Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Government Body
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Type
Board Of Supervisors
Location
Mendocino County, CA
Meeting Date
March 24, 2026

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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OPEN SESSION (PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.)

Roll Call

OPEN SESSION (PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.)

Pledge of Allegiance

REGULAR CALENDARItem R1

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Informational Report(s) from the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, District Attorney, Sheriff and Various County Department Heads or Designee(s) (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Accept any informational reports provided by the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, District Attorney, Sheriff and Various County Department Heads or Designee(s).

REGULAR CALENDARItem R2

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation on Mendocino County's Preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget; and Possible Direction to Staff (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Accept presentation on Mendocino County's preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget; provide possible direction to staff; and authorize Chair to sign same.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R3

Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Revisions and Renaming of General Reserve and Contingencies Policy No. 32 to "Reserve and Fund Balance Policy No. 32" (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Approval of revisions and renaming of General Reserve and Contingencies Policy No. 32 to "Reserve and Fund Balance Policy No. 32"

REGULAR CALENDARItem R4

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation from Clifton Larson Allen LLP Regarding Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Sponsor: Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector)

Accept presentation from Clifton Larson Allen LLP (CLA) regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and provide direction to staff as appropriate.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R5

Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Updated Cash Flow Projections for the Ameresco Proposed Energy Saving Performance Project and Whether or Not to Continue with the Project (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Discuss updated cash flow projections for the Ameresco Proposed Energy Saving Performance Project and provide direction to staff on whether or not to continue with the project.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R6

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation and Report for Air Toxics "Hot Spots" to Satisfy Health & Safety Code Section 44360 et seq.; Adoption of Resolution Receiving the 2023 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Report and Adopting Thresholds of Significance for Risk Prioritization Scores (Sponsor: Air Quality Management District)

Accept the presentation and report for the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" to satisfy Health & Safety Code Section 44360 et seq.; adopt Resolution receiving the 2023 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" report and adopting the thresholds of significance for risk prioritization scores; and authorize Chair to sign same.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R7

Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including (1) Review and Consider the Report and Recommendation of the Planning Commission for a Proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone to Change the Land Use Classification from Range Lands (RL) to Remote Residential (RMR:40) and Zoning from Rangeland (R-L 160) to Upland Residential (U-R 40) on an Existing 160± Acre Parcel (APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01) in the Ukiah area (GP/R_2023-0002); (2) Adopt a Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration and Changing the General Plan Classifications of APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01 from Range Lands (RL) to Remote Residential (RMR:40); and (3) Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Zoning District of APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01 from Rangeland (R-L 160) to Upland Residential (U-R 40) (Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)

(1) Consider the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission for a proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone to change the Land Use Classification from Range Lands (RL) to Remote Residential (RMR:40) and zoning from Rangeland (R-L 160) to Upland Residential (U-R 40) on an existing 160± acre parcel (APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01) in the Ukiah area (GP/R_2023-0002); (2) Adopt Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration and changing the General Plan Classifications of APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01 from Range Lands (RL) to Remote Residential (RMR:40); (3) adopt Ordinance changing the zoning of APNs 178-220-09 and 181-240-01 from Rangeland (R-L 160) to Upland Residential (U-R 40); and authorize Chair to sign same.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R8

Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action including Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the County of Mendocino to Join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program; Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Special Assessment Proceedings and Levy Assessments and Special Taxes and to Form Assessment Districts and Community Facilities Districts within the Territory of the County of Mendocino; Embodying the Terms of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement Setting Forth the Provisions for Community Facilities District Financings; Approving Form of Acquisition Agreement for Use when Applicable; and Authorizing Related Actions (Sponsors: Planning and Building Services and Executive Office)

Adopt Resolution authorizing the County of Mendocino to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct special assessment proceedings and levy assessments and special taxes and to form assessment districts and community facilities districts within the territory of the County of Mendocino; embodying the terms of a joint community facilities Agreement setting forth the provisions for community facilities district financings; approving Form of Acquisition Agreement for use when applicable; authorizing related actions; and authorize Chair to sign same.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R9

Discussion and Possible Action Including Introduction and Waive First Reading of An Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.100 to the Mendocino County Code Regulating Noise (Sponsor: County Counsel)

Introduce and waive reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 8.100 to the Mendocino County Code regulating noise.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R10

Chief Executive Officer's Report (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Accept the Chief Executive Officer's report.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R11

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Assembly Bill 2494, Rogers and McGuire, Modernizing Our Forest System (Sponsor: Executive Office and County Counsel)

Provide direction to staff on matters of legislation.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R12

Supervisors' Reports Regarding Board Special Assignments, Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Meetings, and Other Items of General Interest (Sponsor: Board of Supervisors)

Provide direction to staff on matters of legislation.

