Kern County Public Works and 4th District Supervisor David Couch celebrated completion of two pedestrian-path projects in Lamont at Woods Addition/Lamont Acres and Dunsmere Street/Di Giorgio Road, a combined $4,000,000 investment to improve safety and connections.

The board voted 8–0 to recommend FLUM and rezoning changes along the NW 36th Court corridor to add low‑density multifamily and restricted commercial uses and create a more consistent T4 frontage intended to improve walkability and housing capacity.

Council directed staff to negotiate with Fountain Square TT for 8901 N. 56th St. (north parcel) and with Enigma Events for 8447 N. 56th St. (south parcel). Negotiation priorities include price matching, integration with the multimodal/pedestrian master plan, timetables, and clawback/performance milestones for nonperformance.

Committee supports aggressive action for community improvements, emphasizing walkability and stakeholder coordination.

Presenters walked commissioners through Section 2 of the draft comprehensive plan, highlighting community character, implementation priorities and action teams; commissioners pushed for wording changes on elevation identity, clearer alternatives, stronger walkability language and explicit ties to funding eligibility.

City engineers unveil comprehensive streetscape improvements to enhance downtown walkability and safety.

City officials outline plans for sidewalk enhancements and pedestrian-friendly intersections on Iturbide.

Council approves $6,900 right of way purchase for Crawfordsville Road pedestrian improvements.