Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Government Body
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Type
Board Of Supervisors
Location
Mendocino County, CA
Meeting Date
March 10, 2026

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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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 Approval or Denial of Requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials Regarding Budget Impacts, Funding and Recruitment of Vacant or New Positions Following the Strategic Hiring Process (Sponsor: Human Resources)

Approve or deny requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials regarding budget impacts, funding and recruitment of vacant or new positions following the strategic hiring process. Attachments: Strategic Hiring Process ACTTC Request to Fill Account Specialist Supervisor Position in ACO ACTTC Request to Fill Treasurer-Tax Collector Positions CEO Principal Admin Analyst Request Elections Extra-Help Request to Fill District Attorney - BOS Hiring Request Public Defender - Request to Hire

REGULAR CALENDARItem R3

Acceptance of Informational Presentation from Renne Public Law Group Regarding Compensation Benchmarking Using U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Statistical Areas (Sponsors: Executive Office and Human Resources)

Accept informational presentation from Renne Public Law Group regarding Compensation Benchmarking and Using U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Statistical Areas. Attachments: Mendocino 2026 Regional Economic Data - 03.05.26

REGULAR CALENDARItem R4

Discussion and Possible Action Including Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Consideration of Establishing a Community Facilities District for the Maintenance of the Bella Vista Subdivision Neighborhood and Linear Parks and Landscaping (Sponsors: Planning and Building Services and Executive Office)

Provide direction to staff regarding consideration of establishing a Community Facilities District for the maintenance of the Bella Vista Subdivision Neighborhood and Linear Parks and Landscaping.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R5

Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Consideration of the County Joining the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (Sponsors: Planning and Building Services and Executive Office)

Provide direction to staff regarding consideration of the County joining the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R6

Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Amending Exhibit X - Mendocino County Master Fee Schedule Effective Upon Approval, Unless Code or Policy Require Longer, Adopting Fee Modifications for the Department of Transportation (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Adopt Resolution amending Exhibit X - Master Fee Schedule effective upon approval, unless code or policy require longer, adopting fee modifications for the department of Transportation; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit X - Master Fee Schedule March 2026 Mar 2026 Proposed Fee Change Memo Final March 2026 affidavit 6948801

REGULAR CALENDARItem R7

Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to County Staff to Continue the Necessary Steps to Implement Recommendations from the FM3 Presentation of Voter Opinion Polling and Assessment for a One-Cent Sales Tax for County Maintained Roads for Unincorporated Mendocino County; and Approve and Authorize Expenditures by County Support Departments to Accomplish the Same (Countywide) (Sponsor: Transportation)

Direct County staff to continue the necessary steps to implement recommendations from the FM3 presentation of voter opinion polling and assessment for a one-cent sales tax for County Maintained Roads for unincorporated Mendocino County; approve and authorize expenditures by County support departments to accomplish the same (Countywide). Attachments: 2026 Roads Sales Tax Letter 2026 Roads Sales Tax Presentation

REGULAR CALENDARItem R8

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

Accept the Chief Executive Officer's report.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R9

Discussion and Possible Action Including Review, Adoption, Amendment, Consideration or Ratification of Legislation Pursuant to the Adopted Legislative Platform (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Provide direction to staff on matters of legislation.

REGULAR CALENDARItem R10

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 - Public Employee Performance Evaluation -Child Support Services Director

CLOSED SESSIONItem CS2

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Chief Executive Officer

CLOSED SESSIONItem CS3

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 February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting

Approve minutes of February 24, 2026, regular meeting. Attachments: 02-24-26 Minutes - Draft

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C2

Approval of Appointments/Reappointments

Approve the following appointments/reappointments: 1. Jesse Vanvoorhis, Mendocino County Supervisor or Designee, Area Agency on Aging; 2. Michelle Johnson, Second District Representative, Mendocino County Planning Commission; 3. Jo Bradley, Behavioral Health Advisory Board Representative, Mental Health Treatment Act Citizens Oversight Committee. Attachments: Vanvoorhis Application Johnson Application Bradley Application

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C3

Adoption of Resolution Exempting the Hopland Cemetery District from the Annual Audit Requirements and Instead Establishing an Annual Financial Review Pursuant to Government Code Section 26909(c)(1) (Sponsors: Supervisor Cline and Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector)

Adopt Resolution exempting the Hopland Cemetery District from the annual audit requirement and instead establishing an annual financial review pursuant to Government Code section 26909(c)(1); and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution Hopland CD -Request Financial Review Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C4

Approval of Appropriations in the Amount of $461,701.19 from Fund 1240 for the Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (MCFCA) Agreement 26-010, Approved on February 24, 2026

Approval of appropriations in the amount of $461,701.19 from Fund 1240 for the Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association, a California non-profit corporation (MCFCA) Agreement 26-010, approved on February 24, 2026; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Appropriation Form

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C5

Approval of Updates to the Mendocino County Wellness Participation Policy No. 29

Approve updates to the Mendocino County Wellness Participation Policy No. 29. Attachments: Policy 29 - Wellness Participation Policy

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C6

Approval of Request by Long Valley Fire Protection District to Extend the One-Time Pacific Gas and Electric Disaster Settlement Funds, in the Amount of $15,044 to Purchase EMS Equipment and Supplies

Approve request by Long Valley Fire Protection District to extend the one-time Pacific Gas and Electric Disaster Settlement Funds, in the amount of $15,044 to purchase EMS equipment and supplies; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign the resulting agreement and any amendments that do not increase the maximum amounts. Attachments: Request for Extension from LVFPD Long Valley Fire Protection District, $15,044

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C7

Approval of Agreement with Partnership HealthPlan in the amount of $250,000, to provide Transitional Rent Services in Mendocino County

Approve Agreement with Partnership HealthPlan in the amount of $250,000, to provide Transitional Rent Services in Mendocino County, effective upon signing; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Interim Agreement

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C8

Approval of Appropriation Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Increasing Authority in the Org WOLJA21, and Decreasing Authority in the Org CN by $31,138.53

Approve Appropriation Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, increasing authority in the Org WOLJA21, and decreasing authority in the Org CN by $31,138.53; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Appropriation Form

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C9

Approval of Second Amendment to Legal Services BOS Agreement No. 24-201 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the Amount of $300,000 for a New Total of $600,000, to Continue to Provide Advice and Representation Regarding County of Mendocino Liability and Litigation, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027

Approve second amendment to legal services BOS Agreement No. 24-201 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the amount of $300,000 for a new total of $600,000, to continue to provide advice and representation regarding County of Mendocino liability and litigation, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Proposed Amendment Agreement 24-201-A1 (First Amendment) Agreement 24-201

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C10

Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-195 with LONG & LEVIT LLP in the Amount of $8,500 for the Period of December 16, 2025, Through November 16, 2026, to Increase Total Amount Payable by $71,500 from $8,500 to $80,000 to Provide Legal Services

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-195 with LONG & LEVIT LLP in the amount of $8,500 for the period of December 16, 2025, through November 16, 2026, to increase total amount payable by $71,500 from $8,500 to $80,000 to provide legal services; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Proposed Amendment

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C11

Adoption of Resolution Adopting the New Classifications of Social Worker - Family & Children's Services and Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services; Establishing the Salary Ranges of Social Worker - Family & Children's Services, $69,097.60 - $83,969.60/Annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/Annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services (Registered), $80,017.60 - $97,260.80/Annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services (Licensed), $83,907.20 - $101,982.40/Annually; Amend Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 5010 (Social Services); Add: 10.0 FTE Social Worker - FCS, $69,097.60 - $83,969.60/Annually, 7.0 FTE Social Worker Advanced - FCS $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/Annually, 8.0 FTE Social Worker - FCS (Licensed), $83,907.20 - $101,982.40/Annually; Delete: 22.0 FTE Social Worker IV-B, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/Annually, 3.0 FTE Social Worker IV-C, $80,017.60 - $97,260.80/Annually; and Reclassify Incumbents

Adopt Resolution adopting the new classifications of Social Worker - Family & Children's Services and Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services; establishing the salary ranges of Social Worker - Family & Children's Services, $69,097.60 - $83,969.60/annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services (Registered), $80,017.60 - $97,260.80/annually, Social Worker Advanced - Family & Children's Services (Licensed), $83,907.20 - $101,982.40/annually; amend Position Allocation Table: budget unit 5010 (Social Services); add: 10.0 FTE Social Worker - FCS, $69,097.60 - $83,969.60/annually, 7.0 FTE Social Worker Advanced - FCS $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/annually, 8.0 FTE Social Worker - FCS (Licensed), $83,907.20 - $101,982.40/annually; delete: 22.0 FTE Social Worker IV-B, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/annually, 3.0 FTE Social Worker IV-C, $80,017.60 - $97,260.80/annually; reclassify incumbents; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C12

Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Title Change of Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator; Authorize the Salary Revision for Animal Facility Attendant from $38,521.60 - $46,820.80 to $41,912.00 - $50,960.00, Animal Care Assistant from $37,689.60 - $43,638.40 to $45,718.40 - $55,556.80, Animal Protection Officer I from $42,764.80 - $51,979.20 to $52,124.80 - $63,356.80, Animal Protection Officer II from $49,483.20 - $60,132.80 to $56,056.00 - $68,161.60, Animal Control Shelter Supervisor from $54,163.20 - $65,852.80 to $60,174.40 - $73,153.60

