Regular Meeting PM - Jul 14, 2026 (Agenda)

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COUNTY OF KERN 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:00 P.M. BOARD RECONVENED Supervisors: Peters, Parlier, Flores, Couch, Perez ROLL CALL: 4 Present; 1 Absent - Parlier NOTE: The vote is displayed in bold below each item. For example, Flores- Perez denotes Supervisor Flores made the motion and Supervisor Perez seconded the motion. BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Item 92 concerning a CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Agency designated representatives: County Administrative Officer Nancy Anderson, and designated staff - Employee organization: Kern County Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 1301(Government Code Section 54957.6) - HEARD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION Item 93 concerning PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/ RECRUITMENT - Title: Registrar of Voters (Government Code Section 54957) - HEARD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION Item 94 concerning a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - FORMALLY INITIATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) and (g)) Names of cases: D.M. v. County of Kern, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 23STCV07235; H.M. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-100627; J.K. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-101205; J.T. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-23-101884; L.B. v. Stanislaus County, et al., Stanislaus Superior Court Case Number CV-22-004296; M.M. v. County of Kern, Kern Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-101564; R.F. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-102244; R.G. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-102211; R.P. v. County of Kern, Kern Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-102884; W.B. v. County of Kern, Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-102331; Cindy Wilson v. County of Kern, Kern Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-101881; B.B. v. County of Kern, Kern Superior Court Case Number BCV-22-103208 (Continued from 6/16/2026) - HEARD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION Note: Members of the Board of Supervisors may have an interest in certain contracts that the Board considers where the member holds a position on a non-profit corporation that supports the functions of the County. Supervisors are assigned to these positions as part of annual committee assignments by the Chairman of the Board. These interests include, with the Supervisor holding the position, the following: California State Association of Counties (Supervisors Peters and Perez); Community Action Partnership of Kern (Supervisor Parlier); Kern County Network for Children (Supervisor Peters); Kern Economic Development Corporation (Supervisors Flores, Couch, and Peters); Southern California Water Coalition (Supervisors Couch and Flores); Tobacco Funding Corporation, Kern County (Supervisors Perez and Peters); Kern County Foundation, Inc. (Supervisor Peters); and Kern Medical Center Foundation (Supervisor Couch).

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 2 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 Item 95 concerning a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - FORMALLY INITIATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) and (g)) Names of cases: John Doe A.M. v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-25-103193; John Doe B.T.T.D. v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 26CUB01845; John Doe B.S.W. v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 26CUB01843; John D.H. Roe v. County of Kern, et al., BCV-24-101553; Jane T.B. Roe v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 25CUB00668; Jane Doe L.O. v County of Kern, et al., BCV-25-102496; John Doe A.A. v. County of Kern, et al., (#1)., Kern County Superior Court Case Number BCV-24-104043; John Doe A.A. v. County of Kern, et al., (#2)., BCV-24-101325; John Doe C.M. v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 25CUB00180; John Doe C.T. v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 25CUB00193; John D.G. Roe v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 26CUB00269; John G.K. Roe v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 25CUB00737; John T.C. Doe v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 26CUB00692; John T.L. Roe, et al., v. County of Kern, et al., Kern County Superior Court Case Number 25CUB00146; John T.S. Roe, et al. v. County of Kern et al., 26CUB01483 (Continued from 6/16/2026) - HEARD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION NOTE: Prior to approval of the consent agenda Chairman Peters read amendments to Item Nos. 7 and 30 into record; Marquette Hawkins provided comment on Item No. 43 and William Wang provided comment on Item No. 50. CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH A "CA" OR "C" WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION. ADJOURNED AS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; RECONVENED AS KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY C-1) Proposed Contract No. 25043, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with Old Ironsides Construction, Inc., for storage building at Kern Sanitation Authority, 4101 Kimber Avenue, Bakersfield area, in the amount of $548,019.69 (Fiscal Impact: $548,019.69; Kern Sanitation Authority Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) - IDENTIFIED APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES Flores-Perez: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 3 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 C-2) Proposed Contract No. 26015, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with SW Construction Inc., for Kern Sanitation Authority sewer segment replacement in east Bakersfield, in the amount of $1,064,262.75 (Fiscal Impact: $1,064,262.75; Kern Sanitation Authority Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) - IDENTIFIED APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES Flores-Perez: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier ADJOURNED AS KERN SANITATION AUTHORITY; RECONVENED AS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 3) This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE AND SPELL YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION. THANK YOU! PAUL LINFESTY HEARD REGARDING ELECTIONS BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS 4) On their own initiative, Board members may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2[a][2]) – CHAIRMAN PETERS INTRODUCED CHARLES RYU, FOUNDER OF THE FREEDOM BRIDGE FOUNDATION; CHARLES RYU HEARD CONTINUED HEARINGS PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CA-5) Request of Gerald Ogden by McIntosh and Associates to amend the Land Use Element of the Western Rosedale Specific Plan from Rural Residential to General Commercial; a change in zone classification from one acre Residential to General; and a Precise Development Plan to allow a 4,125-square-foot convenience store with 16 fueling pumps and three retail buildings totaling 27,700 square feet on two parcels of record totaling 4.08 acres located on the northeast corner of Hageman Road and Allen Road, Bakersfield area (APNs: 527-020-17 & 527-020-19) (S.D. #1) Specific Request: (a) Amend the Land Use Element of the western Rosedale Specific Plan from Map Code RR (Rural Residential) to GC (General Commercial) or a more restrictive map code designation (SPA #98, Map 101) (b) A change in zone classification from E (1) RS MH (Estate - 1 acre - Residential Suburban Combining - Mobilehome Combining) District to C-2 PD (General Commercial - Precise Development Combining) or a more restrictive District (ZCC #209, Map 101) (Continued on Page 4)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 4 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 (Continued from Page 3) (c) A Precise Development Plan to allow a 4,125-square-foot convenience store with 16 fueling pumps and three retail buildings totaling 27,700 square feet on two parcels of record totaling 4.08 acres (PD Plan #31, Map 101) (Environmental Review: Special Situation Exemption, Section 15182 of State CEQA Guidelines; Published Bakersfield Californian (Continued from 6/16/2026)) - PER PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION, CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier HEARINGS PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CA-6) Request of MAG Energy for a change in zone classification from Limited Agriculture to Exclusive Agriculture on approximately 162 acres and a Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of a 1,477-kilowatt (kW) accessory solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to offset adjacent industrial usage on an approximate 10.28-acre portion of an approximate 162-acre parcel, in the Exclusive Agriculture District located on the southeast corner of United Street and Laguna Avenue, Mojave area (portion of APN: 429-102-14) (S.D. #2) Specific Request: (a) A change in zone classification from A-1 (Limited Agriculture) to A (Exclusive Agriculture), or a more restrictive district, on approximately 162 acres (ZCC #67, Map 213) (b) Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of a 1,477-kilowatt (kW) accessory solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to offset adjacent industrial usage (Section 19.12.030.G) on an approximate 10.28-acre portion of an approximate 162-acre parcel, in the A (Exclusive Agriculture) District (CUP #73, Map 213) (Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt, Section 15303(c) and Common Sense Exemption, Section 15061(b)(3) of State CEQA Guidelines; Published Mojave Desert News) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; PER PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION, ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-270, RECOMMENDED FINDINGS, AND ENACTED ORDINANCE G-9409 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE AS REQUESTED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-271 AND RECOMMENDED FINDINGS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CA-7) Proposed rescission of existing Williamson Act Land Use Contract and simultaneous approval of proposed Williamson Act Land Use Contract 26-01 with Bolthouse Land Company, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; 38.31 acres; Agricultural Preserve No. 7; implementing in 2027 calendar year; Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15317 of State CEQA Guidelines (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 5 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-8) Proposed rescission of existing Williamson Act Land Use Contract and simultaneous approval of proposed Williamson Act Land Use Contract 20-15 with Wonderful Nut Orchards, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; 139.97 acres; Agricultural Preserve No. 7; implementing in 2027 calendar year; Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15317 of State CEQA Guidelines (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 