1 DEVELOPMENT STREAMLINING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
April 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Eric Arias, Bob Smith, Larry Koman
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1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
Dave Dmohowski expressed his appreciation for the formation of the Ad hoc committee.
Tom Dee made comments regarding infrastructure construction.
Max Bacerra thanked Phil Burns for his leadership and guidance and the importance of Bakersfield continuing to progress.
Committee Member Koman requested PG&E participate in the Committee.
Chair Arias requested inspectors participate, including the Fire Department.
Alan Alvarez made public comments.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
None.
4. REPORTS
None.
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
2 6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Adoption of the Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2026
Chair Arias requested monthly meetings. Committee Member Koman stated that the September and November meetings have conflicts for him, and concurred with the Chair on monthly meetings.
Chair Arias moved on to item 6.b. so the Committee can make a more informed decision regarding the frequency of meetings.
Motion by Committee Member Koman to move the calendar to the July meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.
Staff recommends adoption.
b. Review of prior and existing initiatives to assist in setting the scope and goals for the Committee
Assistant City Manager Hallen made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Development Services Director Burns made additional staff comments and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison Brandt Oliver asked questions about the Clarity shared access.
Staff recommends the Committee review the information and set the scope and goals for this Committee.
1. PowerPoint presentation
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Chair Arias moved item to the top of the agenda.
Chair Arias made comments regarding the purpose of the committee and the efforts staff have already undertaken to improve processes.
Committee Member Koman made additional comments.
Committee Member Smith made additional comments.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
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ERIC ARIAS, CHAIR
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3 JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK