Agenda, regular meeting, second session — Bakersfield City Council, September 16, 2026 (part 1 of 6)

BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

September 16, 2026, 5:15 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue

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1. ROLL CALL

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a Proclamation to KC the Bull and Kern County Fair Chief Executive Officer Sean Andrew, declaring September 23 - October 4, 2026, as Kern County Fair Days in Bakersfield.

4.b Presentation to Jeremy T. Tobias, CAPK CEO; Kelly Lowery, CAPK's Food Bank Administrator/Chair of the Kern County Food Policy Council; Maritza Jimenez, CAPK Board Member; Karina Funez, Blue Zones Project Public Policy Manager; and Yesenia Fernandez, Blue Zones Project Member, declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Bakersfield.

4.c Presentation to Regina Pryor, President of the Bakersfield Sister Project Corporation, declaring September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace in Bakersfield.

5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS

5.a Non-Agenda Item Public Statements

5.b Agenda Item Public Statements

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

6.a Minutes

6.a.1 Approval of minutes of August 26, 2026, Special and Regular City Council Meetings.

Staff recommends approval of the minutes.

6.b Department Payments and Agreements

6.b.1 Receive and file department payments from August 12, 2026 to September 1, 2026 totaling $49,817,596,96
as follows: department payments in the amount of $48,984,056.37, and Self

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Insurance payments in the amount of $833,540.59.

Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.

6.b.2 Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 between August 12, 2026
and September 1, 2026.

Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.

6.c Ordinances

6.c.1 Adoption of an ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section

1.12.020 by adding Annexation No.723
consisting of approximately 26.32 gross acres to Ward 2, generally located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and East Belle Terrace. (FR 8/26/26) (Ward 2)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

6.c.2 General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 23-0560 Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section

17.06.020 by changing the official zoning classification from R-2 (Single Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Medium Density Multiunit Dwelling) on approximately 24.86 acres, generally located on the northwest corner of Taft Highway and Ashe Road, for Zone Change 23-0560. The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (Ward 7) (FR 8/26/26)
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

6.c.3 General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 25-0008 Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section

17.06.020 by changing the official pre-zone classification from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling) on approximately

10.44 acres located at the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road for Zone Change No. 25-0008. The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (Ward 4) (FR 8/26/2026).

Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

6.c.4 Adoption of the following ordinances amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code:

Chapter 15.65 relating to the California Fire Code1.

Chapter 8.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Certified Unified Program Agency. (All wards) (FR 8/26/2026)

2. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.

6.c.5 Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
Reenacting Chapter 3.12, Sections 3.12.010, 3.12.020, 3.12.030,

3.12.040, and 3.12.050 relating to Claims made Against the City.

1. Amending Section 12.56.050 relating to Prohibited Acts in Parks.2.

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Amending Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.010, 14.02.020,

14.02.030, 14.02.035, 14.02.040, and 14.02.045 relating to Water Use Regulations. (FR 8/26/2026)

3. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.

6.d Resolutions

6.d.1 Resolution adopting an amended conflict of interest code.

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution

6.d.2 Health insurance plans for eligible active and retired employees for 2027 plan year
Resolution identifying vendors, healthcare plans, and rates for City-wide health insurance plans for eligible active and retired employees for the 2027 plan year.

The Personnel Committee recommends approval of resolution and 2027 renewal package.

6.d.3 Resolution ratifying Submission of Application for Funding Request for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport
for the construction and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System, which is funded by both the Airport Improvement Program and the Airport Infrastructure Grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and California Department of Transportation of Aeronautics. (Ward 1)
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.

6.d.4 Resolution Adopting Sewer Connection Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.

6.d.5 Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.

6.d.6 Resolution authorizing the application for a Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant in the amount of $300,000
for the Prosperity Neighborhoods Initiative. (Wards 2 & 3) Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.

6.d.7 Resolution to dispense with bidding with RADeCO, Inc. for the Purchase of Specialized Equipment and Sensors to Detect Narcotics and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Related Threats (not to exceed $404,000).

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the agreement.

6.d.8 Resolutions adding multiple areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming, approving, and adopting the Development Services Director’s Report for each:

Resolution adding Area 4-333 (530 4th Street): Street Tier = 1; Park1.

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Tier = 1 – Ward 2
Resolution adding Area 5-145 (1203 E. Planz Road): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – Ward 1

2. Resolution adding Area 3-126 (west side of Ashe Road, south of Taft Highway): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1.5 – Ward 7

3. Resolution adding Area 4-323 (103 King Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – Ward 2

4. Resolution adding Area 4-325 (3315 Union Avenue): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – Ward 3

5. Resolution adding Area 4-330 (2709 & 2713 Haley Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – Ward 3

6. Resolution adding Area 4-331 (2922 V Street & 230 20th Street):

Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – Ward 2

7. Resolution adding Area 5-146 (2006 Planz Road): Street Tier =1; Park Tier = 1 – Ward 1

8. Staff recommends adoption of resolutions.

6.d.9 Resolution of Intention No. 2284 to add Area 5-149 to the Consolidated Maintenance District
Resolution of Intention (ROI) to add the following territory to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Development Services Director’s Report:
adding Area 5-149 (Tract 7153 – north side of E. Wilson Road, east of S.

Fairfax Road): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – Ward 1
Staff recommends adopting the resolution of intention.

6.e Job Specifications and Salary Updates

6.f Agreements

6.f.1 Agreement for employment with Ashley Zambrano
for Chief Assistant City Attorney services.

Staff recommends approval of the agreement.

6.f.2 Loan Agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing Inc. II (GEAHI II) (not to exceed $2,630,000)
in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) grant funds for the development of 16 new affordable housing units at 1302 Eye Street. (Ward 2) Staff recommends approval of the agreement.

6.f.3 Agreement with MTC aka StreetSaver
(not to exceed $10,000 for a one-year term) for subscription to MTC Pavement Management Software.

Staff recommends approval of the agreement.

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6.f.4 Agreement with Federal Engineering (not to exceed $400,000) for continued Consultation and Project Management with the Public Safety Radio Communications System project.

Staff recommends approval of the agreement.

6.f.5 KernGRIT Land Asset, Manufacturing, and Workforce Strategy Agreement with Newmark Global Strategy (not to exceed $235,000) to develop the KernGRIT Land Asset, Manufacturing, and
Workforce Strategy;

1. Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2026- 058 to extend the term from September 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027;

2. Staff recommends approval of the Agreement and the Amendment.

6.f.6 Design Consultant Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (not to exceed $1,105,000), to provide design and engineering services for the McCutchen Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.

Staff recommend approval of the agreement.

6.f.7 Common Use Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Tract 6880 Phase 2
The City of Bakersfield is requesting to enter into a common use agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company to allow the construction of a road over an existing large high-pressure gas pipeline within proposed Tract 6880 Phase 2. (Ward 5)
Staff recommend approval of the Common Use Agreement.

6.f.8 Amendment No. 10 to Agreement No. 03-310 for employment of Virginia Gennaro
as City Attorney for the City of Bakersfield.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.9 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-143 with Clifford and Brown ($100,000; revised not to exceed $200,000) to provide outside legal services in the matter of Ana Hernandez, et al v. City of Bakersfield.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.10 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-308 with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK)
(to extend term to September 30, 2027) for HOME-ARP Supportive Services for Coordinated Entry System.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.11 Amendment No. 2 to agreement No. 2023-267 with ImageTrend, LLC (increase compensation by $478,997, not to exceed $895,000 and extend the term an additional three years), for continue software services for the Fire Department.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

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6.f.12 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2025-067 with CivicPlus, LLC (revised $24,404.86; not to exceed $170,000) to include monthly Virtual Webmaster services.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.13 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-158 with NearMap US Inc. (to include a NearMap Widget) for a cloud-based, high-resolution aerial imagery subscription services for GIS mapping and analysis.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.14 Amendment No. 1 to agreement No. 2025-099 with Miller Mendel Inc. (due to being acquired by NeoGov) for electronic Statement of Personal History (“eSOPH”) software which provides assistance with pre-employment background investigations for the Bakersfield Police Department.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.15 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-191 with M and M Landscape and Concrete
(extend the term by one year and increase compensation by $150,000; revised not to exceed $300,000) to provide landscape services for the Wastewater Division.

Staff recommend approval of the amendment.

6.f.16 Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2025-192 with AAA Oil, Inc., dba California Fuel and Lubricants
(increasing by $3,000,000; revised not to exceed $5,623,000 and extending term one year), to continue gasoline and diesel fuel supply and delivery services.

Staff recommend approval of the amendment.

6.f.17 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-195 with Toter LLC (increase by $830,000; revised not to exceed $1,617,756.90 and extend term one year), to continue the supply of refuse and recycling carts.

Staff recommend approval of the amendment.

6.f.18 Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 2022-047 with San Joaquin Fence and Supply
(increase compensation by $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $5,800,000) to continue the supply of installed fencing.

Staff recommend approval of the amendment.

6.f.19 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-251 JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. (increase compensation by $132,000: revised not to exceed $420,190 and extend term one year), to continue the supply of sodium hypochlorite.

Staff recommend approval of the amendment.

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6.f.20 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-224 with Blackhole Technologies, Inc.
(extend term to September 13, 2027), to continue on-call repair and maintenance services for City’s Fleet Division vehicles and equipment.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.21 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-226 with Resource Machinery and Engineering
(extending term to September 13, 2027) to continue on-call maintenance and repair of Scarabs and McCloskey Trommel Screens.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.f.22 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-181 with AECOM Technical Services, INC.
(increase compensation by $14,000; revised not to exceed $127,000 and extend term one year), for design engineering services for Downtown Part Circle Culverts Project. (Ward 2)
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

6.g Bids

6.h Miscellaneous

6.h.1 Accept and Appropriate $85,243 in BSCC grant funds to the City Manager's Office Operating Budget
within the CD/ECD Other Grant Awards fund for Cohort 5 Community-Based Organization Frontline Staff Mental Health and Wellness.

Staff recommend acceptance and appropriation of these funds.

6.h.2 Request to add one (1) limited-term Crime Analyst position No. 21600 funded through the California Board of State and Community Corrections California Violence Intervention and Prevention Cohort 5 Grant Program.

Staff recommends approval of the position request.

6.i Successor Agency Business

6.j Public Safety/Vital Services Measure

7. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. HEARINGS

8.a Continued Public Appeal Hearing of Planning Commission’s Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7451
(Phased) and its Mitigated Negative Declaration
McIntosh & Associates, representing Diamond Farming Company, is proposing to subdivide 40.77 acres into 313 single-family residential lots, 1 multi-use trail lot, and 1 park lot in the R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) zone located generally southeast of Olive Drive and Santa Fe Way. (Ward 4) This item includes approval of a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7451

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(Phased). The Sierra Club submitted an appeal to the Planning Commission’s approval of the request.

City staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7451 and its proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration.

9. REPORTS

10. DEFERRED BUSINESS

11. NEW BUSINESS

12. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS

13. CLOSED SESSION

14. ADJOURNMENT

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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2026

Council Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Special Meeting – 12:00 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING – 12:00 PM

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Weir (seated at 12:15 p.m.), Smith, Koman and Bashirtash

Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS

2.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statement

1. Michael Orloff (written materials provided), Jessie Sanders, and Dennis McLean, spoke in opposition to Sanctuary City.

2. Eddy Laine spoke regarding planting and trimming of trees (written materials provided).

2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements

None.

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.a. Conference 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.

Motion by Mayor Goh to adjourn to Closed Session at 12:12 p.m.

Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION

Councilmember Gonzales announced that the Council met in closed session and completed the interviews and will reconvene at the 3:30 session.

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5. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Goh adjourned the 12:00 p.m. meeting at 2:59 a.m.

______________________________

KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield

ATTEST:

___________________________________

JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2026

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings – 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 PM

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash

Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS

2.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statement

1. Frances White spoke by phone regarding a pilot program for lower income families, mentoring and co-op.

2. Don Miller and Michael Orloff spoke regarding Rule of Law Policy and opposition to Sanctuary City.

3. Millicent Clowes spoke regarding Youth Commission appointment.

2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements

None.

5. APPOINTMENTS

None.

5. REPORTS

None.

5. CLOSED SESSION

5.a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Personnel Matter; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7(b)(1)/54957.6 Conference to conduct interviews and to consider/discuss the employment/appointment of a Chief Assistant City Attorney applicant.

5.b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Melrose Gabriel Flores, a minor by and through her guardian ad litem Sabrina Rico v. Julian Garcia, City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-104377

Motion by Mayor Goh to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:44 p.m.

Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 5:03 p.m.

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6. CLOSED SESSION ACTION

Councilmember Gonzales announced that Council has concluded its interviews for Chief Assistant City Attorney and has offered the position to Ashley Zabramno. Council directs the City Attorney to draft employment contract for the Chief Assistant City Attorney and bring the contract to the City Council Meeting for a vote on September 16, 2026.

5.b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Melrose Gabriel Flores, a minor by and through her guardian ad litem Sabrina Rico v. Julian Garcia, City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-104377

City Attorney announced by a unanimous vote of 6-0 with Vice Mayor Kaur absent City Attorney was given direction.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Goh adjourned the 3:30 p.m. meeting at 5:03 p.m.

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REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Goh, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Weir, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash

Absent: Vice Mayor Kaur

2. INVOCATION

By Fr. Jimmy Millan, Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

by Michelle Antongiovanni, Senior, Garces Memorial High School and Ford Dimension Dream Builder.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a. Proclamation to Leslie Bloomquist and Mary Stanley of Baby Café, Monica De Los Santos of Clinica Sierra Vista WIC, Marissa Reynoso-Ortiz and Katie Reynoso of Community Action Partnership of Kern WIC, and Terriva Porter of the Kern County Breastfeeding Coalition, declaring National Breastfeeding Month in Bakersfield during August 2026.

4.b. Proclamation to Giselle Guerrero, President, and Claudia Guerrero, Vice President, of GG the Warrior, declaring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Bakersfield during September 2026.

5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS

5.a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements

The following spoke by phone:

1. Alejandra Garcia spoke regarding more community input for the General Plan Update.

2. Ariel Dyer spoke in opposition to Flock Cameras.

Councilmember Gonzales requested staff reach out to Ms. Dyer regarding her concerns.

The following spoke in person:

1. Denise L. Gary-Pandol, Rod Guice and Rev. Dr. Angel Frazier requesting rule and law resolution and oppose a Sanctuary City.

2. Nataly Santamaria, Abbey Power (written material provided), Lytian Andrade- Capellino spoke regarding community forum input for the General Plan Update.

Councilmember Gonzales requested staff to prepare notices in multiple languages for future outreach meetings.

3. Klaus Valenti, Maria Stalcup and Brandon Bane spoke in opposition to Flock Cameras.

4. Jason Cipriano spoke regarding parking policy for schools for the Police department.

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5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS

5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements

1. Karina Funez, Blue Zone Projects Bakersfield, Crystal Burges, Bernardo Ochoa, Tobacco Free Coalition of Kern County (written materials provided) Nataly SantaMaria and Lawrence Salcido spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 6.c.4.

2. Leticia Luzvano (written materials provided), and Josie Sarullo (written materials provided) spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 6.f.3.

Councilmember Gonzales requested staff coordinate another neighborhood walk along Union Ave and revisit discussions on the plan of action with short-, mid-, and long-term goals to address systematic issues that exist on Union Ave.

3. Denice Gary-Pandol spoke regarding error of minutes for sanctuary city opposition.

4. Ricardo Del Hoyo spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 6.d.2.

5. Magnus Lightbourn spoke regarding high-speed fiber optic internet service.

6. Abbey Power, Nuris Torres, Johnny Olaguez - Dump sites, spoke regarding New Business item 11.a.

Councilmember Arias requested City Attorney's Office schedule a follow-up meeting with Ms. Torres, Ward 1 and the Police Department to discuss ongoing neighborhood challenges as expressed by Ms. Torres.

Mayor Goh called for a recess at 6:37 p.m. meeting was reconvened at 6:47 p.m.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Minutes:

6.a.1. Approval of minutes of August 5, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)

b. Payments:

6.b.1. Receive and file department payments from July 22, 2026, to August 11, 2026, totaling $95,975,429.61 as follows: department payments in the amount of $92,505,773.02 and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $3,469,656.59. (Staff recommends receive and file report.)

6.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed between July 22, 2026, to August 11, 2026.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)

c. Ordinances:

6.c.1. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section

1.12.070 by adding Annexation No. 723 consisting of approximately 26.32 gross acres to Ward 2, generally located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and East Belle Terrace. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.)

FR ONLY

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6. CONSENT CALENDAR

6.c.2. First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.65 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the California Fire Code and Chapter 8.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Certified Unified Program Agency. (Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.)

FR ONLY

6.c.3. Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning classification from R-2/PUD (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) zone on

20.56 acres, generally located on the westside of Old River Road, approximately 700 feet north of Panama Lane. The applicant is McIntosh & Associates, Inc., representing Old River Properties, LLC (property owner). (Zone Change No. 26-0001) (FR 8/5/2026) (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.)

ORD 5223

6.c.4. First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code:
(Staff recommends first reading of the amendments.)

1. Re-enacting Chapter 3.12, Sections 3.12.010, 3.12.020, 3.12.030, 3.12.040, and 3.12.050 relating to Claims made Against the City.

2. Amending Section 12.56.050 relating to Prohibited Acts in Parks.

3. Amending Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.010, 14.02.020, 14.02.030,

14.02.035, 14.02.040, and 14.02.045 relating to Water Use Regulations.

REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 11.

d. Resolutions:

6.d.1. Resolution confirming approval by the City Manager designee of the August 2026 Code Enforcement Manager’s report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and the demolishment of dangerous buildings and authorizing collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. (Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)

RES 100-2026

6.d.2. Resolution Approving the Application for Climate Bond Grant Funds for the Urban Greening Program. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)

RES 101-2026

6.d.3. Resolution designating Certifying Officers for HUD Environmental Review Records pursuant to the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)

RES 102-2026

6.d.4. Resolution authorizing City Staff to submit an Out-of-Agency Service Area Application to Kern LAFCo.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)

RES 103-2026
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR

6.d.5. Resolution determining that Globe® Turnout Clothing is the Bakersfield Fire Department standard and it cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $395,700.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)

RES 104-2026

6.d.6. Resolutions of Intention (ROI) to add multiple areas to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily approving, confirming, and adopting the Development Services Director’s Report for each:
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions of intention.)

1. ROI No. 2276 adding Area 4-333 (530 4th Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)

ROI 2276

2. ROI No. 2277 adding Area 5-145 (1203 E. Planz Road): Street Tier= 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 1)

ROI 2277

3. ROI No. 2278 adding Area 3-126 (West side of Ashe Road; South of Taft Highway): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1.5 – (Ward 7)

ROI 2278

4. ROI No. 2279 adding Area 4-323 (103 King Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 2)

ROI 2279

5. ROI No. 2280 adding Area 4-325 (3315 Union Avenue): Street Tier= 1; Park Tier = 0 – (Ward 3)

ROI 2280

6. ROI No. 2281 adding Area 4-330 (2709 & 2713 Haley Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 1 – (Ward 3)

ROI 2281

7. ROI No. 2282 adding Area 4-331 (2922 V Street & 230 20th Street): Street Tier = 1; Park Tier = 0 – (Ward 2)

ROI 2282

8. ROI No. 2283 adding Area 5-146 (2006 Planz Road): Street 1; Park Tier = 1 (Ward 1)

ROI 2283

6.e. Job Specifications and Salary Updates

6.e.1. Job Specification and Salary Resolution Updates
(Staff recommends adoption of the new and revised job specifications, Resolutions, and adopted Salary Schedule.)

1. Revised Job Specification: Development Services Director # 89460

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item 6.e.1. continued

2. New Job Specifications: Deputy Development Services Director # 89475.

3. Amendment No. 4 to Resolution No. 145-2025 setting salaries and related benefits for the Unrepresented, General Supervisory, and Management Unit, updating unit name.

RES 145-2025 (4)

4. Amendment No. 48 to Resolution No. 44-93 setting salaries and related benefits for the Temporary Unit.

RES 44-93 (48)

5. Adopted and Complete Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

6.f. Agreements

6.f.1. Agreement with Magnet Forensics LLC (not to exceed $195,000) for GrayKey Software, a data extraction forensic tool.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-155

6.f.2. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) (not to exceed $231,048) to provide $231,048 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for solar installation at the Friendship House Community Center. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-156

6.f.3. Agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern, (CAPK) ($647,656), Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 (HHAP-4) for the Ramkabir Permanent Supportive Housing Project. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-157

6.f.4. Agreement with Valley Elevator, Inc. (not to exceed $350,000 for a one-year term), to provide On-Call Services. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-158

6.f.5. Street Utility Cut Guarantee agreement with Ripple Fiber California, LLC that ensures the appropriate repairing and replacing of streets after cutting existing roadways to lay utility lines.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-159

6.f.6. Final Map, Improvement Agreement, and Landscape Agreement with Future Value Construction, Inc Tract 6850 Phase 2 Owner and Trustee are requesting to enter into agreements so the final map located northwest corner of Lake Ming Blvd and Old Alfred Harrell Hwy can be approved and recorded. (Ward 3) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-160, AGR 161, DEEDS

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6.f.7. Final Map, Improvement Agreement and Landscape Agreement with Encanto Gardens IV, LLC, for Tract 7408 Phase 3 Developer is requesting to enter into agreements so the final map located on the Northeast corner of South Allen Road and Pensinger Road can be approved and recorded. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the final map, improvement and landscape agreements.)

AGR 2026-162, AGR 2026-163, DEEDS 10073, 10074, 10075, 10076, 10077

6.f.8. Landscape Maintenance and License Agreement with Old River Apartments, LLC, for licensee to provide regular landscape maintenance at no cost to the city for the Old River Apartments located at 9707 Sherborne Avenue. (Ward 5) (Staff recommends approval of the agreement and lease.)

AGR 2026-164

6.f.9. Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group (not to exceed $173,600) for design of McCutchen Road At-Grade Improvements.
(Staff recommends approval of the agreement.)

AGR 2026-165

6.f.10. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for 7th Standard Marketplace Planned Development Review No. 25-0022. (Ward 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the agreements and the appropriation of funds.)

1. Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation ($164,853) for the preparation of an EIR.

AGR 2026-166

2. Agreement with Impact Sciences, Inc. ($124,853) to assist the City in preparing the EIR.

AGR 2026-167

3. Appropriate $164,483 (Costco Wholesale Corporation) to the Development Services Operating budget in the General Fund.

6.f.11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WR25-037 with Franzenburg LLC (increase compensation by $300,000; revised not to exceed $400,000 and extend term one year), to provide sludge dewatering centrifuge repair and maintenance for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2026-168

6.f.12. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WR25-038 with Sentrimax Centrifuges Inc. (increase compensation by $400,000; revised not to exceed $500,000 and extend term one year), to provide sludge dewatering centrifuge repair and maintenance for the Wastewater Division.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2026-169

6.f.13. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-245 with Kern Sprinkler Landscaping Inc. (increase compensation by $420,000, revised not to exceed amount of $1,838,174.98; and extend term one year), to continue the supply of On-Call Irrigation & Landscaping Service.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2024-245(2)
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6.f.14. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-090 with Unified Field Services (to increase the compensation by $1,500,000; revised not to exceed $5,000,000) to provide on-call construction services for the Water Department. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2025-090 (1)

6.f.15. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 2023-238 with J.L. Plank, Inc., dba Cen-Cal Construction (increase by $4,000,000, revised not to exceed $11,871,500; and extend term one year), to continue the supply of concrete construction. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2023-238 (6)

6.f.16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2025-170 with Los Dos Hermanos Trash Crew LLC (increase compensation $200,000, revised not to exceed $275,000, and extend term to September 10, 2027), for tree trimming and bulky item services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2025-170 (1)

6.f.17. Contract Change Order No. 7 to Agreement No. 2024-192 with C.A Rasmussen Inc. ($92,583.43; revised not to exceed $16,538,880.19), for the Friant Kern Canal Multi- Use Path. (Wards 3 & 4)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order.)

AGR 2024-192 CCO 7

6.f.18. Contract Change Order No. 55 to Agreement No. 2024-235 (7th Movement) with Granite Construction Company (increasing compensation by $75,000; revised not to exceed $28,177,546.72) for the Centennial Corridor EB58 to NB99 Loop Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the change order.)

AGR 2024-235 CCO 55

6.g. Bids:

6.g.1. Accept bid and approve contract with Kern Turf Supply, Inc. (not to exceed $250,000), for the annual contract to supply irrigation parts and supplies. (Staff recommend acceptance of bid and approval of contract.)

AGR 2026-170

6.g.2. Accept bid and approve contract with Burtch Construction (not to exceed $352,000) for the Annual Contract for Oil Transport & Spreading Services. (Staff recommend acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.)

AGR 2026-171

6.g.3. Accept bid and approve contract with Griffith Company ($391,735) for street improvements from Panama Lane to Berkshire Road. (Wards 5 & 7) (Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract.)

AGR 2026-172

6.g.4. Accept bid and approve contract with J.L. Plank Inc. dba Cen-Cal Construction ($528,825) for Stonecreek Loop Cycle project. (Ward 7)
(Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract.)

AGR 2026-173

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6.h. Miscellaneous:

6.h.1. Appropriate $1,257,480 from the State of California’s Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) fund balance into the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvements Program within the HSIP fund for the project. (Wards 6 & 7) (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)

6.h.2. Appropriate $6,504,298.17 Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP-6) State Grant Revenue to ECD Other Grant Awards Fund in the Development Services Operating Budget.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)

6.h.3. Appropriate $80,000 Fire Safety Fund - Fire Recovery Fee to the Fire Department General Fund Operating Budget for the Fire Administration Office Lobby. (Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)

6.i. Successor Agency Business:

6.i.1. Receive and file Successor Agency payments from July 22, 2026, to August 11, 2026, in the amount of $747,995.10.
(Staff recommends report be received and filed.)

6.j. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure

6.j.1. Master Memorandum of Understanding with Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (not to exceed $413,000) for the Joint Provisions of Services for the communications Center, Homeless Co-Response Program, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team and Traditional MET Programs with the Bakersfield Police Department.
(Staff recommends approval of the Master Memorandum of Understanding.)

AGR 2026-174

6.j.2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-196 with Flood Ministries (increase compensation $300,000, revised not to exceed $600,0000; and extend term to December 31, 2027) for the Community Vitality Family Reunification Initiative. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2025-196 (1)

6.j.3. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2025-176 with Be Finally Free (increase compensation by $175,000, revised not to exceed $375,000; and extend the term to December 31, 2026) for Community Connectors program services. (Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)

AGR 2025-176 (2)

Assistant City Clerk Cowling announced that a staff memorandum was provided for item 6.a.1. transmitting corrected minutes, 6.f.3 transmitting correspondence, and 6.f.15 correcting the item title, also please note that item 6.e.1 contains a staff recommendation to adopt resolutions approving salaries and benefits for specified units.

Councilmember Smith requested item 6.c.4. be removed for separate consideration.

Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar items 6.a. through 6.j. with the removal of item 6.c.4. for separate consideration. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir voting no and Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

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6.c.4. First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code:
(Staff recommends first reading of the amendments.)

1. Re-enacting Chapter 3.12, Sections 3.12.010, 3.12.020, 3.12.030, 3.12.040, and 3.12.050 relating to Claims made Against the City.

FR ONLY

2. Amending Section 12.56.050 relating to Prohibited Acts in Parks.

FR ONLY

3. Amending Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.010, 14.02.020, 14.02.030,

14.02.035, 14.02.040, and 14.02.045 relating to Water Use Regulations.

FR ONLY

Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar item 6.c.4. with the allowance of bikes and unicycles in parks. Councilmember Arias asked for the parks to be explicit in Smoke Free Zone. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir voting no and Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.a. Public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s approval of General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 23-0560 and its proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration.

McIntosh and Associates (applicant), on behalf of ATG Investments LLC (property owner), is proposing a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change on approximately

24.86 acres generally located on the southwest corner of Taft Highway and Ashe Road. (Ward 7)
(Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.)

The request includes:

1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

2. Resolution adopting a General Plan Amendment to change land use designation from HMR (High Medium Residential) to HR (High Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial).

3. First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the official zoning classification from R-2 (Single Lot Single- Unit Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Medium Density Multi- Unit Dwelling) zones.

REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. See page 12 & 13.

7.b. Public hearing to consider Planning Commission’s approval of General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 25-0008 and its proposed mitigated negative declaration.

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (applicant), on behalf of Calloway North Investors LLC (property owner), is proposing a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change on approximately 10.44 acres generally located on the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road. (Ward 4)
(Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the resolutions and first reading of the ordinance.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
item 7.b. continued

The request includes:

1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

RES 107-2026

2. Resolution adopting General Plan Amendment to change land use designation from R-IA (Resource – Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential).

RES 108-2026

3. First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the official zoning classification from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling).

FR ONLY

Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 7.a. and 7.b. opened at 6:52 p.m.

City Clerk Drimakis announced a request was received to remove Consent Calendar Public Hearings item 7.a. for separate discussion.

Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 7.b. closed at 6:53 p.m.

Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearing item

7.b. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

8. HEARINGS

8.a. Public Appeal Hearing of Planning Commission’s Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7451 (Phased)
McIntosh & Associates, representing Diamond Farming Company, is proposing to subdivide 40.77 acres into 313 single-family residential lots, 1 multi-use trail lot, and 1 park lot in the R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) zone located generally southeast of Olive Drive and Santa Fe Way. Sierra Club appealed the Planning Commission decision. Developer, Tom Dee from RFG Properties, Inc. requested the public appeal hearing be opened and continued to September 16, 2026, since they are negotiating a settlement with the Appellant, Sierra Club. (Ward 4) (Staff recommends opening and continuing the public appeal hearing to the City Council meeting on September 16, 2026.)

Public Hearing item 8.a. was opened at 6:55 p.m.

No one spoke in favor or opposition.

Motion by Councilmember Smith to continue the hearing to September 16, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

7.a. Public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s approval of General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 23-0560 and its proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration.

McIntosh and Associates (applicant), on behalf of ATG Investments LLC (property owner), is proposing a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change on approximately

8. HEARINGS continued
item 7.a. continued

The request includes:

1. Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

RES 105-2026

2. Resolution adopting a General Plan Amendment to change land use designation from HMR (High Medium Residential) to HR (High Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial).

RES 106-2026

FR ONLY

Development Services Director Burns made staff comments.

Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 7.a. opened at 6:59 p.m.

No one spoke in favor or opposition.

Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 7.a. closed at 7:01 p.m.

Motion by Councilmember Smith to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearing item 7.a.

Motion approved with Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

9. REPORTS

None.

10. DEFERRED BUSINESS

10.a. Interfund loan to complete the acquisition of 1430 and 1440 Truxtun Avenue pursuant to Council - approved Purchase agreement
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriations.)

1. Adopt resolution to approve the interfund loan of $12,100,000 to complete the acquisition of the property and all tenant improvements.

RES 109-2026

2. Appropriate and transfer $2,075,000 from the Capital Facility Reserve Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund for the payment to complete the acquisition of the property.

3. Appropriate the loaned funds of $12,100,000 to the Capital Outlay Fund to expend on the purchase.

Assistant City Clerk Cowling announced a staff memorandum was provided transmitting an updated resolution.

City Manager Clegg made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.

Finance Director McKeegan made additional staff comments.

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10. DEFERRED BUSINESS continued
item 10.a. continued

Assistant City Manager Hallen made additional staff comments.

Motion by Councilmember Gonzales to approve staff recommendations. Motion approved with Councilmembers Weir and Bashirtash voting no and Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.a. Contingency Funds for Clean Cities Special Project, $500,000 for cleanup of a major illegal dumping site consisting of 50 acres located in the Southeast, South of Brook Street, East of Hale Street and adjacent to East Planz Avenue. (Ward 1) (Staff recommends the approval of contingency funds.)

Assistant City Manager Hallen made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.

Councilmember Weir left the dais at 8:00 p.m.

Councilmember Weir returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m.

Development Services Director Burns made additional staff comments.

Councilmember Arias requested that staff develop a rubric of criteria to serve as a framework for making decisions about unique, large, chronic nuisance properties, like the Economic Development Incentive criteria.

Councilmember Gonzales requested staff research the opportunities that may be available through the city's receivership program to acquire vacant parcels dealing with chronic illegal dumping issues when property owners are unresponsive to Code Enforcements’ efforts.

Motion by Councilmember Arias to bring the item back to the next Council Meeting.

Motion approved with Councilmember Bashirtash voting no and Vice Mayor Kaur absent.

12. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS

Councilmember Bashirtash requested staff bring forward a presentation on the city's Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance at a future City Council meeting.

Councilmember Bashirtash requested staff bring forward an item for City Council consideration to adopt the Best Practices Toolkit for Homelessness Policy at a future City Council meeting.

Councilmember Gonzales requested staff provide a presentation at a future workshop about the Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention Program.

Councilmember Arias requested that the presentation include review of the program’s investments with the involved partnerships.

13. CLOSED SESSION

None.

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14. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

______________________________

KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield

ATTEST:

___________________________________

JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Payments and Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Randy McKeegan, Finance Director
DATE: September 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Receive and file payments from August 12, 2026, to September 1, 2026, totaling $49,817,596.96.

