1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a
Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
5.a.1
Written materials provided by Manuel Ramirez
1. Written material provided by Manuel Ramirez.pdf
5.a.2
Written materials provided by John Harte
1. Written material provided by John Harte.pdf
5.b
Agenda Item Public Statements
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items 6.a. through 6.j. for approval.
6.a
Minutes
6.a.1
Approval of minutes of the June 24, 2026, Regular City Council meetings.
1. June 24.pdf
Staff recommends approval of the minutes.
6.b
Department Payments and Agreements
6.b.1
Receive and file payments from June 10, 2026, to June 30, 2026, totaling $37,375,062.34
1. Receive and file payments from June 10, 2026, to June 30, 2026, totaling $37,375,062.34. .pdf
2. 1- AP Check Register 7.15.26.pdf
3. Oracle AP Check Register 7.15.pdf
as follows: department payments in the amount of $35,378,232.60, and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $1,996,829.74.
Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.
6.b.2
Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 between June 10, 2026
1. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 between June 10, 2026.pdf
2. Department Agreement Report 7.15.pdf
and June 30, 2026.
Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.
6.c
Ordinances
6.c.1
First reading of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.010 by adding Annexation 722
1. First reading of the ordinance - Annexation No. 722 .pdf
2. Ordinance with exhibits.pdf
consisting of approximately 82.1 gross acres, generally located along the east side of Ashe Road, between Romero Road and Engle Road. (Ward 7)
Staff recommends first reading of ordinance.
6.c.2
Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.12, Section 13.12.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
1. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.12, Section 13.12.030 of the BMC (Dev. Improvement Standards).pdf
2. 13.12.030DevImpStandard,etc.Final.pdf
related to Development Improvement Standards and Specifications. (FR 6/10/26)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
6.d
Resolutions
6.d.1
Resolution in Support of the Establishment of a Dedicated
1. Resolution in Support of the Establishment of a Dedicated .pdf
2. Reso_Council_Kids Zone.pdf
“Kids Zone” Childcare Space within the Kern County Courthouse.
This Staff recommends approval.
6.d.2
Resolution providing for collection of delinquent sewer charges on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax roll.
1. Resolution providing for collection of delinquent sewer charges on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax roll.pdf
2. Resolution - FY 2026-27 Collection of Delinquent Sewer Charges by Kern County.pdf
3. Exhibit A - FY 2025-26 Delinquent Sewer Charges - Fund 20129.pdf
4. Exhibit B - FY 2025-26 Delinquent Sewer Charges - Fund 20128.pdf Staff recommend adoption of the resolution.
6.d.3
Dispense with bidding for software purchase of Motorola radios for the Technology Services Department
1. Dispense with bidding for software purchase of Motorola radios for the Technology Services Department.pdf
2. Resolution to Dispense with Bidding for the purchase of Motorola Radios for the Tech Srv Dept, July 15, 2026.pdf
3. Motorola Radios Rate Sheet - City of Bakersfield.pdf Resolution determining that Motorola radios cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding and negotiate the purchase of Motorola Radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc., not to exceed $300,000.
Staff recommend adoption of the resolution.
6.d.4
Dispense with bidding for purchase of Juniper Networks equipment and software for the Technology Services Department
1. Dispense with bidding for purchase of Juniper Networks equipment and software for the Technology Services Department.pdf
2. Resolution to Dispense with Bidding for the purchase of Juniper equipment and software, CDW-G, July 15, 2026.pdf
3. 2024056-01_CDWG_EXE - OMNIA Partners.pdf
4. 2024056-01_CDWG_MAD - OMNIA Partners.pdf
5. CDW OMNIA Contract No. 2024056-01 - Executive Pricing.pdf Resolution determining that Juniper equipment and software can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from CDW Government LLC and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding for the purchase of Juniper equipment and software from CDW Government LLC, not to exceed $500,000.
Staff recommend adoption of the resolution.
6.d.5
Dispense with bidding for the purchase of Bader Meter water meters for the Water Department
1. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of Bader Meter water meters for the Water Department 2026.pdf
2. Resolution to Dispense with Bidding for the purchase of Badger Meter water meters for the Water Department 2026.pdf
3. Cal Water Recommendation Letter - Badger Meter water meters - Water Department.pdf Resolution determining that Badger Meter water meters cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding and negotiate the purchase of Badger Meter water meters, not to exceed $1,552,500.
Staff recommend adoption of the resolution.
6.d.6
California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
1. California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant .pdf
2. Resolution_MLK LWCF Grant.pdf
3. Grant Contract.pdf
Adopt resolution authorizing entering into an agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as the Administrator, for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the MLK Jr. Park Re-Imagining and Revitalization Project.
Approve contract with the California Department of Parks.
Appropriate $11,909,000 of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to the Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Program.
Staff recommend approval of the resolution, contract, and appropriations.
6.d.7
Resolution of Intention No. 2275 adding Area 4-329 to the Consolidated Maintenance District
1. Resolution of Intention No. 2275 adding Area 4-329 to the Consolidated Maintenance District.pdf
2. ROI 2275 ADDING AREA 4-329 TO THE CMD.pdf
3. MD 4-329 Exhibit 1-H.pdf
and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Public Works Director’s Report:
ROI # 2275 adding Area 4-329 (737 10th St., 916 & 920 Q St.): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution of intention.
6.e
Job Specifications and Salary Updates
6.e.1
Job Specification and Salary Resolution Updates
1. Job Specification and Salary Resolution Updates 7.15.26.pdf
2. Res 145-25 Amend 2 7.15.26.pdf
3. Exhibit A (Reso Setting Salaries) 7.15.26.pdf
4. Res 145-25 Amend 3 7.15.26.pdf
5. City Intervention Worker I-II 70100-70150.pdf
Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 145-2025 setting salaries and related benefits for the General Supervisory and Management Unit, updating unit name.
Amendment No. 3 to Resolution No. 145-2025 setting salaries and related benefits for the General Supervisory and Management Unit, updating salary.
New Job Specifications: City Intervention Worker I #70100 and City Intervention Worker II # 70150 Staff recommends adoption of the new job specifications and Resolutions.
6.f
Agreements
6.f.1
Renewal agreement with GIS Planning Inc.
1. Renewal agreement with GIS Planning Inc. for ZoomProspector Software with a total not to exceed amount of $17,560.00.pdf
2. Agreement_GIS_Planning_Inc.pdf
(revised not to exceed $17,560 and extend term to June 11, 2027), for ZoomProspector Software, a GIS tool integrated into economic development organization websites to facilitate business site selection, property searches and location analysis.
Staff recommends approval of amendment.
6.f.2
Agreement with the 15th District Agricultural Association dba Kern County Fair
1. Agreement with the 15th District Agricultural Association dba Kern County Fair.pdf
2. SIGNED KC FAIR - SECURITY SERVICES.pdf
3. Exhibit A 1.pdf
4. Exhibit B 1.pdf
5. Exhibit C 1.pdf
6. Exhibit E 1.pdf
(reimbursement to the City not to exceed $430,000) to provide security services for the 2026 Kern County Fair.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
6.f.3
Agreement with Kern County Superintendent of School Alternative Education Division (KCSOS)
1. Agreement with Kern County Superintendent of School Alternative Education Division (KCSOS).pdf
2. Signed KCSOS - FINAL.pdf
3. Exhibit A - SRO duties.pdf
(not to exceed $220,000 to the city) to provide School Resource Officer services.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
6.f.4
Agreement with the County of Kern for the Purchase of a Robotic Canine Unit for the Police Department
1. Agreement with the County of Kern for the Purchase of a Robotic Canine Unit for the Police Department .pdf
2. BUDFIS AGT Bakersfield PD robotic police dog AGREEMENT FINAL DRAFT 2026.07.10.pdf to accept funding in the amount of $404,000 for the acquisition of a robotic canine unit.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
6.f.5
Quitclaim agreement with Calloway North Investors, LLC for purchase of Easement.
1. Quitclaim agreement with Calloway North Investors, LLC for Purchase of Easement.pdf
2. Irrigation Easement_Quitclaim Agmnt (Calloway North Investors) - Signed.pdf
3. Exhibit A.pdf
Staff recommend approval of the agreement.
