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July 7, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

Board Chambers, Room 1070 County Administration Center

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  1. 1 Meeting Location(s): 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah, CA. 95482 (Board Chambers) Zoom Link: https://mendocinocounty.zoom.us/j/89937516944 Zoom Phone Number (if joining via telephone): 1 669 900 9128 ; Zoom Webinar ID: 899 3751 6944 Listed below are some of the Board of Supervisors Public Engagement options. For streaming options and a complete list of ways to interact with agenda items (or more information on any of these listed) please visit: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/board-of-supervisors/public-engagement Written Comment - Submit online via the eComment platform at https://mendocino.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Verbal Comment - Speak in person at any physical meeting location when the Chair calls for Public Comment - Join the Zoom Webinar and use the "raise hand" feature when the Chair calls for Public Comment (if joining via telephone: press *9 to raise your hand, and *6 to unmute yourself when called) - Leave a voicemail message, up to 3 minutes in length, by calling 707-234-6333 *Note: Voicemail comments are not played back during Open Session, but are immediately available to the full Board of Supervisors upon submittal. Supervisor Bernie Norvell (Chair, D4), Supervisor Ted Williams (Vice-Chair, D5) Supervisor Madeline Cline (D1), Supervisor Mo Mulheren (D2), Supervisor John Haschak (D3) Darcie Antle, Chief Executive Officer/Clerk of the Board | Katharine L. Elliott, Interim County Counsel
  2. 2 page break
  3. 3 OPEN SESSION (PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.)
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 13:22
  5. 5 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 14:03
  6. 6 PUBLIC EXPRESSION ▶ jump to 14:27
  7. 7 CONSENT CALENDAR approved the Consent Calendar Pass ▶ jump to 28:35
  8. 8 REGULAR CALENDAR
  9. R1 Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Informational Report(s) from the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Auditor-Controller, District Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Various County Department Heads or Designee(s) (Sponsor: Executive Office) 26-0165 Recommended Action Taken Pass ▶ jump to 52:34
  10. R2 Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Informational Report from Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak) 26-0615 ▶ jump to 29:11
  11. R3 Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Zero Tax Sharing Agreement with the Russian River Flood Control & Water Conservation Improvement District (RRFC), LAFCO File No A-2025-05 (Sponsors: Chair Norvell and Supervisor Cline) 26-0662 Recommended Action Taken Pass ▶ jump to 81:15
  12. R2 Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Informational Report from Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak) 26-0615 Recommended Action Taken Pass ▶ jump to 72:57
  13. R4 Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Return to the Board with an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium Prohibiting the Processing and Approval of New Data Centers to Allow for Evaluation of the Public Health and Environmental Impacts (Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams) 26-0676 approved the Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 82:11
  14. R5 Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation Regarding Pavement Management Program Provided by the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) (Countywide) (Sponsor: Transportation) 26-0661 Recommended Action Taken Pass ▶ jump to 164:44
  15. R4 Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Return to the Board with an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium Prohibiting the Processing and Approval of New Data Centers to Allow for Evaluation of the Public Health and Environmental Impacts (Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams) 26-0676 Recommended Action Taken Pass ▶ jump to 98:28
  16. R6 Discussion and Possible Action Including Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.160 to Title 5 of the Mendocino County Code, Imposing a One Percent (1.0%) County Transportation Transactions (Sales) and Use Special Tax in the Unincorporated Areas of the County, with Said Tax Being Used to Fund Pavement Preservation and Corrective Maintenance for County Roads and to Improve Road Maintenance Staffing (Sponsor: Transportation) 26-0648 approved the Consent Calendar Pass ▶ jump to 191:21
  17. R7 Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Calling for an Election to Present to the Voters of the Unincorporated Areas of the County a Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.160 to Title 5 to the Mendocino County Code, Imposing a One Percent (1.0%) County Transportation Transactions (Sales) and Use Special Tax in the Unincorporated Areas of the County, and Ordering Consolidation of Said Election with the Consolidated General Election Called for November 3, 2026 (Sponsor: Transportation) 26-0670 ▶ jump to 199:10
  18. R8 Chief Executive Officer’s Report (Sponsor: Executive Office) 26-0064 Approved and Chair is authorized to sign same; Pass ▶ jump to 115:07
  19. R9 Discussion and Possible Action Including Review, Adoption, Amendment, Consideration or Ratification of Legislation Pursuant to the Adopted Legislative Platform (Sponsor: Executive Office) 26-0083
  20. R10 Supervisors’ Reports Regarding Board Special Assignments, Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Meetings, and Other Items of General Interest (Sponsor: Board of Supervisors) 26-0102 Approved and Chair is authorized to sign same; Pass ▶ jump to 120:53
  21. 19 MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
  22. 20 CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 165:25