as follows: department payments in the amount of $48,984,056.37, and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $833,540.59.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 2.08.020 the Finance Director must report the City's disbursements periodically to the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:
$49,817,596.96.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:
1-AP Check Register 9.16
Oracle AP Check Register 9.16
9/2/2026 CHECK REGISTER
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Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount 775570 10204 ASSOCIATION BKFD POLICE OFFICER FCU Aug 14, 2026 $24,176.18 775571 10200 BAKERSFIELD CITY FIREFIGHTERS Aug 14, 2026 $7,639.28 775572 10211 BAKERSFIELD FIREMEN Aug 14, 2026 $14,724.59 775573 10203 BAKERSFIELD POLICE BENEFIT Aug 14, 2026 $34,657.62 775574 10205 MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Aug 14, 2026 $2,381.25 775575 26810 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE CO Aug 14, 2026 $4,521.13 775576 22324 SEIU LOCAL 521 Aug 14, 2026 $22,760.42 775577 33184 EYEMED Aug 20, 2026 $5,593.66 775578 26810 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE CO Aug 20, 2026 $4,870.93 775579 30027 U S BANK - PARS #6746022400 Aug 20, 2026 $5,709.45 775580 30029 UNITED CONCORDIA DENTAL PLANS OF CA Aug 20, 2026 $69,318.59 775581 30020 UNUM Aug 20, 2026 $6,800.15 775582 10204 ASSOCIATION BKFD POLICE OFFICER FCU Aug 28, 2026 $23,906.08 775583 10200 BAKERSFIELD CITY FIREFIGHTERS Aug 28, 2026 $7,531.96 775584 10211 BAKERSFIELD FIREMEN Aug 28, 2026 $14,644.19 775585 10203 BAKERSFIELD POLICE BENEFIT Aug 28, 2026 $34,210.20 775586 10205 MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Aug 28, 2026 $2,376.25 775587 26810 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE CO Aug 28, 2026 $4,503.87 775588 22324 SEIU LOCAL 521 Aug 28, 2026 $22,587.27 9997926 30025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Aug 13, 2026 $19,188.55 9997927 10199 BAKERSFIELD CITY EMPLOYEE Aug 14, 2026 $201,235.00 9997928 30014 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT Aug 14, 2026 $382,912.33 9997929 10217 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST-303749 Aug 14, 2026 $97,534.85 9997930 30010 IRS Aug 14, 2026 $1,001,515.85 9997931 16863 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS Aug 14, 2026 $174,870.50 9997932 10206 STATE OF CALIF - PERS Aug 14, 2026 $1,632,339.11 9997933 20699 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS C/O Aug 14, 2026 $69,143.14 9997934 30028 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA-P Aug 20, 2026 $803,876.74 9997935 30021 KAISER PERMANENTE Aug 20, 2026 $381,431.41 9997936 10206 STATE OF CALIF - PERS Aug 20, 2026 $1,616,652.05 9997937 30022 IRS / FDRF Aug 27, 2026 $101.00 9997938 30025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Aug 27, 2026 $18,867.78 9997939 10199 BAKERSFIELD CITY EMPLOYEE Aug 28, 2026 $202,084.00 9997940 30014 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT Aug 28, 2026 $380,179.39 9997941 10217 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST-303749 Aug 28, 2026 $60,456.85 9997942 30010 IRS Aug 28, 2026 $985,562.00 9997943 16863 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS Aug 28, 2026 $173,631.37 9997944 20699 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS C/O Aug 28, 2026 $69,648.76 38 Overall - Count
Overall - Total $8,584,143.75
$8,584,143.75
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821467 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 1,730.50$ 821468 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 1,941.26$ 821469 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 883,260.74$ 821470 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 126,140.00$ 821471 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 48,939.64$ 821472 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 29,733.84$ 821473 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 31,283.09$ 821474 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 360.00$
821475 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 4,500.00$ 821476 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 119,004.11$ 821477 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 24,223.31$ 821478 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 59,469.28$ 821481 4610 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 239,959.55$ 821482 3110 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 49,540.00$ 821483 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/13/2026 1,352.66$ 821484 6130 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/13/2026 22,016.41$
821485 0110 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 8/13/2026 1,876.98$
821486 0110 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8/13/2026 47,650.28$ 821488 0110 EAST NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES 8/13/2026 4,313.00$ 821489 1740 Isaiah C Jones 8/13/2026 361.00$
821490 4410 KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY 8/13/2026 809,531.00$ 821491 0110 OILDALE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 8/13/2026 64.91$ 821494 4110 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/13/2026 659,446.24$ 821495 5110 SJVAPCD 8/13/2026 168.00$
821496 0110 SOCALGAS 8/13/2026 529.99$
821497 0110 VAUGHN WATER CO., INC. 8/13/2026 12,044.09$ 821500 5110 ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION CO 8/13/2026 17,562.47$ 821503 5110 ALUMINUM CHUCK WAGON 8/13/2026 25,372.42$
821506 0110 BAKER SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 8/13/2026 5,929.71$ 821508 4410 BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 8/13/2026 4,913.56$ 821510 5110 BLACKHOLE TECHNOLOGIES INC 8/13/2026 24,272.69$ 821513 5110 BORN AGAIN BODYWORKS 8/13/2026 51,008.87$
821515 3110 BUDGET BOLT INC 8/13/2026 1,386.66$
821517 3160 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION INC 8/13/2026 484,447.02$ 821519 0110 CSI EXTERMINATORS INC 8/13/2026 2,580.00$
821521 5110 FAST UNDERCAR LLC 8/13/2026 3,088.28$
821526 4410 FRUIT GROWERS LABORATORY INC 8/13/2026 9,983.00$ 821528 5110 GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING INC 8/13/2026 5,520.25$ 821530 3110 GRAINGER INC, W W 8/13/2026 1,752.67$
821533 0110 HOME DEPOT 8/13/2026 4,203.26$
821535 5110 JIM BURKE FORD 8/13/2026 9,981.76$
821538 0110 KERN TURF SUPPLY 8/13/2026 9,438.18$
821545 4310 LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT 8/13/2026 7,421.23$
821547 0140 MJS SOLUTIONS LLC 8/13/2026 20,226.00$
821550 5110 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 8/13/2026 1,989.43$
821552 3110 PIONEER PAINT 8/13/2026 8,476.01$
821554 4120 SILVAS OIL CO INC 8/13/2026 48,558.38$
821559 4120 STINSON STATIONERS 8/13/2026 9,930.04$
821563 4410 VESTIS SERVICES LLC 8/13/2026 3,453.04$
821564 4410 A 1 ANSWERING SERVICE 8/13/2026 354.95$
821565 5110 A T & T 8/13/2026 24,539.45$
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821566 5110 A T & T 8/13/2026 9,372.95$
821567 0110 A T & T 8/13/2026 410.00$
821568 5110 A-1 ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS 8/13/2026 2,208.24$ 821569 0110 ABC OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 8/13/2026 2,520.00$ 821570 0110 ADVANCED DATA STORAGE INC 8/13/2026 226.95$ 821571 5110 AG SPRAY EQUIPMENT 8/13/2026 81.19$
821573 1740 ALL AMERICAN CARPET 8/13/2026 4,800.00$
821574 0140 ALL AMERICAN UNIFORMS LLC 8/13/2026 9,942.31$ 821575 4120 ALLIANCE TECHNICAL GROUP LLC 8/13/2026 440.00$ 821576 4210 AMAROK LLC 8/13/2026 8,691.03$
821577 4110 AMBER CHEMICAL INC 8/13/2026 6,928.00$
821578 0110 AMERICAN BUSINESS MACHINES CO 8/13/2026 9,297.59$ 821580 0110 ANGELINA MCROBERTS - REFUND 8/13/2026 132.00$ 821581 5110 APPLIED LNG TECHNOLOGIES LLC 8/13/2026 4,898.59$ 821582 0110 ARGO CHEMICAL INC 8/13/2026 8,446.81$
821583 0110 Armando H Acevedo 8/13/2026 5,055.32$
821586 5110 AUTO TECH AND SMOG 8/13/2026 3,331.47$
821587 5110 AUTOZONE STORES INC 8/13/2026 221.94$
821588 0110 AWP SAFETY 8/13/2026 878.33$
821589 3110 B & B SURPLUS 8/13/2026 612.81$
821590 4310 B & R TOOL SUPPLY INC 8/13/2026 195.88$
821591 0110 BACSCO 8/13/2026 171.39$
821592 4410 BADGER METER INC 8/13/2026 306,893.60$
821593 5110 BAKERSFIELD HARLEY DAVIDSON INC 8/13/2026 2,290.06$ 821594 0110 BAKERSFIELD IRRIGATION 8/13/2026 6,249.39$
821595 5110 BAKERSFIELD TRUCK CENTER 8/13/2026 213.83$
821596 0110 BARNES WELDING SUPPLY 8/13/2026 884.34$
821597 0110 BARNETT'S TOWING SERVICE INC 8/13/2026 269.00$ 821598 0140 BENCHMARK POLYGRAPH & TRUTH ASSESSMENT 8/13/2026 510.00$ 821599 5110 BERCHTOLD EQUIPMENT CO 8/13/2026 45.78$
821600 0110 BLACK BOX SAFETY INC 8/13/2026 7,831.51$
821601 6110 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA 8/13/2026 673,118.38$ 821602 0120 BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO 8/13/2026 193.74$
821603 5110 BOBS WHOLESALE AUTO GLASS 8/13/2026 315.01$ 821604 0110 BOLLES NURSERY LANDSCAPE 8/13/2026 582.38$
821605 0110 BRADY INDUSTRIES 8/13/2026 3,872.45$
821606 0110 Brandy J Watts 8/13/2026 74.00$
821607 4210 BRAUN ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/13/2026 39,020.00$ 821608 0110 Bryce D Patterson 8/13/2026 1,122.00$
821609 3110 BRYCE FASTENER 8/13/2026 4,519.00$
821610 4110 BSK ASSOCIATES 8/13/2026 5,302.00$
821611 0110 BUILDING ELECTRONIC CONTROLS INC 8/13/2026 14,978.01$ 821612 5110 CALIFORNIA FUELS & LUBRICANTS 8/13/2026 86,463.31$ 821613 5110 CAMPING WORLD RV SALES 8/13/2026 398.00$
821614 0110 CCS FACILITY SERVICES 8/13/2026 7,045.00$
821615 0140 Cecilia Ordaz 8/13/2026 137.75$
821616 5110 CERTEX USA, LLC 8/13/2026 122.99$
821617 0110 CHAMINDA DISSANAYAKE 8/13/2026 600.00$
821618 0110 CHAMPION HARDWARE 8/13/2026 3,436.40$
821619 9110 CHRIS ANAYA 8/13/2026 850.26$
821620 9110 CHRISTINA BERRY 8/13/2026 2,031.69$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821621 0110 CLIFFORD & BROWN TRUST 8/13/2026 1,208.30$
821622 5110 COAST COUNTIES TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 8/13/2026 195.99$ 821623 5110 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT 8/13/2026 275.67$
821624 0110 CONTRABAND CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC 8/13/2026 252.00$ 821625 0140 CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING INC 8/13/2026 6,879.00$ 821626 5110 COURTESY CHEVROLET CENTER 8/13/2026 17,002.75$ 821627 0140 CRITTERS WITHOUT LITTERS 8/13/2026 27,825.00$ 821628 0110 CVIN LLC DBA VAST NETWORKS 8/13/2026 2,398.00$ 821629 0110 DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES INC 8/13/2026 207.29$
821630 4120 DAVID JANES COMPANY 8/13/2026 688.87$
821631 9110 DEACON CONSTRUCTION LLC 8/13/2026 424.25$
821632 0140 DELL MARKETING L P 8/13/2026 1,138.75$
821634 0110 DUANE MORRIS LLP 8/13/2026 18,314.13$
821635 9110 DW1-AUTO ZONE "E BRUNDAGE" 8/13/2026 122.62$ 821636 9110 DW1-TARGET STOCKDALE 8/13/2026 457.04$
821637 9110 DW1-UNION 8/13/2026 749.33$
821638 5110 E J WARD INCORPORATED 8/13/2026 668.66$
821639 0140 EAN SERVICES LLC 8/13/2026 11,365.81$
821640 5110 ELBERT DISTRIBUTING 8/13/2026 222.06$
821641 0110 EMTS INC 8/13/2026 56,766.00$
821642 0110 ENTENMANN ROVIN CO 8/13/2026 134.78$
821643 0110 ERNEST PACKING SOLUTIONS INC 8/13/2026 2,947.43$ 821644 0110 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 8/13/2026 174.30$ 821645 0110 FASTENAL COMPANY 8/13/2026 3,718.94$
821646 0110 FEDEX 8/13/2026 8.05$
821647 4120 FEDEX 8/13/2026 447.08$
821648 4120 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 8/13/2026 920.94$
821649 4410 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 8/13/2026 143.82$
821650 0110 FFP FUND VI P2 PROJECTCO3 LLC 8/13/2026 29,177.34$ 821651 0110 FFP FUND VI P2 PROJECTCO5 LLC 8/13/2026 4,500.08$ 821652 0110 FFP FUND VI P2 PROJECTCO8 LLC 8/13/2026 3,550.85$ 821653 0110 FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 1,108.73$ 821654 0110 FLIXBUS INC 8/13/2026 400.92$
821655 4210 FLS SUPPLY 8/13/2026 818.37$
821656 0110 FOREFRONT POWER DEVELOPMENT LLC 8/13/2026 11,179.78$ 821657 5110 FRANK J ZAMBONI & CO INC 8/13/2026 137.26$
821659 4120 FRANZENBURG LLC 8/13/2026 57,280.45$
821660 0110 FRED C GILBERT CO 8/13/2026 1,448.06$
821661 0110 GALLS LLC 8/13/2026 77.62$
821662 0110 GARDENERS SUPPLY INC 8/13/2026 444.91$
821663 1110 GBLA 8/13/2026 29,718.11$
821664 0110 GENERAL CODE LLC 8/13/2026 2,280.50$
821666 5110 GLOBAL CTI GROUP 8/13/2026 2,250.00$
821667 0110 GLOBALSTAR USA INC 8/13/2026 107.39$
821668 4120 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/13/2026 492.77$
821669 0110 GREEN RUBBER - KENNEDY AG 8/13/2026 203.53$ 821670 5110 GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 4,353.95$ 821671 1510 GRIFFITH COMPANY INC 8/13/2026 36,725.00$
821672 5110 H & S BODY WORKS & TOWING 8/13/2026 50.00$
821673 4120 HACH COMPANY 8/13/2026 769.61$
821674 5110 HADDAD DODGE 8/13/2026 2,765.28$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821675 4110 HEALTHY FRESH JANITORIAL CLEAN LLC 8/13/2026 3,413.00$ 821676 3120 HIGHSTREET IT SOLUTIONS LLC 8/13/2026 12,250.33$ 821677 1910 INDEPENDENT FIRE & SAFETY INC 8/13/2026 153.00$ 821678 0110 IRON MOUNTAIN 8/13/2026 205.80$
821679 5110 JAB COMMUNICATIONS INC 8/13/2026 6,742.46$
821680 0110 JAM SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 9,553.48$
821681 0110 James K Jones 8/13/2026 521.00$
821682 0120 JENNY PANDOL - REFUND 8/13/2026 1,726.00$
821683 4310 JERRY & KEITHS INC 8/13/2026 6,476.05$
821684 0110 JIMS STEEL SUPPLY 8/13/2026 563.28$
821685 5110 JIMS TOWING INC 8/13/2026 150.00$
821687 9110 JOSE LUIS POLA 8/13/2026 179.59$
821688 0110 JOSES ORNAMENTAL SUPPLY INC 8/13/2026 406.28$ 821689 6110 JOSHUA LOPEZ - REFUND 8/13/2026 500.00$
821690 4120 Josue A Hernandez 8/13/2026 372.00$
821691 4210 K & I SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 3,747.45$
821692 5110 K & R TOWING 8/13/2026 50.00$
821693 0110 KAISER PERMANENTE 8/13/2026 33,415.67$
821694 5110 KELLAR EQUIPMENT HOSE AND REPAIR INC 8/13/2026 473.30$ 821695 1910 Kelly Kathleen Sloan 8/13/2026 301.00$
821696 1510 KERN ASPHALT PAVING & SEALING 8/13/2026 26,169.00$ 821697 0110 KERN BUILDING MATERIALS 8/13/2026 387.88$
821698 5110 KERN MACHINERY INC 8/13/2026 3,238.04$
821699 0110 KERN PRINT SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 544.56$
821700 4210 KERN REFUSE DISPOSAL, INC 8/13/2026 232,777.37$ 821701 4310 KERN RIVER POWER EQUIPMENT 8/13/2026 150.46$ 821702 0110 Kevin D Lykins 8/13/2026 106.52$
821703 0110 KILLIAN PEST CONTROL 8/13/2026 320.00$
821704 5110 KMS MECHANICS INC 8/13/2026 6,603.17$
821705 4510 KNIGHTS SITE SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 110.27$ 821706 0110 KOEFRAN INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED 8/13/2026 1,837.50$ 821707 5110 LEHR 8/13/2026 468,999.57$
821708 6110 LESLEY SIERRA - REFUND 8/13/2026 200.00$
821709 5110 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS INC 8/13/2026 270.00$ 821710 0140 LIBERA INC 8/13/2026 4,090.90$
821711 5110 LIGHTNING X PRODUCTS INC 8/13/2026 766.66$
821712 4210 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT DBA PRAXAIR 8/13/2026 292.01$ 821713 6110 LONI O'DONLEY 8/13/2026 58.50$
821714 0110 LOOP ELECTRIC INC 8/13/2026 13,613.80$
821715 4120 M & M LANDSCAPE & CONCRETE 8/13/2026 10,130.00$ 821716 4120 M & S SECURITY SERVICES 8/13/2026 3,842.52$ 821717 9110 MANCHESTER VILLAGE 8/13/2026 803.67$
821718 0110 MCCORMICKS LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 7,054.00$ 821719 0110 MCDANIELS CONSTRUCTION 8/13/2026 69,831.25$ 821720 0110 Mckenzie P Brown 8/13/2026 74.00$
821721 1740 Melecio V Mahinan 8/13/2026 50.00$
821723 1910 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS INC 8/13/2026 69,420.00$ 821724 4120 MEYER CIVIL ENGINEERING INC 8/13/2026 341.00$ 821725 5110 MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC 8/13/2026 3,076.29$ 821726 0120 MINUTEMAN PRESS 8/13/2026 992.25$
821727 4410 MONTROSE ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS INC. 8/13/2026 635.50$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Payment
Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821728 0110 MOUNTAIN TEK 8/13/2026 1,031.01$
821729 1860 NEW GEN ENGINEERING GROUP INC DBA MCINT 8/13/2026 7,141.90$ 821730 0110 NICHOLAS CONSTRUCTION INC 8/13/2026 163,232.75$ 821731 0110 NISHIKAWA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC 8/13/2026 23,956.00$ 821732 0140 NORMAN A TRAUB ASSOCIATES 8/13/2026 1,900.00$ 821733 5110 NVB EQUIPMENT INC 8/13/2026 81.12$
821734 0140 O'CONNOR PEST CONTROL 8/13/2026 180.00$
821735 0140 OAKLEAF GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIO 8/13/2026 9,730.00$ 821737 5110 ONE SOURCE PARTS LLC 8/13/2026 6,299.30$
821738 0110 OPEN & SHUT ENTERPRISES 8/13/2026 1,601.96$ 821739 6310 P & A ADMINISTRATION SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 12,190.39$ 821740 5110 PACIFIC POWER INC 8/13/2026 111.74$
821741 5110 PERFORMANCE TRUCK REPAIR 8/13/2026 639.51$
821742 0110 PET WASTE ELIMINATOR BFT 8/13/2026 1,472.20$ 821743 9110 PG&E-30TH "MARTINEZ" 8/13/2026 807.80$
821744 5110 POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO INC 8/13/2026 918.52$ 821745 0110 PREMIER OVERHEAD DOOR & GATES 8/13/2026 750.00$ 821747 4210 PRIMO BRANDS 8/13/2026 15.73$
821748 4310 PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING INC 8/13/2026 4,491.20$ 821749 5110 QCS QUICK CUSTOM SIGNS 8/13/2026 784.59$
821750 9110 QUALITY EQUIP MGMT-GOLDEN STATE 8/13/2026 1,141.63$ 821751 5110 QUINN COMPANY INC 8/13/2026 13,912.48$
821752 0110 Rado Gligorevic 8/13/2026 721.53$
821753 5110 RANDYS TOWING LLC 8/13/2026 50.00$
821754 5110 RAY GASKIN SERVICE INC 8/13/2026 164.24$
821755 0120 RAYMONDS TROPHY AND AWARDS INC 8/13/2026 25.44$ 821756 6110 REGINA SHELTON DBA 2 QUEENS FITNESS 8/13/2026 71.50$ 821757 0140 Ryan W Doolan 8/13/2026 36.98$
821758 0110 SAN JOAQUIN FENCE & SUPPLY 8/13/2026 445.50$ 821759 5110 SAN JOAQUIN TIRES & WHEELS 8/13/2026 449.85$ 821760 4120 SANTA FE WATER SYSTEMS 8/13/2026 129,073.80$ 821761 0110 SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 8/13/2026 4,648.29$
821762 0110 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY HOLDING 8/13/2026 1,492.60$ 821763 0110 SMART & FINAL IRIS COMPANY 8/13/2026 404.61$ 821764 5110 SMITH & SON TIRE INC 8/13/2026 8,328.33$
821765 0110 SNIDER'S INC 8/13/2026 134.66$
821766 4120 SOLENIS LLC 8/13/2026 65,221.05$
821767 5110 SOLUTIONS 8/13/2026 11,814.42$
821768 4410 SOUTH VALLEY COMPANIES INC 8/13/2026 78,055.74$ 821769 4310 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY DBA FLOYDS 8/13/2026 162.31$ 821770 4210 STARS AND STRIPES 8/13/2026 1,050.00$
821771 0140 SUMMIT STRATEGIES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LL 8/13/2026 6,500.00$ 821772 0110 T-MOBILE USA 8/13/2026 165.00$
821773 5110 TAGRS LLC 8/13/2026 995.00$
821774 0110 TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 8/13/2026 45,964.77$ 821775 3120 TEL TEC SECURITY SYSTEM INC 8/13/2026 5,176.48$ 821776 0110 TERESA MCCORMICK - REFUND 8/13/2026 59.97$
821777 9110 TESLA MOTORS INC 8/13/2026 5,305.06$
821778 9110 THE FOX THEATER FOUNDATION 8/13/2026 1,486.00$ 821779 0140 THE NATELSON DALE GROUP INC 8/13/2026 2,960.00$ 821780 1110 THE OPEN DOOR NETWORK 8/13/2026 28,869.99$
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Payment
Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821781 5110 THREE-WAY CHEVROLET 8/13/2026 12.67$
821782 4210 TRINITY CONSULTANTS 8/13/2026 1,483.32$
821783 5110 TYACK TIRES INC 8/13/2026 10,170.06$
821784 0110 U.S. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLAN 8/13/2026 3,103.69$ 821785 0110 UNITED REFRIGERATION INC 8/13/2026 1,741.72$ 821786 0110 UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND SCREENING INC 8/13/2026 961.32$ 821787 4120 USABLUEBOOK 8/13/2026 2,529.59$
821788 0140 VALLEY PRESSURE PROS INC 8/13/2026 12,710.00$ 821789 4110 VALLEY PROPANE SERVICE 8/13/2026 12,223.10$ 821790 1910 VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS INC 8/13/2026 693.75$ 821791 0110 VERITEXT 8/13/2026 1,795.00$
821792 3120 VERTEX ONE SOFTWARE LLC 8/13/2026 14,613.04$ 821793 1810 VICTORY TACTICAL GEAR LLC 8/13/2026 2,986.08$ 821794 0110 Wesley M Howard 8/13/2026 736.00$
821795 0110 WEST PAYMENT CENTER 8/13/2026 1,877.76$
821796 4310 WESTAIR GASES & EQUIPMENT INC 8/13/2026 79.24$ 821797 4410 WHITE CAP CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 8/13/2026 6,457.87$ 821798 4120 WITCHER ELECTRIC INC 8/13/2026 2,790.00$
821799 9110 ZTERS-ROSEDALE 8/13/2026 902.19$
821800 4310 A T & T 8/20/2026 199.93$
821801 0110 BEAU R WILLIAMSON - REFUND 8/20/2026 385.00$ 821802 0140 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE AD 8/20/2026 8,289.00$ 821805 4210 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/20/2026 184,823.76$ 821807 0110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/20/2026 3,586.90$
821808 0110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/20/2026 180.00$
821809 0110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/20/2026 1,638.53$
821818 4110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/20/2026 54,358.98$
821819 5110 COAST COUNTIES TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 8/20/2026 1,076,786.88$ 821820 1510 COUNTY OF KERN 8/20/2026 50.00$
821821 0120 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 8/20/2026 913.00$ 821822 0110 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 8/20/2026 67,042.00$ 821825 0110 GREENFIELD COUNTY WATER DIST 8/20/2026 4,477.10$ 821826 0110 KERN COUNTY AUDITOR CONTROLLER 8/20/2026 217,304.00$ 821827 0110 KERN COUNTY RECORDER 8/20/2026 123.00$
821830 4410 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/20/2026 1,137,501.45$ 821831 4120 VAUGHN WATER CO., INC. 8/20/2026 68.88$
821832 5110 WEX BANK 8/20/2026 2,080.49$
821834 5110 ALUMINUM CHUCK WAGON 8/20/2026 18,390.99$
821836 4120 BSK ASSOCIATES 8/20/2026 32,167.10$
821838 0110 CHAMPION HARDWARE 8/20/2026 1,526.84$
821840 0110 CLIFFORD & BROWN 8/20/2026 14,282.97$
821841 4410 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 8/20/2026 4,246.39$ 821846 4210 GRAINGER INC, W W 8/20/2026 8,931.85$
821850 4120 HOME DEPOT 8/20/2026 6,983.46$
821852 5110 JERRY & KEITHS INC 8/20/2026 3,584.47$
821858 5110 JIM BURKE FORD 8/20/2026 12,693.27$
821861 0110 KERN COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES LLC 8/20/2026 20,750.00$ 821866 0110 KERN TURF SUPPLY 8/20/2026 20,982.10$
821868 0110 KILLIAN PEST CONTROL 8/20/2026 1,585.00$
821873 4310 LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT 8/20/2026 5,834.87$
821876 5110 MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC 8/20/2026 28,410.86$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Payment
Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821881 5110 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 8/20/2026 4,364.91$
821885 5110 STINSON STATIONERS 8/20/2026 15,636.52$
821889 0110 TEL TEC SECURITY SYSTEM INC 8/20/2026 9,376.02$ 821891 5110 TYACK TIRES INC 8/20/2026 3,696.46$
821892 4610 3C PAYMENT (USA) CORP 8/20/2026 165.41$
821893 0140 A 1 PRECISION BUILDERS 8/20/2026 450.00$
821894 5110 A-1 ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS 8/20/2026 455.84$ 821896 0110 ABATE A WEED 8/20/2026 182.33$
821897 0140 ABATECO INCORPORATED 8/20/2026 3,804.00$
821898 0110 ACC BUSINESS 8/20/2026 160.00$
821899 5110 Adan Cuevas 8/20/2026 312.00$
821900 5110 ADVANCE MOBILE SECURITY 8/20/2026 54.12$
821901 0110 ADVANCED DATA STORAGE INC 8/20/2026 362.98$ 821902 5110 ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION CO 8/20/2026 1,870.92$ 821903 4110 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 60,280.98$ 821904 0110 AEG MANAGEMENT BAKERSFIELD LLC 8/20/2026 580.50$ 821905 5110 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 8/20/2026 156.43$
821907 5110 Alberto Michel 8/20/2026 312.00$
821908 0110 ALEX BERNAL 8/20/2026 250.00$
821909 5110 ALIANZA RECYCLING & RECOVERY LLC 8/20/2026 116.35$ 821910 1810 Alison R Alexander 8/20/2026 517.88$
821911 0140 ALL AMERICAN GLASS 8/20/2026 6,496.53$
821912 5110 ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8/20/2026 525.00$ 821913 4310 ALLIED WEED CONTROL INC 8/20/2026 7,950.00$ 821914 0140 ALPINE CHRISTMAS TREE LLC 8/20/2026 1,174.00$ 821915 0110 Alyssa D Resendez 8/20/2026 629.00$
821916 5110 AMAROK LLC 8/20/2026 16,619.13$
821917 0110 AMAZING BOUNCE 8/20/2026 9,015.00$
821918 0110 AMS LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 19.90$ 821919 0110 ANDREW ESQUIVEL 8/20/2026 300.00$
821920 0110 Angela D Juarez 8/20/2026 299.00$
821921 0110 ANGELINA MCROBERTS - REFUND 8/20/2026 56.00$ 821922 0110 ANTHONY BACA 8/20/2026 450.00$
821923 5110 APPLIED LNG TECHNOLOGIES LLC 8/20/2026 5,381.53$ 821924 0110 ARGO CHEMICAL INC 8/20/2026 9,972.99$
821925 0110 Audrina M Petris 8/20/2026 299.00$
821926 0110 AURORA ALLEN - REFUND 8/20/2026 134.00$
821928 5110 AUTOZONE STORES INC 8/20/2026 18.35$
821929 5110 AWP SAFETY 8/20/2026 2,176.48$
821930 3110 B & B SURPLUS 8/20/2026 513.81$
821931 0110 BACSCO 8/20/2026 701.62$
821932 0110 BAKER SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 8/20/2026 171.60$ 821933 4210 BAKERSFIELD ARC 8/20/2026 1,050.71$
821934 1110 BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 8/20/2026 695.46$
821935 0110 BAKERSFIELD LOCK AND SAFE CO INC 8/20/2026 190.11$ 821936 6110 BAKERSFIELD PLUMBING CO-REFUND 8/20/2026 278.00$ 821937 0110 BAKERSFIELD S P C A 8/20/2026 16,720.27$
821938 5110 BAKERSFIELD TRUCK CENTER 8/20/2026 422.61$
821939 4410 BAKERSFIELD WELL & PUMP 8/20/2026 37,205.00$ 821940 5110 BERCHTOLD EQUIPMENT CO 8/20/2026 593.82$
821941 5110 BLACKHOLE TECHNOLOGIES INC 8/20/2026 208.66$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821942 4410 BLX GROUP LLC 8/20/2026 10,000.00$
821943 0110 BOAT SPECIALISTS 8/20/2026 10,787.11$
821944 5110 BOBS WHOLESALE AUTO GLASS 8/20/2026 962.87$ 821945 4210 BOWMAN ASPHALT 8/20/2026 21,000.00$
821946 0110 BRADY INDUSTRIES 8/20/2026 2,077.61$
821947 0110 Brandy K Thome 8/20/2026 117.04$
821948 5110 BROCKS TRAILER 8/20/2026 10,084.67$
821949 0110 BUDGET BOLT INC 8/20/2026 32.48$
821950 0140 C A C E O 8/20/2026 745.00$
821951 5110 CAL VALLEY EQUIPMENT INC 8/20/2026 185.84$
821952 0140 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD 8/20/2026 150.00$ 821953 0110 Candice A Caithness 8/20/2026 126.16$
821954 0110 Carson L Puryear 8/20/2026 385.00$
821955 5110 CERTEX USA, LLC 8/20/2026 402.09$
821956 4110 CHARLES P CROWLEY COMPANY 8/20/2026 27,042.98$ 821957 5110 CHART INDUSTRIES 8/20/2026 1,636.07$
821958 0110 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 8/20/2026 125.91$
821959 5110 CHESTER AVENUE BRAKE & SUPPLY 8/20/2026 2,418.27$ 821960 1810 Christina Perkins 8/20/2026 552.00$
821961 0110 CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON 8/20/2026 250.00$
821963 5110 COAST COUNTIES TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 8/20/2026 6,379.19$ 821964 5110 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT 8/20/2026 176.60$
821965 0110 COLANTUONO HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY PC 8/20/2026 5,123.75$ 821966 1860 COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN 8/20/2026 149,664.60$ 821967 3110 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS IN 8/20/2026 5,090.46$ 821968 0110 CONTRABAND CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC 8/20/2026 159.00$ 821969 1860 COUNTY OF KERN - COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE 8/20/2026 117,423.58$ 821970 5110 COURTESY CHEVROLET CENTER 8/20/2026 48,421.59$ 821971 4110 CRIDER CONSTRUCTION INC 8/20/2026 27,933.31$ 821972 0110 CRITTERS WITHOUT LITTERS 8/20/2026 3,680.00$ 821973 0110 CSI EXTERMINATORS INC 8/20/2026 860.00$
821974 5110 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE 8/20/2026 100.45$ 821975 0110 Darryl A Grimes II 8/20/2026 516.00$
821976 5110 DAVES FLEET MAINT & TOWING INC 8/20/2026 50.00$ 821977 4210 DELL MARKETING L P 8/20/2026 1,338,837.46$
821978 4210 DELTA LIQUID ENERGY 8/20/2026 237.83$
821979 1810 Dena N Murphy 8/20/2026 516.36$
821980 1910 DEWEY PEST CONTROL INC 8/20/2026 84.00$
821983 0110 EAN SERVICES LLC 8/20/2026 13,185.37$
821984 1110 EL POPULAR INC 8/20/2026 300.00$
821985 5110 ELBERT DISTRIBUTING 8/20/2026 257.98$
821986 1910 EMBROIDERY PLUS LLC 8/20/2026 138.56$
821987 0110 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 8/20/2026 280.77$ 821988 5110 FAST UNDERCAR LLC 8/20/2026 1,668.64$
821989 0110 FEDEX 8/20/2026 50.97$
821990 4120 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 8/20/2026 3,148.08$ 821991 5110 FERRYWEB TECHNOLOGIES LLC 8/20/2026 70,034.18$ 821992 5110 FLEET SERVICES TOWING INC 8/20/2026 50.00$
821993 0110 FRED C GILBERT CO 8/20/2026 28.15$
821994 4120 G S E CONSTRUCTION CO INC 8/20/2026 109,186.00$ 821995 3120 GAME TIME 8/20/2026 690,560.16$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821996 0140 GARDEN PATHWAYS INC 8/20/2026 15,478.46$
821997 0110 GARDENERS SUPPLY INC 8/20/2026 99.59$
821998 0140 GCI EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8/20/2026 200.26$
822000 5110 GIBBS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK CENTER 8/20/2026 1,113.05$ 822001 5110 GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING INC 8/20/2026 3,600.25$ 822002 1810 GOLDEN ENGINEERING 8/20/2026 5,960.00$
822003 4120 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/20/2026 34,622.82$ 822004 0110 GREEN RUBBER - KENNEDY AG 8/20/2026 911.68$ 822005 5110 GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 6,895.93$ 822006 1810 Griffin M Turner 8/20/2026 385.00$
822007 1860 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC 8/20/2026 133,272.13$ 822008 5110 H & S BODY WORKS & TOWING 8/20/2026 296.00$ 822009 5110 HADDAD DODGE 8/20/2026 116.04$
822010 0110 HALL LETTER SHOP 8/20/2026 445.65$
822011 3110 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 8/20/2026 836.00$ 822012 0110 HLP, INC 8/20/2026 21.70$
822013 0120 INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS A BOWMAN COMPA 8/20/2026 1,800.00$ 822014 0110 J & E RESTAURANT SUPPLY INC 8/20/2026 30.31$ 822015 0110 JAN-PRO CLEANING SYSTEMS 8/20/2026 1,558.30$ 822016 0110 Janeth D Vega 8/20/2026 86.00$
822017 0120 JAS PACIFIC INC 8/20/2026 997.50$
822018 0110 Jeffery S Cecil 8/20/2026 629.00$
822019 5110 JIM BURKE LINCOLN MERCURY 8/20/2026 255.47$ 822020 5110 JIMS TOWING INC 8/20/2026 50.00$
822021 0110 JOE MONTELONGO 8/20/2026 275.00$
822022 6110 JOHNNY OLAGUEZ - REFUND 8/20/2026 1,070.23$ 822023 0110 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS 8/20/2026 1,369.16$ 822024 0110 JOSES ORNAMENTAL SUPPLY INC 8/20/2026 76.32$ 822025 1810 Joshua J Patty 8/20/2026 385.00$
822026 4210 K & I SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 20,914.95$
822027 6110 K C S O S 8/20/2026 1,508,829.21$
822028 6110 KAREEM NEWSOME - REFUND 8/20/2026 197.61$
822029 0110 Karina Baltazar 8/20/2026 86.64$
822030 0110 Kayla E Shaffstall 8/20/2026 86.00$
822031 0110 Keith F Powell 8/20/2026 71.38$
822032 5110 KELLAR EQUIPMENT HOSE AND REPAIR INC 8/20/2026 13,361.71$ 822033 0140 KERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY 8/20/2026 55,780.73$ 822034 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822035 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822036 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822037 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822038 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822039 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/20/2026 50.00$
822040 5110 KERN MACHINERY INC 8/20/2026 1,622.65$
822041 0110 KERN RIVER POWER EQUIPMENT 8/20/2026 1,710.58$ 822042 0120 KIMLEY HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 8/20/2026 13,216.15$ 822043 0110 KNIGHTS SITE SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 484.98$ 822044 0110 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 8/20/2026 195.48$
822045 0110 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS INC 8/20/2026 3,129.55$ 822046 4510 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT DBA PRAXAIR 8/20/2026 123.15$ 822047 5110 LINEAR SYSTEMS INC 8/20/2026 10,000.00$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822048 1420 LOOP ELECTRIC INC 8/20/2026 170,093.70$
822049 0110 Makayla M Gonzalez 8/20/2026 86.00$
822050 5110 Mario Barreto-Mendez 8/20/2026 492.51$
822051 0110 MCDANIELS CONSTRUCTION 8/20/2026 3,074.20$
822052 0120 MD FICK CONSULTING 8/20/2026 1,260.00$
822053 4110 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS INC 8/20/2026 27,327.00$ 822054 4210 METROPOLITAN RECYCLING LLC 8/20/2026 51,842.70$ 822055 4510 MEYER CIVIL ENGINEERING INC 8/20/2026 20,592.50$ 822056 0110 MINUTEMAN PRESS 8/20/2026 3,479.64$
822057 1450 MJS SOLUTIONS LLC 8/20/2026 10,219.00$
822058 5110 MOTOR CITY SALES & SERVICE 8/20/2026 692.25$ 822059 0110 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE 8/20/2026 3,135.00$ 822060 0110 Noe G Ramirez 8/20/2026 385.00$
822061 0110 Noemi Bachman 8/20/2026 86.00$
822062 4310 Omar D Flores 8/20/2026 199.78$
822063 5110 ONE SOURCE PARTS LLC 8/20/2026 252.73$
822064 0110 OUTDOOR CREATIONS INC 8/20/2026 1,786.13$
822065 3350 OVERLAND PACIFIC & CUTLER LLC 8/20/2026 59,558.23$ 822066 1510 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES LLC 8/20/2026 4,851.24$ 822067 0110 PACIFIC WEST CONTROLS INC 8/20/2026 825.00$ 822068 1810 Patrick A Tramel 8/20/2026 385.00$
822069 0110 Patrick P Harrelson 8/20/2026 629.00$
822070 0110 PAUL FLORES - REFUND 8/20/2026 224.00$
822071 4210 PAYMENTUS 8/20/2026 515.35$
822072 0110 PEOPLE FACTS LLC 8/20/2026 16.67$
822073 0110 Petra Martinez 8/20/2026 86.00$
822074 0140 PIONEER PAINT 8/20/2026 216.83$
822075 1910 PREMIER OVERHEAD DOOR & GATES 8/20/2026 3,340.52$ 822076 4610 PRO CLEANER UPPERS 8/20/2026 966.67$
822077 4410 PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING INC 8/20/2026 16,258.78$ 822078 3120 QK 8/20/2026 37,106.40$
822079 5110 QUINN COMPANY INC 8/20/2026 6,242.52$
822080 1450 RAILWORKS TRACK SERVICES INC 8/20/2026 9,615.83$ 822081 5110 RANDYS TOWING LLC 8/20/2026 50.00$
822082 5110 RAY GASKIN SERVICE INC 8/20/2026 167.66$
822083 0110 READY REFRESH 8/20/2026 75.28$
822084 1810 Renee S Garcia 8/20/2026 213.00$
822085 5110 RICHARDS CRANE SERVICE LLC 8/20/2026 550.00$ 822086 0110 RINCON CONSULTANTS INC 8/20/2026 11,451.25$ 822087 0110 RLH FIRE PROTECTION 8/20/2026 2,781.00$
822088 1510 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC 8/20/2026 9,391.82$
822089 0110 ROBERT FOX 8/20/2026 200.00$
822090 0110 ROGER STEINBERG 8/20/2026 100.00$
822091 0110 Ruben Guerrero 8/20/2026 385.00$
822092 0110 Ryan E Ryder 8/20/2026 503.00$
822093 5110 SAFE SOFTWARE INC 8/20/2026 2,375.00$
822094 0110 SALCIDO, DANIEL 8/20/2026 150.00$
822095 0110 SAN DIEGO LANDSYSTEMS LLC 8/20/2026 760.00$ 822096 0110 SAN JOAQUIN FENCE & SUPPLY 8/20/2026 43,164.90$ 822097 0110 SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 8/20/2026 5,373.57$
822098 6180 SGMA CC C/O BUENA VISTA 8/20/2026 32,750.09$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822099 0110 Shayla N Woods-Collins 8/20/2026 56.81$
822100 0110 SHIELDING THE FRONT LINE 8/20/2026 4,080.00$ 822101 1860 SIERRA CONST & EXCAVATION INC 8/20/2026 796,704.62$ 822102 0110 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY HOLDING 8/20/2026 56.61$ 822103 4210 SJVAPCD 8/20/2026 3,612.50$
822104 0110 SMART & FINAL IRIS COMPANY 8/20/2026 589.65$ 822105 5110 SMITH & SON TIRE INC 8/20/2026 2,043.32$
822106 1210 SOILS ENGINEERING INC 8/20/2026 22,519.00$
822107 5110 SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC 8/20/2026 1,290.00$ 822108 0140 SPECTRUM CANINE ISABEL LLC 8/20/2026 5,920.00$ 822109 0110 Stacy Hernandez 8/20/2026 79.80$
822110 0110 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY DBA FLOYDS 8/20/2026 33.72$ 822111 0120 STANS DISCOUNT ROOTER & PLUMBING REPAIR 8/20/2026 115.00$ 822112 4210 STARS AND STRIPES 8/20/2026 150.00$
822113 0120 Stephanie A Sanchez 8/20/2026 229.50$
822114 1810 Stephannie N Garcia 8/20/2026 322.00$
822115 0110 T-MOBILE USA 8/20/2026 365.00$
822116 0110 Tamia N Smith 8/20/2026 100.00$
822117 4210 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS 8/20/2026 1,630.69$
822118 4210 THE OPEN DOOR NETWORK 8/20/2026 182,073.59$ 822119 5110 THREE-WAY CHEVROLET 8/20/2026 26.94$
822120 0110 Tiana R Jacquez 8/20/2026 86.00$
822121 0110 TK ELEVATOR 8/20/2026 4,645.94$
822122 0140 TOTAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 8/20/2026 950.00$ 822123 4610 TRANS-WEST SECURITY INC 8/20/2026 121,692.43$ 822124 0110 Trayce M Sparling 8/20/2026 82.84$
822125 6110 TRINITY BROWN - REFUND 8/20/2026 500.00$
822126 0110 Tristan T Braughton 8/20/2026 385.00$
822127 0110 TRUDY SLATER - REFUND 8/20/2026 25.86$
822128 0140 TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVA 8/20/2026 12,500.00$ 822129 5110 TULARE POLARIS 8/20/2026 245.38$
822130 1810 Tyler J Schleicher 8/20/2026 385.00$
822131 4120 UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC 8/20/2026 1,936.39$ 822132 0110 URBAN RESTORATION GROUP USA INC 8/20/2026 844.01$ 822133 4120 USABLUEBOOK 8/20/2026 3,205.95$
822134 4120 USP TECHNOLOGIES 8/20/2026 30,368.61$
822135 4210 VESTIS SERVICES LLC 8/20/2026 686.39$
822136 4410 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 8/20/2026 127.52$
822137 4410 WESTAIR GASES & EQUIPMENT INC 8/20/2026 72.94$ 822138 0110 WHEELER, JAMES 8/20/2026 2,800.00$
822139 0140 WHITE CAP CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 8/20/2026 3,007.78$ 822140 0120 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 8/20/2026 6,584.00$
822141 4310 ARVIN EDISON WATER STORAGE DISTRICT 8/27/2026 26,441.59$ 822142 0110 BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8/27/2026 50,000.00$ 822144 0110 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/27/2026 136,425.53$ 822145 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/27/2026 127,972.00$ 822146 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/27/2026 2,014.69$ 822147 4410 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 8/27/2026 880,762.69$ 822148 4110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/27/2026 643.15$
822149 4110 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/27/2026 8,205.97$
822151 6130 COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE CO 8/27/2026 92,422.10$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822152 0140 COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER 8/27/2026 17,262.06$ 822153 3310 COUNTY OF KERN 8/27/2026 50.00$
822154 1510 COUNTY OF KERN 8/27/2026 50.00$
822155 4120 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 8/27/2026 250.00$ 822156 0120 Justin A Adamson 8/27/2026 358.00$
822157 0110 KERN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 8/27/2026 202,491.00$ 822158 3150 KERN COUNTY RECORDER 8/27/2026 62.00$
822160 0110 MARDEROSIAN & COHEN 8/27/2026 46,729.28$
822161 3120 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/27/2026 3,000.00$ 822162 0120 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/27/2026 51,191.24$ 822163 0120 WAITWELL INC 8/27/2026 15,850.00$
822165 5110 ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION CO 8/27/2026 13,290.66$ 822167 5110 ALUMINUM CHUCK WAGON 8/27/2026 17,346.55$
822169 0110 BAKER SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 8/27/2026 1,894.47$ 822172 0110 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 8/27/2026 5,169.83$
822179 5110 COURTESY CHEVROLET CENTER 8/27/2026 823,167.03$ 822182 5110 GRAINGER INC, W W 8/27/2026 5,488.38$
822186 1510 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC 8/27/2026 808,779.78$ 822188 4410 HOME DEPOT 8/27/2026 3,472.79$
822192 5110 JIM BURKE FORD 8/27/2026 6,973.08$
822195 0110 KERN TURF SUPPLY 8/27/2026 11,046.65$
822197 0140 LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT 8/27/2026 4,051.16$
822199 0110 O'CONNOR PEST CONTROL 8/27/2026 2,185.00$
822204 5110 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 8/27/2026 2,538.90$
822208 0110 STINSON STATIONERS 8/27/2026 8,207.95$
822214 4120 VESTIS SERVICES LLC 8/27/2026 5,236.89$
822215 0110 A T & T 8/27/2026 806.08$
822216 5110 A T & T 8/27/2026 1,427.34$
822217 5110 A T & T 8/27/2026 2,562.10$
822218 0110 A T & T 8/27/2026 2,675.00$
822219 5110 A T & T MOBILITY 8/27/2026 2,928.63$
822220 0110 A T & T MOBILITY 8/27/2026 45.52$
822221 5110 A-1 ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS 8/27/2026 1,608.24$ 822222 0110 Aaron S Mcwilliams 8/27/2026 250.00$
822223 0140 ABC SUPPLY INTERIORS INC 8/27/2026 2,130.97$ 822224 1510 ABSL CONSTRUCTION 8/27/2026 83,550.00$
822225 0110 ADVANCED DATA STORAGE INC 8/27/2026 1,587.99$ 822226 4410 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 8,346.63$ 822227 1910 AEG MANAGEMENT BAKERSFIELD LLC 8/27/2026 15,000.00$ 822228 5110 AEP CALIFORNIA LLC 8/27/2026 260.83$
822230 0110 ALEJANDRO ESPARZA MARQUEZ - RETIREE 8/27/2026 42.50$ 822231 0110 Alexandra Evans 8/27/2026 165.22$
822232 4410 ALL AMERICAN GLASS 8/27/2026 1,523.56$
822233 5110 ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8/27/2026 14,368.50$ 822234 5110 ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8/27/2026 1,419.18$ 822235 4510 ALPHA & OMEGA GARDENING INC 8/27/2026 12,120.00$ 822237 0110 Amy C Droege 8/27/2026 299.00$
822238 0110 Amy L Porwoll 8/27/2026 299.00$
822239 0110 Angela D Juarez 8/27/2026 299.00$
822240 0110 ANITA J ROWE - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822241 5110 APPLIED LNG TECHNOLOGIES LLC 8/27/2026 10,690.58$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822242 0110 ARCPOINT LABS OF BAKERSFIELD 8/27/2026 330.00$ 822243 0110 ARLENE PAYAN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822244 0110 Aurora M Ortega 8/27/2026 177.84$
822245 5110 AUTOZONE STORES INC 8/27/2026 81.19$
822246 4410 B & R TOOL SUPPLY INC 8/27/2026 553.47$
822247 0140 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 8/27/2026 2,037.50$ 822248 4210 BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 8/27/2026 682.90$
822249 5110 BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER-JEEP 8/27/2026 2,846.21$ 822250 0110 BAKERSFIELD IRRIGATION 8/27/2026 525.21$
822251 0110 BAKERSFIELD LOCK AND SAFE CO INC 8/27/2026 64.95$ 822252 0120 BAKERSFIELD PLUMBING CO-REFUND 8/27/2026 282.00$ 822253 5110 BARNES WELDING SUPPLY 8/27/2026 1,577.21$
822254 5110 BARNETT'S TOWING SERVICE INC 8/27/2026 50.00$ 822255 0140 BE FINALLY FREE INC 8/27/2026 16,871.09$
822256 0110 BELINDA ROWLAND - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822257 0110 Belkys N Ripoll 8/27/2026 299.00$
822258 5110 BERCHTOLD EQUIPMENT CO 8/27/2026 545.68$
822259 4210 BEST WEIGH SCALE CO INC 8/27/2026 83,348.78$ 822260 0110 BILL OFFENBURGER - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822261 5110 BILL WRIGHT TOYOTA 8/27/2026 722.79$
822262 5110 BLACKHOLE TECHNOLOGIES INC 8/27/2026 31,749.78$ 822263 0110 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA 8/27/2026 653,828.29$ 822264 0140 BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO 8/27/2026 292.99$
822265 0110 BOARD OF STATE & COMM CORRECTIONS 8/27/2026 362.00$ 822266 0110 BOBBIE LEDOUX - REFUND 8/27/2026 10.50$
822267 5110 BORN AGAIN BODYWORKS 8/27/2026 3,092.77$
822268 0110 Bradford D Ward 8/27/2026 312.00$
822269 0110 BRADY INDUSTRIES 8/27/2026 6,934.65$
822270 0110 Brandon C Price 8/27/2026 459.00$
822271 0110 Brent P Stratton 8/27/2026 213.00$
822272 0110 BRUCE FRITZ - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822273 4110 BSK ASSOCIATES 8/27/2026 6,986.00$
822274 4310 BUDGET BOLT INC 8/27/2026 468.18$
822275 0110 C & P SANITARY SUPPLY 8/27/2026 309.60$
822276 5110 CAL VALLEY EQUIPMENT INC 8/27/2026 1,315.12$ 822277 5110 CALIFORNIA FUELS & LUBRICANTS 8/27/2026 114,965.85$ 822278 4110 CANNON CORP 8/27/2026 9,163.75$
822279 5110 CAROLINA SOFTWARE 8/27/2026 800.00$
822280 0110 CAROLYN HALL - REFUND 8/27/2026 17.45$
822281 0110 CECIL BOWEN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822282 3160 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION INC 8/27/2026 142,779.96$ 822283 3160 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION INC 8/27/2026 18,150.54$ 822284 1510 CENTENNIAL ASPHALT COMPANY 8/27/2026 12,722.41$ 822285 5110 CERTEX USA, LLC 8/27/2026 434.08$
822286 4120 CHAMPION HARDWARE 8/27/2026 338.26$
822287 0110 CHEMSEARCH FE 8/27/2026 2,495.16$
822288 0110 CHERYL CLAYBORN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822290 0110 Christopher B Eucce 8/27/2026 312.00$
822291 1450 CITIGUARD INC 8/27/2026 65,725.44$
822292 0110 CLARISSE JOHNSON - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822293 4410 CLARK PEST CONTROL INC 8/27/2026 94.00$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822294 5110 CLAWSON AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE 8/27/2026 360.00$ 822296 5110 CLEAN ENERGY INC 8/27/2026 1,173.00$
822297 0110 CLEO BLACKBURN - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822298 5110 COAST COUNTIES TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 8/27/2026 1,605.95$ 822299 5110 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT 8/27/2026 453.88$
822300 0110 COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN 8/27/2026 152,831.24$ 822301 0110 CONNIE HUDDLESTON - RETIREE 8/27/2026 42.50$ 822302 0140 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS IN 8/27/2026 7,501.65$ 822303 0140 CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING INC 8/27/2026 1,000.00$ 822304 4120 CRIDER CONSTRUCTION INC 8/27/2026 7,052.38$ 822305 0110 CSI EXTERMINATORS INC 8/27/2026 430.00$
822306 5110 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE 8/27/2026 18,188.05$ 822307 0110 DAN KULLRICH - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822308 5110 DAVES FLEET MAINT & TOWING INC 8/27/2026 246.00$ 822309 0110 DAVID JUDSON - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822310 0110 DAVID OJEDA - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822311 0110 DEBORAH HUEY - REFUND 8/27/2026 10.50$
822312 5110 DELL MARKETING L P 8/27/2026 208,734.38$
822313 0110 DENNIS FIDLER - REFUND 8/27/2026 12.21$
822314 9110 DENNIS GROUP 8/27/2026 763.51$
822315 0110 DENNIS HALL - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822316 4410 Dillon J O'Donohue 8/27/2026 399.34$
822317 1810 Dominic M Gonzalez 8/27/2026 177.00$
822318 1810 Dominick A Vance 8/27/2026 856.00$
822319 0110 DON ESTRADA - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822320 0110 DONALD TEUTIMEZ - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822321 6110 DORTHY STOUT 8/27/2026 200.00$
822322 0110 DR RONALD OSTROM 8/27/2026 1,000.00$
822323 0110 DREW SHARPLES - PART B 8/27/2026 25.86$
822324 0110 DWAYNE LEVINGSTON - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$ 822325 0110 ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC 8/27/2026 4,737.89$ 822326 0110 Edmond D Jackson 8/27/2026 299.00$
822327 0110 EMILIO TARANGO - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822328 0110 EMMA ROBERTS - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822329 1510 ENNIS-FLINT, INC 8/27/2026 41,405.63$
822330 0110 ENTENMANN ROVIN CO 8/27/2026 1,180.01$
822331 5110 FAST UNDERCAR LLC 8/27/2026 2,522.45$
822332 0110 FEDEX 8/27/2026 64.43$
822333 3160 FEDEX 8/27/2026 22.10$
822334 5110 FILECLOUD 8/27/2026 9,840.00$
822335 4120 FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 1,366.25$ 822336 5110 FLEET SERVICES TOWING INC 8/27/2026 50.00$
822337 0140 FLOOD BAKERSFIELD MINISTRIES 8/27/2026 56,577.56$ 822338 1740 Francisco Perez Jr 8/27/2026 256.00$
822339 0110 FRANK LOPEZ - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822340 0110 FRANK R HERRERA - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822341 0120 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC-REFUND 8/27/2026 588.68$ 822342 4410 FRUIT GROWERS LABORATORY INC 8/27/2026 2,144.00$ 822343 0110 GEORGE GILLBURG - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822344 5110 GIBBS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK CENTER 8/27/2026 887.61$ 822345 4120 GOLD COAST ENVIRONMENTAL INC 8/27/2026 1,989.48$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822346 5110 GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING INC 8/27/2026 1,869.25$ 822347 0110 GRACE MORIN - PART B 8/27/2026 33.56$
822348 4120 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 8/27/2026 263.62$
822349 0110 GREEN RUBBER - KENNEDY AG 8/27/2026 333.55$ 822350 5110 GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 1,371.87$ 822351 1210 GRIFFITH COMPANY INC 8/27/2026 269,985.01$
822352 3350 GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS INC 8/27/2026 5,225.00$ 822353 0110 GUADALUPE TINOCO - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822354 5110 H & S BODY WORKS & TOWING 8/27/2026 50.00$
822355 5110 HADDAD DODGE 8/27/2026 605.68$
822356 4210 HALL LETTER SHOP 8/27/2026 387.85$
822357 3110 HANSENS MOVING & STORAGE INC 8/27/2026 250.00$ 822358 0110 HARDER + COMPANY COMMUNITY RESEARCH 8/27/2026 5,095.93$ 822359 0110 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 8/27/2026 154.47$ 822360 4110 HEALTHY FRESH JANITORIAL CLEAN LLC 8/27/2026 3,149.00$ 822361 0110 HELM HOLDINGS LLC DBA NAME ROLE VALUE 8/27/2026 9,021.00$ 822362 0110 HENRY SHIPES - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822363 0120 HOLDERS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC- 8/27/2026 251.00$ 822364 3120 HPS MECHANICAL INC 8/27/2026 11,263.00$
822365 5110 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS INC 8/27/2026 193.44$
822366 0120 IMPACT SCIENCES 8/27/2026 5,652.50$
822367 4120 INNOVATEPRO MANAGEMENT USA LLC 8/27/2026 19,741.06$ 822368 3160 INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS INC DBA 8/27/2026 36,616.32$ 822369 0110 ISAAC O MONSIBAIS - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$ 822370 0110 ISABEL WILLIAMS - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822371 0110 JAB COMMUNICATIONS INC 8/27/2026 5,450.00$
822372 1810 Jacob K Thalin 8/27/2026 100.32$
822373 0110 JAKE CADENA - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822374 3110 JAM SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 19,539.05$
822375 0110 James K Jones 8/27/2026 299.00$
822376 0110 Jamie D Polm 8/27/2026 299.00$
822377 4120 JCI JONES CHEMICALS INC 8/27/2026 11,355.26$ 822378 0110 JERALD ASHLEY–REFUND 8/27/2026 3.55$
822379 5110 JERRY & KEITHS INC 8/27/2026 1,638.96$
822380 5110 JIM BURKE LINCOLN MERCURY 8/27/2026 443.30$ 822381 3120 JIMS STEEL SUPPLY 8/27/2026 26.65$
822382 5110 JIMS TOWING INC 8/27/2026 50.00$
822383 0110 JOAN RICHARDSON–REFUND 8/27/2026 17.45$
822384 0110 JOHN LEON - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822385 0110 JOHN P HOWLETT - REFUND 8/27/2026 51.72$
822386 0110 JOHNNY LOPEZ JR - REFUND 8/27/2026 34.09$
822387 0110 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY OF BAKERSFIELD 8/27/2026 498.92$ 822388 4210 JORGENSEN & CO 8/27/2026 115.36$
822389 1810 Juan M Orozco 8/27/2026 213.00$
822390 0110 JULENE EMBREY - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822391 1810 JULIE PARKER COMMUNICATIONS 8/27/2026 2,500.00$ 822392 5110 K & R TOWING 8/27/2026 50.00$
822393 6110 KAISER PERMANENTE 8/27/2026 33,415.67$
822394 0110 KAREN CRAWFORD - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822395 0110 KAREN KISBEY - REFUND 8/27/2026 12.21$
822396 1510 KARISH INDUSTRIES 8/27/2026 4,458.55$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822397 0110 Katie E Cox 8/27/2026 299.00$
822398 0110 Katie E Reed 8/27/2026 192.39$
822399 5110 KELLAR EQUIPMENT HOSE AND REPAIR INC 8/27/2026 20,734.65$ 822400 1510 KERN ASPHALT PAVING & SEALING 8/27/2026 64,996.10$ 822401 1860 KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 8/27/2026 104,717.81$ 822402 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/27/2026 50.00$
822403 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/27/2026 50.00$
822404 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/27/2026 50.00$
822405 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/27/2026 50.00$
822406 6110 KERN COUNTY CLERKS 8/27/2026 50.00$
822407 4210 KERN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 8/27/2026 273,879.70$ 822408 4210 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT 8/27/2026 156,758.56$ 822409 4410 KERN DELTA WATER DISTRICT 8/27/2026 50,507.97$ 822410 5110 KERN MACHINERY INC 8/27/2026 1,735.41$
822411 0110 KERN MEDICAL 8/27/2026 3,648.20$
822412 4210 KERN REFUSE DISPOSAL, INC 8/27/2026 2,375,164.61$ 822413 0110 KERN RIVER POWER EQUIPMENT 8/27/2026 755.41$ 822414 1910 KILLIAN PEST CONTROL 8/27/2026 385.00$
822415 0120 KIMLEY HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 8/27/2026 20,660.00$ 822416 0110 KNORR SYSTEMS INTL 8/27/2026 3,779.57$
822417 0110 KOEFRAN INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED 8/27/2026 1,837.50$ 822418 0110 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 8/27/2026 244.65$
822419 0110 Kylie Roberson 8/27/2026 157.32$
822420 0110 L N CURTIS & SONS 8/27/2026 24,410.79$
822421 0110 LARRY STURTEVANT - REFUND 8/27/2026 12.21$
822422 0110 LAUREN DIMBERG - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822423 0110 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 8/27/2026 51.78$
822424 5110 LEHR 8/27/2026 480.35$
822425 0140 LIBERA INC 8/27/2026 1,090.90$
822426 5110 LIGHTNING X PRODUCTS INC 8/27/2026 1,356.98$ 822427 0110 LINDA ALONSO - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822428 0110 LINGUISTICA INTERPRETING & TRANSLATION, 8/27/2026 10,883.16$ 822429 0110 Lola Martinez 8/27/2026 29.18$
822430 5110 LONG BEACH BMW MOTORCYCLES 8/27/2026 421.13$ 822431 1520 LOOP ELECTRIC INC 8/27/2026 30,755.75$
822433 0110 Lynn A Martinez 8/27/2026 299.00$
822434 0110 M ROSE OWEN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822435 0110 Mac H Robertson 8/27/2026 34.20$
822436 0110 Makayla M Gonzalez 8/27/2026 299.00$
822437 5110 MAR-CO EQUIPMENT CORP 8/27/2026 2,611.94$
822438 0110 MARGARET URSIN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822439 0110 MARIANNE LUDWICK-RICHARDSON–REFUND 8/27/2026 6.29$ 822440 0110 MARK W AUSTIN - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822441 1740 Mart A Brownfield 8/27/2026 192.00$
822442 0110 MARY ANNE MCLAY - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822443 0110 Mary E Swanlund 8/27/2026 31.92$
822444 0110 Mason R Gee 8/27/2026 209.00$
822445 0110 MEDIWASTE DISPOSAL LLC 8/27/2026 131.92$
822447 0120 MEYER CIVIL ENGINEERING INC 8/27/2026 15,730.00$ 822448 0110 MICHAEL F QUON - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822449 4120 MICHAEL K NUNLEY AND ASSOCIATES LLP 8/27/2026 1,805.00$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822450 0110 Michael T Bloomer 8/27/2026 312.00$
822451 5110 MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC 8/27/2026 5,243.24$ 822452 0110 MICKEY D MOYER - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822453 0110 MIKE DORKIN - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822454 0110 MIKE DOYLE - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822455 0110 MITCHELL WILLOUGHBY - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$ 822456 0140 MJS SOLUTIONS LLC 8/27/2026 3,200.00$
822457 5110 MOBILE AG & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 8/27/2026 54.69$ 822458 5110 MONOLITH FORENSICS LLC 8/27/2026 66,600.00$ 822459 0110 Morgan L Vincent 8/27/2026 299.00$
822460 5110 MOTOR CITY SALES & SERVICE 8/27/2026 740.26$ 822461 0110 NANCY SIMS - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822462 5110 NAPA TRUCK & TRAILER 8/27/2026 658.98$
822463 5110 NEARMAP US INC 8/27/2026 48,786.00$
822464 1510 NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC 8/27/2026 22,366.68$
822466 4120 NV5 INC 8/27/2026 32,996.04$
822467 5110 NVB EQUIPMENT INC 8/27/2026 731.60$
822468 0140 OAKLEAF GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIO 8/27/2026 6,899.99$ 822469 0110 Olivia M Ortega 8/27/2026 29.64$
822471 4120 OPEN & SHUT ENTERPRISES 8/27/2026 416.60$
822472 4120 OVIVO USA LLC 8/27/2026 5,864.21$
822473 0110 P & A ADMINISTRATION SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 24,946.39$ 822474 0110 PATRICIA DARBEE - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822475 0110 PAULA ROMINES - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822476 4210 PREMIER VALLEY TRANSPORT INC 8/27/2026 5,760.00$ 822477 0110 PRESTON GEORGE - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822478 3350 PRIMO BRANDS 8/27/2026 625.77$
822479 0110 PROPIO LS LLC 8/27/2026 1,557.59$
822481 5110 QCS QUICK CUSTOM SIGNS 8/27/2026 1,056.13$
822482 1520 QK 8/27/2026 850.00$
822483 5110 QUINN COMPANY INC 8/27/2026 264.41$
822484 0110 RAUL BUGARIN - REFUND 8/27/2026 163.00$
822485 5110 RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE LLC 8/27/2026 132.68$ 822486 0110 RICHARD MCCORKLE - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822487 0110 RICHARD WATKINS - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822488 0110 ROBERT D MELTON - REFUND 8/27/2026 12.21$
822489 0110 ROBERT MEARS - REFUND 8/27/2026 6.29$
822490 0110 ROBERT TABLIT - REFUND 8/27/2026 12.21$
822491 0110 Robert W Morgan 8/27/2026 441.95$
822492 0110 RODNEY KNIGHT - RETIREE 8/27/2026 34.09$
822493 0110 RONALD SHORT - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$
822494 0110 ROSA MARIA RUBIO - REFUND 8/27/2026 20.93$
822495 0110 SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 8/27/2026 1,874.83$
822496 1740 SECURE SYSTEMS 8/27/2026 2,385.53$
822497 0110 Selena M Paiz 8/27/2026 79.80$
822498 3120 SENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC 8/27/2026 13,892.23$ 822499 0110 SHIRLEY A PHILLIPS - REFUND 8/27/2026 42.50$ 822500 0110 SHIRLEY TORRES - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822501 0110 Sierra M Lauba 8/27/2026 19.15$
822502 5110 SILVAS OIL CO INC 8/27/2026 6,948.50$
822503 5110 SMITH & SON TIRE INC 8/27/2026 2,989.70$
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
822504 0110 Spring V Chairez 8/27/2026 299.00$
822505 0110 Stella A Chavez 8/27/2026 299.00$
822506 0110 Stephanie M Salmon 8/27/2026 299.00$
822507 4110 SURFACE PUMPS INC 8/27/2026 2,499.49$
822508 0110 SUSAN ALEXANDER - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822509 0110 SUSAN CARROLL - REFUND 8/27/2026 25.86$
822510 0110 TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 8/27/2026 1,553.39$ 822511 4610 TEL TEC SECURITY SYSTEM INC 8/27/2026 716.42$ 822512 5110 TEMPORARY 123 INC 8/27/2026 2,995.00$
822513 1860 THE OPEN DOOR NETWORK 8/27/2026 89,548.75$
822514 0110 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 8/27/2026 2,912.56$
822515 0140 TRANS-WEST SECURITY INC 8/27/2026 1,252.44$ 822516 1810 Trent A Alexander 8/27/2026 856.00$
822517 0110 TURF TANK USA INC 8/27/2026 12,228.79$
822518 5110 TYACK TIRES INC 8/27/2026 1,175.31$
822519 5110 UKG KRONOS SYSTEMS LLC 8/27/2026 90,320.95$ 822520 6110 UNITED CONCORDIA DENTAL PLANS OF CA 8/27/2026 4,333.41$ 822521 4120 USABLUEBOOK 8/27/2026 2,529.80$
822522 4120 USP TECHNOLOGIES 8/27/2026 17,612.81$
822523 1450 V3 COMPANIES LTD 8/27/2026 3,727.70$
822524 4110 VALLEY PROPANE SERVICE 8/27/2026 1,974.72$
822525 3150 VERIZON WIRELESS 8/27/2026 57,289.75$
822526 0110 VESTIS FIRST AID AND SAFETY LLC 8/27/2026 526.37$ 822527 0140 VIATRON SYSTEMS INC 8/27/2026 3,066.00$
822528 0110 VICTORIA DAVIS - REFUND 8/27/2026 37.57$
822529 1510 WESCO 8/27/2026 14,808.38$
822530 0110 WHITE CAP CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 8/27/2026 918.98$ 822531 1860 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 8/27/2026 11,530.00$
822532 5110 WILLIAMS CLEANING SYSTEMS INC 8/27/2026 86.87$ 822533 4110 WINSTON WATER SERVICES 8/27/2026 845.00$
822534 4410 WITCHER ELECTRIC INC 8/27/2026 5,949.75$
822535 1510 ZAP MANUFACTURING INC 8/27/2026 4,698.98$
822536 0110 Zeruiah H Uzzle 8/27/2026 27.36$
9998604 0110 CARD CHAMP 8/13/2026 15.00$
9998605 0110 U S BANK 8/13/2026 4,237.18$
9998606 0110 VERMONT SYSTEMS 8/13/2026 2,418.44$
9998608 0140 DP CAL CORPORATE PLAZA LP 8/20/2026 121,108.25$ 9998610 0140 DP CAL CORPORATE PLAZA LP 8/27/2026 4,389.58$ 9998611 6840 U S BANK TRUST NA (13708) 8/27/2026 838,906.26$ 9998613 3110 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY 8/31/2026 13,202,730.00$ 821572 5210 AIMS C/O YRULEGUI & ROBERTS APC 8/13/2026 694.00$ 821579 5210 AMS LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES INC 8/13/2026 9.95$ 821584 5210 Arturo Galvez 8/13/2026 160.00$
821585 5210 AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISERS 8/13/2026 120.00$
821633 5210 Diego K Decambra 8/13/2026 160.00$
821658 5210 Frankie J Cuadras 8/13/2026 160.00$
821665 5210 GEORGE HILLS COMPANY INC 8/13/2026 23,448.10$ 821686 5210 Jonathan T Gonzales 8/13/2026 160.00$
821722 5210 MEMORIAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 8/13/2026 400.00$ 821736 5210 ON TARGET SAFETY ACADEMY LLC 8/13/2026 6,000.00$ 821746 5210 PRIME ACTUARIAL CONSULTING, LLC 8/13/2026 10,000.00$ S:\Accounting\LACEY\ADMIN-COUNCIL\2026\COUNCIL - ADMIN\8.26.26\ 9/2/2026 ORACLE CHECK REGISTER
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Number Fund Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
821806 5210 CHAIN COHN CLARK FBO JANINE BOURELLE 8/20/2026 22,500.00$ 821828 5210 Miriam M Loera 8/20/2026 2,321.91$
821895 5210 Aaron E Harrington 8/20/2026 160.00$
821906 5210 AIMS C/O HANNA BROPHY MACLEAN 8/20/2026 49.00$ 821927 5210 AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISERS 8/20/2026 120.00$
821962 5210 CLIFFORD & BROWN TRUST 8/20/2026 12,950.85$ 821981 5210 DIANE BYRD 8/20/2026 4,929.72$
821982 5210 Duran Hathaway 8/20/2026 140.71$
821999 5210 Gerardo Herrera 8/20/2026 124.68$
822150 5210 CLIFFORD & BROWN 8/27/2026 27,500.00$
822159 5210 MARDEROSIAN & COHEN 8/27/2026 160,000.00$
822176 5210 CLIFFORD & BROWN 8/27/2026 20,900.63$
822229 5210 AIMS C/O HANNA BROPHY MACLEAN 8/27/2026 8,977.00$ 822236 5210 AMS LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES INC 8/27/2026 29.85$ 822289 5210 CHRISTINA A ABSHIRE 8/27/2026 5,289.99$
822295 5210 Clayton E Reed 8/27/2026 160.00$
822432 5210 LUCY BROWN - REFUND 8/27/2026 3,574.77$
822446 5210 MEMORIAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 8/27/2026 430.00$ 822465 5210 NILFISK INC 8/27/2026 9,731.26$
822470 5210 Omar Ramirez 8/27/2026 116.91$
822480 5210 PURPOSE BUILT TRADE CO 8/27/2026 1,660.82$
9998607 5210 WELLS FARGO BANK 8/13/2026 149,934.73$
9998609 5210 WELLS FARGO BANK 8/20/2026 237,159.20$
9998612 5210 WELLS FARGO BANK 8/27/2026 123,466.51$
41,233,453.21$
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Payments and Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Randy McKeegan, Finance Director
DATE: September 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 between August 12, 2026
and September 1, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 3.20 the Finance Director must report other financial reports required to indicate the financial condition of the city periodically to the City Council. In conjunction with changes to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 3.20, an informational report was requested to provide documentation of contracts between $40,000 and $100,000 to increase transparency and measure the effectiveness of the changes in contract authority threshold amounts.