9) Protest hearing on proposed confirmation of costs incurred for nuisance abatement work located at: A) APN: 132-045-06 2213 Pageant St, Bakersfield $ 2,198.00 B) APN: 321-121-13 6072 Bonikell St, Weldon $11,330.00 C) APN: 345-180-06 Joshua Ln, Mojave $11,172.80 D) APN: 255-425-06 912 Lancer Wy, Lebec $12,590.00 E) APN: 487-121-27 Wildwood Rd, Wasco $ 6,945.00 F) APN: 113-053-11 814 Decatur St, Bakersfield $15,298.00 G) APN: 388-221-17 Eucalyptus Dr, Bakersfield $ 2,077.77 H) APN: 426-351-10 9416 Apache Dr, Weldon WITHDRAWN I) APN: 250-041-20 228 Chaparral St, Frazier Park $ 5,422.00 J) APN: 445-110-06 7248 Valpredo Ave, Mettler WITHDRAWN K) APN: 426-361-15 9133 Iroquois Wy, South Lake WITHDRAWN L) APN: 185-260-27 Buena Vista Blvd, Bakersfield $ 5,346.80 (Fiscal Impact: $72,380.37; Code Compliance Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - JOSH CHAMPLIN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, PRESENTED; H, J, AND K WITHDRAWN; OPENED HEARING; JACOB LIGHTNER AND AARON NEWMAN, HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTIONS 15061(b)(1), 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15268, AND 15321 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-272 CONFIRMING COSTS INCURRED BY COUNTY FOR WORK PERFORMED TO ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCE ON SUBJECT PROPERTIES; ORDERED THAT ANY COSTS, IF NOT PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS, BE A LIEN AGAINST SUBJECT PROPERTY AND CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE PLACED ON TAX ROLL BY AUDITOR AND TO BE COLLECTED IN SAME MANNER AND SUBJECT TO SAME PENALTIES AS ORDINARY COUNTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY FROM WHICH NUISANCE WAS ABATED; DIRECTED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO MAIL NOTICE OF BOARD ACTION TO PROPERTY OWNERS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-10) Public hearing to consider updated rates and proposed Ordinance amending Sections 17.60.140 and 17.60.150 of the Kern County Ordinance Code regarding Tehachapi Transportation Impact Fees (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #2) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-273; ENACTED ORDINANCE G-9410 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-11) Proposed Resolution of acceptance for an implied offer of dedication of easement or portion thereof and acceptance into the County maintained road system as a portion of Granite Road, County Road No. 4128, for the continued maintenance of existing road improvements and compliance with current standards for guard rail installation (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #1) (Continued from 4/14/2026) - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-274; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 6 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-12) Proposed Resolution of acceptance for an offer of dedication of easement or portion thereof and acceptance into the County maintained road system as a portion of Collison Street, County Road No. 2509, for the continued maintenance of existing road improvements and utility facilities (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-275; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RECORD Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-13) Proposed Utility Agreement with Rosamond Community Service District (RCSD) to reimburse County for costs to relocate RCSD facilities on Rosamond Boulevard, as part of County road rehabilitation project, Rosamond (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #2) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 358-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-14) Request for approval of expenditure of funds for employee recognition activities through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 (Fiscal Impact: $30,000; Public Works Internal Service Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-15) Contract No. 25053, Plans, Specifications, and Notice to Bidders for road rehabilitation on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, from Casa Loma to State Route 58, Bakersfield (Fiscal Impact: $1,347,189; Local (Road Fund); Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #5) - MADE FINDING PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTION 15301(c) OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20392 OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; BID OPENING TO BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-16) Contract No. 26002, Plans, Specifications, and Notice to Bidders for roadway paving on San Jose Avenue, from West Cecil Avenue to County Line Road, Delano (Fiscal Impact: $1,876,430; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #4) - MADE FINDING PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTION 15301 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20392 OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; BID OPENING TO BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-17) Proposed Contract No. 25054, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with Griffith Company for road rehabilitation on College Avenue, from Mount Vernon Avenue to Montello Street, Bakersfield, in the amount of $2,582,142 (Fiscal Impact: $2,582,142; Regional Surface Transportation Program; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.s #3 & 5) - IDENTIFIED APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 7 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-18) Proposed Contract No. 26001, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with