Kern County Board of Supervisors 2:00 p.m. meeting for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Kern County Board of Supervisors convened on June 9, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the operational lease for the Metropolitan Recreation Center's baseball facilities. After a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process involving four proposals, the board discussed selecting Influencer Youth Sports (IYS) as the new operator to manage and improve the baseball fields. The current operator, Northwest Baseball, and community members expressed concerns about the transition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining recreational baseball access and facility conditions. The board directed staff to negotiate an agreement with IYS that includes contractual guarantees to preserve Northwest Baseball's access and ensure facility improvements, with the final contract to be brought back for board approval. Additionally, the board considered multiple public works items related to sewer service rate increases within County Service Area (CSA) 71 and its subdivisions. Despite some opposition, motions to approve the proposed rate increases were passed with three votes in favor and two opposed, reflecting concerns about passing city sewer rate hikes onto county residents. The board also discussed ongoing efforts to negotiate with the City of Bakersfield to seek more equitable financing options for sewer services.