6.f.6
Gosford Planned Sewer Area reimbursement agreement with Deertrail VAG I, LLC
1. Gosford Planned Sewer Area reimbursement agreement with Deertrail VAG I, LLC.pdf
2. GOSFORD PSA REIMB AGR - SIGNED.pdf
(not to exceed $510,450) for design and construction of a portion of the sewer improvements. (Ward 5)
Staff recommends approval of this agreement.
6.f.7
License Agreement with North Kern Water Storage District, BN Bakersfield 1, LP, for Tract 7093 Phase 3
1. License Agreement with North Kern Water Storage District, BN Bakersfield 1, LP, for Tract 7093 Phase 3.pdf
2. License Agreement.pdf
($6,000) to allow the construction of a storm drain line over an existing canal. (Ward 4)
Staff recommend approval of the License Agreement.
6.f.8
Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Owners and Contractor of Tract 6397 Phase 1
1. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Owners and Contractor of Tract 6397 Phase 1.pdf
2. Tract 6397-1 - Final Map.pdf
3. Tract 6397-1 - Improvement Agreement.pdf
4. Tract 6397-1 - Landscape Agreement.pdf
5. Tract 6397-1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
6. Tract 6397-1 - Covenants.pdf
Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map located northeast corner of Madison Street and East Berkshire Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 1)
Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.
6.f.9
Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. Tract 7468 Phase 2
1. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Summit Capital Ventures, Inc. Tract 7468 Phase 2.pdf
2. Tract 7468-2 - Final Map.pdf
3. Tract 7468-2 - Improvement Agreement.pdf
4. Tract 7468-2 - Landscape Agreement.pdf
5. Tract 7468-2 - Vicinity Map.pdf
6. Tract 7468-2 - Covenants.pdf
Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map located south side of Stockdale Ranch Drive, west of South Wegis Avenue can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5)
Staff recommends approval of the Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement.
6.f.10
Common Use Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
1. Common Use Agreement between The City of Bakersfield and PGE for road construction over a pipeline within Tract 7468.pdf
2. Consent to Common Use Agreement.pdf
to allow the construction of a road over an existing 34” High Pressure Gas Line within Tract 7468, Sheeran Drive. (Ward 5)
Staff recommend approval of the Common Use Agreement.
6.f.11
Street Utility Cut Guarantee agreement with Race Telecommunications, LLC
1. Street Utility Cut Guarantee agreement with Race Telecommunications, LLC.pdf
2. STREET UTILITY CUT GUARANTEE AGR - SIGNED.pdf
that ensures the appropriate repairing and replacing of streets after cutting existing roadways to lay utility lines.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
6.f.12
Water Pipeline Crossing License Agreements to allow construction of water pipeline along Berkshire Road
1. Water Pipeline Crossing License Agreement with Railroad Companies along Berkshire Road.pdf
2. BNSF License Agreement-Berkshire Road.pdf
3. SJVR License Agreement-Berkshire Road.pdf
Agreement with BNSF Railroad Company (not to exceed $3,900) Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (not to exceed $10,000) (Ward 5)
Staff recommends approval of the agreements.
6.f.13
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. F25-009 Tates Janitorial Service Inc.
1. Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. F25-009 Tates Janitorial Service Inc.pdf
2. Partially Signed Tates Janitorial Amend No 1 to Agr F25-009.pdf (increase compensation by $60,000; revised not to exceed $120,000 and extend term one year), to continue the supply of Janitorial Services at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
6.f.14
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA25-012 with Duane Morris
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CA25-012 with Duane Morris.pdf
2. Agreement Duane Morris.pdf
(increase compensation $50,000; revised not to exceed $150,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of City of Bakersfield v. BKR, LLC dba Ramada Bakersfield-North.
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Agreement.
6.f.15
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-209 with Fruit Growers Laboratory Inc.
1. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-209 with Fruit Growers Laboratory Inc.pdf
2. AGRMT NO 2023-209 (3) - Fruit Growers Laboratory Inc.pdf (extending term one year) for analyzing water samples to monitor TCP levels in the groundwater and to verify removal of TCP, as required by Division of Drinking Water (DDW), for City of Bakersfield’s Municipal Water System.