FISCAL IMPACT:
$763,835.20
COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Department Agreement Report 9.16

Document
Number Name Subject Amount Date Miscellaneous Information RP26-055 Robert Fox Officiate slow pitch softball games $40,000.00 8/14/2026 PD26-028 White Horse Tactical
LLC Gunsmithing $40,000.00 8/17/2026
PW26-052 Alianza Recycling and
Recovery LLC Provide mobile uw/ew collection boxes various city sites $40,000.00 8/25/2026 TS26-031 PlanetBids LLC 3 yr subscription to web based procurement solutions to manage the bidding process $42,000.00 8/17/2026
PW23-111(1) Brand Dry Ice Inc Amendment to extend term and increase compensation to continue fire protection and safety $70,000.00 8/17/2026 TS26-030 Monolith Forensics LLC Cloud Storage for digital forensics lab $72,100.00 8/12/2026 2025-177 CCO1 CIMCO Ice plant modernization for the Valley Children's Ice Sport Center $73,135.20 8/17/2026
2025-077 (1) Evalcorp Inc Amendment to compensation and to extent term to continue implementation and evaluation of the LEP $87,000.00 8/25/2026 PW26-050 Kimley Horn and Assoc
Inc Active Transportation program - Cycle 8 $99,600.00 8/17/2026 CA22-012 (1) Clifford & Brown Morales v City KCSC Case No. BCV-22-102383 $100,000.00 8/25/2026 TS26-034 CSG Forte Payments Purchase handheld terminal & use license to Waste Works payment processing platform for SW $100,000.00 8/25/2026 $763,835.20
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinance TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phil Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: September 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of an ordinanc e amending Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.12.020 by adding Annexation No. 723
consisting of approximately 26.32 gross acres to Ward 2, generally located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and East Belle Terrace. (FR 8/26/26) (Ward 2)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

First reading of the ordinance was given on August 26, 2026. This ordinance amends the ward boundaries to include Annexation No. 723 in Council Ward 2. This annexation was recently approved by the Kern County Local Area Formation Commission.

The parcels have a General Plan designation of LI (Light Industri al) and SI (Service Industrial) and is City pre-zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-2 (General Manufacturing). This annexation was initiated by the City of Bakersfield. There are plans to extend East Belle Terrace east through the property to South Washington Street.

The surrounding land uses consist primarily of undeveloped and developed industrial uses.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The exchange of property tax revenues for this annexation is covered under the Master Tax Split Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding 15-277) between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance with Exhibits

ORDINANCE NO. ____________

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 1.12.020 BY ADDING ANNEXATION NO. 723 TO WARD 2.

WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFC o) adopted a resolution for Annexation No. 723 recently ordering the territories annexed to the City of Bakersfield; and

WHEREAS, the territories ordered to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield are required to be within a City Council Ward Boundary; and

WHEREAS, the LAFCo recently completed the annexation for the territories to the City of Bakersfield, the exterior boundaries of Annexation No. 723 which is shown on the map in Exhibit B and described in the attached Exhi bit A, attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

Section 1.

All of the foregoing recitals are hereby found to be true and correct.

Section 2.

Annexation No. 723 shall be included in Ward 2.

Section 3.

Section 1.12.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto the legal description set forth in Exhibit A.

Section 4.

This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective upon the annexation of the above- described territory to the City of Bakersfield, but not less than thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.

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2 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance 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, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED

_______________________________

KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED as to form:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ____________________________

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney

Exhibits: A Legal Description
B Map

EXHIBIT " A"
Annexation No. 723 Belle Terrace
City of Bakersfield

GEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
All that certain property, situated in the West Half of Section 4, Township 30 South, Range 28 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, being more particularly described as follows:

COMMENCING at the West Quarter Corner of said Section 4; thence North 89° 27' 58" East, along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4, a distance of 55.03 feet to the easterly right of way line of Dr. Martin Luther. King Jr. Boulevard and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence 1) North 1°12'40" East, along said easterly right of way, a distance of 90.74 feet to the northerly right of way of Belle Terrace and the existing City of Bakersfield City Limits and the boundary of Annexation No. 597 (Property 6: Cottonwood Road and Belle Terrace) to the City of Bakersfield; thence along the northerly right of way of Belle Terrace courses 2) through 7) below, the boundary of said Annexation No. 597 courses 2) through 9) below and the existing City of Bakersfield City Limits courses 2) through 14) below
2) South 44° 39' 00" East, a distance of 41. 37 feet; thence 3) North 89° 27' 58" East, a distance of 250. 07 feet; thence 4) South 88° 50' 13" East, a distance of 540. 37 feet; thence 5) North 89° 27' 58" East, a distance of 323. 29 feet; thence 6) North 1- 14- 09" East, a distance of 65. 08 feet; thence 7) North 89° 27' 58" East, a distance of 68. 00 feet; thence 8) North 1° 10' 21" East, a distance of 220. 02 feet to the South line of the North 330. 00 feet of the South 660. 00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence 9) South 89°28'27" West, along the last said South line, a distance of 276.31 feet to the East line of the West 989. 752 feet of the North 330. 00 feet of the South 660. 00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4 and the boundary of Annexation No. 408 (Washington No. 2) to the City of Bakersfield; thence along the boundary of said Annexation No. 408 courses 10) and 11) below
10) North 1°13' 19" East, along the last said East line, a distance of 325. 29 feet to the South line of the North 660. 00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence 11) North 89°18'43" East, along the last said South line, a distance of 1662.46 feet to the East line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4 and the boundary of Annexation No. 309 ( Mt. Vernon No. 3) to the City of Bakersfield; thence
12) South 1°07' 23" West, along the last said East line and the boundary of said Annexation No. 309, a distance of 659. 89 feet to the Center Quarter corner of said Section 4 and the boundary of Annexation No. 596 (Washington No. 3) to the City of Bakersfield; thence alongsaid boundary of Annexation No. 596 courses 13) and 14) below
13) South 89° 27' 58" West, a distance of 1326. 83 feet to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence 14) South 1°10'31" West, a distance of 60.03 feet to the southerly right of way of Belle Terrace, lying

60.00 feet southerly, measured at right angles, of the North line of the Northwest Quarter of the Pa Y
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1 Southwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence along said southerly right of way courses 15) and 16) below,
15) South 89°27'58" West, parallel with the North line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 4, a distance of 1242.77 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve; thence 16) along said curve, concave southeasterly and having a radius of 30.00 feet through a central angle of 88°14'39", an arc distance of 46. 20 feet, and a long chord which bears South 45°20'38" West, a distanceof 41.77 feet to the easterly right of way line of Dr. Martin Luther KingJr.

Boulevard; thence
17) North 1°13'19" East, along the last said easterly right of way, a distance of 89. 12 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

Containing 26.32 acres, more or less
Forassessmentpurposesonly. This.descriptionof land is not a legalproperty descriptionas defined in the Subdivision Map Act and may not be used as the basis for an offer for sale of the land described. s
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: September 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020.

by changing the official zoning classification from R-2 (Single Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) to C -2 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Medium Density Multiunit Dwelling) on approximately 24.86 acres, generally located on the northwest corner of Taft Highway and Ashe Road, for Zone Change 23-0560. The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (Ward 7) (FR 8/26/26)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

First reading of the ordinance was given on August 26, 2026. The City Council also adopted a mitigated negative declaration and General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 23-0560.

The applicant proposes to change the zone classification from R-2 (Single Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Medium Density Multi-Unit Dwelling) zones, or a more restrictive zone, to facilitate the development of multi-family residential and commercial retail on 24.86 acres, located at 9737 Ashe Road (southwest corner of Taft Highway and Ashe Road). The City Council approved the request for the concurrent amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use Element and mitigated negative declaration on August 26, 2026. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project on July 16, 2026, with no public opposition.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If this site develops to its full land use economic potential , it will have a positive impact on generating revenue for the City General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Community Character & Quality of Life

ATTACHMENTS:

CC Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD

MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
FROM R-2 (SINGLE LOT SINGLE -UNIT DWELLING) TO C -2
(REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) AND R -3 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI -

UNIT DWELLING) ZONE OR MORE RESTRICTIVE ZONE, GENERALLY

LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAFT HIGH AND ASHE
ROAD (9737 ASHE ROAD) (GPA/ZC NO. 23-0560).

WHEREAS, McIntosh and Associates, Inc. (applicant), on behalf of ATG Investments, LLC (property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment of the land use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from HMR (High Medium Residential) to HR (High Dens ity Residential) on 18.50 acres and GC (General Commercial)on 6.36 acres or more restrictive designations; and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the zone classification from R -2 (Single Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) to R-3 (Medium Density Multi-Unit dwelling) zone on 18.50 acres and C-2 (Regional Commercial) on 6.36 acres or more restrictive zones on a total of 24.86 acres generally located on the southwest corner of Taft Highway and Ashe Road. (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 16, 2026, and with no one wishing to speak in support or opposition, approved Resolution No. 63 -26 which recommended that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council to consider the approval of the amendment as required by Government Code Section 65355, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, during the hearing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence concerning the Project, including the staff report, and the Planning Commission’s deliberation and action; and

WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.

SECTION 1.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:

1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.

2. The Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 63-26 are hereby adopted.

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3. The Project is hereby approved incorporating the change into the official zoning map as described in Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 as specifically described in Exhibit A and located on the map as shown in Exhibit B, all of which are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2.

This ordinance must be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal Code and will become effective not less than 30 days from and after the date of its passage.

o0o

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance 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:

KAREN GOH
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

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By:

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney

Exhibits: A Legal Description
B Zone Change Map

AK | S:\03_Advance Planning\01_GPAs\01_Active\2023\23-0560_Taft & Ashe_Housing&Commercial\01_Hearing Documents & Noticing Documents\CC_8.26.26\04_Council ZC Resolution No 23-0560.docx

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A ARE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1
R-1
R-1
R-1
C-1
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-2

BOGART DR

COMMONWEALTH
AVE

WHALEBACK AVE

PACKWOOD DR

MONHEGAN
WAY

FLAMENCO
WAY

WELLFLEET DR HATHAWAY AVE

PHILBIN WAY

FENCL CT

ASHE RD

TAFT HWY
GPA/ZC 23-0560
R-2 to C-2
HMR to GC
GPA/ZC 23-0560
R-2 to R-3
HMR to HR
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0 260 520
US Feet
Zoning
R-1 Single-Unit Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
R-1-4.5 Single-Unit Dwelling
4,500 sq.ft. min lot size
E Estate
10,000 sq.ft. min lot size
R-S Residential Suburban
24,000 sq.ft./dwelling unit
R-S-( ) Residential Suburban
1, 2.5, 5 or 10 min lot size
R-2 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling
4,500 sq.ft. min lot size (single family)
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size (multifamily)
2,500 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
1,250 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-4 High Density Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
600 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-H Residential Holding
20 acre min lot size
A Agriculture
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
A-20A Agriculture
20 acre min lot size
A-WR Agriculture-Water Recharge
Combining
PUD Planned Unit Development
TT Travel Trailer Park
MH Mobilehome
C-O Professional & Administrative Office
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 Regional Commercial
C-C Commercial Center
C-B Central Business
PCD Planned Commercial Development
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 General Manufacturing
M-3 Heavy Industrial
P Automobile P
arking
RE Recreation
Ch Church Overlay
OS Open Space
HOSP Hospital Overlay
AD Architectural Design Overlay
FP-P Floodplain Primary
FP-S Floodplain Secondary
AA Airport Approach
DI Drilling Island
PE Petroleum Extraction Combining
SC Senior Citizen Overlay
HD Hillside Development Combining
WM West Ming Specific Plan
General Plan Amendment/
Zone Change
No. 23-0560

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit B

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: August 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020

by changing the official pre-zone classification from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R-1 (Single- Unit Dwelling) on approximately 10.44 acres located at the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road for Zone Change No. 25-0008. The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (Ward 4) (FR 8/26/2026).

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

First reading of the ordinance was given on August 26, 2026. The City Council also adopted a mitigated negative declaration and General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 25-0008.

The applicant proposes to change the land use designation from R-IA (Resource – Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential ); and to change the pre-zone classification from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling) on approximately 10.44 acres generally located at the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road . The request for the concurrent amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use Element and mitigated negative declaration were approved by the City Council on August 26 , 2026. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project on April 16, 2026 with no public opposition.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If this site develops to its full land use economic potential it will have a positive impact on generating revenue for the City General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Community Character & Quality of Life

ATTACHMENT:

CC Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN O

RDINANCE OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD

MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE PREZONE CLASSIFICATION
FROM COUNTY A (EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE) TO CITY R -1
(SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING ), GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST

SIDE OF CALLOWAY DRIVE BETWEEN TORTUGA DEL MAR DRIVE
AND SNOW ROAD (GPA/ZC NO. 25-0008).

WHEREAS, Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (applicant), on behalf of Calloway North Investors LLC (property owner), is requesting : (1) an amendment to the land use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from R-IA (Resource – Intensive Agriculture) to LR (Low Density Residential) ; and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to prezone the Zone District from County A (Exclusive Agriculture) to City R -1 (Single -Unit Dwelling) on approximately 10.44 acres generally located on the east side of Calloway Drive between Tortuga Del Mar Drive and Snow Road the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 16 , 2026, and with no one wishing to speak in support or opposition, approved Resolution No. 41-26 which recommended that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council to consider the approval of the amendment as required by Government Code Section 65355, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, during the hearing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence concerning the Project, including the staff report, and the Planning Commission’s deliberation, and action; and
WH
EREAS, the Project is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.

SEC
TION 1.

N
OW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:

1. T
he above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.

2. T
he Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 41-26 a
re hereby adopted.

3. T
he Project is hereby approved incorporating the change into the official zoning map as described in Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020

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as specifically described in Exhibit A and located on the map as shown in Exhibit B, all of which are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2.

This ordinance must be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal Code and will become effective not less than 30 days from and after the date of its passage. ---------o0o---------
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of September 20 26, 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
AP
PROVED: ___________________
By
__________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPR
OVED AS TO FORM:

RGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By
: ____________________________

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney
Ex
hibits: A Legal Description
B Zone Change Map

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A
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A
A
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A
A
A A
E
E
A
E
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R-1R-1
R-2
R-2
C-1
R-3

SILVERTHORNE DRLEADVILLE
WAY

LOLA ST

TIERRAMERIDIAN
WAY

CALLOWAY DR

REDSTONE WAY

RANCHO VIEJO DR

GREY BARRETT WAY

DEL PALMA DR

CLARO DE LUNA DR

RIVIERA DEL SOL DR

MAR AZUL WAY

ARENA BLANCA WAY

CORTONA CT

BRUNELLO CT

VAL DI CHIANA DR

SNOW RD

TORTUGA DEL MAR DR
12/10/2025
0 163 325
US Feet
Concurrent General Plan
Amendment

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CGPA 25-0008
A to R-1
R-IA to LR
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Zoning
R-1 One Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
R-1-4.5 One Family Dwelling
4,500 sq.ft. min lot size
E Estate
10,000 sq.ft. min lot size
R-S Residential Suburban
24,000 sq.ft./dwelling unit
R-S-( ) Residential Suburban
1, 2.5, 5 or 10 min lot size
R-2 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling
4,500 sq.ft. min lot size (single family)
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size (multifamily)
2,500 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
1,250 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-4 High Density Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
600 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-H Residential Holding
20 acre min lot size
A Agriculture
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
A-20A Agriculture
20 acre min lot size
PUD Planned Unit Development
TT Travel Trailer Park
MH Mobilehome
C-O Professional and Administrative Office
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 Regional Commercial
C-C Commercial Center
C-B Central Business
PCD Planned Commercial Development
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 General Manufacturing
M-3 Heavy Industrial
P Automobile Parking
RE Recreation
Ch Church Overlay
OS Open Space
HOSP Hospital Overlay
AD Architectural Design Overlay
FP-P Floodplain Primary
FP-S Floodplain Secondary
AA Airport Approach
DI Drilling Island
PE Petroleum Extraction Combining
SC Senior Citizen Overlay
HD Hillside Development Combining
WM- West Ming Specific Plan
City
County
CGPA 25-0008
A-1 to R-1
R-IA to LR
CGPA 25-0008
A to R-1
R-IA to LR

EXHIBIT B

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney II
DATE: September 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinances amending Chapter 15.65 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the California Fire Code and Chapter 8.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Certified Unified Program Agency. (All wards) (FR 8/26/2026)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.

BACKGROUND:

The State has adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code which is a modified version of the 2022 International Fire Code. This is part of the normal code adoption cycle which occurs every three years.

Fire departments are authorized to locally amend and adopt the California Fire Code, provided the local amendments are no less stringent than the State-wide standards.

Chapter 15.65 removes various sections that are now addressed in the California Fire Code and are therefore duplicative in nature. The proposed code amendments are carryovers from the previous code adoption cycle in 2022 and are minimal and technical in nature.

Chapter 8.60 adds reference to the California Code of Regulations as it also applies to the City’s Certified Unified Program Agency, as well as requirements for additional hazardous materials regulated.

The Fire department has contacted land developers and the Home Builders Association (HBA) about the adoption of the new code and proposed amendments. Staff will meet wit h HBA and land developers to discuss the changes.

A copy of the California Fire Code is on file at the City Clerk’s office for review.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The action to change the Code to match the New State Code has minimal cost, developers will need to pay for the fees associated with the increases in time or labor.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

Code Changes

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Ordinance 15.65 of BMC Page 1 of 12
ORDINANCE NO. __________

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.65 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2025
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

WHEREAS, the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code (CFC) regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or prope rty in the occupancy of buildings and premises, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and

WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield desires to adopt the CFC, 2025 edition, with amendments necessary to meet local conditions; and

WHEREAS, the local amendments to the CFC are necessary due to local geologic, climatic and topographical conditions which exist in the City of Bakersfield which include conditions conducive to steep terrain, extremely high temperatures and dry conditions i n the summer and extremely poor visibility due to Tule fog conditions in the winter; and

WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield is situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley which is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the east, the Coastal Range on the west, and the Tehachapi Mountains on the south and is subject to periodic seismic activity from earthquake faults associated with those geologic features; and

WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield typically exceeds temperatures of 90 °F during the summer months of June, July, August, and September and during the winter months typically experiences a high percentage of poor visibility days from zero visibility to 300 feet; and

WHEREAS, the high temperatures, along with dangerously low humidity in the summer, account for the extremely dry conditions related to fire spread and ignitability of fuel and the low visibility in the winter accounts for slower than normal responses and a slower than normal call for additional alarms when needed; and

WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Fire Department has a basic engine company staffing level of three and this is considered the minimal response level for a structure response team based on OSHA regulations pertaining to "2 -in, 2 -out" rules, an additional time restraint may yield increased property damage averages with the end result being a faster fire spread and greater fire intensity in the summer and the potential for the same results for fires in the winter with potential slower response times; and

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Ordinance 15.65 of BMC Page 2 of 12
WHEREAS, if this ordinance is not adopted the City will automatically, by operation of law, be required to abide by the CFC, without the amendments necessary to govern conditions unique to the City of Bakersfield; and

WHEREAS, the failure to adopt such amendments as set forth in the ordinance will cause great hardship in regulating fire protection aspects unique to the City of Bakersfield and thereby threaten the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety; and

WHEREAS, the City Council does expressly find and d etermine that the changes and modifications to the 2025 CFC are reasonably necessary because of local geologic, climatic, and topographic conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 15.65 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

II. Miscellaneous Regulations

Chapter 15.65 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Sections:

1. Adoption

15.65.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition.

2. Deletions, Additions and Modifications

15.65.020 Section 101.1 Title—Amended.

15.65.030 Section 102.2.1 Operational Authority—Added.

15.65.040 Section 103 Code Compliance Agency—Amended.

15.65.045 Section 103.1 Creation of Agency—Amended.

15.65.050 Fire Investigations—Amended.

15.65.060 Fire Zones—Added.

15.65.070 Firearms—Added.

15.65.080 Fireworks – Amended

15.65.090 Oil Wells

15.65.100 Section 105.6.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems—Amended.

15.65.110 Section 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for Standpipe Systems —Amended.

15.65.120 Section 106.6.7 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment—Amended.

15.65.130 Section 907.1.5 Fire Alarm Use—Amended.

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15.65.040 Violation Procedure —Amended.

15.65.145 Administrative hearings—Amended.

15.65.150 Pipeline setbacks—Added.

15.65.160 Fire Area —Added.

15.65.170 Appendix C, Section C102.1, Minimum Number of Fire Hydrants for a Building—Amended.

3. Geographic Limits on Flammable Storage

15.65.180 Section 5704.2.9.6.1—Amended.

1. Adoption

15.65.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition.

Except as hereinafter modified, that certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk and ex officio of the council of the city of Bakersfield being marked and designat ed as the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city of Bakersfield, in the state of California, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the city clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Part 2 of this chapter.

2. Deletions, Additions and Modifications

15.65.020 Section 101.1 Title—Amended.

Section 101.1, Title, is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Bakersfield, herein after referred to as the “Fire Code” or “this code.”

15.65.030 Section 102.2.1 Operational Authority—Added.

Section 102.2.1, Operational Authority, is added to read as follows:

102.2.1 Operational Authority. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the fire agency with jurisdictional responsibility for the area as defined in the current memorandum of

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understanding between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. Such enforcement shall be under the supervision of the chief of the fire department within such jurisdictional responsibility who shall detail or direct members of that agency’s fire department in the enforcement of the Fire Code.

15.65.040 Section 103 Code Compliance Agency—Amended.

Section 103 of the CFC, Code Compliance Agency, is amended to read as follows:

Section 103 Prevention Services Division.

15.65.045 Section 103.1 Creation of Agency—Amended.

Section 103.1 of the CFC, Creation of Agency, is amended to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of Agency. The prevention services division is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the division shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Fire Code as well as the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations related to the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).

103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.

103.3 Deputies . In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy fire code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the fire code official.

15.65.050 Fire Investigations—Amended.

Section 15.65.050 of the BMC , Fire Investigations, is amended to read as follows:

15.65.050 Fire Investigations. The arson investigation division shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record except as directed by a court of law.

15.65.060 Fire Zones—Added.

Section 15.65.060 of the BMC, Fire Zones, is added to read as follows:

15.65.060 Fire Zones. Areas of the City of Bakersfield which represent residential and commercial designations, according to the City of Bakersfield planning department

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zoning map, will be limited in the storage of flammable and combustible liquids as well as explosive and blasting agents. As follows:

A. Dispensing of fuel from an approved above ground storage tank shall be limited to two thousand gallons.

B. All storage of blasting agents is prohibited in these areas.

15.65.070 Firearms—Added.

Section 15.65.070 of the BMC, Firearms, is added to read as follows:

15.65.070 Firearms. Members of the fire department assigned to the arson investigation division and the deputy fire chief assigned as fire marshal are authorized to carry a loaded firearm on their person when acting as peace officers as defined in Section 830.37 of the California Penal Code, upon the written approval of the fire chief.

15.65.080 Fireworks - Amended

Section 15.65.080 of the BMC, Fireworks, is amended to read as follows:

15.65.080 Fireworks. An operational permit is required for the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks pursuant to Chapter 8.44 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.

1. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the prevention services division prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions:

a. Pyrotechnics and Special Effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

Section 15.65.090 of the BMC, Oil wells, is added to read as follows:

15.65.090 Oil wells. An operational permit is required to own, operate, maintain or drill an oil or natural gas well, pursuant to Chapter 15.66 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.

15.65.100 Section 105.6.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems—Amended.

Section 105.6.1 of the CFC, Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, is amended to read as follows:

105.6.1 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an automatic fire -extinguishing system. Maintenance

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performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. In buildings where a fully automatic sprinkler protection system exists, and where said buildings undergo remodeling and/or alterations or additions, the automatic sprinkler system shall be kept in good operable condition and be extended to include additions, area separation walls notwithstanding. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system does not exist, and the floor area is increased twenty -five percent or more, throughout the life of the building, and the area exceeds ten thousand square feet, before or after the addition, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the total building.

15.65.110 Section 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for Standpipe Systems

Section 507.5.1.1 of the CFC, Hydrant for Standpipe Systems , is amended to read as follows:

507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Building equipped with standpipes and fire department connections installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 40 feet of the Fire department connection.

15.65.120 Section 105.6.7 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment—Amended.

A. Section 105.6.7 of the CFC, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment, is amended to read as follows:

105.6.7 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. The fire code official shall require an approved fire alarm and detection system be installed in any occupancy with an occupant load of three hundred or more as an “other requirement” pursuant to Section 907.2 of this code.

B. “Fire false alarm” means an alarm system that emits a light or sound or transmits a signal or message resulting in a response by the fire department when the situation does not require such response. Fire false alarms caused as a result of power failure, power surges, or acts of nature which are not the fault of the alarm user or alarm business shall not be considered to be a false alarm.

C. The fire chief may assess a fire false alarm respo nse fee to an alarm user for each fire response to a fire false alarm. The amount of such fee shall be paid by the alarm user in accordance with Chapter 3.70 of this code.

D. A fire false alarm response fee shall not be assessed if the monitoring company or

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alarm user notifies fire dispatch within five minutes of the alarm onset that a fire response is not necessary and prior to the arrival of fire personnel at the premises.

E. The fire chief shall notify the alarm user in writing after each fire false alarm. The notification shall include the amount of the false alarm fee assessment for the false alarm, and a description of the appeal procedure available to the alarm user.

F. Any person who is assessed a fire false alarm response fee for a fire false alarm pursuant to this chapter may request a hearing in accordance with Section 15.65.125.

15.65.130 Section 907.1.5 Fire Alarm Use—Amended.

Section 907.1.5 of the CFC, Fire Alarm Use, is amended to read as follows:

907.1.5 Fire Alarm Use. A fire alarm system shall not be used for any purpose other than fire warning or mass notification and where permitted by NFPA 72. No fire alarm combo panels shall be used within the City of Bakersfield.

15.65.140 Violation Procedure —Amended.

Section 15.65.140 of the BMC, Violation Procedure, is amended to read as follows:

15.65.140 Violation Procedure. When the chief finds any buildings, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the chief is authorized to issue administrative compliance orders requ iring that the violation be corrected and imposing an administrative penalty, in accordance with the following:

1. In establishing a penalty amount and ordering that the violation be corrected pursuant to this section the chief shall take into considerati on the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation, the violator’s past and present efforts to prevent, abate, or clean up conditions posing a threat to the public health or fire safety or the environment, the violator’s ability to pay the penalty, and the deterrent effect that the imposition of the penalty would have on both the violator and the regulated community.

2. All administrative penalties collected from actions brought by the chief pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a special account that shall be expended to fund the activities of the prevention services division in enforcing this code.

3. The chief shall consult with the district attorney, county counsel, or city attorney on the development of policies to be followed in exercising the authority delegated pursuant to this section as it relates to the authority of the chief to issue orders.

Exception: This section does not do any of the following:

1. Otherwise affect the authority of the chief to take any othe r action authorized by any

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other provision of law, except the chief shall not require a person to pay a penalty pursuant to this section and pursuant to a local ordinance for the same violation.

2. Restrict the power of a city attorney, district attorney, county counsel, or the Attorney General to bring, in the name of the people of California, any criminal proceeding otherwise authorized by law.

3. Prevent the chief from cooperating with or participating in a proceeding specified in paragraph (2).

15.65.145 Administrative hearings—Amended.

Section 15.65.145 of the BMC, Administrative hearings, is amended to read as follows:

15.65.145 Administrative hearings. Any person served with an order pursuant to Section 15.65.140 who has been unable to resolve any violation with the prevention services division, may within fifteen days after service of the order, request a hearing pursuant to this section by filing with the chief a notice of defense. The notice shall be filed with the prevention services office that issued the order. A notice of defense shall be deemed filed within the fifteen -day period provided by this section if it is postmarked within that fifteen -day period. If no notice of defense is filed within the time limits provided by this subdivision, the order shall become final.

The hearing decision issued pursuant to this section shall be effective and final upon issuance by the chief. A copy of the decision shall be served by personal service or by certified mail upon the party served with the order, or their representative, if any.

Any provision of an order issued under this section, except the imposition of an administrative penalty, shall take effect upon issuance by the chief if the chief finds that the violation or violations of law associat ed with that provision may pose an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or safety or the environment. A request for a hearing shall not stay the effect of that provision of the order pending a hearing decision. However, if the chief d etermines that any or all provisions of the order are so related that the public health or safety or the environment can be protected only by immediate compliance with the order as a whole, the order as a whole, except the imposition of an administrative p enalty, shall take effect upon issuance by the chief. A request for a hearing shall not stay the effect of the order as a whole pending a hearing decision.

A decision issued pursuant to this section may be reviewed by a court pursuant to Section 11523 of the Government Code. In all proceedings pursuant to this section, the court shall uphold the decision of the chief if the decision is based upon substantial evidence in the record as a whole. The filing of a petition for writ of mandate shall not stay any action required pursuant to Section 110.3.2 or the accrual of any penalties assessed. This

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subdivision does not prohibit the court from granting any appropriate relief with in its jurisdiction.

15.65.150 Pipeline setbacks—Amended.

Section 15.65.150 of the BMC, Pipeline setbacks, is amended to read as follows:

1. Pipeline setbacks. For purposes of this section “high pressure transmission line” is a natural gas pipeline operating at two hundred and fifty pounds per square inch or greater.

A gas main or transmission line is a natural gas pipeline operating at sixty pounds per square inch or less.

2. No portion of a structure including accessory buildings and pools may be built within fifty feet of a high pressure transmission line with thirty-six inches of cover.

3. No structure may be built within forty feet of a hazardous liquid pipeline bearing refined product, with forty-eight inches or more of cover.

4. No habitable portion of a structure may be built within thirty feet of a crude oil pipeline operating at twenty percent or greater of its design strength.

15.65.160 Fire Area—Amended.

Section 15.65.160 Fire Area of the BMC, Local Amendments to this Code, is amended to read as follows:

15.65.160 Fire Area. For the purpose of this code, where the condition of “The fire area exceeds twelve thousand square feet (1115 m 2)” appears within Section 903.2 et seq., of this code, it shall be amended to read “The fire area exce eds ten thousand square feet (892 m2) including, but not limited to B occupancies.”

Exception: Group R Occupancies.

15.65.170 Appendix C, Section C102.1, Minimum Number of Fire Hydrants for a Building—Amended.

Section C102.1, Minimum Number of Fire Hydrants for a Building, is amended to read as follows:

C102.1 Minimum Number of Fire Hydrants for a Building. The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1.

Table C102.1.

REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS

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FIRE-FLOW
REQUIREMENT (gpm)

MINIMUM NUMBER

OF HYDRANTS

AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN
HYDRANTSa, b, c, f, g (feet)

MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM

ANY POINT ON STREET OR

ROAD FRONTAGE TO A
HYDRANTd, f, g
1,750 or less 1 500 250
1,751—2,250 2 450 225
2,251—2,750 3 450 225
2,751—3,250 3 400 225
3,251—4,000 4 350 210
4,001—5,000 5 300 180
5,001—5,500 6 300 180
5,501—6,000 6 250 150
6,001—7,000 7 250 150
7,001 or more 8 or moree 200 120
For SI: One foot = 304.8 mm, One gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.

a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads

b. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.

c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.

d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.

e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.

f. A 50 -percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code.

g. A 25 -percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section P2904 of the California Residential Code.

h. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location. Number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.

15.65.180 Section 5704.2.9.6.1—Amended.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the CFC, Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class

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II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited, is amended to read as follows:

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 (Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited): areas of the city of Bakersfield which represent residential and commercial designations according to the city of Bakersfield planning department zoning map will be limited in the storage of flammable and combustible liquids as follows:

A. Dispensing of fuel from an approved above ground storage tank shall be limited to two thousand (2,000) gallons tank capacity.

SECTION 2.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be un constitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof , irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 3.

This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance 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: ____________________________________________________________________

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED:

By:______________________________

KAREN GOH

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Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ______________________________

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II

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ORDINANCE NO. ___________

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE BAKERSFIELD

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM
AGENCY.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 8.60, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 8.60 CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
Sections:

1. Deletions, Additions and Modifications

8.60.010 Authority.

8.60.020 Scope of Program — Amended.

8.60.030 City Enforcement.

8.60.040 Additional Materials Regulated.

8.60.045 Requirements for Additional Materials Regulated – Added.

8.60.050 Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund.

8.60.060 Free Collection System.

8.60.010 Authority.

The office of environmental services for the fire department of the city of Bakersfield has been certified by the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency as the certified unified program agency (CUPA) within the incorporated area of the city of Bakersfield.

8.60.020 Scope of Program.

The unified program includes the enforcement and administration of the following programs:

A. The requirements of Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) applicable to hazardous waste generators and the sections dealing with permit -by-role, conditional authorization, and conditional exempt tiered permits.

B. The requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 25270.5 of Chapter 6.67 of the Health and Safety Code for owners and operators of above ground storage tanks to prepare a spill prevention control and countermeasure plan.

C. The requirements of Chapter 6.7 of the Health and Safety Codes concerning underground storage tanks.

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D. The requirements of Article I of Chapter 6.95 of the Health and Safety Code concerning hazardous materials release response plans and inventories.

E. The requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 6.95 of the Health and Safety Code concerning acutely hazardous materials and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 5, Chapter 2, Sections 5050.1 to 5160.1 concerning acutely hazardous materials.

F. The requirements of subdivisions b and c of Section 80.103 of the Uniform Fire Code, concerning hazardous materials management plans and inventories.

8.60.030 City Enforcement.

The environmental services division of the Bakersfield city fire department shall be responsible for the implementation of the unified program within the incorporated area of the city of Bakersfield.

8.60.040 Additional Materials Regulated.

For the implementation of Article 1 of Chapter 6.95 (commencing with Section 25500) of the California Health and Safety Code, as part of the unified program, the following materials shall be reported as part of the hazardous materials inventories:

A. Explosives in any quantity.

B. Hazardous waste in any quantity.

8.60.045 Requirements for additional materials regulated.

Hazardous waste, as defined under California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 66261.3 and Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.5 Article 13 in quantities less than 100kg shall follow storage, handling, and disposal requirements, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 66262.16. Universal waste as outlined in California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 66261.9, is exempt from said requirements.

8.60.050 Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund.

The city hereby adopts the “Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup” law, Chapter 6.75 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, and the regulations which implement it, including, but not limited to, Title 23, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 16, Article XI and Chapter 18. The office of environmental services of the fire department of the city of Bakersfield shall be responsible for the implemen tation and enforcement of Chapter 6.75 of the California Health and Safety Code.

