Mendocino County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a local emergency related to climate change. The agenda includes ordinances to exempt certain roof replacements, solar systems, and hazardous tree removals in the Coastal Zone from discretionary review. The meeting also includes department updates and labor agreements.

• Resolution proclaiming a local emergency related to climate change
• Urgency ordinance exempting replacement roofs and solar energy systems from review in the Coastal Zone
• Urgency ordinance regarding removal of certain dead, diseased, or hazardous trees in the Coastal Zone
• Memorandum of Understanding between the County and Mendocino County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Ratification of employment agreement for MCERA Executive Director with specified salary increases

Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board has a special meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023. The provided agenda contains no specific case details or items for discussion.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will discuss monthly updates from the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department for October and November 2023. The committee may provide recommendations to staff and refer these updates to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Additionally, members will consider approving the minutes from the October 30, 2023, meeting.

• Review of County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for October 2023
• Review of County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for November 2023
• Approval of the October 30, 2023, regular meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a regular closed session meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding public employee appointments and a performance evaluation for the Planning and Building Services Director.

• Appointment of County Counsel
• Appointment of Public Defender
• Performance evaluation of Planning and Building Services Director
• Conference with labor negotiators

Board of Supervisors

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and discuss several proposals, including a recommended amendment to the countywide master fee schedule effective February 3, 2024. The board will also consider an appeal regarding a drive-through window at a cannabis dispensary in Ukiah and vote on placing approximately 250 acres into a Williamson Act agricultural preserve contract near Willits. Additionally, supervisors will review CDBG grant funding assignments totaling $263,278.05 and discuss direction for the Redwood Complex Ignition Resistant Project. Routine consent calendar items include approving past meeting minutes, board appointments, and applications for state climate and broadband grants.

• Amend Exhibit X Master Fee Schedule effective February 3, 2024, covering multiple county departments
• Vote on Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001 for approximately 250 acres in the Willits area under a Williamson Act contract
• Consider appeal of zoning denial for a drive-through window at an existing cannabis dispensary located at 800 Lake Mendocino Dr, Ukiah
• Adopt resolution authorizing amendment to CDBG agreement with Housing and Community Development for $263,278.05
• Review direction on the Redwood Complex Ignition Resistant Project and accept an informational update from the Acting Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

Board of Supervisors

The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on November 8, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed in the provided document.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review the first quarter budget report and departmental spending for fiscal year 2023-24. Additional items include employee service awards, grant acceptances for correctional facilities, and various professional service agreements.

• Acceptance of $2,000,000 for Mendocino County Jail, $1,500,000 for Juvenile Hall, and $990,375 for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
• Approval of $356,756 agreement with Integra Planning and Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Bower Park Restoration at 38040 Old Stage Road, Gualala
• Approval of $58,790 agreement with Yao Engineering, Inc. for Critical Facilities Backup Generator Project design in Ukiah
• Approval of $62,898 retroactive agreement with Noble Software Group, LLC for probation assessment services
• Approval of $10,000 amendment to CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP contract for a new total of $539,400

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a $35.8 million contract for a new jail behavioral health wing and a potential countywide hiring freeze. Other items include an agricultural preserve request in Laytonville and a hearing regarding the Auditor-Controller Treasurer Tax Collector's suspension.

• Conditional contract award to Broward Builders, Incorporated for $35,859,000 for SB844 jail behavioral health wing construction
• Direction to staff for $6,786,062 in additional General Fund cash match for the jail project
• Proposed agricultural preserve and Williamson Act contract for approximately 590 acres in Laytonville
• Proposed hiring freeze for non-core mandated services and reduction of management positions
• Agreement with O’Connell Research, Inc. for $105,000 for the Stepping Up grant

Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting. The board's responsibility includes hearing appeals from taxpayers regarding property assessments.

General Government Committee

The committee will review the September 2023 Cannabis Department monthly update and discuss recommendations for local equity program eligibility criteria. Members will also consider recommendations regarding the streamlining of cannabis department programs and Chapter 10A.17. Additionally, the committee will receive a presentation on the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grants Program manual.

• September 2023 Cannabis Department Monthly Update
• Local Equity Program Eligibility Criteria recommendations
• Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grants Program Manual presentation
• Streamlining of Cannabis Department programs and Chapter 10A.17
• Approval of September 25 and October 10 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session meeting with the Inland Water and Power Commission. The discussion involves real property negotiations regarding PG&E's Potter Valley Project.