Griffith Company for road rehabilitation on Columbus Street, from Loma Linda Drive to Berkeley Street, Bakersfield, in the amount of $782,735 (Fiscal Impact: $782,735; Regional Surface Transportation Program; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.s #3 & 5) - IDENTIFIED APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-19) Proposed Contract No. 26019, identify apparent low, responsive, and responsible bid and approve contract with Burtch Construction for road improvements on Winter Lane, from Habecker Road to East Side Canal, Bakersfield, in the amount of $297,385.80 (Fiscal Impact: $297,385.80; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #4) - IDENTIFIED APPARENT LOW, RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE BID; APPROVED CONTRACT; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO RELEASE ALL OTHER BID GUARANTEES Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-20) Contract No. 25017, Notice of Completion with Cen-Cal Construction for pedestrian path improvements at various locations in Lake Isabella (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #1) - RECEIVED AND FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-21) Contract No. 25040, Notice of Completion with Nagle Earthworks for landslide repair on Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #1) - RECEIVED AND FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-22) Contract No. 1049-2016, Notice of Completion with Mitchell Brown General Engineering, Inc., for daily operations of the Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill and Mojave Pilot Organic Program (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #2) - RECEIVED AND FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-23) Proposed Subdivision Improvement Maintenance Agreement for completed street, water, sewer, and drainage improvements; reduction of Faithful Performance Bond No. 024264704 for Tract 6306, Phase 2, Rosamond area; proposed Resolution for acceptance of roads into the County Road System and acceptance of street, and drainage improvements for maintained mileage system (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #2) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; REDUCED FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND NO. 024264704, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,859,573, ISSUED BY OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, TO $185,957; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-276 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-24) Proposed Agreement with Geologic Associates, Inc., for environmental, geotechnical and civil engineering services, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 (Fiscal Impact: $1,600,000; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary; RFP) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 359-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 8 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-25) Proposed Agreement with SWT Engineering, Inc., for environmental, geotechnical and civil engineering services, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 (Fiscal Impact: $1,600,000; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary; RFP) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 360-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-26) Proposed Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., for hydrogeologic consulting services, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (Fiscal Impact: $2,000,000; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary; RFP) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 361-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-27) Proposed Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for environmental, geotechnical and civil engineering services, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 (Fiscal Impact: $1,600,000; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary; RFP) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 362-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-28) Proposed draft Utility Agreement with Chevron Pipeline Company (Chevron) to reimburse Chevron for cost liability to the County to remove existing casings for buried pipeline facilities near the intersection of Enos Lane (State Route 43) and Seventh Standard Road (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D.s #1 & 4) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-29) Proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kern Council of Governments, acting as Kern Motorist Aid Authority, for the operation and funding of hazard and obstruction removal program on State Highways within Kern County, effective July 14, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Fiscal Impact: $75,000; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 363-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-30) Proposed retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 551-2021 with Ecolane USA, Inc., providing licenses and maintenance of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS), extending the contract term date from June 30, 2026 to June 20, 2031, and replacing schedule of fees, in an amount not to exceed $301,791 (Fiscal Impact: $301,791; Transit Enterprise Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 364-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-31) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 105-2024 with Mattress Recycling Council California, LLC, providing used mattress recycling services, for a