  23. CS1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case 26-0683
  24. CS2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Performance Evaluation County Counsel 26-0684
  25. CS3 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment - County Counsel 26-0685
  26. CS4 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment - Chief Executive Officer 26-0686
  27. CS5 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 26-0687
  28. 26 CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUED
  29. 27 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
  30. 28 MINUTES
  31. C1 Approval of Minutes of June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting 26-0682
  32. 30 APPOINTMENTS
  33. C2 Approval of Appointments/Reappointments 26-0690
  34. 32 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
  35. C3 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Filing of an Application for the Hopland Shaded Fuel Break Project to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Proposition 4 California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program, in the Amount Not to Exceed $950,000 26-0659
  36. C4 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the CEO/Director of Emergency Services, Sheriff-Coroner/Assistant Director of Emergency Services, and/or Undersheriff to Execute for, and on Behalf of, Mendocino County Any Actions Necessary for Administration of the State Homeland Security Grant (FY25 and FY 26), the Emergency Management Performance Grant (FY 25 and FY 26) 26-0657
  37. C5 Adoption of Resolution Renewing a Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Climate Change 26-0320
  38. C6 Adoption of Resolution Renewing a Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Tree Mortality 26-0313
  39. C7 Approval of Agreement to Transfer Ownership of County Property Located at 46980 Ocean View Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 144-034-24) to the South Coast Fire Protection District (SCFPD) for $1.00 (One Dollar); and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent or Designee to Take All Actions Related to the Sale of this Real Property Including Execution of Agreements, Amendments, or Other Documents (Gualala Area) 26-0667
  40. C8 Approval of Agreement to Transfer Ownership of County Property in Covelo Located at 23950 Grange St (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 033-240-26 and 033-240-39) to the Covelo Community Services District (CCSD) for $1.00 (One Dollar); and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent or Designee to Take All Actions Related to the Sale of this Property Including Execution of Agreements, Amendments, or Other Documents (Covelo Area) 26-0668
  41. C9 Approval of Request by Comptche Community Services 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, Extending the Termination Date from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026 26-0617
  42. C10 Approval to Join the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) Coalition Letter Supporting Tort Reform 26-0664
  43. C11 Ratification of Letter of Opposition for AB 1337 (Ward) 26-0618
  44. C12 Ratification of Letter of Support for the Proposed 2026-2027 State Budget Allocation to Establish a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Cannabis Appellations Grant Program 26-0619
  45. C13 Ratification of Letters of Opposition to the Proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax in the Governor’s Budget Proposal 26-0620
  46. C14 Ratification of Application Submitted by the Executive Office to the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) to Establish Temporary Public Parking in Hopland During Construction on Highway 101; Authorization Pursuant to Government Code Section 54031,for the Chair to Sign a License Agreement from GRTA, at no Cost to County, Effective July 7 2026 through December 31 2026; and Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Designee to Sign Extension(s) up to Six Additional Months if Necessary, Additionally Determining Pursuant to Government Code Section 54033 that Use of the Property for Temporary Public Parking is Necessary and Convenient for the Public 26-0656
  47. C15 Ratification of Letters to the Governor, Senate, and Assembly in Response to the Legislature’s Joint Budget Plan 26-0658
  48. C16 Ratification of Letter of Support for AB 1821 (Pacheco) California Public Records Act 26-0671
  49. 47 AGRICULTURE
  50. C17 Authorization to Purchase a Used or New Old Stock Intermediate Capacity Weight Truck by Sole Source Methods, to Obtain by Offer, or Bidding at Auction, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $220,000 26-0465
  51. 49 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES
  52. C18 Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral DBA Communique Interpreting, Inc. in the Amount of $18,000, to Provide Onsite American Sign Language and Deaf Interpreting Services for Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Mental Health Clients, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0651
  53. C19 Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral DBA Communique Interpreting, Inc. in the Amount of $37,500, to Provide Onsite American Sign Language and Deaf Interpreting Services for Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Substance Use Disorder Treatment clients, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0650
  54. C20 Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center in the Amount of $500,000 to Provide Residential Care to Mendocino County Lanterman-Petris-Short Clients, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 26-0652
  55. C21 Approval of Retroactive Second Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-167 with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. in the Amount of $60,000 for a New Total of $664,000, to Provide Mental Health Services to Qualified Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Clients, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 26-0653
  56. C22 Approval of the 2026-2029 Behavioral Health Services Act Program and Expenditure Integrated Plan 26-0655
  57. 55 CHILD SUPPORT
  58. C23 Approval of Agreement with Kirk Gorman, Attorney at Law, in the Amount of $468,000 to Provide Part-Time Child Support Attorney Services to Mendocino Child Support Services from Effective Date through June 30, 2028, with the Option to Extend for One Year 26-0623
  59. 57 COUNTY COUNSEL
  60. C24 Adoption of Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 2.14 of Title 2 of the Mendocino County Code Entitled “Compensation and Mileage for Grand Jurors and Petit Jurors” 26-0674
  61. C25 Approval of Appropriation Request in the Amount of $168,388.80 to Reallocate Funding from Salary and Wages to Professional Services and Software Contracts 26-0505
  62. C26 Consideration of Application of Michael Brown-Seals to Present Late Claim Against the County 26-0629
  63. 61 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
  64. C27 Approval of Appropriation Increase in Budget Unit 2070, District Attorney, Increasing Revenues Operating Transfer In 1100-82-7802 By $24,566.08 and Series 4000 Fixed Assets 1100-86-4370 by $24,566 to Purchase Environmental Protection Equipment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 26-0635
  65. 63 HUMAN RESOURCES
  66. C28 Adoption of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 26-107 Correcting Duplication of Budget Unit 2313 - Sheriff - Cops Program AB 3229 and Replacing with Budget Unit 2310 Sheriff Coroner on Page 11 of Attachment A - Master Position Allocation Table Fiscal Year 2026-2027 26-0677
  67. 65 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  68. C29 Approval of Retroactive Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 15-056 with Manatron Inc./Aumentum in the Amount of $79,500, for a New Total of $3,859,515 for Letter of Authorization (LOA) 206 for Additional Professional Consulting Services and Ongoing Maintenance of the County-Wide Property Tax Software System, Authorizing Billing Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and to Extend the Termination Date from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027 26-0654
  69. 67 LIBRARY
  70. C30 Approval of Agreement with TechOps Specialty Vehicles, LLC in the Amount of $744,495.45 to Construct One (1) 32-Foot Long Front-Engine Forward Control Cab Chassis Style Truck into a Mobile Outreach Vehicle (Bookmobile), Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027 26-0679
  71. 69 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
  72. C31 Approval of Agreement Between ArcStratos, Inc and Mendocino County Planning and Building Services in the Amount of $1,046,733.80 with a Term through December 31, 2028, for the Implementation and Maintenance of the Accela Civic Platform 26-0672
  73. C32 Approval of Agreement with T & T Salvage and Storage in the Amount of $300,000 for Vehicle Abatement Program Services, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0647
  74. 72 PUBLIC HEALTH
  75. C33 Approval of Retroactive Agreement with James G. Flaherty, MD., in the Amount of $77,350, to Support Mendocino County Public Health California Children’s Services (CCS) as a Medical Consultant, to Serve in the Capacity of Deputy Health Officer as the Local Health Registrar, and to Support the Emergency Preparedness Program, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 26-0663
  76. 74 SOCIAL SERVICES
  77. C34 Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District in the Amount of $6,000,000, to Provide Trainings for Individuals Serving Title IV-E Federally Eligible Foster Children Including Resource Parents, Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Staff, County Staff, Tribes, and Community-Based Agencies, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0665
  78. C35 Approval of Retroactive Three-Year Agreement with Eversole Mortuary in the Total Amount of $180,000 ($60,000 Annually for FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28, and FY 2028-29) to Provide Cremation and Disposition Services for Decedents of Mendocino County Who Have No Legally Authorized Next of Kin or Other Person Empowered to Authorize Disposition, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0673
  79. C36 Approval of the Retroactive Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-23-072 with Russell A. Cormier (DBA Nutmeg Consulting, Inc.), in the Amount of $99,996, for a New Total of $412,526, to Serve as Administrator of the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care's Coordinated Entry Data System, Including Oversight and Management of the System and Data Entered by Homeless Service Providers, Effective May 9, 2023, through June 30, 2027 26-0669
  80. C37 Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with Chapel by the Sea in the Total Amount of $60,000 ($20,000 Annually for FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28, and FY 2028-29) to Provide Cremation and Disposition Services for Decedents of Mendocino County Who Have No Legally Authorized Next of Kin or Other Person Empowered to Authorize Disposition, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 26-0666
  81. 79 TRANSPORTATION/SOLID WASTE
  82. C38 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Department of Transportation to Advertise for Bids and Award Department of Transportation Contract Number 260020 for Removal of Existing Bridge and/or Contract Number 260021 for Construction of the Hill Road Bridge Replacement Over Mill Creek, County Road 327B, Milepost 2.05, at an Estimated Cost of $7,874,000 (Covelo Area) 26-0660
  83. 81 ADJOURNMENT
  84. 82 Additional Meeting Information for Interested Parties
  85. 83 Thank you for your interest in the proceedings of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors.