RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
APPROVING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KERN PLAN
OF FINANCE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS (NOT TO EXCEED $5.5 MILLION) FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AT 1015 BAKER STREET WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (the “Authority”) is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing rental housing projects; and
WHEREAS, the Authority proposes to undertake a plan of finance to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000 outstanding at any one time (the “Housing Authority Bonds”) for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of 37-units of multi-family rental housing known as Baker Street Village RAD, located at 1015 Baker Street and 711 Lake Street, on the east side of Baker Street between Lake Street and Kentucky Street within the City of Bakersfield, California (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, proceeds of the Housing Authority Bonds are expected by the Authority to be used to make a loan to a to-be-formed limited partnership tentatively named Baker Street Village RAD LP, a California limited partnership, the proposed owner and operator of the Project (the “Owner”), the general partners of which will tentatively include GEAHI Baker Street Village RAD LLC (controlled by Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc.), as the managing general partner of the Owner, and Kern Baker Street Village RAD LLC (controlled by the Authority), as the administrative general partner of the Owner, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority Bonds will be qualified “private activity bonds” for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the proposed plan for the issuance of private activity bonds to finance the Project is required to be approved by the “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the facility financed by such bonds is to be located, after a public hearing held following reasonable public notice (collectively, the “TEFRA Actions”); and
WHEREAS, the Project is located in the City of Bakersfield (the “City”) and the members of the City Council (“City Council”) are the applicable elected representatives of the City; and
WHEREAS, there has been published, at least 7 days prior to the date hereof, a notice on the public City website that a public hearing regarding the plan for the proposed issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds would be held on the date hereof; and
WHEREAS, such public hearing was conducted on the date hereof by this City Council, at which time an opportunity was provided to interested parties to be heard with respect to the proposed plan for the issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds and financing of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City shall not have any liability for the repayment of the Housing Authority Bonds or any responsibility for the Project; and WHEREAS, it is intended that this resolution shall constitute the approval of the proposed plan for the issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds required by Section 147(f) of the Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Approval of Plan of Finance for the Issuance of Housing Authority Bonds.
This City Council hereby approves the proposed plan for the issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds by the Authority for the purposes of financing the Project. It is the purpose and intent of this City Council that this resolution constitutes approval of the proposed plan for the issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code.
3. No City Liability for Authority Bonds. The issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds shall be subject to the approval by the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party.
The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Housing Authority Bonds.
4. No City Responsibility for Project. The adoption of this resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to:
i. Provide any financing to acquire, rehabilitate, or otherwise finance the Project or any refinancing of the Project, as a result of the TEFRA Actions;
ii. Approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit, or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, or operation of the Project;
iii. Make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or
iv. Take any further action with respect to the Authority, its issuance of the Housing Authority Bonds, or its acquisition, rehabilitation, or operation of the Project.
5. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on _______________________________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED ______________
By: _________________________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________________________
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager
DATE: June 30, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Temporary Grant-Funded City Intervention Worker Positions in the City Manager's Office Personnel Complement
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of this item.
BACKGROUND:
On February 12, 2026, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved the City of Bakersfield's Cohort 5 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant award in the amount of approximately $4.9 million. On February 25, 2026, the City Council accepted the grant award, appropriated the grant funds into the City's budget, and authorized implementation of the grant through Resolution No. 016-2025.
Although the grant became effective on April 1, 2026, the award was received shortly before the City's annual budget development process was finalized. At that time, departmental staffing allocations and payroll projections for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget had already been substantially completed. To avoid delaying the adoption of the City's annual budget, the grant-funded City Intervention Worker positions were not included in the staffing schedule, presented as part of the budget adoption process.
This item formally adds two (2) City Intervention Worker positions to the City Manager's Office authorized staffing allocation to support implementation of the Cohort 5 CalVIP Grant. These positions are fully funded by the grant and are limited-term positions that will exist only for the duration of the grant, which concludes on March 30, 2029. The positions are contingent upon the availability of grant funding and do not create any ongoing General Fund obligation or permanent staffing commitment.
