Kern County Board of Supervisors 2:00 p.m. meeting for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Kern County Board of Supervisors convened on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the consent agenda, where certain property-related items were pulled for further review due to public concerns about nuisance and property rights. The board approved a revised consent agenda with a total fiscal impact of approximately $262,364. A significant procurement topic was the Current 360 system implementation, with the board reviewing a contract amendment increasing the project cost from $7.5 million to $13.5 million due to added functionalities and extended timelines to ensure system readiness, particularly for complex payroll processing. Additionally, the board considered a public hearing on a proposed assessment increase for street light services in CSA 4, aiming to raise the annual parcel fee from $30 to $48 to cover rising PG&E costs. Public comments also touched on contracting out services and enforcement of local ordinances related to synthetic drugs. The board emphasized transparency and ethical compliance in contracting and directed staff to investigate allegations of misconduct related to contract awards.