8.60.060 Fee Collection System.

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Pursuant to Article 6.11 of the California Health and Safety Code (commencing with section 25404, et seq.), the city of Bakersfield hereby institutes the single fee system and collection of state surcharge revenues as set forth therein. The fees collected for administration of this program shall be set forth per Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 3.70. Charges and fees collected hereunder shall be due and payable on the first day of the month and become delinquent after the last day of the month. Interest at the rate of one percent per month shall be added to any charge which is delinquent. Should the city initiate court action to collect amounts due, the city shall be entitled to collect reasonable incurred costs.

SECTION 2.

This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance 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: _______________________________________________________________

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED:

By:____________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

FIRE DEPARTMENT

By: ___________________________

KEVIN ALBERTSON
Fire Chief

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: _______________________________

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VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
DATE: September 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code

1. Reenacting Chapter 3.12, Sections 3.12.010, 3.12.020, 3.12.030, 3.12.040, and 3.12.050 relating to Claims made Against the City.

2. Amending Section 12.56.050 relating to Prohibited Acts in Parks.

3. Amending Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.010, 14.02.020, 14.02.030, 14.02.035, 14.02.040, and

14.02.045 relating to Water Use Regulations. (FR 8/26/2026

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the amendments.

BACKGROUND:

Periodically, various Departments throughout the City request minor changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC). Generally, the changes are sought to make a section read better or to reflect current practice or correct typographical errors, or to comply with new rules and regulations.

The following is a list of amendments that are being recommended by staff:

1. BMC Section 3.12.010, BMC Section 3.12.020, BMC Section 3.12.030, BMC Section 3.12.040 and BMC Section 3.12.050. This enactment, was inadver tently removed from the BMC in 2020, reinstates the procedural requirements when filing a claim against the City.

2. BMC Section 12.56.050. This amendment clarifies City’s long -standing position that smoking in public parks is prohibited.

3. BMC Section 14.02.010, BMC Section 14.02.020, BMC Section 14.02.030. BMC Section

14.02.035, BMC Section 14.02.040, and BMC Section 14.02.045. These amendments are made pursuant to California Water Code section 10608.14(d) which requires public water systems to revise their ordinances to include Water Code sections 10608.14(a) and (b) prior to January 1, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The action to update the Municipal Code it does not have an impact on the City’s General Fund.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

Code Changes

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ORDINANCE NO. _____

ORDINANCE REENACTING CHAPTER 3.12, OF THE BAKERSFIELD

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THE CITY

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 3.12 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby reenacted to read as follows:

Chapter 3.12 Claims Made Against the City

3.12.010 Purpose and Intent

3.12.020 Claim Presentation Requirement

3.12.030 Form of Claim

3.12.040 Delivery of Claim

3.12.050 Claim Prerequisite to Lawsuit

3.12.010 Purpose and intent

Government Claims Act (Government Code §§ 810 et seq. ) (the “Act”) establishes the statutory protocol for the presentation of liability claims. Government Code Section 905 of the Act exempts certain damage claims from the prerequisite administrative claim presentation requirements, including, but not limited to, claims by the state or other local public entity against a public agency. Government Code Section 935 of the Act provides that claims that are excluded from the prerequisite administrative claim presentation requirements under Government Code Section 905, and that are not governed by other statutes or regulations, may be covered by a public agency’s municipal code. This chapter establishes that claims against the City which are exempt by Section 905, and which are not governed by any other statute or regulation, shall be filed with the City prior to the filing of a civil action.

3.12.020 Claim presentation requirement

All claims against the City for money or damages that are excluded by Government Code Section 905 and that are not otherwise governed by the Government Claims Act, California Government Code Sections 810 et seq., shall be presented within the time, and in the manner, prescribed by Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California

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Government Code (commencing with Section 900 thereof) for the claims to which that Part applies by its own terms, as those provisions now exist or shall hereafter be amended, and as further provided by this Part. To the extent that the provisions of the Government Claims Act are inconsistent with this Part, the provisions of this Part shall prevail.

3.12.030 Form of claim

All claims shall be made in writing and verified by the claimant or by the guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of claimant. In addition, all claims shall include the information required by California Government Code Sections 910 through 915.4.

The foregoing reference to Government Code Sections 910 through 915.4 shall not be construed to authorize a class claim, and no claim may be filed on behalf of a class of persons unless verified by every member of that class.

3.12.040 Delivery of claim

All documents setting forth claims or demands against the City must be delivered to the City Clerk’s Office, located at 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301 , to the attention of the City Clerk.

3.12.050 Claim prerequisite to lawsuit

In accordance with California Government Code Section 935(b), all claims shall be presented as provided in this Part and acted upon by the City prior to the filing of any action on such claims, and no such action may be maintained by a person who has not complied with the requirements of this Part. Any claim that the City has not acted on within 45 days of receipt shall be deemed denied on the 4 5th day, as determined under California Government Code Section 912.4.

SECTION 2.

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED:

By:______________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ______________________________

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II

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ORDINANCE NO. ___________

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 2.56.050 OF THE

BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED
ACTS IN PARKS.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 1 2.56, Section 1 2.56.050 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

12.56.050 Prohibited acts in parks.

Within the limits of any park, it is unlawful for any person, other than a duly authorized City employee in the performance of his or her duty, to do any of the following:

A. Play or practice golf or archery, fly motor-driven model aircraft, or throw a javelin, shotput, hammer, boomerang, or other dangerous projectile or launch any type of rocket device, regardless of the power source;
B. Cut, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate, pluck, pull up or take any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower; or to cut, br eak, injure, deface, disturb or remove any bench, table, apparatus, refuse receptacle, equipment, building, structure, monument, sign, fence or property; or to mark, paint, write or print upon any building, monument, fence, bench, structure or other property; or to remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel; or to attach or place in any manner any sign, poster, card, display or advertising device; throw any stones, rocks, clods or missiles; or to hunt, pursue, annoy, throw stones, clods, rocks or missiles at, shoot at, or molest or disturb in any way any animal or bird; or to go upon any lawn or grass plot where prohibited by a proper and legible sign; C. Make, light, kindle or maintain any fire, unless such fire is lighted and maintained in a grill, pit, or brazier intended for such use;
D. Open, expose or interfere with any water or gas pipe or electrical outlet, hydrant, stopcock, sewer, basin or other fixture or improvement; E. Leave any garbage, rubbish, trash cans, bottles, papers, cigarettes, animal feces or other refuse elsewhere than in the receptacles provided therefor;

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F. Operate, drive, ride or propel any motor vehicle, horse, cattle, or any other animal, or to bring or keep any animal other than a domestic animal; G. To allow dogs to run loose or with a chain or leash longer than six feet, except in areas which may be specifically designated and posted for such use; H. Purposely or knowingly, in any manner, provide access to food, feed or bait to any wild animal, including, but not li mited to, coyotes, deer, squirrels, feral cats, foxes, raccoons, skunks, waterfowl, birds or beavers;
I. Take into, exhibit, use or discharge any firearm, weapon, air gun or slingshot; J. Use or attempt to use or interfere with the use of any table, stage, equipment, apparatus, area, athletic fields, swimming pool, tennis court or other space or facility which has been reserved for other persons under any contract, facility reservation or permit from the director or reserved or scheduled for other persons u nder contract or otherwise; or disturb in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise, activity, exhibition or gathering;
K. Operate, ride or propel any skateboard or skates except in areas which may be specifically designated and posted for such uses;
L. Assemble, collect or gather together in any walk, passageway or in any other place set apart for the travel of persons in or through any park or to occupy the same so that free passage or use thereof by persons passing along the same shall be obstructed in any manner;
M. Be in or upon any park between the hours of ten p.m. and five a.m.; N. No person shall construct or maintain any building, structure, tent or any other thing in any park that may be used for housing accommodations or camping; O. Except as allowed under permit issued pursuant to Sections 12.56.070, 12.56.080,

12.56.090 and 12.56.170, engage in any activity prohibited by these sections; P. Except as authorized by permit issued pursuant to Section 12.56.200 or 12.56.210, consume any alcoholic beverage or be in possession of any open container with any alcoholic beverage inside;
Q. Take into, exhibit, use, cause to be brought into, or otherwise cause any bottle or any other glass beverage container, other than a container displayed as an exhibit in an

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authorized art show, to be in any park, or in any parking lot within the park or adjacent to any park;
R. Operate a food and/or shelter agency as defined in Section 17.04.285 S. Smoke in any area of a public park, including sidewalks, athletic fields, playgrounds, recreational areas, and public buildings within the park.

SECTION 2.

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED:

By:______________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ______________________________

VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II

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ORDINANCE NO. ___________

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 OF THE

BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER USE
REGULATIONS.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 14.02, Sections 14.02.010, 14.02.020, 14.02.030, 14.02.035, 14.02.040, and

14.02.045 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 14.02 Water Use Regulations

Sections:

14.02.010 Outside Irrigation Restrictions.

14.02.020 Penalty.

14.02.030 Administrative Citations.

14.02.035 Administrative Fines.

14.02.040 Administrative Citation Review Process.

14.02.045 Administrative Hearing Officer.

14.02.010 Outside irrigation restrictions.

A. Outside irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water is allowed in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Water Resources Control Board relative to water usage.

B. Outside irrigation in a manner that causes water to flow onto adjacent prope rty, nonirrigated areas, sidewalks, and/or gutters is strictly prohibited.

C. Outside irrigation is advised to be done after six p.m. and before nine a.m. for optimal efficiency.

D. In addition to the above, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and cemeteries, shall immediately implement water efficiency measures to reduce potable water usage in an amount consistent with the reduction targets of the State Water Resources Control Board as amended from time to time.

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E. All irrigation and landscaping projects shall adhere to that certain Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance known and designated as California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 2.7 as adopted by the state and as pursuant to Chapter 17.61 of this code, Landscape Standards. (Ord. 5035 § 1, 2020; Ord. 4915 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015; Ord. 4804 § 2, 2015)

F. The use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations, or similar entities is prohibited as of the following dates:

1. All properties owned by Department of General Services, beginning January 01, 2027.

2. All properties owned by local governments, local or regional public agencies, and public water systems, except those specified in paragraph (5), beginning January 01, 2027.

3. All other institutional properties and all commercial and industrial properties, beginning January 01, 2028.

4. All common areas of properties homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities, beginning January 01, 2029.

5. All properties owned by local governments, local public agencies, and public water systems in a disadvantaged community, beginning January 01, 2031, or the date upon which a state funding source is made available to fund conversion of nonfunctional turf on these properties to climate -appropriate landscapes, whichever is later.

G. Notwithstanding Section F, the use of potable water is not prohibited by this section to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial nonturf plantings, or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need.

H. The State Water Resources Control Board may, upon a showing of good cause for reasons including economic hardship, critical business need, and potential impacts to human health or safety, postpone a compliance dea dline in Section F by up to three (3)

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years for certain persons, institutions, and businesses, and may create a form to be used for compliance certification to the board by property owners.

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I. The definitions described in this “Section I” pertain to Se ctions F, G, and H, above; said definitions are set forth as follows:

1. “Common area” means that portion of a common interest development or of a property owned or managed by a homeowners’ association or a community service organization or similar entity that is not assigned or allocated to the exclusive use of the occupants of an individual dwelling unit within the property.

2. “Common interest development” means any of the following:
(a) A community apartment project
(b) A condominium project
(c) A planned development
(d) A stock cooperative

3. “Common service organization or similar entity” means a nonprofit entity, other than an association, that is organized to provide services to residents of the common interest development or to the public in addition to the residents, to the extent community common area or facilities are available to the public.

4. “Community service organization or similar entity” does not include an entity that has been organized solely to raise moneys and contribute to other nonprofit organizations that are qualified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal revenue service and that provide housing or housing assistance.

5. “Community space” means an area designated by a property owner or a governmental agency to accommodate human foot traffic for civic, ceremonial, or other community events or social gatherings.

6. “Disadvantaged community” means a community with an annual median household income that is less than eighty percent (80%) of the statewide annual median household income.

7. “Functional t urf” means a ground cover surface of turf located in a recreational use area or community space. Turf enclosed by fencing or other barriers to permanently preclude human access for recreation or assembly is not functional turf.

8. “Homeowners associati on” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

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9. “Nonfunctional turf” means any turf that is not functional turf, and includes turf located within street rights-of-way and parking lots.

10. “Potable water” means water that is suitable for human consumption.

11. “Recreational use area” means an area designated by a property owner or a governmental agency to accommodate human foot traffic for recreation, including, but not limited to, sports fields, golf course, playgrounds, picnic grounds, or pet exercise areas. The recreation may be either formal or informal.

14.02.020 Penalty.

14.02.030 Administrative citations.

A. Whenever an enforcement officer charged with the enforcement of this chapter determines that a violation of a provision has occurred, the enforcement officer shall have the authority to issue an administrative citation to any person responsible for the violation.

Said enforcement officer shall be a trained City agent or their designee.

B. Each administrative citation shall contain the following information:

1. The date of the violation or, if the date of the violation is unknown, then the date the violation is identified;

2. The address or a definite description of the location where the violation occurred;

3. The section of the code violated and a description of the violation;

4. The amount of the fine and how to pay it;

5. A description of the administrative citation review process;

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6. An order prohibiting the continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation described in the administrative citation; and

7. The name and signature of the citing enforcement officer.

C. The fine shall be paid to the City within thirty (30) days from the date of the administrative citation; payment of a fine under this section shall not excuse or discharge any continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation that is the subject of the administrative citation.

D. The City may collect any past due administrative citation fine by use of all available legal means. (Ord. 5102 § 1, 2022; Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015)

14.02.035 Administrative fines.

A. The fines for violation of this chapter shall be as follows:

1. Fifty dollars ($50) for the first offense, one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the second offense, and two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent offense in a calendar year.

14.02.040 Administrative citation review process.

Any recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by completing a request for hearing form and returning it to the City within thirty (30) days from the date of the administrative citation, together with an advance deposit of the fine.

A. No appeal hearing to contest an administrative citation shall be held unless the fine has been deposited in advance.

B. An appeal hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than fifteen (15) days and not more than sixty (60) days from the date that the request for hearing is filed.

C. The appellant shall be notified of the time and place set for the hearing at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.

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D. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the opportunity to testify and to present evidence concerning the administrative citation.

E. The failure of the appellant to appear at the appeal hearing shall constitute a forfeiture of the fine and a failure to exhaust their administrative remedies.

F. The administrative citation and any additional report submitted by the enforcement officer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the respective facts contained in those documents.

G. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and/or request additional information from the enforcement officer or the recipient of the administrative citation prior to issuing a written decision.

H. Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of a hearing officer on an administrative citation appeal may obtain review of the administrative decision by filing a petition for review with the Kern County Superior Court in accordance with the timelines and provisions set forth in California Government Code Section 53069.4. (Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015)

14.02.045 Administrative hearing officer.

The City Manager shall designate the hearing officer for the appeal hearing.

A. After considering all the testimony and evidence submitted at the appeal hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold or dismiss the administrative citation and shall list in the decision the reasons for that decision. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.

B. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld, the hearing officer may increase or decrease the fine amount. The appellant must pay the City any increased amount within thirty (30) days of receiving the decision of the hearing officer.

C. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be dismissed or the fine reduced, the City shall refund the appropriate amount of the deposited fine within thirty (30) days.

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SECTION 2.

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED:

By:______________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ______________________________
Matthew S. Collom
Deputy City Attorney II

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Resolutions TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: September 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution adopting an amended conflict of interest code

[Document Description]

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution

BACKGROUND:

The Political Reform Act prohibits a public official from using his or her official position to influence a governmental decision in which he or she has a financial interest. Every state and local agency must adopt a conflict of interest code that identifies all officials and employees within the agency who make governmental decisions based on the positions they hold. The individuals in these designated positions must disclose their financial interests as identified in an agency's conflict of interest code. Financial interests are disclosed annually on a form called Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

In addition, each local agency is required to conduct a biennial review of its conflict of interest code. This review includes evaluating existing and newly created positions and subsequently amending the conflict of interest code accordingly.

The City Council previously adopted an amended conflict of interest code on September 2, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This Action will not result in any use of City General Funds.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO. _________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BAKERSFIELD APPROVING AN AMENDED

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF

BAKERSFIELD DEPARTMENTS

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 87300 requires each governmental agency to update and amend its Conflict of Interest Code biennially when positions are created, deleted or modified so as to bring them within the positions designated by the Political Reform Act; and

WHEREAS, the Council is the Code reviewing body for all City Departments; and

WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires certain City officials (mayors, city managers, city attorneys, city treasurers, city councils) specified in Government Code Section 87200 of the California Government Code to file economic disclosure forms (“Form 700”) directly to the California Fair Political Practices Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act also requires the City to adopt a local conflict of interest code that enumerates specific City positions other than those specified in the Government Code Section 87200 which involve making or participating in making decisions which have a reasonably foreseeable material effect on an economic interest.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

1. That the proposed Conflict of Interest Code attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved for adoption by the respective Departments of the City of Bakersfield; and

2. That all designated employees as provided in the attached Amended Conflict of Interest Code in Exhibit “A” are hereby instructed to file Statements of Economic Interest according to the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730.

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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:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ _

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JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By
Ashley Zambrano
Chief Assistant City Attorney

Attachment: Exhibit “A”

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EXHIBIT “A”

AMENDED

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS

DEPARTMENT/POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

City Attorney’s Office:

Assistant City Attorney 1
Associate City Attorney 1
Chief Assistant City Attorney 1
Deputy City Attorney I 1
Deputy City Attorney II 1
Deputy City Attorney (Water) 1

City Manager’s Office:

Administrative Analyst I (Risk) 1
Administrative Analyst III (CMO) 1
Assistant City Manager 1
Assistant to the City Manger 1
Assistant City Clerk 1
City Clerk 1
Communications and Marketing Manager 1
Economic Development Manager 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer (Risk/CMO) 1 Human Resources Director 1
Human Resources Manager 1
Human Resources Supervisor 1
Management Assistant (CMO) 1
Public Information Officer 1
Project Management Officer 1
Real Property Agent I 1
Real Property Agent II 1
Real Property Supervisor II 1
Risk Manager (Risk) 1
Risk Management Specialist (Risk)
Safety Officer (Risk) 1

Development Services Department:

Assistant Building Director 1
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer 1

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Assistant Planning Director 1
Assistant Planner
Associate Planner 1
Building Director 1
Building Inspector I 1
Building Inspector II 1
Building Inspector III 1
Building Inspector III – Electrical Specialist 1
Building Inspector III – Plumbing and Mechanical
Specialist
1 Building Plan Check Engineer 1
Civil Engineer II 1
Civil Engineer III 1
Code Enforcement Manager 1
Code Enforcement Officer I 1
Code Enforcement Officer II 1
Code Enforcement Officer III 1
Community Development Supervisor 1
Development Services Deputy Director 1
Development Services Director 1
Development Services Technician 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer 1
Grant Administrator 1
Mobility Planner 1
Plan Checker/Elecrical Specialist 1
Plan Checker/Plumb & Mech Specialist 1
Plan Checker/Residential Specialist 1
Planning Director 1
Principal Planner 1
Supervisor I 1
Supervisor II 1
Community Development Manager 1

Financial Services Department:

Accountant I 2
Accountant II 1
Accounting Supervisor 1
Administrative Analyst III 1
Assistant Finance Director 1
Budget Officer 1
Buyer I 2
Buyer II 2
Finance Director 1
Financial Investigator I 2

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Financial Investigator II 2
Purchasing Officer 1

Fire Department:

Deputy Fire Chief 1
Director of Fire Prevention/Environmental Services 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer 1
Fire Battalion Chief 1
Fire Chief 1
Fire Plans Examiner 1
Fire Prevention Environmental Officer 1
Hazardous Materials Specialist 1

Police Department:

Assistant Police Chief 1
Communications Operations Supervisor 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Manager 1
Police Captain 1
Police Chief 1
Police Crime Lab Supervisor 1
Police Lieutenant 1
Support Services Division Administrator 1
Support Services Program Manager 1

Public Works Department:

Assistant Public Works Director 1
Assistant Solid Waste Director 1
Assistant Superintendent - Streets 1
Assistant Public Works Operations Manager 1
Civil Engineer III 1
Civil Engineer IV 1
Construction Inspector I 1
Construction Inspector II 1
Construction Superintendent 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer I 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer III 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Manager 1
Fleet Superintendent 1
General Services Superintendent 1
Senior Maintenance Craftworker 1
Parts and Inventory Specialist 1
Public Works Director 1
Public Works Operations Manager 1

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Solid Waste Director 1
Solid Waste Superintendent 1
Street Maintenance Superintendent 1
Supervisor I 1
Supervisor II 1
Traffic Engineer 1

Dignity Health Arena Theater & Convention Center:

Special Events Manager 1

Recreation & Parks Department:

Accountant I 1
Administrative Analyst I 1
Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks 1
Director of Recreation and Parks 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer II 1
Park Construction & Facilities Planner 1
Park Ranger Manager 1
Park Ranger Supervisor 1
Parks Superintendent 1
Supervisor I 1
Supervisor II 1

Technology Services:

Administrative Analyst I 1
Assistant Director of Technology Services 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer I 1
Technology Services Director 1
Technology Services Manager 1
Technology Systems Supervisor 1

Water Resources Department:

Accountant I 1
Administrative Assistant I 1
Assistant Water Director 1
Assistant Water Director - Wastewater 1
Civil Engineer III 1
Civil Engineer IV 1
Engineer III - Wastewater 1
Engineer II 1
Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer III 1
Hydrographic Manager 1

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Senior Wastewater Plant Mechanic 1
Senior Water Systems Technician 1
Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1
Supervisor I 1
Supervisor II 1
Water Director 1
Water Planner 1
Water Superintendent 1
Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent 1
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent 1

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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/AGENCY/CORPORATIONS

DEPARTMENT/POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

Board of Building Appeals:

Members 1

Fire Department Civil Service Board:

Members 1

Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Board:

Members 1

Police Department Civil Service Board:

Members 1

Fire Department Pension Board:

Members 1

Handicapped Appeals Board:

Members 1

Bakersfield Water Board:

Members 1

Historic Preservation Commission:

Members 1

Public Financing Authority (J.P.A):

Members 1

Bakersfield Public Safety/Vital City Services Measure
Citizens Oversight Committee:

Members 1

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All Departments, Commissions, and Committees:

Consultants 1

Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this secti
on. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s duties based upon that description, and a statement of the extent of disclosure requirement. The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.

APPENDIX OF DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

Persons in the following categories must disclose as follows:

Category: Disclosure:

1. All investments and business positions in business entities, sources of income, loans and gifts, and all interests in real property within two miles of the boundaries of the City of Bakersfield, and all interests in real property within two miles of any land owned or used by the City of Bakersfield.

2. Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income which provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the City of Bakersfield, and all loans and gifts from such entities.

3. All investments and business positions in business entities, sources of income, loans and gifts, and all interests in real property within two miles of the redevelopment project area.

4. All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income which provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the Public Financing Authority, all loans and gifts from such entities, and all interests in real property within two miles of land owned or used by the Public Financing Authority.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Resolutions TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director
DATE: August 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Health insurance plans for eligible active and retired employees for 2027 plan year

Resolution identifying vendors, healthcare plans, and rates for City-wide health insurance plans for eligible active and retired employees for the 2027 plan year

RECOMMENDATION:

The Personnel Committee recommends approval of resolution and 2027 renewal package.

BACKGROUND:

Each year the City’s healthcare consultant, Segal Consulting (Segal), undergoes an aggressive claims review process in an effort to identify and negotiate the most cost -effective health plan rates for the upcoming year. The proposed rates and the supporti ng documentation are shared with the City’s Insurance Committee, which represents the various employee groups of the City to reach an agreement on the healthcare rate renewal package. The City Council’s Personnel Committee is also provided this information and ultimately is the body responsible for a recommendation to the full City Council.

Several factors, listed below, combined to create a circumstance where several healthcare plans will see a rate change for the 2027 plan year.

 The Blue Shield HMO (Full and Narrow Network) plans for the Active Employee group have a rate decrease of 3.40%. The Blue Shield PPO plan for the Active Employee group initially had a proposed increase of 13.90% and the Retiree group of 10.0% after negotiations with City Staff and Segal, Blue Shield reduced the rate to 10.91% for the Employee group and 6.95% for the Retiree group. These concessions resulted in projected annual savings totaling $756,000. There was initial discussion of an added tax to support funding of Medi-Cal under Senate Bill 125 which could increase rates by up to 1.49% for active plans. The application of this rate for 2027 is still pending and, if approved and applied during the plan year, would require an amendment.

The Blue Shield Medicare plan has an increase of 2.0%.
 Kaiser Permanente has proposed a rate increase due to their underwriting methodology changing from 12 months of experience to 24 months. Active Employee plans: HMO, Deductible HMO Mid $20 copay and Deductible HMO Low $30 copay plans, to have an increase o f 2.65%. The Kaiser Senior Advantage plan for the Retiree group has a decrease of -2.53%.

 The United Concordia dental plan will have an increase to the PPO plan of 5.0%. There are no rate changes to the Active and Retiree HMO plans.

 The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by Optum will have a decrease of -11.48%.

There are no increases in premiums for the other plans that are offered.

The budgetary result of this proposed package in healthcare plan costs to the City for the active employee benefits i ncreased by 6.1% or $1,631,700 as compared to the 2026 plan rates which were 15.6% or $3,631,000. The actual costs are subject to the number of filled positions and plan enrollees.

The 2027 premiums for retiree benefits increased by 6. 3% or $5 49,100 as compared to the 2026 plan rates which were 8.2% or $710,600.

As previously stated, the renewal rate was evaluated through a process that included meetings with the Insurance Committee, and the Personnel Committee recommended approval of the rates as presented. A summary of the overall rate changes for 2027 are provided below.

Percentage Increase
Blue Shield – HMO (Full Network)
Active Employees -3.40%
Blue Shield – HMO (Narrow Network)
Active Employees -3.40%
Blue Shield – PPO
Active Employees 10.91%
Retirees 6.95%
Blue Shield – Medicare Advantage
Retirees Over 65 2.0%
Kaiser Permanente – HMO Traditional
Active Employees 2.65%
Kaiser Permanente – HMO Deductible $20 Copay
Active Employees 2.65%
Kaiser Permanente – HMO Deductible XD $30 Copay
Active Employees 2.65%
Kaiser Permanente – Senior Advantage Plan
Retirees Over 65 -2.53%
United Concordia Dental – PPO
Active Employees 5.0%
United Concordia Dental – DHMO
Active Employees 0.0%
Retirees 0.0%
EyeMed – PPO
Active Employees 0.0%
EyeMed – HMO
Active Employees 0.0%
Optum - Employee Assistance Program -11.48% Voya – Employee Life Insurance 0.0%
Basic Life 0.0%
AD&D 0.0%
P&A Group – FSA and DCAP (employee paid benefit) 0.0% UNUM – Long Term Disability 0.0%

City staff would once again like to thank Segal for their diligent work in developing this rate renewal package for the City and our employees. In addition, we would like to thank the employees who serve on the Insurance Committee and the Council’s Person nel Committee for working to develop and ultimately recommending the proposed healthcare plan renewal package.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Based on 2026 enrollment, the plan renewal results in an estimated increase of $1,631,700 for active plans and $549,100 for retiree plans. Funding is included in the current fiscal year budget and no other requests are required.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution Health Plan Rates_2027

RESOLUTION NO. __________________

A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING VENDORS, HEALTHCARE

PLANS AND SETTING RATES FOR CITYWIDE

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS FOR ACTIVE AND RETIRED
EMPLOYEES.

WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Bakersfield, Section 12, authorizes the City Council of the City of Bakersfield (“City”) to provide for salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the City; and

WHEREAS, the City has established eligibility de finitions of employees and recognizes those deemed as eligible active and retired employees to be covered with this Resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Council has determined what such salaries and related benefits should be in effect on January 1, 2027 for such officers and employees of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

2. Council hereby identifies the healthcare vendors, adopts and approves the healthcare plans and corresponding rates for healthcare benefits, which shall commence on January 1, 2027 and expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31, 2027, as identified below:

2027 Monthly Health Plan Rates
Blue Shield – PPO Plan
Single Two Party Family
Active Employees $1,003.50 $2,010.43 $3,021.01
Retirees $1,734.37 $3,468.55 $5,202.86
Blue Shield – HMO Plan (Full Network)
Active Employees $766.04 $1,539.61 $2,250.75
Blue Shield – HMO Plan (Narrow Network)
Active Employees $624.64 $1,255.39 $1,835.32
Blue Shield Medicare Advantage – Over 65
Retirees $424.94 N/A N/A
Kaiser Permanente HMO Traditional Plan
Active Employees $696.90 $1,393.80 $1,972.23
Retirees Under 65 $2,751.72 $5,503.44 $7,787.37
Kaiser Permanente HMO Deductible - $20 Copay Plan
Active Employees $618.15 $1,236.30 $1,749.36
Kaiser Permanente HMO Deductible XD - $30 Copay Plan
Active Employees $472.36 $944.72 $1,336.78
Retirees Under 65 $2,375.23 $4,750.46 $6,721.90
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Plan
Retirees Over 65 $237.75 N/A N/A
United Concordia Dental PPO Plan
Active Employees $45.85 $94.30 $157.24
United Concordia Dental DHMO Plan
Active Employees $21.79 $39.95 $63.00
Retirees $16.64 $30.29 $46.83
EyeMed
Active PPO Employees $5.15 $10.30 $13.39
Active HMO Employees & Kaiser Permanente
Retirees Under 65 $3.13 $5.63 $8.07
Optum Employee Assistance Program
$1.62 per employee
Unum Long Term Disability
$0.60 per hundred
P&A Group – Sec. 125 Flexible Spending Account.

Employee Paid $3.00 per participant per month
Voya – Employee Life Insurance
Basic Life $0.13 per thousand
AD&D $0.02 per thousand

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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
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 A. GENNARO
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Resolutions TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: August 28, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Ratifying Submission of Application for Funding Request for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport

for the construction and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System, which is funded by both the Airport Improvement Program and the Airport Infrastructure Grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and California Department of Transportation of Aeronautics. (Ward 1)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends approval of the resolution.

BACKGROUND:

The resolution ratifies the submission of grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics (Caltrans) for the construction and installation of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport.

The resolution also authorizes the City Manager, or his or her designee, to execute all documents necessary for the grant applications and to accept the associated grant funds.

The construction and installation of a new AWOS will provide pilots with continuous, real -time weather information and reports, improving overall safety at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. Pilots currently rely on weather information from the AWOS located at Meadows Field Airport, approximately 20 miles away.

Because weather conditions can vary between the two locations, this information may not accurately reflect conditions at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. Installation of the new AWOS will provide pilots with more accurate, site-specific weather information and enhance aviation safety.

The total project cost is $591,925. The FAA will provide 95 % of the project funding, totaling $562,329, through a combination of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructu re Grant funds.

Caltrans will provide a 5 percent match of the AIP -funded portion, totaling $11,300, and the remaining $18,296 will be funded through the General Aviation Fund.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for the AWOS project will be funded by Federal and Stat e grants, along with General Aviation Funds. There is no General Fund impact associated with the project.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Safety and Resilience

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ______________

A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN

APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS FOR

FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW

AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSER VING SYSTEM AT THE

BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING.

WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has applied for an allocation of funds through the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics; and

WHEREAS the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) approved by the Department of Transportation indicates that funding is tentatively available for the installation of a weather reporting/ surveillance equipment at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport; and

WHEREAS, FAA funds will provide 9 5% of funding for project costs with Department of Transportation funds providing up to 5% of the 10% local match requirement with general aviation funds providing the remaining percentage; and

WHEREAS, this allocation of funds is the first step leading to the issuance of a grant offer; and

WHEREAS, grant funds will be used for the installation and construction of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS); and

WHEREAS, although the initial estimate for this project totals $591,925, the total cost may be revised as necessary as work commences.

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, or his or her designee, is authorized to accept grant funds and execute the grant agreement or any other necessary documents with the Department of Transportation for the AIP Project installing and constructing a new AWOS system.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution/Ordinance was passed and adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on ______________________________ by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER : ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KUAR NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER ______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER ______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER_______________________________________________________________

___________________________________

JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: _________________

By __________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY

By _________________________

ASHLEY ZAMBRANO

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Resolutions TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Evette Roldan, Assistant Water Director
DATE: September 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Sewer Connection Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

[Document Description]

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.

BACKGROUND:

Per the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 14.12.380, the City Council shall annually establish, by resolution, fees sufficient to recover the City’s reasonable costs of providing sewer connection services, which include the costs associated with and necessitated by the upgrading and expansion of sewer facilities.

Connection fees are a one -time fee assessed by City and paid at the time a building permit fee is paid.

Connection fees were thoroughly evaluated as part of the Sewer Rates & Connection Fees Study which was completed in March 2022. In line with the study recommendations and the construction cost index as of July 2026, staff is recommending no increases to the existing sewer connection fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

The connection fee for a single-family residence is recommended to remain at $7,248, and the commercial rate is to remain at $329.50 per fixture unit. Significant industrial users, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 § 403.3, will be charged the per unit costs based on their s pecific flow, biochemical oxygen demand, and total suspended solids.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fees collected will be allocated to the Sewer Enterprise Fund, therefore there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this resolution.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A

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RESOLUTION NO. _________

WHEREAS, Chapter 14.12.380 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the establishment each fiscal year of sewer connection fees sufficient for the City to recover reasonable costs of providing sewer connection services, which include the costs associated with and necessitated by the upgrading and expansion of sewer facilities; and

WHEREAS, a Sewer Rates & Connection Fees Study was completed in March 2022 in which the reasonable costs of providing sewer service were evaluated; and

WHEREAS, in line with recommendations of the study and in consideration of the construction cost index as of July 2026, City staff is proposing no increases to the existing sewer connection fees; and

WHEREAS, the sewer connection fees set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, do not exceed the reasonable estimated costs of providing the services for which the fees are charged; and

WHEREAS, the fees shall be due and payable upon application for a building permit or permit to connect an existing building to the City sewer system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

2. The Sewer Connection Fees under Section 14.12.380 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby adopted and shall become effective on the dates and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto.

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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEWER CONNECTION FEES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 14.12.380 OF THE

BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE

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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: COUNCIL MEMBER ______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER ______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________

JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED

_________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield

APPROVED as to form:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: _________________________

MATTHEW COLLOM
Deputy City Attorney I

EXHIBITS: A – Sewer Connections Fees

SEWER CONNECTION FEES
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EXHIBIT A - page 1 of 2

1. CONNECTION CHARGES

All new connections or new fixture units connected to the City sewer system will require payment of a sewer connection charge. Any individual, firm, company or corporation making such connection shall pay the charge at the time the building permit is issued in accordance with the following:

Effective Date
Single Family
Dwelling
Multiple Family
Dwellings/ADUs
Dwellings with
14 or less
Fixture Units (A)
Per Fixture Unit
for Commercial
(B)
Current $7,248 $5,218 $4,613 $329.50
10/01/2026 $7,248 $5,218 $4,613 $329.50

(A) Single-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or units in multiple family dwellings with 14 or less fixture units (including shared fixtures in multiple until complexes) as per California Building Code.

(B) Equivalency factor shall be 1.0 for all uses excepting markets, mortuaries, restaurants/ coffee shops, food service shops and bakeries, which uses shall have an equivalency factor of 2.0.

To determine the total connection charge, multiply the number of fixture units (as per California Plumbing Code) by the per fixture charge and that answer by the equivalency multiplier.

The equivalency multiplier adjusts for loadings greater or less than the residential loadings.

Plumbing fixtures routed through grease waste interceptors are charged by a factor of 2 .0 due to the additional impact on the City’s sewer system.

(C) The connection fee for a car wash business is calculated by multiplying the connection fee for a single-family dwelling by two (2) for each car wash bay.

SEWER CONNECTION FEES
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EXHIBIT A - p. 2 of 2

(D) Significant Industrial Dischargers use the following measurement to calculate connection charges:

Flow $28/gallons per day
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $1,500/ pounds per day
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) $769/ pounds per day

2. TIMING AND BASIS

The sewer connection charge is to be paid prior to issuance of a building permit, and will be based on the current adopted charges at the time of issuance of the permit.

Fixture Units shall be as defined in the California Plumbing Code.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 16, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Resolutions TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director
DATE: September 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting City’s 2025 Urban Water Man agement Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
[Document Description]

RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommend adoption of the resolution.

BACKGROUND: A public hearing was held during the Water Board Meeting on August 19, 2026 to consider adoption of the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). On August 19, 2026, the Water Board approved the plan to present the resolution to Council for formal adoption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP.

The 2025 UWMP was prepared in accordance with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act) which was established in 1983. The Act requires every Urban Water Supplier to prepare and adopt an UWMP, to periodically review it at least once every five years, and make any amendments or changes which are indicated by the review. An Urban Water Supplier is defined as a supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre -feet of water annually. The primary objective of the Act is to direct Urban Water Suppliers to prepare an UWMP that describes and evaluates sources of supply, reasonable and practical efficient uses, reclamation, and demand management activities. In 2020, Urban Water Suppliers were required to adopt a separate WSCP that may be updated independently of the UWMP. City staff elected to update the WSCP concurrently, and it is included as an attachment with the 2025 UWMP.

This 2025 UWMP combines both the retail (Municipal Water System) and wholesale (Wholesale Water System) activities of the City and is an update to the previously prepared and adopted 2020 UWMP. This 2025 UWMP fol lows California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR’s) “2025 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook” dated January 2026.

Prior to the public hearing, t he City ha d coordinated the preparation of th e 2025 UWMP with the appropriate agencies, including other local water purveyors and agencies that receive water from the City.

Notification letters were sent to these agencies at least 60 days prior to th e public hearing. The 2025 UWMP was also posted on the City’s website and was made available for review at th e City’s Water Resources office. A public notification of the hearing was published in the newspaper on August 5 th and August 12th, 2026.

If adopted by Council, the 2025 UWMP will be submitted to the DWR and the California State Library within 30 days after adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with approval of this resolution.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2025 UWMP WSCP Resolution

2. 2025 City of Bakersfield UWMP

3. 2026.08.19 Water Board Meeting Minutes – UWMP WSCP Hearing RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
AND THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 797 (Water Code Section 10610 et seq., known as the Urban Water Management Planning Act) during the 1983-1984 Regular Session, and as amended subsequently, which mandates that every supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more th an 3,000 acre feet of water annually, prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (“UWMP”), the primary objective of which is to describe and evaluate so urces of water supply, reasonable and practical efficient uses, reclamation, and demand management activities; and

WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield (“City”) is an urban supplier of water providing water to a population of over 170,000; and

WHEREAS, the UWMP shall be periodically reviewed at least once every five years in years ending in five or zero, and that the City shall make any amendments or changes to its plan which are indicated by the review; and

WHEREAS , the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (“WSCP”) provides an action plan during periods of drought and/or water supply issues; and

WHEREAS , the WSCP is considered a standalone document and is included as an appendix to the UWMP; and

WHEREAS, the UWMP and the WSCP must be adopted after public review and hearing, and filed with the California Department of Water Resources; and

WHEREAS , the City has, therefore, prep ared and circulated for public review a final draft UWMP and WSCP, and a properly noticed public hearing regarding said plans was held by the City’s Water Department on August 19, 2026; and

WHEREAS , on August 19, 2026, City’s Water Board unanimously recommended that the City Council a pprove a resolution to adopt the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:

1. The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan are hereby adopted and ordered filed with the Clerk of the City Council;

2. The Water Director is hereby authorized and directed to implement the Water Conservation Programs as set forth in the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, which includes water shortage contingency analysis and recommendations to the City of Bakersfield Water Board regarding necessa ry procedures, rules, and regulations to carry out effective and equitable wa ter conservation and water recycling programs.

3. In a water shortage, the Water Board is hereby authorized to declare a Water Shortage Emergency according to the Water Shortage Stages and Triggers indicated in the WSCP and implement necessary elements of the WSCP.

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: COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER_________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER_________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER_________________________________________________________

_________________________________

JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED __________________

By: ___________________________

KAREN GOH
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney

By: ___________________________

MATTHEW COLLOM
Deputy City Attorney
City of Bakersfield
2025 Urban Water Management Plan

City of Bakersfield i
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Table of Contents
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Section 1 : Introduction and Lay Description ............................................................................................ 1-1

1.01 Background and Purpose ................................................................................................ 1-1

1.02 Report Organization......................................................................................................... 1-2

1.03 Lay Description - Fundamental Determinations of the UWMP ........................................ 1-2 Section 2 : Plan Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.01 Agency Identification........................................................................................................ 2-1

2.02 Coordination and Outreach ............................................................................................. 2-2 Section 3 : System Description ................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.01 General Description ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.02 Service Area Climate ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.03 Service Area Population and Demographics ................................................................... 3-2

3.04 Land Uses within Service Area ........................................................................................ 3-4 Section 4 : Water Use Characterization ................................................................................................... 4-1

4.01 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use ......................................................................... 4-1

4.02 Future Water Savings and Water Use for Lower Income Households ............................ 4-4

4.03 Distribution System Water Losses ................................................................................... 4-5

4.04 Climate Change Considerations ...................................................................................... 4-6 Section 5 : SB X7-7 Baselines, 2020 Targets, and 2025 Reporting ........................................................ 5-1 Section 6 : Water Supply Characterization ............................................................................................... 6-1

6.01 Purchased or Imported Water ......................................................................................... 6-1

6.02 Groundwater .................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.03 Surface Water .................................................................................................................. 6-3

6.04 Stormwater ...................................................................................................................... 6-3

6.05 Wastewater and Recycled Water .................................................................................... 6-3

6.06 Desalinated Water Opportunities ..................................................................................... 6-6

6.07 Exchanges and Transfers ................................................................................................ 6-6

6.08 Supply from Storage ........................................................................................................ 6-7

6.09 Other ................................................................................................................................ 6-7

6.10 Future Water Projects ...................................................................................................... 6-7

6.10.1 Expand Recycled Water Use .............................................................................. 6-7

6.11 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water ..................................................... 6-8

6.12 Energy Use .................................................................................................................... 6-10 City of Bakersfield ii
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Section 7 : Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment ....................................................... 7-1

7.01 Water Service Reliability Assessment ............................................................................. 7-1

7.02 Description of Management Tools and Options .............................................................. 7-6

7.03 Drought Risk Assessment ............................................................................................... 7-6 Section 8 : Water Shortage Contingency Plan ......................................................................................... 8-1

8.01 Water Supply Reliability Analysis .................................................................................... 8-1

8.02 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures ......................................... 8-1

8.03 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels .............................................................................. 8-2

8.04 Shortage Response Actions ............................................................................................ 8-3

8.04.1 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan ................................................... 8-7

8.05 Communication Protocols ................................................................................................ 8-7

8.06 Compliance and Enforcement (Municipal Water System Service Area) ......................... 8-8

8.07 Legal Authorities .............................................................................................................. 8-8

8.08 Financial Consequences of WSCP ................................................................................. 8-8

8.09 Monitoring and Reporting (Municipal Water System Service Area) ................................ 8-9

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures (Municipal Water System Service Area) ....................... 8-9

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction (Municipal Water System Service Area) ................... 8-9

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal and Availability ...................................................................... 8-10 Section 9 : Demand Management Measures ........................................................................................... 9-1

9.01 Demand Management Measures .................................................................................... 9-1

9.01.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinances (Municipal Water System) ....................... 9-1

9.01.2 Metering .............................................................................................................. 9-1

9.01.3 Conservation Pricing (Municipal Water System) ................................................ 9-2

9.01.4 Public Education and Outreach .......................................................................... 9-2

9.01.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss (Municipal Water System) ............................................................................................................... 9-2

9.01.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support ..................... 9-2

9.01.7 Other Demand Management Measures ............................................................. 9-3

9.01.8 Asset Management (Wholesale Water System) ................................................. 9-3

9.01.9 Wholesale Supplier Assistance Programs ......................................................... 9-3

9.01.10 Implementation over the Past Five Years .......................................................... 9-3

9.01.11 Implementation to Achieve Water Use Targets (Municipal Water System) ....... 9-4 Section 10 : Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation .................................................................. 10-1

10.01 Public Notice .................................................................................................................. 10-1

10.02 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation ............................................................. 10-1 City of Bakersfield iii
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Plates
1 Water Purveyors in the City of Bakersfield
2 City of Bakersfield Municipal Water System Service Area Boundary 3 City of Bakersfield Water System Boundary and Municipal Boundary 4 City of Bakersfield Water Facilities
Appendices
A Notices
B Resolution Adopting 2025 UWMP Update
C Climate Change Information from Kern County Subbasin GSP D Table 2-2 From Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program EIR E City of Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapters
F Water Shortage Contingency Plan
G AWWA Water Audit Reporting Worksheets
H Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Bakersfield I 2025 Municipal Water System Water Rate Schedules
J UWMP Act Checklist
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
AB Assembly Bill
Act Urban Water Management Planning Act
AF Acre-feet
AWWA American Water Works Association
BMP(s) Best management practice(s)
Cal Water California Water Service Company
CASGEM California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CII Commercial, industrial, and institutional
CIMIS California Irrigation Management Information System City City of Bakersfield
Corps Army Corps of Engineers
CPUC California Public Utility Commission
CSD Community Services District
CWC California Water Code
DMM(s) Demand management measure(s)
DOF Department of Finance
DRA Drought Risk Assessment
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EC Electrical Conductivity
EIR/EIS Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement ET Evapotranspiration
GHG Greenhouse gas
GIS Geographic Information System
GPCD Gallons per capita per day
GPSCD Gallons per service connection per day GSA Groundwater Sustainability Agency
GSP Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Guidebook DWR 2020 Urban Water Management Plans Guidebook for Urban Water Suppliers ID4 Improvement District No. 4
IRWM Integrated Regional Water Management
IRWMP(s) Integrated Regional Water Management Plan(s)
KCSGSP Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan KCWA Kern County Water Agency
Kern COG Kern Council of Governments
KRGSA Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
M&I Municipal and Industrial
MGD Million gallons per day
mg/l Milligrams per liter
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
MWC Mutual Water Company
Plan (or UWMP) Urban Water Management Plan
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
SB Senate Bill
SB X7-7 Water Conservation Bill of 2009
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
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SWRCB-DDW State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water SWP State Water Project
TCP 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
Tenneco Tenneco West
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
WSA Water Supply Assessment
WSCP Water Shortage Contingency Plan
WUE Water Use Efficiency
WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Section 1: Introduction and Lay Description

1.01 Background and Purpose
The California Urban Water Planning Act (Act) requires urban water suppliers that have 3,000 or more service connections or supply 3,000 or more acre-feet (AF) of water per year to develop an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP or Plan), which is submitted to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years. No significant changes were made to the Act since the previous UWMP was prepared in 2020, only definitions have been added or updated.