Rate PPI Adjustment that will increase the County’s compensation rates (Fiscal Impact: $175,000 Estimated Annual Revenue; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 365-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 9 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-32) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 609-2024 with California High- Speed Rail Authority, for costs incurred related to the High-Speed Rail Projects, to update Attachment 1 - Rates and Budget Details to reflect current reimbursement rates, in an amount not to exceed $413,000 (Fiscal Impact: $413,000; Road Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 366-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-33) Request to recognize unanticipated revenue from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TRICP) SB 125 funds and approval of mid-year capital project for design and construction of two electric bus charging stations at Lebec maintenance yard, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 (Fiscal Impact: $125,000; Public Transportation Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #2) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR- CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-34) Request to recognize and appropriate unanticipated revenue from SB 125 grant funds to increase appropriations for computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle locator project for Kern Transit, in an amount not to exceed $9,975 (Fiscal Impact: $9,975; Public Transportation System; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-35) Request to recognize unanticipated revenue from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TRICP) SB 125 for additional funds for three class H diesel buses, in an amount not to exceed $34,000 (Fiscal Impact: $34,000; Public Transportation Enterprise Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-36) Proposed transfer of appropriations for additional funds to purchase five class H CNG buses, as a result of increased production costs, in an amount not to exceed $7,000 (Fiscal Impact: $7,000; Public Transportation System; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-37) Proposed transfer of appropriations for additional funds to purchase five class H CNG buses, as a result of increased tariff costs, in an amount not to exceed $90,000 (Fiscal Impact: $90,000; Public Transportation System; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 10 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-38) Request for release of Faithful Performance Security Bond for street and drainage improvements one-year guarantee period, Tract 6306, Phase 1, Rosamond Area, Hillview Homes, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #2) - RELEASED FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY BOND NO. 39K007295, TO OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,729 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-39) Unusual travel request for Senior Human Resources Specialist Cynthia Vasquez to attend the 2026 Association of Workplace Investigators training in Denver, Colorado, from August 16, 2026 through August 21, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $6,669 (Fiscal Impact: $6,669; Public Works Internal Service Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-40) Request for standardization procurement of parts and labor with Powerscreen of California, to repair Terex/CBI grinders and trommels, to provide grinding operations at all Kern County Landfill operations, over a three year period ending June 30, 2029 (Fiscal Impact: $1,800,000; Public Works Internal Services Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) (All S.D.s) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 41) Continuation of local emergency due to the presence and threat of invasive Golden Mussels (Fiscal Impact: None) - STACY KUWAHARA, ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PRESENTED; SUPERVISOR FLORES THANKED STAFF FOR THEIR WORK; APPROVED Flores-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-42) Proposed Agreement with the City of Delano providing Fentanyl Task Force funding reimbursement for the acquisition of two canine units and related equipment, from July 14, 2026 through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $330,000 (Fiscal Impact: $330,000; Budgeted; Discretionary) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 367-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-43) Proposed recommendation of 27 preliminary census tracts as Countywide Opportunity Zones to the State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Fiscal Impact: None) - APPROVED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-44) Proposed response to Grand Jury report titled Kern County Library (Fiscal Impact: None) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CORRESPONDENCE Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 11 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-45) Proposed contributions to Safe Haven Kids League, in the amount of $1,100, providing resources to California City children and families; Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation, in the amount of $1,000, providing scholarships for students; Valley Fever Americas Foundation, in the amount of $500, to support those affected by valley fever; Rotary Club of Taft Foundation, in the amount of $500, to support community enrichment; and Royten’s Enrichment Academy Community Hope, in the amount of $250, improving health and wellness in underserved communities (Fiscal Impact: $3,350; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-46) Proposed contributions to Honor Flight Kern County, in the amount of $500, to support veterans; Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation, in the amount of $2,000, to promote healthy development; and Kern County Farm Bureau, in the amount of $1,400, to support agriculture education (Fiscal Impact: $3,900; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-47) Proposed contribution to GMP Productions, in the amount of $15,000, for the U.S. 250 Tour celebrating the nation’s 250th Anniversary and supporting the July 3rd event (Fiscal Impact: $15,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR- CONTROLLER-COUNTY CLERK TO PAY Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier Legislative Matter 48) Response to June 16, 2026, referral regarding solar tax exclusion legislation and California Energy Commission permitting authority (Fiscal Impact: None) - THOMAS BROWN, CHIEF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS OFFICER, PRESENTED; SUPERVISORS PETERS, FLORES, PEREZ, AND COUCH, PROVIDED COMMENT; EREC DEVOST, VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT, TERRA-GEN, HEARD; RECEIVED AND FILED Couch-Flores: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - General Services Division CA-49) Proposed Lease Option Agreement with The Barbara E. Robinson Trust, for a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-250-25, for a potential communications tower site as part of the Regional Public Safety Communications Network Project (Fiscal Impact: $8,000; Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #2) - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302, AND 15303 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS THE SPECIFIED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 368-2026 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 12 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-50) Public hearing on proposed Resolution and Ordinance granting a 20-year non-public utility pipeline franchise to Winfund Investment LLC, for non- potable water pipelines (Fiscal Impact: $1,200 Administrative Fee; $1,250 Estimated Annual Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.s #2 & 4) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; MADE FINDING ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTIONS 15301 AND 15302(c) OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-277; ENACTED ORDINANCE F-723 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-51) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of a Drainage Easement on Assessor’s Parcel Number 482-120-87, in Bakersfield, amending the path of the easement (Fiscal Impact: None) (S.D. #4) - MADE FINDING THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTION 15301 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN; DIRECTED GENERAL SERVICES TO RECORD Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-52) Proposed Resolution of Intent to set and advertise a public hearing for the proposed transfer of surplus real property located at 17053 Shafter Avenue, in Shafter, to California State University, Bakersfield, Foundation (Fiscal Impact: $100,000 Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D. #4) - ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-278; SET HEARING FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M.; DIRECTED CLERK OF THE BOARD TO ADVERTISE THE NOTICE ONE TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6061 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-53) Public hearing on proposed Resolution and Ordinance amending Franchise Ordinance F-551 granted to Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., to reduce the franchise area and update the master Franchise Ordinance to F-3 (Fourth Revision) (Fiscal Impact: $1,200 Administrative Fee; $1,100 Estimated Annual Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) (S.D.s #2 & 4) - OPENED HEARING; NO ONE HEARD; CLOSED HEARING; MADE FINDING ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER CEQA REVIEW PER SECTION 15301 OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2026-279; ENACTED ORDINANCE F-724 Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - Human Resources Division CA-54) Request to employ retired County employees Andrea Kohler as a Deputy District Attorney 5, at Range 81.0, Step 10, at the District Attorney’s Office; and Lance Grimes as Sheriff Background Investigator, at Range 66.8, Step 10, at the Sheriff’s Office; effective July 25, 2026, for a maximum of 960 hours each in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Fiscal Impact: $127,834; Budgeted; Discretionary) - APPROVED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL CA-55) Budget Transfers - NONE Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-56) Minutes for week of June 8, 2026 - APPROVED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 13 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 CA-57) Miscellaneous Letters and Documents - FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-58) Letters Received and Referred by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier CA-59) Claims and Lawsuits Filed with and Referred by Clerk of the Board - APPROVED AND FILED Perez-Couch: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent - Parlier ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. Flores /s/ Julie Gragg Chief Clerk of the Board /s/ Phillip Peters Chairman, Board of Supervisors Minutes of the meetings are not official until approved by the Board of Supervisors and signed.

