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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-21 — Bakersfield to set aside $4M to explore contracting jail beds for chronic offenders](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a3a54a00-cbef-44e7-bdb8-5909c01824ee): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-21 — Bakersfield City Council holds brief afternoon session, hears resident critique on agenda transparency](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/2bb180b0-258c-4621-93e0-01d104da0428): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-20 — Civil Service Commission to Review Job Specs and Reclassifications](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/24ddba40-3b77-4c26-90c5-b7b2b93917f6): Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
- [2026-10-20 — Bakersfield’s Multi-Modal Traffic Committee to Review Progress Report](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/f2bf8be6-8e97-4830-aa51-433484497701): Special Multi Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee
- [2026-10-15 — Planning Commission approves several major housing and commercial development projects](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/759e094f-ef93-44ab-a46c-a69fc3703564): Planning Commission
- [2026-10-14 — Water Board schedules meeting for October 14, 2026, to review reports](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/f27fae04-136c-4ffb-8780-41681900f584): Water Board
- [2026-10-12 — Bakersfield Special Finance Committee is scheduled to review infrastructure financing study and budget forecast](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/16c04c9d-d83f-466d-8cf6-647846101e1e): Special Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
- [2026-10-09 — Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee scheduled to review urban farming and meeting minutes](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/6a5bbe93-c0bb-4e94-adda-f9c007956d72): Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
- [2026-10-08 — Housing and Community Development Committee was scheduled to consider affordable housing funding](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/c2510231-9e3c-4bba-a7b1-88e675cadfb2): Housing and Community Development Committee
- [2026-10-07 — Police Civil Service Commission will review hiring lists, nepotism waivers, and captain promotions](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/b2bada4e-f1e5-4355-a1cf-ae409b922fc8): Police Civil Service Commission
- [2026-10-07 — Bakersfield City Council appoints new youth commissioners and hears tree funding ideas](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/ff45fa33-f8f3-404a-b2da-38ed6b670fa1): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-07 — Bakersfield City Council proclaims September as Hunger Action Month, Fair Days, and Peace Day](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/1dc719d4-bb6e-4734-b5b3-c3722fb49d78): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-07 — Police Civil Service Commission to certify officer list and consider nepotism waiver](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/f4855358-30dd-4544-8dae-7e9513412939): Special Police Civil Service Commission
- [2026-10-05 — Bakersfield Youth Commission to Elect New Leadership and Set 2026-27 Schedule](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/db96a58c-f5c3-44a7-81be-24167801cf83): Youth Commission
- [2026-10-01 — Bakersfield Planning Commission Recommends 46-Acre Riverview Marketplace Project](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/0619b041-1a49-4f5a-aeb4-720d70960073): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Bakersfield Homelessness Committee was scheduled to discuss local programs and Prop 47 grants](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/607fdb3a-c1d2-4a1b-b5e0-afc2aca5e5f8): Homelessness
- [2026-09-17 — Bakersfield Planning Commission greenlights housing maps and a park zone change](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/f8ad9795-f3bb-4cd0-8ac2-0d647bf14808): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-16 — Bakersfield City Council Appoints New Youth Commission Members for 2026-27 School Year](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/7f6ce710-62b1-49cb-80ed-911b81d68c43): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-16 — Bakersfield Council OKs Parks Tobacco Ban and Moves Ahead on Fair and Hunger Proclamations](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/ce1e14b9-d7af-4160-86bb-a890b21095fa): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-15 — Bakersfield Development Streamlining Committee meets to review permit processes and project applications](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/c6c65188-9d08-4071-b539-39a67a05d4d2): Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee
- [2026-09-02 — Personnel and Processes Committee scheduled to review 2027 health plans and efficiency study](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/7b72da89-7de5-4cd7-85cb-78a54cb92f63): Personnel and Processes Committee
- [2026-09-02 — Police Civil Service Commission scheduled to review staffing lists and requests](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a13a7b84-339d-4772-84b0-45229303cd0d): Police Civil Service Commission
- [2026-08-26 — Bakersfield City Council holds special closed session to interview attorney applicants](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/208f916c-f8fc-4539-bbc5-fcafff54f429): Special City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-26 — Bakersfield City Council buys downtown bank building for police, debates cleaning up 50-acre dump](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/540debf6-6f68-412b-833e-86c4617e7de2): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-26 — Bakersfield City Council holds regular meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/5a685ce9-11ca-4605-8844-1b12d7e8679a): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-19 — Water Board met to review the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and local water updates.](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/cf527391-c400-4858-ab77-2875016daddc): Water Board
- [2026-08-18 — Civil Service Commission scheduled to review job specs and reclassifications](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/774ce66b-d655-40cb-865c-00c7282debed): Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