This 2025 UWMP Update has been prepared in accordance with the January 2026 “Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook” (Guidebook) prepared by DWR. The format of the Plan generally follows the recommended organization in Chapter 1.3 of the Guidebook and incorporates the required standardized tables as numbered and shown in the Guidebook and as appropriate for the City’s wholesale and retail operations. Some of the tables are not applicable to the respective systems and are not included as noted in the text.

As noted in the Guidebook, the focus of a UWMP requires addressing the following water planning fundamentals:
 Preparing a detailed look at current and future water use, including assessing available baseline data and examining long-term planning documents like General Plans and Specific Plans.  Analyzing potable and non-potable water supplies, including reviewing water rights and contracts, assessing water deliveries, ascertaining restrictions on water availability under certain regulatory and hydrological conditions, and other opportunities or limitations for each water supply.  Analyzing water supply reliability by integrating the water-use analyses with the water supply analyses to provide a water service reliability picture under normal conditions, single dry year conditions, and five consecutive dry years through at least 2045.  Preparing a realistic Drought Risk Assessment (DRA) by including integrated water supplies and projected water use in a hypothetical five-year drought condition.  Developing an effective Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) that specifies opportunities to reduce demand and augment supplies under numerous, and even unpredictable, water shortage conditions.

This 2025 UWMP includes both the City of Bakersfield’s (City’s) Municipal Water System (retail) and Wholesale Water System (wholesale). The 2025 UWMP is an update to the 2020 UWMP adopted by the City. However, the 2025 UWMP is considered a stand-alone document.

This 2025 UWMP does not directly address the City’s urban water use objectives (UWUOs) established under the State Water Board’s Making Conservation a California Way of Life Regulation on Urban Water- Use Efficiency Standards, Objectives, and Performance Measures (Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation) since UWUO compliance is not part of UWMP content requirements. However, continued implementation of demand management measures are anticipated as the City works to achieve compliance with its UWUOs which will result in a reduction in per capita water usage.

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1.02 Report Organization
The UWMP contains ten sections as outlined below:
 Section 1 – Introduction and Lay Description
 Section 2 – Plan Preparation
 Section 3 – System Description
 Section 4 – Water Use Characterization
 Section 5 – SB X7-7 Baselines, Targets, and 2020 Compliance  Section 6 – Water Supply Characterization
 Section 7 – Water Supply Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment  Section 8 – Water Shortage Contingency Plan
 Section 9 – Demand Management Measures
 Section 10 – Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation

1.03 Lay Description - Fundamental Determinations of the UWMP ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Each plan shall include a simple lay description of how much water the agency has on a reliable basis, how much it needs for the foreseeable future, what the agency’s strategy is for meeting its water needs, the challenges facing the agency, and any other information necessary to provide a general understanding of the agency’s plan (10630.5). ______________________________________________________________________________________ As detailed in the following sections of this UWMP, the City of Bakersfield’s (City) Municipal Water System and Wholesale Water System have sufficient water supplies to meet the needs of their customers for the next twenty years and beyond. Fundamental determinations in this UWMP are summarized as follows.

Water System Description
The Municipal Water System is a retail water supplier managed by the City’s Water Department and operated under a service contract with California Water Service Company (Cal Water). The service area boundaries for the Municipal Water System include only a portion of the City of Bakersfield. Remaining areas of the City are served by other retail water suppliers. The primary source of supply for the Municipal Water System is groundwater and recharged surface water supplies pumped from City owned wells. This is supplemented by water from surface water treatment plants owned by Cal Water and Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 4 (KCWA ID4). In 2025, the City’s Municipal Water System service area consisted of 51,559 municipal connections and it supplied a volume of 46,149 acre-feet of water to its service area.

The City’s Wholesale Water System is operated by the City’s Water Department which oversees the City’s Kern River water rights and water supplies. Kern River water supplies are either delivered to surface water treatment plants for subsequent use by retail water suppliers within the City area or are replenished to the groundwater basin for the benefit of the City and other retail water suppliers through their respective groundwater wells. A volume of 56,406 acre-feet of Kern River surface water was delivered through the Wholesale Water System during 2025.

Water Use Projections
The City has adopted General Plan and Zoning Ordinances which include land use goals, policies, and implementation measures for development. Proposed land uses within the City’s Municipal Water Service Area per the General Plan are similar to current land uses within the City. These primarily consist of City of Bakersfield 1-3
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residential uses with some commercial, light industrial, schools, and parks. Population growth is anticipated to be about 1.4 percent annually based on historic growth rates and population projections developed by Kern Council of Governments.

The continued implementation of demand management measures to meet the UWUOs established by the State’s Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation will result in decreasing per capita water use in the future. Water demands in the Municipal Water System service area are projected to total approximately 47,555 acre-feet annually in 2045, which is nearly the same as 2025 water usage. Water demands in the Wholesale Water System for delivery to surface water treatment plants and groundwater recharge are projected to total 100,000 acre-feet annually. The City’s projected water usage estimates are expected to adequately address climate change impacts during the period covered by this UWMP.

Water Supplies and Reliability
The City pumps groundwater and recharged surface water from the Kern County Subbasin of the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin (Groundwater Basin No. 5-22.14) which is currently non-adjudicated. The Kern County Subbasin is designated as critically overdrafted and identified as a high-priority basin in the latest version of Bulletin 118 published by the DWR.

The City is a member of the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) which was formed in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to cooperatively manage local groundwater in a sustainable manner. The KRGSA subsequently became a participant in the Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (KCSGSP), with the intent to coordinate groundwater management throughout the entire 2,800 square mile Subbasin. An Amended KCSGSP was adopted in August 2025 and submitted to the State Water Board and DWR for review.

The KCSGSP includes management actions and proposes projects to maintain the groundwater resource in a sustainable condition under future climate change conditions through the year 2070. As a result of the ongoing management of the groundwater basin, the City’s groundwater and recharged surface water supplies are anticipated to be sufficient to meet its demands for the next 50 years and beyond. The City’s groundwater operations are subject to conformance with the requirements of the KCSGSP.

The Municipal Water System has sufficient redundancy to allow wells and other facilities to be taken offline as needed for maintenance or repairs. The City has installed standby generators at its well facilities so that it can continue to provide water supplies in the event of an electrical power outage. Wellhead groundwater treatment facilities have been installed where necessary to continue providing water supplies that meet current potable water standards. The City will construct new wells or rehabilitate existing wells as required to meet water demands. Groundwater wells will be equipped with wellhead treatment as necessary to remove contaminants that exceed water quality standards. When SWP supplies are not available from KCWA ID4, the City can deliver its Kern River supplies to KCWA ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies.

The Wholesale Water System provides groundwater recharge of Kern River water supplies both by transportation through the Kern River and unlined portions of the Carrier Canal and within groundwater replenishment areas such as the City’s 2800 Acres recharge facility, Truxtun Lakes, Aera Park, and the Park at Riverwalk. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program estimated the City’s Kern River water supplies for both urban use and the City’s fulfillment of various contractual obligations average about 135,000 acre-feet per year. Approximately 100,000 acre-feet of the 135,000 acre-feet is designated for urban use The City has storage rights in Lake Isabella that allows for flexibility in the management of its Kern River supplies.

Water Shortage Contingency Planning
The City’s adopted its 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as a part of its 2020 UWMP. The adopted WSCP provides measures, referred to as response actions, to be implemented in the event of water City of Bakersfield 1-4
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shortages. The intent of the water conservation measures and progressive restrictions on water use identified in the City’s WSCP are to provide guidance to the City in managing and mitigating anticipated water supply shortages. The structured steps are designed to allow the City to assess its available water supplies and implement appropriate measures in response to actual conditions so that water shortages can be managed efficiently, predictably, and with accountability.

A water shortage condition is defined as when available water supplies are insufficient to meet the normally expected customer demands. Water shortage conditions may be a result of population growth, climate change, drought, catastrophic events, or other water shortage emergencies declared by either the City, State or Federal government.

In accordance with Water Code requirements, there are six standard water shortage levels and response actions defined in the City’s WSCP that increase restrictions on water use in response to increasing levels of water shortage conditions ranging from 10 percent to greater than 50 percent.

The City’s WSCP is a stand-alone document. The response actions and other considerations in the City’s WSCP will be reviewed on a periodic basis to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the various measures to achieve the desired water demand reductions. Proposed revisions to the WSCP will be submitted to the City Council for adoption.

Demand Management Measures
The City has implemented demand management measures (DMMs) to achieve its water conservation targets. The City partners with Cal Water for the implementation of its Water Conservation Program. Cal Water maintains a Water Conservation Program Coordinator that oversees the water conservation programs available to the City’s Municipal Water System service area customers. The City will continue with the implementation of its existing DMMs and look for ways to improve water use efficiency as it works toward compliance with its established UWUOs.

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Section 2: Plan Preparation

2.01 Agency Identification
The City’s Municipal Water System is a retail urban water supplier. The Municipal Water System is managed by the City’s Water Department and operated under a service contract with California Water Service Company (Cal Water). The service area boundaries for the Municipal Water System include only a portion of the City of Bakersfield. Remaining areas of the City are served by other retail water purveyors. The primary source of supply for the Municipal Water System is recharged Kern River water and groundwater pumped from City owned wells. This is supplemented by treated Kern River water and occasional supplies of treated State Water from surface water treatment plants owned by Cal Water and Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 4 (KCWA ID4). Cal Water provides billing services and prepares and submits the electronic Annual Reports (eARs) on behalf of the City to the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water (SWRCB-DDW).

In 2025, the City’s Municipal Water System service area consisted of 51,559 municipal connections and it supplied a volume of 46,149 acre-feet of water to its service area per Cal Water billing reports. See Table 2-

1. Table 2-1 Retail Only: Public Water Systems
Public Water System
Number
Public Water System
Name
Number of Municipal
Connections 2025
Volume of
Water Supplied
2025 (AF)
1510031 City of Bakersfield 51,559 46,149
TOTAL 51,559 46,149
NOTES: Number of connections and volume of water supplied per Cal Water billing reports.

Number of municipal connections is the average for 2025.

The City’s Wholesale Water System is operated by the City’s Water Department which oversees the City’s Kern River water rights and water supplies. Through the Wholesale Water System, raw Kern River water supplies are provided for groundwater replenishment and to surface water treatment plants.

This 2025 UWMP is an individual plan. The City is not part of a regional alliance. See Table 2-2.

The City is both a retail urban water supplier through its Municipal Water System and a wholesale urban water supplier through its Wholesale Water System. Information in this UWMP is presented in Calendar Year format and water quantities are presented in Acre Feet. See Table 2-3.

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2.02 Coordination and Outreach
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Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable (10620(d)(3)).

Each urban water supplier shall encourage the active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic elements of the population within the service area prior to and during the preparation of both the plan and the water shortage contingency plan (10642).

An urban water supplier that relies upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available. The wholesale agency shall provide information to the urban water supplier for inclusion in the urban water supplier's plan that identifies and quantifies, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water as required by subdivision (b), available from the wholesale agency to the urban water supplier over the same five-year increments, and during various water-year types in accordance with subdivision (f). An urban water

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supplier may rely upon water supply information provided by the wholesale agency in fulfilling the plan informational requirements of subdivisions (b) and (f) (10631(h)).

Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days before the public hearing on the plan required by section 10642, notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan (10621(b)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ While the City’s Municipal Water System receives the majority of its water supply from the Kern River water rights of the City’s Wholesale System, the City’s Municipal Water System also receives a portion of its water supply from KCWA ID4 as a wholesale supplier. The City has coordinated the preparation of the Plan with KCWA’s ID4 as shown inTable 2-4 Retail.

Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange
Water Code Section 10631(h)
The retail supplier has informed the following wholesale supplier(s) of projected water use.

Wholesale Water Supplier Name
Kern County Water Agency ID4
NOTES:

The City’s Wholesale Water System provides Kern River surface water to Cal Water’s Northwest and Northeast Bakersfield Water Treatment Plants and provides Kern River water for groundwater replenishment for urban water demands within City limits. Table 2-4 Wholesale lists the retail water suppliers that were informed of water supply projections as a part of the UWMP development process.

Table 2-4 Wholesale: Water Supplier Information Exchange Water Code Section 10631(h)
Supplier has informed the following water suppliers of water supplies available in accordance with CWC 10631.

California Water Service Company
NOTES:

In addition to the water suppliers listed in Table 2-4 Retail and Table 2-4 Wholesale, the City coordinated the preparation of the Plan with the City of Bakersfield City Clerk, the Kern County Clerk, Kern County Planning Department, and the following water agencies that share a common source: Casa Loma Water Company, East Niles Community Services District, Greenfield County Water District, North of the River Municipal Water District, Oildale Mutual Water Company, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District, and Vaughn Water Company. These agencies were provided notice that an update to the UWMP was being prepared at least 60 days prior to the public hearing and invited to participate in the update to the Plan.

Further information on coordination of the Plan and public involvement is included in Section 10. Copies of notices are included in Appendix A.

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Section 3: System Description

3.01 General Description
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Describe the service area of the supplier (10631(a)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The City of Bakersfield is located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley approximately 100 miles north of the City of Los Angeles. The City is the largest metropolitan area in Kern County and serves as the county seat. The Sierra Nevada mountains are located to the northeast of the City and the Tehachapi Mountains are located to the south.

The City of Bakersfield purchased Kern River assets, including a majority of its water rights, along with canals, land, and the physical water distribution systems for the Ashe Domestic Water Service Area from Tenneco West (Tenneco) on December 22, 1976. The Kern River water rights, canals, and land now comprise the City’s Wholesale Water System. The Ashe Domestic Water Service Area has been expanded over time and now functions as the City’s Municipal Water System.

The boundaries of the City’s Municipal Water System Service Area and the other retail water suppliers serving lands within the City limits are shown on Plate 1. The City’s Municipal Water System Service Area covers approximately 58.62 square miles in the westerly portion of the City limits, as shown on Plates 2 and 3, and provided water service to 51,559 connections in 2025. Service connections within the Municipal Water System are primarily residential with some commercial, light industrial, and public uses. Cal Water operates and maintains the City’s Municipal Water System under contract.

The City’s Wholesale Water System service area includes all lands within the City’s boundaries. The City’s Kern River water rights provide water supplies to the Wholesale Water System. These supplies are transported though the Kern River channel and canal systems for delivery to water treatment plants owned and operated by Cal Water and KCWA’s ID4 and to surface water recharge areas such as the City’s 2800 Acre recharge facility. The City’s surface water recharge operations with Kern River water are for the benefit of the retail water suppliers providing service to City area through their respective groundwater wells. The location of City wells, water treatment plants, and water facilities used for recharge of Kern River supplies within the Wholesale Water System service area are shown on Plate 4.

3.02 Service Area Climate
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Describe the climate of the supplier (10631(a)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The City is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley with elevations ranging from about 300 feet to about 800 feet. Precipitation mainly occurs during the months of October through April. Winter months are generally mild, with frequent fog occurring during December and January at times when cooler air is trapped in the valley by a high pressure system. Summer months are typically hot and dry. Table 3-0 presents the monthly average rates of evapo-transpiration (Eto), minimum and maximum temperatures, and precipitation within the service area.

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Table 3-0: Climate
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annua
l
Average
Monthly Eto(a)
(inches)

1.61 2.46 4.11 5.73 7.73 8.81 9.25 8.58 6.25 4.23 2.18 1.35 62.29 Average
Precipitation
(inches)(b)

1.19 1.18 1.15 0.60 0.25 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.28 0.51 1.10 6.36 Average Max
Temperature
(Fahrenheit)(b)

58.5 64.3 70.2 75.9 84.1 92.3 98.3 96.9 91.4 80.2 67.1 58.8 78.2 Average Min
Temperature
(Fahrenheit)(b)

40.5 43.2 47.0 50.7 58.0 65.1 71.3 70.0 65.0 55.2 45.4 39.6 54.3 Sources:
(a) Monthly Average Eto is for CIMIS Station 125 (Arvin-Edison). (b) National Weather Service, Bakersfield Area, Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020, NOAA Online Weather Data.

3.03 Service Area Population and Demographics
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Describe the service area of the supplier, including current and projected population . . .

The projected population estimates shall be based upon data from the state, regional, or local service agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier and shall be in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available (10631(a)).

Describe the service area of the supplier, including . . . other social, economic and demographic factors affecting the supplier's water management planning (10631(a)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Since data from the DWR’s Population Tool for census year 2020 was not available at the time of preparation of this UWMP, the 2025 population for the Municipal Water System Service Area was determined using an estimated population per household for the 2020-2024 period from the US Census website1 and the estimated number of households associated with the residential connections in the service area from Cal Water (developed as part of their 2025 eAR to the SWRCB-DDW).

The estimated 2025 population is therefore calculated as 3.14 persons per household multiplied by 54,493 households or about 171,100 persons. Population projections for the years 2030 through 2045 were calculated based on a population growth rate for the Metro Bakersfield Area of 1.4 percent per year per the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) prepared by the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) 2. This is consistent with the growth rate in the City’s residential water service connections over the past 5 years.

See Table 3-1 Retail.

The population per household in the City has increased from about 2.77 persons per household in 2000 to 1 https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bakersfieldcitycalifornia/PST045224 accessed 6/18/2026. 2 2020-2046 Forecast Growth Average Annual Rate for Metro Bakersfield Population per Table 3-2: Growth Trends for Kern County and Selected Communities
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3.14 persons per household in 2020-2024 based on US Census estimates. Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will likely continue this trend. ADUs represented about 9% of total single family residential building permits based on 2024-2025 building permit records from the City.

The State of California Department of Finance (DOF) prepares reports with population estimates for Cities and Counties on an annual basis. The DOF report was used for the 2025 population estimate for the wholesale service area, which is assumed to be the same as the City of Bakersfield City boundary.

Population projections for the years 2030 through 2045 were estimated using the same 1.4 percent annual growth rate as used for the Municipal Water System Service Area. See Table 3-1 Wholesale.

Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected
Water Code Section 10631(a)
Population Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
171,100 183,430 196,630 210,780 225,950
NOTES: 2025 population is estimated at 171,100 based on 3.14 persons per household (from US Census website for 2020-2024) multiplied by 54,493 households within the retail service area for 2025 as estimated by Cal Water. Projections for 2030 through 2045 based on a population growth rate of 1.4 percent per year per the Kern COG 2022 RTP.

Table 3-1 Wholesale: Population - Current and Projected Water Code Section 10631(a)
Population Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
419,238 449,424 481,784 516,476 553,661
NOTES: 2025 Population from DOF Table E-5. Population projections for 2030 through 2045 based on a population growth rate of 1.4 percent per year per the Kern COG 2022 RTP.

There are a few Census Block Groups within the Municipal Water Service Area that qualify as Low-Moderate Income per the City of Bakersfield Planning Division. These areas are estimated to comprise approximately 3 percent of the City’s retail service area. The City is in the process of updating its General Plan, and the current Housing Element was adopted in September 2025. Data provided in the Housing Needs Assessment3 indicates that approximately 48 percent of the overall City population is identified as low or very low income. The City continues to have a relatively high number of persons per household as reflected in its population estimates.
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3.04 Land Uses within Service Area
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The description shall include the current and projected land uses within the existing or anticipated service area affecting the supplier’s water management planning. Urban water suppliers shall coordinate with local or regional land use authorities to determine the most appropriate land use information, including, where appropriate, land use information obtained from local or regional land use authorities ... (10631(a)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Land use is governed by the City for areas within its service area. As noted previously, the City is in the process of updating its General Plan. The City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinances include land use goals, policies, and implementation measures for development. Proposed land uses within the City’s Municipal Water Service Area per the General Plan are similar to current land uses within the City. These primarily consist of residential uses with some commercial, light industrial, schools, and parks. It is assumed that the general mix of development types will continue through the planning horizon of this UWMP.

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Section 4: Water Use Characterization

4.01 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
For an urban retail water supplier, quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use, and projected water use (over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a)), identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following uses: (A) Single-family residential; (B) Multifamily; (C) Commercial; (D) Industrial; (E) Institutional and governmental; (F) Landscape; (G) Sales to other agencies; (H) Saline water intrusion barriers, groundwater recharge, or conjunctive use, or any combination thereof; (I) Agricultural (10631(d)(1) and (2)).

The water use projections required by Section 10631 shall include projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county in the service area of the supplier (10631.1(a)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Water uses within the Municipal Water service area for 2025 totaled 46,149 acre-feet. Past water use for the years 2021 through 2024 averaged about 43,949 acre-feet per year as shown in the City’s validated AWWA Water Audit worksheets (see Appendix G). Total water use per connection for 2020 was estimated at 252 gpcd in the 2020 UWMP and has reduced to about 241 gpcd for 2025.

The breakdown of 2025 water deliveries for the Municipal Water System service area by the water use types from the Water Code is provided in Table 4-1 Retail. Brief descriptions of the water use types within the City’s Municipal Water System service area and included inTable 4-1 Retail are provided below.  Single Family Residential One lot with one dwelling unit that may include a detached secondary dwelling.
 Multi-Family Residential Multiple dwelling units contained within one building or several buildings within one complex.
 Commercial Water users that provide or distribute a product or service.
 Industrial Water users that are primarily a manufacturer or processor of materials or engaged in research
and development.
 Institutional/Governmental Water users dedicated to public service including schools, courts, churches, hospitals,
parks, and other government facilities.
 Construction Water Purchases of water by contractors for use in construction operations.
 Other (losses) Includes distribution system losses and other non-revenue water. Calculated as the difference
between water supplies and metered deliveries.

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Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water – Actual Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type
2025 Actual Water Use1
Additional Description Potable or Non-
Potable Volume (AF)
Single Family Residential Potable 28,169
Multi-Family Residential Potable 1,301
Commercial Potable 6,981
Industrial Potable 214
Institutional/Governmental Public Facilities Potable 3,210 Other Construction Water Potable 342
Other (Losses)2 Potable 5,932
TOTAL 46,149
NOTES:

1. Does not include recycled water use.

2. The amount shown as other (losses) includes non-revenue water such as backwash, operational flushing, and fire department usage. It is calculated as the difference between water supplied to the system and metered deliveries.

The Wholesale Water System delivers Kern River water to surface water treatment plants for immediate use by the retail water systems. In addition, Kern River deliveries are also made to groundwater recharge facilities and recharged Kern River supplies are stored in the groundwater basin for future use. These supplies are pumped by the overlying retail water suppliers for use within their respective service areas.

Deliveries of water during 2025 from the Wholesale Water System to retail water suppliers and for groundwater replenishment are summarized in Table 4-1 Wholesale.

Table 4-1 Wholesale: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water – Actual Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type
2025 Actual Water Use
Additional Description Potable or Non-
Potable
Volume
(AF)
Sales to other agencies Cal Water Northeast Treatment Plant Non-Potable 5,905 Sales to other agencies Cal Water Northwest Treatment Plant Non-Potable 3,061 Other Potable KCWA ID4 Henry C. Garnett Water
Purification Plant Non-Potable 0
Groundwater recharge River and Carrier Canal Recharge, 2800 Acre Banking, and other City Facilities Non-Potable 47,438 TOTAL 56,404
NOTES:

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The “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” regulation went into effect on January 1, 2025 which provides methodology whereby urban water use objectives (UWUOs) are calculated for each urban water supplier based on residential water use criteria (both indoor and outdoor), Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial (CII) performance measures including dedicated irrigation metering, and water system real losses.

The continued implementation of demand management measures to meet these UWUOs will result in decreasing per capita water use in the future. Estimates prepared by SWRCB staff indicate that the City’s water use would exceed its UWUO by approximately 39% in 2040 based on current indoor and outdoor water usage data. The breakdown of water deliveries to the various water use types in 2025 was found to be similar to that in 2020.

Future total residential water use is estimated based on the projected population data from Table 3-1 Retail and assumes compliance with UWUOs would result in a 2 percent annual reduction in future per capita residential water use from 2025 through 2040. Future water use for other than single family residential connections is projected to increase based on the 1.4% annual growth factor. Single-family residential water use is then calculated as the estimated total residential water use less the projected multi-family residential water use. Other water use and losses are estimated at 8% of total water use, which covers system losses as well as non-revenue water used for backwash, operational flushing, and fire department usage.

Table 4-2 Retail includes projections of the City’s Municipal Water Service Area water use for the years 2030 through 2045 in five-year increments.

Table 4-2 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water - Projected Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type Additional Description
(as needed)
Projected Water Use
2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
Single Family2 27,084 26,091 25,119 26,927
Multi-Family1 1,475 1,581 1,695 1,817
Commercial1 7,912 8,481 9,092 9,746
Industrial1 3,638 3,900 4,181 4,482
Institutional/Governmental1 Public Facilities 244 261 280 300 Other1 Construction Water 387 415 445 477
Other (Losses)3 Estimated at 8% of total 3,468 3,714 3,560 3,806 TOTAL 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
NOTES:

1. Estimated as 2025 water use increased by 1.4% annual growth factor.

2. Calculated as estimated residential per capita water usage (assuming a 2% annual reduction from 2025 through 2040) multiplied by population projections from Table 3.1 less estimated multi-family water use.

3. The amount shown as other (losses) includes non-revenue water such as backwash, operational flushing, and fire department usage. Calculated as 8% of total water deliveries.

Water use projections for the City’s Wholesale Water Service for the years 2030 through 2045 area are provided in Table 4-2 Wholesale. Deliveries to Cal Water treatment plants are based on projections from Cal Water. Projected deliveries to KCWA ID4 treatment plant and for groundwater replenishment are provided by City Water Department staff. Actual deliveries in any year will depend on the Kern River water conditions and the City’s contractual Kern River obligations.

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Table 4-2 Wholesale: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water - Projected Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type Additional Description
Projected Water Use
2030
(AF)
2035
(AF)
2040
(AF)
2045
(AF)
Sales to other
agencies Cal Water Northeast Treatment Plant1 11,400 11,400 11,400 11,400 Sales to other
agencies Cal Water Northwest Treatment Plant1 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 Other KCWA ID4 Henry C. Garnett Water
Purification Plant 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Groundwater
recharge
River and Carrier Canal Recharge, 2800
Acre Banking, and other City Facilities 76,100 76,100 76,100 76,100 TOTAL 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
NOTES: 1. Based on Cal Water projections.

4.02 Future Water Savings and Water Use for Lower Income Households ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Water use projections, where available, shall display and account for the water savings estimated to result from adopted codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans identified by the urban water supplier, as applicable to the service area.. . . Water use projections that do not account for these water savings shall be noted of that fact (10631 (d)(4)(A,B)).

The water use projections required by Section 10631 shall include projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county in the service area of the supplier (10631.1(a)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The water use projections for the City’s Municipal Water Service Area are adjusted to account for the assumed decrease in future water use related to compliance with UWUOs established under the “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” regulation (see Section 4.01). Lower income water use is included in the water use projections for the City’s Municipal Water Service Area and are estimated to comprise approximately 3 percent of the City’s retail service area water use. SeeTable 4-3 Retail. Submittal Table 4-4 Retail does not apply to the City’s Municipal Water System and is not included in this UWMP.

Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections
Water Code Section 10631 (a), 10631 (d)(4)(A), and 10631 (d)(4)(B) Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections? Yes
Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included In Projections? Yes NOTES: Future water use projections assume a decrease in residential per capita water use due to compliance with UWUOs established under the “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” regulation. See Section 4.01.

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4.03 Distribution System Water Losses
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
For an urban retail water supplier, quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use, and projected water use (over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a)), identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following uses:. . . (J) Distribution system water loss. (10631(d)(1) and (2)).

The distribution system water loss shall be quantified for each of the five years preceding the plan update in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to Section 10608.34.

The distribution system water loss quantification shall be reported in accordance with a worksheet approved or developed by the department through a public process. The water loss quantification worksheet shall be based on the water system balance methodology developed by the American Water Works Association.

In the plan due July 1, 2021, and in each update thereafter, data shall be included to show whether the urban retail water supplier met the distribution loss standards enacted by the board pursuant to Section 10608.34 (10631(d)(3)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Table 4-5 Retail presents the reporting status for the City’s Municipal Water System water loss audits for the years 2020 through 2024. Copies of the validated water system audits are provided in Appendix G. Water loss audit reporting is not required for the Wholesale Water Service Area. Therefore, Table 4-5 is not provided for the wholesale system.

Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(A)
Public Water System ID #
Reported in Table 2-1 R
Reporting
Period
Submitted to DWR
Water Loss Audit
Program (yes/no)
CA1510031
2020 Yes
2021 Yes
2022 Yes
2023 Yes
2024 Yes
NOTES: See Appendix G for copies of Water Loss Audits.

Progress of the City’s Municipal Water System towards meeting the distribution system water loss standards enacted by the Water Board are shown on Table 4-6 Retail. The State Water Board Standard for 2028 Real Water Loss is provided in units of Gallons per Service Connection per Day (GPSCD). Compliance with the water loss standards is required by January 1, 2028.

The City is working to improve the accuracy of its metering equipment and the quality of data used to calculate losses. This requires cooperation with Cal Water, which operates and maintains the Municipal Water System under contract. As described in Section 9, water production and consumption are monitored to identify possible areas of leakage. Customer billing records are monitored for unusually high water use. A leak detection and repair program is implemented through Cal Water with repairs made as needed.

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Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C)
2028 Real Water
Loss Standard
(GPSCD)
Real Water Loss
Per 2024 Water
Loss Audit
(GPSCD)
2028 Apparent
Water Loss
Standard
(GPSCD)
Apparent Water
Loss 2024 Water
Loss Audit
(GPSCD)

14.0 42.5 19.6 17.9
NOTES: Water loss data in gallons per service connection per day (GPSCD).

4.04 Climate Change Considerations
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
It is the intention of the Legislature, in enacting this part, to permit levels of water management planning … while accounting for impacts of climate change (10630). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Climate Change impacts were modeled for the Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (KCSGSP). Considerations included increases in water demands using DWR climate change factors and guidance. DWR climate change guidance referenced in the KCSGSP indicates that a change in timing of Kern River flows is anticipated, with more flows in the winter and early spring and less in the summer.

However, the total Kern River flow volume is not expected to change significantly. Section 9.6 Projected Future Subbasin Water Budget from the KCSGSP is included as Appendix C.

The Kern River is the primary water source for the City of Bakersfield. The City’s water use projections are expected to adequately consider climate change impacts during the period covered by this UWMP.

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Section 5: SB X7-7 Baselines, 2020 Targets, and
2025 Reporting
____________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Urban water retail suppliers shall report to the department on their progress in meeting their urban water use targets as part of their urban water management plans submitted pursuant to Section 10631 (10608.12).

Urban wholesale water suppliers shall include in the urban water management plans required pursuant to Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 10610) an assessment of their present and proposed future measures, programs, and policies to help achieve the water use reductions required by this part (10608.36).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The City’s Municipal Water System achieved compliance with its 2020 per capita water use target as noted in its 2020 UWMP and shown in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress
Water Code Section 10608.40
Was Supplier part
of a merger or
consolidation since
2020?
Regional
Alliance Target
or Individual
Target?
2020 Target Actual 2020
GPCD
Did Supplier
Achieve Targeted
Reduction for
2020?
No Individual
Target 253 252 Yes
NOTES: Per City of Bakersfield 2020 UWMP
The measures, programs, and policies implemented by the Wholesale Water System to help the retail suppliers within the wholesale service area to achieve compliance are described in Chapter 9.

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Section 6: Water Supply Characterization
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), providing supporting and related information including all of the following:
(1) A detailed discussion of anticipated supply availability under a normal year, single dry year, and droughts lasting at least five years, as well as more frequent and severe periods of drought, as described in the drought risk assessment. For each source of supply, consider any information pertinent to the reliability analysis conducted pursuant to Section 10635, including changes in supply due to climate change. (10631 (b)) ______________________________________________________________________________________ The City’s Municipal Water System utilizes groundwater supplies and treated surface water. Surface water from the Kern River is the source for the Wholesale Water System. Details on the City’s various water supply sources are provided below.

6.01 Purchased or Imported Water
The City’s surface water supplies are described inSection 6.03. The City does not use other purchased or imported water supplies.

6.02 Groundwater
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information:
(A) The current version of any groundwater sustainability plan or alternative adopted pursuant to Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720), any groundwater management plan adopted by the urban water supplier, including plans adopted pursuant to Part 2.75 (commencing with Section 10750), or any other specific authorization for groundwater management for basins underlying the urban water supplier’s service area. (B) A description of any groundwater basin or basins from which the urban water supplier pumps groundwater.
(C) For basins that a court or the board has adjudicated the rights to pump groundwater, a copy of the order or decree adopted by the court or the board and a description of the amount of groundwater the urban water supplier has the legal right to pump under the order or decree. For a basin that has not been adjudicated, information as to whether the department has identified the basin as a high- or medium-priority basin in the most current official departmental bulletin that characterizes the condition of the groundwater basin, and a detailed description of the efforts being undertaken by the urban water supplier to coordinate with groundwater sustainability agencies or groundwater management agencies listed in subdivision (c) of Section 10723 to maintain or achieve City of Bakersfield 6-2
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sustainable groundwater conditions in accordance with a groundwater sustainability plan or alternative adopted pursuant to Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720). (D) A detailed description and analysis of the location, amount, and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the urban water supplier for the past five years. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records. (10631(b)(4))
______________________________________________________________________________________ The City pumps groundwater and recharged surface water from the Kern County Subbasin of the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin (Groundwater Basin No. 5-22.14) which is currently non-adjudicated. The Kern County Subbasin is designated as critically overdrafted and identified as a high-priority basin in the latest version of Bulletin 118 published by the DWR. The City is a member of the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) which covers approximately 361 square miles overlying the Kern County Subbasin. Other member agencies include the Kern Delta Water District and KCWA’s ID4. The KRGSA was formed in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to cooperatively manage local groundwater in a sustainable manner.

In response to deficiencies identified in the GSPs initially submitted to DWR, primary regulatory oversight of the Kern County Subbasin was temporarily shifted to the State Water Board in March 2023. The KRGSA subsequently became a participant in the Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (KCSGSP), with the intent to coordinate groundwater management throughout the entire 2,800 square mile Subbasin. An Amended KCSGSP was adopted in August 2025 and submitted to the State Water Board and DWR for review. State Water Board staff completed review of the adopted KCSGSP and returned the Kern County Subbasin to the DWR’s jurisdiction in December 2025.

Kern River water supplies are recharged to the groundwater basin by the Wholesale Water System for the benefit of retail water suppliers throughout the City, including the City’s Municipal Water System. Historic groundwater and recharged surface water pumping volumes within the Municipal Water System service area for the years 2021 through 2025 are provided in Table 6-1 Retail. The Wholesale Water System does not pump groundwater. Therefore, Table 6-1 Wholesale does not apply and is not included in this UWMP.

Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
Water Code Section 10631(4) and 10631(4)(c)
Groundwater
Type
Location or Basin
Name 2021 (AF) 2022 (AF) 2023 (AF) 2024 (AF) 2025 (AF)
Alluvial Basin Kern County Subbasin 42,246 35,192 32,799 36,304 38,335 TOTAL 42,246 35,192 32,799 36,304 38,335
NOTES:

The Municipal Water System has sufficient redundancy to allow for wells and other facilities to be taken offline as needed for maintenance or repairs. The City has installed standby generators at its well facilities so that it can continue to provide water supply in the event of an electrical power outage. Wellhead groundwater treatment facilities have been installed where necessary in order to continue providing water supplies that meet current potable water standards.

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6.03 Surface Water
The Municipal Water System receives treated surface water supplies from Cal Water’s North Garden (Northwest) Treatment Plant and Kern County Water Agency ID4’s Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. The Wholesale Water System provides Kern River supplies to the Cal Water Northwest and Northeast Treatment Plant. The Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant treats SWP supplies. When SWP supplies are not available from KCWA’s ID4, the City is able to deliver its Kern River supplies to KCWA’s ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies.

The Wholesale Water System provides groundwater recharge of Kern River water supplies both by transportation through the Kern River and unlined portions of City canals, including the Carrier Canal, and within groundwater replenishment areas such as the City’s 2800 Acres recharge facility, Truxtun Lakes, Aera Park, and the Park at Riverwalk. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program estimated the City’s Kern River water supplies for both urban use and agricultural use to average about 135,000 acre-feet per year (see Appendix D). Approximately 100,000 acre-feet of the 135,000 acre-feet is designated for urban use The City has storage rights in Lake Isabella that allows for flexibility in the management of its Kern River supplies.

6.04 Stormwater
The City maintains almost 400 stormwater basins that capture precipitation and recharge the groundwater basin. As noted in the City’s 2020 UWMP, these stormwater basins are estimated to capture and recharge approximately 16,000 acre-feet per year of stormwater runoff on average, and approximately 4,272 acre-feet per year of additional stormwater runoff is estimated to be captured and diverted into the Kern River and unlined canals on an average annual basis. This captured stormwater becomes part of the City’s groundwater and recharged water supplies as described in Section 6.02.

6.05 Wastewater and Recycled Water
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier. The preparation of the plan shall be coordinated with local water, wastewater, groundwater, and planning agencies that operate within the supplier’s service area, and shall include the following:
a) A description of the wastewater collection and treatment systems in the supplier’s service area, including a quantification of the amount of wastewater collected and treated and the methods of wastewater disposal.
b) A description of the quantity of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, is being discharged, and is otherwise available for use in a recycled water project. c) A description of the recycled water currently being used in the supplier’s service area, including, but not limited to, the type, place, and quantity of use. d) A description and quantification of the potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands, industrial reuse, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and other appropriate uses, and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility of serving those uses.

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e) The projected use of recycled water within the supplier’s service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision. f) A description of actions, including financial incentives, which may be taken to encourage the use of recycled water, and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre-feet of recycled water used per year.
g) A plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the supplier’s service area, including actions to facilitate the installation of dual distribution systems, to promote recirculating uses, to facilitate the increased use of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, and to overcome any obstacles to achieving that increased use. (16033) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Wastewater generated within the Municipal Water System service area is collected and transported to the City’s WWTP No. 3, located within the Municipal Water System service area, which provides undisinfected secondary and tertiary treatment. Undisinfected secondary effluent is stored in percolation ponds and used for agricultural irrigation. Tertiary treated effluent is used for landscape irrigation on City owned property adjacent to the treatment plant. Wastewater treatment and disposal is not applicable to the Wholesale Water System.

WWTP No. 3 serves areas located both within and outside of the Municipal Water System service area. The wastewater volume generated within the Municipal Water System service area during 2025 is estimated at 30% of the total water demand per Table 4-1 Retail. Wastewater collected from within the Municipal Water System service area in 2025 is summarized in Table 6-2 Retail.

Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633(a)
Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Name of Wastewater
Collection Agency
Wastewater
Volume
Metered or
Estimated?
Volume of
Wastewater Collected
from UWMP Service
Area in 2025 (AF)1
Name of Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP)
and Place ID Number
Is WWTP
Located
Within
UWMP
Area?
City of Bakersfield Estimated 13,845 Bakersfield WWTP No. 3 Place ID 273209 Yes
Total Wastewater Received from
UWMP Service Area in 20251: 13,845
NOTES:

1. Volume of wastewater generated within the Municipal Water System service area is estimated as 30% of the total 2025 water use of 46,149 acre-feet per Table 4-1 Retail.

A summary of the total wastewater treated at and discharged from WWTP No. 3 for 2025, including wastewater generated both within and outside of the Municipal Water System service area, is provided in Table 6-3 Retail.

Approximately 7,801 acre-feet of undisinfected secondary effluent was delivered in 2025 for agricultural irrigation use outside of the service area on property owned by the City of Los Angeles. Approximately 14,863 acre-feet of undisinfected secondary effluent was disposed of in percolation ponds at the WWTP.

Approximately 752 acre-feet of tertiary treated effluent was delivered as recycled water for irrigation of landscaping within the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village, a City owned soccer and football complex located within the Municipal Water System service area.

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The Wholesale Water System neither distributes nor provides supplemental treatment to recycled water.

Therefore, Table 6-3 Wholesale does not apply and is not included in this UWMP.

Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area 2025 Water Code Section 10633(b)
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Name and Place ID
Number
2025
Volume of
Wastewater
from UWMP
Service Area
(AF)
Total 2025
Volume of
Water
Treated
(AF)
2025 Outcomes of Treated Wastewater
Water Recycled Within
UWMP Service Area
Water Recycled Outside
of UWMP Service Area
Treatment
Level
Volume
(AF)
Treatment
Level
Volume
(AF)
Bakersfield WWTP #3
Place ID 273209 13,845 23,416
Secondary,
Undisinfected 14,863 Secondary,
Undisinfected 7,801
Tertiary 752
Total 15,615 7,801
NOTES: Undisinfected secondary effluent from WWTP #3 is disposed of in percolation ponds at the WWTP site and by agricultural irrigation outside of the UWMP service area.

On July 17, 2019, the City Council voted not to renew its contract for sale of wastewater for agricultural irrigation use on the farmland owned by the City of Los Angeles when it expires in 2026. This may allow for additional recycled water to be used within the Municipal Water System service area in the future.

Current and projected use of recycled water is summarized in Table 6-4 Retail. The comparison of 2025 actual recycled water use to that projected in the 2020 UWMP is included in Table 6-5 Retail. Potential projects to expand recycled water use are summarized in Table 6-6 Retail. Table 6-4 Wholesale and Table 6-5 Wholesale do not apply and are not included in this UWMP.

Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633 (c),(d),(e)
Name of Facility Producing (Treating) the
Recycled Water: City of Bakersfield WWTP #3
Name of Supplier Operating the Recycled
Water Distribution System City of Bakersfield
Beneficial Use Type Potable or Non-
Potable
2025
(AF)
2030
(AF)
2035
(AF)
2040
(AF)
2045
(AF)
Landscape Irrigation Non-Potable 752 2,240 2,240 8,961 8,961 Total: 752 2,240 2,240 8,961 8,961
NOTES: Assumes expansion of the tertiary treatment facility in 2040.

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Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual Water Code Section 10633(e)
Direct Use 2020 Projection for 2025
(AF)
2025 actual use1
(AF)
Landscape irrigation at Sports Village 2,240 752
Total 2,240 752
NOTES: 1. Planned expansion of tertiary treatment capacity at WWTP 3 and increase in landscape irrigation at the Sports Village complex did not occur.

Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use Water Code Section 10633(f)
Name of Action/Description Planned
Implementation Year
Expected Increase in
Recycled Water Use
Expansion of Tertiary Treatment
at WWTP No. 3 2040 8,209 AF/yr
Total 8,209 AF/yr
NOTES: Expected increase in recycled water use is the difference between projected 2040 use and actual 2025 use.

6.06 Desalinated Water Opportunities
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Describe the opportunities for development of desalinated water, including but not limited to ocean water, brackish water, and groundwater, as a long-term supply. (10631(g)) ______________________________________________________________________________________ The City has no plans for the development of desalinated water supplies within the planning horizon of this UWMP. The City is not located near sources of ocean water or brackish groundwater. Desalination is not a feasible solution for its water supply needs.

6.07 Exchanges and Transfers
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Describe the opportunities for exchanges or transfers of water on a short-term or long- term basis. (10631(c))
______________________________________________________________________________________ The Municipal Water System and the Wholesale Water System does not typically or routinely participate in short-term or long-term water exchanges or transfer programs. Such programs have historically been utilized only during exceptionally dry hydrologic conditions when necessary to supplement water supply or support system operations
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6.08 Supply from Storage
The Municipal Water System and the Wholesale Water System are supplied by a combination of direct diversions from the Kern River and releases from upstream storage, depending on hydrologic and operational conditions.

6.09 Other
The Municipal Water System and the Wholesale Water System do not have other sources of supply.

6.10 Future Water Projects
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Include a description of all water supply projects and water supply programs that may be undertaken by the urban water supplier to meet the total projected water use, as established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10635. The urban water supplier shall include a detailed description of expected future projects and programs that the urban water supplier may implement to increase the amount of the water supply available to the urban water supplier in normal and single dry water years and for a period of drought lasting five consecutive water years. The description shall identify specific projects and include a description of the increase in water supply that is expected to be available from each project. The description shall include an estimate with regard to the implementation timeline for each project or program (10631(f)). ______________________________________________________________________________________

6.10.1 Expand Recycled Water Use
As discussed in Section 6.05, the City Council voted to not renew its contract for wastewater supply for agricultural irrigation use on the farmland owned by the City of Los Angeles when it expires in 2026. This may allow for additional recycled water to be used within the Municipal Water System service area in the future.

Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Water Code Section 10631(f)
Name of Future
Projects or Programs
Joint Project
with other
agencies?
Description
(if needed)
Planned
Implementation
Year
Planned
for Use in
Year Type
Expected
Increase in
Water Supply to
Agency (AF)
WWTP No. 3 Tertiary
Treatment Expansion No
Expand tertiary
treatment from
2 MGD to 8 MGD
2040 All year
types 8,209
NOTES: Expected increase from 2025 average use.

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6.11 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), providing supporting and related information, including all of the following… (2) When multiple sources of water supply are identified, a description of the management of each supply in correlation with the other identified supplies. (10631 (b)) A detailed description and analysis of the amount, and location of groundwater that is projected to be pumped by the urban water supplier. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records (10631(b)(4)(E)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The Municipal Water System service area relies significantly on pumped groundwater and recharged surface water supplies to meet its demands. The City’s groundwater and recharged surface water supplies are expected to be sustainable and available to meet the projected demands of its service area for the next 50 years and beyond, especially with the reduction in demands anticipated due to compliance with UWUOs.

The City’s proposed expansion of its recycled water use will provide additional water supplies for the benefit of the groundwater basin. Purchases of treated surface water supplies from Cal Water Northwest Treatment Plant (treated Kern River supplies) and Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant (treated SWP supplies from KCWA ID4) are anticipated to be available to meet demands as projected in this Plan. When SWP supplies are not available from KCWA’s ID4, the City can deliver Kern River supplies to KCWA’s ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies.

Actual supplies for 2025 for the Municipal Water System service area are summarized in Tables 6-8 Retail.

Projections for water supplies are provided in Table 6-9 Retail. Projections of groundwater and recharged water pumping are estimated as the difference between the projected demands from Table 4-2 Retail and estimated purchases of treated surface water supplies.

Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
Water Code Section 10631(b)
Water Supply Source Additional Detail on
Water Supply
2025
Potable or
Non-Potable
Actual Volume
(AF)
Groundwater (not desalinated) City Wells Potable 38,335 Surface Water (not desalinated) Cal Water Northwest
Treatment Plant Potable 1,341
Surface Water (not desalinated) Henry C. Garnett Water
Purification Plant Potable 6,473
Recycled Water WWTP No. 3 Tertiary Non-Potable 752
Subtotal Potable 46,149
Subtotal Non-Potable 752
Total 46,901
NOTES:

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Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Code Section 10631 (b)
Water Supply Source Additional Detail on
Water Supply
Projected Water Supply
Reasonably Available Volume
2030
(AF)
2035
(AF)
2040
(AF)
2045
(AF)
Groundwater (not desalinated) City Wells 33,208 33,443 33,372 36,555 Surface Water (not desalinated) Cal Water Northwest
Treatment Plant 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
Surface Water (not desalinated) Henry C. Garnett Water
Purification Plant 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Recycled Water WWTP No. 3 Tertiary 2,240 2,240 8,961 8,961 Total 46,448 46,683 53,333 56,516
NOTES:

Actual Kern River deliveries to the Wholesale Water System in 2025 are provided in Table 6-8 Wholesale.

