AGENDA

AGENDA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN

Bakersfield, California

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

All agenda item supporting documentation is available for public review in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1115 Truxtun Ave., 5^th Floor, Bakersfield, 93301 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation that relates to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location.

PLEASE SILENCE PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING BOARD MEETINGS.

All participants in the board meetings are expected to adhere to the rules of decorum set forth in the Administrative and Procedural Rules for the Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors. Any conduct that disrupts the meeting may result in removal and/or clearing of the chambers.

Demonstrations, including signage and applause, which are disruptive are prohibited during Board meetings.

Note: Members of the Board of Supervisors may have an interest in certain contracts that the Board considers where the member holds a position on a non-profit corporation that supports the functions of the County. Supervisors are assigned to these positions as part of annual committee assignments by the Chairman of the Board. These interests include, with the Supervisor holding the position, the following: California State Association of Counties (Supervisors Peters and Perez); Community Action Partnership of Kern (Supervisor Parlier); Kern County Network for Children (Supervisor Peters); Kern Economic Development Corporation (Supervisors Flores, Couch, and Peters); Southern California Water Committee (Supervisors Couch and Flores); Tobacco Funding Corporation, Kern County (Supervisors Perez and Peters); Kern County Foundation, Inc. (Supervisor Peters); and Kern Medical Center Foundation (Supervisor Couch).

BOARD TO RECONVENE

Supervisors: Peters, Parlier, Flores, Couch, Perez

ROLL CALL:

REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH A "CA" OR "C" ABOVE THE ITEM NUMBER ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL BY COUNTY STAFF. THE "CA" REPRESENTS THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THE "C" REPRESENTS THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY AND/OR FORD CITY-TAFT HEIGHTS SANITATION DISTRICT AND/OR IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY. CONSENT ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST AND MAY BE APPROVED BY ONE MOTION. IF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE WISHES TO COMMENT OR ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING AN ITEM OR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, THEY MAY DO SO PRIOR TO A VOTE BEING TAKEN ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY REMOVE ANY ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND IT WILL BE CONSIDERED IN LISTED SEQUENCE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD CONCERNING THE ITEM BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN. A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAY ALSO COMMENT ON ANY CLOSED SESSION ITEM.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION SHOWN IN CAPS

ADJOURN AS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; RECONVENE AS KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY

KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY

1) Contract No. 25037, Notice of Completion with Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc., for Kern Sanitation Authority sewer segment replacements (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #3 & 5) -

RECEIVE AND FILE

ADJOURN AS KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY; RECONVENE AS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

2) This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES.

BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS

3) On their own initiative, Board members may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2[a][3])

DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

4) Request to increase approved not to exceed amount from $665,273 to $998,343.88 for Agreement No. 484-2026 with City of Shafter providing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Rodriguez Park Multi-purpose Field and Retention Basin Improvement Project – CD Project Nos 18.22.2 and 18.24.1 (Fiscal Impact: 333,070.88; Federal Grant; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.#4) –

APPROVE

5) Proposed Williamson Act Land Use Contract 26-05 with Befra Farming, LLC, for 2027 calendar year; 228.9 acres; Agricultural Preserve No. 7; Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15317 of State CEQA Guidelines (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECT CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

6) Protest hearing on proposed confirmation of costs incurred for nuisance abatement work located at: A) APN: 345-261-04 58th St W, Mojave $28,072.80 B) APN: 252-320-21 4699 Stetson Ave, Rosamond $49,590 C) APN: 231-321-10 27093 Anderson St, Boron $22,662 D) APN: 300-203-03 201 Jones St, Bodfish $5,637.77 E) APN: 388-121-22 1205 Adena St, Bakersfield $4,937.26 F) APN: 084-160-16 Orchard Ave, Inyokern $4,774 G) APN: 113-021-38 1400 Airport Dr, Bakersfield $15,617 H) APN: 114-121-17 515 Oildale Dr, Bakersfield $7,290 I) APN: 359-092-13 Astoria Ave, Rosamond $8,853 J) APN: 252-320-31 4687 Stetson Ave Rosamond $6,326.40 K) APN: 425-143-13 8827 Main St, Lake Isabella $5,477.57 L) APN: 114-021-07 105 Warren Ave Bakersfield $4,730 (Fiscal Impact: $163,967.80; Code Compliance Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) –

OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; MAKE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTIONS 15061(b)(1), 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15268, AND 15321 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT; ADOPT RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COSTS INCURRED BY COUNTY FOR WORK PERFORMED TO ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCE ON SUBJECT PROPERTIES; ORDER THAT ANY COSTS, IF NOT PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS, BE A LIEN AGAINST SUBJECT PROPERTIES AND CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE PLACED ON TAX ROLL BY AUDITOR AND TO BE COLLECTED IN SAME MANNER AND SUBJECT TO SAME PENALTIES AS ORDINARY COUNTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY FROM WHICH NUISANCE WAS ABATED; DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO MAIL NOTICE OF BOARD ACTION TO PROPERTY OWNERS