- [2026-08-14 — Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee scheduled to review tree updates and July 4th safety data](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/e7000c2b-e1a3-47b0-8851-76df6a98b1c5): Special Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
- [2026-08-14 — Bakersfield Special Laws and Legislation Committee discussed federal and state legislative updates](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/51d204eb-afec-47fc-9e7c-24e24654d232): Special Laws and Legislation Committee
- [2026-08-13 — Bakersfield Housing and Community Development Committee to review General Plan 2045 update and downtown drainage](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/110693d1-9173-4eb4-89b6-1204781c7722): Housing and Community Development Committee
- [2026-08-05 — Bakersfield Police Civil Service Commission scheduled meeting for August 5, 2026](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/b49c297e-5387-4f30-a193-4dcf7edfc948): Police Civil Service Commission
- [2026-08-05 — Bakersfield Council Passes Traffic Safety Policy Despite Pushback and Approves Water Dept Solar Project](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/bfc32c34-17d1-43d3-8d5e-142511c8af2c): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-05 — Bakersfield City Council tackles tree planting, appoints delegates, and hears concerns over downtown delays and delayed audits](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/1375ea0d-4a03-4fe8-afc0-d9b748dbdd77): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-04 — Bakersfield Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee was scheduled to consider permit processes and 2026 calendar](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/74875b48-42e3-4577-b6cf-2f2016f1cd53): Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee
- [2026-07-28 — Bakersfield's Homelessness Committee met to review updates on local housing and support initiatives.](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/b3ca0cdf-1d25-4fcf-bb9d-d33becc5fcc7): Homelessness
- [2026-07-27 — Youth Commission to discuss annual project updates and end-of-year celebration plans](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/befcb5a2-48c4-47b7-ac68-88c4a8572fdb): Youth Commission
- [2026-07-24 — Bakersfield's Laws and Legislation Committee scheduled legislative updates and minutes adoption](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a9d8adb0-8692-4c02-a2e2-a18d854932f5): Laws and Legislation Committee
- [2026-07-21 — Civil Service Commission scheduled to review job specs and reclassifications](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/b5fcd16d-aef1-46b9-82f0-86170d7f6ca1): Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission
- [2026-07-20 — Bakersfield Finance Committee scheduled to review Rosedale Ranch efforts](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/0ed33c2d-55e4-412f-9160-51043cfc247e): Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee
- [2026-07-16 — Bakersfield commission approves Maverik sign plan, advances housing projects](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/e01c2362-faa3-49fb-8a44-3d8b8cb7c08a): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-15 — Bakersfield Public Benefit Corporation scheduled a regular meeting for July 15, 2026.](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a76cb763-cca9-4eb2-a08d-9a80b068b8d0): Bakersfield Public Benefit Corporation
- [2026-07-15 — Bakersfield City Council meets for a routine session including closed session and public comment](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a9502a02-76a8-4e2c-bd2b-545cb96fcb76): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-15 — Bakersfield extends public review for its 2045 General Plan and debates new ICE policies.](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/13dc7ef6-840d-49cf-aaaa-8257f62b943f): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-09 — Police Civil Service Commission meets to handle personnel appeal continuance and closed session.](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/12621be3-c604-41bd-815d-bf945828c7f7): Special Police Civil Service Commission
- [2026-06-24 — City Council reviews regional transportation plan, discusses Hwy 99 and local traffic concerns](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/28c0b231-6388-4834-bb79-9c63e378f315): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-24 — Bakersfield passes $926M budget, boosts funding for trees and spay-neuter services](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/a3c02ec9-49b6-4839-aa49-1e3c830e4249): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-18 — Bakersfield approves water well upgrades and city improvements, plus a nod to Boys & Girls Club growth](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/dfbb6e87-174a-4330-a0fb-3ec843c5aae1): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-10 — Bakersfield Council advances downtown H Street road diet and tree policy updates](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/f7ab0195-97d3-40cc-94a5-082fa1abd857): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-10 — Bakersfield City Council tackles $926M budget, tree care, and downtown H Street safety](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/2f5429e9-7906-4403-8982-446948c59dae): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-04 — New 313-Home Northwest Bakersfield Subdivision Approved with Net-Zero Climate Pledge](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/meetings/20cd7828-16ba-4d16-8113-f914ccfc3f7f): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [Municipal Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/municipal-surveillance-and-automated-license-plate-readers-flock-cameras): public-safety · priority: high
- [Public Safety Vital Services Budget and Capital Outlay Projects](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Police Department Personnel Appointments and Eligibility Lists](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/police-department-personnel-appointments-and-eligibility-lists): public-safety · priority: high
- [Urban Farming and Title 17 Modernization](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/urban-farming-and-title-17-modernization): zoning · priority: medium
- [Youth Commission Representation and Outreach](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/youth-commission-representation-and-outreach): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Urban Tree Canopy and Air Quality Management](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/air-quality): general · priority: high