The City Intervention Workers will conduct outreach, participant engagement, violence intervention, and case management activities for individuals identified as being at the highest risk of firearm violence. These positions are essential to implementing the City's evidence-informed Gun Violence Reduction Strategy and achieving the objectives outlined in the approved grant.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The two (2) City Intervention Worker positions are fully funded through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Cohort 5 CalVIP Grant. The positions are limited-term and authorized only for the duration of the grant, which service date ends March 30, 2029. There is no additional General Fund impact associated with this action.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 0 1 6- 2 0 2 6
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF
STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND ACCEPT
FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2026
CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION
CaIVIP) COHORT 5 GRANT.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield applied for grant funding through the 2026 California Violence Intervention and Prevention ( CaIVIP) Cohort_ 5 Program administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections ( hereafter referred to as the " BSCC"); and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2026, the BSCC Board approved funding recommendations of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Executive Steering Committee and awarded the City of Bakersfield a highly competitive state grant in the amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Ninety - Nine Thousand Dollars -($4,899, 000) through the CaIVIP Cohort 5 Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the grant term is anticipated to run from April 1, 2026, through - - June 30, 2029, and will support the City' s continued implementation of a comprehensive, evidence -based, and collaborative approach to reducing gun violence through intervention, outreach, case management, and supportive services utilizing a public health and socioecological model; and WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds will allow the City of Bakersfield to expand and sustain violence intervention and prevention strategies in partnership with community -based organizations and public safety partners to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Manager of the City of Bakersfield is authorized, on behalf of the City Council, to execute a Grant Agreement with the BSCC for the CaIVIP Cohort 5 Grant in the amount of $ 4, 899, 000, including any extensions or amendments thereto, if substantially consistent with the terms and conditions of the Cohort 4 grant- agreement.
3. The grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to duplicate expenditures already approved by the City.
4. The City of Bakersfield agrees to ensure that any subcontractors funded under the Grant Agreement comply with all applicable terms, conditions, and guidelines established by the BSCC for the expenditure of grant funds.
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on FEB 2 5 2026 , by the following vote:
YE COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS, & E6 I vL 5, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BAS RTASH, KA R NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
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APPROVED FEB 2 5 2026
By r1jK3 I b
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Vice Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA G NNARO
City Attor y
By et, 6E4
RGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
PROGRAM UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 2026
Est. 2025
Why OVIP Was Created
The City established the Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention (OVIP) to coordinate evidence-informed strategies that reduce gun violence among individuals at the highest risk of involvement in shootings and homicides.
Our Mission
• Reduce gun violence and improve community safety
• Save lives and improve individual outcomes for high-risk individuals
• Improve community trust
City of Bakersfield Cost of Violence
Crime
Scene
$4,087
Medical
$22,359
Criminal
Justice
$7,131
Corrections
$193,795
Victim &
Social
Services
$152,159
Lost
Revenue
$49,844
Total Cost
$429,375
Crime
Scene
$18,671
Medical
$16,815
Criminal
Justice
$55,610
Corrections
$1,503,640
Victim &
Social
Services
$373,906
Lost
Revenue
$545,420
Total Cost
$2,514,062
Non-Fatal
Shootings
Homicides
2024 REPORT
INCLUDES COST FOR SUSPECT & VICTIM FOR BOTH CATEGORIES
ASSUMING ONE SUSPECT PER SHOOTING FOR BOTH CATEGORIES
Bakersfield ’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy
Logic Model
OVIP Approach
Focused violence intervention model centered around those at the highest risk within the community.
Core Components
• Violence Interruption
• Credible Messengers
• Intensive Case Management
• Wraparound Services
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Strong Community Partnerships
Immediate risk reduction while building long-term stability Examples include:
• Housing stabilization
• Employment assistance
• Education support
• Transportation
• Food assistance
• Mental health counseling
• Substance use treatment
• Anger management
• Tattoo removal
• Life coaching
• Mentoring
Wraparound Services
Participants receive individualized support based on their needs.
