Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

The Kern County Board of Supervisors met today as scheduled for Tuesday's October 27, 2026, Board Meeting. Chairman Phillip Peters (District 1), Supervisor Chris Parlier (District 2), Supervisor Jeff Flores (District 3), Supervisor David Couch (District 4), and Supervisor Leticia Perez (District 5) were in attendance. For information on how to address the Board on a specific agenda item or provide general public comment, please click HERE.

Item No. 1 AM session:

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Sheriff's Detentions Sergeant Rigoberto Lucio upon his retirement with 26 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern.

Item No. 2 AM session:

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Darin B. Heard upon his retirement with 37 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern.

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Item No. 3 AM session:

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Gilbert Garcia, Department of Human Services, upon his retirement with 33 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern.

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Item No. 4 AM session:

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Andrea Martinez, Department of Human Services, upon her retirement with 28 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern.

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Item No. 5 AM session:

The Board proclaimed November 4 through December 6, 2026, as the 39th Anniversary Holiday Cottage Days in Kern County.

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Item No. 6 AM session:

The Board proclaimed November 2026 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Kern County.

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Item No. 7 AM session:

The Board proclaimed November 8-14, 2026, as National Nurse Practitioner Week in Kern County.

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Item No. 13 AM session

The Board adopted a Resolution authorizing a temporary closure of Kern County Animal Services facility on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Kern Mega Adoption Event.

Item No. 18 AM session:

The Board heard a response to the October 13, 2026, referral regarding proposed options for providing financial travel assistance for federal detainees to prevent homelessness. The Board referred the matter to the Finance and Administration Committee for further discussion.

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Item No. 19 AM session:

The Board approved the Unconditional Brown Act Commitment Letter to David Abbasi regarding alleged Brown Act Violations related to remote public comment.

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Item No. 20 AM session:

The Board heard a presentation by The Kern County Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Public Works, Public Health, and the Sheriff's Office on joint planning efforts for possible weather-related events associated with El Niño in Kern County.

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Item No. 30 AM session:

The Board heard a presentation by Kern County Public Health on the Child Death Review Team report from calendar year 2025.

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Item No. 3 PM session:

During Board Member Announcement or Reports, Supervisor Perez presented a certificate of recognition to Senator Melissa Hurtado for her service and contributions to Kern County.

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Item No. 11 PM session:

The Board authorized Public Works to publish a notice to bidders opening Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Contract No. 25052 for State Route 43 and 7th Standard roundabout, Bakersfield.

Item No. 20-23 PM session:

The Board approved contributions to the following community organizations: Tehachapi Police Department and Taft Police Department; Tehachapi Art Commission; California City Animal Outreach Foundation; Mojave Area Volunteers; Kern County Honor Flight; Boys and Girls Club of Kern County; Bakersfield Elite Athletic Organization; City of McFarland; and Friends of Mercy Foundation.

Item No. 26 PM session:

The Board approved authorization for General Services to accept grant funding through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for urban greening improvements at Lamont Park. The grant funds will be used to provide 54 trees and irrigation.

Item No. 33 PM session:

The Board approved 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.

Item No. 34 PM session:

The Board approved 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.

Item No. 36 PM session:

The Board directed staff to provide an update at the next meeting regarding the proposed new classification titled District Attorney's System Administrator, for the District Attorney's Office, and the reclassification of one Investigative Specialist position to District Attorney's System Administrator.

The next Regular Board meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm.