Housing and Community Development Committee Regular Meeting
The committee meeting addressed the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) award recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Staff presented recommendations for awarding funds to projects aimed at increasing affordable housing, such as downpayment assistance for low-income buyers and the development of multi-family apartments and rental homes. These projects were evaluated based on development team experience, project feasibility, and alignment with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund goals. Each funded project will be subject to further underwriting and City Council approval prior to executing funding agreements.
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Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed building permit submittal processes, reviewed benchmark study results regarding permitting practices in comparable jurisdictions, and adopted a meeting schedule for 2026. Key topics included a presentation on electronic building permit submittals, the review of prior initiatives to establish committee goals, and an analysis of peer city benchmarking data focused on permitting transparency, efficiency, and customer experience.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Homelessness Committee Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed staff updates regarding municipal efforts to address homelessness, including performance reports on street outreach, shelter utilization, encampment clean-up operations, and clean city initiatives. Additionally, the committee received a presentation from the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative concerning the 2026 update to the Strategic Action Plan, which outlines strategies to reduce inflow into the homeless system, strengthen support services, and increase the inventory of permanent and affordable housing options.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Multi-Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The committee discussed updates on various infrastructure projects, including complete street improvements, corridor enhancements, and traffic calming measures throughout the city. Key topics included the status of pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives, the implementation of grant-funded improvements, and future project planning. The administrative report provided an overview of funding sources, including federal and state programs like the Safe Streets and Roads for All, Transformative Climate Communities, and the Active Transportation Program, which support projects aimed at reducing crashes, enhancing roadway operations, and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.