- [New Residential Subdivisions and Time Extensions](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/new-residential-subdivisions-and-time-extensions): development · priority: critical
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Spending Priorities](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/fiscal-year-2026-27-budget-and-spending-priorities): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Riverview Marketplace Commercial Center & General Plan Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [city council election](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: medium
- [Nepotism Waiver Consideration](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/nepotism-waiver-consideration): public-safety · priority: high
- [City Homelessness Initiatives and Updates](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/homelessness-initiatives): general · priority: high
- [Violence Intervention Program Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/violence-intervention-program-expansion): public-safety · priority: high
- [Departmental Position Reclassifications](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/departmental-position-reclassifications): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/2025-urban-water-management-plan-and-water-shortage-contingency-plan): water-utilities · priority: high
- [officer-involved shooting](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/officer-involved-shooting): general · priority: medium
- [Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary City Policy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/sanctuary-city-policy): general · priority: high
- [Harris Road Traffic Safety](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/harris-road-traffic-safety): roads · priority: high
- [Illegal Dumping and Neighborhood Blight](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/illegal-dumping-and-neighborhood-blight): environment · priority: high
- [General Plan Update Public Comment Period](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/general-plan-update-public-comment-period): development · priority: critical
- [Multimodal Transportation Safety Initiatives](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/multimodal-transportation-safety-initiatives): roads · priority: high
- [Wastewater Utility Rate Increase](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/utility-rate-increases): general · priority: critical
- [Brown Act Compliance and Remote Public Participation](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/brown-act-compliance-and-remote-public-participation): public-safety · priority: high
- [State Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Updates](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/state-legislative-advocacy-and-grant-funding-updates): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/affordable-housing-trust-fund-award-recommendations): development · priority: high
- [Flood Preparedness and Levee District Oversight](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/flood-preparedness-and-levee-district-oversight): public-safety · priority: high
- [Downtown Drainage Infrastructure and NPDES Compliance](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/downtown-drainage-infrastructure-and-npdes-compliance): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Feasibility Study](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/enhanced-infrastructure-financing-district-feasibility-study): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Zone Change No. 24-0005 (Rosedale Highway)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/zone-change-no-24-0005): zoning · priority: medium
- [Zone Change No. 24-0003 (Morning Drive)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/zone-change-no-24-0003): zoning · priority: medium
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 25-0004 (Buena Vista Road)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-25-0004): development · priority: high
- [Industrial Manufacturing Rezone (ZC 24-0005)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/industrial-manufacturing): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [2026-27 Meeting Schedule Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/2026-27-meeting-schedule-adoption): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Affordable Housing and Open Door Network Shelter Construction](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/housing-policy): development · priority: critical
- [Building Permit Process and Benchmarking](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/building-permit-process-and-benchmarking): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Citywide Efficiency Study Progress](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/citywide-efficiency-study-progress): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Sewer Rates Litigation (County of Kern v. City of Bakersfield)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/sewer-rate-increase): environment · priority: critical
- [Jail Bed Space and Chronic Offender Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/jail-bed-space-and-chronic-offender-accountability): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Kern River flow cutoff](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/kern-river-flow-cutoff): general · priority: medium
- [Urban Forestry Funding and Maintenance](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/urban-forestry-funding-and-maintenance): environment · priority: high
- [Rising Liability and Workers' Compensation Costs](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/rising-liability-and-workers-compensation-costs): public-safety · priority: critical
- [criminal case involving city official](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/criminal-case-involving-city-official): governance · priority: medium
- [Annual Financial Report (ACFR) Delays](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/annual-financial-report-acfr-delays): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Homelessness and Encampment Policy Debate](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/homelessness-policy): general · priority: high
