Mendocino County public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, adopt minutes, and hear public comments. The board will discuss and possibly act on several regular‑calendar items, including a fee‑schedule amendment, a USDA grant application for up to $48,000 to equip two specialized law‑enforcement vehicles, a partnership memorandum, a salary increase for the MCERA executive director, and the county library’s annual report.
- Adopt resolution amending Exhibit X – Master Fee Schedule effective Feb 15 2025
- Authorize submission of the SURE‑UP USDA grant application for up to $48,000 for two specialized law‑enforcement vehicles
- Approve the North Coast Resource Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
- Ratify a 3% salary increase for MCERA Executive Director Doris L. Rentschler to $187,249.69 (benefits excluded) / $318,324.47 (benefits included) effective Dec 19 2024
- Approve publication of the Mendocino County Library Annual Report FY 2023‑24 and accept the Library Advisory Board’s requests
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The December 4, 2024 meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution accepting a grant deed for right-of-way to extend Feed Lot Lane in Ukiah and add the road to the county system. Other notable items include updates to the Air Quality Management District fee schedule, adoption of the 2025 Legislative Platform, and approval of a $446,683 mental health services agreement with the Mendocino County Office of Education. The consent calendar includes renewals of local emergencies related to climate change and tree mortality, as well as an ordinance amending county vehicle use. Closed session will cover several litigation matters and a performance evaluation.
- Acceptance of grant deed from Ukiah Pacific Associates II for Feed Lot Lane extension (Ukiah area)
- Proposed adoption of updated fee schedule for Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
- Adoption of the County of Mendocino's 2025 Legislative Platform
- Approval of $446,683 agreement with Mendocino County Office of Education for school-based mental health services
- Renewal of local emergency declarations for climate change and tree mortality
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special closed session meeting. The primary purpose is to confer with legal counsel regarding one existing litigation case.
- Closed session conference regarding County of Mendocino et al./In re LIBOR-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation MDL 2262
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will consider recommendations for the 2025 Legislative Platform and a monthly update from the County Cannabis Department. It will also discuss options to amend County Code chapters 6.36 and 20.243 to allow greater allowances for cannabis facilities. The meeting will conclude with approval of the October 23, 2024 minutes.
- Recommendation on development of Mendocino County’s 2025 Legislative Platform
- Approval of the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department October 2024 monthly update
- Discussion of possible amendments to Code Chapter 6.36 and Chapter 20.243 for cannabis facilities
- Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2024 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the Board Chambers in Ukiah.
- Cancelled meeting
- Public engagement options available online
- Voicemail comments no longer played back during Open Session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a resolution to amend the FY 2024-25 budget and review a request to divest from the Royal Bank of Canada. The meeting includes decisions on a hardship waiver for a water tower demolition and several local emergency renewals.
- Proposed divestment from Royal Bank of Canada
- Hardship waiver request for water tower demolition at 45040 Main Street, Mendocino
- Lease amendment for 474 E. Valley Street (Willits) to CalFire increasing monthly rent to $12,960
- Payment of $20,060.58 for outstanding psychiatric hospital and clinic invoices
- Renewals of local emergency declarations for climate change and tree mortality
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Assessment Appeals Board
The Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to meet to hear appeals from taxpayers regarding property assessments. The agenda does not list specific cases or properties to be reviewed.
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will discuss whether to recommend authorizing or prohibiting a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program. Members will also provide direction on the 2025 Legislative Platform and review updates on cannabis and vegetation abatement.
- Recommendation on authorizing or prohibiting a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Program
- Direction to staff on the 2025 Legislative Platform
- Review of the Cannabis Department Monthly Update for September 2024
- Update on Mendocino County Code Chapter 8.77 regarding hazardous vegetation and combustible material abatement
- Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss amending the county code to limit plant canopy for certain cannabis licenses. They will also hold a public hearing on a Williamson Act contract for agricultural land and review a state controller's financial reporting report.