7) Proposed Resolution of acceptance for an offer of dedication of easement or portion thereof and acceptance into the County maintained road system as a portion of Collision Street and Carnation Avenue (Road No. D-470), for the continued maintenance of existing road improvements and compliance with current standards for guard rail installation (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) –

APPROVE; ADOPT RESOLUTION; DIRECT CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD

8) Request to set a public hearing amending Ordinance G-9381, adding a Gate Fee for contaminated compost derived organics at specific Kern County Solid Waste Disposal Facilities (Fiscal Impact: None) (All S.D.s) –

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M.; DIRECT CLERK OF THE BOARD TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF HEARING AND SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

9) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 442-2020 with Recology Waste Solutions for operation of Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill, increasing services and total compensation by an estimated amount of $1,714,228 (Fiscal Impact: $1,714,228; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN

10) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21094 with Recology Waste Solutions for operation of Boron, Mojave-Rosamond, Ridgecrest Recycling and Sanitary Landfills, increasing services total compensation by an estimated amount of $2,243,063 (Fiscal Impact: $2,243,063; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) – (S.D.s #1 & 2) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN

11) Contract No. 25052, Plans, Specifications, and Notice to Bidders for State Route 43 and 7th Standard roundabout, Bakersfield (Fiscal Impact: $10,770,429; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, State Highway Operation and Protection Program, and Transportation-HUD; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.s #1 & 4) –

MAKE FINDING PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW, PER SECTION 15302 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20392 OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; BID OPENING TO BE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M.

12) Contract No. 25012, Notice of Completion with Cen-Cal Construction for pedestrian path improvements on Woods Edition Lamont Acres, Lamont (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) –

RECEIVE AND FILE

13) Contract No. 26001, Notice of Completion with Griffith Company for road rehabilitation on Columbus Street from Loma Linda Drive to Berkeley Street, Bakersfield (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D.s #3 & 5) –

RECEIVE AND FILE

14) Contract No. 26018, Notice of Completion with Granite Construction Company for asphalt concrete stockpiles and windrow stockpiles at various locations in Kern County (Fiscal Impact: None) (All S.D.s) –

RECEIVE AND FILE

15) Proposed Contract No. 25059, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with Splice Construction Co, Inc., for guardrail upgrades at various locations throughout Kern County, in the amount of $1,173,764 (Fiscal Impact: $1,173,764; Highway Safety Improvement Program; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) –

IDENTIFY APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES

16) Request to recognize unanticipated revenue from SB125 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to fund the acquisition of special equipment and tools for three class H diesel buses (Fiscal Impact: $30,000; Public Transportation Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

17) Request to recognize unanticipated revenue from SB125 grant funds to increase appropriations for contract for operation of a public transit system for Kern Regional Transit (Fiscal Impact: $760,000; Public Transportation Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

18) Request to recognize unanticipated revenue from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TRICP) SB125 Funds to fund capital project for Lebec charging station (Fiscal Impact: $80,000; Public Transportation Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #2) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

19) Continuation of local emergency due to the presence and threat of invasive golden mussels (Fiscal Impact: None) –

APPROVE

20) Proposed contributions to Tehachapi Police Department and Taft Police Department, in the amount of $2,000 each, to support travel costs associated with first responders attending Public Safety Professionals Retreat (Fiscal Impact: $4,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

21) Proposed contributions to Tehachapi Art Commission, in the amount of $250, to support community art; California City Animal Outreach Foundation, in the amount of $2,000, to support animal welfare; and Mojave Area Volunteers, in the amount of $500, to support community service (Fiscal Impact: $2,750; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

22) Proposed contributions to Kern County Honor Flight, in the amount of $1,500, to support veterans; Boys and Girls Club of Kern County, in the amount of $1,000, to support programs; and Bakersfield Elite Athletic Organization, in the amount of $500, to support local student athletes (Fiscal Impact: $3,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

23) Proposed contributions to City of McFarland, in the amount of $1,000, to support the Grape Festival; and Friends of Mercy Foundation, in the amount of $1,000, to support healthcare in the community (Fiscal Impact: $2,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - General Services Division

24) Proposed Change Order No. 3 with HPS Mechanical Inc., for Camp Condor Water System Improvement Project, in the amount of $92,775.21, for a new total amount not to exceed $1,139,238.97 (Project No. 1966.8113-21) (Fiscal Impact: $92,775.21; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #2) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHIEF GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN

25) Proposed Resolution to declare County owned property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 113-150-12 located at 125 El Tejon Avenue, in Bakersfield as surplus property (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #3) –

MAKE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15312 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; DECLARE COUNTY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS; ADOPT RESOLUTION

26) Request for authorization to accept grant funding through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for urban greening improvements at Lamont Park (Fiscal Impact: $250,000; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #4) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE GENERAL SERVICES TO APPLY; AUTHORIZE CHIEF GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY COUNTY COUNSEL

27) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 109-2024 with Vanir Construction Management Inc., for bridging architectural and construction management services for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Family Resource Center, adding to the scope of services and increasing the compensation amount by $25,425, for a new total amount not to exceed $1,070,348 (Project No. 1650.7073) (Fiscal Impact: $25,425) (S.D. #5) –

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN

28) Proposed Resolution to declare County owned property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 006-401-01 located at 1420 H Street, in Bakersfield as surplus property (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #5) –

MAKE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15312 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; DECLARE COUNTY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS; ADOPT RESOLUTION

29) Request to authorize Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders against approved contractual services price agreements throughout the indicated terms, in amounts exceeding $200,000 (Fiscal Impact: None) (All S.D.s) –

APPROVE

30) Job Order Contract Project Listing Update (Various Projects) (Fiscal Impact: None) (All S.D.s) –

MAKE FINDING THAT PROJECTS ARE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTION 15301 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVE

31) Proposed Grant Disbursement Agreement with Friends of Jawbone for updating Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Trail Maps and ongoing public education, from October 27, 2026 through October 27, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $14,250 (Fiscal Impact: $14,250; Off Highway Motor Vehicle License Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

32) Proposed Grant Disbursement Agreement with Stewards of the Sequoia for building and maintaining Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) trails and supporting ongoing trail repairs within the Sequoia National Forest, from October 27, 2026 through October 27, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $69,750 (Fiscal Impact: $69,750; Off Highway Motor Vehicle License Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) -

APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - Human Resources Division

33) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 426-2024 with Kern County Probation Officers’ Association, providing a personal holiday with no cash value, effective October 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: $1,700,000 Estimated; Budgeted; Discretionary) –

APPROVE; DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT

34) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 512-2024 with Kern County Probation Managers Association, providing a personal holiday with no cash value, effective October 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: $71,500; Estimated; Budgeted; Discretionary) –

APPROVE; DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT

35) Proposed salary range adjustment for Public Health Officer, Item No. 0439 from Salary Range 80.7 to 89.6, effective October 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: $139,962; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) –

APPROVE; DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE

36) Proposed new classification titled District Attorney’s System Administrator, Item No. 0826, Salary Range 69.5, for the District Attorney’s Office and reclassification of one Investigative Specialist position to District Attorney’s System Administrator position in Budget Unit 2180, effective October 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: $48,818 Annually; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) –

APPROVE; DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE

37) Proposed new classification titled Behavioral Health Program Development Coordinator, Items No. 0772 and 8483, Salary Range 69.6, for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department, and reclassification of two Special Project Manager positions to Behavioral Health Program Development Coordinator positions, effective October 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: None) –

APPROVE; DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENTAL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON OCTOBER 13, 2026

38) Proposed Ordinance rescinding Section 10.04.740 of the Ordinance Code referencing the existing forty-five mile-per-hour speed limit on Wible Road, between the Bakersfield city limits, one thousand four hundred feet south of Belle Terrace, and the Bakersfield city limits, six hundred sixty feet north of Belle Terrace, Bakersfield -

ENACT ORDINANCE

MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL

39) Budget Transfers -

APPROVE

40) Minutes for week of September 14 and September 28, 2026 -

APPROVE

41) Miscellaneous Letters and Documents -

FILE

42) Claims and Lawsuits Filed with and Referred by Clerk of the Board -

APPROVE AND FILE

ADJOURN; RECONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION

NEXT MEETINGS:

November 3, 2026

No Board Meeting

November 10, 2026

9:00 A.M. Regular Board Meeting

2:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting

November 17, 2026

9:00 A.M. Regular Board Meeting

2:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting

November 24, 2026

No Board Meeting

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

(Government Code Section 54953.2)

The Board of Supervisors Chamber is accessible to persons with disabilities. Disabled individuals who need special assistance to attend or participate in a meeting of the Board of Supervisors may request assistance at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Fifth Floor, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California or by calling (661) 868-3585. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made five (5) working days in advance of a meeting whenever possible.

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item within the 12 months prior to the final decision; and for 12 months following the date of the final decision, members of the Board of Supervisors shall not accept, solicit, or direct a campaign contribution of $500 or more from the applicant or contractor, their agent, or any financially interested participant. Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a Board member in the last 12 months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.

1) MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILE

Clerk of the Board

A) Received, certified, and transmitted to Recorder for recordation as follows:

1) Parcel Map 11901 S.D. #2

2) Parcel Map 12135 Phase 2 S.D. #4

3) Parcel Map 12585 S.D. #2

4) Tract Map 7449 Phase 2B S.D. #4

Employers' Training Resource

B) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act On-the-Job Training Agreements:

1. Kern Regional Center, WIOA Title MULTI, dated February 2, 2026, Agt. SC2600173

2. Kern Regional Center, WIOA Title MULTI, dated February 23, 2026, Agt. SC26001782

3. Kern Regional Center, WIOA Title MULTI, dated April 4, 2026, Agt. SC2600310