BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
POST-MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
August 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code §§ 54950 et seq.), the City has established these guidelines to promote open, accessible, and orderly public participation in our City Council Meetings. Meeting agendas contain the topics to be discussed at a meeting and are posted 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting, or at least 24 hours in advance for special meetings.
Language Access & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The City provides reasonable accommodation for language access, including space for personal interpreters upon request. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, including reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least three business days in advance during normal business hours at (661) 326- 3767.
In-Person Participation
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 1501 Truxtun Avenue. To speak, please complete a Speaker Card at the kiosk and submit it to the City Clerk before the meeting begins or before the item is called.
Remote Participation
The City currently provides an option for remote participation in meetings via audio only (telephonic participation). The remote call-in line is (661) 529-9511 and meeting code is 3952. Once connected, press star (*) for more options, press 1 to listen only and press 3 to request to speak. Remote participants must adhere to the same conduct rules as in-person attendees. For additional instructions, or to pre-register to speak up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting, visit the public participation page https://engage.bakersfield.gov/
Time Limits for Public Comments
Public comments are welcome only during designated portions of the agenda, and are subject to the following time limits:
Non-Agenda Item Public Statements (general City business): 2 minutes per speaker, up to 10 minutes for remote speakers and 10 minutes for in-person speakers (20 minutes total) •
Agenda Item Public Statements (including Consent Calendar, counted as one item): 2 minutes per speaker, up to 10 minutes for remote speakers and 10 minutes for in-person speakers (20 minutes total)
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Public Hearings: For public hearings, proponents and opponents are each allotted 20 minutes for testimony, plus 10 minutes for rebuttal, to be divided equally between remote and in-person speakers.
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For maximum impact, submit written comments by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the hearing for inclusion in the agenda packet. Written comments are also accepted up to and during the hearing.
All speakers who do not specify a topic on their Speaker Card will be scheduled to speak under Non- Agenda Items. If you are not present or available to speak when you are called upon, the City Clerk will move to the next speaker and you may not have another opportunity to speak.
Disruptions
Technical or behavioral disruptions will be addressed according to Council policy. The meeting may recess for up to one hour to restore order or service, if required. Disruptive individuals may be removed or have their participation limited, regardless of attendance format.
We value your voice and engagement—it strengthens our community. Thank you for participating in your City government.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
2.a.1 Written materials provided by Michael Orloff
2.a.2 Written materials provided by Eddy Laine
2.b Agenda Item Public Statements
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.a Closed session with Legal Counsel - Personnel Matter; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7(b)(1)/54957.6
Conference to conduct interviews with potential Chief Assistant City Attorney applicants and to consider/discuss the employment/appointment of a Chief Assistant City Attorney.
4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
5. ADJOURNMENT