The Kern County Board of Supervisors met today as scheduled for Tuesday’s January 6, 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.
Meeting Highlights:
Item No. 1 AM session:
The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Fifth District Supervisor Leticia Perez for her numerous accomplishments as 2025 Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors.
You can watch the presentation HERE.
Item No. 2 AM session:
The Board proclaimed January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Kern County.
You can watch the presentation HERE.
Item No. 3 AM session:
The Board proclaimed January 2026 as National Eligibility Workers Recognition Month in Kern County.
You can watch the presentation HERE.
Item No. 20 AM session:
The Board approved a Facility Use Agreement with North of the River Recreation and Park District for hosting monthly low-cost vaccination clinics at Fruitvale Norris Park. Animal Services hosts monthly low-cost vaccination clinics at the park to help pet owner access affordable vaccinations and microchips, supporting the health and safety of animals throughout Kern County.
Item No. 24 AM session:
The Board approved a retroactive Grant Agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, for Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program, to fund specialized DUI prosecution team for handling alcohol and drug related fatality and serious injury crimes, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $885,000 Revenue.
Item No. 25 AM session:
The Board approved and adopted a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to submit grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-2026 Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program from January 1,2026 through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $196,906 and request to rescind Resolution 2025-232.
Item No. 32 AM session:
The Board approved and adopted a Resolution and retroactive authorization to approve Grant Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, containing non-standard terms and conditions, for Probation DUI Offender Project from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $260,000.
Item No. 33 AM session:
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kern Community College District, on behalf of Cerro Coso Community College, to provide college courses to youth in Probation detention facilities, effective January 6, 2026 for a term not to exceed five years.
Item No. 4 PM session:
The Board approved a proposed Agreement with The Mission at Kern County for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) providing emergency shelter assistance in an amount not to exceed $73,000. This agreement is to provide emergency shelter for individuals and families that are homeless.
Item No. 5 PM session:
The Board approved a proposed Agreement with The Open Door Network for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) providing emergency shelter and rapid re-housing in an amount not to exceed $146,000. This agreement is to provide emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for individuals and families that are homeless.
Item No. 6 PM session:
The Board approved a proposed Agreement with Women’s Center High Desert, Inc., for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) providing emergency shelter and rapid re-housing in an amount not to exceed $149,775. This agreement is to provide emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for individuals and families that are homeless.
Item No. 8 PM session:
The Board held a public hearing on a proposed increase in assessments within County Service Area (CSA) No. 30 for streetlight service charges for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Bakersfield area.
Ballots were tabulated, and the majority opposed the increase. The Board received and filed the report, and no increase will be assessed.
You can watch the presentation HERE.
Items No. 10 – 17 PM session:
The Board adopted resolutions establishing the Arvin, Delano, Northwest Metro, Outer Metro, Outer Taft, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, and Shafter Self-Haul Areas and establishing that affected residential properties shall by subject to Self-Haul Program requirements.
Item No. 31 PM session:
The Board approved proposed contributions to Open Door Network and Flood Bakersfield Ministries Inc., in the amount of $500 each, to support individuals experiencing homelessness.
Item No. 32 PM session:
The Board approved a proposed contribution to Golden Empire Gleaners in the amount of $1,500, to support Kern County Cares Food Drive.
The next Regular Board Meetings are scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