Non-Fatal Shootings: Group-Related
88 109
73 73
44 36
13 17
8 6
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Non-Fatal Shootings Group-Related
40%
33%
Homicides: Group-Related
47 60
39 27 26 31
43 29
16 17 18 17
8 5 3
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
2020
Clearance
Rate 65%
2021
Clearance
Rate 53%
2022
Clearance
Rate 67%
2023
Clearance
Rate 76%
2024
Clearance
Rate 88%
Homicides By Firearm Group-Related
35%
31%
Key Lessons & Growth
Our experience through prior CalVIP funding helped shape a stronger model.
We learned that:
• Trust takes time
• Relationships come before services
• Consistent outreach changes lives
• Coordination improves outcomes
• Every participant follows a different path toward success Cohort 5 Investment
$4.9 Million Award
April 2026 – March 2029
Bakersfield Highlights
🏆 Ranked the #1 Large City Proposal statewide for Cohort 5 funding
✔ Expanded violence intervention capacity
✔ Dedicated Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention ✔ Independent program evaluation
✔ Long-term sustainability planning
Program Highlights
Since launching OVIP
🏆 #1 Ranked Large City CalVIP Proposal
🎤 Invited to present Bakersfield's model on state and
national violence intervention panels
🤝 Strong collaboration
📊 Built a centralized Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention
📈 Implemented data-driven performance
measurement
Homicides
2025: 12
2026: 7
⬇ Reduction of approximately 42%
Gang-Related Homicides
2025: 3%
2026: 0
While many factors contribute to public safety outcomes, Bakersfield has experienced continued reductions in homicides since the City began investing in evidence-informed violence intervention strategies.
Early Public Safety Indicators (YTD)
OVIP will continue focusing on:
• Serving individuals at the highest risk of violence
• Strengthening community partnerships
• Improving accountability through data
• Measuring outcomes through independent evaluation
• Supporting safer neighborhoods throughout Bakersfield Looking Ahead
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 -
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
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Draft General Plan
July 15, 2026
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2
Meeting Purpose
Introduce the draft General Plan
Provide overview of process and content
Gather initial Council comments
Project Overview
What We’ve Done and Where We Are
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 4
General Plan Update Process
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 5
Developing the Draft
Bakersfield
RISE 2045
Community
Input
Council
Direction
Existing
Plans and
Programs
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 6
Draft Bakersfield RISE General Plan
Community Engagement
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 7
What We Heard
Well-Planned Growth
Guide growth while protecting neighborhoods
and investing in infrastructure.
Addressed by
• Strategic Land Use Framework and Focus Areas
• Mixed-use and infill development in Focus Areas
• Jobs-housing balance
• Infrastructure planning coordinated with growth
Transportation Choice and
Connectivity
Create a safer, more connected transportation
system for all users.
Addressed by
• Complete Streets policies
• Expanded bicycle and pedestrian network
• Transit-supportive development • Safe and connected transportation system Quality of Life and Community
Investment
Invest in neighborhoods, parks, housing, and
community amenities.
Addressed by
• Parks, recreation, and urban greening enhancement • Public safety and neighborhood investment • Housing opportunities, aligned with Housing Element • Environmental justice and equitable access policies BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 8
What We Heard
Economic Opportunity
Support local businesses, quality jobs, and a
resilient economy.
Addressed by
• Business attraction and retention
• Workforce development • Downtown revitalization
• Innovation and emerging industries
Environmental Stewardship
Protect natural resources, particularly the Kern
River, while improving resilience and
environmental quality.
Addressed by
•Policies to improve air quality and habitat
•Kern River enhancements
•Climate resilience
•Sustainable infrastructure
Celebrate Bakersfield’s Identity
Celebrate the places, culture, and character that
define Bakersfield.