- [Municipal Operations and Infrastructure Updates](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/municipal-operations-and-infrastructure-updates): roads · priority: high
- [Downtown Construction Disruptions on 18th and 19th Streets](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/downtown-construction-disruptions-on-18th-and-19th-streets): business-jobs · priority: high
- [zoo funding measure](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/zoo-funding-measure): budget · priority: medium
- [Federal Legislative Advocacy and Housing Policy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/federal-legislative-advocacy-and-housing-policy): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Top Ten Applications Review](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/top-ten-applications-review): development · priority: high
- [discrimination lawsuit](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/issues/discrimination-lawsuit): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (50)

- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7451](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7451): subdivision · continued
- [Zone Change No. 24-0004](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/zone-change-no-24-0004): rezone · approved
- [Zone Change No. 24-0005](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/zone-change-no-24-0005): rezone · under-review
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 24-0003](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-24-0003): rezone · under-review
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6866 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6866): subdivision · pending
- [General Plan Amendment No. 25-0004](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-no-25-0004): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6871 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6871): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7432 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7432-phased): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7431 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7431-phased): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7511](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7511): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 6839-6844 Extensions](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-nos-6839-6844-extensions): subdivision · approved
- [Riverview Marketplace (GPA No. 23-0001)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/riverview-marketplace-gpa-no-23-0001): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6766](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6766): subdivision · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0019](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/conditional-use-permit-no-25-0019): conditional-use · approved
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 23-0560](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-23-0560): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7500](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7500): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7427 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7427): subdivision · approved
- [Comprehensive Sign Plan No. CSPN-25-0012](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/comprehensive-sign-plan-no): other · approved
- [Buena Vista Road Public Safety Radio Tower](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/buena-vista-road-public-safety-radio-tower): conditional-use · continued
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6567 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6567): subdivision · approved
- [Director's Review and Approval SPR No. 26-0048](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/directors-review-and-approval-spr-no-26-0048): site-plan · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0041](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/conditional-use-permit-no-25-0041): conditional-use · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit No. 26-0008 (CUP No. 23-0278 Extension)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/conditional-use-permit-no-26-0008): conditional-use · approved
- [Zone Change No. 26-0001](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/zone-change-no-26-0001): rezone · approved
- [Comprehensive Sign Plan Revised No. 25-0004](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/comprehensive-sign-plan-revised-no-25-0004): site-plan · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0037 and Zone Modification No. 26-0003](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/conditional-use-permit-no-25-0037-and-zone-modification-no-26-0003): conditional-use · approved
- [Tentative Parcel Map No. 12619](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/tentative-parcel-map-no-12619): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7410 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7410): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6873 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6873): subdivision · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0044](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/conditional-use-permit-no-25-0044): conditional-use · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7495 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7495): subdivision · approved
- [Extension of Time No. 26-0003 for CUP No. 22-0020](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/extension-of-time-no-26-0003-for-cup-no-22-0020): conditional-use · approved
- [Police Dispatcher I.II (Open) 02362D](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/police-dispatcher-iii-02362d): other · pending
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6880 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-6880): subdivision · approved
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 25-0008](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-25-0008): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Planned Development Review No. 26-0004](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/planned-development-review-no-26-0004): site-plan · approved
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 22-0372](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-22-0372): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7343 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7343): subdivision · approved
- [Comprehensive Sign Plan No. 26-0014](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/comprehensive-sign-plan-no-26-0014): site-plan · approved
- [Planned Development Review No. 25-0021](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/planned-development-review-no-25-0021): site-plan · approved
- [Amendments to Titles 8 and 17 (Housing Element Compliance)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/amendments-to-titles-8-and-17): other · approved
- [St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church Recreational Facilities](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/st-demiana-coptic-orthodox-church-recreational-facilities): conditional-use · approved
- [General Plan Amendment No. 21-0424 and Williamson Act Cancellation No. 25-0001](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-no-21-0424-and-williamson-act-cancellation-no-25-0001): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7338 Extension](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7338-extension): subdivision · approved
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 24-0040](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-24-0040): rezone · approved
- [Panorama Drive Radio Tower](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/panorama-drive-radio-tower): other · approved
- [Ashe Road Radio Tower](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/ashe-road-radio-tower): other · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7386](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7386): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7518](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7518): subdivision · approved
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7505](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/development/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7505): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Municipal Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers (Flock cameras)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/municipal-surveillance-and-automated-license-plate-readers-flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Proposed Sewer Rate Increases](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/proposed-sewer-rate-increases): water-utilities
- [Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/automated-license-plate-readers-flock-cameras): public-safety
- [surveillance](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/surveillance): public-safety
- [public-safety](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Sanctuary City and Immigration](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/sanctuary-city-and-immigration): public-safety
- [FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Community Priorities](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/fy-2026-27-proposed-budget-and-community-priorities): roads
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/fiscal-year-2026-27-proposed-budget): taxes-budget
- [zoning](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/zoning): zoning
- [Urban Tree Canopy and Pruning Standards](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/urban-tree-canopy-and-pruning-standards): environment
- [General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 24-0003](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change-no-24-0003): zoning
- [Municipal Governance](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/municipal-governance): public-safety
- [Radio Tower Appeal](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/radio-tower-appeal): public-safety
- [Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary City Policy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/immigration-enforcement-and-sanctuary-city-policy): public-safety
- [Urban Tree Canopy and Forestry Management](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/urban-tree-canopy-and-forestry-management): environment
- [H Street Corridor Improvement Project](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/h-street-corridor-improvement-project): roads
- [Riverview Marketplace Commercial Development & EIR](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/riverview-marketplace-commercial-development-eir): environment
- [Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7495 (Phased)](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/vesting-tentative-tract-map-no-7495-phased): environment
- [parks-rec](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/parks-rec): parks-rec
- [Traffic Safety Policy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/traffic-safety-policy): roads
- [Municipal Policy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/municipal-policy): public-safety
- [Smoke-Free Parks and Tobacco Restrictions](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/smoke-free-parks-and-tobacco-restrictions): parks-rec
- [Wastewater Utility Rate Increase](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/wastewater-utility-rate-increase): water-utilities
- [budget](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/budget): public-safety
- [Buena Vista Road Radio Tower Appeal](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/buena-vista-road-radio-tower-appeal): public-safety
- [Non-Agenda Item Public Statements](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/non-agenda-item-public-statements): budget
- [Homelessness and Encampment Policy Debate](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/homelessness-and-encampment-policy-debate): public-safety
- [Tree Canopy Initiative and Funding](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/tree-canopy-initiative-and-funding): environment
- [Riparian Habitat Preservation in Residential Developments](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/riparian-habitat-preservation-in-residential-developments): environment
- [Urban Farming](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/urban-farming): zoning
- [Public Discourse and Relations Between Advocates and Commissioners](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/public-discourse-and-relations-between-advocates-and-commissioners): environment
- [sanctuary city opposition](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/sanctuary-city-opposition): public-safety
- [Modernization of Title 17 for Urban Agriculture](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/modernization-of-title-17-for-urban-agriculture): zoning
- [Sanctuary City and Traffic Safety](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/sanctuary-city-and-traffic-safety): public-safety
- [Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization & Rate Adjustments](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/wastewater-infrastructure-modernization-rate-adjustments): water-utilities
- [St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church Recreation Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/st-demiana-coptic-orthodox-church-recreation-expansion): zoning
- [Southeast Bakersfield illegal dumping](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/southeast-bakersfield-illegal-dumping): development
- [Tree purchasing contracts and procurement transparency](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/tree-purchasing-contracts-and-procurement-transparency): environment
- [Tree procurement contracts and maintenance plans](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/tree-procurement-contracts-and-maintenance-plans): environment
- [Flock cameras and surveillance technology](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/flock-cameras-and-surveillance-technology): public-safety
- [Automated license plate readers and Flock cameras](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/automated-license-plate-readers-and-flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Youth Commission](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/youth-commission): parks-rec
- [Tree-Trimming Contracts](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/tree-trimming-contracts): environment
- [Flock cameras and public data transparency](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/flock-cameras-and-public-data-transparency): public-safety
- [Code enforcement, nuisance properties, and jail bed funding](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/code-enforcement-nuisance-properties-and-jail-bed-funding): public-safety
- [Traffic safety and infrastructure upgrades on Harris Road](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/traffic-safety-and-infrastructure-upgrades-on-harris-road): roads
- [City Meeting Transparency and Agenda Timelines](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/city-meeting-transparency-and-agenda-timelines): business-jobs
- [Sanctuary City Policies and Rule of Law](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/sanctuary-city-policies-and-rule-of-law): public-safety
- [Meeting absenteeism and agenda posting timeliness](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/meeting-absenteeism-and-agenda-posting-timeliness): budget
- [Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/community/bakersfield-2045-general-plan-update): transit


## Officials (75)

- [Karen Goh](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/karen-goh): Mayor
- [Eric Arias](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/eric-arias): District 1 Council Member
- [Andrae Gonzales](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/andrae-gonzales): District 2 Council Member
- [Ken Weir](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/ken-weir): District 3 Council Member
- [Bob Smith](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/bob-smith): District 4 Council Member
- [Larry Koman](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/larry-koman): District 5 Council Member
- [Zack Bashirtash](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/zack-bashirtash): District 6 Council Member
- [Manpreet Kaur](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/manpreet-kaur): District 7 Council Member
- [Sophia Felix](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/sophia-felix): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Jerry Fernandez](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/jerry-fernandez): Board Member — Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
- [Alan Avery](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/alan-avery): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Warren A. Minner](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/warren-a-minner): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Gurtarpreet Kaur](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/gurtarpreet-kaur): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Mike McCoy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/mike-mccoy): Board Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Harwant Gill](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/harwant-gill): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Nila Hogan](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/nila-hogan): Board Member — Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
- [Clayton Campbell](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/clayton-campbell): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Philip L. Foster](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/philip-l-foster): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Navdeep Brar](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/navdeep-brar): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Michael George](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/michael-george): Board Member — Fire Civil Service Board
- [Jamie Little](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/jamie-little): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Albert Johnson III](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/albert-johnson-iii): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Selena Pena](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/selena-pena): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Jeffrey Chudy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/jeffrey-chudy): Board Member — North of the River Recreation & Parks District
- [Cathy Abernathy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/cathy-abernathy): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Rick Montoya](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/rick-montoya): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Stephen Montgomery](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/stephen-montgomery): Board Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Norma Rojas-Mora](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/norma-rojas-mora): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Daniel Cater](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/daniel-cater): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Alissa Reed](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/alissa-reed): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Carlos Bello](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/carlos-bello): Board Member — Golden Empire Transit District Board