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
6.f.16
Amendments to Agreements for purposes of completing the Bakersfield Temple Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
1. Amendments to Agreements for purposes of completing the Bakersfield Temple Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR).pdf
2. Amend 1 To Agreement 2025-010 HKS ARCHITECTS_SignedByHKS.pdf
3. Amend 1 To Agreement 2025-011 IMPACT SCIENCES_Signed.pdf Amendment No. 1 to Applicant/Reimbursement Agreement No. 2025-010 with HKS Inc., (increasing compensation $54,000, revised not to exceed $263,524.80) for the preparation of an EIR.
Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement No. 2025-011 with Impact Sciences (increasing compensation $54,000, revised not to exceed $228,604) to prepare an EIR.
Appropriate the additional $54,000 (HKS Inc. contribution) to the Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund.
Staff recommends approval of the amendments.
6.f.16.1
Staff memorandum
1. Blue Memo 6f16 515 715.pdf
6.f.17
Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-199
1. Contract Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-199.pdf
2. Contract Change Order No. 1.pdf
with Bowman Asphalt Inc. ($41,545.38; revised not to exceed $561,151.38), for the Street Improvements: Mt Ridge Drive between Weeping Rock Way and Lustrous Lane. (Ward 7)
Staff recommends approval of the change order.
6.f.18
Contract Change Order No.4 to Agreement 2022-278
1. Contract Change Order No.4 to Agreement 2022-278.pdf
2. Contract Change Order No. 4.pdf
with Day’s Generator Service, Inc. ($45,161.89; revised not to exceed $1,013,314.92), for the Backup Generator City Hall North. (Ward 2)
Staff recommends approval of the change order.
6.f.19
Contract Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 2024-281 with Innovative Engineering Systems DBA Agilitech
1. Contract Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 2024-281 with Innovative Engineering Systems DBA Agilitech.pdf
2. Contract Change order No. 1 .pdf
(90,228.34; revised not to exceed $1,231,922.75) for the Signal Coordination Part 2 California Avenue between Mohawk Street & Oak Street, Stockdale Hwy between Coffee Road and H Street, Brundage Lane between Oak Street and Hughes Lane. (Wards 2 & 6)
Staff recommends approval of the change order.
6.f.20
Contract Change Order Nos. 23, 35, 36, and 54 to Agreement No. 2024-235 (7th Movement)
1. Contract Change Order Nos. 23, 35, 36, and 54 to Agreement No. 2024-235 (7th Movement).pdf
2. Contract Change Order 23.pdf
3. Contract Change Order 35.pdf
4. Contract Change Order 36.pdf
5. Contract Change Order 54.pdf
with Granite Construction Company (increasing compensation by $32,509.79; revised not to exceed $28,102,546.72) for the Centennial Corridor EB58 to NB99 Loop Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
Staff recommend approval of the change orders.
6.g
Bids
6.g.1
Roof Replacement at City Hall South, West Wing
1. Roof Replacement at City Hall South, West Wing.pdf
2. Partially Signed Agreeement, Best Contracting Services Inc, Bid No. 25-26-42, Roof Replacement CHS West Wing.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Best Contracting Services Inc, Roof Replacement CHS West Wing, Bid No. 25-26-42.pdf Accept bid and approve contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., Gardena, CA, ($143,656), for Roof Replacement at City Hall South, West Wing. (Ward 2)
Staff recommend acceptance of bid and approval of contract.
6.g.2
Accept bid and approve Agreement with Universal Wiring Group
1. Accept bid and approve Agreement with Universal Wiring Group.pdf
2. Agreement(1).pdf
($441,925) for New Automated Weather Observation System at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. (Ward 1)
Staff recommends acceptance of low bid and approval of contract.
6.g.3
South Mill Creek Village Fencing Project
1. South Mill Creek Village Fencing Project.pdf
2. Agreement(2).pdf
Accept bid and approve contract with DASH Construction Company, Inc. (not to exceed $329,360), for said project. (Ward 2)
Staff recommends acceptance of the bid and the approval of the contract.