CLOSED SESSIONItem CS1

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Darcie Antle and Cherie Johnson; Employee Organization(s): Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, Mendocino County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA), Mendocino County Law Enforcement Management Association (MCLEMA), Mendocino County Management Association, Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees (MCACE), Mendocino County Department Head Association, Mendocino County Probation Employees' Association (MCPEA) Teamsters Local 856, Mendocino County Public Authority

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C1

Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting

Approve minutes of March 10, 2026, regular meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C2

Approval of Appointments/Reappointments

Approve the following appointments/reappointments: 1. Edwin Scott, Trustee, Cemetery District of the Redwoods.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C3

Approval of Agreement with Roots of Motive Power Inc. For the Use of Portions of the County Museum and Museum Grounds, with a Term Beginning Upon Execution, through October 1, 2042, with no Monetary Exchange (Sponsors: Museum and Supervisor Haschak)

Approve Agreement with Roots of Power Inc. for the use of portions of the County Museum and Museum Grounds with a term beginning upon execution through October 1, 2042, with no monetary exchange; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C4

Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-189 with the Law Office of Charles J. McKee, in the Amount of $0, for a Total of $160,000, to provide Management and County Counsel Assessment Services, Effective December 16, 2025, through a New End Date of April 30, 2026 (Original End Date: March 31, 2026)

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-189 with the Law Office of Charles J. McKee, in the amount of $0, for a total of $160,000, to provide management and County Counsel assessment services, effective December 16, 2025, through a new end date of April 30, 2026 (original end date: March 31, 2026); and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C5

Adoption of Resolution Renewing a Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Tree Mortality

Adopt Resolution renewing a declaration of a Local Emergency related to Tree Mortality; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C6

Adoption of Resolution Renewing a Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Climate Change

Adopt Resolution renewing a declaration of a Local Emergency related to Climate Change; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C7

Approval of Revocable Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Joy Trissal for Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 003-040-84 and 003-040-61 (Known as Porzio Lane and 727 S. State Street) for the Purpose of Environmental Investigation Associated with an Unauthorized Release of Chlorinated Solvents from an Adjacent Property

Approve Revocable Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Joy Trissal, for APN 003-040-84 and 003-040-61 (known as Porzio Lane and 727 S. State Street) for the purpose of environmental investigation associated with an unauthorized release of chlorinated solvents from an adjacent property; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C8

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Amendments to Year 5 FARMER Grant (Fiscal Year 2022-2023) Agreements FMR #23-13 and FMR #23-14 to Increase the Amount of the Agreements

Adopt Resolution Authorizing amendments to FARMER Grant Agreements FMR #23-13 and FMR #23-14 to increase the amount of the Agreements; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C9

Authorization for the Registrar of Voters to Conduct a Special Mail Ballot Election for the Ukiah Unified School District Trustee Area 6, on August 25, 2026

Authorize the Registrar of Voters to conduct a Special Mail Ballot Election for the Ukiah Unified School District Trustee Area 6, on August 25, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C10

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Auditor Controller/Treasurer Tax Collector or Designee to Process and Pay for Outstanding Invoices, Totaling the Amount of $184,450.60, From Various Psychiatric Hospitals, Clinics and Physician Offices for Mandated Services Provided to Qualified Mendocino County Mental Health Clients

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Auditor Controller Treasurer/Tax Collector or designee to process and pay for outstanding invoices, totaling the amount of $184,450.60, from various psychiatric hospitals, clinics and physician offices for mandated services provided to qualified Mendocino County mental health clients; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C11

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Auditor Controller/Treasurer Tax Collector or Designee to Process and Pay for Outstanding Invoices, Totaling the Amount of $119,580.25, From Various Psychiatric Hospitals, Clinics and Physician Offices for Mandated Services Provided to Qualified Mendocino County Mental Health Clients

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Auditor Controller Treasurer/Tax Collector or designee to process and pay for outstanding invoices, totaling the amount of $119,580.25, from various psychiatric hospitals, clinics and physician offices for mandated services provided to qualified Mendocino County mental health clients; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C12

Approval of Agreement (Standard Agreement No. 25-50288) with Department of Health Care Services in the Amount of $0 for Rights to Continue to Operate Department of Health Care Services Vehicles for Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Teams to Reach and Serve Mendocino County Individuals in Crisis, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2031

Approve Agreement (Standard Agreement No. 25-50288) with Department of Health Care Services in the amount of $0 for rights to continue to operate Department of Health Care Services vehicles for crisis care mobile units (CCMU) teams to reach and serve Mendocino County Individuals in crisis, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2031; authorize Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C13

Approval of Travel Costs for Mendocino County Tobacco Commissioner Oropeza to be Reimbursed for Attending California Department of Public Health Capitol Information & Education Days from May 11 to May 12, 2026

Approve travel costs for Mendocino County Tobacco Commissioner Oropeza to be reimbursed for attending California Department of Public Health Capitol Information & Education Days from May 11 to May 12, 2026; and authorization for expenditure of conference registration, lodging, and per diem in the approximate amount of $736.60 to be reimbursed by California Department of Public Health through the Mendocino County Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP).