Adopt Resolution adopting title change of Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator; authorize the salary revision for Animal Facility Attendant from $38,521.60 - $46,820.80 to $41,912.00 - $50,960.00, Animal Care Assistant from $37,689.60 - $43,638.40 to $45,718.40 - $55,556.80, Animal Protection Officer I from $42,764.80 - $51,979.20 to $52,124.80 - $63,356.80, Animal Protection Officer II from $49,483.20 - $60,132.80 to $56,056.00 - $68,161.60, Animal Control Shelter Supervisor from $54,163.20 - $65,852.80 to $60,174.40 - $73,153.60; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C13

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 2310 (Sheriff Coroner), Add 1.0 FTE, Sheriff's Captain $141,731.20 - $172,286.40/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 4018) Undersheriff, $140,566.40 - $170,851.20/Annually

Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table: budget unit 2310 (Sheriff Coroner), add 1.0 FTE, Sheriff's Captain $141,731.20 - $172,286.40/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (position no. 4018) Undersheriff, $140,566.40 - $170,851.20/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C14

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation to Delete Positions with a Vacancy of Six (6) Months or Longer as Outlined in Attachment A

Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table to delete positions with a vacancy of six (6) months or longer as outlined in Attachment A; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution Attachment A

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C15

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 6110 (Library), Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 4784) Administrative Services Manager I $82,284.80 - $100,027.20/Annually

Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table: budget 6110 (Library), Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 4784) Administrative Services Manager I $82,284.80 - $100,027.20/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C16

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2025-0005, by the California Coastal Commission, for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Conduct a Geotechnical Investigation in Support of the Albion River Bridge Project along State Route 1 in Mendocino County

Adopt Resolution authorizing the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2025-0005, by the California Coastal Commission, for Caltrans to conduct a Geotechnical Investigation in support of the Albion River Bridge Project along State Route 1 in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: LCP_2025-0005 Supplemental Memo 02. LCP_2025-0005 Attachments FINAL LCP_2025-0005 Resolution (Clean) 2026-02-17 LCP_2025-0005 Consolidation Request Letter 2026-02-13 LCP_2025-0005 Boundary Determination

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C17

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2025-0006, by the California Coastal Commission, for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Implement the Albion River Bridge Project Along State Route 1 in Mendocino County

Adopt Resolution authorizing the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2025-0006, by the California Coastal Commission, for Caltrans to implement the Albion River Bridge Project along State Route 1 in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: 01. LCP 2025-0006 Memo FINAL 02. LCP 2025-0006 Attachments FINAL 03. LCP 2025-0006 Resolution FINAL

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C18

Approval of Retroactive California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) and Innovation (INNV) Allocations from California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, in the Amount of $688,776.19, Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Approve Retroactive California Home visiting Program (CHVP) Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) and Innovation (INNV) allocations from California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, in the amount of $688,776.19, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to accept the allocation and sign any future Amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Interim Agreement

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C19

Approval of Retroactive Revenue Grant Agreement (Agreement No. 25-10604) with California Department of Public Health, for Local Assistance Funds through the Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant in the Amount of $509,112, for the Period of July 01, 2025, through June 30, 2030

Approve retroactive revenue grant Agreement (Agreement No. 25-10604) with California Department of Public Health, for local assistance funds through the Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant, for the Period of July 01, 2025, through June 30, 2030; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign Agreement and any future amendments that do not exceed the original approved maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Interim Agreement

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C20

Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Project Sanctuary in the Amount of $75,000 to Provide Non-Congregate Shelter Services for Individuals and Families Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Dangerous or Life-Threatening Conditions in Mendocino County, Effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026

Approve retroactive Agreement with Project Sanctuary in the amount of $75,000 to provide non-congregate shelter services for individuals and families fleeing or attempting to flee dangerous or life-threatening conditions in Mendocino County, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Agreement

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C21

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) and the State of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to Establish Terms, Conditions and Limitations for the Exchange of Confidential Information Contained in Various Datasets in Order to Conduct Program Evaluations

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) and the State of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to establish terms, conditions and limitations for the exchange of confidential information contained in various datasets in order to conduct program evaluations; authorize the Department of Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding that do not increase the annual amount; and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Interim Agreement

CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUEDItem C22

Adoption of Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Declaring Intent to Establish Speed Limits of 20 Miles Per Hour at Selected School Zones Between Now and January 1, 2031, When All School Zones Will be 20 miles Per Hour Pursuant to Assembly Bill 382 (Countywide)

Adopt Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors declaring intent to establish speed limits of 20 miles per hour at selected school zones between now and January 1, 2031, when all school zones will be 20 miles per hour pursuant to Assembly Bill 382 (Countywide); and authorize Chair to sign same. Attachments: Resolution Letter