- [Nicholas Strickland](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/nicholas-strickland): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Elizabeth Harris](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/elizabeth-harris): Board Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Paul Yanez](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/paul-yanez): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Manuel Ramirez](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/manuel-ramirez): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Nicholas Ortiz](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/nicholas-ortiz): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Noe Garcia](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/noe-garcia): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Cathy Butler](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/cathy-butler): Board Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Heather Pennella](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/heather-pennella): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [LaDonna Dodge](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/ladonna-dodge): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Michael Burrow](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/michael-burrow): Board Member — Police Civil Service Board
- [Don Simpson](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/don-simpson): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Cassie Bittle](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/cassie-bittle): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Cindy Parra](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/cindy-parra): Board Member — Golden Empire Transit District Board
- [Vicheka Ek](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/vicheka-ek): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Patrick Bowers](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/patrick-bowers): Board Member — Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
- [Ray Chopra](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/ray-chopra): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Brad Hudiburg](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/brad-hudiburg): Board Member — Handicapped Access Appeals Board
- [Florn Core](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/florn-core): Board Member — Kern Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
- [Nancy Chaffin-Joy](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/nancy-chaffin-joy): Board Member — Police Civil Service Board
- [Mary Madland](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/mary-madland): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Derek Holdsworth](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/derek-holdsworth): Board Member — Handicapped Access Appeals Board
- [Matthew Martin](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/matthew-martin): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Matthew Marton](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/matthew-marton): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Carl Nicita](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/carl-nicita): Board Member — Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
- [John Dovichi](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/john-dovichi): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Scott Rice](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/scott-rice): Board Member — Handicapped Access Appeals Board
- [Kevin Burton](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/kevin-burton): Board Member — Fire Civil Service Board
- [Brooks Douglass](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/brooks-douglass): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Harvind Grewal](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/harvind-grewal): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Jacob Hall](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/jacob-hall): Board Member — Police Civil Service Board
- [Paul Harman](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/paul-harman): Board Member — Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Citizens Oversight Committee
- [Phillip L. Gaskill](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/phillip-l-gaskill): Board Member — Handicapped Access Appeals Board
- [Thomas Edmonds](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/thomas-edmonds): Board Member — Fire Civil Service Board
- [Cornelio Gutierrez-Lozano](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/cornelio-gutierrez-lozano): Board Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Sarah Huston](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/sarah-huston): Board Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Theresa Olson](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/theresa-olson): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [John Stovall](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/john-stovall): Board Member — Miscellaneous Civil Service Board
- [Barbara Lomas](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/barbara-lomas): Board Member — Board of Building Appeals
- [Frankie Sutton](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/frankie-sutton): Alternate Member — Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
- [Allison Oliver](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/allison-oliver): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Phil Burns](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/phil-burns): Development Services Director — Development Services
- [Virginia Gennaro](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/virginia-gennaro): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Christian Clegg](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/christian-clegg): City Manager — City Manager's Office
- [Julie Drimakis](https://californiarecord.org/bakersfield/officials/julie-drimakis): City Clerk — City Clerk