Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 101372

Notwithstanding Section 101371, from and after the completion of the organization of the district on June 29, 1972, any territory lying outside of the boundaries of the district which is contiguous to and annexed to the City of Bakersfield shall be automatically included within the district upon the effective date of its inclusion within the city, subject only to compliance with the requirements of Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 54900), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code.