• Real property negotiations for PG&E's Potter Valley Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to suspend Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Chamise Cubbison without salary and benefits. The agenda also includes a public hearing on road renaming in Westport and updates to cannabis district procedures.

• Resolution to suspend Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Chamise Cubbison
• Public hearing regarding the name change of Seaview Drive to Lincoln Ridge Road
• Ordinance amending cannabis accommodation and prohibition district procedures
• Appropriation of $1,240,888.14 from Essential Services Sales Tax for fire agencies
• Ratification of employment agreement for MCERA Executive Director Doris L. Rentschler

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will discuss potential recommendations to staff and the Board of Supervisors regarding cannabis regulations. The discussion focuses on streamlining Cannabis Department programs and Chapter 10A.17.

• Streamlining of Cannabis Department programs and Chapter 10A.17

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider resolutions to place land into Williamson Act contracts in Covelo and Round Valley. The agenda also includes a proposal to add a cannabis prohibition district to 24 parcels in Willits. Additionally, the Board will review the closeout of two community development grants.

• Rezoning 24 parcels in Willits for Cannabis Prohibition District
• Adding approximately 3,864 acres to Agricultural Preserve in Round Valley
• Placing approximately 156 acres into Williamson Act Contract in Covelo
• Ratification of MCERA Executive Director agreement with $173,138.88 base salary
• Closeout of two Community Development Block Grants

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review the August 2023 monthly update from the Mendocino Cannabis Department. The meeting also includes an informational update regarding the Local Equity Cannabis Grant (LEEP) and the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant (LJAGP).

• Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for August 2023
• Local Equity Cannabis Grant (LEEP) update
• Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant (LJAGP) update
• Approval of the August 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and legal counsel discussions. These sessions include reviews of existing litigation and the potential initiation of new litigation cases. No items for public action are listed on this agenda.

• Labor negotiator conference with all employee organizations
• Existing litigation: Your Town Online, Inc. v. County of Mendocino
• Three cases regarding the initiation of litigation
• Existing litigation: Doe, et al. v. Humboldt County, et al.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering several actions regarding coastal zoning, including deprioritizing enforcement for restaurant tents and exempting rooftop solar panels from planning review. Other items include a rezoning request for APN 169-130-77 and potential increases to the Transient Occupancy Tax for short term rentals.

• Rezoning of APN 169-130-77 from Agricultural to Limited Commercial
• Deprioritizing enforcement of restaurant tents within Coastal Zoning for one year
• Exempting rooftop solar panels from planning review via an Urgency Ordinance
• Exempting like-for-like re-roofing applications within the Coastal Zone from planning review
• Increasing Transient Occupancy Tax for vacation home short term rentals

Board of Supervisors

The Board is considering direction for staff to develop short-term rental regulations in inland areas of the county. The agenda also includes reviewing the Sheriff’s Office military equipment use policy and a $325,043 payment to Sonoma County Public Health. Additionally, members will discuss broadband planning and updates on county parks.

• Direction for staff regarding inland short-term rental regulations
• Adoption of Sheriff's Office military equipment use policy ordinance
• Approval of $325,043 payment to Sonoma County Public Health
• Amendment to Tyler Technologies contract in the amount of $101,380
• Transfer of $18,847.73 to the Historical Society of Mendocino County

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for July 2023. The committee may provide recommendations to staff and a referral to the Board of Supervisors regarding this report.

• Review of County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for July 2023
• Approval of the July 31, 2023 regular meeting minutes

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review the June 2023 Cannabis Department monthly update. Members will also consider a request to include a five-year renewal cycle for cannabis cultivation permits in future ordinance updates. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to approve minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting.

• Review of June 2023 Cannabis Department monthly update
• Proposal for a five-year renewal cycle for cannabis cultivation permits
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider rezoning 207 parcels in Redwood Valley to add a cannabis prohibition district. They will also discuss $1,000,000 in funding for carbon footprint reduction projects and the potential creation of a Department of Finance. Additionally, the agenda includes modernizing employee standards and transferring public safety funds.

• Rezoning 207 parcels in Redwood Valley for a Cannabis Prohibition District
• $1,000,000 for Carbon Footprint Reduction projects
• Development of a contingency plan for a Department of Finance
• Transfer of $76,149.11 to Probation and Public Defender departments
• Modernization of new hire and annual employee standards

Assessment Appeals Board

This is an organizational meeting for the Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items or appeals for discussion.

