HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
City Council Caucus Room
1501 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Committee Members:
Manpreet Kaur
Bob Smith
Larry Koman
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of June 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
Staff Recommends Adoption of Minutes
4. REPORTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation on the Land Use Element of the Bakersfield General Plan 2045 Update Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation b. Presentation Regarding Downtown Drainage Issues and NPDES Regulations Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
1 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Bob Smith, Larry Koman
Members Absent: Manpreet Kaur
Staff Present: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager, Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney, Phil Burns, Cari Cowling
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1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Smith moved
a. Adoption of February 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes Staff Recommends Adoption of Minutes
4. REPORTS
a. Presentation regarding the ProHousing Designation Process Jenni Byers, Development Services Deputy Director present Receive and file moved by Bob Smith
Staff recommend the Committee receive and file the presentation.
1. ProHousing Presentation
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Lien Forgiveness Program Discussion
2 Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager presented along with Jason Cater Staff recommends the committee receive and file.
1. Lien Forgiveness Overview
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MANPREET KAUR, CHAIR
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: August 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation on the Land Use Element of the Bakersfield General Plan 2045 Update.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation
BACKGROUND:
As part of Bakersfield’s General Plan Update, staff will be presenting information regarding the Land Use Element. This chapter serves as the foundation for the General Plan by guiding where housing, jobs, commercial uses, industry, parks, and open space are planned throughout Bakersfield. It provides a framework for managing growth, supporting complete neighborhoods, and coordinating future development and infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as part of the presentation.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Economic Opportunity for All
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Map
Oildale
Rosedale
White Ln
E White Ln
Stockdale Hwy
S H St
Stockdale Hwy
Buena Vista Rd Ashe RdGosford Rd
Oswell St
E Panama Ln
Old River Rd
Panama Ln
Enos Ln
Houghton Rd
Rosedale Hwy
S Union Ave
Fairfax Rd
204
184
99 119
58 178
223
65 43
5 Morning Dr
Fairfax Rd
Coffee Rd
California Ave
Santa Fe Way
Cottonwood Rd
58 Seventh Standard Rd
Kratzmeyer Rd
Hageman Rd
Snow Rd
Olive Dr
Brimhall Rd
Superior RdGreeley RdNord Ave Heath Rd
Calloway Dr
Ming Ave
S Allen Rd Old River Rd
Stine Rd
Hosking AveMcCutchen Rd
Shafter Rd E Shafter Rd
Buena Vista Blvd
Di Giorgio Rd
Panama Rd
Mt Vernon Ave
S Oswell St
Vineland RdEdison Rd
Comanche Dr
Breckenridge Rd
Wible Rd
Engle Rd
Bear Mountain Blvd
Buena Vista Rd Gosford RdAshe Rd Stine Rd Wible Rd S H St Ming Ave
Brundage Ln E Brundage Ln
Union Ave
Chester Ave
Golden State Ave
Oak St
Monterey St
Columbus St
Paladino Dr
Masterson St
Rancheria Rd
Niles St
White Ln
Fruitvale Ave
Mohawk St
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Additional data provided by City of Bakersfield, 2026.
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Miles
West Ming Specific Plan (WM)
Resource - Minerals & Petroleum
(R-MP)
Urban Reserve (UR)
Parks And Recreation (OS-P)
Open Space (OS)
Public Facilities (P)
Heavy Industrial (HI)
Light Industrial (LI)
Mixed Use (MU)
Professional Office (PO)
General Commercial (GC)
Regional Commercial (RC)
Very High Density Residential
(VHR)
High Density Residential (HR)
Medium Density Residential
(MR)
Low Density Residential (LR)
Suburban Residential (SR)
General Plan Land Use
Planning Boundary
Sphere of Influence
City of Bakersfield
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Housing and Community Development Committee
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: August 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation Regarding Downtown Drainage Issues and NPDES Regulations.
The drainage systems of several areas within Bakersfield are regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), including Downtown.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation
BACKGROUND:
Downtown Bakersfield and other areas in the community face regulations by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 Permit. The MS4 permit applies to all projects within certain boundaries that discharge pollutants into Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
The Kern River is one of the communities’ most beautiful assets and maintaining the river is a priority of the City Council. Projects within the MS4 permit must comply with the 2014 Storm Water Management Plan and are required to implement Structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) through Development Standards.
Staff will present on t he NPDES MS4 permit areas to review the development opportunities of several infill parcels to ensure continued growth within the parameters and standards of the permit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this presentation.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
NPDES Area Boundary
Modified NPDES Area Boundary (GIS)