The projections of available Kern River water supplies for the Wholesale Water System shown in Table 6-9 Wholesale are based on the average historic City water yield per the EIR for the Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program (see Appendix D) less agricultural deliveries and evaporation losses. The City’s Kern River deliveries are replenished to the groundwater basin for the benefit of retail water suppliers providing service to City areas through their respective groundwater wells.

Table 6-8 Wholesale: Water Supplies — Actual
Water Code Section 10631(b)
Water Supply Source Additional Detail on
Water Supply
2025
Actual Volume
(AF)
Potable or Non-
Potable
Surface Water (not desalinated) Kern River Supply 56,404 Non-Potable Total 56,404
NOTES:

Table 6-9 Wholesale: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Code Section 10631 (b)
Water Supply Source Additional Detail on
Water Supply
Projected Water Supply
Reasonably Available Volume
2030
(AF)
2035
(AF)
2040
(AF)
2045
(AF)
Surface Water (not desalinated) Kern River Supply 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Total 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
NOTES:

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6.12 Energy Use
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
In addition to the requirements of Section 10631, an urban water management plan shall include any of the following information that the urban water supplier can readily obtain:
(1) An estimate of the amount of energy used to extract or divert water supplies. (2) An estimate of the amount of energy used to convey water supplies to the water treatment plants or distribution systems.
(3) An estimate of the amount of energy used to treat water supplies. (4) An estimate of the amount of energy used to distribute water supplies through its distribution systems.
(5) An estimate of the amount of energy used for treated water supplies in comparison to the amount used for nontreated water supplies.
(6) An estimate of the amount of energy used to place water into or withdraw from storage. (7) Any other energy-related information the urban water supplier deems appropriate (10631.2(a)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The estimated energy used to extract, divert, convey, treat, and distribute water for the City’s Municipal Water System was determined from the energy utility invoices received during 2025 for its various water system facilities. The City does not use significant amounts of self-generated energy in its Municipal Water System. Energy is used primarily for groundwater wells and booster pumps. Data is not readily available to provide separate estimates of the amount of energy used for each component of the City’s Municipal Water System operations or to determine the amount used for treated water supplies in comparison to the amount used for nontreated water supplies.

The Municipal Water System’s estimated energy intensity for 2025 is calculated based on the Total Utility Approach as described in Appendix O of the Guidebook and shown in Table O-1B. The estimated energy use of 19,244,230 kilowatt-hours (kWh) for 2025 does not include recycled and wastewater related energy use. Therefore, the volume of water entering the process is the total municipal water use of 46,149 AF from Table 4-1 Retail.

Table O-1B: Recommended Energy Reporting
Single Delivery Product - Total Utility Approach
Reporting Period 2025
Urban Water Supplier Operational Control
Sum of All Water Management Processes
Total Utility
Volume of Water Entering Process (AF) 46,149
Energy Consumed (kWh) 19,244,230
Energy Intensity (kWh/vol. converted to MG) 1,280
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Section 7: Water Service Reliability and Drought
Risk Assessment

7.01 Water Service Reliability Assessment
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, an assessment of the reliability of its water service to its customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry water years. This water supply and demand assessment shall compare the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the long-term total projected water use over the next 20 years, in five-year increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and a drought lasting five consecutive water years. The water service reliability assessment shall be based upon the information compiled pursuant to Section 10631, including available data from state, regional, or local agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier (10635(a)).

A detailed discussion of anticipated supply availability under a normal water year, single dry year, and droughts lasting at least five years, as well as more frequent and severe periods of drought, as described in the drought risk assessment. For each source of water supply, consider any information pertinent to the reliability analysis conducted pursuant to Section 10635, including changes in supply due to climate change (10631(b)(1)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The City anticipates that its sources of supplies will be available to meet demands on a consistent basis for all year types throughout the planning horizon of this UWMP. The City’s Wholesale Water System replenishes its Kern River supplies to the groundwater basin for the benefit of retail water suppliers providing service to City areas through their respective groundwater wells. The KCSGSP includes management actions and proposes projects to maintain the groundwater resource in a sustainable condition under future climate change conditions through the year 2070. The City and other retail water suppliers within the Wholesale Water System service area are able to increase use of their groundwater wells during years of reduced Kern River supplies.

The Municipal Water System service area relies significantly on pumping of groundwater and recharged surface water supplies to meet its demands. With implementation of the projects and management actions identified in the KCSGSP, the City’s groundwater and recharged surface water supplies are anticipated to be sustainable and available to meet the projected demands of its Municipal Water System service area.

The City will construct new wells or rehabilitate existing wells as required to meet projected water demands.

Groundwater wells will be equipped with wellhead treatment as necessary to remove contaminants such as arsenic, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) that exceed water quality standards.

When SWP supplies are not available from KCWA ID4, the City is able to deliver its Kern River supplies to KCWA’s ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies.

The anticipated reliability of the City’s water supplies to meet the needs of the Municipal Water System service area for the various water year types is summarized in Table 7-1 Retail. The historic dry period of 2012 through 2016 is shown as the basis of water year data for the multiple dry year scenarios with 2015 shown as the basis of water year data for the single dry year.

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Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) Year Type Base Year
Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats
% of Average Supply
Average Year Base Year 100%
Single-Dry Year 2015 100%
Multiple-Dry Years 1st Year 2012 100%
Multiple-Dry Years 2nd Year 2013 100%
Multiple-Dry Years 3rd Year 2014 100%
Multiple-Dry Years 4th Year 2015 100%
Multiple-Dry Years 5th Year 2016 100%
NOTES: The City relies significantly on groundwater pumping to meet its demands. It is anticipated that the City can provide 100% of average supplies in every year.

The City’s Wholesale Water System has contractual stages of action for delivering water to Cal Water during critically dry years. Representatives of the City’s Wholesale Water System and Cal Water meet, and mutually agree, as to when a “critically” dry year is occurring, or is about to occur, and the extent to which reductions and restrictions in the quantity of water delivered to the Cal Water treatment plant will be made.

The recent dry period of 2012 through 2016 is shown as the basis of water year data for the multiple dry year scenarios with 2015 shown as the basis of water year data for the single dry year. The actual Kern River deliveries for the Wholesale Water System for the single dry year and multiple dry year scenarios are provided in Table 7-1 Wholesale.

Table 7-1 Wholesale: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) Year Type Base Year
Available supplies if
year type repeats
Volume available (AF) % of avg supply
Average Year1 Average 100,000 100%
Single-Dry Year 2015 14,079 14%
Multiple-Dry Years 1st Year 2012 32,092 32%
Multiple-Dry Years 2nd Year 2013 22,245 22%
Multiple-Dry Years 3rd Year 2014 18,061 18%
Multiple-Dry Years 4th Year 2015 14,079 14%
Multiple-Dry Years 5th Year 2016 32,001 32%
NOTES:

1. Based on the average historic City water yield per the EIR for the Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program (see Appendix D) less agricultural deliveries and evaporation losses.

A comparison of the Municipal Water System service area’s normal year potable supply totals fromTable 6- 9 Retail and normal year use totals from Table 4-3 Retail is provided in Table 7-2 Retail. A comparison of the Wholesale Water System’s normal year supply totals fromTable 6-9 Wholesale and normal year demand totals from Table 4-3 Wholesale is provided in Table 7-2 Wholesale.

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Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison - Potable Water Code Section 10635 (a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
Supply totals
(from Table 6-9 Retail) 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Use totals
(from Table 4-2 Retail) 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Water supplies and uses do not include recycled water.

Table 7-2 Wholesale: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635 (a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
Supply totals
(from Table 6-9 Wholesale) 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Use totals
(from Table 4-2 Wholesale) 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Difference 0 0 0 0
NOTES:

The City anticipates having no reduction in its available water supplies for the Municipal Water System service area during the single dry year scenario. Its supplies are projected to be adequate to meet demands in future years. A comparison of the Municipal Water System service area’s supply and demand projections for the single dry year scenario is shown in Table 7-3 Retail. Since groundwater pumping is limited to the amount needed to meet demands, the demands are shown to be equal to supplies. Recycled water supplies and the corresponding landscape irrigation demands are not included in Table 7-3 Retail as these do not impact dry year water supply planning for the Municipal Water System.

Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Use totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Water supplies and uses do not include recycled water.

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The comparison of the Municipal Water System’s projected water supplies and uses for the required five- year multiple dry years scenario is provided in Table 7-4 Retail. The City anticipates no reduction in its available supplies during the multiple dry year scenario, especially considering the reduction in future per capita residential water use assumed due to compliance with UWUOs. Since groundwater pumping is limited to the amount needed to meet demands, the demands are shown to be equal to supplies in each year.

Recycled water supplies and the corresponding landscape irrigation demands are not included in Table 7-4 Retail as these do not impact dry year water supply planning for the Municipal Water System .

Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
First year
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Demand totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
Second year
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Demand totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
Third year
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Demand totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
Fourth year
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Demand totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
Fifth year
Supply totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Demand totals 44,208 44,443 44,372 47,555
Difference 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Water supplies and uses do not include recycled water.

The Wholesale Water System replenishes its Kern River supplies to the groundwater basin for the benefit of retail water suppliers providing service to City areas through their respective groundwater wells. Water supplies are stored within the groundwater basin in wet years and extracted by the various retail water agencies to meet their demands when surface water supplies are reduced. The comparison of projected demands within the Wholesale Water System service area and available surface water supplies for the single dry year scenario are provided in Table 7-3 Wholesale.

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Table 7-3 Wholesale: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
Supply totals1 14,079 14,079 14,079 14,079
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (85,921) (85,921) (85,921) (85,921)
NOTES:

1. Supply totals from Table 7-1 Wholesale.

2. Demands totals are from Table 4-3 Wholesale and include groundwater recharge.

3. Kern River water supplies are replenished in wet years and stored within the groundwater basin for extraction by the various retail water suppliers during periods of reduced surface water supplies.

The comparison of projected demands within the Wholesale Water System service area and available surface water supplies for the multiple dry year scenarios are provided in Table 7-4 Wholesale.

Table 7-4 Wholesale: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
Description 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
First year
Supply totals1 32,092 32,092 32,092 32,092
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (67,908) (67,908) (67,908) (67,908)
Second year
Supply totals1 22,245 22,245 22,245 22,245
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (77,755) (77,755) (77,755) (77,755)
Third year
Supply totals1 18,061 18,061 18,061 18,061
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (81,939) (81,939) (81,939) (81,939)
Fourth year
Supply totals1 14,079 14,079 14,079 14,079
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (85,921) (85,921) (85,921) (85,921)
Fifth year
Supply totals1 32,001 32,001 32,001 32,001
Demand totals2 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Difference3 (67,999) (67,999) (67,999) (67,999)
NOTES:

1. Supply totals from Table 7-1 Wholesale.

2. Demands totals are from Table 4-3 Wholesale and include groundwater recharge.

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7.02 Description of Management Tools and Options
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
An urban water supplier shall describe in the plan water management tools and options used by that entity that will maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions (10620(f)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The tools and options used by the City to maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions include the following, which are described more fully in other sections of the Plan.  Kern River Optimized Conjunctive Use -The City plans to use its full entitlement, less current obligations, to mitigate undesirable results for water levels and water quality in the Urban MA.

Expected benefit is 67,930 acre-feet per year.
 Expand Recycled Water Use in the KRGSA - The City will increase recycled water use inside of the KRGSA from its WWTP No. 3 in 2026 when a contract for use outside of the KRGSA expires (about 72% is currently used outside of the KRGSA). Expected benefit is 13,407 acre-feet per year.  Additional Urban Conservation Measures - To reduce urban demand, additional conservation measures could be considered by the City and other urban retail water purveyors. Such actions are documented in the UWMPs and strict adherence to permanent reductions in urban demand by 2020 are underway. A decrease in the long-term per capita water use is provided in UWMPs and embedded in the projected water budgets for the KRGSA.

7.03 Drought Risk Assessment
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, a drought risk assessment for its water service to its customers as part of information considered in developing the demand management measures and water supply projects and programs to be included in the urban water management plan. The urban water supplier may conduct an interim update or updates to this drought risk assessment within the five-year cycle of its urban water management plan update. The drought risk assessment shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the data, methodology, and basis for one or more supply shortage conditions that are necessary to conduct a drought risk assessment for a drought period that lasts five consecutive water years, starting from the year following when the assessment is conducted.
(2) A determination of the reliability of each source of supply under a variety of water shortage conditions. This may include a determination that a particular source of water supply is fully reliable under most, if not all, conditions. (3) A comparison of the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use for the drought period (4) Considerations of the historical drought hydrology, plausible changes on projected supplies and demands under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria (10635(b)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ City of Bakersfield 7-7
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The water supplies for the Municipal Water System are projected to be adequate to meet demands during the years of the Drought Risk Assessment. The City’s Kern River supplies have been replenished to the groundwater basin and provide reliability of groundwater supplies for a five-year drought. When SWP supplies are not available from KCWA’s ID4, the City is able to deliver its Kern River water to KCWA’s ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies. The Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment for the Municipal Water System is presented in Table 7-5 Retail.

Although the City anticipates no reduction in its available supplies, it is assumed that water supplies and water use are reduced by 10 percent in the third through fifth dry years as a result of water conservation measures expected to be implemented during an extended drought period. Since groundwater pumping is limited to the amount needed to meet use, the water use is shown to be equal to supplies for 2026 and 2027.

In years 2028 through 2030, the reduction in use will be accomplished by implementation of appropriate measures from the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (See Section 8). Recycled water supplies and the corresponding landscape irrigation use are not included in Table 7-5 Retail as these do not impact dry year water supply planning for the Municipal Water System.

Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment
Water Code Section 10635(b)
2026 Total
Total Water Use 43,470
Total Supplies 43,470
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2027 Total
Total Water Use 43,469
Total Supplies 43,469
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2028 Total
Total Water Use 43,502
Total Supplies 39,152
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action (4,350)
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 4,350
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
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2029 Total
Total Water Use 43,508
Total Supplies 39,157
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action (4,351)
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 4,351
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2030 Total
Total Water Use 44,208
Total Supplies 39,787
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action (4,421)
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 4,421
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
The Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment for the Wholesale Water System is presented in Table 7-5 Wholesale. Water supplies are based on the five-year drought period from Table 7-1 Wholesale. The Wholesale Water System use of 100,000 AF annually includes water supplies used for groundwater recharge. Total water use in Table 7-5 Wholesale is shown to be equal to total supplies in each year since the Wholesale Water System replenishes its Kern River supplies to the groundwater basin for the benefit of retail water suppliers providing service to City areas through their respective groundwater wells.

Water supplies are stored within the groundwater basin in wet years and extracted by the various retail water agencies to meet their water use when surface water supplies are reduced. Wholesale Water System groundwater recharge in future drought years will be reduced to match available supplies. Water use within the retail water agencies is also anticipated to be reduced due to implementation of measures from their respective Water Shortage Contingency Plans (see Section 8 for information on the City’s WSCP).

Table 7-5 Wholesale: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment
Water Code Section 10635(b)
2026 Total
Total Water Use 32,092
Total Supplies 32,092
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
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2027 Total
Total Water Use 22,245
Total Supplies 22,245
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2028 Total
Total Water Use 18,061
Total Supplies 18,061
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2029 Total
Total Water Use 14,079
Total Supplies 14,079
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
2030 Total
Total Water Use 32,001
Total Supplies 32,001
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit 0
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/Shortfall 0
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Section 8: Water Shortage Contingency Plan
The City adopted a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) with the elements described in this subsection and is included in Appendix F.

As a wholesale urban water supplier, the Wholesale Water System “shall not include planning elements in its water management plan as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630) that would be applicable to urban water suppliers or public agencies directly providing water, or to their customers, without the consent of those suppliers or public agencies.” (Water Code Section 10620(c)).

Therefore, elements within the City’s WSCP are noted when they apply directly to the Municipal Water System service area or the Wholesale Water System service area. The retail agencies within the City’s Wholesale Water System service area are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of restrictions and prohibitions at the retail level within their respective service areas.

8.01 Water Supply Reliability Analysis
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
The analysis of water supply reliability conducted pursuant to Section 10635 (10632(a)(1)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ The findings from the water supply reliability analysis from Section 7 are consistent with those from the water supply reliability analysis summarized in the City’s WSCP (see Appendix F).

8.02 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
The procedures used in conducting an annual water supply and demand assessment that include, at a minimum, both of the following:
(A) The written decision-making process that an urban water supplier will use each year to determine its water supply reliability
(B) The key data inputs and assessment methodology used to evaluate the urban water supplier’s water supply reliability for the current year and one dry year, including all of the following:
(i) Current year unconstrained demand, considering weather, growth, and other influencing factors, such as policies to manage current supplies to meet demand objectives in future years, as applicable; (ii) Current year available supply, considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year. The annual supply and demand assessment may consider more than one dry year solely at the discretion of the urban water supplier; (iii) Existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints; City of Bakersfield 8-2
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(iv) A defined set of locally applicable evaluation criteria that are consistently relied upon for each annual water supply and demand assessment;
(v) A description and quantification of each source of water supply (10632 (a)(2))
An urban water supplier shall conduct an annual water supply and demand assessment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10632 and, on or before July 1 of each year, submit an annual water shortage assessment report to the department with information for anticipated shortage, triggered shortage response actions, compliance and enforcement actions, and communication actions consistent with the supplier’s water shortage contingency plan. An urban water supplier that relies on imported water from the State Water Project or the Bureau of Reclamation shall submit its annual water supply and demand assessment within 14 days of receiving its final allocations, or by July 1 of each year, whichever is later (10632.1).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for the annual water supply and demand assessment procedures.

8.03 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
(A) Six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent shortages and greater than 50 percent shortage.

Urban water suppliers shall define these shortage levels based on the suppliers’ water supply conditions, including percentage reductions in water supply, changes in groundwater levels, changes in surface elevation or level of subsidence, or other changes in hydrological or other local conditions indicative of the water supply available for use. Shortage levels shall also apply to catastrophic interruption of water supplies, including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, and other potential emergency events; (B) An urban water supplier with an existing water shortage contingency plan that uses different water shortage levels may comply with the requirement in subparagraph (A) by developing and including a cross-reference relating its existing categories to the six standard water shortage levels 10632(a)(3). ______________________________________________________________________________________ The six standard water shortage levels as defined in the City’s WSCP are summarized inTable 8-1.

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Table 8-1: Water Shortage Contingency Plan Levels
Water Code Section 10632(a)(3)(B)
Shortage
Level
Percent
Shortage Range Narrative Description
1 Up to 10% Variations in precipitation and mild droughts that may only last a year or two.
2 Up to 20%
Prolonged water shortages of moderate
severity such as those caused by a multi-year
drought.
3 Up to 30%
Most severe multi-year droughts, major
failures in water production and distribution
facilities.
4 Up to 40% An exceptional crisis that could be caused only by the most severe multi-year drought, natural
disaster, or catastrophic failure of major water
supply infrastructure. Impacts to public health
and safety would be significant.
5 Up to 50%
6 >50%
NOTES:

8.04 Shortage Response Actions
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels and include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(A) Locally appropriate supply augmentation action.
(B) Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages.
(C) Locally appropriate operational changes.
(D) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions. (E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action (10632(a)(4)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ The Wholesale Water System will communicate with its retail water system customers regarding the anticipated shortage level and corresponding reductions in available water supplies. The Wholesale Water System will participate in public awareness campaigns and may implement measures to increase available supplies such as short-term water purchases or exchanges depending on the anticipated shortage gap (see Table 8-2 Wholesale). Table 8-2 is not applicable to the City’s Municipal Water System.

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Table 8-2 Wholesale: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
Shortage Level
Supply Augmentation
Methods and Other
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
(volume or percent)
Additional
Explanation or
Reference
3 or higher Transfers, exchanges,
purchases, etc.

Will depend on need
and availability
NOTES:

The demand reduction actions for the Municipal Water System service area for each Shortage Level from the City’s WSCP are summarized inTable 8-3 Retail. Table 8-3 is not applicable to the City’s Wholesale Water System.

The Shortage Level in Table 8-3 Retail indicates the shortage level at which the demand reduction actions take effect. For each subsequent Shortage Level, all demand reduction actions from the previous Shortage Levels remain in effect. In Shortage Level 1, the demand reduction actions are voluntary. Starting with Shortage Level 2, the demand reduction actions become mandatory. The City Council may take any other action available to further reduce demands within the Municipal Water System service area to meet available supplies.

Cal Water manages billing for the Municipal Water System and cooperates with the City in providing rebates and water use surveys. See Section 9 for more information on these Demand Management Measures.

Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(B),(D), and (E)
Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
All
Shortage
Levels
Expand Public
Information Campaign
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
as appropriate to meet
demand reduction targets
No
All
Shortage
Levels
Offer Water Use Surveys
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No
All
Shortage
Levels
Provide Rebates on
Plumbing Fixtures and
Devices
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No
All
Shortage
Levels
Provide Rebates for
Landscape Irrigation
Efficiency
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No
All
Shortage
Levels
Landscape - Restrict or
prohibit runoff from
landscape irrigation
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Landscape - Limit
landscape irrigation to
specific times
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Advise irrigation to be
done after 6 pm and
before 9 am for optimal
efficiency
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
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Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
All
Shortage
Levels
CII - Other CII restriction
or prohibition
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implement water
efficiency measures to
reduce potable water
usage consistent with
reduction targets
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Landscape - Other
landscape restriction or
prohibition
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

All irrigation and
landscape projects shall
adhere to the State's
Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Other - Customers must
repair leaks, breaks, and
malfunctions in a timely
manner
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Other - Require
automatic shut off of
hoses
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Require shut-off nozzles
on hoses for vehicle
washing with potable
water
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
1 Decrease Line Flushing Up to 10%
(See Note 1)
Implemented as
appropriate to meet
demand reduction targets
No
1 Landscape - Limit
landscape irrigation to
specific days
Up to 10%
(See Note 1)
Every other day, three
days per week
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
2 Other - Prohibit use of
potable water for
washing hard surfaces
Up to 20%
(See Note 2) Yes
2 CII - Other CII restriction
or prohibition
Up to 20%
(See Note 2)
Must reduce water usage
consistent with reduction
targets
Yes
3 Increase Water Waste
Patrols
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) No
3 Reduce System Water
Loss
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) No
3 Water Features - Restrict
water use for decorative
water features, such as
fountains
Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Prohibit water use for
decorative water features
that do not recirculate
water
Yes
3 Other - Prohibit vehicle
washing except at
facilities using recycled or
recirculating water
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) Yes
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Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
3 Other - Prohibit use of
potable water for
construction and dust
control
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) No
3 Other Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Implement mandatory
customer reductions Yes
3 Other Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Implement drought
ordinance Yes
4 Increase Frequency of
Meter Reading
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Monitor water use for
compliance reduction
targets
No
4 Landscape - Prohibit all
landscape irrigation
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Prohibit all landscape
irrigation with potable
water
Yes
4 Other water feature or
swimming pool
restriction
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Prohibit use of water for
recreational purposes
such as water parks and
filling of pools
No
4 Other Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Promote/expand use of
recycled water No
5 Pools and Spas - Require
covers for pools and spas
Up to 50%
(See Note 5) No
5 Moratorium or Net Zero
Demand Increase on New
Connections
Up to 50%
(See Note 5)
Require net zero demand
increase on new water
service connections
No
6 Landscape - Prohibit all
landscape irrigation
Greater than
50%
(See Note 6)
Yes
6 Moratorium or Net Zero
Demand Increase on New
Connections
Greater than
50%
(See Note 6)
Moratorium on new
water service connections No
NOTES:

1. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 1 is up to 10%.

2. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 2 is up to 20%.

3. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 3 is up to 30%.

4. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 4 is up to 40%.

5. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 5 is up to 50%.

6. Target demand reduction for all measures through Shortage Level 6 is greater than 50% up to the anticipated shortage gap.

See Appendix F for the City’s complete Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

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8.04.1 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
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a) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 10632, beginning January 1, 2020, the plan shall include a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan to assess the vulnerability of each of the various facilities of a water system and mitigate those vulnerabilities.
b) An urban water supplier shall update the seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan when updating its urban water management plan as required by Section 10621.
c) An urban water supplier may comply with this section by submitting, pursuant to Section 10644, a copy of the most recent adopted local hazard mitigation plan or multihazard mitigation plan under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) if the local hazard mitigation plan or multihazard mitigation plan addresses seismic risk (10632.5). ______________________________________________________________________________________ A seismic risk analysis and mitigation plan was completed as a part of the Kern County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Earthquake hazard was determined to be a high priority issue county wide. A copy of the most recent draft Jurisdiction Annex for the City of Bakersfield from the Kern County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan is provided in Appendix H. This seismic risk assessment is referenced in the City’s WSCP in Appendix F.

In the event of an earthquake or other catastrophic event, the City will implement its Emergency Response Plan. The City will coordinate with the Kern County Emergency Operations Center in accordance with the Kern County Emergency Operations Plan.

8.05 Communication Protocols
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Communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments, regarding, at a minimum, all of the following:
(A) Any current or predicted shortages as determined by the annual water supply and demand assessment described pursuant to Section 10632.1. (B) Any shortage response actions triggered or anticipated to be triggered by the annual water supply and demand assessment described pursuant to Section 10632.1.
(C) Any other relevant communications (10632(a)(5)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for a description of communication protocols.

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8.06 Compliance and Enforcement (Municipal Water System Service Area) ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
For an urban retail water supplier, customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions as determined pursuant to Section 10632.2 (10632(a)(6)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for compliance and enforcement procedures.

8.07 Legal Authorities
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(A) A description of the legal authorities that empower the urban water supplier to implement and enforce its shortage response actions specified in paragraph (4) that may include, but are not limited to, statutory authorities, ordinances, resolutions, and contract provisions.
(B) A statement that an urban water supplier shall declare a water shortage emergency in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 350) of Division 1.
(C) A statement that an urban water supplier shall coordinate with any city or county within which it provides water supply services for the possible proclamation of a local emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code. (10632(a)(7)).

Water Code Section Division 1, Section 350 - Declaration of water shortage emergency condition.

The governing body of a distributor of a public water supply, whether publicly or privately owned and including a mutual water company, shall declare a water shortage emergency condition to prevail within the area served by such distributor whenever it finds and determines that the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the distributor to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection.
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for the legal authorities that empower its implementation.

8.08 Financial Consequences of WSCP
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A description of the financial consequences of, and responses for, drought conditions, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A) A description of potential revenue reductions and expense increases associated with activated shortage response actions described in paragraph (4); City of Bakersfield 8-9
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(B) A description of mitigation actions needed to address revenue reductions and expense increases associated with activated shortage response actions described in paragraph (4);
(C) A description of the cost of compliance with Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 365) of Division 1 (10632(a)(8)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for a discussion of the financial consequences of water shortage conditions.

8.09 Monitoring and Reporting (Municipal Water System Service Area) ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
For an urban retail water supplier, monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures that ensure appropriate data is collected, tracked, and analyzed for purposes of monitoring customer compliance and to meet state reporting requirements (10632(a)(9)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures.

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures (Municipal Water System Service Area) ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Reevaluation and improvement procedures for systematically monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the water shortage contingency plan in order to ensure shortage risk tolerance is adequate and appropriate water shortage mitigation strategies are implemented as needed (10632(a)(10)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for evaluation and refinement procedures.

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction (Municipal Water System Service Area) ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
For purposes of developing the water shortage contingency plan pursuant to subdivision (a), an urban water supplier shall analyze and define water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 115921 of the Health and Safety Code (10632(b)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the City’s WSCP inAppendix F for measures that may apply to special water features.

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8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal and Availability
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The urban water supplier shall make available the water shortage contingency plan prepared pursuant to this article to its customers and any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 30 days after adoption of the water shortage contingency plan (10632(c)).

Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its water shortage contingency plan with the department, the urban water supplier and the department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours (10645(b)).

If an urban water supplier revises its water shortage contingency plan, the supplier shall submit to the department a copy of its water shortage contingency plan prepared pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10632 no later than 30 days after adoption, in accordance with protocols for submission and using electronic reporting tools developed by the department (10644(b)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ The City’s WSCP was revised and adopted as a part of the 2025 UWMP.

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Section 9: Demand Management Measures

9.01 Demand Management Measures
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. . .a narrative description that addresses the nature and extent of each water demand management measure implemented over the past five years. The narrative shall describe the water demand management measures that the supplier plans to implement to achieve its water use targets pursuant to Section 10608.20 (10631(e)(1)(A)).

The narrative pursuant to this paragraph shall include descriptions of the following water demand management measures:
i. Water waste prevention ordinances
ii. Metering
iii. Conservation pricing
iv. Public education and outreach
v. Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss vi. Water conservation program coordination and staffing support vii. Other demand management measures that have a significant impact on water use as measured in gallons per capita per day, including innovative measures, if implemented (10631(e)(1)(B)).

For an urban wholesale water supplier, as defined in Section 10608.12, (provide) a narrative description of the items in clauses (ii), (iv), (vi), and (vii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), and a narrative description of its distribution system asset management and wholesale supplier assistance programs (10631(e)(2)).
______________________________________________________________________________________

9.01.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinances (Municipal Water System) The City has adopted water waste prevention measures as a part of its Municipal Code in Chapter 14.02, Chapter 12.28, and Chapter 14.04.300 and as a part of its WSCP. Copies of the City’s Municipal Code chapters are provided in Appendix E. The City’s WSCP is provided inAppendix F.

9.01.2 Metering
All customers within the Municipal Water System service area are charged based on metered readings and established rate schedules. All current and new connections including temporary connections are required to be metered and billed per volume of use. The Municipal Water System also meters and records water use for City owned facilities and landscaping.

The Wholesale Water System meters deliveries to all customers. Customers are billed monthly according to contractual rates.

Existing meters are checked on a regular basis for leakage and accuracy. Cal Water keeps an inventory of all meters in the Municipal Water System as well as a schedule of meter testing and repair by size, type, and customer class. Meters are repaired or replaced as needed to maintain accuracy within the recommended range appropriate for the meter type.

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9.01.3 Conservation Pricing (Municipal Water System)
Customers within the Municipal Water System service area are billed a monthly service charge based on meter size and a quantity charge for water usage according to meter readings. A copy of the City’s current rate schedule for the Municipal Water System is provided in Appendix I. The City’s water rate structure meets the definition for conservation pricing since customers are charged a volumetric rate.

9.01.4 Public Education and Outreach
The City has implemented public education and outreach measures including the following:
 Providing water conservation information and links on the City’s website.  Providing funding for bill stuffers to educate and remind customers to conserve water.  Providing water use summaries on customer bills and providing access to detailed water use information through Cal Water’s website.
 Partnering with Cal Water to offer water conservation kits, rebates, and vouchers to encourage customers to implement conservation measures. Information and links are provided on the City’s website.
 Distributing press releases regarding water resource issues and the need for water conservation.  Participating in water conservation media campaigns with other local purveyors.  Participating in “Water Awareness Month” each year in conjunction with the Water Association of Kern County and the American Water Works Association.
 Participating with KCWA ID4 in school education programs including classroom education, water facility tours, and media campaigns. Funding for these programs comes from general tax revenues collected from throughout the metropolitan Bakersfield area.  Participating in local stakeholder events promoting water usage regulations and expanded rebate program.

9.01.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss (Municipal Water System)
The City’s Municipal Water System conducts the required annual water audits for the Municipal Water System using the AWWA Water Audit software. Water production and consumption are monitored to identify possible areas of leakage. Customer billing records are monitored for unusually high water use. A leak detection and repair program is implemented through Cal Water, which provides maintenance of the Municipal Water System under contract and makes repairs as needed.

The City partners with Cal Water to provide water efficiency inspections and landscape water surveys as requested by customers to identify problems and recommend repairs or improvements. Large City owned landscaped areas include master control systems that monitor the irrigation system and alert staff to potential water line leaks or sprinkler head breaks.

9.01.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support The City partners with Cal Water for the implementation of its Water Conservation Program. Cal Water maintains a Water Conservation Program Coordinator that oversees the water conservation programs available to the City’s Municipal Water System service area customers. The Wholesale Water System does not have a water conservation program coordinator.

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9.01.7 Other Demand Management Measures
The City has implemented other demand management measures including the following:
 Using recycled water for irrigation of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village.  Installing “smart” irrigation controllers in all City parks.  Closing City spray parks during drought conditions.
 Reducing the time and frequency of irrigation for City parks and landscape areas during drought conditions.
 Prohibiting natural lawn within newly constructed City medians.  Reducing the frequency that City vehicles are washed.  Replaced bathroom fixtures with water efficient fixtures at the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, and Convention Center, and the San Joaquin Community Ice Center of Bakersfield.  Reducing the frequency and duration of fire apparatus testing operations.  Update of landscape standards to reflect the current State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
 Adopting, by reference, the California Green Code sections relating to installation of low water use plumbing fixtures in new construction.
 Maximizing opportunities to convert landscaped areas around City buildings to promote greater water efficiency.
 Aggressively pursuing available grants to further water conservation efforts.

9.01.8 Asset Management (Wholesale Water System)
The Wholesale Water system actively manages its infrastructure. Water system facilities are inspected regularly, and repairs are made as required. Maintenance operations are scheduled as appropriate for each facility.

9.01.9 Wholesale Supplier Assistance Programs
The Wholesale Water System does not have assistance programs beyond those described in other sections of this UWMP.

9.01.10 Implementation over the Past Five Years
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(Provide) a narrative description of that addresses the nature and extent of each water demand management measure implemented over the past five years (10631(e)(1)(A)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ A narrative description of the nature of demand management measures implemented over the past five years is provided in previous sections. Cal Water provided information regarding the extent of the implementation of demand management efforts over the past five years within the Municipal Water System service area which is summarized as follows:
 High-Efficiency Washer Rebates – 429
 Premium High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates – 98
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 Smart Irrigation Controller Rebates – 944
 Conservation Kits – 242
 Rotating Nozzle Rebates – 131
 Turf Replacement Rebates (square feet) – 33,622
 Drip Irrigation System Rebates (square feet) – 5,858
 Large Rotary Nozzle Rebates – 129
 Pressure Regulated Sprinkler Spray Body Rebates – 200  Smart Landscape Tune Up - 53.

9.01.11 Implementation to Achieve Water Use Targets (Municipal Water System) ______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
The narrative shall describe the water demand management measure that the supplier plans to implement to achieve its water use targets pursuant to Section 10608.20 (10631(e)(1)(A)). ______________________________________________________________________________________ While the Municipal Water System has achieved its water use reduction targets, it will continue with the implementation of its existing DMMs and look for ways to improve water use efficiency.

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Section 10: Plan Adoption, Submittal, and
Implementation

10.01 Public Notice
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan shall…at least 60 days prior to the public hearing on the plan…notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan (10621(b)).
…Prior to adopting either [the plan or water shortage contingency plan], the urban water supplier shall make both of the plan and the water shortage contingency plan available for public inspection and shall hold a public hearing or hearings thereon. Prior to any of these hearings, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. The urban water supplier shall provide notice of the time and place of a hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies (10642).

Government Code section 6066 - Publication of notice pursuant to this section shall be once a week for two successive weeks. Two publications in a newspaper published once a week or oftener, with at least five days intervening between the respective publication dates not counting such publication dates, are sufficient. The period of notice commences upon the first day of publication and terminates at the end of the fourteenth day, including therein the first day.
______________________________________________________________________________________ The efforts the City has taken to involve appropriate agencies and the general public in the planning process are summarized below. Copies of notices are included in Appendix A.

For the 2025 UWMP and WSCP update, the public hearing was held on August 19, 2026. Accordingly, notice was provided as follows:
 Notice to County on March 18, 2026 (at least 60 days prior to hearing),  Letter to Interested Parties (see Section 2.02) on March 18, 2026,  Notice to County and Interested Parties on August 5, 2026 with date and time of hearing,  Notice in local newspaper on August 5 and August 12, 2026 (per Gov. Code 6066 – 2 weeks in advance of hearing),
 Posted Draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP on City of Bakersfield Water Department’s website and Department’s office on August 5, 2026 (2 weeks prior to hearing), and  Drafts of the documents were provided to the entities that requested such drafts.

10.02 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation
______________________________________________________________________________________ California Water Code
After the hearing or hearings, the plan or water shortage contingency plan shall be adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing (10642).

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Each urban water supplier shall update and submit its 2025 plan to the department by July 1, 2026… (10621(f)).

The urban water supplier shall provide that portion of its urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this article to any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 60 days after the submission of its urban water management plan (10635(c)).

The plan, or amendments to the plan, submitted to the department … shall be submitted electronically and shall include any standardized forms, tables, or displays specified by the department (10644(a)(2)).

An urban water supplier shall submit to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies a copy of its plan no later than 30 days after adoption (10644(a)(1).

Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its plan with the department, the urban water supplier and the department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours. (10645(a)).

The amendments to, or changes in, the plan shall be adopted and filed in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640) (10621(d)).

Copies of amendments or changes to the plans shall be submitted to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies within 30 days after adoption (10644(a)(1)).
______________________________________________________________________________________ The 2025 UWMP and WSCP update were adopted by the City at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on September 16, 2026. A public hearing was held on August 19, 2026. The intent of the Public Hearing was to gather input from the public that is served by the City as well as other interested entities. Written and verbal comments received during the public hearing process have been addressed as appropriate in the final Plan documents. A copy of the resolution adopting the 2025 UWMP and WSCP update is included in Appendix B.

The 2025 UWMP and WSCP update will be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Library, and the County within 30 days of adoption.

Commencing no later than 30 days after adoption, the City will have a copy of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. The 2025 UWMP and WSCP will also be posted on the City’s website.

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Appendix A:

Notices:
 Notice of UWMP Preparation
 Notice of Public Hearing
 Proof of Publication

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Attn: City Clerk
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

In accordance with the California Water Code Sections 10620 and 10621, you are being notified that the City of Bakersfield is reviewing its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and considering amendments or changes to the Plan. The City’s 2025 UWMP Update is being prepared in accordance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act and current California Water Code requirements.

This letter provides the required 60-day notice of the Public Hearing and Adoption Meeting for the City’s 2025 UWMP Update which is planned to be held in June or July 2026. Information regarding the time and location of the public hearing will be sent at a later date. An electronic file with the draft UWMP is anticipated to be provided during June 2026. After adoption by the City, the UWMP will be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources.

The City welcomes your input regarding the preparation of the 2025 UWMP. If you have any comments regarding the City’s 2025 UWMP Update, please provide them to the City Water Resources Department at your earliest convenience.

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

COUNTY OF KERN
Attn: County Clerk
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

KERN COUNTY PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Attn: Craig Murphy, Director
2700 M Street, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY ID4
P.O. BOX 58
Bakersfield, CA 93302

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

NORTH OF THE RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
4000 Rio Del Norte Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

OILDALE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
P.O. BOX 5638
Bakersfield, CA 93308-5638

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
849 ALLEN ROAD
Bakersfield, CA 93314

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

VAUGHN WATER COMPANY
10014 GLENN STREET
Bakersfield, CA 93312

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
3725 H Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

CASA LOMA WATER COMPANY
1016 Lomita Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93307

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

EAST NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 6038
Bakersfield, CA 93386

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

March 18, 2026

GREENFIELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
551 Taft Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93307

SUBJECT: 60-Day Notice - Preparation of 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

Very truly yours,
Kristina Budak, Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

August 5, 2026

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Attn: City Clerk
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUBJECT: Notice of Public Hearing on 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

The City of Bakersfield (City) will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of adopting its draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

The draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP have been prepared pursuant to the “Urban Water Management Planning Act”, California Water Code Sections 10610 through 10657. The California Department of Water Resources requires every urban water supplier to prepare and adopt an updated UWMP at least once every five years, in years ending in five and zero . The WSCP is a stand-alone document that may be updated independent of the UWMP cycle.

The PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting:

Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311

The City invites all interested parties to attend and present their comments. The draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP are available for review at the City’s Water Department and on its website . Please submit written comments by 5:00 PM on Monday August 17
th to the City Water Department at
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

August 5, 2026

COUNTY OF KERN
Attn: County Clerk
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUBJECT: Notice of Public Hearing on 2025 Update to the City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan

The PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting:

Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-326-3715 FAX: 661-852-2127

August 5, 2026

KERN COUNTY PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Attn: Craig Murphy, Director
2700 M Street, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301

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The PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting:

Date: August 19, 2026
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Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
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KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY ID4
3200 Rio Mirada Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
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Bakersfield, CA 93304

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Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

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Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

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EAST NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
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Bakersfield, CA 93386

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Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

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GREENFIELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
551 Taft Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93307

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Date: August 19, 2026
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Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
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August 5, 2026

NORTH OF THE RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
2836 McCray Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
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OILDALE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
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Bakersfield, CA 93308-5638

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Date: August 19, 2026
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Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

Water Department
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ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
849 ALLEN ROAD
Bakersfield, CA 93314

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The PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting:

Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Very truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director

By: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

W
ater Department
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VAUGHN WATER COMPANY
4600 ROSEDALE LN
Bakersfield, CA 93314-8688
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ECT: Notice of Public Hearing on 2025 Update to the
City of Bakersfield Urban Water Management Plan
The City of Bakersfield (City) will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of adopting its draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

Th
e draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP have been prepared pursuant to the “Urban Water Management Planning Act”, California Water Code Sections 10610 through 10657. The California Department of Water Resources requires every urban water supplier to prepare and adopt an updated UWMP at least once every five years, in years ending in five and zero . The WSCP is a stand-alone document that may be updated independent of the UWMP cycle.

T
he PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the City of Bakersfield Water Board meeting:

D
ate: August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Water Department
1000 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
T
he City invites all interested parties to attend and present their comments. The draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP are available for review at the City’s Water Department and on its website . Please submit written comments by 5:00 PM on Monday August 17th to the City Water Department at 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

V
ery truly yours,
Daniel Maldonado, Assistant Water Director
B
y: ________________________________________
Dillon O’Donohue, P.E.

Civil Engineer III, Water Department

City of Bakersfield B-1 -
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Appendix B:

Resolution Adopting 2025 UWMP
City of Bakersfield C-1 -
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Appendix C:

Climate Change Information from
Kern County Subbasin GSP

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9.6 Projected Future Subbasin Water Budget

Projected (future) water budgets for the Kern Subbasin were developed using the C2VSimFG-Kern. These projected water budgets establish expected Baseline conditions to evaluate the impacts of GSP implementation. Three projected scenarios, each representing a different expected future hydrologic condition, were developed for the Kern Subbasin by adapting C2VSimFG-Kern as follows:
• Future Baseline Conditions: Repeat historical hydrology with expected future water supply.
• 2030 Climate Conditions: Adjust historical hydrology for 2030 climatic conditions and expected water supply.
• 2070 Climate Conditions: Adjust historical hydrology for 2070 climatic conditions and expected water supply.
§ 354.18. Water Budget
(b) Each Plan shall quantify the current, historical, and projected water budget for the basin as follows:
(3) Projected water budgets shall be used to estimate future baseline conditions of supply, demand, and aquifer response to Plan implementation, and to identify the uncertainties of these projected water budget components. The projected water budget shall utilize the following methodologies and assumptions to estimate future baseline conditions concerning hydrology, water demand and surface water supply availability or reliability over the planning and implementation horizon:
(A) Projected hydrology shall utilize 50 years of historical precipitation, evapotranspiration, and streamflow information as the baseline condition for estimating future hydrology. The projected hydrology information shall also be applied as the baseline cond ition used to evaluate future scenarios of hydrologic uncertainty associated with projections of climate change and sea level rise.
(B) Projected water demand shall utilize the most recent land use, evapotranspiration, and crop coefficient information as the baseline condition for estimating future water demand. The projected water demand information shall also be applied as the baseline condition used to evaluate future scenarios of water demand uncertainty associated with projected changes in local land use planning, population growth, and climate. (C) Projected surface water supply shall utilize the most recent water supply information as the baseline condition for estimating future surface water supply. The projected surface water supply shall also be applied as the baseline condition used to evaluate future scenarios of surface water supply availability and reliability as a function of the historical surface water supply identified in Section 354.18(c)(2)(A), and the projected changes in local land use planning, population growth, and climate.
(d) The Agency shall utilize the following information provided, as available, by the Department pursuant to Section 353.2, or other data of comparable quality, to develop the water budget:
(3) Projected water budget information for population, population growth, climate change, and sea level rise.
 23 CCR § 354.18(c)(3)
 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

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Projected future water budgets were developed for the three scenarios listed above over a 50-year planning and implementation horizon. To assess the sustainability of the proposed Plan, the C2VSimFG-Kern model future scenario input files were then modified to create three additional scenarios that incorporate all the P/MAs. The six total scenario models provide a basis of comparison for evaluating proposed P/MAs over the SGMA planning and implementation horizon with varying degrees of climate change impacts.

9.6.1 Projected Water Budget Methods and Data Sources

C2VSimFG-Kern was modified to incorporate projected future hydrology and land use using analog data from the historical C2VSimFG-Kern model. This approach meets GSP requirements using:
• A 50-year time-series of historical precipitation, evapotranspiration, and stream flow information as the future Baseline hydrology conditions. • The most recent land use, satellite-based evapotranspiration, crop coefficient and urban population growth information as the Baseline condition for estimating future water demands.
• The most recent water supply projections as the Baseline condition for estimating future surface water supply.
• DWR (2018a) Climate Change Guidance and Data Sets to incorporate estimated climate change conditions for the Kern Subbasin. • Specialized analysis of the Kern River watershed and estimated runoff volumes under climate change conditions.
• Specialized analysis of CVP deliveries to Kern County under climate change conditions incorporating implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
• Specialized analysis of SWP deliveries to Kern County under climate change conditions incorporating implementation of the Operations, Criteria, and Plan (OCAP) Biological Opinion and recent changes in Table A and Article 21 allocations.

9.6.2 Development of Projected Water Budget Scenarios

Projected water budgets for the Kern Subbasin were developed using the C2VSimFG-Kern to evaluate the performance of P/MAs with respect to achieving  23 CCR § 354.18(c)(3)
 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

 23 CCR § 354.18(c)(3)
 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

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groundwater sustainability. Participating agencies provided a list of projected future P/MAs to be implemented between WY2021 and WY2040. Projected future conditions under Baseline conditions, 2030 Climate Conditions, and 2070 Climate Conditions were simulated both with and without these projects through WY2070 using the C2VSimFG- Kern model, for a total of six projected scenarios.