- Public hearing for Agricultural Preserve No. A_2022-0006 to place 1,950± acres into a Williamson Act contract in Covelo
- Proposed ordinance to limit two non-nursery CCBLs on one parcel to 10,000 square feet of total plant canopy
- Loan forgiveness of $84,829.42 for Happy Rides, Inc. via the 2020 COVID-19 Business Assistance and Recovery Loan Fund
- Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to inspect street improvements for the Feed Lot Lane buildout
- Review of the California State Controller's Review Report for internal control over financial reporting (2020-2022)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will act on routine consent items, accept several informational reports, and consider a staff‑directed ordinance amendment to regulate small wireless facilities. It will also review a presentation on the Pre‑Trial Release Program for FY 2023‑24 and adopt resolutions renewing local emergency declarations for climate change and tree mortality.
- Ordinance amendment to establish regulations for small wireless facilities (Planning and Building Services)
- Presentation on status of the Pre‑Trial Release Program for FY 2023‑24 (Probation)
- Adoption of resolutions renewing local emergency declarations for climate change (Resolution 24‑140) and tree mortality (Resolution 24‑141)
- Retroactive amendment to Agreement No. BOS‑23‑171 with Civitas Advisors, $63,750 increase to a total of $140,250 for Business Improvement District services
- Approval of agreements with Mendocino County Youth Project and Redwood Community Services, each for $364,640 using Mental Health Student Services Act grant funds
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will discuss a presentation on the countywide Drought Resilience Plan. The body is also considering a contract extension for Ascent Environmental, Inc. and reviewing monthly reports from the Cannabis Department.
- Presentation from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan
- Proposed extension of Agreement 23-074 with Ascent Environmental, Inc. through March 31, 2025
- Review of Cannabis Department monthly updates for June, July, and August 2024
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts totaling nearly $17.9 million for specialty mental health services and a resolution to implement new fire protection mitigation fees for the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District.
- Approval of $17.9M in mental health service contracts
- Adoption of new fire protection mitigation fees for Ukiah Valley
- Creation of a county noise ordinance
- Formation of committee to limit campaign contributions
- Approval of $664,339.08 in Measure P and Measure D allocations
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating the Inland Zoning Code and transferring $7 million from Measure B funds for the Mendocino County Jail Behavioral Health Wing. Other items include a USDA disaster repair grant application and a joint agreement regarding the Potter Valley Project.
- Adoption of the Inland Zoning Code Update (amendments to Division I of Title 20)
- Transfer of $7,000,000 from Measure B Fund 1224 to Capital Projects Fund 1300 for Jail Expansion
- Application for USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program Disaster Repair Grant not to exceed $198,236
- Retroactive agreement with Sonoma County for $1,346,724 for EMS agency administration services
- Joint Prosecution and Common Interest Agreement regarding PG&E's transfer of Potter Valley Project
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss reducing the cannabis business tax for 2025 and 2026 and increasing base salaries for board members. The meeting also includes a public hearing on assessments for emergency access routes and a $4 million fund transfer for COP related projects.
- Proposed cannabis business tax reduction: 40% for 2025 and 35% for 2026
- Ordinance to increase base salary for members of the Board of Supervisors
- Public hearing on Special Benefit Assessment for Willits Creek and Firco Emergency Access Routes
- Appropriation transfer of $4,000,000 from General Reserve to COP Related Projects
- Request for Proposal # 010-24 for Specialty Mental Health Service Providers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The scheduled meeting for the Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business are listed for this date.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including a potential community skate park near Covelo Airport and the feasibility of a hospital-based business improvement district. The agenda also includes various retroactive agreements for mental health services and local emergency declarations.