Board of Supervisors

The July 12, 2023, meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering retroactive approval of agreements totaling $22,081,027 to provide specialty mental health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The agenda also includes discussions on rural dwelling ordinances and an update on the Great Redwood Trail.

• $22,081,027 in agreements for specialty mental health services
• Ordinance amendments regarding Chapter 18.23, Limited Density Rural Dwellings
• Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to respond to the 2022-2023 Grand Jury Report
• $50,000 fund transfer from Disaster Recovery to the Water Agency
• Renewal of a Local Emergency declaration related to tree mortality

Economic Development Committee

The committee will elect a Chair for the remainder of 2023 and adopt its annual meeting calendar. Members will also review a presentation on North Bay Mendocino County labor market analysis. Additionally, the committee will discuss the county's economic development vision and departmental capacity.

• Election of the Economic Development Standing Committee Chair
• Adoption of the 2023 meeting calendar
• Presentation on North Bay Mendocino County labor market analysis
• Discussion regarding economic development vision and county department roles

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department's monthly update for May 2023. The committee may also consider approving minutes from the May 22, 2023, regular meeting.

• Review of May 2023 Cannabis Department Monthly Update
• Approval of May 22, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular closed session meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes labor negotiations and discussions regarding the initiation of litigation. The Board will also meet with Inland Water and Power Commission representatives concerning real property negotiations.

• Labor negotiations with employee organizations
• Discussion regarding the initiation of one litigation case
• Real property negotiations for PG&E's Potter Valley Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss plans to double allowable residential structures in inland zones and consider repealing the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. They will also review the 2023-24 final county budget and grant priorities for road projects in Ukiah and Willits.

• Adoption of the 2023-24 final county budget
• Plan to double allowable residential structures within inland zoning areas
• Proposed repeal of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
• $1,182,600 agreement with Mendocino County Fire Safe Council for fuels reduction
• Placement of 527 acres in Ukiah into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract

Board of Supervisors

The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on June 7, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Mendocino County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and the Air Quality Management District's draft budget. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for behavioral health and public health services.

• Approval of the Mendocino County Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24
• $241,218.29 agreement with Redwood Valley Grange for kitchen upgrades
• Ratification of $652,649 in California Strengthening Public Health Initiative funds
• $17,495,500 amendment to the Drug Medi-Cal services agreement
• $365,000 agreement with Vista Pacifica Center for residential care

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss priorities for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget and consider ordinances to streamline cannabis cultivation permitting processes. The agenda also includes reviewing financial reports from the Auditor-Controller and a public hearing regarding bridge rehabilitation on Philo-Greenwood Road.

• Urgency ordinance to streamline cannabis cultivation permitting processes
• Rehabilitation and widening of Bridge 10C0032 on Philo-Greenwood Road
• Annual assessment for the Lodging Business Improvement District
• Increased processing fees for carry conceal weapon license renewals
• $500,000 grant application for Sea Level Rise Resiliency Strategy Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several actions related to the Cannabis Department. This includes approving an urgency ordinance to streamline cannabis cultivation permitting processes and authorizing a contract for environmental planning services.

• Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for up to $5,000,000 in environmental planning services
• Urgency Ordinance amending County Code Chapters 10A.17 and 20.242 to streamline cannabis cultivation permitting
• Cannabis Department request to file a budget and scope of work amendment for the LJAGP program

Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee on May 22, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items were listed due to the meeting cancellation.

General Government Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of the May 2023 Cannabis Department monthly update to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from April 14 and April 17, 2023.

• May 2023 Cannabis Department Monthly Update
• Approval of April 14, 2023 Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular closed session meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding existing litigation, the potential initiation of new litigation, and labor negotiations. The Board will also perform performance evaluations for the County Counsel and the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director.

• Litigation: Markley, Gary v. Burch, Roger, et al
• Litigation: ACLU of Northern California v. C. David Eyster and County of Mendocino
• Labor negotiations with employee organizations
• Performance evaluation of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director
• Performance evaluation of County Counsel

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the 3rd Quarter Budget Report regarding County departmental spending and revenues for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The agenda includes discussions on substance use services proposals and updates to IT usage policies. The Board will also consider several contract amendments related to the new jail facility.