Proposed future P/MAs were provided by GSAs. The types of P/MAs are summarized as follows:
• “Demand Reduction” P/MAs involve reducing the volume of water use, typically through changes in land use, including:
o Agricultural demand reduction projects through incentives or actions to reduce crop water use.
o Agricultural land retirement and conversion of agricultural land to recharge basins.
o Conversion of agricultural land to urban land.
• “Supplemental Water Supply” P/MAs involve increasing water supplies, including:
o Increased surface water imports generally resulting from projected, or already contracted, water purchases.
o New water conveyance facilities including pipelines and reservoirs to increase flexibility.
o Expansion of surface water delivery areas to reduce groundwater usage. • “Other Local Water Supply” P/MAs involve increasing local water supplies, including:
o Utilizing treated wastewater derived from both urban areas and oil production operations; increased utilization occurs in both existing and new locations. o Increased stream flow diversions: these include exercising riparian water rights and diverting flood flows.
o Reallocation of water; generally reducing sales of surface water and stored surface water in some GSAs and using this water within the agency. o Augmenting surface water supplies with treated brackish water.

Some P/MAs are implemented gradually over many years, with savings increasing each year over the implementation period. Some are implemented only in certain years (wet years, for example). The anticipated average-annual water supply benefit of the proposed P/MAs steadily increases over the 20-year period from WY2021 to WY2040 to represent the implementation of the Kern Subbasin Plan. This increasing trend, as shown as the average-annual water supply benefit over five-year increments shown in Figure 9-17, is summarized as follows:

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• About 116,000 AFY over the first five-year period (WY2021 to WY2025). • About 216,000 AFY over the second five-year period (WY2026 to WY2030). • About 343,000 AFY over the third five-year period (WY2031 to WY2035). • About 361,000 AFY over the fourth five-year period (WY2036 to WY2040).

The anticipated water supply benefit of the proposed P/MAs included in the C2VSimFG-Kern projected future simulations is 422,000 AFY over the period from WY2041 to WY2070. Benefits of implementing these P/MAs over the 20-year implementation period are summarized in Figure 9-17.

9.6.2.1 Projected Future Baseline Development
Projected water budgets are required by SGMA Regulations to represent future conditions over a 50-year planning and implementation horizon. A Baseline condition was developed that projects water supply, demand and operations based on current land use and expected water supply availability over 50 years. The Baseline then serves as a basis of comparison for evaluating proposed P/MAs for achieving sustainability over the planning and implementation horizon. Each predictive scenario model simulates the 50-year planning and implementation period WY2021 to WY2070.

Development of the projected future Baseline conditions is summarized below.

9.6.2.2 Projected Future Time Period Development
WY1995 to WY2014 is used as a historical hydrology period because detailed demand and supply data are available for this period, and because most Kern Subbasin water delivery infrastructure was fully developed by the middle of this period. The average Kern River inflow for this period is also very close to the long-term average Kern River inflow.

The projected future simulation period is based on repeating the WY1995 to WY2014 historical study period. Since the historical period is only 20 years long, the 50-year sequence of hydrology was developed by repeating data from the historical period as shown in Appendix H-1, Table 18, and summarized below:
• Simulation period WY2021 to WY2032 uses the historical period WY2003 to WY2014.
• Simulation period WY2033 to WY2052 uses the historical period WY1995 to WY2014.
• Simulation period WY2053 to WY2070 uses the historical period WY1995 to WY2012.

This sequence is used to match long-term average flows on the Kern River, and to ensure that the 50-year simulation period does not end in an extreme drought or extreme wet year. By starting the projected 50-year future simulation period with

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WY2003, the period has approximately 100 percent of the long-term average streamflow conditions on the Kern River, as indicated by an average annual Kern River Index of 100 percent. The sequence includes the appropriate range of hydrologic conditions including extremely wet years and extended periods of drought.

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Figure 9-17. Average Annual Benefit of Proposed SGMA Projects and Management Actions

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9.6.2.3 Development of Key Baseline Data Sets
Key required components for the Projected Future Baseline, as summarized in the DWR Water Budget Best Management Practices (DWR, 2016B) include the following:
• The projected Baseline hydrology conditions use 50-years of historical precipitation and streamflow following the sequence outlined in Section 6.1. • Surface water supplies are based on available information from DWR and others to project future water imports from the SWP, CVP, and Kern River diversions. For the Kern River, recent diversion practices based on entitlements are used to develop water use consistent with the Baseline hydrology. • WY2013 land use is used as current land use as representative of land use prior to implementation of SGMA in 2015. Drought conditions in WY2014 and WY2015 resulted in reduced agricultural production, and more recent land use begins to include changes as a result of SGMA.
• Consumptive use for agriculture and undeveloped lands is based on the current land use and ITRC METRIC-based evapotranspiration. Following DWR guidance, ITRC METRIC data over the Baseline period is varied according to varying hydrologic conditions (e.g., water year type).
• Urban water demand is based on projections from recent urban water management plans to meet regulations for future water use. Urban demand is estimated in the model based on projected urban population growth and per capita water demand information (including recent regulatory guidance). • Small watershed inflows use the same parameters as the historical C2VSimFG-Kern model; however, volumes varied based on changes in the precipitation and ET under the 2030 and 2070 climate change conditions.

Time-series input data were first developed for the Baseline scenario model for WY2021 to WY2070. Development of this time-series input data generally involved repeating time-series data from the historical C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence. The following time-series data were developed for each scenario:
• Precipitation rates
• Evapotranspiration rates
• Surface water inflow rates
• Surface water diversion and delivery rates
• Specified groundwater pumping rates
Baseline scenario model time-series data files were then modified following DWR guidelines to produce time-series input data for the 2030 Climate Conditions and 2070 Climate Conditions scenarios. C2VSimFG-Kern input data were modified only in Kern

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County. C2VSimFG-Kern input data for areas outside of Kern County were not modified.

These baseline data sets are incorporated into the model files to develop the projected future water demand and supply under Baseline, 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate conditions. A summary of the development of the projected future water demand and supply is discussed below.

9.6.2.4 Projected Future Water Demand
The projected future water demand uses fixed WY2013 land use areas with historical evapotranspiration rates for the Baseline and modified evapotranspiration rates for the 2030 and 2070 Climate Scenarios. An increasing urban population was projected based on urban water management plans and other information to develop projected-future water demand for the Baseline, 2030 and 2070 Climate Scenarios.

9.6.2.5 Agricultural Water Demand
Evapotranspiration rates for the Baseline scenario model use repeating input evapotranspiration rates from C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence. DWR provided monthly change factors for ETo values under 2030 and 2070 central tendency climatic conditions on a 6 km x 6 km Variable Infiltration Capacity Model (VIC) grid for calendar years 1915 through 2011 (DWR 2018A). The VIC grid IDs for each C2VSim subregion in the Kern Subbasin were identified and area weighted monthly ETo change factors were calculated for each subregion. Baseline scenario ETc rates for each subregion were then multiplied by the appropriate area-weighted ETo change factors to produce time-series ETc rates for the 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate scenarios.

Factors for calendar years 1959 to 1961 are used as analogs for calendar years 2012 to 2014.

9.6.2.6 Urban Water Demand
Urban water demand calculations include an indoor component and an outdoor component. Indoor urban water demands are based on the urban population and monthly per capita water demand. Future urban populations for Kern County urban areas are estimated using California Department of Finance population projections.

Future per capita urban water demands are estimated using projections from urban water management plans and California urban water conservation regulations, including SB 606 and AB 1668. Future outdoor urban water demands are based on ETc rates, which were modified as described in the Agricultural Water Demand section above.

9.6.2.7 Water Banking Recovery
Future water banking recovery rates use repeating historical recovery rates in the appropriate sequence. No adjustments were made to Baseline rates or to rates for 2030 and 2070 climatic conditions.

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9.6.2.8 Projected Future Water Supply
Projected future precipitation, stream inflow and surface water imports time series were developed following DWR guidelines.

9.6.2.9 Precipitation Rates
Precipitation rates for the Baseline scenario model use repeating input precipitation rates from C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence. DWR provided monthly change factors for precipitation under 2030 and 2070 central tendency climatic conditions on a 6 km x 6 km VIC grid for calendar years 1915 through 2011 (DWR 2018A). The VIC grid ID for each C2VSim element in the Kern Subbasin was identified and the Baseline scenario precipitation rates were multiplied by the appropriate factors to produce time-series precipitation rates for the 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate scenarios. Factors for calendar years 1959 to 1961 are used as analogs for calendar years 2012 to 2014.

9.6.2.10 Surface Water Inflow Rates
Surface water inflow rates for Poso Creek and the White River for the Baseline scenario model use repeating input inflow rates from C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence. DWR (2018a) provided unimpaired streamflow change factor datasets for Central Valley streams, and an Excel spreadsheet tool to modify basin unimpaired streamflow using these change factors. The unimpaired streamflow change factors and spreadsheet were used to modify Baseline inflows to produce 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate scenario time series inflows for Poso Creek and White River.

Surface water inflow rates for the Kern River at First Point for the Baseline scenario model use repeating historical inflow rates from C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence. Flows on the Kern River are regulated, so the unimpaired streamflow method is not appropriate for estimating future flows under 2030 and 2070 climatic conditions.

Projected Kern River flows at First Point under 2030 and 2070 central tendency conditions were estimated by GEI (2018) using calendar years 1956 to 2010 hydrology.

The analysis considered the impacts of changed runoff in each sub-watershed contributing to the Kern River to develop revised streamflow estimates for Kern River at First Point. Projected scenario flows for the Kern River at First Point for calendar years 2011 to 2014 are estimated using flows for analog years with similar annual flows and monthly flow pattern. Analog years 1986, 1991, 1990 and 1961 are used for calendar years 2011 to 2014 in the projected scenarios. Figure 9-18 graphically summarizes the changes in Kern River water supplies relative to historical data. The lower graph shown in Figure 9-18 shows the average monthly shift in Kern River inflows after applying 2030 and 2070 climate change guidance to historical flows. In general, the annual Kern River flows remain similar; however, the peak flows shift in time. The monthly shifts show an increase in flow during December through February and a decrease in flow during May, June, and July.

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9.6.2.11 Surface Water Deliveries
Surface water delivery rates for the Baseline scenario model were developed by first repeating input surface water delivery rates from the C2VSimFG-Kern in the appropriate sequence and then modifying selected data sets. Surface water deliveries from local imported sources such as recycled produced water are held constant at WY2015 rates for all projected scenarios.

The Kern Subbasin is served by both the CVP and the SWP. Recent changes in CVP and SWP operations and their impacts on future surface water supplies are reflected in surface water diversion rates for the three scenarios.

Future CVP deliveries will be affected by implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) that includes the 2008 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biological opinion (BO) on the Long-Term Operational Criteria and Plan (OCAP) for coordination of the CVP and SWP.

Future CVP delivery projections developed by the Friant Water Authority (FWA) were used in place of DWR’s CVP projections. FWA (2018) used CalSim-II to develop projected surface water deliveries with SJRRP implementation under hydrological conditions representing the Baseline, 2030 Climate, and 2070 Climate conditions by delivery class for WY1922 to WY2003, and estimated allocations to each CVP contractor. The 2015.c data set is used for Baseline scenario CVP deliveries, the 2030.c data set is used for the 2030 Climate scenario CVP deliveries, and the 2070.c data set is used for the 2070 Climate scenario CVP deliveries. A summary of each of these data sets from FWA (2018) is provided below:
• “2015.c” was designed to represent current conditions, where implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement (SJRRS) is limited by downstream capacity limitations and the climate and hydrology are assumed to be most similar to historical hydrologic conditions.
• “2030.c” was designed to represent near future climate conditions centered around 2030 and uses DWR’s central tendency climate projection. This scenario assumes implementation of the SJRRS.
• “2070.c” was designed to represent far-future climate conditions centered around 2070 and uses DWR’s central tendency climate projection. This scenario assumes implementation of the SJRRS.

CVP deliveries for WY2004 to WY2014 are estimated using deliveries for analog years WY1951 to WY1961; these analog years have a similar distribution of water availability.

Figure 9-19 graphically presents the average annual CVP deliveries to the Kern Subbasin based on the FWA (2018) guidance. The monthly values show a general decrease in deliveries but not a temporal shift. The net result of the climate change modifications is that CVP deliveries to the Kern Subbasin for the 2030 Climate scenario

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are 80 percent of the Baseline scenario and CVP deliveries for the 2070 scenario are 68 percent of the Baseline scenario.

Future SWP deliveries will be affected by operational changes implemented between 2004 and 2008 including the OCAP BO, reduced Table A contract amounts and reduced Article 21 deliveries. DWR provided projected future deliveries from the CVP and SWP for WY1922 to WY2003, derived from CalSim-II modeling conducted for the Water Supply Investment Program (WSIP) (California Water Commission, 2016).

The SWP projections provided by DWR for WY1995 to WY2003 and historical deliveries for WY2004 to WY2014 were modified to incorporate the impacts of SWP operational changes in the three projected scenarios. A summary of the modifications to historical SWP deliveries to develop an equivalent projected-future SWP delivery schedule are summarized below:
• Baseline Hydrologic Conditions:
o WY1995 to WY2003 conditions are based on 2030-Level CALSIM increased by 3.03 percent.
o WY2004 to WY2007 conditions are based on historical data adjusted for OCAP BO.
o WY2008 to WY2014 conditions are based on historical data with the assumption that OCAP BO adjustments are already factored into the data. • 2030 Climate Conditions:
o WY1995 to WY2003 conditions are based on the 2030-Level CALSIM Projection.
o WY2004 to WY2007 conditions are based on OCAP BO adjustment reduced by 3.03 percent.
o WY2008 to WY2014 conditions are based on historical data reduced by 3.03 percent.
• 2070 Climate Conditions:
o WY1995 to WY2003 conditions are based on the 2070-Level CALSIM Projection.
o WY2004 to WY2007 conditions are based on OCAP BO adjustment reduced by 8.09 percent.
o WY2008 to WY2014 conditions are based on historical data reduced by 8.09 percent.

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Figure 9-20 graphically illustrates the total changes in SWP deliveries to the Kern Subbasin. The net result of the climate change modifications is that SWP deliveries to the Kern Subbasin for the Baseline scenario are 83 percent of historical; for the 2030 Climate scenario are 80 percent of historical; and for the 2070 scenario are 76 percent of historical.

Figure 9-21 shows the composite changes in total surface water supplies from the Kern River, CVP, and SWP. The net result of the climate change modifications is that Kern River, CVP, and SWP deliveries to the Kern Subbasin for the Baseline scenario are 93 percent of historical; for the 2030 Climate scenario are 88 percent of historical; and for the 2070 Climate scenario are 85 percent of historical.

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Figure 9-18. Projected-Future - Water Supplies from the Kern River

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Figure 9-19. Projected-Future Water Supplies from the Friant-Kern- Canal for the Federal Central Valley Project

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Figure 9-20. Projected Future Water Supplies from the California Aqueduct for the State Water Project

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Figure 9-21. Total Projected Future Water Supplies from Kern River, SWP, and Central Valley Project

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9.6.3 Additional Surface Water Supply Adjustments

Within the Kern Subbasin, water users engage in complex real-time water trading and wheeling activities to maximize water utilization, minimize waste and energy consumption, and meet immediate water needs. It would be difficult to project future surface water deliveries in the Kern Subbasin without the use of a surface water allocation model that simulates these water trading and wheeling activities. Therefore, for this modeling effort, monthly future-scenario agricultural, urban and recharge deliveries from sources originating outside the Kern Subbasin have been estimated by adjusting historical deliveries by the ratio of (total scenario inflows)/(total historical inflows) for each month, where total inflows are the sum of CVP deliveries, SWP deliveries and Kern River at First Point. In addition, Kern River flows at First Point flows above historical flows under the 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate scenarios have been proportionally added to selected recharge deliveries. This method is deemed adequate for the Subbasin-level future scenario analyses.

Some future scenario data sets do not cover the entire historical water budget period from WY1995 through WY2014. In these cases, data from an analog historical period with similar water availability has been used to fill in the missing data. The analog years for each data type are summarized as:
• For CVP deliveries (CalSim-II data), WY1951 to WY1961 have been used as analogs for missing WY2004 to WY2014 data; these analog years have a similar distribution of water availability.
• Projected future Kern River at First Point flows for calendar years 1986, 1991, 1990, and 1961 have been used as analogs for missing calendar years 2011 through 2014; each of these analog years had a similar historical annual flow volume and monthly distribution.
• For climatic data adjustment factors, calendar years 1959 to 1961 have been used as analogs to missing calendar years 2012 to 2014.

9.6.4 Projected Water Budget Results

The C2VSimFG-Kern was run for three scenarios representing Baseline, 2030 Climate and 2070 Climate conditions, both with and without the proposed P/MAs for a total of six projected future scenarios.

C2VSimFG-Kern calculates water budget components each month of the simulation period for each future scenario. Projected future water budgets developed based on the C2VSimFG-Kern simulation results with the proposed P/MAs are then compared to  23 CCR § 354.18(c)(3)
 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

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results for the future scenarios without the P/MAs to assess how these changes enhance groundwater sustainability within the Kern Subbasin.

The average annual value of each water budget component summarizes the impacts over 50 years with current water demands. The water budget results for the six Projected scenarios are presented in Appendix H-1, Table 19 through 24, and include averages over three different periods, which include:
• WY2021 to WY2040 – Implementation Period representing the 20-year period required by the SGMA Regulations to implement P/MAs to achieve sustainability.
• WY2041 to WY2070 – Sustainability Period representing the 30-year hydrologic period following the Implementation Period to assess the long-term sustainability of the proposed P/MAs with variable climatic conditions including periods with above average rainfall and extended droughts. • WY2021 to WY2070 – Simulation Period representing the entire 50-year projected future hydrologic conditions.

Changes to surface water diversions under the proposed P/MAs include monthly increases or reductions to 37 model diversions and the addition of seven new diversions. Ten new groundwater pumping wells have been added to simulate a new groundwater pumping program. Agricultural land use has been converted to native vegetation in ten GSAs, and to urban land use in three GSAs. The P/MAs included in the C2VSimFG-Kern scenarios are described in Section 14.

Baseline simulation results indicate that the Kern Subbasin has an average annual overdraft over the Sustainability Period (WY2041 to WY2070) of 324,326 AFY. By implementing the proposed P/MAs, the Kern Subbasin is forecasted to achieve sustainability by 2040 with an estimated 42,144 AFY of annual surplus over the Sustainability Period. With adjustments to account for limitations in the simulation (discussed in Section 9.8.2), the adjusted change in storage increases to 85,578 AFY.

Hydrographs of the simulated groundwater levels showing the projected future change in groundwater levels relative to the MO and MT for each monitoring well are provided in Appendix H-3. A regional model such as C2VSimFG-Kern does not perfectly represent local groundwater levels; however, it does represent long-term changes in groundwater levels. Therefore, the hydrographs are presented showing the projected future change in groundwater levels for each monitoring well. This was done using the superposition method where the simulated groundwater elevation change is calculated relative to the simulated March 2015 groundwater levels from the model. This simulated change in groundwater levels is then applied to the measured March 2015 groundwater level at that monitoring location. The result was to superimpose the simulated change in groundwater levels from the projected future C2VSimFG-Kern scenarios relative to the measured March 2015 groundwater level. The superposition process provided a more

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realistic projection of future groundwater elevations relative to the MO and MT to aid sustainability planning including the development of Projects and Management Actions (P/MAs).

Collectively, the C2VSimFG-Kern simulation results indicate that the currently proposed P/MAs, once fully implemented, provide a reasonable approach to achieve sustainable management of the Kern Subbasin and can be adaptively managed to meet future challenges, as necessary. A summary of each of the six projected future water budgets from C2VSimFG-Kern is provided below.

9.6.4.1 Baseline Condition Water Budgets
For the Baseline Scenario without SGMA Projects, the groundwater budget for WY2021 to WY2040 (Appendix H-1, Table 19) repeats the 20-year historical hydrologic period so it provides a direct comparison of the differences between the projected future Baseline without SGMA Projects and the historical condition. The primary difference between historical conditions and the projected future Baseline is a nearly 20 percent decrease in imported surface water deliveries primarily from the SWP due to the OCAP BO. Over this period, the average groundwater pumping is 1,581,000 AFY, which includes agricultural pumping, urban pumping, and exported water. This results in an additional loss of groundwater storage of about 50,000 AFY over the 50-year projected future Baseline period.

The Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects simulates the P/MAs applied to the Baseline Scenario. No other changes were made except for the addition of the P/MAs to provide a direct comparison of the relative benefits of about 422,000 AFY of proposed P/MAs. The groundwater budget for the Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects is provided in Appendix H-1, Table 20.

Comparing the groundwater budget for WY2041 to WY2070 (Appendix H-1, Table 20) with the same period from the Baseline Scenario (Appendix H-1, Table 19) provides an evaluation of groundwater conditions after the P/MAs have been fully implemented. As a result of implementing the P/MAs, total net aquifer inflows increase about 135,400 AFY. The total net aquifer outflows decrease about 231,100 AFY due mostly to decreased groundwater pumping with agricultural demand reduction management actions.

The change in groundwater storage for the Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects improves by about 360,000 AFY compared to the Baseline Scenario without SGMA Projects. This change results in a net gain in groundwater in aquifer storage for WY2041 to WY2070 of about 42,100 AFY. A comparison of the annual change in groundwater storage over the 50-year hydrologic period is shown in Figure 9-22. The time series shows that change in groundwater storage has stabilized to slightly increasing over the period from WY2041 to WY2070.

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A comparison of the average annual water budget components for the two different Baseline Scenarios is shown in Figure 9-23. Over WY2041 to WY2070, the average groundwater pumping of 1,354,000 AFY for the Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects (which includes agricultural pumping, urban pumping, and exported water) is over 270,000 AFY less than in the Baseline Scenario.

9.6.4.2 2030 Climate Change Water Budgets
The 2030 Climate scenarios simulate how the Kern Subbasin responds assuming hydrologic conditions representing a potentially drier climate and are based on the DWR Climate Change Guidance and Resource Guide (DWR, 2018A and 2018B). The 2030 Climate scenarios were run both with and without SGMA projects. Results for these 2030 Climate scenarios are shown in Figure 9-24.

The groundwater budget for the 2030 Climate Scenario without SGMA Projects for WY2041 to WY2070 (Appendix H-1, Table 21) is compared the same period for the Baseline Scenario without SGMA Projects to assess the relative change due to the climate change assumptions. The results show a net increase in aquifer inflows of about 44,700 AFY, however, the aquifer net outflows increase by about 101,200 AFY. This is mostly attributed to the climate shift to earlier rainfall making more surface water available for water banking and conjunctive use projects during the winter but less available for irrigation in the summer, resulting in higher groundwater pumping. The net change in groundwater storage is an additional decline of about 56,600 AFY due to the climate change impacts.

The 2030 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects simulates the proposed P/MAs (Section 14) applied to the 2030 climate change conditions. No other changes were made to this scenario. The groundwater budget for the 2030 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects is provided in Appendix H-1, Table 22.

Comparing the groundwater budget for WY2041 to WY2070 (Appendix H-1, Table 21) between the two 2030 Climate Scenarios, the total net aquifer inflows increase about 118,700 AFY due to increased water banking and conjunctive use projects and deep percolation. The total net aquifer outflows decrease about 249,300 AFY due mostly to decreased groundwater pumping with agricultural demand reduction management actions.

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Figure 9-22. Projected-Future Change in Groundwater Storage for Baseline Conditions

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Figure 9-23. Baseline Projected Future Average Annual Groundwater Budget for WY2041 to 2070

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Figure 9-24. 2030 Climate Projected Future- Average Annual Groundwater Budget for WY2041 to 2070

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The change in groundwater storage for the 2030 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects improves by about 368,000 AFY. This change results in a net decline in groundwater in aquifer storage over WY2041 to WY2070 of about 12,900 AFY. A comparison of the annual change in groundwater storage over the 50-year hydrologic period is shown in Figure 9-27. The time series shows that change in groundwater storage has stabilized to slightly increasing over the period from WY2041 to WY2070, but at a level below the results for the Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects.

A comparison of the average annual water budget components for the two 2030 Climate Scenarios is shown in Figure 9-24. Over this period, the average groundwater pumping of 1,444,000 AFY for the 2030 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects, which includes agricultural pumping, urban pumping and exported water, is over 290,000 AFY less than in the 2030 Climate Scenario without SGMA Projects.

9.6.4.3 2070 Climate Change Water Budgets
The 2070 Scenarios simulate how the Kern Subbasin aquifer would respond assuming hydrologic conditions representing a potentially very dry climate and are based on the DWR Climate Change Guidance (DWR, 2018A and 2018B). The 2070 Climate Change Scenarios were run both with and without SGMA Projects.

The groundwater budget for the 2070 Climate Scenario without SGMA Projects over WY2041 to WY2070 (Appendix H-1, Table 23) is compared the same period for the Baseline Scenario without SGMA Projects to assess the relative change due to the climate change assumptions. The results show a net increase in aquifer inflows of about 66,100 AFY, however, the net aquifer outflows increase by about 231,600 AFY. This is mostly attributed to an even greater climate shift to earlier rainfall making more surface water available for water banking and conjunctive use projects during the winter but less available for irrigation in the summer resulting in higher groundwater pumping. The net change in groundwater storage is an additional decline of about 165,500 AFY due to the climate change assumptions.

The 2070 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects simulates the proposed P/MAs (Section 14) applied to the 2070 climate change conditions. No other changes were made to this scenario. The groundwater budget for the 2070 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects is provided in Appendix H-1, Table 24. Comparing the groundwater budget for WY2041 to WY2070 (Appendix H-1, Table 23) between the two 2070 Climate Scenarios, the total net aquifer inflows increase about 106,300 AFY due to increased water banking and conjunctive use projects and deep percolation. The total net aquifer outflows decrease about 265,300 AFY due mostly to decreased groundwater pumping due to agricultural demand reduction management actions.

The change in groundwater storage for 2070 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects improves by about 371,600 AFY. This change results in a net decline of groundwater in aquifer storage over WY2041 to WY2070 of about 118,300 AFY. A comparison of the annual change in groundwater storage over the 50-year hydrologic period is shown in

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Figure 9-26. The time series shows that change in groundwater storage has stabilized to slightly increasing over the period from WY2041 to WY2070, but at a level below the results for the Baseline and 2030 Scenarios with SGMA Projects.

A comparison of the average annual water budget components for the two different 2070 Climate Scenarios is shown in Figure 9-25. Over this period, the average groundwater pumping of 1,559,000 AFY for the 2070 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects, which includes agricultural pumping, urban pumping and exported water, is over 307,000 AFY less than in the 2070 Climate Scenario without SGMA Projects.

9.6.5 Change in Groundwater Storage

Groundwater sustainability for the Kern Subbasin was assessed using annual changes in groundwater storage. As discussed above, the decline in groundwater storage of the three future scenarios without P/MAs is significantly mitigated by the implementation of the proposed P/MAs. An assessment of the projected future groundwater storage change for the six projected future scenarios is summarized in Appendix H-1, Table 25.

The results of these simulations are summarized in Table 9-12.

Table 9-12. Summary of Simulated Change in Groundwater Storage Results over the 2041 to 2070 Sustainability Period
C2VSimFG-Kern Model Scenario
Change in
Groundwater
Storage (AFY)
Summary for All
Model Scenarios
Historic (WYs 1995-2014) -274,200
Current (WYs 2015-2023) -344,019
Baseline (WYs 2040-2070) -324,326
Baseline with Projects (WYs 2040-2070) 85,578
2030 Climate Change (WYs 2040-2070) -372,120
2030 Climate with Projects (WYs 2040-2070) 46,829
2070 Climate Change (WYs 2040-2070) -472,336
2070 Climate with Projects (WYs 2040-2070) -45,969

 23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)

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Figure 9-25. 2070 Climate Change Projected Future Average Annual Groundwater Budget for WY2041 to 2070

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Figure 9-26. Projected Future Change in Groundwater Storage for all Conditions

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These adjustments resulted in an overall improvement in the change in groundwater storage for the projected future water budgets. For the scenarios that include the SGMA Projects, the change in groundwater storage improves by 43,400 AFY (Baseline), 59,700 AFY (2030 Climate), and 72,300 AFY (2070 Climate). As a result of these adjustments, the adjusted change in groundwater storage for the three scenarios with SGMA Projects varied as follows:
• The Baseline Scenario with SGMA Projects changes from an increase of 42,100 AFY to an increase of 85,600 AFY.
• The 2030 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects changes from a decline of 12,900 AFY to an increase of 46,800 AFY.
• The 2070 Climate Scenario with SGMA Projects changes from a decline of 118,000 AFY to a decline of 46,000 AFY.

These adjustments indicate areas of future improvement for C2VSimFG-Kern. Future updates to the model will address how to better simulate these conditions directly to limit the use of post-simulation adjustments.

9.7 Subbasin Sustainability Assessment

As defined by SGMA, the sustainable yield of a basin is the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn annually without causing undesirable results. Although the SGMA Regulations require that a single value of sustainable yield must be calculated basin- wide, it should be noted that the sustainable yield can be changed with implementation of recharge projects, variations in climate, or changes in stream flow conditions. For the projected future scenarios, both the climate and the managed water supply operations are significantly affected which would lead to a change in the sustainable yield for the Kern Subbasin.

9.7.1 Sustainability Assessment
For the sustainability assessment, the sustainable yield was recalculated using the method described above, and the results are presented in Appendix H-1, Table 26.

Without the P/MAs, the percentage by which the total groundwater pumping exceeds the sustainable yield provides context to compare the significance of the level of groundwater pumping for the Kern Subbasin. For the scenarios without P/MAs, the groundwater pumping exceeds the sustainable yield on the order of 25 percent to 34 percent Appendix H-1, Table 26. However, with the proposed P/MAs, the groundwater pumping is less than the sustainable yield of the Kern Subbasin for the Baseline and 2030 climate scenarios and is within three percent of the sustainable yield for the 2070 Climate Scenario Appendix H-1, Table 23. This assessment indicates that the proposed P/MAs for the Kern Subbasin are of sufficient magnitude that, if fully  23 CCR § 354.18(d)(3)
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Appendix D:

Table 2‐2 from Kern River Flow and
Municipal Water Program EIR

City of Bakersfield 2. Program Description

Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program
Draft Environmental Impact Report

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Table 2-2. City of Bakersfield Current Minimum Obligations and Kern River Yields

Quantity (TAF) Total
Annual
(TAF)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
City Water Obligations
Water Treatment Plants 0.5 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.6 2 2.1 2.1 2 1.6 1.4 1 19 Kern River Canal & Irrigating Company (KRC&I) 0.05 0.15 0.45 0.8 1.05 1.10 1.10 1.10 0.73 0.30 0.15 0.03 7 Olcese Water District 0.02 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.08 0.03 0.02 1 City Water Feature Amenities (c) 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 5 Miller-Haggin Obligations + Isabella Evaporation
Losses, and Preexisting Delivery Obligations (b) 0 0 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 0 0 0 0 20 Long-Term Sale to Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water
Storage District 3.4 3.3 3.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Current Minimum Obligations 4.4 5.6 9.1 5.9 6.5 7.0 7.1 7.1 3.3 2.4 2.0 1.5 62 Kern River Water Yield (1954–2010)
City Historic Rights(a)
Median Year 1.1 1.1 16.1 18.4 22.5 20.1 9.9 0.7 0 0 0.1 0.4 90 Average Year (mean) 1.5 1.7 17.1 19.7 28.3 25.2 14.2 5.9 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.1 116 Dry Year (25th percentile) 0.3 0.8 8.0 13.6 16.3 11.3 1.8 0 0 0 0 0 52 Wet Year (75th percentile) 1.4 1.3 24 24.8 36.4 31.9 19.9 11.4 0.9 0.7 0.8 1.1 155 Kern River Canal & Irrigating Company (KRC&I) Laterals
Median Year 0 0 0 0.8 3.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
Average Year (mean) 1.2 1.3 0.5 2 4.7 3.7 1.1 0.3 0.2 0 0.2 1 16 Dry Year (25th percentile) 0 0 0 0.1 1.3 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wet Year (75th percentile) 0.7 0.5 0.8 3.4 7.2 5.8 1.6 0 0 0 0 0 20 Old South Fork Right
Median Year 0.5 0.5 0 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0 0 0.1 0.2 2
Average Year (mean) 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 3 Dry Year (25th percentile) 0.1 0.4 0 0.1 0.2 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Wet Year (75th percentile) 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.6 4 Total Historic City Water Yield: Sum of City Base, KRC&I Laterals, and Old South Fork Deliveries Median Year 1.6 1.6 16.2 19.4 26.4 22.8 10 0.7 0.1 0 0.2 0.5 99 Average Year (mean) 3 3.5 17.7 21.9 33.3 29.2 15.5 6.4 0.8 0.5 0.8 2.4 135 Dry Year (25th percentile) 0.4 1.2 8 13.8 17.8 11.8 1.8 0 0 0 0 0.1 55 Wet Year (75th percentile) 2.7 2.3 24.9 28.5 44 38 21.7 11.6 1.4 1 1.2 1.7 179 J-9
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Table 2-2. (continued) City of Bakersfield Current Minimum Obligations and Kern River Yields

Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program
Draft Environmental Impact Report

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Quantity (TAF) Total
Annual
(TAF)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Notes: TAF = thousand acre-feet
(a) Water deliveries do not include water released by other rights holders or the City of Bakersfield. (b) Miller-Haggin Obligations include river channel and canal recharge to make deliveries to first point canals below the Kern Island right and to deliver second point water and lower River water to second point undiminished during the March-August period. Preexisting delivery obligations are from agreements assumed by the City upon the City’s purchase of Kern River water rights. These include agreements with Kern County for Isabella Recreation Pool, Lake Ming, and Hart Park. Other year to year miscellaneous water sales are not included in the City Existing Water Obligations.
(c) City Water Feature Amenities = Truxtun Lakes, The Park at RiverWalk, Aera Park Pond, Wilson Ponds, etc.

Note: This table is reproduced in Chapter 3, Section 3.7 “Water Supply and Groundwater Resources” as Table 3.7-1

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Appendix E:

City of Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapters:
 Chapter 12.28 – Water in Gutters or Sidewalks
 Chapter 14.02 – Water Use Regulations
 Chapter 14.04 – City Domestic Water Service Area

12.28.010

12.28.020

12.28.030

12.28.040
Chapter 12.28

WATER IN GUTTERS OR SIDEWALKS
Sections:

Hose or water pipe on public way unlawful.

Water on sidewalks unlawful—Exception.

Allowing irrigation water to overflow into gutters unlawful.

Duty to turn off water before it overflows into gutters.

12.28.010 Hose or water pipe on public way unlawful.

Any person leaving or permitting to be left any hose or water pipe upon or across any sidewalk, sidewalk space or any public passageway, within the city, between the hours of nine p.m. and six a.m., shall be punished as set forth in general penalty provision Section 1.40.010. (Ord. 3434 § 1, 1996; prior code § 10.07.090)

12.28.020 Water on sidewalks unlawful—Exception.

Any person owning or having in his possession any water pipe, drain or hose and who permits the water therefrom to run across any sidewalk, public street or alleyway, so as to injure the same or obstruct or interfere with the free travel thereon, or who permits said water to run into or upon the surface of the street, shall be punished as set forth in general penalty provision Section 1.40.010, excepting, however, that it is not unlawful to use a reasonable amount of water to clean any sidewalk or portion thereof within the city. (Ord. 3434 § 2, 1996; prior code § 10.07.070)

12.28.030 Allowing irrigation water to overflow into gutters unlawful.

It is unlawful for the owner, agent or tenant of any dwelling house, apartment house, flat building or any building or premises in the city where water is used to irrigate or sprinkle the lawn or plants on or about said premises to allow the water so being used to run, or for such person to sprinkle said premises until the water floods the parking space between the sidewalk and the curb and overflows into the gutter and street. (Prior code § 8.56.010)

12.28.040 Duty to turn off water before it overflows into gutters.

It shall be the duty of all owners, agents or tenants of dwelling houses, apartment houses, flat buildings and all such premises where water is used to irrigate or sprinkle the lawn and plants on or about said premises, to shut or Ch. 12.28 Water in Gutters or Sidewalks | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 1 of 2 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

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turn off all water before the same runs over the curb in front of said premises and into the gutter and street. (Prior code § 8.56.020)
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14.02.010

14.02.020

14.02.030

14.02.035

14.02.040

14.02.045
Chapter 14.02

WATER USE REGULATIONS
Sections:

Outside irrigation restrictions.

Penalty.

Administrative citations.

Administrative fines.

Administrative citation review process.

Administrative hearing officer.

14.02.010 Outside irrigation restrictions.

B. Outside irrigation in a manner that causes water to flow onto adjacent property, nonirrigated areas, sidewalks, and/or gutters is strictly prohibited.

C. Outside irrigation is advised to be done after six p.m. and before nine a.m. for optimal efficiency.

14.02.020 Penalty.

Failure to comply with these regulations may be punishable as an infraction, or misdemeanor pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.40.010, an administrative citation pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 14.02.030, or any other available remedies allowed by law. (Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015; Ord. 4804 § 2, 2015) Ch. 14.02 Water Use Regulations | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 1 of 4 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.02.030 Administrative citations.

B. Each administrative citation shall contain the following information:

1. The date of the violation or, if the date of the violation is unknown, then the date the violation is identified;

2. The address or a definite description of the location where the violation occurred;

3. The section of the code violated and a description of the violation;

4. The amount of the fine and how to pay it;

5. A description of the administrative citation review process;

6. An order prohibiting the continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation described in the administrative citation; and

7. The name and signature of the citing enforcement officer.

C. The fine shall be paid to the city within thirty days from the date of the administrative citation; payment of a fine under this section shall not excuse or discharge any continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation that is the subject of the administrative citation.

D. The city may collect any past due administrative citation fine by use of all available legal means. (Ord. 5102 § 1, 2022; Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015)

14.02.035 Administrative fines.

A. The fines for violation of this chapter shall be as follows:

1. Fifty dollars for the first offense, one hundred fifty dollars for the second offense, and two hundred fifty dollars to one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense in a calendar year.

B. Any administrative citation fine paid pursuant to subsection A shall be refunded if it is determined, after a hearing, that the person charged in the administrative citation was not responsible for the violation or that there was no violation as charged in the administrative citation. (Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015) Ch. 14.02 Water Use Regulations | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 2 of 4 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.02.040 Administrative citation review process.

Any recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by completing a request for hearing form and returning it to the city within thirty days from the date of the administrative citation, together with an advance deposit of the fine.

A. No appeal hearing to contest an administrative citation shall be held unless the fine has been deposited in advance.

B. An appeal hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than fifteen days and not more than sixty days from the date that the request for hearing is filed.

C. The appellant shall be notified of the time and place set for the hearing at least ten calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.

D. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the opportunity to testify and to present evidence concerning the administrative citation.

E. The failure of the appellant to appear at the appeal hearing shall constitute a forfeiture of the fine and a failure to exhaust their administrative remedies.

F. The administrative citation and any additional report submitted by the enforcement officer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the respective facts contained in those documents.

G. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and/or request additional information from the enforcement officer or the recipient of the administrative citation prior to issuing a written decision.

14.02.045 Administrative hearing officer.

The city manager shall designate the hearing officer for the appeal hearing.

A. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted at the appeal hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold or dismiss the administrative citation and shall list in the decision the reasons for that decision. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.

B. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld, the hearing officer may increase or decrease the fine amount. The appellant must pay the city any increased amount within thirty days of receiving the decision of the hearing officer.

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C. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be dismissed or the fine reduced, the city shall refund the appropriate amount of the deposited fine within thirty days.

D. The employment, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits of the hearing officer shall not be directly or indirectly conditioned upon the amount of administrative citation fines upheld by the hearing officer. (Ord. 4830 § 1, 2015)
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14.04.010

14.04.011

14.04.020

14.04.030

14.04.040

14.04.050

14.04.060

14.04.070

14.04.080

14.04.090

14.04.100

14.04.110

14.04.120

14.04.130

14.04.140

14.04.150

14.04.160

14.04.170

14.04.180

14.04.190

14.04.200

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Chapter 14.04

CITY DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AREA
Sections:

Definitions.

Establishment of city domestic water service area.

Description of service.

Application for service.

Contracts.

Reserved.

Rates and fees.

Reserved.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Installation.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Ownership.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Installation and maintenance responsibility.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Right of access to customers’ premises.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Compensation to city’s employees.

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14.04.300

14.04.310

14.04.320

14.04.330

14.04.340
Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Responsibility for loss or damage.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Water wastage.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Customers’ responsibilities precedent to receiving service.

Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Ground wire attachments.

Meter tests and adjustment of bills.

Service to separate premises and multiple units—Resale of water.

14.04.010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings as set forth in this section:

A. “Applicant” means the person, corporation, partnership or other agency applying for water service.

B. “Business service” means provision of water for use in connection with commercial premises devoted primarily to operations for profit including offices, stores, markets, apartments, hotels, motels, automobile trailer parks or courts, service stations and the like.

C. “City” means the city and department of water, or California Water Service Company, agent.

D. “Customer” means any person, association, corporation, partnership or other agency of record supplied with water service from the city.

E. “Date of presentation” means the date upon which a bill or notice is mailed or delivered by the city to the customer.

F. “Industrial service” means provision of water to industrial premises where the water is used primarily in manufacturing or processing activities.

G. “Irrigation service” means provision of water for commercial agriculture, floracultural or horticultural use and billed under distinct irrigation rates.

H. “Main extensions” means the extension of water distribution mains beyond existing facilities in accordance with the provisions of the rule applicable to main extensions filed as part of these tariff schedules.

I. “Metered service” means service for which the charges are computed on the basis of measured quantities of water.

J. “Premises” means the integral property or area, including improvements thereon, to which water service is, or is to be, provided.

K. “Rates” means the rate or charge for water use.

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L. “Residential service” means provision of water for household purposes, including water used on the premises for sprinkling lawns, gardens and shrubbery; washing vehicles; and other similar and customary purposes pertaining to single-family or multiple-family dwelling.

M. “Service connection” means service pipe and meter (where applicable) from the distribution pipeline to the nearest curb or property line adjacent to a dedicated public street or to a public utility easement available for use by the city.

N. “Service pipe” means the connection between the city’s mains and the service connection, including all of the pipe, fittings and valves necessary to make the connection. (Prior code § 1.46.010)

14.04.011 Establishment of city domestic water service area.

There is established the city domestic water service area, the boundaries and service area of which shall be determined by the council by resolution, which resolution may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 4750 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2997 § 1, 1985)

14.04.020 Description of service.

A. Quantities. The city will endeavor to supply water dependably and safely in adequate quantities to meet the reasonable needs and requirements of customers.

B. Pressures. The city will endeavor to maintain normal operating pressures of not less than forty pounds per square inch nor more than one hundred twenty-five pounds per square inch at the service connection, except that during periods of hourly maximum demand the pressure at the time of peak seasonal loads may not be less than thirty pounds per square inch and that during periods of hourly minimum demand the pressure may not be more than one hundred fifty pounds per square inch. Variations in pressure under normal operation will not exceed fifty percent of the average operating pressure. (The average operating pressure will be determined by computing the arithmetical average of at least twenty-four consecutive hourly pressure readings.) C. Quality. Whenever furnished for human consumption or for domestic uses, the city will endeavor to provide water that is wholesome, potable, in no way harmful or dangerous to health, and, insofar as practicable, free from objectionable odors, taste, color and turbidity.

D. Nonliability. The city shall not be liable for injury or damage to either persons or property resulting from failure to supply either adequate quantity, quality or pressure of the water supplied pursuant to these rules or pursuant to any contract hereunder. Acceptance of service by any customer shall constitute waiver of such liability. (Ord. 2660 § 2, 1981; prior code § 1.46.020) Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 3 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.04.030 Application for service.

A. Application for Service.

1. All persons, corporations, partnerships, agencies or entities of every type or kind shall make an application for water service on a form provided by the city.

2. The application is merely a written request for service and does not bind the applicant to take service for a period of time longer than that upon which the rates and minimum charge of the applicable rate schedule are based; neither does it bind the city to serve, except under reasonable conditions.

B. Individual Liability for Joint Service. Two or more parties who join in one application for service shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of bills and shall be billed by means of single periodic bills.

C. Change in Customer’s Equipment. Customers making any material change in the size, character or extent of the utilizing equipment or operations for which the city is supplying water service shall immediately give the city written notice of the extent and nature of the change.

D. Use of Water Without Application for Service Having Been Made. Any person or firm taking possession of and using water without having made application to the city for service shall be held liable for the full amount of the service rendered.

E. No application for water connection to the city-owned system shall be approved for an unincorporated area, other than the Fairhaven area, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. (Ord. 5103 § 1, 2022; Ord. 5036 § 1, 2020; Ord. 4084 §§ 3, 4, 2002; Ord. 3560 § 1, 1993; Ord. 3504 § 1, 1992; prior code § 1.46.030)

14.04.040 Contracts.

A contract, as a condition precedent to receiving service from the city, will be required under any of the following circumstances:

A. Where required by provisions in a filed rate schedule; B. When a main extension to be made under the provisions of Sections 14.04.140 through 14.04.230 requires an advance for construction;
C. For temporary service supplied under the provisions of Section 14.04.130; D. For standby service or service requiring the payment of an availability fee; E. For any service to be furnished at rates or under conditions other than the rates set by the city; F. Under any circumstances where a contract would benefit the city and is directed to be prepared by the director of water resources. (Ord. 3504 § 2, 1992; prior code § 1.46.040) Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 4 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.04.050 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 2, 2022; Ord. 4564 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2585 § 1, 1980; prior code § 1.46.050)

14.04.060 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 3, 2022; prior code § 1.46.060)

14.04.070 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 4, 2022; prior code § 1.46.070)

14.04.080 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 5, 2022; prior code § 1.46.080)

14.04.090 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 6, 2022; prior code § 1.46.090)

14.04.100 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 7, 2022; Ord. 4564 § 2, 2009; prior code § 1.46.100)

14.04.110 Reserved.
(Ord. 5103 § 8, 2022; Ord. 3939 § 5, 1999; Ord. 3783 § 4, 1997; Ord. 3604 § 1, 1994; prior code § 1.46.110)

14.04.120 Rates and fees.

A. Monthly Rates and Fees. The city water board, with concurrence of the city council, shall establish monthly rates and fees for water usage. The monthly fee consists of two components: the “readiness to serve fee” which is a flat rate for all customers based on the size of connection and a “quantity unit rates” based on the quantity of Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 5 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026. water used. A complete schedule of all rates and fees authorized to be charged for water service shall be kept in the city’s local offices where they will be available for public inspection.

B. Availability Fees. Notwithstanding agreements otherwise, the city water board, with concurrence of the city council, shall establish availability fees for water service facilities required to enable development of all areas served by the city water system. Such fees are declared to be necessary to compensate the city for the expense incurred in furnishing source, storage, and water distribution facilities, and related capital project expenses, including, but not limited to, costs of acquisition and financing and necessary costs of operation, maintenance, replacement, improvement and extension of the water system.