- Researching land transfer near Covelo Airport for a community skate park
- Feasibility study for a Hospital-Based Business Improvement District
- Appeal regarding roofing installation at 10450 Lansing Street, Mendocino
- $295,000 grant for Fuel Abatement Ordinance and Enforcement Planning Project
- $1,100,000 agreement with Mendocino County Tourism Commission for Lodging BID services
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will review the May 2024 Cannabis Department monthly update. Members will also consider a proposal to reduce cannabis business taxes for 2025 and 2026 and discuss environmental impacts of illegal cultivation sites.
- Referral of the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for May 2024
- Proposed reduction in Cannabis Business Tax of 40% for calendar year 2025
- Proposed reduction in Cannabis Business Tax of 35% for calendar year 2026
- Discussion regarding illegal cannabis cultivation sites and environmental impacts
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several high-level employment agreements for the CEO, Public Defender, and County Counsel. Additionally, officials will review CalFire's fuel reduction plans ahead of the 2024 wildfire season.
- Employment agreement for Darcie Antle as CEO ($225,000 to $250,000 per year)
- Appointment of Michael F. Hill as Public Defender ($200,000 per year)
- Appointment of Charlotte E. Scott as County Counsel ($200,000 per year)
- CalFire presentation on fire fuel reduction plans and projects
- Resolution setting compensation for several elected officials effective July 7, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on June 6, 2024, has been cancelled.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed Mendocino County budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Additionally, they may appoint an ad hoc committee to respond to a Grand Jury report and vote on a master tax sharing agreement involving several cities.
- Approval of the FY 2024-25 Mendocino County Proposed Budget
- Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report
- Adoption of a Resolution approving a Master Tax Sharing Agreement between the County and the Cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah, and Willits
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Additional items include a public hearing for the Air Quality Management District budget and personnel changes regarding health services leadership.
- Proposed Mendocino County Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Mendocino County Air Quality Management District's Draft Budget
- Position change: Add 1.0 FTE Director of Health Services ($162,593.60 - $197,620.80/annually)
- Position change: Delete 1.0 FTE Director Behavioral Health
- Position change: Delete 1.0 FTE Director Public Health
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General Government Committee
The committee will review the April 2024 Mendocino Cannabis Department monthly update. Members will also consider a draft agreement for technical assistance services and potential revisions to the county's hazardous vegetation ordinance.
- Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for April 2024
- Draft agreement with Canna Business Services for up to $180,000 in technical assistance through October 31, 2025
- Potential revisions to MCC Chapter 8.77 regarding hazardous vegetation and combustible material
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider several personnel appointments, including a new County Librarian and Agricultural Commissioner. Members will also discuss potential increases to Transient Occupancy Tax rates to support living wages for county employees and IHSS workers. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding trash capture devices on storm drains in the Greater Ukiah area.
- Appointment of Angela Godwin as Agricultural Commissioner ($258,516.96 annual)
- Appointment of Mellisa Hannum as County Librarian ($112,257.60 annual)
- Public hearing for trash capture devices on storm drains in Greater Ukiah area
- Proposed special benefit assessment for Willits Creek and Firco Emergency Access Routes
- Discussion on increasing Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rates to fund worker wages
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a regular closed session meeting. Discussions include public employee appointments and legal counsel consultations regarding existing litigation.
- Public Employee Appointment: Public Defender
- Public Employee Appointment: County Librarian
- Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Paul Carty Soriano v. County of Mendocino, et. al (Case No. 22CV00447)
- Labor negotiations involving SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, and other employee organizations
- Labor negotiations regarding the Chief Executive Officer
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the third-quarter budget report for fiscal year 2023-24, which includes a budget deficit turnaround plan. They will also discuss preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 budget and consider an annual assessment for lodging businesses in several cities. Additionally, the agenda includes personnel changes and a land use appeal regarding a gas station.
- Review of FY 2023-24 third-quarter budget report and deficit turnaround plan
- Proposed annual assessment for lodging businesses in Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah, and Willits
- Agreement with Theron Chan, M.D. as Interim County Health Officer up to $45,000
- Appeal of a denied permit for a gas station at 9621 and 9601 North State Street, Redwood Valley
- Amendments to position allocations for Director of Health Services and Public Health roles
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
General Government Committee
The committee will review monthly updates from the Mendocino Cannabis Department for February and March 2024. Members will also receive a presentation on density limitations for cannabis cultivation licenses and discuss potential revisions to the hazardous vegetation ordinance.
- Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for February 2024
- Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for March 2024
- Presentation on cannabis cultivation business license density limitations (MCC §10A.17.070(D))
- Revisions to MCC Chapter 8.77 regarding hazardous vegetation, combustible material, rubbish, and weeds
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2024-25 budget preparation and several county contracts. Items include a new master fee schedule and an agreement for an interim health officer. The agenda also includes reviewing juvenile justice plans and coastal permit appeals.
- $7,287,185 Community Corrections Partnership budget for FY 2024-25
- $45,000 agreement with Theron Chan, M.D. as Interim County Health Officer
- Amendments to the Mendocino County Master Fee Schedule effective June 22, 2024
- Appeal of coastal permit decision near Irish Beach
- $289,387 state flood emergency response grant application
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a closed session meeting for confidential discussions. Agenda items include labor negotiations with multiple unions and real property negotiations for 125 E. Commercial Street in Willits. The Board will also meet with legal counsel regarding litigation matters.
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, DSA, MCLEMA, and other employee organizations
- Real property negotiations for 125 E. Commercial Street, Willits
- Performance evaluation of the Animal Care Services Director
- Legal counsel conference regarding Jennifer Lettieri v. County of Mendocino, et al.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will provide direction on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget preparation and a loan repayment plan for the SB844 jail building's behavioral health wing. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding regulations for tiny homes and movable tiny homes.
- Direction on FY 2024-25 budget priorities and preparation
- Loan repayment plan for SB844 jail building behavioral health wing using Measure B funds
- Presentation and direction regarding regulations for tiny homes and movable tiny homes
- $116,013.48 contract amendment for electronic health record system updates
- Authorization of a grant application up to $750,000 for suicide prevention
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
General Government Committee
This meeting was scheduled to discuss the Cannabis Department monthly update and a technical assistance contract. The committee also intended to discuss potential revisions to the hazardous vegetation ordinance.
- Cannabis Department Monthly Update for February 2024
- Agreement with Canna Business Services for up to $180,000 in direct technical assistance through October 31, 2025
- Potential revisions to MCC Chapter 8.77 regarding hazardous vegetation, combustible material, rubbish, and weeds
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a gas station in Redwood Valley. Other business includes a public workshop on system improvements and several consent calendar items.
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a gas station at 9621 and 9601 North State Street, Redwood Valley
- Acceptance of $128,225.48 in Camping Transient Occupancy Tax allocation for Fire Chiefs Association
- Agreement with Relias, LLC for behavioral health training totaling $59,062.08
- Amendment to 4LEAF, Inc. contract for $404,541.70 for contract planning services
- Retroactive agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP for $10,000 regarding tax sharing agreements
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
This is a regular closed session meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes labor negotiations with several employee organizations and performance evaluations for three county positions.
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, Deputy Sheriffs' Association, and other employee groups
- Performance evaluation: Director of Transportation
- Performance evaluation: Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer
- Performance evaluation: Animal Care Services Director
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2023-24. Other items include an employment agreement for Chief Executive Officer Darcie Antle and a discussion on raising county wages to $20 per hour.
- Mid-year budget report on departmental spending and revenues for FY 2023-24
- Resolution to vacate a portion of Cahto Road (Westport to Jackson Valley Road)
- Adoption of the Mendocino County 2024 Legislative Platform
- Employment agreement for CEO Darcie Antle with compensation up to $425,000 including benefits
- Resolution setting compensation for Assessor-Clerk Recorder, District Attorney, and Sheriff-Coroner
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
General Government Committee
The committee will discuss potential revisions to the ordinance regarding hazardous vegetation and combustible material. Members will also review presentations and recommendations related to the Mendocino Cannabis Department.
