The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including consent agenda matters, a presentation on the four-year update to the long-range regional transportation plan, and a request regarding the Discovery Solar PV and storage project. Discussions included public input on complete street projects, and presentations from the planning department regarding regional transportation planning and major renewable energy project developments.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting
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The Board of Supervisors discussed and took action on numerous items, including closed session matters regarding labor negotiations and litigation. The meeting covered various planning and natural resources issues, such as the Malibu Vineyards Industrial Parkway project, several General Plan amendments, zone classification changes, and conditional use permits for solar facility and battery storage projects. Public works items included streetlight service charge assessments and nuisance abatement work. The Board also reviewed administrative matters, including the Kern County Hospital Authority budget, a new sole source agreement for the Emergency Housing Voucher Program, salary revisions to conform with Senate Bill 525, and various utility easements and consultant agreements.
Jun 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Civil Service Commission County Of Kern Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed and approved a comprehensive examination schedule for various roles, including technicians, aides, nurses, specialists, and field-based positions. They established new job specifications for health care roles in compliance with minimum wage requirements. Additionally, the commission reviewed revised job specifications for several health care and aviation classifications, including public health and fire helicopter pilot series. The meeting included reports from commission officers and the Human Resources division, and concluded with a closed session focused on employee certification objections, disciplinary actions, and hearing scheduling.
May 11, 2026·Board meeting
Civil Service Commission County of Kern Regular Meeting
The Commission addressed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of a revised examination schedule and revisions to job specifications for Lifeguard and Pool Operator positions. Discussions were held regarding a proposed ordinance change to impact Civil Service Rules, specifically regarding the dismissal, suspension, or reduction of employees. Additionally, reports were presented by the Commission Officer and the Human Resources Division, and the meeting included closed sessions to address public employee hearing dates.