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C14

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 4050 (Mental Health), Add 1.0 FTE, Supervising Crisis Intervention Specialist, $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/Annually; Add 1.0 FTE Principal Department Analyst, $84,572.80 - $102,772.80/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 3659) Program Administrator, $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 4162) Program Specialist II, $56,721.60 - $68,931.20/Annually

Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table: budget unit 4050 (Mental Health), add 1.0 FTE, Supervising Crisis Intervention Specialist, $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/annually; add 1.0 FTE Principal Department Analyst, $84,572.80 - $102,772.80/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (position no. 3659) Program Administrator, $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (position no. 4162) Program Specialist II, $56,721.60 - $68,931.20/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C15

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 0418 (PH WIC), Add 0.5 FTE, Integrated Services Coordinator II $23,420.80 - $28,464.80/Annually

Adopt Resolution amending Position Allocation Table: budget unit 0418 (PH WIC), add 0.5 FTE, Integrated Services Coordinator II $23,420.80 - $28,464.80/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C16

Approval of Service Agreement with CDW Government, LLC., in the Amount of $1,189,717.20, for Microsoft 365 (M365) Support and Maintenance Services, Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029

Approve service Agreement with CDW Government, LLC., in the amount of $1,189,717.20, for Microsoft 365 (M365) support and maintenance services, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount by more than $100,000.00; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C17

Approval of Service Agreement with CDW Government, LLC., in the Amount of $352,619.46 for Microsoft 365 (M365) Support and Maintenance Services, Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029

Approve service Agreement with CDW Government, LLC., in the amount of $352,619.46, for Microsoft 365 (M365) support and maintenance services, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount by more than $30,000.00; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C18

Approval of Third Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 24-081 with WRA, Inc. to Extend the Termination Date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026

Approve third amendment to BOS Agreement No. 24-081 with WRA, Inc. to extend the termination date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and authorize the Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C19

Approval of Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. in the Amount of $334,925 with a Term through June 30, 2028, for Preparation of the 2027-2035 Housing Element and Preparation of Environmental Justice Element

Approval of Agreement with Placeworks, Inc, in the amount of $334,925 with a term through June 30, 2028, for Preparation of the 2027-2035 Housing Element and preparation of an Environmental Justice element; authorize Planning and Building Services Director to approve any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize the Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C20

Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-049 with Bradley Daniel, LVN, in the Amount of $4,160 for a New Total of $79,040 to Provide Licensed Vocational Nursing Services at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-049 with Bradley Daniel, LVN, in the amount of $4,160 for a New Total of $79,040 to provide Licensed Vocational Nursing Services at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; authorize Health Services Director to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C21

Approval of Agreement with California Department of Public Health in the Amount of $0 to Ensure Security and Privacy of Confidential Public Health Records in the California Enhanced HIV/AIDS Case Reporting System, Effective Upon Signing for a Period of Five Years.

Approve Agreement with California Department of Public Health in the amount of $0 to ensure security and privacy of confidential public health records in the California Enhanced HIV/AIDS Case Reporting System, effective upon signing for a period of five years; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the Agreement amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C22

Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-102 with Angela Fisher-Weaver, PA-C, in the Amount of $1,600 for a New Total of $66,600 to Provide Physician Certified Services at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-049 with Angela Fischer-Weaver, PA-C, in the amount of $1,600 for a new total of $66,600 to provide physician assistant certified services at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; authorize Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C23

Ratification of Submission of Grant Application for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Cohort 4, Public Health and Safety Grant Program, in the Amount of $4,500,000 Effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031, to Address Public Safety Impacts Associated with Illicit Commercial Cannabis Activity

Ratify submission of grant application for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Cohort 4, Public Health and Safety Grant Program, in the amount of $4,500,000 effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031, to address public safety impacts associated with illicit commercial cannabis activity; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign the application; and authorize the Chair to sign the resulting Revenue Agreement, if awarded.

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C24

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County

Adopt Proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County; and authorize chair to sign same.