# City Council - September 16th, 2026 3:30PM Meeting

The Bakersfield City Council’s regular meeting of September 16, 2026, included public comments on the city’s $500,000 allocation for trees in disadvantaged areas, particularly Wards 1, 2, and 7. Speakers supported expanding the urban tree canopy and requested community input, transparency on planting and maintenance costs, and changes to an RFP issued for 60% of the funding; concerns included the lack of public review and whether the listed tree species and sizes suited community groups and schools. A council member also identified potential grant sources and said the city would meet with Cal Fire. No vote or new procurement action on the tree funding or RFP was recorded during the meeting.

The council also appointed Youth Commission members and alternates, with a motion approved; discussed broader recruitment across high schools; and reported closed-session direction to the city attorney in one litigation matter, with no reportable action on another. Public comments also addressed other community concerns. No contract award or vendor selection was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council - September 16th, 2026 3:30PM Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po6IZXGygZ4) - City of Bakersfield, CA.