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 14 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 57) MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED Animal Services A) Fifty-two thank you letters re donations received for Kern County Animal Shelter Auditor-Controller-County Clerk B) Statement of Money in the County Treasury as of April 1, 2026, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 C) Report on Refunds (Government Code Section 26906) of Erroneous Deposits pursuant to Board Resolution 71-4 D) Recovery of LAFCo’s operating costs for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Clerk of the Board E) Received, certified, and transmitted to Recorder for recordation as follows: 1) Parcel Map 12473 S.D. #2 2) Tract Map 7041 Phase 2 S.D. #4 3) Tract Map 7262 Phase 8 S.D. #4 Employers’ Training Resource F) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act On-the-Job Training Agreements: 1) Brown’s Construction Service, Inc., WIOA Title 201, dated May 4, 2026, Agt. SC2600419 2) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 4, 2026, Agt. SC2600421 3) Bakersfield Family Medical Group, Inc., WIOA Title 501, dated May 11, 2026, Agt. SC2600413 4) Can Do Crew Staffing, Inc., WIOA Title 201, dated May 11, 2026, Agt. SC2600414 5) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600411 6) Can Do Crew Staffing, Inc., WIOA Title 2088, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600422 7) Can Do Crew Staffing, Inc., WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600423 8) Can Do Crew Staffing, Inc., WIOA Title 201/1313, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600425 9) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600426 10) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600427 11) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600428 12) Kern Health Systems, WIOA Title 201, dated May 18, 2026, Agt. SC2600429 Grand Jury G) Grand Jury Final Report concerning Kern County General Services Procurement/Purchasing/Auditing (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and General Services)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 15 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 H) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grand Jury Final Reports Human Services I) Response to the California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) findings on Kern County’s Corrective Action Plan for the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 CalFresh Management Evaluation J) Final report from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) regarding Kern County’s Application Processing Timeliness performance for 3-Day Expedited Service processing, including observations and recommendations K) Corrective Action Plan in response to the California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) Adoption Assistance Program monitoring review of Kern County Library L) One thank you letter sent to community members who supported the Kern County Library through donations Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) M) Resolution No. 26-13, in the matter of Local Agency Formation Commission, 9th Restricted Public Member Seat and Alternate Restricted Public Member Appointment N) Certificate of Completion, Resolution No. 26-06; County Service Area (CSA) 87 Annexation 7 (Fuller Acres) Street Lighting and Activation of Service Treasurer and Tax Collector O) Pooled Cash Portfolio Reporting for Month Ended May 31, 2026 Miscellaneous P) Copies of letters received by Board members re proposed amendments to park ordinance (Copies to each Supervisors, CAO, County Counsel, General Services and Animal Services) Q) Letters re opposition to proposed data center project (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and County Counsel) R) Email from Tracy Shofner re housing (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and County Counsel) S) Email from Christopher Badgerow re delinquent property tax notices (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and Treasurer-Tax Collector) T) Email from Andrew Brager re pollution solution (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and Planning) U) Letter from Rapid Response Network of Kern re public health (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, County Counsel, and Public Health)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 16 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 V) Letter from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) re 2025- 2026 Targeted Inspection, Penal Code Section 6031, Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209, Kern County Sheriff Office Detention Facilities (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, and Sheriff) W) Letter from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) re 2025- 2026 Comprehensive Inspection, Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885, Kern County Probation Department Detention Facility (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, and Probation) X) Letter from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) re 2025- 2026 Targeted Inspection, Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885, Kern County Probation Department Detention Facilities (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, and Probation) Y) Notice of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Rate Change Request for its 2027 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) Forecast Application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) A.26-05-007 Z) Notice from Southern California Gas Company re 2028 General Rate Application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Application 26-06-014 AA) Notice from Southern California Gas Company re Year 32 of its Gas Cost Incentive Mechanism Application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Application No. 26-06-016 BB) Notice of Application from State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control re Bear Mountain Truck Stop, 15840 Costajo Road, Bakersfield (Copies to Planning and Natural Resources and Environmental Health Services) CC) Notices from California Highway Patrol re Hazardous Materials Incident Report on June 8, 2026, I-5 southbound, north of State Route 58, unincorporated Kern; June 16, 2026, U.S. Route 395, south of Bowman Road 1030, Mojave, Kern; June 14, 2026, Union Avenue, north of Watts Drive, unincorporated Kern; June 23, 2026, Interstate 5 northbound, south of Grapevine Road, unincorporated Kern; and June 23, 2026, State Route 33 southbound, south of Brown Material Road, Bakersfield area (Copies to Fire and Environmental