• $351,608 amendment to Vanir Construction Management Inc. for New Jail Facility services
• $346,360 amendment to Nacht & Lewis Architects for New Jail Facility services
• $543,000 amendment to Anchor Health Management for mental health services
• Ordinance to repeal fees for requests for County records
• $100,000 agreement with LACO Associates for grant writing services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider updates to the county's Master Fee Schedule and the 2023-24 Community Corrections Partnership budget. The agenda also includes discussions on a new economic development committee and an appeal regarding transient habitation in dwelling units.

• Amendments to the Master Fee Schedule effective June 24, 2023
• $6,877,827 Community Corrections Partnership budget for FY 2023-24
• Creation of a Standing Committee on Economic Development
• Appeal regarding the occupancy of dwelling units as transient habitation
• $24,304.25 fund transfer to the Historical Society of Mendocino County

Assessment Appeals Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a call for public comment. No specific property assessment appeals or business items are listed in the text.

• Public Comment

Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee

The Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

General Government Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of the April 2023 monthly update from the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2023, regular meeting.

• Review of April 2023 Cannabis Department Monthly Update
• Approval of March 27, 2023, meeting minutes

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance amendment to Chapter 10A.17. This proposed change aims to streamline the cannabis permitting process. The committee may provide a recommendation on this matter to the Board of Supervisors.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 10A.17 to streamline cannabis permitting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session meeting to address several confidential items. The agenda includes the appointment of an Interim Cannabis Director and labor negotiations. The Board will also confer with legal counsel regarding litigation and property lease terms in Covelo.

• Appointment of Interim Cannabis Director
• Labor negotiations with employee organizations
• Litigation: County of Mendocino v. Creekside Cabins
• Property lease and price negotiations for 23925 Howard Street, Covelo

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding development changes and environmental report updates for the Bella Vista Subdivision Project. The meeting also includes discussions on priorities for the preliminary 2023-24 fiscal year budget.

• Modifications to the Bella Vista Subdivision Project at 3000 South State Street
• Designation of parts of Caspar as Underground Utility District Number 11
• Discussion on Mendocino County’s preliminary FY 2023-24 budget priorities
• Purchase of a Granicus Live Cast Encoder for $5,445
• Appointments to various local boards and commissions

Board of Supervisors

The Board is considering a resolution to place a measure on the March 2024 ballot to extend the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee for ten years. The agenda also includes updates on community water needs and amendments to cannabis tree removal definitions. Additionally, the Board will review renewals for drought and tree mortality emergency declarations.

• Resolution to place an abandoned vehicle abatement fee extension on the March 5, 2024 ballot
• Ordinance reducing cannabis business tax for 2023 and 2024 and establishing a payment amnesty program
• Grant agreement with UC Davis Veterinary School for a new mobile spay and neuter vehicle ($100,000)
• Renewal of local emergency declarations regarding drought and tree mortality
• Potential conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts at Low Gap Regional Park

Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee

The committee will discuss an update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. regarding recommendations to prioritize community water projects for grant preparation assistance. This item may include a referral to the Board of Supervisors for direction to staff.

• Review of EKI Environment and Water, Inc. update on prioritizing community water projects
• Approval of February 27, 2023, meeting minutes

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review the March monthly update from the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department. Members will also discuss a referral to the Board of Supervisors regarding an ordinance amendment. This amendment would deprioritize cannabis cultivation applications that lack tax payments or proof of a state license.

• Review of March Cannabis Department Monthly Update
• Proposed ordinance amendment for cannabis cultivation applications
• Approval of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on March 15, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a $1,534,642 contract for mechanical upgrades at the Fort Bragg Justice Center. Additionally, officials will discuss cannabis cultivation permit streamlining and business tax reductions.

• $1,534,642 contract for Fort Bragg Justice Center remodel
• Cannabis business tax reduction for 2023 and 2024
• Streamlining local permits for cannabis cultivation
• Mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2022-23
• Facility Condition Assessment of County Owned Facilities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to ratify a local emergency declaration. This action relates to the February 2023 winter storms event as proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services.

• Resolution 23-048: Ratifying a local emergency related to the February 2023 winter storms

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider terminating the local COVID-19 emergency and renewing the drought emergency declaration. The meeting includes discussions on the FY 2022-23 budget status and a plan for trash receptacles in the Town of Mendocino. Additionally, the Board may review a grant application for beach safety.

• Termination of the local COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Plan to remove trash receptacles from the Town of Mendocino and implement a business stipend program
• Renewal of the local emergency declaration for drought conditions
• Application for the California State Water Resources Control Board Public Beach Safety Program Grant
• Amendment to Granicus, LLC agreement totaling $176,597.29

Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee

The committee will review an update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. regarding recommendations to prioritize community water needs. The agenda includes the possible action of accepting this update and providing direction to staff. Additionally, the committee will consider approving minutes from a September 2022 special meeting.

• Update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. on prioritizing community water needs
• Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2022, special meeting

General Government Committee

The committee will discuss a budget amendment to redirect approximately $6.8 million toward cannabis application review expenses. Members will also consider new cannabis business tax amnesty and payment programs. Additionally, the committee will provide direction on the 2023 Legislative Platform.

• Budget amendment to redirect approximately $6.8 million for cannabis application review expenses
• Proposal for a Cannabis Business Tax Penalty and Interest Amnesty Program
• Establishment of a Prior Year Cannabis Business Tax Payment Plan
• Direction to staff regarding the 2023 Legislative Platform development

Board of Supervisors

This special closed session includes performance evaluations for several department directors. The agenda also includes conferences with legal counsel regarding litigation.

• Performance evaluations for various department directors
• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session meeting. The agenda includes performance evaluations for five department directors and a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Performance evaluations for Transportation, Animal Care, Public Defender, Child Support Services, and Cultural Services Agency directors
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Doe, John et al. v. Mendocino County et al. (Case No. 22-cv-01700)

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular closed session meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The Board will meet with legal counsel regarding four separate cases of existing litigation. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this session.

• Conference with legal counsel: Harinder Grewal v. Mendocino County
• Conference with legal counsel: Willits Environmental Center v. Board of Supervisors
• Conference with legal counsel: Oak Vista Farms, LLC, et al. v. Mendocino County
• Conference with legal counsel: Paul Carty Soriano v. Mendocino County

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a $1.8 million transfer of public funds for health plan enrollments. They are also discussing potential changes to vegetation modification rules for commercial cannabis cultivation applications. Other items include agreements for emergency medical services and mental health programs.

• Retroactive agreement with Sonoma County for $343,358 for EMS administration
• Transfer of $1,879,532 in public funds from the California Department of Health Care Services
• Discussion on vegetation modification rules for commercial cannabis cultivation applications
• Agreement with Larson LLP for $25,000 regarding cannabis grant program legal opinions
• Renewal of local emergency declarations for drought and tree mortality

Assessment Appeals Board

The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board on January 30, 2023, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a winter storm update and discuss the 2022-23 budget status. They will also consider implementing a pilot program for the Sherwood Road area. Additionally, the Board will address a health emergency regarding waste release at Creekside Cabins and RV Resort.

• Authorization of up to $105,000 for staff and consultant effort for the Sherwood Road Area Pilot Program
• Ratification of a local health emergency related to waste release at Creekside Cabins and RV Resort
• Public hearing on establishing shorter Williamson Act contracts for 2023
• Approval of the Mendocino County Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2023
• Discussion regarding riparian, stream, and wetland protections in the inland area

Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Mendocino County Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee for January 23, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review the development of Mendocino County’s 2023 Legislative Platform. The committee will also consider recommendations for the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grants Program application manual and a monthly update from the Cannabis Department.

• Development of Mendocino County’s 2023 Legislative Platform
• Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grants Program application guidance manual
• Cannabis Department Monthly Update for January
• Approval of October 17, 2022 and December 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will meet in closed session for a performance evaluation of the Cannabis Director. The agenda also includes conferences with legal counsel regarding one litigation case and labor negotiations.

• Performance evaluation of the Cannabis Director
• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation
• Labor negotiations involving Darcie Antle, Cherie Johnson, and Jon Holtzman

Board of Supervisors

This organizational meeting includes the election of the 2023 Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board will also adopt the annual meeting calendar, rules of procedure, and review the 2023 legislative platform. Additionally, members will discuss jail construction costs and emergency declarations.

• New jail building cost estimate of up to $30.9 million and a $1.43 million General Fund match request
• Election of the 2023 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Ratification of local emergency for December 2022–January 2023 winter storms
• Memorandum of Understanding with Probation Employees Association - Teamsters Local 856
• Renewal of local emergency declaration due to drought conditions