- Revisions to MCC Chapter 8.77 regarding hazardous vegetation, combustible material, rubbish, and weeds
- Informational presentation on the Mendocino Cannabis Department adopted fee schedule
- Recommendations for the Sensitive Species Habitat Review screening tool
- Review of the Mendocino Cannabis Department January 2024 monthly update
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a Budget Deficit Plan for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25. They are also considering several Community Development Block Grant applications and a hiring bonus for agricultural staff.
- Allocation of $263,278.05 for Economic Development Business Assistance Loan Program
- Application for $300,000 for Yokayo Center Lighting Upgrade Project
- Application for $163,195.33 for Economic Development Technical Assistance & Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program
- Application for $317,608 for Mill Creek ADA Bathroom Upgrade Project
- One-time hiring bonus of up to $40,000 for Agricultural Commissioner or $20,000 for Assistant
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding anticipated litigation involving complaints against a county official and the initiation of new litigation. The Board will also conduct negotiations for a property lease in Willits and labor negotiations for the County Executive Officer position.
- Property lease, price, and terms negotiation for 125 E. Commercial Street, Willits
- Labor negotiations regarding the County Executive Officer position
- Legal conference regarding anticipated litigation involving complaints against a county official
- Legal conference regarding the initiation of litigation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special closed session meeting. The agenda includes labor negotiations and several public employee performance evaluations.
- Conference with labor negotiators regarding all employee organizations
- Performance evaluation of Planning and Building Services Director
- Performance evaluation of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director
- Performance evaluation of Animal Care Services Director
- Performance evaluation of Child Support Services Director and Chief Executive Officer
Board of Supervisors
The scheduled meeting for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on February 7, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed in the provided document.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss a new operating model for the Mendocino County Museum and staff direction for Redwood Valley community guidelines. The agenda also includes several retroactive agreements for behavioral health services and a fire prevention grant application.
- $31,392,000 agreement with California Department of Health Care Services for Drug Medi-Cal services
- $1,235,115.02 CAL FIRE grant application for the Mendocino Evacuation Safety Improvements Project
- $500,000 agreement with Restpadd, Inc. for inpatient psychiatric treatment
- $180,000 agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. for residential care
- Adoption process for Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council community action plan
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Assessment Appeals Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural information and board member names. No specific taxpayer property assessment appeals are detailed in this document.
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will review the December 2023 monthly update from the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department. Members will also discuss direction for developing the county's 2024 Legislative Platform.
- Review of the County of Mendocino Cannabis Department Monthly Update for December 2023
- Direction regarding the development of Mendocino County’s 2024 Legislative Platform
- Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing updates to cannabis cultivation permitting and discussing revisions to the hazardous vegetation ordinance. They are also considering several service contracts, including legal services and wildfire protection planning.
- Ordinance to streamline cannabis cultivation permitting processes
- $210,000 agreement with Renne Public Law Group for interim County Counsel services
- $148,276 contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants for wildfire protection planning
- MOU with Probation Employees Association - Teamsters Local 856 through June 2026
- Amendment to Lake County Air Quality MOU increasing funds to $113,136
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular closed session meeting. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding potential and existing litigation, as well as labor negotiations with employee organizations.
- Initiation of litigation for two cases
- Existing litigation: Abraham Sanchez Preciado v. County of Mendocino (Case No. 23CV00680)
- Existing litigation: Kari Plank v. County of Mendocino (Case No. 23CV01110)
- Labor negotiations with employee organizations
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish yearly procedures. Key actions include electing a Chair and Vice-Chair, adopting the 2024 master meeting calendar, and approving various labor memorandums of understanding.
- Election of 2024 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Adoption of 2024 Board of Supervisors Master Meeting Calendar
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mendocino County Law Enforcement Management Association (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026)
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 1021 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026)
- Professional Service Agreement with 4LEAF Incorporated for $474,400