AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN
Bakersfield, California
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Supervisors: Peters, Parlier, Flores, Couch, Perez
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - PET OF THE WEEK
CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION SHOWN IN CAPS
1) Resolution honoring Deputy Probation Officer Lilia Sanchez, Kern County Probation Department, upon her retirement with 28 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern -
2) Resolution honoring Mark McAlister, Department of Human Services, upon his retirement with 28 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern -
3) Certificate of recognition for the Bakersfield Sikh Women's Association in Kern County -
4) Certificate of recognition to Gilbert Juarez, also known as Mr. Dimples, for his generous contributions supporting the CAPK Food Drive in Kern County -
5) Appointment of Esteban Olivares as At-large Member to the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District, term to expire November 27, 2029 - -
6) Appointment of Scott Knoeb as Third District Member to the Kern Asset Leasing Corporation, term to expire December 10, 2030 - -
7) 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. PLEASE STATE AND SPELL YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION. THANK YOU!
BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
8) 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])
9) Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 386-2025 with North of the River Recreation and Park District providing Title III C Senior Nutrition services, to increase funding by $5,981, for a new total amount not to exceed $395,424 (Fiscal Impact: $5,981; Federal; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
10) Request to accept donation from Edison International Foundation for the Title III C2 home delivered meals program, commonly known as Meals on Wheels, and to appropriate unanticipated revenue, in the amount of $20,000 (Fiscal Impact: $20,000; Donation; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
11) Proposed Agreement containing non-standard terms and conditions, with Aerosimple LLC, to provide commercial and operational management software for Meadows Field Airport from December 9, 2025 through June 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $146,667 (Fiscal Impact: $146,667 [FY 2025-2026 $18,667]; Airports Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGNCOUNTY COUNSEL
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES
12) Request to retroactively accept California Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant for services to individuals in the criminal justice system, in the amount of $8,000,000; and to appropriate unanticipated revenue in the amount of $2,954,000 (Fiscal Impact: $8,000,000 [FY 2025-2026 $2,954,000]; Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
13) Proposed Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to participate in the External Quality Review Audit and Performance Improvement Project Support Program from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $41,300 (Fiscal Impact: $41,300; State/Federal; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
14) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc., dba Anthem Blue Cross for planning and implementation of activities for Transitional Rent for Anthem members, in the amount of $49,225, effective December 9, 2025, and request to appropriate unanticipated revenue (Fiscal Impact: $49,225; Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
15) Request to increase maximum compensation for venue rental with AEG Management Bakersfield, LLC, for hosting Child Support’s annual all-staff event on October 23, 2025 by $22, for a new total amount not to exceed $8,222 (Fiscal Impact: $22; State/Federal Grant Funded; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
16) Request for sole source purchase order with AB Sciex LLC, for extension of the service contract for four laboratory instruments from January 26, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $527,591 (Fiscal Impact: $527,591; State/Federal Grant; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE PURCHASE AGENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER
17) Proposed retroactive Agreement with La Cooperativa Campesina de California for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Rapid Response Program from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Fiscal Impact: $50,000 Revenue; State Grant; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
18) Proposed Service Agreement with New York Wired Education, Inc., dba Metrix Learning, for learning content licenses offered to eligible individuals from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $81,081 (Fiscal Impact: $81,081; Federal Grant; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHIEF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TO SIGN
19) Proposed Amendment No. 20 to Agreement 1019-2008 with Everbridge. Inc., for emergency management services (ReadyKern) to extend term from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and increase funding by $106,820 (Fiscal Impact: $106,820; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
20) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 196-2024 with Accela, Inc., for purchase of five additional staff licenses used for land management, mobile, and GIS updates from December 9, 2025 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $68,666, for a new total amount not to exceed $295,670 (Fiscal Impact: $68,666 [$14,184 FY 2025-2026]; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN AMENDMENT
21) Proposed sole source Agreement with Seaview Helicopters, LLC, to provide initial pilot training for Firehawk helicopters from December 9, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $288,350 (Fiscal Impact: $288,350; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE PURCHASING MANAGER TO SIGN
22) Proposed Agreement with Mercy House Brundage Lane Navigation Center for information sharing and to provide eligibility information, application assistance, and resources for all programs administered by the Department of Human Services to residents of Brundage Lane Navigation Center from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: None) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
23) Proposed Resolution authorizing extended temporary closure for the Ridgecrest Branch Library facility from Tuesday, January 20, 2026 through Monday, February 23, 2026, for life safety and critical maintenance improvements, and reopening to the public on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (Fiscal Impact: None) -
24) Request for retroactive authorization to apply for and accept the California Library Association’s Lunch at the Library Partner Project Grant Award and appropriate unanticipated revenue, in the amount of $42,000 (Fiscal Impact: $42,000 Grant Funds; Not Budgeted, Discretionary) -
25) Proposed Letter Agreement with Blue Zones, LLC, to introduce Hands-On Food Literacy Education through the Bakersfield Charlie Cart Program from December 9, 2025 through March 31, 2028 (Fiscal Impact: None) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES TO SIGN
26) Request approval of Kern County Library Collection Development Policy Update as mandated by California Freedom to Read Act (Assembly Bill 1825) (Fiscal Impact: None) -
27) Request for cancellation of designation and appropriation of unanticipated revenue for displaced hotel and motel tenants, in the amount of $45,000 (Fiscal Impact: $45,000; Penalties; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
28) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with California Department of Public Health Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Branch for participation in the 340B drug pricing program from December 9, 2025 through January 31, 2028 (Fiscal Impact: None) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES TO SIGN
29) Proposed retroactive Agreement with the City of Bakersfield for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $1,925,302 (Fiscal Impact: $1,924,302 Revenue; Federal; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
30) Request to accept in-kind donation from Terra-Gen LLC for public safety equipment, and to appropriate unanticipated revenue to mid-year capital asset acquisitions, in the amount of $82,489 (Fiscal Impact: $82,489; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
31) Proposed retroactive sole source purchase order with Lexipol LLC, for law and custody enforcement implementation material and use of subscription material from September 15, 2025 through August 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $68,784 (Fiscal Impact: $68,784; Budgeted; Discretionary) -
APPROVE; AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER
32) Request to accept grant, approve proposed retroactive Agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreations Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) containing non-standard terms and conditions, from September 7, 2025 through September 6, 2026, establish mid-year capital asset for vehicle, and appropriate unanticipated revenue in the amount of $175,027 with an in-kind match of $58,374 (Fiscal Impact: $175,027 State Grant [County Match $58,374]; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) -
33) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Titles: Kern Medical Chief Executive Officer; Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services; Director of Airports (54957) -
34) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: Agricultural Commissioner/County Sealer of Weights and Measures (Government Code Section 54957) -
35) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Agency designated representatives: County Administrative Officer Nancy Anderson, and designated staff - Employee organizations: Kern County Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 1301 and Kern Law Enforcement Association (Government Code Section 54957.6) -
36) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - FORMALLY INITIATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and (g)) Name of case: Thomas Refuse Service, Inc. v. Kern County, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-25-103040-BCB -