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Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (items 3–5, 8, 12–16, etc.) by unanimous voice vote. The motion passed with all ayes.

Appointment: The board approved, on consent, the appointment of Carter Beardsley as the fifth district member to the Housing Authority (item 5). Beardsley spoke briefly at the podium and said he planned to meet with the housing authority’s executive director the following day.

Proclamations and resolutions (selected):
- Item 1: The board proclaimed June 23–29, 2025 as National Boys & Girls Club Week in Kern County (motion approved, all ayes). Mackenzie Boone, board president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, accepted the proclamation and provided participation statistics.
- Item 2: The board proclaimed July 2025 as Books in Motion Month (motion approved, all ayes). Kern County Libraries and Kern Dance Alliance representatives described the program’s reach.

Airport MOUs (items 9 & 10): The board approved MOUs with Uber and Lyft for ride‑share services at the William M. Thomas Terminal; staff later described the new $3 pickup and $3 drop‑off fee structure (both items approved separately, all ayes).

Animal services (items 11 & 28): The board received the animal services update (item 11) and directed staff to develop a funding plan for a replacement shelter (item 28) using a mix of general fund capital designation, tobacco endowment proceeds and external financing; both actions approved as directed.

Sheriff contract (item 52): After a contested appeal, the Board of Supervisors denied Trinity Services Group's protest and approved selection of Summit Correctional Services LLC to provide inmate food and kitchen services; vote 3–2 (Supervisor Jeff Flores and Chair Leticia Perez voted no).

Notes: Where counts were not spoken for individual roll calls, staff recorded unanimous approval or the stated tallies; all formal actions will be reflected in the official minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kern County Board of Supervisors 9:00 a.m. meeting for Tuesday, June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of key votes taken during the morning session, including consent agenda approval, appointments and proclamations.","taxTitle","Kern County, California","taxId",2913,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515615,"Board approves Uber and Lyft MOUs at Bakersfield airport, increases per‑trip fees",220,5110000,5330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e&start=5110&end=5330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e/thumbnail_5110000.jpg","/articles/6515615/Kern-County/California/Board-approves-Uber-and-Lyft-MOUs-at-Bakersfield-airport-increases-pertrip-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515615-5e0d411615fbe9e438caa3fc8b74b4e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775863056&Signature=GIUw-T~kZnrJPBIefz11pN5kbrUksGz~EtMl4dXaiI~q9GWQ9wAaGafLgWiNu~BjLugmF7Nnokmp04QGrsvvjFJ-tB9VcobZFo7FvgKbXZmrH0QJgF7SOM-I27XMz1iGL8EqQRBtuiu4OEsRv3WSr3-oiaVyehkMheoEh0cabXK-rQKw4Y3dO7OaNdXQPeVFVJ7cL-R8ebZDAGc8bF4jA6TkRc7vqSBvemP8IMitQ2VJ9i9eT-Hrs8I4Z2tD2qzZVysy8lFZ-nCW6GbzwLsmhmihOPIaWETsSdlo2b4jbHB6JmGCBV8xWYYdwNTH~VgjufnSuSdS0t63yLdEzyutaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 17 to authorize memoranda of understanding with Uber Technologies and Lyft to permit ride‑share pickups and drop‑offs at the William M. Thomas Terminal.

Michael Muska, interim airport director, told supervisors the new agreements raise per‑passenger fees from the prior $2 pickup fee to $3 per pickup and $3 per drop‑off, and that Lyft’s annual revenue to the airport had previously been roughly $23,000 — a small fraction of the airport’s approximately $1.3 million annual parking revenue. Muska said the new arrangements will increase revenue and meet passenger demand for ride‑share services.

Why it matters: The airport’s updated pricing reflects ride‑share usage patterns and is intended to increase convenience for travelers while boosting modest airport revenue. Muska said passengers and the public had asked for ride‑share options and that the agreements respond to that consumer demand.

Board action: The board considered items 9 and 10 jointly and voted separately to approve the Uber and Lyft MOUs. Staff said each MOU will return to appropriate operational steps with the airport for implementation.