Each fiscal year, the water department shall submit to the water board a proposed availability fee schedule. The availability fee shall be adjusted annually by the Construction Cost Index defined in Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 15.84.030. Also, the fee schedule shall be further adjusted to reflect all city expenses incurred as set forth in the previous paragraph. The fee shall be adopted by resolution of the city council following a noticed public hearing.

C. All applicants for service where availability fees are to be paid shall sign a domestic water service contract.

The required fee must be paid at the first occurrence of either the issuance of a building permit or the recordation of a final map. No final map allowing construction shall be recorded nor any building permit issued prior to payment of proper fees for water service. (Ord. 5103 § 9, 2022; Ord. 4732 § 1, 2013; Ord. 4344 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3504 § 3, 1992; Ord. 2660 § 3, 1981; prior code § 1.46.120)
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14.04.130 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 1, 2022; prior code § 1.46.130)

14.04.140 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 2, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(1))

14.04.150 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 3, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(2))

14.04.160 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 4, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(3))

14.04.170 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 5, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(4))

14.04.180 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 6, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(5))

14.04.190 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 7, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(a)(6))

14.04.200 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 8, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(b)(1))
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14.04.210 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 9, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(b)(2))

14.04.220 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 10, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(b)(3))

14.04.230 Reserved.
(Ord. 5104 § 11, 2022; prior code § 1.46.140(c))

14.04.240 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Installation.

A. Service Connections.

1. Only contractors duly authorized by the city will be permitted to install a service connection from the city’s main to the customer’s premises.

B. Meters.

1. Meters, where authorized, will be installed by the city at the customer’s expense, unless otherwise provided in the rules and schedule of rates.

2. Where a meter and other facilities, including housings and connections, are located on a customer’s premises, no rent or other charge will be paid by the city therefor.

3. All meters will be sealed by the city at the time of installation, and no seal shall be altered or broken except by one of its authorized employees or agents.

C. Dual Water Supply—Protective Devices. Whenever there is present upon any customer’s premises a water supply which has not been approved by the Department of Public Health of the state as safe and potable for human use, or the customer is engaged upon the premises in industrial processes using or producing process water or liquid industrial waste or in the handling of sewage or any other dangerous substance, the city may refuse or discontinue service until there has been installed at the expense of the customer upon the customer’s premises a suitable protective device approved by the Department of Public Health to protect against backflow of water from the customer’s premises into the city’s system. Such protective device shall be installed in a manner approved by the city and in a location in which it is readily available to the city for periodic inspection. It shall be Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 8 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026. the customer’s responsibility at his or her own expense to maintain such protective device in a reliable and safe operating condition at all times.

D. Pumps and Boosters. When a customer receiving service at the city’s main or service connection must by means of a pump of any kind elevate or increase the pressure of the water received, the pump shall not be attached to any pipe directly connected to the city’s main or service pipe. A customer, whose operation requires the use of a quick-opening or quick-closing valve must operate such device from a tank, cistern, sump or other facility which may be served by but not directly connected with the city’s distribution mains or service pipes.

E. Automatic Valves. Quick-closing or quick-opening valves shall not be installed on customer’s pipes which are directly attached to the city’s mains or service pipes. A customer whose operation requires the use of a quick- opening or quick-closing valve must operate such device from a tank, cistern, sump or other facility which may be served by but not directly connected with the city’s distribution mains or service pipes. (Ord. 5104 § 12, 2022; Ord. 4750 § 3, 2013; Ord. 4632 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2660 § 4, 1981; prior code § 1.46.150(a))

14.04.250 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Ownership.

The service connections, meters, and other facilities furnished by the city at the customer’s expense and located wholly or partially upon a customer’s premises are and shall remain the property of the city, which has the right to repair, replace and remove upon discontinuance of service. (Ord. 2660 § 5, 1981; prior code § 1.46.150(b))

14.04.260 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Installation and maintenance responsibility.

The city will not be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the water pipelines beyond the end of the city’s service connection or meter. (Prior code § 1.46.150(c))

14.04.270 Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Right of access to customers’ premises.

A. The city or its duly authorized agents shall at all reasonable times have the right of ingress to and egress from the customer’s premises for any purpose properly connected with the service of water to the customer.

B. Any inspection work or recommendations made by the city or its agents in connection with plumbing or appliances or any use of water on the customer’s premises, either as a result of a complaint or otherwise, will be made without charge and without assumption of any liability in connection therewith. (Prior code § 1.46.150(d)) Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 9 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.04.280 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Compensation to city’s employees.

All inspectors, agents and employees of the city are strictly forbidden to demand or accept any personal compensation from a customer for services rendered. (Prior code § 1.46.150(e))

14.04.290 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Responsibility for loss or damage.

A. The city will not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by any negligence or wrongful act of a customer or his authorized representatives in installing, maintaining, operating or using any or all appliances, facilities or equipment for which water service is supplied.

B. The customer will be held responsible for damage to the city’s meters and other property resulting from the use or operating of appliances and facilities on the customer’s premises, including damage caused by steam, hot water, chemicals, etc., or from an act of the customer. (Prior code § 1.46.150(f))

14.04.300 Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Water wastage.

Where negligent or wasteful use of water exists on a customer’s premises, the city may discontinue the service if such conditions are not corrected within a reasonable time after giving customer written notice of intent to do so. (Ord. 5104 § 13, 2022; prior code § 1.46.150(g))

14.04.310 Service connections, meters and customers’
facilities—Customers’ responsibilities precedent to receiving service.

The customer, as a condition precedent to receiving service shall:

A. Furnish, install, and maintain in good repair necessary piping and facilities to make the connection from the city’s service connection to the place of consumption;
B. Provide a main valve between the city’s service connection and the point of use; C. Consult the city prior to installation and secure its approval of the location on the curbline or property line at which connection to the city’s service connection shall be made. (Prior code § 1.46.150(h)) Ch. 14.04 City Domestic Water Service Area | Bakersfield Municipal Code Page 10 of 12 The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.

14.04.320 Service connections, meters and customers’ facilities—Ground wire attachments.

All persons, firms, or corporations are forbidden to attach any ground wire to any plumbing which is or may be connected to any service connection or main belonging to the city, and the city will hold the customer liable for any damage to its property occasioned by any such ground wire which is now or may hereafter be attached. (Prior code § 1.46.150(i))

14.04.330 Meter tests and adjustment of bills.

A. Tests.

1. Prior to Installation. Every meter will be tested prior to being installed and no meter will be placed in service if found to register more than two percent fast or slow.

2. On Customer Request. A customer may request a meter test which may be subject to an administrative fee.

B. Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error.

1. Fast Meters. When, upon test, the average meter error is found to be more than two percent fast, the city will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use but not exceeding three months.

2. Slow Meters.
a. When, upon test, a meter used for commercial (residential and business) service is found to be registering more than twenty-five percent slow, the city may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in service but not exceeding three months.
b. When, upon test, a meter used for other than commercial service is found to be registering more than five percent slow, the city may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in service but not exceeding three months.

3. Nonregistering Meters. The city may bill the customer for water consumed while the meter was nonregistering but for a period not exceeding three months at the minimum monthly meter rate, or upon an estimate of the consumption based upon the customer’s prior use during the same season of the year if conditions were unchanged, or upon an estimate based upon a reasonable comparison with the use of other customers during the same period, receiving the same class of service under similar circumstances and conditions.

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4. General. When it is found that the error in a meter is due to some cause, the date of which can be fixed, the overcharge or the undercharge will be computed back to but not beyond such date. (Ord. 5104 § 14, 2022; prior code § 1.46.160)

14.04.340 Service to separate premises and multiple units—Resale of water.

A. Number of Services to Separate Premises. Separate premises under single control or management will be supplied through separate individual service pipes unless the city elects otherwise.

B. Service to Multiple Units on Same Premises. Separate houses, buildings, living or business quarters on the same premises or on adjoining premises, under a single control or management, may be served by either of the following methods:

1. Through separate service pipes to each unit; provided, that the piping system from each service is independent of the others and is not interconnected;

2. Through a single service pipe to supply the entire premises, in which case only one minimum or readiness-to-serve charge will be applied. The responsibility for payment of charges for all service furnished to combined units through a single service pipe, in accordance with this chapter, must be assumed by the applicant.

C. Resale of Water. Except by special agreement with the city, no customer shall resell any of the water received from the city nor shall such water be delivered to premises other than those specified in such customer’s application for service. (Prior code § 1.46.170)
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ity of Bakersfield F‐1 ‐
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Appendix F:

Water Shortage Contingency Plan

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City of Bakersfield
Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Final Draft – August 2026

Introduction
This Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) for the City of Bakersfield (City) has been prepared in accordance with current Water Code requirements and outlines a program for responding to water supply limitations. The intent of the water conservation measures and progressive restrictions on water use identified in this WSCP is to provide guidance to the City in managing and mitigating anticipated water supply shortages. The structured steps are designed to allow the City to assess its available water supplies and implement appropriate measures in response to actual conditions so that water shortages can be managed efficiently, predictably, and with accountability.

This WSCP includes the following elements as required by the Water Code:

1. Water Supply Reliability Analysis

2. Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures

3. Six Standard Water Shortage Levels

4. Shortage Response Actions

5. Communication Protocols

6. Compliance and Enforcement (Municipal Water System service area only)

7. Legal Authorities

8. Financial Consequences of WSCP

9. Monitoring and Reporting (Municipal Water System service area only)

10. WSCP Refinement Procedures (Municipal Water System service area only)

11. Special Water Feature Distinction (Municipal Water System service area only)

12. Plan Adoption, Submittal and Availability

All of the above elements apply to the Municipal Water System service area. The elements shown as “Municipal Water System service area only” are not applicable to the Wholesale Water System service area.

The six standard water shortage levels and response actions defined in this WSCP increase restrictions on water use in response to the increasing levels of water shortage conditions. Other than response actions specified as applicable to the Wholesale Water System service area, t he implementation of response actions within this WSCP apply directly to the Municipal Water System service area. The retail agencies within the City’s Wholesale Water System service area are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of restrictions and prohibitions at the retail level within their respective service areas.

Each of the required elements is addressed in the following sections.

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1. Water Supply Reliability Analysis
The City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (2025 UWMP) update includes a water supply reliability analysis and drought risk assessment which are summarized herein. The City’s Wholesale Water System replenishes its Kern River supplies to the groundwater basin for the benefit of retail water suppliers providing service to City areas through their respective groundwater wells. The Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) includes implementation of projects and management actions including the City’s conjunctive use optimization project and proposed expansion of its recycled water use which are anticipated to provide additional water supplies for the benefit of the groundwater basin. The Municipal Water System and other retail water suppliers within the Wholesale Water System service area are able to increase use of their groundwater wells during years of reduced Kern River supplies.

The Municipal Water System service area relies significantly on groundwater pumping to meet its demands. With implementation of the projects and management actions identified in the KRGSA GSP, the City’s groundwater supplies are anticipated to be sustainable and available to meet the projected demands of its Municipal Water System service area. The KRGSA GSP identifies sustainable management criteria for water levels based on the historic low water levels experienced in 2015- 2016.

Maintaining water levels above the Minimum Threshold levels identified in the KRGSA GSP is anticipated to allow the City’s wells to meet the demands of the Municipal Water System while minimizing undesirable results such as declining pump capacity, well inefficiency, water levels falling below pump intakes and pump screens, and degraded water quality.

As population and water demands increase with the Municipal Water System service area, the City will construct new wells required to meet the increased demands. Groundwater wells will be equipped with wellhead treatment as necessary to remove contaminants such as arsenic, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP), and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) that exceed water quality standards. When State Water Project (SWP) supplies are not available from Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) Improvement District No. 4 (ID4), the City is able to deliver its Kern River water to KCWA ID4 for treatment in place of SWP supplies.

The Drought Risk Assessment in the 2025 UWMP update evaluates the reliability of the Municipal Water System’s water supplies to meet drought conditions for 2025 and a subsequent five year period. The Drought Risk Assessment indicates that although the Municipal Water System’s water supplies are anticipated to be adequate to meet drought conditions during this period, it is assumed that water supplies and water use are reduced by 10 percent in the third through fifth dry years as a result of water conservation measures expected to be implemented during an extended drought period. T he reduction in demands will be accomplished by implementation of the appropriate Shortage Level and associated response actions in this WSCP.

A catastrophic event may result in a significant loss of City water supplies for a temporary period lasting from a day to a week or more. Examples of catastrophic events include earthquake, widespread power outage or other disaster. The WSCP shortage levels and response actions are intended to be implemented as appropriate to any future water shortage condition.

2. Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures The Water Department Director will conduct an annual assessment of the City’s water supplies and demands and prepare an Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report (Annual Assessment Report) for both the Municipal Water System and Wholesale Water System considering the following:

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• Current year unconstrained demand (considering weather, growth, and other influencing factors, such as policies to manage current supplies to meet demand objectives in future years, as applicable),
• Current year available supply (considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year),
• Existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints, • A defined set of locally applicable evaluation criteria that are consistently relied upon for each annual water supply and demand assessment, and
• A description and quantification of each source of water supply.

The Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (AWSDA) will be completed and submitted to Department of Water Resources (DWR) prior to July 1 of each year per Water Code requirements.

If water shortage conditions requiring declaration of a Water Shortage Level 2 or higher are anticipated, the Annual Assessment Reports shall be submitted to the City Council for approval. The Annual Assessment Report for Water Shortage Level 2 or higher water shortage conditions will set for the criteria for determining when the particular Water Shortage Level is to be implemented and terminated as well as the appropriate shortage response actions, compliance and enforcement actions, and communications protocols consistent with the WSCP.

3. Six Standard Water Shortage Levels
As the water purveyor, the City must provide the minimum health and safety water needs of the Municipal Water System service area at all times. Implementation of this WSCP prioritizes water use as follows:

1. Health and safety – interior residential water use and fire suppression.

2. Commercial, Industrial, and Governmental – jobs and economic base.

3. Landscaping – residential, business/commercial, parks.

4. New Demand – all projects.

The six standard water shortage levels are defined by the State to allow for increasing levels of water conservation measures in response increasing severity of water shortage.

The applicable water shortage Level and response actions will depend on the causes, severity, and anticipated duration of the water supply shortage. The Six Standard Water Shortage Levels for both the Municipal Water System and the Wholesale Water System are summarized in Table 1.

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Table 1: Water Shortage Contingency Plan Levels
Shortage
Level
Percent Shortage
Range Narrative Description
1 Up to 10% Variations in precipitation and mild droughts that may only last a year or two.
2 Up to 20%
Prolonged water shortages of moderate
severity such as those caused by a multi-year
drought.
3 Up to 30%
Most severe multi-year droughts, major
failures in water production and distribution
facilities.
4 Up to 40% An exceptional crisis that could be caused
only by the most severe multi-year drought,
natural disaster, or catastrophic failure of
major water supply infrastructure. Impacts to
public health and safety would be significant.
5 Up to 50%
6 >50%
NOTES:

4. Shortage Response Actions
The City has established the following shortage response actions within the Municipal Water System service area for the six standard water shortage levels defined above. The City will expand its public information campaign to encourage water conservation to achieve the appropriate decrease in demand for each shortage level. Water meter data will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of the shortage response actions in achieving the desired water demand reduction.

The Demand Reduction Actions to be implemented at each Shortage Level and the associated reduction in the shortage gap anticipated to be achieved due to implementation are summarized in Table 2 .

Table 2: Demand Reduction Actions
Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
All
Shortage
Levels
Expand Public
Information Campaign
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
as appropriate to meet
demand reduction targets
No
All
Shortage
Levels
Offer Water Use Surveys
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No
All
Shortage
Levels
Provide Rebates on
Plumbing Fixtures and
Devices
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No

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Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
All
Shortage
Levels
Provide Rebates for
Landscape Irrigation
Efficiency
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages No
All
Shortage
Levels
Landscape - Restrict or
prohibit runoff from
landscape irrigation
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Landscape - Limit
landscape irrigation to
specific times
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Advise irrigation to be
done after 6 pm and
before 9 am for optimal
efficiency
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
CII - Other CII restriction
or prohibition
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

Implemented at all stages
No for Level 1,
Yes for Levels 2
and Higher
All
Shortage
Levels
Other – Require
automatic shut off of
hoses
Depends on
Shortage Level.

See Notes.

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Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
3 Reduce System Water
Loss
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) No
3 Water Features - Restrict
water use for decorative
water features, such as
fountains
Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Prohibit water use for
decorative water features
that do not recirculate
water
Yes
3 Other - Prohibit vehicle
washing except at
facilities using recycled or
recirculating water
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) Yes
3 Other - Prohibit use of
potable water for
construction and dust
control
Up to 30%
(See Note 3) No
3 Other Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Implement mandatory
customer reductions Yes
3 Other Up to 30%
(See Note 3)
Implement drought
ordinance Yes
4 Increase Frequency of
Meter Reading
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Monitor water use for
compliance reduction
targets
No
4 Landscape - Prohibit all
landscape irrigation
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Prohibit all landscape
irrigation with potable
water
Yes
4 Other water feature or
swimming pool
restriction
Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Prohibit use of water for
recreational purposes
such as water parks and
filling of pools
No
4 Other Up to 40%
(See Note 4)
Promote/expand use of
recycled water No
5 Pools and Spas - Require
covers for pools and spas
Up to 50%
(See Note 5) No
5 Moratorium or Net Zero
Demand Increase on New
Connections
Up to 50%
(See Note 5)
Require net zero demand
increase on new water
service connections
No
6 Landscape - Prohibit all
landscape irrigation
Greater than
50%
(See Note 6)
Yes

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Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction
Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap
Additional Explanation or
Reference
Penalty, Charge,
or Other
Enforcement?
6 Moratorium or Net Zero
Demand Increase on New
Connections
Greater than
50%
(See Note 6)
Moratorium on new
water service connections No
NOTES:

1. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 1 is up to 10%.

2. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 2 is up to 20%.

3. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 3 is up to 30%.

4. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 4 is up to 40%.

5. Target demand reduction for all measures for Shortage Level 5 is up to 50%.

6. Target demand reduction for all measures through Shortage Level 6 is greater than 50% up to the anticipated shortage gap.

The City Council shall have the authority to take any other action available to further reduce demands within the Municipal Water System service area to meet available supplies.

The Wholesale Water System will communicate with its retail water system customers regarding the anticipated shortage level and corresponding reductions in available water supplies. The Wholesale Water System will participate in public awareness campaigns and may implement measures to increase available supplies such as short-term water purchases or exchanges depending on the anticipated shortage gap.

Catastrophic Events:

Catastrophic events shall be evaluated as to their impact on the respective City Water System’s ability to deliver water supplies so that the appropriate water shortage level can be identified. The Water Department Director may immediately implement the appropriate shortage response actions due to a catastrophic event.

A seismic risk analysis was completed as a part of the Kern County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Earthquake hazard was determined to be a high priority issue county wide. An earthquake can impact water delivery systems through damage to canal systems, water mains, and other water system facilities.

5. Communication Protocols
Table 3 provides the anticipated communication protocols for the various water shortage levels. The degree of communication increases with the water shortage level.

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Table 3 – Communication Protocol by Shortage Level
Shortage Level Description
1 • Public information campaign to encourage water
conservation due to water shortage level.
• Communication with Wholesale Water System
customers regarding anticipated shortage conditions.
2 • Continue with Shortage Level 1 actions as appropriate for Shortage Level 2 conditions.
• Newsletter or bill insert to notify customers of declared water shortage level and implementation of mandatory
water use restrictions in the Municipal Water System
service area.
3 through 6
• Continue with Shortage Level 2 actions as appropriate for the declared Shortage Level condition.
• Press release notifying the public of declared water
shortage level and implementation of mandatory water
use restrictions and enforcement actions in the
Municipal Water System service area.

Emergency
Conditions
• Coordination with Kern County Emergency Operations
Center.
• Communication with Wholesale Water System
customers regarding anticipated shortage conditions.
• Notifications per Emergency Response Plan.
• Public information campaign to notify customers and
public of declared water shortage emergency and
implementation of mandatory water use restrictions in
the Municipal Water System service area.

6. Compliance and Enforcement (Municipal Water System Service Area) As required by Water Code Section 366, excessive water use by metered single-family residential customers and customers in multiunit housing complexes in which each unit is individually metered or submetered is prohibited during water shortage conditions of Level 3 or higher. Customers with excessive water use will be identified through meter data in comparison to the declared water shortage condition and reasonable water use based on factors such as the full-time occupancy of the household, amount of landscaped area, seasonal weather conditions, and the rate of evapotranspiration. The City will establish procedures to monitor compliance with the water use restrictions defined in this WSCP.

Enforcement of the WSCP shall be in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 14.02 Water Use Regulations which addresses water use restrictions (14.02.010), penalties (14.02.020), administrative citations (14.02.030), administrative fines (14.02.035), administrative citation review process (14.02.040), and administrative hearing officer (14.02.045).

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7. Legal Authorities
The City has the legal authority to declare water shortages through adoption of resolutions or ordinances.

The City shall declare a water shortage emergency in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 350) of Division 1 general provision regarding water shortage emergencies in the California Water Code. The City shall coordinate with Kern County for the possible proclamation of a local emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.

Per Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 14.02.020, failure to comply with water use regulations may be punishable as an infraction, or misdemeanor pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 1.40.010 , an administrative citation pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 14.02.030, or any other available remedies allowed by law.

8. Financial Consequences of WSCP
The City reviews and revises its water rates for its Wholesale Water System and its Municipal Water System on a periodic basis. The projected costs of compliance with declared shortage levels will be considered as contingencies within future rate studies so that adequate reserves will be available to cover the additional expenses and shortfalls in revenue caused by periodic water shortages. The City may also defer planned maintenance or capital improvements until revenues recover. If expenses are found to exceed revenues, the City may implement other measures such as drought rate surcharges or increases in water rates to its customers.

9. Monitoring and Reporting (Municipal Water System Service Area) The City’s Municipal Water System is operated under a service contract with Cal Water. Under normal circumstances, water production is monitored daily. Total water production is reported monthly to the City’s Water Department and incorporated into the water supply report.

During a Level 1 through Level 2 water shortage, monthly production figures will be compared to the target monthly production to verify if the water use reduction goal is being met. If reduction goals are not being met, the Water Department Director will be notified so that corrective action can be taken.

During a Level 3 through Level 6 water shortage, the procedure listed above will be followed, with the addition of a weekly production report to the Water Department Director. During emergency shortages, production figures will be reported to the Water Department Director daily.

10. WSCP Refinement Procedures (Municipal Water System Service Area) The response actions and other considerations in this WSCP shall be reviewed on a periodic basis to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the various measures to achieve the desired water demand reductions. Proposed revisions to the WSCP will be submitted to the City Council for adoption.

11. Special Water Feature Distinction (Municipal Water System Service Area) Special water features are defined as ponds, lakes, waterfall, fountains, or other water features that may be able to use recycled water or other non-potable supplies. The City may adopt measures that are specific to special water features that do not rely on potable water as a source of supply.

12. Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability
This WSCP was adopted by the City as a part of the adoption process for the 2025 UWMP at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on September 16, 2026. A public hearing was held on August 19, 2026. The

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intent of the Public Hearing was to gather input from the public that is served by the City’s Municipal and Wholesale Water Systems as well as other interested entities. Written and verbal comments received during the public hearing process have been addressed as appropriate in the final WSCP document. A copy of the resolution adopting the WSCP is attached as Exhibit A.

The 2025 UWMP update and WSCP will be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Library, and Kern County within 30 days of adoption by the City.

Commencing no later than 30 days after adoption, the City will have a copy of the 2025 UWMP update and WSCP available for public review at City Hall and posted on the City’s website.

For updates to the WSCP outside of the UMWP update cycle, the City shall make the revised WSCP available as follows:
• To its customers and Kern County no later than 30 days after adoption, • To Department of Water Resources in accordance with protocols for submission and using electronic reporting tools no later than 30 days after adoption, • For public review during normal business not later than 30 days after filing a copy of the WSCP with the Department of Water Resources.

City of Bakersfield G-1 -
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Appendix G:

AWWA Water Audit Reporting Worksheets:
 2020 through 2024
Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: ACRE-FEET PER YEAR
Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 6 34,106.740 acre-ft/yr 8 0.00% acre-ft/yr Water imported: 3 11,541.960 acre-ft/yr 4 0.00% acre-ft/yr Water exported: 0.000 acre-ft/yr acre-ft/yr
Enter negative % or value for under-registration
WATER SUPPLIED: 45,648.700 acre-ft/yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 8 42,514.010 acre-ft/yr
Billed unmetered: 0.000 acre-ft/yr
Unbilled metered: 0.000 acre-ft/yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 5 106.285 acre-ft/yr 1.25% acre-ft/yr24061 AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 42,620.295 acre-ft/yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 3,028.405 acre-ft/yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 3 106.285 acre-ft/yr 0.25% acre-ft/yr Customer metering inaccuracies: 2 867.633 acre-ft/yr 2.00% acre-ft/yr Systematic data handling errors: 3 106.285 acre-ft/yr 0.25% acre-ft/yr Apparent Losses: 1,080.203 acre-ft/yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 1,948.202 acre-ft/yr WATER LOSSES: 3,028.405 acre-ft/yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 3,134.690 acre-ft/yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 10 613.0 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 8 48,140 Service connection density: 79 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 7 70.0 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $33,878,737 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 10 $1.09 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 9 $148.25 $/acre-ft WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Water imported
Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components:
$/100 cubic feet (ccf)
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*** YOUR SCORE IS: 64 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score 106.285
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Reporting Worksheet
106.285
2020 1/2020 - 12/2020
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (CA1510031)
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AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5.0 Reporting Worksheet 1 Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: ACRE-FEET PER YEAR
Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 6 42,245.620 acre-ft/yr 8 0.00% acre-ft/yr Water imported: 3 5,331.960 acre-ft/yr 4 0.00% acre-ft/yr Water exported: 0.000 acre-ft/yr acre-ft/yr
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WATER SUPPLIED: 47,577.580 acre-ft/yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 8 43,759.330 acre-ft/yr
Billed unmetered: 0.000 acre-ft/yr
Unbilled metered: 0.000 acre-ft/yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 5 118.944 acre-ft/yr 1.25% acre-ft/yr24061 AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 43,878.274 acre-ft/yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 3,699.306 acre-ft/yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 3 109.398 acre-ft/yr 0.25% acre-ft/yr Customer metering inaccuracies: 2 893.048 acre-ft/yr 2.00% acre-ft/yr Systematic data handling errors: 3 109.398 acre-ft/yr 0.25% acre-ft/yr Apparent Losses: 1,111.844 acre-ft/yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 2,587.462 acre-ft/yr WATER LOSSES: 3,699.306 acre-ft/yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 3,818.250 acre-ft/yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 10 618.0 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 8 50,029 Service connection density: 81 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 7 70.0 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $37,689,208 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 5 $1.13 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 9 $149.63 $/acre-ft WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses) Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 10 has been applied Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Reporting Worksheet
118.944
2021 1/2021 - 12/2021
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (CA1510031)
*** YOUR SCORE IS: 61 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score 109.398
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WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 6 35,192.464 Acre-ft/Yr n g 8 percent acre-ft/yr under-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g 3 7,648.652 Acre-ft/Yr n g 4 percent acre-ft/yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr n g n/a percent acre-ft/yr select….. WEEA 42,841.116 Acre-ft/Yr
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BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 40,528.632 Acre-ft/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 101.322 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 40,629.954 Acre-ft/Yr
WATER LOSSES 2,211.162 Acre-ft/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 101.322 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 2 827.115 Acre-ft/Yr 2.00% percent acre-ft/yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 101.322 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3 1,029.758 Acre-ft/Yr
Real Losses
1,181.404 Acre-ft/Yr
2,211.162 Acre-ft/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
2,312.484 Acre-ft/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 620.0 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 8 50,838 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 82 conn./mile main
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Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 70.0 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 10 $1.19
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 9 $234.04 $/acre-ft $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Water Imported (WI) Unit Real LossesA: gal/conn/day
Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
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NON-REVENUE WATER:

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Error Adjustment,
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WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$41,321,239
Total Annual Operating Cost
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Worksheet

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
Calendar2022
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

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Water Audit Report for: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
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Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption Acre-ft/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
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2,312.5
$533,790
$276,496
$23,713
$833,999
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(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses 860.9 15.1
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AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Dashboard 1
Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: ACRE-FEET PER YEAR
WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 6 34,832.630 Acre-ft/Yr n g 8 percent acre-ft/yr select….. VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g 3 6,223.282 Acre-ft/Yr n g 4 percent acre-ft/yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a Acre-ft/Yr n g n/a percent acre-ft/yr select….. WEEA 41,055.912 Acre-ft/Yr
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AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 38,427.670 Acre-ft/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 96.069 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 38,523.739 Acre-ft/Yr
WATER LOSSES 2,532.173 Acre-ft/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 96.069 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 3 784.238 Acre-ft/Yr 2.00% percent acre-ft/yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 96.069 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3 976.377 Acre-ft/Yr
Real Losses
1,555.796 Acre-ft/Yr
2,532.173 Acre-ft/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
2,628.242 Acre-ft/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 630.7 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 8 51,357 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 81 conn./mile main
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Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 70.0 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 10 $1.32
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 9 $312.46 $/acre-ft $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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Worksheet
City of Bakersfield
Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
Calendar2023
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$29,838,278
Total Annual Operating Cost
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NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
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WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

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AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Worksheet 1
0 AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Dashboard
Water Audit Report for: City of Bakersfield Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
See UARL definition for additional guidance on the ILI
Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption Acre-ft/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
0 2023
Tier III (51-70)66
Data Validity
gauge %iles per validated industry ranges2

0.737
Loss Control Planning for Tier DetailsSee
Key Performance Indicators
result is above
90th %ile

9.47 go to referencesgo to worksheet go to grading

20.40 44.0

10.93 17.0
(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses 871.6 15.2
VPC
2,2021.8

27.0 70
CRUC
Basis of Valuation
Blended

96.1 2,628.2
$561,409
$486,124
$30,018
$1,077,550
976.4
1,555.8 VPC
Volume Value
Acre-ft/Yr $/Yr
0 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000Volume (Acre-ft/Yr)
Total Volume of NRW = 2,628
Acre-ft/Yr
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
Total Cost of NRW =
$1,077,550/Yr
10th %ile
25th %ile
Median
75th %ile
90th %ile
American Water Works Association.

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: ACRE-FEET PER YEAR
WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 5 38,079.930 Acre-ft/Yr n g 8 percent acre-ft/yr select….. VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g 3 6,200.220 Acre-ft/Yr n g 4 percent acre-ft/yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr n g n/a percent acre-ft/yr select….. WEEA 44,280.150 Acre-ft/Yr
.

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 40,684.560 Acre-ft/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 Acre-ft/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 101.711 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 40,786.271 Acre-ft/Yr
WATER LOSSES 3,493.879 Acre-ft/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 101.711 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 3 830.297 Acre-ft/Yr 2.00% percent acre-ft/yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 101.711 Acre-ft/Yr 0.25% default acre-ft/yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3 1,033.720 Acre-ft/Yr
Real Losses
2,460.159 Acre-ft/Yr
3,493.879 Acre-ft/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
3,595.590 Acre-ft/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 10 640.2 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 8 51,664 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 81 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 70.0 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 10 $1.40
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 9 $305.25 $/acre-ft $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
go to
dashboard
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Billed Metered (BMAC) Unit Real LossesA: gal/conn/day Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
If entered above by user, targets will display on KPI gauges (see Dashboard) Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Bakersfield
Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
Calendar2024
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$43,490,673
Total Annual Operating Cost
go to start page
NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or over-
registration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade
Click 'n' to add notes
FWAS v6.0
American Water Works Association.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

AWWA Free Water Audit Software v6.0 Worksheet 1
0 AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Dashboard
Water Audit Report for: City of Bakersfield Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
See UARL definition for additional guidance on the ILI
Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption Acre-ft/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
0 2024
Tier III (51-70)63
Data Validity
gauge %iles per validated industry ranges2

0.737
Loss Control Planning for Tier DetailsSee
Key Performance Indicators
result is above
90th %ile

14.54 go to referencesgo to worksheet go to grading

26.74 60.4

12.20 17.9
(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses 879.2 15.2
VPC
3,4312.8

42.5 70
CRUC
Basis of Valuation
Blended
101.7
3,595.6
$630,404
$750,963
$31,047
$1,412,415
1,033.7
2,460.2 VPC
Volume Value
Acre-ft/Yr $/Yr
0 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000Volume (Acre-ft/Yr)
Total Volume of NRW = 3,596
Acre-ft/Yr
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
Total Cost of NRW =
$1,412,415/Yr
10th %ile
25th %ile
Median
75th %ile
90th %ile
American Water Works Association.

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Kern County
Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (BK.)
Municipal Participating Jurisdiction Annex
Adoption Record ...................................................................................................................................................................................... iv Section 1. City of Bakersfield ............................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Planning Methodology .................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.3 What’s New ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Mitigation Successes ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.4.1 Hazard Screening Criteria ................................................................................................................................................. 1-5

1.4.2 Hazard Risk Ranking ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-7

1.4.3 Vulnerability Assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 1-8

1.4.4 Identify Hazard Problem Statements ........................................................................................................................ 1-20

1.5 Mitigation Strategy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-25

1.5.1 Capabilities Assessment .................................................................................................................................................. 1-25

1.5.2 Mitigation Actions .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-31

List of Figures
Figure 1-1 City of Bakersfield Location ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Figure 1-2. New SSCSD Office........................................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Figure 1-3: City of Bakersfield Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 1-9 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – FEMA Flood Zone Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ...................................... 1-10 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – EQ S. San Andreas Mojave N. Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ................ 1-11 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – Historic Fire Occurrence ................................................................................................ 1-12 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Return Intervals ................................................................................................ 1-13 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot .......................................................... 1-14 Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – Subsidence Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ................................................... 1-15 Figure 1-6: City of Bakersfield – Drought Severity Timeline – Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi-Grapevine ... 1-16 Figure 1-7. Guidance for Problem Statements ....................................................................................................................... 1-20 Figure 1-8. Mitigation Action Key .............................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Planning Committee Members .................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Table 1-2 Cancelled Mitigation Actions ........................................................................................................................................1-3 Table 1-3 Completed Mitigation Actions ......................................................................................................................................1-3 Table 1-4. Hazard Prioritization ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-6 Table 1-5 Document Review Crosswalk....................................................................................................................................... 1-7 Table 1-6: NFIP Status Table ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-19 Table 1-7 Problem Statements ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-21 Table 1-8. Planning and Regulatory Capabilities Summary .............................................................................................. 1-26 Table 1-9. Administrative and technical capabilities summary ..................................................................................... 1-28 Table 1-10. Financial capabilities summary ............................................................................................................................ 1-29 Table 1-11. Education and outreach capabilities summary ............................................................................................... 1-30 Table 1-12. City of Bakersfield Mitigation Actions ................................................................................................................ 1-33

Adoption Record
To comply with DMA 2000, the County Board of Supervisors and participating jurisdictions have officially adopted this Kern County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Volume 1 and Volume 2. The adoption of the MJHMP in its entirety recognizes the jurisdictions’ commitment to reducing the impacts of natural hazards within the County and Cities. See below record of adoption.

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Section 1. City of Bakersfield

1.1 Purpose
This Annex details the hazard mitigation planning elements specific to the City of Bakersfield. This Annex is not intended to be a standalone document but appends to and supplements the information contained in the umbrella plan document. As such, all sections of the umbrella plan, including the planning process and other procedural requirements apply to and were met by the City of Bakersfield. This Annex provides additional information specific to the City of Bakersfield, with a focus on providing additional details on the planning process, risk assessment, and mitigation strategy for this community.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Point of Contact
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Telephone: (661) 326-3751
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Brianna Carrier, Administrative Analyst III
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Telephone: (661) 326-3745
e-mail Address: [email protected]

1.2 Planning Methodology
The City of Bakersfield followed the planning process detailed in Volume 1, Section 3 , including participating in the County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) and Steering Committee and formulating their own internal planning team to support the broader planning process. Internal planning participants, their positions, and how they participated in the planning process are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Planning Committee Members
Planning Committee Members Department
Chris Huot Assistant City Manager
Brianna Carrier Administrative Analyst III
John Frando Deputy Fire Chief
Kevin Albertson Fire Marshal
Robert Voyles Operations Manager
Stuart Patteson, P.E. Assistant Public Works Director
William Ballard Deputy Fire Chief
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Figure 1-1 City of Bakersfield Location

1.3 What’s New
The City of Bakersfield has been making improvements toward reducing natural hazard risks to life and property since the existing MJHMP was adopted.

The City reevaluated previous mitigation actions. Some mitigation actions have been completed and are highlighted in Table 1-3 The City determined to cancel some due to reprioritization, lack of funding, or other listed reasons. Table 1-2 lists those cancelled mitigation actions along with an explanation for why.

Other mitigation actions are pending or ongoing and are included in Table 1-12.

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Table 1-2 Cancelled Mitigation Actions
Mitigation
No.

Hazard
Type
Status Year Primary
Agency
Title/Description Responsible
Party
Reason Cancelled
ma-FL-
BK-203
Flood Cancelled 2005 City of
Bakersfield
Flood and storm
damage
mitigation by
completing
improvements
recommended in
the Downtown
Bakersfield
Drainage Study.

City of
Bakersfield,
Public
Works Dept.

Some portions were completed (22nd
St. Storm Drain) and others are rolled
into 2014 ma-FL-BK-73

1.3.1 Mitigation Successes
Table 1-3 displays multiple important mitigation actions that have been completed by the City of Bakersfield. Some of the City’s success stories are described in more detail herein.

Table 1-3 Completed Mitigation Actions
Mitigation No. Hazard
Type
Status Year Primary Agency Title/Description Responsible Party
ma-AH-BK-20 All Hazard Completed 2014 City of Bakersfield Repair or replace irrigation canal culverts under city streets
City of
Bakersfield,
Public Works
Dept.
ma-FL-BK-21 Flood Completed 2014 City of Bakersfield Jewetta north of Stockdale Hwy drainage project
City of
Bakersfield
ma-FL-BK-22 Flood Completed 2014 City of Bakersfield Panaman Ln @ Golden Gate sump City of Bakersfield
ma-FL-BK-112 Flood Completed 2005 City of Bakersfield Tallisman Sump City of Bakersfield
ma-FL-BK-113 Flood Completed 2005 City of Bakersfield Pump Stations at Beach Park and Pistol Range
City of
Bakersfield
ma-FL-BK-116 Flood Completed 2005 City of Bakersfield Greenbelt Sump (Monitor Area) City of Bakersfield
Public Works
ma-FL-BK-96 Flood Completed 2014 City of Bakersfield Campus Park South Drainage Basin
City of
Bakersfield
Public Works

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Success Story , New Backup
Generators for Stormwater Pumps :

The City installed two new backup
generators for critical stormwater
facilities in 2018. The project was
funded through FEMA’s Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program.

Generators were installed at the
water pump stations at Beach Park
and the police pistol range. These
generators are a critical element for
flood protection needed to ensure the
reliability of two stormwater pump
stations that protect portio ns of the
Westchester and downtown areas.

Success Story , Talisman Sump: The
City is nearing completion of replacement of the Talisman Storm Pump Station (ma-FL-BK-112). COVID-19 substantially delayed this project due to availability of submersible and vertical turbine pumps used in high volume storm pump stations. The project is projected to be completed in winter of 2021.

Success Story, Seismic Retrofits: The City has undertaken a comprehensive seismic retrofit program for City-owned bridges. The City is currently completing construction of the final bridge that qualifies under the retrofit program at Manor Street.

Figure 1-2. Completion Ceremony for New Backup Generator

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1.4 Risk Assessment
The intent of this section is to profile the City of Bakersfield’s hazards and assess the City’s vulnerabilities, distinct from that of the County wide planning area. The hazard profiles in Vol ume 1 discuss overall impacts to the planning area and describes the hazard problem description, hazard extent, magnitude/severity, previous occurrences of hazard events and the likelihood of future occurrences. For more information on Risk Assessment Methodologies, see Vol. 1 and Appendix A.

1.4.1 Hazard Screening Criteria
Planning Team members from each participating jurisdiction collectively discussed which hazards should be profiled in the Plan and which should not. The results of that discussion can be found in Table 1-4.

Detailed hazard profiles of the most significant County wide hazards are described in Section 4 of Volume 1. The Planning Team reviewed previously-prepared hazard mitigation plans and other relevant documents to determine the realm of natural hazards that have the potential to affect the City of Bakersfield. Table 1-5 provides a crosswalk of hazards identified in Vol. 1 of this plan, the City of Bakersfield General Plan, and 2018 California State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The crosswalk was used to develop a preliminary hazards list, providing a framework for the Planning Team members to evaluate wh ich hazards were truly relevant to the City of Bakersfield and which ones were not. Section 1.4.2 below describes the hazard risk ranking process that was performed by the planning team which prioritized hazards that are specifically relevant to the City of Bakersfield.

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Table 1-4. Hazard Prioritization
Hazard Type Explanation
Climate Change High priority county wide, profiled as part of Flood, Wildfire, and Severe Weather hazard.

Dam failure High priority county wide, profiled hazard.

Drought High priority county wide, profiled hazard
Dust Storms High priority county wide; profiled as part of Severe Weather Earthquake/ Geologic Hazards High priority county wide, profiled hazard Extreme Heat Profiled as part of Severe Weather hazard
Extreme Cold Extreme cold is rare in Kern County and not profiled in this plan Flood High priority county wide, profiled hazard
Hail Hail events are rare in Kern County and not profiled in this plan Fog While fog events do occur within Kern County, they are rare and are not considered a priority
Hazardous Material While hazardous materials can release and impact the County, there are better avenues to address this hazard outside this Plan.

High Winds/ Straight Line Winds High priority county wide, profiled as part of Severe Weather Insect Hazards While insects including Africanized honey bee and pine bark beetle exist in Kern County, this was not considered a priority and pests are not profiled in this plan
Levee Failure High priority county wide, profiled as part of Dam Failure Lightning Lightning was not identified as a priority for this plan.

Pandemic Disease While pandemic disease can impact the County, there are better avenues to address this hazard outside this plan.

Radon This hazard was not identified as a priority
Severe Thunderstorm Severe thunderstorms are rare in Kern County and not profiled in this plan.

Slope Failure High priority county wide, profiled hazard Soil Hazards High priority county wide, profiled hazard Terrorism/Human Caused Threats While terrorism is certainly a threat to the County and participating jurisdictions, it is best addressed in other plans as this HMP does not address human caused threats.

Tornado Impacts to the County from tornados are extremely unlikely, if any.

Volcanic Activity Due to distance from volcanoes and the limited chance of an eruption, this hazard was not identified as a priority.

Wildfire High priority county wide, profiled hazard
Winter Storm / Freeze Events Profiled as part of Severe Weather hazard

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Table 1-5 Document Review Crosswalk
Hazards
2014 Kern County
MJHMP
2002
Bakersfield
General Plan

2009 Kern County
General Plan
2018 California State
HMP
Agricultural Pests

■
Climate Change ■

■
Dam Failure ■ ■ ■ ■
Drought ■

■
Earthquake ■ ■ ■ ■
Flood ■ ■ ■ ■
Insect Hazards ■
Landslide ■ ■ ■ ■
Levee Failure ■ ■
Manmade Hazards ■ ■
Pandemic Disease ■ ■
Sea Level Rise ■
Severe Weather ■

■
Soil Hazards ■ ■ ■
Terrorism & Tech Hazards ■
Tsunami ■
Volcano ■ ■
Wildfire ■ ■ ■

1.4.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
The City of Bakersfield’s Planning Team used the same hazard prioritization process as the Kern County Planning Committee. This process is described in detail in Section 4.3.1 of Vol . 1. Figure 1-3 displays the results of the hazard risk ranking exercise that was performed by the Planning Team. The Planning Team chose to assess the City of Bakersfield’s vulnerability to the following hazards:
▪ flood ▪ wildfire ▪ drought
▪ earthquake ▪ soil stability

All of these hazards have been profiled in Vol. 1 of this document. The purpose of this annex to address the City of Bakersfield’s vulnerability to these specifically-identified hazards.

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1.4.3 Vulnerability Assessment
Assessing vulnerabilities exposes the unique characteristics of individual hazards and begins the process of narrowing down which areas within the City of Bakersfield are vulnerable to specific hazard events. The vulnerability assessment considered unique local knowledge of hazards and impacts and a GIS overlaying method for examining such vulnerabilities more in depth. Using these methods, participating jurisdictions estimated vulnerable populations, infrastructure, and potential losses from hazards.

1.4.3.1 Risk Assessment
Each participating jurisdiction developed a risk matrix that assessed the probability and impact of various hazards within the jurisdiction. Figure 1-3 is the jurisdiction’s risk assessment, which was completed in part using the web based and interactive Risk Assessment Mapping Platform (RAMP), accessed via the project website at www.mitigatehazards.com. RAMP allows interactive discovery of robust risk, vulnerability, and exposure data developed especially for Kern County. RAMP is a mapping platform built specifically for mitigation planning. It displays County/jurisdiction facilities and buildings overlaid with natural hazards layers to bring interactivity and individual discovery to the GIS analysis performed for the MJHMP. See Vol. 1 for a detailed description of RAMP. The Planning Team used RAMP in meetings and as needed to understand vulnerabilities to the City of Bakersfield. Users interactively filter facilities and buildings by natural hazard zones and/or construction characteristics.

1.4.3.2 Snapshot Exposure Maps
The included snapshot maps, displayed below in Figure 1-4 through Figure 1-10, illustrates the City of Bakersfield’s vulnerability to specific hazards. Figures include:
▪ Figure 1-4: City of Bakersfield – FEMA Flood Zone Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ▪ Figure 1-5: City of Bakersfield – EQ S. San Andreas Mojave N. Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ▪ Figure 1-6: City of Bakersfield – Historic Fire Occurrence ▪ Figure 1-7: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Return Intervals ▪ Figure 1-8: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot ▪ Figure 1-9: City of Bakersfield – Subsidence Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot1 ▪ Figure 1-10: City of Bakersfield – Drought Severity Timeline – Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi- Grapevine
Based on the above risk assessment, the snapshot maps focus on those hazards prioritized by the jurisdiction. These maps helped the Planning Team understand the exposure of population, parcels, and critical infrastructure to specific hazards. Each map contains an exposure summary that displays the percent of the population, the improvement and content value of parcels, and the amount of critical infrastructure that is exposed to each respective hazard.

1 Damage estimations are available on RAMP.

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Figure 1-3: City of Bakersfield Risk Assessment

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Figure 1-5: City of Bakersfield – EQ S. San Andreas Mojave N. Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot

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Figure 1-6: City of Bakersfield – Historic Fire Occurrence

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Figure 1-7: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Return Intervals

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Figure 1-8: City of Bakersfield – Wildfire Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot FEMA/Cal OES Submission 05-19-2021
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Figure 1-9: City of Bakersfield – Subsidence Vulnerability & Exposure Snapshot

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