City of Bakersfield City Council - November 4th, 2026 Meetings

The City of Bakersfield City Council’s regular meeting on November 4, 2026, approved a bid from Zach’s Big Trees and Nursery for 15-gallon and 24-inch-box trees in the amount of $274,413.75. Staff explained that the award followed a competitive procurement process and establishes purchasing pricing and capacity; it does not obligate the City to spend the full bid amount. Council discussed a broader, flexible tree-planting plan of up to $500,000, including contracted planting, City staff plantings, school and community-group partnerships, and a resident voucher program, with priority for areas with low tree canopy and high temperatures. Staff noted that $75,000 in the department’s existing budget could supplement the plan. The motion passed; Council Member Gonzalez abstained after disclosing a campaign contribution related to the item.

Council also approved a general plan amendment for approximately 46.16 acres at Coffee Road and Rosedale Highway, changing the land-use designation from public facilities to light industrial and certifying the project’s environmental review. Speakers raised concerns about Valley Fever mitigation and supported the project’s anticipated investment and jobs. The Council approved the 2027 meeting and budget-hearing calendar and the consent calendar. Public comments also addressed tree maintenance and neighborhood road conditions; no related contracts or spending actions were identified.