Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC EXPRESSION

Members of the public are welcome to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. The Board is prohibited by law from taking action on matters not on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

See section at the end of this document for the full listing of Consent items.

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).

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.

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

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

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation of 3rd Quarter Budget Report on the Status of County Departmental Spending and Revenues for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Executive Office Recommendations; and Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget (Sponsor: Executive Office)

Accept the 3rd Quarter Budget Report on the status of County departmental spending and revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; approve recommended budget adjustments and journal entries; approve Executive Office recommendations; adopt Resolution amending the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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; possible direction to staff; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Recommendation from the General Government Committee Related to Delinquent Cannabis Business Taxes (Sponsor: General Government Committee)

Provide direction to staff to return with ordinance amendments to address the following seven issues: 1. Write off as uncollectable the delinquent 2018 and 2019 Cannabis Business Tax. 2. Write off as uncollectable the delinquent 2020 through 2024 Cannabis Business Tax owed by cultivators no longer active in the program. 3. Offer Amnesty for Interest and Penalty for delinquent Cannabis Taxes for Tax Years 2020 through 2024 for cultivators. Payments must be in the amount of each individual outstanding Year's amount (no installment plans). 4. Cannabis Business Tax and True Ups for Tax Years 2025 and 2026 due and payable with Interest and Penalty if not paid timely. 5. Cancel True Up minimum tax starting Tax Year 2027 - all cultivators pay 2.5% starting 2027. 6. Amend the Ordinance to require full Cannabis Business Tax payment and report filing compliance for all Cannabis Business License renewals starting with 2028 year. 7. All Cannabis Business Taxes must be paid current by January 31, 2028, and Quarterly Filings must be current by January 31, 2028, for 2028 License Renewal.

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendation from the General Government Committee to Direct Staff to Develop an Ordinance to Eliminate the Minimum Cannabis Business Tax, Effective Tax Year 2027, Further Allowing the Expiration of Temporary Cannabis Business Tax Decreases Which Began in 2023, with Future Cannabis Business Taxes Due at 2.5% of Sales as Per County Code (Sponsor: General Government Committee)

Provide direction to staff to develop ordinance amendments as necessary to eliminate the minimum cannabis business tax, effective tax year 2027, further allowing the expiration of temporary cannabis business tax decreases which began in 2023, with future cannabis business taxes due at 2.5% of sales as per county code.

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

Accept the Chief Executive Officer's report.

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.

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.

MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

Items added to the agenda subsequent to agenda publication, up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting, pursuant to Government Code section 54954.

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

Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting

Approve minutes of April 21, 2026, regular meeting.

Approval of Appointments/Reappointments

Approve the following appointments/reappointments: 1. Curtis Dightman, Tenant Commissioner (Inland), Community Development Commission; 2. Richard Willoughby, Third District Representative, Community Development Commission; 3. Kip Folkerts, Member, Hopland Municipal Advisory Council; and 4. Patty Madigan, Fifth District Representative, Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission.

Adoption of a Proclamation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Mendocino Theatre Company and Declaring May 20, 2026, as Mendocino Theatre Company Day in Mendocino County (Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)

Adopt the Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Mendocino Theatre Company and declaring May 20, 2026, as Mendocino Theatre Company Day in Mendocino County; and authorize the Chair to sign the same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Community Action Month (Sponsor: Supervisor Cline)

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May as Community Action Month; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 5, 2026, as Mendocino County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Sheriff Kendall)

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 5, 2026, as Mendocino County Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Mendocino County (Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services)

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 6-12, 2026, as National Nurses Week in Mendocino County (Sponsors: Supervisor Cline and Public Health)

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2026, as National Nurses Week in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Approval of Agreement with Clifton Environmental, LLC in the Amount of $399,511.91 for Environmental Consulting Services Related to the Wildfire Community Resilience Project, Effective Upon Contract Execution, through March 31, 2027

Approve Agreement with Clifton Environmental, LLC in the amount of $399,511.91 for Environmental Consulting Services related to the Wildfire Community Resilience Project, effective upon contract execution, through March 31, 2027; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Mendocino County

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 5010 (Social Services), Add 1.0 FTE, Program Specialist II $56,721.60 - $68,931.20/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (PN 719) Account Specialist III $48,776.00 - $59,280.00/Annually

Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows: budget unit 5010 (Social Services), add 1.0 FTE, Program Specialist II $56,721.60 - $68,931.20/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (PN 719) Account Specialist III $48,776.00 - $59,280.00/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Transfer Position No. 4803 (Integrated Services Coordinator II) 1.0 FTE and Position No. 4804 (Senior Integrated Services Coordinator) 1.0 FTE from Budget Unit 0418 to Budget Unit 4035

Adopt Resolution amending the position allocation table as follows: transfer position no. 4803 (Integrated Services Coordinator II) 1.0 FTE and position no. 4804 (Senior Integrated Services Coordinator) 1.0 FTE from budget unit 0418 to budget unit 4035; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Revising the Salary Range of Supervising Mental Health Clinician from $78,166.40 - $94,993.60/Annually to $89,793.60 - $109,158.40/Annually

Adopt Resolution revising the salary range of Supervising Mental Health Clinician from $78,166.40 - $94,993.60/annually to $89,793.60 - $109,158.40/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement 23-104 with Land Logistics, to Extend the Termination Date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for Special Planning Projects

Approve first amendment to BOS Agreement 23-104 with Land Logistics, to extend the termination date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for special planning projects; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Approval of Agreement (Second Amendment to Agreement JH-J23-003) with Armorous to Extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2027, and to Amend Exhibit B Payment Terms, to Provide Security Guard Services for Detained Youth Temporarily Housed in Facilities Other than the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall

Approve Agreement (second amendment to Agreement JH-J23-003) with Armorous to extend the termination date of the Agreement to June 30, 2027, and amend Exhibit B Payment Terms, to provide security guard services for detained youth temporarily housed in facilities other than the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall; authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Approval of Agreement (Second Amendment to Agreement PR-P23-002) with Mark A. Clementi, PhD., to Extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2027, to Provide Law Enforcement Psychological Services to the Probation Department

Approve Agreement (second amendment to Agreement PR-P23-002) with Mark A. Clementi, PhD., to extend the termination date to June 30, 2027, to provide law enforcement psychological services to the Probation Department; authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of Grant Funds from the California State Department of Resources and Recycling and Recovery Local Enforcement Agency for the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Through Fiscal Year 2031/32 and Authorize the Health Services Director or Designee to Execute Annual Grant Agreements

Adopt Resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of grant funds from the California State Department of Resources and Recycling and Recovery Local Enforcement Agency for the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program for fiscal year 2026/27 through fiscal year 2031/32 and authorize the Health Services Director or Designee to execute annual grant agreements.

Approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-052 with Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (Toshiba), in the Amount of $33,972, for a New Total of $212,492 for Backfile Scanning, Effective May 20, 2025, through June 30, 2026

Approve first amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-052 with Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (Toshiba), in the amount of $33,3972 for a new total of $212,492 for Backfile Scanning, effective May 20, 2025, through June 30, 2026; authorize the Health Services Director to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize the Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week in Mendocino County

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 15, 2026, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the Week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week

Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 15, 2026, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Approval of the Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Sacramento Department of Human Assistance and the County of Mendocino Department of Social Services (MCDSS) to Establish and Maintain an Effective Working Relationship and Provide an Efficient Process to Secure CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) Applications, Determine Eligibility, Make Aid Payments, Maintain Case Records and Create Reports

Approve the retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Sacramento Department of Human Assistance and the County of Mendocino Department of Social Services (MCDSS) to establish and maintain an effective working relationship and provide an efficient process to secure CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) applications, determine eligibility, make aid payments, maintain case records and create reports; and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Approving First Amendment to BOS Agreement 23-097 (Second Amendment to Department of Transportation Agreement Number 220042) with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Amount of $308,829, for Engineering and Design Services for Laytonville Landfill Cover Repairs (Laytonville Area)

Adopt Resolution approving the first amendment to BOS Agreement 23-097 (second amendment to Department of Transportation Agreement Number 220042) with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., in the amount of $15,000 for a new Agreement amount of $308,829, for engineering and design services for Laytonville Landfill cover repairs (Laytonville Area); and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Approving the List of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Funded by Senate Bill 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Caspar/Comptche, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Ukiah, and Calpella Areas)

Adopt Resolution approving the list of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27, funded by Senate Bill 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Caspar/Comptche, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Ukiah, and Calpella Areas); and authorize Chair to sign same.

Adoption of Resolution Approving Agreement (Department of Transportation Agreement Number 240035) with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the Amount of $1,300,000 for Professional Engineering Design Services, and Authorizing an Additional Contingency Amount of $130,000, for the Fort Bragg Sherwood Road Bridge Replacement Project over Sherwood Creek, County Road 419, Mile Post 31.18 (Willits Area)

Adopt Resolution approving Agreement (Department of Transportation agreement number 240035) with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the amount of $1,300,000 for professional engineering design services, and authorizing an additional contingency amount of $130,000, for the Fort Bragg Sherwood Road Bridge Replacement Project over Sherwood Creek, County Road 419, Mile Post 31.18 (Willits area); and authorize Chair to sign the same.

Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Director of Transportation to Approve a Contract Change Order in the Amount of $14,279 for Department of Transportation contract number 250016 for a total contract amount of $58,612 for construction of the Eureka Hill Road Bridge at Garcia River Revegetation Project, County Road 505, Milepost 4.92 (Point Arena Area)

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to approve a contract change order in the amount of $14,279 for Department of Transportation contract number 250016 for a total contract amount of $58,612 for construction of the Eureka Hill Road Bridge at Garcia River Revegetation Project, County Road 505, Milepost 4.92 (Point Arena Area); and authorize Chair to sign the same.

ADJOURNMENT