6.h
Miscellaneous
6.h.1
Appropriate $1,941,878.96 of Litigation Revenue to Domestic Water Fund Capital Improvement Budget
1. Appropriate $1,941,878.96 of Litigation Revenue to Domestic Water Fund Capital Improvement Budget.pdf Staff recommend approval of the appropriation.
6.h.2
Interfund Loan Policy
1. Interfund Loan Policy.pdf
2. Interfund Loan Policy 2026 DRAFT .pdf
Staff recommends Council approve Interfund Loan Policy.
6.h.3
Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations regarding Traffic Calming
1. Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations regarding Traffic Calming.pdf
2. Report - Traffic Calming City of Bakersfield.pdf
3. Grand Jury Responses Traffic - 7-6-2026.pdf
Staff recommends City Council authorize the transmittal of the response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
6.i
Successor Agency Business
6.i.1
Receive and file Successor Agency payments from June 10, 2026, to June 30, 2026
1. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from June 10, 2026, to June 30, 2026.pdf
2. Oracle SA Admin Check Register 7.15.pdf
in the amount of $459,650.75.
Staff recommends report be received and filed.
6.j
Public Safety/Vital Services Measure
6.j.1
Accept bid and approve Construction Projects Agreement with Remedial Transportation Services, Inc.
1. Accept bid and approve Construction Projects Agreement with Remedial Transportation Services, Inc. .pdf
2. Remedial Transportation Services Agreement Signed.pdf
3. Exhibit A_.pdf
4. Exhibit B - RTS Bid Proposal.pdf
(not to exceed $436,925), for the Antongiovanni Park Grading Improvements Project. (Ward 7)
Staff recommends acceptance of bid and approval of agreement.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 7.c. for approval.
7.a
Public Hearing to consider Action Plan Amendment No. 2 to HUD Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26:
1. Public Hearing to consider Action Plan Amendment No. 2 to HUD Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26.pdf
2. Summary of Action Plan Amendment.pdf
Transfer funds from the Catholic Charities Food Bank Expansion Project ($645,344 CDBG) to the CAPK Friendship House Community Conference and Classroom Modular Project (Ward 1)
for a total allocation of $645,344 to support the installation of a modular facility.
City staff recommends the approval of the Action Plan Amendment.
7.a.1
Staff Memorandum
1. Blue Memo 7a 7-15-26.pdf
7.b
Public Hearing to consider Action Plan Amendment No. 3 to HUD Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26:
1. Public Hearing to consider Action Plan Amendment No. 3 to HUD Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26.pdf
2. Summary of Action Plan Amendment(1).pdf
Reallocate $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) ADA Improvement Project to GBLA Fair Housing Services to support fair housing outreach, education, counseling, and enforcement activities for low- and moderate-income residents.
City staff recommends the approval of the Action Plan Amendment.
7.c
Public Hearing Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act on behalf of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern
1. Public Hearing Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act on behalf of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern .pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Agreement.pdf
Conduct a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to receive comments relating to the plan of finance for the issuance by the Housing Authority of Kern (Housing Authority) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in the amount not to exceed $5,500,000 of the Authority’s Revenue Bonds (Bonds) for the purpose of financing rental housing projects.
Adopt Resolution approving the plan of finance for the issuance by the Housing Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the project known as Baker Street Village RAD, a 37-unit affordable housing complex located at 1015 Baker Street in Bakersfield California and certain other matters relating thereto.
Indemnification Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the Housing Authority of the County of Kern.
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, adopt a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution and approve the indemnification agreement.
8. HEARINGS
9. REPORTS
9.a
Approval of Temporary Grant-Funded City Intervention Worker Positions
1. Approval of Temporary Grant-Funded City Intervention Worker Positions.pdf
2. RES NO 016-2025.pdf
in the City Manager's Office Personnel Complement.
Staff recommend approval.
9.a.1
PowerPoint presentation
1. OVIP Presentation.pdf
9.b
Presentation regarding the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update
1. Presentation regarding the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update.pdf Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the presentation and to give an additional 30 days for public review
9.b.1
PowerPoint Presentation
1. General Plan Update.pdf
10. DEFERRED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
13. CLOSED SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT