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Council asks staff for storm drainage report, sign ordinance review and vacant property update

Bakersfield City Council · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Council members praised storm response, asked public works to compile flooding call data for planning, requested a review of sign rules along Highway 58 to match county standards, and sought updates on a vacant property ordinance and tree replacement/trim policies.

During council and mayor statements Nov. 19, members highlighted storm response work and asked staff for several follow-ups affecting infrastructure and neighborhood conditions.

Council member Gonzales thanked the Bakersfield Police Department, fire department and public works for responding to recent storms and asked public works to compile a list of service…

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