Ending: Supervisors expressed support for the airport staff’s work to modernize passenger options and noted the changes were in line with other airports adopting ride‑share pickup and drop‑off management.","Supervisors approved separate memoranda of understanding allowing Uber and Lyft to operate ride‑share pickups and drop‑offs at William M. Thomas Terminal; the county raised per‑passenger pickup and drop‑off fees to $3 each.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515620,"County proclaims July ‘Books in Motion’ month as library-dance literacy program expands",896,2180000,3076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e&start=2180&end=3076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e/thumbnail_2180000.jpg","/articles/6515620/Kern-County/California/County-proclaims-July-Books-in-Motion-month-as-library-dance-literacy-program-expands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515620-4921d39933bdc7dda975106df9d6b5a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775863056&Signature=jp1223NJ7wyI2x1-iNJVKOjq2p~fjLcwpgMFtfHhjUtsBdideEE~42iW76CeKSPpc6Ta6qFWZCXygqwhp26mVzUsqlaMS5Gt6yb3Ah7PM-UESxBz7KQ~6TnmG22w~CE14GMeKpzAaMoU3ZDrMAOkYiZVRq9vqi-bkqPnvFvnS~BzrD61B~Hnz-1oUQmM366kSy8fidLyrDB0UcMLfO-DJMVdCV~BoF-2I5lHzNcSk-rBAwunYjXSGTT5xhIMQae5LOj4VcQqoRomeJd~sErUVfG02mw-3j67E5f-dmgRbn4oTeFDxzIvhqnGTffmzv3-vww-9btFOKSWZDbOeu2dmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors on June 17 proclaimed July 2025 as “Books in Motion Month,” recognizing a summer literacy program that pairs dancers with library storytimes to encourage reading and reduce summer learning loss.

Supervisor Chris Parlier introduced the proclamation and the county presented the recognition to Andy Sullivan, director of Kern County Libraries, and Andrea Hanson, executive director of Kern Dance Alliance. Library staff and partners described the program’s reach and goals: Sullivan said Books in Motion has used Common Core reading standards while “promot[ing] healthy living through movement and dance” and reported the partnership has served more than 15,000 participants and distributed roughly 10,000 free books since its start.

Andrea Hanson said the program’s touring model reached 42 performances at 20 locations in the most recent season and that the partnership is increasing both attendance (a 65% rise year‑to‑year in the period cited) and book giveaways. Kern County Libraries staff highlighted outreach to rural branches and work to provide American Sign Language services in partnership with the Independent Living Center of Kern County.

Why it matters: County officials and nonprofit leaders said Books in Motion brings literacy, arts exposure and free books to underserved neighborhoods, and that the arts can spark a sustained interest in reading and later academic gains. The proclamation was approved unanimously by the board.

Ending: Organizers encouraged the public to attend performances countywide; a promotional video and schedule were presented during the meeting.","The Board of Supervisors proclaimed July 2025 as Books in Motion Month, honoring a county library partnership with Kern Dance Alliance that staff say has served thousands of children with dance‑based literacy programming and free books.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515625,"Board upholds evaluation committee; awards jail food contract to Summit Correctional Services after appeal",4925,9472000,14397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e&start=9472&end=14397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e/thumbnail_9472000.jpg","/articles/6515625/Kern-County/California/Board-upholds-evaluation-committee-awards-jail-food-contract-to-Summit-Correctional-Services-after-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515625-6068b4a819ba59d93fa831ec0d07eb8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775863056&Signature=N6mroOtnp-N8zgQC4vyOQwiBJkWHF6uo8jFXbZSDGIadc3~EgZRx~3bV2Wm1smtEo10nyMcNxzNzsTlhVxxce4pgbmgnVJBOK-rm6kXqEBv-4kVPmZkr2sIlmfHI6yaBVVn3pwqXpDCvlBbG47J8xfzEfOGwVdA4uoQiM1xPVBv0KJhdwsWt6vGcjRYW8wSzDKXyY-JDdU~-ow~NVM9F2muVb9MXCPnzurWA6AV49ahRrFRAy3YiQRof-wxy4qo-FUGY4VAxd0-6-1fzoR7uH22fwRTSnJFIVKhirg3U-r3mwsnA3Lhz50LcRolPqtfejyXdMoUj7pZCTL~qwuaC~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kern County supervisors on June 17 approved selection of Summit Correctional Services LLC to provide inmate food and kitchen services for the county’s detention facilities and denied an appeal from the incumbent contractor, Trinity Services Group.

