste collection, and pressure washing services in support of the City's Clean City Initiative (CCI) Program. Staff recommends approval of amendments to these agreements to continue providing CCI services throughout the City. The proposed amended not-to-exceed amounts are $1,729,197 for Jack Davenport Sweeping Services and $1,741,380 for The Open Door Network. Pro posed Amendments will both extend the term of the agreements by one year and will expire on June 30, 2027. The primary funding source comes from the City’s portion of the Kern County Illegal Dumping program. There is no impact to the City's General Fund.
MISCELLANEOUS
Item 6.h.1 Fund Appropriation from Kern County Illegal Dumping to Solid Waste (All Wards) On February 8, 2022, the City of Bakersfield entered into Agreement No. 070-2022 with the County of Kern to support illegal dumping services, using funding derived from County Ordinance G -009, which allocates a portion of Land Use Fees for illegal dumping resources. These funds support both one -time purchases, such as downtown bin enclosures, Big Belly solar -compacting trash receptacles, bear-box receptacles, surveillance cameras, and related supplies, as well as ongoing program costs, including Clean City Initiative cleaning crews, partial funding for an illegal dumping enforcement officer, vehicle operation and maintenance, bulky-item cleanup events, emergency cleanups, and Great American Clean-up supplies and outreach. For fiscal year 2026, the City was awarded $1, 791,526.06 and is requesting allocation of these funds to the Public Works Department’s Refuse Enterprise Fund to continue supporting illegal dumping programs.
PUBLIC SAFETY / VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Items 6.j.1 Agreement with Mercy House (Ward 1) The Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) has become a cornerstone of the City’s homelessness response system, expanding from 150 beds in 2020 to its current capacity of 319 beds to meet growing community needs. The facility provides comprehensive shelter, housing navigation, case management, healthcare access, employment support, and other supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessn ess, including accommodations for couples, pets, and personal belongings. Through partnerships with Kern Medical and the County of Kern Behavioral Health Department, participants have access to critical medical and behavioral health services that support h ousing stability. Over the past six years, the BLNC has assisted more than 617 individuals in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing, averaging more than 100 housing placements annually. Continued operation of the facility through an agreement with Mercy House Living Centers will maintain essential shelter and support services, with funding of approximately $7,929,751.90 million proposed through the Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) Measure in the FY 2026-27 budget.
Items 6.j.2 Agreement with ResearchFDI (All Wards) The Economic Development Strategic Plan, adopted in 2021, identified business attraction, job creation, and targeted industry growth as key priorities for the City’s economic development efforts. To advance these objectives, the City issued a Request for Proposals in October 2025 seeking specialized business recruitment, marketing, and consulting services to enhance outreach, strengthen industry targeting, and increase prospective business leads. Following a competitive evaluation of seven proposals, Researc hFDI, Inc. was selected based on its qualifications and alignment with the City’s goals. The firm will support business and industrial attraction efforts through data -driven industry targeting, lead generation, site selection analysis, strategic marketing, investor engagement, and staff training, while providing tools and resources to strengthen the City’s long -term economic development capacity. Funding for these services was previously allocated in the FY 2025-26 budget.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 10.a Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget (All Wards) The City Council will consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 City Budget totaling $926,782,551, consisting of an operating budget of $811,512,708 and a capital improvement budget of $115 ,269,843. The proposed budget also includes $115,354,000 in appropriations from the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) Measure. The budget is balanced, aligns projected revenues with expenditures, maintains compliance with State appropriations requirements, and continues investment in public safety, infrastructure, and other City Council priorities.
Prepared by:
Jaritza Nunez, Management Fellow CC: Department Heads
Alex Hinojosa, Management Fellow City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File