Health Services) 58) LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED A) Resolution from City of Bakersfield No. 065-2026 re consolidation of City’s Municipal Election with the Statewide Election on November 3, 2026 - REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (Copies to each Supervisor and CAO) B) Resolutions from City of Tehachapi No.19-26 and No.18-26 re consolidation of City’s Municipal Election with the Statewide Election on November 3, 2026 - REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (Copies to each Supervisor and CAO) C) Notice from California State University Board of Trustees re Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Ground Mount Solar and Battery Project at California State University, Bakersfield - REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copies to each Supervisor, CAO, and County Counsel) D) Resolution from Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District No. 26-07 re consolidation with the 2026 General Election - REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (Copies to each Supervisor and CAO)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 17 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 E) Resolution from City of Arvin No. 2026-37 re consolidation of City’s Municipal Election with the Statewide Election on November 3, 2026 - REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (Copies to each Supervisor and CAO) 59) CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS FILED WITH AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED A) Claim in the matter of J.B., a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Jacalyn Batshoun - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) B) Claim in the matter of Hector Hugo Bolanos Cruz - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) C) Claim in the matter of Brandon Bowie - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) D) Claim in the matter of Floyd Boyd, Jr. - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) E) Claim in the matter of De lee Burns and Hali Hegardt - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) F) Claim in the matter of Jared Clancy - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) G) Claim in the matter of Brooklyn Nicole Connors - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) H) Claim in the matter of Element Fleet Management as subrogee of Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) I) Claim in the matter of Teresa Froman for 21st Century Casualty Company as subrogee of Jose Gonzalez - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) J) Claim in the matter of George and Nancy Grosvenor - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) K) Two Claims in the matter of Curtis Hatfield - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) L) Two Claims in the matter of Jack Huckstep - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) M) Claim in the matter of Klassen Corporation - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) N) Claim in the matter of Tania Luna - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) O) Claim in the matter of A.I.M., a minor, by and through his mother, Krystal M. Medina - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) P) Claim in the matter of Kevin Maykoski - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 18 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 Q) Claim in the matter of Shamekamarie Mae Morris on behalf of Antwan Jerome Carter, Decedent - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) R) Claim in the matter of John A. Niesen, individually and doing business as Front Porch Music - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) S) Claim in the matter of Progressive Direct Insurance Company as subrogee of Rex M. Laverne - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) T) Claim in the matter of Vincent Ramirez - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) U) Claim in the matter of Davian Rouchon - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) V) Claim in the matter of Julio Silva - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) W) Claim in the matter of Arthur Wayne Smith Jr. - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) X) Claim in the matter of Delbert Charles Steele - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) Y) Claim in the matter of Christopher Lee Stockton - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) Z) Claim in the matter of David Cody Vantassel - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) AA) Summons and Complaint in the matter of BankUnited, et al. v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. BCV-25-100923) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) BB) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Luis Carranza, Jr. v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court of Los Angeles Case No. 26CHCV00939) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) CC) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Rosemary Castillo v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB01922) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) DD) Summons and Complaint in the matter of B.L., a minor, by and through Cristin Green, Guardian ad litem v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB01724) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) EE) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Alma Romina Navarro Renteria v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB02086) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) FF) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Teresa Perez Garcia v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB01955) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) GG) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Scotty Smith, et al. v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB02413) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)

Summary of Proceedings PM Page 19 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 2:00 P.M. 7/14/2026 HH) Summons and Complaint in the matter of Arlen Valdez v. County of Kern, et al. (United States District Court Eastern District of California Case No. 1:26-CV-03542-KES-CDB) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) II) Statement of Damages in the matter of Ofelia Ruiz v. County of Kern, et al. (Superior Court Case No. 26CUB00761) - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) JJ) Claim for Refund of Property Taxes in the matter of Gurmail S. Dhaliwal and Amarjit S. Dillon - REFFERED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Auditor-Controller)