The sheriff’s office solicited proposals in September 2024 to supply daily meals and kitchen services for an average inmate population of about 1,800 across two adult facilities. Lieutenant Jacob Pearson described a best‑value scoring process conducted by an evaluation committee; of the two proposals received Summit had the higher weighted score after an initial review and after a formal “best and final” request the committee again concluded Summit’s proposal offered the best value.

Trinity Services Group, the incumbent, disputed the process and contended Trinity’s final offer would save the county roughly $435,695 over five years and provide more staff (about 12 additional employees). Trinity’s counsel argued Summit’s original proposal incorrectly submitted separate prices for religious and regular meals (the RFP required a single consolidated per‑meal price) and that the evaluation committee applied scoring inconsistently. Trinity asked the board to overturn the evaluation committee and award the contract to Trinity.

KCSO response and evaluation rationale: Speakers from the sheriff’s office and the procurement team told supervisors the committee evaluated seven weighted criteria, conducted debriefs and asked for best‑and‑final pricing following Trinity’s protest. The sheriff’s office said Summit demonstrated an acceptable transition plan, implementation schedule, relevant correctional experience, and pricing that met the RFP requirements. The department said the award followed the committee’s scoring and review of best‑and‑final offers.

Board vote and outcome: After hearing presentations from both vendors and county staff, the board voted 3–2 to approve the award to Summit and to deny Trinity’s appeal. Chair Leticia Perez and Supervisor Jeff Flores recorded the two “no” votes.

Why it matters: The contract covers preparation and delivery of approximately 2.8 million inmate meals per year, daily special‑diet needs, and related kitchen operations. County staff highlighted legal and operational risks of switching vendors and the importance of an orderly transition; Trinity emphasized continuity, lower net cost and preserving local jobs. The county’s procurement and sheriff’s staff concluded Summit’s proposal best met the county’s needs under the RFP criteria and recommended award.

Next steps: County counsel and the sheriff’s office will finalize contract negotiations with Summit. The board’s vote authorizes the sheriff to enter contract negotiations and complete the procurement steps required by county policy.

Ending: Both vendors acknowledged the complexity of operating large jail food programs. The sheriff’s office said it is satisfied both companies would be able to provide services but recommended selecting the vendor that best matched the committee’s evaluation of cost, experience and implementation.","The Board of Supervisors denied Trinity Services Group's protest and approved selecting Summit Correctional Services LLC to provide inmate food and kitchen services; the decision followed presentations from the sheriff's office, both bidders and legal counsel and a 3‑2 final vote.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515630,"Kern County supervisors direct staff to craft $60M plan for new animal shelter as intake spikes",4087,5365000,9452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e&start=5365&end=9452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857471-1e80f14150cf68ddaa331534a20a572e/thumbnail_5365000.jpg","/articles/6515630/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-supervisors-direct-staff-to-craft-60M-plan-for-new-animal-shelter-as-intake-spikes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515630-a62d8d38c0b8aa967d9fb3bd6dd252f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775863056&Signature=SmD2CQvDQoYXqXsSvj6SONfydXJtcZFG9OspEzlj2la01xbpi2mKu86VPSgFsM0pUMNPRo6z6VjPFRkyglLFPDnHNAzNMR0K4nbfQohwlMugQycR1cbZIjvE1Gb2nRNhx87spMWc5T1HbN-hm3y609LdQwsXSYCl1XNQkV5b~6S2sMQ1eNHUYVsxtH~gN6hcZX7h9VEgiNiEG0s5g-Z1uOTjfqBdTOmhLOK6BtCYJH3DfCez65YHEgsGVqsPX-ddf-DFuLtEgAfaCyIBxJtze4QocC9uEOkWIk0WEVMWjrBht6sOiVMkmpZtHWxEUOH3ISCsBlCWOl5KvcWLcVTiXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kern County supervisors on June 17 received a detailed update on animal services showing sharp increases in dog intake, puppy births and field calls, and directed staff to develop a financing plan to build a replacement shelter estimated at $60,000,000.

