ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Reports TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: July 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation regarding the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the presentation
BACKGROUND:
A general plan is a State required document that includes a land-use plan and goals, policies, and implementation programs, which guide the development of the community. These goals, policies, and programs are then used by the City Council and Planning Commission when making land-use decisions.
General plans benefit local communities by promoting better projects, streamlined processes, integrated planning, and improved access and use of available resources.
The City has been undergoing the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update since 2021 which has included an existing conditions and background report; identifying issues, opportunities and vision; mapping land use alternatives and drafting general plan policies. The current phase is releasing a public draft of the general plan. As part of the ongoing community engagement, staff is providing this presentation to City Council regarding the draft Bakersfield 2045 General Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Currently there is no request for budgetary items resulting in a fiscal impact to the General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENT:
None