Addressed by
•Historic preservation
•Downtown placemaking
•Community character and cultural resources
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 9
Draft General Plan Organization
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 10
Draft General Plan Organization
Introduction
• Defines the planning area
• Explains the role and
requirements
• Describes how the General
Plan is organized and
implemented
Vision and Engagement
• Establishes the long-term
vision
• Summarizes the outreach
activities and results
• Highlights the priorities and
values expressed throughout
the public engagement process
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 11
Draft General Plan Organization
Land Use
• Summarizes existing and
future land use
• Identifies Focus Areas
• Policies for complete
neighborhoods,
placemaking, and future
annexation
Downtown
• Strengthen Downtown as
the civic, cultural, and
entertainment heart of
Bakersfield
• Promote a mix of housing,
employment, retail,
entertainment, and civic
uses
• Improve walking,
bicycling, transit, parking,
and street connectivity
Public Facilities and Services
• Coordinate infrastructure
and public services to
support planned
annexation and growth
• Maintain and improve
infrastructure and
services
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 12
Draft General Plan Organization
Mobility
• Improve connections
between neighborhoods
and destinations
• Coordinate
transportation
investments with future
land use
• Create a safe, accessible,
and multimodal
transportation network
Economic Development
• Maintain business
environment needed to
support long-term
economic prosperity
• Support industry
diversification,
innovation,
entrepreneurship, and
emerging opportunities
Safety and Hazards
• Policies enhancing
overall preparedness
and response,
evacuation, and public
safety
• Hazard risk identification
and reduction for
seismic, flooding, fire,
heat and drought,
hazardous materials
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Draft General Plan Organization
Natural and Historic
Resources
• Protect and restore
habitat and sensitive
natural resources
• Conserve and enhance
parks, trails, and open
spaces
• Management of mineral
resources
• Preserve and celebrate
Bakersfield's historic and
cultural resources
Kern River
• Expand recreational
access, open space
protection, and
ecosystem management
• Enhance resilience and
water resource
management
• Protect important
ecological, cultural, and
Tribal resources
associated with the River
Quality of Life
• Promote safe, healthy,
and well-maintained
homes and
neighborhoods
• Foster inclusive public
participation and
strengthen community
connections
• Minimize noise impacts
through thoughtful land
use planning
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 14
To Be Added for Adoption Draft
Policy Index in Introduction
Finalized mapping and policy
Appendices
Supporting technical studies
Outreach and engagement summary
Glossary of terms
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 15
Discussion and Initial Comments
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 16
Discussion and Initial Comments
Does the draft General Plan reflect Council's vision and priorities for Bakersfield's future?
Are there any policy areas or topics that warrant additional emphasis before public review?
Does the draft appropriately balance growth, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and quality of life? Are there any major issues or concerns Council would like staff to address as the draft is refined?
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 17
Next Steps
Public Review closes August 28, 2026
Draft General Plan revised to incorporate public and Council comments
Environmental review completed early 2027
Adoption hearing anticipated Spring 2027
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 18
Thank you!
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 19
Land Use
Complete
Neighborhoods
Promote connected neighborhoods with housing, services, parks, and everyday destinations.
Transit-Oriented
Development
Focus growth around major transit corridors and activity centers to support multimodal transportation.
Placemaking and
Community Character
Foster distinctive neighborhoods, high-quality design, and preservation of community identity.
Industrial Centers Protect and enhance industrial employment areas while supporting compatibility with surrounding uses.
Economic Development Align land use decisions with business growth, employment, and investment opportunities.
Focus Areas Direct redevelopment, infill, and strategic investment to priority opportunity areas throughout the city.
Specific Plans Use focused planning tools to guide development in key areas consistent with the General Plan.
Annexation Strategy Coordinate future annexation with infrastructure, service capacity, and long-term growth objectives.
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 20
Downtown
Placemaking
and Downtown
Identity
Strengthen Downtown as the civic, cultural, and
entertainment heart of Bakersfield through high-quality design and vibrant public spaces.
Land Use
Balance Promote a mix of housing, employment, retail,
entertainment, and civic uses to create a vibrant, 24-hour Downtown.
Downtown
Mobility
Improve walking, bicycling, transit, parking, and street connectivity to create a more accessible and connected
Downtown.
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Public Facilities and Services
Servicing Future
Annexation Areas Coordinate infrastructure and public services to support planned annexation and growth.