The county’s animal services director, Nick Cohen, told the Board of Supervisors that the county took in 9,856 dogs in 2024 — about a 31% increase over the pre‑pandemic 2019 baseline — and that puppies (under five months) were the primary driver, rising from 1,769 in 2019 to 3,609 in 2024. Cohen said the Fruitvale shelter has regularly operated “well beyond capacity,” and that overcrowding drives respiratory outbreaks, higher medical costs and longer stays.

“This is a systemic issue, and that if we’re gonna solve it, we have to do it together with community, with collaboration, and with long term investment in some, real solutions,” Cohen said.

Why it matters: County staff and volunteers credited expanded spay-and‑neuter and outreach programs for raising the shelter’s live‑release rate to record levels (78% saved), but said demand far outstrips current capacity. The county has acquired 4.5 acres for a replacement facility and officials warned construction prices and other constraints make an immediate, single‑source cash purchase unlikely.

What the Board asked staff to do: Assistant County Administrative Officer Elsa Martinez and senior fiscal analyst Kayla Ayala presented a three‑part funding approach the county will develop further: draw from an available general‑fund capital designation, use proceeds from the county’s tobacco endowment (subject to legal restrictions), and issue debt to spread construction cost over time. Ayala said the general fund designation holds roughly $30 million and the tobacco endowment’s market value is about $34 million; staff said the county will not recommend spending either pool entirely on the shelter and that any debt plan would be returned to the board for approval.

Program and service details: Cohen outlined programs already expanded to address the crisis:
- Spay/neuter: The county has allocated more than $3.7 million over the past decade to subsidized sterilizations, funding roughly 42,000 surgeries. Fiscal 24–25 commitments exceed $1.1 million (including $500,000 in Measure K money), and the county expects to support about 9,500 sterilizations this fiscal year.
- Mobile vaccination/microchip clinics: A Petco Love Foundation grant and other funding have allowed the county to provide no‑cost vaccinations and microchips to thousands of pets countywide; Cohen said Animal Services will have provided direct services to roughly 7,500 community pets in the calendar year.
- Foster, off‑site adoption and “Streets of Bakersfield”: Volunteer‑driven foster and outreach programs placed record numbers of animals in 2024 and help reduce shelter population pressure.

Staffing and operational needs: Cohen said the department currently has 12 animal control officers (plus two senior officers). He and CAO staff told supervisors the department needs more veterinary staff (the county veterinarian averages ~112 spay/neuter surgeries per week and manages care for up to 450 animals), more field officers to lower response times in remote areas, and additional program technicians for canvassing, public education and enforcement work.

Community input and concerns: Dozens of residents, volunteers and nonprofit leaders urged the board to support both construction and stronger enforcement or ordinance changes. Michelle Peters (member of an animal services advisory subcommittee) urged the board to consider earlier ordinance recommendations that would strengthen spay/neuter and licensing enforcement. Volunteers described high levels of daily suffering among abandoned animals in outlying areas and urged faster action.

Board action and next steps: The board voted to receive the animal services update and to direct the County Administrative Office and finance staff to pursue the three‑part funding strategy (general fund designation, tobacco endowment and debt) and return with specific options, timing and impacts. Supervisors emphasized the need to avoid excessive borrowing when possible, to protect maintenance needs countywide, and to include estimated additional operational costs for the new facility. Staff indicated construction could begin in mid‑2026 if financing and procurement proceed on schedule.

Ending: Supervisors and staff framed the project as urgent but fiscally complex: replacing Fruitvale’s temporary shelter is intended to expand medical and adoption capacity, reduce disease outbreaks caused by overcrowding, and enable a more preventive, community‑focused approach to pet overpopulation.","After a detailed Animal Services briefing showing rising dog intake and puppy births, the Board of Supervisors approved direction to develop a funding plan combining cash, tobacco endowment money and debt to cover an estimated $60 million replacement shelter and related needs.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance — Kern County Board of Supervisors, June 17, 2025 AM session

Board approves Uber and Lyft MOUs at Bakersfield airport, increases per‑trip fees

County proclaims July ‘Books in Motion’ month as library-dance literacy program expands

Board upholds evaluation committee; awards jail food contract to Summit Correctional Services after appeal

Kern County supervisors direct staff to craft $60M plan for new animal shelter as intake spikes