Municipal Water,
Wastewater & Recycled
Water
Coordinate infrastructure and public services to support planned annexation and growth.
Stormwater Drainage Improve drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding and enhance resilience.
Solid Waste Support efficient waste collection, recycling, and waste reduction.
Utilities Maintain reliable energy, communications, and utility infrastructure.
Public Safety and
Healthcare Services Ensure access to police, fire, emergency medical response, and healthcare facilities to support a safe and healthy community.
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Mobility
Community
Connectivity Improve connections between neighborhoods, destinations, and regional transportation networks.
Land Use and
Mobility Alignment Coordinate transportation investments with future land use and growth patterns.
Mobility Innovation Support emerging technologies and innovative transportation solutions.
VMT Reduction and
Emissions Encourage travel choices that reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve air quality.
Inclusive
Transportation
Systems
Create a safe, accessible, and multimodal transportation network for people of all ages and abilities.
BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 23
Economic Development
Operational
Foundations Maintain the infrastructure, workforce,
partnerships, and business environment needed
to support long-term economic prosperity.
Industry
Shifts and
Innovation
Growth
Position Bakersfield for the future by supporting
industry diversification, innovation,
entrepreneurship, and emerging economic
opportunities.
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Safety and Hazards
Seismic Hazards Reduce risks associated with earthquakes and seismic activity through resilient planning and development.
Flooding Improve flood resilience through stormwater management, flood protection, and coordinated planning.
Heat and Drought Prepare for increasing temperatures and water supply challenges through climate adaptation and conservation.
Urban and Wildland Fire Reduce wildfire and urban fire risks through prevention, mitigation, and resilient development.
Hazardous Materials Minimize risks associated with hazardous materials, contamination, and industrial activities.
Emergency Preparedness
and Response
Strengthen emergency planning, coordination, and community readiness for disasters.
Evacuation Enhance evacuation planning, routes, and public communication during emergencies.
Public Safety Support police, fire, emergency medical services, and community safety initiatives to protect residents.
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Natural and Historic Resources
Wildlife and
Habitat Protect and restore habitat, biodiversity, and sensitive natural resources.
Recreational Parks
and Open Space Conserve and enhance parks, trails, and open spaces that support recreation and community well-being.
Mineral Resources Protect access to important mineral resources while ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses.
Water Quality Safeguard surface water and groundwater through watershed protection and responsible land management.
Historical
Resources
Preserve and celebrate Bakersfield's historic, cultural, and archaeological resources.
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Kern River
Recreation and Public Access Expand recreational opportunities while improving safe and equitable public access to the Kern River.
Open Space Preservation Protect open space and maintain the river corridor's natural character.
Riparian Vegetation and
Wildlife Habitat Conserve and restore riparian ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
Water Supply Support sustainable water resources and protect the Kern River's role in regional water supply.
Floodway Management Reduce flood risk through coordinated planning and management of the river corridor.
Private Property and Public
Use Balance public access with respect for private property rights and adjacent land uses.
Mineral and Petroleum
Extraction Manage resource extraction while protecting environmental and recreational values.
Public Safety Promote safe recreation, emergency access, and hazard awareness along the river.
Cultural, Paleontological,
and Tribal Cultural Resources Protect significant cultural, historic, paleontological, and Tribal resources associated with the Kern River.
Climate Change Adaptation Improve resilience to changing climate conditions affecting the river corridor.
Environmental Education
and Outreach
Foster stewardship through education, partnerships, and community engagement.
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Quality of Life
Community Health Promote healthy neighborhoods through access to parks, services, healthy food, and active living.
Air Quality Improve air quality and reduce exposure to pollution to protect public health.
Noise Minimize noise impacts through thoughtful land use planning and transportation strategies.
Safe and Sanitary
Housing
Support access to safe, healthy, and well-maintained housing for all residents.
Civic Engagement Foster inclusive public participation and strengthen community connections.
Lifelong Learning Expand access to educational opportunities, libraries, and community resources for residents of all ages.
Arts and Cultural
Celebration
Celebrate Bakersfield's diverse heritage through arts, culture, public spaces, and community events.